Port Police
Port Security for the Port of Tarragona is the responsibility of the Port Police Force.
We are a professional administrative police force, which is committed to security and which takes an active part in ensuring the Comprehensive Security of port facilities and of the Port-City environment.
Responsibility, commitment, reliability and professionalism are the values that identify our Port Police, which carry out their functions in complete alignment with the mission, vision and values of the Tarragona Port Authority.
We at the Port Police are fully dedicated to the project for the future, which the Tarragona Port Authority initiated in the field of port security and safety, and we do so committed to the Public Security System and to the territory.
The Port Police Force is made up of approximately fifty police, administrative and technical professionals, organised hierarchically: Head of Division, Chief, Service Head, Team Leaders and permanent and temporary agents.
To join the force applicants need to pass the entrance examinations when these are announced.
All members of the force have been trained at the Catalonia Institute of Public Security/Safety (Institut de Seguretat Pública de Catalunya), both in basic training and in promotion training courses. In addition, we receive ongoing training in areas related to the functions and specific skills we exercise in the port area.
We are a professional administrative police force, which is committed to security and which takes an active part in ensuring the Comprehensive Security of port facilities and of the Port-City environment.
Responsibility, commitment, reliability and professionalism are the values that identify our Port Police, which carry out their functions in complete alignment with the mission, vision and values of the Tarragona Port Authority.
We at the Port Police are fully dedicated to the project for the future, which the Tarragona Port Authority initiated in the field of port security and safety, and we do so committed to the Public Security System and to the territory.
The Port Police Force is made up of approximately fifty police, administrative and technical professionals, organised hierarchically: Head of Division, Chief, Service Head, Team Leaders and permanent and temporary agents.
To join the force applicants need to pass the entrance examinations when these are announced.
All members of the force have been trained at the Catalonia Institute of Public Security/Safety (Institut de Seguretat Pública de Catalunya), both in basic training and in promotion training courses. In addition, we receive ongoing training in areas related to the functions and specific skills we exercise in the port area.
Liquid bulk 18.82 million tonnes
Solid bulk 8.48 million tonnes
General cargo 1.95 million tonnes
Crude oil 8,97 million tonnes
The supply centre and agri-food
In order to handle such cargos, the Port’s various terminals and facilities are equipped with highly specialised machinery such as high capacity cranes, unloading conveyor belts connected to different silos, stackers, special hoppers, etc.
In the same way, the Port and the companies that operate it, aid the unloading of products in various ways:
-From the hopper to the customer
-Direct to silo
-Direct to mechanised warehouse
-Direct to conventional warehouse
And in terms of respect for the environment, all the facilities have environmental pollution control systems and safety plans.
Leaders in the movement of agri-food products
The Port of Tarragona has historically been the leader in the movements of cereals and flours, and feed and fodder, on a national level.
The sector contributes 9.2% of the national economy’s Gross Value Added (GVA), higher than that of the European Union, which stands at 3.6%. Spain is the fourth largest contributor to the European agri-food sector at 12% and is only surpassed by France, Germany and Italy.
Lines of action
Port public domain water areas where fishing, sports or recreational activities are allowed or restricted - Version 1 December 2021
Resolution on the prohibition of access of people to the breakwaters and breakwaters of the Tarragona Port Authority
Resolution on the prohibition of access of people through the mouth of the Francolí river to the facilities of the Port Authority of Tarragona
Resolution on the prohibition of access of people by the beach of Els Prats to the facilities of the Port Authority of Tarragona
Rules and conditions for the use of moorings and navigation by leisure boats registered in the Serrallo
Agreement Board of Directors on the "Modification of the first paragraph of chapter 5 of the rules and conditions for the use of moorings for leisure boats registered in the Serrallo"
Resources
Human team
integrated by police, administrative and technical personnel, organized hierarchically. Access is done through selective tests and training is carried out at the Institute of Public Security of Catalonia, on a continuous basis
Support Office
key organizational pillar for the proper functioning of the body. You can contact them to request support or help.
oficinadesuport porttarragona.cat 977 259 450 Ext. 9301
oficinadesuport porttarragona.cat 977 259 450 Ext. 9301
Port Control Center de CCP
it is the point where all the Port’s control, surveillance and response systems converge, and it has first-line technological tools to guarantee a transversal, coordinated and quality response
Advanced Command Center and Mobile Park
it is a mobile unit intended to cover important emergencies. The Mobile Park is a fleet of sustainable vehicles, to perform patrol tasks more effectively. The vehicles are duly labeled with reflective materials to ensure better visibility and identification
Maritime units
in order to increase safety in the port area, two boats, the Llampuga U and the Lluerna U, have been integrated into the port protection resources. The aim is to increase the surveillance and safety service of the Port service area from the water surface and increase the levels of prevention and response to any accident/incident in this area
Other resources
certified cardioprotected space, rescue baskets and decontaminating shower
Port Police, our security
Port police, teaming up with the cruise passengers’ option (2019)
Port police, human capital our value (2018)
Accreditation Systems
Safety and Self-protection
(+34) 977 259 462 | ext 1131
Emergency
(+34) 900 229 900
Suport's office
(+34) 977 259 450 | Ext. 9301
