Las Palmas

1. Puerto de la Luz pilot boarding Pilot boards28°07.3′N 015°24.7′W

Size limits

LOA 399m, beam 78.08m, 204,738DWT,

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

MHWS 2.8m; MLWS 0.0m.

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

Approach

Vessels enter directly from the open sea. The port is open to the S and the entrance channel is given by the anchorage area limits.

Port limits

The port limits are between the parallels of 28°06.0'N and 28°10.0'N and the meridians of 015°23.0'W and 015°26.0'W.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A Vessel Traffic Scheme is in operation, vessels are to contact Las Palmas Port Control on VHF at least 2 hours before arrival.

Anchorages

Good anchorage in the roads sheltered against NE/N/NW winds in the S Anchorage and against N/NW winds at the N Anchorage. Both have a sand bottom and are under the surveillance of Las Palmas Port Control radar.

South Anchorage limits: Depth 20-100m;

to the N 28°06.61'N 015°23.13'W, 28°06.61'N 015°24.71'W; to the S, it is marked by the parallel that passes through San Cristobal castle; to the E, by the meridian that passes 1,300m to the E of the Roque del Palo; and to the W, 0.2nm along the coastline.

North Anchorage limits: Depth 30-100m; to the N, it is marked by the parallel along the Punta del Nido; to the S, 28°07.21'N 015°21.28'W and 28°07.21'N 015°23.13'W; to the E, by the meridian that passes 1,300m to the E of the Roque del Palo; and to the W, marked by Reina Sofia dock and its further extension.

Anchoring and trawling are prohibited to the S of S Anchorage.

Anchorage in the fairway is prohibited except in case of emergency or with prior authority. In the event of bad weather, anchoring in the outer basin for bunkering and hull cleaning is allowed.

Tugs

There are 18 tugs available (2 x 5,000hp, 3 x 4,130hp, 1 x 4,000hp, 1 x 3,200hp, 1 x 2,730hp, 2 x 362hp, 1 x 275hp, 2 x 240hp, 3 x 200hp, 2 x 185hp). There are 5 tugs equipped with fire fighting equipment available.

Tug assistance is always ordered by the vessel's master under pilot's control. Both ship and tug lines are used. When the tug lines are used towage companies charge extra.

Mooring

Vessels berth and unberth day and night.

Caution: Vessels berthing in the harbour are advised to use extra moorings because of the heavy swell which sets in.

In the event of bad weather, vessels should be ready to leave at short notice.

Charts and publications

BA 1856. Spanish 5080 and 5081. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(1).

US charts of the Canary Islands and approaches to Puerto de Las Palmas, 51380 and 51344.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent to the agent 72, 48, and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes must contact the agent 48 hours prior to arrival, (5 days notice is required for IMO class 1 & 7 - IMDG) for authorisation from Harbour Master's Office to enter the port, stating quantity, IMO class, UN numbers, port of origin and destination of cargo.

All tankers must give 48 hours minimum notice to the Port Authority and to the Harbour Master's Office through their agent, stating arrival conditions (type of commodity, gas free or not, etc). Tankers in ballast must declare whether tanks are gas-free or inert.

Vessels should contact Las Palmas Port Control on VHF Ch 16 or 10 at least 2 hour prior to arrival.

Communications

Las Palmas radio station: Costera Las Palmas, callsign "EAL" for SSB, 2114kHz (receiving), 1689kHz (transmitting).

VHF: Las Palmas Port Control: Ch 16, 12, 10. Tel: +34 928 300444.

Pilot: Ch 12. Tel: 34 928 327252. Fax: 34 928 327161. Email: [email protected]. Throughout 24 hours.

Health

National and international regulations concerning free pratique apply. Pratique can be obtained immediately after berthing, or at the anchorage on arrival. Radio advice to Health Authority is required for vessels arriving from an epidemic zone or with contagious sickness onboard. The Health Authorities require a Health Declaration and Ship Sanitation Control Certificate.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Spirits and tobacco allowances for crew members are in accordance with EU Customs regulations.

Immigration: EEC regulations and Schengen agreement apply. A copy of Crew List is required.

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

Facilities for repairs afloat to hull, machinery, navigation aids and equipment. Also available are underwater surveys, cleaning and painting. Slipways for vessels up to 4,000DWT.

Bunkers, water and stores

Supply is also possible while alongside. The supplier should be contacted direct. Ciresa, Tel: +34 928 461951.

Stores: Provisions can be supplied by barge at all berths. Riggers can be employed to assist with storing.

Medical

There are medical facilities available throughout 24 hours. The hospital ship "Esperanza del Mar" is available for urgent medical attention, sailing between parallels 20° and 25°. A rescue and medical helicopter is available (up to 300nm without refuelling). In case of emergency, call into port area at Las Palmas Port Control VHF Ch 12 or Tel: +34 928 300444.

Vaccinations are available Mon-Fri from 0900-1400hrs at health authority office in El Sebadal (C/Dr Juan M Dominguez s/n).

Transport

Nearest airport: Gran Canaria (LPA) also known as Gando Airport, located at Las Palmas, 28.2km.

Airport facilities: Worldwide cargo service. All services International Airport.

Working hours

The loading and discharging of general cargo and containers can be carried out between 0800-0200hrs, including Sat; Sun shifts are 0800-1400hrs.

Stevedores work on a 6 hour shift system, 4 shifts per 24 hours. Overtime is from 0200-0800hrs.

Labour for the 0800hrs shift to be ordered by 0715hrs and by 1315hrs for other shifts. Labour for Sat and Sun shifts must be ordered by 0715hrs on Sat.

Where it is

Las Palmas, located 2nm S of the NE extremity of the island of Gran Canaria, is between Punta el Nido (28°10'N 015°24'W) and the point on which Ciudad de Las Palmas stands, 4nm S.

The port

Las Palmas, an artificial harbour with a total quay length of 12km, is divided into two areas: Outer Harbour and Inner Harbour. The port area is known as Puerto de La Luz y Las Palmas. It offers facilities for most type of vessels including the largest tankers. Many cruise ships visit the port and a large number of containers are handled.

The harbour entrance width is 740m with a depth of 30m. Extensive quayage is available plus provisions, repairs and bunkers.

Imports: Include textiles, foodstuffs, general goods, fertilisers, grain and edible oils.

Exports: Agricultural produce from the island, fish preserves and cement.

Traffic

Approx. 24,000,00t of cargo, 1,200,00 TEU, 13,000 vessels and 1,500,000 passengers are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Las Palmas?

The pilot boards at Puerto de la Luz pilot boarding, 28°07.3′N 015°24.7′W.

What time zone is Las Palmas in?

Local time at Las Palmas is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Las Palmas?

The deepest berth listed is at Terminales Canarios: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Las Palmas?

1025.

Which load line zone is Las Palmas in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Las Palmas?

Port State Control at Las Palmas: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Las Palmas?

The UN/LOCODE of Las Palmas is ESLPA.

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