Pula (HRPUY)

Pula is a small commercial, fishing and shipbuilding centre with both commercial and military berthing areas. The harbour is well protected from all winds by a breakwater. Depths at the entrance range from 15-35m, width 500m. Exports include coal, bauxite, flint, cement, wine and fruit. Imports include food and steel plate.

Summer.

Pula is situated in the N Adriatic sea approx 80km from the Italian border.

Draught 7.6m, 40,000DWT.

Approx 137,000t of cargo, 110 vessels and 8,320 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage is available 0.4nm W of St Andrea Island in depths of 12-14m. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in the approaches and outer harbour of Luka Pula.

The port offers a sheltered harbour, protected by a breakwater, with an entrance width of 500m. The port is divided into an outer and inner harbour by Otocic Katarina, Otocic Andrija and Poluotok Sv Petar, a low projection on the S side of the harbour on which there is a cement factory. The harbour is entered between the head of the breakwater extending NNW from Rt Kumpar and Rt Prostina, approx 0.25nm NE. Directions for entering harbour: From the pilot boarding position, approx 0.8nm WSW of Rt Kumpar, the track leads approx 2nm N, W and SSE to the harbour entrance passing (with positions from Pula Observatory (44°51.9'N 013°51'E) W of Rt Kumpar (2.5nm WNW) then rounding Rt Ku, Rt Kumpar Breakwater Head Light (2.75nm WNW) then WSW of Rt Prostina (2.75nm NW) on which there is a signal station and a light (square stone tower, red top, 5m in height); by not less than 0.05nm. The track continues SSE, then ESE through the outer harbour with Poluotok Sveti Petar ahead, avoiding several mooring buoys laid in the harbour. Vessels drawing less than 5.0m may use the channel between Otocic Andrija and Otocic Katarina. This channel is dredged to a depth of 7.9m over a width of 36m, marked by 2 pairs of light beacons (each a round tower with gallery, 5m in height, port and starboard hand). Sailing vessels are prohibited from using this channel. Vessels drawing more than 5.0m use the passage between Otocic Andrija and Poluotok Sv Petar. After rounding the N side of Otok Uljanik, where a mooring buoy is laid approx 0.2nm N of the islet, a depth of approx 7.0m will be found in the passage between Plicina Uljanik, a rocky shoal extending NE from the E side of Otok Uljanik and the shore bank NE. Plicina Uljanik is marked by buoys (cardinal).

BA 201, 1426. Admiralty Pilot NP47.

MRSC Pula has seven coastal vessels available for SAR use.

1025.

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT and available throughout 24 hours. Request for a pilot should be sent 24 hours in advance. Pilots board in position 44° 52.3'N 013° 46.9'E. Pilots listen on VHF Ch 09, 12.

Speed is limited to 8kts in the outer harbour and 5kts in the inner harbour. Vessels leaving have priority over vessels entering. All vessels must remain at least 50m from Otocic Andrija and Octocic Katarina, and the coast between the E point of Uvala Lucica and the moles in Uvala Pod Stine.

Max 1.5m. In the approaches to the channel the current is NW'ly, with the rate affected by winds. Within the harbour only tidal streams are felt. In exceptional circumstances the tidal range can be 2.0m.

Tugs are available from Uljanik Shipyard and from Rijeka, with advance notice.

Prevailing winds: Winter NE'ly and SE'ly, summer NW'ly. The Bora and Scirocco blow during the winter months. The Bora is seldom felt with much force, but can be violent in the outer part of the harbour and can last up to three days. The inner part of the harbour is well sheltered from all winds.

PULA 44°52.17'N 13°49.95'E UNCTAD LOCODE: HR PUY For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM CROATIA VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE, PULA MANAGEMENT AND MANOEUVRING SECTORS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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This service is provided H24 and is organised in accordance with special regulations. CONTACT DETAILS: Port Control Centre (Port Authority) Call: Pula Traffic VHF Channel: Ch 09 Telephone: +385(0)52 215224 Fax: +385(0)52 383162 +385(0)52 215224 E-mail: lkc@lup.hr Website: www.lup.hr HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: (a) Vessels should send ETA 24h in advance via the agent or on departure from port if ETA is within 24h. (b) Vessels available for an extended Port State Control inspection should send ETA 72h in advance of arrival. (2) Reporting: Vessels must report to the VTS as follows: (a) Position Report: Vessels moving between Sector B and the Pula Manoeuvring 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 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 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 Pula Manoeuvring Sector must report to the VTS at least 30 mins before, stating the following information: (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 Pula Manoeuvring Sector must report to the VTS at least 30 mins before, stating the following information: (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 Pula 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 information: (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 09 Telephone: +385(0)52 222037 Fax: +385(0)52 222037 E-mail: pula.pomorskipromet@pomorstvo.hr HOURS: H24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: Jadranski Pomorski Servis Telephone: +385(0)98 442590 E-mail: operativa@jps.hr HOURS: H24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 36/25 (Former update 28/25) Croatian Notices 7/1/25 & 7/3/25, (RSDRA2025000396357), 36/25 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Radio: Rijeka Radio, callsign "9AR". VHF: Port: Ch 06 and 16, Harbour Pilot: Ch 12, 18, Harbour Master's Office: Ch 10.

Customs allowances: Each crew member is allowed 200 cigarettes and a 1 litre bottle of spirit. Penalty for non compliance is confiscation.

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

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.

Regulations relating to Luka Pula should be obtained form the Port Authority and include the following; ..... 1. Passage beneath the swingbridge connecting Otok Uljanik with the mainland is prohibited 2. Landing at beaches and quays in a number of military areas around the harbour is prohibited.

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

NOR is to be tendered between Mon-Thu 0800-1800hrs, Fri 0800-1400hrs.