PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Plomin
Pilot
updated Jan 2018Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500GT. Pilotage is also compulsory in the port if vessel moves along the berth using its own engine. Vessels must contact pilot station on VHF Ch 12, 4hrs before arrival. Pilot will board the vessel at approx. 45° 3.000'N 14° 16.000'E or at another convenient location in the immediate vicinity, if, according to prevailing circumstances, they find a more suitable place, and is disembarked ashore after the vessel is safely moored. As a rule, the pilot boards via ladder. After pilotage, it is shipmaster's duty to sign the pilotage receipt.
Key data
updated Aug 2026Size limits
LOA 229.02m, draught 14m, beam 35m, 84,867DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
The rate of ingoing and outgoing stream is 0.2 to 0.4kts, however a rate of 1kt has been reported. The outgoing stream sets to the N in the vicinity of the bulk cargo terminal.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plomin Power Plant | 14.00 m | 229 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jan 2018Approach
Plominsak Luka is approached through Vela Vrata and entered S of Rt Masnjak.
Anchorages
Anchoring or the free floating of a vessel in the area of the Bay of Kvarner, in front of the Bay of Plomin, is allowed only in cases of extraordinary circumstances. In such a case the anchoring position has to be outside the VTS scheme and usual navigational routes, and the vessel must contact the port authorities regularly, as agreed upon in advance (no longer than 60mins.).
Restrictions
Berthing/sailing during daylight only.
Vessels enter channel with stream.
Berthing is not permitted if wind speed is in excess of 19kts.
Coal discharge to be ceased if wind speed is more than 38kts.
Max. LOA unrestricted providing max. length between fore part of first hatch and last part of final hatch is within limits of the 175m trackway of shore unloader.
Vessels discharging coal should be gearless/mastless/without any obstruction on deck, hatch covers to be sliding aside type, max. distance from tank top to highest top of hatch cover in open position is 20.75m. Recommended vessel has seven hatch openings of 16.8m x 14.4m.
Tugs
Available: 4 in, 2 out, plus 1 fire fighting tug equipped with oil spill boom. Available from Rijeka, they must be ordered 12 hours in advance.
Compulsory for single screw vessels.
When a bulk carrier is berthed at the bulk cargo terminal, three tugs remain on standby near the Ro-Ro terminal.
Mooring
Vessels moor starboard side alongside so that the centre of their cargo hatches are positioned as close to the mark on the quay as possible. In usual weather conditions the vessel should be moored alongside with at least:
- 3 head lines
- 2 breast lines
- 2 bow spring lines
- 3 stern lines
- 2 stern spring lines.
Charts and publications
BA 204, 2719. Admiralty Pilot NP47.
Inspections
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.
Port services
updated Jan 2018Repairs
Not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Bunkers: Fuel supply available and provided by trucks.
Water: Available and provided by lighters.
Provisions: Available from Rijeka, 55km.
Medical
At Labin, 15km.
Transport
Airport: Pula 55km.
Working hours
24hrs a day all year round including national holidays.
About Plomin
updated Dec 2017Where it is
Plomin is located in the bay of Plomin, SW of Rijeka
The port
The port is comprised of a bulk terminal for the import of coal.
Questions about Plomin
What are the pilot arrangements at Plomin?
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500GT.
What time zone is Plomin in?
Local time at Plomin 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 Plomin?
The deepest berth listed is at Plomin Power Plant: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Plomin?
1025.
Which load line zone is Plomin in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Plomin?
Port State Control at Plomin: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Plomin?
The UN/LOCODE of Plomin is HRPLM.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Plomin 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.
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