PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Puerto del Rosario
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500GT and is available throughout 24 hours. The pilot boards the vessel off the entrance. It is compulsory to contact the Pilot Station, 2 hours prior to arrival, VHF Ch 16, 12.
Key data
updated Sep 2026Size limits
LOA 337m, draught 21.0m, 42.0m, 49,999DWT.
Water density
1025
Load line zone
Tropical
Tides
Max. tidal range: 3.0m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multipurpose Terminal | 21.00 m | 316 m | 3 |
| Cruise Terminal | 9.50 m | 337 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 Dec 2019Anchorages
A good anchorage for small vessels is approx 0.25-0.3nm SE of the head of the pier, in depths of 14.0-18.0m. Sea bottom, sandy and shells, the anchorage is well sheltered from winds from the SW through W to N.
Anchorage is prohibited between the parallels of 28°29.3'N and 28°27.9'N and meridian of 013°50.5'W and the shore due to the existence of submarine cables.
Tugs
Tugs are available by prior arrangement from Las Palmas, there are no fire fighting tugs available. The pilot boat works as a mooring boat.
Two tugs available: "Boluda Cuarenta", 3,100hp, "Orotava", 2,062hp.
Charts and publications
Admiralty Pilot NP1, BA 1863, 1862. NP286(1), Spanish 50A and 50B, US Defence Mapping Agency 51380 and 51343
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2016ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessel's ETA should be sent to agents 72, 48 and 24 hours before arrival.
It is compulsory to contact the Pilot Station, via VHF Ch 16,12, 2 hours prior to arrival.
Masters should contact the port 48 hours prior to arrival if there is any dangerous cargo onboard.
Communications
Radio: Las Palmas Radio "EAL" for SSB frequency and Fuerteventura Radio for VHF.
VHF: Ch 16. Pilot Station Ch 16, 12.
Port contact: Tel: +34 928214700, email: [email protected]
Fax: +34 928214703
Health
National and international regulations concerning free pratique apply. If the vessel proceeds directly to the berth, pratique can be obtained immediately after berthing, or at the anchorage on arrival.
Unless there is a contagious disease onboard or the vessel is arriving from an epidemic zone, radio advice to the health authority is not required.
The health authorities require a Health Declaration and Ship Sanitation Control Certificate.
Customs and immigration
Customs: Spirits and tobacco allowances for crew members are in accordance with EU Customs regulations.
Immigration: ECC Regulations and Schengen Agreement apply. Crew List: 3 copies.
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: 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
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
The Port Authority operates small slipways for fishing vessels under 15t. There are facilities available for small repairs.
Bunkers, water and stores
Freshwater: Available on the main quay. Freshwater can be supplied ex quay from pipelines, 12 water points at a capacity of 15tph connection and 200tph quay.
Bunkering: Not available.
Medical
Available at local hospital, Virgen de la Pena, Tel: +34 928 531799. In case of emergency Tel: 112.
Transport
Nearest airport: There is an international airport 10km S of the city with daily connections to Las Palmas and regularly to main cities world-wide.
Working hours
The loading and discharging of general cargo and containers is carried out between 0800-0200hrs, including Saturdays. Sunday shifts are 0800-1400hrs.
Stevedores work on a 6 hour shift system, 4 shifts per 24 hours, at 0800hrs, 1400hrs and 2000hrs. Gangs for the 0800hrs shift must be ordered by 0715hrs and gangs for the 1400hrs and 2000hrs shifts, Mon-Fri by 1315hrs.
Labour for Saturday and Sunday shifts must be ordered at 0715hrs on Saturday.
About Puerto del Rosario
updated Dec 2019Where it is
Puerto del Rosario is situated midway along the eastern coast of Fuerteventura Island.
The port
The port handles containers, cruise vessels and tankers. Main exports: Fruits, mainly tomatoes.
Traffic
Approx 1,270,000t of cargo, 38,000TEU, 274,000 passengers and 890 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Puerto del Rosario
What are the pilot arrangements at Puerto del Rosario?
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500GT and is available throughout 24 hours.
What time zone is Puerto del Rosario in?
Local time at Puerto del Rosario 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 Puerto del Rosario?
The deepest berth listed is at Multipurpose Terminal: 21.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Puerto del Rosario?
1025
Which load line zone is Puerto del Rosario in?
Tropical
Who carries out Port State Control at Puerto del Rosario?
Port State Control at Puerto del Rosario: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto del Rosario?
The UN/LOCODE of Puerto del Rosario is ESFUE.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Puerto del Rosario 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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