Rijeka

1. Rijeka boarding — breakwater Pilot boards45°17.7′N 014°24.0′E
2. Rijeka station — Port of Rab Pilot boards44°44.5′N 014°44.3′E
3. Rijeka station — Srscica and Sapan Pilot boards45°11.8′N 014°29.2′E
4. Rijeka station — Tihi Kanal (N) Pilot boards45°15.0′N 014°31.0′E
5. Rijeka station — Tihi Kanal (S) Pilot boards45°09.9′N 014°40.8′E
6. Rijeka station — tankers and vessels transporting dangerous goods Pilot boards45°15.2′N 014°28.9′E
7. Rijeka station — vessels transporting dangerous goods Pilot boards44°56.2′N 014°12.1′E

Size limits

Largest vessel handled: "Gold Star" (bulk carrier), 160,000DWT, draught 18.0m.

Water density

1026.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

MHWS-MLWS 0.4m.

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

Approach

The access entrance to the Rijeka port basin has a width of 270m, Susak port basin has a width of 45m.

The direction for entering the harbour is as follows: From the anchorage area there are no dangers in the approach to Glavna Luka, the entrance is marked by lights.

S side (green metal framework tower on a white concrete hut, 14m in height) on the head of Rijeka Breakwater, N side: (red square metal tower with column and gallery, 7m in height) on the head of Bratislava Quay.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Passage Vela Vrata: Vessels over 50GT should follow Traffic Separation Scheme.

Restrictions

Navigation is prohibited in parts of Srednji Kanal for cargo vessels over 500GT and for vessels carrying dangerous substances or which have not been certified gas free. Except from Oct 1-Mar 31, the above mentioned vessels may navigate in these areas with a pilot onboard.

Tugs

There are 10 tugs available with capacities between 1,400hp and 3,640hp, bollard pull 21-60t. Tugs equipped for fire fighting are available.

Charts and publications

BA 1996, 2719, 8243. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send ETA 24 hours prior to arrival via the agent.

Vessels having an extended Port State Control inspection should send ETA 72 hours in advance of arrival.

Communications

VHF: Harbour Master: Ch 16, 09,10, Tel: +385 512 14031, Fax: +385 513 13265, Email: [email protected]. Available 24 hours.

Rijeks Port Control: Ch 09, Tel: +385 51333600, Fax: +385 513 32195, Email: [email protected].

Pilots: Ch 12, Tel: +385 512 13748, Fax: +385 513 37914, Email: [email protected].

Tugs: Ch 12.

Rijeka VTS: Ch 09 (Manoeuvring Sector), Ch 14 (Routeing Sector), Ch 62 (Secondary), Tel: +385 513 12300, Fax: +385 513 12243, Email: [email protected].

Notice of readiness

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

Documents

Cargo, Freight Manifests and Cargo Plans with Hatch List if possible should be mailed to Agent from loading port. The description of dangerous cargo should be sent by cable prior to arrival.

Health

To obtain free pratique 24 hours prior to arrival the following details should be advised: The number of crew and passengers, health conditions and possible infectious diseases. No person is allowed to leave the vessel until free pratique is obtained.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: 200 cigarettes and 1 litre of wine and 1 litre of spirits daily per person.

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 concerning entry:

Except for the purpose of manoeuvring, stopping is prohibited in the sea area between the N limit of the anchorage and the coast N.

Trgovacka Luka: Vessels keep to starboard on entering or leaving the harbour and must proceed at a speed of less than 5kts. Vessels leave harbour bow first.

Luka Susak: Vessels entering or leaving must proceed at a speed of less than 5kts. Vessels leaving have priority over those entering the harbour.

Brajdica Container Terminal: Special regulations are in force and include the following:

Entry is not permitted in wind strengths of over 20kts.

Vessels are normally secured bows E at the S berth to facilitate departure in the event of a sudden deterioration of the weather.

Repairs to machinery which immobilise the ship are prohibited. The vessel must be in a good working state, with sufficient crew onboard, to proceed to sea at short notice.

Petrolejska Luka: Entry is permitted in daylight only.

Luka Brgud: Vessels are prohibited from entering an area off the entrance to the harbour.

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

All types of major repairs available from the Kostrena shipyard, 3km SE from the port.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available. All grades of bunker available by barge advance notice required.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Rijeka.

Transport

Nearest airport: Rijeka, 25km.

Nearest railway: Rijeka.

Working hours

Normally 0630-1430hrs, 1430-2230hrs. Work can usually be arranged from 2230-0630hrs and on Sat and Sun.

Stevedores: Port Enterprise "Luka" Rijeka is the sole stevedoring company. Working 3 shifts: 1st from 0630-1430hrs, 2nd shift from 1430-2230hrs and 3rd shift from 2230-0630hrs. Sat and holidays may be worked on overtime.

Where it is

Rijeka is located in the N of the Adriatic Sea in Kvarner Bay.

The port

The port offers a sheltered harbour, protected by 2 breakwaters, with safe anchorage outside the harbour limits. The port handles a wide variety of cargo including, containers, ore, timber, grain, phosphate, crude and refined petroleum products. All types of vessels are handled at a total of 41 berths including tankers, bulk carriers, container carriers, general cargo, passenger and Ro-Ro vessels.

The INA Oil Refinery has terminals at Urinj and Omisalj, all within the bay area.

See separate entries for Omisalj Oil Terminal, Sepen Bay Petrochemicals terminal and Rasa port.

Traffic

Approx 13,400,000t of cargo, 270,000TEU and 23,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Rijeka?

The pilot boards at Rijeka boarding — breakwater, 45°17.7′N 014°24.0′E. Rijeka has 7 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Rijeka in?

Local time at Rijeka 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 Rijeka?

The deepest berth listed is at INA Urinj: 18.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Rijeka?

1026.

Which load line zone is Rijeka in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Rijeka?

Port State Control at Rijeka: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rijeka?

The UN/LOCODE of Rijeka is HRRJK.

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