sailing directions

Sector 11. Coast of Croatia—Rt Movar to Rt Marlera 131Rabac stands on its NE side. The town is fronted by a smallharbor which has depths of 3 to 4.5m alongside the quays andis used by small craft, coasters, and local ferries. Anchoragecan be taken by medium-sized vessels, in depths of 17 to 22m,mud, in the center of the inlet.11.36 Caution.—Numerous submarine cables lie within the abovechannels and may best be seen on the chart.11.37 Kanal Vela Vrata (45˚08'N., 14˚15'E.) connects theN end of Kvarner to Rijecki Zaliv and leads between the N endof Otok Cres, on the E side, and the mainland coast, on the Wside. The channel is deep and clear, the bottom being formed ofmud.11.37 Rt Prestenice (45˚07'N., 14˚17'E.) is located at the E side ofthe channel. This point is steep-to, partly wooded, and risesrapidly to the SE. A main light is shown from a prominentstructure, 13m high, standing on the point.11.37 Rt Brestova is located on the W side of the channel 2.3 milesWNW of Rt Prestenice. A main light is shown from aframework tower, 5m high, standing on this point.11.37 Regulations.—A Traffic Separation Scheme has been establishedwithin Kanal Vela Vrata and may best be seen on thechart. This scheme is not IMO-adopted. All vessels with alength greater than 20m are required to use the traffic lanes. Ithas been reported (2003) that an extended navigation detail isnecessary for transiting the TSS.Rijeka (45˚20'N., 14˚26'E.)World Port Index No. 4101011.38 Rijeka, an extensive port, lies on the N shore ofRijecki Zaliv and comprises of the combined facilities ofRijeka Luka and Susacka Luka, close E. The main commercialharbor has several piers projecting from the shore which areprotected by an extensive breakwater.11.38 Winds—Weather.—The bora, dry winds from N to NE,often blows with extreme violence during the winter in the Npart of Rijecki Zaliv, but the position of the harbor on the NEside of the gulf gives considerable protection from thesestorms. The scirocco, humid winds from S to SE, predominatesin spring and autumn and raises a small sea in the W part of theharbor. These winds are often accompanied by prolonged rainand thick mists.11.38 Depths—Limitations.—The approaches to the port aredeep. Rijeka Luka, the main harbor, has 2,545m of total quayageand provides 30 berths for ocean-going vessels. Theseberths are 79 to 246m long and have depths of 6.3 to 9.6malongside. There are general depths of 15 to 30m within thebasin. In addition, there is 450m of berthing space, with depthsup to 6m alongside, which is used by passenger ferries, fishingvessels, and small craft. Vessels up to 250m in length can behandled.11.38 Susacka Luka, entered near the root of the main breakwater,is protected by short breakwaters and has an entrance 43mwide. This basin has 904m of principal commercial quayage,with depths of 6.5 to 8m alongside.11.38 The container terminal, situated E of Susacki Luka, consistsof 407m of quayage with depths of 10 to 12m alongside. A roroberth, 60m wide, lies close E of Susacki Luka and has adepth of 11m.11.38 Aspect.—The city, with many prominent buildings, standsalong the shore and is backed by high land. A main light isshown from a conspicuous structure, 38m high, standing N ofthe head of the breakwater of the main commercial harbor.11.38 A large and conspicuous stone hospital, with a red roof, issituated 0.3 mile ESE of the main light. Numerous office buildingsare situated to the E of this hospital. Numerous industrialinstallations, including a refinery and tanks, are situated to theW of the main light.11.38 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 grtand all vessels carrying dangerous cargoes. Pilots can becontacted on VHF channel 12 and board within the anchorageareas or about 2.3 miles SW of the head of the main breakwater.Pilots will board vessels carrying dangerous cargoesabout 8.5 miles SSE of the main breakwater. Vessels shouldsend an ETA 24 hours in advance and a confirmation 2 hours inadvance.11.38 Pilots are available at Rijeka, with advance notice, for allCroatian harbors.11.38 It is reported that pilots, on request, will board vessels over200,000 dwt about 2 miles S of the S entrance to Kanal VelaVrata.11.38 Anchorage.—Two designated anchorage areas, which maybest be seen on the chart, lie centered 2.5 miles SW and 2.5miles SE of the head of the main breakwater and have depthsof 47 to 63m. A designated tanker anchorage area, which maybest be seen on the chart, lies centered 4.5 miles SE of the headof the main breakwater and has depths of 57 to 63m.11.38 In strong S winds, this roadstead may become untenable andvessels should seek shelter off the NW coast of Otok Krk.11.38 Caution.—Although the approach to Rijeka generally presentslittle difficulty, vessels in winter should be prepared for severeweather in case of the rapid appearance of bora winds.11.38 A prohibited anchorage area, which may best be seen on thechart, fronts the shore and extends SSW from the main harborentrance between the two designated anchorage areas.11.38 Several wrecks, some dangerous, lie in the approaches to theport and may best be seen on the chart.11.3811.39 Luka Martinscica (45˚19'N., 14˚29'E.), a shipyardcomplex, is situated 1.5 miles SE of Rijeka. This facility lieswithin a natural inlet and is protected by breakwaters. It canhandle vessels up to 60,000 dwt.11.39 Urinj Oil Terminal (45˚17'N., 14˚32'E.) is situated at RtSkrkovac, 4.2 miles SE of Rijeka. This anchorage berth canaccommodate tankers up to 200,000 dwt which secure stern-to.The depths at the berth are reported to be from 45m forward to20m aft, over mud. Two mooring buoys, lying about 70m offshorein a depth of 17m, mark the limits to which the stern ofthe vessel may approach the shore.11.39 It is reported that an LPG terminal is situated at Srscica inthe vicinity of the W entrance point of Bakarski Zaliv. Theberth, 68m long, has a depth of 10m alongside and can handlevessels up to 4,500 dwt.Pub. 132