PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Ibiza
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory for vessels over 500GT and for vessels anchoring, available 24 hours. The pilot's boat is of the canoe type, white with the letter "P" in black on both sides. The pilot will boards, approx 0.8nm SE of Isla Grossa, in position 38°54.0'N 001°28.5'E.
In bad weather, the pilot's canoe should be followed until he is able to embark. A pilot is required for anchoring.
Key data
updated May 2025Size limits
LOA 347.08m, beam 41m, draught 18.5m, 37,538DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Spring tide range 0.2m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berths | — | — | 20 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2025Approach
Puerto de Ibiza should be approached either between Isolte Botafoch and Los Dados or between the latter and Islotes Malvins. Harbour entrance leading SE, entrance width 110m, entrance and outer harbour are dredged to depth of 8.5m.
Approaching from the N, vessels should be careful not to mistake Cala Talamanca, for Puerto de Ibiza.
Tugs
There is 1 tug of 1,187.5hp available from Remolcanosa SA, Tel: +34 971 312208.
Mooring
Contact "Amarradores puerto de Ibiza", VHF Ch 14, working channel.
Charts and publications
BA 1700, 1720, 2717, 2834. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Feb 2018ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF: Port: Ch 16, 14. Ibiza Port Control, available throughout 24 hours.
Pilots: Ch 16, 13. Call Practicos de Ibiza.
Amarradores: Ch 14.
Port Authority of Ibiza
Tel: 971 310 611
Fax: 971 310 400
E-mail: [email protected]
Harbourmaster's Office:
Tel: 971 132 059
Fax: 971 317 559
Stevedoring Company
Tel: 971 313 973
Naval Sub-Command
Tel: 971 311 262
Fax: 971 194 148
Tourist Office:
Tel 620 816 598
Ibiza Pilot
Tel: 971 312 208
Fax: 971 312 208
E-mail: [email protected]
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 May 2010Repairs
Varadero Ibiza Nueva SA, Tel: +34 971 312062, travel lift 100t, 3,000m² repair area and 350m² workshop available.
Puerto Deportivo Ibiza Nueva SA, Tel: +34 971 312062, travel lift 27t, 5,000m² repair area and 150m² workshop available.
Varadero del Puerto Deportivo Botafoch SL, Tel: +34 971 311711, travel lift 60t, 7,000m² repair area and 200m² workshop available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at all berths.
Bunkering: Available by road tanker.
Stores: Chandlers are available in Ibiza town.
Medical
Hospital Comarcal de Can Misses, Tel: +34 971 397000, Fax: +34 971 397121.
Centros Medicos Salus, Tel: +34 971 390277, Fax: +34 971 340000.
Centro Medico de Ibiza, Tel: +34 971 301961, Fax: +34 971 304050.
Transport
Nearest airport: Ibiza International Airport, 10km.
Working hours
Normal shifts, 0800-1200hrs, 1400-1800hrs. Intensive shifts, 0800-1400hrs, 1400-2000hrs, 2000-0200hrs and 0200-0800hrs.
About Ibiza
updated May 2025Where it is
The port of Ibiza is situated on the SE coast of the island of Ibiza, one of the Balearic Islands.
The port
A large amount of the port's traffic is made up of Ro-Ro passenger ferries and leisure craft, as the island is a major tourist area.
Cruise Terminal: There is a passenger terminal located in "Contramuelle". This terminal is used by cruise ships and ferries, from Spanish peninsular ports.
There is another passenger terminal located in Muelle de Ribera de Poniente for ferries sailing between Ibiza and Puerto de La Savina ports (Formentera Island).
Container & Ro-Ro facilities: There is one Ro-Ro and Lo-Lo terminal (Muelles Comerciales) with an area of 39,864m². Two fixed ramps for Ro-Ro vessels (max draught 7.0m and 8.0m) are available.
Tanker & Liquefied Gas Terminals: Berth "Muelle de Combustibles" in "Muelles Comerciales" is used by tanker and gas carrier vessels. Berth length 165m, depth 8.0m. Max LOA 160m, draught 6.9m.
Traffic
Approx 1,100,000t of cargo, 550,000 passengers and 3,000 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Ibiza
What are the pilot arrangements at Ibiza?
Compulsory for vessels over 500GT and for vessels anchoring, available 24 hours.
What time zone is Ibiza in?
Local time at Ibiza 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 Ibiza?
1025.
Which load line zone is Ibiza in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Ibiza?
Port State Control at Ibiza: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ibiza?
The UN/LOCODE of Ibiza is ESIBZ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Ibiza 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.
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