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Sector 9. Coasts of Albania, Montenegro, and Croatia—Kep I Kefali to Rt Bat 105craft. The main commercial port facilities are situated withinLuka Gruz and Rijeka Dubrovacka, which front the NW side ofthe city.9.28 Winds—Weather.—Strong NW and S winds send heavyseas into Velika Vrata, but they are usually of short duration.Luka Gruz is sheltered from all winds except the bora whichblows with exceptional violence in this vicinity.9.28 Depths—Limitations.—Luka Gruz (42˚40'N., 18˚05'E.)(World Port Index No. 41540), the main commercial harbor forDubrovnik, extends 0.9 mile SE from Rt Kantafig. Gruz, asuburb of Dubrovnik, is situated on the E side of this inlet andhas many tall buildings. Lapad is situated on the W side of theharbor and consists mainly of villas and hotels.9.28 There are depths of 35m in the harbor approach. There is1,934m of quayage within the harbor, which provides nineberths for ocean-going vessels. In addition, there is 534m ofquayage which provides five berths for small vessels andcoasters. These berths have depths of 6.5 to 13m alongside.There are facilities for general cargo, bulk, ro-ro, and containervessels. Containerized cargo is handled at Pier 16 which is185m long and has an alongside depth of 10.2m. The ro-roberth is 100m long and can accommodate vessels of up to 12mdraft. Vessels up to 60,000 dwt, 230m in length, and 9.7m drafthave been accommodated.9.28 Rijeka Dubrovacka, a narrow inlet, extends 2 miles E fromRt Kantafig and serves as an additional mooring area for Dubrovnik.There is a tanker berth which can handle vessels up to10,000 dwt, 110m in length, and 7m draft.9.28 Extensive yacht marinas lie near the heads of both LukaGruz and Rijeka Dubrovacka.9.28 Aspect.—Rt Kantafig, located 0.9 mile E of Otocic Daksa, isthe SW entrance point of Rijeka Dubrovacka and the NWentrance point of Luka Gruz. A light is shown from a structure,5m high, standing on this point.9.28 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 grtand all vessels carrying dangerous chemical or combustiblesubstances. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 12 andboard about 0.7 mile N of Hridi Grebeni. Vessels must send anETA 24 hours in advance to Rad Dubrovnik (YUX) and confirmthe ETA 2 hours in advance of arrival.9.28 Pilots board and disembark in position 42˚37.2'N, 18˚08.4'Efor passenger vessels intending to anchor in Lokrumski.9.28 Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 35 to42m, mud, about 0.2 mile W of Otocic Daska. The anchorageis not recommended in S winds.9.28 Directions.—Vessels entering Luka Gruz or Rijeka Dubrovackashould pass through Velika Vrata, which leads W ofHridi Grebeni. Vessels may then pass on either side of OtocicDaksa. The NW side of Mala Vrata, the S channel, should befavored as a shoal bank borders the mainland shore.9.28 It is reported that all vessels are prohibited from using MalaVrata between 1 April and 1 October annually.9.28 Caution.—Submarine cables, which may best be seen onthe chart, lie in the approaches to the port.9.28 Due to the existence of submarine pipelines and cables, anchoringprohibited areas, which may best be seen on the chart,lie in the vicinity of the entrance to and within Rijeka Dubrovackaand Luka Gruz.9.28 Several wrecks, which may best be seen on the chart, liewithin Luka Gruz and are marked by buoys.Pub. 132