Mahon

1. Mahón (Maó), Menorca – imbarco pilota Pilot boards39°51.5′N 004°19.1′E

Size limits

LOA 276m, draught 9.9m, 55,451DWT.

Water density

1025.

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 and entry: The approach is made from the open sea S of La Mola and entered between Laja de Fuera and Laja de San Carlos.

Caution: Mariners approaching the port from the N in bad weather should take great care not to mistake the isthmus for the entrance to Puerto de Mahon, as there is a risk of running aground.

Harbour entrance leading SE. Entrance width 180m, depth 10.0m. Mahon channel characteristics: Width 180m, length 5,200m, water depth 15.0m, bottom mud.

Anchorages

Contact Practicos de Mahon to drop anchor in the estuary.

In good weather anchorage may be attained off the harbour entrance in depths of 24.0-37m, good holding in sand. Clot de la Mola (39°52.4'N 004°18.8'E), a small cove, should only be used in an emergency.

Within the harbour anchorage may be obtained almost anywhere, subject to draught, the greatest area being La Plana, W of Isla del Rey. Vessels carrying explosives and dangerous cargo can obtain anchorage in the entrance of Cala Llonga, 0.3nm NE of Isla del Rey.

Anchorage is prohibited N of Isla Cuarentena (Isla Plana) (39°53.0'N 004°18.0'E) due to submarine power cable laid across the channel.

Tugs

Tug of 2,600hp available. Contact Remolcanosa SA.

Mooring

For mooring service, contact Port of Mahon.

Charts and publications

BA 1703, 2761, 2762, 2833. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

Communications

VHF: Ch 9, 14, 16.

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

Repairs are available for pleasure boats.

Dry docks

Travel-lift 50t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all berths.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker, by prior arrangement.

Stores: Available

Medical

Health Centre Dalt Sant Joan, 2.6km, Municipal Geriatric Hospital, 4.7km and Hospital Verge de Mont Toro, 5.6km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Menorca Airport located at Illes Balears, 6.8km.

Working hours

Ordinary shift: 0800-1200hrs and 1400-1800hrs.

Where it is

The port of Mahon is situated at the head of an inlet 2.6nm in length, on the SE coast of Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands.

The port

The port has regular passenger and freight services to Palma and Barcelona. The E and W docks handle passenger traffic and cruise vessels. Commercial traffic is now handled in the Cos Nou Dock which has 3 Ro-Ro ramps.

Traffic

Approx 666,000t of cargo, 5,800TEU, 470 vessels and 195,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Mahon?

The pilot boards at Mahón (Maó), Menorca – imbarco pilota, 39°51.5′N 004°19.1′E.

What time zone is Mahon in?

Local time at Mahon 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 Mahon?

1025.

Which load line zone is Mahon in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Mahon?

Port State Control at Mahon: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mahon?

The UN/LOCODE of Mahon is ESMAH.

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