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Port of Gibraltar Handbook 201011 PORT OF GIBRALTAR HANDBOOK 201011 PORT OF GIBRALTAR Gateway to the Mediterranean To advertise in this e-edition please contact Lester Powell at Land & Marine Publications Ltd. Tel: +44 (0)1206 752902 or Email: [email protected] PoRt oF GiBRaLtaR Contents Port of Gibraltar Handbook 2010-11 Contents 2 FoReWoRd BY the ministeR FoR shiPPinG 3 intRodUCtion BY the ChieF eXeCUtive oFFiCeR 5 GiBRaLtaR PoRt aUthoRitY 43 CRUise What do we do? Gibraltar builds on its status as a Mediterranean cruise gateway 6 PoRt maP 45 YaChtinG 9 histoRY A haven of choice for international A long tradition as a maritime centre GIBRALTAR PORT AUTHORITY yachtsmen Port Offi ce, North Mole, Gibraltar 10 GeoGRaPhY 47 maRinas Tel: +350 200 46254 A Port able to provide valuable services Top quality marina and waterfront Fax: +350 200 51513 at global, regional and local levels facilities www.gibraltarport.com 13 inFRastRUCtURe 50 aiRPoRt A general outline of the Port Its international status gives a bigger infrastructure role to the Airport 15 CaRGo 51 statistiCs Cargo handling for the local market Port and shipping fi gures very positive 17 BUnkeRinG 53 diReCtoRY A supply of cost-eff ective fuel at the Port Authority contacts crossroads of shipping lanes A list of all Port Operator Licence This Port of Gibraltar Handbook 21 seRviCes holders is published by Land & Marine A one-stop support centre for shipping Publications Ltd on behalf of the 57 GiBRaLtaR naUtiCaL diReCtoRY Gibraltar Port Authority. 27 vts The new VTS is a key advantage for 59 NAUTICAL INFORMATION Special thanks to Tony Davis for ships and the maritime support sector kindly allowing us to reproduce his 60 SERVICES photographs of cruise ships and other 29 shiPYaRd vessels in this publication. The shipyard uses skill and resources to 63 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PORT meet the latest market demands Additional pictures supplied by 64 OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION Gibunco and Gibdock. 33 shiP ReGisteR The fl ag of choice for prudent The opinions expressed in this shipowners publication are not necessarily those of the editor nor of any other 37 shiP aRRest organisation associated with this The number one jurisdiction for ship publication. arrests No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions. 38 CitY A diverse economy is a source of Printed by: Pensord strength for the Rock ISSN 1467-0844 40 toURism A prime destination is an ever-growing ©2010 Land & Marine Publications Ltd magnet for tourists 1 PoRt oF GiBRaLtaR FoReWoRd FoReWoRd BY the ministeR FoR shiPPinG I AM PLEASED to welcome you to this latest edition of the Bunkering Superintendent, whose job it is to ensure all bunkering Gibraltar Port Handbook. companies follow a strict code of practice. Once again this year, I am proud to report that the Port of Gibraltar Another important area of business for the Port is the handling of continues to demonstrate remarkably healthy growth in all sectors cruise ships and their passengers. This year, the Government will and I am confi dent that this success will continue. Shipping is an embark on a project to enhance the excellent range of facilities important sector of Gibraltar’s economy. I am therefore committed provided at the Cruise Terminal and associated berths. This project to ensuring that Gibraltar’s maritime activities continue to achieve a will allow us to accommodate the larger vessels that continue to be level of excellence that is recognised internationally. built for the ever-increasing cruising industry. It is well known that the world economy has gone through a diffi cult Gibraltar’s ship support services include drydocking, chandlery, period in the last two years. However, I am pleased that Gibraltar has crew changes, charts, hull cleaning and underwater surveys, fared well during this time and has barely suff ered the eff ects of the making it the ideal ‘one-stop shop’ for maritime services. Two economic downturn. Proof of this is that we have set new records in other fi elds within this sector in which we are highly regarded by cruise calls, passenger numbers, vessels requiring marine services and the industry are our top quality Ship Register, run by the Gibraltar bunker volumes. Maritime Administration, and our reputation as an ideal jurisdiction for ship arrests, which are handled with speed and effi ciency by our One of our biggest priorities is to ensure the safety of all vessels that legal system. use the Port. To this end, the Government has made a signifi cant investment in upgrading our Vessel Traffi c Management System. I am confi dent that Gibraltar will continue to grow and prosper This new system provides more eff ective management of the safety in the shipping world, and I look forward of navigation, and allows the Port to make more use of its Eastern to welcoming you to the Port of Gibraltar, Anchorage, thus expanding the range of services that the local ship- so that you may experience the excellent ping business community can off er its clients. range of services we have to off er. Gibraltar provides a comprehensive range of services to the maritime sector. We are