Barcelona (ESBCN)

The port is formed by breakwaters, the main breakwater running N to S with a total length of over 4,230m. This provides protection against SE'ly gales. The secondary breakwater runs E to W and is about 510m in length. The water area of the harbour is over 18,000,000mІ and the total length of quayage is over 22km. Imports: Natural gas, oil products, soya beans, cereals, coal, iron and steel products. Exports: Cement, clinker, potash, packaged chemicals, iron and steel. Barcelona also handled a large volume on container traffic and cruise vessels.

Summer.

Barcelona is situated approximately 500km E of Madrid and is the largest Spanish port on the Mediterranean coast.

Draught 15.9m, LOA 400m, beam 61.51m, 228,149DWT

Approx 59,000,000t of cargo, 3,500,000TEU, 7,000 vessels and 900,000 passengers handled annually.

..... Positions East Anchorage: (Depth approx 40m, deep draught vessels) 41°19.82'N 002°12.85'E 41°20.72'N 002°11.16'E 41°19.74'N 002°10.80'E 41°18.13'N 002°10.80'E 41°17.00'N 002°11.34'E 41°17.59'N 002°12.18'E South Anchorage: 41°18.00'N 002°10.15'E 41°16.84'N 002°10.56'E 41°17.21'N 002°09.36'E The roadstead off Barcelona is poor, especially in winter, and very little use is made of it. During public holidays, a vessel may anchor S of Muelle del Contradique, in the lee of the extension to Dique del Este, but the space is limited and during strong onshore winds the anchorage may be crowded with small sailing vessels seeking shelter. In winter, winds from between NE and SE, accompanied by rain, send in a heavy sea. Gales from the S, though not frequent, cause much damage in the roads and port; but both are somewhat sheltered should the wind be W of SW. During the winter, the wind is likely to change its direction very suddenly, causing a cross swell and sea in the anchorage. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring and fishing are prohibited owing to the presence of submarine cables and pipelines in an area, extending up to 2nm offshore between the S entrance and Rio Besos about 6nm NE. It is most important to avoid damaging a natural gas submarine pipeline which is laid in the central part of this area.

The approach to Barcelona has Traffic Separation Schemes. A vessel should experience no difficulty in making the harbour, but caution is necessary when approaching from S. Vessels should keep to the E of "Llobregat" Lightbuoy as this marks the edge of a coastal bank which, with depths of less than 11.0m over it, extends about 0.5nm offshore in this vicinity. The separation line for the S approach channel is indicated by Fairway Buoy 'S' and is equipped with a Racon. The separation line for the N approach channel is indicated by Fairway Buoy 'N' and is equipped with a Racon. South Channel: In view of the report of less water than charted in the S approaches to the entrances, large vessels are recommended to keep well E of the lightbuoy (E Cardinal) and to approach on a W'ly course before turning N for the 'S' sea buoy that marks the start of the S approaching channel. The S channel is 0.5-0.6nm wide, 1.2nm long, has a 50m LLW depth and a bottom of mud. The south entrance is approx 520m wide with a depth of 16.0m. North Channel: Length 1.5nm, width 0.5nm and has a 30m LLW depth, bottom of mud. The north entrance is 145m wide with a depth of 11.5m. Caution: Breakwater lights tend to get lost in the city lights and by day the breakwater is difficult to discern against the port buildings.

BA 1180, 1195. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

Tel: +34 93 443 0509.

1025.

Compulsory for all vessels above 500GT and available throughout 24 hours. Vessels should send request for pilot 24 hours in advance of ETA and 30 minutes in advance of ETD. Pilots approach in black motorboats, with the letter "P" in white on either bow and meet arriving vessels off the entrance. The pilot station is at the head of Muelle de Barcelona. Vessels should not approach within 1nm of the breakwater entrance until advised to do so by the pilot station. Pilot boards in the following positions: ..... 1. S Entrance: 41°17.70'N 002°10.80'E (1nm S of the breakwater head) 2. N Entrance: 41°20.75'N 002°19.80'E (1.3nm NE of the breakwater head).

A speed limit of about 4kts is in force in the port.

Range 0.8m.

The Traffic Scheme is operated by 'Barcelona Traffic'. ..... Inbound Vessel Reporting Point: 1. 1 hour prior to arrival at the fairway buoys N or S, vessels should contact Barcelona Traffic on VHF Ch 10 and Barcelona Pilots on VHF Ch 14. 2. 2nm before passing the fairway buoys N or S, vessels must contact Barcelona Traffic on VHF Ch 10 and Barcelona Pilots on VHF Ch 14. 3. High speed vessels must report when they are 4nm from the fairway buoys. Outbound Vessel Reporting Point: ..... 1. 1 hour prior to departure vessels should contact Barcelona Pilots on VHF Ch 14 to request pilot service and permission to depart. 2. When passing the fairway buoys N or S, vessels must contact Barcelona Traffic on VHF Ch 10.

There are 11 tugs available; 2 x 4,004hp, 2 x 5,073hp, 1 x 5,362hp, 6 x 6,530hp. Linesmen assistance is available on request from the Pilot Station or through agent.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. In fine weather, especially in summer, variable currents are experienced in the harbour, which not only hinders a vessel when berthing, but produce considerable alterations in the depths both within the harbour and alongside the wharves. With strong winds, caution is necessary when berthing, manoeuvring space is limited.

BARCELONA 41°21.01'N 2°10.27'E UNCTAD LOCODE: ES BCN For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM PORT OF BARCELONA APPROACHES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) Pilot ordering: Vessels should send request for Pilot 24h in advance of ETA and 30 mins in advance of ETD. (3) Vessels should not approach to within 1 n mile of the breakwater entrance until advised to do so by the Pilot Station. 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VHF: Port: Tel: +34 93 508 8282. Available 24 hours. Cruise Terminal: Tel: +34 93 412 7914. Fax: +34 93 317 3169. Email: cpb@creuers.net. Available 24 hours. Barcelona Pilots: Ch 14. Tel: +34 93 225 6052. Fax: 34 93 224 0014. Email: admin@barcelonapilots.com. Available 24 hours. Barcelona Access Channel & Anchorage Control: Barcelona Traffic: Ch 10. Tel: +34 93 263 3233. Available 24 hours.

Officials board vessels on arrival and clearance takes normally 15-20 minutes.

Documentation for clearance: Any standard form acceptable. All documents to be delivered to customs and immigration authorities. ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 7 2. Passenger List 7 3. Crew Effects List 2 4. Stores List 2

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival. Information to include draught and requirements, also notify of any changes to the initial ETA. One hour and 2nm prior to arrival the fairway buoys vessels must contact Barcelona Traffic VHF Ch 10 and Barcelona Pilots VHF Ch 14.

Flags are required to be displayed in accordance with International Code of Signals. The port will impose penalties for non compliance.

Masters should be aware of stevedores shifts and times of changing to avoid harbour dues on idle time. If special operations are to be carried out, such as hot work, diving, hull painting etc, permission must be obtained from the port authorities, through the agent, at least 24 hours prior to arrival.

Free pratique granted on berthing without previous application. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate may be renewed. There are special health regulations which apply in emergencies only. Any illness/health hazard should be notified to the port authorities immediately.

NOR to be tendered on arrival at the pilot station. The master must be aware of Charter Party conditions.