Vigo (ESVGO)

The Vigo Estuary is protected by Cies Isles and the Morazo Peninsular. The port of Vigo is divided into four main areas; the passenger terminal, the fishing port, the Ro-Ro terminal and the commercial port, linked by feeder lines with Algerian, Rotterdam and Felixstowe ports. Main Imports: Car spares, cars, timber, cement, raw granite, liquid bulk, fresh fruit, frozen and fresh fish and containers. Main Export: Cars, raw granite, wood, containers and special parts.

Summer.

An inlet of the sea on the NW coast of Spain.

Max LOA 338.72m, beam 38.6m, 63,800DWT.

Approx 4,200,0000t of cargo, 220,000TEU, 160,000 passengers and 2,000 vessels handled annually.

The whole inlet offers good anchorage to all classes of vessel in depths of 10.0 to 40.0m, sand and mud. Puerto de Vigo: Anchorage may be obtained anywhere between Puerto de Vigo and the N shore of the inlet in depths between 15.0 and 25.0m. Anchorage may also be obtained in depths of 13.0 to 15.0m, good holding ground, 0.75nm NE of La Guia Light (42°15.6'N 008°42.1'W) but clear of the shellfish beds extending NE along the shore. Caution: A submarine water pipeline is laid across the inlet from a point on the S shore 0.125nm SSW of La Guia Light to the breakwater at Punta del Con (1.75nm WNW). Prohibited anchorage area exist close NE of the small harbour of Rios (42°15.7'N 008°41.5'W).

There are two entrance channels, with the Cies Islands between, as follows: South Channel (Canal Sur): Length 5.8nm, width 0.4nm, depth 38m LLW. North Channel (Canal Norte): Length 3.3nm, width 0.4nm, depth 23.0m LLW.

BA 87, 1730, 1731, 3633. US Publication 143. Admiralty Pilot NP67, NP286(1).

Maritime service of Civil Guard.

1028.

Harbour Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500GT and over. Pilotage for the Canal del Norte and the Canal del Sur is available on request via the vessel's local agent. ETA should be sent 24 hours in advance to the Port and Maritime Authorities directly or via local agent. Vessels should notify Vigo Pilot Station 1 hour prior to arrival at the pilot boarding position. Pilot boards in the following positions: ..... 1. 42°14.1'N 008°47.0'W (S of Piedra Borneira Light Beacon No 6), (compulsory for vessels 500GT and over) 2. Canal del Norte: 42°14.9'N 008°53.3'W (voluntary) 3. Canal del Sur: 42°10.4'N 008°52.1'W (voluntary) At night the pilots boat has a white light visible around the horizon. The pilots station is at Trasatlanticos Pier No 3, contact on VHF Ch 14.

The zone E of Cies Islands, includes inside Cabo-Home-Punta Monte Agudo on the N entrance channel and inside Punta Lameda Cabo Vicos on the S entrance channel.

..... Position Characteristics Pta Robaleira Fl(2) RW 7s/ 5s 12M/14M Cabo Home-Enfilac front N mouth Fl 7s 12M Pta Subrido Enfilac behind N entry Oc 14M La Guia Oc(2+1)20s 20M Cabo Estay Enf anterior Iso 25M Cabo Estay Enf posterior Oc 25M Punta Canabal Fl(3+1)22s 11M Montefaro Fl(2)8s 16M Monteagudo Fl G 5s 11M Bayona Enfilacion Iso 12M, Oc R 12M Cabo Silleiro Fl(1+2)15s 33M

Local restrictions apply regarding navigation and anchoring within the designated area and the following activities are prohibited: ..... 1. Dumping of waste and spoil. Particularly hazardous or toxic materials. 2. Carrying out any activity that might have a detrimental effect on any aspect of the nature reserve. 3. Any underwater activity unless specifically authorised. 4. Mooring and berthing of vessels unless specifically authorised.

Range 3.4m (springs), 1.2m (neaps). Tidal streams set NE during the rising tide and SW during the falling tide and attains rates of from 0.5 to 1kt in each direction. The rise of the tide is much influenced by the wind.

A mandatory VTS system (Vigo Traffico) is in operation for the approaches and port of Vigo. Reporting is compulsory for all vessels of 20m or more. Pre-arrival reports must be sent to VTS and the information required is broadly in line with European Community Regulations. Vessels should establish VHF contact with Vigo Traffic, on Ch 16, 10, 1 hour prior to arrival at Canal del Norte, (42°18.5'N 008°57.7'W), or Canal del Sur, (42°08.8'N 008°57.0'W). Vessels should advise the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. Nationality or flag 4. Position 5. Shipping owner or agent 6. Port of origin 7. Port or unloading dock 8. Type of vessel 9. Cargo onboard and quantity 10. Number of crew and passengers 11. Dangerous cargo onboard, with IMO/UN numbers 12. GT 13. LOA 14. Maximum draught 15. Operations to be carried out in port 16. Operational defects to the vessel's engines, electronic equipment or steering systems affecting its navigability and/or manoeuvrability. 17. Availability of charts of the estuary and the area. 18. Any other specific information required by the Port Authority or Harbour Master (for certain types of vessel).

