Mazarron (ESMZO)

The port of Mazarron is purely a fishing and recreational harbour.

Summer.

The port of Mazarron is situated on the Gulf of Mazarron approx 25km W of Cartagena.

Anchorage may be obtained in the bay as follows: In depths of 13.0m, weed, off Mazarron between Cabezo del Puerto and La Galerica. Larger vessels anchor NE of Mazarron Lighthouse. In depths between 10.0 and 20.0m, sand, approximately 0.7nm ESE of Isla Plana. Approximately 0.2 to 0.3nm NNW of Torre de la Azohia 37°33.0'N 001°10.2'W, in depths of 13 to 14m, sand, taking care to avoid fish havens which are reported to be established within the 20.0m depth contour NW of Punta de la Azohia.

There is a depth of 6.8m in the approach to the port and within the harbour depths vary from 7.3m in the open basin to less than 1.0m in the enclosed basin. Directions for entry: The port is approached from the open sea, avoiding Bajo de Fuera 37°33.5'N 001°14.8'W. Then the track leads as required to the anchorage off Mazarron. The port is protected by a breakwater, which extends 0.2nm from the N side of Cabezo del Puerto.

BA 1544.

1025.

Available.

Mazarron Lighthouse 37°33.5'N 001°14.8'W. A light (metal post, 3m in height), standing on the head of the outer breakwater. A light (metal framework tower, green top, 7m in height), standing on La Galerica.

Dangers: La Galerica 37°34'N 001°15'W, two isolated rocks surrounded by foul ground, lying 0.325nm N of Mazarron Light. Los Esculles, a group of rocks awash, lie 0.15nm S of Isla Plana. Bajo Ballesta, with a depth of 7.5m over it, lies 0.15nm SSW of Isla Plana.

Range 0.6m.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

VHF: Ch 16.