Gijon (ESGIJ)

The Port of Gijon, strategically located along the Atlantic Arc, stands as one of Spain's foremost seaports and is recognised as the leading hub for the movement of solid bulk materials in the country. This dynamic port serves a multitude of functions, encompassing commercial, nautical-sports, tourism, fishing, and shipyard activities, all spread across an extensive maritime land strip that stretches from the historic marina of the city—often referred to as the old local port—to the modern facilities at El Musel and the Abono area. The commercial development of El Musel commenced in 1907, marking the beginning of a significant chapter in Gijon's maritime history. Today, the port is equipped to handle a diverse range of cargo types, including cruise ships, liquid cargo, dry bulk, and break bulk. Among the principal cargoes managed at the Port of Gijon are iron ore, coal, asphalt, fuel, gas oil, cement, clinker, and various steel products. This diverse cargo handling capacity underscores the port's critical role in supporting regional and national trade. In recent years, the Port of Gijon has seen extensive land reclamation efforts aimed at significantly increasing its capacity for bulk goods. The newly developed Muelle Romualdo Alvargonzalez, which spans 145ha, is situated to the north of the existing port facilities. This expansion not only enhances the port's operational capabilities but also positions it as a key player in the maritime trade landscape.

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

The port of Gijon is located on the N coast of Spain, in the Bay of Biscay, W of the city of Gijon.

Max LOA 345m, beam 50m, draught 21.0m and 209,999DWT

Approx 19,000,000t of cargo, 64,000TEU, 1,200 vessels, 34,000 passengers, 4,300,000t of coal and 4,400,000t of iron ore handled annually.

Anchor berths are allocated by the pilot's office; pilotage is compulsory for vessels anchoring in the port limits. All vessels intending to anchor should establish direct radio contact with the pilot's office at a distance of not less then 3.0nm from Dique Principe de Asturias. There are anchorage areas to the N and NE of the port (marked on the chart). In good weather then large vessels may anchor in depths of 21-24m, sand, in the roadstead ENE of the outer breakwater head. Smaller vessels with local knowledge may anchor closer in, however, caution is necessary to avoid the areas with rocky bottom. In the event of heavy weather then the anchorage within the roadstead is deemed unsafe and as a result then vessels are advised to remain at sea until conditions settle. Vessels with dangerous cargo use the N half of the NE anchorage. Depending on conditions, In adverse weather, vessels of less than 1,000GT may anchor in a position close NE of Contradique de Levante (43°33.7'N., 005°41.0'W); those less than 500GT may use the area in Darsena de El Musel (43°33.5'N., 005° 41.5'W). Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited within 500m of an outfall extending 1.5nm N from position 43°33.1'N., 005°37.8'W.

Larger, deeper draught vessels are now accommodated in the outer harbour. The recommended maximum draught varies according to vessel, cargo type and berth to be used within the port. The port is approached through two recommended routes, one from the N and the other from the E. In heavy weather the N approach should be used. N approach (to Outer Harbour): From an initial position 43°37.0'N., 005°41.0'W the recommended route leads S to a location just off the end of the new North Quay (Muelle Norte) which is marked by a light (Fl(1).G.4s, height 30m, visible at 7nm in good weather) and then SSE to the new Outer Harbour berths. N approach (to Inner Harbour): From the end of the new North Quay (Muelle Norte), the course continues South, passing REPSOL breakwater area, across the entrance to the Outer Harbour, and then passing the head of Dique Principe de Asturias breakwater marked by a light (Fl (2+1) G.10s, height 22m, visible at 7nm in good weather). The course then leads SSE for the entrance into the Inner Harbour. E approach: From an initial position 43°35.0'N., 005°38.0'W the entrance is approached on the bearing of 244°. The approaches are generally deep with depths of 21-25m W and SE of Banco Las Amosucas. Caution: A shoal, Banco Las Amosucas, is located to the E of the North Quay (Muelle Norte) breakwater, marked by 4 cardinal buoys (black and yellow stripes). ..... Position Width (m) Length (m) Water Depth (LLW) Remarks Entrance Channel: N 1,090-490 5,500 Over 20m Sand & marls NE 700 4,000 Over 20m Sand & marls ..... Position Width (m) Water Depth (LLW) Entrance Mouth: Outer Basin NE 840 25m Inner Basin NE 500 18.50m

BA 87, 1104, 1153, 1154, 1290, 1291. Admiralty Pilot NP22, NP286(1). US 37481. US Sailing Directions No 143 (West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa).

