• Navigation

The Port of Seville is situated in the estuary of the Guadalquivir river. From the Atlantic ocean, at Sanlúcar de Barrameda, after a journey of 90 kilometres, you arrive at the port facilities of the city of Seville, entering through a lock which is the only one of its kind in Spain. The route along the Guadalquivir river takes you along a navigation channel called the Guadalquivir Euroway E.60.02, which forms part of the Atlantic corridor of the Trans-European Transport Network.

Sailing on the Guadalquivir is based on a tidal system, so that vessels can use the channel when the tide is high. The vessels that use the channel take advantage of the tides and the extra amount of water they provide to increase the operating draught and optimizing the Euroway.

Maritime access

Guadalquivir Euroway E60.02

Navigable channelLock
Orientation
0,68º 56’ (entrance channel)
N64º E
Width
100 metres/60 metres
39 metres (Lock dimensions)
Draught
7.20 metres
11 metros (Lock dimensions)
Nature at bottom
Soft (sand and mud)
Length
87 kilometres
290 metres (Lock dimensions)
Maximum air draught
42 metres

Beacons on the Guadalquivir estuary

Maritime Navigation Aids

Guadalquivir Euroway E60.02

Check your vessel

MAX LENGTH 190 METRES
MAX BEAM 30 METRES
MAX DWT 40000 TONNES

Please Note! Vessel with length of more than 160 metres

This type of vessel must enter the Puerta del Mar lock and carry out the berthing/unberthing manoeuvres with the assistance of a tugboat capable of omnidirectional pull, bollard pull of at least 45 Tm and its own towing cable, and a second conventional tugboat with a bollard pull of at least 35 Tm..

Please Note! Vessel with beam of more than 25 metres

This type of vessel must enter the Puerta de Mar lock and carry out the berthing/unberthing manoeuvres with the assistance of a tugboat capable of omnidirectional pull, bollard pull of at least 45 Tm and its own towing cable, and a second conventional tugboat with a bollard pull of at least 35 Tm.
AIR DRAUGHT MAX 42 METRES
Entrada no válida
Please, insert DATE OF ARRIVAL

This is permitted for vessels that meet the following conditions::

  • The captain has previous information about the applicable conditions and regulations for the service requested.
  • The pilot, once on board, will inform the captain of the manoeuvres to perform in full detail.
  • The anchor equipment and other navigation aids must be in perfect working order.
  • The rudder will have a response time of less than 25 seconds from side to side.
  • Any other condition ordered by the Harbour Master on the report from the Pilots of Seville, who will assess the technical aspects of the vessel, such as the length, speed of manoeuvre, presence and strength of bow thrusters or any other condition they consider relevant.

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