Pilotage
Pilots and pilot boats guide ships safely into and out of the Port of Bar.
Vessels: Pilot boats “Jelena” and “Ksenija”
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As the concessionaire in the Port of Bar, Ocean Montenegro provides every port service a ship needs from arrival at the anchorage to departure: the pilot guides it into port, the tugs assist with manoeuvring and the mooring boat crew secures it alongside. The pilot station operates 24 hours a day.
Mooring
The mooring boat and crew take lines and secure ships alongside in the Port of Bar.
Vessels: Mooring boat “Sofia”
Towing
Two tugs assist ships when berthing, unberthing and manoeuvring in the Port of Bar.
Vessels: Tugs ASD “Sozina” and ASD “Topolica”
Salvage
Ships in distress have priority, to protect the ship, cargo and lives.
Services under the concession agreement
Under the concession agreement with the Government of Montenegro, in force since 22 October 2010 for a period of 30 years, Ocean Montenegro provides the following port services to all vessels entering the Port of Bar:
- pilotage
- mooring and unmooring
- towing
- pushing
- delivery of water supplies
- transport of port authorities
- transport of ship chandlers
The Ocean Group also provides other services: sea environmental services, naval maintenance, repair and overhaul, bunkering, barges, offshore services, bollard pull tests, shipping agency and insurance brokerage. More at ocean-team.com.
What is pilotage?
Pilotage is a service in which a pilot, who knows the local waters well, guides a ship into and out of the port. In the Port of Bar this service is provided by Ocean Montenegro.
What does towing in the Port of Bar involve?
Tugs assist ships when berthing, unberthing and manoeuvring in the port. Ocean Montenegro uses the tugs ASD “Sozina” and ASD “Topolica” for this.
What is mooring?
Mooring means taking a ship's lines and securing the ship alongside the quay. In the Port of Bar this is done by the crew of the mooring boat “Sofia”.
Does Ocean Montenegro assist ships in distress?
Yes. Ships in distress have priority, to protect the ship, cargo and lives.
Need a pilot, mooring or a tug in Bar?
Call us or send an enquiry.