VINAROS

  • Latitude: 40.4629
  • Longitude: 0.474815
  • West Mediterranean
  • Port in Spain

Location: Spain

Vinaròs Marine Port Description and Specifications

General Information

  • Name: Port of Vinaròs
  • Country: Spain
  • Location: Vinaròs, in the province of Castellón, part of the Valencian Community on the eastern coast of Spain.
  • Coordinates: Approximately 40.4701° N latitude, 0.4746° E longitude

Port Characteristics

  • Type of Port: Commercial and fishing port
  • Harbor Type: Artificial, with breakwaters creating a protected basin
  • Accessibility: Open year-round, accessible to various types of marine traffic

Facilities and Infrastructure

  • Main Activities:
    • Commercial shipping
    • Fishing
    • Recreational boating and yachting
  • Berthing Capacity:
    • Several quays for commercial and cargo vessels
    • Designated areas for fishing boats
    • Marina section with berths for recreational yachts and boats
  • Depth:
    • Entrance channel: Variable depth, generally around 5 to 7 meters
    • Dock area: Depth typically around 5 meters

Services and Amenities

  • Cargo Handling:
    • General cargo services
    • Specialized in small to medium-sized cargo vessels
  • Fishing:
    • Well-developed infrastructure to support the local fishing industry
    • Fish market present for trade and local sales
  • Recreational Facilities:
    • Marina with amenities for boaters
    • Yacht club

Support Services

  • Pilotage: Available but generally not compulsory for smaller vessels
  • Towage: Limited services, mainly for smaller vessels
  • Ship Repair: Basic facilities; major repairs generally conducted in larger nearby ports
  • Fueling Stations: Available

Connectivity

  • Road Access: Well-connected by road to major towns and cities in the Castellón province
  • Rail Access: Closest rail services are in Vinaròs town, linking to the broader Spanish rail network
  • Nearest Airports:
    • Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport (approx. 60 km away)
    • Valencia Airport and Reus Airport (further away but accessible)

Trading and Economic Role

  • Fishing Industry: Significant, contributes greatly to local economy
  • Tourism: Growing role in promoting nautical and leisure tourism
  • Commercial Trade: Primarily regional, with some international traffic

Environmental and Safety Regulations

  • Environmental Protection: Standard Spanish and EU regulations apply
  • Safety: Adheres to national maritime safety regulations; presence of a local maritime authority for oversight

The port of Vinaròs serves a diverse range of functions from commercial and fishing activities to increasingly popular recreational boating, providing essential services for both local industry and tourism.

Vessels in the port

Flag Name Type Destination Date/Time
BOS TETHYS Towing/Tug ESVZR 04:19:31
BOS CHABLIS Towing/Tug VINAROS 12:26:48
F/VSTSOPHIEFRANCOIS2 Fishing 4/3/2025
ST SOPHIE FRANCOIS 3 Fishing 4/2/2025
SEMAYA Pleasure VINAROS CASTELLON 4/1/2025
ZIBA Pleasure 3/31/2025
VICENTE GIL Fishing 3/31/2025
LO PETIT Fishing 3/27/2025
TIO GEL SEGON Fishing MAR BALEAR 3/18/2025
TOLLINA 1 Other 3/17/2025
NUEVO PALOMA DIVINA Fishing 3/14/2025
ATENES Towing/Tug VINAROZ 3/13/2025
COVA TALLADA Fishing DENIA 3/12/2025
NUEVO JAIME DAVID Fishing 3/11/2025
HERMANOS CERVILLA Fishing 3/9/2025
JOAN MIRO Towing/Tug ES VZR 3/7/2025
SANT GENIS Other
ATACAMA Pleasure
LA GELTRU Fishing
ORENGA Towing/Tug

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