Celeiro (ESCEL)

The port is used by numerous fishing vessels and small cargo vessels, loading various products, mainly quartz and timber.

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

Puerto Cillero is situated 1nm N of Vivero, on the N coast of Spain.

Max draught allowed 8.0m approx (spring tides).

Approx 25 merchant vessels totalling 111,820t of exports are handled annually.

In summer months, anchorage may be obtained near the middle of the estuary in a depth of 9.0m on the alignment of approx 004° of the E edges of Islote Queimada (43°42'N 007°36'W) and Isla Gabeira (0.9nm N). Plenty of cable should be veered due to the risk of heavy seas. Smaller vessels obtain better shelter from N winds by anchoring closer to the W shore but must avoid the shellfish beds.

BA 1108, 1122. Admiralty Pilot NP22, NP286(1).

Centro Zonal de Cordinacion de Salvamento de Finisterre, should be contacted regarding any incident relating to the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS), safety of navigation or marine pollution, via VHF Ch 16, Tel: +34 981 767320, Fax: +34 981 767740, RTLS, 08525 SAFIS, emergencies, Tel: + 900 20202.

1023-1025.

Mooring spaces for boats are available.

Pilotage is not compulsory for any vessel entering or leaving Ria de Vivero but it is obligatory for vessels of more than 50t entering or leaving the port. The pilot boards in position 43°42.8'N 007°35.6'W, 0.5nm W of Punta de Faro Light. ETA at pilot boarding position to be confirmed 24 and 6 hours before arrival.

Range 3.4m (springs), 1.6m (neaps). Tidal streams in the channel to Vivero attain a rate of 3kts at springs and 1.5kts in the middle of Ria de Vivero.

Tug is available,1 x 800hp .

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Strong winds between SW and NW raise the level by 1.0-1.5m and strong S winds lower the level by 0.8m. Heavy seas penetrate Ria de Vivero during N gales.

VHF: Ch 16.

..... 1. Master's General Declaration 2. Crew List 3. Oil Residues on Board Declaration 4. Crew Manifest 5. Stores List

All vessels intending to use the Ria de Vivero anchorage must ask permission from Capitania Maritima, from 0800-1500hrs or the CZCS Finisterre throughout 24 hours.