Marin

Size limits

LOA 229.9m, beam 36.92m, draught 15m, 92,576DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 2.8m (springs), 1.3 (neaps).

Max recorded current 2kts.

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

Approach

The port is entered direct from Ria de Pontevedra passing S of Tambo Island.

Approaches: In heavy swell conditions, all vessels must enter by the SW mouth of Ria de Pontevedra between "Onza" Island (S "Ons" Island) and "Punta Couso" heading NE until reaching the middle between Punta Cabicastro and "Punta Vora" then proceed to the red buoy "Cabezo de Morrazan". The width of the harbour entrance is 550m, with a depth of 60m (spring lower tide level) and a max recorded current of 2kts.

Port limits

In the W, the boundary is the line between Isla Tambo Lighthouse (42°24.5'N 008°42.5'W) and the green light at Naval Harbour (42°24.0'N 008°42.2'W), in the N, the line between Isla Tambo Lighthouse and Punta Campelo.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessels are required to report when passing the following Reporting Points; 42°19'N 008°55'W and 42°22'N 008°47'W.

Tugs

There are 4 tugs available to assist berthing, but their use is not compulsory. Contact Amare Marin, Tel: +34 86 890071, Fax: +34 86 891555.

Charts and publications

BA 1733, 1732. USA Publication 143. Admiralty Pilot NP67, NP286(1).

Communications

VHF: Marine Traffic: Ch 10, 16. Tel: +34 986 222230.

Pilots: Ch 12, 16. Tel: +34 608881730 (Mobile). Fax: +34 986 891518. Email: [email protected]. Available when vessel is expected.

Documents

The following documents are required for all vessels carrying cargo between European ports.

Health

A Maritime Declaration of Health is required. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) is possible.

Customs and immigration

Contact details: Ministerio del Interior, Extranjeria y Documentacion, Muelle Transatlanticos, s/n, Vigo, Pontevedra. Tel and Fax: +34 986 432869.

Flags

National, courtesy, dangerous cargo and pilot flag must be flown.

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

Complete ship repairs are available. Contact, Factoria Naval De Marin, Tel: +34 86 880891; Nordosa, Tel: +34 86 880602; Los Placeres, Tel: +34 86 881132.

Dry docks

There is a 150m long building dock only.

There are 8 slipways, the largest of which is 225m long, cradle length110m and a capacity of 3,500t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at wharves or docks and by barge. The port can supply hoses.

Bunkering: Fuel oil and diesel oil available at berth and by road tanker.

Medical

Full hospital facilities are available without prior notice. Dentists are available during normal working hours.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Vigo (25km) and Santiago de Compostela (70km).

Nearest railway: Pontevedra (6km). The port has a 5km inner port rail network connecting to many quays and storage areas.

Nearest highway: Pontevedra by-pass connecting to the A-9 motorway and N550 main road to Portugal.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1300hrs, 1500-1800hrs. Overtime possible.

Where it is

Marin is situated on the S side of the head of Ria de Pontevedra in the NW corner of the Iberian Peninsula.

The port

The port has developed over a number of years and now handles a wide range of cargo including containers.

Imports: Cement and clinker, iron mineral, scrap iron, grains, fertilisers, wood, fruits, paper and wood pulp, frozen fish, fish flour, green and dry fodder.

Exports: Fertiliser, minerals, wood, construction materials, fruits, paper and wood pulp, frozen fish, fish flour, green and dry fodder.

Traffic

Approx 2,300,000 of cargo, 43,000TEU and 400 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Marin?

Compulsory for vessels greater than 500GT.

What time zone is Marin in?

Local time at Marin 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 Marin?

The deepest berth listed is at Muelle Comercial de Marin Norte: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Marin?

1025.

Which load line zone is Marin in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Marin?

Port State Control at Marin: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Marin?

The UN/LOCODE of Marin is ESMPG.

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