Port of Bakar

The controlling depth at Bakar is 17.05 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Bakar is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Rt Oštro {Porto Re} Lighthouse at 1.7 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Gen. Petra Drapsina Breakwater {Maria Theresa Breakwater} (5.5 NM WNW), Rt Ertak {Punta Ertac} (5.6 NM SSE), Soline (9.2 NM SSE), Rt Šilo (11.9 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Bakar is situated on the Mediterranean Sea in HR. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Bakar (HRBAK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for HRBAK on the live map.

The Port of Bakar operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

BAKAR (UN/Locode: HRBAK), Croatia is a seaport located at approximately 45.29950° N, 14.54300° E.

Coordinates: 45.29950° N, 14.54300° E. Nearby terminals/ports:KRAIJEVICA — UN/Locode: HRKRA — 45.27300° N, 14.56500° ERIJEKA — UN/Locode: HRRJK — 45.32088° N, 14.44778° EOMISALJ — UN/Locode: HROMI — 45.21550° N, 14.54258° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 17.1m - 18.2m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 17.05 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Tanker.