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SAILING DIRECTIONS
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WESTERN
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Date of Change: 11 June 2022

Notice to Mariners: 24/2022
Sector Paragraphs
Sector 1 Paragraphs 1.1 and 1.13
Sector 2 Paragraphs 2.15, 2.22, and 2.27

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Date of Change: 11 June 2022

Notice to Mariners: 24/2022
Sector Paragraphs
Sector 3 Paragraphs 3.30, 3.34, and 3.43
Sector 5 Paragraphs 5.11 and 5.12
Sector 6 Paragraphs 6.11, 614, 6.15, and 6.18
Sector 7 Paragraph 7.9
Sector 9 Paragraphs 9.25, 9.26, and 9.36
Sector 11 Paragraph 11.5
Sector 12 Paragraph 12.35
Sector 13 Paragraph 13.3
Sector 14 Paragraph 14.21
Sector 15 Paragraph 15.58
Sector 16 Paragraphs 16.8 and 16.10
Sector 17 Paragraph 18.10

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Conversion Tables
Feet to Meters
Feet 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 0.00 0.30 0.61 0.91 1.22 1.52 1.83 2.13 2.44 2.74
10 3.05 3.35 3.66 3.96 4.27 4.57 4.88 5.18 5.49 5.79
20 6.10 6.40 6.71 7.01 7.32 7.62 7.92 8.23 8.53 8.84
30 9.14 9.45 9.75 10.06 10.36 10.67 10.97 11.28 11.58 11.89
40 12.19 12.50 12.80 13.11 13.41 13.72 14.02 14.33 14.63 14.93
50 15.24 15.54 15.85 16.15 16.46 16.76 17.07 17.37 17.68 17.98
60 18.29 18.59 18.90 19.20 19.51 19.81 20.12 20.42 20.73 21.03
70 21.34 21.64 21.95 22.25 22.55 22.86 23.16 23.47 23.77 24.08
80 24.38 24.69 24.99 25.30 25.60 25.91 26.21 26.52 26.82 27.13
90 27.43 27.74 28.04 28.35 28.65 28.96 29.26 29.57 29.87 30.17

Fathoms to Meters
Fathoms 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 0.00 1.83 3.66 5.49 7.32 9.14 10.97 12.80 14.63 16.46
10 18.29 20.12 21.95 23.77 25.60 27.43 29.26 31.09 32.92 34.75
20 36.58 38.40 40.23 42.06 43.89 45.72 47.55 49.38 51.21 53.03
30 54.86 56.69 58.52 60.35 62.18 64.01 65.84 67.67 69.49 71.32
40 73.15 74.98 76.81 78.64 80.47 82.30 84.12 85.95 87.78 89.61
50 91.44 93.27 95.10 96.93 98.75 100.58 102.41 104.24 106.07 107.90
60 109.73 111.56 113.39 115.21 117.04 118.87 120.70 122.53 124.36 126.19
70 128.02 129.85 131.67 133.50 135.33 137.16 138.99 140.82 142.65 144.47
80 146.30 148.13 149.96 151.79 153.62 155.45 157.28 159.11 160.93 162.76
90 164.59 166.42 168.25 170.08 171.91 173.74 175.56 177.39 179.22 181.05

Meters to Feet
Meters 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 0.00 3.28 6.56 9.84 13.12 16.40 19.68 22.97 26.25 29.53
10 32.81 36.09 39.37 42.65 45.93 49.21 52.49 55.77 59.06 62.34
20 65.62 68.90 72.18 75.46 78.74 82.02 85.30 88.58 91.86 95.14
30 98.42 101.71 104.99 108.27 111.55 114.83 118.11 121.39 124.67 127.95
40 131.23 134.51 137.80 141.08 144.36 147.64 150.92 154.20 157.48 160.76
50 164.04 167.32 170.60 173.88 177.16 180.45 183.73 187.01 190.29 193.57
60 196.85 200.13 203.41 206.69 209.97 213.25 216.54 219.82 223.10 226.38
70 229.66 232.94 236.22 239.50 242.78 246.06 249.34 252.62 255.90 259.19
80 262.47 265.75 269.03 272.31 275.59 278.87 282.15 285.43 288.71 291.99
90 295.28 298.56 301.84 305.12 308.40 311.68 314.96 318.24 321.52 324.80

Meters to Fathoms
Meters 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
0 0.00 0.55 1.09 1.64 2.19 2.73 3.28 3.83 4.37 4.92
10 5.47 6.01 6.56 7.11 7.66 8.20 8.75 9.30 9.84 10.39
20 10.94 11.48 12.03 12.58 13.12 13.67 14.22 14.76 15.31 15.86
30 16.40 16.95 17.50 18.04 18.59 19.14 19.68 20.23 20.78 21.33
40 21.87 22.42 22.97 23.51 24.06 24.61 25.15 25.70 26.25 26.79
50 27.34 27.89 28.43 28.98 29.53 30.07 30.62 31.17 31.71 32.26
60 32.81 33.36 33.90 34.45 35.00 35.54 36.09 36.64 37.18 37.73
70 38.28 38.82 39.37 39.92 40.46 41.01 41.56 42.10 42.65 43.20
80 43.74 44.29 44.84 45.38 45.93 46.48 47.03 47.57 48.12 48.67
90 49.21 49.76 50.31 50.85 51.40 51.95 52.49 53.04 53.59 54.13

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. Abbreviations

The following abbreviations may be used in the text:

Units
°C degree(s) Centigrade km kilometer(s)
cm centimeter(s) m meter(s)
cu.m. cubic meter(s) mb millibars
dwt deadweight tons MHz megahertz
FEU forty-foot equivalent units mm millimeter(s)
gt gross tons nrt net registered tons
kHz kilohertz TEU twenty-foot equivalent units

Directions
N north S south
NNE northnortheast SSW southsouthwest
NE northeast SW southwest
ENE eastnortheast WSW westsouthwest
E east W west
ESE eastsoutheast WNW westnorthwest
SE southeast NW northwest
SSE southsoutheast NNW northnorthwest

Vessel types
LASH Lighter Aboard Ship Ro-ro Roll-on Roll-off
LNG Liquified Natural Gas ULCC Ultra Large Crude Carrier
LPG Liquified Petroleum Gas VLCC Very Large Crude Carrier
OBO Ore/Bulk/Oil VLOC Very Large Ore Carrier
Lo-lo Lift-on Lift-off FSO Floating Storage and Offloading
NGL Natural Gas Liquids FSU Floating Storage Unit
FSRU Floating Storage and Regasification Unit FPSO Floating Production Storage and
Offloading

Time
ETA estimated time of arrival GMT Greenwich Mean Time
ETD estimated time of departure UTC Coordinated Universal Time

Water level
MSL mean sea level LWS low water springs
HW high water MHWN mean high water neaps
LW low water MHWS mean high water springs
MHW mean high water MLWN mean low water neaps
MLW mean low water MLWS mean low water springs
HWN high water neaps HAT highest astronomical tide
HWS high water springs LAT lowest astronomical tide
LWN low water neaps

Communications
D/F direction finder MF medium frequency
R/T radiotelephone HF high frequency
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System VHF very high frequency
LF low frequency UHF ultra high frequency

Navigation
LANBY Large Automatic Navigation Buoy SBM Single Buoy Mooring
NAVSAT Navigation Satellite SPM Single Point Mooring
ODAS Ocean Data Acquisition System TSS Traffic Separation Scheme
CBM Conventional Buoy Mooring System VTC Vessel Traffic Center
MBM Multi-Buoy Mooring System VTS Vessel Traffic Service

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The following abbreviations may be used in the text:

CALM Catenary Anchor Leg Mooring

Miscellaneous
AIS Automatic Identification System MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity
Code
COLREGS Collision Regulations No./Nos. Number/Numbers
IALA International Association of Lighthouse PA Position approximate
Authorities PD Position doubtful
IHO International Hydrographic Organization Pub. Publication
IMO International Maritime Organization SOLAS International Convention for
Safety of Life at Sea
IMDG Intermational Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
LOA length overall St./Ste. Saint/Sainte
UKC Under keel clearance ISPS International Ship and Port facility
Security

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Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . III
Chartlet—Sector Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VII
Conversion Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIII
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX

Sector 1
Sector 1—The Strait of Gibraltar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Sector 2
Sector 2—Spain—Great Europa Point to Cabo de Palos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Sector 3
Sector 3—Spain—Cabo de Palos to Cabo Cerbere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Sector 4
Sector 4—Spain—Islas Baleares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Sector 5
Sector 5—Morocco—Punta Almina to Oued Kiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Sector 6
Sector 6—Algeria—Oued Kiss to Cap Matifou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Sector 7
Sector 7—Algeria and Tunisia—Cap Matifou to Cap Serrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Sector 8
Sector 8—Tunisia—Cap Serrat to Ras Ajdir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Sector 9
Sector 9—France—Cap Cerbere to Ruisseau Saint-Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Sector 10
Sector 10—Italy—West Coast—Ruisseau Saint-Louis to Promontorio di Piombino (including off-lying islands) . . . . . . . . . . 219

Sector 11
Sector 11—France—Corse (Corsica) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

Sector 12
Sector 12—Italy—Sardegna (Sardinia) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285

Sector 13
Sector 13—Italy—West Coast—Promontorio di Piombino to Capo Spartivento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

Sector 14
Sector 14—Italy—The Strait of Sicilia and Malta Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369

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Sector 15
Sector 15—Italy—Sicilia (Sicily) and Stretto di Messina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399

Sector 16
Sector 16—Italy—Southeast Coast—Capo Spartivento to Capo Santa Maria de Leuca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433

Sector 17
Sector 17—Italy—East Coast—Capo Santa Maria di Leuca to Testa del Gargano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449

Sector 18
Sector 18—Italy—East Coast—Testa del Gargano to Fiume Po Delta (including off-lying islands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469

Sector 19
Sector 19—Italy—The Gulf of Venice—Fiume Po Delta to Punta del Tagliamento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487

Sector 20
Sector 20—Italy and Slovenia—The Gulf of Trieste and the Istrian Peninsula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 503
Glossaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521
Index--Gazetteer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531

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Sector 1—The Strait of Gibraltar

1.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
SECTOR 1 — CHART INFORMATION
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SECTOR 1
THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR

Plan.—This sector first describes the N side of the Strait of

1.0 1.1Traffic Control.—An IMO-adopted Traffic Separation
Gibraltar from Cabo Trafalgar (36°11'N., 6°02'W.) to Great Scheme (TSS), which may best be seen on the chart, is situated
Europa Point (36°06'N., 5°21'W.). It then describes the S side within the narrows of the strait and in the W approaches.
of the strait from Cap Spartel (35°37'N., 5°56'W.) to Punta 1.1A mandatory Vessel Traffic Service is in operation in the
Almina (35°54'N., 5°17'W.). Strait of Gibraltar, including the TSS and Inshore Traffic
Zones. The following categories of vessels are required to par-
General Remarks ticipate in the reporting system:
1. All vessels 300 gross tons and over.
1.1 The Strait of Gibraltar is bounded on the N side by the 2. All vessels, regardless of gross tonnage, carrying haz-
coast of Spain and Gibraltar, a dependent territory of the Unit- ardous and/or potentially polluting cargo.
ed Kingdom; it is bounded on the S side by the coast of Moroc- 3. Vessels engaged in towing or pushing another vessel
co and the Spanish towns of Cueta and Melilla. regardless of gross tonnage.
1.1Tides—Currents.—In the middle of the strait, the E current 4. Any category of vessel less than 300 gross tons which
commences at about the time of HW at Gibraltar and the W is using the appropriate traffic lane or separation zone in or-
current about 6 hours later. As the shores are approached on ei- der to engage in fishing.
ther side, the times at which these currents commence becomes 5. Any category of vessel less than 300 gross tons which
progressively earlier as indicated by the series of dashed lines is using the appropriate traffic lane or separation zone in an
on the chart. In the central area of the W part of the strait, the emergency in order to avoid immediate danger.
current attains a rate of 1 knot S of Cabo Trafalgar and 1.7 1.1Note.—Recognizing that regular cross-strait ferries includ-
knots S of Punta Camarinal (36°05'N., 5°48'W.). In the central ing high speed passenger craft generally operate according to a
and narrower area of the E part of the strait between Isla de published schedule, special reporting arrangements are possi-
Tarifa (36°00'N., 5°37'W.) and Europa Point (36°06'N., ble on a ship-by-ship basis, subject to the approval of both the
5°21'W.), the currents attain rates up to 2 knots in each direc- Tarifa Traffic and Tangier Traffic.
tion. Rates increase from the central areas towards the shores 1.1The reporting system covers areas between longitudes
on both sides of the strait and currents attain rates up to 3 knots 5°15.0'W and 5°58.0'W. Westbound vessels should report to
in each direction inshore. In the central area, the currents set in Tarifa Traffic, on the Spanish coast, on VHF channel 10 when
the direction of the axis of the strait, but near the land they gen- crossing 5°15.0'W. Eastbound traffic should report to Tangier
erally follow the direction of the coast. Traffic, on the Moroccan coast, on VHF channel 69 when
1.1Tidal races or overfalls may occur in the deep water within crossing 5°58.0'W. Upon departure from a port or anchorage
the strait. Tidal races also occur off most of the salient points within the VTS reporting area, vessels should report to the
and eddies form in the bays between them. On the N side of the nearest station, except for vessels departing from Tangier-Med-
strait, a tidal race, known as Riza del Cabo, extends SW from iterannee ports and its anchorage, which should report to Tang-
Cabo Trafalgar to Bajo Aceitera, 1.8 miles SW. This race is al- ier Traffic.
ways present, whatever the state of tide, and its strength de- 1.1This area includes the Traffic Separation Scheme in the
pends on whether it is springs or neaps. It is reported to be the Strait of Gibraltar, the Precautionary Areas, and the designated
most violent race within the strait. During heavy weather and Inshore Traffic Zones.
when the tidal current is running strongly, this race may extend 1.1The report, called a GIBREP, sent from the vessel to the Tar-
as far SW as Banco del Hoyo. ifa VTS Center or Tangier Traffic Center as appropriate, should
1.1During the strongest period of the tidal current, a race of contain only information which is essential to achieve the ob-
considerable violence forms over and in the vicinity of Bajo de jectives of the system.
Los Cabezos (36°01'N., 5°42'W.). In heavy weather, it may ex- 1.1Maritime Rescue Coordination Center, MRCC TARIFA (call
tend entirely across the strait. sign: TARIFA TRAFFIC) is entrusted with providing services
1.1Comparatively smaller races also occur off Isla de Tarifa, relating to maritime search and rescue, vessel traffic services
Punta de Cala Arenas (36°03'N., 5°27'W.), close E of La Perla, and assistance, and the prevention and control of pollution,
and Europa Point. among other responsibilities. The center broadcasts regular
1.1On the S side of the strait, strong tidal races occur off Cap warnings to mariners, as well as traffic, navigational, and
Spartel and 4 miles E of Pointe Judios. Overfalls, resembling weather conditions, in English and, where necessary, Spanish,
breakers, occur N of Tanger (35°47'N., 5°48'W.). Small races French, or Arabic.
occur off Pointe Ciris (35°55'N., 5°29'W.) and all the other sa- 1.1Tarifa Traffic can also provide a particular vessel with infor-
lient points located E of Punta Almina (35°54'N., 5°17'W.). mation regarding the vessel’s position, course, and speed, or
1.1During the strongest period of the tidal current in each direc- the identification of traffic in the vicinity. The vessel should re-
tion, the most violent races occur off the coast and over the quest this information. The center is available on VHF channel
banks between Pointe Malabata (35°49'N., 5°45'W.) and Hejar 10 with VHF channel 67 as a secondary option.
Lesfar (3.2 miles ENE). 1.1The Centre de Surveillance du Trafic Maritime de Tanger,

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CSTM Tanger (Call sign: Tangier Traffic) is entrusted with The master, operator, or agent of a vessel eligible for an EI
providing services relating to maritime search and rescue, ves- shall provide the port an advance notice of arrival 72 hours in
sel traffic services and assistance, and the prevention of mari- advance. The following vessels are subject to an EI:
time pollution, among other responsibilities. The center a. All vessels with a high risk profile.
broadcasts regular warnings to mariners, as well as traffic, nav- b. All passenger vessels, oil tankers, gas tankers,
igational, and weather conditions, in English and, where neces- chemical tankers, and bulk carriers over 12 year old.
sary, Spanish, French or Arabic. 2. All other vessels—All other vessels bound for Paris
MoU member port must send an advance notice 24 hours
GIBREP Information prior to arrival. If the voyage from the previous port is less
than 24 hours, not known, or is changed during the voyage,
Designator Information required the notification should be sent as soon as the information be-
Vessel’s name, call sign and IMO Identifica- comes known.
A
tion Number.
B Date and time. Vessel Traffic Services—Contact Information

C Position (latitude and longitude), or Tarifa VTS

D Range and bearing from a landmark. Call sign Tarifa Traffic

E True course. VHF VHF channels 10, 16, and 67 (supplementary)

F Speed in knots. 34-956-684-757

Telephone
G Last port of call. 34-956-684-740

I Next port of call and ETA. Facsimile 34-956-680-606

Cargo and quantity and if dangerous cargo Telex 581-4224-23126 (INMARSAT-C)

P*
is on board, IMO classes and quantities. E-mail [email protected]
Breakdown; damage and/or deficiencies MMSI 002240994
affecting the structure, cargo, or equipment
Tangier VTS
of the vessel; or any other circumstances af-
Q or R
fecting normal navigation, in accordance Call sign Tangier Traffic
with the provisions of the SOLAS and
VHF VHF channels 16, 68 (supplementary), and 69
MARPOL Conventions.
Telephone 212-539-937-500
Address for provision of information con-
T Facsimile 212-539-934-571
cerning dangerous cargo.
W Total number of persons on board. Telex 581-4242-41310 (INMARSTA-C)
Miscellaneous: estimated quantity of bun- E-mail [email protected]
ker fuel and characteristics for ships carry- MMSI 002424131
X
ing more than 5,000 tons of bunker fuel;
navigational conditions.
These reports should be sent to the competent port authority
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* A vessel may elect, for reasons of commercial confi- unless otherwise directed. Failure to submit the report may
dentiality, to communicate that section of the GIBREP subject the vessel to additional inspections.
which provides information on cargo in Line P by non-ver- For further information, see North Atlantic Ocean—Regu-
1.1

bal means prior to entering the system. lations—Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port
State Control (PMoU) New Inspection Regime (NIR) in
1.1Tanger Traffic can also provide a particular vessel with infor- Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic
mation regarding the vessel’s position, course, and speed, or Ocean and Adjacent Seas.
the identification of traffic in the vicinity. The vessel should re- Caution.—Local magnetic anomalies have been reported in
1.1

quest this information. The center is available on VHF channel the approaches to the strait.
69 with VHF channel 68 as a secondary option. Several submarine cables lie within the Strait of Gibraltar
1.1

1.1Regulations.—Vessels transiting the Gibraltar VTS area ei- and may best be seen on the chart.
ther inbound or outbound to Algeciras must report their inten- Tunny nets may be found at certain seasons of the year ex-
1.1

tions to Gibraltar VTS on VHF channel 12 prior to entering the tending up to 7 miles seaward from the shores bounding the
VTS area. Strait of Gibraltar.
1.1The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran- Submerged tunny nets lying off the coasts of Spain and Afri-
1.1

dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re- ca, under Spanish jurisdiction, are indicated by the following:
porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port 1. By day—A white flag, with a black letter A at the
or anchorage within the Paris MoU region, as follows: center, displayed from a boat or buoy moored at the center
1. Vessels eligible for an Expanded Inspection (EI)— and outer end of the net.

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2. By night—A red light above a white light shown from of vessels are prohibited. Contact the local authorities for fur-
a boat or buoy moored at the outer end of the net, and two ther information.
vertical white lights shown from a boat or buoy moored at
the center of the net. These lights are visible from about 2 1.3 Cabo Trafalgar (36°11'N., 6°02'W.), 20m high, is
miles. formed by a small, sandy, and uneven peninsula which is con-
1.1Heavy concentrations of traffic are to be expected in the nected to the mainland by a low and sandy isthmus. When seen
straits. This includes the ferry traffic between Tarifa and ports from the NW or SE, it appears like an island.
in the Bay of Gibraltar to Cueta, Tanger, and Tanger-Mediterra-
nee. High speed craft also operate in the straits.
1.1Whales may be encountered in the straits between April and
August. Speed should be restricted to 13 knots and a good
lookout maintained during these months.

The Strait of Gibraltar—North Side

1.2 Banco del Hoyo (36°05'N., 6°15'W.), a sandy bank,
has depths of 16 to 22m and lies 14 miles WSW of Cabo Tra-
falgar. This bank extends for about 5 miles in an E-W direction
and the least depths lie near its W end. It should be avoided in
heavy weather as the sea is apt to break over it.
1.2Banco de Trafalgar (36°08'N., 6°07'W.), a shoal composed
of stones, has a least depth of 6.6m and lies 5 miles SW of Ca-
bo Trafalgar. There are overfalls on this shoal and it is inadvis-
able to pass over it in heavy weather. At such times, the water
in the vicinity is of a yellowish color.
1.2Placer de Meca (36°11'N., 6°06'W.), a rocky shoal, lies 3.2
miles W of Cabo Trafalgar and has a least depth of 5m near its 1.3 Cabo Trafalgar
SE end. This shoal is covered with a thin layer of sand and the
sea breaks over it in heavy weather. 1.3A light is shown from a prominent white tower and dwelling,
1.2Bajo Aceitera (36°10'N., 6°04'W.) has a depth of 1.2m and 34m high, standing on the cape. Torre de Meca, a conspicuous
lies at the outer end of a dangerous rocky ridge which extends round tower, stands 1.3 miles NE of the cape.
up to 1.7 miles SW of Cabo Trafalgar. A passage leads between 1.3Arrecife del Canaveral, a drying reef, extends up to 0.3 mile
the shoal and the cape, but it should not be attempted. Broken offshore, 1.3 miles E of Cabo Trafalgar. Anchorage, with shel-
water extends across this shoal and a tidal race in its vicinity is ter from N winds, can be obtained by small vessels, in depths
caused by the unevenness of the bottom. of 14 to 16m, between Arrecife de Canaveral and the cape.
1.2Bajeta de Fuera and Los Cabezos (36°01'N., 5°43'W.) lie There is good holding ground, but the nature of the bottom
close together, 3.5 miles SSE of Punta Paloma. Several wrecks, should first be ascertained as it is rocky in places.
some dangerous, lie in this vicinity and the sea breaks heavily 1.3Picacho de Barbate (36°12'N., 5°58'W.), a sharp peak, is
on these shoals during SW gales. A wide berth should be given very conspicuous and has a high white spot which is visible
to this area. from seaward.
1.2La Perla (36°04'N., 5°25'W.), a dangerous group of pinna- 1.3Ensenada de Barbate, a bay, is entered between Punta del Ta-
cle rocks, lies 1.2 miles S of Punta Carnero and has a least jo (36°10'N., 5°59'W.) and Punta de Zahara, 6.5 miles SE. The
depth of 4.7m. Las Bajas, a rocky shoal with a minimum depth Rio Barbate enters this bay 3.2 miles E of Punta del Tajo and is
of 11.6m, lies close E. fronted by a shallow bar. The town of Barbate stands on the W
1.2Estrecho Nature Park, best seen on the chart, has been estab- bank of this river. Bajo de Zahara, a shoal, has a least depth of
lished between Punta de Gracia (36°05'N., 5°49'W.) and 8.5m and lies 1 mile S of the mouth of the river.
Punta de San Garcia (36°06'N., 5°26'W.), and extends 1 mile 1.3A small harbor, protected by breakwaters, is situated 1 mile
offshore. Within the area, dredging, direct or indirect dumping W of the river mouth. It has shallow depths and is mostly used
that may contaminate the water, unauthorized marine farms by fishing vessels and recreational craft with local knowledge.
and research projects, and anchoring in depths of less than 20m During offshore winds, vessels may obtain anchorage within
are restricted. A channel leading to Tarifa, 0.5 mile wide, is ex- the bay in any convenient location; however, anchorage is un-
empt from the regulations. safe with winds from seaward. A light is shown from a tower,
1.2Five reserve areas lie within the park, as follows: 22m high, standing close NE of the harbor.
1. Punta Camarinal (36°05'N., 5°48'W.). 1.3Between April and August, tunny nets are laid 1 mile S of
2. Punta Paloma (36°04'N., 5°43'W.). the harbor entrance.
3. Tarifa Island (36°00'N., 5°37'W.).
4. Punta Carnero (36°05'N., 5°26'W.). 1.4 Ensenada de Zahara (36°07'N., 5°51'W.), a bight,
5. Punta de San Garcia (36°06'N., 5°26'W.). lies 6 miles SE of Barbate. Anchorage may be obtained in this
1.2Unauthorized mooring, anchoring, fishing, removal of ma- bight, sheltered from Levanters (E winds), but heavy squalls
rine flora and fauna, installation of artificial reefs, and sinking come off the land. The bottom of the bight is generally sandy,

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but with some rocks. Several rocky patches lie close inshore 1.6 Tarifa (36°01'N., 5°36'W.) (World Port Index No.
and front the sandy beach in the N part of the bight. 38300), a small port, is situated on the mainland, close NNE of
1.4Punta de Gracia is located 2 miles SE of Ensenada de Zahara Isla de Tarifa. The harbor, protected by two breakwaters, fronts
and is formed by the extremity of a high spur. A light is shown an old walled city built by the Moors. It is used by small naval
from a conspicuous tower, 75m high, standing on this point. vessels, fishing vessels, and ferries. A hydrofoil craft service is
1.4Punta Camarinal (36°05'N., 5°48'W.), located 1 mile SE of reported to operate from here to Tangier. In addition, the road-
Punta de Gracia, is low, rounded, and prominent. It rises to Si- stead anchorage can accommodate large vessels.
erra de la Plata, a steep and prominent ridge. 1.6Tides—Currents.—Tides rise 1.4m at springs and 1m at
1.4Ensenada de Bolonia, a small bay, is entered 1 mile E of neaps.
Punta Camarinal and affords good shelter from winds from the 1.6The tidal currents set W on the flood and E on the ebb.
NW through N to E. Depths of 9 to 11m lie up to 0.4 mile off- 1.6Depths—Limitations.—The entrance to the harbor is 100m
shore in the bay, but the nature of the bottom should be ascer- wide. The inner side of the E breakwater provides 460m of to-
tained before anchoring, as it is rocky in some places. tal berthing space with depths of 4 to 8m alongside. A ro-ro
berth is situated at the elbow. Muelle No. 1, at the inner side of
1.5 Punta Paloma (36°04'N., 5°43'W.) is located 4.5 the W breakwater, has 217m of space with depths of 3 to 4m
miles ESE of Punta Camarinal. A light is shown from a build- alongside. It is mostly used by ferry vessels. Muelle No. 2,
ing, 45m high, standing on this point, but the light structure is 135m long, has depths of 3 to 4m alongside and is used by fish-
reported to be difficult to identify as it is similar to other build- ing vessels. The small basins at the N side of the harbor are
ings in the vicinity. used by naval craft.
1.5Sierra de San Bartolome (36°05'N., 5°43'W.), 450m high, 1.6Anchorage.—Large vessels can obtain temporary anchor-
stands 2 miles N of Punta Paloma and is conspicuous because age, over a bottom of sand and gravel, E of the head of the E
of the numerous peaks at its summit. A long, bare patch of yel- breakwater. Local knowledge is advised.
low sand, which commences at the NW side of Punta Paloma,
rises to a position about halfway up this mountain and then de- 1.7 Punta Camorro (36°01'N., 5°35'W.), located 1 mile
scends to terminate near the head of Ensenada de Valdevaque- ENE of Tarifa, is high, steep, and of a whitish color. It is readi-
ros, 1.5 miles E. ly distinguished from the W.
1.7Punta Guadalmesi, located 3.2 miles ENE of Punta Camorro,
Ensenada de Valdevaqueros (36°04'N., 5°41'W.), a small
1.5 is formed by a bold, grayish cliff. A prominent tower stands on
bay, affords good anchorage with shelter from NE winds. A its summit.
good berth lies, in depths of 8 to 10m, near the beach at the 1.7Ensenada del Tolmo is entered between Punta Guadalmesi
head of the bay. and Punta del Acebuche, 3 miles E. It is bordered by a white
sandy beach on which lie numerous rocks. A castle, in ruins,
stands on a hillock, 1 mile W of Punta del Acebuche. Promi-
nent Guardia Civil stations stand on the W side of the mouth of
a stream, which lies 0.7 mile W of the castle, and 0.3 mile W of
Punta del Acebuche. During offshore winds, this bay affords
good anchorage, in depths of 10 to 13m, to small vessels. Punta
del Acebuche is low, but is easily identified from the E or W.
Dos Hermanas, two black above-water rocks, lie about 0.3 mile
E of this point.
1.7Punta de Cala Arenas is located 1 mile ENE of Punta del
Acebuche and surmounted by the ruins of a castle. Canillas,
307m high, stands 1 mile WNW of the point and a radio mast
is reported to stand on its summit. Torre de Fraile, a prominent
tower, stands on the hillside, 0.2 mile W of the point.
1.7Cala Arenas, a cove, lies close E of Punta de Cala Arenas
and has a sandy beach at its head. It affords anchorage, in
depths of 3 to 5m, sand, to small vessels with local knowledge.
1.7The coast between Cala Arenas and Punta Carnero, 1.5 miles
NE, is fronted by rocks and is generally foul. Isla de las Palo-
mas, a low and barren islet, lies 0.3 mile offshore, 0.7 mile NE
Tarifa
1.5
of Punta de Cala Arenas. Numerous rocks lie between the islet
and the shore.
1.5Isla de Tarifa (36°00'N., 5°37'W.) is flat, of moderate eleva-
tion, and is joined to the mainland by a causeway. A light is The Bay of Gibraltar
shown from a conspicuous tower, 33m high, standing on the S
part of the island. A racon and AIS are situated at the light. 1.8 The Bay of Gibraltar (36°08'N., 5°24'W.) is entered
1.5A conspicuous water tower stands on the mainland, 1.4 miles between Punta Carnero and Europa Point, 4.5 miles ENE. It
NNE of the light. A prominent signal station stands on Castillo extends N for 5.5 miles and is bordered on the E side by the
de Santa Catalina, at the head of the causeway. Rock of Gibraltar. This bay is entirely open to the S; depths of

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over 200m extend up to 4 miles into it. Ensenada de Getares is entered between Punta Carnero and
1.8

Europa Point, the E entrance point, presents a cliffy face, 0.3

1.8 Punta de San Garcia, 1.8 miles N. Anchoring is prohibited in
mile wide. the bay as best seen on the chart.
Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor in the bay, in depths of up
1.8 A conspicuous coast guard station stands on Punta de San
1.8

to 90m; the only danger being the Pearl Rock, with a depth of Garcia.
2.4m, on the Spanish coast. Vessels can anchor on the E side of Punta del Rodeo is located 0.5 mile N of Punta de San Gar-
1.8

Gibraltar while waiting for a berth or anchorage position in the cia and is fronted by dangers which extend up to 0.2 mile off-
Bay of Gibraltar to become available. shore.
Mar de Isidro, with a least depth of 15.8m, lies about 1 mile
1.8

ESE of Punta del Rodeo and is marked by a lighted buoy.

Numerous submarine cables, which may best be seen on the
1.8

chart, lie in the entrance to the Bay of Gibraltar and in the vi-
cinity of Ensenada de Getares.

Algeciras (36°08'N., 5°27'W.)

World Port Index No. 38310

1.9 Algeciras lies on the W side of the Bay of Gibraltar, 3

miles N of Punta Carnero. The port is situated SW and NW of
Isla Verde, a former island, which has been connected to the
mainland by extensive reclamation. The port authority also ad-
ministers marine installations at the head of the Bay of Gibral-
tar.

Port of Algeciras Home Page

1.8 Great Europa Point Light
http://www.apba.es
1.8Great Europa Point (36°07'N., 5°21'W.) is the SE termina-
tion of this cliffy face. A light is shown from a prominent white Tides—Currents.—Tides rise 1.1m at springs and 0.9m at
1.9

round tower with a red band, 19m high, standing on this point. neaps. See the table titled Tidal Ranges for Algeciras.
A conspicuous radar dome is situated 0.5 mile N of the light.
Tidal Ranges for Algeciras
HAT 1.3m
MHWS 1.1m
MHWN 0.9m
MSL 0.7m
MLWN 0.5m
MLWS 0.3m
LAT 0.1m
Notes:
1. Predicted heights are in meters
1.8 Punta Carnero Light above charted datum.
2. HAT—Highest astronomical tide.
1.8Punta Carnero (36°04'N., 5°26'W.), the W entrance point, 3. LAT—Lowest astronomical tide.
is formed by the E termination of a range of hills and has a
steep SE slope. It is fronted by dangers which extend up to 0.2 Depths—Limitations.—A buoyed channel, dredged to a
1.9

mile offshore. A light is shown from a round masonry tower depth of 7m has been established N of Muelle del Navio. It
with white building, 19m high, standing on the point. A promi- leads from the causeway connecting Muelle del Navio with the
nent tower stands 0.2 mile W of the light. mainland into the bay W of Anchorage Area B.
1.8A dangerous wreck lies about 0.2 mile offshore, 0.3 mile A lighted offshore SBM tanker berth lies in a depth of 60m,
1.9

NNE of this point. 1 mile SSW of Punta del Gallo. Several hoses, 290m long and
1.8Caution.—Because of a strong NW to NE set caused by tid- marked by orange lights, are attached to the buoy. Three sub-
al currents along the coastline of Punta Carnero, sailing close marine pipelines extend NNE from the berth to the shore. An-
to shore is not recommended. Numerous accidents have oc- chorage is prohibited within 550m of the SBM and within
curred here due to the strong currents. 150m of the pipelines as shown on the chart. Tanker vessels up

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1.9 Port of Algeciras

to 500,000 dwt and 30m draft can be accommodated at this off- 1.9Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
shore terminal The buoy is equipped with a radar reflector and Vessels should send request for pilot via their agent at least 24
a racon. hours before arrival and provide the following information:.
1. Vessel’s name and call sign.
2. Call sign.
3. Deadweight tons.
4. Gross tons.
5. LOA.
6. Maximum draft.
7. ETA (update required if over 2 hours late).
1.9Pilots normally boards 1.5 miles ESE from the N end of the
Algeciras Breakwater.
1.9Vessels will be notified of the exact pilot boarding position
according to their destination inside the Algeciras Bay and sea
weather conditions.
1.9All vessels should report to Algeciras Pilots 1 hour prior to
arrival on VHF channel 13, stating the vessel’s name and ETA.
1.9Vessels should report again on VHF channel 13, at the en-
trance to Algeciras Bay, when crossing the alignment of Punta
Carnero and Punta Europa, in order to receive Algeciras Pilots
Maersk Container Terminal
1.9 instructions.
1.9Vessels proceeding to the refinery or CEPSA monobuoy at
1.9There is also an extensive basin in the W part of the harbor the head of the bay should send an ETA and request for pilot-
for the use of fishing vessels. age 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours in advance. If required,
1.9Generally, vessels up to 14m draft can be accommodated and pilots may be conveyed by helicopter and vessels should con-
there are no restrictions for length or beam. tact the Helicsa helicopter service.
1.9For more berthing information see the table titled Algeci- 1.9Inbound ferries must contact Algeciras Pilots on VHF chan-
ras—Berth Information. nel 13 on passing Punta de San Garcia and follow instructions.
1.9Aspect.—A fort and a tank farm are situated on Isla Verde. 1.9Departing vessels should request a pilot 30 minutes before
In addition, several slipways and workshops stand on the S side sailing on VHF channel 13.
of this former island. 1.9Vessels should contact Algeciras Pilots on VHF channel 13
1.9Numerous conspicuous white houses stand along the water- when ready to depart. Outbound ferries should request permis-
front of the town. A church, with a prominent tall steeple, sion to depart 5 minutes before sailing. Vessels are not allowed
stands in the town. to leave the berth or anchor without permission.

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1.9For pilot contact information, see the table titled Algeci- Algeciras—Contact Information
ras—Contact Information.
1.9Regulations.—All vessels bound for Algeciras Bay must Bunker Barge Operations
advise their ETA to Algeciras Traffic on VHF channel 74 and VHF VHF channels 16 and 74
to Algeciras Pilots on VHF channel 13, at least 1 hour prior to
arrival at the pilot boarding position. Refineria Gibraltar (CEPSA) Terminal
1.9All ships sailing inside Algeciras Bay must keep a listening Call sign Algeciras Gibraltar Refineria
watch on VHF channels 13, 16, and 74. All anchored ships
VHF VHF channels 9, 11, 13, and 16
must keep a listening watch on VHF channels 8 and 16.
1.9At the entrance to the bay (a line joining Punta Carnero and 34-956-761-700
Punta Europa), vessels must report to Algeciras Traffic on Telephone
34-956-761-800
VHF channel 74 and then maintain a continuous listening
watch on VHF channel 13 (Algeciras Pilots) and follow in- Telex 52-78007 CEPSA E
structions. Pilots
1.9Algeciras Traffic broadcasts weather information and fore-
casts on VHF channel 74 at 0315, 0515, 0715, 1115, 1515, Call sign Algeciras Pilots
1915, and 2315; all times are UTC. Navigational warnings are VHF VHF channels 13 and 16
broadcast when necessary and on request.
Information on vessel movements and obstacles are broad- 34-956-652-056
Telephone
1.9

cast on request by Algeciras Traffic on VHF channel 74 (out- 34-956-650-793

side of the compulsory pilotage area) or by Algeciras Pilots on
VHF channel 13 (inside the compulsory pilotage area). Facsimile 34-956-634-225
[email protected]
E-mail
Algeciras—Contact Information [email protected]
Traffic Control Web site http://www.practicosalgeciras.es
Call sign Algeciras Traffic
Contact Information.—See the table titled Algeciras—
1.9

VHF VHF channels 8, 13, 16, 68, and 74

Contact Information.
Harbormaster Vessels transiting the Gibraltar VTS area either inbound or
1.9

outbound to Algeciras must report their intentions to Gibraltar

Telephone 34-956-604-151
VTS on VHF channel 12 prior to entering the VTS area.
Facsimile 34-956-604-653 Anchorage.—There are four anchorage areas, as seen on the
1.9

Port chart, as follows:

1. Area A—Situated in the N part of Gibraltar Bay ex-
Telephone 34-956-572-620 tending 0.5 mile S of the CEPSA Oil Terminals refinery pier
Port Authority and 0.5 mile SW of Crinavis Shipyard, in depths of 22 to
100m.
34-956-585-400 2. Area B—Situated between the prohibited anchorage
Telephone
34-956-585-431 around the SBM and the NE entrance to Puerto de Algeciras,
in depths of 10 to 100m.
34-956-585-443 3. Area C—Situated E of the detached mole, lies 0.8
Facsimile
34-956-585-445 mile E of Isla Verde, in depths of 39 to 137m.
4. Area D—Situated NE of Punta Carnero, in depths of
E-mail [email protected] 25 to 74m.

Algeciras—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length
Alongside LOA Beam Remarks
Acerinox Europa Stainless Steel Terminal
Loading Pier 234m 8.0m 190m 32.2m Scrap metal and steel products.
Campamento
Muelle Campamento Exterior 263m 18.5m 220m 32.2m Project/heavy, and breakbulk.
Muelle Campamento Norte 285m 12.0m 268m 32.2m Project/heavy, and breakbulk.
Muelle Campamento Sur 346m 15.5m 288m 38.0m Project/heavy, and breakbulk.

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Algeciras—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length
Alongside LOA Beam Remarks
Endesa Terminal Palmones
Unloading Pier 360m 23.0m 292m 45.0m Coal.
Fishing Dock
Muelle del Frigorifico 850m 5.0m 45m 4.6m Fishing vessels and reefer.
Muelle Fondo 150m 5.0m — — Mooring for inactive vessels.
Muelles de Embarcaciones Auxiliares 1,069m 5.5m 45m 7.6m Handling for auxiliary vessels.
Total Terminal International Algeciras (TTIA)
East Quay 850m 18.5m 400m 59.0m Containers.
North Quay 550m 17.5m 277m 40.0m Containers.
APBA
Muelle Principe Felipe 530m 17.0m 160m 25.5m Multipurpose.
No. 1 207m 10.5m — — Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
No. 2 207m 10.5m — — Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
No. 3 165m 10.5m — — Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
No. 4 165m 10.5m — — Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
No. 5 122m 10.5m — — Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
No. 6 180m 10.5m — — Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
No. 7 144m 8.5m — — Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
No. 8 114m 8.5m — — Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
No. 9 104m 6.0m 56m 14.0m Fast ferries and ro-ro/lo-lo.
ICR Del Valle Breakwater 4th Section 479m 22.0m 400m 59.0m Breakbulk.
Compania Logistca de Hidrocarburos (CLH)
ICR Del Valle Breakwater 1st Section 156m 12.0m 161m 19.0m
Clean products, dirty products,
ICR Del Valle Breakwater 2nd Section 707m 14.0m 249m 44.0m and multipurpose. Berthing
length of 1,181m (continuous).
ICR Del Valle Breakwater 3rd Section 318m 17.0m 266m 37.3m
APM Terminals - Algeciras
Isla Verde Quay 1st Section 170m 12.0m 161m 25.5m Ro-ro freight, containers, and
breakbulk. Continuous berthing
Isla Verde Quay 2nd Section 675m 14.5m 208m 32.2m length of 845m.
Juan Carlos 1 Quay (East-1st Section) 520m 14.0m 400m 58.6m Containers. Continuous berthing
Juan Carlos 1 Quay (East-2nd Section) 974m 16.0m 400m 61.5m length of 1,494m.
Juan Carlos 1 Quay (North) 342m 15.0m 212m 42.0m Ro-ro freight and containers.
Continuous berthing length of
Juan Carlos 1 Quay (Ro-Ro) 104m 9.0m 207m 29.8m 446m.
Juan Carlos 1 Quay (South) 388m 10.5m 186m 42.0m Containers and breakbulk.
Port of Tarifa
Breakwater 1st Section 117m 5.0m 23m — Breakbulk.
Breakwater 2nd Section 78m 8.0m — — Breakbulk.
Muelle No. 1 150m 7.0m — — Breakbulk.

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Algeciras—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length
Alongside LOA Beam Remarks
Muelle No. 2 71m 5.0m — — Fast ferries and ro-ro/lo-lo.
Muelle No. 3 91m 5.5m 23m — Fast ferries and ro-ro/lo-lo.
Tanker Terminals
CEPSA Refinery
Aviation fuel, clean products,
crude, and dirty products. Berth-
Berth A 94m 20.0m 323m 48.0m
ing length of 415m (including
dolphins).
Aviation fuel, chemicals, crude,
and dirty products. Berthing
Berth B 90m 20.0m 241m 32.2m
length of 317m (including dol-
phins).
Chemicals, clean products, and
Berth C 317m 15.0m 175m 32.2m
dirty products.
Chemicals, clean products, and
Berth D 50m 15.0m 125m 21.6m dirty products. Berthing length of
190m (including dolphins).
Chemicals, clean products, dirty
products, and LPG. Berthing
Berth E 60m 15.0m 105m 17.0m
length of 143m (including dol-
phins).
Clean products and dirty prod-
Berth F 34m 7.0m 100m 16.2m ucts. Berth length of 116m (in-
cluding dolphins).
LPG. Berthing length of 227m
Berth H 56m 20.0m 180m 27.2m
(including dolphins).
LPG. Berthing length of 227m
Berth I 56m 20.0m 200m 27.1m
(including dolphins).
Crude. Maximum vessel size of
SPM — 60.0m 333m 60.0m
320,000 dwt.
Vopak (Alpetrol) Terminal
Chemicals and crude. Berthing
North Jetty 85m 21.5m 285m 49.5m length of 325m (including dol-
phins).
Barge Berth 500m 17.5m 145m 19.0m Chemicals.
Chemicals and crude. Berthing
South Jetty 85m 21.5m 217m 36.0m length of 325m (including dol-
phins).

Caution.—A anchorage prohibited area, the limits of which

1.9 marked by a lighted buoy.
may be seen on the chart, extends E and S of the former Isla 1.9Algeciras is the major entry port for North African ferry traf-
Verde. fic. In 2007 there were 45 million passenger movements with
Anchorage prohibited areas extend between the coast and
1.9 as many as 70 daily sailings during the summer months. A
Punta Carnero and from the Dique de Abrigo Ingeniero Castro good lookout is necessary in this area.
to the Muelle Norte de Isla Verde, as shown on the chart.
A submarine pipeline extends 0.4 mile E of former Isla
1.9
The Bay of Gibraltar—Head
Verde.
A shoal area lies close NNW of the harbor entrance and is
1.9 1.10 Punta del Rinconcillo (36°09'N., 5°27'W.), sur-

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mounted by a prominent coast guard station, is located 1.6 good landmark when approaching the terminals at the head of
miles N of Isla Verde. Torre del Almirante stands on a cliff, 0.3 the bay. A prominent shipyard is situated on reclaimed land,
mile S of the point. This conspicuous reddish tower is partially 0.5 mile SSE of the town.
in ruins. Ermita del Baleares, a conspicuous building, is situat- SBM Berth (36°10'N., 5°25'W.) is connected to the refinery
1.11

ed 0.3 mile W of Punta del Rinconcilla and is visible from all 1 mile NNE by three submarine pipelines. Three floating hos-
parts of the bay. es, each 290m in length, and marked at intervals by orange
Depths of less than 5m lie up to 0.5 mile SE of Punta del
1.10 lights, are attached to the buoy. Vessels of up to 500,000 dwt
Rinconcillo. and 30m draft can be accommodated at this berth. The berthing
Torre de Entre Rios, a square and dark tower, stands on a
1.10 master boards in the vicinity of the SBM.
hill, 1.5 miles NNE of Punta del Rinconcillo. The Rio Palam- Muelle de Crinavis (36°10.5'N., 5°22.5'W.), a terminal for
1.11

ones flows into the bay close S of this prominent tower and a use by vessels transporting liquid gas, is situated on reclaimed
conspicuous hotel stands near its mouth. land in the vicinity of the Crinavis Shipyard at El Campamen-
Puerto Acerinox (36°10'N., 5°25'W.) is situated 0.5 mile E
1.10 to.
of Torre de Entre Rios. It consists of a small harbor basin Puente Mayorga Water Terminal (36°11'N., 5°23'W.),
1.11

which is protected by a large L-shaped breakwater. The Muelle consisting of six dolphins, lies 0.2 mile S of the town. A sub-
de Levante, used for handling scrap metals, is situated at the E marine pipeline, with a floating connection, extends NNE from
side of the basin. It is 250m long and has a depth of 9.5m the offshore berth to the shore. Vessels up to 115,000 dwt and
alongside. 18m draft can be handled.
A bulk and coal berth, 360m long, extends along the outer
1.10

side of the breakwater. It has depths of 23 to 30m alongside 1.12 La Linea de la Conception (36°10'N., 5°21'W.), sit-
and can accommodate vessels up to 270,000 dwt. uated 2 miles SE of Puente Mayorga, is served by Muelle de
Punta del Gallo (36°11'N., 5°24'W.), fronted by rocks, is lo-
1.10 San Felipe, a jetty, which extends 650m WSW from the shore.
cated 1 mile E of Puerto Acerinox. A round fort stands on this This jetty has depths of 3 to 5m alongside and is used by pas-
point. senger and fishing vessels. It is protected on the S side by a
San Roque is situated 2 miles NNE of the point. This city is
1.10 breakwater which extends 1,150m W, 310m NW, and then
very prominent as it stands on high ground. 170m N. A circular prohibited area of radius 450m is centered
A conspicuous oil refinery, with its associated tanks and
1.10 at the N extremity of Dique de Abrigo, as seen on the chart.
prominent chimneys, stands close N of Punta del Gallo. A Anchorage.—Vessels wishing to anchor within the bay
1.12

power station, with several conspicuous chimneys, is situated without the assistance of a pilot must first contact the pilot sta-
0.7 mile E of the refinery. tion by VHF. The station will indicate the most suitable an-
chorage berth, taking into consideration such factors as the
weather, size of vessel, draft, length of stay, class, etc.
Three anchorage areas, designated A, B, and C and best seen
1.12

on the chart, have been established in the Bay of Gibraltar.

Caution.—A submarine communications cable, currently in
1.12

use between La Linea and Cueta, extends from a point on the

coast 0.5 mile N of the start of the N dike of the port of La
Atunara.

Gibraltar (36°08'N., 5°21'W.)

World Port Index No. 38330

1.13 Gibraltar, a remarkable mountainous promontory,

known generally as the Rock of Gibraltar, rises abruptly on the
N side of the E end of the Strait of Gibraltar. The N and E sides
of this promontory are precipitous and the S side is formed by
1.10 CEPSA Oil Terminals several successive short terraces which terminate in a cliff at
Europa Point. The W side, on which stands the town, falls in
1.11 CEPSA Oil Terminals (36°11'N., 5°24'W.) are situ- rugged slopes.
ated at the head of the bay. The steep and inaccessible E, or Mediterranean, side of the
1.13

A T-head pier, which extends 400m from the shore, is situat-

1.11 Rock of Gibraltar is marked by a conspicuous rainwater catch-
ed 0.3 mile E of Punta del Gallo. Its head is 700m long and has ment device situated 1.5 miles N of Great Europa Point. A low
five berths. Tanker vessels up to 315m in length and 20m draft sandy isthmus connects the N side of the Rock to the mainland.
can be accommodated alongside. The airport, with its runway extending into the bay, occupies
Pilotage for the above terminals is compulsory and is provid-
1.11 the S side of this isthmus, close S of the boundary with Spain.
ed at the port of Algeciras. A mooring master and crew will The port is situated on the W side of the Rock of Gibraltar
1.13

board vessels in the vicinity of the SBM. and fronts the town. It is composed of a commercial harbor, a
Puente Mayorga (36°11'N., 5°23'W.), a town, is situated 1
1.11 navy base, and a ship repair complex.
mile E of Punta del Gallo. Its conspicuous white houses form a Winds—Weather.—With W winds, cold front squalls may
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be severe. Heavy thundershowers often develop after the pas- tion of the current outside. At times, there may be a flow in a
sage of a cold front. Intense down currents occur E of the Rock counterclockwise direction around either the N or S half of the
during a strong W flow. During W gales, gusts of over 70 knots harbor. The presence of large ships and their movements in the
have been experienced on Windmill Hill. During E gales, gusts harbor may cause considerable changes.
of 60 knots have been reported. Caution is required when passing through either North En-
1.13

Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for

1.13 trance or South Entrance, due to the effect of the currents.
Gibraltar. Some idea of the direction of the current may be formed by ob-
serving how vessels at anchor outside the harbor area are
Tidal Ranges for Gibraltar aligned.
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is enclosed by three
1.13

HAT 1.2m moles. North Mole extends W and S from the N part of the
MHWS 1.0m port. The North Entrance is 200m wide and lies between the S
extremity of North Mole and the N extremity of Detached
MHWN 0.7m Mole. South Mole extends 0.6 mile NW from the S part of the
MSL 0.52m port. The South Entrance is 180m wide and lies between the S
extremity of Detached Mole and the N extremity of South
MLWN 0.3m
Mole.
MLWS 0.1m The commercial and bunkering facilities are situated in the N
1.13

LAT -0.1m part of the harbor. The extensive repair yards and drydocks,
which can handle vessels up to 75,000 dwt, are situated in the S
Notes: part of the harbor. An area lying close N of North Mole has fa-
1. Predicted heights are in meters cilities for small craft and yachts. The NW corner of the mole
above charted datum. has been reclaimed and is marked by a light.
2. HAT—Highest astronomical tide. The main commercial facilities are described in the accom-
1.13

3. LAT—Lowest astronomical tide. panying table titled Gibraltar——Berth Information.

In addition, there is 790m of berthing space alongside the in-
1.13

The N current sets into the principal harbor area by way of

1.13 ner side of Detached Mole. Vessels up to 420m in length, with
South Entrance. It sets out by way of North Entrance and the a maximum draft of 9m, can be accommodated. Vessels with
viaduct at North Mole. The S current sets into the harbor by deeper drafts may be accommodated for short durations on a
way of North Entrance and the viaduct. It sets out through half-tide basis. The harbor has facilities for cargo, bunkering,
South Entrance. passengers, petroleum, container, and ro-ro vessels.
In the vicinity of South Entrance, the flow is more or less in
1.13 Aspect.—An aeronautical radiobeacon and an aeronautical
1.13

the direction of a line which joins the mole heads. As there is light are situated at an elevation of 405m, on the N part of the
generally little or no flow inside the entrance, the sterns of ves- Rock of Gibraltar, 2 miles N of Great Europa Point.
sels entering, or the bows of vessels leaving, should be swung Prominent landmarks when approaching the harbor include
1.13

towards Detached Mole with a N current and towards South the following:
Mole with a S current. 1. The Casino, a large white building floodlit at night,
In North Entrance, the direction of flow is more or less in a
1.13 standing 1.2 miles N of Europa Point.
direction at right angles to a line which joins the mole heads. 2. The Rock Hotel, a white building, standing close N of
Vessels entering or leaving will usually be slightly assisted or the Casino.
retarded by the flow. However, if vessels enter or leave 3. The dockyard clock tower, illuminated at night, situat-
obliquely, a strong set towards Detached Mole may be experi- ed 0.4 mile SSW of the Rock Hotel. The tower is reported
enced with a S current or a weak set towards North Mole may (2008) to be obscured by construction in the area.
be experienced with a N current. All these effects may be mod- 4. The dockyard tower standing at the NW end of the
ified by eddies which form off the mole heads. main quay, 0.2 mile W of the Rock Hotel.
Within the principal harbor area, the flow is weak and irregu-
1.13 5. The Lloyd’s Signal Station standing on Windmill Hill,
lar, but with a general tendency N or S according to the direc- 0.4 mile N of Europa Point.

Gibraltar—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Western Arm Quay West 620m 10.0m Aviation fuel, clean products, dirty products, condensate, and cruise
Western Arm Quay East 450m 9.1m vessels.
Jetty No. 2 100m 8.7m
Containers and breakbulk.
Jetty No. 3 490m 11.0m
LNG North Quay 165m —
LNG
LNG West Quay 118m —

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1.13 Port of Gibraltar

1.13 Approaches to Gibraltar

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels (excluding

1.13 the principal harbor area, known locally as Admiralty Waters,
yachts) except those outbound from the anchorage. Pilots may without the permission of the harbormaster.
be contacted on VHF channel 12 or 16 and board in position The Lloyd’s Signal Station on Windmill Hill will accept re-
1.13

36°06.0'N, 5°22.0'W. ports from vessels transiting the Strait of Gibraltar.

For pilot contact information, see the table titled Gibral-
1.13 The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran-
1.13

tar—Contact Information. dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re-

Regulations.—Pilots may be conveyed by helicopter and if
1.13 porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port
required vessels should contact Helicsa helicopter service. or anchorage within the Paris MoU region, as follows:
Vessels should send an ETA 24 hours in advance and a con-
1.13 1. Vessels eligible for an Expanded Inspection (EI)—
firmation 2 hours before arrival. All vessels underway or at an- The master, operator, or agent of a vessel eligible for an EI
chor in the bay must maintain a listening watch on VHF shall provide the port an advance notice of arrival 72 hours in
channel 12. advance. The following vessels are subject to an EI:
Regulations for the control of Admiralty Waters and Port
1.13 a. All vessels with a high risk profile.
Waters (Commercial Port) are in effect. According to the regu- b. All passenger vessels, oil tankers, gas tankers,
lations, vessels other than British Naval Vessels may not enter chemical tankers, and bulk carriers over 12 years old.

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2. All other vessels—All other vessels bound for Paris Once the pilot has disembarked, a continuous listening
1.13

MoU member port must send an advance notice 24 hours watch must always be kept on VHF channels 12, 16, and 71
prior to arrival. If the voyage from the previous port is less while anchored or alongside.
than 24 hours, not known, or is changed during the voyage, Anchored vessels are requested to advise Gibraltar VTS of
1.13

the notification should be sent as soon as the information be- any changes to orders received from the owners or charterers
comes known. while at anchor.
These reports should be sent to the port authority via e-mail
1.13 Upon completion of all operations in Gibraltar, vessels
1.13

([email protected]). Failure to submit the report may subject the should advise Gibraltar VTS of their intentions to depart.
vessel to additional inspections. Berthed vessels are required to provide adequate notice of
1.13

For further information, see Gibraltar—Regulations and

1.13 departure to Gibraltar VTS in order to arrange pilots, mooring
North Atlantic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum party and tugs (if required).
of Understanding on Port State Control (PMoU) New In- Anchored vessels must request permission to depart an an-
1.13

spection Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Plan- chorage from Gibraltar VTS, prior to heaving anchor. Once
ning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. permission has been granted, vessels should advise Gibraltar
Vessel Traffic Service.—Gibraltar Vessel Traffic Service
1.13 VTS when they are underway in order to receive appropriate
(Gibraltar VTS) operates in the approaches to Gibraltar. Partic- traffic information. Vessels should also contact Algeciras Traf-
ipation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels over 8m in fic on VHF channel 74 for Algeciras Traffic and maintain a
length. Notice of ETA should be sent 24 hours in advance. continuous listening watch on VHF channel 12 until outside of
Vessels bound for Gibraltar should report to Gibraltar VTS
1.13 Gibraltar Bay. Pilotage is not compulsory for vessel departing
on VHF channel 12 two hours prior to arrival. Further instruc- from the W anchorage.
tions to report again when 1 hour from Europa Point Light will Vessels underway and restricted in their ability to maneuver
1.13

be given at this time. should immediately advise Gibraltar VTS who will advise oth-
When 1 hour from Europa Point Light the information con-
1.13 er marine traffic in the area.
tained in the table titled Gibraltar VTS Information should If vessels experience problems heaving up the anchor or lose
1.13

be reported to Gibraltar VTS: main engines when getting underway, they should immediately
advise Gibraltar VTS on VHF channel 12. The decision to dis-
Gibraltar VTS Information patch a pilot or tugs is at the discretion of the Duty Port Officer
or Captain of the Port.
Designator Information required Once the vessel leaves Gibraltar Bay, a report should be
1.13

A Vessel's name made to Tarifa Traffic on VHF channel 10 and then vessels are
no longer required to keep listening watch on VHF channel 12.
B IMO Number
Use of the Gibraltar East Anchorage is at the discretion of
1.13

C Call sign the Gibraltar Port Authority and all vessels wishing to use the
anchorage must have an agent in Gibraltar before permission
D Gross tons
will be granted. Vessels must call Gibraltar VTS at least 1 hour
E Master's surname prior to arrival and request permission to anchor.
Number of crew/passengers on board Vessels must anchor at least 1 mile from the shore with their
1.13

F engines kept at a 1 hour notice of readiness and no repairs may

(including master)
be undertaken without permission from Gibraltar VTS.
G Draught (forward and aft) Vessels are required to advise Gibraltar VTS their anchoring
1.13

H Last port of call time and position.

Mariners are advised that at times the Gibraltar East Anchor-
1.13

I Next port of call age can become severely congested. Under these circumstanc-
J MARPOL waste to discharge es Gibraltar VTS may advise vessels not to anchor and to drift
not less than 3 miles from the shore.
K Cargo Vessels wishing to heave anchor should call Gibraltar VTS
1.13

L Health status of crew/passengers on VHF channel 12 advising their intended departure from the
East Anchorage.
M Any vessel deficiencies or defects
The Gibraltar Port Authority has declared an exclusion zone
1.13

with a radius of 1 mile centered on Europa Point Light from

When the vessel is 1 hour from Europa Point Light, a listen-
1.13 position 36°07'34.8''N, 5°20'24.0''W to the boundary between
ing watch on VHF channels 12 and 16 is required. Europa Point Sector Lights at position 36°05'49.2''N,
When the vessel crosses the 3-mile territorial sea limit, a re-
1.13 5°21'31.2''W.
port should be sent to Gibraltar VTS on VHF channel 12 pro- Entry into or transit through the exclusion zone is limited to
1.13

viding the vessel's name and position (defined as the distance vessels of less than 24m loa.
from the pilot boarding area). For Vessel Traffic Service contact information, see the table
1.13

When the vessel crosses the 3-mile territorial sea limit, a re-
1.13 titled Gibraltar—Contact Information.
port should be sent to Gibraltar VTS on VHF channel 12 pro- Signals.—The signals described in the table titled Gibral-
1.13

viding the vessel's name and position (defined as the distance tar—Signals are displayed from the dockyard tower when ves-
from the pilot boarding area). sels, other than naval vessels, are about to enter or leave the

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berths on the North Mole, Detached Mole, or Western Arm. Gibraltar—Contact Information
Hours 24 hours
Gibraltar—Signals
Meaning Day signal Night signal Queen’s Harbormaster Signal Station
Call sign Queen’s Harbormaster
Vessel is Red square flag Two red lights, hori-
entering over Flag I zontally disposed VHF channels 8 (Gibraltar Military Port
VHF
Operations) and 12
Vessel is Red square flag Two green lights, hori-
leaving over Flag O zontally disposed 350-2005-5791
Telephone
350-5800-9378 (mobile)
Contact Information.—See the table titled Gibraltar—
1.13

Contact Information. Facsimile 350-2005-5489

Anchorage.—Commercial vessels usually anchor NW of
1.13
Queen’s Harbormaster Port Services Manager
the North Mole in areas N1 to N5 as seen on the chart.
350-2005-5901
Gibraltar—Contact Information 350-2005-5902
Telephone
Port Authority 350-5694-9000 (mobile)
Telephone 350-2004-6254 350-5600-2228 (mobile)
350-2005-1513 Facsimile 350-2005-5489
Facsimile
350-2007-7011 Normal Hours (September to mid-July)
E-mail [email protected] Monday-Thursday 0800-1700
Web site http://www.gibraltarport.com Friday 0800-1400
Hours 24 hours Summer Hours (Mid-July and August)
Tug hours 24 hours (minimum 1-hour notice) Monday-Friday 0800-1400
Agents Note.—Manned outside working hours during
scheduled military vessel movements. All other times
VHF VHF channel 71
through Lloyd’s Signal Station.
Hours 24 hours
Signal Station Smaller vessels can anchor inshore according to their draft.
1.13

Call sign Lloyd’s Signal Station Caution is necessary when approaching this anchorage area as
the tidal currents may be strong.
VHF VHF channels 8 and 16 Large vessels, many awaiting orders, anchor on the E side of
1.13

Hours 24 hours Gibraltar. The anchorage lies between 0.5 mile and 2.25 miles
offshore, clear of anchoring prohibited areas around Europa
Vessel Traffic Service Point and the airport runway.
VHF VHF channels 12, 16, and 20 Vessels desiring to proceed to the Gibraltar East Anchorage
1.13

must have a nominated agent in Gibraltar before permission

350-2006-1743 will be granted. Vessels must call Gibraltar VTS at least 2
Telephone
350-2004-6254 hours prior to arrival and request permission to anchor. Upon
completion of anchoring, vessels must call Gibraltar VTS and
Facsimile 350-2007-7011
advise their anchoring time and position. Vessels anchored in
[email protected] this area must ensure they anchor more than 0.5 mile from
E-mail shore, maintain readiness to get underway within 1 hour, and
[email protected]
undertake no repairs without permission from Gibraltar VTS.
Hours 24 hours Prior to weighing anchor, vessels must request permission
1.13

Pilots from Gibraltar VTS. Once permission is granted, vessels

should advise Gibraltar VTS upon getting underway. Vessels
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 should also contact Algeciras Traffic on VHF channel 74 but
Telephone 350-2007-7263 maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channel 12 until
outside of Gibraltar Bay.
Facsimile 350-2004-1260 Anchored vessels are requested to advise Gibraltar VTS of
1.13

E-mail [email protected] any changes to orders received from the owners or charterers
while at anchor.
Web site http://www.gibraltarpilots.com Caution.—Anchorage is prohibited within an area, the lim-
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its of which are shown on the chart, extending up to 1.2 miles

W of the W end of the airport runway. A lighted float is
moored within this area.
A prohibited area, the limits of which are shown on the chart,
1.13

extends up to 0.5 mile W of the W end of the airport runway.

A prohibited area lies within a radius of 1 mile from Europa
1.13

Point. Within the prohibited area an exclusion area, with a radi-

us 1 mile centered on Europa Point Light, lies within the white
sector (197°-042°) of the light. Entry into the exclusion area is
restricted to vessels of less than 24m loa.
Winds from the SW blow directly into the bay and a heavy
1.13

sea may be experienced in the anchorage area.

Areas of foul ground, which contain debris from old port de-
1.13

fense systems, lie close W of Detached Mole (36°08.5'N

005°21.9'W) and SW of South Mole (36°07.8'N 005°21.5'W).
In addition to the marked areas, scattered debris is known to
exist within this area extending up to 1 mile SW of South Cap Spartel
1.14

Mole. Anchorage in these areas should be avoided wherever

possible. Gibraltar. It is dominated by Jebel Quebir, 326m high, which is
Several submarine cables lie in the vicinity of the harbor and
1.13 the summit of a range of hills extending from Tanger. The cape
may best be seen on the chart. terminates seaward in an enormous black hummock-shaped
Several mooring buoys are situated within the harbor.
1.13 rock. When seen from the N or S, this rock appears as an islet.
Several wrecks lie in the approaches to the harbor and may
1.13 A conspicuous tower stands on the summit of Jebel Quebir.
best be seen on the chart. The high land above the cape is rendered prominent from the
In bad weather, a swell sometimes enters South Entrance and
1.13 NW by two long vertical patches of gray rock which are locat-
is accompanied by violent squalls. At such times, additional ed about a third of the way down from the summit.
precautions in securing alongside may be required. Cap Spartel Light is shown from a prominent yellow square
1.15

Caution is required when entering the harbor through South

1.13 tower, 24m high, standing on the cape.
Entrance, due to the tidal currents which run across the fair- A dangerous stranded wreck lies 0.5 mile S of the light.
1.15

way. Caution.—It is reported that a depression in the land lying

1.15

Passing vessels should remain well clear of the entrances to

1.13 to the S of the cape is liable to be mistaken at night for the en-
the harbor. trance to the Strait of Gibraltar when the low land cannot be
An exclusion zone exists on the E side of Gibraltar for a dis-
1.13 seen. Caution is advised in this vicinity and vessels should note
tance of 2.5 miles seaward of the airport runway. the depths by sounding continuously. Vessels should remain at
Off-port operations occur within the following areas in the
1.13 least 1 mile off the coast when rounding the cape.
vicinity of Gibraltar:
1. Area 1—An area with a radius of 1 mile centered on 1.16 Ras Bousaboun (Pointe des Juifs) (35°48'N.,
position 36°07.0'N, 5°15.5'W. 5°51'W.), located 4 miles E of Cap Spartel, can be identified by
2. Area 2—An area with a radius of 2.5 miles centered its conspicuous white cliffs. Anse Judios, a cove, lies 0.7 mile
on position 36°02.0'N, 5°15.0'W. ESE of the point. The Rio de Los Judios flows through a valley
Within the above areas vessels may be taking on stores while
1.13 into this cove. The valley separates the high land on the E side
underway at low speed. Contact the Gibraltar Port Authority of Cap Spartel from Plateau du Marshan. This prominent break
for further details. in the land can be identified even at night in clear weather.
A marine conservation zone, best seen on the chart, lies off
1.13 Pointe Malabata (35°49'N., 5°45'W.) is a bold, prominent
1.16

the coast of Rosia in approximate position 36°07.3'N, headland which terminates in steep cliffs. A light is shown
5°21.3'W. from a prominent brown square tower on a brown dwelling,
18m high, standing on the summit of the cliffs. A prominent
The Strait of Gibraltar—South Side disused battery is situated close to the light. Vessels should not
normally approach this point closer than 1 mile.
1.14 Off-lying dangers.—Banco Majuan (35°55'N., Almirante Rock, which is generally indicated by a swell, lies
1.16

5°59'W.), an extensive bank, lies 7.5 miles NNW of Cap Spar- about 0.5 mile N of Pointe Malabata and is marked by a lighted
tel and has a least depth of 50m. buoy. It has a least depth of 6.3m and breaks in heavy seas.
Lajas de Spartel, which frequently breaks, consists of two
1.14 Tangier Bay (Baie de Tanger) (35°48'N., 5°47'W.) is en-
1.16

rocks which lie 0.5 mile W and 0.7 mile WSW of Cap Spartel. tered between Pointe Amaier, located 1.2 miles E of Pointe des
Banco de Fenix (35°52'N., 5°43'W.), the principal danger
1.14 Juifs, and Pointe Malabata, 4 miles ENE. It is mostly bordered
on the S side of the strait, lies 3 miles NNE of Pointe Malabata. by a sandy beach and backed by high land. The port of Tanger
It consists of a number of rocky heads and has a least depth of occupies the W side of this bay.
15.3m. Sevil du Burj, a shoal with a least depth of 3.6m, lies in the E
1.16

1.15 Cap Spartel (Cap Espartel) (35°47'N., 5°56'W.) is part of the bay, about 1 mile SSW of Pointe Malabata. Gandou-
the NW extremity of Africa and the SW limit of the Strait of ri Shoal, with a least depth of 5.5m, lies about 0.7 mile SW of

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For berth information see the table titled Tangier—Berth

1.17

Information.

Tangier—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Breakwater Quay
T1 140m 5.8m Ro-ro ferries
T2 138m 5.8m Ro-ro ferries
T3 112m 6.0m
Cruise vessels and ro-
T4 155m 9.1m
ro ferries.
T5 350m 9.1m
Yacht Wharf 152m — —
Pointe Malabata Light
1.16
Grand Basin
Sevil du Burj. Quay No. 1 186m 6.5m Fishing vessels
Quay No. 2 460m 8.0m Ro-ro ferries
Tanger (Tangier) (35°47'N., 5°49'W.) Fishing Harbor
World Port Index No. 45755 East Berth 197m — Fishing vessels
Upper West 98m — Fishing vessels
1.17 The port of Tanger lies on the SW side of Tangier Bay
and is protected by an outer breakwater which extends 0.6 mile Lower West 98m — Fishing vessels
NE and E from a point on the shore, 1 mile ESE of Pointe Am-
maier. Aspect.—The W side of the bay is dominated by the harbor
1.17

Winds—Weather.—From October to May, the prevailing

1.17
and the city.
winds are generally from the W to SW. From May to October, Conspicuous landmarks include the following:
1.17

they are from the E to NE and are often very strong. 1. A water tower standing 1 mile W of the root of the
Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
1.17
breakwater.
Tanger. 2. Le Charf, an isolated and conical hill, standing 1.5
miles S of the head of the breakwater. It is 109m high and a
Tidal Ranges for Tanger white house, with a minaret, surmounts the summit. A light
is shown from a metal pole on a brown building, 7m high,
HAT 2.4m
standing on the slope of this hill, close below the summit.
MHWS 2.0m The light is surrounded by trees and is reported to be difficult
MHWN 1.5m to identify.
3. A radio mast standing 1 mile SW of Le Charf.
MSL 1.03m 4. A tower standing on a hill, 1.6 miles SE of the head of
MLWN 0.6m the breakwater. It overlooks the ruins of the old village of
Tanger.
MLWS 0.2m 5. A walled enclosure, with two white towers, situated
LAT -0.1m close to the shore, 1.5 miles ESE of the head of the breakwa-
ter.
Note: 6. A prison building standing 0.4 mile ENE of the
Predicted heights are in meters above walled enclosure.
charted datum. Prominent landmarks include the following:
1.17

1. A mosque standing about 1.5 miles WSW of the

Depths—Limitations.—The port is entered between the
1.17 breakwater head.
breakwater, on the N side, and a mole, which has been built on 2. The light structure, 16m high, standing on the head of
a large reclaimed area, on the S side. It is composed of an inner the breakwater.
and an outer harbor. The inner harbor lies between the root of 3. Maison Gautsch, a large isolated house, stands close
the breakwater and the root of the mole, and is used mainly by to the shore, 0.9 mile S of the head of the breakwater.
fishing boats and small craft. Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 50 gt
1.17

A turning circle, with a radius of 310m, lies centered in posi-

1.17 when entering or leaving the roadstead or the harbor. Pilots can
tion 35°47'19.8''N, 5°47'24.0''W. Two smaller turning circles be contacted on VHF channel 11 or 16 and board in position
lie within the harbor, one S of the Passenger Ship Quay and the 35°48'25''N, 5°46'51''W.
other within the smaller yacht basin. Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA at least 6 hours
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in advance and a confirmation message 1 hour before arrival. NE winds, it affords security from winds from other directions.
Signals.—Port signals are given in the graphic titled Tanger
1.17 Anchorage areas have been established, as follows:
1.17

Port Signals. 1. Area No. 1—Bounded by lines joining the following

Contact Information.—See the table titled Tanger—Con-
1.17 positions:
tact Information. a. 35°48'48.0''N, 5°50'07.2''W.
b. 35°48'48.0''N, 5°48'23.4''W.
Tanger—Contact Information c. 35°48'06.6''N, 5°48'34.8''W.
d. 35°48'06.6''N, 5°50'07.2''W.
Harbormaster
2. Area No. 2—Bounded by lines joining the following
VHF VHF channels 11 and 16 positions:
Telephone 212-539-332-857 a. 35°48'48.0''N, 5°48'07.8''W.
b. 35°48'48.0''N, 5°47'25.8''W.
Facsimile 212-539-931-882 c. 35°48'06.6''N, 5°47'25.8''W.
E-mail [email protected] d. 35°48'06.6''N, 5°48'18.6''W.
3. Area No. 3—Bounded by lines joining the following
Port Authority positions:
Telephone 212-539-332-332 a. 35°47'16.8''N, 5°47'04.2''W.
b. 35°47'07.8''N, 5°46'58.8''W.
Facsimile 212-539-332-333 c. 35°46'58.8''N, 5°47'10.2''W.
Web site http://www.tangerport.com d. 35°47'03.0''N, 5°47'28.2''W.
Anchorage is prohibited in an area 0.2 mile wide between
1.17

Pilots Area No. 1 and Area No. 2 due to a submarine pipeline marked
Call sign Pilotage Tanger at its end by a lighted buoy.
Numerous obstructions exist within Anchorage Area No. 1.
VHF VHF channel 12
1.17

An obstruction, with a depth of 9.3m, lies near the SW edge of

212-539-374-341 Anchorage Area No. 3.
Telephone During a severe E wind (Levanter), vessels can anchor, in
212-539-332-857 1.17

depths of 11 to 15m, sand, close W of a small beach, about 0.5

E-mail [email protected] mile SSW of Pointe Malabata. The nature of the bottom should
be ascertained as it is reported to be rocky in places.
Caution.—Buoree Rock, with a least depth of 0.9m, lies
1.17

about 1 mile E of the head of the breakwater and is marked by

a lighted buoy.
There is heavy fishing vessel and ferry traffic in the approach
1.17

to Tanger.
A dangerous wreck, marked by a lighted buoy, lies about 0.5
1.17

mile ENE of the head of the breakwater.

1.17The channel leading between Pointe Malabata and Almiran-
te Rock should not be used by deep-draft vessels except in cas-
es of necessity.
Several submarine cables, which may best be seen on the chart,
1.17

lie within the bay and anchorage is prohibited in their vicinity.

A hydrofoil ferry is reported to run between Tanger and Tar-
1.17

ifa.
Navigational aids have been reported (1993) to be unreliable
1.17

in the approaches to and in the port. Aids may be missing, un-

lit, out of position, or not as charted.

1.18 Punta Altares (35°50'N., 5°43'W.) is located 1.5

miles NE of Pointe Malabata and is the termination of a steep
triangular cliff.
Punta Alboassa (Bou Maaza) is located 1.5 miles NE of Pun-
1.18

ta Altares. It rises steeply to Monte Khandak Zrarah, 237m

high, which has a prominent conical summit. From the E or W,
this point appears as a bold, rounded, and rocky headland.
Tanger Port Signals
1.17
Cala Grande, a bight, is entered 1.7 miles E of Pointe Al-
1.18

boassa. Small vessels, with local knowledge, can obtain tempo-

Anchorage.—The bay is the only anchorage roadstead of
1.17 rary anchorage, in depths of 16 to 18m, about 0.5 mile off the
any importance on the S side of the Strait of Gibraltar which beach at the head of this bight, but there is no shelter from off-
can be used by vessels of any size. Although exposed to N and shore winds and the tidal currents are strong.

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1.17 Port of Tanger from SW

Approach to Tanger from N

1.17

Monte San Simonito, 246m high, stands 2.5 miles SSE of

1.18 terranean 1 to the NE, Tanger Mediterranean Passenger and
Cala Grande, and has two peaks. It can be easily distinguished Ro-ro Port, and Tanger Mediterranean 2 to the SW.
from the surrounding mountains by its form.
A number of prominent buildings stand on this point. A
1.18
Port of Tanger-Med Home Page
cove, with a sandy beach, lies close E of the point and affords
excellent shelter from W or SW winds for small vessels with http://www.tmpa.ma
local knowledge. Depths of 10m lie up to 0.2 mile off the
beach. Depths—Limitations.—The entrance channel to Tanger-
1.19

Punta de Alcazar (Ksar es Sghir) (35°51'N., 5°34'W.), lo-

1.18 Mediterranean 1 Basin is about 300m wide.
cated 4.5 miles E of Cala Grande, is a high and salient point Tanger-Mediterranean Passenger and Ro-ro Port occupies a
1.19

fringed by rocks. basin protected by a 1,250m long angled breakwater. There is a

A light is shown from the head of a pier, 75m long, which
1.18 light at the head of this breakwater. There is a curved second-
extends E from Punta de Alcazar. ary jetty NE of the port, with a light at its head.
Tanger-Mediterranean 2 has a turning basin centered in posi-
1.19

1.19 Tanger-Mediterranean (35°54'N., 5°30'W.) (World tion 35°52'15.0''N, 5°32'10.2''W.

Port Index No. 45753) is situated SW of Punta Cires at the For additional information, see the table titled Tanger-Med-
1.19

mouth of Oued Remel and consists the basins of Tanger Medi- iterranean—Berth Information.

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1.19 Tanger-Mediterranean Harbor

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels 50m and

1.19 Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 73.
1.19

over. The pilot will board in one of the following positions: Regulations.—Vessels should provide their ETA 24 hours in
1.19

a. 35°54.8'N, 5°32.2'W. advance of arrival or upon departure of last port if less than 24
b. 35°56.2'N, 5°27.5'W. hours away.

Tanger-Mediterranean—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length
Alongside LOA Draft Beam Remarks
Horizon Tanger Terminal
Clean and dirty products. Maximum vessel
No. 1 195m — 250m 15.0m 45.0m
size of 150,000 dwt.
Clean and dirty products. Maximum vessel
No. 2 244m — 250m 15.0m 32.2m
size of 600,000 dwt.
Cargo Terminal
Bunkering Berth 86mm — 96.6m — 15.6m Bunkers.
Cargo Berth 470m 15.0m 189m 13.5m 32.2m General cargo and bulk cargo.
APM Terminals Tangier
TC1 800m 18.0m 400m — 16.5m Containers.
EUROGATE Tanger
TC2 812m 18.0m 398m 16.5m 54.0m Containers.
Tanger Mediterranean 2
TC3 18.0m 400m 18.0m 61.5m Containers.
2,800m
TC4 18.0m 400m 18.0m 60.9m Containers.
Tanger Mediterranean Passenger and Ro-ro Port
No. 1 155m 9.0-12.0m 152m 12.0m 24.0m Passengers, vehicles, and ro-ro.
No. 2 155m 9.0-12.0m 152m 12.0m 22.8m Passengers, vehicles, and ro-ro.
No. 3 174m 9.0-12.0m 152m 12.0m 22.8m Passengers, vehicles, and ro-ro.
No. 4 174m 9.0-12.0m 160m 12.0m 20.7m Passengers, vehicles, and ro-ro.
No. 5 197m 9.0-12.0m 160m 12.0m 20.3m Passengers, vehicles, and ro-ro.
No. 6 197m 9.0-12.0m 160m 12.0m 21.0m Passengers, vehicles, and ro-ro.

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Tanger-Mediterranean—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length
Alongside LOA Draft Beam Remarks
No. 7 197m 9.0-12.0m 160m 12.0m 21.1m Passengers, vehicles, and ro-ro.
No. 8 197m 9.0-12.0m 160m 12.0m 21.0m Passengers, vehicles, and ro-ro.
Vehicle Terminal
Lower Dock 240m 12.0m 243m — 32.2m PTCC
Upper Dock 218m 12.0m 240m — 38.0m PTCC

(2019) to exist within Tanger Med 1 and Tanger Med 2.

1.20 Ras Ciress (35°55'N., 5°29'W.) is located 5.2 miles

NE of Punta Alcazar. It rises steeply to a remarkable sharp
rocky ridge, known as Monte Cires, which extends 0.6 mile S
of the point. This ridge attains an elevation of 230m and from
some positions appears similar to the Rock of Gibraltar. A light
is shown from a tower, 8m high, standing on the point.

Tanger-Mediterranean—Contact Information
Port Authority
1.19 Breakwater Light 212-539-337-081
Telephone
212-539-337-071
212-539-337-090
Facsimile
212-539-337-091
E-mail [email protected]
Hours 24 hours
APM Container Terminal
Telephone 212-539-330-273
Facsimile 212-539-330-330
E-mail [email protected]
Web site http://www.apmterminals.com
Port of Tanger Breakwater from W
1.19 Hours 24 hours

Vessel Traffic Service.—Vessels should contact Tanger-

1.19
Eurogate Container Terminal
Mediterranean VTS (call sign: Tanger-Med VTS) 2 hours prior Telephone 212-539-378-100
to arrival on VHF channel 12 or 14.
Facsimile 212-539-378-277
Contact Information.—See the table titled Tanger-Medi-
1.19

terranean—Contact Information. E-mail [email protected]

Anchorage.—There are three anchorages available, two of
1.19

Web site http://www.eurogate-tanger.com

them for short periods up to 24 hours, as follows:
1. The W anchorage, known as A or Cala Grande Harbormaster
(35°51.1'N., 5°40.4'W.), is a circular area with a radius of 0.4 VHF VHF channel 14
mile. One large container vessel can be accommodated.
2. A hexagonal area 2 miles NNW of Ksar es Srhir (35° 212-539-337-083
52.6'N., 5° 34.8'W.). Telephone 212-539-337-084
3. An additional anchorage for large vessels, known as
Cueta Sud, is located S of the Ceuta peninsula centered on 212-539-337-085
position 35° 49.0'N, 5°39.0'W. Facsimile 212-539-337-091
Terminal 3 works are in progress (2017).
1.19

Caution.—Depths less than charted has been reported

1.19
E-mail [email protected]

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Tanger-Mediterranean—Contact Information
Vessel Traffic Service
Call sign Tanger-Med VTS
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
E-mail [email protected]
Pilots
Call sign Pilote Tanger Med
VHF VHF channel 73
Telephone 212-539-337-074
Facsimile 212-539-334-573 Jebel Moussa
1.21

E-mail [email protected]
Ensenada de Benzus, a small bay, is entered between Punta
1.21

Benzus and Ras Leona. Several quarries and a number of white

Islotes Cires, two above-water rocks, lie 0.2 mile N of the
buildings are situated on its E side and stand out clearly against
1.20

point and are fronted by foul ground.

the land. Small vessels, with local knowledge, can obtain an-
Ensenada de Cires, a small bight, is entered close E of Ras
chorage sheltered from winds between the E and W, through S,
1.20

Ciress. It is bordered by a sandy beach and affords temporary

within this bay.
anchorage, in a depth of 26m, to small vessels with local
knowledge. Punta Blanca (35°55'N., 5°22'W.), located 0.8 mile E of
Montana Haffa de3 Benatz, 476m high, stands 3.5 miles SSE
1.20
Punta Benzu, is high, steep, and a dark reddish color. The point
of Ras Ciress. It is a conspicuous and rugged mountain, with a is surmounted by the ruins of a tower and fronted by above-wa-
rounded summit, and is visible from all parts of the strait. ter rocks.
Punta Cruces is located 1.6 miles E of Ras Ciress and rises
1.20
Laja de Lana, with a least depth of 5.8m, lies about 0.3 mile
1.21

steeply to a peak, 0.9 mile SSW. Punta Almansa, 120m high, is NNW of the point. Bajo Susan, with a least depth of 2.1m, lies
located 0.7 mile ESE of Punta Cruces. It rises precipitously about 0.2 mile E of Laja de Lana. Laja de Maiz, with a least
from the sea and has a flat top. depth of 1.5m, lies about 0.3 mile E of the point.
Ensenada de Almansa, a bay, is entered between Punta Cru-
1.20
An isolated rock, with a depth of 9.7m, was reported (1986)
1.21

ces and Punta Almansa. Small vessels, with local knowledge, to lie about 0.2 mile NNW of Bajo Susan.
can obtain anchorage, in depths of 5 to 8m, sand, in the middle Punta Bermeja (35°54'N., 5°21'W.), a reddish-colored
1.21

of this bay. It is reported to be one of the best anchorages along point, is located 1 mile SE of Punta Blanca. The coast between
this part of the coast. is fronted by rocks and shoals, some above water.
Isla Perejil, an island, lies close offshore, midway between
1.20

Punta Almansa and Ras Leona, 2 miles ESE. It is 73m high 1.22 Bahia de Ceuta (35°54'N., 5°19'W.) is entered be-
and covered in shrubs. Small vessels, with local knowledge, tween Punta Bermeja and Punta de Santa Catalina, 3 miles E,
can find sheltered anchorage, in depths of 11 to 14m, between and is open to the N.
this island and the mainland SE, but it should only be used in Montana del Renegado, 328m high, stands 0.8 mile SW of
1.22

case of necessity. Punta Bermeja. It is surmounted by a tower and slopes gradual-

Two coves are located on the E side of the island and they af-
1.20
ly E to the isthmus on which the modern town of Ceuta is built.
ford shelter to small craft with local knowledge. The channel The ruins of the ancient town of Ceuta, surrounded by ruined
lying between the island and the mainland is obstructed by walls, are situated on the slope of the hill, 0.5 mile W of the W
rocks. end of this isthmus.
Ras Leona terminates in cliffs, 71m high, and is conspicu-
1.20
Peninsula de la Almina, located on the E side of the bay, is
1.22

ous. A ruined tower standing on the summit of this point is not composed of seven small hills which ascend gradually to Mon-
easy to distinguish. te Hacho, the largest and the highest. A conspicuous fort is sit-
uated on the summit of Monte Hacho.
1.21 Jebel Moussa (35°54'N., 5°25'W.), 850m high, Punta de Santa Catalina (35°54'N., 5°17'W.), the N ex-
1.22

stands 1.5 miles S of Ras Leona. It has a remarkable peak and tremity of the peninsula, is low and is fronted by numerous
is the highest mountain on the S side of the strait. Along with high rocks. Islote Ileo, the largest of these rocks, is surmounted
the Rock of Gibraltar, it serves to mark the E entrance to the by the ruins of a fort. The remains of a causeway lie between
strait. the point and Islote Ileo. A depth of 9.6m lies about 0.5 mile
Punta Benzu (35°55'N., 5°23'W.) is located 1 mile ESE of
1.21
WSW of Punta de Santa Catalina.
Punta Leona. The Spain-Morocco border has its origin between Bajo Isabel (35°55'N., 5°17'W.), which extends up to 0.3
1.22

Ras Leona and Punta Benzu and is best seen on the chart. A circu- mile N of Punta de Santa Catalina, has a least depth of 3.6m.
lar tower stands on the cliffs above the point. This rocky shoal is visible because of the clearness of the water
Bajo de Benzus, with a least depth of 4.3m, lies 0.5 mile NE
1.21
and strong tide rips occur in its vicinity.
of the point. Punta Almina (35°54'N., 5°17'W.), located 0.6 mile SE of
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Punta de Santa Catalina, is described in paragraph 5.3.

Ceuta (35°54'N., 5°19'W.)

World Port Index No. 45730

1.23 Ceuta is located within Spanish territory at the S side

of the E end of the Strait of Gibraltar.
Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds are NW, SW, and
1.23

W in the spring; NE and E in the summer; N and NE in the au-

tumn; and NW and W in the winter.
Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
1.23

Ceuta. 1.23 Ceuta Harbor Control Tower

Tidal Ranges for Ceuta

HAT 1.1m
MHWS 1.0m
MHWN 0.8m
MSL 0.61m
MLWN 0.4m
MLWS 0.2m
LAT 0.1m
Notes:
1. Predicted heights are in meters
above charted datum. 1.23 Ceuta Harbor Entrance
2. HAT—Highest astronomical tide.
3. LAT—Lowest astronomical tide. See the table titled Ceuta—Berth Information for detailed
1.23

information.
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is enclosed by two break-
1.23 Aspect.—The modern and prominent city of Almina stands
1.23

waters. Dique de Poniente extends E from the shore of the bay and on the N and W slopes of Peninsula de la Almina. A racon and
has a total length of 1,500m. Dique de Levante extends W from AIS are situated at the light structure on the head of Dique de
the shore of the bay and has a total length of 580m. The entrance Poniente. A light is shown from Punta Almina, 0.5 mile SE of
between the breakwater heads is 300m wide. Punta de Santa Catalina. A prominent tank farm is situated on
the W side of the harbor.
The harbor has facilities for ro-ro, container, ferry, general
1.23 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted
1.23

cargo, passenger, LNG, and tanker vessels. In addition, there on VHF and generally board 0.5 mile seaward of the harbor en-
are extensive facilities for fishing vessels. Vessels up to 220m trance. Vessels should send an ETA at least 24 hours in ad-
in length and 10.2m draft can be accommodated. vance.

Ceuta—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft
Muelle Canonero Dato 1 257m 6.0m 135m — Fast ferries ro-ro, and passengers.
Muelle Canonero Dato 2 120m 6.0m — — Fast ferries, ro-ro, and passengers.
Muelle Canonero Dato 3 120m 6.0m 221m — Cruise vessels, ro-ro, and passengers.
Muelle Canonero Dato 4 260m 4.0m — — Fast ferry, ro-ro, and passengers.
Muelle de Espan Cara Levante 176m 9.0m 75m — Cruise vessels, naval vessels, and bunkers.
Muelle de Espan Cara Poniente 350m 6.0m 108m — Cruise, fishing, breakbulk, and bunkers.
Clean products, dirty products, containers,
Muelle de Levante 1 and 2 500m — 183m 9.5m
breakbulk, multipurpose, and bunkers.

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Ceuta—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft
Ro-ro/lo-lo, container, breakbulk, multipur-
Muelle de Poniente 1 230m 7.5m 135m —
pose, and bunkers.
Clean products, dirty products, multipurpose,
Muelle de Poniente 2 268m — 220m 10.2m
and bunkers.
Clean products, dirty products, containers,
Muelle de Poniente 3 523m 9.0m 150m 7.7m
breakbulk, multipurpose, and bunkers.
Clean products, dirty products, ro-ro/lo-lo,
Muelle de Poniente 4 250m 8.5m 120m 6.7m
breakbulk, multipurpose, and bunkers.

1.23 Ceuta Harbor

For additional pilot contact information, see the table titled

1.23 Vessels can anchor S of the harbor, in depths of 20m or
1.23

Ceuta—Contact Information. more, in the Ensenada de Cueta in an area centered on position

Regulations.—The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the
1.23 35°49'N, 5°19.5'W.
Paris Memorandum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced
a mandatory reporting system for vessels arriving at or depart-
ing from a port or anchorage within the PMoU region. Ceuta—Contact Information
It is reported that vessels over 180m in length and/or 9.1m
1.23
Port Authority
draft should send an ETA at least 48 hours in advance. Vessels
carrying dangerous cargo or hazardous material should send Telephone 34-956-527-000
their ETA 48 hours in advance. Facsimile 34-956-527-001
For further information, see paragraph 1.1 and North Atlan-
1.23

tic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Under- E-mail [email protected]

standing on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection Web site http://www.puertodeceuta.com
Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning
Port Control
Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Ceuta—Con-
1.23
Call sign Ceuta Port Control
tact Information. VHF VHF channels 10, 11, 12, and 16
Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor N of Dique de Poniente,
1.23

but not E of the head. The best berth lies, in a depth of 26m, 34-956-527-016
sand, about 0.5 mile NW of the head, but it is somewhat ex- Telephone
34-956-527-017
posed.

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Ceuta—Contact Information winds, heavy squalls can come down off the mountain. Vessels
should be prepared to leave at the onset of such weather.
Facsimile 34-956-527-010 Caution.—A prohibited anchorage area, the limits of which
1.23

E-mail [email protected] are shown on the chart, lies on the N side of Dique de Levante
and extends up to 1.3 miles N of the harbor entrance.
Pilots Several submarine pipelines lie across the entrance to the
1.23

34-956-508-331 harbor and may be seen on the chart.

