Kotor

1. Boka Kotorska (Kotor Gulf) boarding Pilot boards42°22.9′N 018°32.8′E
2. Kotor boarding — bad weather Pilot boards42°26.3′N 018°33.8′E

Size limits

Draught 4.0m

Water density

1020.

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.

Port limits

The port limits are an imaginary line between the Lighthouse at Prcanj and the Lighthouse at Sv Stasije.

Anchorages

Recommended berths:

W and SW of the light on the quay at Kotor in 14.0-17.0m, good holding.

Approx 0.25nm NW of the light on the quay at Kotor in approx 16.0m.

With Sv Ilija Church bearing 038° distant 300m, in 20.0m, mud.

NW of Sv Stasjie in approx 16.0m.

A more open but distant anchorage is available approx 0.85nm NW of Sv Stasjie in approx 31m, in Uvala Ljuta.

Mooring buoys: Several mooring buoys are laid off the quay at Kotor and another is laid approx 0.5nm NNW in the vicinity of Muo.

Restrictions

Max speed 12kts.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 196, 1578. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

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 Maritime Affairs and Maritime Safety Department.

Address: Cetinjski Put BB, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro.

Tel: +382 30 303360.

Fax: +382 30 313274.

Mob: +382 69 333252.

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

Repairs

Only minor deck and engine repairs are possible in the port. For all types of repairs there are 2 ship repair yards in the vicinity of the port. One in Bijela, 7nm and the other in Tivat, 6nm. There is also a slipway at Kotor with a 150t capacity.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: There are 10 fresh water connections along the berths for water supply, available throughout 24 hours.

Bunkering: Small vessels with a draught up to 5.5m can take fuel from the fuel station in the port. Arrangements can be made, for larger vessels, for fuel to be delivered by truck.

Stores: Available in small quantities

Medical

Poliklinika Marin Med is approximately 90km from the port.

Crew change

Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Dubrovnik Airport is approximately 70km from the port.

Nearest railway: Port of Bar is approximately 60km from the port.

Working hours

The port is open throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Kotor lies on the E side of the head of Kotorski Zaliv.

The port

The harbour is well sheltered from winds and sea, which can blow particularly hard from the N.

The port of Kotor is mostly used by passenger/cruise vessels but cargo vessels can also be accommodated.

Where does the pilot board at Kotor?

The pilot boards at Boka Kotorska (Kotor Gulf) boarding, 42°22.9′N 018°32.8′E. Kotor has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Kotor in?

Local time at Kotor 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 Kotor?

1020.

Which load line zone is Kotor in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kotor?

Port State Control at Kotor: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kotor?

The UN/LOCODE of Kotor is MEKOT.

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