Split

1. Split canal boarding — dangerous cargoes Pilot boards43°28.2′N 016°00.7′E
2. Split canal boarding — main Pilot boards44°29.6′N 016°25.0′E
3. Split canal boarding — second area Pilot boards43°28.0′N 016°13.0′E

Size limits

LOA 333.33m, beam 41.4m, draught 11.6m, 64,766DWT.

Water density

Gradska Luka: 1025 summer, 1029 winter.

Sjeverna Luka: 1022 summer, 1029 winter.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Mean Spring Range 0.2m. The tide is mainly diurnal and rises up to about 0.6m, but weather conditions greatly affect the height of the tide. During Feb-Apr sea level may fall 0.5m below normal.

The prevailing winds blow from NE and SE. The NE wind Bora can reach gale force in winter and make berthing difficult in the North Harbour.

Currents: Along the N coast of Kastelanski Zalijev the normal current is E-going but in a Bora or Scirocco it becomes W-going and increases in rate.

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

Approach

Gradska Luka is entered directly from deep water. There are no difficulties in entering the harbour. Vessels should pass at least 50m clear of the head of the E breakwater to avoid submerged rocks.

The commercial areas to the E of Gradska Luka harbour include Obala Kneza Domagoja, the N side of the E mole, Lukobran, and three jetties extending from the E side, sequenced S to N, Gat Sveta Duje, Gat Sveta Petra and Gat Sveta Nikole. To the N of the port area there is a small inner harbour, entered between the head of Gat Sveta Nikole pier and a small mole extending E from the W part of the City of Split.

Deep draught vessels approaching Gradska Luka from E are also advised to note two rocky ledges lying between 2nm and 3nm SE of Pomorac Obelisk located at the head of the main breakwater.

The approach into Sjeverna Luka is marked by lights and lightbuoys. Vessels should approach Katelanski Zaljev between the mainland at Rt Marjan (40°30'.5N 16°23'.3E) and Rt Ciova, 1.25nm S, the E extremity of Otok Ciovo, and then via the E part of Kastelanski Zaljev.

Anchorages

Anchorage for vessels waiting for an alongside berth can be found in the vicinity of Gradska Luka and Kastelanski Zaliv as follows:

Gradska Luka: All vessels, other than large vessels and vessels carrying dangerous substances, must anchor in the roadstead 0.2 to 0.6nm S of the E breakwater head in 40 to 49m, good holding. Care is necessary to avoid a submarine pipeline laid SSE from Rt Bacvice about 180m E of Pomorac Obelisk (43°30.0'N 016°26.9'E). The pipeline is marked by:

Two lights (fixed red, on metal columns) exhibited from the vicinity of Rt Bacvie. The alignment (334°) of these lights indicates the direction of the pipeline. A spherical lightbuoy (special) (about 0.9nm SSE of Pomorac Obelisk) indicates the seaward end of a pipeline. There is also a lightbuoy (special, ODAS) moored about 0.4nm SE of the seaward end of the pipeline.

Kastelanski Zaljev: Large vessels may anchor in Kastelanski Zaljev, SE of Kastel Kambelovac in depths from 12 to 20m, with good holding ground.

Smaller vessels may also anchor off the villages bordering the bay or, with local knowledge, moor in their harbours. With prior permission, they may also anchor in the Oceanographic Institute's Harbour at Rt Marjan, sheltered from all directions except W.

Vessels carrying dangerous substances and of less than 7.5m draught, anchor in an area centred 3.25nm ESE of Gradska Luka E molehead light (43°30.069'N 016°26.174'E).

Vessels carrying dangerous substances and of more than 7.5m draught, anchor in an area centred 4.25nm SEof Gradska Luka E molehead light (43°30.069'N 016°26.174'E).

Caution: Vessels do not normally anchor of the N coast of Otok Ciovo, where the Bora and Scirocco blow stronger than anywhere else in the bay. Submarine cables are laid W and NW from the vicinity of Luka Lora (43°31'.5N 16°25'.5E) and SW from Rt Marjan (43°30'.5N 16°23'.3E).

