Korcula

Size limits

Draught 3.0m

Load line zone

Summer.

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: Minimum depth 29.0m.

Anchorages

Vessels may obtain anchorage in position 42°58.2'N 017°08.3'E, providing permission has been given and a pilot is embarked. This anchorage has a diameter of 800m. Minimum depth in the approaches to the anchorage is 29m. Large vessels may anchor off the port in about 40m on either side of the prohibited anchorage area.

Vessels may also obtain anchorage in the following areas positioned from Otocic Mulic (42°58'N 017°06'E):

Sidriste Viganj: 0.9nm N.

Sidriste Kucisce: 1.25nm ENE.

Restrictions

Restrictions in the approach: Max speed 8kts, Max speed in Peljesac Channel 12kts.

Tugs

Can be arranged from other ports, 72 hours notice is required.

Charts and publications

BA 1574. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Tankers ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. All other vessels should send ETA 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Advanced cargo specification, for vessels carrying dangerous cargo, should be advised 48 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Radio: ETA and other messages may be passed through Dubrovnik Radio callsign, "9AD".

VHF: Working channels VHF Ch 12 and 09.

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

There is one repair berth that can accommodate vessels up to 85m LOA with 3.6m draught. The repair berth has a 120t portal crane. Tel: +385 20 711002, Fax: +385 20 711342.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from quay hydrants at approx 15tph.

Bunkers: Available.

Stores: Provisions are available.

Medical

Hospital is approximately 50km from the port.

Transport

Nearest airport: Dubrovnik, 150km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1500hrs.

Where it is

The port of Korcula is situated on an island off the main Croatian coastline.

The port

The port is entered between a small peninsula on which is situated the town of Korcula, and a headland approximately 0.25nm W. The port mainly handles passenger traffic.

What are the pilot arrangements at Korcula?

Compulsory. West pilot station is located in position 42°58.4'N 017°06'E.

What time zone is Korcula in?

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

Which load line zone is Korcula in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Korcula?

Port State Control at Korcula: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Korcula?

The UN/LOCODE of Korcula is HRKOR.

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