Telephone
34-676-775-108 (mobile) Several submarine cables lie in the vicinity of the E side of
1.23

the approach to the harbor entrance and may best be seen on

Facsimile 34-956-501-524 the chart.
A wavemeter buoy is moored about 0.9 mile SE of Punta
1.23

1.23 Fresh SE winds cause a heavy sea in the bay; during W Bermeja.

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2.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
SECTOR 2 — CHART INFORMATION

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SECTOR 2
SPAIN—GREAT EUROPA POINT TO CABO DE PALOS

Plan.—This sector first describes the E coast of Gibraltar

2.0 NE of Punta del Islote, the NE extremity of the island. Both the
from Great Europa Point to the Spanish border. It then de- island and the islet are fringed with sunken rocks, and depths
scribes the Mediterranean coast of Spain as far as Cabo de of less than 11m lie within 0.2 mile of the island in several di-
Palos (37°38'N., 0°41'W.). rections. A light is shown from a tower with a dwelling, 19m
high, standing near the SW extremity of the island.
General Remarks
2.1 Numerous dangerous wrecks lie within 2 miles of the
coasts described in this sector and may best be seen on the
charts.
2.1Numerous outfall pipelines extend up to 0.8 mile seaward
from the coasts described in this sector.
2.1Several submarine cables lie within the waters described in
this sector and may best be seen on the charts.
2.1Explosive Dumping Ground Areas, the limits of which are
shown on the chart, lie 2.7 miles SE of Europa Point and 8
miles S of Cartagena.
2.1Submarines frequently exercise in the area lying E of the
Strait of Gibraltar.
2.1Caution is necessary when estimating the distance from the
seaward edge of the plain of Llanos de Almeria (Campo de Da- Isla de Alboran Light
2.2

lias) (36°45'N., 2°43'W.), as, due to its blending with the hori-
zon and being backed by high land, its apparent distance is 2.2Temporary anchorage, affording some shelter from W and
often misleading. NW winds, can be obtained by vessels, in depths of 16 to 20m,
2.1Regulations.—The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the between 0.3 and 0.4 mile E of the light. However, it is reported
Paris Memorandum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced that several unmarked submarine cables lie near this anchor-
a mandatory reporting system for vessels arriving at or depart- age.
ing from a port or anchorage within the Paris MoU region. 2.2Caution.—A circular fishing reserve with a radius of 12
2.1For further information, see paragraph 1.1 and North Atlan- miles and best seen on the chart, surrounds the island. A ma-
tic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Under- rine reserve is also established within a radius of 1 mile from
standing on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection the coast of the island.
Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning
Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. Placer de Las Bovedas (36°25'N., 4°59'W.), an extensive
2.2

bank, lies 8 miles SW of Marbella and has a least charted depth

Off-lying Islands and Banks of 17m, sand and rock. It has been reported by local mariners
and fishermen that a very steep-to patch, with a depth of only
2.2 Isla de Alboran (35°56'N., 3°02'W.), a Spanish pos- 14.6m, exists on this bank.
session, lies 50 miles SSE of Cabo Sacratif. This island is flat, Vessels should avoid passing over the bank, especially in
2.2

reddish, and about 20m high. The cliffs on its S side are steep, heavy seas, as rocky heads, with less depths than those charted,
but they are less so on its N side. Islote de la Nube lies close may exist.

2.2 Isla de Alboran and Isla de Alboran Light from SE

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2.2 Great Europa Point from W

Chella Bank (36°31'N., 2°51'W.) lies 16 miles SE of Adra

2.2

and has a least depth of 72m.

An isolated patch, with a least depth of 40m, was reported
2.2

(1981) to lie about 15 miles SW of Cabo de Gata.

Great Europa Point to Malaga

2.3 Great Europa Point (36°07'N., 5°21'W.) has been
previously described in paragraph 1.8 in connection with the
entrance to the Bay of Gibraltar.
2.3The E side of Gibraltar is steep and inaccessible. The large
rainwater catchment, situated 1.5 miles N of Great Europa
Point, is very conspicuous. A conspicuous white hotel stands at
the S end of Catalan Bay, close N of this catchment.
2.3A jetty, 87m long, is situated 1 mile N of Great Europa Point.
It has a depth of 2.9m alongside the head and is used by naval
vessels.
2.3Sierra Carbonera, 315m high, rises 3.5 miles N of the run- 2.3 Punta Mala Light
way at Gibraltar. This mountain and the Rock of Gibraltar form
a valley, which from the E and in poor visibility, has been mis- fronted by a shallow bar. An extensive yacht harbor, protected
taken for the approach to the Strait of Gibraltar. Torreon, an an- by breakwaters, is situated 0.6 mile N of the river mouth.
cient and prominent watch tower, stands at an elevation of
285m, nearly 0.5 mile S of the highest point of Sierra Car- 2.4 Punta de la Chullera (36°19'N., 5°15'W.), located
bonera. A conspicuous radio tower, 70m high, stands close N 2.3 miles NNE of the mouth of the Rio Guadjaro, is of moder-
of this watch tower. ate elevation and is fronted by a reef. Torre de la Chullera
2.3Punta Torre Nueva, a low and rocky point, is located 6 miles stands on a hill above the point.
NNE of Great Europa Point. A coast guard station stands near 2.4Piedra Alcorrin, a small islet, lies close offshore, 1.5 miles
this point and a small yacht harbor, protected by breakwaters, NNE of Punta de la Chullera. This islet is fringed with rocks
is situated 1.7 miles SSW of it. A more extensive breakwater is and several rocky heads, some of which dry, lying N of it.
found 0.2 mile S of the yacht basin. This structure extends E 2.4An extensive yacht harbor, protected by breakwaters, is situ-
into Blackstrap Bay for almost 0.9 mile. ated 1 mile N of Piedra Alcorrin.
2.3A marine farm, marked by lighted buoys, has been estab- 2.4Between Piedra Alcorrin and Punta Torre de Salto de la Mo-
lished and is bounded by lines joining the following positions: ra, 2.7 miles NNE, there is the sandy shore of Fondeadero de la
a. 36°12'09.6''N, 5°18'45.0''W. Sabanilla, through which five streams flow into the sea.
b. 36°12'07.2''N, 5°18'25.8''W. 2.4Castillo de la Sabanilla, a ruined tower, stands close to the
c. 36°11'37.2''N, 5°18'37.8''W. shore, 1 mile N of Piedra Alcorrin. A disused factory and a
d. 36°11'37.8''N, 5°18'57.0''W. chimney, 38m high, are situated 0.7 mile NNE of the ruined
2.3Punta Mala (Punta Carbonera), marked by a light, is located tower. La Sabinilla, an important fishing village, is situated 1
2.6 miles NNE of Punta Torre Nueva. This point consists of mile NNE of Castillo de la Sabanilla. Manilva, a town, stands
reddish rock. Submerged buoys, at a depth of 44m, lie about 17 1.5 miles NW of La Sabanilla on moderately high ground and
miles ESE of Punta Mala. is clearly visible from seaward. The Rio Manilva flows from
2.3A prohibited anchoring area, best seen on the chart, has been the N part of the town and enters the sea 0.5 mile N of La Saba-
established about 3.4 miles NE of the Gibraltar aviation light. nilla.
2.3The Rio Guadjaro flows into the sea, 2.5 miles NNE of Punta
Mala. Its mouth is protected by two short breakwaters and 2.5 Punta del Salto de la Mora (36°23'N., 5°13'W.) is

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located 1 mile NE of La Sabanilla. This point is rocky and sur- 2.7 Punta de Banos (36°28'N., 5°00'W.), a low and rocky
mounted by a prominent tower. point, is located 2.2 miles E of Punta de Guadalmaza and sur-
Laja de Salto de la Mora, a drying shoal, is the outermost of
2.5 mounted by a tower. Torre de Saladillo stands on a sandy hill-
a group of dangers which lie within 0.3 mile E of the point. ock close to the coast, 1 mile W of this point.
This shoal is usually marked by breakers and should be given a 2.7Monte Mayor, 570m high, stands 4 miles NNW of this point.
wide berth. Its summit is conical and is crowned by the prominent ruins of
Anchorage can be obtained, by vessels with local knowl-
2.5 a castle.
edge, anywhere off this part of the coast, in suitable depths, as 2.7Torre de las Bovedas stands on the coast, 1 mile NE of Punta
far S as Mala Bahia. de Banos. A prominent coast guard station is situated close E
Torre de Arroyo Vaquero stands on a small hill dominating a
2.5 of it. Torre de Duque stands on the coast, 3 miles NE of Punta
rocky point, 1.5 miles NE of Punta del Salto de la Mora. The de Banos. Laja de Duque, an extensive reef, lies close inshore,
coast in this vicinity is rocky and fronted by reefs. Costra Natu- 0.4 mile SW of Torre de Duque.
ra, with conspicuous pyramid-shaped buildings, is situated 2.7Puerto Deportivo Jose Banus (36°29'N., 4°57'W.), an ex-
close NNE of Torre de Arroyo Vaquero. tensive yacht harbor, lies close E of Torre de Duque. It is pro-
Sierra Bermeja (36°29'N., 5°12'W.), one of the most prom-
2.5 tected by breakwaters and has an entrance 80m wide. There are
inent features along this coast, stands 6 miles N of Punta del depths of 3 to 7.5m inside the harbor basins; the basins are sub-
Salto de la Mora. This mountain rises to a rocky cone-shaped ject to silting.
peak, 1,452m high, and is visible from a great distance.
Punta de la Sal Vieja (36°25'N., 5°10'W.) is located 3.2
2.5

miles NE of Punta del Salto de la Mora, and several submerged

rocks extend up to 0.2 mile S of it. Roquero de Alfero, a de-
tached rocky patch, lies 0.4 mile S of the point and has depths
of 9 to 13m. A prominent tower stands near the point, and Las
Mesas, 96m high, rises 0.6 mile NNW of the point.

2.6 Puerto de Estepona (36°25'N., 5°09'W.) (World Port

Index No. 38350), an extensive yacht harbor, lies between Pun-
ta de la Sal Viejo and Punta de la Doncella, 0.4 mile ENE. It is
protected by two breakwaters and has an entrance 80m wide.
There are depths of 5m in the entrance and 3 to 4.5m within the
basins. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 13m, about 0.7
mile E of Punta de la Doncella. A light is shown from a octag-
onal tower with a white dwelling and red roof, 21m high, 2.7 Puerto Deportivo Jose Banus
standing on Punta de la Doncella. A lighted buoy is moored
about 0.7 mile ENE of the light and marks the seaward extrem- 2.7Punta de los Nabueles (36°30'N., 4°56'W.), a rocky head-
ity of several coast protection groins. land, is located 1.5 miles NE of Puerto Deportivo Jose Banus.
2.6Punta de los Marmoles, low and fringed with a beach, is lo- Torre de Alarcon, a prominent tower surrounded by trees,
cated 1.5 miles NE of Puerto de Estepona. Several rocky heads, stands 0.2 mile W this point.
with depths of 5 to 8m, lie within 0.5 mile SE of this point. 2.7Sierra de Marbella (36°34'N., 4°54'W.) is not as high as Si-
Roqueros de la Cipresses, with a least depth of 10m, lies 0.5 erra Bermeja, but it slopes down to the coast and forms an ex-
mile S of the point. cellent landmark. The W peak rises to a height of 1,261m and
2.6Torre del Padron stands on a moderately-high hill, 3 miles stands 3 miles NNW of Marbella. The E peak rises to a height
ENE of Puerto de Estepona. A prominent steel bridge spans the of 1,184m and stands 1.5 miles NE of the W peak.
mouth of the Rio del Padron, close E of this tower. 2.7Puerto de Marbella, a fishing harbor, is situated 0.8 mile E of
2.6Punta del Castor (36°26'N., 5°06'W.), located 1 mile NE of the yacht harbor and is protected by two breakwaters. Five tow-
Torre del Padron, is low and projects little from the coast. This ers, which form part of a disused ore handling structure, stand
point is fronted by several rocks and a river flows into the sea close E of the harbor.
close W of it. 2.7Puerto Deportivo, an extensive yacht harbor, is situated close
2.6Punta de Guadalmaza, a sandy point, is located 1.7 miles E SE of the light. It is formed by two moles, with an entrance
of Punta del Castor. Torre de Guadalmaza and a coast guard 60m wide, and has depths of 0.9 to 3m. Numerous small moles,
station stand on the point. A conspicuous white tower is report- which form private small craft shelters, are situated close E and
ed to stand about 0.3 mile E of the point. W of this yacht harbor.
2.6Caution.—An anchorage prohibited area, the limits of
which are shown on the chart, lies in the vicinity of Punta de 2.8 Marbella (36°30'N., 4°53'W.), a town, stands on both
Guadalmaza and extends up to 2 miles seaward. banks of the Rio de la Teneria, 2.5 miles E of Punta de los Nab-
2.6A 12.2m rock shoal lies 1.3 miles S of the mouth of the Rio ueles. A light is shown from a tower standing at the W end of
Guadalmaza. the town; a prominent hotel is situated 0.2 mile E of it.
2.6A trawling prohibited area, the limits of which are shown on 2.8During offshore winds, anchorage may be taken, in a depth
the chart, lies in the vicinity of Punta de Guadalmaza and ex- of 20m, sand, about 0.4 mile S of the fishing harbor. Numerous
tends up to 10 miles seaward. fish havens, best seen on the chart, are situated close to the

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2.8Cabo Pino (36°29'N., 4°44'W.), a yacht harbor, is situated

7.4 miles ESE of Marbella. It is protected by breakwaters and
is shallow. It is occasionally closed to traffic due to silting.
2.8Punta de Calaburras (36°31'N., 4°38'W.), located 5 miles
ENE of Cabo Pino, is an easily identifiable point. An aeronau-
tical light is shown from a tower, 25m high, standing on the
point. A disused light tower stands near the light.
2.8Sierra de Mijas (36°37'N., 4°40'W.), 1,150m high, stands 6.5
miles N of Punta de Calaburras. From the E, this mountain
range can be identified by the town of Mijas, which appears as
a white band and is situated about halfway up the S slope.

2.9 Fuengirola (36°32'N., 4°37'W.) (World Port Index

No. 38365), a small harbor, is situated 2.2 miles NNE of Punta
de Calaburras. It is protected by breakwaters and is used by
yachts and fishing vessels. A fish haven is located in the former
anchorage area SE of the port.
A conspicuous radio mast stands 4 miles NNE of the harbor.
2.9

Sierra de Marabella
2.8
A marine farm, protected by artificial reefs, extends NE of the
harbor and should be given a wide berth.
Punta Negra, a rocky point, is located 5 miles NE of Fuengi-
2.9

rola. Torre Quebrada and a prominent hotel stand on the point.

A small and shallow yacht harbor is situated near this point.
Puerto de Benalmadena (36°36'N., 4°31'W.), an extensive
2.9

yacht harbor, is situated 1.2 miles NE of Punta Negra. It is pro-

tected by breakwaters and has depths up to 4m; the harbor is
subject to silting.
Laja de Bermeja, an area of rocky shoals with a least depth
2.9

of 2.5m, lies about 0.3 mile S of the S breakwater and is

marked by a lighted buoy.
A fish haven extends NE of the port and should be given a
2.9

wide berth.

Ensenada de Malaga
2.10 Ensenada de Malaga lies between Punta de Torremoli-
2.8 Marabella Light nos and Punta de los Cantales, 11 miles NE, and is backed by
mountainous scenery.
Punta de Torremolinos (36°37'N., 4°30'W.), the SW en-
2.10

trance point of Ensenada de Malaga, is rocky and attains no

great elevation. The ruins of a castle and the town of Torremo-
linos, which is conspicuous from the E, stand close N of the
point. The town is a resort associated with the Costa Del Sol.
A dangerous wreck lies about 0.6 mile offshore, 1 mile S of
2.10

the point.
Small vessels anchor, in depths of 14 to 18m, off the village
2.10

of Carihuela, about 0.7 mile SSE of Punta de Torremolinos.

Between Punta de Torremolinos and Malaga, 7 miles NE, the
2.10

coast is low, flat, and rises inland to the foothills of the moun-
tains. Numerous hotels and high-rise buildings stand in this vi-
cinity.
A conspicuous radio mast stands near the village of Churri-
2.10

ana, 3.5 miles N of Punta de Torremolinos.

Punta de los Cantales (36°43'N., 4°18'W.), the NE entrance
2.10

point of the bay, is a moderately high, rocky point surmounted

by a prominent tower. Puerto de El Candado, a yacht harbor, is
situated 2.5 miles W of the point and is protected by breakwa-
2.8 Calaburras Light ters. A lighted buoy is moored about 1 mile WSW of this har-
bor and marks the seaward extremity of the coast protection
coast SE to SW from Marbella. groins.

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2.10 Malaga Harbor

2.11 Cros S. A. Ammonia Terminal (36°40'N., 4°26'W.) of 11m.

is situated 3.7 miles NE of Punta de Torremolinos. The berth, There are facilities for fishing, passenger, general cargo,
2.12

which is formed by two dolphins, lies 0.7 mile offshore. A sub- tanker, bulk, container, and ro-ro vessels. Generally, there are
marine pipeline extends NW from the berth to the shore. no restrictions with regard to length or breadth. Large passen-
Espigon de la Central Termica (36°41'N., 4°26'W.), a jetty,
2.11 ger vessels up to 9.9m draft and tankers up to 13.4m draft can
extends 230m ESE from the shore, 4.6 miles NE of Punta de be handled within the harbor.
Torremolinos and is marked by a lighted beacon. See the table titled Malaga—Berth Information for de-
2.12

Caution.—Anchoring and fishing prohibited areas, the lim-

2.11 tailed information.
its of which are shown on the chart, lie in the vicinity of the
above terminals and extend up to 3 miles from the shore. Tidal Ranges for Malaga
HAT 0.9m
Malaga (36°43'N., 4°25'W.)
MHWS 0.7m
World Port Index No. 38370 MHWN 0.6m
2.12 The port of Malaga lies 7 miles NE of Punta de Torre- MSL 1.45m
molinos and 58 miles NE of Great Europa Point. It consists of MLWN 0.3m
a medium-sized harbor, protected by breakwaters, and an off-
shore terminal. MLWS 0.2m
LAT 0.0m
Port of Malaga Home Page
Note.—Heights are in meters above
http://www.malagaport.eu charted datum.

Winds—Weather.—Winds from the SE sometimes cause a

2.12 Aspect.—A light is shown from a conspicuous tower, 33m
2.12

heavy swell in the outer harbor area. high, standing near the root of the E breakwater
Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
2.12 Prominent landmarks include the cathedral, with a single
2.12

Malaga. spire, standing 0.7 mile N of the harbor entrance; the bull ring,
Depths—Limitations.—The port is protected by two break-
2.12 formed of dull yellow brick, standing close E of the cathedral;
waters and consists of two main basins and an inner harbor. and Castillo de Gibralfaro, 141m high, standing above the bull
The outer harbor entrance is 370m wide and has a depth of ring.
17m. The inner harbor entrance is 112m wide and has a depth Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 gt and
2.12

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Wharf 6—Romero Robledo

2.12

Malaga Light
2.12

Wharf 1—Ricardo Gross

2.12

2.12 Wharf 9—Container Terminal

over. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 12 and generally

board 0.5 mile SSE of the breakwater. During bad weather, pi-
lots will board near the harbor entrance.
Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA 24 hours in ad-
2.12

vance and confirm arrival 2 hours and 1 hour prior to arrival.

Messages may be sent through Aranjuez (EAD) (EDZ) or Gi- 2.12 Cruise Terminal
braltar (ZDK).
Contact Information.—See the table titled Malaga—Con-
2.12 tact Information.

Malaga—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Beam
Eastern Passenger Terminal A
Atraque Adosado Al Dique
110m 10.5m — — Cruise vessels.
De Levante
North Dock 205m 12.0m 340m 41.4m Cruise vessels.
Eastern Passenger Terminal B
Eastern Dock 590m 17.0m — — Cruise vessels.

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Malaga—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Beam
South Dock 136m 12.0m 340m — Cruise vessels.
Fishing Terminal
Quay 8 131m 5.0m — — Fishing vessels.
Malaga Commercial Terminal
Quay 1S-Ricardo Gross 475m 9.4m — — Fishing and breakbulk.
Quay 2-Guadiario 445m 10.5m 220m 29.2m Cruise vessels and fast ferries.
Quay 3A-Canovas 120m 9.0m 106m — Fast ferries, ro-ro, and breakbulk.
Quay 3B-Canovas 150m 10.5m — — Fast ferries, ro-ro, and breakbulk.
Quay 3C-Canovas 140m 8.5m 135m 16.5m Fast ferries, ro-ro, and breakbulk.
Crude, dirty products, ro-ro freight, multipur-
Wharf 4-Heredia 375m 7.0m 180m —
pose, and breakbulk.
Quay 5 93m 6.5m — — Repairs and armaments.
Quay 6-Romero Robledo 500m 11.0m 240m 32.2m Petroleum products, aggregates, and cement.
Crude, dirty products, vegetable oils, breakbulk,
Quay 7 340m 13.5m 240m 32.2m
multipurpose, and livestock.
Noatum Container Terminal
Quay 9 721m 16.0m 399m 56.4m Sand, PCC, containers, breakbulk, and livestock.
Ro-Ro Berth 172m 16.0m — — Chemicals, PCC, and multipurpose.

Anchorage.—Designated anchorages to the E and SE of the

2.12
Malaga—Contact Information
breakwater may best be seen on the chart.
Caution.—Several submarine cables lie in the approaches to
2.12
VHF VHF channels 13, 14, and 16
the bay and the harbor and may best be seen on the chart. Cruise Port
Telephone 34-95-212-5026
Malaga—Contact Information
Facsimile 34-95-222-8021
Port Control
E-mail [email protected]
VHF VHF channel 11
Web site http://www.crucerosmalaga.net
34-95-221-3018
Telephone Pilots
34-95-222-2117
Call sign Malaga Practicos
34-95-260-4112
Facsimile VHF VHF channel 12
34-95-212-5015
Telephone 34-95-221-3018
Hours 24 hours
Facsimile 34-95-260-4112
Port Authority
E-mail [email protected]
Telephone 34-95-212-5013
Hours 24 hours
Facsimile 34-95-212-5014
E-mail [email protected] Care must be taken to pass well clear of the prohibited areas
2.12

SSW of the harbor entrance.

Web site http://www.malagaport.eu Several wrecks, some dangerous, lie in the approaches to the
2.12

Churriana Terminal port and the offshore terminal and may best be seen on the chart.
A submarine pipeline extends about 0.4 mile SE from shore
2.12

Call sign Churriana Empetrol near the entrance to Rio Guadalmedina.

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2.12 Pico de Zafarraya from SW

Malaga to Motril of Punta de Torrox, and Punta de la Mona, 1.5 miles SE. This
roadstead affords anchorage, in depths of 10 to 20m, muddy
2.13 Punta de Velez-Malaga (36°43'N., 4°07'W.), low sand, with some rocky bottom, but is reported to be dangerous
and sandy, is located 9 miles E of Punta de los Cantales. This in winter.
point is slowly extending seaward as a result of the deposits A light is shown from Punta de la Mona and a yacht harbor,
2.14

brought down by the freshets of the Rio de Velez and should protected by breakwaters, is situated close NE of it.
not be closely approached. During offshore winds, anchorage Punta de San Cristobal (36°44'N., 3°42'W.), fronted by a
2.14

can be obtained off the coast between these points. reef, is located 2 miles E of Punta de la Mona. The town of Al-
The mountains, which back this stretch of the coast, attain
2.13 munecar stands on a hill above this point. A conspicuous
considerable heights. Some of the loftier peaks and summits church tower and a large hotel, above which are situated the ru-
are snow-covered for the greater part of the year and are visible ins of an ancient castle, stand in the town.
from the African coast. The town of Salobrena (36°45'N., 3°35'W.) stands 5 miles E
2.14

Pico de Zafarraya (37°00'N., 4°04'W.), 2,134m high, has a

2.13 of Almunecar. Two factories, each with a tall chimney, are situ-
conspicuous summit which terminates in a sharp cone. ated in the town.
Torre del Mar (36°44'N., 4°05'W.), a small town, is situated
Punta del Rio (36°43'N., 3°33'W.) is located 2.3 miles SE of
2.13

1.3 miles NNE of Punta de Velez-Malaga and is marked by an Salobrena. This point, which is mostly formed by river sediment,
isolated factory with a conspicuous chimney. It is fronted by a is extending to the S and should be approached with caution. Sev-
small harbor, with a depth of 2m, used by yachts and fishing
eral prominent oil tanks stand 1 mile NE of the point.
craft.
Caution.—Several outfall pipelines are reported to extend
2.14

Torre del Mar Light is shown from a tower, 26m high, stand-
2.13

up to 0.8 mile seaward from the coast between Punta de Torrox

ing 1 mile NE of Punta de Velez-Malaga.
and Punta del Rio.
A small craft harbor, protected by breakwaters, fronts the
Several small bights lying between Punta de Torrox and Pun-
2.13

2.14

town of La Caleta de Velez, 2 miles NE of Punta de Velez-Mal-

ta del Rio afford anchorage, but local knowledge is advised.
aga. A submarine outfall pipeline extends about 1 mile seaward
from a point close E of this town.
Fondeadero de Torre del Mar (36°43'N., 4°07'W.), lying
2.13
Motril (36°45'N., 3°31'W.)
off the town, affords good anchorage, during offshore winds, in
World Port Index No. 38375
a depth of 10m, sand and mud. Large vessels, especially in the
bad weather season, should anchor, in depths of 18 to 20m, tak-
2.15 Motril, a small port, lies 1.5 miles NE of Punta del
ing care to avoid the numerous marine farms in the area.
Rio and is protected by two breakwaters.
2.14 Punta de Torrox (36°44'N., 3°57'W.) is low. The
Port of Motril Home Page
land in the vicinity of this point is also low, but gradually rises
inland to hills of moderate height. A light is shown from a tow- https://apmotril.com
er, with a dwelling 23m high, standing on the point.
The Rio Rilamar flows into the sea close E of the point and a
2.14 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor entrance is 130m wide
2.15

coast guard hut stands on its E bank. and has a depth of 10m.
Fondeadero de Nerja (36°45'N., 3°52'W.) affords anchor-
2.14 Vessels up to 190m in length and 10.1m draft can be accom-
2.15

age, in depths of 15 to 20m, sand, with a rocky bottom nearby. modated. There are facilities for ro-ro, general cargo, tanker,
This roadstead fronts the town of Nerja, which stands 4 miles and bulk vessels. In addition, a yacht basin is situated in NW
ENE of Punta de Torrox. part of the harbor.
Fondeadero de Herradura (36°44'N., 3°45'W.) lies in the
2.14 A dangerous wreck lies close SSE of the head of Muelle de
2.15

bay entered between Punta de Cerro Gordo, located 9 miles E Poniente.

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See the table titled Motril—Berth Information for detailed

2.15
Motril—Contact Information
information.
Aspect.—The prominent city stands in the middle of a plain, 34-958-601-234
Facsimile
2.15

1.5 miles N of the harbor. Several conspicuous oil tanks are sit- 34-958-601-238
uated close W of the harbor.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of more than
2.15
E-mail [email protected]
500 gross tons. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 12 and Web site https://apmotril.com
board about 1 mile from the entrance in position 36°42'10.8''N,
Tugs
3°31'00''E.
Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA at least 24 hours
2.15 VHF VHF channel 12
in advance and confirmed 2 hours before arrival.
Pilots
Contact Information.—See the table titled Motril—Con-
2.15

tact Information. VHF VHF channel 12

34-958-607-285
Motril—Contact Information Telephone
34-636-477-115 (mobile)
Harbormaster
Facsimile 34-958-607-285
Telephone 34-958-601-087
E-mail [email protected]
Facsimile 34-958-833-448
Port Authority Anchorage.—The roadstead situated E of the harbor is shoal
2.15

34-958-601-207 and fringed with breakers. Vessels should anchor, in depths of

Telephone 14 to 15m, mud, about 0.2 mile from the harbor entrance or 1.2
34-958-566-565 miles S of the head of W breakwater.

Motril—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Draft
Azucenas Terminal
Azuncenas East 203m 13.5m 12.0m
Fertilizer, grain, containers, project/heavy, breakbulk, and reefers.
Azuncenas Middle 202m 13.5m 12.0m
Continuous berthing length of 607m.
Azuncenas West 202m 13.5m 12.0m
Costa Terminal
Costa East 100m 8.0m 7.6m
Ro-pax, ro-ro/lo-lo, and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of
Costa Middle 100m 8.0m 7.6m
299m.
Costa West 99m 8.0m 7.6m
Levante Terminal
Levante 284m 8.0m 7.6m Ro-ro/lo-lo and breakbulk.
Dique Terminal
Dique 860m 13.5m 12.0m Chemicals and ro/pax.
Graneles Terminal
Graneles NW 130m 10.0m 9.2m Cement, mineral ore, and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length
Graneles SE 130m 10.0m 9.2m of 260m.
Poniente Terminal
Poniente 107m 7.3m 6.4m Dirty products, cement, and mineral ore.
Contradique Terminal
Contradique 252m 13.5m 12.0m Bio fuels and clean products.

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2.15 Motril Harbor

Motril to Adra
2.16 Cabo Sacratif (36°42'N., 3°28'E.), which is easily
identified, is a rocky headland of moderate height. It is formed
by the SW spur of Sierra de Jolucar, which rises to a height
832m about 3.5 miles NE. Two conspicuous radar domes stand
on the summit.
A light is shown from a prominent tower, with a dwelling
2.16

17m high, standing on the summit of the rocky headland. The

ruins of Torre del Chucho are situated close to the light. A con-
spicuous lattice radio mast stands on the summit of a hill 8.2
miles NNE of the light. A dangerous wreck lies 1 mile SW of
the light.

Castell de Ferro Light

2.16

cured to the shore, but local knowledge is essential. Larger ves-

sels can anchor, in depths of 25 to 30m, about 230m offshore.
The town of Gualchos stands at a height of 324m, 2.5 miles
2.16

NNE of Punta Zambullon. It is situated in a steep-sided ravine,

formed like an amphitheater, and is a very conspicuous land-
mark.

2.17 Punta del Melonar (36°43'N., 3°21'W.), a high and

steep point, is located 2 miles NE of Punta Zambullon. A light
is shown from a tower, 12m high, standing on the point.
Cabo Sacratif Light
2.16
The Sierra Nevada extends parallel with the coast and about
2.17

20 miles inland as far E as Golfo de Almeria. These mountains

Due to a shoal, which extends SE, vessels should stay at least
2.16
are the highest in Spain and are covered with perpetual snow.
1 mile clear of the cape. The most conspicuous summits are Pico Mulahacen (37°05'N.,
Ensenada de Calahonda is entered close W of Punta Zam-
2.16
3°15'W.), 3,482m high, and Pico Veleta, 3,392m high, standing
bullon, which is located 3.2 miles ENE of Cabo Sacratif. Small 3 miles W of the former. Both of these mountains are visible on
vessels up to 100 gt can moor in this bay with their sterns se- clear days from seaward.

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The village of Castell de Ferro is situated 0.8 mile NE of

2.17 knowledge is necessary to enter the port.
Punta del Melonar and is fronted by Fondeadero de Castell de
Ferro, which affords anchorage sheltered from NW winds, in Adra to Almeria
depths of 14 to 20m, soft mud. Squalls sometimes blow heavily
down the ravines in this vicinity and, as the bottom is steep and 2.19 Punta de los Banos (36°42'N., 2°51'W.) is located 9
the holding ground poor, vessels are liable to drag anchor. miles SE of Adra. A light is shown from a prominent tower,
Punta Negra (36°45'N., 3°14'W.), surmounted by a ruined
2.17 21m high, standing on the point. The town of Dalias is situated
tower, is named from the dark color of the land in its vicinity. 7.5 miles N of this point and shows up well from seaward
The village of La Rabita stands on a small plain at the foot of a against the dark mountainous background.
hill, 2 miles E of the point. A prominent castle is situated on Torre de Aljamilla stands 4 miles E of Adra. Torre de Baler-
2.19

the summit of the hill. ma stands in a large village, 2.5 miles SE of Torre de Aljamilla.
Llanos de Almeria, also known as Campo de Dalias, is a low
2.19

Adra (36°44'N., 3°02'W.) plain which, beginning near Torre de Aljamilla, extends E to
the W shore of Golfo de Almeria. Caution is necessary in esti-
World Port Index No. 38380 mating the distance from the seaward edge of this plain.
Bajo Culo de Perros, a reef, lies about 0.7 mile S of Punta de
2.19

2.18 Adra, a small port, lies 9 miles E of Punta Negra and los Banos and has a least depth of 3.9m.
is protected by two rubble breakwaters and two interior jetties.
Depths—Limitations.—Facilities include a main quay,
2.18 Almerimar (36°42'N., 2°48'W.), an extensive yacht harbor,
2.19

140m long, which can handle general cargo vessels up to 2,600 is situated 2.5 miles E of Punta de los Banos and is protected
gt and a 5.5m draft, and Levante Quay, 200m long, which can by breakwaters.
handle fishing vessels up to 4m draft. Punta de las Entinas is located 4 miles ESE of Punta de los
2.19

Aspect.—A light is shown from a prominent tower, 26m

2.18 Banos, and a shoal extends up to 0.5 mile S and SE of it. This
high, standing 1 mile W of the harbor entrance. Torre de los point derives its name from several “entinas” or shoals which
Perdigones stands on a small promontory, close N of the har- are formed by seaweed.A dangerous wreck lies 0.8 mile ESE
bor. This tower is an excellent landmark and can be easily iden- of Punta de las Entinas, with a minimum depth of 2.5m. These
tified from the other towers and chimneys in the vicinity. It is shoals, marked by a lighted buoy, grow from the bottom to the
shaped like a truncated cone, 40m high, and the lower one- surface and are separated by narrow channels. A conspicuous
third is white while the upper two-thirds are brick-colored. group of buildings, which is reported to be lighted at night,
stands 0.7 mile N of the point.
Punta del Sabinal (36°41'N., 2°42'W.) is located 3.7 miles
2.19

E of Punta de las Entinas. A light is shown from a tower with a

dwelling, 30m high, standing 0.2 mile N of the actual point.
Punta Elena, the W entrance point of Golfo de Almeria, is lo-
cated 2.5 miles ENE of the point.

2.20 Golfo de Almeria (36°46'N., 2°25'W.) lies between

Punta Elena and Cabo de Gata, 22 miles E. Its shores are free
from off-lying dangers and can be safely approached. The W
shore is backed by cliffs and the E shore is low and flat.
Torre de los Cerrillos, which is in ruins, stands close W of
2.20

Punta Elena and a conspicuous hotel stands in Playa Serena, 2

miles NE of it.
Puerto de Roquetas, a small craft harbor, is situated 4.5 miles
2.20

NE of Punta Elena. It is protected by breakwaters and has

2.18 Adra Harbor
depths of 1 to 3.7m. Castillo de Roquetas, which is in ruins, is
situated close S of the harbor and a disused light structure
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of more than
2.18 stands close SE of it. Torre de los Bajos, which is in ruins,
50 gt. Pilots can be contacted by VHF and board vessels about stands 2.3 miles NNE of the castle.
0.5 mile outside the harbor entrance. Anchorage, sheltered from W winds, can be obtained off the
2.20

Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA 72 hours, 48

2.18 coast between the ruins of Castillo de Roquetas and Torre de
hours, and 24 hours prior to arrival. los Bajos. A good berth lies, in a depth of 30m, sand, 1 mile
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of
2.18 offshore. Vessels of light draft can anchor, in a depth of 16m,
14m, sand, about 0.3 mile W of the head of the W breakwater. close inshore, about 0.6 mile NE of the castle.
This anchorage is sheltered from NE and NW winds and the Puerto Deportivo Aguadulce, a marina, is situated 2 miles
2.20

holding ground is mostly good. However, this anchorage is NE of Torre de los Bajos and is protected by breakwaters.
dangerous with onshore winds. Sierra de Gador (36°54'N., 2°50'W.), a branch of the Sierra
2.20

Caution.—Vessels should stay clear of the breakwater heads

2.18 Nevada, stands 12 miles NW of the head of the gulf. This range
because of the slope of the rubble of which they are formed. attains heights of over 2,300m and is conspicuous from sea-
Depths in the port change frequently due to silting; local
2.18 ward.

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2.19 Alcazaba

Caution.—Several submarine cables extend seaward from

2.20
Tidal Ranges for Almeria
the vicinity of the head of the gulf and may best be seen on the
chart. MLWN 2.0m
Several marine farm areas have been established along the
2.20
MLWS 0.8m
shores of the gulf. These extend up to 1.5 miles seaward and
may best be seen on the chart. LAT 0.2m
Note.—Heights are in meters above
Almeria (36°50'N., 2°28'W.) charted datum.

World Port Index No. 38390 Depths—Limitations.—There are facilities for ro-ro, gener-
2.21

al cargo, passenger, tanker, and bulk vessels. Vessels up to

2.21 The port of Almeria lies at the head of Golfo de Al- 78,000 dwt, 259m in length, and 13.6m draft have been accom-
meria and is protected by a main breakwater which extends 1 modated.
mile SE. See the table titled Almeria—Berth Information for de-
2.21

tailed berthing information.

Port of Almeria Home Page A new quay has been completed (2017) in the vicinity of
2.21

https://apalmeria.com Muelle de Poniente and Dique de Poniente. Consult the local

authorities for the latest information.
Aspect.—Alcazaba, a conspicuous citadel, is situated close
Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
2.21

2.21

NW of the city and a monument stands close SE of it. This

Almeria.
monument is conspicuous by day and illuminated at night. Sev-
eral conspicuous buildings and chimneys stand at a power sta-
Tidal Ranges for Almeria tion, 1 mile ESE of the harbor entrance.
HAT 5.7m Punta del Rio, a level and sandy headland, is located 2 miles
2.21

SE of the power station. It is formed from the sediment brought

MHWS 5.1m down by the Rio Andarax which enters the sea at this point. A
MHWN 4.0m lighted buoy is moored about 0.3 mile S of the point and ves-
sels should not attempt to pass to the N of it. A prominent tele-
MSL 3.08m vision mast, 20m high, stands close NW of the point.

Almeria —Berth Information

Berth Length Depth Remarks
Passenger Terminal
2 200m 10.0m Fast ferries, ro-pax, and breakbulk.
3 184m 10.0m Fast ferries, ro-pax, and breakbulk.
4 200m 10.0m Fast ferries, ro-pax, and breakbulk.
5 200m 10.0m Fast ferries, ro-pax, and breakbulk.

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Almeria —Berth Information

Berth Length Depth Remarks
Levante (East) 219m 8.0m Cruise vessels.
Pechina Terminal
Pechina Quay 313m 14.0m Cement, breakbulk, and others.
Ribera Terminal
Ribera Quay Second Line 450m 8.5m Cruise vessels, ro-pax, and breakbulk.
Ribera - Poniente Quay 300m 12.0m Fast ferry, ro-pax, and breakbulk.
Dock Terminal
North Dock 1 157m 10.0m Passengers, ro-ro, and general cargo.
North Dock 2 184m 10.0m Passengers, ro-ro, and general cargo.
South Dock 1 200m 10.0m Passengers, ro-ro, and general cargo.
South Dock 2 200m 10.0m Passengers, ro-ro, and general cargo.
Poniente Terminal
1 215m 12.0m Bio fuels, chemicals, fertilizer, cement, salt, containers,
breakbulk, gypsum, and limestone. Continuous berthing
2 385m 10.0m length of 600m.

Punta de Torrejon is located 1.5 miles W of the harbor en-

2.21
Almeria—Contact Information
trance and is surmounted by Castillo de San Telmo, a coast
guard station. Hours 24 hours
A light is shown from a tower, 7m high, standing on Castillo
2.21
MRCC Almeria
de San Telmo.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 gross
2.21
Call sign Almeria Trafico
tons and over. Vessels should report to MRCC Almeria (Alme- VHF VHF channels 11 and 16
ria Trico) on VHF channel 16 or 74 when within range. MRCC
Almeria will advise if pilots will subsequently conduct com-
Anchorage.—Anchorage may be obtained, in depths of 18
2.21

munications on VHF channel 12.

to 20m, in Rada de Almeria, about 0.2 mile WSW of the head
Pilots board about 1.3 mile SSE of the head of the breakwa-
of the breakwater.
2.21

ter in position 36°42'10.8''N, 3°30'55.2''E.

Caution.—A detached breakwater, marked at both ends by
2.21

Regulations.—Vessels must send an ETA at least 48 hours

2.21

lights, has been established about 0.5 mile SW of Darsena

in advance, especially for vessels requiring fuel oil and/or gas
Comercial.
oil from the Campsa Refinery.
A submarine gas pipeline, best seen on the chart, leads SE
2.21

Contact Information.—For pilot and port contact informa-

2.21

from the coast in the vicinity of Rambla de la Sepultura to Al-

tion, see the table titled Almeria—Contact Information.
geria.
Almeria—Contact Information Almeria to Cartegena
Port Authority
2.22 El Cabo de Gata (36°43'N., 2°12'W.), located 14
Telephone 34-950-236-033 miles SE of Almeria, is a rugged headland at the S end of the
Facsimile 34-950-232-949 Sierra de Gata range. A light is shown from a prominent tower,
19m high, standing on the cape.
E-mail [email protected]
A rock, with a least depth of 3.3m, lies about 0.6 mile SSE of
2.22

Pilots the light and vessels should not attempt to pass between it and
the cape. Artificial reefs have been established 1 mile NW of
Call sign Almeria Pilot
the cape and should be given a wide berth.
VHF VHF channel 12 Small vessels, with local knowledge, can obtain anchorage,
2.22

34-950-232-991 sheltered from E winds, off Playa de Corralete. The best berth
Telephone lies, in a depth of 10m, sand and weed, about 2.5 miles NW of
34-617-393-454 (mobile) the cape.
Facsimile 34-950-273-706 Torre de Vela Blanca stands on a headland, 1 mile E of Cabo
2.22

de Gata. A conspicuous white patch lies at the foot of this

E-mail [email protected] headland and resembles a vessel under sail.

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GATREP—Contact Information
[email protected]
E-mail
[email protected]
http://www.salvamentomaritimo.es/
Web site conocenos/nuestra-actividad/controlamos-
el-trafico-maritimo

GATREP Information
Designator Information required
A Vessel’s name, call sign, and IMO number.
C Position (latitude and longitude), or
Position (bearing and distance from a land-
D
mark).
E Vessel’s course.
F Vessel’s speed.
G Last port of call.
I Next port of call.

Almeria Port Control Tower IMO cargo category and quantity, where
2.21 P
appropriate.
Vessel Traffic Service.—A voluntary IMO-approved Traffic Vessel defects, damage, or anything affect-
2.22

Q/R
Separation Scheme (TSS) with an associated VTS has been es- ing normal navigation.
tablished off Cabo de Gata. The VTS regulates traffic 5 to 12
miles offshore, with an associated inshore traffic zone estab- Caution.—A marine reserve area, best seen on the chart, ex-
2.22

lished between the traffic scheme and the coast. Vessels may ists between El Cabo de Gata and Punta de los Muertos. Con-
establish contact with the radio reporting system GATREP sult the local authorities for details.
when within 3 miles of entering the TSS. GATREP can be con-
tacted as per the information provided on the table titled GA- 2.23 Morron de los Genoveses, a promontory, forms the S
TREP—Contact Information. The information required from end of a cove which is entered 4 miles ENE of Cabo de Gata.
vessels entering into the area (GATREP ENTRY) covered by This promontory is 69m high and conical, with a somewhat
the VTS should be the minimum necessary to ensure the effi- flattened summit. Sheltered anchorage can be obtained, in
cient functioning of the system. The report should be formatted depths of 8 to 10m, off Puerto Genoves, within this cove; local
to include information provided on table titled GATREP In- knowledge is advised.
formation. Monte del Fortin, a promontory surmounted by the ruins of a
2.23

castle, separates Puerto Genoves from Ensenada de San Jose, a

The radio reporting system will furnish participating vessels
2.22
cove on its N side. Anchorage can also be obtained by small
with information relative to conditions affecting navigation to vessels, in depths of 10 to 12m, within this cove. A yacht har-
include the presence of vessels restricted in their ability to ma- bor, protected by breakwaters, is situated at the N end of
neuver, concentrations of fishing vessels relative to the TSS, Ensenada de San Jose.
and meteorological conditions. A continuous listening watch Ensenada de los Escullos lies 3.5 miles NE of Ensenada de
2.23

on VHF must be maintained if using the TSS. San Jose. A prominent castle stands on the shore of this bay.
Anchorage, sheltered from W and SW winds, can be obtained
GATREP—Contact Information anywhere in the bay according to draft. Large vessels can an-
chor, in a depth of 22m, coarse sand, about 0.5 mile E of the
Pilots castle.
Call sign Gata Trafico Los Frailes, two conspicuous peaks, stand at the W side of
2.23

Ensenada de los Escullos and are excellent landmarks for

VHF VHF channels 11 and 16 rounding Cabo de Gata.
34-9-5027-0715
2.24 Punta de la Polacra (36°50'N., 2°00'W.) is located
Telephone 34-9-5027-1726 12 miles NE of Cabo de Gata. An isolated rock lies close S of
34-9-5027-5477 the point, and when seen from a distance, appears like a vessel
under sail. A light is shown from a tower, 14m high, standing
Facsimile 34-9-5027-0402
on the point.

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Punta de Media Naranja (36°56'N., 1°54'W.) is located 7.5

2.24 Reporting Information.
miles NE of Punta de la Polacra. Several small bays lying be-
tween these points offer sheltered anchorage to vessels with lo- Puerto de Carboneras—Reporting Information
cal knowledge.
La Mesa de Roldan is a high tableland which extends be-
2.24
Designator Information required
tween Punta de Media Naranja and Punta de los Muertos, 1.2 A Vessel’s name
miles NE.
B Call sign and IMO number
Mesa de Roldan Light is shown from a tower, 18m high,
2.24

standing on the summit of La Mesa de Roldan, 0.3 mile NNW C Flag

of Punta de la Media Naranja.
D ETA at Carboneras pilot boarding position
Cala de Agua Amarga, entered 1 mile WSW of Mesa de
2.24

Roldan Light, affords shelter to small craft from NE winds. A E Gross tonnage
pier extends S from the shore of this bay and several mooring F Beam and loa (in meters)
buoys are situated in its vicinity.
G Maximum draft on arrival (forward and aft)
Punta Carboneras, surmounted by a castle, is located 3.5
2.24

miles NNE of Mesa de Roldan Light. A small island lies on a H Air draft on arrival
reef which extends up to about 0.5 mile SE of the point. I Ballast water percentage onboard on arrival
Puerto Pesquero, a small fishing harbor, is situated close SW
2.24

of the point and is protected by a breakwater. J Bow thruster power in KW (if fitted)
K Rudder type and maximum angle
2.25 Puerto de Carboneras (36°58'N., 1°53'W.) (World
Port Index No. 38395), a small harbor, is situated 1.2 miles S Vessel defects, damage, or anything affect-
L
of Punta Carboneras and is protected by a breakwater which ing normal navigation.
extends 0.4 mile E and S. The harbor basin has depths of 7 to
19m and is used by coal vessels. The ETA should be confirmed 12 hours prior to arrival at the
2.25

pilot boarding position. Any changes to ETA must be reported

Puerto de Carboneras Home Page immediately. Vessels must contact the pilots 2 hours prior to
arrival at Carboneras Roads on VHF channel 12.
https://apalmeria.com Vessels at anchor or underway must maintain a listening
2.25

watch on VHF channel 12. Vessels are required to obtain in-

Depths—Limitations.—There are three piers in the port for
2.25
structions from the pilots prior to using any anchorages.
cargo operations. See the table titled Puerto de Carboneras— Pilots board in the following positions:
2.25

Berth Information for details. 1. Vessels less than 140m in length—position

Aspect.—A conspicuous chimney, 200m high, stands near
2.25
36°58'24.0''N, 1°53'00.0''W.
the harbor. 2. Vessels over 140m in length—position 36°58'36.0''N,
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500 gt
2.25 1°52'00.0''W.
when entering or leaving the port. Vessels should send their Contact Information.—See the table titled Puerto de Car-
2.25

ETA 24 hours in advance by e-mail or facsimile containing the boneras—Contact Information.

information given in the table titled Puerto de Carboneras— Anchorage.—Anchorage is available NE of the breakwater.
2.25

Puerto de Carboneras—Berth Information

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft
Holcim Espana, SA
East Quay 120m 14.0m 200m 13.0m Cement, clinker, gypsum, and breakbulk.
North Quay 27m 7.0m 92m — Cement, clinker, gypsum, and breakbulk.
Endesa, SA
Dock Generation
241m 17.0m 292m 16.5m Coal.
Endesa SA
Bio fuels, cement, clinker, coal, gypsum, lime-
Muelle de Ribera 1 246m 17.0m 205m 12.9m
stone, and breakbulk.
Muelle de Ribera 2 146m 9.0m 124m — Coal.

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Puerto de Carboneras—Contact Information 1. Vessels of less than 140m in length—about 0.4 mile
NE of the breakwater light.
Port Authority 2. Vessels of 140m in length or more—in position
Telephone 34-950-236-033 37°11.4'N, 1°47.6'W.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Puerto de Gar-
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Facsimile 34-950-232-949 rucha—Contact Information.

E-mail [email protected]
Hours 24 hours Puerto de Garrucha—Contact Information
Pilots Port Authority
Call sign Carboneras Pilots Telephone 34-950-254-217
VHF VHF channel 12 Facsimile 34-950-232-949
Telephone 34-619-008-883 (mobile) E-mail [email protected]
Facsimile 34-950-133-026 Web site http://www.apalmeria.com
E-mail [email protected] Hours 24 hours
Hours 24 hours Pilots
Garrucha Pilots
2.26 Puerto de Hornos Ibericos (36°59'N., 1°53'W.), a Call sign
Practicos de Garrucha
small harbor, is situated 0.5 mile S of Puerto de Carboneras. It
is protected by a high-angled breakwater and is used by cement VHF VHF channel 12
and gypsum carriers. Muelle Norte, at the N side of the basin, Telephone 34-619-008-883 (mobile)
has a depth of 9m alongside, and Muelle Este, at the E side of
the basin, has a depth of 13m alongside. Vessels up to 77,000 Facsimile 34-950-133-026
dwt, 245m in length, and 14.0m draft have been accommodat- E-mail [email protected]
ed.
Torre del Penon (37°04'N., 1°51'W.) stands on a low prom- Hours 24 hours
ontory, 4.5 miles N of Punta Carboneras. Torre de Macenas,
formed by a ruined castle, stands 0.6 mile N of Torre del Pe- Anchorage.—The Garrucha Anchorage is bounded by lines
2.27

non. A coast guard hut is situated near it. joining the following positions:
Anchorage can be obtained, in depths of 10 to 25m, sand,
2.26 a. 37°11.6'N, 1°48.2'E.
about 1 mile N of Torre de Macenas, but this berth is only safe b. 37°11.6'N, 1°46.6'E.
in settled weather. c. 37°12.5'N, 1°45.6'E.
Sierra Cabrera (37°05'N., 1°56'W.) is the highest range on
2.26 d. 37°13.2'N, 1°47.0'E.
this part of the coast; the peaks are visible from 40 to 45 miles Care must be taken to avoid anchoring too far off the coast as
2.27

seaward. Mojacar (37°08'N., 1°51'W.), a prominent town, the 100m depth curve is close to the harbor entrance.
stands on the crest of a high hill at the E end of this range.
2.28 Punta de Sarria (37°19'N., 1°42'W.) is located 9.5
2.27 Puerto de Garrucha (37°10'N., 1°50'W.), a small miles NE of Garrucha and several dangerous reefs lie close SE
harbor, is situated 11.5 miles NNE of Punta Carboneras and is of it. A prominent ruined castle stands on a steep point, 4 miles
protected by two breakwaters. A fishing quay is situated on the NE of Punta de Sarria. Isla de los Terreros, 34m high, lies 0.6
N side of the harbor and a yacht basin lies at the W side. A mile S of the ruined castle. This island is steep-to and is sepa-
quay, situated at the inner side of the breakwater, has depths of rated from the mainland by a narrow channel with a depth of
1 to 10m alongside. 7.5m. Isla Negra, another small island, lies 0.2 mile NE of the
The town backs the harbor; a light is shown from a structure,
2.27 ruined castle. It is 25m high and dark, but can be seen easily
10m high, standing close S of it. A prominent castle is situated against the pale cliffs behind it.
close S of the light structure. Several prominent chimneys also During NE winds, anchorage can be obtained by vessels
2.28

stand in the vicinity of the town. with local knowledge, W of Isla de los Terreros. The best berth
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of more than
2.27 lies, in depths of 13 to 14m, mud and weed, about 0.7 mile
500 gt. Vessels should send their ETA 24 hours in advance by from the island.
e-mail or facsimile containing the information given in the ta-
ble titled Puerto de Carboneras—Reporting Information in 2.29 Aguilas (37°24'N., 1°34'W.) (World Port Index No.
paragraph 2.25. 38410), a small port, is situated in a bay, 8.5 miles NE of Punta
The ETA should be confirmed 6 hours prior to arrival at the
2.27 de Sarria. The harbor is protected by a breakwater which has a
pilot boarding position. Any changes to ETA must be reported main quay on the inner side. It is 300m long with depths of 8.8
immediately. Vessels must contact the pilots 2 hours prior to to 9.8m alongside. Vessels up to 160m in length and 9.7m draft
arrival at Garrucha Roads on VHF channel 12. can be accommodated. In addition, a jetty for fishing vessels is
Pilots will board, as follows;
2.27 situated within the harbor and an extensive yacht marina lies on

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the N side of the bay. Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be con-

tacted on VHF channel 16 and board about 1 mile from the en-
trance.
Monte de las Aguilas, a rocky peninsula, forms the W side of
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the harbor. It is 70m high, conical in shape, reddish in color,

and is easy to identify. The ruins of Castillo de San Juan are sit-
uated on the summit of this peninsula. A light is shown from a
tower, 23m high, standing close E of the ruins.
Punta de la Aguilica, located 0.6 mile ENE of the light,
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forms the E side of the bay and is fronted by rocks. Isla de la

Aguilica lies close S of this point.
Hornillo (37°24'N., 1°33'W.) (World Port Index No. 38420)
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is situated in a bay on the E side of Punta de la Aguilica. It is an

ore-handling installation and considered to be part of the port
of Aguilas. Isla del Fraile, 80m high, lies 0.6 mile ENE of the
E side of Punta de la Aguilica and forms the E side of the bay.
A main pier is situated at the W side of the bay and has depths
of 6 to 10m alongside. Vessels up to 160m in length and 8.8m
draft can be accommodated alongside. Pilotage is compulsory
and available from Aguilas. Anchorage can be obtained, in a Approach to Golfo de Mazarron from S
2.30

depth of 20m, 0.2 mile E of the pier head.

Cala Bardina (37°26'N., 1°31'W.) lies 2 miles NE of Hornillo. A small harbor, with depths of 1 to 7m and protected by a
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This bay affords good shelter from E winds to vessels with local breakwater, is located in the vicinity of Cabezo del Puerto
knowledge. Anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of 24m, sand Vessels may anchor, in a depth of 15m, about 0.2 mile NE of
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and weed, about 200m off the E shore, or, in a depth of 14m, sand Mazarron Light.
and gravel, about 0.2 mile off the beach at the head. Cabezo del Mojon, located 1.5 miles NE of Cabezo del Puer-
2.30

Cabo Cope (Mounte Cope) (37°25'N., 1°28'W.), a reddish to, is conspicuous because of its dark grey color. Isla Plana, a
promontory, forms the E side of Cala Bardina. It is 248m high, flat islet, lies 0.8 mile E of this point and is fronted by rocks on
rocky, and steep-to on the SE side. Vessels can anchor, in a the S side. The pylons of a disused mineral transporter are situ-
depth of 20m, off the NE side of this promontory. ated 0.8 mile E of this islet.
Golfo de Mazarron lies between Cabo Cope and Cabo Tino-
2.29 Punta de la Azohia (37°33'N., 1°10'W.) is surmounted by
2.30

so, 18 miles E. Torre de la Azohia, an octagonal building. Vessels may anchor,

Punta de Calnegre is located 6 miles NE of Cabo Cope.
2.29 in depths of 13 to 14m, sand, about 0.2 mile NW of this point.
During offshore winds, anchorage can be obtained, in depths of Caution.—A marine reserve has been established along the
2.30

11 to 13m, mud, off Playa de Calnegre, on the S side of the coast joining Isla Plana, Cabo Tinoso, and Cala Mojarra, as
point. Anchorage can also be obtained, in depths of 13 to 14m, seen on the chart. Numerous restrictions apply to entry; contact
weed, off Playa de Parazuelos, on the N side of the point. the local authorities for additional information.
Sierra Morera (37°35'N., 1°20'W.) stands NE of Punta de
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Calnegre and consists of three main peaks which are visible 2.31 Cabo Tinoso (37°32'N., 1°06'W.) is high, precipi-
from a great distance. The two W peaks are the highest and the tous, and reddish in color. A light is shown from a tower, 10m
E peak has a slightly whiter color than the others. high, standing on the cape.
Caution.—Strong currents, usually E, are reported to be fre-
2.31

2.30 Rada de Mazarron (37°33'N., 1°13'W.) indents the quently experienced off Cabo Tinoso.
coast 15 miles NE of Cabo Cope. This bay lies between A local magnetic anomaly was reported (1977) to exist about
2.31

Cabezo del Puerto and Punta de la Azohia, 4 miles E, and has 3 miles S of Cabo Tinoso.
mostly sandy shores. Submarines exercise frequently in an extensive area centered
2.31

Mazarron Light is shown from a tower standing on the edge

2.30 25 miles S of Cabo Tinoso.
of Cabezo del Puerto. A disused explosives dumping area, best seen on the chart,
2.31

A small yacht harbor, protected by a breakwater, is situated

2.30 lies about 7.5 miles SE of Cabo Tinoso.
on the E side of a point, 1 mile WSW of the light.
La Galerica located 0.3 mile N of Mazarron Light, consists
2.30 2.32 Cala Salitrona (37°33'N., 1°07'W.), a cove, lies 1.2
of two above-water rocks which are by foul ground. miles NW of Cabo Tinoso and affords good shelter from winds
Cabezo del Puerto has steep sides. It is surmounted by a con-
2.30 between the NW and SW. Anchorage may be obtained by
spicuous monument, 13m high. A prominent tall building small vessels with local knowledge within this cove.
stands 0.8 mile W of this monument. Torre Vieja (Torre de Sa- Punta del Moco, a steep headland, is located 3 miles NE of
linas), 11m high, surmounts a low hill, 0.6 mile N of Cabezo Cabo Tinoso. El Roldan, 495m high, has a conspicuous sum-
del Puerto. mit. This mountain rises fairly steeply from the shore, 1.5
The town of Mazarron stands along the W shore of the bay
2.30 miles ENE of the point, and is an excellent landmark.
NW of Mazarron Light. Numerous prominent villas and hotels Isla de Las Palomas, a rocky islet, lies 0.5 mile offshore, 1
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are situated in this vicinity. mile S of El Roldan. A marine farm has been established 0.3

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mile N of Isla de Las Palomas. La Terrosa lies 1 mile ENE of ing, 8m high, standing on the island.
this islet and consists of a rock connected to the shore by a spit Bajo de Escombreras lies 0.2 mile W of the W end of Islote
2.33

of sand. de Escombreras. This shoal has a least depth of 8.9m and is

Caution.—Shoaler depths than charted may exist in the vi-
2.32 marked by a lighted buoy.
cinity of Isla de las Palomas and La Terrosa.
A marine reserve, with a radius of 575m, has been estab-
2.32
Cartagena (37°35'N., 0°59'W.)
lished surrounding Isla de las Palomas, as seen on the chart.
Algameca Grande, an indentation, is located 0.7 mile NE of
2.32 World Port Index No. 38430
La Terrosa. A small military harbor, protected by a breakwater,
lies within this indentation. Algameca Chica, a small cove, lies 2.34 The port of Cartagena, a natural harbor, is entered be-
close E of Algameca Grande and affords anchorage to small tween Punta de la Podadera and Bajo de Santa Ana. It has fa-
craft with local knowledge. cilities for commercial shipping and is also a navy base.

2.33 Punta de la Podadera (37°35'N., 0°59'W.), steep-to and Puerto de Cartagena Home Page
surmounted by a fort, is located on the E side of Algameca Chica.
Punta de Trinca-Botijas is located 0.7 mile SE of Punta de la Po- http://www.apc.es
dadera. It is high, cliffy, and surmounted by two batteries.
Bajo de Santa Ana lies about 100m offshore, 0.3 mile NW of
2.33 Tides—Currents.—Tides within the harbor are usually neg-
2.34

Punta de Trinca-Botijas. This shoal has a least depth of 3.2m ligible. During winds from the S, the water level may rise up to
and is marked by a lighted buoy. 0.5m. During winds from the N, the level may decrease by the
Bajo de las Losas, marked by a lighted buoy, consists of sev-
2.33 same amount.
eral flat-topped submerged rocks and lies about 0.3 mile S of Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by two
2.34

Punta de Trinca-Botijas. breakwaters. Dique de Navidad extends 150m SE from a point

Punta del Gate is located 0.3 mile SE of Bajo de las Losas.
2.33 on the W shore of the harbor, 0.3 mile NE of Punta de Podade-
Punta de los Aguilones (37°34'N., 0°58'W.), comparatively
2.33 ra. Dique de Curra extends 700m W from a point on the E
steep-to, is located 0.9 mile SSE of Punta del Gate. Islote de shore of the harbor, 0.5 mile NE of Bajo de Santa Ana. The en-
Escombreras lies 0.2 mile W of Punta de los Aguilones and is trance to the harbor has a width of 250m and a depth of 11.5m
steep-to and hilly. A light is shown from a tower, with a dwell- at LLW.

Cartagena—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Alfonso XII Quay (Cartagena Basin)
C001 (Escala Real) 132m 6.1m — 6.1m — Cruise vessels.
Cruise Terminal C002 700m 11.2m 300m 11.2m 35.9m Cruise vessels.
Isaac Peral Quay (Escombreras Basin)
E007 13.7m 229m — 32.2m Breakbulk.
E008 480m 13.7m — — 32.2m Breakbulk
E009 13.7m 235m — 36.8m Breakbulk
Principe Felipe Quay (Escombreras Basin)
E004 180m 13.5m 149m 11.9m 22.8m Cement and breakbulk.
E005 15.6m 235m 13.7m 32.2m Cement and fertilizer.
350m
E006 15.6m 200m 13.7m 32.2m —
San Pedro (Cartagena Basin)
C010 185m 12.5m 190m 11.2m 32.2m Ro-ro freight, breakbulk, reefers, and livestock.
C011 220m 12.5m 200m 11.5m 32.2m Continuous berthing length of 405m.
Santa Lucia (Cartagena Basin)
C007 11.2m 152m — 23.4m Others and breakbulk.
C008 385m 11.2m 154m — 26.6m Others and breakbulk.
C009 11.2m 223m — 32.2m Others and breakbulk.

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Cartagena—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Solid Bulk Terminal (Escombreras Basin)
E021 21.0m 200m — 32.2m Coal.
576m
E022 21.0m 229m — 35.0m Coal.
E023 21.0m 229m — 38.0m —
600m
E024 21.0m 229m — 36.5m —
Enagas LNG Terminal (Escombreras Basin)
Fertilizer E002 270m 7.0m 140m — 22.0m Chemicals and fertilizer.
Metaneros E001 120m 12.5m 310m — 45.0m LNG.
Principe Felipe E003 118m 12.5m 200m 11.1m 23.5m Chemicals, LNG, and cement.
Inflammable (Escombreras Basin)
E010 13.2m 130m — 32.2m Chemicals, clean products, and vegetable oils.
200m
E011 13.2m 130m — 31.0m Chemicals, clean products, and vegetable oils.
E012 200m 8.0m 150m 8.0m 21.0m LPG.
E013 142m 14.1m 230m 13.2m 36.6m Aviation fuel, clean products, and LPG.
Aviation fuel, clean products, vegetable oils,
E014 142m 11.1m 230m 10.5m 36.6m
and LPG.
E015 10.6m 160m 9.9m 32.2m Clean products and vegetable oils.
362m
E016 10.6m 160m 9.9m 29.2m Aviation fuel and vegetable oils.
E017 400m 11.6m 190m 10.8m 32.2m Clean products, crude, and dirty products.
E018 70m 21.4m 360m 19.5m 50m Clean products, crude, and dirty products.
E019 153m 28.0m — — — Crude.
E020 153m 24.0m 340m 24.0m 60.0m Crude and dirty products.

For berth information see the table titled Cartagena—Berth

2.34 breras (37°34.0'N., 0°59.5'W.). Pilots may board large vessels
Information. bound for Ensenada de Escombreras about 1.5 miles WNW of Is-
A cruise ship terminal has been completed in the vicinity of
2.34 lote de Escombreras Light.
Muelle del Comercio de Alfonso XII. Regulations.—All vessels bound for Cartagena must head
2.34

There are facilities for general cargo, container, ro-ro, and

2.34 for the Landfall Point (37°32'N., 1°00'W.). 1.6 miles S of the
fishing vessels. pilot boarding position. Arriving vessels should contact Carta-
Aspect.—The harbor is easily recognized by the broken
2.34 gena Port Control 2 hours before reaching the Landfall Point
edge of the mountain as it descends towards the port on one and provide the information in the table titled Cartagena—
side or the other. The city, surrounded by a wall, is situated N Reporting Information.
of the head of the harbor and is conspicuous. A circular hill, Additional contact must be made when within 2 miles or 20
2.34

surmounted by the ruins of Castillo de la Concepcion, rises in minutes sailing time from the Landfall Point. Port Control con-
the S part of the city. tacts the pilot and assigns anchorage areas when a berth is not
Castillo de Galeras, Castillo de Atalaya, and Castillo de San
2.34 available in the harbor. A listening watch must be maintained
Julian stand 0.5 mile NW, 1.5 miles NW, and 1 mile E, respec- on VHF channels 12 and 16.
tively, of Punta de la Podadera. Other prominent landmarks in- Outbound vessels must advise Port Control 2 hours before
2.34

clude the light structure on the head of Dique de Navidad; two departure or at least 1 hour before completing any maneuvers
chimneys, each 100m high, standing 0.5 mile NE of Bajo de or being ready for departure, on VHF channel 12, providing the
Santa Ana; and the military hospital building situated close E information in the table titled Cartagena—Reporting Infor-
of Castillo de la Concepcion. mation.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of over 500 gross
2.34 Port Control will give permission to depart and advise the
2.34

tons. Vessels should send an ETA 24 hours and 12 hours in ad- Duty Pilot. Vessels should continue to maintain a continuous
vance. Pilots may be contacted on VHF channels 12 and 16, and listening watch on VHF channel 12 and contact pilots 30 min-
generally board vessels about 1.2 miles WNW of Islote de Escom- utes before commencing maneuvers. Outbound vessels should

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Port of Cartagena
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channels 12 and 16. Military vessels navigating the waters of

the Port of Cartagena must contact Port Control on VHF chan-
nels 12 and 16 and advise the times of entering or departing
from the port

Cartagena—Reporting Information
Designator Information Required
Inbound Reporting Information
A Vessel’s name
B Call sign
C ETA at Cartagena
D Maximum draft on arrival
E Last port of call
F IMO freight (yes or no)
Outbound Reporting Information
A Destination port and ETA
B Maximum draft on departure
C Number of persons on board
D Updated AIS Information

Contact Information.—See the table titled Cartagena—

Dique de Navidad Light
2.34

Contact Information.
2.34

Anchorage.—Designated anchorages are located in positions,

2.34

report to Port Control on VHF channel 12 when passing the as follows:

Landfall Point on and then resume a listening watch on VHF 1. For small craft (length of up to 100m):
channel 16. Vessels under 500 gt must contact Port Control on a. Area A—37°34.7'N, 0°59.3'W.
VHF channels 12 and 16 before entering or departing from the b. Area B—37°34.6'N, 0°59.7'W.
port and provide information on their intended maneuvers. c. Area C—37°34.0'N, 0°58.2'W.
A continuous listening watch must be maintained on VHF
2.34 d. Area L—37°34.3'N, 1°07.0'W.

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e. Area M—37°33.0'N, 1°07.1'W.

2. For medium-sized vessels (length between 100 and
200m):
a. Area D—37°34.4'N, 1°00.1'W.
b. Area E—37°34.0'N, 1°00.6'W.
3. For VLCCs and LPG vessels:
a. Area F—37°33.7'N, 1°01.6'W.
b. Area G—37°33.3'N, 1°02.5'W.
c. Area H—37°32.8'N, 1°03.5'W.
d. Area I—37°33.7'N, 1°04.3'W.
e. Area J—37°33.4'N, 1°05.3'W.
f. Area K—37°33.2'N, 1°06.4'W.

Cartagena—Contact Information
Port Control
Call sign Cartagena Port Control
VHF VHF channels 10, 12, 13, 14, and 16 Dique de Curra Light
2.34

34-968-325-800
Telephone 34-968-325-801
34-968-529-594
34-968-325-837
Facsimile 34-968-325-824
34-968-325-748
E-mail [email protected]
Military Port
VHF VHF channel 9
Port Authority
Telephone 34-968-325-800
Facsimile 34-968-325-815 Isolete de Escombreras Light
2.34

E-mail [email protected]
Hours 24 hours
REPSOL Terminal
VHF VHF channel 6
Telephone 34-968-129-200
Facsimile 34-968-167-145
Pilots
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Telephone 34-968-121-225
Facsimile 34-968-121-632
E-mail [email protected]
Hours 24 hours Castillo de la Concepcion
2.34

Consult the port authorities for the latest information. Numer-

Caution.—An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, the
2.34 ous obstructions exist close N of Dique de la Curra.
limits of which are shown on the chart, lies in the vicinity of
Punta de Trinca-Botijas and extends up to 300m W. Cartagena to Cabo de Palos
Shoaler depths than charted may exist in Darsena de Carta-
2.34

gena, Darsena Militar and along many quays and wharves. 2.35 Escombreras (37°34'N., 0°58'W.) (World Port Index

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No. 38425) is situated 1.5 miles SE of Cartagena. It is protect- the entrance points. A rocky islet lies near the shore, close SW
ed by a breakwater and is a terminal for oil tankers and natural of this cove.
gas vessels. Punta de la Chapa (37°35'N., 0°51'W.) is located 4 miles
2.36

Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is entered between

2.35 NE of Cabo del Agua and forms the E side of a small bay. A
Punta del Gate and the N end of Dique Muelle Bastarreche, a light is shown from a tower, with a dwelling 8m high, standing
breakwater, which extends 0.4 mile NE from Punta de los Agu- on the point. La Bola, a rock, lies 0.2 mile NW of the light and
ilones. has a least depth of 2.7m. It is marked by a beacon and breaks
For berth information see the table titled Cartagena—Berth
2.35 during onshore winds.
Information in paragraph 2.34. The former small craft harbor of Portman lies in the bay,
2.36

Pilotage.—See Cartagena in paragraph 2.34.

2.35 close NW of the light. Repeated landslides have closed this
Anchorage.—It has been reported (1997) that large tankers
2.35 harbor. A lighted buoy is moored off the former entrance.
awaiting entry to the oil terminal at Ensenada de Escombreras Cabo Negrete, located 1 mile E of Punta de la Chapa, is high,
2.36

anchor S of Punta de la Podadera. Caution is necessary when rugged, and black in color. Cerre de Sancti Spiritus, 436m
transiting the approaches to Cartagena as these tankers will high, stands 2.7 miles NW of this cape and is prominent.
cross the approach to Cartagena en route to the oil terminal. Los Juncos are two conspicuous hills which back this part of the
2.36

Caution.—A submarine pipeline extends 0.2 mile WNW

2.35 coast. Junco Grande (37°36'N., 0°46'W.) is 338m high and the W
from a point on the shore, close W of the root of Dique Muelle hill; El Junquet (37°37'N., 0°43'W.) is 288m high and the E.
Bastarreche. Punta de la Espada (37°36'N., 0°44'W.) is located 5.2 miles
2.36

Shoaler depths than charted may exist in Escombreras, in-

2.35 ENE of Cabo Negrete. Bajo del Descargador, with a least
cluding the charted dredged area, and in Boca Chica. depth of 2.9m, lies 0.2 mile offshore, 0.7 mile NE of this point.
Cala Avellan, a small inlet, lies 2 miles NE of this point. La
2.36

2.36 Cabo del Agua (37°33'N., 0°56'W.), located 2 miles Barra, a village, is situated at the head of the inlet. It stands on
E of Punta de los Aguilones, is high, rugged, and terminates in the isthmus that joins the peninsula of Cabo de Palos and con-
three peaks. During strong E winds, heavy squalls occur off tains numerous prominent resort chalets. A small harbor basin,
this cape and it should be approached with caution. protected by a breakwater, fronts the village and is used by
Cala del Gorguel, a cove, is entered 2.5 miles NE of Cabo
2.36 fishing craft and pleasure boats.
del Agua. It affords anchorage to small vessels, sheltered from Cabo de Palos (37°38'N., 0°41'W.), located 0.5 mile ENE of
2.36

N winds, in a depth of 12m, sand and mud, midway between Cala Avellan, is described in paragraph 3.3.

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3.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
SECTOR 3 — CHART INFORMATION

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SECTOR 3
SPAIN—CABO DE PALOS TO CABO CERBERE

Plan.—This sector describes the E coast of Spain from Cabo

3.0 the form of a crescent and attains heights of 67m at its N end.
de Palos (37°38'N., 0°41'W.) to Cabo Cerbere (42°26'N., Its low central part is formed of lava and rock. Three smaller
3°11'E.), at the border of France; the descriptive sequence is islets lie close E of this large islet.
from SW to NE. 3.2Monte Colibri Light is shown from a tower with a dwelling,
21m high, standing on the summit near the N end of the islet. A
General Remarks racon is situated at the light.
3.2Lights are also shown from the N and SE extremities of the
3.1 Large stretches of the coast within this sector have islet.
been transformed into built-up areas. Many villages, which are 3.2Placer de la Barra Alta, a small and rocky shoal, lies about 8
situated along the shore, are tourist resorts and are comprised miles SW of the light on Columbrete Grande and has a least
of large prominent buildings and chalets. depth of 9.3m.
3.1Tides—Currents.—Off Cabo de Palos, the E current sets 3.2Islote El Bergantin, lying 2.5 miles S of Columbrete Grande,
NE. Between this cape and Cabo de San Antonio, the current is formed by a conspicuous columnar rock, 32m high. At a dis-
divides; one branch sets ESE and flows S of Islas Baleares and tance it appears like a square-rigged vessel under sail. Several
the other continues NE into Golfo de Valencia. dangers lie within 0.5 mile of this rock, except off its W side
3.1During E winds, vessels crossing Golfo de Valencia, espe- which is clear and steep-to.
cially from the N to S, should exercise caution to avoid being 3.2Islote La Horadada lies 1.5 miles N of El Bergantin. This is-
set inshore by the current which sometimes attains a rate of 3 let is 55m high and several dangers lie within 0.3 mile of it.
knots. 3.2La Ferrera (Islote Malaspina), 43m high, lies 1 mile N of La
3.1Regulations.—The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Horadada and is saddle-shaped. Several dangers lie within 0.3
Paris Memorandum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced mile of this islet.
a mandatory reporting system for vessels arriving at or depart- 3.2Caution.—A marine reserve area, within which fishing and
ing from a port or anchorage within the Paris MoU region. anchoring are prohibited, surrounds the Islas Columbretes and
3.1For further information, see paragraph 1.1 and North Atlan- may best be seen on the chart.
tic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Under- 3.2A rock, about 400m in length and 100m wide, lies 200m S of
standing on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection La Ferrera. It is covered by a minimum depth of 1.8m and ex-
Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning tends in a N to S direction.
Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. 3.2The Afortunada Oil Complex (40°42'N., 1°20'E.), located
3.1Caution.—Numerous oil field installations, including un- 22 miles E of Cabo Tortosa, is described in paragraph 3.31.
charted drilling platforms, may be encountered along this
coast. Cabo de Palos to Alicante
3.1Several submarine well heads and obstructions lie off this
stretch of coast and may best be seen on the chart. 3.3 Cabo de Palos (37°38'N., 0°41'W.) is the seaward ex-
3.1Winds from the NE frequently raise a heavy sea in the vicin- tremity of a small peninsula which is joined to the mainland by
ity of Islas Columbretes. a narrow isthmus. It is fringed with small rocky islets and is in-
3.1Submarines frequently exercise off this stretch of coast. dented. A light is shown from a prominent tower with a dwell-
ing, 51m high, standing on the cape.
Off-lying Islands and Dangers A marine reserve area lies 1.2 miles N of Cabo de Palos; an-
choring and fishing are prohibited in this vicinity.
3.2 Islas Baleares (39°30'N., 3°00'E.), consisting of four La Barra, a village, is situated on the isthmus and contains
principal islands and several small islets, lie off this section of numerous prominent resort chalets and buildings.
the coast. Ibiza, the SW island of the group, lies 48 miles ENE 3.3A submarine cable extends 0.6 mile ESE from the cape to a
of Cabo de San Antonio (38°48'N., 0°12'E.). They are fully de- wave recorder which is marked by a buoy. It was reported
scribed in Sector 4. (1993) that this buoy was missing. Anchoring and fishing are
3.2A seamount, with a least depth of 99m, lies 31 miles E of prohibited in the vicinity of the cable.
Cabo de Palos. 3.3El Vivero, a resort, extends along this stretch of coast up to 1
3.2Islas Columbretes (39°54'N., 0°41'E.) consists of a small mile NW of the cape and is fronted by a yacht harbor. Several
archipelago of volcanic islets and shoals. Columbrete Grande, high-rise blocks of flats and hotels stand in the vicinity of the N
the NE islet, lies 28 miles ESE of Cabo de Oropesa (40°05'N., end of the resort and are conspicuous from seaward.
0°09'E.). The archipelago consists of four groups and one off- 3.3Regulations.—A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) has been
lying sunken rock, with deep channels between them. The is- established E of Cabo de Palos. The scheme consists of Traffic
lets are, in most places, steep-to and generally inaccessible. Lanes, a Separation Zone, and an Inshore Traffic Zone.
3.2Vessels are advised to give this archipelago a wide berth. 3.3Islas Hormigas (37°39'N., 0°39'W.), formed by a chain of
3.2Columbrete Grande, the largest islet of the archipelago, is in islets and rocky shoals, extend up to 3 miles NE of Cabo de

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eral small yacht harbors are situated within this lagoon.

3.4Cerro del Cabezo Gordo (37°48'N., 0°54'W.), 312m high,
is an isolated and conspicuous hill. When seen from NE, it has
some resemblance to Isla Grosa and care should be taken, es-
pecially in misty weather, to avoid mistaking this hill for the is-
land.
3.4San Pedro del Pinatar (37°49'N., 0°45'W.), a village, is sit-
uated 5 miles NNW of Punta del Estacio. A small commercial
and fishing harbor protected by two breakwaters, with quayage
on the inner faces, fronts the village.
3.4Fish havens have been established 3 to 4 miles E and SE of
San Pedro del Pinatar, which can best be seen on the chart.
Cabo de Palos Light from NE
Torre de la Horadada stands on a rocky headland, 2.7 miles
3.3

3.4

N of San Pedro del Pinatar. A refuge harbor for small craft,

Palos.
protected by a breakwater, is situated close SW of this tower.
La Hormiga, the largest islet of this chain, lies 2.3 miles NE
3.3

of the cape and is 13m high. A light is shown from a tower with 3.4Cabo Roig (37°54'N., 0°43'W.) is a conspicuous reddish
headland surmounted by a tower and a coast guard hut. A yacht
a dwelling, 9m high, standing on the SW extremity of this islet.
Bajo de Fuera, the outermost danger of the chain, lies about 0.7 marina is situated close W of this cape.
mile NE of Isla Hormiga and has a least depth of 3.8m. 3.4Punta Prima (Punta Delgada) is located 2 miles NNE of Ca-
bo Roig. Several small coves lie between these points.
Caution.—Integral and marine reserve areas, best seen on
3.3

the chart, have been established surrounding Islas Hormigas.

3.5 Torrevieja (37°58'N., 0°41'W.) (World Port Index
Consult the local authorities for details.
No. 38435), a small port, lies 2 miles NNE of Punta Prima and
is protected by breakwaters.
Depths—Limitations.—The entrance is 250m wide and has
a maximum depth within the port of 9m. The main quays have
350m of berthing space with a depth of 9.5m alongside, and
266m of berthing space with a depth of 8m alongside. Vessels
up to 180m in length and 9m draft have been accommodated.
An extensive yacht marina is situated in the N part of the har-
bor.
3.5Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted
on VHF channels 12 and 16 and board 0.6 mile S of the en-
3.3 La Hormiga Light trance in position 37°57.2'N, 0°41.2'W.
3.5Contact Information.—See the table titled Torrevieja—
3.4 Punta de Calnegre (37°40'N., 0°43'W.), a rocky Contact Information.
point partly covered with sand, is located 2.3 miles NW of Ca-
bo de Palos. A rocky hillock, 43m high, stands close W of it.
Torrevieja—Contact Information
Two marine farms, best seen on the chart, are located E of the
point. Port
3.4Isla Grosa (37°44'N., 0°42'W.), 95m high, lies 1.5 miles off- VHF VHF channels 6, 11, 14, and 16
shore, 3.7 miles NNE of Punta de Calnegre. This island is high,
steep-sided, and flat-topped. A light is shown from a structure Telephone 34-96-571-0234
standing on the summit. Anchorage, sheltered from E winds, Pilots
can be obtained by vessels with local knowledge, in a depth of
8.2m, weed, about 0.4 mile W of the island. VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
3.4Islote El Farallon is located 0.4 mile E of the NE extremity Telephone 34-96-570-8639
of Isla Grosa. This islet is 22m high and has a sharp pointed
summit. La Laja, a small rocky patch, lies about 0.3 mile NE of Facsimile 34-96-570-8639
this islet and has a least depth of 1.3m.
3.4Punta del Estacio (37°45'N., 0°43'W.) is located 7 miles 3.5Anchorage.—An anchorage for vessels carrying hazardous
NNW of Cabo de Palos. It is formed by the low and rocky SE materials is located further seaward as shown on the chart. Sev-
extremity of a small peninsular which projects from the coast. eral mooring buoys are situated within the harbor.
A light is shown from a tower, 29m high, standing on the point. 3.5Cabo Cervera (38°00'N., 0°39'W.), located 2.3 miles NE of
A coast guard hut and several other buildings are situated near Torrevieja, is low and surmounted by a the ruins of a tower.
the light tower. An extensive yacht harbor, protected by a 3.5An aeronautical light is shown from a prominent radio tower
breakwater, is situated close W of this point at the main en- standing 0.7 mile inland, 4.2 miles NNW of Cabo Cervera.
trance to Mar Menor. 3.5The prominent town of Guardamar del Segura is situated at
3.4Mar Menor, a large salt water lagoon, is enclosed by the the foot of a hill, 5 miles N of Cabo Cervera. The hill is sur-
coastal barrier which extends NNW from Cabo de Palos. Sev- mounted by the ruins of a castle. An obstruction area, within

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which fishing is prohibited, lies 2 miles E of the town and may 3.6A stranded wreck lies 0.7 mile ESE of the breakwater to
best be seen on the chart. Santo Pola. The wreck is marked by a lighted buoy.
Sierra de Callosa (38°07'N., 0°54'W.), rising to a height of
3.5 3.6A marine reserve area surrounds the waters in the vicinity of
over 570m about 12 miles WNW of Guardamar, is rugged, Isla de Tabarca. Its limits are marked by lighted buoys and may
dark in color, and easy to identify from seaward. best be seen on the chart.

3.7 Cabo de Santo Pola (38°13'N., 0°30'W.) is moder-

ately high and of a reddish color. From the N or S, it first ap-
pears as a flat projection ending in a steep slope. On nearer
approach, the level ground at the foot of the slope comes into
view. A light is shown from a metal structure surmounting a
tower, 15m high, standing on the crest of the slope.

3.5 Sierra de Callosa Bahia de Alicante (38°20'N., 0°28'W.) lies between Cabo
3.7

de Santa Pola and Cabo de las Huerta, 10 miles NE. This bay is
3.6 Bahia de Santa Pola (38°07'N., 0°37'W.) lies be- easily identified by the mountains and hills in its vicinity. Its
tween Torre de Pinet, situated 4.5 miles N of Guardamar, and shores may be safely approached to within about 1 mile.
Cabo de Santa Pola, 6 miles ENE. It affords good shelter from A submarine gas pipeline lies about 5.4 miles N of Cabo de
3.7

winds SW through NE, but care is necessary and local knowl- Santa Pola and is best seen on the chart. Several gas storage
edge is advised for entering. tanks stand near the shore of the bay, W of this terminal. It is
3.6Several fish havens lie in the bay and depths of less than 9m reported (1994) that vessels up to 140m in length and 8.5m
extend up to as far as 1.2 miles from shore. Fondeadero de draft can be handled here.
Tamarit, in the NW part of the bay, affords anchorage, in A yacht harbor, protected by breakwaters, is situated in the
3.7

depths of 5 to 6m, weed, but local knowledge is required. NE part of the bay at Albufereta, 2 miles W of the cape.
3.6Santa Pola (38°11'N., 0°34'W.), a town, stands on the N
shore of the bay and is fronted by a small harbor which is pro- Alicante (38°20'N., 0°29'W.)
tected by breakwaters. A prominent two-story customs house
stands on the outer breakwater. A small commercial quay has World Port Index No. 38440
depths of 2.8 to 5m alongside and is used by coasters. Anchor-
age may be taken, in depths of 6 to 7m, weed, about 0.2 mile S 3.8 The port of Alicante lies in the NW part of Bahia de
of the entrance. Larger vessels may anchor, in depths of 12 to Alicante, 4 miles WSW of Cabo de las Huerta. It is protected
14m, farther SE. by Dique de Abrigo de Levante, a breakwater, which extends
3.6Isla de Tabarca (38°10'N., 0°28'W.), lying 3 miles SSE of 0.4 mile SSE and then 0.8 mile SW.
Cabo de Santa Pola, is low and level. Bajo del Oeste, a rock,
lies about 0.5 mile WNW of the W end of the island and has a Port of Alicante Home Page
least depth of 4.2m. http://www.puertoalicante.com
3.6Freu de Tabarca, the channel leading between the island and
Cabo de Santa Pola, should not be attempted by vessels with
deep drafts or by vessels without local knowledge. Tides—Currents.—The tides at the port are not very signif-
3.8

3.6The N and S sides of Isla de Tabarca are fronted by rocks. A icant. See the table titled Tidal Ranges for Alicante.
light is shown from a tower, 11m high, standing near the E end Tidal Ranges for Alicante
of the island.
3.6Caution.—A submarine water pipeline extends ESE be- HAT 0.5m
tween the Cabo de Santa Pola and Isla de Tabarca. Anchoring MSL 0.4m
and fishing are prohibited in the vicinity of this pipeline.
3.6Islote de la Nao, an islet, is located 0.3 mile ESE of the E end LAT 0.3m
of the island. Bajo de la Nao, a rock with a least depth of 3.7m, Note.—Heights are in meters
lies about 0.8 mile ESE of this islet and is marked by a lighted above charted datum.
buoy.

Alicante—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft
Passenger Terminals
Muelle 10 203m 7.0m — 6.5m Fast ferries and passenger ro-ro.
Muelle 12 264m 8.0m — 6.5m Cruise vessels and passenger ro-ro.

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Alicante—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft
Muelle 14 958m 8.0m — 8.5m Cement, cruise, ro-pax, and breakbulk.
Multipurpose Terminals
Muelle 7 250m — 200m 9.0m Dirty products, fishing, and breakbulk.
Muelle 9 103m — 92m 8.0m Ro-ro/lo-lo, fishing, and breakbulk.
Muelle 11 354m 10.5m 190m — Aggregates, clinker, sand, containers, and breakbulk.
Muelle 13 165m 12.0m 200m — Sand, ro-ro/lo-lo, and breakbulk.
Muelle 15 254m 14.0m 200m 13.5m Ro-ro, lo-lo, steel products, and breakbulk.
Chemicals, dirty products, alumina, copper concentrate,
Muelle 17 451m — 243m 14.5m
magnesia, and breakbulk.
Muelle 19 410m — 209m 14.0m Alumina and breakbulk.
Muelle 21 303m — 170m 14.0m Cement, grain, containers, breakbulk, and reefer.
Muelle 23 East 350m — 170m 14.0m Fast ferry, ro-ro, containers, reefers, and breakbulk.
Muelle 23 West 147m — 170m 14.0m Continuous berthing length of 497m.
Muelle 25 127m — — 12.0m Cruise and ro-pax.

3.8 Alicante Harbor from N

Depths—Limitations.—The port consists of a northern and

3.8 3.8An aeronautical light is shown at an airport, 4.5 miles SW of
southern harbor. The northern harbor is separated into an inner the harbor entrance.
harbor and an outer harbor. A yacht marina is situated on the N 3.8Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 gt and
side of the inner harbor. over. Pilots may be contacted on VHF channel 14 or 20 and
For berthing information see the table titled Alicante—
3.8 board vessels about 1.6 miles SE of the harbor entrance in po-
Berth Information. sition 38°18'31''N, 0°28'09''E.
Aspect.—The port may be easily identified by the prominent
3.8 3.8Contact Information.—See the table titled Alicante—Con-
mountains and hills in its vicinity. Sierra de Fontcalent, 446m tact Information.
high, stands 5 miles W of the harbor. Sierra de Jijona, 1,230m
high, stands 10.5 miles NNE of Sierra de Fontcalent.
Alicante—Contact Information
Castillo de Santa Barbara surmounts a conspicuous hill,
3.8

179m high, which stands in the NE part of the city, 0.3 mile N Port
of the root of the main breakwater. Cerro de San Julian, 1 mile VHF VHF channels 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 20, and 22
NE of Castillo de Santa Barbara, attains a height of 181m.

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Alicante—Contact Information Tunny nets are laid out annually in the E part of Ensenada de
3.9

Benidorm.
Telephone 34-965-130-095 The Sierra Gelada National Park, a marine reserve, has been
3.9

Facsimile 34-965-130-034 established around Benidorm. Entry into the marine reserve is
affected by numerous restrictions; for more information con-
E-mail [email protected] tact local authorities.
Pilots
3.10 Sierra Helada (38°33'N., 0°05'W.), a range of hills,
Call sign Alicante Practicos
extends 3 miles NE of Punta de la Escaleta. When seen from
VHF VHF channels 9, 11, 12, 14 16, 20, and 22 the SW or NE, it presents a steep slope on the seaward side and
a gradual decline on the inland side.
34-965-211-137
Telephone Islote Mediana (Isla Mitjana) lies close inshore, 1.5 miles
3.10

34-629-410-369 (mobile) NE of Punta de la Escaleta. It usually cannot be distinguished

Facsimile 34-965-207-924 against the cliffs, except from a short distance.
Punta del Albir (38°34'N., 0°03'W.) is located 2 miles NE
3.10

E-mail [email protected] of Islote Mediana. A light is shown from a tower with a dwell-
ing, 8m high, standing on the point.
Anchorage.—Anchorage may be taken, in a depth of 16m,
3.8 Puig Campana, the most conspicuous mountain along this
3.10

good holding ground, about 0.5 mile off the outer breakwater. part of the coast, rises to a height of 1,436m, 7 miles WNW of
Vessels at anchor in the bay should maintain a continuous lis- Punta del Albir. When seen from the SSE, this mountain can
tening watch on VHF channel 16. easily be identified by Cuchillada de Roldan, a large and deep
In winter, with strong NW winds, vessels may drag if an-
3.8 ravine lying between its summit and another peak, 1,366m
chored too far offshore. high, standing 0.5 mile SW.

