Aviles (ESAVS)

A large commercial, fishing and leisure port, with the commercial berths located at the NW and SE corners of the main reach (Canal Pedro Menendez). Imports: Zinc concentrates, aluminium ore, ammonia, coal and tar. Exports: Sulphuric acid, coke, zinc, bobbins, steel profiles, glass and fertilisers.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Aviles is located on the Ria de Aviles Estuary on the central N coast of Spain.

LOA 229m, beam 32.6m, draught 14.58m, 83,353DWT.

Approx 5,000,000t of cargo, 800 vessels and 4,500 passengers handled annually.

Large anchorage area clear of port approaches at a distance of 1nm to 1.5nm off entrance. Notify pilots before anchoring. Holding ground sand and rocks, area exposed to bad weather. Bajo El Aguin anchorage (1nm W of entrance) not recommended, as vessels reportedly lie beam-on to the swell due to local current.

There is an entrance fairway with length 920m, width 103m, and a max depth of 12.8m (BMVE). The outer estuary mouth has a width of 160m and a max depth of 11.5m (BMVE). Sea bed is of sand, hard clay and rocks.

BA 1142, 1290. US Publications 143. Admiralty Pilot NP22, NP286(1).

Co-ordinated by CRCS Gijon (El Musel Tower). This is the regional centre for rescue co-ordination. Area covered by this tower is from Santander to Galida with responsibility for Port Traffic, pollution control and SAR co-ordination. It is linked with other centres around Spanish coast, with HQ in Madrid SAR co-ordinated with various other organisations such as Spanish Navy.

1016 to 1019.

Pilotage available 24hrs/day, compulsory for vessels over 500GT, contact Corporacion de Practicos. Vessels exceeding LOA 130m require 2 pilots. Pilots board in position 43°36.8'N 005°58.2'W. Call pilots 2 hours before arriving at boarding area on VHF Ch 12 and confirm ETA at 3.0nm from the port.

The port limits are 2nm from river mouth.

Aviles Lighthouse (43°38.8'N 005°56.6'W), Oc W R 5s, range W20 R17.

Vessels with LOA 180m to 220m may enter or depart at any time. No locks or bridges, but an overhead cable spans the main reach (Canal Pedro Menendez), with clearance 50m. The port is open throughout 24 hours. In bad weather, especially NW winds, the port may be closed to traffic. Pilots may also stop vessel entries at night in bad conditions. Min UKC allowances: ..... Vessel Length* (m) Allowance (m) under 130 0.61 130-150 0.91 150-220 1.22 *Length is measured over all in the case of vessels with bulbous bows, between perpendiculars for others. Entry of vessels more than 220m in length is authorised only in exceptional circumstances. Tugs: ..... Tug (hp) Tugs (hp) Joaquin Ruira 2600 Joan Miro 2203 Xaloc 1,200 Raices 1,800 A Gaudi 2,000 Drissa 2030 Tug assistance is compulsory for vessels over 100m. Number of tugs required: ..... Vessel Length (m) Number of tugs and min hp 100-130 1 x 500 130-150 2, combined hp 1,000 150-180 2, combined hp 2,000 180-220 2 or more, combined hp 3,000

Max range 4.0m springs, 3.1m neaps, max recorded current 2.25kts.

Co-ordinated by Traffic Control Tower in El Musel, Gijon. Report when 3nm off port. System is compulsory and messages should be passed for Pilots and Tower on VHF Ch 10. This is a 24 hour service. Radar coverage 40-45nm from Cape Penas. Traffic Signals are displayed in vertical line, from a metal mast on the Pilot's office: ..... Signal Meaning 3 red lights Port Closed 1 red light Caution, bad weather

Three tugs available. "Joaquin Ruira" 3,600hp, "Joan Miro" 2,725hp, "Pau Casals" 2,650hp.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

AVILЙS 43°35.40'N 5°55.66'W UNCTAD LOCODE: ES AVS For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM AVILЙS VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 32/17 Avilйs VTS Guide, (RSDRA2017000145384), 32/17

Radio: Bilbao to the E of the port and Radio La Corunna to the W. Coastal Station: Cabo Penas Radio at 43°39'N 005°51'W. 2013kHz/2182kHz. All medium wave coastal stations listen continuously on 2182kHz. VHF: Pilot Office: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +34 985 566856. Fax: +34 985 566433. Email: practicosaviles@gmail.com.

Immigration formalities only applicable for crew changes. Name, passport details and full flight details have to be provided.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew list 3 2. Provisions and Stores List 2 3. Personal Effects Declaration 2 4. Passenger List. If no passengers onboard, state so in the Cargo Manifest. 4 5. Cargo Manifests: For Aviles bound cargo 3 For any transit cargo. 2 6. A no cargo (ballast) manifest required when no cargo onboard. - 7. Transit Tobacco Manifest: If the total quantity of tobacco onboard exceeds an average of 6kg per crew member, the excess quantity must be declared on a Transit Tobacco Manifest, describing the tobacco in Spanish as "Tabaco en transito". This Manifest is to be signed and stamped at a Spanish Consulate (alternatively to be visaed by another consulate or local Customs Authorities). - In addition, the following ship's certificates are required for clearance: ..... 1. Ship's Registry 2. Safety Radio Certificate 3. Safety Equipment Certificate 4. Safety Construction Certificate 5. Load Line 6. IOPP Certificate. Oil residues declaration (Annex I, MARPOL 73/78). Forms provided by the agent. Cargo documentation: Bill of Lading, TC-12 normal for EU traffic. Cargo from outside requires Cargo Manifest. Clearance is normally obtained before the end of operations, with warning order for tugs and pilots needed 2 hours beforehand.

Advise ETA 72, 48, 24 and 2 hours prior to arrival. Confirm again when 10nm from the port and instructions will be given. Message to include vessel's name, last port, cargo, date/hour of arrival and draught on arrival.

Entry of vessel's more than LOA 220m is authorised by the port authority, but only in exceptional circumstances.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) renewed.

Present on arrival. If at anchor telex/cable agent, if alongside hand to agent.