Zadar

1. Zadar station boarding — Gazenica Pilot boards44°06.2′N 015°12.4′E
2. Zadar station boarding — Sedmovrace (E) Pilot boards44°12.6′N 014°56.3′E
3. Zadar station boarding — Sedmovrace (W) Pilot boards44°11.5′N 014°50.0′E
4. Zadar station boarding — Zadar Pilot boards44°07.8′N 015°10.5′E
5. Zadar station boarding — dangerous cargo Pilot boards44°23.3′N 014°34.3′E
6. Zadar boarding — harbor entrance Pilot boards44°06.4′N 015°14.5′E
7. Zadar station boarding — Uvala Lamjana Pilot boards44°00.8′N 015°13.3′E

Size limits

LOA 190m, beam 40m, draught 9.2m, 50,000DWT.

Water density

1026.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.6m. The tide is mainly diurnal. The water level will be affected by weather conditions. During Feb-Apr the sea level may fall by 0.5m below normal. Currents are negligible. When entering the basin at Gazenica, strong S and NW winds could affect navigation.

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

Approach

The directions for entering the harbour are as follows:

Luka Zadar: From a position approx 0.5nm S of Ostri Rat, the route into the harbour passes S of a pillar buoy (port hand), 0.55nm SE of Ostri Rat, marking the extremity of a rocky spit extending S from Rt Vitrenjak, then the route leads ESE to the harbour entrance, with a width of 70m between the head of the breakwater and the peninsula SW. The breakwater should be given a berth of at least 30m to avoid underwater foundations.

Luka Gazenica: When entering Luka Gazenica mariners are advised to note a shoal, with a depth over it of 8.3m, situated approx 0.5nm W of the head of the S Mole. A light (green metal column with gallery) is exhibited from the head of the S Mole and a lightbuoy (special) is moored close W of the head of the N Mole.

Restrictions

The berthing of tankers carrying dangerous cargo is permitted in daylight only.

Tugs

There is 1 tug of 880kW (1,200hp) available from the shipyard at Lamjana. Additional tugs if required are available from Split, 10 hours notice is required.

Tugs normally join close to the harbour entrance and use towed vessel's hawsers.

Mooring

Vessels berthing at Luka Zadar are advised to berth bows to seaward to facilitate departure.

Charts and publications

BA 2711. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notice of 24 hours ETA at pilot position is requested to Harbour Master, together with confirmation of ETA not later than 12 hours prior to arrival. For stevedores, the number of gangs required is to be stated in ETA message.

Communications

Radio: Rijeka Radio, "9AR"; or Split Radio, "9AS".

VHF: Zadar Radio: Ch 09.

Harbour Master: Ch 10 and 16.

Pilots: Ch 12 and 16.

Notice of readiness

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

Health

To obtain free pratique 24 hours prior to arrival the following details should be advised: The number of crew and passengers, health conditions and possible infectious diseases. No person is allowed to leave the vessel until free pratique is obtained.

Customs and immigration

Allowances: Cigarettes, 200 per person. Tobacco and liquor sealed in bond.

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.

Notices and regulations

Entry regulations:

A vessel entering must give way to a vessel leaving.

Small craft must not impede vessels entering or leaving the harbour.

Luka Zadar: All sound signals are prohibited except that a vessel intending to enter Luka Zadar must sound one long blast when at a distance of at least 200m from the head of Radnicka Obala, stop and await permission to enter, a vessel leaving the berth stern first must sound 3 short blasts.

Luka Gazenica: Special regulations apply to the movements and berthing of vessels carrying dangerous or inflammable cargoes and to vessels carrying bulk soya.

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

Routine repairs carried out at shipyard at Kali at Ugljan Island opposite Zadar. Minor repairs can be effected at local workshops.

Dry docks

Brodoremont Zadar, Kali, Ugljan Island. Tel: +385 23 864422, Telex: 27180.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at a rate of 10-15m³/hr.

Bunkering: Fuel not available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Central Medical Hospital in Zadar approximately 3km from the port.

Crew change

Facilities exist for crew change and arranging necessary repatriations.

Transport

Nearest airport: Zadar (13km) with daily flights to Zagreb International Airport.

Nearest railway: Zadar Railway Station, 13km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1400 and 1500-2200hrs. Saturday working at overtime rates.

Where it is

Zadar lies on a peninsula on the northern part of the Adriatic coast.

The port

The port of Zadar consists of 2 areas:

Luka Zadar, (44°07'N 015°13'E), an artificially improved natural inlet formed between the mainland and a close off lying peninsula on which stands the town of Zadar, the port is mainly used for passenger traffic and cruise vessels.

Luka Gazenica, (44°05.2'N 015°15.9'E), is a modern deepwater harbour, handling dry and liquid cargoes. Handles mainly timber, dry bulk, and liquid.

Traffic

Approx 160,000t of cargo and 70,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Zadar?

The pilot boards at Zadar station boarding — Gazenica, 44°06.2′N 015°12.4′E. Zadar has 7 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Zadar in?

Local time at Zadar 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 Zadar?

1026.

Which load line zone is Zadar in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Zadar?

Port State Control at Zadar: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Zadar?

The UN/LOCODE of Zadar is HRZAD.

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