Alicante to Gandia
3.9 Cabo de las Huerta (38°21'N., 0°24'W.), located 4
miles ENE of Alicante, terminates in a low point. A hill rises
close NW of the cape and is a prominent whitish color. A reef,
with a depth of less than 5m over its seaward end, extends up to
0.3 mile E of the cape. A light is shown from a tower, 8m high,
standing on the cape.
3.9During NW winds, anchorage can be obtained off Playa de
las Huertas, which extends as far as 3.5 miles N of the cape. 3.10 Cuchillada de Roldan bearing 347°, distant 12 miles
3.9Villajoyosa (38°30'N., 0°14'W.), a small harbor, is situated
13 miles NE of Cabo de las Huerta. It is protected by breakwa- 3.11 Altea (38°36'N., 0°03'W.), a town, is situated 2 miles
ters and is mostly used by fishing boats. A yacht marina is situ- N of Punta del Albir. It is marked by a prominent church with
ated within this harbor. high blue and white cupolas. A small harbor, which includes a
3.9Cabezo del Tosal (38°31'N., 0°10'W.), a small promontory, yacht marina, is situated 0.5 mile SSW of the town and is pro-
is located 2.8 miles ENE of Villajoyosa. It is conspicuous, tected by breakwaters. Anchorage can be obtained, in depths of
whitish in color, and surmounted by a coast guard station. 16 to 20m, mud, 0.5 mile E of the harbor entrance.
3.9Ensenada de Benidorm lies between Cabezo del Tosal and 3.11A dangerous wreck lies about 0.4 mile SSE of the harbor en-
Punta de la Escaleta, 3 miles E. This bay affords shelter from trance.
NW and NE winds. Islote de Altea lies 0.2 mile offshore, 2.5 miles NE of the
3.11

3.9Islote de Benidorm (38°30'N., 0°48'W.) lies 2 miles SW of harbor. A reef extends between this islet and the mainland. A
Punta de la Escaleta. It is cliffy, barren, and reddish. A flat, small yacht harbor, protected by a breakwater, is situated 1
whitish, and rocky shoal, with a least depth of 5.8m, extends mile NE of the islet.
200m in a NNE to SSW direction and should be given a wide A dangerous wreck lies about 0.7 mile S of the islet.
3.11

berth by deep draft vessels. This shoal lies 0.2 mile S of this is- Numerous fish havens, best seen on the chart, are located in
3.11

land. A light is shown from a tower, 4m high, standing on the the Ensenada de Altea.
island. Ensenada de Calpe is entered between Cabo Toix, whose
3.11

3.9Benidorm (38°32'N., 0°08'W.), a resort town, is situated at summit is topped by a television relay tower, located 5 miles
the head of Ensenada de Benidorm. It has numerous tall build- NE of Punta del Albir, and Punta Ifach, 2.5 miles ENE. A
ings and surrounds a rocky point, which is surmounted by a small craft harbor, protected by breakwaters, is situated close
conspicuous church with a blue dome. Anchorage, during off- NW of Punta Ifach.
shore winds, can be obtained, in depths of 20 to 26m, muddy Punta Ifach is formed by the E extremity of Monte Ifach, a
3.11

sand and weed, about 0.4 mile SW of the church. peninsula, which somewhat resembles the Rock of Gibraltar.
3.9Caution.—The head of a small mole, which fronts the town, Its seaward sides are formed by high, reddish cliffs and the
should be given a wide berth due to submerged foundations. land to the NW of it is very low. When seen from the SW or
Considerable silting has also taken place in its vicinity. NE, it appears as an island.

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During good weather, anchorage can be obtained, in a depth

3.11 tory which falls steeply towards the sea. A light is shown from
of 12m, sand and weed, within Ensenada de Calpe, about 0.3 a tower with a dwelling, 17m high, standing on the E extremity
mile offshore. During W or SW winds, anchorage can also be of the cape.
obtained, in a depth of 26m, sand and mud, off Playa de la Fo- A signal station is situated near the light and a hermitage
3.13

sa, about 0.6 mile N of Punta Ifach. stands close SSW of it. Several windmills stand on a ridge, 1.2
Caution.—A dangerous wreck lies 0.5 mile from land in the
3.11 miles W of the cape.
center of the bay in front of Ensenada de Calpe. Caution.—A marine reserve is established in the vicinity of
3.13

Punta de Las Basetas, located 1.2 miles N of Punta Ifach, is

3.11 Cabo de San Antonio. The reserve includes the coastal area ex-
surmounted by a large tower. tending to the 20m depth contour from a point 0.6 mile N of
A marine farm marked by a lighted special beacon exists
3.11 Cala Fontana to the port of Denia.
within Ensenada de Calpe.
Monte Mongo (38°48'N., 0°08'E.), 752m high, has a conical
3.13

3.12 Cabo Blanco (38°40'N., 0°07'E.), located 3 miles NE peak surmounted by a castle. This hill is conspicuous and from
of Punta Ifach, slopes steeply down to the sea. The high land a distance appears as an island. During E or NE winds, it gen-
standing above this cape is surmounted by a tower. erally becomes obscured by clouds.
Ensenada de Morayra lies between Cabo Blanco and Cabo
3.12
Ibiza (38°55'N., 1°20'W.), the nearest island of the Islas
3.13

Morayra, 1.7 miles ENE. A yacht harbor, protected by break- Baleares, lies 48 miles ENE of Cabo de San Antonio and is de-
waters, is situated close W of Cabo Morayra. This bay affords scribed in paragraph 4.6.
shelter from W, N, and E winds. Vessels may anchor, in a depth
of 16m, sand or mud, about 0.5 mile WNW of Cabo Morayra. 3.14 Denia (38°50'N., 0°07'E.), a small port, lies 4.7 miles
Monte Isabela, 442m high, stands 3 miles NNE of Cabo Mo-
3.12
WNW of Cabo de San Antonio and is protected by two break-
rayra. This hill is conical in shape and easy to identify. waters.
Several marine farms have been established within the bays
3.12 Depths—Limitations.—The entrance channel is dredged to
3.14

lying NE and W of Punta Ifach. These farms are protected by a depth of 5m. The main quay is 208m long and has a depth of
artificial reefs and fishing is prohibited in their vicinity. Vessels 5.5m alongside. Vessels up to 100m in length and 5m draft can
anchoring in the bays should have local knowledge. be accommodated. The port is mostly used by pleasure craft,
Cabo de la Nao (38°44'N., 0°14'E.), located 5 miles NE of
3.12
yacht, and vehicular ferries.
Cabo Morayra, is fairly steep-to. A large rock lies at its foot, Aspect.—Castillo de Denia stands on a hill near the NW end
3.14

near a cave. A light is shown from a tower with a dwelling, of the harbor. The prominent spire of the church and the
20m high, standing on the cape. square-topped belfry of another church stand close SE and SW,
Isla del Descubridor, 57m high, lies close offshore, 1 mile
3.12
respectively, of the castle. Several high-rise buildings are situ-
WSW of the cape. The narrow channel lying between this is- ated in the vicinity of the town and are conspicuous from sea-
land and the mainland cannot be used. ward.
Cabo Negro, located 1 mile N of Cabo de la Nao, is sheer cut
3.12
A lighted range indicates the entrance channel.
3.14

and fronted by rocks. Isla del Portichol, 68m high, lies close Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50 gt. Pi-
3.14

offshore, 0.7 mile N of this cape. lots can be contacted on VHF channel 16 and board in position
Cabo de San Martin, located 1.2 miles N of Cabo Negro, has
3.12
38°52'N, 8°53'E. Vessels should send their ETA at least 6 hours
a steep-sided hillock standing at its extremity. in advance and request a pilot from Gandia.
Javea (38°48'N., 0°11'E.), a small harbor, is situated within a
3.12
Anchorage.—Vessels up to 91m in length may anchor with-
3.14

bay, 2.4 miles NNW of Cabo de San Martin. It is protected by in the harbor. Larger vessels may anchor, in depths of 12 to
two breakwaters and is used by small craft and yachts. Anchor- 18m, in the roadstead, or in a depth of 26m, mud, about 0.8
age can be obtained, in depths of 14 to 20m, sand, E of the har- mile NE of the N breakwater.
bor. Caution.—Bajo La Androna, a shoal with a least depth of
3.14

Caution.—Submarine cables extend E from a point on the

3.12
3.4m, lies close N of the head of the S breakwater and projects
shore lying close S of Javea. into the entrance channel.
An outfall pipeline extends from the shore on the NW side of
3.14

the harbor. Its seaward end is marked by a buoy.

3.15 Algar de la Almadraba (38°55'N., 0°02'E.), centered

about 6 miles NW of Denia, is an extensive area of foul ground
which lies off this stretch of coast. This area has depths of 25 to
36m and heavy seas are raised over it by onshore winds.
Oliva (38°55'N., 0°07'W.), a conspicuous town, stands at the
3.15

foot of a small hill, 12 miles NW of Denia. Two small piers,

with depths of 3m alongside, extend from the coast adjacent to
Ensenada de Javea
3.12 this town.
Torre de Piles stands near the beach, 2 miles N of Oliva. Sev-
3.15

3.13 Cabo de San Antonio (38°48'N., 0°12'E.), located eral prominent buildings are situated near this tower. It was re-
0.7 mile ENE of Javea, is formed by a high and level promon- ported (1990) that the tower was not visible from seaward.

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3.14 Gandia

Gandia (39°00'N., 0°09'W.) Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
3.16

Local knowledge is essential due to shifting shoals near the en-

World Port Index No. 38460 trance. Vessels should contact pilot 2 hours prior to arrival. Pi-
lots board about 1.5 miles off the harbor entrance in position
3.16 Gandia, a small port, lies at the mouth of the Rio San 39°00.4'N, 0°06.9'E within the anchorage area.
Nicolas, 20 miles NW of Cabo de San Antonio. It is protected Contact Information.—See the table titled Gandia—Con-
3.16

by two breakwaters. tact Information.

Port of Gandia Home Page Gandia—Contact Information

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VHF VHF channel 16
Depths—Limitations.—The entrance to the harbor is about
3.16
Telephone 34-96-284-2901
100m wide, with a depth of 9m. An extensive yacht marina is
situated in the N part of the harbor. Facsimile 34-96-284-2361
For berthing information see table titled Gandia—Berth In-
3.16 E-mail [email protected]
formation.
Pilots
There are facilities for general cargo, bulk, and ro-ro vessels.
3.16 VHF VHF channel 12
Vessels up to 107m in length and 5.5m have been accommodat-
34-60-966-6028 (mobile)
ed. Telephone
Aspect.—El Mitjanet, a rocky patch, with a least depth of
3.16
34-96-286-0355 (office)
5.6m, lies about 0.5 mile N of the harbor entrance. It extends E-mail [email protected]
parallel with the coast and about 0.4 mile offshore.
The town of Gandia is situated on the N bank of the Rio Ser-
3.16

pis in the middle of a cultivated plain, 1.5 miles SW of the har- Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of
3.16

bor. 20m, 1.2 miles ENE of the head of the N breakwater. Due to El
Mitjanet, extreme care should be taken.
Gandia—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
North Quay 125m 5.5m General cargo
Fishing Quay 174m 4.5m Fishing vessels
Moto-Veleros 280m — Fishing vessels
General cargo and
South Quay 208m 6.0m
containers
General cargo, ro-ro
Serpis 300m 10.0m
and dry bulk
3.16 Entrance to Gandia

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Caution.—Fish havens front the port to the E and NE as best

3.16

seen on the chart.

A dangerous wreck lies 4.5 miles NNE of the N breakwater
3.16

light at Puerto de Gandia.

Gandia to Valencia
3.17 La Vinyeta (39°04'N., 0°11'W.), an area of rocky
patches, extends between Gandia and the Rio Jucar, 10 miles
NNW. It lies up to 1 mile offshore and has depths of 10 to 20m.
From Gandia to Valencia, the coast is low and sandy, with
3.17

the exception of Cabo Cullera, and generally may be ap-

proached to within 1 mile.
Torre La Vall and Torre de Jucar stand 6.2 and 9.7 miles NW,
3.17

respectively, of Gandia. Several buildings are situated in the vi-

cinity of these towers. It is reported (1990) that these towers Cabo Cullera Light
3.17

are not visible from seaward.

El Moro, marked by a beacon, is a small abovewater rock
3.17
El Perello, a small yacht harbor, is situated 6 miles NNW of
3.17

which lies about 0.6 mile NNE of the mouth of the Rio Jucar. Cabo Cullera and protected by breakwaters.
During offshore winds, anchorage may be taken, in a depth of
6m, about 0.3 mile N or S of El Moro. La Albufera de Valencia (39°20'N., 0°21'W.), a shallow
3.17

The Rio Jucar is shallow and its mouth encumbered by a bar.

3.17
lake, lies just inland behind the coastal sand banks. Caserio El
Two jetties extend 0.2 mile seaward from the mouth of the riv- Saler, a small village, is situated at its N end. A small square
er. tower stands in the village and is visible from seaward.
Monte de las Zorras (39°10'N., 0°15'W.), 222m high, is
3.17

prominent and stands just S of Sierra de Cullora, a range, Valencia (39°27'N., 0°19'W.)
which rises steeply from the plains.
Cabo Cullera (39°11'N., 0°13'W.) rises steeply from the sea
3.17
World Port Index No. 38480
and is the E extremity of Sierra de Cullera. A light is shown
from a tower, 28m high, standing on the cape. 3.18 The port of Valencia lies 17 miles NNW of Cabo Cul-
A small yacht harbor, protected by breakwaters, is situated
3.17
lera and is protected by breakwaters. It is backed by a promi-
0.5 mile SW of the cape. nent city which stands on a plain, 2 miles inland.
Santos de Sucia Hermitage stands 2.5 miles inland, 5.7 miles
3.17

NW of Cabo Cullera. It is situated on a prominent hill, 38m Port of Valencia Home Page
high, in the middle of the coastal plain and is conspicuous.
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Casa del Rey, where several prominent buildings stand, is lo-
3.17

cated 4 miles NW of Cabo Cullera. Penas del Moro, a rocky

and shallow reef, extends up to 0.3 mile offshore, about 0.5 N Tides—Currents.—The tides at the port are not very signif-
3.18

of Casa del Rey. icant. See the table titled Tidal Ranges for Valencia.

Valencia—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
APM Terminals (Muelle de Levanta)
Berth 1 (Llovera Mueller) 430m 16.0m 368m — 51.2m
Berth 2 (Levante Mueller) 313m 15.2m 349m — 46.0m
Berth 3 (Levante Mueller) 313m 15.2m 336m — 45.6m Ro-ro/lo-lo, containers, and break-
bulk. Continuous berthing length of
Berth 4 (Levante Mueller) 312m 14.0m 261m — 32.2m 1,540m.
Berth 5 (Levante Mueller) 312m 14.0m 294m — 40.0m
Berth 6 (Levante Mueller) 290m 12.0m 191m — 28.5m
Balearia Ferries (Muelle Turia)
Turia Quay West (N) 187m 14.0m 188m — — Fast ferry, project/heavy, and steel
products. Continuous berthing length
Turia Quay West (S) 188m 14.0m 188m — — of 380m.

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Valencia—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Cemex (Mueller Turia)
Turia Quay (End of East Arm) 183m 14.0m 88m — 12.8m Cement.
Compania Acciona (Trasmediterranea S.A.)
Poniente Quay 330m — 293m 9.0m 35.8m Cruise and ro-pax.
Transversal Quay (SW) 198m 12.0m 262m 10.5m 32.2m Cruise vessels, fast ferries, ro-pax, and
breakbulk.Continuous berthing length
Transversal Quay (NE) 198m 12.0m 260m 10.5m 32.2m of 396m.
CSP Iberian Valencia Terminal
Costa Quay 530m 16.0m 366m — 51.0m Containers and ro-ro.
East Quay 330m 16.0m 272m — 42.8m Containers and ro-ro.
Principe Felipe Quay 1,440m 16.0m 400m — 58.8m Containers.
MSC Container Terminal
Transversal Costa Quay 1 385m — 400m 16.0m 59.0m Containers. Continuous berthing
Transversal Costa Quay 2 385m — 400m 16.0m 59.0m length of 770m.
Muelle de la Xita North
North Quay 600m — 200m — 36.4m Ro-ro and breakbulk.
Temagra
South Dock 550m — 229m 14.0m 36.8m Grain and ro-ro/lo-lo.
Terminal de Pasajeros Y Cruceros Turisticos (Cruise Terminal)
Cruise vessels, containers, and
Breakwater Berth 782m 16.0m 334m — 42.8m
breakbulk.
Cruise Berth 1 428m — 333m — 38.0m Cruise vessels.
Cruise Berth 2 440m — 33m — 38.0m Cruise vessels.
Valencia Terminal Europa (East Dock)
East Breakwater Quay 970m — 211m 16.0m 32.2m PCC.
North Berth 282m — 211m — 32.2m Ro-ro freight.
APM Terminals (Muelle Turia)
Turia Quay (North side, East
281m 11.0m 161m — 23.0m Breakbulk.
Arm)
Turia Quay (South side, East Clean products, dirty product, ro-pax,
347m 9.0m 151m — 20.4m
Arm) and breakbulk.
Turia Terminal
Turia Quay (North Face) 255m 9.0m 75m — 13.5m Fertilizer and multipurpose.
CLH Berth
Product Berth 20m 11.2m 212m 10.6m — Petroleum products. Closed (2021).
Tepsa Terminal (Muelle de la Xita North)
1 230m — 186m 14.0m 32.2m Chemicals and clean products.
Tepsa Barge Berth 58m 7.0m 66.5m — 15.6m Chemicals and clean products.

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Tidal Ranges for Valencia Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
3.18

Vessels should contact the pilots 1 hour prior to arrival and

HAT 0.7m when 3 miles from the port entrance on VHF channel 14 to
MSL 0.38m confirm the pilot boarding time.
Departing vessels should request a pilot at least 10 minutes
3.18

LAT 0.2m prior to departure.

Note.—Heights are in meters above Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 14 or 16 and board
3.18

charted datum. in position 39°25.2'N, 0°15.9'W.

Contact Information.—See the table titled Valencia—
3.18

Depths—Limitations.—The Rio Turia, which formerly

3.18
Contact Information.
flowed through the N part of the city, was diverted and now en-
ters the sea 1.4 miles WSW of the harbor entrance. An exten- Valencia—Contact Information
sive marina, protected by rubble breakwaters, lies close N of Port
this new river mouth. A small craft harbor, consisting of two
basins, is situated 0.4 mile N of the marina. VHF VHF channel 16
Muelle de Levante extends 0.9 mile SSE from the shore at
3.18
34-96-393-9500 (Port Authority)
the N side of the port. Dique de Norte extends about 0.5 mile E
from the SE end of Muelle de Levante. Dique del Este extends 34-96-393-9523 (Port Commissioner)
Telephone
0.6 mile S from the E end of Dique de Norte. The harbor en- 34-96-393-9573 (Emergency Control
trance, 600m wide, lies between the S end of Dique de Este and Center)
a rubble breakwater, which is part of the Muelle Darsena Sur to
Facsimile 34-96-393-9425 (Port Authority)
the SW.
The entrance fairway is 500m wide and dredged to a depth of
3.18 [email protected]
18m. E-mail
[email protected]
The entrance to the newly-completed cruise liner and pas-
3.18

senger ferry expansion in the N section of the port is reported Web site http://www.valenciaport.com
to be about 685m wide. Elf Aquitaine Terminal
Call sign Valencia Elf Aquitaine
RT frequency 3306 kHz, 3325 kHz, and 4868 kHz
Noatum Container Terminal
Telephone 34-96-393-8300
Facsimile 34-96-393-8330
E-mail [email protected]
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Pilots
Call sign Valencia Pilots
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
Telephone 34-96-367-0627
Facsimile 34-96-367-9188
E-mail [email protected]
Valencia Cruise Terminal
3.18 Web site http://www.practicosdevalencia.com

Berthing information is described in the accompanying table

3.18
Anchorage.—Vessels may anchor off the harbor entrance in
3.18

titled Valencia—Berth Information. the charted areas. The N anchorage is centered about 3.5 miles
The port has facilities for ro-ro, container, general cargo,
3.18
ENE of the breakwater; the S anchorage is centered about 3.5
bulk, passenger, and tanker vessels. Vessels of up to 65,000 miles SE of the breakwater.
dwt, 290m in length, and 13.2m draft have been accommodat- Caution.—The harbor and entrance channel are subject to
3.18

ed within the harbor. silting.

Aspect.—Islas Columbretes (39°54'N., 0°41'E.), previously
3.18
Winds from the NE usually cause a heavy swell to set WSW
3.18

described in paragraph 3.2, lie in the outer approach to the port across the entrance of the harbor.
and form a good landmark. Due to the existence of submarine cables, a prohibited an-
3.18

A light is shown from a prominent tower, 22m high, at the

3.18
choring and trawling area, the limits of which are shown on the
breakwater elbow. chart, extends up to 13 miles seaward from a point on the shore

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lying close N of the harbor. Grao de Murviedro, where a number of warehouses are situ-
3.19

Outfall pipelines extend up to 2 miles ESE from the mouth

3.18 ated, is located 4 miles NNE of Torre de Puig and fronted by a
of the Rio Turia. reef. Anchorage, with local knowledge, can be obtained, in
depths of 10 to 12m, sand, off Grao de Murviedro.
3.19 Torre de Puig (39°35'N., 0°17'W.) stands 7.5 miles N
of Valencia. A coast guard station is situated close to this tow- Sagunto (39°39'N., 0°13'W.)
er. A prominent convent stands on the slope of a hill, 1.5 miles
WNW of the tower. World Port Index No. 38490

3.20 The small port of Sagunto (Puerto de Sagunto) lies 12

miles NNE of Valencia and is privately owned. It consists of a
harbor basin, which is protected by a breakwater, and an outer
ore terminal. It has been reported (1994) that extensive recla-
mation is in progress on the outer boundary of the Escollera de
Levante.

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Depths—Limitations.—Escollera de Levante, the main

3.20

3.19 Sagunto Harbor breakwater, extends 0.6 mile SSE from the N side of the harbor
basin. The entrance channel has charted depths of 15.9m which
From Valencia to Sagunto, the coast is formed by a sandy
3.19 are reduced to 10.8m within the harbor.
beach backed by an almost continuous line of villages. Puerto For berthing information see the table titled Sagunto—
3.20

de Alboraya and Puerto de Farnais are small craft harbors Berth Information.
which are situated 3 miles and 6 miles N, respectively, of Va- Aspect.—The port area is easily recognized from offshore
3.20

lencia. by the existence of several industrial installations.

Algar de Albuixech, Algar del Puig, and Algar de Murviedro
3.19 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots generally board
3.20

are areas of rock and weed, with depths of 15 to 20m, which lie vessels about 1 mile SE of the harbor entrance in position
off this stretch of coast. 39°36.8'N, 0°11.0'E.

Sagunto—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Beam
Terminal No. 1
Cement, fertilizer, ro-ro/lo-lo, containers, steel products,
Centre Quay No. 1 620m 10.1m 229m 32.2m
breakbulk, bunkers, and reefers.
Fishing Dock No. 1 137m 4.5m — — Fishing vessels and bunkers.
Fishing Dock No. 2 118m 4.5m — — Fishing vessels and bunkers.
North East Quay 332m 14.0m 187m 30.0m Cement, sand, and bunkers.
Fertilizer, limestone, ro/pax, ro-ro/lo-lo, containers, steel
North Quay No. 1 488m 8.5m 225m 32.2m
products, breakbulk, and bunkers.
LPG, fertilizer, PCC, containers, steel products,
South Quay No. 1 583m 9.5m 200m 36.4m
breakbulk, multipurpose, and bunkers.
Terminal No. 2
Centre Quay No. 2 241m 16.0m 217m 26.5m Ro-ro freight, breakbulk, and bunkers.
Chemicals, clean products, ro-ro, containers, project/
North Quay No. 2 643m 16.0m 281m 42.8m heavy cargo, breakbulk, multipurpose, bunkers and reef-
ers.
South Quay No. 2 963m 16.0m 236m 36.4m PCC, breakbulk, and bunkers.
Saggas Regasification Plant Terminal
LNG Berth 158mm 16.0m 345m 53.8m LNG and bunkers.

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Contact Information.—See the table titled Sagunto—Con-

3.20 6m.
tact Information. The main facilities include Transversal Quay, 180m long,
3.22

with a depth of 5.5m alongside, and Levante Quay, 400m long,

Sagunto—Contact Information with a depth of 5m alongside. Vessels up to 150m in length and
Port Authority 5.2m draft can be accommodated.
Aspect.—The prominent town of Burriana stands on the S
3.22

Telephone 34-96-269-9002 bank of the Rio Bechi, 1.5 miles N of the harbor.
Facsimile 34-96-268-0972 Pilotage.—Pilots are available and generally board vessels
3.22

about 1 mile from the harbor entrance. The port and pilots can
E-mail [email protected] be contacted on VHF channel 16.
Pilots Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 10m, about
3.22

0.2 mile S of the head of the E breakwater.

Call sign Sagunto Pilots Caution.—A sandy shoal, with a depth of 3.3m, lies about
3.22

VHF VHF channel 12 0.5 mile SW of the head of the E breakwater.

Stony patches, with depths of 2.7m and 3m, lie about 0.6
3.22

Telephone 34-96-268-1151 mile NE and 0.9 mile NNE, respectively, of the head of the E
Facsimile 34-96-268-2781 breakwater.
Several wrecks and a triangular fish haven lie in the ap-
E-mail [email protected]
3.22

proach to the harbor and may best be seen on the chart.

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3.23 Puerto de Castellon Oil Terminal (39°56'N.,
Anchorage.—Anchorage may be taken, in designed danger-
3.20 0°03'E.) is situated offshore, 7 miles NE of Burriana. It con-
ous and non-dangerous anchorage areas, SE of the breakwater, sists of an offshore sea berth, formed by mooring buoys, lying
in depths of 40m or more, good holding ground, as seen on the at the seaward end of a submarine pipeline, which extends 2.5
chart. miles ESE from the shore. In addition, a berthing platform is
Caution.—Winds from the N or E may be strong enough to
3.20 situated along this pipeline, 1.2 miles from the shore.
cause a troublesome swell in the harbor entrance and prevent Depths—Limitations.—Vessels of unlimited length, with
3.23

entry or exit. drafts up to about 12.5m, can be accommodated at the berthing

Marine farms have been established around the port of Sa-
3.20 platform. Vessels of unlimited length, with drafts up to 19.8m,
gunto; their positions are sometimes shifted. Consult local can be accommodated at the sea berth.
charts for current locations. Aspect.—The sea berth is marked by a lighted buoy moored
3.23

about 0.5 mile E of it. In addition, two lighted buoys are

Sagunto to Tarragona moored about 0.5 mile N of the seaward end of the pipeline.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Vessels should send an
3.23

3.21 Cabo Canet (39°40'N., 0°12'W.), low and sandy, is ETA 72 hours (or upon departure from previous port)and 24
located 1 mile NNE of Sagunto. A light is shown from a prom- hours in advance.
inent tower, 30m high, standing 0.2 mile inland of the cape. Any changes to ETA should be forwarded as soon as possi-
3.23

A small yacht harbor is situated close N of the cape. Sierra

3.21 ble. The arrival message should include the following informa-
de Almenara, 186m high, stands inland, 5 miles N of the cape. tion:
This hill is crowned by a castle and a tower which can be seen 1. Vessel’s name.
from seaward. 2. Master’s full name.
A marine farm, marked by lighted buoys, lies close NE of
3.21 3. ETA.
the ore loading platform at Sagunto. 4. Technical details as required by the operators.
An outfall, marked by a buoy, lies 1 mile N of Cabo Canet.
3.21

Fish havens front the coast between Cabo Canet and Bajo Pun- VHF contact with the refinery should be established when
3.23

ta La Llosa and are best seen on the chart. within range. A person, appointed by the refinery, will remain
Bajo Punta La Llosa, with a least depth of 5.5m, lies 1.5
3.21 onboard all vessels berthing at either the Berthing Platform
miles offshore, about 4.5 miles NNE of Cabo Canet. (Breasting Island) or the Sea Berth and will be in charge of any
Pico Espadan, 1,105m high, stands 13 miles inland, 16 miles
3.21 ship-to-shore communications.
NNW of Cabo Canet. This mountain is the most conspicuous Pilots board as follows:
3.23

distant landmark along this stretch of coast. 1. Berthing platform—0.5 mile NE of the platform.
2. Sea berths—in the tanker anchorage near position
3.22 Burriana (39°53'N., 0°03'W.) (World Port Index No. 39°55'27.0''N, 0°03'49.8''E.
38495), a small port, lies 13 miles NE of Cabo Canet and is If possible, vessels should maintain a continuous listening
3.23

protected by breakwaters. watch on VHF channel 13.

Depths—Limitations.—The harbor entrance has a depth of
3.22 Contact Information.—See the table titled Puerto de Cas-
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Valencia Container Terminal

3.23

3.23 Port of Castellon

tellon Oil Terminal—Contact Information. Puerto de Castellon Oil Terminal—Contact

Information
Puerto de Castellon Oil Terminal—Contact
Information Facsimile 34-964-737-005

Pilots
Anchorage.—Vessels may anchor, in a depth of about 30m,
3.23

VHF VHF channels 13 and 16 seaward of Outer Lighted Buoy. The holding ground is report-
Telephone 34-964-647-000 ed to be good.
Caution.—Navigation is prohibited between the outer ap-
3.23

Facsimile 34-902-884-785 proach lighted buoy and the berthing platform, except for ves-
Operators sels berthing. Small craft may pass between the berthing
platform and the shore, but must not anchor or fish in the vicin-
Telephone 34-964-737-000 ity of the pipeline.

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3.24 El Grao (Puerto de Castellon) (39°58'N., 0°01'E.) have been accommodated in the outer harbor.
(World Port Index No. 38500), a small port, lies 8 miles NNE For more berthing information see the table titled Castel-
3.24

of Burriana and is protected by breakwaters. lon—Berth Information.

Aspect.—The prominent town of Castellon de la Plana
3.24

Port of El Grao (Puerto Castellon) Home Page stands in the middle of a plain, 2.5 miles WNW of the harbor,
and is visible from seaward.
http://www.portcastello.com A light is shown from a structure, 27m high, standing on the
3.24

head of the E breakwater.

Depths—Limitations.—A basin, with a depth of 4.1m, lies
3.24 A conspicuous flare is emitted from a chimney, 75m high,
3.24

on the SW side of the harbor and is used by fishing vessels. In which stands 1.7 miles SW of the harbor entrance. The build-
addition, a yacht marina is situated within the harbor. ings, tanks, and chimneys of an oil refinery and a heating plant,
There are depths of 6.8 to 8m alongside the quays in the
3.24 which are situated in the vicinity of the flare, are prominent
commercial basin. Vessels up to 201m in length and 9.9m draft from seaward.

Castellon—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Fishing Harbour
Muelle de Costa 258m 5.0m — — — Fishing vessels and breakbulk.
Muelle de Levante 520m 5.0m — — — Fishing vessels and breakbulk.
Muelle de Poniente 140m 5.0m — — — Fishing vessels and breakbulk.
Inner Basin
Muelle de Levante 255m 5.0m — — — Fast ferries.
Muelle Transversal
154m 8.0m 126m — 20.5m Breakbulk.
Interior 1 Alineacion
Muelle Transversal
217m 8.0m 152m — 23.6m Breakbulk and reefer.
Interior 2 Alineacion
Noatum Terminal Castellon
Muelle de la Ceramica 420m 12.0m 200m — 32.2m Sand, containers, breakbulk, and others.
Ro-ro freight, containers, and breakbulk.
Muelle del Centenario
350m 9.5m 265m — 32.2m Continuous berthing length of 775m (with
(North)
Muelle del Centenario (South).
Muelle Transversal
305m 10.5m 190m — 32.2m Sand, ro-ro freight, breakbulk, and reefer.
Exterior
Portsur Castellon - Terminal de Graneles
Muelle de Costa Sur 500m — 229m — 32.2m Clinker, grain, mineral ore, and petcoke.
Terminal Polivalente de Castellon
Ro-ro freight, containers, and breakbulk. Con-
Muelle del Centenario
425m 12.0m 300m — 40.0m tinuous berthing length of 775m (with Muelle
(South)
del Centenario (North).
Muelle Prolongacion
350m 16.0m 243m — 32.2m Cruise vessels and ro-pax.
Dique Este
BP Refinery (Castellon)
Chemicals and petroleum products. Closed
Breasting Island North 70m 12.2m 220m 11.2m 30.0m
(2021).
Chemicals and petroleum products. Closed
Breasting Island South 70m 12.2m 220m 11.2m 30.0m
(2021).
CBM — 25.0m 300m 22.0m 50.0m Crude.

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Castellon—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
North Berth 67m 16.0m 180m 14.6m 45.0m Crude, LPG, and petroleum products. Contin-
South Berth 67m 16.0m 253m 14.6m 45.0m uous berthing length of 730m.
Tanker Berth 300m 16.0m 174m — — Clean products and LPG.
Infinita Terminal
Infinita Berth 122m 16.0m 210m 11.9m 32.6m Chemicals, clean products, and vegetable oils.
Leatransa Terminal
Fluids Quay 64m 10.5m 128m 9.0m 20.6m Chemicals.

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.

3.24 anchorage is completely exposed and vessels are advised to put
Pilots may be contacted on VHF channel 16 or 74. Pilots to sea on the approach of bad weather.
boards vessel bound for the Tanker Berthing Platform and the
commercial harbor in position 39°57.1'N, 0°04.0'E and for the 3.25 Torre de Benicasim (40°03'N., 0°04'E.) stands on the
Buoy Field in position 39°55.5'N, 0°03.8'E. Vessels should coast, 5 miles NNE of El Grao. The prominent town of Benica-
confirm their ETA 2 hours prior to arrival sim stands at the foot of a hill, 1 mile NW of this tower.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Castellon—
3.24 Olla de Benicasim, a roadstead, lies off Torre de Benicasim.
3.25

Contact Information. Anchorage can be obtained, in depths of 7 to 11m, between 0.6

mile and 1 mile offshore.
Castellon—Contact Information Cabo de Oropesa (40°05'N., 0°09'E.), located 9 miles NE of
3.25

El Grao, is the low termination of Los Colls, a range of moun-

Port Control tains with three conspicuous peaks. A light is shown from a
VHF VHF channels 11, 12, and 16 tower with a dwelling, 13m high, standing on the cape. An old
watch tower stands close to the light.
Telephone 34-964-737-202
Facsimile 34-964-737-105
Port Authority
Telephone 34-964-281-140
Facsimile 34-964-281-411
E-mail [email protected]
Terminal Operators
Los Colls from SE
3.25

Telephone 34-964-737-000
Facsimile 34-964-737-005 Caution.—Several marine farm areas, the limits of which
3.25

are shown on the chart, lie offshore between Cabo de Oropesa

Terminal Pilots and Peniscola.
VHF VHF channels 13 and 16 Several obstructions lie E to SE of Benicasim from 2 to 3
3.25

miles off the coast.

Telephone 34-964-647-000
Facsimile 34-964-884-785 3.26 Torre de Almadun (40°19'N., 0°22'E.), standing 17
miles NE of Cabo de Oropesa, is conspicuous.
Pilots
Peniscola (40°21'N., 0°24'E.), located 3 miles NE of Torre
3.26

Call sign Castellon Practicos de Almadun, is a small and rocky fortified peninsula. It is 64m
VHF VHF channels 16 and 74 high and the summit is surmounted by a large, ancient, and
conspicuous castle. Peniscola Light is shown from a tower with
34-964-737-202 a dwelling, 11m high, standing on the SE wall of the castle.
Telephone Small vessels can anchor, in a depth of 6m, close N of the
34-607-889-558 (mobile) 3.26

peninsula. This berth is sheltered from SW winds, but is ex-

Facsimile 34-964-737-105 posed to E winds.
Puerto de Peniscola, a small craft harbor, lies SW of the pen-
3.26

Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained, in depths of 11 to

3.24
insula and is protected by a breakwater.
13m, fair holding ground, E of the head of E breakwater. This Puerto de Benicarlo, a small harbor, lies 4.6 miles NE of
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Puerto de Peniscola. It is protected by breakwaters, but is sub- is essential.

ject to silting. Anchorage, exposed to onshore winds, can be Puerto de Los Alfaques (40°37'N., 0°36'E.), a deep bight, is
obtained, in depths of 5 to 12m, about 0.7 mile E of the harbor. formed by a low and sandy peninsula which extends SW from
The harbor is used by pleasure craft, fishing vessels, and small the delta of the Rio Ebro. It has a maximum depth of 6.5m and
coasters. is entered between Punta de la Senieta, located 2.5 miles NNE
Caution.—A lighted platform, a gas pipeline, and an an-
3.26 of Cargadero de Alcanar, and Punta Corballera, 2.2 miles SSE.
choring prohibited area, all best seen on the chart, extend about
11.5 miles SE from Sol del Riu. Anchorage may be taken anywhere in this bight with fair to
3.29

good holding ground over a mud bottom. Strong squalls some-

3.27 Vinaroz (40°28'N., 0°29'E.) a small port, lies 3.5 times cause a difficult sea in the shallow waters and may cause
miles NE of Puerto de Benicarlo and is protected by breakwa- dragging. Sustained strong winds from the E through SSW
ters. may raise the water level and those from other directions may
Winds—Weather.—The harbor provides shelter against all
3.27 lower it. There are no discernible tides within the bight and the
winds except those from between the S and SW. However, even depths are continuously decreasing due to silting. A pier is sit-
when these winds blow hard and frequently, it is not dangerous uated in the SE part of the bight and extends 0.9 mile N from
to anchor because the bottom has very good holding ground. the S shore.
Depths—Limitations.—There are depths of 3.5 to 7m
3.27

alongside the quays within the harbor. The entrance fairway is

200m wide and is dredged to a depth of 7m. The harbor is used
by pleasure craft, fishing vessels, and coasters.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50 tons.
3.27

Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor, in depths of 10 to 11m,

3.27

close E of E breakwater.

3.28 Pena de Bel (40°37'N., 0°10'E.), 1,004m high, stands

16 miles WNW of Vinaroz and is a good distant landmark.
Casa de Sol del Riu, a prominent building with a tower,
3.28

stands on the S side of the mouth of the Rio Cenia, 4 miles NE

of Vinaroz.
Las Casas de Alcanar, a small harbor, lies 6 miles NE of Vin-
3.28

aroz. It is protected by breakwaters and is used by yachts and

fishing craft.
Sierra de Montsia dominates this stretch of coast and pos-
3.28

sesses several prominent peaks. Pare Pascual, 764m high,

stands 9 miles NNE of Vinaroz and is one of these prominent
peaks.
Cargadero de Alcanar (40°40'N., 0°40'E.), a small harbor,
3.28
3.29 San Carlos de La Rapita Light
lies 1.5 miles NE of Las Casas de Alcanar. It is protected by
breakwaters and has facilities for the loading of cement. An en- 3.30 San Carles de la Rapita (40°37'N., 0°36'E.), a small
trance channel, marked at its outer end by lighted buoys, leads port, lies in the NW corner of Puerto de Los Alfaques and is
NW from offshore and is dredged to a depth of 12m. Pilotage protected by breakwaters.
is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted by VHF and are avail- Depths—Limitations.—The entrance is 90m wide. A yacht
3.30

able from San Carlos de la Rapita. Vessels up to 40,000 gt and basin is situated on the W side of the harbor. The commercial
10.1m draft have been accommodated. quays have 565m of total berthing space with depths of 4 to 6m
Caution.—Several marine farm areas, the limits of which
3.28
alongside. In addition, there are facilities for fishing vessels.
are shown on the chart, lie offshore between Vinaroz and the Vessels up to 5.4m draft have been accommodated.
channel leading to Cargadero de Alcanar. Aspect.—A light is shown from a tower with a dwelling, 7m
3.30

high, standing on Punta de la Senieta, 0.7 mile SSW of the har-

3.29 Alfaques de Tortosa (40°40'N., 0°40'E.), the delta of bor. A light is shown from a metal tower, 9m high, standing on
the Rio Ebro, commences close NE of Cargadero de Alcanar Punta Corballera.
and is gradually extending seaward on its SE and NE sides. The harbor fronts the N part of the town. A prominent
3.30

The alluvium first forms shoals and islets which become con- church stands in the SW part of the town. Cerro de la Guardio-
nected to the land and form small harbors; subsequently, la- la, 116m high, stands at the NW end of the town and is sur-
goons or salt pans are finally formed. Puerto de los Alfaques, mounted by a tower.
lying on the S side of the delta, and Fondeadero del Fangal, ly- Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Vessels should send an
3.30

ing on the N side, are examples of such harbors. ETA at least 24 hours in advance.
The Rio Ebro is one of the largest rivers in Spain, but due to
3.29
Contact Information.—See the table titled San Carles de
3.30

the shallow bar and numerous shifting shoals at the mouth, it la Rapita—Contact Information.
can only be entered by vessels of light draft. Local knowledge Anchorage.—Sheltered anchorage may be found about 1.5
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miles SE of the harbor. ward.

Numerous fish farms and havens have been established with-
3.32

San Carles de la Rapita—Contact Information in the 25m depth contour line along this stretch of coast.
Modules for the construction of artificial reefs have been laid
3.32

Port Control in the SW part of the gulf. The reefs lie within the areas cen-
Telephone 34-977-740-059 tered approximately 3 miles N, 4.7 miles NW, and 10.2 miles
NW from Cabo de Tortosa Light. Mariners are advised to avoid
Facsimile 34-977-741-103 these areas.
E-mail [email protected]
3.33 Cabo de San Jorge (40°55'N., 0°50'E.) is located 8
http://ports.gencat.cat/en/port-of-sant-
Web site miles NE of La Ampolla. This cape may be easily identified by
carles-de-la-rapita
the ruined fort which surmounts its summit.
Pilots Cala de la Ametlla, a small cove, lies 2.5 miles SW of the
3.33

Call sign Sant Carles de la Rapita Practicos cape and is used by fishing craft.
Tossa de l’Alzina stands about 3.4 miles NW of Cabo de San
3.33

VHF VHF channels 14 and 16 Jorge and attains a height of 697m.

Telephone 34-678-033-143 (mobile) The conspicuous buildings of two nuclear power stations
3.33

stand on the coast between 1 and 1.5 miles NE of Cabo de San

E-mail [email protected] Jorge. Lighted buoys are moored about 0.3 mile offshore and
mark the water intake facilities.
3.31 Punta de la Bana (40°34'N., 0°40'E.) is located on Punta de Riu Llastres is located 6.5 miles NE of Cabo de San
3.33

the S side of the sandy peninsular, 2.9 miles E of Punta Corbal- Jorge and a small yacht harbor is situated on its S side.
lera. A light is shown from a tower, 26m high, standing on the Puerto de Cambrils, a small yacht harbor, lies 5 miles W of
3.33

point. An old and disused light tower stands close NE of the Cabo de Salou and is protected by breakwaters.
light. Cabo de Salou (41°03'N., 1°10'E.), yellowish in places, is
3.33

Isla de Buda, located 12 miles NE of Punta de la Bana, is

3.31 formed by the S extremity of a rocky promontory. From a dis-
very low and at times submerged in places. It was formerly tance it appears as an island because of the low land close N of
separated from the rest of the delta by the S mouth of the Rio it. A light is shown from a tower, 11m high, standing on the
Ebro, which has since silted up. cape.
Cabo Tortosa (40°43'N., 0°54'E.), located 15 miles NE of
3.31 A tower, 120m high, stands close NE of the light and two
3.33

Punta de la Bana, is the S entrance point of the principal mouth prominent tall buildings are situated on the point.
of the Rio Ebro. It should not be approached within 2 miles and Rada de Salou, which extends 4 miles W of the cape, affords
3.33

special caution should be taken at night and in thick weather. anchorage, sheltered from winds from the NW through N to E.
It is reported that winds from the NE give rise to a current
3.31 The roadstead has depths of 10 to 12m, good holding ground,
which sets into the bight lying N of the cape. sand and weed, about 0.3 mile offshore. Small vessels can an-
A light is shown from a tower, 21m high, standing on the N
3.31 chor closer inshore. At all times, especially in winter, vessels
bank at the mouth of the river. should be prepared to put to sea on any indication of a S wind.
A light with racon is shown from a framework tower situated
3.31 The village of Salou is situated 3.2 miles E of Puerto de Cam-
on a platform, 18m high, standing 2 miles E of the cape. brils and is fronted by a small craft harbor. A prominent
Golfo de San Jorge lies between Cabo de Tortosa and Cabo
3.31 highrise building stands in the vicinity of the village.
de Salou, 23 miles NE. Punta de Rincon is located 0.7 mile NE of Cabo de Salou.
3.33

Afortunada Oil Complex (40°42'N., 1°20'E.) lies 22 miles

3.31 The coast between is high and rocky. Playa del Rincon de Sa-
E of Cabo Tortosa and consists of a production platform with lou, a sandy beach, extends 0.5 mile NE from this point. An-
several wells and two pipelines as seen on the chart, while an- chorage, sheltered from NW winds, can be obtained, in depths
other submarine pipeline extends about 25 miles in a N direc- of 7 to 10m, fine sand, about 0.3 mile off this beach.
tion from the main complex to the shore.
Tarragona (41°06'N., 1°14'E.)
3.32 Punta del Fango (40°40'N., 0°40'E.), located 6 miles
NW of Cabo Tortosa, is formed by the W end of a low peninsu- World Port Index No. 38540
la. A light is shown from a tower, 18m high, standing 1.5 miles
E of the point. 3.34 Tarragona lies 3 miles NE of Cabo de Salou. The port
Golfo de la Ampolla lies between Punta del Fango and Cabo
3.32 is protected by a breakwater and includes an offshore oil termi-
Roig, 2 miles NW. The latter cape is 6m high and may be iden- nal.
tified by a reddish scar on it. La Ampolla, a resort village, is Winds—Weather.—The port affords excellent protection
3.34

situated 1 mile SW of Cabo Roig and is fronted by a small har- from E winds, but does not provide shelter from W winds.
bor which is used by fishing craft and protected by a breakwa- Winds from the W and particularly the NW blow strongly in
ter. winter. Winds from the SW sometimes blow directly into the
Anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of 6m, mud and sand,
3.32 entrance of the port, raising a heavy sea. The water level in the
SW of Cabo Roig. harbor may rise or fall as much as 0.9m, depending on the pre-
Caution.—Punta de Fango is reported to be extending sea-
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Depths—Limitations.—The breakwater, which extends 2

3.34 floating oil containment boom that is affected by the currents
miles SW from the shore fronting the city, is formed by the when not in use by vessels moored to the SBM. A submarine
seaward sides of Muelle de Levante, Muelle de Aragon, Muelle pipeline extends NW from this terminal to the head of the Rep-
Navarra, the Rompeolas breakwater, and Dique Levante. sol oil pier. This terminal is capable of handling vessels up to
The entrance fairway, which leads adjacent to Dique Le-
3.34 335,000 dwt, unlimited length, and 40m draft. Tankers of
vante, has a dredged depth of 21m. 161,600 dwt, 352m in length, and 22.4m draft have been ac-
Muelle Cataluna was designed to handle vessels up to
3.34 commodated.
150,000 dwt and 300m in length. For more details on berthing accommodations see the table
3.34

There are facilities for general cargo, passenger, ro-ro, con-

3.34 titled Tarragona—Berth Information.
tainer, bulk, natural gas, and tanker vessels. Vessels up to 280m Aspect.—The city of Tarragona stands at the foot of and on
3.34

in length and 18m draft have been accommodated within the the side of a hill, 110m high, that slopes steeply to the sea,
harbor. close NE of the harbor. The prominent cathedral and several
Asesa Oil Pier extends 0.5 mile SE from a point on the shore,
3.34 other large buildings stand near the summit of the hill which is
1.1 mile NNW of the head of the breakwater. It has three berths surmounted by the remains of old fortifications. Several con-
and can accommodate vessels up to 50,000 dwt. spicuous silos stand at the N end of Muelle de Castilla and at
Repsol Oil Pier extends 0.7 mile SE from a point on the
3.34 the W end of Muelle de Reus.
shore 1.1 mile WNW of the head of the breakwater. It has five An oil refinery, conspicuous at night, is situated near the root
3.34

berths and can accommodate vessels up to 100,000 dwt. of the oil pier. A prominent chimney, 65m high, stands 0.3 mile
An offshore oil terminal, consisting of an SBM, is situated
3.34 NE of the root of this pier.
0.8 mile SSE of the head of the breakwater. The buoy has a

Tarragona—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft
Dique de Llevant Cruise Terminal
Cruise Berth (Inner breakwater) 705m — — — Cruise vessels.
DP Word Tarragona
North Berth 400m 16.5m — 15.5m
Ro-ro, containers, reefer, and breakbulk.
South Berth 400m 16.5m — 15.5m
Continuous berthing length of 1,056m.
Ro-Ro Berth 256m 16.5m — 15.5m
Puerto de Tarragona
Animal feed, coal, fertilizer, grain, iron ore,
Muelle Alcudia 128m 14.4m — 13.2m
and petcoke.
Muelle Aragon 1 687m 12.4m — 13.2m Animal feed, cement, coal, fertilizer, grain,
iron ore, mineral ore, ro-ro, steel products,
Muelle Aragon 2 (Ro-Ro) 376m 12.4m — 13.2m and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length
of 1,063m.
PCC, project/heavy cargo, steel products,
Muelle Cantabria (North) Ro-Ro 248m 14.4m — —
breakbulk, and ro-ro.
Muelle Cantabria (Ro-Ro) 257m 16.5m — — PCC, project/heavy cargo, steel products,
breakbulk, livestock, and ro-ro. Continuous
Muelle Cantabria (South) 515m 16.5m — — berthing length of 722m.
Muelle Castilla Ouest 248m 16.5m — — Animal feed, grain, ro-ro, and breakbulk.
Muelle Castilla Ouest (Ro-Ro) 248m 16.5m — — Continuous berthing length of 496m.
Muelle Castilla Sur 696m 14.4m 240m — Breakbulk.
Muelle Cataluna (Ro-Ro) 674m 20.0m — — Animal feed, grain, ro-ro, and breakbulk.
Muelle Embarcaciones Auxiliares
193m 7.0m — — Project/heavy cargo.
Cantabria
Muelle Galicia (Ro-Ro) 280m 14.4m 200m 12.0m PCC and ro-ro.
Muelle Lleida Sur (Ro-Ro) 170m 10.0m — 9.7m Ro-ro freight and breakbulk.

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Tarragona—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft
Animal feed, coal, fertilizer, grain, iron ore,
Muelle Navarra 562m 14.4m — 14.0m
and petcoke.
Muelle Reus Extremidad (Ro-Ro) 122m 10.0m — — Cement, ro-ro, and breakbulk.
Muelle Reus Norte 255m 10.0m — 9.0m Fishing vessels and breakbulk.
Muelle Reus Sur 350m 10.0m — 9.7m Cement, breakbulk, and reefer.
Ro-ro, containers, breakbulk, reefer, and
Muelle Rioja (ro-ro) 232m 11.0m 190m 10.5m
livestock.
ASESA Tarragona
P-100 90m 14.4m — — Clean products, crude, and dirty products.
Clean products, condensate, crude, and
P-20 46m 10.6m 200m 8.8m
dirty products.
Clean products, condensate, crude, and
P-6 48m 7.9m 140m 7.3m
dirty products.
Euroenergo Terminal
Products Berth 83m 12.5m 200m 11.0m Clean products.
Muelle de la Quimica
Chemical, clean products, and vegetable
Muelle Quimica 1 65m 12.4m 220m 12.1m
oils.
Muelle Quimica 2 75m 12.4m 220m 11.7m Chemicals.
Muelle Quimica 3 163m 12.4m 240m 12.1m LPG.
Muelle Quimica 4 145m 16.5m 260m 15.1m Clean products.
Quay A (East) 162m — — 15.1m Installation pending as of April 2021.
Quay A (West) 276m 16.5m — 15.1m Installation pending as of April 2021.
Quay B 372m 16.5m — 15.1m Installation pending as of April 2021.
Quay C 286m 13.5m — 12.1m Installation pending as of April 2021.
Repsol TYPE Tarragona
Aviation fuel, chemicals, clean products,
Plataforma 35S 83m 15.0m 230m 11.2m condensate, crude, dirty products, and
LPG.
Aviation fuel, chemicals, clean products,
Plataforma 35T 82m 15.0m 230m 11.2m
condensate, dirty products, and LPG.
Aviation fuel, clean products, condensate,
Plataforma 80S 95m 18.0m 285m —
crude, and dirty products.
Plataforma 11 60m 11.0m 155m 8.2m Chemical gases and LPG.
Aviation fuel, chemical gases, clean prod-
Plataforma 80T 92m 18.3m 290m 14.2m
ucts, and LPG.
SBM — — 350m 42.8m Crude and dirty products.
TAPP (Terminal Atraque Productos Petroliferos)
Aviation fuel, chemicals, clean products,
ATAPP Berth 162m 14.0m 200m 10.9m condensate, crude, dirty products, and
LPG.

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Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots board as follows:

3.34
Tarragona—Contact Information
1. For vessels arriving from the N—”A” in position
41°04.2'N, 1°14.2'E. 34-977-259-400
Telephone
2. For vessels arriving from the S—”B” in position 34-977-527-934
41°03.7'N, 1°12.5'E.
Vessels intending to anchor should contact the pilot station
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Facsimile 34-977-225-499
in order to agree on a position. E-mail [email protected]
Web site http://www.porttarragona.cat
Tugs
VHF VHF channel 14
REPSOL Terminal
VHF VHF channel 10
34-977-559-801
Telephone
34-977-559-811
Facsimile 34-977-559-807
E-mail [email protected]
Pilots
Call sign Tarragona Practicos
3.34 Port of Tarragona VHF VHF channels 12, 14, and 16
Regulations.—Vessels should send their ETA and a request
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Telephone 34-977-240-207
for pilots to Port Control 48 hours and 6 hours prior to arrival. Facsimile 34-977-244-744
Vessels should make pre-entry reports 1 hour before arrival at
the Tarragona port limits (2 hours before arrival at the Tarrago- E-mail [email protected]
na port limits for vessels with dangerous cargo) and at least 9 Web site http://www.tarragonapilots.com
miles before arrival at the breakwater, reporting the following
information: Caution.—Caution is necessary when entering because of
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1. Vessel name and call sign strong eddies existing off the mole heads. Entry should not be
2. Flag. attempted if a heavy sea is running.
3. Port of registration. Due to the existence of submarine pipelines, anchorage pro-
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4. Draft. hibited areas, the limits of which are shown on the chart, lie
5. Gross tonnage. within the approaches to the port.
6. Last port-of-call. It is reported that considerable development is being carried
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7. Cargo. out within the port. A new passenger terminal is being devel-
8. IMDG Identification. oped in the area of the Muelle de Lerida.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Tarragona—
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A submarine pipeline extends 25 miles in a S direction from
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Contact Information. the vicinity of the harbor to an extensive offshore oil complex.
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained E of the breakwa-
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Wrecks with depths of 25.5m and 30.5m lie in position
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ter, as seen on the chart. 41°06'02''N, 1°15'28''E and in position 41°05'28''N, 1°15'31''E,
respectively.
Tarragona—Contact Information For further information on off-lying islands and dangers, see
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paragraph 3.2.
Port Control
Call sign Tarragona Traffic Tarragona to Barcelona
VHF VHF channels 16 and 74
3.35 Cabo Gros (41°08'N., 1°24'E.) is located 7 miles
Telephone 34-977-259-400 (ext. 1028) ENE of Tarragona. The coast between is hilly with areas of
Facsimile 34-977-243-634 sandy beach separated by rocky points.
Punta de la Mora, located 2.3 miles W of Cabo Gros, is sur-
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E-mail [email protected] mounted by a prominent tower with a dwelling attached.

Port Authority Torredembarra Light is located S of the village of Torredem-
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barra on Cabo Gros. It is a white octagonal tower with a copper

VHF VHF channel 87
colored dome.

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A sandy beach extends between Cabo Gros and Villanueva y

3.35 to be the largest and best equipped port on the Mediterranean
Geltru, 16 miles ENE. During strong onshore winds, the sea coast of Spain.
breaks some distance offshore over the rocky bottom along this
stretch. Numerous small fishing villages and yacht harbors are Port of Barcelona Home Page
situated along this part of the coast, which is backed inland by
several high mountains. http://www.apb.es
A prominent power station, with a conspicuous chimney, is
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situated 3.7 miles W of Villanueva y Geltru. Winds—Weather.—From January to May, the prevailing
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Villanueva y Geltru (41°13'N., 1°44'E.) (World Port Index

3.35
winds are between the W and N. Although strong at times, they
No. 38543), a small town, stands on the W bank near the generally blow from the land and do not raise a sea. Winds
mouth of Torrente de Estany. Several conspicuous tall churches from the S and W predominate in summer, blowing during the
and factory chimneys are visible from seaward. day and ceasing after sunset. From September to January,
A small harbor, protected by breakwaters, fronts the town
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strong winds and gales from the N through E to S are prevalent,
and is used by pleasure craft, fishing boats, and small coasters. causing heavy seas at the harbor entrance and sending a swell
During offshore winds, anchorage may be taken, in depths of 7 into the outer basin.
to 11m, sand, close off the harbor entrance. In winter, winds from between the NE and SE are accompa-
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A light is shown from a structure, 27m high, standing close

3.35
nied by rain, and if strong, send in a heavy sea. Gales from the
NE of the harbor. S, though not frequent, cause much damage in the roadstead
El Montanazo, an isolated shoal with a depth of 17.7m, lies
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and harbor; but both are somewhat sheltered, should the wind
about 3 miles SSE of the light. be WSW. During the winter, the wind is likely to change its di-
rection very suddenly. This causes a cross swell and is very
Sitges (41°14'N., 1°48'E.), a small village, is situated 3.7
3.35
dangerous for small craft.
miles ENE of Villanueva y Geltru. A conspicuous church Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
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stands on a rocky point fronting this village; a yacht harbor Barcelona.

stands 0.7 mile E of it. Anchorage, sheltered from NW winds,
can be obtained, in depths of 10 to 12m, sand, off the village. Tidal Ranges for Barcelona
It is reported that several high-rise buildings and hotels stand
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HAT 0.7m
along the coast in this vicinity.
Vallcarca (41°14'N., 1°52'E.), a privately-maintained small
3.35
MSL 0.45m
port, lies 2.5 miles E of Sitges and is protected by an L-shaped LAT 0.3m
breakwater. A main berth, 100m long, has a depth of 6m along-
side and is used by coasters. Note.—Heights are in meters
Cement factories, with smoke constantly rising from them,
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above charted datum.
are situated close to the harbor and are conspicuous.
Puerto de Garraf, a small craft harbor, is situated 2 miles
3.35 Strong SE winds cause variable currents in the harbor en-
3.36

ENE of Vallcarca. It is protected by breakwaters, but is subject trance. During good summer weather, variable currents, which
to silting. Yacht marinas front the coast at Vallbona and Gines- affect maneuvering and cause variations of the water level,
ta, which lie 1 mile and 3 miles ENE, respectively, of Puerto may be experienced within the harbor.
Garraf. Onshore winds may increase the water level by 0.9m; off-
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shore winds decrease it by 0.3m.

Playa de Vallbona extends 9.5 miles ENE from a point on the
3.35 Depths—Limitations.—All depths alongside are dredged
3.36

shore, located 2.5 miles E of Garraf, to the mouth of the Rio and it would be advisable to contact the Port Authority for the
Llobregat. This beach is free from off-lying dangers, but latest information.
should be given a wide berth, as the sea breaks heavily on it Dique del Este, the outer breakwater, extends 2.5 miles SSW
3.36

and there is an appreciable set towards it. from abreast the city.
An outfall pipeline extends 1 mile SSE from a point on the
3.35 The port has facilities for general cargo, container, ro-ro,
3.36

shore, lying 0.9 mile SW of the river mouth. bulk, tanker, natural gas, cruise passenger, and fishing vessels.
The Rio Llobregrat (41°20'N., 2°09'E.) enters the sea 1
3.35 For more berthing information see the table titled Barcelo-
3.36

mile SSW of the entrance to the port of Barcelona. na—Berth Information.

Caution.—Vessels rounding the bend near the mouth of the
3.35 There are also extensive repair facilities within the port, includ-
3.36

Rio Llobregat should give the coast a berth of at least 2 miles. ing a drydock which can handle vessels up to 50,000 dwt.
A circular marine farm marked by buoys, best seen on the
3.35 Approaching from the SW, Montana de Monserrat, with its
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chart, lies centered about 3.5 miles S of Punta de Santa Lucia. bare conical peaks, forms an unmistakable distant landmark.
This range rises 24 miles NW of the mouth of the Rio Llobre-
Barcelona (41°21'N., 2°10'E.) gat. Pico de San Jeronimo, 1,235m high, is the highest peak
and has a prominent monastery situated on its E slope.
World Port Index No. 38550 The main port facilities are described in the table titled Bar-
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celona—Berth Information.
3.36 The port of Barcelona lies 45 miles ENE of Tarragona Aspect.—Approaching from the E, Sierra del Montseny,
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and is protected by an extensive outer breakwater. It is reported standing 30 miles NNE of the mouth of the Rio Llobregat,

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3.36 Barcelona—Breakwater Entrance from South Approach Channel

forms a conspicuous landmark. The E rocky summit of this SE side of the hill, close S of the castle. It is obscured N of a
range attains a height of 1,707m and is covered with snow al- bearing of 240°.
most the whole year. Tibidabo, 519m high, is the highest peak of a mountain
3.36

Castillo de Montjuich, situated 2.7 miles NNE of the mouth

3.36 range which rises 3 miles NW of the city. A temple, with a
of the Rio Llobregat, stands on the summit of a hill, 207m large statue, a tall tower, and a television antennae stand on the
high. The seaward side of this hill is faced with reddish cliffs. summit of this peak. A hotel and the semi-spherical dome of an
A light is shown from a structure, 13m high, standing on the astronomical observatory are situated on its S slope.

Barcelona—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA
Dry Cargo Terminals
Adossat Passenger Terminals
A 457m 11.8m 347m
B 457m 11.8m 361m Cruise vessels, ro-ro, and lo-lo. Continuous berthing length of
C 457m 12.0m 339m 1,828m.
D 457m 12.0m 345m
APM Terminal Barcelona
24A 350m 12.0m 222m Containers.
24B North 450m 14.0m 335m
Containers and reefer. Continuous berthing length of 1,012m.
24B South 562m 16.0m 368m
Autoterminal/Setram Car Terminals
30A 331m 12.0m 231m PCC.

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Barcelona—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA
30B 209m 12.0m 129m PCC.
30C Darsena Sud 277m 12.0m 232m PCC.
31A Darsena 286m 12.0m 211m PCC.
31B Darsena 240m 7.0m 155m PCC.
Barcelona Europe South Terminal (BEST)
36A 1500m 16.5m 400m Containers and reefer.
Drassanes
17B 122m — — Fast ferries and ro-ro (passengers).
Grimaldi Terminal Barcelona
20D 306m 11.2m 209m Fast ferries, ro-ro, and breakbulk.
21A 421m 11.2m 218m Fast ferries, ro-ro, and breakbulk.
Manipuladora de Mercancias SL
29A 800m 10.0m 337m Breakbulk.
Maremagnum Passenger Terminal
Espanya Wharf 15B 140m 8.6m 139m Fast ferries.
North Terminal (Barcelona Wharf)
18A 481m 8.0m — Cruise vessels and fast ferries.
Portcemen
22A 230m 11.2m 201m Cement.
22B 235m 12.5m 230m Cement.
22C East 225m 12.0m 200m Cement.
22C West 195m 12.0m 200m Cement.
South Terminal (Barcelona Wharf)
18C 430m 9.0m 253m Cruise vessels and fast ferries.
Terminal Ferry de Barcelona
19A 258m 11.0m — Fast ferries and ro-ro.
19B 221m 11.0m — Fast ferries and ro-ro.
20A Ponent 294m 7.8m 149m Fast ferries, ro-ro, and breakbulk.
Terminal Port Nou
00A 480m 16.0m 300m Ro-ro freight, containers, and breakbulk.
Tramer
26A (3rd Stretch) 460m 12.0m 225m Potash.
27A 170m 8.0m 158m Potash. Maximum beam of 42.0m.
27B 124m 8.0m — Potash.
27C 79m 7.0m — Potash.
Multipurpose Terminals
Bunge Iberica Terminal—Oest Wharf
23A 198m 12.0m 180m Bio fuels, vegetable oils, and grain.

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Barcelona—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA
Cargill
26A (2nd Stretch) 250m 12.0m 229m Bio fuels, clean products, and grain.
Tanker Terminals
CLH Terminal
24C East 313m — 250m Containers.
24C North — — 77m Dirty products and containers. Continuous berthing length of
24C West — — 184m 332m.
Enagas Terminal
Berth 32H — 11.7m 258m LNG. Maximum draft of 10.4m. Maximum beam of 37.0m.
Berth 33C 145m 14.0m 345m LNG. Maximum draft of 12.2m. Maximum beam of 53.8m
Meroil Terminal
Berth 32F 16m 12.0m 200m Bio fuels, clean products, and vegetable oils.
Tepsa Terminal
Aviation fuel, clean products, and LPG. Maximum draft of
Berth 32A 44m 11.6m 200m
11.5m.
Berth 32C 22m 11.5m 175m Chemicals and clean products. Maximum draft of 11.4m.
Berth 32D 16m 11.5m 175m Chemicals and clean products. Maximum draft of 11.7m.
Berth 32E 16m 12.0m 175m Vegetable oils. Maximum draft of 11.7m.
Berth 34B 82m 16.0m 275m Maximum draft of 15.9m. Maximum beam of 50.0m
Terquimsa
Chemicals, dirty products, and vegetable oils. Maximum draft
Berth 32B 22m 11.8m 180m
of 11.2m. Maximum beam of 30.0m
Tradebe Terminal
Berth 32G Down-
80m — 184m Clean products and dirty products.
stream
Berth 32G Upstream 75m — 175m Clean products and dirty products. Maximum draft of 11.4m.

Two conspicuous framework masts, 115m and 80m high,

3.36 Regulations.—All inbound vessels should contact Barcelo-
3.36

stand, respectively on Muelle de Barcelona and Muelle de na Traffic Coordinator on VHF channel 10 and Barcelona Pi-
Nuevo. lots on VHF channel 14 one (1) hour prior to arrival at the N or
The high ground behind Castillo de Montjuich gives a good
3.36 S lighted buoys. Vessels then monitor VHF channel 10 until 2
radar return, but the breakwater lights tend to get lost in the city miles from the appropriate buoy; VHF channel 14 then be
lights, and by day are difficult to discern between the port monitored for instructions. Vessels should again report to Bar-
buildings. celona Pilots on VHF channel 14 upon arrival at the N and S
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Vessels should send a re-
3.36 lighted buoys.
quest for pilotage 24 hours prior of arrival and 30 minutes prior Vessels should continue to monitor Barcelona Pilots on VHF
3.36

to departure. channel 14 until arrival at the port.

Vessels should not approach to within 1 mile of the breakwa-
3.36 Outbound vessels should contact Barcelona Pilots on VHF
3.36

ter entrance until advised to do so by the Pilot Station. channel 14 to request pilots and obtain permission to depart.
Pilots for the N entrance board in position 41°20.7'N,
3.36 Vessels should continue to monitor Barcelona Pilots on VHF
3.36

2°12.0'E. Pilots for the S entrance board in position 41°17.7'N, channel 14 until 2 miles distant from the N and S lighted
2°10.8'E. buoys.
A speed limit of 4 knots is in force within the port.
3.36 Contact Information.—See the table titled Barcelona—
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Barcelona—Mont Juich from S

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3.36 Barcelona—Tanks and stacks S of Harbor Control Tower

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Barcelona—Entrance to South Basin

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3.36 Barcelona—South Basin—Muelle Alvarez de la Campa

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Barcelona—Muelle Nuevo Contradique (entrance to South Basin)

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Barcelona—Castillo de Mont Juich Light (center) and Castillo de Mont Juich (upper right)
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3.36 Barcelona—Silos on Muelle Contradique

3.36 Barcelona—Bascule bridge at N end of Darsena del Morrot

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Barcelona—Torre de San Jaime (left) and World Trade Center (right)

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Barcelona—Harbor Control Tower

Barcelona—South Basin—Muelle de Petroleros
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Contact Information. Barcelona to Cap Cerbere

Barcelona—Contact Information 3.37 The Rio Besos (41°25'N., 2°14'E.), lying 3.2 miles
NE of the root of the breakwater at Barcelona, is frequently
Port Control dry. However, when flowing during freshets, it discolors the
Telephone 34-93-508-8282 sea in the vicinity of the mouth for a considerable distance.
A large power station is situated at the mouth of the Rio Be-
3.37

Facsimile 34-93-508-8292 sos and is fronted by a pier, 95m long. Torre de Besos, a tall
E-mail [email protected] and reddish tower, stands 1.2 miles SW of the river mouth.
An extensive yacht harbor, protected by breakwaters, is lo-
3.37

Cruise Terminal cated 1.2 miles SW of Torre de Besos.

Telephone 34-93-412-7914 Several small jetties and a submarine pipeline, associated
3.37

with a former offshore oil berth, extend seaward from the shore
Facsimile 34-93-317-3169
in the vicinity of the river mouth.
E-mail [email protected] Badalona, a small town, is situated 1.5 miles NNE of the Rio
3.37

Web site http://www.creuers.net Besos and is backed by hills. Vessels bound for the CAMPSA
Terminal have pilot services available. The pilot may be called
Access Channel and Anchorage Control on VHF channel 12, 14, or 20.
Call sign Barcelona Traffic Playa de Mongat extends between the NE end of Badalona
3.37

and Masnou, 2.5 miles NE. A hill, 69m high, stands on this
VHF VHF channels 10 and 16 beach and is surmounted by a prominent ancient castle. Open
34-93-263-3233 anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of 7m, about 0.3 mile off
Playa de Mongat.
Telephone 34-93-263-3322 Caution.—An obstruction area and fish haven, the limits of
3.37

34-90-020-2202 (Emergency) which are shown on the chart, lies 2.5 miles ENE of Badalona.
Pilots
3.38 El Masnou (41°29'N., 2°19'E.), a small town, is situ-
Call sign Barcelona Pilots ated 2.5 mile NE of Badalona and is fronted by a yacht harbor.
Turo de Mona, 175m high, stands 0.7 mile inland of the town
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
and is prominent.
34-93-225-6052 (Administration) Los Colls, with depths of 6 to 9m, is a sandy bank which lies
3.38

Telephone parallel to and between 0.3 mile and 0.6 mile off the coast on
34-93-221-9567 (Operations)
the NE side of the town. With offshore winds, anchorage can
34-93-224-0014 (Administration) be obtained, in a depth of 18m, about 0.5 mile offshore in the
Facsimile vicinity of the town. Local knowledge is required.
34-93-221-3895 (Operations)
Premia de Mar (41°29'N., 2°21'E.), a small resort town, is
3.38

[email protected] situated 1.5 miles ENE of Masnou and is fronted by a small

E-mail
[email protected] harbor. During offshore winds, open anchorage can be ob-
tained, in depths of 7 to 10m, about 0.3 mile off the town.
Web site http://www.barcelonapilots.com San Juan de Vilasar, a village, stands 1.5 miles ENE of Premia.
3.38

The coast between is fringed by a rocky bank. Anchorage, shel-

Anchorage.—The roadstead is sheltered only from offshore
3.36 tered from winds between the NW and NE, can be obtained, in a
winds and is dangerous in winter. Small vessels may anchor depth of 7m, about 200m off San Juan de Vilasar.
closer inshore. Vessels should avoid anchoring off the coast between San
3.38

Juan de Vilasar and the mouth of the Riera de Argentona, 1.5

The East Anchorage lies to the E of the harbor, as shown on
3.36 miles NE.
the chart. The smaller South Anchorage is to the S of the har- A conical hill, 308m high, stands 2 miles N of San Juan de
3.38

bor, as shown on the chart. Vilasar and is surmounted by a prominent ruined castle. A
Caution.—Due to the existence of several submarine cables
3.36 prominent cross stands on the summit of a smaller hill standing
and a submarine gas pipeline, a prohibited anchoring and fish- close S of the castle. A conspicuous building, surmounted by a
ing area, the limits of which are shown on the chart, lies in the parabolic antenna, stands close NE of San Juan de Vilasar.
vicinity of the port. Caution.—Due to the existence of several submarine cables,
3.38

Caution is necessary when approaching from the S. Vessels

3.36 a prohibited anchoring and fishing area, the limits of which are
should keep to the E of the lighted buoy marking the coastal shown on the chart, extends seaward in the vicinity of San Juan
bank. de Vilasar.

A bridge, with vertical clearance of 18.5m, connects Muelle

3.36 3.39 Riera de Argentona (41°31'N., 2°25'E.) flows into
de Levante with Muelle de Poniente. the sea 1.5 miles NE of San Juan de Vilasar. This river can be
An aerial cable, vertical clearance of 58m, crosses the en-
3.36 identified from seaward by the width of its valley and the gap
trance to Port Vell. in the hills through which it flows.

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Mataro, an industrial town, is situated 1.5 miles NE of the

3.39 A conspicuous castle surmounts a hill, 168m high, which
3.40

mouth of the river. Anchorage, sheltered from SW winds by stands close NNE of the town. A prominent convent stands on
several rocky shoals, can be taken, in depths of 9 to 10m, sand, a point lying close ENE of the town.
about 0.4 mile off the town. However, this roadstead is com- During the summer, with winds between the W and NE, an-
3.40

pletely exposed to winds from the NE. A conspicuous building chorage can be obtained, in depths of 13 to 15m, sand, close off
stands close SE of the town. the harbor or off the coast between the harbor and the mouth of
El Balis, a small yacht harbor, lies 3.2 miles NE of Mataro
3.39 the Rio Tordera. This anchorage is not safe in winter.
and is protected by breakwaters. El Vell, a stony bank with a The town of Lloret de Mar is situated 3 miles NE of Blanes.
3.40

depth of 15.7m, lies about 1.7 miles SSE of the harbor. Anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of 7m, about 0.2 mile
Caldetas (41°34'N., 2°32'E.), a small town, is situated 4 off the town.
miles NE of the mouth of Riera de Argentona. With offshore Cabo de Tossa (41°43'N., 2°56'E.), located 3.5 miles ENE
winds, anchorage can be obtained off this town according to of Lloret de Mar, is the extremity of a small and steep-to penin-
draft. sula which is surmounted by a castle. A light is shown from a
Arenys de Mar, another small town, is situated 1 mile NE of
3.39 tower on a building, 11m high, standing on the cape.
Caldetas and fronted by a small craft harbor protected by
breakwaters. Small vessels can anchor, in a depth of 6m, off
this town. Caution should be exercised by large vessels when
anchoring in the roadstead because several rocky banks, with a
covering of sand, lie within 1.5 miles of the coast in this vicini-
ty.
The town of Caldetas is backed by mountains and dominated
3.39

by a hill, which is surmounted by the ruins of a tower.

The town of Canet de Mar is situated 1 mile NE of Arenys de
3.39

Mar. A tall cross, visible from all directions, stands on a hill,

1.2 miles inland of the town. The village of San Pol is situated
1.7 miles ENE of Canet de Mar. It stands at the bottom of a hill
which is surmounted by a prominent church.
A foul area, within which fishing is prohibited, lies about 1
3.39

mile offshore between Canet de Mar and San Pol.

Calella Light is shown from a tower with a dwelling, 10m
3.39

high, standing 1 mile ENE of San Pol.

The town of Calella is situated 5.5 miles NE of Arenys de
3.39

Mar. With winds between the NW and NNE, anchorage can be 3.40 Cabo de Tossa Light
obtained, in depths of 6 to 8m, fine sand, about 0.5 mile off the
beach fronting the town. The town of Tossa is situated on the W shore of a small bay
3.40

The town of Malgrat is situated 4 miles ENE of Calella. A

3.39 lying close N of the cape. This bay affords excellent shelter
concrete block, dangerous to navigation, lies about 0.2 mile S from winds between the SW and N. Vessels may anchor, in a
of the town. Temporary anchorage can be obtained, in a depth depth of 15m, sand, close E of the SW corner of the bay and
of 8m, muddy sand, about 0.4 mile off the town. about 250m offshore.
Banco de Santa Susana, despite its proximity to the coast,
3.39 Punta de Garbi (41°46'N., 3°02'E.) is located 5.5 mile NE
3.40

has been the scene of many disasters to coastal vessels. It lies of Cabo de Tossa. The coast between is backed by high moun-
about 0.5 mile offshore, 2 miles SW of Malgrat. There are gen- tains and several small islets lie close off the shore. The point is
eral depths of 5 to 8m, sand, on this shoal bank, but because of formed by the SE extremity of a high and rugged promontory,
its shifting nature, lesser depths may be found; a depth of less the summit of which is surmounted by Ermita de San Telmo, a
than 1.8m was reported at one time. The bank is very steep-to prominent chapel.
on its seaward side and the sea breaks heavily over it with fresh
onshore winds. Great caution should be exercised when in this 3.41 San Feliu de Guixols (41°47'N., 3°02'E.), a small
vicinity. port, lies within a cove, 12.5 miles NE of Blanes.
The Rio Tordera (41°39'N., 2°47'E.) flows into the sea 1.5
3.39 Depths—Limitations.—The main facilities include North
3.41

miles ENE of Malgrat. It never dries and discharges a very Quay, 116m long, with a depth of 3.8m alongside; East Quay,
large quantity of water after heavy rains. The sediment brought 108m long, with depths of 3 to 4m alongside; Commercial
down by this river continues to extend the point located on the Quay, 98m in length, with depths of 6.4m alongside; and a
E side of its mouth, which should be given a wide berth. quay, 480m long, with depths of 6 to 7m alongside, which lies
on the inner side of the breakwater. Vessels of up to 120m in
3.40 Blanes (41°40'N., 2°48'E.) (World Port Index No. length and 6.8m draft have been accommodated.
38560), a small port, lies 1.8 miles NE of the mouth of the Rio It is reported (1994) that the harbor is mostly used by yachts.
3.41

Tordera and is backed by a prominent town. The harbor is pro- It is reported (2008) that the port is closed to commercial ship-
tected by a breakwater and has depths of 4.5 to 7m alongside ping.
the quays. It is reported to be no longer used by commercial Aspect.—This almost natural harbor lies in a cove which is
3.41

shipping and accommodates only fishing craft and yachts. entered between Punta de Garbi and Isla de Levante, 0.5 mile

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NE. The town is situated at the head of the cove. Isla de Le- peninsula on which the town stands. A light is shown from a
vante, joined to the coast by a mole, lies at the bottom of a hill, structure, 8m high, standing on this point.
81m high, which is surmounted by the ruins of a mill. The har- La Galera, a steep-to islet, lies close SE of Punta del Molino.
3.43

bor is protected by a breakwater which extends WSW from a Punta de Torre Valentina is surmounted by a tower.
point on the coast, close NW of Isla de Levante. A lighted Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500 gt
3.43

range, situated at the head of the cove, indicates the entrance and yachts over 50m loa. Vessels should send ETA and a re-
fairway. quest for pilots 24 hours in advance through the agent and con-
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50 gt. Pi-
3.41 firm with the pilots 1 hour before arrival.
lots may be contacted on VHF channel 9 and board about 0.5 Pilots board about 1.2 miles outside the harbor.
3.43

mile S of the harbor entrance. Vessels arriving between mid- Contact Information.—See the table titled Palamos—
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night and 0700 must anchor outside the breakwater. Contact Information.
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 13 to
3.41

20m, sand, fair holding ground, outside the breakwater. Small Palamos—Contact Information
vessels can anchor inside the harbor.
Port Authority
Caution.—Storms have damaged the breakwater. It should
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be given a wide berth to avoid any off-lying rubble. VHF VHF channel 16
A dangerous rock lies close E of Isla del Freu and is very
3.41

Telephone 34-972-314-525
close to the lighted range line. Use of the range must account
for this danger. Facsimile 34-972-317-310
E-mail [email protected]
3.42 Cala de San Pol (41°47'N., 3°03'E.), a small bay, is
entered 1 mile NE of San Feliu de Guixols. Small vessels, with Harbormaster
local knowledge, can obtain anchorage, sheltered from NW Telephone 34-972-601-685
and W winds, in depths of 5 to 10m, sand, within this bay.
Punta Rojiza, a low and reddish point, is located 1 mile NE
3.42
Tugs
of Cala de San Pol and is surmounted by two small hills. A VHF VHF channel 12
rock, with a least depth of 5m, lies about 0.3 mile SE of this
point and is almost always marked by breakers. A light is Emergency Response and Support
shown from a structure standing close off the point. VHF VHF channel 16
A depth of 1.4m lies 0.2 mile NE of Punta Rojiza.
Pilots
3.42

Puerto de Aro, a small yacht harbor, is situated close NE of

3.42

Punta Rojiza and is protected by a pier. VHF VHF channel 12

Telephone 34-657-052-418
3.43 Palamos (41°50'N., 3°07'E.) (World Port Index No.
38580) is situated 6 miles NE of San Feliu de Guixols. The E-mail [email protected]
harbor lies in the NE part of a bay, which is entered between
Punta de Torre Valentina, located 2.3 miles NE of Punta Roji- Regulations.—A speed limit of 4 knots is in force within the
3.43

za, and Punta del Molino, 1.7 miles ENE. port.

Vessels should send an ETA and request for pilots at least 24
3.43

Port of Palamos Home Page hours in advance.

Vessels carrying dangerous cargo should obtain authoriza-
3.43

http://www.portsgeneralitat.org tion for berthing from the harbormaster prior to arrival and
comply with any additional security measures.
Depths—Limitations.—La Llosa de Palamos, a rock with a
3.43 Anchorage.—Large vessels can anchor, in depths of 14 to
3.43

depth of 3.4m, lies about 0.5 mile SW of Punta del Molino and 18m, within the bay. Care should be taken to leave room for
is marked by a lighted beacon. A detached rocky shoal, with a vessels proceeding to and from the harbor.
depth of 1.9m, and Los Ancelles, a rocky patch with a least Caution.—Due to scattered masonry blocks lying in the vi-
3.43

depth of 15m, lie close W and close SSW, respectively, of Pun- cinity, the head of the breakwater should be given a wide berth.
ta del Molino. Winds from SW sometimes raise a heavy sea within the har-
3.43

The harbor is protected by a breakwater which extends 0.4

3.43 bor.
mile WSW from a point on the shore lying close N of Punta del
Molino. 3.44 Cabo Gross (41°51'N., 3°09'E.), a steep headland, is
There are depths of 17 to 19m at the port entrance. The main fa-
3.43 located 0.9 mile NE of Punta del Molino. A rocky patch, with a
cilities include Front Pier, 150m long, with a depth of 7.3m along- least depth of 7.6m, lies about 0.2 mile offshore, 0.4 mile SW
side; Old Pier, 200m long, with depths of 3 to 8m alongside; and of the cape.
New Pier, 220m long, with a depth of 14m alongside. Punta Castell, 36m high, is located 0.8 mile NE of Cabo
3.44

There are facilities for container, ro-ro, and fishing vessels.

3.43
Gross and is fronted by a small islet.
In addition, there is a yacht marina within the port. Vessels up Las Hormigas (41°52'N., 3°11'E.), lying 1 mile E of Punta
3.44

to 220m in length and 13.9m draft can be accommodated. Castell, is a group of rocks. La Hormiga Grande, the highest
Aspect.—Punta del Molino is the S extremity of a small
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rock, is 12m high and is marked by a light.

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Vessels without local knowledge should not attempt to pass

3.44 The Rio Muga flows into the NW part of Golfo de Rosas, 8
3.46

inshore of this group of rocks, the Freu de Las Hormigas, and it miles NNW of Punta Trenca Brasos. The village of Castellon
should be given a wide berth. de Ampurias stands on the N bank of this river, 2.5 miles in-
Cabo de San Sebastian (41°54'N., 3°12'E.) is located 7
3.44 land. It is situated on a hill, 69m high, and is conspicuous from
miles NNE of Las Hormigas. It is formed by a conspicuous and seaward.
reddish headland which is faced with cliffs. A light is shown
from a tower with a dwelling, 12m high, standing 0.3 mile N of 3.47 Rosas (42°16'N., 3°11'E.) (World Port Index No.
the S extremity of the cape. 38705), a small port, lies within a bay in the NE part of Golfo
Llanfranch, a small yacht harbor, lies at the head of a cove,
3.44 de Rosas close to the French border.
close SW of the cape. Depths—Limitations.—Depth at the harbor entrance is 6m
3.47

Los Ullastres, consisting of three rocky shoals, lies about 0.5

3.44 and between 2 and 5m within the harbor.
mile S of the cape and has a least depth of 7.1m. The main facilities include Commercial Quay, 304m long,
3.47

Punta del Banch is located 2 miles N of the Cabo de San Se-

3.44 with depths of 3.5m alongside; Extension Quay, 300m long,
bastian. A small yacht harbor and a prominent hotel are situat- with depths of 4 to 4.5m alongside; and Breakwater Quay
ed 0.7 mile N of this point. which has 320m of usable berthing space with depths of 7 to
10m alongside. Vessels up to 40m in length and 4m draft can
3.45 Cabo de Bagur (41°57'N., 3°14'E.) is located 4 miles be accommodated.
NNE of Cabo de San Sebastian. It is surmounted by a promi- In addition, a yacht harbor is situated in the vicinity of the
3.47

nent one-story signal station. town.

Cala de la Tuna, a small bay, lies 1 mile N of Cabo de Bagur
3.45 Aspect.—The town is situated at the head of the bay. The
3.47

and affords shelter to small vessels from winds between E and prominent ruins of a citadel stand close NW of the town, and
S. Vessels with local knowledge may anchor, in depths of 16 to several conspicuous large hotels stand in this vicinity.
18m, within the bay. A light is shown from a tower on a dwelling, 11m high,
3.47

The Rio Daro and the Rio Ter flow into the sea 3 miles and 4
3.45 standing on a point, 1.2 miles SSE of the citadel.
miles NNW, respectively, of Cala de la Tuna. A beach extends
along the shore between the N entrance point of Cala de la Tu-
na and the mouth of the Rio Ter. A shoal bank fronts the beach
and extends for some distance offshore. Due to the shifting na-
ture of the bottom, and drying patches along the extent of Playa
de Pals caused by the river flooding, along with numerous fish
havens, a minimum distance of 0.8 mile should be given this
stretch of coast.
Punta Guixeras (42°03'N., 3°13'E.), the SE extremity of a
3.45

promontory, is located 2 miles NNE of the mouth of the Rio

Ter. A Loran tower, 297m high, stands 0.5 mile NW of this 3.47 Rosas Harbor
point and is conspicuous.
Estartit, an extensive yacht harbor, lies close W of the point
3.45 Pilotage.—Pilotage is available from Palamos. The harbor
3.47

and is protected by breakwaters. can be contacted by VHF.

Islas Medas, formed by a group of rocky islets, lies 0.5 mile
3.45 Anchorage.—Large vessels can anchor in the bay. The most
3.47

SE of Punta Guixeras. The channel leading between this group convenient berth, in depths of 17 to 18m, mud and sand, lies
and the coast is deep, but local knowledge is required by even 0.5 mile offshore, S of the citadel.
small craft in order to use the passages lying between the islets Caution.—The anchorage is encumbered by a marine farm,
3.47

themselves. marked by lighted buoys and a submarine pipeline, marked by

Isla Meda Grande is the largest and NW islet of the group. A
3.45 a lighted buoy, to the W and NW of the area.
light is shown from a structure, 11 high, standing on its sum-
mit. 3.48 Cabo Norfeo (42°14'N., 3°16'E.), high and steep-sid-
Caution.—A marine reserve area surrounds Islas Medas and
3.45 ed, is surmounted by the ruins of a water tower. A high islet
extends to Punta Guixeras. Fishing and anchoring within this lies off the SE extremity of this cape.
area are prohibited. Punta de Cala Nans is located 2 miles NNE of Cabo Norfeo.
3.48

A light is shown from a structure, 7m high, standing on the

3.46 Golfo de Rosas (42°11'N., 3°11'E.) lies between Pun- point. A patch, with a depth of 1.6m, lies about 0.6 mile NNE
ta Trenca Brasos, located 3.5 miles NNW of Punta Guixeras, of the light.
and Cabo Noffeo, 9 miles NE. Cala de Mongo and Cala de la Cadaques (42°17'N., 3°17'E.), a resort town, is situated at
3.48

Clota, the principal coves along this stretch of coast, are en- the head of a bay which is entered between Punta de Cala Nans
tered close S and 1.5 miles WNW, respectively, of Punta Tren- and Isla Arenella, 0.6 mile NNE. The latter island lies close off
ca Brasos. They are both exposed to NE winds and are only the promontory which forms the E side of the bay.
available to small vessels with local knowledge. The town is fronted by a very small natural harbor with an
3.48

A wharf, used by fishing vessels, is situated on the E side of

3.46 anchorage area for large and small vessels.
Cala de la Clota, and an extensive yacht harbor lies in the vi- The bay can be identified by Montana de Cadaques, 610m
3.48

cinity of this cove. high, which stands 1.5 miles W of the town. Its summit is sur-

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mounted by the cupola of a radar installation. close inland of the point.

San Sebastian Hermitage is situated 0.7 mile ESE of Mon-
3.48

tana de Cadaques, and the old Convent of San Pedro de Roda 3.50 Punta Sernella (42°21'N., 3°11'E.), a steep point, is
stands on the summit of a mountain, 4.2 miles WNW of Mon- located 0.7 mile WNW of Punta de la Creu. A rock, with a
tana de Cadaques. depth of 2.7m, lies close off this point. A light is shown from a
Casa Colom, a prominent building with two towers, stands
3.48 square tower standing on the point.
on a hill at the NE side of the bay, 0.3 mile SE of the town. The town of Selva stands on the E side of the bay, which lies
3.50

Vessels of deep draft can obtain anchorage, in depths of 10 to

3.48 between Punta de la Creu and Punta Sernella. It is fronted by a
20m, SE of the center of the town. Small vessels can anchor, in small harbor which is used by yachts and fishing craft.
a depth of 7m, farther inshore off the NE end of the town. There is good anchorage for large vessels in this bay, but
3.50

Caution.—A shoal bank extends 95m seaward from the

3.48 winter winds from the N and NW may make the anchorage un-
beach which fronts the town. Bajo de La Entina, a shoal with a tenable. The best berth, in depths of 10 to 15m, muddy sand,
depth of 2.7m, lies about 0.3 mile S of the town, off the SW lies in front of the town.
side of the bay. Ensenada de Llansa, a small bay, is entered 2 miles NW of
3.50

Several dangers lie in the approach to the bay; local knowl-

3.48 Punta Sernella. It is not sheltered against winds from the NE
edge is required. and is only frequented by small vessels.
Cap Ras is located 2.5 miles NNW of Punta Sernella and is
3.50

3.49 Punta Oliguera (42°17'N., 3°18'E.), low and rocky, fronted by two islets. Cala Garvet lies between Cap Ras and
is located 0.3 mile NE of Isla Arenella. Las Masinas, a group Cap Lladro, 0.7 mile N. With offshore winds, this bay affords
of dangers, lie 0.7 mile NE of this point. The group consists of good anchorage, in a depth of 11m, to vessels with local
one islet and several above-water rocks. knowledge.
Cala Guillola, entered 1.2 miles NNW of Punta Oliguera, is
3.49 Cap Lladro is formed by a whitish headland and fronted by
3.50

open to the SE. This cove affords shelter from N winds, and an islet and a conical rock, both of which are of a whitish color.
vessels can anchor, in a depth of 14m, sand and weed. Cala Culera, entered close N of Cap Lladro, is a deep cove with
Cabo Creus (42°19'N., 3°19'E.), located 2.3 miles NNE of good holding ground, but it is exposed to onshore winds and
Punta Oliguera, is formed by the SE extremity of a small and violent squalls that sweep down from the mountain slopes. A
dark peninsula. A light is shown from a tower surmounting a small harbor, protected by breakwaters, is situated at the head
dwelling, 11m high, standing on the summit of the cape. of this cove.
Dedos de Cadaques, two conical peaks, rise 2 miles W of
3.49 The whole coast between Cap Lladro and Cap Cerbere is
3.50

this cape and are prominent. high, rugged, and steep-to. The currents off the coast are often
Islote La Encalladora, fringed by a reef on its SW side, lies
3.49 influenced by the prevailing wind.
close off the NE side of Cabo Creus. Isleta Maza, another rug- Punta Gatillepis is located 0.5 mile N of the N entrance point
3.50

ged islet, lies 0.5 mile E of Cabo Creus. of Cala Culera. The coast between is very steep and rises to a
Punta dels Farallons, fronted by several small islets, is locat-
3.49 height of 198m.
ed 2.5 miles WNW of Cabo Creus and terminates in a white Port Bou lies at the head of a cove which is entered on the N
3.50

cone. The coast between is indented with several coves and is side of Punta Gatillepis. It is exposed to E winds, and although
fronted by numerous small islets, rocks, and shoals. sheltered from N winds, is subject to heavy seas and ground
El Golfet, a cove, lying close W of Punta dels Farallons, af-
3.49 swell. This cove is not considered a good shelter, except in cas-
fords anchorage, sheltered from winds from the E through S to es of necessity.
W. However, it is exposed to N winds, which blow during the The boundary between Spain and France lies in the vicinity
3.50

winter and becomes dangerous. of Cabo Falco, which is located 1 mile NE of Port Bou.
Punta de la Creu is located 2.5 miles WNW of Punta dels
3.49 Cap Cerbere (42°26'N., 3°11'E.) is located 1.2 miles N of
3.50

Farallons and fronted by a small islet. A hill, 119m high, rises Cabo Falco and is described in paragraph 9.2.

