Ribadeo

1. Villa de Ribadeo pilot boarding place Pilot boards43°33.6′N 007°02.3′W

Size limits

Draught 5.0m.

Water density

1020.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 4.5m at HWST, 3.0m at HWNT.

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

Approach

First channel from the Bar to Arnao Bay has a depth of 12.8m, the second from Arnao Bay to the mineral chute of San Damian has a depth of 9.1m. Then as far as Mirasol Quay there is a depth of 5.6m.

Anchorages

In fair weather vessels awaiting the tide to enter harbour anchor in Ensenda de Arnao. Vessels less than length 40m anchor on alignment (140°) of Punta Aerojo Leading Lights, 0.2nm from the front light, depth 8.0m, out of the tidal stream. Large vessels anchor approx 0.15nm farther N, depth 10.0m, sand.

Restrictions

Sand banks make entrance difficult. Vessels should not enter until at least 3 hours after the incoming tide has set.

Tugs

Assistance available for small boats, nearest tugs based at San Ciprian.

Charts and publications

BA 1096, 1290. Admiralty Pilot NP22, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16 and 12 (pilot).

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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Gas -oil, rate 5tph. Other services by road tanker.

Medical

Centro Clinico Ribadeo, 1.3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: A Coruna Airport, located at A Caruna (151km) and Santiago de Compostela Airport located at A Coruna (187km).

Airport facilities: Cargo and passengers. International facilities at Santiago de Compostela.

Nearest railway: Coastal service railway to Gijon and El Ferrol connecting with national network.

Working hours

Normally 0900-1300hrs, 1400-1800hrs. Overtime available but not on Sundays.

Where it is

Ribadeo is situated at the mouth of the Rio Eo.

The port

Ribadeo is a small commercial port. Facilities are available for small fishing boats and small general and bulk carriers. Woodpulp is the principal cargo handled by the port.

Traffic

The port handles approx 507,000t of cargo per year, of which 391,000t is woodpulp.

Where does the pilot board at Ribadeo?

The pilot boards at Villa de Ribadeo pilot boarding place, 43°33.6′N 007°02.3′W.

What time zone is Ribadeo in?

Local time at Ribadeo 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 Ribadeo?

The deepest berth listed is at Generico Terminal: 5.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ribadeo?

1020.

Which load line zone is Ribadeo 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 Ribadeo?

Port State Control at Ribadeo: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ribadeo?

The UN/LOCODE of Ribadeo is ESRIB.

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