Pula

1. Pula boarding — Fazanski Kanal (N) Pilot boards44°56.7′N 013°46.0′E
2. Pula boarding — Pula Pilot boards44°52.3′N 013°46.9′E

Size limits

Draught 7.6m, 40,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Max 1.5m. In the approaches to the channel the current is NW'ly, with the rate affected by winds. Within the harbour only tidal streams are felt. In exceptional circumstances the tidal range can be 2.0m.

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

Approach

The port offers a sheltered harbour, protected by a breakwater, with an entrance width of 500m.

The port is divided into an outer and inner harbour by Otocic Katarina, Otocic Andrija and Poluotok Sv Petar, a low projection on the S side of the harbour on which there is a cement factory.

The harbour is entered between the head of the breakwater extending NNW from Rt Kumpar and Rt Prostina, approx 0.25nm NE.

Directions for entering harbour:

From the pilot boarding position, approx 0.8nm WSW of Rt Kumpar, the track leads approx 2nm N, W and SSE to the harbour entrance passing (with positions from Pula Observatory (44°51.9'N 013°51'E) W of Rt Kumpar (2.5nm WNW) then rounding Rt Ku, Rt Kumpar Breakwater Head Light (2.75nm WNW) then WSW of Rt Prostina (2.75nm NW) on which there is a signal station and a light (square stone tower, red top, 5m in height); by not less than 0.05nm.

The track continues SSE, then ESE through the outer harbour with Poluotok Sveti Petar ahead, avoiding several mooring buoys laid in the harbour.

Vessels drawing less than 5.0m may use the channel between Otocic Andrija and Otocic Katarina. This channel is dredged to a depth of 7.9m over a width of 36m, marked by 2 pairs of light beacons (each a round tower with gallery, 5m in height, port and starboard hand). Sailing vessels are prohibited from using this channel.

Vessels drawing more than 5.0m use the passage between Otocic Andrija and Poluotok Sv Petar.

After rounding the N side of Otok Uljanik, where a mooring buoy is laid approx 0.2nm N of the islet, a depth of approx 7.0m will be found in the passage between Plicina Uljanik, a rocky shoal extending NE from the E side of Otok Uljanik and the shore bank NE. Plicina Uljanik is marked by buoys (cardinal).

Anchorages

Anchorage is available 0.4nm W of St Andrea Island in depths of 12-14m.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in the approaches and outer harbour of Luka Pula.

Restrictions

Speed is limited to 8kts in the outer harbour and 5kts in the inner harbour.

Vessels leaving have priority over vessels entering.

All vessels must remain at least 50m from Otocic Andrija and Octocic Katarina, and the coast between the E point of Uvala Lucica and the moles in Uvala Pod Stine.

Tugs

Tugs are available from Uljanik Shipyard and from Rijeka, with advance notice.

Charts and publications

BA 201, 1426. Admiralty Pilot NP47.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

For tankers, ETA is to be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. All other vessels are to send an ETA 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Advanced cargo specification, for vessels carrying dangerous and/or noxious cargo, is to be advised 48 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Radio: Rijeka Radio, callsign "9AR".

VHF: Port: Ch 06 and 16, Harbour Pilot: Ch 12, 18, Harbour Master's Office: Ch 10.

Notice of readiness

NOR is to be tendered between Mon-Thu 0800-1800hrs, Fri 0800-1400hrs.

Health

Free pratique to be requested on arrival only.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate renewal is possible.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: Each crew member is allowed 200 cigarettes and a 1 litre bottle of spirit. Penalty for non compliance is confiscation.

Flags

If a vessel does not have a Croatian flag onboard the pilot will bring the flag onboard with him if it has been ordered in advance.

Notices and regulations

Regulations relating to Luka Pula should be obtained form the Port Authority and include the following;

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.

Repairs

Available. Shipyard and diesel engine factory. Divers are also available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available, small quantities by road tanker.

Stores: ISSA members available.

Medical

Available at Pula.

Transport

Nearest airport: Pula, approx 8km.

Nearest railway: Pula, 6km.

Working hours

Normally two shifts 0800-1800hrs. However, throughout 24 hours if necessary.

Where it is

Pula is situated in the N Adriatic sea approx 80km from the Italian border.

The port

Pula is a small commercial, fishing and shipbuilding centre with both commercial and military berthing areas. The harbour is well protected from all winds by a breakwater. Depths at the entrance range from 15-35m, width 500m.

Exports include coal, bauxite, flint, cement, wine and fruit.

Imports include food and steel plate.

Traffic

Approx 137,000t of cargo, 110 vessels and 8,320 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Pula?

The pilot boards at Pula boarding — Fazanski Kanal (N), 44°56.7′N 013°46.0′E. Pula has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Pula in?

Local time at Pula is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Pula?

1025.

Which load line zone is Pula in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Pula?

Port State Control at Pula: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Pula?

The UN/LOCODE of Pula is HRPUY.

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