Santa Cruz de la Palma (ESSPC)

The Port of Santa Cruz de la Palma, situated on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, serves as a crucial maritime gateway, characterised by its strategic location and diverse operational capabilities. The port is supported by five main berths, which are primarily designed to accommodate cruise vessels, making it a favoured stop for international cruise lines. In addition to its cruise operations, the port is equipped to handle a variety of cargo types, including containers, cement, liquid cargo, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This versatility ensures that the port plays a significant role in the supply chain, facilitating the import and export of essential goods to and from the island. The Port of Santa Cruz de la Palma also features specialised facilities for Ro-Ro cargo, which includes both freight and Ro-Pax services. This capability enhances the port's functionality, allowing for the efficient transport of vehicles and passengers, thereby supporting both commercial and tourism-related activities. Moreover, the harbour is home to several fishing docks and a marina available for private pleasure vessels.

Tropical.

Santa Cruz de la Palma lies between Punta Santa Catalina, 4.5nm SSW of Punta Llana and Punta de San Carlos (28°39.7'N., 017°45.6'W) a low rocky point 1.5nm further S.

Max LOA 323.59m, beam 38.6m, draught 8.6m and 23,573DWT.

Approx 900,000t of cargo, 19,000TEU, 1,400 vessels and 650,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage can be obtained 0.5nm NNW of Punta de San Carlos, 0.25nm offshore, in depths of approx 30m. Care should be taken to avoid the submarine cable which is located near the group of oil tanks. Bahia de Santa Cruz de la Palma, although limited in space is the best anchorage of the island and is one of the best in the Canary Islands, it affords shelter from winds S, through W to N.

The bay is entered between Punta de San Carlos and Punta Santa Catalina, 1.5nm N. The port is protected by a breakwater which extends 800m SSE from a point fronting the town, approx 0.5nm SW of Punta Santa Catalina.

BA 1858, 1869. Admiralty Pilot NP1.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500GT and over. Pilots must be contacted with an ETA 48hrs and 24hrs prior to arrival. Pilots are to be contacted on VHF Ch 6 or 16. Pilot vessel will display a blue flag with the letter "P" in white. ..... Lat Long Pilot Boarding Point 28°40.2'N 17°45.8'W

A light is exhibited from a metal post 3.0m in height standing at the head of the mole. Leading lights are exhibited, which in line, bear 002°. Front light (red post 6m in height, yellow bands, yellow triangular topmark), standing approx 90m W of the root of the mole. Rear light (from a similar post, 7m in height), standing close N of the front light. The leading line indicates the 10m line in the central part of the harbour.

It is understood that a considerable surge may be experienced when sea conditions off the NW extremity of the La Palma induce heavy swells to sweep into the harbour from the SE. A sudden W'ly wind of hurricane force (El Caldereto) may occur when winds veer from SW to NW. It is believed that a particularly overcast NW'ly sky can signal the approach of El Caldereto. Lighted buoys mark an area in which submarine obstructions exist. The area lies along the shore in the SW part of the harbour.

Range 2.4m. ..... MHWS 2.2m MHWN 1.7m

None.

Prevailing winds: N-NE'ly.

SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA, LA PALMA 28°40.33'N 17°45.97'W UNCTAD LOCODE: ES SPC For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Santa Cruz de la Palma contact info VHF Ch 16 Pilot contact info VHF Ch 6, 16