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4.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
SECTOR 4 — CHART INFORMATION
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4.0Plan.—This sector describes the Islas Baleares and includes 4.2Isla Sabina (38°44'N., 1°25'E.) lies close off Punta Sabina
Isla de Formentera, Ibiza, Mallorca, and Menorca. The descrip- and is low and flat. It is connected to Isla de Formentera by a
tive sequence is from SW to NE. breakwater which forms Cala Sabina. Vessels with local
knowledge can anchor, in a depth of 11m, in Cala Sabina, shel-
General Remarks tered from offshore winds. The bottom is mostly sand, but in
the greater depths it is weed with patches of rock. A small shel-
4.1 Islas Baleares form a group which consists of four ter mole extends E from the E side of Isla Sabina and a marina
main islands and several off-lying islets. The islands of the is situated in the W part of Cala Sabina.
group are generally steep-to and rocky on their N sides, where- 4.2A light is shown from a tower, 10m high, standing on Isla
as their S sides are mostly low and accessible. Prominent vaca- Sabina.
tion developments and resort high-rises are visible along the 4.2Los Trocados (38°46'N., 1°26'E.) is a narrow tongue of
coasts of Ibiza and Mallorca, which are the most mountainous sand, with some rocky outcrops and dunes on it, which extends
of the group. in a N direction. This tongue is so low and narrow in places
4.1Winds—Weather.—Good weather prevails along the coasts that the sea breaks right across it in bad weather. In good
of Mallorca during the summer, with daily land and sea breez- weather, anchorage can be obtained, in depths of 10 to 25m,
es. In winter, bad weather is experienced with N winds, and oc- anywhere between Punta Pedreras and the N end of Los Troca-
casionally with winds from the S and SW. With strong onshore dos. The bottom is mostly weed with patches of sand, rocks, or
winds, the NW coast of this island should be given a wide gravel. In depths of less than 10m, sand predominates in the E
berth. part and rock in the S part.
4.1Bahia de Alcudia and Bahia de Pollensa are exposed to NE
and E gales, which cause heavy sea and swells in the road- 4.3 Punta Prima (38°44'N., 1°28'E.), a low point, is lo-
steads. cated 2.3 miles SSE of the N end of the island. The coast be-
4.1During N winds, a heavy sea is raised in Freu de Menorca. tween forms the E side of Los Trocados. A tower, 9m high,
4.1The prevailing winds differ between the W and E sides of stands on a prominent hill, 33m high, 0.3 mile S of the point.
this group of islands. At Cabo Dartuch, the wind frequently 4.3Cala Pujols lies at the head of the bay, which is entered on
blows from a different direction on each side of the cape. the W side of Punta Prima. This inlet is open to the N, but is
4.1Regulations.—The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the frequented by fishing vessels. The shores of the bay are foul
Paris Memorandum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced and several rocky islets, joined to the shore by tongues of sand,
a mandatory reporting system for vessels arriving at or depart- and rocks, awash, lie within it.
ing from a port or anchorage within the Paris MoU region. 4.3Ensenada de Tramontana lies between Punta Prima and Pun-
4.1For further information, see paragraph 1.1 and North Atlan- ta de la Creu, 5 miles ESE. This bay affords shelter during off-
tic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Under- shore winds, but it is open to the NE. Vessels can anchor, in
standing on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection depths of 12 to 15m, close offshore. The charted anchorage
Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning prohibited area must be avoided.
Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. 4.3Punta del Faro (38°40'N., 1°35'E.), the E extremity of the
4.1Caution.—Numerous submarines cables lie in the vicinity island, is located 1 mile NE of Punta Rotja. Formentera Light
of the islands and may best be seen on the chart. is shown from a tower surmounting a building, 22m high,
4.1Submarines exercise frequently in the vicinity of these is- standing on this point.
lands. 4.3Punta Grava is located 2 miles W of Punta Rotja. La Mola, a
flat-topped promontory, stands NE of this point. It rises to a
Isla de Formentera height of 195m and the seaward sides are faced with white
cliffs. Numerous palm trees and prominent buildings stand on
4.2 Isla de Formentera (38°42'N., 1°26'E.) is the small- this promontory.
est of the main four islands. When seen at a distance from the
S, it appears as two islands. 4.4 Cabo Berberia (38°38'N., 1°23'E.), located 6.5 miles
4.2Punta Rasa (38°41'N., 1°23'E.), 18m high, is located at the W of Punta Grava, is the SW extremity of the island. It is
W side of the island. The coast in this vicinity is faced with formed by a steep-to and cliffy headland. A light is shown from
steep-to cliffs, in places up to 80m high. a tower, 19m high, standing on the cape.
4.2Punta Gabina, 1.5 miles N of Punta Rasa, is 14m high and 4.4Ensenada de Mitjorn lies between Cabo Berberia and Punta
surmounted by a tower, 9m high. Punta Pedreras lies 1.2 miles Grava. Anchorage may be obtained within the bay, according
NE of Punta Gabina and the coast between is very cliffy. to draft, in depths of 5 to 40m, sand, weed, and stones. It is re-
4.2Ensenada del Cabrito lies between Punta Pedreras and Punta ported that an obstruction lies in the roadstead, 3.5 miles NE of
Sabina, 0.7 mile E. Vessels with local knowledge can anchor, Cabo Berberia. Torre de Catala, 9m high, stands at the head of
in a depth of 7m, in the W part of this bay. the bay. It surmounts a small hill, 23m high, standing 0.2 mile

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inland. cliffs, which rise to a height of 111m, 1.7 miles WNW of the
Playa de Mitjorn extends between Torre Catala and Punta
4.4 point.
Grava. It lies on the SW side of a low and narrow isthmus
which joins La Mola to the main part of the island. A white 4.7 Cabo Llentrisca (38°51'N., 1°15'E.), located 2.5
dune, which is conspicuous against the dark background of the miles WSW of Punta de Port Roig, is formed by a white salient
pine groves, stands at its SE end. cliffy headland, 148m high. Monte Llentrisca, 414m high,
stands 1.2 miles N of the cape.
Isla de Formentera—Off-lying Banks and Islands 4.7Cabo Jueu, located 1.5 miles NW of Cabo Llentrisca, is a
spur of Monte Atalayasa. La Oliva, a large and conspicuous
4.5 Banco del Emile Baudot (38°43'N., 2°30'E.), with rock, lies at its extremity.
depths of 85 to 140m, lies about 43 miles E of Isla Formentera. 4.7Cap Blanch, a whitish and cliffy headland, lies 0.5 mile N of
4.5A bank, with depths of 76 to 118m, lies about 11 miles ENE Cabo Jueu. Puig Pelat, a hill, rises near the coast, 1.5 miles N
of the E extremity of Isla Formentera. of this cape. It is 185m high, rounded, and prominent from sea-
4.5Isla Espalmador (38°47'N., 1°26'E.) lies close N of the N ward.
extremity of Los Trocados, from which it is separated by a 4.7Cala Badella is entered 0.7 mile N of Puig Pelat and a small
shallow bank. A reef lies on this bank and the sea breaks right shoal lies off its N entrance point. Small craft, with local
across it in bad weather. The N and E coasts of the island are knowledge, can find suitable anchorage within this cove. There
sandy with patches of rock. The W coast, which is the highest, are depths of 21m in the entrance which decrease steadily to-
is faced in places with red cliffs. A conspicuous tower, 9m wards the head.
high, stands on the edge of the cliffs, 0.3 mile N of Punta 4.7Punta Embarcado is located 2.5 miles N of Cala Badella.
Gastabi, the SW extremity of the island. The shore of the bay between is indented by several small
4.5Isla de los Puercos, a low islet, is connected by shoals to the coves.
N extremity of Isla Espalmador and is foul on its seaward 4.7Punta Torre de Rovira, located 1.5 miles NNE of Punta Em-
sides. A light is shown from a tower, 25m high, standing on the barcado, is surmounted by an ancient tower, 10m high.
NW extremity of this islet.
4.5Isla Espardell (38°48'N., 1°29'E.), 29m high, lies 2.3 miles 4.8 Punta Chincho (38°58'N., 1°17'E.) is located 2.5
E of Isla Espalmador. This small island is uninhabited and its N miles E of Punta Torre de Rovira. A light is shown from a tow-
and E sides are cliffy, whereas, its W side is sloping and acces- er, 8m high, standing on the point. It was reported (1992) that
sible. A light is shown from a tower, 16m high, standing close this light is not easy to identify at night.
to the N extremity of the island. 4.8Puerto de San Antonio Abad (38°58'N., 1°18'E.) (World
4.5The channel between Isla Espardell and Isla Espalmador is Port Index No. 38620), a small natural harbor, lies between
called La Estancia. Punta Chincho and Cap Blanch, 1 mile N. It is protected by a
4.5Caution.—Integral and marine reserve areas have been es- breakwater and is mostly used by small craft and yachts with
tablished along the N, E, and S coasts of the island as shown on local knowledge. The port may be contacted on VHF channel
the chart. Underwater activities within the reserves are not per- 9.
mitted without express permission. 4.8Numerous prominent hotels front the town; a conspicuous
high-rise building stands near the root of the breakwater.
Ibiza 4.8In summer, vessels can anchor off the harbor according to
draft. A good berth lies, in depths of 9 to 10m, weed, close E of
4.6 Ibiza (39°00'N., 1°25'E.) has a somewhat indented the breakwater. In depths of less than 5m, the bottom is formed
coast forming many coves. Monte Atalayasa, 475m high, is the of mainly sand.
highest summit on Ibiza and stands in the SW part of the is-
land. 4.9 Cabo Nono (39°02'N., 1°18'E.), located 3 miles N of
4.6Punta Portas (38°50'N., 1°24'E.), a low and salient point, is Puerto de San Antonio Abad, is prominent. Its rounded sum-
the S extremity of the island. It is surmounted by a prominent mit, 258m high, is covered with pine trees and the seaward side
tower. is formed by cliffs. Punta Galera, 18m high, is a whitish head-
4.6Punta Rama, located 1.5 miles W of Punta Portas, is fronted land which extends 200m seaward from the foot of the cliffs.
by foul ground and above-water rocks, which extend up to 4.9Islas Margarita, consisting of two islets, lies 0.3 mile off-
about 0.2 mile seaward. It should not be approached closely. shore, 2 miles NE of Cabo Nono. The E and larger islet, which
4.6Cabo Falco, located close W of Punta Rama, is high, cliffy, is formed in the shape of a horseshoe, is pierced by a natural
and terminates in a somewhat salient point. tunnel. The passage lying between these islets and the coast of
4.6Punta Yondal, located 2.5 miles NW of Cabo Falco, is low, the main island is deep and clear of dangers.
rocky, faced with cliffs, and fronted by a reef. Ensenada de Co- 4.9Punta Torretas, located 3.5 miles NE of Cabo Nono, is also
dola, which lies between Cabo Falco and Punta Yondal, has a pierced by a natural tunnel. It is a salient point, which at a dis-
stony beach and affords anchorage sheltered from NE and SE tance and on certain bearings, appears as two towers of a for-
winds. The bottom is formed of mostly sand, but is rocky near tress.
the entrance points. 4.9Cabo Eubarca, located 1 mile NE of Punta Torretas, is high
4.6Punta de Port Roig, located 1 mile WNW of Punta Yondal, is and cliffy. This cape is easy to identify as a regular cone, 262m
flat and has a small reef on its S side. The E side of this point high, stands at its seaward extremity. Ensenada de Eubarca,
consists of white cliffs. A prominent building stands on the which lies between Cabo Eubarca and Cabo Rubio, 1.5 miles

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ENE, is quite exposed, but free of dangers.

4.9Punta de la Creu, located 3.2 miles ENE of Cabo Eubarca, is
faced with high cliffs. An islet lies close E of this point and an-
other islet, which is joined to the main island by an isthmus,
lies 0.4 mile SE of it.
4.9Punta Cova de Orenga, located 1.2 miles E of Punta de la
Creu, is a high and cliffy point at the foot of which is a large
cave. A steep and rocky islet, 20m high, lies 0.5 mile NE of
this point and is joined to the coast by a narrow isthmus.
4.9Punta Moscarte (39°07'N., 1°32'E.), located 4 miles ENE
of Punta Cova de Orenga, is the N extremity of Ibiza. The coast
between is fronted by several small islets and indented by sev-
eral bays and coves. A light is shown from a tower, 52m high,
standing on the point. 4.10 Islote Botafoch Light
4.10 Punta del Escullet (39°06'N., 1°36'E.), located 3 is joined by a causeway to Isla Plana.
miles SE of Punta Moscarte, is fronted by Islas Hormigas, two Isla Plana, 20m high, lies close NNW of Isla Grossa and is
4.10

prominent islets, 30m high. Escull de Pas, an islet, lies close joined to the mainland by a low isthmus.
off a point located 1.2 mile W of Punta del Escullet. This islet Islote Botafoch (38°54'N., 1°27'E.) is joined by a causeway
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is 159m high and has a conspicuous cliffy summit. to the SW side of Isla Grossa. The Islote Botafoch Light is
From Punta del Escullet, the coast extends 0.5 mile SE to
4.10
shown from a tower with a dwelling, 16m high, standing on the
Punta Jonch, and then 0.7 mile SSE to Punta Grosa which is summit of the island.
high and cliffy.
Punta Valls, surmounted by a tower, is located 2.7 miles S of
4.10
4.11 Puerto de Ibiza (38°54'N., 1°27'E.) (World Port In-
Punta Grosa. The coast between is indented by several bays dex No. 38610), a small commercial and fishing port, lies with-
and fronted by numerous above-water rocks and islets. in a bay which is entered between Islote Botafoch and Punta
Cabo Roig, located 0.5 mile S of Punta Valls, is formed by a
4.10
Marloca, 0.7 mile WSW.
grey cliff, 138m high. It is the E extremity of Ibiza. A danger-
ous wreck lies close E of this point. Puerto de Ibiza Home Page
Punta Arabi, located 3 miles SW of Cabo Roig, is fronted by
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four small islets. A rock, with a depth of 1.6m, lies about 1 http://www.portsdebalears.com/es/eivissa
mile SE of the point and is marked by a lighted beacon.
Ensendada de Santa Eulalia lies between Punta Arabi and the
4.10
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by two
4.11

mouth of the Rio de Santa Eulalia, 2.5 miles WSW. This bay moles. A yacht marina is situated in the E part of the harbor
affords sheltered anchorage, with offshore winds, to vessels and extensive facilities for small craft lie in the NE part. A ba-
with local knowledge. The best berth is close inshore off the sin for fishing vessels is situated in the NW part. There are
cove in its N part. An extensive yacht harbor is situated close depths of 8m in the entrance and 7m alongside the commercial
NE of the town which stands close N of the river mouth. quays which have six berths. Vessels up to 135m in length and
Cabo Escolo Llibrell, 209m high, is located 3.7 miles SW of
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6.4m draft can be accommodated. In addition, tankers up to
Punta Arabi and is faced with a whitish cliff. 4,000 tons and 6.1m draft can be handled. For more details see
Cabo Martinet is located 3.2 miles SW of Cabo Escolo Lli-
4.10
the table titled Ibiza—Berth Information.
brell and two steep-to islets lie about 0.5 mile offshore, 1 mile Aspect.—The town of Ibiza rises SW of the inner harbor to
4.11

ENE of it. the crest of a hill, which is surmounted by a prominent castle

Isla Grossa, 42m high, lies 1 mile SW of Cabo Martinet and
4.10
and a prominent cathedral.

Ibiza—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Muelle Adosado y Duques de Alba 169m 8.0m Ferries and cruise vessels
Diente Muelle Adosado mas DM Lte 41m 8.0m Ferries and cruise vessels
Muelle de la Consigna 236m 8.0m Ferries
Contramuelle de Levante 115m 8.0m Ferries
Contramuelle Norte 50m 8.0m Ferries
Muelle Interior o de Poniente 190m 7.0m Pleasure craft
Muelle Riberia de Poniente 210m 6.0m Local traffic
Diente Muelle Ribera Poniente 15m 6.0m Local traffic and general cargo

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Ibiza—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Muelle Ribera Poniente Norte 40m 5.0m Local traffic
Diente Muelle Ribera Norte 20m 5.0m Local traffic
Muelle Norte Ro-Ro 117m 7.0m Local traffic and ro-ro
Muelle Poniente Ro-Ro 227m 7.0m Small boats, supply, ro-ro, and conventional
Muelle Sur Poniente Ro-Ro 31m 8.0m Waiting berth
Diente Ro-Ro 20m 8.0m Ro-ro
Muelle Sur Ro-Ro 124m 7.0m Ro-ro
Ro-Ro Levante 165m 8.0m Ferries and dry cargo
Diente Prolongacion Combustibles 78m 8.0m Local traffic
Muelle de Inactivos 77m 6.0m Local traffic
Dique de Botafoch 393m 20.0m Cruise ships and tankers

Puerto de Ibiza—Contact Information

E-mail [email protected]
Hours 24 hours
Pilots
Call sign Practicos de Ibiza
VHF VHF channels 13 and 16
Telephone 34-971-312-208
Facsimile 34-971-199-757
E-mail [email protected]
Hours 24 hours

Anchorage.—Three anchorage areas lie SW of Punta Mar-

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loca, as follows:
Puerto de Ibiza—West Mole
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1. Anchorage Area A—Centered on position 38°53.7'N,
1°25.0'E.
2. Anchorage Area B1—Explosive anchorage area cen-
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 gt and
tered on position 38°53.1'N, 1°27.8'E.
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over anchoring or entering the harbor. Vessels should send an

3. Anchorage Area B2—Explosive anchorage area cen-
ETA at least 24 hours in advance. Pilots generally board 1 mile
tered on position 38°51.9'N, 1°27.8'E.
SE or 1.5 miles S of Isla Grossa.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Puerto de Ibi-
4.12 Punta Marloca (38°54'N., 1°26'E.) is the SE extrem-
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za—Contact Information.
ity of a large promontory. Isla Negre del Este, 12m high, and
Isla Negre del Oeste, 3m high, lie close E and 0.2 mile WSW,
Puerto de Ibiza—Contact Information respectively, of this point. These two islands are known collec-
Harbormaster tively as Islas Negres and are composed of blackish rock. Only
small craft, with local knowledge, should attempt to pass be-
Call sign Ibiza Port Control tween them and the mainland.
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
Punta de la Mata is located 1 mile WSW of Punta Marloca
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Telephone 34-971-132-059 and Islas Ratas, 11m high, lies 0.2 mile E of it. The channel ly-
Facsimile 34-971-317-559 ing between this point and the island is foul.
The coast between Punta Marloca and Punta de la Mata is
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Port Authority backed by hillocks, some of which are surmounted by promi-

Telephone 34-971-310-611 nent windmills.
Punta de la Sal Rosa, 9m high, is located 1.7 miles S of Pun-
Facsimile 34-971-310-400
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ta de la Mata and is surmounted by a tower. An islet, which is

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4.12 Puerto de Ibiza

joined to the shore by a reef, lies close S of the point. chart, lies between Ibiza and Formentera.
Punta Corpmari (38°51'N., 1°24'E.) is located 0.7 mile S of
4.12 Marine reserves, best seen on the chart, lie between Isla For-
4.13

Punta de la Sal Rosa and two small islets lie close off it. The mentera and Ibiza. Fishing and extraction of any flora or fauna
land behind the point is prominent and rises to a height of from these reserves is prohibited without prior approval of the
159m. General Office of Fishing.
Punta Portas, which has been previously described in para-
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graph 4.6, is located 1.5 miles S of Punta Corpmari. 4.14 Islote Vedra (38°52'N., 1°11'E.), lying 1 mile W of
Cabo Jueu, is reddish in color, steep-to in most places, and al-
Ibiza—Off-lying Islands and Dangers most inaccessible. A pronounced cone stands at the W end of
this small island and two similar cones stand at its E end. A
4.13 Isla Ahorcados (38°49'N., 1°25'E.), 10m high, lies 1 light is shown from a structure, 3m high, standing at the W ex-
mile SSE of Punta Portas. This small island is rocky and tremity of the island.
fringed with a shoal bank. A light is shown from a tower, 19m
high, standing on the S end of the island. An islet and several above-water rocks lie close off the NE
4.14

Los Freus is the collective name of three channels leading

4.13
side of the island. An above-water rock, over which the slight-
across a ridge which extends between Isla de los Puercos and est sea breaks heavily, lies about 1 mile NNW of the W extrem-
the S end of Ibiza. Several small islets lie along this ridge. ity of the island.
Freu Grande, the S channel, leads between Isla de los Puer-
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cos and Isla Ahorcados. It is the deepest and the widest chan-
nel.
A detached rocky patch, with a least depth of 4.5m, lies
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about 0.2 mile SW of Isla Ahorcados and a shoal patch, with a

depth of 6.1m, lies about 0.5 mile NNW of Isla de los Puercos
and is marked by a lighted beacon.
Caution.—During gales, the currents in Freu Grande are
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strong and irregular. They frequently set in directions contrary

to the winds so that heavy seas are experienced.
Due to the existence of submarine cables, a fishing and an-
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choring prohibited area, the limits of which are shown on the 4.14 Islets off the SW extremity of Ibiza from S

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Isla del Esparto (38°57'N., 1°11'E.), 69m high, lies 0.7 mile
4.14 standing close N of the cape.
W of Punta Embarcado and is fronted by several small islets on Punta Sa, surmounted by a tower, is located 4 miles NW of
4.15

its E and W sides. Cabo Salinas and fronted by several small islets. A small craft
Islas Bledas, consisting of a group of five islets, lies within 2
4.14 harbor is situated in the NW part of the bay, which lies between
miles NW of Isla del Esparto and is marked by a light. these two points. A light is shown from a structure standing on
Islas Bosque, 67m high, lies about 0.2 mile offshore between
4.14 an islet close off Punta Sa.
Punta Embarcado and Punta Torre de Rovira. It is surrounded Punta Plana (39°21'N., 2°55'E.), a low point, is located 4.5
4.15

by cliffs and two high rocks stand at the N end. The passage ly- miles NW of Punta Sa and is fronted by an above-water rock.
ing between Ibiza and Islas Bosque is foul and unsuitable. A light is shown from a structure, 6m high, standing close N of
Isla Conejera, 69m high, lies 0.3 mile N of Isla Bosque and
4.14 the point. A yacht harbor, protected by moles, is situated 1.5
its coasts are mostly cliffy. A light is shown from a tower with miles E of the point.
a dwelling, 17m high, standing on Cabo Blanco, its N extremi- Puig de Randa, 549m high, stands 10 miles N of the point
4.15

ty. The passage lying between Isla Bosque and Isla Conejera and is prominent.
has a depths of 3 to 4m and is recommended only for vessels
with local knowledge. 4.16 Cabo Blanco (39°22'N., 2°47'E.) is located 5.8 miles
WNW of Punta Plana. This cape is steep-to and easy to identi-
fy as it is faced with white precipices. A light is shown from a
tower with a dwelling, 11m high, standing on the cape.
Bahia de Palma (39°30'N., 2°38'E.) is entered between Ca-
4.16

bo Blanco and Cabo de Cala Figuera, 13.5 miles WNW.

Cabo Enderrocat, surmounted by a tower, is located 7.5
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miles NW of Cabo Blanco. The shore between is moderately

steep-to and consists of high flat-topped white cliffs. A con-
spicuous power station stands on the shore of a cove, 4.2 miles
NNW of Cabo Enderrocat.
The shores of the bay are fronted by numerous islets, rocks,
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and small islands. Several small yacht harbors and numerous

prominent hotel buildings and high-rises are situated along the
shores of the bay.
Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an-
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4.14 Isla Conejera Light choring and fishing prohibited areas, the limits of which are in-
dicated on the chart, lie within the vicinity of the bay.
Isla de Tagomago (39°02'N., 1°39'E.), 114m high, lies 1
4.14 Numerous areas, within which obstructions are anchored to
4.16

mile E of Punta Valls. It is low and rocky on the N side, but form artificial reefs, lie off the shores of the bay and may best
high and cliffy on the S side. A light is shown from a tower be seen on the chart.
with a dwelling, 23m high, standing on the SE extremity of the
island. 4.17 Puerto de Palma (39°34'N., 2°38'E.) (World Port In-
Islotes los Dados (38°53'N., 1°27'E.) are two islets which lie
4.14 dex No. 38630) lies at the head of Bahia de Palma, 6.5 miles
0.7 mile S of Islote Botafoch. Islote Dado Grande, 13m high, is NW of Cabo Enderrocat.
marked by a light and Islote Dado Pequeno, close SE, is 9m
high. The passage lying between these islets should not be at- Puerto de Palmas Home Page
tempted. A wreck lies 0.4 mile S of Islote Dado Grande.
http://www.portsdebalears.com/es/palma
Islote Malvin del Norte, 12m high, and Islote Malvin del
4.14

Sud, 20m high, are two islets which lie 1.2 miles and 1.5 miles
SSW, respectively, of Islote Botafoch. They are both fringed by Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds in the vicinity of
4.17

several smaller islets and a rock, with a depth of 8m, lies about the port are NE and SW during the summer and NE and NW in
0.3 mile W of Islote Malvin del Sud. Islote La Esponja, 10m winter. Very heavy NW squalls are sometimes experienced.
high, lies 0.8 mile SSW of Islote Malvin del Sud and is fringed Strong winds from the S and SW are liable to raise a consider-
by foul ground and shoals. able sea in winter, though the ones from S are of shorter dura-
tion and less frequency. The swell is often felt before the wind
Mallorca that causes it.
Tides—Currents.—The tides at the port are hardly appre-
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4.15 Mallorca (39°30'N., 3°00'E.), the largest of Islas ciable. See the table titled Tidal Ranges for Puerto de Palma.
Baleares, lies 60 miles NE of Ibiza. The mountains rise to their
highest peaks on the NW coast of the island, but elsewhere the Tidal Ranges for Puerto de Palma
coasts are lower and rocky. HAT 0.5m
Cabo Salinas (39°16'N., 3°03'E.), the S extremity of the is-
4.15

land, is low and fringed by a shoal bank. It is backed by gently- MSL 0.3m
sloping land on which stands a prominent tower. A light is LAT 0.1m
shown from a prominent tower with a dwelling, 10m high,

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Tidal Ranges for Puerto de Palma advance. All such requests must be in writing to the Pilot Au-
thority and Marine Headquarters. The pilot boards in position
Note.—Heights are in meters above 39°31'40.2''N, 2°38'24.6''E.
charted datum. Contact Information.—See the table titled Puerto de Pal-
4.17

ma—Contact Information.
Depths—Limitations.—The S side of the harbor is formed
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by Dique del Oeste, which extends E and NE from the SE end

of Peninsula de San Carlos. The N side of the harbor is formed Puerto de Palma—Contact Information
by Dique de Levante, which extends SW from the head of the Port
bay.
The main commercial facilities, which are situated in the SW
4.17
Telephone 34-971-228-150
part of the harbor, for general cargo, ro-ro, container, and tank- Facsimile 34-971-726-948
er vessels. Vessels up to 61,400 dwt, 250m in length, and
12.2m draft have been accommodated alongside. In addition, E-mail [email protected]
there are extensive facilities and marinas for yachts and plea- Hours 24 hours
sure craft. For more details see table titled Puerto de Palma—
Berth Information. An area being reclaimed (2017) lies on Harbormaster
the N side of Muelle de Poniente. Telephone 34-971-711-371
Aspect.—A light is shown from a tower, 38m high, standing
Facsimile 34-971-711-372
4.17

on Peninsula de San Carlos. A racon is situated at the light.

A prominent fort is situated on Peninsula de San Carlos,
4.17
Pilots
close S of the light structure. A conspicuous castle stands on a Call sign Palma Practicos
hill, 0.8 mile N of the fort.
A prominent cathedral stands in the S part of the city near
4.17
VHF VHF channels 6, 14, and 16
the NE end of the harbor. It is built of reddish stone and has 34-971-711-937
two short spires at the W end. It was reported (1990) that the Telephone
cathedral is difficult to see at times and is not available as an 34-610-717-876 (mobile)
aid to navigation until within 4 miles of the port. Facsimile 34-971-714-042
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500
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gt. Requests for pilots should be submitted at least 2 hours in E-mail [email protected]

Puerto de Palma—Berth Information

Berth Length Depth Remarks
Dique del Oeste (West Dock)
Alineacion Este Plataforma 155m 12.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
Alineacion Norte Plataforma 285m 12.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
Alineacion Oeste Plataforma 130m 12.0m Fast ferry.
Dique del Oeste 1 360m 12.0m Cruise vessels.
Dique del Oeste 2 440m 12.0m Cement, fast ferry, ro-ro, and breakbulk.
Muelle Ribera San Carlos 250m 12.0m Ro-ro/lo-lo and breakbulk.
Ferry and Cruise Terminal
Alineacion de Poniente Norte 360m 8.0m Cruise vessels.
Alineacion de Poniente Sur 370m 8.0m Cruise vessels.
Ampliacion Muelle Poniente (Corner) 35m 6.0m Cruise vessels and fast ferries.
Ampliacion Muelle Poniente (East) 99m 9.0m Cruise vessels and fast ferries.
Ampliacion Muelle Poniente (North) 212m 6.0m Cruise vessels and fast ferries.
Muelle de Paraires 363m 10.0m Cruise vessels and fast ferries.
Muelle Poniente (North) 300m 8.0m Cruise vessels and fast ferries.
Muelle Poniente (South) 440m 8.0m Cruise vessels and fast ferries.
Molls Comercial (Commercial Docks)
1st Exterior Jetty Muelles Comerciales 280m 11.0m Ro-ro.

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Puerto de Palma—Berth Information

Berth Length Depth Remarks
Muelle Adosado 107m 8.0m —
Muelle de la Lonja (1st Jetty) 111m 3.0m Small craft. Closed (2021).
Prolongacion Muelle Adosado 176m 8.0m Ro-ro/lo-lo.
Prolongacion Muelle Nuevo 251m 7.0m Others.
Rama Corta Norte (Exterior) 130m 8.0m Ro-ro/lo-lo.
Rama Corta Norte (Interior) 130m 7.0m Ro-ro/lo-lo.
Rama Corta Norte (Testero) 60m 7.0m Others.
Testero Muelles Comerciales 200m 9.0m Ro-ro/lo-lo.
Pantalan Clh
Tercera Alineacion del Dique del Oeste 72m 14.0m Chemicals, dirty products, aviation fuels, and clean products.

Anchorage.—A designated dangerous cargo anchorage lies

4.17 Numerous power cables, best seen on the chart, extend SW
4.19

centered about 1 mile SE of the harbor entrance. Vessels may from Ensenada de Santa Ponsa.
obtain anchorage, in depths of 14 to 15m, close S of Dique de Several areas, within which obstructions are anchored to
4.19

Levante or, in a depth of 20m, about 1.5 miles S of the break- form artificial reefs, lie in the vicinity of Ensenada de Santa
water. Vessels will anchor within the designated area as in- Ponsa and Cabo Malgrats and may best be seen on the chart.
structed by the Port Captain.
Caution.—Submarine pipelines extend up to 1 mile S and 1
4.17 4.20 Puerto de Andraitx (39°33'N., 2°23'E.) (World Port
mile ENE of the harbor entrance. Index No. 38640), a small harbor, is situated in a cove, 1.2
Numerous pleasure craft and yachts may be encountered in
4.17 miles NE of Cabo de la Mola. It is protected by an outer and
the approaches to the port. two inner breakwaters and is mainly used by yachts. A narrow
channel, marked by buoys, leads to the entrance. The port may
4.18 Cap de Cala Figuera (39°28'N., 2°31'E.), 21m high, be contacted on VHF channel 9.
is steep-to and fringed by a small reef. A light is shown from a Punta Galinda is located 2 miles NW of Puerto de Andraitx.
4.20

structure, 24m high, standing on the cape. The coast between is rocky and indented.
The ruins of a yellow tower stand close WNW of the light
4.18 Punta Galera is located 1.7 miles N of Punta Galinda. The
4.20

and are prominent. coast between is indented by several coves which are only suit-
Punta de Sas Barbinas, a very narrow projection, is located
4.18 able for small craft with local knowledge. Isla de Pantaleu,
2.3 miles WNW of Cap de Cala Figuera. Isla del Toro, 29m 29m high, lies close inshore, 0.7 mile N of Punta Galinda. Isla
high, is the outermost of four small islets which lie close SW of Mitjana, 8m high, lies 0.2 mile offshore, 0.6 mile NNW of Isla
this projection. A light is shown from a structure, 14m high, de Pantaleu, and is marked by a lighted beacon.
standing on Isla del Toro. Isla Dragonera (39°35'N., 2°19'E.) lies 1.5 miles NW of
4.20

Punta Galinda. A light is shown from a tower, 15m high, stand-

4.19 Cabo Malgrats (39°30'N., 2°27'E.), 48m high, is lo- ing on Cabo Llebeitx, its SW extremity. Another light is shown
cated 2.7 miles NNW of Isla del Toro. A yacht harbor, protect- from a tower, with a dwelling, 13m high, standing near Punta
ed by a mole, fronts the shore, about 1.5 miles SE of the cape. Tramontana, its NE extremity. The island rises near the middle
Isla Malgrats, 60m high, lies close SW of the cape and is cliffy. to a height of 357m. A marine reserve, the limits of which can
A small islet lies between this island and the coast. best be seen on the chart, encompasses the island.
Ensenada de Santa Ponsa is entered between Cabo Malgrats
4.19 Freu de la Dragonera, 0.4 mile wide, separates the island
4.20

and Cabo Andritxol, 2 miles NNW. Anchorage can be taken, in from the W end of Mallorca. The currents in this channel are
a depth of 10m, on the NW side of the bay. A yacht harbor, reported to be irregular. A marine reserve area, as seen on the
protected by a breakwater, lies in a cove at the SE side of the chart, has been established between the island and the coast.
bay. Peninsula de La Foradada, 83m high, is located 16.5 miles
4.20

Cabo Llamp, 221m high, is located 1.5 miles W of Cabo An-

4.19 NE of Punta Galinda. The coast between is high, cliffy, and
dritxol and is covered in pine trees. fronted by several islets. This projection extends 0.3 mile NW
Cabo de la Mola is located 1.3 miles NW of Cabo Llamp. It
4.19 from the coast and can be identified by a large hole which
is 118m high and is formed by the SW extremity of a small pierces it from side to side.
peninsula. A light is shown from a structure, 10m high, stand- Cabo Gros, 126m high, is located 3.7 miles NE of Peninsula
4.20

ing on the cape. de La Foradada and is formed by a massive promontory. A

Caution.—An abandoned submarine cable lies in the vicini-
4.19 light is shown from a structure, 21m high, standing on the cape.
ty of Ensenada de Santa Ponsa and may best be seen on the Punta de Sa Creu is located 0.3 mile E of Cabo Gros and is
4.20

chart. the W extremity of a small peninsula. A light is shown from a

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structure, 13m high, standing on this cape. Cabo Menorca and Cabo Farrutx, 8 miles SE. This bay when
seen from seaward, appears to recede farther than it actually
4.21 Puerto de Soller (39°48'N., 2°41'E.), a small harbor, does on account of the low land at its head. At Cabo Farrutx,
lies between Cabo Gros and Punta de Sa Creu, and is used the land rises steeply and forms a rocky promontory, 432m
principally as a naval station. The harbor is backed by moun- high, which is surmounted by a tower.
tainous country and an old castle stands near its E end. Several small yacht harbors and piers are situated along the S
4.24

It was reported that vessels up to 80m in length and 8m draft

4.21 shore of the bay.
can be accommodated at the outer mole, and vessels up to 60m Isla de Aucanada lies close off the N shore of the bay, 2
4.24

in length and 4.5m draft can be accommodated at the inner miles SW of Cabo Menorca. It is connected by a reef to the
mole. Approach can be made on the directional light bearing mainland. A light is shown from a structure, 15m high, stand-
124°. ing on the summit of the island.
Heavy swell sometimes enters the harbor, which is reported
4.21

to be subject to silting. 4.25 Puerto de Alcudia (39°50'N., 3°08'E.) (World Port

In summer, vessels can obtain temporary anchorage in good
4.21 Index No. 38670), a small port, lies at the NW end of Bahia de
weather, in depths of 11 to 13m, close S of the head of the out- Alcudia, 1.2 miles W of Isla de Aucanada.
er mole. Depths—Limitations.—The commercial facilities include a
4.25

berth, 150m long, at New Pier, which has a depth of 7m along-

4.22 Ensenada Sa Costera (39°50'N., 2°45'E.) lies close E side; Ribera Quay, 226m long, with a depth of 6.5m alongside;
of Punta Cala Ratjada and 4 miles NE of Puerto de Soller. A and 246m of berthing space along the inner side of Muelle
conspicuous power station, which is brilliantly illuminated at Commercial, which has depths of 6 to 6.5m alongside.
night, stands on the shore of this bay. There are facilities for general cargo, ro-ro, container, bulk,
4.25

Cabo de Formentor (39°58'N., 3°12'E.), the N extremity of

4.22 tanker, and natural gas vessels. Vessels up to 120m in length
Mallorca, is located 26 miles ENE of Puerto de Soller. The and 6.5m draft have been accommodated.
coast between is high and cliffy. A light is shown from a tower An extensive yacht and pleasure craft harbor is situated in
4.25

with a dwelling, 22m high, standing on the cape. the NW part of the port.
The peninsula, which terminates at Cabo de Formentor, is
4.22 Aspect.—Punta del Castillo, a rocky point, is located 1.2
4.25

mountainous and from a distance to the N, appears as a chain miles W of Isla de Aucanada and an ancient and prominent
of islets. On nearer approach, it may be mistaken for an island tower stands close NE of it. Dique de Abrigo, a breakwater, ex-
because of its low isthmus. tends 480m SW from this point and forms the S side of the har-
bor. Two prominent chimneys stand close NE of the root of this
4.23 Bahia de Pollensa (39°54'N., 3°10'E.) is entered be- breakwater.
tween Cabo de Formentor and Cabo del Pinar, 4.5 miles S. It is The city of Alcudia stands 1 mile NW of the harbor, but only
4.25

open to the E and completely exposed to the frequent gales part of its walls and a few high buildings, among which is a
which originate in the Golfe du Lion. Sudden squalls are also conspicuous church, are visible from the bay.
experienced within the bay, especially under the high land on Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots may be contacted
4.25

the N side. on VHF channel 14 or 16 and should be requested at least 1

Punta de Manresa, located 3.5 miles SW of Cabo del Pinar,
4.23 hour in advance. The pilot boards in position 39°49.6'N,
is dark, rocky, and surmounted by an old castle. A yacht har- 3°08.5'E.
bor, protected by a breakwater, is situated close E of this point. Anchorage.—Anchorage is available, in a depth of 6m,
4.25

Punta de la Avanzada, located SW of Cabo de Formentor,

4.23 about 0.3 mile SW of the breakwater head, and, in a depth of
has a battery on its S extremity and a small castle standing on 12m, about 0.7 mile S of the breakwater head. Small vessels
its summit. A light is shown from a structure, 17m high, stand- can anchor, in a depth of 4m, mud and sand, about 0.2 mile S
ing on the battery. A small harbor, protected by breakwaters, is of the head of the pier that is situated close NW of the break-
situated 0.7 mile NW of Punta de la Avanzada. water.
An extensive yacht harbor, protected by moles, is situated
4.23 Caution.—Though not expressly so reserved, the area lying
4.25

1.2 miles WNW of Punta de la Avanzada. NW of a line drawn SW from Punta del Castillo is, at times,
It has been reported that due to many new buildings along
4.23 used as an anchorage for seaplanes.
the shores of the bay, charted landmarks may be difficult to Submarines exercise frequently in Bahia de Alcudia and its
4.25

identify. approaches.
Anchorage may be obtained, in depths of 16 to 18m, about
4.23 A drainage canal enters the SW shore of the bay, 3 miles SW
4.25

0.4 mile ENE and 0.3 mile NNW of Punta Manresa. Anchor- of Isla de Aucanada.
age may also be obtained, in good weather, by large vessels, in Two submarine intake pipelines lie close N of the canal en-
4.25

depths of 12 to 15m, S or SE of Punta de la Avanzada. Small trance and are marked by lighted buoys.
vessels may obtain anchorage close W of this point. A prohibited area, within which lie foul ground and obstruc-
4.25

tions, is situated adjacent to the shore close SSE of the canal

4.24 Cabo Menorca (39°52'N., 3°12'E.), located 1.8 miles entrance and may best be seen on the chart.
S of Cabo del Pinar, is dark, steep-to, and faced with steep
cliffs. A rocky shoal, with a depth of 13m, lies about 2 miles 4.26 Cabo del Freu (39°45'N., 3°28'E.), located 5.5 miles
ESE of this cape. SE of Cabo Farrutx, is a narrow projection which extends NE
Bahia de Alcudia (39°49'N., 3°08'E.) is entered between
4.24 from the coast. It is formed by a spur of Atalaya de Son Jau-

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mell, 271m high, which stands 0.7 mile SW of the cape and is This harbor is reported to be dangerous to enter during bad
4.28

surmounted by a tower. weather because of the narrowness of the entrance.

Farrayo de Aubarca, 23m high, lies 0.3 mile offshore, 2.7
4.26 An old and prominent tower stands close within the SW en-
4.28

miles NE of the cape. The passage leading between this islet trance point of the harbor. It is high and square and, because of
and the coast has a depth of 20m and is free of dangers. its peculiar construction, cannot be mistaken for any of the oth-
Cabo Pera (39°43'N., 3°28'E.), the E extremity of Mallorca,
4.26 ers along the coast. A light is shown from a structure, 9m high,
is located 2 miles SSE of Cabo del Freu. It is 78m high, reddish standing close E of the tower.
in color, and rocky, A light is shown from a structure, 18m Cala Figuera, a cove, lies 2.5 miles SW of Puerto Petro and
4.28

high, standing on the cape. forms a small fishing harbor. A light is shown from a structure,
The coast between Cabo Farrutx and Cabo Pera is high and
4.26 6m high, standing on the E entrance point of the cove and a
indented by several coves. tower is situated close SW of it. Santany, a small town, stands
Capdepera, a small town, stands on a hill, 2 miles SW of Ca-
4.26 2.5 miles NW of the cove. A prominent church, visible from
bo Pera and is prominent from seaward. seaward, is situated within this town.
Cabo Vermey is located 3.8 miles SSW of Cabo Pera and
4.26 The coast extends 7 miles SW from Cala Figuera to Cabo
4.28

surmounted by two ruined towers. It is reddish, high, barren, Salinas, which has been previously described in paragraph
and cliffy. 4.15, and is rocky and indented by several small coves.
Punta de Amer, located 5 miles SW of Cabo Vermey, is low
4.26

and surmounted by an old castle. Mallorca—Off-lying Islands

Bahia de Arta lies between Punta de Amer and Cabo del
4.26

Pinar, 3.5 miles NNE. Vessels, with local knowledge, can an- 4.29 Isla de Cabrera (39°09'N., 2°56'E.), a rugged and
chor in this bay with winds from between the SW and NW. The hilly island, lies 9 miles SW of Cabo Salinas and, together with
best berth, in depths of 16 to 25m, sand and weed, lies in the N the neighboring islands, lies within a National Park. Vessels
part of the bay. Vessels can also anchor, in depths of 10 to 15m, can only enter the park with permission from the Instituto Na-
in the NW part of the bay. cional para de la Conservacion de la Naturaleza (ICONA) at
Cabo del Pinar, dark in color, is formed by a spur of Sierra
4.26 Palma. A marine reserve has been established in an area sur-
de Son Jordi, which extends NW. Port Cristo, a small harbor, is rounding the islands, and is best seen on the chart; navigation,
situated within a cove, 3.7 miles SW of Punta de Amer. It is fishing, diving, or gathering of flora and fauna are prohibited.
mostly used by small craft and yachts. Punta Anciola, the SW extremity of the island, is formed by
4.29

Punta de la Bateria is located 8 miles SSW of Porto Cristo.

4.26 the extremity of a small peninsula, 120m high. A light is shown
Numerous houses and several prominent hotels stand on this from a tower with a dwelling, 24m high, standing on this point.
point. A light is shown from a structure, 7m high, standing on Cabo Llebeig, the NW extremity of the island, rises to a de-
4.29

the point. tached hill, 60m high. A light is shown from structure, 7m
Puerto Colom (39°25'N., 3°16'E.), a small craft harbor, lies
4.26 high, standing on this cape.
between Punta de Bateria and Punta de la Farola, 0.2 mile W. Cabo Ventoso, the NE extremity of the island, is formed by a
4.29

No attempt should be made to enter this harbor without local steep-to cliffy headland, 106m high.
knowledge. An extensive yacht marina is situated close N of Isla Imperial, 70m high, lies off the SE coast of the island. It
4.29

this harbor. is separated from the coast by a channel, 95m wide, with
depths of 11m at the N end.
4.27 Punta de la Farola (39°25'N., 3°16'E.), the W en- Islotes Estels, consisting of five rocky islets, lies within 0.5
4.29

trance point of Puerto Colom, is surmounted by a prominent mile of the middle of the S coast of Isla de Cabrera; the highest
tower. A light is shown from a structure, 25m high, standing and central islet is 44m high.
close S of the tower. Isla Redonda, 57m high, lies off the NE coast of Isla de
4.29

Puig de San Salvador, 510m high, stands 4.7 miles NW of

4.27 Cabrera and is steep-to, except on its SW side. Isla Conejera,
the entrance to Puerto Colom. This prominent hill is conical lying 0.5 mile NW of Isla Redonda, rises to a hill, 119m high,
and considerably higher than those surrounding it. The summit on its E side. Isla Esponja, 23m high, lies 0.3 mile N of the
is surmounted by a conspicuous hermitage and a chapel, with a middle of the N side of Isla Conejera and is a steep-to and al-
monument and a cross, situated close by. most inaccessible islet.
Cala Llonga lies 3.2 miles SSW of Punta de la Farola. Lights
4.27 Isla Plana, 39m high, lies 0.3 mile ENE of Isla Esponja and a
4.29

are shown from both the N and S entrance points of this cove, shoal bank extends for a short distance from its S side. Isla Po-
and an old fort is situated on the S entrance point. The cove af- bre, 24m high, lies close N of Isla Plana and there is a depth of
fords anchorage, in depths of 7 to 8m, to small vessels with lo- 9m between them.
cal knowledge. A pier and an extensive yacht marina are Isla Horadada, 27m high, lies 0.4 mile NNE of Isla Pobre
4.29

situated within this cove. and is almost inaccessible. A light is shown from a structure,
15m high, standing on its NW side. An islet lies close S of Isla
4.28 Puerto Petro (39°21'N., 3°13'E.) (World Port Index Horadada and an above-water rock lies on foul ground between
No. 38680) lies 1 mile SW of Cala Llonga. This inlet forms a them. A stony bank, with a depth of 7.3m, extends up to about
very small natural harbor. Its entrance is 260m wide and has a 100m S from the islet.
depth of 18m in the middle. There are depths of 5 to 10m with- Puerto de Cabrera is entered between Cabo Llebeig and Pun-
4.29

in the harbor, which can accommodate only one or two small ta Creueta, 0.6 mile SE. This inlet affords secure anchorage.
vessels at anchor at a time. The best berth, sheltered from N winds, is in a depth of 19m,

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sand and weed, in the E part. standing on the summit of the cape. A racon is situated at the
Punta del Castillo, located 0.2 mile SSE of Punta Creueta, is
4.29 light.
surmounted by a prominent ruined castle. Punta Creueta, Islas Bledas, consisting of three islets, lies close N of the
4.32

marked by a light, is surmounted by several prominent build- coast, 3 miles WSW of Cabo Caballeria.
ings. Bahia de Tirant lies between Cabo de Caballeria and the N
4.32

Freu de Cabrera (39°15'N., 3°00'E.) is the channel lying

4.29 extremity of the peninsula, which forms the W side of Puerto
between the S extremity of Mallorca and Isla Horadada. It is de Fornells, 2 miles SE. This bay affords good anchorage, with
free from dangers, but strong E or W currents are experienced offshore winds, to small vessels with local knowledge. The
according to the direction of the wind. best berths are in depths of 5 to 6m close to the shore. Winds
Caution.—Extensive fishing is reported to be carried out in
4.29 between N and E send a very heavy sea into this bay.
the waters between Mallorca and Isla de Cabrera. Unlighted
fishing boats and buoys may be encountered. 4.33 Puerto de Fornells (40°04'N., 4°08'E.) is a narrow
and nearly landlocked inlet which forms a natural harbor. It is
Menorca entered between the N extremity of a peninsula, on the W side,
and the N extremity of a cliffy promontory, on the E side. A
4.30 Menorca (40°00'N., 4°00'E.) is the NE island of Islas prominent tower stands on the end of the peninsula and an islet
Baleares. It is mostly level and free from off-lying dangers, ex- lies close N of it.
cept for a few inshore islets. Monte Toro, 358m high, stands A fishing village is situated on the NW side of the harbor,
4.33

near the center of the island and is the highest summit. close S of an old fort, and a small yacht marina lies on the SW
Freu de Menorca, 20 miles wide, separates Menorca from
4.30 side of the harbor.
Mallorca. Very heavy seas are raised in this channel by N Islote Sargantana, 12m high, lies 0.5 mile SSE of the village
4.33

winds. and is surmounted by a ruined castle.

Cabo Dartuch (39°55'N., 3°49'E.), the SW extremity of
4.30 The harbor affords good shelter. Vessels of deep draft usual-
4.33

Menorca, is low, flat, and steep-to. In good weather, it fre- ly anchor about midway between Islote Sargantana and the
quently happens that the wind is blowing from different direc- fishing village. The holding ground is good and the bottom is
tions on either side of this cape. A light is shown from a mostly mud and weed. However, caution is necessary for there
structure, 35m high, standing almost on the shore at the cape. is not room for a vessel of more than 100m in length to swing
in depths greater than 8m. Vessels of moderate draft can an-
4.31 Puerto de Ciudadela (40°00'N., 3°50'E.), lying 4.2 chor, in a depth of 9m, farther in. Small vessels can anchor, in a
miles N of Cabo Dartuch, is a steep-sided creek, with three depth of 5m, about 200m from the village.
coves on its N side which forms a natural harbor. It provides
very good shelter from E winds; however, SW gales cause the 4.34 Cala de Addaya (40°01'N., 4°12'E.), a narrow creek,
sea to break right across the entrance and send in a heavy lies 4.5 miles SE of Puerto de Fornells. It extends for 1.5 miles
swell. and several islets and above-water rocks lie off the entrance. A
A narrow channel, with a least depth of 4m, leads into the
4.31 conspicuous tower stands on the W side of the creek, 0.7 mile
harbor; a light is shown from a structure, 10m high, standing S of the entrance. A yacht harbor is situated on the W side of
on the W entrance point. The head has been banked and leveled the creek, 1 mile S of the entrance.
to provide berths for small vessels in depths up to 4m. Vessels Cabo Favaritx (40°00'N., 4°16'E.), located 3 miles ESE of
4.34

up to 150 tons can be handled. The town of Ciudadela stands at the E entrance point of Cala de Addaya, is low and at a dis-
the head of the creek and is visible from seaward. tance appears as three islets. A light is shown from a tower
With offshore winds, anchorage can be obtained by vessels
4.31 with a dwelling, 28m high, standing on the cape.
with local knowledge, in a depth of 16m, good holding ground, Isla Colom, 44m high, lies close to the coast, 3 miles SSE of
4.34

off the entrance of Puerto de Ciudadela. Cabo Favaritx.

La Mola, a peninsula, is located 5.5 miles SSE of Isla Co-
4.34

4.32 Cabo Binicous (40°00'N., 3°48'E.), low and cliffy, is lom. It is 80m high and the N and S coasts are faced with cliffs.
located 1.3 miles W of Puerto de Ciudadela. A conspicuous ho- Punta del Espero (39°52'N., 4°20'E.), 55m high, is the E ex-
4.34

tel is reported to stand on this cape. tremity of La Mola. A light is shown from a tower, 11m high,
Cabo Menorca, the W extremity of the island, is located 1
4.32 standing on this point. A signal station and a lookout tower are
mile NNW of Cabo Binicous. situated 0.2 mile W of the light.
Punta Nati, the NW extremity of the island, is located 2.5
4.32 Punta de Fuera, the S extremity of the peninsula, is located
4.34

miles NE of Cabo Menorca and fronted by a small islet, 7m 0.9 mile SW of Punta del Espero. A lighted buoy is moored
high. A light is shown from a structure, 13m high, standing on about 200m S of this point and marks the edge of a rocky bank.
this cape. Punta de San Carlos (39°52'N., 4°18'E.), located 0.3 mile
4.34

Cabo de Caballeria (40°05'N., 4°05'E.), the N extremity of

4.32 SW of Punta de Fuera, lies on the N side of a small cove. A
the island, is located 12.5 miles E of Punta Nati. This cape, light is shown from a structure, 12m high, standing on the
80m high, is the N end of a peninsula which extends 1.7 miles point. A prominent ruined castle and a prominent monument
N from the general line of the coast. It is steep-to and from a stand close W and close N, respectively, of the light.
distance E or W, appears as an island. A lighted buoy is moored about 0.1 mile E of the point and
4.34

A light is shown from a tower with a dwelling, 14m high,

4.32 marks the edge of a rocky bank.

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Puerto de Mahon (39°53'N., 4°16'E.) cause dragging.

World Port Index No. 38690 Puerto de Mahon—Contact Information

4.35 The port of Mahon, which is also a naval base, lies Port Authority
within an inlet which forms a natural and well-protected har- VHF VHF channels 9 and 16
bor. This harbor extends 3 miles NW and is entered between
Punta de San Carlos and Punta de Fuera. Telephone 34-971-363-066
Winds—Weather.—Strong winds from the N, which prevail
4.35 Facsimile 34-971-363-101
in winter and occur occasionally in summer, frequently cause a
[email protected]
considerable swell off the entrance. During winds from the SE E-mail
through S to SW, the visibility may decrease, sometimes com- [email protected]
pletely obscuring the land. Web site http://www.portsdebalears.com/es/mao
Tides—Currents.—Winds from the N and NE give rise to
4.35

strong SW currents off the entrance to the harbor. These cur- Hours 24 hours
rents are almost constant and only with SW winds do they set Harbormaster
in the opposite direction.
Tides in the harbor are insignificant, but the level of the wa-
4.35
Telephone 34-971-364-107
ter is affected by the prevailing winds. Facsimile 34-971-353-575
Depths—Limitations.—There are depths of 16 to 27m in
4.35

the entrance channel. A naval base is situated on the N side of Pilots

the harbor. Call sign Mahon Practicos
There are facilities for general cargo, tanker, ro-ro, container,
4.35

VHF VHF channels 14 and 16

and passenger vessels. Vessels of unlimited length can be ac-
commodated with drafts up to 7.6m. For more details see table 34-971-354-520
titled Puerto de Mahon—Berth Information. Telephone
34-669-896-364 (mobile)
Aspect.—Isla Lazareto lies on the N side of the harbor close
4.35

inside the entrance. Several prominent buildings stand on this Facsimile 34-971-354-520
island. The suburb of Villacarlos is situated on the S shore of E-mail [email protected]
the harbor, 1 mile NW of the entrance. A small island, on
which stands a military hospital, lies 0.5 mile NW of Villacar- Hours 24 hours
los.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
4.35 Caution.—Approaching from the S or SW, vessels should
4.35

Pilots board about 1 mile from the harbor entrance. take care not to mistake the entrance to the cove lying close S
Contact Information.—See the table titled Puerto de Ma-
4.35 of Punta de San Carlos for the harbor entrance. Approaching
hon—Contact Information. from the N, vessels should take care not to mistake the low
Anchorage.—In good weather, anchorage can be obtained,
4.35 isthmus connecting La Mola to the mainland for the entrance to
in depths of 24 to 37m, sand with good holding ground, off the the harbor.
entrance to the harbor. Vessels can also anchor, in depths of 10 The bay lying between the E side of Isla Lazareto and the W
4.35

to 26m, NNE of Villacarlos, but should avoid anchoring on the side of La Mola is for military use only. Entry is prohibited un-
slope of the N shore of the harbor because strong N winds may less in an emergency.

Puerto de Mahon—Berth Information

Berth Length Depth Remarks
Mahon Port Terminal
Cos Nou Poniente 200m 7.5m Cement, containers, passengers, ro-ro, and general cargo
Cos Nou Levante 198m 10.0m Ferries and ro-ro
Navan Station Poniente 255m 7.0m Ro-ro and cruise vessels
Tanker Berth
Duques de Alba 145m 4.2m Chemicals and petroleum products
Cruise Terminal
Estacio Maritime 176m — Cruise vessels, passengers, and ro-ro
Cruise Dock 358m — Cruise vessels and passengers

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A submarine pipeline extends 0.5 mile SE from the vicinity

4.35 Mabres. The NW side of the island is flat, but the SE side is
of Punta de San Carlos. steep-to and cliffy. A light is shown from a structure, 37m high,
Depths in Puerto de Mahon are generally up to 2m shoaler
4.35 standing on the summit at the S side of the island.
than charted.
The channel leading between the island and the mainland
4.36

4.36 Punta Mabres (39°49'N., 4°17'E.), located 3.5 miles can be navigated by vessels with local knowledge and drafts up
SSE of Puerto de Mahon, is the SE extremity of Menorca. A to 6.5m.
conspicuous radio mast and a conspicuous tower stand 1 mile The S coast of Menorca is mostly free from off-lying dan-
4.36

NNW and close W, respectively, of the point. gers, but a few rocks and shoals lie close inshore. From Punta
A lighted wave recorder buoy is reported to be moored about
4.36 Mabres, the shore extends 15 miles NW and then 7 miles W to
9 miles SE of Punta Mabres. Cabo Dartuch, which has been previously described in para-
Isla del Aire (39°48'N., 4°18'E.) lies 0.5 mile SE of Punta
4.36 graph 4.30.

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Sector 5—Morocco—Punta Almina to Oued Kiss

5.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
SECTOR 5 — CHART INFORMATION
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SECTOR 5
MOROCCO—PUNTA ALMINA TO OUED KISS

Plan.—This sector describes the coast of Morocco from

5.0 along the coasts described in this sector.
Punta Almina (35°54'N., 5°17'W.) to the frontier of Algeria at Submarines exercise frequently in the waters adjacent to the
5.1

Oued Kiss (35°05'N., 2°12'W.). The descriptive sequence of coasts.

the coast is from W to E.
Off-lying Islands
General Remarks
5.2 Islas Chafarinas (35°11'N., 2°26'W.), consisting of
5.1 Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds along this three islands, lie 2 miles N of Cap de l’Eau (Ras el Ma). They
part of the coast are from the NE quadrant from March to Octo- are of volcanic origin and consist of white decomposed rock.
ber, and from the SW and NW quadrants during the remainder When seen from the E or W, these islands show up well, but
of the year. from the N, they are difficult to distinguish from the land be-
5.1During summer, there are often E winds on the Moroccan hind them.
coast when there are W winds on the Spanish coast. Winds 5.2Isla del Congreso, the largest and W island, is steep and rug-
from the E are often preceded by increased humidity, haze, and ged on its W side, which is 137m high, but has more of a gentle
mist. slope on its E side. A light is shown from a tower, 3m high,
5.1Calms are also frequent in summer along the E part of this standing on Punta del Faro, the S extremity. A stranded wreck
coast. lies 0.4 mile N of the light.
5.1Gales from the NW and NE quadrants are often severe, but 5.2Isla de Isabel II, the middle island, lies close E of Isla Con-
are less frequent on this coast than in the N part of the Mediter- greso. It is 40m high and Torre de la Conquista, which is fitted
ranean Sea. Gales from the S are almost unknown. with a conspicuous clock, stands near the middle of the N side.
5.1Tides—Currents.—The offshore current generally sets SE
from the Strait of Gibraltar. Off Cap des Trois Fourches, this 5.2Numerous large buildings, including a hospital, are situated
current divides and part of it continues E. The other part is de- on the island. Islas Chafarinas Light is shown from a structure,
flected by the cape and causes a counter current which sets W 18m high, standing near the NW extremity of this island.
along the coast of Morocco at a rate of about 1 knot. These cur- 5.2Isla del Rey, the E island of the group, is 31m high. It is con-
rents are also influenced by the prevailing winds. nected to Isla de Isabel II by a partly-destroyed breakwater.
5.1A current sets W off Cabo Baba and sometimes attains a rate 5.2These islands afford the only natural anchorage roadstead off
of 2 knots. the coast of Morocco which is suitable for all classes of ves-
5.1Caution.—With the exception of the stretches of coast lying sels. There are depths of 10 to 17m; good holding ground,
between Punta Almina and Cabo Mazari, 21 miles S, and that muddy sand.
between Cap des Trois Fourches (35°26'N., 2°58'W.) and the 5.2In winter, strong winds from the S sometimes blow. With
mouth of Oued Moulouya (Rio Muluya), 43 miles SE, the strong E winds, a considerable swell often rolls into the an-
coast of Morocco is practically unsurveyed. Vessels are cau- chorage. Strong winds from the NE also send a considerable
tioned not to approach it without special precautions. sea into the anchorage through the channel lying between the
5.1Tunny nets may be found extending up to 7 miles offshore two W islands, despite the shoal in its approach.

Islas Chafarinas and Light

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View of the coast S of Peninsula de Almina

5.2

The best berth, sheltered from NE winds, is in a depth of

5.2 rocky in places. Tunny nets may be encountered in the bay
14m, about 230m SE of the head of the small mole, which ex- from June to October.
tends near the S end of Isla de Isabel II. Marina Smir (35°45'N., 5°20'W) is part holiday resort and a
5.3

Caution.—Marine farms and disused submarine cables lie

5.2 port of entry. Movement into and out of the port is controlled
between the islands and the mainland. by the Royal Moroccan Navy. The marina is protected by
breakwaters and has reported depths of 3m at the entrance.
Punta Almina to Baie d’al Hoceima Marina Kabila (35°43.3'N., 5°20.2'W) lies near the mouth
5.3

of Oued Smir. Movement into and out of the port is controlled

5.3 Punta Almina (35°54'N., 5°17'W.) is the E extremity by the Royal Moroccan Navy. The marina is protected by
of the peninsula which divides Bahia de Ceuta, to the N, from breakwaters and has reported minimum depths of 2.5m along
Ensenada de Ceuta, to the S. The point is low but the land rises the E side of the channel.
steeply behind it. A light is shown from a white tower and
building, 16m high, standing on Cerro de Mosqueros, close 5.4 M’diq (Rincon El Medik) (35°41'N., 5°19'W.), a vil-
SW of the point. lage, is dominated by a high, reddish, and prominent church.
5.3A shoal, Laja de la Sirena, with a depth of 4.1m, lies close An Arab cemetery is situated on the slope of the hill, close S of
NE of the point. the village. A small harbor, protected by moles, lies 0.5 mile E
5.3Ensenada de la Almadraba, a small bay, lies 2 miles WSW of of the village and is used by small coastal vessels and yachts.
Punta Almina. It affords anchorage, sheltered from N and W There is a main quay, 240m long, with a depth of 5m along-
winds, in depths of 15m or more. An obstruction lies 0.5 mile side. Vessels up to 50m in length and 4.8m draft can be accom-
offshore in the E approach to this bay. modated.
5.3Punta del Canto (Pointe es Sensela), located 4.5 miles SW of 5.4Anchorage, sheltered from S and SSE winds, but exposed to
Punta Almina, is a low, reddish, and rocky point. A factory, those from the N, can be obtained, in depths of 10 to 22m,
with several conspicuous chimneys, is situated on the S side of sand, about 0.5 mile off the coast near M’diq.
this point. With winds from the SW to NW, if not too strong, Ras el Aswad (Cabo Negro) (35°41'N., 5°16'W.), located
anchorage can be obtained, in depths of 16 to 20m, sand, about 2.5 miles E of M’diq, is faced with cliffs. It is surmounted by a
1 mile SE of Punta del Canto. hill, 119m high, on which stands a conspicuous tower sur-
5.3Piedra Blanca lies 0.3 mile offshore, about 2.3 miles S of rounded by shrubs. The cape is dominated by Monte Taifor, a
Punta del Canto. It has a least depth of 2.1m and is easily dis- dark-colored and conical hill, which stands 1.3 miles WSW of
tinguished in calm weather by the light green color of the water it and rises to a height of 331m. A light is shown from a white
over it. tower, 13m high, standing on the cape.
5.3La Condesa, 15m high, stands on the coast, 1 mile S of Punta 5.4Off the cape, the tidal currents are sometimes strong and ed-
del Canto. This hillock is surmounted by the white buildings of dies are always formed within 1 mile of it.
a military post. The conspicuous buildings of a large barracks, 5.4Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 35m, sand and gravel, about
which are usually brilliantly illuminated at night, are situated 2.8 miles NW of the tower standing on Ras el Aswad. Vessels
on a hill, 0.5 mile S of La Condesa. can also anchor, in a depth of 22m, sand and shells, about 2.5
5.3Punta Restinga, located 5.8 miles S of Punta del Canto, is a miles E of a conspicuous hill which stands 4 miles WNW of
small projection, 15m high. A tourist resort, which includes Ras el Aswad. This hill is 130m high, reddish-colored, and sur-
several hotels and numerous single-story buildings, extends up mounted by a grove of trees.
to 1 mile S from the point and is conspicuous from seaward. 5.4Ensenada de Tamerabel (Ensenada de Tetouan) lies between
5.3Jebel Zem-Zem (Monte Sem-Sem), 435m high, stands 2 Ras el Aswad and Cabo Timurusga, 9.5 miles SSE. It affords
miles SW of Punta Restinga. Fortin Negron, a fort in ruins, is anchorage, sheltered from winds between the SE and NW, but
situated on its N foothills. Good anchorage can be obtained, in care should be taken to select a sandy spot, as the bottom is
a depth of 31m, sand and gravel, about 2.3 miles NE of Fortin rocky in places.
Negron. 5.4The Oued Martin flows into the sea 4 miles S of Ras el As-
5.3Ensenada de Ceuta (35°51'N., 5°19'W.) lies between Punta wad, and the small town of Martil (Oued Martin) is situated
Almina and Ras el Aswad, 13 miles S. A light is shown from close N of the mouth. A light is shown from a tower, 16m high,
the point. Open anchorage can be obtained, in depths of 20 to standing in the town. Vessels can anchor, in depths of 14 to
26m, anywhere off the coast within this extensive bay, but care 18m, sand, about 1 mile E the light. Vessels should exercise
should be taken to ascertain the nature of the bottom as it is caution as submarine cables lie in this vicinity.

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5.4Puerto Al Martil (Puerto de Rio Martin) (35°37.0'N., bles a tower, stands on its summit. A light is shown from a
5°16.5'W) lies close within the entrance to the Rio Al Martil structure, 4m high, standing on this point.
and fronts the town of Al Martil. The river is navigable for 5.5Ensenada des Pecheurs lies on the W side of the point and in
shallow-draft vessels up to 2.5 miles from the river mouth. An- good weather, anchorage, sheltered from winds between the SE
chorage is available off the port in depths of 15 to 20m, sand. and WSW, can be obtained within this bay. Vessels with local
5.4Tetouan, a town, is situated 6 miles WSW of the mouth of knowledge can anchor, in a depth of 13m, mud, but fresh
Oued Martin. It stands at an elevation of 61m and the buildings breezes send in a heavy swell.
and tall minarets are visible from seaward. An aeronautical 5.5Monte Scovasso, 1,190m high, stands 6 miles SW of Pointe
light is reported to be occasionally shown from close ENE of de Pecheurs and has a prominent notch on its summit.
the town.
5.4Caution.—A seaplane operating area has been established 5.6 Isle Iris (35°10'N., 4°22'W.), located about 15 miles
about 5 miles SE of the port. ESE of Pointe de Pecheurs, is 38m high and barren. White ver-
tical cliffs stand on its NW side, but the island is not easily dis-
5.5 Cap Mazari (35°33'N., 5°13'W.) is located 4.5 miles tinguished from the land behind it. The island is joined to the
SSE of the mouth of Oued Martin. Ensenada de Mazari lies be- mainland by a reef which has depths of less than 1.8m.
tween this cape and Punta de la Caverna, 1.3 miles ESE. An- 5.6A small fishing and leisure craft harbor is located 0.5 mile
chorage can be obtained, in depths of 13 to 15m, sand, within WSW of Isle Iris. The entrance is marked by a light.
this bay, but onshore winds raise a heavy sea. 5.6Ensenada de Iris, a cove, lies close W of Isle Iris. In good
Cap Menkal (Pointe Omara) (35°29'N., 5°06'W.), located and settled weather, small vessels with local knowledge can
15 miles SE of Rasel el Aswad (Cabo Negro), is steep, fronted obtain anchorage, in depths of 6 to 11m, fine sand, in this cove.
by an islet, and surmounted by a circular tower. A white mar- Small vessels with local knowledge can also obtain anchorage
about and several other white buildings, which show up well sheltered from W winds, close E of Isle Iris.
against the green background, are situated close S of the cape. 5.6Penon de Velez de la Gomera (35°10'N., 4°18'W.), located
Oued Laou Light is shown from a white tower standing near 18 miles ESE of Pointe de Pecheurs, is a conical and rocky is-
the cape. land. Its N end is 86m high and is surmounted by a conspicu-
The town of Oued Laou lies 2.5 miles SSE of Pointe Omara ous fortress. The island is connected by a rocky ridge to an
on the N bank of the Oued Laou. There is an uncharted subma- islet, 21m high. It is easily identified from the W to N, but
rine cable near the mouth of the river. when approaching from the E, it is partially hidden by the land.
5.5In good weather, open anchorage can be obtained, by vessels A light is shown from a structure, 6m high, standing on the
with local knowledge, off the beach which extends S of the NW extremity of the island.
cape. Caution should be exercised in order to avoid several 5.6Cap Baba (35°12'N., 4°17'W.), located 0.8 mile ENE of Pe-
submarine cables which are landed in this vicinity. non de Velez de la Gomera, is formed by a bold and dark head-
5.5This part of the coast is backed by mountains which stand land. It is steep and surmounted by the ruins of a marabout
SW of Cap Menkal and attain elevations of over 2,000m. Jebel tower. The cape descends from a spur of the mountains, in the
Kelti, 1,926m high, stands 11 miles SW of the cape. This crest of which is a break, which appears as a hole when seen
mountain can easily be identified by its isolation and its flat- from the E.
tened, dark grey, barren, and rocky summit. During E winds, it 5.6A current, which sets in a W direction and sometimes attains
is frequently obscured by clouds. a rate of 2 knots, has been frequently experienced off this cape.
5.5Punta Targa, located 6.2 miles SE of Cap Menkal, is sur- 5.6In good weather, temporary anchorage can be obtained by
mounted by a prominent tower. Several rocks, one of which is vessels of moderate size, between Penon de Velez de la
conspicuous, lie close off this point. Gomera and Cap Baba, but local knowledge is necessary. Cau-
5.5Banco Cotelle, is reported to lie about 1.5 miles E of Punta tion should be exercised to avoid the submarine cables which
Targa, and to have a depth of about 1.5m, with depths of from are landed in the vicinity of Penon de Velez de la Gomera.
6.4 to 8.2m between it and the coast. The sea does not appear 5.6Pointe Khalou (Punta Jalu), located 5 miles ENE of Cap Ba-
to break on it, but tide rips have been reported in the vicinity. ba, is high, rocky, and almost vertical. An islet lies close off
This danger has not been examined, and this part of the coast this point.
should be given a berth of at least 2 to 3 miles. 5.6Pointe Boussikour (Punta Busicur), located 8.5 miles ENE of
5.5Punta Jagershmidt, located 9.5 miles SE of Punta Targa, is Pointe Khalou, rises to a conical mountain which is surmount-
dark, rounded, and is fronted by two conspicuous, rocky islets. ed by a conspicuous building.
5.5Ensenada de Tiguizas, a slight indentation in the coast, lies
close NW of Punta Jagerschmidt. In good weather, open an- 5.7 Punta de los Frailes (35°16'N., 3°56'W.), located 4.5
chorage can be obtained by vessels with local knowledge with- miles ENE of Pointe Boussikour, is fringed by a reef. Morro
in this indentation. The best berth is in a depth of 40m, sand, Nuevo Light is shown from a structure, 16m high, standing on
about 1 mile offshore. this point.
Pointe de Pecheurs (Punta Pescadores) (35°13'N., Punta Morro Nuevo (Ras Tarf) (35°15'N., 3°55'W.), locat-
4°39'W.), located 11.5 miles SE of Punta Jagershmidt, is rocky ed 1 mile SE of Punta de los Frailes, is a high and prominent
and has the appearance of an island when seen from the E or headland. It is formed of inaccessible white and yellow cliffs
W. This point is one of the most conspicuous landmarks along on which there are patches of iron rock, rusty in color.
the coast. It is salient and is faced with dark cliffs which are Baie d’al Hoceima (35°14'N., 3°52'W.) lies between Punta
5.7

marked by reddish patches. A prominent rock, which resem- Morro Nuevo and Ras Sidi Chaib, 8 miles ENE. This bay has

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mountainous land both E and W of it, but is low at its head. bor. The NW part of the harbor is mostly used by fishing ves-
Penon de Alhucemas lies about 0.3 mile offshore, 3 miles
5.7 sels. For berthing information see the table titled Al
SSE of Punta Morro Nuevo. This islet is 27m high at its N end Hoceima—Berth Information.
and is mostly covered with buildings and fortifications. Islote
de Mar and Islote de Tierra, two low and rugged islets, lie 0.5 Al Hoceima—Berth Information
mile WNW of Penon de Alhucemas.
An aeronautical radiobeacon is reported (1993) to be situated
5.7
Berth Length Draft
inland, 0.9 mile S of the head of the bay. Al Hoceima Terminal

5.8 Al Hoceima (35°15'N., 3°55'W.) (World Port Index Commercial Quay 100m 6.0m
No. 45720), a small port, lies on the W side of Baie d’al Hocei- Fishing Quay 470m 5.0m
ma, 0.5 mile SW of Cabo Morro Nuevo (Ras Tarf). It was for-
Yachting Quay 50m 5.0m
merly known as Puerto de Villa Sanjurjo. Al-Hoceima is a
fishing and naval harbor and a port of entry. Passenger Terminal
North Berth 160m 6.0m
South Berth 160m 6.0m

5.8Aspect.—Monte de Malmusi, 330m high, stands 2 miles SW

of Cabo Morro Nuevo. At its summit there is a prominent
notch which is visible on most bearings, though to a lesser de-
gree on S ones, when a similar notch in a lower hill in front of
it may lead to error.
5.8Lighted ranges indicate the approach and entrance channels
and may best be seen on the chart. At times, they are reported
to be difficult to distinguish.
5.8Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted
on VHF channels 14 and 16 and board about 0.4 mile NNE of
the harbor entrance.
5.8 Al Hoceima Harbor 5.8Contact Information.—See the table titled Al Hoceima—
Contact Information.
Winds—Weather.—Offshore winds are infrequent. Severe
5.8

NE gales may be expected during the winter. In the past, such Al Hoceima—Contact Information
storms have caused much damage to the harbor and the ship-
Harbormaster
ping in it.
Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
5.8 VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
Baie d’al Hoceima. 212-620-695-379
The currents in the bay are irregular and are influenced by
5.8
Telephone
the prevailing wind. At times, they may attain a rate of 1 knot. 212-663-747-129
Eddies and tide rips are reported to be experienced off both the Facsimile 212-539-981-044
entrance points of the bay.
E-mail [email protected]
Tidal Ranges for Baie d’al Hoceima Naval Base
HAT 0.7m VHF VHF channel 16
MHWS 0.6m Port Authority
MHWN 0.5m Telephone 212-620-695-379
MSL 0.34m Facsimile 212-539-981-044
MLWN 0.2m E-mail [email protected]
MLWS 0.1m Hours 24 hours
LAT 0.0m Pilots
Note.—Heights are in meters above Call sign Pilotage Al Hoceima
charted datum.
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by two
5.8 212-539-984-862
breakwaters and is subject to silting. There are depths of 13 to Telephone
212-661-915-746
20m in the entrance, but generally less than 6m within the har-

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Al Hoceima—Contact Information
Facsimile 212-539-984-862
E-mail [email protected]
Hours 24 hours

The pilot should be contacted 1 hour prior to arrival.

5.8

Regulations.—The vessel should send their ETA 72 hours,

5.8

48 hours, and 24 hours in advance. 5.9 Baie d’al Hoceima—Penon de Alhucemas bearing 228°
Anchorage.—Baie d’al Hoceima, though open to the N, af-
5.8

fords anchorage to vessels with local knowledge. In good with offshore winds, it affords anchorage, in depths of 14 to
weather, vessels can anchor, in a depth of 11m, good holding 17m, mostly sand. Local knowledge is advised. Punta Garet is
ground, about 0.2 mile E of Penon de Alhucemas. During NE fronted by shoals which extend up to 2.5 miles NE.
winds, anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of 12m, in the SE 5.9Punta Negri, located 1 mile NNE of Punta Garet, is easily
corner of Baie d’al Hoceima. During E winds, anchorage can identified because it is higher than the land in its vicinity. This
be obtained, in depths of 10 to 20m, on the E side of Baie d’al point is faced with black vertical cliffs, and because of its
Hoceima. straight and uniform appearance, it seems artificial.
Caution.—The bottom of Baie d’al Hoceima is mostly sand,
5.8

with some gravel and mud, but as it is rocky in places, the na- 5.10 Cala Tramontana (35°24'N., 3°00'W.), a cove, lies
ture of the ground should be determined before anchoring; gen- 9.2 miles NE of Punta Negri. It has an entrance 0.3 mile wide
erally, the greater the depths, the firmer the bottom. and can be only entered by small vessels with local knowledge.
Conspicuous conical hills stand on both entrance points of this
Baie d’al Hoceima to Melilla cove and a conspicuous sandhill stands on its S side.
Islote Charranes, a conspicuous rock, lies 0.2 mile S of the S
5.10

5.9 Cabo Quilates (Jebel Quilates) (35°17'N., 3°41'W.), entrance point of Cala Tramontana. In good weather or with E
located 3.5 miles ENE of Ras Sidi Chaib, is formed by the NW winds, good anchorage can be obtained, in depths of 18 to
extremity of a low and rounded promontory. It descends in 20m, SW of this rock. Local knowledge is advised.
gentle slopes from a range, 443m high, which stands on the E Ras Baraket, marked by a light, is the N entrance point of
5.10

side of Baie d’al Hoceima. Cala Tramontana.

5.9A light is shown from a three-story tower, 32m high, stand- Cap des Trois Fourches (Ras Tleta Madari) (35°26'N.,
ing on this cape. 2°58'W.) is located 3.2 miles NE of Ras Baraket. It is formed
5.9Ras Tasemsalt, located 3.5 miles SE of Cabo Quilates, can by the N extremity of a very conspicuous and salient promon-
be identified by its cliffs which rise steeply from the sea and tory which terminates in several points, four of which are more
are fronted by several black rocks. A yellow patch, which indi- pronounced than the others.
cates the mouth of a deep cavern, is located at the foot of these All the points are dominated by high land and the N side of
5.10

cliffs. the promontory presents a volcanic appearance.

5.9Sidi Dris, a conspicuous and isolated white shrine, stands on Off this promontory, a heavy sea is often raised by E winds
5.10

the summit of a coastal hill, SE of Ras Tasemsalt. and it should be given a wide berth.
Pointe Afraou (Punta Afrau) (35°12'N., 3°27'W.), located Cabo Tacsafet is the westernmost and most salient of the
5.10

12.3 miles ESE of Cabo Quilates, is moderately high and principal points. It is fronted by a black conical rock and a
fringed by a shoal bank. It is formed by the cliffy termination shoal, with depths of less than 1.8m, lies about 0.3 mile ENE
of a spur of the mountains which extend to within a few miles of it.
of the coast. Punta del Tio Pinar is located 1 mile ENE of Cabo Tacsafet.
5.10

5.9A loading berth for ore, with several mooring buoys, lies on A shoal, with a depth of 0.3m, lies about 0.3 mile NW of it.
the W side of the point. A large house, the only one in this vi- Punta de Cabo Nuevo is located 0.7 mile E of Punta del Tio
5.10

cinity, stands 2 miles W of the berth. When a vessel is expect- Pinar. A light is shown from a structure, 18m high, standing on
ed, a light is shown from this house until 2200. There is this point.
reported to be a depth of 7m at the mooring berth; vessels ex- Punta Calaveo is located 0.3 mile ESE of Punta de Cabo
5.10

ceeding 107m in length and 6.4m draft should not load here. Neuvo and separated from it by a deep gorge. From the N, this
5.9Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 16m, sand and gravel, about point, which is the fourth principal one, appears conical.
1.8 mile NE of the house. Punta de los Farallones, located 0.8 mile SSE of Punta Cala-
5.10

5.9Monte Barcaiztegui (35°09'N., 3°26'W.), 924m high, stands veo, is fronted by a small islet which shows up well from the N
3.7 miles SSE of Pointe Afraou. It is the most conspicuous of or S.
all the mountains along this part of the coast. Los Farallones, consisting of three low islets, lies 0.5 mile E
5.10

5.9Punta Betoya, located 11.7 miles E of Pointe Afraou, ends in of Punta de los Farallones. Farallon Grande is the N and largest
low cliffs. A hill standing above the point is surmounted by a of the islets. A light is shown from a structure, 5m high, stand-
white shrine surrounded by dark-colored buildings. ing on this islet. Laja Lipiana, which is awash and usually
5.9Ensenada de Azanen lies between Punta Betoya and Punta marked by breakers, lies close NNE of Farallon Grande.
Garet, 4.5 miles NE. This bay is open W through N to NE, but The channel lying between this group and the coast has
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depths of 10 to 14m and is used by local vessels. It should not Vessels up to 12,200 tons, 200m in length, and 8.0m draft
5.11

be attempted without local knowledge. can be accommodated.

Aspect.—Melilla, a fortified town, is easily identified by its
5.11

Melilla (35°18'N., 2°56'W.) many prominent buildings. It partly stands on a small, rocky
peninsula which is connected to the mainland by a narrow isth-
World Port Index No. 45710 mus, 29m high. The greater part of the town stands on the
mainland and extends S along the W side of the port.
5.11 The port of Melilla lies on the E side of the Cape des Monte Gurugu, 885m high, stands 6 miles SSW of the city. It
5.11

Trois Fourches promontory, 8 miles S of Los Farallones. The has several peaks and slopes gently to the sea. When seen from
city is the largest in the E part of Morocco and is a Spanish mu- the NNE, two of these peaks form a conspicuous saddle. A hill
nicipality. It is a commercial, fishing, and recreational port stands at the foot of this mountain and is surmounted by a
with facilities for containers, passengers, ro-ro, and liquid pe- white marabout, with a small woodland lying on one side of it.
troleum products. Its importance is largely due to the very large A mining center, situated S of Monte Gurugu, is marked by
5.11

deposits of iron ore which are located about 15 miles inland. smoke during the day and by lights at night.
Winds—Weather.—The strongest winds experienced in the
5.11 Sebkha Bou Arg, an extensive lagoon, extends 13 miles SE
5.11

port of Melilla are from the NE and E. Gales from these direc- from the S part of the town. It is separated from the sea by a
tions occur most frequently in winter. Westerly winds are at sandy beach which is backed by a narrow strip of land covered
times strong and of long duration, but they do not raise a heavy with low dunes.
sea. When the W side of Monte Gurugu is covered with light Monte Atalayon, a conical and prominent hill, stands on the
5.11

misty clouds, a Levanter, which will later reach the roadstead W side of Sebkha Bou Arg, 5 miles SSE of the port. It is joined
at Melilla, has already started to blow, if however, clouds hang to the W shore of the lagoon by a small sandy isthmus. An
over the E side of the mountain, W winds may be expected. aeronautical light is occasionally shown from a structure stand-
Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
5.11 ing 3.7 miles S of this hill.
Melilla. A light is shown from a structure, 12m high, standing close
5.11

The current off the harbor entrance is weak and usually sets
5.11 N of the root of the N breakwater.
to the S. Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of more than
5.11

50 tons. The pilot requires 1 hour advance notice and boards

Tidal Ranges for Melilla near the harbor entrance.
Regulations.—Vessels should send their ETA 72 hours, 48
HAT 0.7m
5.11

hours, and 24 hours prior to arrival, stating:

MHWS 0.6m 1. Vessel name, call sign, and nationality.
MHWN 0.5m 2. Vessel’s gt, nrt, and loa.
3. Draft on arrival.
MLWN 0.3m 4. Last cargo and if any dangerous cargo on board.
MLWS 0.2m Vessels should contact Port Control prior to arrival on VHF
5.11

LAT 0.1m channel 11, 12, 14, or 16.

The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran-
5.11

Note.—Heights are in meters above dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re-
charted datum. porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port
or anchorage within the Paris MoU region.
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected from the N
5.11
For further information, see paragraph 1.1 and North Atlan-
5.11

by Dique del Nordeste, a breakwater, which extends about tic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Under-
600m E and then 350m SSE. Dique Sur, another breakwater, standing on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection
protects the harbor from the S. It extends about 0.4 mile NE Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning
from a point on the coast, 1 mile SSW of the head of Dique del Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas.
Nordeste. Signals.—A signal station on the Muelle de Ribera displays
5.11

There are quays on the inner side of the N breakwater, with

5.11
storm and traffic signals from the yardarms as necessary.
depths of 7.1 to 11.5m alongside. For berthing information see Contact Information.—See the table titled Melilla—Con-
5.11

the table titled Melilla—Berth Information. tact Information.

Melilla—Berth Information
Total Berthing
Berth Length Draft Purpose
Length
Nordeste
Nordeste 2-1 180m 12.5m Containers.
310m
Nordeste 2-2 130m 12.5m Clean products, ro-ro/lo-lo, and breakbulk.

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Melilla—Berth Information
Total Berthing
Berth Length Draft Purpose
Length
Nordeste 3-1 167m 12.5m Clean products, dirty products, LPG, ro-ro freight, and breakbulk.
334m
Nordeste 3-2 167m 12.5m Clean products.
Espigon 1-1 160m 8.0m Cruise vessels, ro-ro/lo-lo, and breakbulk.
233m
Espigon 1-2 73m 11.0m Breakbulk.
Ribera
Ribera 1-1 100m 10.0m Cruise vessels, ro-ro/lo-lo, and breakbulk.
224m
Ribera 1-2 114m 10.0m Cruise vessels, and breakbulk.
Ribera 2-1 95m 8.0m Cruise vessels, ro-ro/lo-lo, and breakbulk.
177m
Ribera 2-2 82m 8.0m Passengers, general cargo, and ro-ro. Closed (2021).
Tacon 1 134m 10.0m — General cargo.
Tacon 2 25m 8.0m — General cargo.

Melilla—Contact Information 40m, mud and sand, good holding ground, in a rectangular area
centered 0.8 mile E of the harbor entrance, but this roadstead is
Port exposed to NE and E winds.
Telephone 34-952-673-600 Vessels carrying dangerous goods may anchor in a circular
5.11

Facsimile 34-952-674-838 area centered 1.2 miles NE of the head of the N breakwater.
Caution.—The harbor is subject to silting and requires con-
5.11

E-mail [email protected] tinuous dredging.

Pilots Several submarine cables extend from a point on the shore
5.11

close N of the harbor and may best be seen on the chart.

Call sign Melilla Practicos Vessels should not anchor within 0.5 mile of the head of
5.11

VHF VHF channels 12, 14, and 16 Dique del Nordeste, due to debris from a cleared wreck.
34-952-681-650
Telephone Port Nador (Beni-Enzar) (35°17'N., 2°56'W.)
34-670-053-753 (mobile)
World Port Index No. 45762
Facsimile 34-952-686-101
E-mail [email protected] 5.12 Port Nador adjoins the port of Melilla and is the prin-
cipal Moroccan harbor in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a fishing
Web site http://www.puertodemelilla.es and commercial harbor with facilities for general cargo, bulk,
ro-ro, and tankers. The town of Nador is situated about 5 miles
5.11 Anchorage.—Large vessels can anchor, in depths of 25 to S of the port.

Port Nador—Berth Information

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Beni Enzar Ferry Terminal
No. 01 170m 13.0m 160m 6.6m 29.0m
No. 02 170m 13.0m 160m 6.6m 29.0m
Ro/pax, ro-ro freight, and bunkers.
No. 03 170m 13.0m 160m 6.6m 29.0m
No. 04 170m 13.0m 145m 6.6m 22.5m
Terminal 1
Cement, grain, ro-ro/lo-lo, containers, steel products,
Dock No. 7-9 575m — 180m 9.3m 31.0m
fishing, breakbulk, bunkers, and reefer.
Dock No. 10-12 320m — 150m 5.5m — Grain, fishing vessels, breakbulk, and bunkers.

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Port Nador—Berth Information

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Terminal 2
Dirty products, coal, mineral ore, others, petcoke,
Berth No. 1-3 430m — 200m 10.7m 32.2m
container, steel products, breakbulk, and multipurpose.
Coal, mineral ore, others, petcoke, container, steel
Berth No. 4-6 630m 13.0m 180m 9.0m 30.0m
products, breakbulk, and bunkers.
Gas Terminal
Oil Berth 100m 13.0m 135m 10.7m 23.0m Chemicals and clean products.
LPG Berth 100m 13.0m 135m 10.7m 20.4m LPG

Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected from the N

5.12
Port Nador—Contact Information
by Dique Sur, which forms the S part of the port of Melilla.
The SE part of the harbor is formed by Dique Principale which Port Authority
extends about 0.7 mile NE and then 0.5 mile NNW. The port is 212-620-304-236
approached through the same entrance, 625m wide, which is Telephone
used for Melilla. The entrance channel has been dredged to a 212-614-589-657
depth of 13.5m. Facsimile 212-536-348-534
Vessels up to 60,000 dwt and 10.7m draft can be accommo-
5.12

E-mail [email protected]
dated.
For berthing information see the table titled Port Nador—
5.12 Pilots
Berth Information.
Call sign Pilotage Nador
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 100 tons.
5.12

Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 16 and board about VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
0.5 mile NE of Dique Principale (35°17'35"N., 2°54'53"W.). Telephone 212-536-608-518
Vessels should send their ETA 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24
hours prior to arrival, stating: Facsimile 212-536-608-531
1. Vessel name, call sign, and nationality. E-mail [email protected]
2. Vessel’s gt, nrt, and loa.
3. Draft on arrival.
4. Last cargo and if any dangerous cargo on board. Melilla to Oued Kiss
Vessels should contact Port Control 3 hours prior to arrival
5.12

on VHF channel 16. 5.13 Restinga de Tofino (35°09'N., 2°47'W.), a large and
The pilot should be contacted when within VHF range and at
5.12
prominent black rock, is located 11 miles SE of Melilla. It lies
least 1 hour prior to arrival. on a beach and is surrounded by several smaller rocks.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Port Nador—
5.12
Azrou Ourhioul (Punta Quiviana), located 15 miles SE of
5.13

Contact Information. Melilla, is a rocky point and of no great elevation. It is fronted

Caution.—A lighted wave recorder buoy is moored 3 miles
5.12
by several islets, one of which is high and conical.
ESE of the harbor entrance.
Cap de l’Eau (Ras el Ma) (35°09'N., 2°25'W.), 40m high, is
located 26 miles ESE of Melilla. It is formed by a flat headland
Port Nador—Contact Information
and marked by several buildings and fortifications. A light is
Harbormaster shown from a structure, 8m high, standing on the cape.
Call sign VTS Nador Ras Kebdana, a small harbor on the E side of the cape pro-
5.13

tected by breakwaters, is used by fishing vessels and yachts.

VHF VHF channels 14 and 16 Islas Chafarinas, which have been previously described in
5.13

212-613-488-932 paragraph 5.2, lie 2 miles N of the cape.

A prominent radar tower is about 6.7 miles SE of the cape.
5.13

Telephone 212-620-304-236 Oued Moulouya flows into the sea 4.5 miles ESE of the cape
5.13

212-614-589-657 and is one of the largest rivers in Morocco.

Saidia (35°05'N., 2°13'W.), a village, is situated 10.5 miles
5.13

Facsimile 212-536-348-267 ESE of Cap de l’Eau. It is marked by two conspicuous towers,

E-mail [email protected] one of which stands at a bathing resort, nearly 1 mile W of the
mouth of Oued Kiss (35°05'N., 2°12'W.). This river forms the
Web site http://www.anp.org.ma
boundary between Morocco and Algeria.

