Ploce (HRPLE)

The port is sheltered by the Peljesac peninsula, a natural breakwater situated to the S and SW.

Summer.

Ploce is a natural port located on the E coast of the Adriatic Sea at the mouth of the Neretva River and approx 70km NW of Dubrovnik on the Dalmatian coast. The commercial harbour lies on the E side of the inlet.

LOA 229.07m, beam 32.26m, draught 18m, 180,000DWT.

Approx 27,000TEU handled annually.

Vessels waiting to enter the port may anchor in Neretvanski Kanal (Neretva Channel), in depths of 30-35m, good holding ground. ..... Latitude Longitude 1. 43°02.5'N 017°23.7'E 2. 43°00.8'N 017°22.7'E 3. 43°03.2'N 017°18.9'E 4. 43°04.7'N 017°21.0'E

When approaching from the NW one of the summits on Octocic Osinj, 3nm SE of Rt Visnjica, may be used as an ahead mark until 1nm SSW of Rt Visnjica. Care is necessary to avoid over-running the dangers extending SW from the mouth of Rijeka Neretva, approx 1.5nm SSE of Rt Visnjica. The port is entered through a dredged channel marked by lights and lightbuoys, IALA System A, which leads NNE between the high Visnjica peninsula on the W side and the low broken shoal coast of the mouth of the Neretva River. Kanal Vlaska is a dredged channel entered approx 0.7nm SSE of Rt Visnjica, leading NE to a single berth oil terminal on the NW side of the channel. The following rules apply when approaching from W or NW; vessels are required to pass at least 1nm clear of Rt Visnjica Light structure until on the bearing of the axis of the entrance channel. When leaving the entrance channel bound W or NW, vessels are required to round Rt Visnjica at a distance of 0.5nm to avoid incoming traffic. Vessels are prohibited from passing each other in the entrance channel, the following sound signals are required: One long blast by vessels entering the channel when abeam of the S lightbuoy marking the channel and one long blast by vessels leaving the channel between the light structure on Rt Gornji Visnjica and Otocic Gubavac, approx 0.15nm N. Vessels leaving the channel take precedence over vessels entering. A speed limit of 6kts exists N of the head of Gat Oslobodenja. The following rules apply for Kanal Vlaska to a single berth oil terminal: Navigation is permitted in daylight only and with 2 tugs in attendance, vessels normally berth starboard side to, max draught 10.5m, max beam 27m. From a position approx 1nm SSW of Rt Visnjica the track into the harbour leads NNE passing WNW of a lightbuoy (safe water), 0.8nm S of Rt Visnjica, moored near the SW extremity of Plicina Gumanac in the vicinity of the entrance to Kanal Vlaska and then through the dredged approach channel marked by lightbuoys, (starboard hand), which have been known to shift in heavy weather and passing (positioned from Rt Visnjica Light (43°03.4'N 017°25.3'E): ESE of Rt Visnjica, then: ESE of the extremity of Rt Gornji Visnjica (0.175nm NE) on which stands a light, (red round metal tower, 5m in height) and where the fairway is approx 150m wide, then: ESE of Otocic Gubavac (0.3nm NNE), then: ESE of Rt Bad (0.5nm NNE) from which a light is exhibited, and: WNW of the head of Gat Oslobodenja, (0.55nm NE) noting that a light, (green round metal column, 5m in height) which is exhibited from the NW head of the quay is obscured 285° to 045° (120°). Abeam of Gat Oslododjenja, the fairway is approx 80m wide. Large vessels are advised to remain in mid channel in the fairway and to proceed at a recommended speed of 5kts, noting that the currents are strong, depths are relatively shallow and that Scirocco and SW winds add to difficulties in steering. The current is mainly outgoing, caused by the overflow of Bacinsko Jezero (Bacina Lakes), approx 0.5nm N of N end of the harbour. The rate is dependent on the strength of the overflow and may reach 2kts. During a Bora, the current in the entrance channel attains a rate of 3kts. Sometimes in the summer during a Scirocco and NW winds, the current sets inward through the entrance, but is of short duration.

BA 196, 269, 1574. Croatian (DHI) charts 102, Int 3412, 3414, 154, 100-25, 100-26, 100-27, 63. Admiralty List of Lights and Fog Signals Vol E, Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

For search and rescue operations contact MRCC Rijeka VHF Ch 16 or Fax:+385 51 312254, Email: mrcc@pomorstvo.hr.

