PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Denia
Pilot
updated Oct 2017Compulsory for vessels over 50t. Boarding area 1nm from the N breakwater x 047°.
Pilot boats are black with the letter "P" in white on either side and they fly a blue flag with the letter "P" in white on it.
Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 16 and board in position 38°52'N, 8°53'E.
Advise ETA 6 hours prior to arrival at the pilot station, request from Gandia.
Key data
updated Nov 2017Size limits
LOA 135m, draught 5.0m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denia Terminal | — | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2017Approach
The entrance channel is dredged to a depth of 5m.
Anchorages
There is safe anchorage for a vessels up to LOA 91m within in the harbour and larger vessels may anchor in depths of 12.0-18.0m in the roadstead.
Area NW of the leading line to the port in depths of 20.0-26.0m and SE between 0.2-0.8nm from the leading line.
Charts and publications
BA 1701, 1515, Spanish 4751 "Puerto de Denia". Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Oct 2017ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA to be advised to harbour office, 6 hours in advance.
Communications
VHF: Ch 16. Cabo La Nao Radio.
Tel: +34 965 780146, Email: [email protected].
Documents
IMO Fal SOLAS 74/78 certificates and documents in accordance with MARPOL 73/78.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Puertos del Estado (Ministerio de Fomento)
Title: Coordinador de Proteccion Portuaria
Address: Av de la Marina, 3, 15001, A Coruna, Spain
Tel: +34 98 121 9618
Fax: +34 98 121 9607
Mob: +34 630 957875
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Oct 2017Repairs
Ship yard for vessels up to 400GT. Usually fishing vessels and yachts.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available, by road tanker.
Medical
Denia Hospital (Marina Salud), 5km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Valencia Airport (88km), Alicante Airport (85km).
Working hours
Normally 0800-1200hrs and 1400-1800hrs. Overtime by arrangement.
About Denia
updated Nov 2017Where it is
Denia is situated about 80km SE of Valencia, approx 4.5nm WNW of Cabo de San Antonio.
The port
The port is protected by two breakwaters and handles Ro-Ro cargo, ferry and passengers. It is mainly used by leisure and fishing craft.
Questions about Denia
What are the pilot arrangements at Denia?
Compulsory for vessels over 50t.
What time zone is Denia in?
Local time at Denia is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at Denia?
1025.
Which load line zone is Denia in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Denia?
Port State Control at Denia: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Denia?
The UN/LOCODE of Denia is ESDNA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Denia say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.