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Rosas
Pilot
updated May 2010- Rosas (Roses) pilot boarding place Pilot boards42°15.1′N 003°10.4′E
Pilots are available from Puerto de Palamos. Notice should be given 24 hours in advance.
Key data
updated Jun 2022Size limits
Draught 5.5m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Harbour Terminal | 5.50 m | — | 3 |
| Port of Rosas Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2022Approach
The depths in the entrance are reported to be 7.5m and within the harbour they vary between 1.0 and 5.0m.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained in Bahia de Rosas, sheltered from all but S and SE winds.
Large vessels can obtain an anchorage approx 0.35nm WSW of the entrance to Puerto de Rosas in depths of 17.0 to 18.0m.
Small vessels usually anchor approx 0.2nm from the beach SW of the middle of the town and S of the ruins of the citadel 42°16.1'N 003°10.3'E, inside the 10.0m depth contour line, sand. Vessels should keep well clear of a rubble breakwater extending from the shore to the N, the submarine outfall and fish farms. An alternative more convenient anchorage can be obtained in depths of approx 12.0m some 0.15nm NW of the entrance to Puerto de Rosas and clear of the NE fish farm. Care should be taken to keep the harbour entrance clear.
Charts and publications
BA 1705. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).
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 Jun 2022Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Gas oil available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Hospital de Figueres, 23.6km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Empuriabrava Aerodrome, 9.4km.
Nearest railway: Estació de Sant Miquel de Fluvià Adif, 27.6km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1300hrs, 1500-1900hrs.
About Rosas
updated Jun 2022Where it is
Rosas is situated approx 75nm NE of Barcelona, close to the French border.
The port
The port handles passengers and seafood.
Questions about Rosas
Where does the pilot board at Rosas?
The pilot boards at Rosas (Roses) pilot boarding place, 42°15.1′N 003°10.4′E.
What time zone is Rosas in?
Local time at Rosas 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 Rosas?
The deepest berth listed is at Fishing Harbour Terminal: 5.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Rosas?
1025.
Which load line zone is Rosas in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Rosas?
Port State Control at Rosas: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rosas?
The UN/LOCODE of Rosas is ESROS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Rosas 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.