Dubrovnik

1. Dubrovnik boarding — Hridi Grebeni Pilot boards42°39.9′N 018°02.7′E
2. Dubrovnik boarding — Lokrumski (first printing) Pilot boards42°37.2′N 018°08.9′E

Size limits

Max LOA 333.33m, beam 41.4m, draught 9m and 13,413DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

HAT: 0.4m, MHWS: 0.3m, MHWN: 0.2m, MSL: 0.18m, MLWN: 0.1m, MLWS: 0.0m and LAT: 0.0m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Approach is without obstruction, depth at the entrance is 35m.

Vessels approaching from the Mljet channel enter SW through the Koloyep channel passing Veliki Vratnik, Lopudska vrata or Koloyepska vrata. The Koloyep channel is then navigated between the coastline and the

islands of Sipan, Ruda, Lopud and Koloyep (42°40'N 018°04'E).

Another approach can be used in the approach to the Great Gate, with the island of Kolocep to the W and the Grebeni rocks to the E. Due to its quick access to the open sea this approach is used for international navigation.

Smaller vessels may pass between Grebeni rock and the Seka rock, however this passage is narrow with a small depth (8m), with an increase in traffic during the summer months. This passage is permitted for vessels with an LOA less than 20m however requests can be made for approval for larger vessels via VHF from VTS Dubrovnik.

A bridge stands at the mouth to the entrance for the Dubrovnik River.

Note: In case of an emergency it is advised to use the Mala vrata passage.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Croatia Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) has been established.

Note: Two-way traffic is prohibited when vessels with an LOA over 200m are entering or departing the harbour.

Anchorages

Positions of the outer anchorage located between Daksa Island and the mainland, approx 0.8nm WNW of Kantafig Light in depths of 42m and also W of Daksa Island,

Old Dubrovnik Harbour anchorage located between Lokrum Island and the mainland is used only by large cruise ships in depths of 38m. It should not be used in winter when it is exposed to strong S'ly winds.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited E of a line drawn between Plicina Vranac and a point on the coast 0.1nm WNW of Rt Leander.

Submarine pipelines and cables are laid in Rijeka Dubrovacka.

Restrictions

Vessels are restricted to a max speed of 4kt E of a line joining Otocic Daksa Light and Rt Leander.

Prohibited passage: All vessels are prohibited from using Mala Vrata (S of Otocic Daksa), between Apr 1-Oct 1 and between the island of Daksa and the NW part of the Lapad Peninsula for vessels with an LOA over 20m.

Navigation is prohibited in Kolocepski Kanal for merchant vessels over 500GT, all vessels with dangerous cargo and vessels not declared gas free.

There is a conical buoy (close to Berths No. 11 and 12), depth 4.5m, in position 42°39.4'N 018°05.2'E.

Caution: Submarine pipelines and cables are laid in Rijeka Dubrovacka. Several wrecks lie within the harbour and are marked by buoys.

Tugs

Tugs are available and optional on request with 48 hours notice. Ships agent must inform Dubrovnik Port Authority.

Mooring

The Port Authority of Dubrovnik will assign vessels a berth in the appropriate part of the harbour according to the type and purpose of the vessel.

The priority of mooring next to the operational shore in the port is held by public vessels and vessels that operate public transport in coastal maritime traffic.

In the event of a security threat, the port authority may order the departure of the vessel.

Tandem Mooring.

Passenger vessels wishing to tandem moor may only due so under the following conditions:

1. The total width of the moored vessels must be less than the maximum length of the moored vessels along the coast.

2. All vessels in tandem mooring must keep a deck watch in port and perform other tasks on vessels that ensure safe navigation and protection of the sea from pollution (NN 181/04).

3. All ships moored in this way must have a minimum number of crew members on the vessel.

4. In order to maintain the connection with the coast, a bridge for embarking/disembarking passengers and crew must be securely installed with side rails and protective netting. At night it must be well lit.

5. At least one person must be present on the bridge during boarding/disembarking of passengers

and one crew member within easy reach to a lifebuoy.

6. Vessels must strengthen their moorings.

Note: FENTEK SCN 900 fendering systems available.

Charts and publications

BA 683, 1580. Croatian charts 50-20, 100-28, 100-27, 83. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels are to send an ETA 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Advanced cargo specification, for vessels carrying dangerous and/or noxious cargo, is to be advised 48 hours prior to arrival.