Search and rescue vessels are permanently based in the port of Gijon, they are on standby 24 hours a day.

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Berthing is normally granted on a first come first served basis for all commercial berths, except at the special bulk discharging terminal where occasionally the line up order may be altered to suit factory cargo requirements. Mooring services are provided by Amarradores del Puerto de Gijуn, S.L. Limitations apply to vessels berthing in the harbour: ..... Vessel length (m) Draught (m) UKC min (m) Remarks 215-250 13.7 1.5 - 250-260 13.7 1.8 260-275 13.7 2.1 275-290 13.7 2.4 290-305 12.5 2.7 >305 - - Contact the local authorities for information concerning additional limitations Vessels with an LOA 275m and a max draught of 14m discharging at Muelle Moliner may proceed directly to the berth Vessels with a max draught of 16.5m discharging at mineral docks may proceed directly to the berth.

Pilotage which is available throughout 24 hours, is compulsory for vessels over 500t. Pilotage must be requested 24hrs in advance and then on approaching port, Masters should contact pilots on VHF Ch 14. Pilot boarding positions vary according to weather conditions and the type of vessel. In the event of bad weather then pilots may board in the lee of the breakwater. Port Control hands over to Pilots as follows: (a) For Panamax size vessels or smaller, 3nm to 4nm from the outer breakwater. (b) For Capesize, LNG or generally large vessels, 6nm from the outer breakwater. The pilot boards in the following positions: ..... Lat Long Pilot Boarding: 1. 43°34.86'N 05°38.09'W 2. 43°36.94'N 005°40.31'W

A line drawn from Punta Pena del Cuervo (43°33.0'N., 005°39.6'W) passing the head of Dique Principe de Austurias (1.5nm NNW) and then to the head of the new North Quay breakwater.

