Garrucha

Size limits

LOA 200m, draught 8.5m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: The harbour approached and entered from the open sea. The heads of the breakwaters should be given a wide berth as they are surrounded by stone blocks.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained 0.2-0.25nm off the centre of the town in depths of 15.0-30m in line with the S arm of the Dique de Levante. Care must be taken to avoid anchoring too far from the coast as the 100m line run N/S only 0.3nm from the E of the harbour entrance.

Vessels should take soundings before anchoring.

When a NE or E wind prevails in the offing, but not of gale force, it is said that the wind in the anchorage will be N; and when the wind is SW or W in the offing, that it will be NW in the anchorage.

A recommended anchorage can be obtained close N of Puerto de Garrucho off La Bolaga, in depths of 14.0m, sand and weed. The caution regarding depths close offshore, described above, are also applicable here. Another anchorage can be obtained approximately 1.5nm NE of Dique de Levante in a depth of about 30m.

Anchorage can also be obtained in the vicinity of the mouth of the Rio de Aguas, about 1.5nm S of Puerto de Garrucha, in depths of 20.0 to 50m.The anchorage is safe only in good weather and should be abandoned as soon as there are indications of onshore winds developing.

Tugs

There are 2 tugs available, compulsory for vessels over LOA 110m, or 3,500DWT and over.

Charts and publications

BA 774, 1558. US Publication 131. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 and 12 hours to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Garrucha Pilots: Ch 12. Tel: +34 619008883 (Mobile). Fax: +34950 133026. Email: [email protected].

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

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker.

Medical

Medical facilities are available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Almeria (70km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Garrucha is situated approx 70km NE of Almeria.

The port

It is a sheltered port protected by breakwaters. The entrance has a width of 120m and a depth of 9.5m. The port mainly handles gypsum.

What time zone is Garrucha in?

Local time at Garrucha 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 Garrucha?

1025.

Which load line zone is Garrucha in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Garrucha?

Port State Control at Garrucha: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Garrucha?

The UN/LOCODE of Garrucha is ESGAR.

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