San Sebastian

1. San Sebastian de la Gomera pilot boarding Pilot boards28°05.0′N 017°05.3′W

Size limits

Draught 7.5m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Range 2.0m (springs), 0.6m (neaps).

A considerable riptide can build up around Punta de San Cristobal, about 1nm NE of the port.

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

Approach

The harbour is entered between the head of a breakwater to the E and a light buoy (port hand) moored close E of Los Garanones.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained within the harbour but clear of the ferry that swings on entering and making its berth.

Depths in the entrance are 13.0m to 27.0m, sand and coral, depths decrease gradually towards the beach.

A mole extends SSW from the shore, 180m W of La Gila, quayed on the W side.

There are depths of approx 15m at the head of the mole decreasing to 4.0m near the root.

Charts and publications

BA 1861. Admiralty Pilot NP1, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 and 48 hours to agent, prior to arrival.

Communications

Puerto de San Sebastian de La Gomera: Tel: +34 922 870357, Fax: +34 922 141310. Email: [email protected]

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

Minor repairs only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Stores and fresh water available.

Medical

De La Gomera General Hospital, 3.7km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Tenerife South Airport located at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 57.1km.

Working hours

Monday to Saturday: 9.30h to 13.30h , 16.30h to 20.00h.

Where it is

The port of San Sebastian is situated on Isla de la Gomera, part of the Canary islands, 15nm W of Isla de Tenerife.

The port

The port is the main harbour for Gomera Island and has extensive facilities for ferry traffic. A new passenger terminal has been built at the head of the main quay and land reclaimed to the E of this to provide additional storage area.

Where does the pilot board at San Sebastian?

The pilot boards at San Sebastian de la Gomera pilot boarding, 28°05.0′N 017°05.3′W.

What time zone is San Sebastian in?

Local time at San Sebastian is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at San Sebastian?

The deepest berth listed is at San Sebastian De La Gomera Ferry Terminal: 7.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at San Sebastian?

1025.

Which load line zone is San Sebastian in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at San Sebastian?

Port State Control at San Sebastian: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of San Sebastian?

The UN/LOCODE of San Sebastian is ESSSG.

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