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∕ 2011 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 1 Barcelona Cruise Facilities // 2011 Europe’s Leading Cruise Port 2 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 2011 ∕ ∕ 2011 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 3 4 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 2011 ∕ ∕ 2011 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 5 The modern cosmopolitan city of Barcelona, capital of Catalonia, has a wide variety of cultural, architectural and leisure attractions that make it one of the most highly-visited cities in the world. Thanks to its charm and Mediterranean climate the city receives millions of tourists every year, a figure which is rising along with the steady growth of its passenger cruise industry. The opportunities for tourist in this magnificent city are unlimited. The city and its surrounding area include countless tourist destination-beaches, countryside, towns and villages with their own charm and history-all within easy reach for those who wish to experience the culture of the rich region which is Catalonia. The Port of Barcelona, located in the heart of the city, has contributed to the attraction of tourist by modernizing its facilities, welcoming almost 2.350.000 passengers in 2010. Years ago the Olympics showed the city and the port to the world. Years Latitude go by and now the Port of Barcelona is the European leader and the 41º 25’ 05” N Mediterranean turnaround port par excellence. In fact, we are the fourth World top cruise homeport after the Caribbean ports. Barcelona Longitude SPAIN 02º 07’ 27” E Since we have seven specialized cruise terminals and highly trained professionals in our Port Community, we are able to face up a big challenge for the current year. We are welcoming three “new generation” cruises. The Port Community is ready to operate with the highest level of efficiency the Norwegian Epic, the Liberty of the Seas and the Carnival Magic. MEDITERRANEAN SEA Safety and security are of the upmost importance for us. Our terminals fully comply with the requirements set forth by the IMO. Creuers del Port de Barcelona, SA operates 5 cruise terminals, of which 4 as a concessionaire. Palacruceros, the Carnival group terminal, started operating in 2007. Both companies have invested during the last decade 80.3 million euros to extend and improve the cruise facilities. Barcelona is co-founder and member of the Medcruise Association. Nowadays the Port of Barcelona holds the Senior Vicepresidence of the Association of the Mediterranean Cruise Ports. 6 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 2011 ∕ ∕ 2011 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 7 8 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 2011 ∕ ∕ 2011 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 9 Due to fast growing number of home port passengers and the bigger capacity of the ships, Creuers del General services Characteristics TERMINAL A Port de Barcelona S.A., the private current concessionaire, decided to demolish the former 15 years old • Police - Immigration • Metal detectors • X-Ray machines • Air conditioning • 2 Passanger Terminal and build a new one prepared to operate turnarounds of mega cruise ships. gangways • Luggage conveyors • Public telephones • Foreign exchange • Duty free shops WHARF INDOOR AREA BERTHING LINE 2 • Souvenir shops • Bar - Restaurant • VIP Lounge • Parking area for buses • Shuttle bus to city ADOSSAT 6.500 m 700 m (A+B) With a total investments of over 15 million euros, the new Terminal A has been inaugurated in April centre • Taxi rank SHIP LENGHT DRAUGHT WHARF WIDHT 2008, just in time 14 months after works started. It has a total of 6.200 sqm. Divided in two main UNLIMITED 12 m 22 m sections: check-in with 44 counters and luggage claiming area with 4 luggage conveyors. It has been DISTANCE FROM WHARF HEIGHT TURNAROUND designed under the last requirements concerning security, comfort, fast processing and architectural Ship services THE CITY image and fully complying with International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS). • Fresh water supply with a loading capacity of 25 tonnes / hour per hose. Combined capacity 2.1 m 4.500 2 Km of up to 500-550 tonnes/ hour. • On-board ID telephone connections • Computer connections Mobile gangways specially designed for the new generation of ships (Epic, Oasis of the Seas, Carnival for inbond operations • Waste and garbage disposal • Sewage disposal • Recycling Dream) and luggage conveyors, ensure passengers not to be mixed with trucks, forklifts and handling staff. 