the most successful bunkering port in the Western The Hon J.J. Holliday, MP Mediterranean and our operating standards are among the highest Minister for Shipping in the business. These standards are constantly monitored by a Chairman, Gibraltar Port Authority 2 intRodUCtion BY the ChieF eXeCUtive oFFiCeR WELCOME to the Port of Gibraltar Handbook 2010-11. Shipping is an important sector in Gibraltar and our prime objective is to ensure that Gibraltar remains a maritime centre of excellence and continues to grow. Over the past 12 months we reached several key milestones. The most signifi cant was in July 2009 when the workforce signed a Collective Agreement. Its new Authority status will deliver benefi ts such as faster decision-making, fi nancial autonomy and becoming a profi t centre. This process has already started with investment in a new Vessel Traffi c Management System that will deliver enhanced safety, greater environmental protection and a web-based system providing adopting the UK’s Port Marine Safety Code to ensure timely information to customers. In time, the system that shipping continues to operate as effi ciently and will bring other benefi ts to the shipping community safely as possible. Our bunkering safety record is as e-business solutions are rolled out. second to none and must remain so. There has been signifi cant investment, too, in To meet the growing demands of the environment, training and empowering the workforce. Gibraltar will assess the feasibility of land-based storage as an alternative to fl oating storage. It will Incredibly, against the economic background of also endeavour to make better use of Gibraltar’s 2009, the Port of Gibraltar has increased its market waters by opening the Eastern Anchorage to opera- share, surpassing previous records in various sectors. tions and more effi cient management of anchorages Key to Gibraltar’s success is its location close to major and wharfage. shipping routes. Although the economic climate is uncertain and trading patterns are changing, At a time when security is high on the agenda, it is Gibraltar remains well positioned to benefi t from the comforting to the shipping industry that the Port of economic resurgence. Its bunkering companies are Gibraltar complies with the International Ship and already responding with more fl exible barges able to Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, and is committed carry greater volumes and three or four grades. to maintaining the highest standard in this fi eld. The Port of Gibraltar became quality accredited in February 2009 and is committed to continuous Captain Peter W. Hall improvement in customer services. The Port is Chief Executive and Captain of the Port 3 PoRt oF GiBRaLtaR PoRt aUthoRitY Gibraltar Port Authority What do We do? THE primary activity of the Gibraltar Port Authority (GPA) is to provide a range of marine services. This includes bunkering, crew changes and delivery of spare parts and stores. In addition to these services, the Port provides a Cruise Terminal and associated berths. These attract the cruise ship calls that make such an important contribution to the Gibraltar economy. The GPA is a statutory body with responsibility for safe navigation within British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. This duty includes operating pilotage services, main- taining navigation marks, monitoring water depths, regulating the movement of shipping, emergency planning and environmental management. The GPA has a permanent staff covering all disci- h oW is the GPa manaGed? plines and services provided by the Authority. The GPA is constituted as an independent statutory Chairman: body operating under the Gibraltar Port Authority The Hon J.J. Holliday MP Act of 2005. Minister for Shipping The Board of the Authority is made up of: Ceo: Captain P.W. Hall • Government representatives • Port operators Principal Private secretary of the ministry: • A representative of the Gibraltar Trades Council P.R. Canessa • Independent members • Port senior management. Port employers’ Representative: J.J. Bassadone As set out in the GPA Act, the Board is responsible for policy and strategic management. Gibraltar trades Council Representative: M.J.A. Tampin The Port management team, led by the CEO and Captain of the Port, undertakes day-to-day opera- independent members: tional management. P.H. Canessa, C.A. Lavarello. 5 PoRt oF GiBRaLtaR PoRt MAP EASTERN ANCHORAGE GiRa B aLt R PoRt maP Winston Churchill Avenue Europa Point Gibraltar Airport Ship Registry Little Bay Ocean Village Camp Bay Marina Bay Dock 3 Dock 2 Rosia Bay Main Wharf Dock 1 M.O.D. Ferry Gun Wharf Gibdock Dock 1 Terminal Cormorant Camber Queensway Quay Coaling Island Marina 12 11 South Mole 10 9 Extension Jetty Container Berth 6 Pilot Boarding Station North Mole 5 B Head Restricted Area Restricted 4 East Port 3 2 1 A Head Authority D Head 3 Cruise 2 West 1 E Head Terminal WESTERN ARM N C Head Detached Mole WESTERN ANCHORAGE 6 PoRt oF GiBRaLtaR PoRt MAP EASTERN ANCHORAGE Winston Churchill Avenue Europa Point Gibraltar Airport Ship Registry Little Bay Ocean Village Camp Bay Marina Bay Dock 3 Dock 2 Rosia Bay Main Wharf Dock 1 M.O.D.
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