Mali Losinj

1. Mali Losinj pilot boarding place Pilot boards44°33.4′N 014°24.8′E

Size limits

LOA 100m, draught 5.6m

Water density

1023 (summer), 1029 (winter).

Tides

Range 0.3m (springs), 0.1m (neaps).

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

Approach

The directions for entering the harbour are as follows:

Vessels bound for Luka Mali Losinj can, from a distance, make for the lowest part of Otok Losinj and on nearer approach identify Brdo Tovar, the belfry in Mali Losinj and the chapel on Rt Madona.

Entry routes: Otocic Zabodaski, (44°33'N 014°24'E), may be passed on either side.

Entry from the SW: The ruins on Brdo Tovar bearing 049° lead through the entrance passing (positioned from Rt Kriz Light 44°33.5'N 014°26.1'E):

SW of Otocic Zabodaski where a light is situated on the S side, then:

NW of Otocic Murtar (0.7nm E) noting that a shoal, least depth 12.0m, extends approx 0.25nm WNW from the W extremity of the islet, on which a light is exhibited, then,

SW of Rt Torunza, (1nm ENE) where a light is exhibited and NW of Rt Kriz (1.1nm ENE), the N extremity of Otok Koludarc, taking care to round the point at a distance of not less than 0.1nm. A light, (white 8 sided concrete tower), 8m in height, is exhibited from the point.

The route then leads SE to the head of the harbour passing SW of Rt Poljana, (0.6nm ESE of Rt Kriz), which exhibits a light, (red metal framework tower, concrete base), 8m in height.

Entry from the NW: The route leads ENE towards Rt Torunza passing:

SSE of Rt Beli art, (0.175nm W), then; NNW of Otocic Zabodaski (0.125nm WSW).

At night the white sector, (065°-072°) of Rt Torunza Light leads through this channel except that the outer edge of the bank bordering the N side of Otocic Zabodaski lies within the S limit of the sector.

Anchorages

The bottom of Luka Losinj consists mainly of mud and weed, good holding, but rocky in the following areas;

In the entrance, along the NE side of Otocic Koludarc, along the SW side (under Brdo Vela Starza, )1.5nm SE of Rt Kriz, along the NE shore and NW and SE from Prolaz Privlaka.

Caution: Depths increase abruptly towards the middle of the harbour and hawsers to the NE shore are advised during a Bora. There are bollards ashore in places for this purpose.

Anchorage may be obtained almost anywhere in the harbour in 17-40m, except in the vicinity of the rocky areas as previously described and in an area 0.5-1nm NW of the SE head of the harbour where a full force of the Bora is felt and the holding is bad.

Recommended berths: Approx 0.2nm SE of Rt Poljana in mid-channel in approx 30m.

In Uvala Artaturi WSW of Brdo Kastelir (1nm NW of Rt Kriz) in 17m, good holding. Small craft can find shelter according to the wind in several small creeks within the bay. Winds from the S and SW create an unpleasant swell.

In Uvala Englez, (0.5nm SSW of Rt Kriz) approach to the anchorage being made from the S.

Prohibited anchorage:

Anchorage is prohibited in Uvala Kovcanja and at the head of the harbour, 0.35nm N and 2nm SE of Rt Kriz respectively.

Anchorage is prohibited at distances less than 200m from the operational coasts of the Mali Losinj City Port.

Restrictions

Within the outer harbour speed should not exceed 6kts; between Rt Poljana and the SE part of the harbour speed should not exceed 3kts.

Mali Losinj City Port is prohibited to sail at speeds of more than 2 knots.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 202, 515 and 1426. 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 the Sea, Transport and Development.

Position: Assistant Minister

Address: 1000 Zagreb, Prisavlje 14, Croatia.

Tel: +385 1 616 9250.

Fax: +385 1 619 9069.

Mob: +385 989 835032

Email: [email protected]

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

Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI):

Croatia has signed a PSI ship boarding agreement with the USA aimed at stemming the flow of weapons of mass destruction. If a US or Croatia flagged vessel is suspected of trafficking proliferation related cargo, either party to this agreement can request authorisation to board, search and possibly detain the others vessel and its cargo.

Where it is

The port is located in the S of Malolosinjska Gora, Mali Losinj.

The port

The port area consists of three basins which is Northern, Middle and Southern. The port handles general cargo, Ro-Ro and passengers.

Traffic

Approx 7,000t of cargo, 110 vessels and 111,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Mali Losinj?

The pilot boards at Mali Losinj pilot boarding place, 44°33.4′N 014°24.8′E.

What time zone is Mali Losinj in?

Local time at Mali Losinj 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 Mali Losinj?

The deepest berth listed is at Mali Losinj Terminal: 5.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Mali Losinj?

1023 (summer), 1029 (winter).

Who carries out Port State Control at Mali Losinj?

Port State Control at Mali Losinj: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mali Losinj?

The UN/LOCODE of Mali Losinj is HRLSZ.

What crews who called at Mali Losinj 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.

Read and add tips for Mali Losinj →