Bermeo (ESBRM)

An important fishing harbour developing rapidly as a commercial port. There is heavy fishing traffic from Mar-Jun, due to seasonal fishing in the area. Cargo handled: General cargo, steel, paper, aluminium and palletised cargo.

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

Bermeo is located on the N coast of the Iberian peninsula, approx 20nm from Bilbao.

LOA 110m, draught 6.0m.

There is an outer anchorage 0.6nm NNE of breakwater head, depth approx 24.0m, sand.

The best approach is NW of Isla de Izaro (1.50nm ENE) as the passage S of the island is shallow and unmarked. The mouth of the channel is 90m wide with depths of 6.0m and in an ENE direction. NE'ly approach: Initial position (43°26'N 002°42'W) approx 1nm NE of Bermeo breakwater head. The white sector (204-232°) of Rosape Light (white building) (43°25'N 002° 42'W) leads SW to the harbour entrance, passing: NW of Isla de Izaro (1.25nm ENE). A rocky bank extends NW from the island and should be given a berth of at least 1nm in rough weather. SE of the breakwater head (0.3nm NNE) which is covered by the red sector of Rosape Light and marked by Dique Rompeolas Light (grey conical masonry tower 3.0m in height) E'ly approach: Initial position approx 0.2nm N of Cabo Ogono (43°25'N 002° 39'W). An inshore passage, dangerous in rough weather, leads approx 0.3nm S from the SE end of Isla de Izaro to the S limit of the surrounding 5.0m depth contour (1.75nm NW of Otzarri). Then N of the rocky patches lying 0.5nm off the bluff extending from Punta Bergua Mayor (43°25'N 002°42'W) to Punta Lamiaren (0.4nm WNW) and S of Bermeo breakwater head.

BA 74, 2925. Admiralty Pilot NP22, NP286(1).

Compulsory for all vessels over 500GT entering or leaving the port. Licensed pilot is available. Pilots are available when a vessel is expected/leaving the port.

With very strong NW wind and swell the port entrance can be difficult.

Range 4.5m (springs), 3.5m (neaps). In Ensanada de Arza, the incoming tidal stream set SE and the outgoing tidal stream NNW.

Available upon request from Bilbao port and are compulsory for vessels over 100m in length. If winds are stronger than 10kts, vessels in excess of 90m in length must take a tug and vessels over 100m without bow thrusters two tugs.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly, W'ly.

BERMEO 43°25.33'N 2°42.64'W UNCTAD LOCODE: ES BRM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

{ "widget_1_pilotage": { "area_groups": [ { "area_name": null, "pilots_area_description": null, "pilots_contact_details": [ { "station_call_name": null, "vhf_primary_watch": "16", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+34 650 404064" ], "faxes": [ "+34 94 159837" ], "emails": [ "goirilartitegui@gmail.com" ], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "HX (when a vessel is expected/leaving)" } ], "procedure": { "compulsory_text_note": "Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500 gt entering or leaving the port.", "when_to_report": null, "how_to_report": null, "what_to_report": [], "pilot_boarding_positions": [], "pilot_disembarkation_positions": [], "leftover_text_notes": [] } } ] }, "widget_2_vts": { "cross_reference_redirect": null, "area_groups": [] }, "widget_3_tugs": { "contact_details": [], "availability_hours": null, "notes": [] }, "widget_4_port_and_notes": { "port_and_terminal_contacts": [ { "station_call_name": "Port Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [ "www.euskadi.net/portuak/bermei1.html" ], "operating_hours": null } ], "standalone_general_notes": [] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 16; 09 Telephone: +34 650 404064 Fax: +34 94 159837 E-mail: goirilartitegui@gmail.com HOURS: HX (when a vessel is expected/leaving) PROCEDURE: Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500 gt entering or leaving the port. NOTE: Provides pilotage for MUNDAKA. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: +34 609 448605 Fax: +34 946 882723 Website: www.euskadi.net/portuak/bermei1.html ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

VHF: Pilots: Ch 16 and 09. Tel: +34 650 404064. Fax: +34 94 159837. Email: goirilartitegui@gmail.com.

As per European Union ports.

As per European Union ports.

Notify ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.