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Port of Gibraltar Handbook 2010-11
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GIBRALTAR PORT AUTHORITY Port Office, North Mole, Gibraltar Tel: +350 200 46254 Fax: +350 200 51513 www.gibraltarport.com
This Port of Gibraltar Handbook is published by Land & Marine Publications Ltd on behalf of the Gibraltar Port Authority. Special thanks to Tony Davis for kindly allowing us to reproduce his photographs of cruise ships and other vessels in this publication.
FoReWoRd BY the ministeR FoR shiPPinG intRodUCtion BY the ChieF eXeCUtive oFFiCeR
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GiBRaLtaR PoRt aUthoRitY What do we do?
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histoRY A long tradition as a maritime centre
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CRUise Gibraltar builds on its status as a Mediterranean cruise gateway
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YaChtinG A haven of choice for international yachtsmen
GeoGRaPhY A Port able to provide valuable services at global, regional and local levels
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maRinas Top quality marina and waterfront facilities
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inFRastRUCtURe A general outline of the Port infrastructure
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aiRPoRt Its international status gives a bigger role to the Airport
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CaRGo Cargo handling for the local market
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statistiCs Port and shipping figures very positive
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BUnkeRinG A supply of cost-effective fuel at the crossroads of shipping lanes
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seRviCes A one-stop support centre for shipping
diReCtoRY Port Authority contacts A list of all Port Operator Licence holders
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vts The new VTS is a key advantage for ships and the maritime support sector
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GiBRaLtaR naUtiCaL diReCtoRY
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NAUTICAL INFORMATION
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SERVICES
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PORT
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OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
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shiPYaRd The shipyard uses skill and resources to meet the latest market demands
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The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the editor nor of any other organisation associated with this publication.
shiP ReGisteR The flag of choice for prudent shipowners
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shiP aRRest The number one jurisdiction for ship arrests
No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions.
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CitY A diverse economy is a source of strength for the Rock
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toURism A prime destination is an ever-growing magnet for tourists
Additional pictures supplied by Gibunco and Gibdock.
Printed by: Pensord ISSN 1467-0844 Š2010 Land & Marine Publications Ltd
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