Safety and self-protection
The Port of Tarragona has a Self-Protection Plan (PAU) integrated into its security and emergency management strategy, which establishes clear protocols to respond to risk situations and coordinate intervention teams. This plan includes an emergency room and has been presented in conferences aimed at the port community and stakeholders, where, based on real simulations, the different bodies have explained their actions and needs, reinforcing operational cooperation between agents involved in emergency management. The Port is considered a pioneer in these processes within the state port system, with a comprehensive approach that promotes efficiency, sustainability and the protection of people and infrastructures.
In addition, the Port is committed to technological innovation as part of its security and self-protection policy, including the use of drones for support and surveillance tasks that complement emergency management and the detection of possible risks such as gases or complex incidents. These tools not only expand the capacity to act within the port enclosure, but also strengthen cooperation between bodies and their response to emergency situations, thus consolidating an updated and proactive safety culture.
In addition, the Port is committed to technological innovation as part of its security and self-protection policy, including the use of drones for support and surveillance tasks that complement emergency management and the detection of possible risks such as gases or complex incidents. These tools not only expand the capacity to act within the port enclosure, but also strengthen cooperation between bodies and their response to emergency situations, thus consolidating an updated and proactive safety culture.
Procedure in case of emergency
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PHONE (+34) 900 229 900
Monitoring Control Centre (CCV) of Port Tarragona
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INFORM | It is necessary to inform of the key data of the incident
Identification of the person who gives the alarm ' Location, nature, magnitude and evolution of the incident ' Substances or goods affected ' People and facilities affected ' Actions carried out (attempt of extinction, calls to 112, firefighters, others) ' Other circumstances of danger
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ACT
With the available means you have and without risking, always prioritizing your own security
Use of drons in the Port
Port Tarragona is consolidated as a pioneering port and state reference in the use of drones, being the first port of general interest with its own unit, operational since 2021 and with recurring flights since 2023. It has a advanced fleet of drones, trained pilots and real-time image integration systems in control and emergency centers. In addition, it acts as a test bench for innovation with Ports 4.0 projects. This leadership was reinforced in November 2025, when Puertos del Estado organized in Tarragona the first day on the use of drones in the port system of general interest.
Pioneering port
in the incorporation of drones into the state port system
Technological leadership
with its own unit, trained pilots and advanced fleet
Innovation applied
through Ports 4.0 projects in port environments.
Institutional reference
by hosting the first state day on the use of drones.
ISO 22320
First port of the state port system to obtain the Emergency Management certificate based on the international standard ISO 22320
The Port Authority of Tarragona is a state pioneer in safety and innovation
The renewal of the certification ISO 22320:2018 until 2028 reinforce the leadership of the Port of Tarragona in security and innovation. The APT has pioneered the management and coordination of services with different emergency services, including new technologies such as drones, while already working on a new Self-Protection Plan.
This certification, audited by AENOR, makes the Port of Tarragona a safety benchmark. Its initial achievement, in January 2022, already marked the organization's commitment to continuous improvement, and the renewal consolidates this commitment.
AENOR’s audit evaluates the port’s comprehensive emergency management system, including the self-protection plan, the maritime interior plan, safety training, drills and exercises, as well as fire systems. This reinforces the positioning of the port as a benchmark in prevention and response to possible incidents.
The standard is a compilation of the best global practices in the field of comprehensive emergency management with the aim of establishing the order and organizational control of structures and procedures, decision making, traceability and information management.
The ISO 22320 certification means a guarantee and commitment of the Port for the safety of people, infrastructures, activities and the environment.
This certification, audited by AENOR, makes the Port of Tarragona a safety benchmark. Its initial achievement, in January 2022, already marked the organization's commitment to continuous improvement, and the renewal consolidates this commitment.
AENOR’s audit evaluates the port’s comprehensive emergency management system, including the self-protection plan, the maritime interior plan, safety training, drills and exercises, as well as fire systems. This reinforces the positioning of the port as a benchmark in prevention and response to possible incidents.
The standard is a compilation of the best global practices in the field of comprehensive emergency management with the aim of establishing the order and organizational control of structures and procedures, decision making, traceability and information management.
The ISO 22320 certification means a guarantee and commitment of the Port for the safety of people, infrastructures, activities and the environment.