1015-1027.

Gat Oslobodenja: In a Bora or NW winds, vessels at the N side of Gat Oslobodenja are advised to berth bows W with the aid of an anchor. This will also assist unberthing which is difficult in similar winds and an outgoing current. Vessels may be required to berth stern to with two anchors laid N. All details are available from Port Control Ch 09 or Tel: +385 20 60317. Mooring and unmooring of tankers carrying fuel/chemical is during daylight hours only. Oil spill booms are compulsory.

Vessels should send request for pilotage 2 hours in advance on VHF Ch 12 for Ploce and Neretva River. Pilotage is available 24 hours and compulsory, from the entrance channel to the berth, for vessels over 500GT and vessels carrying dangerous chemicals, combustible substances and noxious liquid substances. The pilot station is 43°01.6'N 017°22.1'E, 1.2nm SW of Rt Visnjica. Deep sea pilot station for vessels carrying noxious liquid substances is 43 05'N 017 00'E. (For further details see Admiralty List of radio signals). The pilotage authority is "Ploce Pilot", Tel: +385 98 427073, Fax: 385 20 670706. "Ploce Pilot" covers the Ports of Ploce and Metkovic.

The position of the ports seaward boundaries at which an approaching vessel is considered "arrived" are the boundaries of the port anchorage, (see anchorage information).

Neretvanski Kanal: Approaching marks to Neretvanski Kanal (Neretva Channel): ..... 1. Rt Lovisce Light at Peninsula Peljesac, 43°02.8'N 017°00.4'E, Fl(3)W10s10M. 2. Rt Sucuraj, located at E side of Island Havr,43°07.5'N 017°12.1'E, IsoW4s11M. 3. Rt Visnjica Light, 43°02.4'N 017°25.1'E. 4. Plicina Gumanac, red light buoy, 43°01.6'N 017°25.5'E, Fl R 6s 5M.

Navigation is permitted in the Vlaska Channel in daylight only.

Range 0.5m.

Tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

PLOE 43°02.76'N 17°25.36'E UNCTAD LOCODE: HR PLE For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM CROATIA VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE, PLOE MANAGEMENT AND MANOEUVRING SECTORS. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) Pilot ordering: (a) Vessels carrying Noxious Liquid Cargo (NLC) should send request for pilotage on VHF Ch 09 or 16 at least 6h prior to arrival at the Pilot boarding position (b) Other vessels should send request for pilotage on VHF Ch 09 or 16 at least 1h prior to arrival at the Pilot boarding position (3) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) 43°05'19N 16°59'70E (for vessels carrying Dangerous Cargoes) (b) 43°01'81N 17°21'91E (c) 42°56'40N 017°31'00E (Pelješac Bridge W approach) (d) 42°56'10N 017°32'76E (Pelješac Bridge N approach) (e) 42°55'40N 017°32'76E (Pelješac Bridge S approach) NOTE: Provides pilotage for METKOVIĆ. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: The Ploce Sector of the Croatia VTS area is divided into two: (1) Routeing Sector: Comprises the Korčulančki Kanal, Neretvanski Kanal, Pelješki Kanal, E part of Hvarski Kanal and Brački Kanal, part of Kanal Mali Ston and part of Zaljev Klek-Neum (excluding the Ploče Manoeuvring Sector). 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DESCRIPTION: The VTS provides the following services in the two sectors as follows: (1) Routeing Sector: (a) Information Support (IS) (b) Traffic Organisation Service (TOS) (2) Manoeuvring Sector: Information Support (IS) when the VTSO considers necessary, in the following instances: (a) When a marine incident presents a clear, immediate and serious threat (b) When a vessel is not complying with the general maritime rules relating to the safety of navigation and is threatening the safety of navigation or the marine environment (c) When a vessel is not complying with rules relating to the safety of navigation or navigation in general (d) When a vessel does not have enough information about a possible threat to navigation or it is very likely that this is the case (e) When the standard application of maritime rules by a vessel could create complex traffic/navigational circumstances at a later time CONTACT DETAILS: Call: VTS Ploce (Routeing Sector) Ploče Traffic (Manoeuvring Sector) VHF Channel: Ch 09 (Manoeuvring Sector) 14 (Routeing Sector) Telephone: +385(0)20 333453 +385(0)21 549316 Fax: +385(0)20 331181 E-mail: vts-dubrovnik@pomorstvo.hr HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: Reporting: All vessels obliged to participate in the VTS must report as follows: (1) Routeing Sector: (a) Position Report: 15 mins before or at the latest on entering the sector stating the following information: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Draught (iv) Destination (v) ETA (vi) Additional information as requested by the VTSO in exceptional circumstances Note: Vessels may enter only with the consent of the VTS which will issue instructions on next steps on receipt of the report. (b) Vessels must also submit a Position Report to the VTS when moving between the Ploče Routeing Sector and the Ploče Manoeuvring Sector, and when moving between the Ploče Routeing Sector and Sector B, stating the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Destination (c) Entry Report: Vessels intending to enter the port, mooring or anchorage in the Ploče Routeing Sector must report 15 mins before or at the latest on entering stating the following information: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Statement of intention: 'entry into port' or 'arrival at anchorage' (d) Arrival Report: Vessels mooring or anchoring in a port in the Ploče Routeing Sector must report immediately stating the following information: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Declaration of status: 'moored/anchored' (iv) Location of mooring or anchorage (e) Deviation Report: Vessels must contact the VTS when changing their destination, ETA or any other deviation from planned actions, stating the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Deviation (iv) Reason for deviation (v) Planned actions Note: Deviation of a vessel can include, amongst other things, stationary vessels waiting for consent to moor and exceptionally anchoring outside designated anchorages. Deviation is subject to the consent of the VTS. The VTS will issue instructions on next steps on receipt of report. (f) Departure Shifting Report: All vessels ready to shift from a berth or anchorage position in the Ploče Routeing Sector must report to the VTS at least 30 mins before, stating the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Statement of intention: 'shifting' (iv) Estimated shift start time (v) Shift destination (g) Departure Report: All vessels ready to depart from a port, berth or anchorage position in the Ploče Routeing Sector must report to the VTS at least 30 mins before, stating the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Statement of intention: 'departure' (iv) ETD (v) Destination Note: Following submission of Departure Report consent to depart must be obtained from the VTS with the approval of the Hr Mr's Office who will provide the following information: (i) Consent to depart (as soon as possible, after embarkation of a Pilot at the latest if vessel is taking one onboard) (ii) Information about port services (h) Vessels ready to depart from a port, berth or anchorage position in the Ploče Routeing Sector with the following characteristics are subject to further reporting procedures: (i) Vessels with limited manoeuvring capabilities (ii) Vessels carrying dangerous or polluting substances (iii) Vessels presenting a risk (iv) Vessels towing or pushing another vessel which is ready to depart from a port, berth or anchorage position Such vessels must report to the VTS at least 15 mins before, stating the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Destination (iv) Statement of intention: 'departure' (v) ETD (vi) Adriatic Sea Reporting System (ADRIREP) information (2) Manoeuvring Sector: (a) Position Report: Vessels moving between the Ploče Manoeuvring Sector and the Ploče Routeing Sector must report to the VTS stating the following information: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Destination (b) Entry Report: Vessels intending to enter the port, mooring or anchorage in the Ploče Manoeuvring Sector must report 15 mins before or at the latest on entering stating the following information: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Statement of intention: 'entry into port' or 'arrival at anchorage' Note: When a vessel is submitting an entry report, the VTSO must grant or deny consent to moor/anchor (issued after the embarkation of a Pilot, if one is being taken) or must issue a vessel with the order of mooring/anchoring, with the approval of the Hr Mr's Office providing the following information: (i) Location of mooring/anchoring or (ii) Order of mooring/anchoring (iii) Information about port services (c) Arrival Report: Vessels mooring or anchoring in a port in the Ploče Manoeuvring Sector must report immediately stating the following information: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Declaration of status: 'moored/anchored' (iv) Location of mooring or anchorage (d) Departure Shifting Report: All vessels ready to shift from a berth or anchorage position in the Ploče Manoeuvring Sector must report to the VTS at least 30 mins before, stating the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Statement of intention: 'shifting' (iv) Estimated shift start time (v) Shift destination (e) Departure Report: All vessels ready to depart from a port, berth or anchorage position in the Ploče Manoeuvring Sector must report to the VTS at least 30 mins before, stating the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Statement of intention: 'departure' (iv) ETD (v) Destination Note: Following submission of Departure Report consent to depart must be obtained from the VTS with the approval of the Hr Mr's Office who will provide the following information: (i) Consent to depart (as soon as possible, after embarkation of a Pilot at the latest if vessel is taking one onboard) (ii) Information about port services (f) Vessels ready to depart from a port, berth or anchorage position in the Ploče Manoeuvring Sector with the following characteristics are subject to further reporting procedures: (i) Vessels with limited manoeuvring capabilities (ii) Vessels carrying dangerous or polluting substances (iii) Vessels presenting a risk (iv) Vessels towing or pushing another vessel which is ready to depart from a port, berth or anchorage position Such vessels must report to the VTS at least 15 mins before, stating the following: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) Destination (iv) Statement of intention: 'departure' (v) ETD (vi) Adriatic Sea Reporting System (ADRIREP) information ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr VHF Channel: Ch 16; 10 Telephone: +385(0)20 679008 Fax: +385(0)20 670206 E-mail: ploce.pomorskipromet@pomorstvo.hr MMSI: 002383350 Port Authority Telephone: +385(0)20 414530 +385(0)20 414577 Fax: +385(0)20 670271 E-mail: ppa@ppa.hr Website: www.ppa.hr HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels should advise ETA directly or via agent 48h prior to arrival or as soon as possible after departure from the previous port. (2) Any changes to ETA must be advised as soon as possible but not less than 24h before arrival. NOTE: The Port Authority is also the authority for METKOVIĆ. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: Brodospas d.d. Split VHF Channel: Ch 14 Telephone: +385(0)21 405131 +385(0)21 405111 Fax: +385(0)21 344368 E-mail: brodospas@brodospas.hr Website: www.brodospas.net/Home/tabid/84/Default.aspx ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 28/25 Croatian Notices 3/12/25 & 4/37, 38, 39, 40 & 41/25, (RSDRA2025000207641 & RSDRA2025000262781), 28/25

