PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Vilanova i la Geltru
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory. The pilot is informed by the vessel's agent of ETA 24 hours in advance of arrival. Messages may be passed through Barcelona Radio. Pilot monitors VHF Ch 16 and boards vessels at the approach to the breakwaters.
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Largest vessel handled, LOA 135m, 7,500DWT and 6.5m draught from the latest audit.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Vilanova | 6.50 m | 130 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 Nov 2018Approach
Dique de Levante extends SSE and then generally SW for nearly 1nm from Punta de San Cristobal. A light is exhibited from its head.
Dique de Poniente, with Nuevo Contradique at its S end, extends 730m S from the shore from a position about 730m W of the root of Dique de Levante. A short spur extends E from a position 640m from the root of Dique de Levante. A light is exhibited from a red tower on a white base, 3.0m in height, at the head of Nuevo Contradique. A further light is exhibited from a red tower on a white base, 5.0m in height, at the head of Nuevo Contradique.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained approx 900m offshore between Punta de San Gervasio and Dique de Poniente in a depths of 7.0-11.0m.
Tugs
Available.
Charts and publications
BA 1704. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notify the port authority of ETA. Message to include, nationality, name of vessel, port of origin and type of cargo onboard.
Communications
VHF: Ch 16.
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 Nov 2018Repairs
Repairs and maintenance facilities are available.
Medical
Hospital Sant Antoni Abat, 3km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Barcelona El Prat Airport, 30km.
About Vilanova i la Geltru
updated Nov 2018Where it is
Vilanova i la Geltru is situated on the located on the E coast of El Garraf, on the Spanish Mediterranean coast mid way between Barcelona and Tarragona.
The port
The harbour, which fronts the town, is formed by 2 moles and is well protected from winds. The port handles general cargo and dry bulk.
Questions about Vilanova i la Geltru
What are the pilot arrangements at Vilanova i la Geltru?
Pilotage is compulsory.
What time zone is Vilanova i la Geltru in?
Local time at Vilanova i la Geltru 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 Vilanova i la Geltru?
The deepest berth listed is at Port of Vilanova: 6.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Vilanova i la Geltru in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Vilanova i la Geltru?
Port State Control at Vilanova i la Geltru: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Vilanova i la Geltru?
The UN/LOCODE of Vilanova i la Geltru is ESVLG.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Vilanova i la Geltru 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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