Security-safety installations
Emergency room
The emergency room of the Port of Tarragona is the nerve center for coordination and management of risk situations within the port enclosure, located in the main security building of the port. It is equipped with multiple display screens, real-time digital map systems, monitoring of surveillance cameras and advanced communication tools that allow centralizing all critical information and facilitating rapid decision making.
This space coordinates the actions of the different intervention bodies and services involved, integrating the protocols of the Self-Protection Plan and promoting operational cooperation to guarantee the protection of people, facilities and port activities.
This space coordinates the actions of the different intervention bodies and services involved, integrating the protocols of the Self-Protection Plan and promoting operational cooperation to guarantee the protection of people, facilities and port activities.
Port of Tarragona Heliport
The Port Authority of Tarragona has a permanent heliport of specialized restricted use, destined to carry out varied air activities, such as private and corporate aviation and air work in matters of maritime rescue and emergencies.
These activities can take place 365 days a year, between the sunrise and sunset.
The design parameters are:
1st. D (maximum size of the helicopter): 18.7 m
2nd. RD (helicopter rotor diameter): 15.6 m
3rd. MTOW (maximum take-off mass): 8,600 Kg
4th. UCW (maximum landing gear width): 3.0 m
5th. Performance class: 1 (single trajectory), 2 and 3
6th. Heliport elevation or surface: Surface
Ability for performance class operations 1, 2 and 3
Operation of helicopters certified for VFR flights
LOCATION
WGS-84 coordinates: 41.05.19,49 N des 001.13.33,35 E Elevation 3m
Summary cardThese activities can take place 365 days a year, between the sunrise and sunset.
The design parameters are:
1st. D (maximum size of the helicopter): 18.7 m
2nd. RD (helicopter rotor diameter): 15.6 m
3rd. MTOW (maximum take-off mass): 8,600 Kg
4th. UCW (maximum landing gear width): 3.0 m
5th. Performance class: 1 (single trajectory), 2 and 3
6th. Heliport elevation or surface: Surface
Ability for performance class operations 1, 2 and 3
Operation of helicopters certified for VFR flights
LOCATION
WGS-84 coordinates: 41.05.19,49 N des 001.13.33,35 E Elevation 3m
Port Tarragona Fire Brigade Chemical Park
It is one of the means available to the Port of Tarragona to deal with emergency situations and fire fighting, according to the terms established in the current applicable regulations. It is located within the port area and managed in collaboration with the South Chemical Park Business Association.
List of some material means that the firefighter park has:
Large flow monitor with foam mixing unit, with container tugboat with 2,000 meters of 6" hoses, with accessories and hydraulic collection unit.
Mixed water-foam vehicle on IVECO AD 190 T33 chassis
Rapid intervention vehicles
Basic life support ambulance
TETRA emitters, thermal chamber and gas detectors
Large-flow transfer fire intervention equipment (HYTRANS)
Container for advanced intervention with hazardous materials
LOCATION
Coordinates
Lat: 41o 6'10.83" N Long:1o 12'42.86" E Telephone: 977 554 186
List of some material means that the firefighter park has:
Large flow monitor with foam mixing unit, with container tugboat with 2,000 meters of 6" hoses, with accessories and hydraulic collection unit.
Mixed water-foam vehicle on IVECO AD 190 T33 chassis
Rapid intervention vehicles
Basic life support ambulance
TETRA emitters, thermal chamber and gas detectors
Large-flow transfer fire intervention equipment (HYTRANS)
Container for advanced intervention with hazardous materials
LOCATION
Coordinates
Lat: 41o 6'10.83" N Long:1o 12'42.86" E Telephone: 977 554 186
Activities that require authorization in the field of security
Lines of action
Team of specialist fire-fighters
Infrastructure and specialized teams for emergency management, with qualified firefighters, advanced technological means and coordination with firefighters of the Generalitat and Civil Protection.
Managing dangerous goods
Solid and reliable work system, aligned with current regulations and endorsed by the ISO 9001:2015 quality certification.
Medical assistance 24/7/365
Assistance centre in the port area with continuous assistance, qualified personnel, infrastructures for basic and advanced care, and medicalised vehicle operational 24 hours a day.
Port civil protection
The APT strengthens Port Civil Protection through an agreement with the Civil Protection Volunteers Association, which provides support in emergencies, security, cruise devices and drills in the Port, with its own means such as a basic life support ambulance.
Safety and Self-protection
(+34) 977 259 462 | ext 1131
Emergency
(+34) 900 229 900
Suport's office
(+34) 977 259 450 | Ext. 9301