Luka Poljud is the quarantine anchorage.

Prohibited Anchorages: Gradska Luka: N of the harbour entrance. Sjerverna Luka: W and N of Luka Lora. Fishing is also prohibited.

Restrictions

Daylight berthing only for LPG carriers and tankers over 20,000DWT. Tankers over 10,000GT using Sjeverna Luka must do so during daylight hours.

Prohibited Passage: Between a light buoy (starboard hand) approx 2.5nm N of Rt Marjan and the shore SE where there is a small jetty, three mooring buoys and two dolphins.

Between the shore and four spar buoys moored in front of a chemical factory (42°32'.7N 16°24'.8E). The E and W limits of the area are marked by white notices on the shore.

Prohibited Areas: Within Luka Lora.

Alongside the small quay approx 0.2nm NE of Rt Marjan.

Alongside Pristan Brizine (42°32'.2N 16°27'.6E) in Sjeverna Luka.

Stopping is not allowed within 1,000m of Hrid Galija (42°31'.93N 16°25'.12E)

Brodogradiliste Split (43°31'.8N 16°28'.0E): All vessels must reduce speed when passing this shipyard. To the E of this area, navigation and anchorage are prohitibed within 100m of a floating dockmoroed alongside a quay in Uvala Stinice. All vessels must proceed at a speed which does not create a wash. Extra care must be taken when the dock is being raised or lowered.

Freshwater springs exist in places, some of the strongest being between Rt Marjan and Rt Ciova.

Tugs

Tugs up to 1,425hp of which 8 are fire fighting tugs. Tugs should be requested 3 hours before and cancelled 1 hour before.

Charts and publications

BA 269. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

For tankers, ETA is to be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. All other vessels are to send an ETA 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Advanced cargo specification, for vessels carrying dangerous and/or noxious cargo, is to be advised 48 hours prior to arrival.

Notice of ETA should be sent to the Port Operation Centre, for vessels in anchorage or at the place where the pilot boards, no later than 2 hours before the vessel's arrival.

Notice of readiness

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

Health

Free pratique granted on arrival only

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate renewal is possible.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: Each crew member is allowed 200 cigarettes and a 1 litre bottle of spirit. Penalty for non compliance is confiscation.

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.

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

Available, including facilities at Brodogradiliste, Brodosplit, Brodotrogir and Vranjic Shipyards. Divers and cranes can be provided.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Diesel oil available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

There is a local hospital.

Transport

Nearest airport: Split, 23km.

Airport facilities: International and domestic flights.

Nearest railway: Split.

Ferries: Frequent services to other ports in the Adriatic and Mediterranean.

Working hours

Normally 0600-1300hrs, 1300-2000hrs. Saturday overtime rates apply.

Where it is

Split lies approx midway along the Adriatic coastline of Croatia close to Sibenik.

The port

The port consists of two harbours areas; Gradska Luka (Southern Port) used mainly by cruise liners and ferries, and Sjeverna Luka (Northern Port) which includes Kostolanski Basins 'A', 'B' and 'C' and Vranjicko-Solinski Basin. There is also an additional area to the W of Sjeverna Luka, Resnik Basin 'D', which enables airport passengers to have quicker access to ferries.

The principal cargoes handled are cattle, mineral ores, general cargo, grain, cement, oil and derivatives, timber, marble, wine and Ro-Ro traffic. The area also has shipyards, cement plants, a naval base and several yacht marinas.

Traffic

Approx 3,400,000t cargo, 1,000,000 vessels and 6,000,000 passengers are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Split?

The pilot boards at Split canal boarding — dangerous cargoes, 43°28.2′N 016°00.7′E. Split has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Split in?

Local time at Split 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 Split?

The deepest berth listed is at INA Solin Terminal: 11.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Split?

Gradska Luka: 1025 summer, 1029 winter.

Which load line zone is Split in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Split?

Port State Control at Split: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Split?

The UN/LOCODE of Split is HRSPU.

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