Radio: Coast radio stations: Split Radio "9AS", 2182kHz and 2574kHz, 518kHz (Navtex); Dubrovnik Radio "9AD", 2182kHz and 2615kHz. VHF: Split Radio, Ch 16, Dubrovnik Radio, Ch 16. Pilot Station: Ch 16, 12, range approx 12nm. Tugs: Ch 16, 14. Harbour Master's Office: Ch 16, 10, range 12nm. Port Control: Ch 09.

Customs allowances: Each crew member is allowed 200 cigarettes and a 1 litre bottle of spirit. Penalty for non compliance is confiscation. Immigration: No special restrictions.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 6 2. Passenger List 5 3. Stowaway List 3 4. Stores List 3 5. Freight Manifest 3 6. Dangerous Cargo Manifest 3 7. Cargo Manifest 3 8. Arms & Ammunition List 2 9. Narcotics List 2 10. Bills of Lading 2 11. Tobacco/Spirits List 2 12. Transit Cargo Manifest 2 13. Cargo Plan (Hatch List) 2 14. Health Declaration 1 15. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate 1 16. Load Line Certificate 1 17. Tonnage Certificate 1 18. Certificate of Nationality 1 19. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 20. Cargo Gear Certificate 1 21. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 1 22. Financial Responsibility Certificate 1

For tankers, ETA is to be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. All other vessels are to send an ETA 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Advanced cargo specification, for vessels carrying dangerous and/or noxious cargo, is to be advised 48 hours prior to arrival. The ETA message should be updated 6 hours prior to arrival, the following information is required: Name of vessel, flag, port of registry, callsign, IMO number, LOA, beam, arrival draught, main engine power (KW). All required information should first be sent to Port Control on VHF Ch 09 or Tel: +385 20 603400, Fax: +385 20 670271.

If a vessel does not have a Croatian flag onboard the pilot will bring the flag onboard with him if it has been ordered in advance.

Free pratique to be requested on arrival only. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate renewal is possible.

NOR is to be tendered between 0800hrs and 1700hrs Mon-Sat.