10 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 2011 ∕ ∕ 2011 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 11 This turnaround cruise Terminal of Creuers del Port de Barcelona S.A., inaugurated in April 2005 with a total General services Characteristics TERMINAL B investment of over 10 million euros, was designed to operate home port calls of mega cruise ships up to • Police - Immigration • Metal detectors • X-Ray machines • Air conditioning • 2 Passanger 150.000 tones and 4.500 passengers. Terminal B has a total of 6.500 sqm. divided in two main areas: check-in gangways • Luggage conveyors • Public telephones • Foreign exchange • Duty free shops WHARF INDOOR AREA BERTHING LINE 2 area with 46 counters and luggage claiming area with 4 luggage conveyors. It offers the last requirements • Souvenir shops • Bar - Restaurant • VIP Lounge • Parking area for buses • Shuttle bus to city ADOSSAT 6.500 m 700 m (A+B) concerning security, comfort, fast processing and architectural image, and it is equipped with 2 mobile centre • Taxi rank SHIP LENGHT DRAUGHT WHARF WIDHT gangways to avoid passengers crossing pier traffic. UNLIMITED 12 m 22 m DISTANCE FROM WHARF HEIGHT TURNAROUND This terminal B was designed by Miami architectural firm BEA International, fully complying with Ship services THE CITY International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS). • Fresh water supply with a loading capacity of 25 tonnes / hour per hose. Combined capacity 2.1 m 4.500 2 Km of up to 500-550 tonnes/ hour. • On-board ID telephone connections • Computer connections A continuous fix gangway along the pier of 500 mts. connects Terminal A and Terminal B, enabling easy home for inbond operations • Waste and garbage disposal • Sewage disposal • Recycling port operation of Oasis of the Seas class cruise ships by splitting its 6.000 passengers through the 2 Terminals. 12 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 2011 ∕ ∕ 2011 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 13 Since 2010 the Terminal C has been improved with a new additional passenger embarkation General services Characteristics TERMINAL C system, comprising mobile gangways, fix gangway and vertical communications building • Police - Immigration • Metal detectors • X-Ray machines • Air conditioning • 2 Passanger (escalators, lift and stairs). gangways • Luggage conveyors • Public telephones • Foreign exchange • Duty free shops WHARF INDOOR AREA BERTHING LINE 2 • Souvenir shops • Bar - Restaurant • VIP Lounge • Parking area for buses • Shuttle bus to city ADOSSAT 4.100 m 630 m (C+D) centre • Taxi rank SHIP LENGHT DRAUGHT WHARF WIDHT UNLIMITED 12 m 23 m DISTANCE FROM WHARF HEIGHT TURNAROUND Ship services THE CITY • Fresh water supply with a loading capacity of 25 tonnes / hour per hose. Combined capacity 2.1 m 3.800 2.5 Km of up to 500-550 tonnes/ hour. • On-board ID telephone connections • Computer connections for inbond operations • Waste and garbage disposal • Sewage disposal • Recycling 14 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 2011 ∕ ∕ 2011 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 15 The Palacruceros is a state-of-the-art facility of almost 10.000 sqm in two main floors with two General services Characteristics TERMINAL D airbridges designed by Studio Vicini.Amongs its services, it is to enhance the VIP lounge, the • Police - Immigration • Metal detectors • X-Ray machines • Air conditioning • 2 Passanger Childrens room, a shopping center, the Palacfé with its wonderful sea view terrasse or the Crew gangways • Luggage Handling • Meet & Greet-Ground service • Public telephones • Foreign WHARF INDOOR AREA BERTHING LINE 2 Lounge, all areas specially created to satisfy both needs of embarking passengers and crew exchange • Duty free shops • Souvenir shops • Bar - Restaurant-Terrasse • VIP Lounge ADOSSAT 10.500 m 630 m (D+C) members. • Children’s room • Crew members rom • Internet point • Parking area for buses • Shuttle bus SHIP LENGHT DRAUGHT WHARF WIDHT to city centre • Taxi rank • Parking area for private transfers UNLIMITED 12 m 22 m The total amount invested in its construction, which has been wholly financed by the italian DISTANCE FROM WHARF HEIGHT TURNAROUND company Costa Crociere S.p.A., has been 12 million euros. THE CITY Ship services 2.1 m 4.500 2.5 Km The terminal has preference for Carnival Corporation ships under a neutral management. • Fresh water supply with a loading capacity of 25 tonnes / hour per hose. Combined capacity of up to 500-550 tonnes/ hour • On-board ID telephone connections • Computer connections for inbond operations • Waste and garbage disposal • Sewage disposal • Recycling 16 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 2011 ∕ ∕ 2011 ∕ Barcelona Cruise Facilities ∕ 17 SERVICES Port facilities adapted to the operating needs of our clients, highly trained personnel with máximum security in all operating procedures of ships as well as collaboration among the authorities and security forces are some of the factors that make our port safe and reliable. In our terminals we have developed the highest standards of security. We follow strict guidelines to guarantee all cruise needs in terms of safety and security. Implementation of ISPS Code to SOLAS is one of our strengths. We have successfully exceeded the inspection of the new European Union Regulation