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6.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
SECTOR 6 — CHART INFORMATION
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SECTOR 6
ALGERIA—OUED KISS TO CAP MATIFOU

6.0Plan.—This sector describes the coast of Algeria, between lands. The currents in the vicinity of the group are strong and
the outlet of the river Oued Kiss (35°05'N., 2°12'W.), which is irregular.
the seaward end of the boundary between Morocco and Alge- 6.2Les Moules (35°42'N., 1°01'W.), two rocks, lie 2.5 miles N
ria, and Cap Matifou (Bourdj el Bairi) (36°49'N., 3°14'E.), of Cap Sigale. They are 6m and 7m high and are steep-to ex-
which is the E entrance point of Baie d’Alger. The descriptive cept on their N sides. Shoals lies up to 0.2 mile NE and up to
sequence is from W to E. 0.5 mile E of these rocks. A stranded wreck lies 0.5 mile SSW
of the rocks.
General Remarks 6.2Ile Plane (35°46'N., 0°54'W.), a large rock, lies 3 miles NE
of Cap Lindles. It has an irregular summit that appears level
6.1 Tides—Currents.—A current usually sets along the from a distance. This rock is 18m high and steep-to, except off
stretch of coast between Ghazaouet and Beni Saf according to its W side, which is fronted by several small rocks. A light is
the direction of the wind. shown from a structure, 6m high, standing on this rock.
6.1A current usually sets in a NE direction along the coast be- 6.2Vesta Rock lies about 0.6 mile NNW of Ile Plane. It has a
tween Cap Figalo and Cap Falcon. depth of 3.7m and does not break with a moderate sea. The
6.1A general current, which rarely attains a rate of more than 1 channel lying between Ile Plane and Cap Lindles is clear of
knot, sets NE and E along the coast between Cap Ivi (Ras Ouil- dangers.
lis) and Cap Tenes. 6.2Ilot Tokikt Indich (36°36'N., 1°51'E.), 3m high, lies 3 miles
6.1Winds from the NW sometimes give rise to strong currents NE of the village of Villebourg. This islet is flat-topped, rocky,
along the coast between the outlet of the Oued Mazafran and and steep-to. It is marked by a light and should be given a wide
Cap Sidi Ferruch. berth in bad weather.
6.1Caution.—Tunny nets may be found extending up to 7 miles
offshore along this coast. Oued Kiss to Ghazaouet
6.1Marine farms exist along the coast described in this sector
and may be marked by lighted or unlighted buoys or beacons. 6.3 Le Kiss (35°05'N., 2°11'W.), a village, is situated 0.5
6.1It is reported (1999) that commercial shipping within Algeri- mile E of Oued Kiss (Oued Skiss). The mouth of this river
an waters should exercise extreme caution and maintain ade- forms an opening which is clearly visible when approaching
quate security measures. from the W. A bluff promontory, surmounted by a conspicuous
white minaret, stands near the village and is prominent.
Off-lying Islands and Islets Open anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of 12m, mud
6.3

and sand, NNW of the village.

6.2 Ile Leila (Ile Rachgoun) (35°20'N., 1°29'W.), 70m Cap Milonia (35°06'N., 2°09'W.), located 3 miles ENE of
6.3

high, lies 1.2 miles NNW of Cap d’Acra. The island is barren, Oued Kiss, appears from the N as a rocky mass standing be-
flat-topped, and fringed by rocks. A customhouse stands on its tween two extensive beaches. It is fronted by foul ground and
S end. A light is shown from a tower, 15m high, standing near should not be closely approached.
the N end of the island. Daklah, a hill, stands 0.7 mile S of the cape and is 212m
6.3

6.2The navigable channel, lying between the island and the high. It is surmounted by a signal station which operates only
mainland, is over 0.5 mile wide and vessels using it should fa- by day.
vor the island side. A current usually sets through this channel Cap El Kel’a (Pointe Bou Madane) is located 2 miles ESE of
6.3

in an E direction. Cap Milonia. The E side of this point affords the only suitable
6.2Anchorage, protected against N and NW winds, can be ob- anchorage during W winds on this coast. Kelah, a small load-
tained in the channel S of the island. Small vessels anchor as ing port, lies at the E side of the point and has a transporter for
close under the lee of the island as possible. The bottom is loading ore. There is a quay, 111m long, with a depth of 7m
formed of mud and sand, but there are numerous rocky patches alongside and several mooring buoys. Vessels up to 100m in
that must be avoided. length and 6.5m draft have been accommodated.
6.2Iles Habibas (35°43'N., 1°08'W.), consisting of two islands
and numerous islets and rocks, lies 9.2 miles NNE of Cap Figa- Ghazaouet (35°06'N., 1°52'W.)
lo. The NE and smallest island is 55m high, rounded, and flat-
topped. The passage between the two islands is foul. World Port Index No. 45670
6.2The larger and SW island is 105m high near its S extremity.
A light is shown from a brown square tower on a building, 12m 6.4 The port of Ghazaouet (Nemours) lies 17 miles E of
high, standing on the summit of this island. the mouth of Oued Kiss close to the border with Morocco and
6.2Vessels proceeding through the channel between this group is protected by a breakwater. It is a medium-size commercial
and the mainland should not approach within 1 mile of the is- port capable of handling general cargo, passengers, bulk min-

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erals and grain, edible oils, and ro-ro traffic. and dominates the town. It is surmounted by a watch tower
which is a radar station.
Ghazaouet Home Page The harbor is protected on the N side by a breakwater which
6.4

extends 0.6 mile W from the W side of Plateau de Touent.

http://www.portdeghazaouet.com A light is shown from a brown round tower, 15m high, stand-
6.4

ing 0.5 mile SSW of the breakwater head.

Tides—Currents.—There is no tidal rise. The water level
6.4

increases with W winds and decreases with E winds. Usually, When approaching from the E, this light is obscured by Pla-
6.4

variations in the level are less than 0.3m. teau de Touent when bearing more than 237°.
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is approached through
6.4 A conspicuous chimney is reported to stand 0.5 mile SSE of
6.4

an outer channel, 225m wide, with depths of 12 to 20m, and the breakwater head.
through an inner channel, 166m wide, with a depth of 10m. Les Deux Freres, two columnar rocks, lie on the S side of the
6.4

The access channel is reported to be dredged every 3 to 4 harbor entrance. The W and taller of these rocks is 24m high
months to a depth of 11m. and is marked by a light.
The main facilities are situated within three basins. Bassin de
6.4 Two above-water rocks lie between these rocks and the
6.4

Skikda (N part of East Basin) lies in the NE part of the harbor, coast.
Bassin d’Oran lies in the SE part of the harbor (S part of East Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots may be contacted
6.4

Basin), and Bassin de Macherek (West Basin) lies in the S part on VHF channel 12 or 16 and generally board about 0.3 mile
of the harbor. NW of the entrance.
There are facilities for tanker, bulk, and ro-ro vessels.
6.4 Regulations.—Vessels should provide an ETA 24 hours in
6.4

Aspect.—Djebel Fillaoussene, 1,136m high, and Tadjera,

6.4 advance and must receive permission by VHF from the port
861m high, stand 10 miles SE and 9.5 miles ENE, respectively, control office before entering the harbor. Vessels must remain
of the harbor and are the most prominent distant landmarks. W of the entrance while awaiting the pilot and maintain a lis-
Plateau de Touent, a tableland, stands at the E end of the port
6.4 tening watch on VHF channel 14 or 16 during the wait.

Ghazaouet—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
LOA Draft
Alger Terminal
No. 01 100m 150m 7.0m Vegetable oil and dry bulk
No. 02 100m 150m 7.0m Vegetable oil and dry bulk
No. 03 100m 150m 7.0m Vegetable oil and dry bulk
Batna Terminal
No. 04 75m 140m 7.0m Passengers
No. 05 75m 140m 7.0m Ro-ro and passengers
No. 06 90m 70m 7.2m Breakbulk
Constantine Terminal
No. 07 91m — — General cargo
No. 08 108m 108m 7.2m General cargo and bitumen
No. 09 125m 125m 7.5m General cargo and bitumen
No. 10 103m 100m 7.5m General cargo
Djanet Terminal
No. 11 100m 180m 7.5m Containers
No. 12 100m 180m 7.5m Containers
No. 13 100m 180m 7.5m Containers
Tlemcen Terminal
No. 14 120m 105m 7.0m Sulphuric acid, bitumen, and general cargo
No. 15 96m 285m 10.0m Dry bulk
No. 16 96m 285m 10.0m Dry bulk

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Ghazaouet—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
LOA Draft
No. 17 96m 285m 10.0m Dry bulk

Ghazaouet Breakwater and Les Deax Freres in distance

6.4

6.4 Ghazaouet from S

Contact Information.—See the table titled Ghazaouet— Ghazaouet—Contact Information

Contact Information.
Web site http://www.portdeghazaouet.com
Anchorage.—Open anchorage can be obtained, in depths of
6.4

18 to 22m, N of the breakwater. The roadstead has a fairly Caution.—During W winds, entry requires care because of
6.4

good holding ground of fine sand, but it is not recommended in the swell in the entrance and in the W part of the harbor.
bad weather. The N breakwater should not be approached closer than
6.4

20m, because of its underwater slope.

Ghazaouet—Contact Information
Ghazaouet to Oran
Port
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 6.5 Cap Tarsa (Tarca) (35°08'N., 1°48'W.), located 3.5
miles NE of Ghazaouet, is formed by a whitish, rocky, double
213-43-469-725 headland. Baie Erkene, entered close E of the cape, affords
Telephone
213-43-469-775 temporary shelter from W winds.
Mers Arobat and Oued Kiouma are two conspicuous breaks
6.5

E-mail [email protected]
in the line of rocky cliffs, 90m high, which extend from near

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Ile Leila (Ile Rachgoun) (35°19'N., 1°29'W.), lying 4.7

6.5

miles NE of Ile Nigria, is described in paragraph 6.2.

Dzira es Srhira (Ilot Siga) lies 0.2 mile N of the coast, 1.8
6.5

miles NE of Anse Sidi Medani. This islet is 18m high and sev-
eral rocks lie between it and the mainland.
Cap d’Acra (35°19'N., 1°28'W.) is located 1 mile ENE of
6.5

Dzira es Srhira. Le Pain de Sucre, a small islet, lies close off-

shore, 1 mile E of the cape.

6.6 Beni Saf (35°18'N., 1°23'W.) (World Port Index No.

45660), an artificial harbor, lies 3.5 miles E of Cap d’Acra and
is mostly used for fishing. The port formerly was used for the
export of iron mining products.
6.6Tides—Current.—There is no apparent tidal rise. An E cur-
6.4 Ghazaouet Light rent is reported to exist off the harbor entrance.
6.6Depths—Limitations.—An outer breakwater extends about
200m NNW and then 500m NE. The harbor entrance is 160m
wide. The main facilities include West Quay, 200m long, with
depths of 8.5 to 9m alongside, the East Quay, 70m long, with
depths of 6 to 8m alongside, and the East Pier, 70m long, with
depths of 3 to 4m alongside. Vessels up to 170m in length and
8.5m draft can be accommodated.
6.6Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is recommended.
Pilots are available from Ghazaouet with advance notice. Entry
is made only during daylight hours. The port can be contacted
on VHF channel 16. For further contact information, see Ghaz-
aouet (paragraph 6.4).
6.6Anchorage.—Vessels may anchor in the harbor and secure
their sterns to one of the jetties. The holding ground is good,
being of fine sand. Anchorage can also be taken, in depths of
20 to 28m, about 0.5 mile N of the harbor.
6.6Caution.—A sand bank extends about 320m NE from the
head of the breakwater.
6.6The harbor is subject to silting.
6.4 Les Deax Freres 6.6In heavy weather, seas may break up to 1 mile offshore and
entry is dangerous.
Cap Tarsa to Cap Noe, 6.5 miles NE. 6.6During fresh N or NW winds, local knowledge is required as
6.5Mersa Honaine (Baie de Honain) is entered on the E side of entry is difficult.
Cap Noe and affords shelter. Small vessels, with local knowl- 6.6

edge, can anchor, in a depth of 6m, muddy sand, good holding 6.7 Hafa Ta’chlouh, located 4 miles NE of Beni Saf, rises
ground, close offshore; however, it is exposed to NW winds. to Aouaria, a rounded and conical summit, 273m high.
6.5The town, with ruins and a conspicuous tower standing close 6.7Djebel Sidi Kassem, 353m high, and Dar Touila, 307m high,
NE, are situated behind the beach at the head of the bay. stand 7 miles and 11 miles, respectively, NE of Cap Oulassa.
6.5Ile de Mokrane (35°13'N., 1°38'W.), lying 3.5 miles NE of Both of these peaks are conspicuous from seaward.
Cap Noe, is a conspicuous islet. Two pointed rocks, 40m high,
stand at its W end. The passage inshore of the islet is obstruct- 6.8 Cap Figalo (Cap Fegalo) (35°34'N., 1°12'W.), locat-
ed by rocks. ed 15 miles NNE of Cap Oulassa, is easily recognized from all
6.5Loubar Damah (Khizrane), located 2.5 miles NE of Ile de directions. It rises steeply to a rounded hill, 182m high, which
Mokrane, is a small peninsula which can be identified by three is surmounted by a prominent signal station. Several conical
rocks lying close off it. Coves, used by small craft, lie on each rocks lie close off this cape and a small islet, with a pointed
side of this peninsula. summit, lies 0.3 mile W of it.
6.5Ile Nigria (Ile Ronde) lies about 0.3 mile off the coast, 8.5 6.8L’Alidade Bank, least depth of 44m, lies about 18 miles NW
miles NE of Cap Noe. This islet is 28m high and has vertical of Cap Figalo. A dangerous wreck exists on the bank in posi-
sides. tion 35°44.0'N, 1°30.7'W.
6.5Djebel Bou Keltoum, 364m high, stands 1.5 miles ESE of Ile 6.8Cap Sigale (Cap Blanc) is located 11 miles NE of Cap Figa-
Nigria and its summit is surmounted by a prominent watch lo. The coast between is backed by hills up to 400m high. The
tower. cape is formed by a long, rounded projection, 305m high, and
6.5Anse Sidi Medani, located 2.3 miles E of Ile Nigria, is bor- is faced with a conspicuous white cliff.
dered by conspicuous red and yellow cliffs. A white shrine 6.8Les Moules (35°42'N., 1°01'W.) lie off Cap Sigale and are
stands on the summit of a hill, close S of this small bay. described in paragraph 6.2.

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6.8Cap Lindles, located 5 miles NE of Cap Signale, is faced sels of moderate size although it is currently closed to commer-
with steep cliffs. cial use. The commercial facilities include three moles, with
6.8Baie des Andalouses is entered between Cap Lindles and depths of 8.5 to 9m alongside, and a quay, situated in the S part
Pointe Corales, 6 miles NE. This bay affords shelter from of the harbor, with a depth of 12m alongside.
winds from the ENE through S to WSW. Vessels may anchor in Aspect.—A small peninsula projects 0.5 mile E from close S
6.10

its W part over a bottom of sand. of Cap Gros and is surmounted by a fort. The N breakwater ex-
6.8Pointe Corales is formed by the NW extremity of a promon- tends 0.5 mile SE and then 0.6 mile ESE from the extremity of
tory, 67m high, and is fronted by several above-water rocks. An this peninsula.
airport is situated 2 miles SSE of the point. Djebel Santon, 306m high, stands 0.7 mile WSW of the pen-
6.10

6.8Cap Falcon (35°46'N., 0°48'W.) is the rocky NE extremity insula and a prominent fort is situated on its summit.
of the promontory of which Pointe Corales is the NW extremi- Djebel Murdjadjo, 509m high, stands between Mers el Kabir
6.10

ty. From a distance, this cape appears as an island. Two large and Oran. From the NW to NE, this hill appears flat-topped
above-water rocks lie close NE of the cape and an islet, fringed with a vertical fall at the E end which joins an elevated but low-
with rocks, lies 0.2 mile N of the N side of the cape. A light is er plain. The conspicuous fort of Santa Cruz stands at a height
shown from a tower, 27m high, standing on the cape. of 352m at its E end. A prominent chapel is situated close be-
low and to the E of the fort.
6.9 Golfe d’Oran (35°46'N., 0°43'W.) lies between Cap The S breakwater extends 300m N and then 0.8 mile NW
6.10

Falcon and Cap de l’Aiguille, 17 miles ENE. The ports of Mers from a point on the shore, 0.2 mile N of the chapel.
el Kebir and Oran are situated at the head of this bight. A lighted range indicates the fairway between the two break-
6.10

6.9Cap Gros, located 4.7 miles ESE of Cap Falcon, is 70m high. water heads and may best be seen on the chart.
Ain-el-Turk, a village, is situated 3.5 miles W of this cape. A Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted
6.10

prominent belfry stands in the village, and a conspicuous group by VHF and board close outside of the entrance.
of radio masts is situated 0.8 mile NW of it. Regulations.—Mers el Kebir is a military port. All mer-
6.10

6.9Caution.—A submarine cable area, the limits of which are chant, fishing, and pleasure vessels are prohibited from navi-
indicated on the chart, extends seaward between Cap Falcon gating in the entrance and approaches. Entry is only possible
and Cap Gros. with authorization secured from the naval authorities at Oran.
6.9A bank, with a least depth of 15m, lies about 2.7 miles NW The area inside and an area outside of the breakwaters, as
6.10

of Cap Gros. seen on the chart, have been designated a Military Port. An-
6.9A submerged target lies 2.7 miles NNE of Cap Gros. An an- choring, dredging, fishing, and diving are prohibited within the
choring and trawling prohibited area, the limits of which are area.
shown on the chart, is situated in the vicinity of this target. Caution.—Winds from the N may render several alongside
6.10

berths untenable. Winds from the WSW sometimes produce

6.10 Mers el Kebir (35°44'N., 0°42'W.) (World Port Index heavy swells within the harbor. Winds from the SW and NW,
No. 45650) lies on the SW side of Golfe d’Oran, close S of which are more frequent, may cause waves to slam against
Cap Gros. It mostly consists of naval installations and a mili- some of the quays. Winds from the NE and ENE are rare but
tary harbor. troublesome, and produce swells from 3 to 4m high in the har-
bor entrance. With W winds, violent squalls sometimes blow
through a ravine in the high land and force vessels to leave the
harbor.

Oran (35°42'N., 0°38'W.)

World Port Index No. 45640

6.11 The port of Oran lies at the head of Golfe d’Oran,

close E of Mers el Kebir, and is protected by breakwaters. The
port is a major commercial harbor with facilities for general
cargo, liquid petroleum products, coal, grain, containers, and
ro-ro traffic.
Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise varies little throughout
6.11

the year. Winds from the W raise the water level in the harbor
and winds from the E lower it. The level may vary by up to
Port of Mers el Kebir
6.10 0.7m.
During W gales, a current sets S across the harbor entrance.
6.11

Tides—Currents.—Due to W winds, the general current in

6.10
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is divided into seven
6.11

Golfe d’Oran sets to the E and rebounds off Cap de l’Aiguille, basins. The Outer Port (Avant Port) lies immediately within the
creating a countercurrent. The latter passes along the coast and entrance. There are several mooring buoys in the SE part of the
the jetties of the port. With E winds, the general current sets W basin.
without a countercurrent. Bassin Ghazaovet, situated at the inner end of the harbor, is
6.11

Depths—Limitations.—The harbor can accommodate ves-

6.10
mostly used by small naval vessels. Vieux Port Basin, situated

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6.11 Oran Harbor

S of Bassin Ghazaovet, is mostly used by harbor service craft Jetee Filaoussene, the N breakwater, extends 1.5 miles in an
6.11

and pleasure craft. E direction from Pointe Mona.

There are facilities for general cargo, tankers, ro-ro, contain-
6.11 A prominent cathedral stands in the city, which has a tier-like
6.11

er, and bulk vessels. For berthing information see the table ti- appearance from seaward, 0.9 mile SE of the root of the N
tled Oran—Berth Information. breakwater. A very conspicuous high-rise apartment building
Aspect.—Pointe Mona is located 0.3 mile E of the root of
6.11 stands 0.7 mile SE of the head of the N breakwater. The Aloud-
the S breakwater at Mers el Kebir. This point is surmounted by ja Farm, situated 0.5 mile E of the apartment building, is sur-
Fort Lamoune and has a conspicuous cave at its W side. rounded by trees and stands isolated at the top of a cliff.

Oran—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length
LOA Draft Beam Remarks
Enterprise Portuaire Oran (EPO)
Quai de Cadix 162m 125m 11.0m 20.0m Fast ferrys, passenger/vehicle/rail, and breakbulk.
Quai de Casablanca 242m 189m 11.0m 32.0m Passenger/vehicle/rail, breakbulk, and reefer.
Quai de Conakry 250m 145m 11.0m — Fast ferry, ro-ro freight, and breakbulk.
Quai de Dakar 204m 199m 11.0m 32.0m Containers and breakbulk.
Quai de Dar Es Salam 375m 199m 11.0m 32.0m Dirty products, iron ore, containers, and multipurpose.
Quai de Dunkerque 220m 199m 11.0m 32.0m Chemicals, dirty products, containers, and multipurpose.
Quai de Gabes 345m 199m 11.0m 32.0m Cement, containers, breakbulk, and livestock.
Quai de Genes 127m 199m 11.0m 32.0m Cement, containers, breakbulk, and livestock.
Quai de Ghazaouet 343m 199m 11.0m 32.0m Cement, containers, breakbulk, reefer, and livestock.
Quai de Hambourg 350m 199m 11.0m 32.0m Cement, containers, breakbulk, reefer, and livestock.
Quai de Safi 234m 199m 11.0m 32.2m Breakbulk and livestock.

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Oran—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length
LOA Draft Beam Remarks
Quai de Senegal 370m 199m 11.0m 32.2m Container, breakbulk, reefer, and livestock.
Quai de Sfax 175m 138m 11.0m 21.0m Chemicals, containers, multipurpose, and livestock.
Quai de Skikda 115m — 11.0m — Containers and breakbulk. Closed (2021).

The harbor entrance lies between the extremity of a spur,

6.11

which projects SSE from close inside the N breakwater, and

Traverse du Large, a breakwater, which extends NNW from the
coast. A light is shown from a prominent structure, 15m high,
standing on the head of the N breakwater.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots may be contacted
6.11

on VHF channel 12, 14, or 16. Vessels should contact the pilot
station 3 hours prior to arrival. Pilots board 0.5 mile N of the
breakwater entrance in position 35°43'40.5''N, 0°37'33.6''W.
Regulations.—A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) is estab-
6.11

lished in the approaches to Oran. The scheme is not IMO ad-

opted. Use of the TSS is mandatory for vessels approaching
Oran.
6.11 Oran Breakwater and Light
is off the entrance, but clear of the prohibited area.
Caution.—Works are in progress (2018) in the Outer Port.
6.11

A submarine cable lies within the harbor and may best be

6.11

seen on the chart.

Oran—Contact Information
Port
VHF VHF channels 12, 14, and 16
Telephone 213-41-151-084
Facsimile 213-41-151-081
E-mail [email protected]

Oran to Golfe d’Arzew

6.11 Oran Container Pier
6.12 Pointe Canastel (Kef el Menzah) (35°47'N.,
0°33'W.), located 5 miles NE of the entrance to Oran, is
fringed with rocks and rises to a steep-sided hill, 123m high. A
conspicuous stranded wreck lies close to the shore, 0.5 mile
SW of the point.
Djebel Khar, 620m high, stands 2.7 miles E of the point. It is
6.12

isolated and is visible up to 50 miles seaward in clear weather.

Cap de l’Aiguille (35°53'N., 0°29'W.), located 5.7 miles
6.12

NNE of Pointe Canastel, is formed by a rocky projection which

is dominated by a hill, 225m high. A light is shown from a
structure, 11m high, standing on the cape.
Djebel Kristel, 510m high, stands 2 miles SE of the cape. A
6.12

disused signal station tower stands on the summit. Djebel

6.11 Oran Cruise Terminal Orousse, 631m high, stands 1.5 miles ENE of Djebel Kristel.
Rocher de l’Aiguille, 48m high, lies 1 mile NE of Cap de
6.12

Contact Information.—See the table titled Oran—Contact

6.11 l’Aiguille. This conical rock is joined to the coast by a reef.
Information. Cap Ferrat (35°55'N., 0°23'W.), located 5.2 miles ENE of
6.12

Anchorage.—Anchorage is available in the roadstead and

6.11 Cap de l’Aiguille, is rocky and 215m high. A prominent hill,
within the harbor. The best anchorage, in depths of 26 to 40m, 398m high, stands 1.3 miles S of the cape.

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Cape Carbon (35°55'N., 0°20'W.), 141m high, rises to a

6.12 tioua (Arzew el Djedid) and a conspicuous white house is situ-
rocky rounded hill, which from a distance NW, appears de- ated close E of it.
tached. This cape is the NW extremity of the promontory of The town of Mostaganem is conspicuous from seaward be-
6.13

which Cap Ferrat is the W extremity. It is fronted by rocks and cause its white buildings show up well against the gray hills of
shoals which extend up to 0.6 mile seaward. the background.
Oued Cheliff flows into the sea through a conspicuous ra-
6.13

vine, 6.5 miles SW of Cap Ivi. From the W, a prominent de-

tached conical hill appears in the ravine about 1 mile inland.
The river is spanned by an iron bridge, 0.5 mile from its mouth,
and a conspicuous building stands on its N bank. A low point,
formed by the alluvium of the river, extends seaward from the
high land on either side of the ravine; this point is extending
seaward and should be given a wide berth.
The red muddy waters discharged by this river can generally
6.13

be observed as far as 2 miles from the mouth. These waters

have been carried as far as 15 miles to the N by strong W
winds.
Winds—Weather.—It should be noted that at times the seas
are high in the gulf. With strong NW or N winds, such seas are
6.12 Cap de l’Aiguille Light
deflected SW by the E shore of the gulf between Mostaganem
and Cap Ivi and reach the roadstead off Arzew.
Golfe d’Arzew Tides—Currents.—A W current, which is strong at times,
6.13

usually sets along the shore of the gulf and flows E out of the
6.13 Golfe d’Arzew (35°52'N., 0°08'W.) is entered be- gulf at Arzew.
tween Cap Carbon and Cap Ivi (Ras Ouilles) (36°07'N., Caution.—The shores of the gulf are, in most places, low
6.13

0°13'E.), 30 miles ENE. The port of Arzew is situated at the W and the background hills stand at some distance inland. Cau-
side of the gulf. Port de Bethioua (Arzew El-Djedid), a natural tion is necessary at night or in bad weather, because the land
gas terminal, is situated at the head. Mostaganem is situated at appears to be much farther off than it is in reality.
the E side of the gulf. Several wrecks and obstructions lie within the gulf and may
6.13

Ile d’Arzew is the SE of a group of islets which lie about 0.2

6.13
best be seen on the chart.
mile off the coast, 3 miles SE of Cap Carbon. A light is shown A submarine pipeline extends 2.5 miles SW from a point on
6.13

from a structure, 19m high, standing on this islet. The whole the E shore of the gulf, 4.5 miles NNE of Mostaganem. Its sea-
group is fringed with rocks and shoals. ward end is marked by a buoy.

Arzew (35°51'N., 0°18'W.)

World Port Index No. 45630

6.14 The port of Arzew lies on the W side of Golfe

d’Arzew, 1.3 mile SSW of Ile d’Arzew. It consists of a harbor,
protected by a breakwater and a jetty, and an offshore sea ter-
minal composed of two SPMs.

Arzew Home Page

https://www.arzewports.com

Arzew Light
6.13
Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
6.14

Arzew.
Banc de Madrague, with a least depth of 9.3m, lies about 1
6.13

mile SSE of Ile d’Arzew and is marked by a lighted buoy. Tidal Ranges for Arzew
Banc des Trois Doigts, with a least depth of 4.3m, extends up
6.13
HAT 0.7m
to about 0.2 mile offshore, 0.6 mile S of Ile d’Arzew.
The town of Arzew is not visible from seaward until close
6.13
MHWS 0.6m
off it, but Arzew Hill, 216m high, stands 2.7 miles S of Cap MHWN 0.5m
Carbon and is prominent.
Numerous prominent structures, associated with the oil and
6.13
MLWN 0.5m
gas industry, stand along the coast of the gulf which extends S MLWS 0.4m
and SE from the town of Arzew.
A prominent power station stands 2.5 miles E of Port de Bet-
6.13
LAT 0.3m

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Tidal Ranges for Arzew Information.

Aspect.—Fort de la Pointe stands 0.9 mile SSW of Ile
6.14

Note.—Heights are in meters d’Arzew and Jetee Abri, a breakwater, extends 250m ESE from
above charted datum. the shore adjacent to it.
The town of Arzew is not visible from seaward, but a number
6.14

Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected on its E

6.14 of prominent structures, associated with the oil and gas indus-
side by Jetee du Large, a breakwater, which extends 0.3 mile try, extend along the coast for 2.5 miles S and SE of the town.
SSE and then 0.4 mile SE from the shore close S of Fort de la One of these, a conspicuous flare, is situated at a natural gas
Pointe. It is also protected on the S side by Jetee Secondaire, plant, 1 mile WSW of the head of Jetee du Large. In addition,
which extends 0.3 mile NE from the shore of the bay. four other prominent flares are situated in the vicinity of Arzew
An offshore sea terminal lies 1.4 miles SE of the head of Je-
6.14 El-Djedid.
tee du Large, in a depth of 26m. A submarine pipeline extends A lighted buoy is moored about 1.3 miles ESE and indicates
6.14

SW from the terminal berth to the shore of the bay. This termi- the harbor approach. A lighted dolphin, 14m in height, is situ-
nal can accommodate vessels of 300,000 dwt and over. ated close ESE of the head of Jetee du Large.
A fishing jetty is situated in the NW section of the harbor.
6.14 For additional information, see Golfe d’Arzew in paragraph
6.14

For berthing information see the table titled Arzew—Berth

6.14 6.13.

Arzew—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
LOA Draft
Dry Cargo Berths
Jetee Sud (South Jetty)
Jetty Sud 135m — — Under construction (2021).
Mole No. 2
Mole No. 2 Wharf 230m — — Fishing vessels.
Mole No. 3
No. 01 110m 170m — Containers and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of
No. 02 170m 184m 7.6m 280m.
No. 03 150m 168m 8.5m Breakbulk.
No. 04 130m 188m 7.0m
Breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 240m.
No. 05 110m 184m 6.8m
Mole No. 4
No. 08 110m 180m 6.0m Cement, breakbulk, urea, and others. Continuous berthing
No. P0 160m 190m 10.5m length of 247m.
Tanker Terminals
Sonatrach Terminal
Chemical gases and LNG. Berthing length of 320m (including
Camel C1 (Methane Jetty) 75m 250m 10.6m
dolphins). Closed (2019).
Chemicals and LNG. Berthing length of 320m (including dol-
Camel C2 (Methane Jetty) 75m 250m 10.6m
phins).
Crude and dirty products. Berthing length of 220m (including
P1 (East Jetty) 70m 220m 13.0m
dolphins).
Crude and dirty products. Berthing length of 330m (including
P2 (East Jetty) 90m 260m 14.9m
dolphins).
Clean products, condensate, dirty products, and LPG. Berthing
P3 (East Jetty) 47m 280m 17.0m
length of 455m (including dolphins).
Chemicals, clean products, dirty products, and LPG. Berthing
S1 (Secondary Jetty) 50m 150m 9.2m
length of 280m (including dolphins).

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Arzew—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
LOA Draft
Aviation fuel, chemicals, clean products, condensate, dirty
S2 (Secondary Jetty) 90m 220m 9.9m products, and LPG. Berthing length of 300m (including dol-
phins).
Chemicals, clean products, crude, dirty products, and LPG.
S3 (Secondary Jetty) 100m 200m 9.9m
Berthing length of 335m (including dolphins).

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels intending to

6.14
Arzew—Contact Information
enter the harbor or anchor. Pilots generally board about 2.5
miles ESE of the entrance in position 35°50'48.6''N, Pilots
0°14'39.0''W or at the anchorage. Vessels should send an ETA Telephone 213-41-792-400
message 72 hours and 48 hours in advance, with a confirmation
12 hours before arrival, through Saint Lys (FFL). Facsimile 213-41-792-400
E-mail [email protected]
Arzew—Contact Information
Tugs
Port
Telephone 213-41-792-384
Call sign Arzew Port Control
Facsimile 213-41-792-384
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
E-mail [email protected]
Telephone 213-41-792-400
Facsimile 213-41-792-400 Contact Information.—See the table titled Arzew—
6.14

Contact Information.
E-mail [email protected] Anchorage.—The roadstead is sheltered from winds from
6.14

Harbormaster the N to NNE, but heavy seas are sometimes experienced, es-
pecially with NW winds. Anchorage NE of the restricted area
Telephone 213-41-791-217 around Arzew el Djedid (Bettioua) is only authorized in the
Facsimile 213-41-791-217 event of an emergency or for performing certain works, and on-
ly after prior agreement from the port authorities.
E-mail [email protected] Caution.—Draft limitations should be confirmed with the
6.14

Port Operations port authority prior to entering the harbor.

Due to the age and quality of the source information for
6.14

Telephone 213-41-798-382 charts in the Golf d’Arzew, some of the chart details may not
Facsimile 213-41-798-382 be positioned accurately. Particular caution is advised when
navigating in the vicinity of dangers, even while using elec-
E-mail [email protected]
tronic positioning systems.

Arzew El-Djedid (Bettioua)—Berth Information

Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft
AOA
Chemicals, fertilizer, urea, and ammonia. Berth-
East Jetty 189m 18.0m 200m —
ing length of 320m (including dolphins).
Chemicals, fertilizer, urea, and ammonia. Berth-
West Jetty 189m 18.0m 200m —
ing length of 320m (including dolphins).
Sonatrach Terminal
Clean products and crude. Berthing length of
B1 110m 21.0m 250m —
410m (including dolphins).
Clean products and crude. Berthing length of
B2 122m 21.0m 276m 19.5m
240m (including dolphins).

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Arzew El-Djedid (Bettioua)—Berth Information

Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft
Clean products and crude. Berthing length of
B3 140m 23.5m 333m —
461m (including dolphins).
Clean products and crude. Berthing length of
D1 (Appontement GPL) — 13.0m 280m 12.0m
360m (including dolphins).
LNG and crude. Berthing length of 480m (in-
M1 (Jetee Ouest) 150m 13.5m 205m 12.5m
cluding dolphins).
LNG. Berthing length of 460m (including dol-
M2 (Appontement GNL 1) 172m 13.3m 360m 12.5m
phins).
LNG. Berthing length of 460m (including dol-
M3 (Appontement GNL 1) 172m 13.9m 360m 12.5m
phins).
LNG. Berthing length of 430m (including dol-
M4 (Appontement GNL 2) 172m 12.5m 280m —
phins).
LNG. Berthing length of 430m (including dol-
M5 (Appontement GNL 2) 172m 12.9m 300m —
phins).
LNG. Berthing length of 410m (including dol-
M6 (Jetee Est) 148m 13.4m 350m 12.7m
phins).
LNG. Berthing length of 410m (including dol-
M7 72m 17.0m 295m —
phins).
SBM1 — 50.0m 276m — Crude.
SBM2 — 50.0m — — Crude.

Tunny nets may be found, from July to December, within an

6.14 Contact Information.—See the table titled Bettioua—
6.15

area, the limits of which are shown on the chart, lying 0.3 mile Contact Information.
SE of Ile d’Arzew.
Bettioua—Contact Information
Bettioua (35°48'N., 0°15'W.)
Harbormaster
World Port Index No. 45635 Call sign Arzew New Port
6.15 Port de Bettioua (Arzew el Djedid) lies at the head of VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Golfe d’Arzew, 2 miles SE of Arzew. The harbor is used for the Port Authority
export of natural gas and fronts the town of Bettioua.
213-41-791-203
Telephone
Bettioua Home Page 213-41-792-399
https://www.arzewports.com Facsimile 213-41-792-400
E-mail [email protected]
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by a de-
6.15

tached breakwater, 1 mile long, which lies parallel to the shore Web site https://www.arzewports.com
and 0.7 mile from it. In addition, E and W breakwaters extend Pilots
seaward from the coast.
VHF VHF channel 12
For berthing information see the table titled Arzew El-Dje-
6.15

did (Bettioua)—Berth Information.

Aspect.—See Arzew (paragraph 6.14) and Golfe d’Arzew
6.15 Anchorage.—Anchorage NE of the restricted area around
6.15

(paragraph 6.13). Bettious (Arzew el Djedid) is only authorized in the event of an

Lighted buoys are moored close off the ends of the detached
6.15 emergency or for performing certain works, and only after pri-
breakwater. or agreement from the port authorities.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots generally board
6.15 Caution.—A dangerous wreck lies in the E approaches to
6.15

about 1 mile NE of the E entrance in position 35°49'50.4''N, the harbor, 2 miles ENE of the E end of the detached breakwa-
0°13'39.0''W. Link calls by VHF can be established through ter.
Arzew (7TW) and Oran (7TO). Two SBMs lie about 1.75 miles and 2.75 miles ENE of the
6.15

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Arzew el Djedid E breakwater head. Each is enclosed by a cir- Contact Information.—See the table titled Mostaganem—
6.16

cular restricted area and connected to the shore by a submarine Contact Information.
pipeline. Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained between latitude
6.16

A floating barrier about 1.8 miles in length extends N from

6.15 35°58.0'N and latitude 35°55.4'N and E of longitude 0°03.5'E.
Mers el Hadjad between position 35°48'08''N, 0°10'11''W and
position 35°49'56''N, 0°9'35''W, and can best be seen on the Mostaganem—Contact Information
chart.
Port Control
Mostaganem (35°56'N., 0°05'E.) VHF VHF channels 9 and 16
World Port Index No. 45620 213-45-427-827
Telephone
213-67-109-5224 (mobile)
6.16 The port of Mostaganem (Mestghanem) lies on the E
side of Golfe d’Arzew, 7 miles SSW of the mouth of Oued Facsimile 213-45-427-827
Chelif. It is a small commercial and fishing port. [email protected]
E-mail
[email protected]
Mostaganem Home Page
Port Authority
http://www.port-mostaganem.dz
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by Jetee du
6.16 Telephone 213-45-351-322
Large, a breakwater, which extends 0.7 mile SW from the N
Facsimile 213-45-351-115
part of the town.
For berthing information see the table titled Mostaganem—
6.16
[email protected]
Berth Information. E-mail
[email protected]
Aspect.—The buildings of the town are prominent. A spire,
6.16

situated at the E side of the town, is conspicuous. Pilot

A light is shown from a structure, 10m high, standing at the
6.16
VHF VHF channels 9 and 16
head of Jetee du Large.
A lighted buoy is moored about 0.7 mile SW of the head of
6.16
Telephone 213-45-351-322
Jetee du Large and marks the coastal bank. Facsimile 213-45-351-115
For additional landmarks, see Golfe d’Arzew (paragraph
6.16

6.13). E-mail [email protected]

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted
6.16

on VHF channel 16 and generally board about 0.5 mile from Caution.—The roadstead is completely exposed and winds
6.16

the entrance. Except in the case of an emergency, entry does from between the W and N render it dangerous.
not take place at night.

Mostaganem—Berth Information
Maximu
Berth Length m Vessel Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
No. 01 Basin
No. 01 140m 153m 8.2m 23.6m Ro-ro/lo-lo, breakbulk, and reefer.
No. 02 140m 169m 8.2m 27.2m Containers, breakbulk, reefer, and livestock.
No. 03 132m 134m 8.2m 23.5m PCC and reefer.
No. 04 132m 138m 8.2m — Grain, ro-ro/lo-lo, breakbulk, and reefer.
Dirty products, grain, PCC, containers, breakbulk, and
No. 05 135m 139m 8.2m 25.0m
reefer.
No. 02 Basin
NP No. 01 72m 147m 8.3m 23.5m
Ro-ro/lo-lo, breakbulk, PCC, containers, and reefer.
NP No. 02 72m 147m 8.3m 23.9m
Continuous berthing length of 217m.
NP No. 03 72m 189m 8.3m 32.2m
No. 06 140m 161m 8.3m 25.0m Ro-ro/lo-lo, containers, and breakbulk.

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Mostaganem—Berth Information
Maximu
Berth Length m Vessel Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
No. 07 140m 186m 8.3m 30.0m PCC, containers, breakbulk, and reefer.

During the strong N and W winds and high seas of winter

6.16 handling containers, general cargo, bulk, and liquid cargo.
and spring, the port is subject to frequent closings. Depths—Limitations.—The harbor can be entered from ei-
6.18

ther end. The W entrance is preferred, as the E entrance is suit-

Golfe d’Arzew to Baie d’Alger able only for small craft. There is 420m of total berthing space
with depth of 6 to 7m alongside. Vessels up to 120m in length
6.17 Cap Ivi (Ras Ouilles) (36°07'N., 0°14'E.) is not a and 6.4m draft can be accommodated.
conspicuous landmark, but is backed by mountains. From the The port is difficult for large vessels to maneuver in.
6.18

SW and NE, this cape appears as a plateau, 20m high, falling Aspect.—A conspicuous grain silo, 47m high, stands on the
6.18

steeply to the sea. A light is shown from a yellow octagonal SW jetty of the harbor. The town is situated 1 mile SW of the
tower on a red building,18m high, standing on the cape. harbor and is prominent.
A patch of dark vegetation, 31m high, stands on a large
6.17 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of more than
6.18

white sandhill, close W of the cape. 100 nrt. The port may be contacted on VHF channel 14 or 16
Djebel Korima, 294m high, stands 1.5 miles SE of Cap Ivi.
6.17 and a private pilot is reported to be available. Local knowledge
A prominent reddish watch tower is situated on its summit and is advised. Tugs are compulsory for vessels of more than 500
a village stands on its NE slope. gt.
Kef el Asfer, located 7 miles NE of Cap Ivi, is a low and dan-
6.17 Contact Information.—See the table titled Tenes—Con-
6.18

gerous point. In bad weather, vessels may be deceived by the tact Information.
loom of the hills behind it, which stand some distance inland.
Oued Kaddous, located 13.5 miles NE of Kef el Asfer, is
6.17
Tenes—Contact Information
easily identified from the N. A conical hill, 119m high, stands
on its E side and is surmounted by a building. Harbormaster
Oued Khamis, located 3 miles NE of Oued Kaddous, is open
6.17
VHF VHF channels 10, 11, 13, 14, and 16
to the W and easily identified from the W and NW by several
large yellow sand hills which stand near it. Telephone 213-27-767-276
Cap Kramis (36°20'N., 0°40'E.), located 1 mile NE of Oued
6.17 Facsimile 213-27-766-589
Khamis, is faced with steep cliffs which appear red when illu-
minated by the setting sun. E-mail [email protected]
Djebel Srim, 778m high, Djebel Tachta, 787m high, and
6.17 Port Authority
Djebel Hallouda, 821m high, stand between 6 and 9 miles SE
Telephone 213-27-767-276
of the cape and are conspicuous. When seen from between the
WNW and NNW, these mountains appear as a saddle-shaped Facsimile 213-27-766-177
group. [email protected]
Pointe Colombi (36°26'N., 0°56'E.) is located 15 miles NE
6.17
E-mail
of Cap Kramis. A light is shown from a structure, 29m high, [email protected]
standing on the point. Port Operations
Ile Colombi (Ilot Nadji) lies about 0.3 mile offshore, 1 mile
6.17

WSW of the point. It is 29m high and marked by a lighted bea- Telephone 213-27-767-276
con. Facsimile 213-27-767-175
Pointe Rouge is located 8 miles ENE of Pointe Colombi.
6.17

Small vessels, with local knowledge, can anchor in El Mersa, a E-mail [email protected]
bay, entered close E of the point. Pilots
Cap Kalah (36°20'N., 0°40'E.), located 4 miles ENE of
6.17

VHF VHF channels 14 and 16

Pointe Rouge, is fronted by a rock, 6m high. Small vessels,
with local knowledge, can anchor in Baie de Mainis, which is
entered 2 miles E of the cape. Anchorage.—During the summer, anchorage can be ob-
6.18

Jebel Bou Mecaoud, 748m high, stands 3 miles SSW of the

6.17
tained, in depths of 14 to 16m, sand, good holding ground,
cape and is prominent. about 0.6 mile N or NNW of the town. During the winter, it is
advisable to anchor farther NW because of the W winds.
6.18 Tenes (36°32'N., 1°19'E.) (World Port Index No. Caution.—The roadstead is exposed to winds from between
6.18

45610), a small port, lies 6 miles ENE of Cap Kalah and is pro- the W and N, and the sea breaks at a considerable distance off-
tected by a detached breakwater. It is a small commercial port shore.

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A wreck lies in approximate position 36°31'33''N,

6.18 des Beni Haoua and is prominent.
1°18'51''E., while a stranded wreck is in approximate position Rocher Djilari, 8m high, stands in the middle of a sandy
6.20

36°31'34''N, 1°18'55''E. beach, 6.5 miles E of Pointe Abd el Kader. A rock, awash, lies
about 0.2 mile N of Rocher Djilari.
6.19 Cap Tenes (36°33'N., 1°22'E.), located 1.7 miles NE Oued Damous enters the sea 0.7 mile E of Rocher Djilari. It
6.20

of Tenes, extends 2 miles E from its W extremity. It is rocky flows through a conspicuous gap in the mountains which are
and dominated by Sidi Merouane, 642m high. From the W or 488 to 610m high.
E, the cape appears, at a distance, to be steep-sided with a Villebourg (36°33'N., 1°48'E.), a prominent village, is situ-
6.20

rounded top surmounted by a sharp peak. From the N, it ap- ated 5.5 miles E of the mouth of Oued Damous. Small vessels,
pears lower than in reality. with local knowledge, can obtain anchorage off this village in
good weather.
Ilot Tokikt Indich (36°36'N., 1°51'E.) lies 3 miles NE of the
6.20

village and is described in paragraph 6.2.

Gouraya, another village, is situated 5 miles E of Villebourg.
6.20

It is easily identified by the white houses which show up

against a green background.
Pointe Teska (36°35'N., 1°55'E.), located 0.8 mile E of
6.20

Gouraya, ends in low cliffs. This point is surmounted by some

ruins and fringed by a reef.
Ilot Taourira, a small islet, lies close offshore, 7 miles E of
6.20

Pointe Teska. It is round-backed and 10m high.

Novi, a village, is situated 3.2 miles E of Ilot Taourira and is
6.20

conspicuous from seaward.

6.21 Cherchell (36°37'N., 2°11'E.), a small fishing port,

lies 13.5 miles E of Pointe Teska. The harbor is situated be-
6.19 Cap Tenes from W tween Ilot Joinville and the coast, close S of it.
Depths—Limitations.—The entrance fairway is 24m wide.
6.21

A light is shown from a white square tower on a building,

6.19

There is 520m of total berthing space with depths of 3.5 to

26m high, standing on the W end of the cape. 4.2m alongside. Small vessels up to 3.6m draft can be accom-
modated. An open roadstead for large vessels which should on-
ly be used in fair weather.
Aspect.—The town, situated immediately S of the harbor ar-
6.21

ea, stands out against a background of green hills.

A light is shown from a gray truncated conical tower, 26m
6.21

high, standing on the summit of Ilot Joinville. This light tower

is conspicuous against the sky when approaching from the E or
W, and against a background of vegetation when approaching
from the N.
6.19 Cap Tenes from E

Djebel Taznount, 786m high, stands 4 miles SE of the cape

6.19

and is conspicuous.
Baie de Terarenia is entered 0.8 mile SSE of Kef Arend, the
6.19

E extremity of the cape. It affords shelter from W winds. Ves-

sels, with local knowledge, can anchor, in depths of 8 to 12m,
0.3 mile from the head of the bay.
Souhalia, a conical mountain, stands close to the shore, 3
6.19

miles E of Baie de Terarenia. It is 307m high and fairly con-

spicuous. Baie des Soulhalias, entered 1.5 miles E of this
mountain, affords anchorage in its E part in good weather.
Pointe Abd el Kaderar, located 10.5 miles E of Cap Tenes,
6.19

rises to a hill, 274m high; the W slope of this hill forms a point,
through which, from the NE to SW, runs a tunnel.
6.21 Cherchell Light
6.20 Baie des Beni Haoua (36°32'N., 1°35'E.) lies be-
tween Pointe Abd el Kader and Ilot Sidi Djilani, 1.2 miles E. It Anchorage.—The roadstead is entirely exposed and even
6.21

affords anchorage, sheltered from E winds, in the lee of Ilot Si- moderate breezes raise a heavy sea. In good weather,
di Djilani to small vessels. anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of 14m, sand, off the
Djebel Bou Touil, 624m high, stands 3 miles ESE of Baie
6.20 harbor, but great care should be taken because the bottom is

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6.21 Cherchell

rocky in many places. In winter, vessels should anchor farther mains. Small vessels can anchor, in depths of 12 to 14m, S of
offshore and be prepared to get underway at the first sign of this bank.
bad weather.

6.22 Cap Blanc (36°37'N., 2°14'E.), located 2.3 miles E of

Cherchell, is faced with yellow cliffs.
Ecueil du Sphinx, a shoal, is located 2.5 miles ENE of Cap
6.22

Blanc. It has a least depth of 1.8m and lies at the N end of a

rocky spit.
Ilot Berinshel, 20m high, lies about 0.3 mile offshore, 5.2
6.22

miles ENE of Cap Blanc. This islet is surrounded by foul

ground.
Ras el Amouch (36°38'N., 2°24'E.) is located 8 miles ENE
6.22

of Cap Blanc. A prominent hill, 158m high, stands above this

point and is surmounted by a disused signal station.
Djebel Chenoua, 904m high, stands 2.2 miles SW of the
6.22

point and is very conspicuous.

Cap Chenoua, about 0.5 mile SSE of Ras el Amouch, is
6.22
Tombeau de la Chretienne, bearing 125°, distant 3 miles
6.23

marked by a factory.
Anse des Carrieres is entered between Ras el Amouch and
6.22 Tombeau de la Chretienne, a conspicuous landmark, stands 5
6.23

Cap Chenoua, 0.6 mile SSE. Small vessels, with local knowl- miles ESE of Tipasa and surmounts the crest of a range of
edge, can obtain shelter within this bay. Anchorage can be tak- rocky hills which border the coast. It consists of a rugged cone,
en, in a depth of 9m, sand and rocky patches, about 0.2 mile 33m high, which at a distance, appears as a large haystack.
offshore. A prominent factory is situated on Cap Chenoua. Bou Aroun and Chiffalo, two small and shallow fishing boat
6.23

Baie de Chenoua, a small and open bay, is entered S of Cap

6.22 harbors, front the coast 10.5 miles and 11.5 miles, respectively,
Chenoua. It affords shelter from W and NW winds to small ENE of Tipasa.
vessels with local knowledge. Anchorage can be obtained, in Oued Mazafran flows into the sea 8 miles NE of Bou Aroun.
6.23

depths of 12 to 13m, sand, about 0.2 mile offshore. In good weather, anchorage can be obtained by small vessels,
with local knowledge, off the stretch of coast between Tipasa
6.23 Ras el Kalia (36°36'N., 2°27'E.) is located 3 miles SE and the mouth of this river.
of Ras el Amouch. A light is shown from a structure painted in Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 18m, SW of and about 0.5
6.23

yellow squares with the upper part green, 11m high, standing mile from a large rock lying close off the W extremity of Cap
on the point. A prominent radio mast is situated about 2 miles Sidi Ferruch (36°46'N., 2°51'E.).
SE of the point. Small vessels, with local knowledge, can obtain anchorage
6.23

Banc des Romains, with depths of 8 to 18m, lies about 0.4

6.23 off Ain Benian (Guyotville) (36°48'N., 2°56'E.).
mile NNE of the point. Ilots Sidi-Said, two small islets, lie on a
shoal bank, about 0.5 mile E of the point. 6.24 Cap Sidi Ferruch (36°46'N., 2°51'E.), located 4.5
Tipasa (36°36'N., 2°27'E.) (World Port Index No. 45580), a
6.23 miles NE of the mouth of Oued Mazafran, is formed by a small
small town, is situated close SSE of Ras el Kalia and is fronted peninsula and fronted by several islets. A light is shown from a
by a small craft harbor. Large vessels can obtain open anchor- structure, 24m high, standing on the NE part of the cape. A
age, in depths of 20 to 30m, off the town, N of Banc des Ro- small craft harbor is situated on the NE side of the peninsula.

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Ras Acrata, located 3.5 miles NE of Cap Sidi Ferruch, is the

6.24 vicinity of Cap Caxine appears as if detached from the main-
W extremity of a large promontory. This point is fronted by land, for it is separated from the mountains of the interior by a
rocks; a small craft harbor is situated 0.5 mile SE of it. level plain. On nearer approach, Cap Matifou also may appear
Ain Benian (Guyotyville), a small fishing harbor, is situated
6.24 as an island.
1 mile E of Ras Acrata. Bou Zegzag, 1,032m high, stands 16 miles SE of Cap Mati-
6.25

An aeronautical light is reported to be occasionally shown

6.24 fou and can be identified from the N by its summit, which is in
from the tower of an airfield, situated 22.5 miles S of Ras Ac- the form of a small cone rising from a level but irregular crest.
rata. Cape Matifou (Bourdj El Bairi) (36°49'N., 3°14'E.), the E
6.25

entrance point of the bay, is formed by the W extremity of a

Cap Caxine (36°49'N., 2°57'E.) is located 2.7 miles E of
6.24 low headland. Banc de Matifou lies in the E approach to the
Ras Acrata. A light is shown from a tower with a dwelling, bay, 2.3 miles N of this cape. Both are fully described in para-
33m high, standing on the cape. graph 7.3.
A swell gauge buoy lies 0.5 mile NNW of the cape.
6.24

A wreck lies N of Cap Caxine in position 36°54'N 2°54'E.

6.24
Alger (36°46'N., 3°04'E.)
Pointe Pescade, located 2.7 miles E of Cap Caxine, is the N
6.24

extremity of the Cap Caxine promontory. It is formed by a dou- World Port Index No. 45570
ble point. The W part ends in a flat islet which is almost joined
to the shore. The E part is fronted by two islets and surmounted 6.26 The port of Alger (Algiers) (El Djazair) lies on the W
by the ruins of a fort and a water tower. side of Baie d’Alger, 7.2 miles WSW of Cap Matifou. In addi-
Small vessels, with local knowledge, can obtain anchorage,
6.24 tion to having extensive and important commercial facilities,
sheltered from W winds, in the lee of Pointe Pescade. the port is also a naval base. It is the largest port in Algeria and
fronts the capital city of Alger.
Baie d’Alger Tides—Currents.—There are practically no tides; the maxi-
6.26

mum reported rise is about 0.7m.

6.25 Baie d’Alger is entered between Pointe Pescade and Winds from the W may raise the level of the water in the har-
6.26

Cap Matifou, 10 miles E. Its shores consist mostly of sandy bor and winds from E may lower it; the difference in level may
beaches. be as much as 0.9m.
The promontory of Cap Caxine is dominated by a range of
6.25 Depths—Limitations.—The N approach channel is 176m
6.26

hills, 407m high, standing 1.5 miles S of Pointe Pescade. wide and has a depth of 22m. The S approach is 240m wide
When approaching the bay from the N, the high land in the
6.25 and has a depth of 16m.

Alger—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Mole El Djefna
Quay 5 170m 139m 6.5m 21.4m Cruise, ro-ro/lo-lo, and breakbulk. Slipway is 23m wide.
Quay 6 137m 126m 9.6m 20.4m Breakbulk and livestock.
Quay 7 185m — 6.8m — Ro-ro/lo-lo and breakbulk.
Mole El Djezair
Quay 08/1 131m 149m 8.0m 21.8m
Breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 262m.
Quay 08/2 131m 149m 8.0m 23.6m
Quay 09/1 144m 190m 9.2m 32.2m Breakbulk, reefer, fast ferries, ro-ro/lo-lo, and livestock.
Quay 09/2 144m 129m 9.2m 32.2m Continuous berthing length of 288m.
Quay 10 125m 115m 10.0m 19.6m Breakbulk and livestock.
Quay 11/1 150m 120m 9.0m 18.0m Fast ferries, ro-ro/lo-lo, and livestock. Continuous berthing length
Quay 11/2 150m 190m 9.0m 17.5m of 300m.
Mole Ghara Djebilet
Quay 17 195m 126m 7.3m 20.4m Containers and breakbulk.
Quay 18/1 138m 170m 7.3m 28.1m
Containers and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 276m.
Quay 18/2 138m 148m 7.3m 23.5m
Quay 19 110m 101m 6.3m 18.8m Containers and breakbulk. On the pierhead.

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Alger—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Quay 20/1 150m 184m 8.0m 24.5m Containers, breakbulk, and ro-ro/lo-lo. Continuous berthing length
Quay 20/2 150m 184m 8.0m 24.5m of 300m.
Mole Bolognine
Quay 21 190m 142m 6.5m 18.3m Containers and breakbulk.
Quay 22 (PC) 145m 148m 8.8m 23.0m Containers and breakbulk. Diving and Port Control vessels.
Quay 22/1 185m 190m 8.4m 30.0m
Quay 22/2 185m 185m 8.4m 27.4m Containers and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 555m.
Quay 22/3 185m 150m 8.4m 22.8m
Quay 23 (PC) 145m 139m 9.0m 22.9m Breakbulk. Diving and Port Control vessels.
Quay 23/1 120m 189m 7.0m 28.1m
Quay 23/2 120m 184m 7.0m 24.5m Containers and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 360m.
Quay 23/3 120m 126m 7.0m 21.0m
Quay 24 100m 133m 6.0m 21.0m Ro-ro/lo-lo and breakbulk. Quay 24 and 25 are continuous, split by
Quay 25 100m 133m 6.0m 21.0m ro-ro jetty at a right angle.
Quay 26 398m 148m 9.2m 23.0m Dirty products (DPP) and grain.
Mole Haydar
Quay 30/1 168m 184m 10.5m 27.4m
Containers. Continuous berthing length of 336m.
Quay 30/2 168m 196m 10.5m 30.2m
Quay 31/1 154m 184m 9.5m 27.6m
Containers. Continuous berthing length of 462m. There are three
Quay 31/2 154m 172m 9.5m 27.6m
berths on this quay, but normally used for two larger vessels.
Quay 31/3 154m 155m 9.5m 24.5m
DP World Djazair
Quay 32 170m — 7.0m — Containers and breakbulk. Closed (2021).
Quay 33/1 150m 197m 9.0m 30.2m
Quay 33/2 150m 197m 9.0m 32.2m Containers and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 450m.
Quay 33/3 150m 161m 9.0m 25.0m
Quay 34 170m 183m 9.5m 27.4m Breakbulk. On the pierhead.
Quay 35/1 237m 200m 9.0m 32.2m
Grain, cereal, and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 474m.
Quay 35/2 237m 190m 9.0m 32.0m
Port Petrolier
Quay 36 160m 114m 7.0m 20.2m Dirty products (DPP), breakbulk, and livestock.
Quay 37/1 95m 200m 10.3m 26.6m Clean products (CPP), crude, and LPG
Quay 37/2 95m 200m 9.5m 32.2m Crude.

The N part of the harbor is protected from the NE by Jetee

6.26 be seen on the chart.
Kheir Eddine, a breakwater which extends 0.7 mile SE from The harbor is divided into three basins. Bassin du Viuex
6.26

Ilot de la Marine. The S part of the harbor is protected from the Port, lying in the N part, and is entered through Pass Nord.
E by Brise Lames de l’Est, a breakwater which extends 0.4 Bassin de Mustapha, lying in the S part, can be entered through
mile N from the shore. The central part of the harbor is protect- an entrance, 200m wide. And Arriere Port de l’Agha, lying in
ed by a detached breakwater, 1.4 miles long, which may best the central part, can only be entered from the other two basins.

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6.26 Alger Harbor

There are facilities for general cargo, ro-ro, bulk, container,

6.26 follow the channel, which is indicated on the chart. It is entered
cruise, tanker, LNG, and fishing vessels. Vessels up to 25,000 5 miles E of Pointe Pescade and leads in a SSW direction to-
tons, unlimited length, and 11.6m draft can be accommodated. wards the harbor. Vessels leaving the port have priority over
For more berthing information see the table titled Alger—
6.26 those entering the port. Anchoring in this approach channel is
Berth Information. prohibited.
Aspect.—Several forts surmount the heights overlooking
6.26 Merchant vessels can communicate through Bouzarea (Bou-
6.26

Alger and a conspicuous television mast stands 1.5 miles S of zareah) Naval Signal Station, which stands on the heights 2
Pointe Pescade. miles NW of Ilot de la Marine.
Ilot de la Marine is located 3.3 miles SE of Pointe Pescade
6.26 Contact Information.—See the table titled Alger—Con-
6.26

and is joined to the shore by a mole. A prominent disused light tact Information.
tower stands on this islet.
Roche M’Tahen lies about 0.3 mile offshore, 0.5 mile N of
6.26

Alger—Contact Information
Ilot de la Marine. It is the outermost rock fronting the coast to
the N of the port and is marked by a lighted beacon. Harbormaster
The church of Notre Dame d’Afrique stands about 0.3 mile
6.26
Call sign Capitianerie Alger
inland, 1.5 miles NW of Ilot de la Marine; its prominent dome
is surmounted by a cross which is sometimes illuminated at VHF VHF channels 10 and 16
night. 213-21-423-623
Fort l’Empereur, a conspicuous building, stands 1.3 miles
6.26

SW of Ilot de la Marine and is 216m high. Telephone 213-21-423-649

A conspicuous monument stands about 0.6 mile inland, 2.5
6.26
213-21-423-333
miles S of Ilot de la Marine. A prominent tower is situated 0.3
213-21-423-072
mile W of this monument. Facsimile
A conspicuous military hospital is situated near the coast,
6.26 213-21-423-604
0.9 mile NW of Ilot de la Marine.
E-mail [email protected]
A light is shown from a structure, 16m high, standing near
6.26

the head of the N breakwater. Port Office

It has been reported (2001) that aeronautical radiobeacon
6.26

Telephone 213-21-423-609
towers on both sides of the bay are visible well out to sea.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 1,500
6.26
Port Authority
tons and is usually only available during daylight hours. Pilots 213-21-423-614
generally board about 0.25 mile E of the S head of the detached Telephone
breakwater in position 36°45'37.2''N, 3°05'13.2''E. Vessels 213-21-423-618
should send an ETA at least 24 hours in advance. Facsimile 213-21-423-603
Regulations.—Vessels approaching or leaving the port must
6.26

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Alger—Contact Information hard clay vice mud.

4. Area No. 4 lies SSW of Cap Matifou and is used by
E-mail [email protected] vessels waiting, sheltering, or carrying out repairs.
Pilots Caution.—Due to construction being carried out, vessels
6.26

should stay well clear of the heads of the breakwaters.

VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 Due to the existence of submarine cables, a prohibited an-
6.26

Telephone 213-21-423-662 chorage area, the limits of which are shown on the chart, ex-
tends N from the vicinity of the of the head of Baie d’Alger.
Anchorage.—Four anchorage areas, the limits of which are
6.26 Wrecks, best seen on the chart, lie in the SW sections of An-
6.26

marked by buoys and shown on the chart, have been estab- chorage Area No. 1.
lished within Baie d’Alger, as follows: A wreck lies in the S part of Anchorage Area No. 2.
6.26

1. Area No. 1 lies N of the N breakwater and is used by A dangerous wreck exists in position 36°45'35''N, 3°04'50''E
6.26

vessels not carrying any dangerous substances. as seen on the chart.

2. Area No. 2 lies centered 2 miles E of the head of the A submarine cable, best seen on the chart, lies in the NE sec-
6.26

N breakwater and is used by vessels carrying dangerous sub- tion of Anchorage Area No. 2.
stances or gas. Submarine pipelines, best seen on the chart, extend about
6.26

3. Area No. 3 lies close E of the detached breakwater 580 and 400m NE from Plage de la Grenouillere.
and is used by vessels of small tonnage with authorization of An area of extensive works in progress (2021) exists along
6.26

the Port Captain. The bottom has been reported (2001) to be the S shore of Baie d’ Alger about 3 miles SE of Alger.

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Sector 7—Algeria and Tunisia—Cap Matifou to Cap Serrat

7.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
SECTOR 7 — CHART INFORMATION
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SECTOR 7
ALGERIA AND TUNISIA—CAP MATIFOU TO CAP SERRAT

Plan.—This sector describes the Mediterranean coasts of

7.0 between 3°54.8'E and 3°55.8'.
Algeria and Tunisia, between Cap Matifou (Bourdj el Bairi) 3. Pointe Tigzirt—Vessels should keep to the channel
(36°49'N., 3°14'E.) and Cap Serrat (37°14'N., 9°13'E.). The de- oriented N-S between 4°07.8'E and 4°08.6'.
scriptive sequence is from W to E. 7.1Tunny nets may be found offshore along the coast described
in this sector.
General Remarks 7.1Marine farms exist along the Algerian coast described in this
sector and may be marked by lighted or unlighted buoys or
7.1 Tides—Currents.—Strong currents are experienced beacons.
in the vicinity of Banc de Matifou.
7.1Currents in the N approach to Golfe de Bejaia are strong at Off-lying Islands and Dangers
times and generally set towards the gulf.
7.1A strong current sets N along the coast to the W of Cap Bou- 7.2 Jazirat Jalitah (Ile de la Galite) (37°32'N., 8°56'E.)
garoun (Cap Bougaroni) (37°05'N., 6°28'E.), and gives rise to a lies 21 miles NNW of Cap Serrat (37°14'N., 9°13'E.) and is the
confused sea when the wind is from the N. At the cape, winds largest island of a group which rises from Banc de Jalitah
from the W strongly predominate in winter (October to May) (Banc de la Galite). The group is separated from the coast of
throughout the day. From June to September, winds from the E Tunisia by Canal de la Galite (Canal Jalitah).
predominate. 7.2Jazirat Jalitah has steep shores and its W part rises to Bout de
7.1In winter, strong currents are experienced in the vicinity of Somme (Grand Sommet), 391m high, which is surmounted by
Cap de Fer (37°05'N., 7°10'E.). With WNW winds, a heavy a yellow lookout tower. Piton de l’Est, a conspicuous conical
swell is in evidence. peak, is 360m high and stands near the SE extremity of the is-
7.1Along the N coast of Tunisia, the currents are very variable land. Two radio masts stand close S of the middle of the island
and are mainly due to the winds. Offshore, the prevailing W and are very conspicuous when approaching from the S.
and E winds give rise to fairly strong currents. A W current, 7.2A small fishing harbor lies on the S side of the island. In
with a rate of 2 to 3 knots, has been experienced in the vicinity good weather, temporary anchorage can be obtained by small
of Ecueil des Sorelles and Jazirat Jalitah. vessels, with local knowledge, within small bays on the N and
7.1Caution.—The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria S sides of Jazirat Jalitah.
has temporarily suspended permission to navigate within Alge- 7.2Galitons de l’Ouest consists of two islets lying 1.5 miles SW
rian territorial waters up to 10 miles offshore, between meridi- of Jazirat Jalitah. Galiton, 158m high, is the larger of the two.
ans 3°15'E and 4°10'E. First activated in 1996 and still in effect A light is shown from a structure, 14m high, standing on its
as of December 2019. summit.
7.1Vessels wishing to enter or depart the following ports should 7.2La Fauchelle, close SE of Galiton, is 137m high and domi-
adhere to the designated channels, as follows: nated by L’Aiguille, a conspicuous cone at its SE end.
1. Port de Zemmouri—Vessels should keep to the chan- 7.2Galitons de l’Est consists of three rocks named, from N to S,
nel oriented N-S between 3°33.5'E and 3°34.6'. Gallo, Pollastro, and Gallina. Gallo, 119m high, is the largest
2. Port de Dellys—Vessels should keep to the channel and lies 1 mile NNE of the N extremity of Jazirat Jalitah.
centered on the port’s green harbor light and oriented N-S Shoals, with a least depth of 6m, lie within 1 mile of Gallo.

7.2 Jazirat Jalitah—Galitons de l’Ouest from N

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7.2Ecueil des Sorelles (37°24'N., 8°36'E.), consisting of two Cap el Achaichi, is high. A prominent hill, 438m high, stands
shallow rocky patches, lies 14 miles WSW of Galitons de 1.5 miles SE of the cape.
l’Ouest. Lighted buoys mark the E and W patches. These 7.4Baie Mersat Djenet is entered close SW of Cap Djenet and
patches are covered by the red sector of the auxiliary light affords temporary anchorage, sheltered from E winds, to small
standing on Galitons de l'Ouest. vessels with local knowledge.
7.2Banc des Mazzarilles, which is rocky and has depths of 21 to 7.4Djebel Bou Berak, a conspicuous mountain, stands 5.5 miles
49m, lies about 8 miles N of Jazirat Jalitah. E of Cap Djenet. It is conical in shape and 593m high.
7.2A depth of 10m is reported (1986) to lie about 15 miles N of 7.4Cap Bengut (36°55'N., 3°54'E.), located 8.7 miles ENE of
Ile de la Galite in the vicinity of Banc des Spiss (37°46.6'N., Cap Djenet, is easy to identify from seaward. It lies at the E ex-
8°55.9'E.). tremity of the above-mentioned mountain chain and, on certain
7.2Caution.—The buoys marking Ecueil des Sorelles should bearings, appears saddle-shaped. A reef extends 0.1 mile NNW
not be relied upon because of their exposed positions. from this cape. A light is shown from a tower, 29m high, stand-
7.2Vessels have experienced strong currents in the vicinity of ing on the cape.
Ecueil des Sorelles. 7.4Pointe de Dellys, located 1.2 miles ENE of Cap Bengut, is
high, narrow, and fringed by a spit. A light is shown from a
Cap Matifou to Golfe de Bejaia structure, 8m high, standing on the point.
7.4Caution.—Vessels should not approach the coast within
7.3 Cap Matifou (Bourdj el Bairi) (36°49'N., 3°14'E.), depths of less than 37m between the small port of Dellys and
the E entrance point of Baie d’Alger, is the W extremity of a Cap Sigli (36°54'N., 4°46'E.).
low headland. The N side of the headland is cliffy and extends
E for 1.7 miles. The E part rises to a flat-topped hill, which 7.5 Dellys (36°55'N., 3°55'E.) (World Port Index No.
from a distance appears as an island. 45560), a small port, lies in the W part of a bay which is en-
7.3A light is shown from a structure, 11m high, standing 1 mile tered close E of Pointe de Dellys. This is a commercial harbor
E of the cape. which also supports fishing.
7.3A spit extends about 0.5 mile W from the cape and is marked 7.5Depths—Limitations.—The main commercial facilities in-
by a lighted buoy. clude Berth No. 1, situated on North Quay, which is 107m long
7.3Banc de Matifou (36°51'N., 3°14'E.), marked by a lighted and has a depth of 6m alongside, and Berth No. 4, situated on
buoy with a least depth of 9m, lies about 2.2 miles N of the South Quay, which is 129m long and has a depth of 5.5m
cape. Strong currents are experienced in the vicinity of this alongside. Generally, vessels up to 100m in length and 5.5m
shoal bank and vessels should avoid passing over it. draft can be accommodated. In addition, ro-ro vessels up to
7.3Iles Sandja, a group of rocks, lies about 0.8 mile NE of Cap 105m in length can be handled.
Matifou Light, with the largest being the highest. Vessels 7.5Aspect.—The port is protected from the E by a breakwater
should not attempt to pass between this group and the coast. which extends SSE from a point lying 0.5 mile SW of Pointe
Bordelaise, a shallow rock, lies about 1.5 miles offshore, 2.5 de Dellys.
miles E of Cap Matifou Light. Several rocks and shoals lie be- 7.5A mosque, which stands close W of the harbor, is clearly vis-
tween this rock and the coast. ible when approaching from the E. The town is situated along
7.3Ain Taya, a village, is situated 2.5 miles SE of Cap Matifou the S part of the bay.
Light. Small vessels, with local knowledge, can obtain anchor- 7.5Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory and available during day-
age, sheltered from W winds, off this village. light only. Vessels should send an ETA 24 hours in advance of
7.3Ilots Agueli, a group of small islets, lies about 0.7 mile off- arrival. Messages may be sent through Alger Radio (7TA). Pi-
shore, 5 miles ESE of Cap Matifou Light. The largest islet is lots board within the anchorage area.
25m high and is marked by a beacon. Anchorage can be ob- 7.5Contact Information.—See the table titled Dellys—Con-
tained, by small vessels with local knowledge, close E of the tact Information.
middle of the largest islet. The berth is in depths of 12 to 14m,
rocky bottom, off a conspicuous cave. A sandy bottom can be Dellys—Contact Information
found farther offshore, but the position is less sheltered.
Call sign Dellys Port Capitainerie
7.3Draa Ed Dar, a hill, stands 2 miles SE of Ilots Agueli. It is 71m
high and prominent. A conspicuous group of buildings stands on a VHF VHF channels 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16
wooded hillock near the coast, 2 miles E of this hill.
213-21-429-377
Telephone
7.4 Cap el Achaichi (36°47'N., 3°31'E.), a headland, is 213-21-429-848
located 14.2 miles ESE of Cap Matifou, at the N extremity of a
chain of mountains. The most conspicuous summits of the Anchorage.—The roadstead off the harbor is sheltered from
7.5

chain are Djebel Bou Arous, 444m high, and Mont Sidi Feredj, W and NW winds and the holding ground is good. Anchorage
452m high, which stand about 4 miles SE of the headland. should be obtained, in depths of 13 to 24m, about 0.2 mile SSE
From the NW, these summits appear like a saddle, while from of Pointe de Dellys.
the NE, they appear as two sharp peaks.
A small craft harbor, protected by two moles, lies on the SW
7.4 7.6 Arbane Millia (36°54'N., 4°03'E.), a rock, lies close
side of a point, 2.3 miles ENE of Cap el Achaichi. inshore, 6.7 miles E of Dellys. It is large, white, and over 30m
Cap Djenet, marked by a light, is located 11.5 miles NE of
7.4 high.

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7.6Tala Aicha, 890m high, stands 3.5 miles S of the rock. This surmounted by a conical hill and is joined to the mainland by a
mountain is conspicuous and has a crater-like summit. ridge of sand. From certain directions, it appears as an islet.
7.6Pointe Tigzirt, located 3.2 miles E of Arbane Millia, is front- 7.7Cap Carbon (36°47'N., 5°07'E.), located 4.5 miles ESE of
ed by an islet and a reef which lie within 0.5 mile of it. The Pointe Mezaia, is dominated by a small conical hill, 220m
point can easily be identified by the red roofs of the houses in a high. A light is shown from a structure, 10m high, standing on
village which is situated in the vicinity. Small vessels, with lo- the summit of the conical hill. Another light is shown from a
cal knowledge, can obtain anchorage, sheltered from E winds, structure, 8m high, standing at the foot of the cliffs on the N
under the lee of this point. side of the cape.
7.6Cap Tedles (36°55'N., 4°10'E.), located 1.7 miles ENE of 7.7Djebel Gouraya, 660m high, stands 1 mile WSW of the cape
Pointe Tigzirt, is 250m high and rounded. A mountain, 843m and is surmounted by a prominent fort and a signal station.
high, stands 3.7 miles S of the cape; its summit is surmounted
by a remarkable clump of trees. Golfe de Bejaia (Golfe de Bougie)
7.6Sidi Khaled, a point of land, is located 1 mile E of Cap Te-
dles and surmounted by a mosque. Roches Sidi Khaled, formed 7.8 Golfe de Bejaia is entered between Cap Carbon and
by several rocks and shoals, extends up to 0.7 mile NE from the Ras Afia, 28 miles E.
point. Small vessels, with local knowledge, can obtain anchor- 7.8The S shore of the gulf is dominated by a mountain chain.
age, sheltered from W winds, under the lee of these shoals, but Dejbel Ta Babor, 1,969m high, is the highest and stands 7
the holding ground is poor. miles inland, 23 miles SE of Cap Carbon. This mountain ap-
7.6Pointe de Timliline, located 5 miles E of Cap Tedles, is dom- pears flat-topped and isolated when seen from NW or NE, but
inated by two prominent hills, 281m and 283m high. from the N, it can only be distinguished from the others by its
7.6Pointe de Mers el Farm is located 8.5 miles E of Cap Tedles, height and by a small spur on its W side.
and several rocks, awash, and shoals lie up to 1 mile offshore. 7.8Dar Mohand stands close to the coast, 4.7 miles S of Cap
7.6Azeffoun, fronted by a small jetty, lies in the SE part of the Carbon. It is detached and 305m high.
bay, which is entered between Pointe de Mers el Farm and Cap 7.8Pointe Aokas, located 8 miles ESE of Dar Mohand, is domi-
Corbelin, 4.5 miles ESE. Anchorage, sheltered from E winds, nated by a hill, 467m high, which has sides falling steeply to
can be obtained by vessels, with local knowledge, in depths of the sea.
7 to 10m, W of the jetty. 7.8Ile Mansouria is the outermost of a group of rocks which lie
7.6Cap Corbelin (36°55'N., 4°26'E.), reddish-yellow in color about 0.5 mile offshore, 12 miles ENE of Pointe Aokas. A light
and prominent, is the NW extremity of a mountainous projec- is shown from a structure, 6m high, standing on its N side.
tion. From seaward, there appears to be a deep bay lying to the 7.8Cap Cavallo (Ras Talou), located 23 miles E of Cap Carbon,
E of the cape because the land on that side is very low. A light is the extremity of a chain of high conical hills which are sepa-
is shown from a tower, 13m high, standing on the cape. rated by deep valleys. Grand Cavallo, an islet, lies 0.5 mile off-
7.6Tamgout, a mountain, stands 5.5 miles S of the cape. It is shore, 0.7 mile NE of the cape. It is 52m high and is covered
1,278m high and very conspicuous from seaward. with brushwood. Petit Cavallo, another islet, lies 0.2 mile off-
shore, 2.6 miles NE of Grand Cavallo. It is flat and surrounded
7.7 Cap Sigli (36°54'N., 4°46'E.) is located 16 miles E of by reefs.
Cap Corbelin and is fringed by rocks. This cape is only promi- 7.8Ilot Hadjret Tafalkout, 17m high, lies 1.1 miles WSW of Cap
nent from close inshore either to the E or W of it. A light is Cavallo and is the outermost of several dangers in this vicinity.
shown from a structure, 26m high, standing on the cape. A light is shown from a structure, 5m high, standing on this is-
7.7Between Cap Sigli and Cap Carbon, 18 miles ESE, the coast let.
is fronted by rocks. Temporary anchorage can be obtained, in a
depth of 12m, by vessels, with local knowledge, within a bay 7.8Ras Afia (36°49'N., 5°42'E.) is located 5 miles NE of Cap
which is entered 3 miles ESE of the cape. Cavallo. A light is shown from a tower with a dwelling, 14m
7.7Djebel Mindjou, 672m high, is located 1.8 miles S of Cap high, standing on this point.
Sigli; some prominent rocky outcrops, which resemble ruins, 7.8Banc des Kabyles, with a least depth of 7m, lies 3.2 miles
stand on its summit. NW of Ras Afia and the sea breaks on it in bad weather. Ecueil
7.7Djebel Arbalou, 1,317m high, stands 10 miles SSE of Cap de la Salamandre, with a least depth of 4m, lies 2 miles NNW
Sigli and dominates this stretch of the coast. From the NW, its of Ras Afia. Both of these dangers are frequently marked by
summit appears conical, but from other directions it appears tide rips.
rounded. 7.8Golfe de Bejaia contains no safe anchorage for large vessels
7.7El Euch, a rocky islet, lies close inshore, 1.5 miles ESE of except at Bejaia.
Cap Sigli. It is reddish-yellow, 33m high, and has a small rock 7.8Caution.—A wreck reported to lie in approximate position
at its N end. 36°49.2'N, 5°39.4'E.
7.7Pointe Boulima (36°49'N., 4°59'E.), reddish in color, is lo-
cated 12 miles ESE of Cap Sigli. This point lies at the E end of Bejaia (36°45'N., 5°05'E.)
a sandy beach and has a small, natural boat harbor on its W
side. Ile Pisan, 31m high, lies 0.6 mile NE of Pointe Boulima World Port Index No. 45550
and is fringed by rocks. Rochers des Moules, 1m high, lies 0.7
mile offshore, 1.5 miles NW of Pointe Boulima. 7.9 The port of Bejaia, formerly known as Bougie, lies on
7.7Pointe Mezaia, located 1.5 miles SE of Pointe Boulima, is the W side of Golfe de Bejaia and is principally a crude oil

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loading terminal. extends S and is 0.4 mile long. The W breakwater extends
7.9Tides—Currents.—Tides are negligible. The water level ENE, NNE, and NE and is 1.3 miles long. The entrance fair-
may rise with S winds and decrease with N and E winds; the way is 320m wide and has been dredged to a depth of 13.5m.
difference to the level does not exceed 0.5m. The two inner basins are entered from the SW side of the
7.9

7.9A rather strong countercurrent is usually found setting N outer basin through a passage, 80m wide.
through the roadstead. However, after heavy gales the current There is an SPM berth 3 miles SE of Cap Carbon. A pipeline
7.9

flows along the shore of the gulf in a direction contrary to that connects the berth to a position on the shore about 0.5 mile S of
of the gale, although at the onset of the gale the current flows the port. For more berthing information see the table titled Be-
with it. jaia—Berth Information.
7.9Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by two Aspect.—The city appears as an amphitheater amid green
7.9

breakwaters and is divided into three basins. The E breakwater vegetation and contrasts with the high land mass close N.

Bejaia—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Beam
Port Petrolier
1 20m 11.5m 260m 35.0m Clean products. Berthing length of 120m (including dolphins).
2 80m 12.8m 260m 45.0m Crude. Berthing length of 240m (including dolphins).
Clean products and crude. Berthing length of 240m (including dol-
3 80m 13.5m 260m 45.0m
phins).
Central Quay (Quai Central)
7 — 8.0m 190m 32.2m Ro-ro, project/heavy cargo, and breakbulk. Continuous berthing
8 — 8.0m 109m 18.2m length of 390m.
North West Quay (Quai Nord Ouest)
9 — 8.4m 189m 32.2m
Ro-ro/lo-lo, fast ferries, and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length
10 — 8.4m 169m 27.2m
of 390m.
11 — 8.4m 189m 23.2m
Casbah Quay (Quai de la Casbah)
13 177m 8.0m 169m 27.2m Breakbulk.
Casbah End Quay (Quai Passe Casbah)
14 146m 9.3m 149m 25.0m Breakbulk.
South West Quay (Quai Sud Ouest)
15 115m 11.5m 190m 32.2m Breakbulk.
16 115m 10.0m 190m 23.2m Grain and breakbulk.
Station Quay (Quai de la Gare)
17 — 10.0m 190m 32.2m
Clean products, dirty products, grain, ro-ro, and breakbulk. Contin-
18 — 10.0m 190m 32.2m
uous berthing length of 520m.
19 — 10.0m 166m 27.4m
New Quay (Nouveau Quai)
20 125m 10.0m — — Floating repair dock. Closed (2021).
21 165m 12.0m 152m 11.5m LNG, LPG, and grain.
Bejaia Mediterranean Terminal (BMT)
22 170m 12.0m 197m 32.2m
Containers, reefer and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of
23 165m 12.0m 190m 32.2m
500m.
24 165m 12.0m 190m 32.2m

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Bejaia—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Beam
STH Terminal
26 80m 11.3m 200m 32.2m LPG and vegetable oils.
SPM — 41.0m 33m 60.0m Crude and dirty products.

7.9Marabout of Sidi Yahia, a conspicuous building with a chim- Bejaia—Contact Information

ney at its W end, stands near the shore, 0.3 mile W of the root
of the E breakwater. Facsimile 213-34-167-571
7.9A conspicuous chimney stands 2 miles SW of Marabout of E-mail [email protected]
Sidi Yahia.
7.9A light is shown from a structure, 15m high, standing at the Web site http://portdebejaia.dz
head of the E breakwater.
7.9A lighted buoy is moored about 0.5 mile SSW of the head of 7.9Anchorage.—Anchorage, sheltered from all winds except
the E breakwater and marks the SW end of the dredged en- those from between the N and NE, can be obtained as conve-
trance channel. nient, in depths of 10 to 20m, off the breakwaters. The bottom
7.9Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Tanker vessels should consists of mud and sand and the holding ground is good where
send an ETA at least 48 hours and 24 hours in advance to the mud is hard, but poor where it is soft.
SONATRA, Bejaia through Alger (7TA). A corrected ETA 7.9Caution.—A danger area, the limits of which are shown on
should be sent if more than 1 hour different from previous esti- the chart, lies centered 0.5 mile ESE of the root of the W break-
mates. Other vessels should send an ETA 6 hours in advance, water. The danger area is marked by a buoy.
but 12 hours if arriving at night. Pilots generally board about 1 7.9Several wrecks, some dangerous, lie in the approaches to the
mile NE of the E breakwater in position 36°46'22''N, harbor and may best be seen on the chart.
5°07'39''E. 7.9Between December and March, a heavy swell sometimes en-
7.9Pilots for the small port of Jijel are also available. ters the harbor, usually during and after prolonged NW winds.
7.9Regulations.—No night movements for tankers with LPG or This causes violent surging and may require vessels to put to
refined products are permitted. No night berthing of tankers sea.
over 80,000 dwt is allowed. Night departures are permitted. 7.9Vessels should not pass close to the breakwater heads.
7.9Contact Information.—See the table titled Bejaia—Con- 7.9A wave recorder buoy is moored about 0.4 mile E of the
tact Information. head of the E breakwater.
7.9Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within 0.7 mile of the
Bejaia—Contact Information SPM.
Port Office Golfe de Bejaia to Skikda
VHF VHF channels 6, 10, and 16
7.10 Jijel (Djidjelli) (36°50'N., 5°47'E.) (World Port Index
213-34-167-631 No. 45530), a small port, lies 4 miles E of Ras Afia and is pro-
213-34-167-635 tected by breakwaters. This is a general cargo port with ro-ro
facilities now used only by naval vessels and fishing boats.
213-34-167-936
Depths—Limitations.—The N breakwater extends E from
7.10

Telephone 213-34-167-937 the E extremity of a small peninsula, which is located close N

of the town, to an islet and then SSE. The S breakwater extends
213-34-167-938
NE from a mole. The approach channel has a width of 120m
213-34-167-939 and depths of 10 to 11m.
213-34-167-573 The harbor has 670m of total commercial quayage with
7.10

depths of 4.3 to 7.3m alongside. There are facilities for general

Facsimile 213-34-167-571 cargo, ro-ro, and fishing vessels. Vessels up to 153m in length
E-mail [email protected] and 9m draft can be accommodated.
Aspect.—Mezritane, 388m high, stands 1.2 miles SE of Ras
7.10

Tugs Afia. This hill is prominent and its summit is surmounted by a

VHF VHF channel 12 tower.
The most conspicuous landmarks include the square tower of
7.10

Pilots the town hall; the large white hospital building which over-
VHF VHF channels 10 and 16 looks the town; the belfry of a church and a water tower stand-
ing in the S part of the town; and a factory building situated 2
Telephone 213-34-167-631 miles WSW of the harbor.

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A light is shown from a structure, 12m high, standing on the

7.10
Jenndjene—Contact Information
islet at the E end of the N breakwater.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory and pilots are avail-
7.10
Facsimile 213-34-542-160
able as required from Bejaia. Vessels should send an ETA and E-mail [email protected]
request for pilot directly to the pilot station at Bejaia at least 24
hours in advance. The port can be contacted by VHF. Pilots Towing
generally board in the vicinity of the harbor entrance. VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Anchorage.—Anchorage is available, in depths of 21 to
7.10

Port Operations
36m, between 0.5 and 1 mile from the N breakwater.
Caution.—The water level within the harbor sometimes var-
7.10 E-mail [email protected]
ies up to 0.5m, especially during March and April.
Pilots
The N sides of the peninsula and the N breakwater are
7.10

fringed with rocks and shoals and should be given a wide berth. VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Winds from the NW may raise surf within the harbor. Berth-
ing becomes difficult and cargo handling is frequently inter- 7.12 Ilot Tazerout (El Hadjra) (36°52'N., 6°04'E.), 13m
rupted. high, lies close off a point, 14.2 miles ENE of Jijel. Several
reddish and prominent sandhills, 88m high, stand close inland
7.11 Jenndjene (Djen Djen) (36°49'N., 5°53'E.) (World within 3 miles W of this islet.
Port Index No. 45525) lies about 5 miles E of Jijel. Conspicuous hills along this part of the coast include Djebel
7.12

Bou Kertzoum, 148m high, standing 3 miles SE of Jijel; El

Jenndjene Home Page Koudiat, 112m high, standing 6 miles ESE of Jijel; and Djebel
Seddets, 956m high, standing 5 miles SSW of Ilot Tazerout.
http://www.djendjen-port.com
Haut-Fond de Jijelar, a bank with a depth of 25m, lies about
7.12

6.5 miles NE of Jijel.

Depths—Limitations.—The facilities include a general car- Ilot Lamein, 10m high, lies close off a point, 11 miles NE of
7.12

go quay, 760m long; a mixed cargo quay, 250m long; and a ro- Ilot Tazerout. Casabianca is situated 1.5 miles SE of Ilot Lam-
ro quay, 76m long. There are depths of 11m alongside. In addi- ein. Anchorage, sheltered from N and E winds, can be obtained
tion, there is a steel product quay, 1,060m long, with depths of by vessels with local knowledge, in depths of 14 to 26m, about
10.5 to 18m alongside. 0.3 mile off the beach at Casabianca.
This port accommodates cargo vessels up to 30,000 dwt and
7.11
7.13 Ras Atia (Moghreb) (37°01'N., 6°16'E.) is located 2.5
ore vessels up to 120,000 dwt. miles NNE of Ilot Lamein. A light is shown from a structure,
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. The pilot can be contact- 15m high, standing on the point.
ed on VHF channel 12 and boards in position 36°51.0'N, Mersa Damous, a cove, lies 2.3 miles ENE of Ras Atia and is
7.13

5°55.0'E. marked by some houses, with red roofs, standing on a cliff on

Regulations.—Vessels should provide an ETA 72 hours in its W side. A conspicuous ravine is located at the head of this
advance of arrival. The ETA should be confirmed 2 hours prior cove.
to arrival on VHF channel 14 or 16. Cap Bougaroun (Cap Bougaroni) (Ras Seba Rous)
The port is closed during NW winds exceeding 22 to 27
7.11
(37°05'N., 6°28'E.) is located 10.5 miles ENE of Ras Atia and
knots. Vessels in port in these conditions may be asked to get is the N extremity of a mountainous promontory which lies be-
underway. tween Ilot Lamein and Collo. A light is shown from a structure,
Contact Information.—See the table titled Jenndjene—
7.11
10m high, standing on the cape. A signal station is situated
Contact Information. close E of the light.
Ras el Kbiba, a small peninsula, lies 4.5 miles SE of the
7.13

Jenndjene—Contact Information cape. Baie de Tamanert and Baie des Beni Said, two small
Harbormaster bays, are entered NW and SE, respectively, of this peninsula.
Bar en Nsa, a cove, is entered between the S entrance point of
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16 Baie des Beni Said and Cap Collo, 1 mile SE.
213-34-542-188 Good anchorage, with W winds, can be obtained by vessels,
7.13

Telephone with local knowledge, in a depth of 14m within Baie de Tama-

213-36-6017-5373 (mobile) nert. Anchorage can also be obtained by vessels, with local
Facsimile 213-34-542-188 knowledge, within Baie des Beni Said, but care should be taken
to avoid a shallow reef which lies about 600m from the head of
[email protected] the bay.
E-mail
cap.djendjen@gmailcom Temporary anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of 20m, in
7.13

the central part of Bar en Nsa.

Port Authority
Pointe Djerda (Cap Collo) (37°01'N., 6°35'E.) is the NE ex-
213-34-542-164 tremity of Presqu’ile Djerda, a small peninsula. A light is
Telephone shown from a structure, 11m high, standing on the cape. A
213-34-478-410
shoal, with a depth of 22m, lies about 0.5 mile NE of the cape.

