PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Torrevieja
Pilot
updated Jul 2016- Torrevieja pilot boarding place Pilot boards37°57.2′N 000°41.2′W
Pilots is compulsory. The pilot boards in position 37°57.2'N 000°41.1'W, within 1nm of Dique de Levante Light.
The pilot boat is 10m long, painted white with the letter "P" on both sides.
Key data
updated Jul 2016Size limits
LOA 220m, draught 9.0m, beam 29m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrevieja 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 Jul 2016Approach
The harbour is protected from the E by Dique de Levante (outer breakwater) extending 1,370m SW from the low rocky Punta de la Cornuda (Punta del Castillo). The SW side of the harbour is formed by Dique de Poniente (W breakwater) extending SE from the shore SW of the town to form the entrance facing W, width of 240m, depth in the entrance 11m.
Port limits
The port limits are defined as an area of inner water up to 1nm from the head of Dique de Levante.
Anchorages
Anchorage may be obtained under shelter of Dique de Levante in depths not exceeding 11.0m, and 1nm off the breakwater in sand, good holding.
Tugs
Available from Alicante.
Charts and publications
BA 1700. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2016ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF: Port: Ch 6, 11, 14, 16.
Pilot: Ch 12, 16.
Documents
The following documents are required by the agent.
Customs and immigration
Checked by Guardia Civil.
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 Jul 2016Repairs
Small repairs available.
Dry docks
Drydocks only available for yachts.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available by road tanker.
Medical
University Hospital of Torrevieja, 2.9km and Torreieja Health Centre II Acequion, 0.75km.
Crew change
Crew change can take place and is supervised by Harbour Master and checked by Guardia Civil.
Transport
Nearest airport: Alicante International Airport located at Alicante, 45.9km.
Working hours
Normally Mon-Fri throughout 24 hours.
About Torrevieja
updated Jul 2016Where it is
Torrevieja is situated approx 54nm SW of Alicante on the Costa Blanca.
The port
The port is a seaside city and located on Costa Vlanca in the province of Alicante and protected by breakwaters. Main activity in Torrevieja port is salt-mining. There are also a fishing port and yacht marinas within the harbour.
Questions about Torrevieja
Where does the pilot board at Torrevieja?
The pilot boards at Torrevieja pilot boarding place, 37°57.2′N 000°41.2′W.
What time zone is Torrevieja in?
Local time at Torrevieja 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 Torrevieja?
1025.
Which load line zone is Torrevieja in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Torrevieja?
Port State Control at Torrevieja: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Torrevieja?
The UN/LOCODE of Torrevieja is ESTOR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Torrevieja 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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