..... Code Name Lat Long Remarks 01620 Faro de San Emeterio 43° 23,964’N 04° 32,067’W Cylindrical tower. 20m range 01640 Faro de Llanes 43° 25,208’N 04° 44,886’W White octagonal tower. 15m range 01660 Faro de Ribadesella 43° 28,369’N 05° 04,971’W Decagonal tower. 25m range 01680 Faro de Cabo Lastres 43° 32,044’N 05° 18,032’W White cylindrical tower. 23m range. 01720 Faro de Tazones 43° 32,866’N 05° 23,939’W Octagonal stone tower. 24m range. 01742 Boya medidora de oleaje 43° 36,900’N 05° 39,900’W Yellow spherical buoy. 2m range. 01750 Faro de Cabo Torres 43° 34,315’N 05° 41,956’W Bluish white octagonal tower on building. 18m range. 01753 Bajo Amosucas. Boya Norte 43° 34,949’N 05° 39,846’W Cardinal North lighthouse buoy. 5m range. 01755 Bajo Amosucas. Boya Este 43° 34,830’N 05° 39,516’W Cardinal East lighthouse buoy. 5m range 01758 Bajo Amosucas. Boya Oeste 43° 34,832’N 05° 40,105’W Cardinal West lighthouse buoy. 5m range. 01760 Bajo Amosucas. Boya Sur 43° 34,574’N 05° 39,562’W Cardinal tower buoy South. 5m range. 01770 Boya medidora de oleaje 43° 36,800’N 05° 39,700’W Yellow spherical buoy. 2m range. 01772 Cambio alineacion Dique Norte 43° 34,950’N 05° 41,545’W Cardinal North. Yellow tower on black. 5m range. 01775 Extremo del Dique Norte 43° 35,200’N 05° 40,538’W Starboard side. Green tower. 7m range. 01776 Extremo del Contradique exterior 43° 34,779’N 05° 40,480’W Starboard side. Green turret. 5m range. 01780 Dique Principe de Asturias 43° 34,254’N 05° 40,580’W Modified lateral. Green tower with a wide red horizontal band in the centre. 7m range. 01782 Quiebro Dique Principe de Asturias 43° 34,220’N 05° 40,972’W Port side. Red turret. 5m range 01790 Contradique del Principe de Asturias 43° 33,914’N 05° 40,823’W Starboard side. Green turret. 5m range. 01800 Muelle Olano 43° 33,669’N 05° 41,484’W Starboard side. Green hut. 5m range. 01809 Dique Muelle de La Osa. Angulo Norte 43° 33,636’N 05° 41,066'W Port side. Red turret. 5m range. 01810 Muelle Moliner 43° 33,630’N 05° 41,178’W Port side. Red booth. 3m range. 01820 Octava alineacion 43° 33,444’N 05° 41,262’W Modified lateral. Red pole with a green horizontal band in the centre. 3m range. 01830 Septima alineacion 43° 33,198’N 05° 41,522’W Port side. Red post. 1m range. 01840 Muelle de Rendiello. Extremo Norte 43° 33,492’N 05° 41,774’W Port side. Red post. 1m range. 01850 Muelle de Rendiello. Extremo Sur 43° 33,313'N 05° 41,562'W Starboard side. Green post. 1m range. 01851 Muelle de Rendiello. Fabrica de hielo 43° 33,363’N 05° 41,743’W Starboard side. Green post. 1m range. 01860 Sexta Alineacion 43° 33,277’N 05° 41,762’W Port side. Red post. 1m range. 01870 Pantalan graneles liquidos 43° 33,575’N 05° 41,785’W Special mark. Yellow post with a yellow cross-shaped stop mark. 1m range. 01880 Espigon II 43° 33,709’N 05° 41,775’W Modified lateral. Red pole with a green horizontal band in the centre. 1m range. 01890 Espigon I. Angulo NW 43° 33,929’N 05° 41,867’W Port side. Red post. 1m range. 01900 Espigon I. Angulo SE 43° 33,874’N 05° 41,824’W Modified lateral. Green pole with a wide red horizontal band in the centre. 1m range. 01929 Dique Muelle de La Osa. Angulo Este 43° 33,368’N 05° 40,833’W East cardinal. Black post with a wide yellow horizontal band in the centre. 3m range. 01930 Dique Muelle de La Osa. Extremo Sur 43° 32,976’N 05° 41,231’W Starboard side. Green post. 1m range. 01935 Contradique Darsena deportiva Muelle de la Osa 43° 33,011’N 05° 41,278’W Port side. Red post. 1m range. 01936 Plataforma planta engorde de moluscos 43° 33,000’N 05° 41,300’W White booth. 1m range. 01970 Piedra de Sacramento 43° 32,831’N 05° 40,299’W Starboard side. Green octagonal masonry tower. 5m range. 01980 Dique Santa Catalina 43° 32,793’N 05° 40,203’W Port side. Red post. 3m range. 01990 Malecon de Fomento 43° 32,728’N 05° 40,126'W Starboard side. Green post. 1m range 01995 Playa de Poniente 43° 32,688’N 05° 40,262’W North cardinal. Black post on yellow. 1m range 02020 Faro de Candas 43° 35,667’N 05° 45,658’W Red tower and white house. 15m range. 02080 Faro de Cabo Penas 43° 39,334’N 05° 50,912’W Light grey octagonal tower. 35m range.

Banco Las Amosucas: is a rocky bank, is located approx 1.6nm ENE of Cabo de Torres and is marked by lighted buoys. It has a least depth of 14.2m with breaking seas during heavy weather. During NW gales, the sea close SE of this bank may also break; vessels are advised to keep a good distance at these times. Islote Orrio de Torres is an islet 20nm high, located close off the N extremity of the Cape. Restinga de Riastaches: is a rocky ledge, extending up to about 0.5nm NNE of Cabo de Torres with depths of 10m to 20m. A rock, with a depth of 9.2m, lies near the N edge of this ledge. Piedra de la Concha: has a least depth of 15.8m, lies about 0.7nm ENE of Cabo de Torres. Roca Martin: has a least depth of 14.8m, and Roca Punta de Amandi, with a least depth of 13m, is located approx 1nm NNE and 0.9 mile NNW, respectively, of Cerro de Santa Catalina. Roca La Moral: has a least depth of 13.3m, located approx 0.4nm E of Roca Punta de Amandi and Piedra del Rio, with a least depth of 17.3m, lie 0.7nm ESE of Roca Martin. All of the above experience breaking seas during heavy weather.