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7.14 Collo (37°00'N., 6°35'E.) (World Port Index No. Cap Est is located 0.9 mile SSE of Cap d’Akmes. Ile du Li-
7.15

45520), a small port, lies on the NW side of Baie de Collo, on, with a small islet lying close ENE of it, lies close NE of the
which is entered between Cap Collo and Ras Frao (Kharras), cape. It is 31m high and is marked by a light.
3.2 miles SE. Rocher du Lazaret, a small island less than 1m high, lies
7.15

Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by a jetty,

7.14 about 0.1 mile offshore, 0.5 mile S of Cap Est.
145m long, which extends S from a point close S of the town. Ilot des Singes is located on the NW side of Baie de Stora,
7.15

There is 238m of total quayage, with depths of 4.2 to 5m 0.8 mile S of Cap Est. This islet lies close inshore and is con-
alongside. nected to the mainland by a bridge. A light is shown from a
Aspect.—The town is situated at the root of the peninsula.
7.14 structure, 9m high, standing on the islet.
Koudiat Djezair, 99m high, stands close S of the town and is Stora, a village, is situated at the head of the bay, 0.3 mile
7.15

surmounted by a small but conspicuous fort. SSW of Ilot des Singes. A small harbor lies E of the village and
Sidi Achour, a prominent shrine, surmounts the summit of a
7.14 is protected by breakwaters.
hill, 536m high, standing 2 miles W of Cap Collo. Caution.—A prohibited anchorage area, the limits of which
7.15

Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory, but is advised for

7.14 are shown on the chart, extends NE from the vicinity of Ilot des
vessels without local knowledge. Private pilots are available. Singes.
Anchorage.—Baie de Collo is one of the best open road-
7.14

steads on the coast of Algeria. It affords excellent shelter from Skikda (Philippeville) (36°53'N., 6°55'E.)
W and N winds. Large vessels should anchor, in a depth of
27m, about 0.4 mile SE of the town. The holding ground is World Port Index No. 45510
mostly excellent. Small vessels can obtain anchorage, in depths
of 6 to 10m, about 100m from the shore. 7.16 The port of Skikda lies at the head of Golfe de Stora
(Golfe de Philippeville), 3 miles SSE of Ile Sridgina (Ile Sriji-
7.15 Kharras (Ras Frao) (36°58'N., 6°38'E.), the SE en- na). The harbor has good facilities for handling bulk cargo,
trance point of Baie de Collo, is dominated by Morne Telezza, containers, general cargo, and ro-ro vessels.
an isolated and conical hill, 125m high. Port Methanier, an oil and LNG terminal, has been con-
7.16

Ras Rdeb (Ras Erded) is located 2.5 miles ESE of Ras Frao. Ile
7.15 structed 1.7 miles E of Skikda.
Mta, an islet, lies about 0.5 mile offshore, 1 mile E of the point. It Winds—Weather.—During bad weather, heavy seas fre-
7.16

is 62m high, but is not easy to distinguish from the coast. quently roll into the gulf. With NW winds, heavy seas set onto
Ras el Kal’a (Ras Bibi) is located 3 miles E of Ras Rdeb. Ilot
7.15 the shore between Stora and Skikda. Strong NW winds have
Bibi (Kal’a Rdjel el Klou), an islet 46m high, lies 0.5 mile been reported to cause an undertow.
WNW of this point. Tides—Currents.—Winds from the W raise the level of the
7.16

Pointe des Sept Freres is located 1.7 miles ESE of Ras Bibi;
7.15 water in the harbor and winds from E lower it. The difference
a chain of small islets extends up to 0.3 mile NNW of it. may be as much as 0.3m.
Point Esrah (Pointe Asra), located 4.5 miles E of Ras Bibi, is
7.15 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor at Skikda is protected
7.16

fringed by islets. A spit, with a depth of 4.7m, extends up to by a breakwater which extends 0.8 mile WNW from the vicini-
about 0.3 mile N of the point. Baie d’Esrah is entered between ty of Cap Skikda.
Point Esrah and Cap Akmes, 2 miles SE. A prominent build- At Port Methanier, the harbor is protected by two breakwa-
7.16

ing, with a red roof, stands at the head of this bay. ters. The W and outer breakwater extends 1 mile N and NE
from the shore. The E breakwater extends 0.3 mile NW from a
Ile Sridgina (Ile Srijina) (36°53'N., 6°53'E.), lying 0.3 mile point on the shore lying 0.6 mile E of the root of the W break-
NE of Cap d’Akmes, is 48m high and surrounded by rocks and water. The entrance fairway is dredged to a depth of 18m.
shoals. A light is shown from a structure, 12m high, standing For more berthing information see table titled Skikda—
7.16

near the middle of this islet. Berth Information.

Skikda—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Dock Marinelle
East 145m 9.6m Container, steel products, and breakbulk,
West 145m 9.6m Container, steel products, and breakbulk,
General Cargo Quay
QD 240m — Breakbulk. Maximum draft of 10.0m.
Pier 1
13 160m 10.0m Grain, scrap metal, containers, steel products, and breakbulk.
Pier 2
12 155m 8.5m Grain, containers, steel products, breakbulk, and multipurpose.

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Skikda—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Pier 3
11 155m 7.0m Containers, steel products, breakbulk, bitumen, and metal products.
Pier 4
9 140m 6.3m Scrap metal, ro-ro, containers, steel products, and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of
10 130m 6.5m 270m.
Pier 5
6 125m 6.0m
7 135m 6.0m Containers and steel products. Continuous berthing length of 400m.
8 140m 6.0m
Pier 6
5 166m 6.5m Ro-ro (passengers), containers, and breakbulk.
Pier 7
3 80m 6.3m Grain, containers, steel products, and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 240m.
4 160m 9.6m
Pier 8
1 142m 9.3m Grain, ro-ro/lo-lo, containers, steel products, and breakbulk.
2 142m 9.6m Grain, containers, steel products, and breakbulk.
19 — 10.0m Clean products and dirty products. Continuous berthing length of 520m.
Sonatrach/New Port
Chemical gases, chemicals, and clean products. Berthing length of 140m (including
A1 65m 10.0m
dolphins).
M1 115m — LNG. Berthing length of 220m (including dolphins).
M2 73m — LNG. Berthing length of 220m (including dolphins).
Aviation fuel, clean products, crude, and dirty products. Berthing length of 230m (including
NP1 78m —
dolphins).
Aviation fuel, clean products, crude, and dirty products. Berthing length of 230m (including
NP2 78m 14.0m
dolphins).
NP3 85m 16.0m Clean products, crude, and dirty products. Berthing length of 200m (including dolphins).
NP5 68m — LNG. Berthing length of 180m (including dolphins).
SBM B1 — 60.0m Crude and dirty products.
SBM B2 — 80.0m Crude and dirty products.
Sonatrach Terminal
P1 35m 12.0m Clean products. Berthing length of 200m (including dolphins).
P2 36m 12.0m Clean products. Berthing length of 200m (including dolphins).
P3 36m 12.5m Clean products. Berthing length of 230m (including dolphins).

Aspect.—Cap Skikda is located 2 miles SE of Ilot des Sing-

7.16 Safsaf, close E of Cap Skikda.
es. It is surmounted by a white prominent villa with a staircase A conspicuous flare is situated close S of Port Methanier and
7.16

descending to the sea. several prominent tanks and chimneys stand along the shore in
The breakwater at Skikda, situated close W of Cap Skikda, is
7.16 the vicinity of the port.
9m high and conspicuous. Lights are shown from structures standing at the heads of the
7.16

A bridge, with several arches, crosses the mouth of Oued

7.16 breakwaters at Skikda and Port Methanier.

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The entrance fairway is indicated by a lighted range.

7.16
Skikda—Contact Information
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 gt and
7.16

over. Tugs are compulsory for all vessels of 80m loa and over. Facsimile 213-38-752-970
Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 12 or 14 and board New Port (Harbormaster)
vessels bound for Skikda about 1 mile NNW of the entrance in
position 36°54'15.0''N, 6°53'36.1''E. Vessels bound for Port Telephone 231-30-926-280
Methanier are generally boarded about 1 mile N of the head of Tugs
the W breakwater in position 36°54'31.8'N, 6°56'43.8''E.
Telephone 213-38-756-250
Regulations.—A mandatory Traffic Separation Scheme
7.16

(TSS) has been established in the NW and N approaches to the Facsimile 213-38-756-250
port. The scheme is not IMO adopted.
Pilots
Vessels should send their ETA to Skikda Port Control by fac-
7.16

simile 24 hours in advance. The ETA message should include VHF VHF channels 12 and 14
the information described in the table titled Reporting Infor-
mation. An unspecified anchorage has been established and is
7.16

bounded by lines joining the following positions:

Reporting Information a. 36°56.27'N, 6°54.06'E.
b. 36°56.27'N, 6°56.82'E.
A LOA c. 36°54.31'N, 6°56.82'E.
B Draft d. 36°54.31'N, 6°54.06'E.
Vessels should not obstruct the approaches and entrances to
7.16

C Nature of cargo
the harbors.
D Tonnage Caution.—Large vessels should not pass close to the heads
7.16

of the breakwaters at Skikda or Port Methanier, as they are not

Contact Information.—See the table titled Skikda—Con-
7.16
steep-to.
tact Information. When the swell in the roads reaches a height of 2m, an un-
7.16

Anchorage.—The roadstead anchorage for the port of Skik-

7.16
dertow, which makes remaining alongside very difficult, devel-
da affords good protection from W winds, but not from NW ops at the berths within Port Methanier.
winds. A wave recorder buoy is moored about 0.6 mile WNW of the
7.16

head of the W breakwater at Port Methanier.

Skikda—Contact Information Skikda to Golfe d’Annaba
Port Control
7.17 Ras Filfila (Felfelah) (36°55'N., 7°06'E.), located 8
213-38-763-241 miles ENE of Port Methanier, is formed by rocky cliffs and has
Telephone
213-38-755-148 a conical rock, 35m high, standing on its NE side. Small ves-
sels, with local knowledge, can obtain anchorage in a creek on
Port Authority the E side of this point.
213-38-754-018 Oued el Kebir flows into the sea 9 miles NE of Ras Filfila,
7.17

and its mouth is conspicuous when approaching from the W.

Telephone 213-38-752-356
Pointe de Sidi Bou Merouane, located 1.5 miles N of the
7.17

213-38-752-394 Oued el Kebir, is fringed with foul ground. El Mersa Light is

213-38-752-015 shown from a structure, 5m high, standing close S of the point.
Facsimile Anchorage, somewhat sheltered by the point, can be obtained
213-38-752-255 by vessels with local knowledge in this roadstead, but the NW
[email protected] part is encumbered with rocks.
E-mail
[email protected] 7.18 Cap de Fer (37°05'N., 7°10'E.), located 17 miles NE
Web site http://www.skikda-port.com of Skikda, is one of the most salient capes on the coast of Alge-
ria; the high land SE of it is very conspicuous. A light is shown
Harbormaster from a tower, 17m high, standing on the cape. A signal station
213-38-756-827 is situated near the light.
A rocky islet, with some rocks close W of it, lies about 0.2
7.18

213-38-756-683 mile W of the cape.

213-38-753-999 In winter, strong currents are experienced off the cape and
7.18

Telephone with WNW winds, there is frequently a heavy swell.

213-38-765-475
Large vessels can obtain good shelter from E winds in posi-
7.18

213-38-765-476 tions S of the cape and about 0.7 mile offshore. Depths of 30m
213-38-752-970 are available for anchorage. The bottom is mostly formed of
mud, shells, and coral, with rocks and gravel in places.

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7.18 Cap de Fer Light bearing 120°, distant 7 miles Voile Noire from NW
7.19

Sidi Benout, 538m high, stands 0.7 mile inland, 4 miles SE

7.19

of Cap Takouch. This conical mountain is flat-topped and sur-

mounted by a white marabout tower.
Baie de Takouch lies between Ile Djezira and La Pointe Per-
7.19

cee, 2 miles SSE. Mersa Takouch (Chetaibi) (37°04'N.,

7°23'E.), a village, stands at the head of the bay and is fronted
by a small harbor formed by two jetties extending S from the
shore. A quay, 125m long, is situated between these jetties and
7.18 Cap de Fer from ENE has depths of 5 to 6m alongside. Excellent shelter from W
winds can be obtained in this bay, but NE and E winds send in
The coast between Cap de Fer and Cap Takouch, 10.5 miles
7.18
a heavy sea and swell. Anchorage can be obtained, in depths of
E, is fringed with rocks and shoals extending about 0.5 mile 10 to 20m, W of the village church.
offshore in places. Cap Matfouch (Cap Akeine), located 6 miles SE of Cap Tak-
7.19

Baie de Sidi Akkacha, entered 5 miles E of Cap de Fer, af-

7.18
ouch, is reddish and dominated by a hill, 571m high. Roche
fords anchorage, sheltered from E winds, to vessels with local Akeine, marked by a light, lies 0.5 mile N of the cape. It has
knowledge. Several above-water rocks lie within 0.5 mile of its several rocky heads, one of which is awash.
E entrance point, which is surmounted by Sidi Akkacha, a con- Sidi Bou Zeid, a shrine, surmounts a coastal hill, 4 miles
7.19

spicuous white shrine. SSE of Cap Matfouch. It is conspicuous when not hidden by
the trees. A prominent chimney stands in a village at the bot-
7.19 Cap Takouch (37°05'N., 7°24'E.) is the NE extremity tom of the hill.
of a small multi-headed peninsula. A light is shown from a Cap du Pain de Sucre, located 4.5 miles E of Sidi Bou Zeid,
7.19

tower, 10m high, standing on the summit of a hill, 0.4 mile SSE is a conspicuous feature. It has a rocky crest, 521m high, and
of the cape. Sidi Merkeb, a conspicuous white shrine, stands terminates in a pyramidal hill, 152m high.
0.2 mile SSW of the light. Voile Noire, a rock, lies close inshore, 1 mile SE of the cape.
7.19

Ile Djezira, the outermost and largest of two islets almost

7.19
It is conical and 65m high.
joined to the coast, lies close NE of the light.
Ile Takouch, 33m high, lies 1 mile offshore, about 2.7 miles
7.19 Golfe d’Annaba
W of the cape.
Seiche du Cap Takouch, a rocky shoal plateau, lies about 2
7.19
7.20 Ras el Hamra (36°58'N., 7°48'E.), located 6 miles E
miles N of the cape. It has a least depth of 13m and is danger- of Cap du Pain de Sucre, is the W entrance point of Golfe
ous for deep-draft vessels. d’Annaba. When seen from a distance from E or W, this cape
A current, with a rate up to 2 knots, has been experienced on
7.19
appears as an island. It is fringed with rocks and two hills stand
the bank lying between Seiche du Cap Takouch and the coast. near the seaward extremity.
In bad weather, the sea over this bank is especially heavy and A light is shown from a structure, 14m high, standing 0.5
7.20

vessels should avoid passing over it. mile W of the cape. A signal station stands on the summit of a
Sidi Yahia, 545m high, stands 2 miles SSW of Cap Takouch.
7.19
hill, 0.2 mile SW of the light.
This conical mountain is prominent and surmounted by a mar- Golfe d’Annaba lies between Ras el Hamra and Cap Rosa,
7.20

about tower. 22 miles E. It is easily identified from seaward and, at a dis-

tance, appears larger than it really is. The heights descending
towards each entrance point are separated, at the head of the
gulf, by a low plain, which at some distance inland is backed
by detached mountains. A mountainous ridge extends 8.5 miles
SW from Ras el Hamra and terminates in a mountain, 1,008m
high.
Oued Seybouse flows into the sea on the S side of the port of
7.20

Annaba, 6 miles S of Ras el Hamra. The depths off the mouth

of this river are shoal and liable to change with each rainy sea-
son.
7.19 Shrine of Sidi Akkacha Oued Mafragh flows into the sea 10.2 miles SE of Ras el
7.20

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Hamra. Its entrance is the combined mouths of several rivers. Tides—Currents.—There is a variation in the water level that
7.21

A signal station is situated close E of the river entrance. sometimes amounts to 0.4m above and below mean sea level.
Djebel Bou Abed, 739m high, stands 10.5 miles SSE of the
7.20 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor consists of three basins
7.21

river entrance and is prominent. and is protected by two breakwaters, Jetee du Lion and Jetee
Rocks, with a least depth of 20m, lie 5.5 miles NE and 7.5
7.20 Sud (Quai Sud).
miles ENE of the river entrance.
An aeronautical light is reported to be occasionally shown
7.20 There is about 4,000m of total commercial quayage, with
7.21

from a position 4.7 miles SSW of the river entrance. depths of 4 to 13m alongside, and facilities for general cargo,
Between the entrance of Oued Mafragh and Cap Rosa, 15
7.20 bulk, and ro-ro vessels. In addition, there are three tanker
miles ENE, the coast consists of a succession of cliffs, 49 to berths, with depths of 7 to 13m alongside. Vessels up to 250m
101m high. in length and 11.5m draft can be accommodated. Tankers up to
11.9m draft can be handled.
Annaba (Bone) (36°55'N., 7°46'E.) For more berthing information see table titled Annaba—
7.21

Berth Information.
World Port Index No. 45490 Aspect.—Fort Genois stands on a rounded point, 1 mile
7.21

SSW of Ras el Hamra Light. A light is shown from a structure,

7.21 The port of Annaba lies on the W side of Golfe d’An- 8m high, standing close WSW of the fort.
naba, 4 miles S of Ras el Hamra. Baie du Lazaret and Baie des Caroubiers lie close SSW and
7.21

1.5 miles SSW, respectively, of the fort.

Annaba (Bone) Home Page A group of four conspicuous buildings stand 1.2 miles NW
7.21

of the harbor entrance. The prominent Basilica of Saint Augus-

http://www.annaba-port.com
tin stands 2 miles SW of the harbor entrance.

Annaba—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Mole Cigogne
P5 100m 8.5m Scrap metal and breakbulk.
P6 160m 6.2m Scrap metal and breakbulk.
Quay 1
P7 151m 9.8m Scrap metal, breakbulk, and iron bars.
P8 145m 9.8m Scrap metal, breakbulk, and iron bars.
P9 145m 9.8m Scrap metal, breakbulk, and iron bars.
P10 145m 9.8m Scrap metal, breakbulk, and iron bars.
P11 145m 9.8m Vegetable oils, sugar, breakbulk, and multipurpose.
P12 155m 11.0m Cereals.
Note.—Quay 1 has a continuous berthing length of 866m.
Quay 2
P3 150m 7.0m Fast ferry, ro-ro (passengers), and containers. Continuous berthing length of
P4 200m 7.0m 350m.
Quay 3
P1 130m 8.5m
Containers and reefer. Continuous berthing length of 240m.
P2 110m 8.5m
Quay 5
P13 320m 12.5m Coal, coke, and iron ore.
P14 276m 8.5m Steel products and iron.
P15 174m 8.5m Steel products and iron.
P16 155m 8.5m Phosphates.
P17 130m 8.5m Phosphates.

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Annaba—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Note.—Quay 5 has a continuous berthing length of 1,235m.
Quay 4
P19 220m 9.5m Phosphates.
P20 135m 9.0m Chemicals, dirty products, phosphates, multipurpose, potash, and bulk urea.
P21 130m 8.5m Chemicals.
P22 90m 7.0m Scrap metal, breakbulk, and iron bars.
Note.—Quay 4 has a continuous berthing length of 575m.
Asmidal Terminal
P18 125m 11.0m Chemicals and dirty products.

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots may be contacted

7.21 Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained in an area from
7.21

on VHF channel 14 and generally board about 0.5 mile E of the Baie du Lazaret S to the Annaba breakwater and E to about 2.5
harbor entrance in position 36°54.3'N, 7°48.0'E. During strong miles, mud, in depths of 20 to 45m, which can best be seen on
E winds, embarkation of the pilot may be difficult. Vessels the chart.
should send an ETA through Annaba (7TB). Caution.—Rocks, with a depth of 13m, lie about 1.5 miles E
7.21

Regulations.—Special regulations are in force in Annaba

7.21 and 3.5 miles ESE of the harbor entrance.
and its approaches. A copy should be obtained on arrival in A rock, with a depth of 8m, lies about 2.7 miles SE of the
7.21

port. harbor entrance.

A dangerous wreck lies about 1.5 miles S of the harbor en-
7.21

A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) has been established in

7.21 trance.
the approaches to Annaba. The scheme is not IMO-adopted, With NW gales, heavy seas are experienced off the harbor
7.21

but the Algerian authorities have advised mariners that the entrance.
principles of the routing system defined in Rule 10 of the Inter- Sections of submarine cable may still exist within a former
7.21

national Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (72 COL- prohibited anchorage area in the S part of Baie des Caroubiers.
REGS) apply.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Annaba—Con-
7.21
Annaba to Cap Serrat
tact Information.
7.22 Cap Rosa (36°57'N., 8°14'E.) is rocky, covered with
Annaba—Contact Information brushwood, and dominated by Djebel Karoussa, 247m high. Its
W side is faced with reddish cliffs. A light is shown from a
Port Authority tower with a dwelling, 13m high, standing on the cape.
VHF VHF channels 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16 Rocher du Schiavone lies close off a point, 1.5 miles SE of
7.22

Cap Rosa. It is conical in shape and 35m high.

213-38-454-737 Baie du Grande Canier and Baie du Petit Canier lie NW and
Telephone 7.22

213-38-454-738 SE, respectively, of Rocher du Schiavone. These bays afford

fairly good shelter to vessels with local knowledge from winds
Facsimile 213-38-454-749 between the W and WNW, but both are open to the NE.
E-mail [email protected] Cap Gros is located 8 miles ESE of Cap Rosa. This cape is
7.22

easily identified as it rises to Kef el Alem, 235m high. Kef Tre-

Harbormaster
biche, 256m high, stands 0.9 mile SSW of the cape.
E-mail [email protected]
Tugs 7.23 El Kala (La Calle) (36°54'N., 8°27'E.), a small port,
lies 1.8 miles SE of Cap Gros and is used by coasters.
E-mail [email protected] Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is divided into two ba-
7.23

Pilots sins. The outer basin has a depth of 4.6m and the inner basin
has a depth of 3m. Vessels up to 61m in length and 4.5m draft
VHF VHF channel 14 can enter in good weather.
213-38-454-737 A small jetty is situated 0.6 mile E of the harbor.
7.23

Telephone Aspect.—The harbor lies between Pointe Noire, located 1.7

7.23

213-38-454-738 miles SE of Cap Gross, and Ilot de France, 0.3 mile E. Ilot de
Facsimile 213-38-454-749 France has numerous buildings on it and is connected at its SE
end to the mainland by the quays at the head of the harbor. A
E-mail [email protected] light is shown from a structure, 8m high, standing on the W

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end of Ilot de France. Pointe Noire is 13m high and fronted on 7.25 Tabarqah (Tabarka) (36°58'N., 8°46'E.) (World Port
its W side by a rock, 11m high. The town of La Calle stands on Index No. 45460), a small harbor, is situated on the SE side of
the S side of the harbor. the island and protected by breakwaters. It has depths of 2.5 to
Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Local knowledge is
7.23 4.2m and is mostly used by fishing vessels and yachts.
recommended. The services of a local resident are reported to Anchorage can be obtained E or W of Jazirat Tabarqah, but
7.25

be available. neither affords good protection, and the holding ground is bad.
Anchorage.—Vessels with local knowledge can anchor within
7.23 The W roadstead is somewhat sheltered by the island, but is
a bay entered NW of Pointe Noire. It affords good shelter from W dangerous in bad weather. In the E roadstead, also known as
winds, but with NW winds, a heavy swell rolls in. the summer anchorage, vessels with local knowledge may an-
Open anchorage can be obtained, in depths of 20 to 26m,
7.23 chor as convenient.
sand and gravel, about 0.4 mile N of Ilot de France Light, but Djebel Adissa, 889m high, and Djebel Bir, 1,019m high, are
7.25

the holding ground is poor. both prominent and stand 13 miles S and 11.5 miles SSE, re-
Both of the above anchorages generally become untenable
7.23 spectively, of Cap Roux.
during winds from the NW or NE. Djebel Moruna, a rocky hill, stands 3 miles E of Tabarqah. Two
7.25

Caution.—The depths in the harbor cannot be relied upon

7.23 conspicuous monuments, 0.2 mile apart, stand on its NE slope.
due to silting. Djebel Zouara stands 11.7 miles NE of Tabarqah. Its promi-
7.25

nent black peak is 218m high. Kef es Sid, 825m high, stands 9
7.24 Monte Rotondo (36°54'N., 8°32'E.), 178m high, miles SE of Djebel Zouara. Its summit is rocky and resembles
stands 4 miles E of El Kala. The ruins of a factory with tall a group of ruins.
chimneys are situated at the foot of this hill. Cap Negro, located 13.5 miles NE of Tabarqah, is not easy to
7.25

Cap Roux (36°57'N., 8°37'E.), located 8.5 miles ENE of El

7.24 identify; however, Kef Budmah (Jebel Sidi Mohammed), 474m
Kala, can be identified by the reddish cliffs on its W side. high, stands 1 mile SE of it and is a good landmark. Anse Bud-
The border between Algeria and Tunisia lies about 1.5 miles
7.24 mah lies on the S side of the cape and is sheltered from winds
E of this cape. from the NNW through E to S. However, the bottom is mostly
rock, the holding ground is only moderately good, and the N
Ras Tabarqah (Cap Tabarka) (36°58'N., 8°45'E.), located 6 side of this bay is fringed with rocks.
miles ENE of Cap Roux, consists of rugged grey cliffs and is
fronted by rocks. A prominent white house stands on a coastal 7.26 Cap Kavansur (37°08'N., 9°02'E.) is located 3 miles
hill, close W of the cape. NE of Cap Negro. Kef En Nsoor stands 0.5 mile inland, 1 mile
Jazirat Tabarqah (Ile de Tabarka) lies 0.2 mile offshore, 0.7
7.24 E of the cape. It is 330m high and has a conspicuous conical
mile ESE of Ras Tabarqah. This island is crowned by a ruined summit. Djebel Zitana (Djebel ech Chitane), 464m high, stands
castle and is 95m high. Its N side is faced with steep cliffs and 2 miles E of Kef En Nsoor and is prominent.
it slopes gently to the S end, where there are some ruins. A Anse de Sidi Mechrig lies 5 miles ENE of the cape and can
7.26

light is shown from a structure, 8m high, standing on the ruins be identified by a small, rocky point surmounted by a ruin. A
of the castle. conspicuous monument stands on a hill, close SSE of the point.
The island is connected at its S end to the mainland by a rub-
7.24 Another hill stands 0.5 mile SE of the monument and is sur-
ble causeway. mounted by a marabout tower.
A small harbor, situated on the SW side of Jazirat Tabarqah,
7.24 Cap Serrat (37°14'N., 9°13'E.), located 11 miles NE of Cap
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has silted up. Kavansur, is fully described in paragraph 8.2.

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8.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
SECTOR 8 — CHART INFORMATION

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SECTOR 8
TUNISIA—CAP SERRAT TO RAS AJDIR

Plan.—This sector describes the N and E coasts of Tunisia.

8.0 rica, consists of a low plateau and is fronted by rocks and
The descriptive sequence is from W to E and then N to S. shoals which extend up to 0.7 mile seaward. A light is shown
from a structure, 15m high, standing on the point. The ruins of
General Remarks a tower are situated close to the light.
8.3 The coast between this point and Ar Ras al Abayd (Cap
8.1 Tides—Currents.—In the vicinity of Cap Serrat, the Blanc), 4.5 miles E, consists of a sandy beach followed by
currents are irregular and generally set with the prevailing dunes and then cliffs.
wind. Ar Ras al Abayd (Cap Blanc) (37°20'N., 9°50'E.) is formed
8.1In Baie de Banzart and at other places along the N coast of by a narrow projection. Its seaward sides consist of vertical
Tunisia, the tides are small and are often masked by the effects white cliffs. A conspicuous signal station stands 0.6 mile S of
of the wind and atmospheric pressure which may cause the wa- the cape, and two prominent radio masts stand close WNW of
ter level to vary by up to 1m. it.
8.1Caution.—The winds in the vicinity of Cap Serrat are often
accompanied by haze, which makes it difficult to distinguish 8.4 Ras Banzart (Cap Bizerte) (37°20'N., 9°52'E.), locat-
the land. ed 1.2 miles E of Ar Ras al Abayd, is neither as high nor as
steep, but is more salient. Three small, but prominent hills
Cap Serrat to Banzart stand on this cape. A radar surveillance station, equipped with
VHF, is situated on the cape.
8.2 Cap Serrat (37°14'N., 9°13'E.), high and steep, is 8.4A dangerous wreck, awash, lies about 0.5 mile E of the cape.
formed by a ridge which projects NE. Three summits, each Baie de Banzart (Baie de Bizerte) (37°18'N., 9°56'E.) is en-
about 186m high, stand on the ridge. A light is shown from a tered between Ras Banzart and Ras al Zabib (Cap Zebib), 11
tower with a dwelling, 13m high, standing on the cape. A sig- miles ESE. The city and port of Banzart (Bizerte) lie at the SW
nal station is situated close S of the light. side of this bay.
8.2Djebel el Hamar stands 4 miles S of the cape. This large and 8.4Caution.—An IMO-adopted Traffic Separation Scheme
round mountain is 365m high. (TSS) lies 17 miles NE of Ras Banzart (Cap Bizerte) and may
8.2Djebel Zeizia stands 1 mile W of Djebel Hamar. It is 271m best be seen on the chart.
high and has a jagged summit. 8.4Banc Ouest de Jaziret El Kleb, rocky, with a least depth of
8.2Djebel Blida stands 0.7 mile inland, 3.5 miles SE of the 17m, lies about 9 miles ENE of the cape.
cape. It is 245m high and has three cone-shaped summits.
8.2Djebel Loko stands 0.6 mile inland, 5 miles ENE of Djebel Banzart (Bizerte) and Menzel Bourguiba (Sidi
Blida. It is 126m high and shaped like a sugar loaf. Abdallah) (37°17'N., 9°53'E.)
8.2Ragoubet el Goulea (Ras el Golea), a rocky point, is located
8.2 miles E of Cap Serrat. The coast between this point and Ras World Port Index No. 45440
el Dukara, 8.5 miles ENE, is formed by rocky cliffs broken by
dry ravines. Ras el Dukara may be identified by its ridge of ser- 8.5 The port of Banzart lies at the SW side of Baie de
rated cliffs which rise in steps from the sea. Banzart, 3.5 miles S of Ras Banzart. It consists mainly of
8.2The coast between Ras al Dukara and Ras el Korane (Ras el Avant Port, Le Canal, Goulet du Lac, Lac de Bizerte, and Sidi
Kuran), 5.5 miles ENE, is formed by mostly small cliffs and Abdallah. The city of Banzart stands principally on the NW
rocks. These cliffs are broken by sandy beaches through which side of Le Canal. The town of Menzel Bourguiba stands close
flow several small streams. W of Sidi Abdallah. This is a major harbor with facilities for
8.2Ras el Korane is formed by rocks and gray sandstone and is most types of vessels. There are naval facilities within the port.
rather flat. Between this point and Ras Ennghela, 4 miles E, the Tides—Currents.—The current in the canal has been re-
8.5

coast first consists of cliffs and then by a low plateau bordered ported (1997) to reach rates of 1 to 2 knots.
by sand hills. See the table titled Tidal Ranges for Bizerte.
8.5

8.2A conspicuous red tower stands close to the coast, 1 mile

ESE of Ras el Korane. Tidal Ranges for Bizerte
Rashadat al Akhawat (Rchadet el Krouat) (Les Fratelli)
(37°18'N., 9°25'E.), a group of rocky islets and foul ground, HAT 0.5m
lies about 2.5 miles NNE of Ragoubet al Goulea and is the out- MHWS 0.4m
ermost coastal danger.
MHWN 0.3m
8.2Caution.—A danger area, the limits of which are shown on
the chart, lies in the vicinity of this group of rocks. MLWN 0.2m
MLWS 0.2m
8.3 Ras Ennghela (37°21'N., 9°45'E.), the N point of Af-

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Tidal Ranges for Bizerte 10m and marked by lighted buoys leads to these facilities. Ves-
sels up to 200m in length and 9.8m draft can be accommodat-
LAT 0.2m ed.
Note.—Heights are in meters above A lift bridge spans Le Canal 0.5 mile SW of the entrance.
8.5

charted datum. The lift span is 74m long.

Goulet du Lac extends SW for 3 miles from the SW end of
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8.5Depths—Limitations.—Avant Port is protected by three Le Canal and then turns S into Lac de Bizerte (Buhayrat Ban-
breakwaters. Jetee Nord, 1,025m long, extends E from the zart). A channel, marked by buoys, leads through Goulet du
coast and Jetee Est, 940m long, extends NNE from the coast. Lac and is dredged to a depth of 12m in the N part and 10m in
Digue Exterior, a detached breakwater, 610m long, lies off the the S part. A dangerous wreck lies close NE of the oil wharves.
entrance and may best be seen on the chart. The main entrance Baie Ponty and Baie de Seti Meriem, on the N side of Goulet
8.5

to the harbor lies between Jetee Est and Digue Exterior. The du Lac, are the site of a naval station which has several finger
entrance between Digue Exterior and Jetee Nord is considered piers with depths of 6m alongside.
to be dangerous for large and/or single-screw vessels due to Lac de Bizerte (Buhayrat Banzart) has general depths of 5.5
8.5

strong tidal currents. Due to this, navigation between Digue to 10m. A channel, marked by buoys, leads through the lake
Exterior (Outer Breakwater) and Jetee Nord (North Jetty) is and connects Goulet du Lac with Sidi Abdallah (Menzel Bour-
prohibited (2018). quiba). It has a dredged depth of 10m.
8.5A fishing harbor, protected by breakwaters, is situated close Sidi Abdallah (Menzel Bourquiba) is an artificial harbor ba-
8.5

SE of Jetee Est. sin which is formed by breakwaters on three sides. The main
8.5The entrance to Avant Port is dredged to a depth of 12m. The entrance, 95m wide, is at the NE corner of the harbor and is ap-
N part of this basin is used by barges and small craft. Two oil proached by the dredged channel which leads through the lake.
berths are situated on the inner side of Jetee Est and have The town of Menzel Bourguiba (Manzil Bu Ruqaybah) stands
depths of 8.2 and 11m alongside. Tanker vessels up to 50,000 close W of the harbor.
gt, 225m in length, and 11m draft can be accommodated. The N part of the harbor has a depth of 10m and the S part
8.5

has depths of 5 to 10m. There is 460m of total berthing space

8.5Le Canal (Canal de Bizerte), quayed on both sides, is entered with depths of 6.3 to 8.5m alongside. In addition, there are four
in the SW part of Avant Port and leads to Baie de Sebra. The drydocks, the largest being 247m long and 40m wide.
fairway channel through Le Canal has been dredged to a depth Aspect.—Jebel Kebir (Jbel El Kbir), 276m high, stands 2.7
8.5

of 11m. Quai de Commerce, on the N side, has 500m of total miles SW of Ras Banzart and overlooks the city. It is the domi-
berthing space with a depth of 9m alongside. Quai de Cereali- nating landmark in the N approach.
er, at the junction of Le Canal and Baie de Sebra, is used by A conspicuous hotel stands 0.4 mile inland, 2 miles S of Ras
8.5

bulk grain vessels. It is 220m long and has a depth of 9m Banzart.

alongside. Fort Sidi Salem stands 3 miles S of Ras Banzart. The belfry
8.5

8.5Quai de Tunisacier, 130m long, is situated on the N side of in the barracks, situated 1 mile SSW of the fort, is prominent.
Baie de Sebra and has a depth of 9m alongside. Quai de Ci- A conspicuous building stands on the W side of Avant Port, 0.6
mentier, 180m long, is situated on the SW side of the bay and mile SSE of Fort Sidi Salem. Zarzuna Minaret stands on the S
has a depth of 9.8m alongside. A channel dredged to a depth of side of the harbor and is conspicuous.

Banzart (Bizerte)—Berth Information

Depth
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside
Dry Cargo Terminals
Commercial Quay
No. 1 100m 10.5m Containers, breakbulk, and general cargo.
No. 2 85m 10.5m Containers, breakbulk, and general cargo.
No. 3 85m 10.5m Containers, breakbulk, and general cargo.
No. 4 160m 10.5m Containers, breakbulk, and general cargo.
Cereal Terminal
Grain Berth — — Grains. Maximum draft of 9.7m. Berthing length of 200m (including dolphins).
Bizerte Cement Terminal
Cement Quay 180m — Cement. Maximum draft of 10.5m.
Tunisian Sugar Terminal
Day Cargo Berth 171m — Raw sugar.

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Banzart (Bizerte)—Berth Information

Depth
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside
Tanker Terminals
Bizerta
Clean products, crude, dirty products, aviation fuel, and NGL. Berthing length
Appontement A — 12.0m
of 250m (including dolphins).
Aviation fuel, dirty products, LPG, and clean products. Berthing length of
Appontement B — 12.0m
250m (including dolphins).

Contact Information.—See the table titled Banzart—Con-

8.5

tact Information.

Banzart—Contact Information
Port
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
RT 1637 kHz, 1743 kHz, or 2182 kHz
216-72-433-748
Telephone
216-72-436-355
Facsimile 216-72-433-686
E-mail [email protected]
Banzart (Bizerte)—Zarzuna Minaret
8.5
Web site http://www.ommp.nat.tn
Harbormaster
8.5A number of prominent flares are situated about 1.2 miles
SSW of the harbor entrance. Facsimile 216-72-420-547
8.5A light is shown from a prominent structure, 17m high, Pilots
standing on the head of Jetee Est.
8.5Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of more than VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
300 gt.
8.5Pilots may be contacted on VHF channel 14 or 16 and gener- Anchorage.—Large vessels can obtain anchorage, in a
8.5

ally board about 1 mile ENE of the outer detached breakwater depth of 30m, about 1 mile E of the SE end of the detached
in position 37°16'55''N, 9°54'51''E. breakwater.
8.5Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA 72 hours, 48 Caution.—Banc du Boberak, with depths of less than 1.6m,
8.5

hours, and 24 hours in advance and report the information de- extends up to about 0.5 mile from the coast, 2.3 miles SSE of
scribed in the table titled Reporting Information. Ras Banzart.
Submarine cables and pipelines cross Le Canal and may best
8.5

Reporting Information be seen on the chart.

Due to submarine cables, prohibited anchorage areas, the
8.5

A Draft limits of which are shown on the chart, lie within Goulet du
B Gross tons and net tons Lac and extend seaward from close N of the harbor entrance.
C LOA
The detached breakwater should be given a wide berth as it
8.5

slopes underwater.
8.5Vessels must not exceed the minimum speed for safety and The head of Jetee Est should be given a wide berth due to
8.5

steerageway as far as Baie de Sebra, at the SW end of Le Ca- masonry debris lying off it.
nal. Several obstructions and wrecks lie in the approaches to the
8.5

8.5Large vessels must enter and depart by the S entrance. port and may best be seen on the chart.
Submarines are prohibited from diving in an area lying S of
8.5
It was reported (1989) that the breakwaters are not radar
8.5

the parallel of the SE head of the detached breakwater, and prominent until vessels are close to the harbor.
bound to the W by the meridian of the same head and to the E Dangerous wrecks, as seen on the chart, lie in position
8.5

by the meridian of 9°58.5'E. 37°10'25''N, 9°49'24''E and in position 37°12'58''N, 9°49'54''E.

The speed of vessels in Goulet du Lac must not exceed 8
8.5
Depth less than charted have been reported (2019) within
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knots. Port de Bizerte.

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Banzart to Golfe de Tunis easy to distinguish during the day from the other buildings in
the vicinity.
8.6 Ras al Zabib (Cap Zebib) (37°16'N., 10°04'E.), locat- 8.9A small harbor, protected by breakwaters, lies on the S side
ed 8.5 miles E of Banzart, can be easily identified by two coni- of the cape and is used by fishing craft and yachts. A conspicu-
cal hills, 90m high, standing on it. The extremity of this cape is ous hotel stands on the beach close SW of this harbor.
low and fronted by foul ground. 8.9The ruins of the ancient city of Carthage stand on the coast,
8.6Iles Cani (37°21'N., 10°07'E.) lies 6 miles NNE of Ras al 1.5 miles SW of the cape. A small white fort is situated close
Zabib. It consists of two islets, 18 and 20m high, standing on a NE of them.
rocky bank which extends 1.2 miles NE and SSW of them. A 8.9The presidential palace stands 1.1 miles SW of the cape and
light is shown from a structure, 21m high, standing on the sum- is conspicuous.
mit of the NE and higher of the two islets. A buoy, moored 8.9Caution.—A navigation prohibited area, the limits of which
about 1.3 miles SW of the light, marks the SSW extension of are shown on the chart, is situated close offshore adjacent to
the bank. the presidential palace. It is marked by orange floats and ex-
8.6A depth of 9.5m was reported (1977) to lie about 5 miles tends up to about 0.2 mile seaward.
NNE of Iles Cani. A wreck, with a depth of 18m, lies about 6 8.9Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in an area approxi-
miles NE of Iles Cani. An isolated bank, with a depth of 17m, mately 0.3 mile in radius, centered about 320m S of the presi-
lies about 3.5 miles W of Iles Cani. dential palace.
8.6Caution.—An area dangerous for trawling, the limits of
which are shown on the chart, lies 4.5 miles ENE of Iles Cani. La Goulette (36°48'N., 10°18'E.)
8.7 Ras Sidi ali el Mekki (Cap Farina), located 11.5 World Port Index No. 45420
miles ESE of Ras al Zabib, is the E extremity of a narrow
promontory and easy to identify. Between Ras al Zabib and 8.10 The harbor of La Goulette (Hala al Wadi) is situated
this cape, the coast is rugged and backed by high mountains. A 4.5 miles SW of Cap Carthage and serves as an outport for Tu-
conspicuous shrine stands on a large sand hill close to the nis. It forms the entrance to Canal de Tunis, a dredged channel,
coast, 2.5 miles SE of Ras al Zabib. which leads to the port of Tunis.
8.7Ile Pilau lies 1 mile offshore, 2.3 miles NW of Ras Sidi ali el Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
8.10

Mekki. This islet is conical and 116m high. La Goulette.

8.7Ile Plane, 9m high, lies 2 miles E of Ras Sidi ali el Mekki. A
light is shown from a structure, 12m high, standing on the islet. Tidal Ranges for La Goulette
A stranded wreck, which is radar conspicuous, lies on the NW
side of the islet. HAT 0.4m
8.7A bank, with a least depth of 12m, extends 2.8 miles NE MHWS 0.4m
from the islet.
MHWN 0.4m
8.7Several rocky shoal patches lie within 1.5 miles of Ras Sidi
ali el Mekki. The shallowest of these patches has a depth of MLS 0.3m
4.6m and lies about 1 mile NNE of the cape.
MLWN 0.2m
8.7An isolated bank, with a least depth of 15m, lies about 12
miles NE of Ras Sidi ali el Mekki. MLWS 0.2m
LAT 0.2m
Golfe de Tunis
Note.—Heights are in meters above
8.8 Golfe de Tunis is entered between Ras Sidi ali el Me- charted datum.
kki (Cap Farina) and Ras at Tib (Cap Bon), 36 miles ESE.
Oued Medjerda flows into the gulf through a delta, 4.5 miles
8.8 Depths—Limitations.—An approach channel, about 3
8.10

SSW of Ras Sidi ali el Mekki. Its mouth is fringed by a shoal miles long, leads to the harbor entrance. It is 100m wide and
bank which is constantly extending to the E. dredged to a depth of 12.8m (1998).
The entrance to Lac de Porto Farina, a shallow lagoon, lies in
8.8 The harbor is protected by two breakwaters and consists of
8.10

a bay close NW of the river delta. A yacht harbor is situated an outer basin, a main basin, and Bassin de Rhades, which is a
close NE of the entrance. new inner basin situated on the S side of the canal.
Ras Quamart (Cap Gammarth), located 16 miles SSE of Ras
8.8 The outer basin lies on the inner side of the W breakwater. It
8.10

Sidi ali el Mekki, is formed by a reddish cliff, 20m high. A has depths of 3m and is mostly used by yachts and fishing
rock, with a depth of 5.4m, lies about 0.4 mile NE of the point. craft.
A wreck, with a depth of 22m, lies about 4 miles ESE of the The main basin, bordered on each side by quays, lies at the
8.10

point. entrance to Canal de Tunis and has general depths of 10.5 to

12m. A turning circle, 300m wide and dredged to a depth of
8.9 Cap Carthage (Ras Qartajannah) (36°52'N., 12m, is situated within this basin.
10°22'E.) is located 3 miles SSE of Ras Quamart. Sidi Bou North Quay, on the N side of the basin, has 1,097m of total
8.10

Said Light is shown from a structure, 12m high, standing on berthing space, with a depth of 9m alongside. Facilities on the
the cape. It was reported (1994) that this light structure was not S side of the basin include a phosphate berth, 120m long, with

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a depth of 7.6m alongside; an ore berth, 80m long, with a depth La Goulette—Contact Information
of 9.8m alongside; a grain berth, 80m long, with a depth of
9.6m alongside; and a tanker berth, 150m long, with a depth of Facsimile 216-71-735-812
8.1m alongside. E-mail [email protected]
Bassin de Rades has 1,200m of total berthing space, with a
8.10

depth of 7.2 to 8.8m alongside. There are facilities for ro-ro Web site http://www.ommp.nat.tn
and container vessels. Rades Port
Vessels up to 200m in length and 8.8m draft can be accom-
8.10

Telephone 216-71-449-300
modated. Tankers up to 180m in length and 8m draft can be ac-
commodated. Facsimile 216-71-449-263
An overhead power cable, with a vertical clearance of 42m,
E-mail [email protected]
8.10

spans the channel at the E end of Bassin de Rades, about 1.25

miles inside the entrance to La Goulette. Another power cable, Web site http://www.ommp.nat.tn
with similar vertical clearance, spans the channel about 0.2 Pilots
mile E of the first-mentioned cable.
Aspect.—The approach channel is marked by lighted buoys
8.10
VHF VHF channels 9, 10, and 16
and an outer approach lighted buoy is moored about 3.5 miles RT 2182 kHz
ESE of the harbor entrance.
A light is shown from a structure, 11m high, standing at the
8.10
Tugs
head of the harbor, on the N bank. It is intensified between the VHF VHF channel 9
bearings which lead through the harbor entrance.
The conspicuous cupola of St. Louis Chapel is situated on
8.10

Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor in the roadstead sheltered

8.10

the N side of the harbor. A prominent clock tower stands 0.7 only from winds between S and W. The best berth, in depths of
mile NW of the head of the N breakwater. 12 to 14m, lies between 0.5 and 1 mile N of the outer approach
A monument and a steeple, both conspicuous, are situated 2
8.10

lighted buoy. Small vessels may anchor N or S of the approach

miles SW and 4.7 miles SSE, respectively, of the head of the N channel, in depths of 7 to 9m, provided that they do not ob-
breakwater. struct navigation. The bottom consists mostly of fine sand and
Fort de Sidi Ben Hassen stands in the S part of the city of Tu-
8.10

affords good holding ground under normal conditions of wind

nis and is conspicuous. and sea.
Prominent chimneys stand 1 mile WNW and 1.5 miles
8.10

Caution.—A ferry crosses the harbor at La Goulette.

8.10

WSW, respectively, of the head of the N breakwater. Several submarine cables cross the harbor, 1 mile WNW of
8.10

A control tower and several silos stand on the S side of the

8.10

the head of the N breakwater. Anchoring and fishing are pro-

harbor and are conspicuous from seaward. hibited in this area.
Djebel Resass, 795m high, stands 13 miles S of the harbor
8.10

and is prominent.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 100
8.10
Tunis (36°48'N., 10°12'E.)
gt. Pilots generally board within 0.3 mile of the outer approach World Port Index No. 45430
lighted buoy in position 36°47'16.2''N, 10°22'51.6''E. Pilotage
is available 24 hours, except for tankers and ore carriers, when 8.11 The port of Tunis lies 5 miles W of La Goulette (Hala
it is available during daylight hours only. Vessels should for- al Wadi) and is approached through Canal de Tunis, which
ward an ETA at least 12 hours in advance. Vessels in the canal leads between masonry embankments across Lac de Tunis.
should keep a listening watch on VHF channel 10. Winds—Weather.—Formation of a low pressure area in the
8.11

Regulations.—Submarines are prohibited from diving in the

8.10

mountains to the S of Tunis will usually result in rough weath-

area lying SW of the prolongation of a line joining Ras Quama- er in the roadstead with very little warning.
rt (Cap Gammarth) and Cap Carthage. Depths—Limitations.—Canal de Tunis is dredged (1997)
8.11

Vessels proceeding from the roadstead to the harbor must

8.10

to a depth of 7m over a width of 45m. It is marked by lighted

follow the approach channel for its entire length. beacons and leads across Lac de Tunis to the port, which con-
The maximum speed in the harbor is 5 knots.
8.10
sists of three basins.
Tankers and ore carriers are not allowed to enter or leave the
8.10

The harbor has 1,135m of total berthing space, with depths

8.11

harbor during the hours of darkness. of 5 to 7.5m alongside, and facilities for ro-ro, container, and
Contact Information.—See the table titled La Goulette—
8.10
bulk vessels. Vessels up to 130m in length and 6.2m draft can
Contact Information. be accommodated.
Aspect.—A conspicuous hotel stands 3 miles NW of the
8.11

La Goulette—Contact Information harbor.

A light is shown from a structure, 11m high, standing on the
8.11

La Goulette Port W side of the harbor. The light is intensified over a narrow sec-
VHF VHF channels 10, 12, 14, and 16 tor covering the alignment of the canal.
Pilotage.—Pilotage for Canal de Tunis and the harbor is
8.11

Telephone 216-71-735-300 compulsory. Vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF

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channel 10 while in the canal. See Pilotage for La Goulette in Banc El Haouaria (37°20'N., 11°02'E.) lies about 14.5
8.14

paragraph 8.10. miles N of Ras at Tib (Cap Bon). This bank has a least depth of
Caution.—A mid-channel course should be maintained as
8.11 22m and a dangerous wreck lies on it.
the cross section of the canal is V-shaped. Caution.—An IMO-adopted Traffic Separation Scheme
8.14

The speed of vessels in the canal is limited according to ton-

8.11 (TSS) lies 6 miles NNE of Ras at Tib (Cap Bon) and can best
nage. be seen on the chart.

Tunis to Sousse 8.15 Ras ed Drek (37°03'N., 11°04'E.) is the S of three

points which lie close together, 3.5 miles SE of Ras at Tib (Cap
8.12 Pointe Er Reis (36°48'N., 10°33'E.) is located on the Bon). These points are fronted by rocks and shoals. The ruins
E side of Golfe de Tunis, 12 miles E of the harbor entrance at of a fort surmount a ridge immediately above Ras ed Drek.
La Goulette (Halq al Wadi). Caution.—Several lights and lighted buoys, one of which is
8.15

A bank, on which lies numerous rocks and wrecks, extends

8.12 equipped with a racon, lie close S of Ras ed Drek. These aids
up to about 1.5 miles NW from a point on the coast, 2 miles mark the landing area of two submarine gas pipelines which
SSW of Pointe Er Reis. extend NE to the coast of Sicily.
Ras Dourdass is located 4.5 miles NNE of Pointe Er Reis.
8.12 Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in this vicinity. Vessels
8.15

The coast between is backed by a range of mountains. damaging these pipelines may incur serious risk of fire or ex-
Rass el Fartass, located 1.7 miles NE of Ras Dourdass, is
8.12 plosion and loss of buoyancy.
steep and rocky. Its summit is 100m high and is surmounted by
some ruins. 8.16 Ras el Melah (36°52'N., 11°08'E.), marked by a light,
Rass el Ahmar (37°03'N., 10°54'E.), a low and rocky point,
8.12 is located 11 miles SSE of Ras ed Drek. The point is low but
is located 18 miles NE of Rass el Fartass. A prominent hill, rises to a large whitish sandhill. A shoal bank extends up to 0.5
97m high, stands 1.2 miles SSE of the point and from certain mile from the point and an obstruction, with a depth of 16m,
directions appears as an islet. lies about 1.5 miles NNE of it.
Sidi Daoud, a small harbor, lies 3 miles SSW of the point. It
8.12 Ras Mostefa (Ras Mustafa) (36°50'N., 11°07'E.), located
is protected by breakwaters and mostly used by fishing craft 2.5 miles SSW of Ras el Melah, is dominated by a conspicuous
and yachts. hill on which stands a large fortress. The cape consists of two
sharp points, on the W of which stand the ruins of a battery and
8.13 Ile Zembra (Djamour el Kebir) (37°08'N., 10°48'E.) a marabout. A customhouse is situated close N of the mar-
lies 7 miles NW of Rass el Ahmar. This island is 435m high about. Kelibia Light is shown from a structure, 18m high,
and an above-water rock lies about 0.5 mile W of its N extrem- standing on the E end of the fortress.
ity. A yacht harbor, protected by breakwaters, is situated on the Caution.—Several submarine cables extend seaward from a
8.16

S side of the island. A light is shown from the S extremity of point on the shore, 1 mile N of the cape. Anchorage is prohibit-
the island. ed in the vicinity of these cables.
Ile Zembretta (Djamour es Srir), 53m high, lies 3.7 miles
8.13 A dangerous wreck lies about 1.3 miles SSW of the cape.
8.16

NNW of Ras el Ahmar. A light is shown from a structure, 12m

high, standing on this islet. 8.17 Burj Qualaybiyah (Kelibia Bay) (36°50'N.,
Caution.—A dangerous wreck, marked by several buoys,
8.13 11°07'E.) (World Port Index No. 45415), a very small harbor,
lies about 1 mile SSE of the harbor entrance at Ile Zembra. lies in a bay on the W side of Ras Mostefa. It is protected by
Vessels are advised to avoid navigating within an area which
8.13 breakwaters and the entrance is 55m wide. There are depths of
extends up to 1 mile from the S coast of Ile Zembra, due to 5 to 7m in the SW part of the harbor, but the NE part is shoal.
yacht moorings. The harbor is mostly used by small craft and yachts with local
Fishing is prohibited within 1.5 miles of Ile Zembra.
8.13 knowledge. Qualaybiyah, a small town, stands at the head of
Ile Zembra has been declared a military island and landing is
8.13 the bay. It was reported (1988) that this harbor is used as a base
prohibited. for offshore oil and gas operations.
A wreck is reported to lie in position 37°07.5'N, 10°46.0'E.
8.13 Anchorage can be taken off the harbor, about 0.5 mile SW of
8.17

Ras Mostefa. The roadstead has depths of 11 to 15m and is

8.14 Ras at Tib (Cap Bon) (37°05'N., 11°03'E.), located sheltered from W and N winds. The bottom is mostly sand and
6.5 miles ENE of Rass el Ahmar, is the NE extremity of Tuni- the holding ground is good.
sia and also of the mountainous promontory which separates
Golfe de Tunis from the Golfe de Hammamet. A signal station Tazerka Oil Terminal (36°36'N., 11°41'E.) (World Port In-
8.17

surmounts the summit of the hill, which dominates the cape, dex No. 45435), lies 31 miles SE of Ras el Melah and consists
and two prominent radio masts stand close W of it. of a lighted platform.
A light is shown from a structure, 20m high, standing 0.5
8.14 Pilotage.—Pilotage, docking, and getting underway are ac-
8.17

mile SE of the cape. A radiobeacon is situated 0.5 mile S of the complished by a Berthing Master who remains onboard for the
light. entire stay. Vessels should send an ETA upon departure from
A shoal, with a least depth of 2m, lies close N of the cape.
8.14 the previous port and update it 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24
Sidi Mohamed Ech Cherif, a marabout, stands on a hill 5
8.14 hours prior to arrival. Any change of ETA of 3 hours should al-
miles S of Ras at Tib (Cap Bon). It is large, prominent, and sur- so be reported. The Berthing Master boards 2 miles off the FP-
rounded by trees. SU.

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8.18 Rass Maamoura (Ras al Mamurah) (36°27'N., conspicuous hotel stands on the S side of the harbor.
10°48'E.), located 27 miles SW of Ras Mostefa, is low and has Caution.—A stranded wreck lies midway between Rass
8.20

a village standing on it. A conspicuous tomb stands on the Marsa and Sousse.
shoulder of the SE foothill, 1.5 miles N of the point. A danger- A submarine pipeline, marked by a buoy and best seen on the
8.20

ous wreck lies close S of Rass Maamoura. chart, extends from a point on the shore S of Rass Marsa NE to
A small fishing harbor, protected by breakwaters, is situated
8.18 the 20-meter contour.
on the S side of the point. A minaret stands 1 mile N of the har- A platform, surrounded by a 1.5 mile restricted area, has
8.20

bor and is prominent from seaward. been established in position 35°55.6'N, 11°33.2'E.
Isolated banks, with depths of 26 to 28m, lie 15 miles ENE
8.18

(Banc de Kourba), 5 miles S (Banc Nabeul), and 11 miles S Sousse (Susah) (35°50'N., 10°39'E.)
(Banc Maamoura) of Rass Maamoura. These banks should be
avoided in bad weather, especially during NE gales. World Port Index No. 45410

8.19 Golfe de Hammamet (Khalij al Hammamat) 8.21 The port of Sousse lies in the SW part of Golfe de
(36°10'N., 10°40'E.) is entered between Rass Maamoura and Hammamet, 38 miles SSW of Rass Maamoura.
the Presqu’ile de Monastir, a peninsula 41 miles S. Winds—Weather.—At times, heavy NW squalls descend
8.21

Al Hammamet (36°24'N., 10°37'E.), a small fortified town,

8.19 from the mountains. The winds in winter are mainly between
stands 10 miles WSW of Rass Maamoura. It is built on a low, the NW and SW; in summer, they are mainly between the N
sandy promontory, the S extremity of which is known as Ras and NE.
Hammamet. The coast in this vicinity is built up with large ho- It is reported that strong N winds generate a current which
8.21

tels. make entry to the harbor very difficult.

A tower, from which a light is shown, stands at the W angle
8.19 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by a break-
8.21

of the fortifications of the town. A conspicuous church and a water, 670m long, and is entered between two piers, 65m apart.
marabout are situated 0.7 mile and 1.2 miles WNW, respective- The entrance channel is dredged (1986) to a depth of 8.5m.
ly, of the tower. A conspicuous house stands on the coast, 0.8 A small basin, with a depth of 4.8m, lies in the SW part of
8.21

mile NW of Ras Hammamet. the harbor and is used by fishing vessels. Another small basin,
A dangerous wreck, marked on its W side by a buoy, lies
8.19 with depths of 1.8 to 3.9m, lies in the NW part of the harbor
about 0.3 mile WNW of Ras Hammamet. and is used by yachts.
Anchorage, sheltered from N and NW winds, can be ob-
8.19

tained, in a depth of 14m, off the town. The holding ground is The main commercial basin has 1,200m of total berthing
8.21

fair and the bottom is mostly sand and grass; however, at times space, with depths of 7.8 to 8.7m alongside. There are facilities
NW squalls blow down from the mountains. for ro-ro, container, bulk, and tanker vessels. Vessels up to
Caution.—A submarine cable extends seaward from a point
8.19 165m in length and 8.7m draft have been accommodated.
on the shore, 5 miles SW of Ras Hammamet. Aspect.—A light is shown from a structure, 22m high,
8.21

standing 0.8 mile WSW of the head of the breakwater. The ap-
8.20 Hergla (36°02'N., 10°31'E.), a small town, is situated proach to the entrance channel is marked by lighted buoys. An
22 miles SSW of Al Hammamet. It is fronted by a small harbor outer approach lighted buoy is moored about 0.6 mile E of the
which is protected by breakwaters marked by lights and used breakwater head.
by fishing craft and yachts. The town can be identified by a Several prominent landmarks, including a church belfry in
8.21

prominent minaret, the dome of a mosque, and a prominent the NW part and the tower of a cathedral in the SW part, are
water tower. situated in the town. However, it is reported that all landmarks
In the vicinity of this town, the shore is rocky and numerous
8.20 are difficult to distinguish because of the multiplicity of them
rocks, awash, lie close inshore. Farther to the S, the coast again and because of haze.
becomes sandy. Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 100 gt.
8.21

El Kantaoui, an extensive yacht harbor, is situated 9.2 miles

8.20 Pilots may be contacted on VHF channel 12 or 16 and general-
SE of Hergla near Rass Marsa and is protected by two jetties. A ly board 1 mile from the port.

Sousse—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
No. 1 130m 8.5m General cargo, containers, and breakbulk.
No. 2 100m 8.7m Vegetable oils, general cargo, containers, and breakbulk.
No. 3 100m 8.7m
Vegetable oils, general cargo, containers, and breakbulk. Continuous
No. 4 108m 8.7m
legnth of 308m.
No. 5 180m 8.7m
No. 6 — 8.7m Salt. Special facility.
No. 7 222m 8.5m Clean products, general cargo, ro-ro, and breakbulk.

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Contact Information.—See the table titled Sousse—Con-

8.21 Tunny nets, up to 3.5 miles long, are laid out NW and NNW
8.23

tact Information. of these islands between the months of April and August.
A bank, with depths of less than 11m, extends up to 3 miles
8.23

Sousse—Contact Information E of Ile Kuriate. In bad weather, heavy seas are encountered on
this bank.
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 Several dangerous wrecks lie within 6 miles E and SE of Ile
8.23

RT 1743 kHz or 2182 kHz Kuriate and may best be seen on the chart.
Numerous marine farms, marked by buoys and best seen on
8.23

216-73-224-401 the chart, lie in the vicinity of Ile Kuriate.

Telephone
216-73-225-755 Baie de Monastir (Baie dal Munastir) (35°43'N., 10°54'E.)
8.23

lies between Presqu’ile de Monastir and a shallow spit extend-

Facsimile 216-73-224-923
ing NE, 8 miles SE. Several wrecks lie in the vicinity of this
E-mail [email protected] bay and the spit and may best be seen on the chart.
This bay offers very good anchorage, but it is exposed to N
Web site http://www.ommp.nat.tn
8.23

and NE winds. The masses of seaweed, which fringe the shore

and surround the islands, deaden the sea and render anchorage
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 11m,
8.21 in depths of less than 10m secure. Vessels can anchor at the E
within the roadstead, but it is exposed to winds from the N to side of the spit.
SE. The holding ground is poor, except during the summer Rass Dimasse (Ras Daymas) (35°38'N., 11°03'E.), located
when it may be considered good due to the deadening of the 13 miles SE of Monastir, is low, fronted by a shoal bank, and
waves by seaweed. Vessels should anchor about 0.7 mile ESE hard to identify. A conspicuous mosque surmounts a hill, 1.2
of the head of the breakwater and S of the outer approach light- miles SSW of the point. A prominent windmill stands 3 miles
ed buoy. SSW of the point and a pier, with a flagstaff at its head, is situ-
Caution.—It is reported (1991) that the lighted buoys mark-
8.21 ated 0.5 mile SE of it.
ing the approach should not be relied upon. Cap Afrique (Ras Ifriqiya) (35°31'N., 11°05'E.), is located 7
A submarine pipeline, marked by a buoy, extends 0.5 mile E
8.21 miles S of Rass Dimasse. It is also the extremity of a narrow
from a point on the shore, 0.8 mile NW of the head of the peninsula.
breakwater. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the vicini-
ty of this pipeline. 8.24 Al Mahdiyah (Mahdia) (35°30'N., 11°04'E.) (World
Port Index No. 45400), a town, stands on the peninsula close W
Sousse to Sfax of the cape. A conspicuous tomb is situated near the extremity
of the cape. A light is shown from a structure, 15m high, stand-
8.22 Monastir (35°46'N., 10°50'E.), a town, is situated 10 ing near the tomb. A conspicuous school building is situated
miles ESE of Sousse. It is surrounded by battlement walls and 1.2 miles W of the light. A prominent castle and a prominent
stands at the NE end of Presqu’ile de Monastir, the peninsula minaret stand 0.2 mile and 0.5 mile WSW, respectively, of the
which forms the S entrance point of Golfe de Hammamet. This light.
peninsula is faced with rugged cliffs on its N side on which A small harbor, protected by an outer breakwater and two in-
8.24

stand, at the W end, a large hotel, a stadium, a palace, and a ner breakwaters, lies on the S side of the narrow peninsula. It
large white house in ruins. A prominent marabout stands at the has depths of 2.3 to 4.5m and is reported to be used by small
E end. The E side of the peninsula slopes gently to the sea. coasters. Anchorage can be taken S of the town in convenient
Ile Egdemsi (Ile Sidi el Rhedamsi), 14m high, lies 0.2 mile
8.22 depths. The bottom is rocky, but shelter is afforded from winds
off the NE side of the peninsula and is joined to it by a spit. A from the N to NE.
chimney and the buildings of a tunny fishery are situated on Rass Salakta, located 7 miles S of Cap Afrique, is fringed
8.24

this islet. with rocks. In the vicinity of this point, the hills, which are
An extensive yacht harbor is situated between the mainland
8.22 100m high, approach the coast and the beach gives way to ver-
and Ile Egdemsi, and an old fishing harbor lies close SE. tical cliffs. A town, situated 3 miles WNW of the point, is visi-
A fort standing 1 mile SSE of Monastir is prominent from
8.22 ble from seaward. A small fishing harbor, protected by
seaward. breakwaters, lies on the S side of the point.
A conspicuous thermal power station stands 7 miles WNW
8.22

of Monastir and is fronted by a small harbor, protected by 8.25 Rass Kaboudia (Ras Kabudiyah) (35°14'N.,
breakwaters. 11°09'E.), located 11 miles SSE of Rass Salakta, is the SE ex-
Caution.—A prohibited area, the limits of which are shown
8.22 tremity of a rocky plateau which ends in a small peninsula.
on the chart, extends up to 2 miles from the shore in the vicini- This peninsula is fringed with islets and a chimney, and the
ty of the power station. buildings of a tunny fishery are situated on it. A light is shown
A dangerous wreck lies approximately 4 miles ESE of the
8.22 from a tower, 18m high, on the NE extremity of the point.
light in the town of Monastir. A small fishing harbor is situated close SSE of the point.
8.25

A dangerous wreck, marked by a buoy, lies about 10 miles

8.25

8.23 Ile Kuriate (35°48'N., 11°02'E.), a low island, lies 10 SSE of Rass Kaboudia.
miles ENE of Monastir. A light is shown from a structure, 26m Kerkennah Banks (Bancs Qarqannah) (35°00'N., 11°30'E.)
high, standing on the summit of the island. extend up to about 45 miles seaward from the coast between

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Rass Kaboudia and Ras Bou Rmada (Ras bu Ramadah), 52 A lighted buoy, which marks the S edge of Kerkennah
8.25

miles SW. They are mostly formed of sand, mud, and weeds. Banks, is moored about 12 miles SSW of Ras Sidi Youssef.
The seaward sides of the bank are fringed with shoals and
8.25 Caution.—An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, the
8.25

are marked by lighted buoys. The outermost lighted buoy is limits of which are shown on the chart, extends NW across Ca-
moored about 40 miles SE of Rass Kaboudia. nal des Kerkennah from the W end of Ile Gharbi to the main-
Numerous wrecks lie in the vicinity of this bank and may
8.25 land.
best be seen on the chart. Several dangerous wrecks lie in the S approaches to Canal
8.25

Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for

8.25 des Kerkennah and may best be seen on the chart.
Kerkennah Banks (South Point).
8.26 Ashtart Oil Terminal (34°17'N., 11°23'E.) (World
Tidal Ranges for Kerkennah Banks Port Index No. 45377) lies S of the banks, 26 miles SE of the S
(South Point) extremity of Ile Gharbi. It consists of a lighted offshore plat-
form with flares; a large storage barge, moored 1 mile SSW of
HAT 1.7m the platform; and an SBM situated 1.5 miles W of the platform.
MHWS 1.4m Submarine cables and pipelines connect these three facilities.
A radiobeacon is situated at the platform and transmits in
8.26

MHWN 0.9m low visibility when a tanker vessel is expected. The berths lie
MLWN 0.7m in a depth of 66m. Vessels up to 150,000 dwt can be accommo-
dated at the SBM; in good weather, vessels up to 100,000 dwt
MLWS 0.3m can be accommodated alongside the storage barge.
LAT -0.1m Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots generally board in
8.26

the anchorage area about 3 miles S of the platform.

Note.—Heights are in meters above
Regulations.—Berthing is only permitted by day; one tug is
8.26

charted datum.
available to assist.
The terminal can be contacted on VHF channel 6, 9, or 16.
8.26

Canal des Kerkennah (Majaz Qarqannah), a buoyed channel,

8.25 Unauthorized approach is prohibited.
leads SW across the inner part of the bank and is available to Vessels should send an ETA 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24
8.26

vessels with drafts up to 3m. hours in advance to SEREPT Sfax.

Anchorage.—Vessels may anchor, in a depth of 66m, about
8.26

Iles Kerkennah (34°40'N., 11°10'E.), consisting of Ile Cher-

8.25 6 miles S of the storage barge. Unauthorized anchoring within
gui and Ile Gharbi, lie on the S part of the banks. These islands 3 miles of the terminal is prohibited.
are low and difficult to identify from seaward.
Ile Chergui (Jazirat Ash Sharki) is the larger and NE island.
8.25
Sfax (34°44'N., 10°46'E.)
A light is shown from a structure, 9m high, standing on the
NW extremity of the island. A small fishing harbor is situated World Port Index No. 45390
close SE of the light.
Another small fishing harbor is situated at El Attaia, 6 miles
8.25 8.27 The port of Sfax lies W of Iles Kerkennah and 36
SSE of the light. A radiobeacon is situated in the vicinity of miles SW of Rass Kaboudia.
this harbor. A channel, marked by buoys, leads to the harbor. Tides—Currents.—In the roadstead, the flood current sets
8.27

Its seaward entrance lies 4 miles SSE of El Attaia, but local NE and the ebb sets SW. These currents attain rates up to 1.7
knowledge is required. knots at springs. See the table titled Tidal Ranges for Sfax.
Ile Gharbi (Jazirat al Gharbi) is the SW island. A small har-
8.25 Depths—Limitations.—An approach channel, 2.5 miles
8.27

bor is situated at Rass Sidi Youssef, its W extremity. A ferry long, leads NW to the harbor entrance. It is 40m wide and is
boat runs from here to Sfax several times a day. dredged to a depth of 11m.

Sfax—Berth Information
Depth
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside
Cotusal Quay 110m 10.5m Bulk salt.
M’dilla 243m 10.5m General cargo.
NPKL Quay 350m 10.5m —
Ro-ro Berth 150m — Ro-ro.
North West Commercial Quay 520m 10.5m Grain, oil, phosphate, and general cargo.
South Commercial Quay 520m 10.5m General cargo and liquid cargo.
Phosphate Quay 584m 10.5m Phosphates, sulfur, and liquid cargo.

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Tidal Ranges for Sfax Sfax—Contact Information

HAT 1.9m Port Captain
MHWS 1.7m Telephone 216-74-225-040
MHWN 1.1m Facsimile 216-74-220-826
MLS 0.99m Port Authority
MLWN 0.8m Telephone 216-74-497-644
MLWS 0.3m Facsimile 216-74-497-102
LAT 0.1m E-mail [email protected]
Note.—Heights are in meters above Web site http://www.ommp.nat.tn
charted datum.
Pilots
A fishing harbor, protected by breakwaters, lies close S of
8.27
VHF VHF channel 16
the main harbor and is entered by a narrow channel dredged to RT 2182 kHz
a depth of 5m; it has been reported (1996) that there is less wa-
ter in the dredged channel.
The main commercial basins have 1,970m of total quayage,
8.27
Anchorage.—Sheltered anchorage, in convenient depths,
8.27

with depths of 10.3 to 10.5m alongside. There are facilities for can be taken in the roadstead. The holding ground is good and
general cargo, phosphate, salt, sulphur, container, ro-ro, and the bottom is mostly mud or sand and weeds. It is advisable to
tanker vessels. Vessels up to 185m in length and 10.5m draft anchor NE of the entrance of the approach channel.
can be accommodated. Caution.—A dangerous wreck lies adjacent to the N side of
8.27

Aspect.—Towers, 18m and 207m high, stand close SW and

8.27
the approach channel, about 0.7 mile SE of the harbor en-
1.7 miles NW, respectively, of Ras Sidi Mansour, a point locat- trance.
ed 7 miles NE of the port. A wreck, with a depth of 3.9m, lies about 1.2 miles ESE of
8.27

The white buildings of the town are dominated by a tall min-

8.27
the harbor entrance.
aret, the green-roofed tower of the town hall, and a domed tow- An isolated patch, with a depth of 3m, was reported (1962)
8.27

er standing near the waterfront. to lie about 2.3 miles S of the harbor entrance.
Prominent marks include the cement factory and associated
8.27
A submarine cable extends SE from a point close SW of the
8.27

chimney situated 0.2 mile NW of the N basin; a tower standing harbor entrance.
at the SE entrance point of the outer basin; several storage
tanks situated in the vicinity of the N basin; and the phosphate Sfax to Gabes
loaders and overhead transporter cranes standing on the quays.
A conspicuous house stands 2.3 miles W of the harbor en-
8.27
8.28 Ras Tina (34°38'N., 10°43'E.) is located 5.5 miles
trance and three tall chimneys stand 0.5 mile E of it. A conspic- SW of Sfax. A small jetty is situated on the N side of this point.
uous building, with a water tower close NE of it, is situated A light is shown from a prominent structure, 44m high, stand-
near a reservoir, 1.5 miles S of the above conspicuous house. ing 1.5 miles WNW of the point.
A light is shown from a structure, 17m high, standing on the
8.27
The prominent village of Nakta, with a water tower, is situat-
8.28

quay at the NW side of the harbor. The light is intensified be- ed 7.5 miles SW of Ras Tina.
tween the bearings which cover the entrance. The approach Rass Bou Rmada (Ras Burmada) (34°31'N., 10°33'E.) is lo-
8.28

channel is marked by lighted buoys and beacons. cated 11 miles SW of Ras Tina. A wreck, with a depth of 10m,
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 100 gt.
8.27
lies about 2.5 miles SSE of the point.
Pilots generally board about 1 mile SE of the entrance to the The small town of Mahares is situated 2.5 miles W of Rass
8.28

approach channel. Vessels should send an ETA 4 hours in ad- Bou Rmada and is dominated by a prominent minaret and sev-
vance. Vessels intending to enter at night should send a confir- eral shrines. Vessels with local knowledge can anchor, in
mation at least 1 hour before sunset. Pilots are available 24 depths of 6 to 12m, good holding ground, S of the minaret.
hours, but entry at night is inadvisable. Entry and departure by Rass Yonga (34°25'N., 10°22'E.), located 9 miles SW of
8.28

night is not permitted for tankers of any size. Mahares, is low and hard to identify. A conspicuous mosque
Contact Information.—See the table titled Sfax—Contact
8.27
stands 1.5 miles WNW of the point.
Information. Gulf de Gabes (Khalij Qabis) (33°54'N., 10°07'E.) lies be-
tween Rass Yonga and the NW extremity of Ile de Djerba,
about 37 miles SE. The oil terminal of La Skhirra is situated in
Sfax—Contact Information
the NW part of the gulf and the port of Rhennouch (Ghan-
Port nouche), with the town of Gabes, is situated in the SW part.
VHF VHF channels 12, 14, and 16 The shores of the gulf are mostly fringed by sand banks.
Caution.—Drilling operations are being carried out in the
8.28

RT 2182kHz or 1743 kHz gulf. The sites are usually marked by black and yellow buoys.

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An anchorage prohibited area, with a radius of 1.5 miles, lies

8.28 light. The village of Skhira, fronted by a breakwater and a dis-
12 miles SSW of Rass Yonga. used light structure, is situated 3 miles SW of the terminal jetty.
A gas pipeline runs N of the Ashtart Terminal to the Miskar
8.28 A ruined tower stands 3.7 miles SSW of the village.
gas field. The pipeline originates at the coast SE of the town of Djebel Beida, 275m high, stands 16 miles SW of Skhira and
8.30

Nakta and is best seen on the chart. is conspicuous.

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted
8.30

8.29 Skhira el Kedima (34°20'N., 10°10'E.), a small pro- on VHF channel 11, 12, 14, or 16 and generally board between
jection, is located 11.5 miles SW of Rass Yonga. A small pier, 1 and 2 miles S of the berths. Vessels should send an ETA 48
with a depth of 1.2m at its head, extends 300m S from this pro- hours and 24 hours in advance. Messages should be sent to
jection. RAPETROL, La Skhira through La Skhira (3VP).
Between Rass Yonga and Skhira el Kedima, the marshy
8.29 The approach to the terminal is marked by lighted buoys,
8.30

coast is fronted by a bank of mud and weed which dries and ex- which may best be seen on the chart.
tends up to 8 miles offshore. Several small rocky islets lie on Anchorage.—Vessels may anchor, in a depth of 18m, about
8.30

this bank. 1 mile SSE of the head of the jetty or, in a depth of 23m, about
Ilot Kneiss lies on the bank, 4.5 miles SW of Rass Yonga. This
8.29 2.5 miles SSE of the head of the jetty. The anchorage is danger-
islet is 7m high and a prominent geodetic pillar stands on it. ous in W gales.
The seaward edge of the bank is marked by beacons. The W
8.29 Caution.—An anchorage prohibited area lies E of Lighted
8.30

edge of the bank forms the E side of Baie des Sur-Kenis, which Buoy No. 1 and may best be seen on the chart.
lies between the bank and the NW coast of the gulf. The W Several wrecks and obstructions lie in the outer approaches
8.30

side of this bay is marked by rugged, red cliffs. to the port and may best be seen on the chart.
Oued ben Ghafef flows into the bay, 0.7 mile E of Skhira el
8.29

Kedima. It is fronted by a bar across which a narrow channel, Gabes (Ghannouche) (33°54'N., 10°07'E.)
with a depth of 3m, leads. Small craft with local knowledge
can enter the river. World Port Index No. 45375
8.30 La Skhira (As Sukhayrah) (34°17'N., 10°06'E.)
8.31 Gabes lies on the W side of Gulf de Gabes, 24 miles S
(World Port Index No. 45380), an oil terminal, lies within the
of La Skhira. The port includes the commercial harbor of
Baie des Sur Kenis, 1.2 miles SW of Skhira el Kedima.
Ghannouche (Port de Rhennouch), which is entered through a
Tides—Currents.—The tide rises about 2.1m at springs and
dredged channel, and the fishing harbor of Gabes, situated 2
8.30

1.4m at neaps. See the table titled Tidal Ranges for La Skhi-
miles S.
ra.
Tides—Currents.—The tide rises about 2.1m at springs and
8.31

1.3m at neaps. The tidal currents set across the entrance chan-
Tidal Ranges for La Skhira nel, particularly near the breakwaters.
HAT 2.5m See the table titled Tidal Ranges for Gabes.
8.31

MHWS 2.1m
Tidal Ranges for Gabes
MHWN 1.4m
HAT 2.5m
MLS 1.25m
MHWS 2.1m
MLWN 1.0m
MHWN 1.3m
MLWS 0.5m
MLS 1.19m
LAT 0.0m
MLWN 1.0m
Note.—Heights are in meters above
charted datum. MLWS 0.3m
LAT -0.4m
Depths—Limitations.—The terminal consists of a jetty
8.30

which extends 1.2 miles SE from the shore. The berths consist Note.—Heights are in meters above
of a pier, which extends SSW from the head of the jetty, and charted datum.
several mooring dolphins. The berths have depths of 14.5 to
15.3m alongside and tanker vessels up to 164,500 dwt, with a Depths—Limitations.—The commercial port is protected
8.31

maximum length of 300m and a maximum draft of 15.5m at by two breakwaters. The approach channel is dredged to a
high water springs, can be accommodated. depth of 12.5m. The main facilities include 975m of total quay-
Aspect.—A radio mast, 80m high, stands near the root of the
8.30 age, with a depth of 10.5m alongside, and 785m of total quay-
terminal jetty and a prominent water tower is situated 1 mile age, with a depth of 12.5m alongside. There are facilities for
ENE of it. general cargo, passenger, ro-ro, tanker, natural gas, ore, and
A light is shown from a structure standing 0.5 mile NW of
8.30 bulk vessels. Vessels up to 11.8m draft can be accommodated.
the root of the jetty. The fishing harbor is protected by a curved breakwater and
8.31

Several prominent storage tanks are situated close NW of the

8.30 has depths of 3 to 4m within it.

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Aspect.—The coast in the area of the port is generally low-

8.31
Gabes to Ras Ajdir
lying with sand dunes fronting the beach. A range of hills, par-
alleling the coast, stands 4 miles inland and rises to heights of 8.32 Rass el Djorf (33°42'N., 10°43'E.) is located 32 miles
between 100m and 140m. ESE of Gabes and formed by red cliffs, 15 to 18m high. The coast
A cluster of industrial installations, situated to the W of the
8.31 between is fronted by shoals which extend up to 2.5 miles offshore
commercial harbor, can be seen from seaward. A prominent in places, especially in the approaches to Canal d’Adjim.
chimney, 44m high, stands at a power station, to the N of the Guettaiet el Baharia, a low islet, lies in the W entrance to Ca-
8.32

commercial harbor. The dredged approach channel leading to nal d’Adjim, 1.5 miles N of Ras el Djorf.
the commercial harbor is marked by lighted buoys. An outer
approach lighted buoy is moored about 2.6 miles NE of the Ile de Djerba (Jazirat Jerbah) (33°50'N., 10°50'E.), a large
8.32

heads of the breakwaters. island, lies NE of Ras el Djorf and is flat and covered with
A light is shown from a structure, 11m high, standing close
8.31
palm trees. Khalij bu Ghirarah (Bahiret el Bou Grara), a land-
W of the fishing harbor. A conspicuous hotel is situated 0.5 locked bay, is formed by the indented S coast of the island and
mile SW of the light and a prominent mast, 106m high, stands the indented coast of the mainland. Entry into this bay is from
close SW of the hotel. the W by Canal d’Adjim. Entry from the E is obstructed. The
It was reported that an aeronautical radiobeacon is situated in
8.31
village of Adjim stands at the SW extremity of the island.
the vicinity of the airfield S of the town of Gabes. The entrance to Canal d’Adjim, the W channel, is marked by
8.32

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted

8.31
a lighted beacon situated 5.5 miles W of Rass el Djorf. Several
on VHF channel 12, 15, 16, or 17 and generally board in the vi- narrow channels, marked by beacons and buoys, lead E and
cinity of the outer approach lighted buoy in position then SSE into Khalij bu Ghirarah from the vicinity of the light-
33°57'08.4''N, 10°08'54.6''E. ed beacon.
It is reported that the VHF range is less than 12 miles.
8.31
Caution.—Although the bay has depths of 11 to 14m in its
8.32

Contact Information.—See the table titled Gabes—Con-

8.31
center, vessels are limited to a draft of about 3m because of
tact Information. shoaling at both ends of the channels. An overhead cable, with
a vertical clearance of 30m, spans the channel, 1.2 miles SE of
Gabes—Contact Information Rass el Djorf. A submarine cable crosses the channel close S of
the overhead cable.
Port
VHF VHF channels 12, 15, 16, and 17 8.33 Bordj Djellidj (Burj Jillij) (33°53'N., 10°45'E.) is the
S entrance point of the Golfe de Gabes and the NW extremity
RT 1743 kHz or 2182 kHz of Ile de Djerba. A small fort stands on the point. A light is
Telephone 216-75-270-373 shown from a structure, 12m high, standing on the NW corner
of the fort. A prominent control tower stands 1.7 miles ESE of
Facsimile 216-75-274-855 the fort and an aeronautical light is shown close SE of it.
E-mail [email protected] The N coast of Ile de Djerba is fronted by a bank of mud and
8.33

weed, which has depths of less than 5.5m and extends up to 3

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miles offshore in places. Heavy seas are raised off the N edge
of this bank by the slightest winds.
Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor, in depths of 12 to 24m,
8.31
Dangerous wrecks lie about 8 miles NW and 13.5 miles
8.33

very poor holding ground, S of the dredged approach channel. NNW of Bordj Djellidj.

Gabes—Berth Information
Depth
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside
North Dock
No. 3 170m 10.5m Chemicals, LPG, general cargo, gasoline, and condensate. Continuous
No. 4 170m 11.0m berthing length of 340m.
West Dock
No. 5 200m 11.0m Chemicals, asphalt, bitumen, gasoline, condensate, and general cargo.
No. 6 200m 11.0m Containers, bulk cargo, and sulfur.
No. 7 200m 11.0m Chemicals, bulk dry cargo, molten sulfur, and acid.
Note.—West Dock has a continuous berthing length of 600m.
South Dock
No. 8 261m 12.5m Fertilizer, general cargo, containers, chemicals, and gas oil.

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Gabes—Berth Information
Depth
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside
No. 9 261m 12.5m Bulk pet coke, bagged cargo, and chemicals.
No. 10 261m 12.5m Ammonia, bagged cargo, containers, and LPG.
Note.—South Dock has a continuous berthing length of 785m.

Caution.—A fish haven area, the limits of which are shown

8.33 8.36 Zarzis (33°30'N., 11°07'E.) (World Port Index No.
on the chart, lies 3.7 miles SW of Bordj Djellidj. 45365), a small harbor, lies 8 miles SSE of Rass Marmour. It is
protected by a breakwater which extends 1 mile seaward, and
8.34 Houmt Souk (33°53'N., 10°51'E.) (World Port Index is approached through a channel, 5 miles long, which is
No. 45370), a small harbor, lies 5.5 miles E of Bordj Djellidj marked by buoys and is dredged to a depth of 13m. An outer
and is used by small coasters. A light is shown from a struc- approach lighted buoy is moored about 8.5 miles E of the har-
ture, 8m high, standing close SW of the harbor. bor entrance.
The harbor basin has depths of 1.5 to 4.5m and is protected
8.34 A small fort is situated at Zarzis and two prominent mar-
8.36

by breakwaters which extend 0.2 mile N on each side of the en- abouts, which are visible from seaward, stand 0.8 mile N and 2
trance and cover at HW. miles S of the town.
A buoy, marking the edge of the coastal bank, is moored
8.34

about 4.2 miles NE of the light. Small vessels, with local The harbor basin has been dredged to a depth of 12m. Petro-
8.36

knowledge, may enter the harbor by day through a secondary leum Quay, 640m long, has a depth of 12m alongside. Com-
channel leading SSW across the flats from close S of the buoy. mercial vessels up to 185m in length and 10.5m draft can be
This channel, only 15m wide, is dredged to a depth of 4m. accommodated. The tanker berth can handle vessels of up to
A lighted approach buoy is moored about 4 miles N of the
8.34 20,000 dwt, with a length of 170m and a draft of 8.5m. Pilotage
light and a main channel, marked by lighted beacons, leads S is compulsory. The pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 16
from it to the harbor basin. Vessels may anchor, although ex- and board in the anchorage area. In addition, there are facilities
posed to all but S winds, in the vicinity of this lighted approach for fishing vessels.
buoy where there is good holding ground. Contact Information.—See the table titled Zarzis—Con-
8.36

tact Information.
8.35 Rass Taguermess (33°49'N., 11°04'E.) is located
10.5 miles ESE of Houmt Souk. A light is shown from a struc- Zarzis—Contact Information
ture, 49m high, standing on a hill, 0.5 mile W of the point. A
conspicuous hotel stands near the coast, 3.5 miles NW of the VHF VHF channel 16
light. A conspicuous mosque stands 2.5 miles S of the white Telephone 216-75-694-790
hills which back the point.
Vessels should give Rass Taguermess a wide berth as it is
8.35
Facsimile 216-75-694-485
fringed with shoals and foul ground. Several dangerous wrecks E-mail [email protected]
lie offshore in this vicinity and may best be seen on the chart.
Aghir is located 4.7 miles SSW of Rass Taguermess. A
8.35
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prominent fort stands at this town and a light is shown from a
structure, 6m high, standing on it. 8.37 Ras Ajdir (33°10'N., 11°33'E.) is located 30 miles SE
Bordj Kastil (Bordj Castille), a prominent castle, stands on
8.35 of Zarzis. The coast between is low and backed by lagoons.
the extremity of a peninsula, 5 miles SSW of Aghir. Several The shore is fronted by a bank of sand and weed, which has
mosques, situated inland, are also visible from seaward. depths of less than 20m and extends up to 12 miles offshore.
A series of low islets extends S from the peninsula and en-
8.35 Numerous shoals lie on this bank. The border between Tunisia
closes a shallow bay. A causeway, lying 3 miles SW of Bordj and Libya lies in the vicinity of Ras Ajdir.
Kastil, extends SSE from Ile de Djerba to the mainland and
blocks the E entrance to Bahiret el Bou Grara. Burj al Biban, a conspicuous fort, stands on an islet near the
8.37

Rass Marmour (33°37'N., 11°03'E.), located 5.5 miles SE

8.35 entrance to a lagoon, 17 miles SE of Zarzis. Vessels, with local
of Bordj Kastil, stands at the N extremity of a chain of hills knowledge, can anchor, in a depth of 7m, good holding ground,
faced with cliffs, which back this part of the coast. about 8 miles NNE of the fort.
Didon Oil Terminal (33°47'N., 11°53'E.) is an SBM located
8.35 A tower beacon, 5.5m high, stands 10 miles NNE of the fort.
8.37

approximately 45 miles E of Ile de Djerba. Pilotage is compul- A lighted buoy is moored near the edge of the coastal bank,
sory. Vessels should provide an ETA 7 days, 72 hours, 48 hours about 2.5 miles NE of the tower beacon.
and 24 hours in advance of arrival. The pilot boards in position Caution.—Oil drilling operations are frequently carried out
8.37

33°47'N, 11°53.6'E. in the waters off the edge of the coastal bank.

