Please note some useful information for vessels calling at Gibraltar Port:
CALLING INSTRUCTIONS
- Vessels are to call Gibraltar VTS on VHF Ch12 when about 2hrs from pilot station to receive initial instructions.
- Gibraltar VTS will issue radio free pratique via Ch20.
- Free pratique will be valid upon pilot boarding.
- Gibraltar VTS will arrange pilot to Gibraltar Western Anchorage which is compulsory inbound only.
- Upon arrival no further docs are required as we would of already obtained entry clearance from PFSO prior to vessels arrival.
- Once anchored we will send via email port entry clearance issued by Gibraltar Port Authority as confirmation that vessel has been cleared to enter Gibraltar Port.
- Position of pilot boarding – 1.25 WSW from Europa Point Lighthouse. (36o 06’N, 005o 22’W).
- Pilot will make contact on CH12 once underway to vessel.
- If inner anchorage is congested or bunker barge is not ready then vessel will be instructed to proceed to the drifting area – 8-10NM East Of Europa Point.
- Please note vessels entry to the inner anchorage will not only depend on turn number but on vessel’s size, space availability and bunker barge readiness.
- PFSO Number +350 20046254.
- Gibraltar UNLCODE: 21752.
- Gibraltar Port Locator Code: GI GIB.
EU DIRECTIVE – BURNING OF LSMGO (MGO DMA 0.1%) WHILST AT PORT
- Please note it is compulsory to burn LSMGO (MGO DMA 0.1%) whilst anchored at the commercial anchorage. Gibraltar port allow grace period of 2hrs from drop anchor time to do change over.
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
- For sailing there is no pilot or clearance papers needed.
- Once bunker barge has casted off Master just needs to call Gibraltar VTS on CH12 to request permission to heave up anchor and sail to next port.
- V Important – Please note port allow grace period of max 4 to 6hrs for vessel to sail from when bunkering has completed to allow for hoses to be dis-connected / paperwork formalities / barge to cast off / complete any other activities.
- If grace period is not adhered to then port will charge full tonnage dues.
WORKING CHANNELS
- Gibraltar Port working channels: CH12, 16, 20.
- All vessels anchored or transiting within Gibraltar waters must have all working channels open at all times.
WHILST AT PORT
- Vessels to have CH12, 16 & 20 open at all times. Gibraltar VTS will always make contact via CH12.
MARITIME FLAG
- As Gibraltar is part of the UK any vessel calling Gibraltar Port can fly the UK MARITIME FLAG if GIBRALTAR FLAG is not available on board.
BUNKER SAMPLES
- Please note following suppliers will accept bunker samples
- AEGEAN
- MACOIL
- BOMINFLOT – Barge will accept, however please note they will not bring ashore. In order to dispatch we would need to arrange service boat to collect from barge and dispatch accordingly.
- CEPSA – Do not accept bunker samples. If vessel needs to land then we would need to arrange service boat on completion of bunker intake.
- PENINSULA – Do not accept bunker samples. If vessel needs to land then we would need to arrange service boat on completion of bunker intake.
BUNKER BARGE & PILOT BOATS
- Neither bunker barge or pilot will convey any items to vessels.
- Service boat will always have to be arranged to convey any items to vessel however small they might be.
SERVICE BOAT ALLOWANCE
- When making orders or sending spares please note that maximum weight allowance for service boat to deliver is 3,000kilos.
- If total combined order is over allowed limit of 3,000kilos then we would need to hire the services of the local stevedores.
We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and hope to hear from you in the near future with any enquiries that may arise.
