Off Port Limits (OPL)

Comprehensive supply services for vessels off port limits.

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OPL Services in the Strait of Gibraltar from the ports of Ceuta and Algeciras.

OPL Services

Supply of goods
Supply of spares
Sample collection
Crew changeovers.

Advantages

Vessels crossing the Strait of Gibraltar can be supplied with no need to come off charter or leave international waters
Minimal course deviation to the RVP
Time savings
Reduced port fees.

Rendez Vous Positions (RVP)

RVPs in the Strait of Gibraltar:

For vessels inbound into the Mediterranean, the RVP is on the north coast of Africa. Coordinates: 35-55,10 N / 05-18,0 W (Ceuta).
For vessels outbound from the Mediterranean, the RVP is on the south coast of Spain. Coordinates: 36-04,5 N / 05-24 W (Algeciras).

This service is available in the following form:

Off port limits

Algeciras

Ceuta

Map of OPL areas

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Off Port Limits (OPL) services

OPL areas served
Off port limits outside the port of Algeciras, at the rendezvous point (RVP) at 36-04,5 N / 05-24 W. Location map
Off port limits outside the port of Ceuta, at the rendezvous point (RVP) at 35-55,0 N / 05-20,0 W. Location map

OPL services available
Supply of provisions and spares, sample collection and crew changeovers, all via our own vessels.

Modus operandi
Vessels sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar that do not wish to leave international waters or enter port can contract this service. When they reach the RVP, vessels must slow to minimum speed. Our vessel will then approach them to deliver spares, stores, provisions, etc. or changeover crews.

Advantages
This avoids the need to pay port dues and minimises course deviations and delays.

What does RVP mean?
RVP stands for "rendezvous point". It is a point in international waters for OPL services.
Services at anchor

Anchoring spots served
In the Strait of Gibraltar we operate in the anchoring spots of the ports of Algeciras, Ceuta and Tanger Med, including the Alcazar and Fnideq areas. And in the anchorage areas of the port of Castellón.

Services available at anchor
We offer a wide range of launch and barge services: supply of provisions, spare parts and foodstuffs; bulk supply of fresh water, oil and additives; waste collection and transportation of personnel and changeover crews.
In-port services

Ports served with our own vessels
We offer port services with our own vessels and skilled personnel at the ports of Algeciras, Castellón, Ceuta, Tanger Med, Tarifa and Bissau (Guinea Bissau).

How to contact us in each port
We have offices in Algeciras, Bilbao, Castellón, Ceuta and Guinea Bissau. To contract our services in the Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa and Tanger Med, please contact our office in Algeciras.

Services provided with our own vessels
We offer a wide range of launch and barge services: supply of provisions, spare parts and foodstuffs; bulk supply of fresh water, oil and additives; waste collection and transportation of personnel and changeover crews.

Helicopter shuttle link with Ceuta airport.

Chartered helicopter to Ceuta from Malaga and Algeciras.

A helicopter shuttle connection with Ceuta is available from Malaga airport and from the port of Algeciras. This is a fast, convenient way to cross the Strait of Gibraltar and reach Ceuta in less than 30 minutes.

Malaga Airport – Port of Ceuta: 30 min
Port of Algeciras – Port of Ceuta: 10 min

Prices range from €50 to €150 depending on the distance and time of day.
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