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9.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
9.0 SECTOR 9—CHART INFORMATION
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SECTOR 9
FRANCE—CAP CERBERE TO RUISSEAU SAINT-LOUIS

Plan.—This sector describes the S coast of France from Cap

9.0 than 24 hours, not known, or is changed during the voyage,
Cerbere (42°26'N., 3°11'E.), at the Spanish-French boundary, the notification should be sent as soon as the information be-
to Ruisseau Saint-Louis (43°47'N., 7°32'E.), at the French-Ital- comes known.
ian boundary. The descriptive sequence is from W to E. These reports should be sent to the competent port authority
9.1

unless otherwise directed. Failure to submit the report may

General Remarks subject the vessel to additional inspections.
For further information, see North Atlantic Ocean—Regu-
9.1

9.1 Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds in this area lations—Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port
are from the N and NW, especially in winter during the stormy State Control (PMoU) New Inspection Regime (NIR) in
season. Gales are rare in summer. Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic
9.1Golfe de Lion is notorious for bad weather and sudden Ocean and Adjacent Seas.
changes. Strong NW winds, known as the Mistral, may fre- Caution.—Numerous fish havens are located in the Golfe du
9.1

quently blow for a week and may even persist for a month in Lion coastal strip, mainly in the approaches to Gruissan, the
winter. mouth of the Aude, Cap d’Agde, Palavas-les-Flots, and the
9.1Fog is frequent, particularly during E winds, off the coast be- Etang de Thau. Marine nature reserves extend from the coast
tween Port-Vendres and Cap Leucate. within this sector, particularly in the approaches to Banyuls-
9.1Tides—Currents.—The prevailing currents along this coast sur-Mer, Cap Couronne, and Carry-le-Rouet.
set W and SW, but they are generally weak and overridden by French naval aircraft and naval vessels are reported to carry
9.1

local surface currents caused by the winds. out exercises along the coasts described in this sector. For fur-
9.1After strong SE winds, a current usually sets W between ther details, see Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide)
Pointe du Sablon and the Golfe de Fos and may attain a rate of North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas.
3 knots.
9.1Regulations.—Special regulations apply to tankers laden Cap Cerbere to Port-Vendres
with hydrocarbons and to vessels carrying dangerous cargoes
navigating in the approaches to French ports. For further de- 9.2 Cap Cerbere (42°26'N., 3°11'E.) is formed by steep
tails, see Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North cliffs which rise abruptly to a plateau. It is the E termination of
Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. Chaine des Alberes, a rugged and prominent mountain range.
9.1Mandatory Access Channels and Waiting Areas, which are From seaward, the cape has a triangular shape and its summit is
navigation controlled, lie in the approaches to several ports and surmounted by a small white building. A light is shown from a
are indicated on the charts. Tankers laden with hydrocarbons structure consisting of a gray tower with curved buttresses and
and vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, over 1,600 gt, are re- a red roof standing on the extremity of the cape. A radio tower
quired to use these approach access channels and associated is situated close W of the light.
waiting areas. Special regulations apply to these vessels navi- 9.2Approaching the coast from the S or E of Cap Cerbere, ves-
gating in the Mandatory Access Channels. For further details, sels can readily identify the dark mass of Cabo Creus
see Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlan- (42°19'N., 3°18'E.). In addition, the two peaks of Dedos de
tic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. Cadaques, standing 1.7 miles W of Cabo Creus, may be distin-
9.1All vessels carrying hydrocarbons, including oil or other guished.
dangerous cargo, navigating within French territorial waters 9.2San Pedro de Roda, 689m high, stands 7 miles W of Cabo
should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF. A fre- Creus and its summit is surmounted by some ruins. Mont de
quency or channel will be designated for this purpose by the lo- Cadaques, 610m high, stands 4 miles SW of Cabo de Creus.
cal area traffic surveillance authority. Both of these peaks are very prominent.
9.1The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran- 9.2Le Canigou, 2,785m high, stands 30 miles NW of Cabo de
dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re- Creus. It is snow-capped and prominent.
porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port 9.2Anse Cerbere, a small cove, is entered between Cap Cerbere
or anchorage within the Paris MoU region, as follows: and Cap Canadell, 0.5 mile NW. It offers sheltered anchorage
1. Vessels eligible for an Expanded Inspection (EI)— to small vessels from winds from the S through W to N. The
The master, operator, or agent of a vessel eligible for an EI holding ground is good, but local knowledge is advised. Two
shall provide the port an advance notice of arrival 72 hours in rocks, 2m high, lies close off Cap Canadell with no safe pas-
advance. The following vessels are subject to an EI: sage in the narrow channel between them and the cape. A vil-
a. All vessels with a high risk profile. lage is situated at the head of the cove.
b. All passenger vessels, oil tankers, gas tankers, 9.2Anse de Terrambou, an open bay, is entered between Cap
chemical tankers, and bulk carriers over 12 year old. Canadell and Cap Peyrefite, 0.5 mile N, but is unsuitable for
2. All other vessels—All other vessels bound for Paris anchorage.
MoU member port must send an advance notice 24 hours 9.2Cap l’Abeille is located 1.2 miles NNW of Cap Peyrefite.
prior to arrival. If the voyage from the previous port is less The coast between is high, rugged, and fronted by rocks. Tour

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de la Massane (elevation 808m) and Tour Madeloc (elevation WNW of Cap Bear and provides good shelter from sea and
671m) and illuminated at night, both in ruins, stand on peaks swell.
5.7 miles and 3.5 miles WNW, respectively, of Cap l’Abeille. 9.5Winds—Weather.—The strongest winds in this vicinity are
those from the NW, E, and SE. Storms often accompany strong
9.3 Cap Dosne (42°29'N., 3°08'E.) is located 1 mile E and SE winds. The high hills, which rise abruptly near the
WNW of Cap l’Abeille and is surmounted by a prominent yel- harbor, generally shield the area, but strong NW winds some-
low building. times sweep through the gap in these hills and hinder naviga-
Baie de Banyuls lies between Cap Dosne and Ile Grosse, a
9.3 tion.
rock, 0.2 mile ESE. Ile Grosse, 7m high, is joined to the main- 9.5Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
land by moles and breakwaters. The bay is divided into two Port-Vendres.
parts by Ile Petite, 3m high. Anse de la Ville, the W part, fronts
the town of Banyuls-sur-Mer. Anse de Fontaule, the E part, Tidal Ranges for Port-Vendres
contains a yacht marina which is protected by breakwaters.
During N or NW winds, anchorage is available, in depths of
9.3
HAT 0.6m
5 to 6m, weed, in Anse de la Ville, E of the town. Strong E MHWS 0.4m
winds raise a heavy sea. During offshore winds, moderate-size
vessels can obtain good anchorage, in a depth of 12m, about MHWN 0.3m
0.3 mile NE of Cap Dosne. MSL 0.3m
Caution.—A marine nature reserve, marked by yellow
MLWN 0.3m
9.3

buoys, extends up to 0.8 mile seaward between Cap Peyrefite

and Banyuls-sur-Mer. Fishing and dumping are prohibited MLWS 0.2m
within this reserve. Vessels are limited to a speed of 5 knots LAT 0.0m
when within 300m of the shore, and to a speed of 8 knots else-
where within the reserve. Note.—Heights are in meters above
charted datum.
9.4 Cap Castell (42°30'N., 3°08'E.) is located 0.5 mile N
of Cap Dosne and fronted by a detached perpendicular rock. 9.5Tides may be affected by the wind.
Cap Oullestrell, a rugged and prominent headland, is located 9.5Off the port, the general set of the current is SE and it may
0.5 mile N of Cap Castell. Anchoring is prohibited within attain a velocity of 5 knots after a long period of strong N
500m of the NE extremity of this cape. winds. Even with strong winds against it, a velocity of 2 knots
9.4Anse de Paulilles, a small bay, lies between Cap Oullestrell may still be maintained. However, the effect of the current is
and Cap Bear, 1 mile NNE. A dynamite factory stands on a not felt more than 1 or 2 miles seaward of the harbor.
sandy beach at the head of this bay. An iron pier, with a depth 9.5Depths—Limitations.—Mole Abri, a breakwater, extends
of 5.5m at the outer end, fronts the factory. The bay offers shel- 250m NW from the shore. The harbor is entered between the
ter from N winds, but is exposed to heavy swell. The holding head of Mole Abri and Pointe du Fanal, 300m SW. A yacht ba-
ground is mostly sand, except for Roche La Lioze, a rock, with sin is situated in the S part of the harbor.
a depth of 4.7m, which lies in the middle of the bay. 9.5There is 798m of total commercial quayage, with depths of 6
9.4Cap Bear (42°31'N., 3°08'E.), located 5 miles NNW of Cap to 8m alongside, and facilities for ro-ro vessels. Vessels up to
Cerbere, is the E extremity of a rocky promontory which termi- 155m in length and 8m draft can be accommodated.
nates in a vertical black cliff, 9m high. The rugged terrain rises 9.5Aspect.—The harbor lies at the foot of the E ranges of the
from this cliff to a height of 56m, about 0.3 mile inland. Fort Pyrenees, and vessels approaching from seaward in fine weath-
Bear, an old fortress which is illuminated at night, stands on er can distinguish these mountains from a great distance. The
the summit of the promontory. coast to the N of the harbor is low and flat.
9.4A light is shown from a pink square pyramidal tower with a 9.5Prominent landmarks include Fort Saint-Elme, which stands
red top, 27m high, standing 0.2 mile W of the extremity of the on a hill 0.5 mile W of the harbor, and Redoute du Fanal Light,
cape. A signal station, consisting of a prominent white build- which stands on the W side of the harbor entrance.
ing, is situated close W of the light. 9.5A lighted range indicates the entrance channel. The front
9.4Caution.—Numerous wrecks lie within 6 miles of Cap Bear. mark, which is difficult to distinguish by day, is a red pillar on
9.4Due to the existence of submarine cables, an anchoring and a white base. The rear mark is a square tower with a red roof
trawling prohibited area, the limits of which are shown on the bearing a stripe in the middle, with red and white squares.
chart, lies in the vicinity of Cap Bear. The area is 1.5 miles 9.5Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels carrying
wide and extends up to about 5.5 miles ESE of the cape, and up dangerous cargo and all other vessels 45m in length and over.
to 11 miles N of the cape. Pilots generally board about 1 mile N of Mole Abri Light on
the lighted range in position 42°32.3'N, 3°07.4'E.
Port-Vendres (42°31'N., 3°07'E.) 9.5Inbound vessels should send an ETA 18 hours in advance
through Marseille (FFM) and then contact the pilot 30 minutes
World Port Index No. 38720 before arrival on VHF channel 12. Outbound vessels should re-
quest a pilot 2 hours in advance.
9.5 Port-Vendres, a very old natural port that accommo- 9.5Contact Information.—See the table titled Port-Vendres—
dates commercial, fishing, and leisure vessels, lies 1.3 miles Contact Information.

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Anchorage.—Anchorage may be obtained within a desig-

9.5 ing at Perpignam, 5 miles W of Canet-Plage.
nated area, the limits of which are shown on the chart, lying N 9.6A light is shown from a structure, 24m high, standing 0.3
of the breakwater. The area has good holding ground, in a mile N of Canet-Plage harbor. An aeronautical light is situated
depth of 40m. 7 miles WNW of the light.
9.6Cap Leucate (42°55'N., 3°04'E.) is prominent, whitish, and
Port-Vendres—Contact Information flat-topped. It rises steeply from the sea to a height of 52m. A
light is shown from a white pyramidal tower with a red lantern
Port and gray ridges, 17m high, standing 0.5 mile S of the cape. Fort
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 des Mattes, a small disused building, stands close S of the
light.
Telephone 33-4-6882-1200
9.6Caution.—A rectangular area of underwater obstructions
Facsimile 33-4-6882-4840 lies about 2 miles NE of Canet-Plage harbor entrance.
A conspicuous stranded wreck, painted white and illuminat-
E-mail [email protected]
9.6

ed at night, lies about 100m offshore, 2.5 miles N of Barcares

Pilots de Saint Laurent. This wreck is situated on a S heading and
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 should not be mistaken for a vessel at sea or at anchor.
9.6A restricted area, containing a wreck marked by lighted
Telephone 33-4-6840-4350 buoys, lies in the approaches to Canet-Plage, centered 4.25
Facsimile 33-4-6840-4351 miles SE of the harbor. The area lies partly within an existing
prohibited area and extends about 1 mile NE from its E limit.
E-mail [email protected]
Port-La-Nouvelle (43°01'N., 3°04'E.)
Caution.—During N winds, the current sets SE and vessels
9.5

should keep slightly W of the range line. World Port Index No. 38730
The seaward end of the breakwater should be given a wide
9.5

berth. 9.7 Port-La-Nouvelle, a small port, lies 6 miles N of Cap

Foul anchorage areas and anchoring and dredging prohibited
9.5 Leucate. It is formed by a canal, with several open basins,
areas, the limits of which are shown on the chart, lie in the ap- which connects Etang de Sigean to the sea. An offshore oil ter-
proaches to the harbor. minal is situated close ENE of the harbor entrance.
9.7Tides—Currents.—With NW winds, the water level can de-
Port-Vendres to Port La-Nouvelle crease by up to 0.4m. With winds from the SE, the water level
can increase by up to 0.5m. An increase of 1.5m was recorded
9.6 Cap Gros (42°32'N., 3°06'E.), located 0.5 mile with sustained strong SE winds.
WNW of Port-Vendres harbor entrance, is high and rugged. 9.7Depths—Limitations.—The entrance channel is dredged to
9.6Baie de Collioure lies between Pointe del Mich, located 0.7 a depth of 8.7m. The canal leading to Etang de Sigean is 1.2
mile W of Cap Gros, and Presqu’ile Saint Vincent, a small islet miles long. It has a surface width of 61m and a bottom width of
lying 1.8 miles NW. A breakwater projects from the SE ex- 30.5m. The dredged depth is generally maintained at 6.3m
tremity of this islet and connects it to the shore. A prominent from June to September, but onshore winds cause silting and
chapel stands on the summit of the islet, and a conspicuous cit- the depth is variable. A fishing harbor and a yacht marina lie at
adel is situated at the head of the bay. the W end of the canal.
9.6During SW to N winds, the bay offers temporary anchorage, 9.7The open basins at the E end of the canal have 740m of total
in a depth of 6m, to small vessels with local knowledge, but it berthing space, with a depth of 8.7m alongside. Vessels up to
is dangerously exposed to strong winds from the NE to ESE. 145m in length, 22m beam, and 8m draft can be accommodat-
9.6From Presqu’ile Saint-Vincent to Cap Leucate, 24 miles N, ed.
the bottom is generally formed of sand, or sand and mud. 9.7An oil berth, consisting of several mooring buoys, lies 1 mile
9.6Fog is frequent along this stretch of coast, particularly during ENE of the head of Jetee Sud. A submarine pipeline extends
E winds. In bad weather it is advisable for vessels to navigate from the berth to a point on the shore, close N of the harbor en-
in depths of more than 25m. trance. A lighted buoy is moored close W of the berth. It is re-
9.6Fishing and yacht harbors are situated at Massane, Saint Cy- ported that vessels up to 40,000 dwt, 190m in length, and 16m
prien, Canet-Plage, Barcares de Saint Laurent, Grau Saint draft can be handled.
Ange, and Port Leucate, which lie 1.8 miles, 6 miles, 11 miles, 9.7Aspect.—The buildings of the town situated on the S side of
16 miles, 16.5 miles, and 23 miles N, respectively, of Pr- the canal are conspicuous. The sanitarium standing close inside
esqu’ile Saint-Vincent. the entrance on the N side is prominent. In addition, numerous
9.6Landmarks along this stretch of coast, which can be easily oil tanks are situated on either side of the harbor entrance.
identified, include a square steeple standing at Argeles, 3 miles 9.7A light is shown from a structure, 17m high, standing on the
N of Presqu’ile Saint Vincent; a church, with two towers, situ- S jetty head of the harbor entrance.
ated 4 miles farther NW; a conspicuous watch tower standing 9.7Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels carrying
close NW of Canet-Plage; a tower standing 1 mile SE of dangerous cargo and all other vessels 45m in length and over.
Canet-Plage; the resort buildings situated at Canet-Plage and Pilots generally board about 0.5 mile off the harbor entrance in
Saint Cyprien; and a high tower, surmounted by belfries, stand- position 43°00.7'N, 3°05.5'E.

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Commercial and recreational vessels greater than 45m loa

9.7
Port-La-Nouvelle—Contact Information
must contact the harbormaster by email or facsimile 48 hours
prior to arrival or upon departure from the previous port pro- E-mail [email protected]
viding information described in the table titled Reporting In-
formation. 9.7Anchorage.—Two controlled waiting anchorages, which
can best be seen on the chart, are located N and S of the en-
trance channel. If the wind shifts to E or SE, vessels should
Reporting Information
leave this roadstead at once.
Designator Information required 9.7Caution.—During strong SE winds from the NE through
Vessel name, call sign, IMO number, and SE, the sea sometimes breaks a short distance off the entrance
A and makes entry difficult.
MMSI number
9.7A prohibited anchorage area is situated adjacent to the S side
B Number of persons on board of the access channel and centered 1.5 miles SSE of the harbor
C LOA, beam, and gt entrance.
9.7A wreck lies in the approaches to Port-La-Nouvelle in posi-
D Maximum draft on arrival tion 43°02.8'N, 3°08.5'E.
E Date and time of arrival 9.7A seaplane fire-fighting regulation area exists near the port;
seaplanes have priority in the operation area. The plane will
Nature and quantity (in tons) of the trans- perform warning runs along the splashdown corridor and ves-
F ported dangerous substances (in transit or sels are expected to clear the area as soon as possible, with the
unloaded) exception of vessels limited by draft or reduced maneuverabili-
Any problems with the vessel, its equip- ty.
G
ment, or its cargo
H Date of safety certificate (IOPP) for tankers Port-La-Nouvelle to Sete
I Safety certificate (ISPS Code) 9.8 Grau de la Vieille Nouvelle (43°04'N., 3°05'E.),
marked by an old tower and several houses, is situated 2.7
Declaration on operating waste and cargo
J miles NNE of Port-La-Nouvelle.
waste
9.8An area of obstructions, covered by a depth of 8m, lies about
Maritime health declaration and valid health 0.6 mile SE of Grau de la Vieille Nouvelle.
K
inspection certificate 9.8Gruissan-Plage, an extensive yacht harbor, is situated 3.5
L Insurance certificate miles NNE of Grau de la Vieille Nouvelle and is protected by
two moles, A prohibited area, the limits of which are marked
by buoys, lies centered 1.5 miles SE of the harbor entrance.
9.7Regulations.—A Mandatory Access Channel, the limits of 9.8A submarine pipeline extends 2 miles ESE from a point on
which are shown on the chart, lies in the approaches and is en- the shore, 1.2 miles NNE of Gruissan-Plage.
tered 6 miles ESE of the harbor entrance. All vessels over 9.8Le Pech Rouge, a shoal patch, lies nearly 1 mile NE of the
1,600 gt, carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances, must root of this pipeline and is marked by a lighted beacon.
report their entry into this channel and maintain a listening 9.8Port de Narbonne-Plage, an extensive yacht harbor, is situat-
watch on VHF. For further information, see paragraph 9.1. ed 4 miles NE of Gruissan-Plage and is protected by two
9.7Contact Information.—See the table titled Port-La-Nou- breakwaters. A rectangular prohibited area lies 3 miles E of the
velle—Contact Information. harbor entrance.
9.8Rocher St. Pierre (43°11'N., 3°11'E.), located close NE of
Port-La-Nouvelle—Contact Information Port de Narbonne-Plage, is 5m high and surmounted by the
sand-covered ruins of a battery. It is the most distinctive mark
Harbormaster
in this vicinity.
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 9.8A prohibited area, marked by lighted buoys, lies E of Rocher
33-4-6848-1764 St. Pierre.
Telephone 9.8A conspicuous radar tower, 25m high, stands 3.2 miles W of
33-6-3727-5357 (mobile) Rocher St. Pierre and is surmounted by a dark green dome. A
ddtm-dml-cpln@pyrenees-oriental- water tower stands 0.5 mile WSW of Rocher St. Pierre and also
E-mail is conspicuous.
es.gouv.fr
9.8Valras-Plage, a resort, is situated at the mouth of the River
Web site http://www.port-la-nouvelle.com Orb, 6.5 miles NE of Rocher St. Pierre. A yacht and fishing
Pilots craft harbor is situated within the river mouth. A casino and a
large water tower stand in this vicinity and are excellent land-
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 marks from seaward.
Telephone 33-4-6840-4350 9.8Vias, a town, is situated 1.5 miles inland, 6.2 miles NE of
Valras-Plage. A black pointed steeple, with a water tower close
Facsimile 33-4-6840-4351 N, and a large white mansion stand in the town and are con-

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spicuous from seaward. Sete (43°24'N., 3°42'E.)

9.9 Cap d’Agde (43°16'N., 3°31'E.), low and rocky, is lo- World Port Index No. 38750
cated 9.5 miles ENE of Valras-Plage. Montagne du Gros Frere,
848m high, stands 29 miles N of the cape and may be sighted 9.10 The port of Sete lies 11 miles NE of Cap d’Agde and
on a clear day from a considerable distance to the S. Mont consists of three sections. An outer harbor and a series of con-
d’Agde, 115m high, stands 1.5 miles NNW of the cape. It is necting basins and canals in the N part, an industrial zone with-
isolated and conical and can easily be identified at a distance of in Etang de Thau, and an offshore terminal berth.
12 miles.
Between the cape and the mouth of the River Herault, 3
9.9
Sete Home Page
miles W, the coast is fronted by rocks and rocky points. Pointe
de Roche Longue, located midway along this stretch, is sur- http://www.sete.port.fr
mounted by an old battery. Two radio masts stand 1 mile N of
the battery and are prominent. Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds are NW, but SE
9.10

winds, often accompanied by violent storms in the open sea,

9.9The town of Agde is situated 2 miles above the entrance to are frequent. Calms are rare in Golfe du Lion.
the River Herault and is fronted by depths of 3 to 6m. Small Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
9.10

craft with local knowledge use the river. Sete.

9.9An outfall pipeline extends 2 miles S from a point on the The sea level in the harbor normally does not vary more than
9.10

shore, 0.5 mile E of the river entrance. 0.2m, but variations of 1m have been observed.
9.9Port Cap d’Agde, a small harbor, is situated close W of Cap The current generally sets SW off the harbor entrance and
9.10

d’Agde. It is protected by two breakwaters and used by yachts can attain rates of 1 to 3 knots.
and fishing craft. Within the harbor, currents attaining rates of 3 to 4 knots
9.10

9.9Ilot Brescou, formed by a flat rock, lies 1 mile SW of Cap may occur due to the movement of the waters of Etang de
d’Agde and is surmounted by the grey structure of Fort Thau. Fresh NW winds increase the flow of these currents out
Brescou. A light is shown from a structure, 11m high, standing of the lagoon; winds from seaward usually act in the opposite
at the S corner of the fort. This islet is surrounded by dangers direction.
and foul ground.
Tidal Ranges for Sete
Port Amboune, a small yacht harbor, is situated 1.2 miles
9.9

NNE of Cap d’Agde and is protected by two breakwaters. HAT 0.6m

Port Marseillan Plage, a small harbor, lies 2 miles NNE of
9.9
MHWS 0.5m
Port Amboune and is protected by two jetties. A canal, with a
MHWN 0.4m
depth of 2m, connects the harbor with Etang de Thau, a lagoon.
Quilles, a small yacht harbor, is situated 6.5 miles NE of Port
9.9 MSL 0.41m
Marseillan Plage. It lies on the SW side of Mont Saint Clair
MLWN 0.4m
and is protected by breakwaters. The coast between consists of
a low and narrow beach which separates Etang de Thau from MLWS 0.3m
the sea. A range of hills stands on the N side of the lagoon. LAT 0.1m
During W and NW winds, vessels can anchor, in 5 to 6m,
9.9

sand and rock, poor holding ground, ENE of Cap d’Agde. Note.—Heights are in meters above
Caution.—Several prohibited areas (fish havens), the limits
9.9
charted datum.
of which may be seen on the chart, lie NE of Cap d’Agde and
are marked by lighted buoys. Depths—Limitations.—The port is enclosed by breakwa-
9.10

A prohibited anchorage area, marked by lighted buoys, lies

9.9 ters, including a detached one which protects the harbor from
about 1.2 miles SE of the harbor entrance. the S.

Sete—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Beam
Mole Masselin
No. 1B 170m 10.0m 135m — Cruise vessels and ro-ro/passengers.
Mobile Works
Repair Quay 35m — — — Dredging, mobile works, and deliveries.
Morocco Wharf
No. 37 130m 7.6m 125m — Ro-ro, ferries, and passenger vessels.

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Sete—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Beam
Algiers Quay
No. 34 83m 8.2m 200m 25.6m
Cruise vessels, ferries, and ro-ro. Continuous berthing
No. 35 83m 8.2m 200m 25.6m
length of 250m.
No. 36 83m 8.2m 200m 25.6m
Cdt. Samary Quay
No. 33 93m 4.0m — — Fishing vessels.
Quay A
Quay A 210m 5.0m — — Fishing vessels.
Quay B
Quay B1 150m 8.2m 170m — Wine, ro-ro, and passengers. Continuous berthing
Quay B2 150m 8.2m 170m — length of 300m.
Quay C
Quay C 100m 8.2m — — Wine, ro-ro, and passengers.
Quay D
Quay D1 141m 8.5m 170m 16.2m Cruise vessels, ferries, and ro-ro.
Quay D2 141m 8.5m 170m 16.2m Cruise vessels, ferries, and ro-ro.
Port of Sete’s Container Terminal (Quay E)
Quay E1 153m 11.0m 225m 28.4m
Quay E2 158m 11.0m 225m 32.2m Containers. Continuous berthing length of 461m.
Quay E3 150m 11.0m 225m 32.2m
Quay G
Quay G0 80m 6.0m 108m 18.2m Mineral ore, breakbulk, and livestock.
Mineral ore, cruise vessels, and ro-ro passengers/vehi-
Quay G1 140m 6.0m 130m —
cles/rail.
Quay G2 168m 10.2m 225m 32.2m Vegetable oils, fertilizer, PCC, multipurpose, and live-
Quay G3 168m 10.2m 225m 28.0m stock. Continuous berthing length of 336m.
Quay H
Quay H1 — 14.0m 294m 38.0m Clinker, gypsum, ro-ro/passengers, PCC, containers,
calcium, laterite, and breakbulk. Continuous berthing
Quay H2 — 14.0m 294m 38.0m length of 470m.
Quay I
Quay I2 245m 13.5m 229m 36.5m Bauxite, coal, fertilizer, grain, mineral ore, and petcoke.
Quay I3 200m 12.9m 260m 36.5m Bauxite, coal, grain, mineral ore, and petcoke.
Quay J
Quay J1 — 9.0m 140m 19.2m Grain, vegetable oils, containers, and multipurpose.
Quay J2 — 10.0m 150m 19.2m Continuous berthing length of 225m.
Quay J3 90m 4.5m 90m — Grain, vegetable oils, and multipurpose.
Petroleum Basin
Quay P2 74m 9.0m 210m 32.2m Petroleum products, breakbulk, and livestock.

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Sete—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Beam
GDH Frontignan Depot
SLO — 14.8m 225m 40.0m Crude and clean products.

9.10 Port of Sete

Pass de l’Ouest, the W entrance channel, is shallow and part-

9.10 Bassin aux Petroles, with 400m of total berthing space, is re-
9.10

ly obstructed. It can only be used by small craft with local served for tankers carrying petroleum products and other dan-
knowledge. Passe de l’Est, the E and main entrance channel, gerous cargo. The basin has pollution control equipment.
lies between the detached breakwater and the new E breakwa- Colbert Dock has a total of 777m of quayage. Quai Est, the
9.10

ter which extends 1 mile S from the shore. The outer part of longest berth, is 450m in length, with depths of 11.0 to 11.7m
this entrance channel was dredged to a depth of 14.5m. alongside.
A channel leads N from the port of Sete to the industrial
9.10 Darse 2, with 700m of total berthing space, can accommo-
9.10

zone on the E shore of Etang de Thau. It is dredged to a depth date vessels with a maximum draft of 13.5 at the longest berth,
of 7.5m and is marked by buoys and range beacons. Nearly the which is 230m long.
whole of this E shore of the lagoon is lined with quays, behind There are facilities for ro-ro, bulk, general cargo, passenger,
9.10

which are several factories. cruise, tanker, car ferries, ore carriers, chemical tankers, live-
The main commercial basins in the port include Canal Mari-
9.10 stock carriers, forest product carriers and fishing vessels within
time, with 1,953m of total quayage. Nouveau Bassin, with the port.
380m of total quayage provides a berth 240m in length with a Vessels up to 145m in length, 20m beam, and 6.8m draft can
9.10

depth of 9m alongside. The S end of this quay has a ro-ro facil- be accommodated alongside the berths in Canal Maritime. The
ity. channel is reduced to a width of 26m by a bridge.
Avant-Orsetti Bassin, with 920m of total quayage, has
9.10 The outer basins have depths of 9 to 14.5m alongside. Tank-
9.10

depths of 8.2 to 8.5m alongside. ers up to 35,000 dwt, 225m in length, and 11m draft can be ac-

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9.10 Port of Sete—Commercial Basin

commodated. Other vessels up to 60,000 dwt, 260m in length, length up to the Victoire Bridge. Vessels should send a request
and 13.1m draft can be accommodated. for pilots and their ETA 18 hours in advance or on departure
The Northern Unloading Station, an offshore oil terminal
9.10 from the previous port if less than 18 hours away. Any changes
consisting of a multiple buoy mooring, lies 0.6 mile NE of the in ETA of more than 1 hour must be advised.
E head of the detached breakwater. A submarine pipeline ex- Vessels must contact the pilots and harbormaster 1 hour be-
9.10

tends NNE from the berth to the shore. This terminal can han- fore arrival at the pilot boarding position on VHF channel 12.
dle tanker vessels up to 80,000 dwt, with lightened drafts up to The pilotage area is bounded by a circle, with a radius of 6
9.10

12.5m. miles, centered on the light at the E end of Epi Dellon. In good
For more details see the table titled Sete—Berth Informa-
9.10 weather, pilots will board 2.7 miles SE of Epi Dellon Light in
tion. position 43°22.5'N, 3°47.0'E. In bad weather, pilots will give
Aspect.—The harbor lies at the foot of the E slope of Mont
9.10 instructions to board in the shelter of Epi Dellon. Entry may be
de Sete (Mont Saint-Clair). This hill, 180m high, dominates the suspended at night in bad weather. Pilots will also board tanker
area and is covered by houses. A television mast, a cross, and a vessels within the compulsory access channel, about 4 miles
statue stand near its summit. SE of the old pipeline lighted buoy.
Mont Saint-Clair Light is shown from a white octagonal
9.10 Regulations.—Mandatory Access Channel, with compulso-
9.10

tower with a dark green lantern, 19m high, standing on the SE ry approach and departure routes for all tanker vessels, extends
slope of the hill. Citadelle Richelieu, with a signal station at its between the port and the outer approach lighted buoy and may
S end, is situated close NE of the light. A microwave relay best be seen on the chart.
mast stands near the lookout station. A conspicuous steeple, Vessels must report their arrival in the roads to the harbor-
9.10

surmounted by a golden figure of the Virgin, stands in Sete, master on VHF channel 12.
near the harbor. Vessels must obtain permission from the harbormaster be-
9.10

A lighted approach buoy is moored about 12 miles SE of the

9.10 fore entering the Passe de l'Est.
harbor entrance. Inbound vessels should keep NE of the centerline; outbound
9.10

Montagne de la Gardiole, 180 to 240m high, extends be-

9.10 vessels should keep SW of it.
tween 4 miles and 10 miles NE of the town and terminates in a Tankers navigating within this compulsory approach and de-
9.10

distinctive peak surmounted by a prominent chapel. A watch parture access channel are considered to be restricted in their
tower at Pioch de Camille is prominent. The chimneys of an in- ability to maneuver and must show the prescribed lights and
dustrial zone, standing at the foot of this range, can be seen to shapes accordingly. Vessels other than tankers are prohibited
the NNE of the port. A flare, a large square steeple, and numer- from entering or anchoring within the area without permission
ous oil tanks are situated at Frontignan, 3.5 miles NE of the of the authorities.
port. A noticeable quarry lies 1 mile N of Frontignan. All vessels over 1,600 gt, carrying hydrocarbons or danger-
9.10

A sector light is shown from a structure standing in the SW

9.10 ous substances, must report their entry into the access channel
part of the harbor and aids in the approach to the entrance. and maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 16. For further
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50m in
9.10 information, see paragraph 9.1.
length beyond the Victoire Bridge and for vessels over 55m in Vessels must not maneuver within the port without the per-
9.10

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mission of the harbormaster. During these movements vessels

must maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 12.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Sete—Contact
9.10

Information.

Sete—Contact Information
Harbormaster
Call sign Sete Port
VHF VHF channel 12
Telephone 33-4-6746-6549
Facsimile 33-4-6746-6389
E-mail [email protected]
Hours 24 hours
Marina
VHF VHF channel 9
Telephone 33-4-6746-3404
Tugs
33-2-3570-0358 (Rouen)
Telephone
33-4-4005-8068 (mobile)
Facsimile 33-4-3588-7078 (Rouen)
Mooring
Telephone 33-4-9957-2110
Bridge Services
VHF VHF channels 9 and 12 9.10 Mont Saint-Clair Light
Telephone 33-4-6746-3436 Frontignan-La Peyrade, as shown on the chart.
Sete Semaphore
Sete to Golfe de Fos
Call sign Semaphore Sete
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 9.11 Port de Peche de Frontignan-Le Peyrade (43°25'N.,
3°45'E.), a small harbor, lies 1.5 miles NE of the main entrance
Pilots to Sete harbor. It is protected by breakwaters and forms the en-
Call sign Sete Pilot trance to Canal du Rhone a Sete.
Frontignan, an extensive yacht harbor, lies 3 miles NE of the
9.11

VHF VHF channel 12 harbor entrance at Sete and is protected by breakwaters. A pro-
Telephone 33-4-6774-3406 hibited area (fish haven) is centered 4 miles ENE of the harbor
and is marked by lighted buoys.
Facsimile 33-9-7062-0287 The ruins of a church are situated at Maguelonne, 6.7 miles
9.11

E-mail [email protected] NE of Frontignan. They are surrounded by a pine forest and are
conspicuous from seaward. Mont Bouzille, 197m high, stands
Web site http://www.pilotes-sete.fr
3.5 miles WNW of the ruins and is surmounted by a conspicu-
Hours 24 hours ous ruined chapel.
Palavas Les Flots (Grau de Palavas) (43°32'N., 3°56'E.), a
9.11

Anchorage.—A restricted anchorage area, the limits of

9.10 small harbor, lies 2.3 miles NE of Maguelonne and is protected
which are shown on the chart, extends 3 miles S from the S by a breakwater. It is mostly used by small craft and yachts.
side of the detached breakwater. The entrance is surrounded by a prominent group of buildings.
Caution.—A dangerous wreck was reported (1994) to lie
9.10 An aeronautical light is shown from a control tower standing
9.11

about 0.5 mile NE of the E head of the detached breakwater. 3.5 miles NNE of the harbor.
Several restricted areas, the limits of which are shown on the
9.10 An area of floating and submerged objects, the limits of
9.11

chart, are situated in the approaches to the port. which is shown on the chart, lies 2 miles SE of the harbor en-
Works are in progress (2001) in the area between the light at
9.10 trance.
the end of Dique Est and the breakwater of the fishing port of Caution.—A wreck, with an estimated least depth of 6m,
9.11

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9.11 Maguelonne Church and the summit of Mont Bauzille,

bearing 294°
lies approximately 1.2 miles SSE of the seaward end of the out- 9.13 Pointe de l’Espiguette Light
fall.
are moored about 1.5 miles W and 1.5 miles S of the light.
9.12 Golfe d’Aigues-Mortes (43°30'N., 4°05'E.) lies be- Caution.—Between Pointe de L’Espiguette and the Golfe de
9.13

tween Palavas Les Flots and Pointe de L’Espiguette, 9 miles Fos, 33 miles E, the shore is very low. It is bordered by lagoons
ESE. and has very few landmarks. It is reported that the radar images
Grau de Perols, a small harbor, lies 2 miles ENE of Palavas
9.12 of Cap Couronne (43°20'N., 5°03'E.) is the E entrance point of
Les Flots and a continuous line of buildings is situated between the gulf. A light is shown from a structure, 29m high, standing
them. This harbor is protected by breakwaters and bordered by on the cape. A prominent signal station stands on a hill, 0.5
several high prominent buildings. mile N of the cape. The breakwaters and many canals are more
A prominent church tower standing at Mauguio, 6 miles NE
9.12 distinct than the outline of the shore itself.
of the harbor, is visible from seaward. Numerous dangerous wrecks lie off this stretch of the coast
9.13

La Grande Motte, a yacht harbor, lies 5 miles ENE of Grau

9.12 and may best be seen on the chart.
de Perols. It is protected by two breakwaters and can be identi-
fied by the pyramid-shaped buildings standing in its vicinity. 9.14 Saintes-Marie-de-la-Mer (43°27'N., 4°26'E.), a
Le Grau du Roi, a small harbor, lies 2.5 miles SE of La
9.12 small town, is situated 13.5 miles E of Pointe de l’Espiguette.
Grande Motte and close within the seaward end of the canal The coast between is low, flat, and not easily distinguished. In
which leads to Aigues-Mortes. The harbor is entered between very clear weather, this town, which is dominated by its
two jetties and is mostly used by fishing craft and yachts. A church, is visible from a distance of about 7 or 8 miles and ap-
conspicuous water tower stands 1 mile NNW of the entrance. pears as an isolated hillock.
A dangerous wreck has been reported to lie 1.5 miles WSW
9.12 The mouth of the Petit Rhone forms a break in the coastline,
9.14

of the harbor. 12 miles E of Pointe de L’Espiguette. Depths of 1.6m lie in the

Port Camargue, an extensive yacht harbor, lies 1 mile SSW
9.12 river mouth, but it is liable to silt.
of Le Grau du Roi and is protected by two breakwaters. Two Port Gardian, a small yacht harbor, lies 1 mile E of the river
9.14

jetties, situated 0.7 mile S of the entrance to the harbor, extend mouth and is protected by two breakwaters.
seaward and form the entrance to a shallow canal. Golfe des Saintes-Maries (Golfe de Beauduc) (43°24'N.,
Rocky banks and ledges, which are dangerous for anchoring,
9.12 4°34'E.) has low and sandy shores which are backed by sand
lie parallel to the N shore of the gulf and extend up to 1.5 miles dunes, 6 to 7m high. It is entered between Saintes-Maries-de-
offshore into depths of 14 to 20m. la-Mer and Pointe de Beauduc (Pointe du Sablon), 8 miles
During calms or NW winds, anchorage can be obtained in
9.12 ESE.
greater depths outside of these rocky banks; however, anchor- A light is shown from a structure, 18m high, standing 6 miles
9.14

age within this gulf is not considered safe. E of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.

Pointe de Beauduc (Pointe du Sablon) (43°22'N., 4°34'E.)
9.14

9.13 Pointe de l’Espiguette (43°29'N., 4°08'E.) is reported is reported to be extending NW at about 15m a year and should
to be extending to the W by about 15m a year. Depths of 5m be given a wide berth. A light is shown from a structure, 25m
have been reported to lie up to about 1 mile offshore in this vi- high, standing 1.5 miles SE of the point. Lighted buoys, mark-
cinity, and this part of the coast should be given a wide berth. ing the coastal bank, are moored about 1.5 miles SW and 4
Les Baronnets, 10m high, is a chain of prominent sand dunes
9.13 miles SE of the light.
which extends along the coast near Pointe de l’Espiguette Vessels can take anchorage in Golfe des Saintes-Maries to
9.14

A light is shown from a square masonry tower with a black

9.13 the N of Pointe de Beauduc. The roadstead is sheltered from E
top, 25m high, next to a house with a red roof standing on the winds and has depths of 10 to 12m, muddy sand, good holding
point. An old signal station tower is situated close NW of the ground. Local knowledge is advised.
light with a pylon standing close to it. Caution.—An anchoring and dredging prohibited area, the
9.14

Lighted buoys, which mark the edge of the coastal shoal bank,
9.13 limits of which are shown on the chart, extends NW of Pointe

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de Beauduc. The coastal shoal off They de la Gracieuse is marked by

9.16

Several wrecks, some dangerous to navigation, lie up to 2.5

9.14 lighted buoys moored about 0.5 mile N, 1.2 miles SSE, and 2.5
miles offshore between Pointe de Beauduc and the mouth of miles S of the NE extremity of the bank. In addition, Lighted
the River Rhone. Buoy GE is moored about 0.5 mile E of the NE extremity of
the bank.
9.15 Faraman (43°22'N., 4°40'E.) is located 5.5 miles E of Landmarks on the W side of the gulf include several promi-
9.16

Pointe de Beauduc. The coast between is reported to be reced- nent chimneys situated in an industrial area on the S side of the
ing slowly. A light is shown from a structure, 43m high, stand- Canal St. Louis, and several container gantry cranes, standing
ing at Faraman. Piemanson Lighted Buoy, marking the coastal at the Fos basin terminal.
bank, is moored about 3.7 miles SE of the light. Four wind turbines are located in the industrial area near the
9.16

Along this coast the current generally sets W and parallel to

9.15 central mole and Docking Basin No. 2.
the shore. After strong E or SE winds, it sometimes attains a Landmarks on the N side of the gulf include the refinery sit-
9.16

rate of over 3 knots. uated 1 mile NW of Fos-sur-Mer, and a cement factory, with
Grau de Roustan (43°20'N., 4°50'E.), through which the
9.15 two conspicuous chimneys, situated 1 mile E of Fos-sur-Mer.
main branch of the River Rhone discharges, lies 7 miles E of At the E side of the entrance to the gulf, the coastal shoal is
9.16

Faraman. The river carries a whitish sediment which discolors marked by lighted buoys moored about 1 mile W and 1.2 miles
the sea up to 6 miles off its mouth. WNW of Cap Couronne.
Lighted beacons stand on the E and S banks of the river near
9.15 Landmarks on the E side of the gulf are numerous and the
9.16

the mouth and indicate the river bar. following can be easily identified:
The banks formed around the mouth of the river are reported
9.15 1. A conspicuous white viaduct, with six arches, stand-
to be advancing seaward at a rate of about 50m per year. ing W of the village of La Couronne.
2. Four conspicuous chimneys standing near the shore,
Golfe de Fos 2.5 miles NW of Cap Couronne.
3. A large tower standing on Fort de Bouc, at the S en-
9.16 Golfe de Fos (43°23'N., 4°57'E.) lies between the trance to Port de Bouc.
mouth of the River Rhone and Cap Couronne, 9 miles E. 4. Two pylons, 95m high, standing 0.7 mile S of the
The E shore of the gulf is dominated by Collines de Mar-
9.16 chapel.
tigues. These hills, when viewed from seaward, appear to de- 5. Several flares situated in the vicinity of a refinery
scend from Chain des Alpilles, a mountain range standing 20 close SE of Lavera.
miles inland. 6. The loom of Port de Bouc, which can be seen for up
Cap Couronne (43°20'N., 5°03'E.) is the E entrance point of
9.16 to 40 miles seaward.
the gulf. A light is shown from a white tower with red top sur- Port de Carteau, a small harbor, lies on the SW side of the
9.16

mounted by a radar antenna, 31m high, standing on the cape. A gulf, 0.5 mile S of the entrance to Canal de Saint Louis. It is
prominent signal station stands on a hill, 0.5 mile N of the mostly used by fishing craft and the entrance is indicated by a
cape. lighted range.
The W and N shores of the gulf are low, difficult to distin-
9.16 Anse de Lauron is entered 2.5 miles SSE of Port de Bouc.
9.16

guish, and liable to change; the coast then rises progressively An angled jetty extends 0.2 mile SW and SE from the N en-
towards the E shore, where it becomes rocky and steep. trance point of this bay.
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone, Fos, Port-de-Bouc, and Lavera
9.16 Port de Carro, a small harbor, lies 2 miles SSE of Anse de
9.16

are situated within the gulf. It also provides access to the Lauron and 0.5 mile WNW of Cap Couronne. It is used by
Rhone, via Canal Saint-Louis, and to Etang de Berre, via Canal small craft with local knowledge.
de Caronte. Because of the bar at the mouth of the River A light is shown from a tower standing at St. Gervais, at the
9.16

Rhone, vessels bound for Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone or farther head of the gulf.

up the river generally proceed from the gulf through Canal Omega Outer Approach Lighted Buoy, equipped with a
9.16

Saint-Louis, which is connected to the River Rhone by a lock. racon, is moored about 7.5 miles S of Cap Couronne.
Marseille-Fos is the name given to the group of ports which
9.16 Pilotage.—The pilotage zone for the Golfe de Fos is bound-
9.16

are controlled by the Marseille Port Authority. This port com- ed by latitude 43°19'N and the meridians of Cap Couronne and
plex extends from the mouth of the River Rhone to Marseille, Faraman Light. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50m in
23 miles E, and consists of the above-named ports, Marseille, length within this zone and all vessels over 70m loa other than
and their associated industrial areas. those transporting hazardous or polluting substances on pas-
Tides—Currents.—The gulf is open to the S and strong SW
9.16 sage to or from Darse 2 (Harbor Basin 2) Container Terminal
and SE winds usually result in a heavy sea. Moderate shelter and Darse 3 (Harbor Basin 3). Vessels should send an ETA
from W and SW winds can be found in the W part of the Golfe through Marseille (FFM) 24 hours in advance. Pilots can be
de Fos. The current is generally weak and its velocity and di- contacted on VHF channel 12 or 14 and generally board deep-
rection is determined largely by the wind. draft vessels W of Cap Couronne. Other vessels may be board-
Aspect.—They de la Gracieuse is the low bank on the E side
9.16 ed closer in. Vessels bound for Port-de-Bouc-Lavera, L’Etang
of the River Rhone, which extends 4.5 miles NE of the river de Berre, and Port Saint-Louis-du-Rhone are boarded 2.5 to 4
mouth. Several stranded wrecks lie close to the shore of this miles S of Lavera Lighted Buoy. Vessels, other than deep draft,
bank. The bar at the mouth of the River Rhone advances about bound for Fos are boarded 2.5 miles S of Lavera Lighted Buoy.
50m seaward each year. Vessel Traffic Service.—The area of authority of the Mar-
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seille/Fos Vessel Traffic Service comprises a Maritime and should also include:
River Regulation Zone (ZMFR) and the administrative limits a. ETA at pilot boarding position.
of the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (GPMM). The mari- b. Draft.
time limits of the ZMFR are as follows: c. Number of persons on board (passengers and crew).
1. To the W—The longitude of the Faraman Light. d. Maritime Declaration of Health, ISPS declaration,
2. To the S—The latitude of the Planier Light between vessel’s insurance certificate, and vessel's waste certificate.
Faraman and Planier, then a line that runs from the Planier 3. Six (6) hours before entry into French Territorial Wa-
Light to the light on Tiboulen de Maire. ters, vessels transporting hydrocarbons or dangerous sub-
3. To the E—A line that runs from the light on Tiboulen stances must send a SURNAV message.
de Maire to Cap Croisette, then on the coast toward the N. 4. Prior to crossing the S limit of the area, all vessels
9.16The area within the jurisdiction of the Marseille/Fos VTS al- must report to the VTS on VHF channel 12 stating:
so includes, outside of the administrative limits of the port, the a. Vessel’s name and call sign.
following: b. Position and ETA into the ZFMR.
1. The access channels. c. Draft (forward and aft).
2. The Marseille holding and anchorage areas. d. If pilot, tugs, or boatmen required.
3. The Golfe de Fos holding and anchorage areas. e. Destination and port of departure.
4. The Barcarin lock river channel to Darse 1. f. Any failures or possible failures.
5. The river channels. g. Any health and safety situations.
6. The Barcarin lock. h. Any dangerous goods on board and their position.
7. The Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone lock. 5. The VTS will respond giving information regarding:
The port VTS, representing the harbormaster’s office and
9.16 a. Vessel’s route.
controlled by the Port-de-Bouc and Marseille lookout stations, b. Pilotage.
constitutes an integrated system placed under the authority of c. Availability of berths.
the GPMM, which coordinates it. The VTS surveys, regulates d. Port safety level, if not Level 1.
and, in collaboration with the pilotage service, coordinates e. Other information, including traffic, weather, etc.
maritime traffic in the ZMFR and within the administrative 6. Vessels over 1,600 gt transporting hydrocarbons or
limits of the port. It broadcasts navigational and general infor- dangerous substances may not enter the approach channel N
mation concerning the ZMFR. The VTS is comprised of a cen- of the parallel of 43°12’N without the authorization of the
tral lookout station in Marseille, a lookout station in Sainte VTS. For further information, see paragraph 9.1.
Marie (S passage of the Bassins Est), and a lookout station at 7. In the event that the vessel’s identification is in doubt,
Port-de-Bouc. The jurisdictional limit of the two separate VTS the VTS will call every vessel it is expecting until the vessel
lookout stations is the longitude of Sausset-les-Pins Light. Ves- has been identified.
sels navigating in the ZMFR and passing this line must estab- All vessels must contact the VTS Center when in VHF range
9.16

lish contact with the relevant VTS. It is mandatory for all in order to receive mooring and berthing instructions.
commercial vessels navigating within the approach zone, the All vessels must maintain listening watch on VHF channel
9.16

gulf, and the ports. 12 when within the approaches of the port.
Vessels equipped with AIS must ensure it is fully operation-
9.16 Vessels within the area, which are not proceeding to the port
9.16

al. Any equipment failure must be reported to the VTS imme- and intending to cross the access channel, must contact the
diately. Communication on VHF channel 12 must be VTS center.
established as early as possible between vessel and the VTS Outbound vessels are subject to the following:
9.16

Center. Vessels unable to contact the VTS must not cross the 1. Six (6) hours prior to departure, vessels transporting
latitude of Cap Couronne (43°19.53'N). Vessels on passage, or that have transported oil without cleaning their tanks,
maneuvering, and at anchor in any part of the area controlled must contact the VTS by telephone or VHF to obtain permis-
by the VTS must maintain a listening watch on VHF channel sion to depart (1 hour prior to departure for vessels other
12. Communication should take place in French and English than tankers).
using standard IMO terminology. Pilots can be contacted on 2. All departing vessels must contact the VTS on VHF
VHF channel 14 in the Bassins Ouest and on VHF channel 8 in channel 12 to obtain authorization to cast off.
the Bassins Est. 3. The VTS will provide information concerning traffic
Inbound vessels must send the following information for
9.16 movements in the port.
each ETA message to the VTS Center: A pilot is on permanent duty at the Fos VTS and is able to
9.16

1. ETA sent 48 hours in advance, including: assist vessels on request, particularly when weather conditions
a. Vessel’s name and call sign. prevent the pilot from boarding. Radar assistance is provided
b. Destination and port of departure. on request in poor visibility.
c. Draft. For Vessel Traffic Service contact information, see the table
9.16

d. Cargo, include nature, and tonnage of hazardous titled Golfe de Fos—Contact Information.
substances on board. Signals.—Vessels which, due to their draft, can navigate on-
9.16

e. LOA, beam, and gross tons. ly within the Mandatory Access Channel, have priority and
f. Vessel type. shall indicate same by showing the following signals:
g. ETA. 1. By day and at night—Three red lights displayed verti-
2. ETA sent at least 24 hours in advance. The message cally and three white lights arranged in the same manner and

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at the same level. tween the entrances to Canal Saint-Louis and Port-de-Bouc.
2. By day, in addition to the above lights—A black ball The holding ground in the gulf is generally good, but with
9.16

displayed in a vertical line above a black cylinder. fresh NW winds, vessels should be ready to get underway.
Deep-draft vessels are accorded priority for right of way by
9.16 With strong SE winds, the sea is very heavy at the entrance of
the VTMS Center. All other vessels must keep out of the way the gulf, especially in the vicinity of Cap Couronne. At the
of vessels showing the above deep-draft laden signals. head of the gulf, the bottom is strewn with rocks and weeds
Contact Information.—See the table titled Golfe de Fos—
9.16 which extend up to 0.5 mile offshore.
Contact Information. It is recommended that vessels follow the instructions of the
9.16

pilot and VTMS Center before anchoring within the gulf.

Golfe de Fos—Contact Information Designated anchorage areas, the limits of which are shown
9.16

on the chart, are situated, as follows:

Port Authority
1. Golfe de Fos East with depths of 6.5 to 51.0m; sand,
Telephone 33-4-9139-4000 (switchboard) mud and gravel, lies E of the access channel and N of the
parallel of Cap Couronne.
Facsimile 33-4-9139-5700
2. Golfe de Fos West with depths of 15.4 to 54.0m sand
E-mail [email protected] and mud lies W of the access channel and N of the parallel of
Web site http://www.marseille-port.fr Cap Couronne. A reserved anchorage for large gas tankers of
more than 100,000 cubic meter capacity has been established
Harbormaster (Port-de-Bouc) in the SW corner of this anchorage area.
Telephone 33-4-4240-6005 3. Golfe de Fos North with depths of 10.0 to 18.2m, sand
and mud, lies N of the dredged entrance channel and NW of
Facsimile 33-4-4240-6040 the entrance to Port de Bouc.
E-mail [email protected] Caution.—Lines of submerged stakes, used in establishing
9.16

fish havens, lie up to about 2 miles offshore between Cap Cou-

Pilots ronne and Cap Mejean, 7.5 miles E.
Pilotes Fos Less water than charted was reported (1987) to lie off the N
9.16

Call sign extremity of They de la Gracieuse.

Pilotes Port-de Bouc
A prohibited anchorage area, the limits of which are shown
9.16

VHF VHF channel 14 on the chart, extends up to 26 miles seaward from Cap Cou-
ronne.
33-4-4206-2101
Telephone Golfe de Fos and Rade de Marseilles are seaplane operation
9.16

33-6-5141-9069 (mobile) areas used for the drawing of fire fighting water.
E-mail [email protected]
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone (43°23'N., 4°49'E.)
Hours 24 hours
Marseille/Fos Office World Port Index No. 38770
Telephone 33-4-9114-2910 9.17 Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone is situated on the W side
E-mail [email protected] of the Golfe de Fos. The commercial port facilities occupy the
banks of the Canal Saint-Louis, which connects the Golfe of
Web site http://www.pilotage-mrs.fr Fos with the Grand-Rhone via a lock, as well as the Bassin
Vessel Traffic Service Saint-Louis located at the W end of the channel.
Tides—Currents.—There is no appreciable tidal rise in the
9.17

Call sign Fos Port Control harbor or canal. Winds from the N and NW sometimes lower
VHF VHF channel 12 the water level in the canal by up to 0.5m; winds from SE tend
to raise the level.
Telephone 33-4-4240-6060
Depths—Limitations.—The port is approached via the
9.17

Facsimile 33-4-4240-6020 main entrance channel, which is dredged to a depth of 24m and
E-mail [email protected] extends WNW across the gulf. A fairway, 180m wide, leads W
from the SW side of this entrance channel to the E entrance of
Port Movements Canal de Saint Louis. A jetty extends 1 mile E from the S side
VHF VHF channels 6 and 12 of the entrance to the canal. The canal is 90m wide at the sur-
face, 32m wide at the bottom, and is dredged, along with the
Hours 24 hours entrance fairway, to a depth of 7.9m. It leads 2 miles W to Bas-
sin des Tellines and Bassin de Saint Louis.
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken almost anywhere
9.16
The W end of the canal is connected to the Rhone by a lock.
9.17

within the Golfe de Fos at a distance of more than 0.5 mile off- It is 135m long, with 19m of usable width, and has a depth of
shore, except in the prohibited areas or on Plateau du Grande 5.5m at the sides and 6.9m in the center.
Forte. The latter is an area where the bottom is formed of rock The port includes 2,840m of total quayage, which is situated
9.17

covered with mud lying nearly in the middle of the gulf be- in the basins and along the sides of the canal. The berths are 90

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to 180m long and have depths of 4.5 to 8m alongside. There Quai Graveleau, a container terminal, is situated on the SW
9.18

are facilities for ro-ro, LNG, tanker, and bulk vessels. Vessels side of the basin and has a depth of 15m alongside. It is 1,150m
up to 190m in length and 7.9m draft can be accommodated. long and can accommodate vessels up to 13m draft.
Aspect.—The main dredged entrance channel is marked by
9.17 Basin No. 3 (Bassin du Gloria) extends 0.7 mile W and is
9.18

lighted buoys and indicated by a lighted range. The entrance dredged to a depth of 12m. Quai Brule Tabac, 665m long, is
fairway leading to the canal is marked by lighted buoys and situated on the N side of the basin and has facilities for ro-ro
beacons. and containers. It has a depth of 12m alongside and can accom-
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted
9.17 modate vessels up to 11.5m draft. Quai Gloria, 250m long, is
by VHF and board near the N end of the access channel. See situated on the S side of the basin. It has a depth of 12m along-
Pilotage for the Golfe de Fos in paragraph 9.16. side and can accommodate ro-ro vessels up to 11.5m draft.
Anchorage.—Vessels may obtain anchorage, in depths of 7
9.17 An iron berth, 360m long, is situated on the N side of the ba-
9.18

to 10m, about 1 mile SE of the jetty head. sin and can accommodate vessels up to 11.9m draft.
Caution.—A depth of 23.7m was reported (1981) to lie in
9.17 Basin No. 4 lies close E of the above petroleum jetty and is
9.18

the dredged entrance channel S of Saint Gervais Light. dredged to a depth of 15m. Another petroleum jetty, situated at
Vessels entering the canal should keep about 20m clear of
9.17 the E side of this basin, has a tankwashing berth, 420m long. It
the jetty. can accommodate tankers, in ballast, up to 550,000 dwt and
Several shellfish breeding areas lie in the vicinity of the en-
9.17 14m draft.
trance fairway and may best be seen on the chart. An extensive yacht harbor, protected by a breakwater, lies on
9.18

the E side of Pointe de Saint Gervais, 2 miles ENE of Basin

Fos (Fos-Sur-Mer) (43°25'N., 4°53'E.) No. 4. A light is shown from St Gervais Light, 45m high,
standing near the marina.
World Port Index No. 38775 Aspect.—The main entrance channel is marked by lighted
9.18

buoys and indicated by a lighted range.

9.18 Fos, a large port, is situated on the NW side of the Pilotage.—See Pilotage for Golfe de Fos in paragraph 9.16.
9.18

Golfe de Fos and serves an extensive industrial area. The port Caution.—An area in the W part of Basin No. 3 (Bassin de
9.18

comprises three main basins, oil piers, and an industrial zone Gloria) is under construction.
for heavy industries. Seaplanes fighting forest fires are likely to use water from
9.18

Depths—Limitations.—The port is approached via the

9.18 the port, particularly in the approach area.
main entrance channel, which is dredged to a depth of 24m and
extends WNW across the gulf. Port-de-Bouc (43°24'N., 4°59'E.)
The main facilities consist of three main basins and two pe-
9.18

troleum jetties, which can handle virtually all types of cargo in- World Port Index No. 38780
cluding ro-ro, bulk, petroleum products, LNG, LPG, and
containers. 9.19 Port-de-Bouc is situated on the E side of the Golfe de
Docking Basin No. 1 extends 2.7 miles NNW and is con-
9.18 Fos, 5.5 miles NW of Cap Couronne. It is connected by Canal
nected by a lock to the Arles Canal. The lock is 120m long, de Caronte to Etang de Berre.
12m wide, and has a depth of 4m. The upper part of this basin Tides—Currents.—Currents in the canal are mostly tidal
9.19

is dredged to a depth of 10.5m and the lower part is dredged to and set E or W, in conjunction with the tide, at a rate of 2 to 3
depths of 12 to 20m. An LNG terminal at the head of the basin knots. However, after strong winds, these currents are very
has a berth, 180m long, which can accommodate vessels up to variable.
9.7m draft. Currents can vary in strength and direction following a dis-
9.19

An ore berth, 640m long, is situated on the E side of the ba-

9.18 charge from the Saint-Chamas hydroelectric plant. Depending
sin and has a depth of 20m alongside. It can accommodate bulk on the time of year and local energy needs, the current can
vessels up to 18.6m draft. overlie the tidal range and cause a reversal of the flow of cur-
An ore berth at the Quai Mineralier, 850m long, is situated
9.18 rent towards the Etang de Berre.
on the lower W side of the basin and has depths of 16 to 17.5m With NE winds and after heavy rains, an outgoing current,
9.19

alongside. It can accommodate vessels up to 140,000 dwt, fed by Etang de Berre, can reach a rate of 4 knots in the canal
300m in length, and 16.8m draft. and the harbor entrance.
South Docking Basin extends NNE from the NE side of Ba-
9.18 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is approached via an
9.19

sin No. 1. It is dredged to a depth of 13m in the upper part and entrance channel dredged to a depth of 14.6m. A fishing basin
13.5m in the lower part. Two petroleum berths, each 250m and a yacht marina are situated on the N side of the harbor.
long, are situated on the S side of the basin and can accommo- A liquid gas and petroleum terminal is situated at Lavera, on
9.19

date tankers up to 12.8m draft. the S side of the harbor. It has 2,800m of total berthing space
A petroleum jetty extends 0.5 mile SSE from the S entrance
9.18 and can accommodate vessels up to 80,000 dwt, 275m in
point of Basin South. It has three berths, 350 to 414m long, with length, and 12.8m draft.
depths between 20 of 23.5m alongside. Tankers up to 400,000 A commercial quay, situated on the N side of the harbor, can
9.19

dwt and 22.2m draft can be accommodated alongside this jetty. accommodate vessels up to 180m in length and 9.1m draft.
Basin No. 2, separated from Basin No. 1 by Central Mole,
9.18 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. See Pilotage for Golfe de
9.19

extends 2 miles NW. The lower part of the basin is dredged to a Fos in paragraph 9.16.
depth of 17m; the upper part is dredged to a depth of 12m. Regulations.—Passing or crossing in the entrance channel is
9.19

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prohibited. The outbound vessel has priority over the inbound Caronte Railway Viaduct Signals
one.
Anchorage.—Anchorage may be obtained off the harbor en-
9.19
Red horizontal line of light Viaduct closed
trance. A good berth, in a depth of 14m, lies about 0.7 mile W Red horizontal line of light
of the N entrance point. See Anchorage for Golfe de Fos in Viaduct moving
and white vertical line
paragraph 9.16. Night
Caution.—A submarine pipeline, formerly an offshore oil
9.19
White vertical line of light Viaduct open
terminal, extends 0.5 mile SW from a point on the shore, 0.6 Two red lines in shape of a Viaduct cannot
mile SE of the harbor entrance. An anchorage and fishing pro- cross open
hibited area, the limits of which are shown on the chart, lies in
the vicinity of this pipeline. 9.20 The following signals are displayed from the bascule bridge:
Winds from the SW usually cause a heavy sea at the harbor
9.19

entrance and may make entry difficult. Martigues Bascule Bridge Signals
A prohibited anchorage area, the limits of which are shown
9.19

on the chart, extends about 1.3 miles SW from the vicinity of Signal Meaning
the harbor entrance. Green flashing light Free passage. The bridge is open.

Canal de Caronte Passage prohibited. The light be-

comes fixed to inform vessels
Red flashing light or
9.20 Canal de Caronte is used by ocean-going vessels en coming from the E that they must
fixed light
route from Golfe de Fos to Etang de Berre. A small harbor, wait until vessels arriving from
used by yachts and fishing craft, is situated at Martigues, on the the W have passed.
N side of the canal near the E entrance. The bridge is moving. Passage
Depths—Limitations.—The canal is 2.5 miles long. It has a
9.20
Orange fixed light prohibited even for vessels that
least depth of 10m between Port de Bouc and the Caronte rail- do not require the bridge open.
way viaduct and a least depth of 8.2m from the viaduct to
Etang de Berre. It has a bottom width of 50m (40m beneath the Orange flashing light
Free passage for vessels that do
viaduct). Vessels up to 160m in length, 24m beam, and 7m and red light both illu-
not require the bridge to open.
draft can transit the canal with a masthead height of 40m or minated
less. Orange flashing light Passage prohibited for vessels
Vessels of over 6,000 gt must transit by day only.
9.20
extinguished, red or that do not require the bridge to
A viaduct railway bridge crosses the canal, 1.2 miles E of the
9.20
green light illuminated open.
W entrance. The N section of the viaduct has a swing bridge
which may be opened upon request. The unopened section of Anchorage.—Anchorage in the canal should be at the pilot’s
9.20

the viaduct has a vertical clearance of 23m, but vessels with a direction to avoid the numerous prohibited areas.
masthead height of more than 21m should not pass under it. Caution.—High winds may prevent the opening of the
9.20

A fixed road bridge, with a vertical clearance of 44.6m,

9.20
bridge spans.
crosses the canal, 0.7 mile W of the E entrance.
An overhead power cable spans the canal 1 mile W of the E
9.20

Etang de Berre
entrance.
A bascule bridge crosses the canal at the E entrance. This
9.20
9.21 Etang de Berre, which extends between Fos and Mar-
bridge may be opened upon request. It has, when closed, only a seille, is an important center for refining and the storage of pe-
vertical clearance of 5.5m in the center. troleum products. Oil refineries are situated at Berre and La
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. See Pilotage for Golfe de
9.20
Mede. The lagoon is entered from Martigues (43°24'N.,
Fos in paragraph 9.16. 5°03'E.) via a channel, 2 miles long, which has a bottom width
Bridge authorities can be contacted by VHF. Vessels requir-
9.20
of 50m and is dredged to a depth of 9m. Vessels are limited in
ing passage should hoist a black sphere by day or show a green size by the restrictions of the Canal de Caronte.
light by night and sound one long and one short blast. Delay in Etang de Berre has depths of 5.5 to 9m, but vessels navigat-
9.21

passage must be signaled by lowering the black sphere or ex- ing in depths of less than 8m run the risk of fouling their pro-
tinguishing the green light and sounding two long and two pellers with weed.
short blasts. Port Petrolier de la Mede (43°24'N., 5°06'E.), a marine ter-
9.21

Signals.—The following signals are displayed on the via-

9.20
minal, can handle vessels up to 70m in length and 5.1m draft.
duct: Port Petrolier de la Pointe de Berre (43°28'N., 5°09'E.), another
marine terminal, can handle vessels up to 160m in length and
Caronte Railway Viaduct Signals 7.3m draft.
One black ball hoisted on Winds—Weather.—The winds over the lagoon Berre are
9.21

Viaduct moving peculiar to this locality. In summer, the prevailing winds are S
the bridge’s signal mast
Day or SW, the latter being accompanied by rain. In winter, NW
Two black balls hoisted on Viaduct cannot
gales on the neighboring coasts turn to N or NE over the la-
the bridge’s signal mast open goon and raise a short, steep sea. In spring, W or NW winds,

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accompanied by squalls, prevail over the lagoon. Port Carry-le-Roulet, another small harbor, lies within a
9.23

Tides—Currents.—Winds from the S generally cause a

9.21 cove, 2 miles E of Port Sausset-les-Pins. A prominent building,
current to set E along the coast and winds from the N cause a with a red roof, stands close inland at the head of the cove.
current that sets W. These currents are especially noticeable at Small craft up to 30m in length and 3m draft may enter this
the entrance of Canal de Caronte. harbor with local knowledge. A prohibited area, the limits of
Tidal currents in the lagoon are apparent only in the vicinity
9.21 which are shown on the chart, is situated close E of the cove
of the canal and may be affected by discharges of water from and extends up to 0.7 mile offshore.
the St. Chamas power plant. Generally, the flood current sets S Cap Mejean (43°20'N., 5°14'E.) is located 3 miles E of Port
9.23

in the lagoon. Carry-le-Roulet. Its rounded reddish-colored summit is very

The water level in the lagoon rises 0.2 to 0.4m above the
9.21 conspicuous.
mean level during October, November, and December, and Port de Mejean lies within a bay which is entered close W of
9.23

falls by about the same amount in February. Cap Mejean. The bay has a large and prominent viaduct situat-
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. See Pilotage for Golfe de
9.21 ed at its head and a group of buildings stand on its W entrance
Fos in paragraph 9.16. point. This small harbor is used by fishing craft with local
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken in the lagoon, with
9.21 knowledge.
good holding ground of mud and thick weed. Ile de l’Elevine, 23m high, lies close offshore, 0.7 mile E of
9.23

Caution.—Several submarine oil and gas pipelines extend

9.21 Port Mejean. A light is shown from a structure, 4m high, stand-
across the lagoon and may best be seen on the chart. Their ing on this small island.
landing places are marked by beacons. A prominent old battery stands on a high promontory, 0.7
9.23

Numerous prohibited areas, an anchoring prohibited area,

9.21 mile NE of the island. A conspicuous and large viaduct, which
and regulated areas lie within the lagoon and may best be seen spans a deep valley, is situated 1.2 miles NE of the island.
on the chart. Pointe Esquallidou (43°21'N., 5°17'E.) is located 2.3 miles
9.23

The Marseille-Marignane Airport is situated in the SE part

9.21 NE of Ile de l’Elevine. A light is shown from a structure, 4m
of the lagoon and the runway projects 0.3 mile NW from the high standing on the point.
shore. An aeronautical light is shown from a structure standing 2.3
9.23

miles N of the point and an aeronautical radiobeacon is situated

Golfe de Marseille 0.5 mile E of it.
A conspicuous radio mast, 60m high, stands 3 miles NE of
9.23

9.22 Golfe de Marseille (43°16'N., 5°20'E.) is entered be- Point Esquilladou.

tween Cap Couronne and Ile Tiboulen, 14 miles ESE. The port Port de la Corbiere, Port de la Lave, Port Abri and Port Sau-
9.23

of Marseille fronts the E shore of the gulf and lies between 4.5 maty lie in the N part of the gulf. These harbors mainly provide
miles and 9 miles N of Ile Tiboulen. facilities for barges and small craft.
Approaching Golfe de Marseille from seaward, in clear
9.22 Anchorage may be obtained, in depths of 15 to 20m, good
9.23

weather, vessels can usually first distinguish Pilon du Roi holding ground, within the N part of the gulf in the area as best
(43°24'N., 5°28'E.), which stands 12 miles NE of Ile Tiboulen. seen on the chart.
This mountain is 710m high and resembles a truncated cone
with a rounded top. Chaine de la Sainte-Baume, flat-topped, 9.24 East side.—Ile Tiboulen (43°13'N., 5°20'E.), 50m
stands 15 miles E of Marseille and is conspicuous. This range high, is steep-to. A light is shown from a structure, 7m high,
has a vertical W side and dominates the whole stretch of coast standing on this island.
between Marseille and Toulon. Mont Coudon (43°10'N., Cap Croisette, located 0.5 mile E of Ile Tiboulen, is the ex-
9.24

6°01'E.) stands 5 miles NE of Toulon. It has a vertical E side tremity of a peninsula which extends W from Montagne de
and is very prominent from seaward. Marseilleveyre. Ile Maire, 133m high, lies close S between the
In addition, the loom of the port and city of Marseille has
9.22 cape and Ile Tiboulen. Two rocks, 4m high, lie close off the S
been reported visible for up to 40 miles. extremity of Ile Maire.
Upon making a closer approach, the low and bare coast on
9.22 Ile de Planier (43°12'N., 5°13'E.) lies 5.5 miles SSW of Ile
9.24

the N side of the gulf can be seen rising gradually in a series of Tiboulen and is fringed with rocks and foul ground. It is low,
bold, irregular cliffs from Cap Couronne to Cap Mejean, 7.6 flat, and inconspicuous from a distance. A light is shown from
miles E. The reddish-colored and rounded double summit of a structure, 62m high, standing on the island. A rock, with a
Cap Mejean is one of the best landmarks in this vicinity. least depth of 1.3m, lies about 0.2 mile E of the E end of the is-
On the SE side of the gulf, Montagne de Marseilleveyre
9.22 land.
(43°13'N., 5°22'E.) stands close E of Ile Tiboulen. It is 432m A bank, with a least depth of 13.2m, lies about 1.1 miles
9.24

high, barren, and very conspicuous. ENE of the island. The sea breaks heavily over this bank and
vessels should give it a wide berth.
9.23 North side.—Ilot Aragnon (43°19'N., 5°05'E.), low Anse des Goudes, a sheltered cove, lies 0.5 mile E of Cap
9.24

and dark, lies 1.2 miles E of Cap Couronne and is fringed with Croisette. A small quay, situated within this cove, is used by
foul ground. There is no safe passage between this islet and the yachts and small craft.
coast. Mont Rose, 83m high, is located 1.2 miles NNE of Cap Croi-
9.24

Port Sausset-les-Pins lies within in a cove, 2.3 miles E of

9.23 sette. This point is distinctive and is surmounted by a radio
Cap Couronne. This small harbor is used by fishing craft. A mast. Port de la Madrague, a small fishing and yacht harbor,
castle, with a prominent tower, stands close W of it. lies on the N side of this point.

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Marseille Harbor
9.24

Port de Pointe Rouge lies 2 miles NNE of Cap Croisette. This

9.24 and steep-to. A causeway extends from the N part of the island
extensive yacht harbor is protected by a breakwater and a pier. and connects it to Ile Ratonneau. A light is shown from a struc-
Port du Prado (Port du Roucas-Blanc) lies 1.2 miles N of
9.24 ture, 2m high, standing at Cap Caveaux, the S extremity of the
Port de Pointe Rouge and is a private harbor. It is the headquar- island. A prominent television mast stands 0.2 mile SW of the
ters of several sailing clubs and consists of several extensive NE extremity of the island.
yacht basins. Port de Pomegues, a small bay, lies 0.8 mile NE of Cap
9.25

Pointe d’Endoume (43°17'N., 5°21'E.) is located 4 miles N

9.24 Caveaux, within a prohibited area. The limits of this area are
of Cap Croisette. Iles d’Endoume, two small islets, lie on a marked by a line of special buoys which stretch between the
bank with depths of less than 10m, which extends up to 0.4 two sides of the bay.
mile SSW of the point. A fort stands on the S islet. Rocky Ile Ratonneau (43°17'N., 5°19'E.) lies close N of Ile
9.25

patches, with a least depth of 8.5m, lie up to 0.5 mile WSW of Pomegues. The shores of this island are steep and indented
Pointe d’Endoume. with bays and coves. Several small islets lie close to the coast
Banc du Sourdaras, a small rocky shoal, lies about 0.3 mile
9.24 in places and may best be seen on the chart.
WNW of Pointe d’Endoume and has a least depth of 1.6m. Its Ilot Tiboulen, 30m high, lies 0.2 mile W of the W extremity
9.25

NE extremity is marked by a beacon and its SW extremity is of Ile Ratonneau. A light is shown from a white base with a
marked by a lighted beacon, 14m high. green top, 4m high, standing near the center of this bare and
Several rocks lie on a bank which extends up to about 300m
9.24 rocky islet.
N of Pointe d’Endoume. The largest and N rock is marked by a Port du Frioul is formed by the N side of Ile Pomegues, the S
9.25

beacon. side of Ile Ratonneau, and the E side of the causeway which
A conspicuous monument stands near the shore, 0.3 mile NE
9.24 joins the two islands. This harbor, which is protected by a
of Pointe d’Endoume. breakwater, is used mainly by yachts. A shoal, with a least
The Church of Notre Dame de la Garde, with a gilded statue
9.24 depth of 2.5m, lies about 0.2 mile E of the root of the breakwa-
of the Virgin, stands on the summit of a hill, 143m high, 1 mile ter and is marked by a lighted buoy.
E of Pointe d’Endoume. This church is a good landmark and is Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables and
9.25

sometimes illuminated at night. pipelines, a prohibited anchorage area, the limits of which are
Ile d’If (43°17'N., 5°20'E.), a high and steep rock, lies 1 mile
9.24 shown on the chart, extends between the offshore islands and
W of Pointe d’Endoume and is surmounted by the walled forti- Pointe d’Endoume.
fications of Chateau d’If. A light is shown from a structure, Due to the existence of submarine cables, a prohibited an-
9.25

15m high, standing on the NE end of this island. chorage area, the limits of which are shown on the chart, lies
Caution.—An artificial reef area has been established SE of
9.24 between Ile de Planier and Ile Tiboulen.
Ile d'If, as seen on the chart. Anchoring and fishing are prohib- An area of uncharted artificial reefs has been created SE of
9.25

ited within the area. Ile Ratonneau. Anchoring, fishing, and diving are prohibited
within the area centered on position 43°16.1'N, 5°20.2'E,
9.25 Ile Pomegues (43°16'N., 5°18'E.) is centered 2.3 which can best be seen on the chart. Depths may be up to 7m
miles WSW of Pointe d’Endoume. This island is high, barren, shoaler than charted.

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Marseille (43°19'N., 5°22'E.) Tidal Ranges for Marseille

World Port Index No. 38810 MLWS 0.2m
LAT 0.1m
9.26 The port of Marseille, the largest port in France, con-
sists of an extensive harbor which is situated behind a long and Note.—Heights are in meters above
detached breakwater system. charted datum.
Winds—Weather.—The Mistral, a violent NW wind, is the
9.26

most prevalent wind in this area, and at times, adversely affects Depths—Limitations.—The seaward approaches to the port
9.26

port operations. The cloudless skies of this area must be at- from the SW, passing N of Ile Ratonneau, are deep and clear.
tributed to this wind which is usually accompanied by a Vessels from the S may also use the passage which leads be-
marked drop in temperature. It is most severe between October tween Ile d’If and the dangers lying W of Pointe d’Endoume.
and April. The harbor extends for 3.7 miles along the shore and consists
9.26

Visibility is very good with NW winds, but it is only medio-

9.26
of a series of basins connected to one another. It may be en-
cre with E winds, which are frequently accompanied by rain. tered at either the N or S end. The S entrance has a depth of
Morning fog sometimes extends up to 2 miles seaward in sum- 11m and the N entrance has a depth of 20m.
mer and in dead calm. It generally dissipates by the end of the The basins are sheltered by Digue du Large, an extensive de-
9.26

morning. tached breakwater, and by Digue des Catalans, a small de-

Tides—Currents.—Tides are almost negligible. Strong on-
9.26
tached breakwater situated 0.5 mile N of Pointe d’Endoume.
shore winds with a high sea cause the greatest change in the Digue du Large is 3.5 miles long, 9m high, and is quayed on its
water level, which may be as much as 0.2m. inner side.
See the table titled Tidal Ranges for Marseille.
9.26
9.26Vieux Port, an old basin, lies close E of the S entrance and is
mainly used by small craft and fishing vessels.
Tidal Ranges for Marseille The main commercial facilities are situated within seven ba-
9.26

sins and have 14,199m of total berthing space with depths of 6

HAT 0.5m to 14.5m alongside. There are extensive facilities for general
MHWS 0.4m cargo, bulk, tanker, reefer, ro-ro, container, automobile ferry,
cruise, and passenger vessels. Vessels of unlimited length and
MHWN 0.4m up to 14m draft can be accommodated.
MSL 0.3m In addition, there are 4,383m of total repair berthing space
9.26

and ten drydocks. The largest drydock can handle vessels up to

MLWN 0.3m 800,000 dwt.

Marseille—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Remarks
Draft
Dry Cargo Terminals
Cap Janet Terminal
Berth 5 — 9.6m
Cruise vessels and ro-ro (passengers). Continuous berthing length of 263m.
Berth 6 — 9.6m
Berth 7 — 10.2m
Breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 313m.
Berth 8 — 10.2m
Berth 9 147m 10.0m —
Berth 10 — 10.5m
Berth 11 — 10.5m
Cruise vessels and ro-ro (passengers). Continuous berthing length of 639m.
Berth 12 — 10.0m
Berth 13 — 10.0m
Car Terminal
871 — 10.1m
872 — 10.1m Ro-ro and PCC. Continuous berthing length of 595m.
873 — 10.1m

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Marseille—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Remarks
Draft
Caronte Bulk Terminal
No. 1 173m 8.0m Alumina, cement, clinker, limestone, mineral ore, and scrap metal.
No. 3 253m 8.9m Alumina, cement, clinker, limestone, mineral ore, and scrap metal.
No. 4 — 9.0m Alumina, cement, clinker, limestone, mineral ore, and scrap metal. Continuous
No. 5 — 8.8m berthing length of 240m.
Fos Container Terminal (Eurofos)
Graveleau 862 — 14.5m
Graveleau 863 — 14.5m
Graveleau 864 — 14.5m
Graveleau 865 — 14.6m Containers. Continuous berthing length of 1,605m.
Graveleau 866 — 14.5m
Graveleau 867 — 14.5m
Graveleau 868 — 14.5m
FOS Minerals Terminal
851 152m 15.2m Bauxite, cement, clinker, coal, iron ore, petcoke, and biomass, others.
852 — 12.5m
Bauxite, cement, clinker, coal, iron ore, petcoke, biomass, and containers.
853 — 12.5m
Continuous berth berthing of 880m.
854 — 12.5m
Gloria Terminal
881 — 10.1m
Ro-ro passengers, breakbulk, and containers. Continuous berthing length of 265m.
882 — 10.1m
International Feey Terminla (Arenc, Joliette, Cap Janet Terminals)
Berth 66 130m 5.8m Ro-ro (passengers).
Berth 67 — —
Ro-ro (passengers). Continuous berthing length of 208m.
Berth 68 — —
Berth 69 — —
Ro-ro (passengers). Continuous berthing length of 242m.
Berth 70 — —
Berth 74 — —
Ro-ro (passengers). Continuous berthing length of 300m.
Berth 75 — 8.5m
Berth 76 — 7.0m
Berth 77 — 8.0m
Berth 78 — 7.9m Ro-ro (passengers). Continuous berthing length of 420m.
Berth 79 — 8.0m
Berth 80 — 7.9m
Berth 81 175m 7.1m Ro-ro (passengers).
Berth 82 — 7.2m
Ro-ro (passengers). Continuous berthing length of 267m.
Berth 83 — 7.2m
Berth 84 111m 6.7m Ro-ro (passengers).

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Marseille—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Remarks
Draft
Berth 86 — 6.9m
Ro-ro (passengers). Continuous berthing length of 226m.
Berth 87 — 6.9m
Berth 93 207m 7.0m Ro-ro (passengers).
Berth 94 — 6.9m
Berth 95 — 6.9m Ro-ro (passengers). Continuous berthing length of 265m.
Berth 96 — 6.9m
Marseille Provence Cruise Terminal (MPCT)
Berth 2 — 11.0m Cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of 395m.
Berth 3 — 11.0m —
Berth 4 — 11.0m —
Berth 162 200m 10.9m Cruise vessels.
Berth 163 220m 14.0m Cruise vessels.
Berth 181 — 12.5m
Berth 182 — 12.5m Cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of 970m.
Berth 183 — 12.5m
Berth 184 — 13.0m
Berth 185 — 13.0m Cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of 970m.
Berth 186 — 13.0m
Med Europe Terminal
Berth 144 200m 10.0m Ro-ro, lo-lo, containers, and breakbulk.
Berth 148 220m 9.4m Ro-ro, lo-lo, and breakbulk.
Berth 152 — 11.2m
Berth 153 — 11.2m
Berth 154 — 9.2m
Ro-ro and containers. Continuous berthing length of 925m.
Berth 155 — 11.2m
Berth 156 — 11.2m
Berth 157 — 11,2m
Pinede Terminal North
Berth 26 — 8.0m
PCC. Continuous berthing length of 300m.
Berth 27 — 8.0m
Berth 28 171m 8.0m PCC.
Berth 30 — 10.3m
Berth 31 — 10.3m PCC, containers, and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 500m.
Berth 32 — 10.3m
Berth 40 168m 4.0m PCC.
Pinede Terminal South
Berth 41 — 6.3m
Ro-ro (passengers). Continuous berthing length of 260m.
Berth 42 — 6.3m

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Marseille—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Remarks
Draft
Berth 43 187m 7.1m Ro-ro (passengers).
Berth 44 — 6.7m
Ro-ro (passengers). Continuous berthing length of 250m.
Berth 45 — 6.7m
Berth 46 106m 8.2m Ro-ro (passengers).
Berth 47 — 8.5m
Ro-ro. Continuous berthing length of 240m.
Berth 48 — 8.5m
Berth 49 84m 13.0m Coastal vessels.
Roulier Terminal South
Berth 50 — 7.2m
Ro-ro. Continuous berthing length of 230m.
Berth 51 — 7.2m
Berth 52 120m 8.4m Ro-ro.
Berth 53 — 8.7m
Berth 54 — 8.7m
Ro-ro. Continuous berthing length of 297m.
Berth 57 — 8.7m
Berth 58 — 8.7m
Berth 59 173m 8.0m Ro-ro.
Berth 60 100m 8.0m Ro-ro.
Berth 63 127m 7.8m Ro-ro.
Berth 64 — 6.2m
Ro-ro. Continuous berthing length of 275m.
Berth 65 — 6.2m
Seayard Terminal
L1 — 15.0m
L2 — 15.0m
Containers. Continuous berthing length of 858m.
L3 — 15.0m
L4 — 15.0m
Solid Bulk Terminal
Berth 14 227m 9.0m Alumina, ro-ro, and lo-lo.
Berth 19 — 10.7m
Berth 20 — 10.7m
Cement, ro-ro, lo-lo, sugar and alumina. Continuous berthing length of 580m.
Berth 21 — 10.2m
Berth 22 — 10.2m
Berth 23 134m 9.0m —
Berth 24 — 11.0m
Grain. Continuous berthing length of 307m.
Berth 25 — 8.0m
Berth 25A 100m 8.5m Grain.
Tellines Terminal
951 121m 7.2m Breakbulk.

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Marseille—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Remarks
Draft
952 — 7.0m
953 — 7.2m Breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 382m.
954 — 7.9m
Multipurpose Terminals
ArcelorMittal Fos-sur-Mer Terminal
SOL 1 (821) — 11.0m
SOL 2 (822) — 11.0m Breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 427m.
SOL 3 (823) — 11.0m
SOL North
— 18.6m
(812) Coal and iron ore. Continuous berthing length of 640m.
SOL South
— 18.6m
(811)
SOLF — 5.4m Clean products and dirty products. Berthing length of 42m (including dolphins).
Tanker Terminals
DPF Terminal
Aviation fuel, chemicals, clean products, and dirty products. Maximum loa of
Fos 0 (800) 90m 14.0m
250m.
Fos 0 Bis
91m 12.8m Chemicals, clean products, and dirty products. Maximum loa of 250m.
(807)
Fos 1 (801) 135m 17.0m Crude and dirty products. Berthing length of 424m (including dolphins).
Fos 2 (802) 174m 21.0m Crude and dirty products. Berthing length of 413m (including dolphins).
Fos 3 (803) 173m 14.0m Crude. Berthing length of 120m (including dolphins),
Fos 5 57m 18.6m Coal and iron ore. Continuous berthing length of 640m.
Aviation fuel, chemicals, clean products, and dirty products. Berthing length of
Fos C2 (808) — 6.5m
160m (including dolphins).
Fluxel Terminal
K5 — 4.3m
Clean products and dirty products. Berthing length of 120m (including dolphins).
K6 — 4.3m
Lavera A1
110m 8.5m Chemical gases, clean products, and LPG.
(711)
Lavera A2
120m 10.1m Aviation fuel, chemicals, clean products, dirty products, and PLPG.
(712)
Lavera A4 Aviation fuel, chemical gases, chemicals, clean products, dirty products, and
156m 12.0m
(714) PLPG.
Aviation fuel, clean products, and dirty products. Berthing length of 260m
Lavera B (721) — 11.6m
(including dolphins).
Aviation fuel, chemicals, clean products, and dirty products. Berthing length of
Lavera C (722) — 11.0m
260m (including dolphins).
Aviation fuel, chemicals, clean products, and dirty products. Berthing length of
Lavera D (723) — 11.8m
260m (including dolphins).
Aviation fuel, chemicals, clean products, and dirty products. Berthing length of
Lavera E (724) — 12.0m
260m (including dolphins).

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Marseille—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Remarks
Draft
Lavera F (725) — 12.5m Dirty products and LPG. Berthing length of 278m (including dolphins).
Lavera G (726) — 12.5m Dirty products and LPG. Berthing length of 278m (including dolphins).
Lavera H (727) 82m 11.5m Chemicals, clean products, and dirty products. Maximum loa of 200m.
Lavera H Bis
76m 11.8m Clean products and LPG. Berthing length of 260m (including dolphins).
(728)
Fos Tonkin LNG Terminal
LNG Berth
100m 12.0m LNG. Berthing length of 280m (including dolphins).
(830)
Fosmax LNG Terminal
LNG Berth 152m 13.1m LNG.
Kem One Terminal
Chem Berth
— 12.1m Chemicals and LPG. Berthing length of 96m (including dolphins).
(858)
Fluxel Terminal
Berre A
43m 7.2m Chemicals. Maximum loa of 125m.
(North)
Berre A
43m 7.2m Chemicals and clean products. Maximum loa of 125m.
(South)
Berre B — 7.2m Clean products and dirty products. Berthing length of 108m (including dolphins).
Berre Salins 30m 6.5m LPG. Maximum loa of 300m.
Lyondell Terminal
Fos Lyondell
— 11.5m Chemical gases, chemicals, and LPG. Maximum loa of 200m.
(857)
Mediaco Vrac Terminal
No. 143 90m 10.5m Chemicals, clean products, and dirty products. Maximum loa of 300m.
No. 150 — 12.0m
Chemicals and dirty products. Continuous berthing length of 238m.
No. 151 — 12.0m

A cleaning station, situated at the N end of the harbor, can

9.26

accommodate tanker and LNG vessels up to 550,000 dwt with

lightened drafts up to 9.5m.
Two restricted areas, best seen on the chart, lie about 7 miles
9.26

SE of Ile Riou.
Aspect.—The most conspicuous landmark in the city and
9.26

port of Marseilles Notre Dame de la Garde, the church situated

atop a 143m high summit.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory in the approaches to the port
9.26

for vessels over 50m in length carrying hydrocarbons or danger-

ous substances, and for all other vessels over 70m in length. 9.26 Chateau d’If
Pilots board, as follows:
9.26

1. Marseille—position 43°19.1'N, 5°14.7'E. channel 8 indicating the expected position for pilot boarding.
2. Endoume—position 43°14.7'N, 5°18.1'E. Regulations.—A Mandatory Access Channel, the limits of
9.26

Vessels should send an ETA 48 hours and 24 hours in ad-

9.26 which are shown on the chart, lies in Golfe de Marseille. This
vance or on leaving the previous port. (See Vessel Traffic Ser- channel, the limits of which are shown on the chart, is entered
vice below.) 3 miles W of Ile de Planier and extends N and NE to the N end
Vessels should contact the pilot 1 hour before arrival on VHF
9.26 of the port.

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d.
Port safety level, if not Level 1.
e.
Other information including traffic, weather, etc.
6. Vessels over 1,600 gt transporting hydrocarbons or
dangerous substances may not enter the approach channel N
of the parallel of 43°12’N without the authorization of the
VTS. For further information, see paragraph 9.1.
7. In the event that the vessel’s identification is in doubt,
the VTS will call every vessel it is expecting until the vessel
has been identified.
All vessels must contact the VTS Center when in VHF range
9.26

in order to receive mooring and berthing instructions.

All vessels must maintain listening watch on VHF channel
9.26

12 when within the approaches of the port.

Vessels within the area, which are not proceeding to the port
9.26

and intending to cross the access channel, must contact the

VTS center.
Outbound vessels are subject to the following:
9.26

Notre Dame de la Garde

1. Six (6) hours prior to departure, vessels transporting
9.26

or that have transported oil without cleaning their tanks,

Vessel Traffic Service.—Marseille Vessel Traffic Service
9.26

must contact the VTS by telephone or VHF to obtain permis-

(Marseille VTS) has been established in the approaches to the
sion to depart (1 hour prior to departure for vessels other
port and is coordinated by the Traffic Management Center (call
than tankers).
sign: Marseille Port Control), situated 1.3 miles NNE of the S
2. All departing vessels must contact the VTS on VHF
entrance. Participation in Marseilles VTS is mandatory for all
channel 12 to obtain authorization to cast off.
commercial vessels navigating within the approaches.
3. The VTS will provide information concerning traffic
9.26 Inbound vessels must send the following to the VTS Center: movements in the port.
1. An ETA sent 48 hours in advance. The message A pilot is on permanent duty at the Fos VTS and is able to
9.26

should also include: assist vessels on request, particularly when weather conditions
a. Vessel’s name and call sign. prevent the pilot from boarding. Radar assistance is provided
b. Destination and port of departure. on request in poor visibility.
c. Draft.
d. Cargo, nature, and tonnage of hazardous substances Marseille—Contact Information
on board.
e. LOA, beam, and gross tons. Port Authority
f. Vessel type. Telephone 33-4-9139-4000
g. ETA.
2. An ETA sent at least 24 hours in advance. The mes- Facsimile 33-4-9139-5700
sage should also include: E-mail [email protected]
a. ETA at pilot boarding position.
Web site http://www.marseille-port.fr
b. Draft.
c. Number of persons on board, passengers and crew. Harbormaster
d. Maritime Declaration of Health, ISPS declaration, 33-4-9139-4141
vessel’s insurance certificate and vessel's waste certificate. Telephone
3. Six (6) hours before entry into French Territorial Wa- 33-4-9139-4241
ters, vessels transporting hydrocarbons or dangerous sub- Facsimile 33-4-9134-4041
stances must send a SURNAV message.
4. Prior to crossing the S limit of the area, all vessels Marseille/Fos Pilot Office
must report to the VTS on VHF channel 12 stating: Telephone 33-4-9114-2910
a. Vessel’s name and call sign.
b. Position and ETA into the VTS. E-mail [email protected]
c. Draft (forward and aft). Web site http://www.pilotage-mrs.fr
d. If pilot, tugs, or boatmen required.
e. Destination and port of departure. L’Estaque Pilot Station
f. Any failures or possible failures. Call sign Pilote Marseille
g. Any health and safety situations.
VHF VHF channel 8
h. Any dangerous goods on board and their position.
5. The VTS will respond giving information regarding: Telephone 33-4-9146-1373
a. Vessel’s route. Frioul Pilot Station
b. Pilotage.
c. Availability of berths. Telephone 33-4-9159-0188

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Marseille—Contact Information Golfe de Marseille to Toulon

Vessel Traffic Service 9.27 Ile Jarros (Jaire) (43°12'N., 5°22'E.) lies 1.5 miles SE
Call sign Marseille Port Control of Cap Croisette. This island is 58m high and bare, and an islet,
33m high, lies close off its NW end. A rocky shoal, with a
VHF VHF channel 12 depth of 2.5m, lies about 0.2 mile SE of the SE end of the is-
Telephone 33-4-9139-4241 land.
Montagnes de la Saint Baume, 1,147m high, stands 16 miles
9.27

Facsimile 33-4-9134-4041
ENE of Cap Croisette. It is flat-topped with a vertical W side
E-mail [email protected] and dominates this stretch of the coast.
Ile Caleseragne, lying 0.5 mile S of Ile Jarros, is 22m high
Port Movements
9.27

and flat. A shoal, with a depth of 3.3m, lies about 0.3 mile S of
VHF VHF channel 6 the S extremity of the island and is marked by a beacon.