There are 5 tugs available. Tugs lines are available. ..... Name Power (hp) Alejandro Jose 2 x 1,099 Roque S 2 x 1,996 Gonzola S 2 x 1850 Rada 2 x 371 Perin 2 x 328

Prevailing winds: W and SW'ly. Strong NW winds raise a steep sea.

VIGO 42°14.12'N 8°44.46'W UNCTAD LOCODE: ES VGO ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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14 Telephone: +34 986 432604 Fax: +34 986 220617 E-mail: practicos.vigo@portel.com HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Harbour Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 gt and over. (2) Pilotage for the Canal del Norte and the Canal del Sur is available on request via the vessel's local agent. (3) Notice of ETA: Vessels should advise ETA 24h in advance to the port and maritime authorities directly or via local agent. (4) Vessels should notify Vigo Pilot Station 1h prior to arrival at the Pilot boarding position. (5) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) 42°13.96ґN 8°47.63ґW (S of Piedra Borneira Lt Bn No 6) (compulsory for vessels of 500 gt and over) (b) Canal del Norte: 42°14.87ґN 8°53.45ґW (voluntary) (c) Canal del Sur: 42°10.39ґN 8°52.18ґW (voluntary) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Vigo Traffic VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 10 Telephone: +34 986 222230 Fax: +34 986 228957 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) All vessels over 20m LOA that begin or complete their entry or departure from the Rнa de Vigo are required to establish initial or final contact with Vigo Traffic on VHF Ch 10 or 16 when passing the following Reporting Points: (a) Canal del Norte: 42°18.46ґN 8°57.74ґW (b) Canal del Sur: 42°08.89ґN 8°56.88ґW (2) Vessels should advise the following information: (a) Vessel’s name (b) Call sign (c) Nationality or flag (d) Position (e) Shipping owner or agent (f) Port of origin (g) Port or unloading dock (h) Type of vessel (i) Cargo on board and quantity (j) Number of crew and passengers (k) Dangerous cargo on board, with IMO/UN numbers (l) gt (m) LOA (n) Maximum draught (o) Operations to be carried out in port (p) Operational defects to the vessel’s engines, electronic equipment or steering systems affecting its navigability and/or manoeuvrability (q) Availability of charts of the estuary and the area (r) Any other specific information required by the Port Authority or Hr Mr (for certain types of vessel) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 14 Telephone: +34 986 268000 Fax: +34 986 268001 E-mail: apvigo@apvigo.es Website: www.apvigo.com Tugs VHF Frequency: Ch 12 HOURS: HX ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

Finisterre Radio operates round the clock. Inmarsat can be used. VHF: Port: Ch 16, 14. VTS: Ch 16, 10, callsign "Vigo Traffic". Tel: +34 986 222230, Fax: +34 986 228957. Pilots: Ch 14. Tel: +34 986 432604, Fax: +34 986 220617, Email: practicos@practicosvigo.com Tugs: Ch 14. Tel: +34 637 764248, Fax: +34 986 223275, Email: info@remolcanosa.com

A max of 3 cartons of tobacco and 3 bottles of liquor per crew member (to be declared in the Personal Effects List). The remainder must be stated in the Stores List. If vessel exceeds this quantity then it is necessary to have onboard a separate manifest duly visaed by the Spanish Consulate at last port of call. This requirement is also needed in cases where tobacco is cargo and not for vessels consumption.

..... Document Copies 1. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 2. Crew List 4 3. Passenger List 4 4. Manifest of cargo for the port 2 5. Manifest of cargo in transit 2 6. Ship's Store List 2 7. Crew Personal Effects List 2 8. Ship's Particulars Declaration 1 9. Drug List 2 10. Arms List 2

At least 48 hours notice to be given prior to arrival to captain of the port by fax or telegram. Advise ETA to pilots 1 hour prior to arrival at the pilot boarding position. Notice to be given to Vigo port control on VHF Ch 10, 16, at least 2 hours before arrival at the entrance channels.

For vessels under EU flags no requirements. Other nationalities must tender a Health Declaration. Quarantine: Vessels placed in quarantine are conducted by pilots to an appropriate anchorage.