La Coruna

Size limits

LOA 340m, Beam 50m, Draught 20.00m, 181,709DWT.

Water density

1026/1028.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 3.6m (springs), 2.8m (neaps).

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

Approach

La Coruna is entered between Punta del Seijo Blanco (43°24.0'N 008°21.0'W) and Punta Herminio 2.25nm W, passing on the alignment of leading lights, either E or SW of Banco Yacentes, an extensive rocky bank lying in the approaches centered about 1nm NE of Punta Herminio.

Vessels entering from the N in settled weather with draughts not exceeding 9.0m may pass through the channel to the E of Banco Yacentes. Extreme caution should be exercised when using this channel which should not be attempted in heavy weather.

Vessels with a draught not exceeding 16.0m and vessels unable to use the N approach in heavy weather, enter from the W through the channel passing SW of Banco Yacentes.

Anchorages

Three main anchorages exist, well charted, close E of the breakwater:

Area 'A' is for vessels with draught less than 8.5m.

Area 'B' is for vessels with draught less than 7.0m.

Area 'C' is for vessels with draught less than 5.0m.

Vessels occasionally anchor within the shelter of the breakwater (43°22.0'N 008°22.0'W), as directed by the pilot. Temporary anchorage for any vessels may be obtained in Ria De Ares anchorage.

Vessels carrying explosives or dangerous cargoes must anchor E of a line running S from Castillo de San Anton (43°22.0'N 008°23.0'W).

Restrictions

West Channel: 23.0m depth at LW; North Channel: 19.0m depth at LW.

Tugs

There are 8 tugs available, vessel's own lines used.

Charts and publications

BA 1111, 1094, 1110. Admiralty Pilot NP67, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify vessel's agent of ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.

Contact the Port Coruna Traffic on VHF Ch 10, at least 2 hours prior to arrival at the pilot boarding position. Vessels bound for the Repsol Marine Terminal should advise ETA on departing previous port of call (via agent), and confirm ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Coruna Traffic: Ch 10.

Pilots: Ch 12. Tel: +34 981 222277. Fax: +37 981 210265. Email: [email protected].

Repsol Marine Terminal: Ch 67.

Tugs: Ch 12.

Notice of readiness

NOR tendered as per Charter Party.

Health

Health Declaration required for vessels arriving from countries outside the EU.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates issued.

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

Minor repairs are available.

Dry docks

Slipways with lifting capacities of from 250-3,000t are situated at Punta Figueras (close S of the Oil Terminal) and in Darsena de la Marina. Largest slipway: Punta Figueras; extreme length 250m; extreme breadth 8.0m; maximum size of vessel LOA 110m, maximum draught 6.6m.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

Juan Canalejo Hospital at La Coruna city.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: La Coruna Airport (10km). Santiago de Compostela Airport (60km).

Airport facilities: Small airport at Alvedro (4nm SE of the port), with connections to Spain, Paris and Lisbon. Lavacolla international airport at Santiago de Compostella, 27nm to the S (www.aena.es).

Nearest railway: San Cristobal station, adjacent to the port.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1400hrs; 1400-2000hrs; 2000-0200hrs.

Where it is

La Coruna is S of the 3 major inlets which lie between Punta Priorino Grande (43°28'N 008°21'W) and Punta Herminio (5nm SW) in Galicia, NW Spain.

The port

La Coruna, situated on the W side of the Ria de La Coruna inlet, equipped to handle general cargo and bulk solid and liquid cargos and is a major fishing industry base. It has a total quay length 8,458m, with usage divided among commercial, fishing and marina operations.

Outer Port (43°21.0'N 008°30.5'W) a deep water port, is still under construction with some quay already active for general and dry bulk cargo. The new port area will gradually replace the city port.

Traffic

Approx 14,000,000 of cargo, 34TEU, 1,100 vessels and 400,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at La Coruna?

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500t and available 24 hours.

What time zone is La Coruna in?

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

What is the maximum draft at La Coruna?

The deepest berth listed is at Outer Port- Punta Langosteira: 20.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at La Coruna?

1026/1028.

Which load line zone is La Coruna 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 La Coruna?

Port State Control at La Coruna: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of La Coruna?

The UN/LOCODE of La Coruna is ESLCG.

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