Pasajes

1. Pasaia punto de embarque (boya de recalada) Pilot boards43°21.3′N 001°56.3′W

Size limits

LOA 185m, draught 9.3m, beam 30.0m, 39,202DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Max tidal range is 5.0m. Max current is 0.5kt.

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

Approach

Entrance channel: leading lights lead through the entrance mouth, width 180m and depth 20.0m LWS and into the 1,200m long channel, dredged to 10m LWS with widths of 80-120m.

The White Sector of the Senocozulua Directional Light leads SSE through the outermost charted fairway. When the directional and leading lights are all in line this indicates WSW edge of the fairway. The dredged channel then continues SSE through the narrowest part of the pass and then turns S into the harbour. Caution: In heavy seas vessel's bows are liable to sheer to starboard upon passing the entrance points, a turn to port is necessary to remain following the channel.

Port limits

The port is bounded by a line from Punta del Arando Grande (43°20.2'N 001°55.6'W) to Punta del Arando Chico (0.1nm W).

Anchorages

Vessels may anchor, in good weather E of 001°55.7'W in depths of 35 to 60m, mud and sand. Pilots should be informed of intention to anchor.

Tugs

Three tugs available from 1,075-3,300hp. Vessels lines are used. For entering and leaving port one tug is used for vessels exceeding LOA 110m without bow thrusters or LOA 130m for vessels with bow thrusters. Two tugs are used for all vessels over LOA 140m.

Charts and publications

BA 1157, 1171, 1292. Admiralty Pilot NP22, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent to vessel's agent 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Pilots: Ch 16; 11, 12, 13, 14. Tel: +34 943 351534.

Documents

As per EU requirements.

Health

Pratique normally obtained on arrival. In case of any suspected disease or fever onboard, advise agents in advance.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates renewed.

Notices and regulations

One way Traffic in Channel: Vessels are not permitted to enter the dredged channel (43°19.9'N 001°55.4'W) if it is being used by a vessel proceeding in the opposite direction. Entry to the channel is controlled by traffic light signals from an inward and outward tower.

Maximum length of vessels berthing in the E basin is 160m.

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

Shipyards with facilities for repairs to hull, engines and installations are available. Divers available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, hydrants at all berths.

Bunkering: Available by lighter and from some jetties.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospital Ricardo Bermingham in Gipuzkoa, 14km.

Transport

Nearest airport: San Sebastion 14km.

Airport facilities: Domestic flights are available.

Nearest railway: All berths, except tanker berths are connected to the RENFE railway system. San Sebastian (Spain), 5km, Hendaye (France), 13km.

Working hours

Normal working shift: 0700-1400hrs and 1400-2100hrs. There is a 24 hour, 7 days a week service available.

Where it is

Pasajes the E most port on the N coast of Spain lies approx 5nm W of the frontier with France and 3nm E of the city of San Sebastian.

The port

A large commercial and fishing port catering for general and bulk cargoes. It has ship repair facilities, including slipways, floating docks and repair quays.

Traffic

Approx 3,000,000t of cargo, 900 vessels and 200 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Pasajes?

The pilot boards at Pasaia punto de embarque (boya de recalada), 43°21.3′N 001°56.3′W.

What time zone is Pasajes in?

Local time at Pasajes 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 Pasajes?

The deepest berth listed is at Terminal Buenavista: 9.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Pasajes?

1025.

Which load line zone is Pasajes in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Pasajes?

Port State Control at Pasajes: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Pasajes?

The UN/LOCODE of Pasajes is ESPAS.

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