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Location: Ploce is a natural port located on the E coast of the Adriatic Sea at the mouth of the Neretva River and approx 70km NW of Dubrovnik on the Dalmatian coast. The commercial harbour lies on the E side of the inlet. General overview: An important port with excellent road, rail and air links. It serves neighbouring non coastal countries, such as Bosnia Herzegovina, along with countries of Central Europe. Berths: -Pier Obala: berth: #9; Length: 150m; draft: 4.40m; remarks: Local ferry -Pier Neretvanskih: berth: #10; Length: 169m; draft: 5.30m; remarks: Yachts, cruise ships -Pier Gusars: -Pier Obala I: berths: #7, #8; Length: 200m; draft: 8.50m; remarks: Ro-Ro, general cargo/no shore cranes -Pier Obala II: berth #4: Length: 45m; draft: 3.65m; remarks: Service boats berth #5: Length: 132m; draft: 9.75m; remarks: General cargo, bulk cargo, alumina, grain (loading/discharge facilities)/1x10 ton, 5x5 ton shore cranes berth #6: Length: 230m; draft: 9.75m; remarks: General cargo, bulk cargo, alumina, grain (loading/discharge facilities) -Pier Obala III: berths: #1, #2, #3; Length: 410m; draft: 9.14m; remarks: Dangerous/general cargo, containers, Ro-Ro/grain, ores and minerals by shore cranes equipped for grab discharge/1x7 ton, 3x5 ton shore cranes -Pier Obala IV: Length: 250m; remarks: Closed -Pier Obala V: berths: #11, #12, #13; Length: 508m; draft: 11.0 – 13.4m; remarks: Bulk, general cargo /grain, ores and minerals by shore cranes equipped for grab discharge/5x10 ton, 1x100 tonnes floating crane an multipurpose mobile crane SWL 63-120 tonnes -Oil Terminal: berth: TTT; Length: 50*m; draft: 10.20m; remarks: Liquid cargo * T-head jetty Pilotage: -Port Pilotage: Compulsory for vessels over 500 g.t. and yachts over 1,000 g.t. -Traffic figures: Approx 400 vessels and 963,000t of cargo handled annually. -Coastal pilotage: Compulsory for gas carriers (LPG, LNG) and chemical tankers with noxious liquid substances on board. Anchorage: Avaliable at the area within the following points: a) Lat. 43° 02.5' N, Long. 017° 23.7' E b) Lat. 43° 00.8' N, Long. 017° 22.7' E c) Lat. 43° 03.2' N, Long. 017° 18.9' E d) Lat. 43° 04.7' N, Long. 017° 21.0' E Oil tankers awaiting berth, anchor within the area in position Lat. 43° 02' N, Long. 017° 22' E. Vessels are not allowed to anchor east of the line connecting Kunova Cove on Peljesac Peninsula and point Lat. 43° 03’ N, Long. 017° 24’ E on the coast Load line zone: Summer. Max size: Main Port: LOA 220m, beam 30m, draught 10.5m. Oil Terminal: LOA 220m, beam 28.5m, draught 10.2m. IMDG Class 1 Ploce - all IMDG classes are acceptable, only direct manipulation, vessel-wagon , truck or vice versa. IMO Cargo is not allowed to touch the shore. Two (2) berths presently are acceptable for IMO cargo, berth No. 1 (max draft 9,20m) & berth No. 11. (max draft 14m). Loading is performed by shore cranes only during the daylight. Transhipment generally can be performed, but under 24 hours. IMO Cargo in transit is allowed, but not more than 2500mt NEQ dangerous goods on board in transit.