Arrival Procedure

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500gt and over.

There are 3 boarding positions:

• inside the North Entrance Channel (voluntary)
• inside the South Entrance Channel (voluntary)
• between beacon 3 and 6 (compulsory for vessels of 500gt and over)

Vessel should request pilot 24 hrs in advance by local agent.

Vessel should call Vigo Pilots 1 hr before arrival to the pilot boarding position on VHF CH14.

Vessels requesting voluntary pilotage shall expressly specify this.

Following information should be provided:

• Manoeuvring characteristics (propulsion, rudder, thrusters) (only first call)
• Draughts and air-draught
• Deficiencies affecting manoeuvrability
• Required tugs

3 nautical miles before pilot boarding position vessel should notify Vigo Pilots on VHF CH14.

Departure Procedure

Vessel should call Vigo Pilots 30/75 minutes* before required pilot boarding time on VHF CH14.

Vessels should provide following information:

• Draughts and air-draught (only some berths)
• Deficiencies affecting manoeuvrability
• Required tugs

* 30 minutes in zone A (Vigo Port)
* 75 minutes in zone B (other berths in Vigo Bay)

Procedures for inner movements, sea trail and ship launching

Vessel should request pilot 24 hrs in advance by local agent providing necessary permits.

Vessel should call Vigo Pilots 60 minutes before required pilot boarding time on VHF CH14.

Vessels should provide following information:

• Draughts and air-draught (only some berths)
• Deficiencies affecting manoeuvrability
• Required tugs