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San Carlos de la Rapita
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours. Pilot boards as the vessel approaches the breakwater.
Key data
updated May 2010Water density
1026.
Load line zone
Summer.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Cargo Terminal | — | 112 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2016Approach
A vessel approaching from the S should follow the coast N from Vinaroz approx 1nm offshore.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained with the tower on Cerro de la Guardiola bearing 302°, distant approx 2.5nm; here the vessel will be sheltered from SW seas, and will not be affected by squalls from Sierra de Montsia.
Tugs
There are 3 tugs available of 800hp, 1,300hp and 1,760hp.
Charts and publications
BA 1515, 1704. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Communications
VHF: Pilots: Ch 14.
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 Sep 2016Repairs
Available for small vessels. There are also water and light turrets together with 7 careening-type turrets.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available by road tanker from Barcelona.
Medical
Deltamedic La Rapita in Tarra gona, 1km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Reus, 87km.
Nearest railway: In Aldea, 18km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About San Carlos de la Rapita
updated Sep 2016Where it is
San Carlos de la Rapita is located in Alfaques Bay on the E coast of Spain in the NW Mediterranean.
The port
The harbour is located in a natural bay that offer protection from the wind and has a sedimentary bottom. The port comprises of large fishing fleet, sports and commercial docks, which include cruise ship facilities. The commercial sector occupies part of a 1,150m SW facing breakwater.
Traffic
Approx 8,500t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about San Carlos de la Rapita
What are the pilot arrangements at San Carlos de la Rapita?
Compulsory and available throughout 24 hours.
What time zone is San Carlos de la Rapita in?
Local time at San Carlos de la Rapita is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at San Carlos de la Rapita?
1026.
Which load line zone is San Carlos de la Rapita in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at San Carlos de la Rapita?
Port State Control at San Carlos de la Rapita: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of San Carlos de la Rapita?
The UN/LOCODE of San Carlos de la Rapita is ESSCR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at San Carlos de la Rapita 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.
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