PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Sagunto
Pilot
updated May 2010- Sagunto pilot boarding place Pilot boards39°36.8′N 000°11.0′E
Compulsory. Pilot boarding point is 1.3nm (2-2.5nm for LNG vessels) SE from the breakwater, call the pilot on VHF Ch 12.
Key data
updated Mar 2026Size limits
LOA 345.33m, beam 53.8m, draught 14.5m, 130,441DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Nil.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal No 2 | 14.50 m | 281 m | 3 |
| Terminal No 1 | — | 240 m | 6 |
| Saggas Regasification Plant Terminal | 12.00 m | 345 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2019Approach
Harbour approached through a channel with depth of 17.5m, 180m width, 1250m length and marked with light and buoys along the waterway.
Traffic schemes and VTS
Port VTS information available through the pilot station.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained in good holding ground 0.6nm E of Escollera de Levante in depths 15.0-17.0m or in 20.0m E to SE of the ore loading pier, good holding.
Dangerous cargo vessel anchorage can be obtained 4.3nm S of Cabo Canet.
Restrictions
A safety zone of 2nm between LNG vessels and all other vessels required, therefore no inbound or outbound traffic permitted during LNG vessel manoeuvres. Initially only daylight movements of LNG vessels permitted and standby tug required throughout period alongside.
Tugs
There are 6 tugs available from 4,700 to 5,500hp.
Charts and publications
BA 1460, 1701. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Nov 2019ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notify ETA to Valencia Port Authority and the vessel's agent by cable 7 days and 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF: Port & Pilots: Ch 16, 12.
Health
If the vessel proceeds directly to the berth, pratique can be obtained immediately after berthing, otherwise at anchorage on arrival.
If any vessel has sickness onboard of a contagious nature, the Master should advise the Health Authorities by radio, and they will examine patients upon arrival, to enable the vessel to be granted free pratique.
Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) renewed.
Customs and immigration
Customs requirements: If vessels carry over 6kg of tobacco per man, the excess to be declared in a separate manifest, which must be visaed by Spanish Consul at the last port, and stored in a separate locker, otherwise vessels are exposed to heavy fines.
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 Nov 2019Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Hospitals in Sagunto city adjacent to port, 4km.
Crew change
Possible.
Transport
Nearest airport: Valencia Airport, 18km.
Airport facilities: Passenger and freight services available.
Nearest railway: The Port of Sagunto has its own private rail network, which belongs to ARECLOR. This links up to the national rail network via the South Quay.
Working hours
Normally 0600-1400hrs and 1400-2200hrs. Arrangements can be made for 2200-0600hrs to be worked.
About Sagunto
updated Sep 2026Where it is
Sagunto is situated 10nm N of Valencia.
The port
The port consists of harbour basins protected by the North Breakwater 1,105m in length running E-W and the Levante Breakwater 1,368m in length running N-S.
Major import/export cargo are iron and steel product, ammonia anhydride, natural gas and new unregistered vehicles. There is also fishing harbour.
Traffic
Approx 7,600,000t of cargo, 60,000TEU and 1,100 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Sagunto
Where does the pilot board at Sagunto?
The pilot boards at Sagunto pilot boarding place, 39°36.8′N 000°11.0′E.
What time zone is Sagunto in?
Local time at Sagunto 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 Sagunto?
The deepest berth listed is at Terminal No 2: 14.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Sagunto?
1025.
Which load line zone is Sagunto in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Sagunto?
Port State Control at Sagunto: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Sagunto?
The UN/LOCODE of Sagunto is ESSAG.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Sagunto 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.