PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
La Salineta
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory and must be requested from Port of Las Palmas, for all vessel over 500GT and available throughout 24 hours. Pilot vessels have black hull with the letter 'P' written on it. The wheelhouse of the pilot vessels also has the letter 'P' and the vessel's number in black on both sides.
Pilot Station: Tel: +34 928 265636, Fax: +34 928 227802.
VHF: Channel 16, 12 permanent watch.
Key data
updated Feb 2016Size limits
Max LOA 150m, draught 8.5m.
Largest vessel handled: LOA 149.4m, draught 9.0m, 11,159GT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Range 2.6m (springs), 0.7m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Salineta Pier | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Port limits
Between Roque de Melenara and Roque de Gando.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained approx 0.2nm E of the pier in depths of 20-25m, good holding ground, sand.
Anchorage can also be obtained at the intersection of the white sectors of direction lights approx 0.1nm SW of the pier head in 19-20m at the intersection of the white sectors on the direction lights. The N/S direction light is situated 0.125nm NNW and the E/W direction light is situated 0.3nm WSW of the head of the mole.
Two submerged pipelines extend 0.2nm SSE from the shore 0.1nm W of the root of the mole. Three mooring buoys are situated close to their outer ends, which are marked by a red spar buoy.
Restrictions
Berthing is carried out in daylight hours only.
Tugs
Tugs can be supplied from La Palmas. Vessel or tug lines can be used. However, when tug lines are used, towage companies charge extra.
Charts and publications
BA 1856, 1869, 1870. Admiralty Pilot NP1.
Reporting before arrival
updated Mar 2016ETA and pre-arrival notices
72, 48 and 24 hours ETA advice to agent is recommended. It is always compulsory to contact Las Palmas Port Control on VHF Ch 16/10 at least 2 hours in advance.
Tankers: All tankers are requested to give a minimum of 48 hours notice to the port authorities and to the harbour master's office through their agent, stating arrival condition (type of commodity, gas free etc)
Communications
VHF: Las Palmas Port Control: Ch 16, 12, 10. Tel: +34 928 214444. Fax: +34 928 467760.
Health
Customary National and International regulations regarding free pratique apply. Pratique can be obtained immediately after berthing or when at anchorage. Radio advice to the health authorities is required for vessels arriving from an epidemic zone or with a contagious sickness onboard. Health authorities require Health Declaration and Ship Sanitation Control Certificate.
Customs and immigration
EU regulations and Schengen agreement applies. The Port Authorities require a copy of the Crew List.
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 Mar 2016Repairs
Repairs afloat to hull, machinery, navigation aids, survey, cleaning and painting facilities are available from Las Palmas.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available by 100t barge at Las Palmas.
Stores: Available from the port of Las Palmas.
Bunkering: 24 hour service at the port of Las Palmas where bunker barges up to 2,300t HFO and 480t MDO capacity are available.
Medical
Hospital in Las Palmas.
Transport
Nearest airport: Gando International, 10km.
Working hours
By arrangement. No restrictions for loading/unloading liquid bulk.
About La Salineta
updated Mar 2016Where it is
La Salineta is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Gran Canaria, 9nm S of Las Palmas.
The port
The port is mainly used for handling liquid bulk and storage available for dry bulk.
Exports: Ammonium, sulphate and burnt pyrites.
Imports: Fuel oil and pryrites.
Traffic
Approx 790,100t of cargo and 280 vessels handled annually.
Questions about La Salineta
What are the pilot arrangements at La Salineta?
Compulsory and must be requested from Port of Las Palmas, for all vessel over 500GT and available throughout 24 hours.
What time zone is La Salineta in?
Local time at La Salineta is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at La Salineta?
1025.
Which load line zone is La Salineta in?
Tropical.
Who carries out Port State Control at La Salineta?
Port State Control at La Salineta: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of La Salineta?
The UN/LOCODE of La Salineta is ESSNA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at La Salineta 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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