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Port of Ploce

HRPLE🇭🇷Croatia

Port Location

About Port of Ploce

Also known as: Hafen Ploce, Hafen Ploče, Luka Ploce, Luka Ploče, Port of Ploce, Port of Ploče

This Adriatic Sea seaport serves as a vital transit point for cargo from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It handles bulk and general cargo, including containers, and is equipped with mobile and floating cranes.

Background
The Port of Ploče is a seaport in Ploče, Croatia, near the mouth of the Neretva river on the Adriatic Sea coast. It was formally opened in 1945 after a railway was built as a supply route to connect the site with industrial facilities in the Sarajevo and Mostar areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was then part of Yugoslavia. As of 2010, it ranked as the second largest cargo port in Croatia—after the Port of Rijeka—with a cargo throughput of 4.5 million tonnes, consisting mostly of general cargo and bulk cargo, including 20,420 TEU Containers. In 2008, the Port of Ploče recorded 2,555 ship arrivals. It is managed by the Port of Ploče Authority.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
10.05m
Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile, Floating
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C
Terminals
1

History

Established
1945

Terminals

LUKA PLOCE TERMINAL

LUKA PLOCE D.D.

Trg kralja Tomislava 21, 20340 Plo?e, Croatia

www.luka-ploce.hr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
HRPLE
Country
🇭🇷Croatia
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Adriatic Sea
Body of Water
Adriatic Sea
Latitude
43.0445°
Longitude
17.4381°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
41410 →
GeoNames ID
8335013 →
Wikidata
Q7231229 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.ppa.hr →

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Ploce?+
The controlling depth at Ploce is 10.05 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.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ploce?+
The approach to Ploce is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sućuraj {Punta San Giorgio} Lighthouse at 11.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Osičac (19.2 NM W), Sumartin {Port St. Martino} (28.5 NM WNW), Jelsa North Mole (33.3 NM WNW), Otočić Zečevo (33.7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Ploce?+
The Port of Ploce is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Ploce?+
You can track vessels near Ploce (HRPLE) 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 HRPLE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Ploce?+
The Port of Ploce 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.
What is the Port of Ploce?+
PLOCE (UN/Locode: HRPLE), Croatia is a seaport located at approximately 43.04454° N, 17.43813° E.
Where is the Port of Ploce located?+
Coordinates: 43.04454° N, 17.43813° E. Nearby terminals/ports:DRVENIK — UN/Locode: HRDRK — 43.15248° N, 17.25300° EKORCULA — UN/Locode: HRKOR — 42.95547° N, 17.14321° EPRAPRATNO — UN/Locode: HRPRP — 42.81410° N, 17.67682° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Ploce?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 3.4m - 4.6m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 10.05 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Ploce?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Ploce?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Ploce?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Ro Ro and Tanker.