Vigo

1. Vigo pilot boarding place Pilot boards42°14.0′N 008°47.7′W

Size limits

Max LOA 338.72m, beam 38.6m, 63,800DWT.

Water density

1028.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 3.4m (springs), 1.2m (neaps).

Tidal streams set NE during the rising tide and SW during the falling tide and attains rates of from 0.5 to 1kt in each direction.

The rise of the tide is much influenced by the wind.

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

Approach

There are two entrance channels, with the Cies Islands between, as follows:

South Channel (Canal Sur): Length 5.8nm, width 0.4nm, depth 38m LLW.

North Channel (Canal Norte): Length 3.3nm, width 0.4nm, depth 23.0m LLW.

Port limits

The zone E of Cies Islands, includes inside Cabo-Home-Punta Monte Agudo on the N entrance channel and inside Punta Lameda Cabo Vicos on the S entrance channel.

Anchorages

The whole inlet offers good anchorage to all classes of vessel in depths of 10.0 to 40.0m, sand and mud.

Puerto de Vigo: Anchorage may be obtained anywhere between Puerto de Vigo and the N shore of the inlet in depths between 15.0 and 25.0m.

Anchorage may also be obtained in depths of 13.0 to 15.0m, good holding ground, 0.75nm NE of La Guia Light (42°15.6'N 008°42.1'W) but clear of the shellfish beds extending NE along the shore.

Caution: A submarine water pipeline is laid across the inlet from a point on the S shore 0.125nm SSW of La Guia Light to the breakwater at Punta del Con (1.75nm WNW).

Prohibited anchorage area exist close NE of the small harbour of Rios (42°15.7'N 008°41.5'W).

Tugs

There are 5 tugs available. Tugs lines are available.

Charts and publications

BA 87, 1730, 1731, 3633. US Publication 143. Admiralty Pilot NP67, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

At least 48 hours notice to be given prior to arrival to captain of the port by fax or telegram. Advise ETA to pilots 1 hour prior to arrival at the pilot boarding position. Notice to be given to Vigo port control on VHF Ch 10, 16, at least 2 hours before arrival at the entrance channels.

Communications

Finisterre Radio operates round the clock. Inmarsat can be used.

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 14.

VTS: Ch 16, 10, callsign "Vigo Traffic". Tel: +34 986 222230, Fax: +34 986 228957.

Pilots: Ch 14. Tel: +34 986 432604, Fax: +34 986 220617, Email: [email protected]

Tugs: Ch 14. Tel: +34 637 764248, Fax: +34 986 223275, Email: [email protected]

Health

For vessels under EU flags no requirements. Other nationalities must tender a Health Declaration.

Quarantine: Vessels placed in quarantine are conducted by pilots to an appropriate anchorage.

Customs and immigration

A max of 3 cartons of tobacco and 3 bottles of liquor per crew member (to be declared in the Personal Effects List). The remainder must be stated in the Stores List. If vessel exceeds this quantity then it is necessary to have onboard a separate manifest duly visaed by the Spanish Consulate at last port of call. This requirement is also needed in cases where tobacco is cargo and not for vessels consumption.

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

All types of repairs can be carried out. Repair berth with length of 340m, depths alongside from 5.0-10.0m on Digue de Coya.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, from all quays, can also be supplied by tugs.

Bunkering: Available via pipeline at berth Muelle Arenal (3); Darsena 4 N Berth; Darsena 4 S Berth; Pantalan 2; Pantalan 4; Espigon Eduardo Cabello with rate of 20-170tph or delivered by road tanker within port areas, 24 hours notice required.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Doctors and hospital facilities available, advance notice required for emergencies.

Povisa General Hospital, 0.5km.

Crew change

Possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Peinador Vigo Airport, 8.5km.

Nearest railway: Vigo Central.

Nearest roads/highways: National roads connecting the port of Vigo are N 120 Logrono-Vigo, N 550 Coruna, Vigo and Tuy, C 550 Coastal road from Finisterre to Tuy.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1200hrs and 1400-1800hrs, shifts 0800-1400hrs, 1400-2000hrs, 2000-0200hrs and 0200-0800hrs. Sat, shifts 0800-1400hrs, 1400-2000hrs, with additional overtime payments till 0200hrs. Sun and holidays, shifts, 0800-1400hrs, with additional payments till 0400hrs.

Where it is

An inlet of the sea on the NW coast of Spain.

The port

The Vigo Estuary is protected by Cies Isles and the Morazo Peninsular. The port of Vigo is divided into four main areas; the passenger terminal, the fishing port, the Ro-Ro terminal and the commercial port, linked by feeder lines with Algerian, Rotterdam and Felixstowe ports.

Main Imports: Car spares, cars, timber, cement, raw granite, liquid bulk, fresh fruit, frozen and fresh fish and containers.

Main Export: Cars, raw granite, wood, containers and special parts.

Traffic

Approx 4,200,0000t of cargo, 220,000TEU, 160,000 passengers and 2,000 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Vigo?

The pilot boards at Vigo pilot boarding place, 42°14.0′N 008°47.7′W.

What time zone is Vigo in?

Local time at Vigo 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 Vigo?

1028.

Which load line zone is Vigo in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Vigo?

Port State Control at Vigo: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Vigo?

The UN/LOCODE of Vigo is ESVGO.

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