Tidal streams in the entrance are negligible. ..... Tidal Ranges Gijon: HAT 4.6m MHWS 4.4m MHWN 3.0m MSL 2.4m MLWN 1.7m MLWS 0.3m LAT 0.1m

Tugs can be requested on instructions by the Port Pilot. The Port Authority granted a licence to Remolques Gijoneses SA for operation of towing services. Tugs are mandatory for vessels more than LOA 80m. Regulations are laid down for the number and hp of tugs required by vessels of LOA 215m or more. Some tugs are fitted with fire fighting equipment. Following tugs are available and provided by Remolques Gijoneses, S.A.: ..... Name HP Bollard Pull (t) Length (m) Beam (m) Draught (m) Cares 4,134 54.28 28.29 9.85 5.40 Dobra 2,200 30.98 24.00 8.50 3.80 Caudal 3,192 42.00 24.40 9.15 4.04 Cubia 3,192 42.00 24.40 9.15 4.04 Ponga 5,222 71.00 24.40 11.25 4.53 RG Esva 5,173 72.00 22.81 11.40 4.40 Ibias 5,706 71.00 25.20 12.00 4.60

Prevailing winds: W'ly, SW'ly (Winter) and NE'ly (Summer). Strongest winds: NW'ly. It is understood that SW'ly to NW'ly winds may raise the water level by 0.5m, whereas, strong NE'ly to SE'ly winds may lower the water level by 0.5m. Climate: Temperature rarely reaches freezing. The lowest temperatures occur January (1°-2°C night) and the highest temperatures occur in Jul/Aug and Sep (26°-27°C). Fog: Fairly frequent throughout the winter. The fog throughout the winter averages 5 days per month from Oct-Jan. The least fog occurs in Apr, but a moderate amount may be expected during the summer.

GIJУN 43°33.77'N 5°40.86'W UNCTAD LOCODE: ES GIJ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 16/19 H102 MV Donau, (RSDRA2019000071901), 16/19

..... Port Control contact info Telephone +34 98 517 9600 Facsimile +34 98 535 9917 Email direccion@puertogijon.es; comisaria@puertogijon.es Tugs contact info VHF Ch 14 Pilots contact info Call sign Gijon Practicos VHF Ch 14, 16 Control Office contact info VHF Ch 16, 17 Telephone +34 98 179 000 Facsimile +34 98 179 689 Email gijonportcontrol@puertogijon.es Musel Office contact info Telephone +34 98 532 1295 Facsimile +34 98 532 1373 Email trafico@practicosdegijon.es MRCC Gijon contact info VHF Ch 10, 16 Telephone +34 98 532 6050 Facsimile +34 98 532 0908 Email gijon@sasemar.es Gijon Office contact info Telephone +34 98 534 1147 Facsimile +34 98 532 1372 Email administracion@practicosdegijon.es

Max 6kg of tobacco and 1 bottle of spirit per crew member, subject to having been declared. Shore passes not required. No restrictions. Agent deals with Immigration authorities.

The following documents, duly signed by the Master, are required: Crew List (3 copies); Provisions and Stores List (2 copies); Personal Effects Declaration (2 copies); Passenger List (4 copies). If no passengers onboard, state so in the Cargo Manifest. Cargo Manifest (3 copies for Gijon bound cargo, 2 for any transit cargo). A no-cargo (ballast) manifest required when no cargo onboard. 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 vessel'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. Special forms to be completed for the port (to be delivered onboard by the agent): Master's Declaration (listing among other things all certificates and their dates of validity), Oil residues declaration (Annex I, MARPOL 73/78) and Tanker Control Form (this last document only for gas/chemical/oil tankers).

Vessels should send ETA three hours prior to arrival or when within VHF range to MRCC Gijon. The port is approached through two recommended routes, one from the N and the other from the E. In heavy weather the N approach should be used. N approach: From an initial position 43°37.0'N., 005°41.0'W the recommended route leads S then SSE to the vicinity of the head of Dique Principe de Asturias. E approach: From an initial position 43°35.0'N., 005°38.0'W the entrance is approached on the bearing 244° of Muelle de los Porticos Head Light. The mouth of the harbour entrance channel is 500m wide and has a depth of 18.5m at LW. Caution: A shoal, located off the breakwater, is marked by 4 buoys. Vessels up to 12,000DWT can enter leaving the shoal to the E (port), larger vessels must leave the shoal to the W (starboard).

Free pratique obtained by sending cable to "Sanidad Exterior Gijon". It is automatic for vessels coming from another Spanish port or EU country. If any disease onboard, agent should be contacted first to advise procedures, depending upon the nature of the disease. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates (SSCEC) can be issued.

NOR presented on arrival. Handed to agent if alongside, passed by telex/cable if at anchor awaiting berth.

No messages are sent by the port direct to the vessel, only through the agent.