ISPS pre arrival notification form should be sent to the local agent at least 24 hours prior to arrival, for delivery to Harbour Master and PFSO.

Communications

Dubrovnik Harbourmaster:

VHF: Channels 9, 10, and 16

Telephone: 385-20-418989

Facsimile: 385-20-418989

Port Authority:

Telephone: 385-20-313333

Facsimile: 385-20-418551

E-mail: [email protected]

Vessel Traffic Service:

Call sign: VTS Dubrovnik (Routing Sector) and Dubrovnik Traffic (Manoeuvring Sector)

VHF: VHF channel 12 (Routing Sector) and VHF channel 9 (Manoeuvring Sector)

Telephone: 385-20-333453 and 385-21-549316

Facsimile: 385-20-331181

E-mail: [email protected]

Pilots

VHF: VHF channel 12

Telephone: 385-20-419307

Facsimile: 385-20-419307

E-mail: [email protected]

Notice of readiness

NOR is to be tendered between Mon-Thu 0800-1800hrs and Fri 0800-1400hrs.

Health

Free pratique to be requested on arrival only.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate renewal is possible.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: Each crew member is allowed 200 cigarettes and a 1 litre bottle of spirit. Penalty for non compliance is confiscation.

Flags

If a vessel does not have a Croatian flag onboard the pilot will bring the flag with him if it has been ordered in advance.

Notices and regulations

Prohibited areas: Mala Vrata (S of Otocic Daksa), between Apr 1-Oct 1 (all vessels) and between the island of Daksa and the NW part of the Lapad Peninsula (vessels LOA over 20m).

Regulations.

Cruise vessels will be prohibited or delayed into the harbour under the following conditions:

1. Wind speed exceeds 40 knots for more than 30 minutes.

2. For Berths 9/10/11, when the wind gust speed exceeds 30 knots for more than 30 minutes.

3. For Berth No. 14 when the wind gust speed exceeds 40 knots for more than 30 minutes

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: Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Development.

Position: Assistant Minister

Address: 1000 Zagreb, Prisavlje 14, Croatia.

Tel: +385 1 616 9250.

Fax: +385 1 619 9069.

Mob: +385 989 835032

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI):

Croatia has signed a PSI ship boarding agreement with the USA aimed at stemming the flow of weapons of mass destruction. If a US or Croatia flagged vessel is suspected of trafficking proliferation related cargo, either party to this agreement can request authorisation to board, search and possibly detain the others vessel and its cargo.

Repairs

Minor repairs available, 400t capacity.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available through a pipeline at Berth D2 and at other berths by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: General Hospital Dubrovnik (1.2km).

Crew change

Crew change is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Dubrovnik Airport (18km).

Nearest railway: Ploce railway line to Sarajevo (68.6km).

Nearest public transport: Dubrovnik Central Bus Station located within Gruz Harbour. Shuttle bus provided from port to old town.

Nearest highway: The port has direct access to the D8 state road. The Adriatic highway runs from the Slovenian border through to Dubrovnik and then up the border of Montenegro.

Working hours

The port operates 24 hours a day.

Where it is

Dubrovnik is situated in the southernmost part of the Republic of Croatia, approx 220km from Split.

The port

The sheltered harbour, open 24 hours a day, recently diversified to accommodate the tourist industry. Prior to 1991, the port orientated towards timber and refrigerated goods however this has changed in recent years due to large investments. As a result, the main commercial port in Dubrovnik heavily focuses on passengers from cruise, fast ferry and Ro-Ro vessels. The port is capable of receiving up to five cruise vessels simultaneously. General cargo and fishing vessels are also handled within the port to cater for the local industries.

Located within the port is the public marina of Gruz which is used by private pleasure yachts and local vessels. Terminal Sustjepan on the other hand is used as a bunkering operation for passenger ships and fishing vessels.

Traffic

Approx. 5,000 vessels and 400,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Dubrovnik?

The pilot boards at Dubrovnik boarding — Hridi Grebeni, 42°39.9′N 018°02.7′E. Dubrovnik has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Dubrovnik in?

Local time at Dubrovnik is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Dubrovnik?

The deepest berth listed is at Gruz Harbour: 9.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Dubrovnik?

1025.

Which load line zone is Dubrovnik in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Dubrovnik?

Port State Control at Dubrovnik: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Dubrovnik?

The UN/LOCODE of Dubrovnik is HRDBV.

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