Dugi Rat

Size limits

15,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

Approach

When approaching the berths care is necessary in avoiding the shallow bank extending along the W side of Dugi Rat, marked by a lightbuoy.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available in the bay sheltered from the Bora, but not recommended in S winds. Care should be taken to avoid submarine cables laid SSW to Otok Brac.

Tugs

Not available. However, if required, they can be obtained from Split.

Charts and publications

BA 196, 2712. Admiralty Pilot NP47.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

For tankers, ETA is to be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. All other 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.

Communications

Split Radio, callsign "9AS".

VHF: Ch 16.

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.

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.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Stores: Available

Medical

Split Hospital, 23km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Approx 35km.

Where it is

Dugi Rat is located approx 23km ESE of Split on the Adriatic.

The port

The port comprises one quay, 160m in length, for the discharge of ore to factories located in the town. The bay in which the port is located is sheltered by high land from the Bora, but exposed to winds and the sea. The W going tidal stream is strong in the vicinity of the berths.

Traffic

Approx 250,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Dugi Rat?

Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels over 500GT.

What time zone is Dugi Rat in?

Local time at Dugi Rat 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 Dugi Rat?

1025.

Which load line zone is Dugi Rat in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Dugi Rat?

Port State Control at Dugi Rat: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Dugi Rat?

The UN/LOCODE of Dugi Rat is HRDUR.

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