Rasa

Size limits

Max draught 8.0m.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Max tide 0.9m.

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

Approach

Zaliv Rasa is a deep water inlet approx 5nm in length, entered between Rt Ubac (44°57'N 014°04'E) and Rt Mulac (0.5nm WNW). The inlet is lighted.

Anchorages

There is anchorage available in the vicinity of 45°01'N 014°03.3'E, W of Cape Trget in depth of 14-16m.

Restrictions

Anchoring is prohibited in the vicinity of the berth at Brsica.

Tugs

Tugs are available from Rijeka, 10 hours notice is required.

Charts and publications

BA 1426, 2719. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

72, 48 and 24 hours ETA required for tankers. For all other vessels ETA should be sent 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. 48 hours advance cargo specification is required for vessels carrying dangerous/noxious cargoes.

Communications

Radio: Rijeka Radio, callsign "9AR".

VHF: Pilot Ch 09, Harbour Master's Office, Ch 10, 16.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered on vessel's arrival.

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

Vessels sheltering from bad weather should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 09 and 12.

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

Only small repairs by a service company from Rijeka are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by barges from Rijeka.

Medical

Pula General Hospital, 38.6km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Pula Airport located at Pula, 34km.

Nearest railway: Most Rasa, 5km.

Working hours

The port operates 3 shifts as follows: No 1, 0700-1500hrs; No 2, 1500-2300hrs and No 3, on special request only.

Where it is

Rasa is located approx 30nm SW of Rijeka.

The port

The port offers a naturally sheltered deep water harbour with depth up to 40m. Rasa handles mainly livestock, timber and general cargo.

Traffic

Approx 70 vessels and 94,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Rasa?

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500GT berthing at Trget or Brsica Timber Terminal, (5nm N of Rt Ubac).

What time zone is Rasa in?

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

Which load line zone is Rasa in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Rasa?

Port State Control at Rasa: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rasa?

The UN/LOCODE of Rasa is HRRAS.

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