Izola

Size limits

Max draught 5.1m.

Water density

1023 -1030.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.5m.

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

Anchorages

Anchorage suitable for coasters, and sheltered from the Bora which blows moderately here, can be found off the W side of the peninsula in depths appropriate to draught, over a bottom of mud, tolerable holding.

Tugs

Available from Koper.

Charts and publications

BA 204, 1426, 1471. Admiralty Pilot NP47.

Communications

Messages may be passed through Trieste Radio (Italy) or Rijeka Radio (Croatia). Both work throughout 24 hours.

Inmarsat communication is possible direct to the vessel's agent.

VHF: Ch 16.

Notice of readiness

Agent tenders to receiver or shipper in office hours and according to the Charter Party, otherwise it should be tendered to the Harbour Master. Tankers tender on arrival.

Documents

Originals and copies will be taken by the Harbour Master's representative, Police, Customs Officer, Port Security Officer and agent.

No other special forms are required.

Health

Free pratique is to be applied for and obtained after arrival of the vessel. It is not possible to apply for and obtain pratique by radio. The port has no special health regulations, the Master only needs to present the Maritime Declaration of Health unless the vessel is arriving from an epidemic area.

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed in a period of 24 hours. If turn round time in the port is less than 24 hours certificates should be renewed prior to arrival.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: For officers and crew in transit there are no restrictions. When entering the country, only goods which may be considered personal effects are permitted. When leaving the country there is no limit. Penalties, for transgressors, depend upon the nature of the transgression.

Immigration: The procedure in the port is generally for a Customs Officer and an Immigration Police Officer to board on arrival and/or departure to check the Seaman's Books/passports of the crew/passengers.

Flags

National flag required, if not onboard can be supplied on arrival.

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 Interior - Police.

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

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Rijeka (100km).

Nearest railway: Koper (5km).

Working hours

Normally 0600-1300hrs and 1400-2100hrs.

Where it is

Izola is located in the Gulf of Trieste, approx 12km from the Italian border.

The port

The harbour, protected from all but N and NW winds, consists of a N mole extending approx 90m W from the town and a longer S mole extending approx 370m SW from a position approx 140m S of the N mole.

The port is restricted to fishing vessels, yachts and passenger vessels.

What time zone is Izola in?

Local time at Izola 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 Izola?

1023 -1030.

Which load line zone is Izola in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Izola?

Port State Control at Izola: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Izola?

The UN/LOCODE of Izola is SIIZO.

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