Palma

1. Puerto de Palma pilot boarding place Pilot boards39°31.7′N 002°38.4′E

Size limits

Largest vessel handled (LOA): Passenger/Cruise 'Symphony of the Seas' LOA 361.11m, Beam 47.03m, draught 9.32m.

Largest vessel handled (DWT): "Mostoles" LOA 243m, draught 14.32m, 75,395DWT.

Tankers: LOA 183m, draught 12.0m.

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Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Maximum tidal range 0.2m.

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 approached through Bahia de Palma and entered between the heads of Dique del Oeste and Dique de Levante.

From the pilot boarding station (39°31.67'N 002°38.41'E), the route leads N for about 1.25nm to the harbour entrance.

Light (red upright rectangle on red round tower, white hut, 13m in height) (39°33.2'N 002°38.4'E) standing on the head of Dique del Oeste.

Light (black column, yellow band, on hut, 10m in height) standing on the outer elbow of Dique del Oeste, 300m S of the light described above.

Light (black column, yellow top, on hut, 8.0m in height), obscured inside the harbour, standing on the inner elbow of Dique del Oests, 0.55nm SW of the head of the breakwater.

Light (green triangle on green column, white hut) standing on the SW head of Dique de Lavante, 0.45nm NNW of the head of Dique del Oeste.

Light (red pyramidal column, green band) standing on the head of Muelles de Poniente, 0.3nm W of the head of Dique del Oests.

Traffic schemes and VTS

AIS station installed at Santa Ponsa.

Anchorages

Deep draught vessels: Can obtain an anchorage E of the harbour entrance in the vicinity of the meridian which passes through the cathedral (002°39'E) in depths of 14.0 or 15.0m, taking care to avoid impeding entry to the harbour and clear of the submarine outfall.

Dangerous cargo anchorage: A designated dangerous cargo anchorage lies centred about 1nm SE of the harbour entrance.

Nuclear vessel anchorage: Anchorage A, lying in the SE corner of the dangerous cargo anchorage. This is reserved for nuclear vessels.

Prohibited anchorage: Lies close E of the dangerous cargo anchorage. Anchorage and trawling are prohibited in an area on the W side of the approaches to the port. Anchoring is also prohibited within the harbour.

Tugs

There are 2 twin engine tugs of 1.998x2 hp available. Contact Remolcanosa SA.

Mooring

Contact Amarradores del Puerto de Palma on VHF Ch 14.

Charts and publications

BA 3035, 3034, 2832. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

US 52144, 52145, 52144.

Espana Instituto Hidrografico chart 421.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Ship owners and masters must notify the agent of ETA. Notify pilots 2 hours prior to ETA.

Notices and regulations

There is a speed restriction of 5kts in the harbour, which decreases to 3kts in the marinas.

Port regulations booklet is available, upon request.

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 minor repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all berths.

Bunkering: Fuel and gas oil available at Muelle Poniente and Paraires.

Fuel oil available at Dique Oeste. Contact CLH (Compania Logistica de Hidrocarburos SA).

Stores: Available.

Medical

Son Dureta Public Hospital.

Transport

Nearest airport: Aeroport de Palma (11km).

Nearest railway: Estacio Intermodal (2.7km).

Working hours

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

Where it is

Palma de Mallorca is situated on the SW coast of Majorca, in the N of Bahia de Palma.

The port

The island is the largest of the Balearic Archipelago with Palma being the most important city and port. The port is divided into four areas, the commercial quays, the marinas, Ponente Quay, Ribera Quay and Oest Dock which include naval, commercial, fishing and yachting activities.

Traffic

Approx 3,100 vessels, 9,330,000t of cargo, 90,000TEU and 2,600,000 passengers (cruise & ferry) handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Palma?

The pilot boards at Puerto de Palma pilot boarding place, 39°31.7′N 002°38.4′E.

What time zone is Palma in?

Local time at Palma 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 Palma?

The deepest berth listed is at Pantalan Clh: 11.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Palma?

1025.

Which load line zone is Palma in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Palma?

Port State Control at Palma: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Palma?

The UN/LOCODE of Palma is ESPMI.

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