Contact Information.—See the table titled Marseille—

9.26 Ile Riou (43°10'N., 5°23'E.), lying 3 miles SE of Cap Croi-
9.27

Contact Information. sette, is bare and rises to a sharp peak, 190m high. This island
Anchorage.—Anchorage within Rade de Marseille, lying W
9.26 is very prominent, especially when viewed from the E, and is
of the center of Digue du Large, is not recommended. This surrounded by several islets and above-water rocks. A light is
roadstead is open to W winds and is not safe with E winds in shown from a structure standing on an islet lying 0.3 mile SW
winter, when gusts of wind are strong and frequent. of the E extremity of the island.
Marseille-North anchorage area, as seen on the chart, lies in
9.26 Caution.—Anchoring, fishing, and dredging are prohibited
9.27

the N section of Rade de Marseille. within an area, the limits of which are shown on the chart, ly-
Sainte-Marie anchorage area, the limits of which are shown
9.26 ing close NE of Ile Riou and extending to Ile Caleseragne. Due
on the chart, lies W of Digue du Large and close N of the S en- to unlighted floating objects and a submerged wellhead, navi-
trance. gation within this area should be carried out with care.
An circular anchoring prohibited area, as shown on the chart,
9.26

lies along the W side of Digue du Large, W of Bassin de la 9.28 Plateau des Chevres (43°12'N., 5°22'E.), a shallow
Pinede. area of weed and rocks, fronts the coast 1.5 miles ESE of Cap
Rade d’Endoume anchorage area, the limits of which are
9.26 Croisette. It has a least depth of 6.7m and extends 0.5 mile off-
shown on the chart, lies centered 0.5 mile S of Pointe d’En- shore towards Ile Jarros.
doume. It is situated between two prohibited anchorage areas Mouillage de Four-a-Chaux, entered close E of Plateau de
9.28

and provides good anchorage in fair weather. Large vessels can Chevres, provides anchorage, in depths of 10 to 13m, weed.
anchor, in depths of 21 to 26m; small vessels can anchor, in This bight affords good shelter from N and NW winds, but is
depths of 11 to 13m. open to the E.
The above anchorage areas have bottoms of mostly sand and
9.26 Bec Sormiou, located 4 miles E of Cap Croisette, is a low,
9.28

weed, but several rocky patches have been reported to lie with- bare, and light-colored point.
in them. Cap Morgiou, located 1 mile E of Bec Sormiou, is formed by
9.28

Baie du Grande-Soufre, lying W of the causeway connecting

9.26 a cliff and surmounted by two old batteries. La Grande Chan-
Ile Ratonneau and Ile Pomegues, offers temporary shelter delle, a remarkable square mass of rock, stands 0.7 mile NE of
during N winds. Vessels can anchor here, in a depth of 20m. the cape. It is 420m high and very prominent when seen from
Anchoring and stopping by dynamic positioning vessels 24m
9.26 the E or W.
and over in length are restricted in extensive areas along the S Mont Puget stands 5 miles E of Cap Croisette. It is 556m
9.28

coast of France. Contact local authorities for more information. high and has prominent vertical escarpments.
Caution.—An obstruction lies close NW of the N end of
9.26 Cassis (43°13'N., 5°32'E.), a small harbor, lies at the head of
9.28

Digue du Large and is marked by a lighted buoy. Baie de Cassis, 7 miles ENE of Ile Riou. It is sheltered by a
Several wrecks lie in the approaches to the port and may best
9.26 mole and has extensive facilities for yachts and small craft. A
be seen on the chart. prominent castle stands 0.3 mile E of the harbor entrance and
Due to the existence of submarine cables, several prohibited
9.26 dominates the town. Anchorage can be obtained, in depths of
anchoring areas lie in the approaches to the port and may best 10 to 12m, sand and weed, in the bay. The holding ground is
be seen on the chart. good, but the roadstead is open to S winds, which if strong,
Basins within Dique du Large may no longer be maintained
9.26 send in a heavy sea. Local knowledge is advised.
by dredging and may have lesser depths than charted. Vessels Port Miou, a narrow cove on the W side of the bay, offers
9.28

intending to berth within Dique du Large should contact the shelter in depths 6 to 7m in all weather to vessels with local
port authorities for current information. knowledge. A reef, awash at its N end and with a depth of 3.7m
Seaplane activity may occur in Rade de Marseille.
9.26 at its S end, lies about 4 miles SSE of Port Miou. It is marked
A wreck lies in 16.2m, about, 0.3 mile W of Dique Nord-
9.26 by a lighted beacon, 23m high.
Ouest West Light. Caution.—A submarine pipeline extends 4 miles SSW from
9.28

Multiple charted wrecks are reported to be removed (2016).

9.26 Port Miou and an anchorage prohibited area lies in its vicinity.

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9.29 Bec de L’Aigle (43°10'N., 5°36'E.), located 4.5 miles offshore. A good berth lies about 0.3 mile NE of the harbor en-
SE of Cassis, is 155m high and is formed by bare yellowish trance. Good anchorage is also available, in a depth of 14m, in
cliffs which are perpendicular in their upper part. The stretch of Rade de Ceyreste, about 0.7 mile NE of the harbor entrance.
coast, which extends up to 3 miles NW of this point, is high Restricted anchorage areas have been established in position
9.30

and composed of reddish cliffs. A signal station stands 1.8 43°10'13.2''N, 5°37'49.2''E and in position 43°09'46.8''N,
miles NW of Bec de L’Aigle and surmounts the summit of 5°40'00.0''E. An obstruction lies in position 43°10'18.0''N,
these cliffs. 5°38'01.2''E.
Ile Verte, 47m high, lies 0.5 mile E of Bec de L’Aigle. A
9.29

rocky shoal, with a depth of 0.9m, lies close W of this island 9.31 Baie de Bandol (43°08'N., 5°46'E.) lies 3 miles SE of
and is marked by a beacon. Pointe du Deffend and is entered between Ile de Bandol and
Baie de la Ciotat is entered between Bec de L’Aigle and
9.29 Pointe de la Cride, 1 mile SSE.
Pointe du Deffend, 4 miles ESE. Port La Ciotat lies in the W Ile de Bandol can be identified by its prominent reddish-col-
9.31

part of this bay and Port des Lecques lies in the NE part. An- ored rocks. It is connected to a peninsula close N by a bank
choring within parts of Baie de la Ciotat is restricted; contact which has depths of 0.2 to 2m. Chateau de Bandol stands on
local authorities for more information. the outer end of the peninsula, which is 25m high and is con-
Port des Lecques, consisting of two basins, is protected by a
9.29 spicuous.
breakwater. It has extensive facilities for small craft and yachts. La Fourmigue, a rock, lies on a shoal about 0.2 mile E of the
9.31

Vessels with local knowledge can anchor, in a depth of 9m, E extremity of Ile de Bandol. It is 1m high and marked by a
close SE of the harbor. beacon. Vessels should not attempt to pass between the beacon
Pointe du Deffend (43°09'N., 5°42'E.) can be identified by
9.29 and the island.
its white cliffs, 29m high, which appear to be cut off from the A small yacht harbor, protected by two jetties, lies on the N
9.31

higher land to the E. side of Ile de Bandol at its E end.

Caution.—A cable, 2,000m in length, with positive buoyan-
9.29 Pointe de la Cride, the S entrance point of the bay, is low and
9.31

cy, is situated about 60 miles S of Bec de L’Aigle at a depth of pointed. An old battery stands on its extremity. A reef extends
600m and is a danger to subsurface navigation. SW from the point and is marked at its seaward end by a bea-
Baie de la Moutte, bordered by prominent reddish cliffs, is
9.29 con.
entered between Pointe du Deffend and Pointe des Engraviers,
1.2 miles SE. Ile Rousse, 18m high, lies 0.2 mile SE of Pointe 9.32 Bandol (43°08'N., 5°45'E.), a small harbor, lies on the
des Engraviers. W side of Baie de Bandol and is protected by a breakwater. It
A seaplane landing area lies within the bay, as seen on the
9.29 has extensive facilities for small craft and yachts. The harbor
chart. can accommodate small vessels, with drafts up to 4m, but is li-
A submarine pipeline extends about 0.8 mile seaward from a
9.29 able to silt up.
point on the shore, 1 mile NNW of Pointe du Deffend. The nine-arch Aran viaduct stands 0.7 mile ENE of the har-
9.32

bor and is very prominent from seaward.

9.30 La Ciotat (43°10'N., 5°37'E.), a small port, mainly Several outfall pipelines extend from the shore in the ap-
9.32

consists of a large shipyard which is used for the construction proaches to the harbor and a patch of foul ground, consisting of
of tankers. The port is closed to commercial operations. La Ci- sunken moorings, lies about 230m E of the entrance.
otat is also used by yachts and fishing vessels. Port Sanary Sur Mer, a small harbor, lies on the N side of
9.32

Winds—Weather.—The climate is comparatively mild, but

9.30 Baie de Sanary, 1.5 miles E of Pointe de la Cride. It is protect-
the area is subject to the cold NW winds of the Mistral which ed by two moles and mainly used by small craft and yachts.
blow down suddenly and violently from the mountains. Baie de Sanary affords good shelter against winds from the
9.32

Depths—Limitations.—In addition to the drydock and

9.30 NW through NE to SE, but W or SW winds, if strong, send in a
shipbuilding installation, the port has extensive facilities for heavy sea. An outfall pipeline extends 0.7 mile SW from a
fishing craft and yachts. point close W of the harbor. Its seaward end is marked by a
The large harbor basin has 1,610m of total quayage with
9.30 buoy. Vessels can anchor, in depths of 10 to 12m, sand and
depths of 1.3 to 7.6m alongside. Vessels up to 380m in length, weed, good holding ground, SSW of the harbor entrance.
60m beam, and 7.5m draft can be accommodated. Port de la Coudouriere, a small harbor, lies 1.2 miles SSE of
9.32

The port no longer handles commercial cargo vessels.

9.30 Port Sanary Sur Mer and is protected by two moles. An ob-
Aspect.—The harbor can be identified by the prominent
9.30 struction is reported to lie about 0.2 mile WNW of the entrance
cranes and workshops of the shipyard situated on its S side. which is 64m wide. The harbor is used by small craft and
The Chapelle de Notre Dame de la Garde stands 0.7 mile
9.30 yachts.
NW of Bec de L’Aigle and is prominent from seaward. Caution.—Due to the presence of mines, an anchoring, diving,
9.32

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Private pilots are provid-

9.30 and fishing prohibited area, the limits of which are shown on the
ed by the shipyard. The port may be contacted on VHF channel chart, lies centered 1 mile SSW of Pointe de la Cride.
12 or 16. The pilot boards in position 43°09.6'N, 5°38.5'E.
Anchorage.—The bay affords poor holding ground on a
9.30 9.33 Port du Brusc (43°05'N., 5°48'E.), a small harbor,
bottom of mud and weed, and vessels are liable to drag during lies 1.3 miles SSW of Port de la Coudouriere and is protected
strong winds. Anchorage should be taken within 0.3 mile of the by a jetty and a small detached breakwater. It has an entrance
shore in order to get as much shelter as possible from the land 46m wide and is used by small craft and yachts.
and to avoid the steep slope of the bottom which occurs farther Ile du Grand Gaou and Ile du Petit Gaou, two small islands,
9.33

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lie close to the mainland, 0.7 mile SW of Port du Brusc. mile ENE of the cape. The N rock is 20m high and the S rock is
From the vicinity of these two islands, a bank, on which lie
9.33 15m high; both are very conspicuous.
several islands and dangers, extends about 2 miles WNW. Caution.—A submerged ordnance area, the limits of which
9.34

Ile du Grand Rouvean (43°05'N., 5°46'E.) lies 1.5 miles W

9.33 are shown on the chart, lies 8 miles S of Cape Sicie.
of Port du Brusc. It is surrounded by rocks and is the outermost
island on the bank. A light is shown from a structure, 14m Approaches to Toulon
high, standing on the summit of this island.
Rochers des Magnons, a group of small islets and above-wa-
9.33 9.35 Presqu’ile de Saint Mandrier (43°05'N., 5°56'E.),
ter rocks, lies 0.3 mile W of Ile du Grand Rouveau. Seches des located 3 miles NE of Cap Sicie, is a peninsula which extends
Magnons, a chain of reefs, extends up to about 0.2 mile SW of 2.5 miles E from the coast. It is joined to the mainland by a low
Rocher des Magnons and is marked by a beacon. neck of land on which stands a large and prominent hotel. The
Vessels should give these dangers a wide berth.
9.33 buildings of the city of Toulon can be seen across this low neck
Ile des Embiez lies 1 mile W of Port le Brusc. The channel
9.33 from seaward.
between this island and Ile du Grand Rouveau is obstructed by Port de Sainte Elme, a small and shallow harbor, lies on the
9.35

numerous rocks. Pointe de Cougousset, the S extremity of the SE side of this low neck of land. It is protected by two moles
island, is also the highest point of the island. It is 61m high and and used by small craft.
surmounted by a prominent tower. An old castle, with a promi- Caution.—A submerged buoy covered by 7.5m of water is
9.35

nent tower, stands in the center of the island. Pointe Saint located about 680m SE from Maregau Point. The buoy is used
Pierre, the N extremity of the island, is surmounted by an old for anchoring a target for weapons exercises.
battery. An area of numerous obstructions, best seen on the chart,
9.35

Ile du Petit Rouveau, 14m high, lies close NW of Pointe

9.33 lies close E of the peninsula.
Saint Pierre. A detached rocky patch, with a depth of 2.1m, lies
about 0.3 mile N of this island and is marked by a beacon. Cap Cepet (43°04'N., 5°57'E.) is the SE extremity of the Pr-
9.35

Ilot de la Tour Fondue, 40m high, lies close E of Ile des Em-
9.33 esqu’ile de Saint Mandrier. A light is shown from a structure,
biez to which it is connected. A light is shown from a structure 15m high, standing on the cape. A prominent pylon, 22m high,
standing on the N point of this islet. stands close W of the light.
A signal station is situated at the fort, which stands 0.7 mile
9.35

Port Saint Pierre (Port des Embiez), a small harbor, lies on

9.33 NNW of Cap Cepet.
the N side of Ile des Embiez and is entered via a channel Two lighted buoys are moored 0.7 mile S and SSE, respec-
9.35

marked by buoys and beacons. It has extensive facilities for tively, from the light structure.
yachts and small craft. Pointe de Carqueirane (43°05'N., 6°01'E.) is located on the
9.35

Rade de Brusc lies between Ile des Embiez and the bank
9.33 E side of the approach to the port, 3.5 miles ENE of Cap Cepet.
fronting the coast between Port de la Couduriere and Port du This point lies on the N side of the outer roadstead and can eas-
Brusc. This roadstead offers anchorage which is sheltered from ily be recognized by its prominent red cliffs.
winds from E through S to WSW. However, the holding ground Golfe de Giens (43°04'N., 6°06'E.) is entered between
9.35

is not good, especially in the N part where the bottom is Pointe de Carqueiranne and Pointe Escampobariou, 4.7 miles
formed by fine sand. A good anchorage berth lies in depths of SE. Pointe Escampobariou is the SW extremity of Presqu’ile
11 to 13m, with the N extremity of Ile du Grand Rouveau in de Giens, a peninsula, the W side of which is 118m high and
line with Pointe Sainte-Pierre, N extremity of Ile des Embiez. surmounted by a tower.
Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
9.33 The E side of this gulf is bordered by a low and flat isthmus
9.35

choring, fishing, and diving prohibited area, the limits of which which connects Presqu’ile de Giens to the mainland. The shore
are shown on the chart, lies between the S end of Ile des Em- of the isthmus is fronted by shoal water which extends up to
biez and the mainland and extends 1.5 miles S. This area is 0.5 mile seaward.
used frequently by warships proceeding at high speed. The N side of this gulf is moderately high. La Colle Noire,
9.35

An islet, 9m high, lies close to the coast, 0.5 mile ESE of Ile
9.33 294m high, Mont le Paradis, 314m high, and Mont des Oi-
du Grand Gaou. A light is shown from a structure standing on seaux, 306m high, stand 1.5 miles ENE, 2.7 miles NE, and 3.7
this islet when vessels are exercising in the vicinity. It has been miles ENE, respectively, of Pointe de Carqueirane.
reported that when this light is shown, navigation is prohibited Port les Salettes, a small harbor, lies on the N shore of the
9.35

N of 43°00'N, between the meridians of Ile du Grand Rouveau gulf, 2.7 miles E of Pointe de Carqueirane. It is formed by two
and Cap Sicie, due to naval gunnery practice. jetties and is used by yachts and small craft. Hospital San Sal-
vador, a large and prominent building, stands 1.5 miles E of the
9.34 Cap Sicie (43°03'N., 5°52'E.), located 3.5 miles ESE harbor.
of Ile des Embiez, is a dark headland which rises to two small Les Fourmigues, consisting of two rocks, lies 1.5 miles NW
9.35

peaks with a saddle between them. The prominent ruins of an of Pointe Escampobariou. The highest rock is 14m high, prom-
old signal station stand on the E peak. The conspicuous chapel inent and marked by a beacon.
of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, with a pylon close W, stands on Several small islets lie on a rocky bank which extends 0.5
9.35

the W peak. A light is shown from a white metal mast, 3m mile W from the NW extremity of Presqu’ile de Giens and
high, standing at the foot of the cape. fronts the S shore of the gulf.
A rocky patch, with a depth of 4.5m, lies about 0.2 mile SE
9.34

of the cape. Deux Freres, two dark and rugged rocks, lie 0.5 9.36 Grande Rade (43°06'N., 5°57'E.), the outer road-

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stead of the port, is entered between Cap Cepet and Pointe de seaward end of this pipeline and is marked by a lighted buoy.
Carqueirane. The SW side of this roadstead is formed by the Several sonar target obstructions lie close S of Pointe de Car-
9.36

NE side of Presqu’ile de Saint Mandrier. queirane and may best be seen on the chart.
The N shore of Presqu’ile de Saint Mandrier is fronted by
9.36 An area containing scientific instruments has been estab-
9.36

naval installations. These include several small craft basins and lished and is bounded by lines joining the following positions
areas which have been dredged to depths of 4.5 to 7.5m. a. 42°49.7'N, 5°54.6'E.
Pointe Sainte Marguerite, located 1.7 miles NW of Pointe de
9.36 b. 42°48.0'N, 6°04.2'E.
Carqueirane, is formed by a steep, grey cliff which rises to a c. 42°47.4'N, 6°04.2'E.
height of 65m. d. 42°47.4'N, 5°56.4'E.
Cap Brun, located 1 mile W of Pointe Sainte Marguerite, is
9.36 e. 42°49.2'N, 6°54.6'E.
surmounted by a prominent fort. Firing Practice Zones have been established in the following
9.36

Port de Saint Louis du Mourillon, a small harbor, lies 1.5

9.36 locations:
miles W of Cap Brun. It is protected by a breakwater and used 1. From Cap Cepet Light (43°04'42"N., 5°56'46"E.) 3
by yachts and fishing craft. miles NE and up to 8 miles SW.
Presqu’ile du Mourillon extends 0.5 mile W from Port de
9.36 2. A semi-circular area of 7 miles from position
Saint Louis du Mourillon to its SW extremity, which is sur- 43°02'34.8"N, 6°08 40.8"W,
mounted by Fort de la Grosse Tour. A prominent seven-story 3. From Phare du Titan Light (43°02'47.4"N.,
tower building stands 0.6 mile NE of the fort. 6°30'36.6"E.) extending up to 5 miles N and up to 11.5 miles
Grande Jetee, a main breakwater, extends 0.7 mile S from
9.36 E and S.
the SW extremity of Presqu’ile du Mourillon and forms the W Mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the area and
9.36

side of Grande Rade. There is a gap in this breakwater, 45m contact the local port authorities for the latest information.
wide, situated 135m S of the root.
Grande Pass, the principal entrance to the port, leads be-
9.36
Toulon (43°06'N., 5°55'E.)
tween the S end of Grande Jetee and the N side of Presqu’ile de
Saint Mandrier. World Port Index No. 38870
Anchorage.—Golfe de Giens offers shelter during winds
9.36

from the N through E to S. It is open to W winds, but the bot- 9.37 Toulon has the largest and best natural harbor on this
tom consists of mud and weed and is a good holding ground. coast. It is the largest French military port on the Mediterra-
Vessels may anchor in the NE part of this gulf, clear of most of nean coast of France. The port consists of a large outer road-
the obstructions and prohibited areas. stead and a spacious inner harbor, protected by an extensive
A circular inclement weather anchorage area has been estab-
9.36 breakwater. The principal facilities of the naval base and the
lished about 0.3 mile SSE of Cap Brun. commercial port occupy the entire N side of the inner harbor.
Anchoring and stopping by dynamic positioning vessels 24m
9.36 Minor naval and commercial installations are scattered else-
and over in length are restricted in extensive areas along the S where about the port area.
coast of France,. Contact local authorities for more informa- Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds are from the NW
9.37

tion. (Mistral) and W. These winds may reach a velocity of Force

Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
9.36 11. Winds from the E and SE, which are less frequent, are gen-
choring and fishing prohibited area, the limits of which are erally accompanied by rain squalls, but do not exceed a veloci-
shown on the chart, extends S from the vicinity of Port de ty of Force 9. Winds from other directions are even less
Sainte Elme. frequent and less strong. The presence of clouds over Mont
An outfall pipeline extends 0.5 mile SSE from a point lying
9.36 Coudon and Cap Sicie is a sign of rain.
close NE of the Cape Cepet.
A prohibited area, the limits of which are shown on the chart,
9.36
Tidal Ranges for Toulon
fronts the shore of the NE side of Presqu’ile de Saint Mandrier
HAT 0.6m
and extends up to 250m seaward in places.
A prohibited area, the limits of which are shown on the chart,
9.36 MHWS 0.5m
lies centered 0.6 mile NE of Cap Cepet. Several mooring buoys
MHWN 0.4m
and obstructions lie within this area.
An obstruction, with a depth of 6m, lies about 0.2 mile ENE
9.36
MSL 0.38m
of Cap Cepet and several mooring buoys are situated in this vi- MLWN 0.3m
cinity.
Anchoring, fishing, and diving are prohibited within several
9.36
MLWS 0.3m
areas, the limits of which are shown on the chart, lying within LAT 0.1m
Golfe de Giens. Navigation is prohibited within a circular area,
400m in diameter, lying 0.3 mile N of the S shore of the gulf. Note.—Heights are in meters above
An outfall pipeline extends 0.7 mile WSW from the NE shore charted datum.
of the gulf.
An outfall pipeline extends 1 mile SSW from a point on the
9.36 Tides—Currents.—The tides are almost negligible.
9.37

shore, 0.2 mile E of Point Sainte Marguerite. A prohibited area, Strong winds blowing from one direction for a prolonged pe-
9.37

the limits of which are shown on the chart, is centered at the riod may affect the depths in the harbor, but not to any substan-

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9.37 Port of Toulon

9.37 Toulon Naval Base

tial degree. The currents are weak and irregular and generally include Fournel Quay, 345m long, with a depth of 9.5m along-
follow the direction of the wind. side; Quay Est, 170m long, with a depth of 8.2m alongside;
See the table titled Tidal Ranges for Toulon.
9.37 and Minerve Quay, 128m long, with a depth of 8.0m alongside.
Depths—Limitations.—Grande Rade, the outer roadstead,
9.37 Minerve Quay can accommodate vessels up to 170m long, with
is deep, clear, and imposes no limitation on the size of vessel a draft of 8m.
which can enter. Additional commercial facilities are situated at La Seyne
9.37

Petite Rade, the inner roadstead, is sheltered by Grande Je-

9.37 Bregaillon, at the NW side of the harbor. These include two
tee. Its N shore is occupied by the naval port which has berths cargo berths, each 215m long, with a depth of 9.5m alongside.
with depths up to 10m alongside and includes extensive repair There are facilities for general cargo, container, bulk, and ro-
9.37

facilities and drydocks. It has been reported (2001) that the wa- ro vessels. Generally, vessels up to 250m in length and 8.8m
ter depth in this basin is 2 to 3m deeper than charted. draft can be accommodated. It was reported that vessels up to
The main commercial facilities at the NE side of the harbor
9.37 340m in length have entered the harbor.

Toulon—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Toulon
Fournel Quay 345m 300m 9.0m 32.2m Ferries, cruise vessels, and ro-ro.

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Toulon—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Minerve Quay 165m 253m 8.0m 32.2m Ferries, cruise vessels, and ro-ro.
Corsica Quay 190m 175m 7.5m 31.2m Ferries, cruise vessels, and ro-ro.
Lazaret
Lazaret 515m 148m 9.0m 22.6m Clean products and naval vessels.
Bregaillon
Cement, clinker, ro-ro, project/heavy cargo,
Citavecchia Wharf 215m 223m 9.0m 28.0m
and breakbulk.
Mole d’Armement Nord 320m 338m 9.0m 43.0m Cruise vessels, ro-pax, and breakbulk.
Mole d’Armement Sus 318m 315m 7.0m 43.0m Cruise vessels, ro-pax, and breakbulk.
CNIM 140m — 6.5m — Project/heavy cargo and breakbulk.

An oil terminal, consisting of a jetty extending for 520m par-

9.37

allel with the shore, is situated in the S part of the harbor. The
berths can accommodate vessels up to 198m in length and have
dredged depths of 10m alongside. This jetty is mainly used by
naval vessels, but commercial tanker vessels can be accommo-
dated with permission.
A yacht marina is situated on the W side of this inner harbor
9.37

and a fishing craft basin is situated in the NE part.

Aspect.—Pointe de Balaguier, marked by an old fort with a
9.37

round tower and a flagstaff, lies in the roadstead to Toulon.

On approaching the coast, prominent landmarks include Six
9.37

Fours, 210m high and conical, standing 4 miles WSW of Tou-

lon; Mont Faron, 585m high and almost entirely wooded,
standing 2 miles NNE of Toulon; Mont Coudon, 700m high
with a vertical E side, standing 4 miles NE of Toulon; and
Mont Caume, 801m high with a rounded peak, standing 3.5
miles N of Toulon.
For additional landmarks, see Approaches to Toulon begin-
Toulon Cruise Ship Terminal
9.37

9.37

ning in paragraph 9.35.

Lighted buoys are moored about 1.5 miles NNE, 1.1 miles
9.37

Regulations.—A Mandatory Access Channel, the limits of

9.37

NNE, and 0.8 mile NE of Cap Cepet. A buoy is moored about which are shown on the chart, lies in the approaches to the port.
0.8 mile ENE of the head of Grande Jetee. This channel, which is entered 13 miles SSE of Cap Cepet,
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels of 45m in
9.37

leads NNW until E of Presqu’ile de Saint Mandrier, and then

length and over. WNW to the vicinity of the harbor entrance. Inbound vessels
Inbound vessels should send a request for pilotage to the har-
9.37

should keep to the starboard side of this access channel and

bormaster or to the Cap Cepet signal station at least 1 hour be- pass N of the lighted buoy, which is moored about 1.1 miles
fore their ETA in the outer roadstead stating vessel name, call NNE of Cap Cepet.
sign, vessel type, length, and draft. Vessels should also send an All vessels over 1,600 gt, carrying hydrocarbons or danger-
9.37

amendment if their ETA is changed by over 30 minutes. ous substances, must send an ETA 48 hours in advance. The
Pilots may be contacted on VHF channel 12,or 16 and gener-
9.37

message should also include name, call sign, nationality,

ally board about 1.3 miles E of Grande Passe, the main en- length, ETA, beam, draft, and type and quantity of cargo.
trance to the inner roadstead in position 43°05'03''N,
5°57'22''E. All other vessels must send an ETA 24 hours in advance. The
9.37

When vessels are proceeding to a military installation or are

9.37 message should also include name, call sign, nationality,
using a French naval tug, it is reported that a French Navy pilot length, beam, and draft.
will take the place of the civilian pilot at the harbor entrance. All vessels over 25m in length should contact the signal sta-
9.37

Outbound vessels should request pilots 2 hours in advance.

9.37 tion by VHF before entering Grande Rade, the outer roadstead,
All vessels over 1,600 gt, carrying hydrocarbons or danger-
9.37 and should keep a continuous listening watch.
ous substances, must report their entry into this channel and A speed limit of 12 knots is in force within Petite Rade, the
9.37

maintain a listening watch on VHF. For further information, inner roadstead.

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A number of mooring buoys are situated within the several

9.37 buoys.
arms of the inner harbor, but they are primarily for use by Several submarine cables and submarine pipelines cross the
9.37

French naval vessels, and merchant vessels are not permitted to entrance to Petite Rade and may be best seen on the chart.
secure to any of them without first having obtained permission Several prohibited anchoring and fishing areas, the limits of
9.37

from the port authorities. which are shown on the chart, lie within the inner part of the
All vessels which might cause an accident or pollution as a
9.37 harbor.
result of reduced maneuverability should call Cap Cepet Signal Due to frequent changes within the harbor, only hazards
9.37

Station stating the possible dangers. shoaler than 10m in depth are maintained on the charts. Con-
Vessels are prohibited from anchoring within 250m of any
9.37 sult local authorities for additional information.
mooring buoy and within 50m of any military establishment,
pier, quay, or jetty. Toulon to Golfe de Saint-Tropez
Contact Information.—See the table titled Toulon—Con-
9.37

tact Information. 9.38 Giens (43°02'N., 6°08'E.) stands at the center of Pr-
esqu’ile de Giens, 1.5 miles ENE of Pointe Escampobariou.
Toulon—Contact Information This village is very prominent from seaward.
Port du Niel, a small harbor, lies on the NW side of a small
9.38

Harbormaster bay, close S of the village. It is protected by a jetty and used by

VHF VHF channel 12 small craft. Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels, in
depths of 10 to 13m, within the bay.
33-4-9403-2760
Telephone Ponte de l’Esterel, the E extremity of Presqu’ile de Giens, is
9.38

33-6-0937-0401 formed by a low, rocky, and tree covered promontory. A rock,

8m high, lies close off this cape.
Facsimile 33-4-9403-3869
Pointe de la Tour Fondue, located 0.7 mile WSW of Cap de
9.38

E-mail [email protected] l’Esterel, is a projecting point surmounted by an old fort. Port

Web site http://www.var.equipement.gouv.fr de la Tour Fondue, a small harbor, lies close NNE of the point
and is used mainly by ferry boats serving Iles d’Hyeres.
Pilots Ile du Grand Ribaud (43°01'N., 6°09'E.), 51m high, lies 0.7
9.38

VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 mile SW of Pointe de la Tour Fondue. Its summit is surmounted
by a prominent chateau. A light is shown from a structure, 14m
33-9-5005-3730 high, standing on the S extremity of the island.
Telephone
33-4-9431-5041 An islet, 18m high, lies midway between the island and the
9.38

mainland coast. A rock, 6m high, lies close N of this islet.

Facsimile 33-9-5005-3730 Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
9.38

E-mail [email protected] choring and fishing prohibited area, the limits of which are
shown on the chart, lies E of Ile du Grand Ribaud and extends
Cap Cepet Signal Station
SE to Ile de Porquerolles.
Call sign Cepet
9.39 Iles d’Hyeres (43°00'N., 6°23'E.), a chain of four is-
VHF VHF channel 16
lands, extends up to 16 miles E of Ponte de l’Esterel. It consists
Naval Base of Ile de Porquerolles, Ile de Bagaud, Ile de Port Cros, and Ile
Call sign Base Navale du Levant.
Caution.—A submerged obstruction, estimated to be cov-
9.39

VHF VHF channels 16 and 74 ered 20m, lies about 4.2 miles S of the island chain in position
Telephone 33-4-2242-1171 42°56.1'N, 16°19.5'E.
Facsimile 33-4-2242-1694 Ile de Porquerolles (43°00'N., 6°12'E.) lies centered 3 miles
9.39

SE of Ponte de l’Esterel. The summit of the island, located 1

Anchorage.—Grande Rade offers good natural shelter from
9.37 mile from its E end, is 142m high and surmounted by a signal
all winds except those from the S and SE. Anchorage may be station.
obtained in Grande Rade, except in the prohibited areas which Cap d’Armes, the S extremity of the island, is located in the
9.39

are indicated on the chart. middle of the cliffy S coast. A light is shown from a structure,
Anchorage is prohibited in the inner harbor, except within a
9.37 16m high, standing on this cape. A prominent mast stands 1
triangular-shaped anchorage area shown on the chart and situ- mile NE of the light.
ated in the N part. An islet lies close N of the NW extremity of Ile de
9.39

An anchorage area located 0.3 mile SSE of Cap Brun has

9.37 Porquerolles and a fort is situated on its N part. A shoal ex-
been reserved for vessels in case of special weather conditions. tends up to 0.3 mile N of this islet and is marked by a lighted
Caution.—The head of Grande Jetee should be given a berth
9.37 beacon. A dangerous wreck lies about 0.2 mile NE of the bea-
of at least 25m. con.
Banc de l’Ane, with depths of less than 11m, fronts the S
9.37 Anchorage can be obtained by vessels, with local knowl-
9.39

part of the E side of Petite Rade and is marked by lighted edge, in a depth of 7m, weed, good holding ground, within a

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bay bounded on its W side by the islet and by the shoal extend- yachts, small naval craft, and ferries plying to Iles d’Hyeres.
ing to the N. Anchorage may be taken, in a depth of 15m, about 0.7 mile
Port de Porquerolles, a small harbor, lies centered on the N
9.39 from the harbor.
coast of the island. It is protected from the N by a jetty and The town of Hyeres stands 2.5 miles NW of the harbor and is
9.41

used by small craft. Small vessels, with local knowledge, may built in the form of an amphitheater at the foot of a black
anchor, in a depth of 10m, about 0.3 mile NNE of the harbor mountain. Le Fenouillet, 291m high, stands 1.5 miles NW of
jetty. the town and has a conspicuous rock on its summit.
Several above-water rocks lie up to about 0.3 mile N of the
9.39 Port d’Ayguarde-Ceinturon, a small yacht harbor, lies 1.2
9.41

NE extremity of the island, and two rocky islets lie close ESE miles NE of Port d’Hyeres-Plage and is subject to silting.
and 0.3 mile ESE, respectively, of the SE extremity of the is- Berrian-Plage, another small yacht harbor, lies 0.7 mile NE
9.41

land. of Port d’Ayguarde-Ceinturon and a conspicuous building

stands close E of it.
9.40 Ile de Bagaud (43°01'N., 6°22'E.) lies 5 miles E of Caution.—Anchorage is prohibited within an area, the lim-
9.41

the E extremity of Ile de Porquerolles. This island is 59m high, its of which are shown on the chart, which extends 2 miles SE
rocky, and is topped with thick trees. from a point on the shore, close N of Port d’Hyeres-Plage.
Ile de Port Cros (43°00'N., 6°24'E.), lies close E of Ile de
9.40

Bagaud, is mainly wooded and is the highest island of the 9.42 Port Pothuau (43°07'N., 6°12'E.) fronts the town of
chain. Its summit, 207m high, is surmounted by a building, Les Salins d’Hyeres and is protected by two jetties. This small
with two white cupolas, which are visible from a considerable harbor has an entrance, 60m wide, and can accommodate small
distance. vessels with drafts up to 4m. A quay, situated along the E jetty,
An islet, 63m high, lie 0.2 mile S of the S extremity of the is-
9.40 and a slip, in the NE angle of the harbor, are reserved for the
land. use of the French naval craft. The W side of the harbor is used
Ile du Levant (43°02'N., 6°28'E.), 130m high, lies centered
9.40 by fishing and pleasure craft.
2.5 miles NE of the E end of Ile de Port Cros and is tree cov- Port de Miramar, a small and shallow yacht harbor, lies 2
9.42

ered. A light is shown from a structure, 7m high, standing on miles E of Port Pothuau.
Pointe du Titan, the SE extremity of the island. A peak, 99m Several mooring buoys are situated along the coast and with-
9.42

high, stands 0.3 mile WNW of the light and is surmounted by a in the roadsteads lying between Berrian-Plage and Port de Mi-
disused signal station. ramar.
A small above-water rock lies close ENE of Pointe du Titan.
9.40 A factory stands at Bormettes on the N shore of the bay, 6.5
9.42

A rock, with a depth of 1.4m, lies about 1 mile ENE of the miles NE of Ponte de l’Esterel. It is conspicuous and lighted at
point and is marked by a beacon. night. During the day, it may be identified by two tanks which
Caution.—Ile de Bagaud and Ile de Port Cros form a nation-
9.40 are situated in the vicinity. A range of hills approaches the
al park. Navigation, anchoring, and fishing are prohibited with- coast just E of this factory.
in 600m of the coastlines. Landing on Ile de Bagaud is Pointe de Leoube, located 1 mile ESE of Bormettes, is faced
9.42

prohibited. A prominent tower stands in the center and the with a small but prominent white cliff and is fronted by an islet.
prominent ruins of a fort are situated at the W end of the island. Batterie des Maures, an artificial islet, lies 0.2 mile NW of
9.42

Several mooring buoys and targets are moored close offshore

9.40 Pointe de Leoube. It is prominent and surmounted by a discon-
around Ile du Levant. tinued light structure.
Prohibited areas, the limits of which are shown on the chart,
9.40 Cap de Bregancon (43°06'N., 6°19'E.), 52m high, is located
9.42

lie SW of Pointe du Titan (Ile du Levant) and extend up to 2 1.7 miles ESE of Pointe de Leoube. This cape is the SW ex-
miles from the coast. These areas, which are used by French tremity of a rocky islet which is surmounted by a fort and con-
naval vessels, are not in force between July 1 and August 31. nected to the mainland by a bridge. Chateau de Bregancon, a
Vessels are prohibited from approaching within 200m of the conspicuous building with turrets, is situated 1.5 miles NNW
coast of the island, except at the W end. of the cape.
Anchoring and fishing prohibited areas, the limits of which
9.40 A small craft harbor, enclosed by two jetties, lies on the W
9.42

are shown on the chart, extend up to 11 miles seaward from the side of a point, 0.5 mile E of the cape.
S side of Ile du Levant and up to 2 miles seaward from the N
side of the island. 9.43 Cap Benat (43°05'N., 6°22'E.), 185m high, is formed
Several gunnery and bombing ranges are situated in the vi-
9.40 by the SE extremity of a large, rounded, and rugged hill. It is
cinity of Ile du Levant. For further information, see Pub. 140, surmounted by an old signal station and a prominent television
Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and tower. A rock, 6m high, lies close E of the cape and is marked
Adjacent Seas. by a beacon. A small yacht basin is situated on the N side of
the cape.
9.41 Rade d’Hyeres (43°05'N., 6°14'E.) is entered be- Pointe de Gouron (Cap Blanc), so called from the color of its
9.43

tween Cap de l’Esterel and Cap Benat, 9 miles ENE. This bay rocks, which can be identified from some distance seaward, is
is sheltered by Iles d’Hyeres. Its NW shore is dominated by a located 0.3 mile SW of Cap Benat.
range of hills, the S of which is surmounted by the conspicuous Cap Benat Light is shown from a white tower with a red lan-
9.43

chapel of Notre Dame d’Hyeres. tern flanked by a main building, 16m high, standing near the
Port d’Hyeres-Plage, a small harbor, lies 3 miles NNW of
9.41 extremity of Pointe de Gouron.
Ponte de l’Esterel. It is protected by breakwaters and is used by An obstruction, in the form of a submerged buoy with a
9.43

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depth of 20m, lies about 2.3 miles S of Cap Benat. tenable during winds from the E through S to SW. The bottom,
Pointe de l’Esquillette, located 0.7 mile N of Cap Benat, is
9.43 consisting of mud and weed, is a good holding ground provid-
fronted by a rocky spit which extends up to 0.3 mile E. ed vessels do not anchor in too great a depth where the steep
Bormes les Mimosas (La Faviere), a yacht harbor protected
9.43 slope may cause dragging. Local knowledge is advisable.
by a breakwater, lies 1.2 miles N of Pointe de l’Esquillette. Baie de Briande is entered between Cap Lardier and Cap
9.45

La Fourmigue, a rock, lies 2 miles NE of Cap Benat. It is 6m

9.43 Taillat, 1.2 miles NE. It offers shelter from the Mistral, but is
high, surrounded by submerged rocks, and is marked by a exposed to all winds from seaward.
lighted beacon. Cap Taillat, fronted by rocks, is the SE extremity of a penin-
9.45

Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-

9.43 sula which is 65m high and joined to the mainland by a low
choring and dredging prohibited area extends SE from the isthmus. A beacon stands on this cape.
shore close N of Bormes les Mimosas harbor. Caution.—An outfall and associated prohibited area extend
9.45

A measured distance is situated between Cap Benat and Cap

9.43 SE 0.7 mile from the coast from a point 1.0 mile NE of the
Negre and is indicated by beacons. breakwater at Port de Cavalaire.
A seaplane operating area lies within the bay.
9.45

9.44 Le Lavandou (43°08'N., 6°22'E.), a small harbor, is

protected by a jetty and a mole, and has depths of 1 to 4m. The 9.46 Cap Camarat (43°12'N., 6°41'E.), located 2.5 miles
original basin is used by small craft. Anchoring is prohibited NE of Cap Taillat, terminates in a red point from which rocks,
within this basin on account of mooring chains lying on the above-water and submerged, extend up to 0.7 mile E. A light is
bottom. shown from a black-topped square white tower, 29m high,
Quays at the W ends of the mole and the breakwater are re-
9.44 standing 0.2 mile W of the extremity of the cape. A signal sta-
served for the use of local ferries. An extensive yacht basin, tion is situated close SE of the light.
protected by a curved breakwater, lies close SE of the original Voltera Castle, 1 mile W of Cap Camarat, is a conspicuous
9.46

basin. Anchorage may be obtained, in depths of 15 to 20m, landmark.

muddy sand, good holding ground, about 0.2 mile SE of the Mont Paillas, 322m high, stands 3.5 miles WNW of the cape
9.46

harbor. and is prominent. The village of Ramatuelle is situated 0.5 mile

Cap Negre (43°09'N., 6°27'E.), a dark promontory, is locat-
9.44 ESE of the summit of this hill and is conspicuous from sea-
ed 4.2 miles NE of Cap Benat. This cape terminates in steep ward.
cliffs and is surmounted by a prominent house with two towers, Anse de Pampelonne is entered between Cap Camarat and
9.46

which when seen from E, resembles a signal station. A beacon, Cap du Pinet, 2.8 miles N. This bay is bordered by a low sandy
which is used in connection with a measured distance, stands beach on its W side. Several submerged rocks lie in places
near the extremity of the cape. Another beacon, having the within 0.2 mile of the beach. An outfall pipeline extends 0.8
same use, is situated 0.8 mile NNW of the cape. Anchorage mile seaward in the S part of the bay.
can be obtained, in a depth of 11m, within a small bay lying 1 The bay offers shelter from NW winds, but can not be used
9.46

mile W of the cape. with E winds. The bottom consists of fine sand with patches of
Pointe du Dattier is located 3 miles ENE of Cap Negre. A
9.44 weed in places, which improves the holding ground. Restricted
prominent white house stands 0.2 mile NNW of the point, and anchorage areas lie centered in the following positions:
beacons are situated close N and 1 mile NNW of the point. a. 43°14'19.8''N, 6°41'22.8''E.
Cap de Cavalaire, located 4.2 miles ENE of Cap Negre, is
9.44 b. 43°13'32.4''N, 6°41'03.6''E.
the S extremity of a promontory which rises to a height of 70m, c. 43°13'13.2''N, 6°40'22.8''E.
close N of the cape. A prominent television mast stands on the La Nioulargo, a bank, lies 5 miles ENE of Cap Camarat and
9.46

cape. has a least depth of 52m.

Pointe de Cavalaire, 30m high, is located 0.5 mile NE of Cap
9.44 Caution.—Diving is prohibited in an area, the limits of
9.46

de Cavalaire and surmounted by a prominent white wall, 3m which are shown on the chart, lying in the vicinity of a historic
high. wreck, 0.7 mile S of Cap Camarat.

9.45 Baie de Cavalaire (43°10'N., 6°34'E.) is surrounded 9.47 Cap de Saint-Tropez (43°16'N., 6°42'E.), the E ex-
by hills which slope gradually to its shores. It is entered be- tremity of a peninsula, is bordered E and NE by foul ground.
tween Cap de Cavalaire and Cap Lardier, 3.7 miles E. Numer- Basse du Verhuge lies about 2 miles ESE of the cape and has
9.47

ous villas are scattered along the head of the bay, and a a depth of 13.7m. This shoal is dangerous in bad weather when
conspicuous hotel is reported to stand close to the shore, 1 mile the sea breaks violently over it.
N of Pointe de Cavalaire. Teste-de-Can, a group of three above-water rocks, lies 0.5
9.47

Port de Cavalaire lies on the N side of Pointe de Cavalaire. It

9.45 mile SE of the cape and is prominent. A rocky ledge extends up
is formed by two jetties and has depths of 4 to 8m. This small to about 1 mile NE of the cape and its seaward edge is marked
harbor is used by small craft and has extensive facilities for by a lighted beacon. Basse du Nord-Est, a detached rocky
yachts. The town, which is prominent, stands close NW of the patch, lies close ENE of the lighted beacon and has a least
harbor. depth of 4m.
Cap Lardier may be identified by the grey color of its barren
9.45 Le Saint Julien, a bank, lies 4 miles E of the cape and has
9.47

rocks. A wall, 4m high, stands on the cape and is prominent. A depths of 53 to 70m.
rock, with a depth of 7.1m, lies about 0.5 mile ESE of the cape. Pointe de la Rabiou is located 1.2 miles NW of Cap de Saint-
9.47

Baie de Cavalaire offers shelter from the Mistral, but is un-

9.45 Tropez. The coast between is 30 to 60m high and prominent. A

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rocky ledge extends about 0.3 mile N from a point on the coast, mouth.
0.5 mile SE of Pointe de la Rabiou. It has depths of less than Marines de Cogolin is entered between two jetties. This
9.49

5m, is awash at the seaward extremity, and is marked by a bea- small harbor can accommodate small craft, with drafts up to
con. 4m, and has extensive facilities for yachts.
A rocky shoal, with a least depth of 6.2m, lies about 0.5 mile
9.47 Port Grimaud is also entered between two jetties. This small
9.49

N of Point de Rabiou and is marked by a beacon. harbor consists of a complex of waterways which form an ex-
tensive yacht basin. Small craft, with drafts up to 3.5m, can be
Golfe de Saint-Tropez accommodated. An outfall pipeline extends 0.2 mile E from a
point, 0.2 mile N of the harbor entrance.
9.48 Golfe de Saint-Tropez (43°17'N., 6°39'E.) is entered Sainte Maxime lies on the N side of the gulf, 3 miles NE of
9.49

between Pointe de la Rabiou and Cap Sardinaux, 2 miles N, Port Grimaud. This small harbor lies on the E side of a bay and
and extends for about 4 miles WSW. is protected by two breakwaters. Small craft up to 3.4m draft
Aspect.—On approaching the gulf, the following conspicu-
9.48 can be accommodated alongside and there are extensive facili-
ous landmarks can easily be identified: ties for yachts. Numerous prominent hotels stand close N of
1. Borelly Castle, which consists of a group of buildings the harbor.
surrounding a tower, standing 0.5 mile S of Pointe de la A rocky bank, with a least depth of 6m, extends about 0.2
9.49

Rabiou. mile SSE from the root of the S breakwater and should be
2. Saint-Tropez, standing on the S shore, which with its avoided. A wreck, with a depth of 13m, lies close E of this
citadel and church tower, appears as a white mass. rocky bank.
3. A water tower, 46m high, standing 0.7 mile SW of A rock lies about 0.3 mile from the shore, 0.5 mile E of the
9.49

Saint-Tropez. harbor. It dries 0.6m and lies near the edge of the coastal bank.
4. Saint Maxime, standing on the N bank and containing Cap Sardinaux (43°19'N., 6°40'E.), the N entrance point of
9.49

several large hotels and a casino building. the gulf, is low but rises to a hill, 124m high, 1 mile W, which
5. A distinctive tabular mountain standing in the back- is surmounted by a conspicuous disused signal station.
ground at the head of the gulf with a higher and conical peak An outfall pipeline extends 0.3 mile SSE from the S side of
9.49

close N of it. the point.

Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained within the gulf in
9.48 A rocky bank extends up to 0.7 mile E from the point and
9.49

the following areas: several above-water and shallow rocks lie on it. Les Sardinaux,
1. Anse des Canebiers, a bay, lying 1 mile E of Saint a group of rocks, lies at the NE extremity of this bank and is
Tropez. It affords anchorage sheltered from S and SE winds. marked by a beacon. Seche al’Huile, a shoal, lies at the SE ex-
A good berth, in depths of 12 to 15m, lies about 0.3 mile N tremity of this bank. It has a least depth of 3m and is marked by
of the head of the bay. a prominent lighted beacon.
2. Off Sainte-Tropez, good anchorage can be found, in a
depth of 15m, soft mud and good holding ground, about 0.2 9.50 Saint-Tropez (43°16'N., 6°38'E.), a small harbor, lies
mile WSW of harbor entrance. on the S side of the gulf and is used by small craft and yachts.
3. Off Pointe de la Pinede, good anchorage can be The entrance, which is formed between a breakwater and an L-
found, in depths of 12 to 15m, about 0.2 mile W of the point. shaped mole, is 55m wide. A large flat mole fronts the W part
4. Off Port Grimaud, anchorage may be taken close N of of the harbor and divides it into two basins. The outer basin has
the harbor entrance, where the bottom is hard mud, but it is extensive berths for yachts. The inner basin has depths of 6m in
exposed to E winds. the center and 2.4 to 4m alongside the quays. Generally, the
5. Off Sainte Maxime, anchorage can be taken off the harbor is accessible to small vessels up to 70m in length and
harbor and sheltered from the Mistral, but it is exposed to E 4.9m draft.
and SE winds. The bottom forms a good holding ground, but The port may be contacted by VHF. Official pilots are not
9.50

rocky banks extending SE of the harbor should be avoided. available, but can be obtained from Toulon with 12 hours ad-
Caution.—Several anchoring and fishing prohibited areas,
9.48 vanced notice.
the limits of which are shown on the chart, lie within the gulf. A hovercraft terminal is situated close SW of the harbor.
9.50

Several shellfish farm areas lie close to the shore of the gulf
9.48 Caution.—Anchoring, dredging, and fishing prohibited ar-
9.50

and may best be seen on the chart. eas, the limits of which are shown on the chart, extend up to 0.1
mile from the shore, close W of the harbor, and to the center of
9.49 Pointe de la Pinede (43°16'N., 6°38'E.), located 0.5 the gulf from close E of the harbor.
mile WSW of Saint-Tropez, is low; a conspicuous large hotel A wreck, with a least depth of 3m, lies 0.2 mile WSW of the
9.50

stands 0.2 mile E of it. harbor entrance.

Pointe de Bertaud, located 1.5 miles WSW of Saint-Tropez,
9.49

lies at the SW corner of the gulf and a naval torpedo factory Golfe de Saint-Tropez to Golfe de la Napoule
stands on it. Chateau Bertaud is situated close SW of the facto-
ry and a jetty extends NW from the shore adjacent to it. A light 9.51 Baie de Bougnon (43°20'N., 6°41'E.) is entered be-
is shown from a structure standing at the head of this jetty. tween Cap Sardinaux and Pointe des Issambres, 3 miles NE.
The River La Giscle enters the gulf at the head, 0.5 mile NW
9.49 This bay is bordered by numerous villas, and a large white
of Pointe de Bertaud. Marines de Cogolin (Port de Cogolin) building, which is very prominent from seaward, stands on its
and Port Grimaud are located S and N, respectively, of the river N shore.

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A yacht marina, protected by two jetties, is situated at the

9.51 9.52 Saint Raphael (43°25'N., 6°46'E.) (World Port Index
head of the bay. The bay offers shelter from NW winds, but the No. 38940), a small harbor, is protected by two broad jetties
anchorage is untenable with winds from seaward. and is mostly used by small craft and yachts. The entrance,
Vessels may anchor to seek shelter from the Mistral, in 4 to
9.51 60m wide, is subject to silting on its N side. Small vessels up to
8m, opposite the beaches that line the bay SW of Port San- 91m in length and 4.5m draft can be accommodated. The har-
Pierre-Les Issambres. bor may be contacted on VHF channel 12 and unofficial pilots,
Nearly the entire bay is a restricted anchorage area; it is pro-
9.51 or persons with local knowledge, are available. Vessels plan-
hibited to anchor in the approaches or the entrance. Consult the ning a visit should contact the port authorities by letter or tele-
local authorities for further information. phone 8 days in advance, stating the vessel’s length, beam,
Golfe de Frejus (43°25'N., 6°46'E.) is entered between
9.51 draft, and ETA. The ETA should be confirmed 24 hours in ad-
Pointe des Issambres, which is low and wooded, and Cap du vance. The harbormaster should be contacted by VHF 2 hours
Dramont, 7 miles NE. Baie de Saint Raphael forms the NW prior to arrival.
corner of this gulf. A church, with a large prominent dome, stands in the town,
9.52

Between Pointe des Issambres and Pointe de Saint Aygulf,

9.51 close to the harbor. Another church, with a prominent square
2.7 miles NNE, the coast is slightly elevated and backed by clock tower, stands 0.2 mile NNE of the dome.
hills which gradually rise to the W. The shore is fronted by a Caution.—Outfall pipelines extend up to 0.2 mile S from a
9.52

rocky bank which extends up to 0.1 mile seaward. A rock, with point close E of the harbor, and up to 0.6 mile S from a point
a least depth of 1.2m, lies near the edge of this bank, about 0.5 close W of the harbor.
mile S of Point de Saint Aygulf. A dangerous wreck lies about The harbor is sometimes inaccessible in bad weather. Winds
9.52

0.2 mile NE of this rock. from the NW cause a choppy sea in the harbor and winds from
A small boat harbor is situated 0.7 mile N of Pointe des Is-
9.51 the S send in much surf.
sambres. An outfall pipeline extends up to 0.3 mile seaward
from a point, 0.5 mile N of this boat harbor. 9.53 Pointe des Lions (43°25'N., 6°48'E.) is located 0.3
Bank du Mourrenegre, with depths of 68 to 84m, lies 2 miles
9.51 mile E of the S basin at Port de Santa Lucia. It is low, red,
ENE of Pointe des Issambres. rocky, and is surmounted by a prominent palace.
Between Pointe de Saint Aygulf and Saint Raphael, 2.5 miles
9.51 Le Lion de Mer lies 0.5 mile WSW of Pointe des Lions. This
9.53

NNE, the coast consists of a sandy beach backed by a low islet is 15m high, fringed with rocks, and is a reddish color. A
plain. light is shown from a structure, 10m high, standing on the SW
An outfall pipeline extends up to 0.5 mile seaward from a
9.51 part of the islet.
point, 0.5 mile N of Pointe de Saint Aygulf. Le Lion de Terre, a reddish-colored islet, lies close W of
9.53

The River l’Argens flows into the gulf, 1 mile N of Pointe de

9.51 Pointe des Lions and is connected to the mainland by a chain of
Saint Aygulf. rocks. The S and E sides of this islet are fringed with rocks.
A French naval air station is situated on the W side of Baie
9.51 Banc de Frejus and Banc Nouveau, with depths of 45 to
9.53

de Saint Raphael. The officers mess, a cream-colored promi- 81m, are extensions of the coastal shore bank and lie 2 miles
nent building, stands on the N side of the mouth of the River SE of Point des Lions.
l’Argens. Hangars and other buildings are situated 0.5 mile NE Port de Boulouris, a small craft harbor, lies 1 mile ENE of
9.53

of the mess. An aeronautical light is occasionally shown from a Pointe des Lions. The prominent large buildings of a school
tower standing 0.5 mile NE of the river mouth. stand on the coast, 0.7 mile ENE of this harbor.
A large hotel and a block of apartments stand along the shore
9.51 Cap du Dramont (43°25'N., 6°51'E.), the E entrance point
9.53

between the naval air station and Saint Raphael and are very of Golfe de Frejus, is formed by a steep and reddish cliff, 128m
conspicuous. high, which is surmounted by a disused signal station. A large
The town of Frejus is situated 0.7 mile inland, 1.3 miles N of
9.51 grayish quarry is situated 0.5 mile NW of the cape and is prom-
the river mouth. It can be recognized by the pointed belfry of inent.
the cathedral, which from seaward, stands out clearly against A group of islets and rocks front the SE side of the cape. A
9.53

the background of mountains. Port Frejus, an extensive yacht small islet lies close SW of the cape, and a rock, with a depth
marina, lies close NE of the N end of the air station. of 1.8m, lies close SSW of it.
Port de Santa Lucia lies 0.7 mile SE of Saint Raphael and
9.51 A small and shallow fishing boat harbor is situated 0.3 mile
9.53

consists of two extensive yacht basins, each protected by a NW of the cape.

breakwater. Craft up to 23m in length can be accommodated. Ile d’Or lies 0.3 mile W of Cap du Dramont and is surmount-
9.53

Anchorage.—Baie de Saint-Raphael, open S, is sheltered by

9.51 ed by a distinctive square tower. A spit, on which lies a rock
the islets and rocks lying off Pointe des Lions. The bottom con- awash, extends about 0.2 mile SW of this island.
sists of thick, muddy clay and forms a good holding ground. Rade d’Agay (43°26'N., 6°52'E.) is entered between Cap de
9.53

Naval vessels generally anchor, in depths of 15 to 20m. Mer- Dramont and Pointe de la Baumette, 1 mile NE, and has a san-
chant vessels anchor, in depths of 12 to 16m, closer in. dy beach at its head. Mornes Rouges d’Agay, 213 to 288m
Caution.—Several dangerous wrecks lie within Baie de
9.51 high, is a range of reddish hills which stand 0.5 mile inland at
Saint Raphael and may be seen on the chart. the head of the bay.
An obstruction area, the limits of which are shown on the
9.51 Caution.—An outfall pipeline extends 0.7 mile SE from a
9.53

chart, lies off the mouth of the River l’Argens. Prohibited ar- point on the shore, 0.8 mile N of Cap du Dramont.
eas, the limits of which are shown on the chart, lies adjacent to
the shore, close SW of the this obstruction area. 9.54 Pointe de la Baumette is low and fronted by a bank

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Coast of France extending N of Cap Roux from E

9.53

9.53 La Bocca—Bridge crossing the mouth of the River Siagne

with depths of less than 5m. A light is shown from a white of Pointe des Vieilles. It has a red saddle-shaped summit with a
square tower with a red lantern atop a white building, 15m rocky peak standing in the center of the dip. The cape termi-
high, standing on the point. A conspicuous hotel stands close nates in a low point and the coast in the vicinity is fronted by
NE of the light and dominates the light structure. Chateau rocks. Mont du Cap Roux, 457m high, stands 1 mile WNW of
d’Agay and a white hotel, with a square tower, are situated on the cape and has a prominent bare summit. A prominent televi-
the E side of the bay. A large hotel, with a red roof, stands near sion mast, 58m high, stands on a summit, 1.8 miles NNW of
the head of the bay. the cape.
Anchorage, sheltered from the Mistral, can be taken in the
9.54 A conspicuous viaduct is situated at Trayas, a village, 0.7
9.55

bay, but it is exposed to SE winds and a swell sometimes sets in mile N of the cape. A remarkable square rock stands in the cen-
from seaward. A good berth, in depths of 15 to 16m, lies about ter of another saddle, close above this village.
0.2 mile W of the light on Pointe de la Baumette. Small vessels Caution.—A fishing prohibited area is located in the vicini-
9.55

can anchor, in depths of 7 to 8m, at the head of the bay. The ty of the cape, as shown on the chart.
bottom consists of mud and weed, good holding ground. Cap de l’Esquillon (43°29'N., 6°57'E.), 109m high, is locat-
9.55

Several buoys, used by pleasure craft, are moored in the in-

9.54 ed 2.3 miles NNE of Cap Roux. This point can be identified by
ner part of the bay. its cliffs, its well-wooded slopes, and by a viaduct which engir-
Pointe des Vieilles (43°26'N., 6°53'E.) is located 1 mile dles it about halfway up.
ENE of Pointe de la Baumette. Numerous villas are scattered A rock, 1m high, lies about 0.3 mile SE of the point and is
9.55

along the coast between these two points and a prominent hotel marked by a lighted buoy.
stands on Pointe des Vieilles. A conspicuous viaduct, clearly Port de la Figueirette, a small craft harbor, lies 0.7 mile W of
9.55

visible from seaward, is situated 0.5 mile N of the point. Pointe de l’Esquillon and is protected by a breakwater.
A small and flat island, 8m high, lies on a rocky bank which
9.54 Pointe de la Galere is located 0.8 mile NNE of Pointe de
9.55

extends up to 0.3 mile SSE of Pointe des Vieilles, and is sur- l’Esquillon. A small craft harbor, protected by a breakwater,
rounded by a group of rocks. A rock, 2m high, lies close S of lies close N of the point. A lighted buoy, marking the approach
the island; another rock, with a depth of 1.6m, lies about 0.5 to this harbor, is moored about 0.2 mile NE of the entrance.
mile S of Pointe des Vieilles and is marked by a lighted bea- Caution.—An outfall pipeline extends up to 0.5 mile SSE
9.55

con. A wreck, with a depth of 22m, lies about 0.3 mile E of the from a point on the shore, close W of Pointe de la Galere.
beacon.
Caution.—A submerged target obstruction, with a depth of
9.54 Pointe de l’Aiguille (43°30'N., 6°57'E.), located 0.5 mile N
9.55

100m, lies about 3 miles S of Pointe des Vieilles. of Pointe de la Galere, terminates in a pyramidal rock. A rocky
patch, with a least depth of 1.8m, lies about 0.2 mile SE of the
9.55 Cap Roux (43°27'N., 6°55'E.) is located 2 miles NE point.

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43°30.9'N, 7°01.1'E.

Cannes (43°33'N., 7°01'E.)

World Port Index No. 38960

9.57 Rade de Cannes is entered between a rounded point,

located 1.1 miles E of La Bocca, and Cap de la Croisette, 1.2
miles SE.
This bay is almost exclusively used by pleasure craft and
9.57

consists of the harbor of Cannes, locally called Cannes I, lying

at the W side and the harbor of Cannes II, locally called Port
9.55 Mont due Cap Roux from E Pierre Canto, lying at the E side.
A shallow yacht basin and a shallow fishing craft harbor lie
9.57

The stretch of coast between Pointe de l’Esquillon and

9.55 close NNW of Cap de la Croisette.
Pointe de l’Aiguille consists of cliffs which form the foot of a Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds are generally
9.57

range of reddish hills. from between the W and N in winter. The NW Mistral is strong
at times. In summer, winds from the E and W prevail, with oc-
Golfe de la Napoule casional strong S winds.
A vessel anchored about 1.1 miles WNW of Pointe Bataigni-
9.57

9.56 Golfe de la Napoule is entered between Pointe de er reported (1998) a W current with a rate of 2 knots.
l’Aiguille and Cap de la Croisette, 4 miles ENE, from which a Tides—Currents.—The tides are negligible, the spring
9.57

group of islands extends up to 2 miles S. range being less than 0.3m.

The W side of the gulf is bordered by the foothills of a range
9.56 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor of Cannes is protected
9.57

of mountains which terminate in Piton San Peyre. This hill, by a breakwater, which extends SE from the rounded N en-
131m high, stands 1.2 miles NW of Pointe de l’Aiguille and is trance point of the bay, and by a jetty which extends S and SW
surmounted by the ruins of a convent and a water tower. from the shore. Rocks and shoals extend from the shore on the
The E side of the gulf is occupied by the town and port of
9.56 SE side of the jetty and are marked on their W side by a lighted
Cannes, where the houses form a semicircle along the shore. beacon. Vessels entering the harbor must pass SW of this light-
Theoule-Sur-Mer, lying 0.5 mile W of Pointe de l’Aiguille,
9.56 ed beacon.
is a small craft harbor which is protected by two jetties. A berth alongside the W quay in the harbor is dredged to a
9.57

Port de la Rague, lying 1 mile N of Theoule-Sur-Mer, is a

9.56 depth of 6.7m. Small vessels up to 70m in length and 6.1m
small craft harbor which is protected by a breakwater. It has ex- draft can be accommodated; however, it is reported (1989) that
tensive facilities for yachts. the berthing space is utilized by numerous yachts with perma-
Port de Mandelieu-La Napoule lies 0.5 mile N of Port de la
9.56 nent Med-moorings.
Rague and is protected by a breakwater. This small craft har- The harbor of Port Pierre Canto is protected by two jetties
9.57

bor, with extensive facilities for yachts, has depths of 2 to 10m having quays on their inner sides. It has depths of 3 to 8m and
and can accommodate vessels up to 50m in length. extensive facilities for yachts.
Several prominent blocks of apartments stand between Port
9.56 Aspect.—The shore of the bay between the two harbors is
9.57

de Mandelieu-La Napoule and the mouth of the River Siagne, fronted by numerous prominent buildings and hotels. The town
close N. of Cannes stands at the foot of the hills, which rise from the N
An extensive yacht marina is situated 0.5 mile within the riv-
9.56 shore of the Golfe de la Napoule.
er mouth. The river is spanned by several bridges with vertical A prominent casino stands on Cap de la Croisette. A hill,
9.57

clearances of 2.8m. 245m high, stands 1.7 miles NNE of Cap de la Croisette and is
An outfall pipeline extends up to 0.8 mile SE from a point on
9.56 surmounted by a prominent water tower; a large hotel stands
the shore, 0.5 mile NE of the river mouth. A small boat harbor halfway up this hill and is conspicuous. The conspicuous Ob-
lies close SW of this point. servatoire du Grand Pin surmounts the summit of a hill, 270m
The conspicuous town of La Bocca fronts the coast, 1.7
9.56 high, standing 2 miles N of Cap de la Croisette and a promi-
miles NE of the river mouth. An airport and a conspicuous gas nent sanatorium is situated 0.5 mile N of it.
works are situated 1 mile W of the town. Several piers, one of A prominent hotel stands on the rounded N entrance point of
9.57

which has a depth of 6m at the head, extend from the shore ad- Rade de Cannes. A tower stands, with the prominent belfry of
jacent to the town. the cathedral a short distance N of it, close N of the hotel and
A large and conspicuous villa is situated on the top of La
9.56 W of the harbor.
Croix des Gardes, 160m high, which stands close N of La Boc- A light is shown from a white tower, 22m high, standing on
9.57

ca. the extremity of the breakwater at Cannes and is conspicuous.

The coast between La Bocca and Cannes, 1.5 miles E, is
9.56 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for commercial vessels of
9.57

covered with villas, gardens, and prominent hotels. 50m loa and over and for pleasure craft 80m loa and over.
A rock, with a depth of 6.7m, lies about 0.3 mile offshore,
9.56 Requests for a pilot must be made 30 minutes in advance
9.57

0.5 mile ESE of La Bocca. (summer) or 2.5 hours in advance (winter). Due to the large
Caution.—A seaplane landing area lies centered on position
9.56 number of yachts entering the harbors, permission to moor and

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9.57 Cannes—Conspicuous hotel on Le Petit Juas

9.57 Cannes—La Vieux Port

enter should be obtained in advance from the port captain. or 12, or through the harbormaster on VHF channel 12.
The pilot boards up to 1 mile W of Iles de Lerins (43°30.5'N,
9.57 The speed of vessels within the harbor is restricted to 3
9.57

7°00.2'E). knots.
Vessels must advise their ETA 24 hours in advance and con-
9.57 A regulated area, the limits of which are shown on the chart,
9.57

firm their arrival by VHF to either Cannes Pilots on VHF chan- lies between Cannes and the island lying S of Cap de la Croi-
nel 8 or 12, via Semaphore de la Garoupe on VHF channel 16 sette. The speed of vessels in this area is restricted to 10 knots

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9.57 Cannes—Standpipe on Super-Cannes

9.57 Cannes—Casino on Cap de la Croisette

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9.57 Cannes—Iles de Lerins from W

9.57 Cannes—Ile Sainte-Marguerite from W

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9.57Cannes—Ile Sainte-Honorat from W

and 5 knots when within 300m of the shore. Cannes—Contact Information

Regulations.—Sailing vessels do not have the right of way
9.57

over power-driven vessels within Rade de Cannes and Cannes Web site http://www.pilotage-nice.fr
harbor.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Cannes—Con-
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Anchorage.—Anchorage may be taken, in depths of 12 to
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tact Information. 35m, mud and weed, within a designated area, the limits of
which are shown on the chart, lying 0.5 mile S of Cannes. The
Cannes—Contact Information anchorage is used by cruise ships.
Additional anchorages lie centered in position 43°31'51.0''N,
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Harbormaster 7°01'19.8”E and in position 43°31'48.0''N, 7°00'39.0''E.

Call sign Cannes Port The preferred anchorage for vessels awaiting a pilot lies
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NNE of Ile Sainte-Marguerite.

VHF VHF channel 12 Caution.—A submarine pipeline and several submarine ca-
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33-820-425-555 (within France) bles extends SSE between Cap de la Croisette and the N shore
Telephone of an island lying 0.7 mile S.
33-4-8988-9828 (outside France)
An outfall pipeline extends up to 0.5 mile S from the root of
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Facsimile 33-4-9298-7001 the outer breakwater at Cannes harbor; the seaward end is
marked by a buoy.
Semaphore de la Garoupe
Several rocky patches, with depths of 4 to 15m, lie in the W
9.57

Call sign La Garoupe approach to Rade de Cannes and may best be seen on the chart.
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 Rade de Cannes is generally very crowded with small craft
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and yachts.
Pilots A prohibited anchorage area extends from Port Abri du Beal
9.57

Call sign Cannes Pilot to Le Vieux Port as best seen on the chart.
A heliport is situated near Pointe de la Croisette. A prohibit-
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VHF VHF channel 12 ed area extends S and SE form the point, as seen on the chart.
33-6-3703-6996
Telephone 9.58 Iles de Lerins (43°31'N., 7°03'E.) lie on a rocky
33-6-1073-5034 (mobile) bank, with depths of less than 5m, which extends up to 2.5
Facsimile 33-4-9389-6387 miles S from Cap de la Croisette. They consist principally of
Ile Sainte-Marguerite and Ile Saint-Honorat.
E-mail [email protected]
Ile Saint-Marquerite lies centered 1 mile SSE of Cap de la
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Croisette and is very wooded. A conspicuous citadel, in which sette, is a small craft harbor which is protected by two break-
there is a disused signal station, stands near the middle of the N waters and has extensive facilities for yachts. A light is shown
coast of the island. A small shipyard is situated close W of this from a white square tower with corbels, 16m high, standing 0.7
citadel. mile WNW of the harbor entrance. A high building situated
The NW extremity of the island is surmounted by a ruined
9.58 close to the E breakwater is conspicuous.
tower. It is fronted by a shoal, with depths of less than 2m, Port Gallice lies on the E side of the gulf, 1.7 miles E of Port
9.59

which extends up to 0.3 mile N and is marked by a lighted bea- de Golfe Juan. This small craft harbor is protected by two
con. A shoal, with a depth of 8.6m, lies about 0.3 mile NW of breakwaters and has extensive facilities for yachts. The ap-
the beacon and the sea breaks on it during S winds. proach channel lies close SE of shoals, with a depth of 2m, and
The E extremity of the island has the ruins of a battery stand-
9.58 is marked by lighted buoys, unlighted buoys, and beacons. A
ing close WSW of it. A low islet lies close E of this point and is small boat basin lies on the SE side of the harbor.
connected to it by a ridge of rocks. The village of Juan-les-Pins is situated close NNE of Port
9.59

Ile Saint-Honorat lies centered 1.8 miles SSE of Cap de la

9.58 Gallice and has numerous high buildings lining the waterfront.
Croisette. A conspicuous chateau stands on a projection on the A large white building standing close to the church, at the E
S coast of the island. The belfry of an abbey, which emerges side of the village, is very prominent. Also prominent is a
from the surrounding trees close N of the chateau, is promi- moorish-type villa, with a white minaret, standing close to the
nent. beach, at the W end of the village.
The E extremity of the island is surrounded by small islets
9.58 Caution.—A seaplane landing area lies centered on position
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and rocks which extend up to 0.3 mile from it. This point is 43°32.7'N, 7°05.1'E.
surmounted by a prominent ruined chapel.
The rocky bank, on which these islands lie, extends 0.5 mile
9.58 9.60 La Garoupe (43°34'N., 7°08'E.), located 0.7 mile E
S of Ile Saint-Honorat and is marked at its S end by a lighted of Port Gallice, is the highest point of the Cap d’Antibes penin-
beacon. sula. It dominates the E shore of the gulf. A light is shown from
Anchorage, sheltered from N and S winds, can be taken on a
9.58 a square white tower with a red lantern, 24m high, standing on
bottom of muddy sand and weed, good holding ground, be- this point. There is a speed limit of 5 knots for all vessels with-
tween Ile Sainte-Marguerite and Ile Saint-Honorat. Vessels in 300m of the coast. There is an area, best seen on the chart,
should anchor E or W of the rocky bank lying between these is- where the speed limit is 10 knots around Cap D'Antibes.
lands. There is also good anchorage for small vessels to the N A signal station and a prominent chapel are situated close
9.60

of Ile Sainte-Marguerite and to the E of the citadel. With Mis- NE and close SW, respectively, of the light.
tral winds, a sheltered anchorage is available to the E of Cap de Pointe de l’Ilette (43°33'N., 7°07'E.) is the E entrance point
9.60

la Croisette, but care must be taken to avoid the dangers in this of the gulf and the SW extremity of the Cap d’Antibes peninsu-
vicinity. la. A light is shown from a white tower with a black top,
Caution.—Several submarine cables lie on the rocky bank
9.58 13mhigh, standing on the point.
and extend between the islands. Tour Graillon, a 20m high tower, stands 0.3 mile N of the
9.60

A speed limit of 5 knots is in force within the channel lying

9.58 light, with a prominent hotel situated close SE of it.
between the islands. A rocky bank, with a least depth of 3.5m, lies about 0.3 mile
9.60

S of Pointe de l’Ilette.
Golfe Juan
9.61 La Fourmigue (43°32'N., 7°06'E.), a group of low
9.59 Golfe Juan (43°33'N., 7°06'E.) is entered between and dark rocks, lies 1.7 miles WSW of Pointe de l’Ilette and is
Cap de la Croisette and Point de l’Ilette, 3.8 miles ENE. This marked by a lighted beacon which stands on the highest rock.
gulf is sheltered from the SW by Iles de Lerins and from the S Basses de la Fourmigue consists of several rocky patches
by shoals and is one of the best roadsteads along this part of the with depths of 5 to 9m. These patches lie on a bank which ex-
coast. In the approaches to the gulf, the currents are weak and tends up to 1 mile ENE of La Fourmigue. Le Secanion, with a
are usually influenced by the wind. least depth of 5m, is the farthest E of these patches. It lies 0.8
From seaward, the gulf appears to be bounded to the N by a
9.59 mile E of La Fourmigue and is marked by a buoy.
range of low hills. These hills form a buttress ending at Cap de The main access to Golfe Juan is made through Passe de
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la Croisette, on their W side, and separate Golfe Juan from l’Ouest, which lies between Ile Sainte-Marguerite and La Four-
Golfe de la Napoule. migue. Access can be made through Passe de l’Este, which lies
A hovercraft terminal is situated on the SE side of Cap de la
9.59 between Le Secanion and the Cap d'Antibes peninsula.
Croisette. The approach channel is marked by buoys and the The roadstead in the gulf is sheltered from NW winds. A
9.61

arrival and departure of the hovercraft are indicated by a siren considerable sea is raised by SSE winds, but it is not dangerous
which sounds one long blast every* ten seconds. for well-moored vessels. Large vessels can anchor, in depths of
Port du Moure-Rouge, lying 0.5 mile NNE of Cap de la
9.59 13 to 15m, about 0.8 mile NE of La Fourmigue. Small vessels
Croisette, is a small craft harbor which is protected by two jet- can anchor farther N, in depths of 10 to 12m. Vessels can also
ties. A prominent seminary, formerly a hotel, stands halfway obtain anchorage in Mouillage du Piton, sheltered from the E,
up a hill, 0.7 mile NE of the harbor. but exposed to S winds. This roadstead, lying 0.5 mile NW of
The N side of the gulf is formed by a beach behind which
9.59 the Tour Graillon, has depths of 14 to 16m and a bottom of
stands numerous conspicuous houses, villas, and hotels. mostly soft mud and weed.
Port de Golfe Juan, lying 2.5 miles NE of Cap de la Croi-
9.59 Caution.—Several submarine cables, which may best be
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seen on the chart, extend seaward from a point on the shore, 0.7 accommodate small vessels up to 3,000 tons.
mile NNE of Cap de la Croisette. Generally, yachts and pleasure craft up to 50m in length and
9.63

Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in a nature reserve area

9.61 3.5m draft can be accommodated within the basins.
lying 1.5 miles NE of Cap de la Croisette. This area is marked
by buoys and may best be seen on the chart.
An outfall pipeline extends 1 mile SSE from the harbor en-
9.61

trance at Port de Golfe Juan and is marked by a buoy at its sea-

ward end. Anchoring is prohibited in the vicinity of this
pipeline.

Golfe Juan to Nice

9.62 Cap Gros (43°33'N., 7°09'E.) is located on the E side
of the Cap d’Antibes peninsula, 1.2 miles NE of Pointe de
l’Ilette. A shoal, with a least depth of 4.6m, lies close E of this
cape.
Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 18 to 20m, sand and weed,
9.62

good holding ground, within Anse de La Garoupe, which is en-

tered between Cap Gros and Pointe Bacon, 1 mile N.
Between the peninsula of Cap d’Antibes and the peninsula
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of Cap Ferrat, 11 miles NE, the Alpes Maritimes recede from

the coast, which appears low from seaward.
Pointe Bacon is fronted by a rocky bank, with depths of less
9.62

than 5m, which extends up to 0.3 mile NNE of it. A reef, partly
above-water, lies on this bank. Rocks, with depths of 12m and
13m, lie about 0.2 mile ESE and 0.4 mile ENE, respectively, of
the point.
Port de la Salis lies in the S corner of a bay, 0.5 mile W of
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Pointe Bacon. This small craft harbor is protected by two

breakwaters. Numerous rocky patches and above-water rocks
lie in the approaches to the harbor and may best be seen on the
chart.
Caution.—An explosives dumping ground area, the limits of
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which are shown on the chart, lies centered 0.6 mile NE of

Pointe Bacon. Antibes—Outer Breakwater Head Light
9.63

An outfall pipeline extends up to 0.5 mile E from Pointe Ba-

9.62

con. Aspect.—The town is surrounded by fortifications and

9.63

Submarine cables extends seaward from a point on the shore,

9.62 flanked by two large square towers. Fort Carre surmounts the
close NW of Port de la Salis and can best be seen on the chart. point on the N side of the harbor and is prominent.
A seaplane landing area is centered on position 43°32.9'N,
9.62 A light is shown from a structure, 10m high, standing on the
9.63

7°09.3'E. head of the outer breakwater.

Pilotage.—The harbor may be contacted on VHF channel 9
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Antibes (43°35'N., 7°08'E.) or 16. Pilotage is not compulsory, but is available for the larger
vessels.
World Port Index No. 38980 Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor E or NE of the harbor en-
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trance, but the bottom of fine sand is a poor holding ground and
9.63 Antibes (Port Vauban) is an ancient town standing on they are advised to anchor in Golfe Juan. Vessels can also an-
a promontory which separates the harbor from the small bay to chor, in depths of 10 to 20m, E of the town. Vessels over 20m
the S. The harbor has extensive facilities for pleasure craft, long are prohibited from anchoring in an area S of Cape An-
yachts, and fishing boats. tibes, which can best be seen on the chart.
Tides—Currents.—Tides are negligible in the area, but
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winds and other conditions may vary the level in the harbor 9.64 Port Marina Baie des Anges (43°38'N., 7°08'E.), a
somewhat. small craft harbor, lies 3 miles NNE of Antibes. It is protected
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by an outer
9.63 by two breakwaters and has extensive facilities for yachts. The
breakwater which extends NE and N from the NE corner of the harbor is backed by large pyramidal blocks of apartments
town. It consists of an inner yacht basin, in the W part, a fish- which are very conspicuous from seaward.
ing boat basin, in the S part, and a small craft and pleasure craft The shore between the harbor and Antibes is low and backed
9.64

basin, in the center. In addition, a commercial tanker berth, by a range of low hills which stand a short distance inland. Vil-
with a depth of 8m alongside, is situated on the inner side of leneuve-Loubert and Cagnes are villages standing on the
the breakwater at the outer end. This berth is 40m long and can slopes of these hills, 1.5 miles NNW and 2 miles NNE, respec-

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9.63 Antibes—Fort Carre

9.64 Port Marina Baie des Anges—conspicuous pyramidal apartment buildings

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tively, of the harbor. Both villages are prominent from seaward in a range of about 0.3m.
and a high conspicuous tower is situated at Ville-neuve-Lou- The water level may vary as much as 0.3 to 0.6m with the
9.66

bert. wind. Rises of up to 1m have been observed with strong gusts

Caution.—An outfall pipeline extends 0.5 mile SE from a
9.64 from the E.
point on the shore, 1.5 miles NE of Port Marina Baie des Ang- See the table titled Tidal Ranges for Nice.
9.66

es.
A submarine cable extends SE from a point on the shore, 1
9.64 Tidal Ranges for Nice
mile NNE of Port Marina Baie des Anges.
HAT 0.6m
A seaplane landing area lies centered on position 43°33.0'N,
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7°09.2'E. MHWS 0.5m

MHWN 0.4m
9.65 Port de Saint Laurent du Var (43°39'N., 7°11'E.), a
small craft harbor, lies 2.3 miles NE of Port Marina Baie des MSL 0.4m
Anges. It is protected by breakwaters and has extensive facili- MLWN 0.4m
ties for yachts. A boat basin lies 0.5 mile W of the harbor and
is reported to be subject to silting. MLWS 0.3m
The River Var flows into the NE part of Baie des Anges, 0.7
9.65
LAT 0.2m
mile E of Port de Saint Laurent du Var. Its mouth may be iden-
tified by a large bridge, which crosses the river 0.5 mile within Note.—Heights are in meters
the entrance, and by three prominent chimneys which stand at above charted datum.
a factory farther inland.
The coast projects on either side of the river mouth and the
9.65
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is divided into four ba-
9.66

entrance is dangerous to approach at night. sins. Bassin de Tour Rouge, the outer NE basin, has berths for
Nice-Cote d’Azur Airport is situated close E of the river
9.65
small craft and yachts.
mouth and is conspicuous at night because of its numerous Bassin Lympia, the inner basin, has a depth of 6.5m and ex-
9.66

lights. The S part of the airport is built on reclaimed land. The tensive facilities for small craft and yachts are situated at its E
control tower and some prominent suburban houses situated side. Quai Papacino, 140m long, lies at the W side of this basin
behind the runways may be seen from seaward. and has a depth of 5.5m alongside.
The coast to the NE of the airport consists of a beach, backed
9.65 Bassin des Amiraux, the central basin, has a depth of 6.5m.
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by houses. A prominent belfry stands near the shore, 2.3 miles Quai Infernet, 215m long, lies at the SW side of this basin and
NE of the mouth of the River Var. has a depth of 7m alongside. Quai Ribotti, 90m long; Quai
Caution.—A prohibited area, the limits of which are shown
9.65 d’Entrecasteaux, 95m long; and Quai des Caboteurs, 95m long,
on the chart, surrounds the seaward sides of the airport. Areas, also lie within this basin and have depths of 5.5m alongside.
in which vessels with superstructure heights of 4m or more Bassin du Commerce, the main outer basin, has a depth of
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above sea level are prohibited, lie at the NE and SW sides of 7m. Quai de Commerce, 245m long, with a depth of 7m along-
the airport and may best be seen on the chart. side, and Quai Traverse du Commerce, 125m long, with a
depth of 6.5m alongside, lie within this basin.
Nice (43°42'N., 7°17'E.) The harbor has facilities for automobile ferries and ro-ro ves-
9.66

sels.
World Port Index No. 38990 Vessels up to 170m long, with a draft of 7m, can be accom-
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modated.
9.66 The city of Nice, standing 4 miles NE of the mouth of Aspect.—The promontory of Mont Boron overlooks the city
9.66

the River Var, is a world famous tourist and health resort. from close E and rises to a summit, 220m high, 1 mile N of its
Winds—Weather.—Winds from the S and SW are rare, but
9.66 seaward end. Fort de Mont Alban stands on the summit and is
they sometimes blow in gusts with rain squalls and create a very prominent.
strong swell in the entrance channel. From the summit of Mont Boron, a range of high mountains
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Tides—Currents.—Tides are almost negligible, being with-

9.66 backs the coast to the E as far as the Italian border.

Nice—Berth Information
Depth
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside
Quai du Commerce 240m 8.0m Cement, cruise vessels, ro-ro, lo-lo, and breakbulk.
Quai duc D’albe 97m 7.0m Cruise vessels, ro-ro, and lo-lo. Maximum loa of 170m.
Quai lle de Beaute 150m 8.0m Cement, cruise vessels, ro-ro, lo-lo, and breakbulk.
Quai Infernet 215m 7.5m Cement, cruise vessels, ro-ro, lo-lo, and breakbulk.
Quai Ribotti 110m 6.0m Cement, cruise vessels, ro-ro, lo-lo, and breakbulk.

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An observatory, with a prominent cupola, stands on the

9.66 paragraph 9.68.
summit of Mont Gros, which is 375m high and stands 1.5 miles Caution.—Restricted areas, the limits of which are shown
9.66

N of Fort de Mont Alban. on the chart, lie S of the harbor entrance. Navigation near the
The entrance to the harbor lies between Cap de Nice, the SW
9.66 Nice Cote d’Azul Airport is restricted. For precise restrictions
extremity of the Mont Boron promontory, and Le Chateau, a consult local authorities.
distinctive wooded hill, standing at the SE end of the city, 0.7 The harbor entrance is reported to be very hard to distinguish
9.66

mile NW. The harbor is protected by a breakwater which ex- from seaward, and vessels are advised to steer for the observa-
tends SE from Le Chateau. A prominent light structure, 20m tory on Mont Gros until the entrance can be identified.
high, stands on the head of the breakwater.
Several high-rise buildings back the NE shore of the harbor
9.66
Rade de Villefranche
and are very conspicuous from seaward.
Pilotage.—The Nice/Cannes/Villefranche-sur-Mer Pilot Sta-
9.66 9.67 Rade de Villefranche (43°42'N., 7°19'E.) is entered
tion covers the area extending 3 miles seaward of Alpes-Mari- between Pointe des Sans Culottes, the SE extremity of the
times. The compulsory pilotage area lies between the Mont Boron promontory, and Pointe Malalongue, the SW ex-
meridians of 7°10.00'E and 7°24.00'E, and is bounded on the S tremity of Cap Ferrat, 1 mile SE.
by the parallel of 43°36.00'N. Pilotage is compulsory within The bay extends N for 1.5 miles and offers sheltered anchor-
9.67

this area for vessels of 50m or more in length. age to vessels of any size. It is used by vessels that cannot enter
Pilots generally board about 1 mile from the harbor entrance
9.66 Nice.
in position 43°40.3'N, 7°17.2'E. In bad weather the pilot boards The W coast of the bay is dominated by the promontory of
9.67

2 to 3 miles from the entrance to the port. Mont Boron. The E coast is formed by the rugged and moder-
Pilots are also available here for other harbors along the
9.66 ately-elevated promontory of Cap Ferrat.
coast as far as the Italian border. Cap Ferrat Light is shown from a structure, 32m high, stand-
9.67

Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA 24 hours in ad-

9.66 ing close N of Pointe Malalongue. A large hotel, very promi-
vance through Grasse (TKM) and confirm it when within VHF nent from seaward, stands 0.2 mile E of the light. A prominent
range. signal station surmounts the summit of Cap Ferrat, which is
Contact Information.—See the table titled Nice—Contact
9.66 138m high and stands 0.5 mile N of Point Malalongue.
Information. Anse de l’Espalmador, at the E side of the bay, offers shelter
9.67

from E winds.
Nice—Contact Information Caution.—Within the bay, sailing vessels do not have the
9.67

right of way over vessels under power.

Harbormaster Speed is limited to 5 knots within an area which extends 1
9.67

VHF VHF channels 9, 12, and 16 mile S from the head of the bay.
Anchoring, fishing, and diving prohibited areas, the limits of
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Telephone 33-4-9200-4268 which are shown on the chart, lie in the vicinity of Pointe des
E-mail [email protected] Sans Cullottes; in the vicinity of the shore, close NNW of
Pointe Malalongue; and SW of Cap Ferrat. They extend up to
http://www.riviera-ports.com/ports/ 1.5 miles seaward.
Web site
port-de-nice A regulated area, best seen on the chart, lies SW of Cap Fer-
9.67

Port Authority rat.

This bay may sometimes be used by sea planes fighting for-
9.67

Telephone 33-4-9200-4200 est fires.

Facsimile 33-4-9200-4210
9.68 Villefranche (43°42'N., 7°19'E.) (World Port Index
Marina
No. 39000), consisting of two small harbors, lies at the NW
Telephone 33-4-9200-4214 side of the bay.
Facsimile 33-4-9200-4290 Depths—Limitations.—The N harbor is protected by a
9.68

breakwater and is used by yachts. It is small and has depths of

Pilots only 1m.
VHF VHF channel 12 The S harbor is protected by a breakwater and has facilities
9.68

for small craft. Vessels up to 60m in length and 4m draft can be

Telephone 33-6-1073-5034 (mobile) accommodated.
Facsimile 33-4-9389-6387 Aspect.—The prominent town is built in the form of an am-
9.68

phitheater. The Citadel, a large structure with four bastions, is

[email protected] very conspicuous. It stands close S of the town between the
E-mail
[email protected] two harbors.
Pilotage.—For further information, see Nice in paragraph
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Web site http://www.pilotage-nice.fr 9.66.

Anchorage.—Vessels generally anchor on the W side of the
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Anchorage.—Vessels are advised to anchor in Rade de

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bay from abreast the S harbor breakwater to abreast the N end
Villefranche. For further information, see paragraph 9.67 and of the town; the bottom is soft mud and weed.

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9.67 Monaco—La Tete de Chien from S

Caution.—Two mooring buoys are situated in the bay. The

9.68 the harbor.
N buoy is used by vessels up to 35,000 tons and the S buoy by Port de Beaulieu is enclosed by a breakwater and its entrance
9.69

vessels up to 35,000 tons. is protected by a detached breakwater. This harbor has exten-
A prohibited anchorage area, the limits of which are shown
9.68 sive facilities for small craft and yachts.
on the chart, lies in the center of the bay, 0.3 mile E of the S Caution.—An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, the
9.69

harbor. limits of which are shown on the chart, lies 0.6 mile SE of
Beaulieu and is marked by buoys.
Rade de Villefranche to Monaco The waters off Beaulieu may sometimes be used by sea
9.69

planes fighting forest fires.

9.69 Presqu’ile de Saint Hospice (43°41'N., 7°21'E.),
40m high, is a peninsula which extends E from the center of 9.70 Cap Roux (43°43'N., 7°21'E.) is located 0.7 mile NE
the E side of the Cap Ferrat promontory. It is surmounted by a of Beaulieu. Port de Silva Maris, a very small boat harbor, lies
chapel and a conspicuous tower on the NE side of this cape.
Pointe Saint Hospice, located 1.2 miles NE of the Cap Ferrat
9.69 Between Cap Roux and Cap d’Ail, 2.5 miles E, the coast is
9.70

Light, is the E extremity of the peninsula. very high. Eze, a village with a prominent viaduct nearby, sur-
Vessels, with local knowledge, can anchor off Anse de
9.69 mounts a hill which stands 0.8 mile NE of Cap Roux and is
Scaletta, a small bay, lying 0.2 mile WNW of Pointe Saint very conspicuous.
Hospice. There are depths of 6 to 13m with a bottom of muddy Cap d’Ail (43°43'N., 7°25'E.) is formed by a low and bare
9.70

sand and weed, good holding ground. plateau and is surmounted by the ruins of a battery. A rocky
Port de Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, a small harbor, lies on the N
9.69 bank, with depths of less than 9m, extends up to 0.2 mile S
side of the root of Presqu’ile de Saint Hospice. It is protected from the cape. An area where fishing and diving are prohibited
by a breakwater, which extends NNW, and can accommodate exists around Cap d’Ail and can best be seen on the chart.
small craft and yachts with drafts up to 4m. Port de Cap d’Ail, a small harbor basin, lies on the SW side
9.70

Beaulieu-sur-Mer is situated on the coast, 1.2 miles NNW of

9.69 of the area of reclaimed land, 0.7 mile SW of the main harbor.
Pointe Saint Hospice. This town may be identified by several It is protected by breakwaters and used by yachts.
prominent buildings. Two harbors are situated in this vicinity. La Tete de Chien (43°44'N., 7°24'E.), 550m high, is a dis-
9.70

Port des Fourmis lies close S of the town and Port de Beaulieu tinctive rock standing 0.8 mile N of the cape.
lies close N of it. Mont Agel, a flat and level mountain, stands 3.2 miles NNE
9.70

Port des Fourmis is very small and shallow. It is formed by

9.69 of the cape. It is 1,148m high and surmounted by several radio
two breakwaters and is used by small fishing craft and yachts. masts and a prominent radar scanner. Another radio mast
A prominent white house stands on a point located close E of stands 0.5 mile NE of its summit.

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9.69 Monaco—La Tete de Chien from E

9.69 Monaco—Monte Carlo Casino

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Monaco (43°44'N., 7°25'E.) length. Pilots should be requested 24 hours in advance through
Monaco CRS or Grasse CRS. The pilot can be contacted on
World Port Index No. 39025 VHF channel 12 and boards 0.9 mile ESE of the port entrance
(43°43.8'N., 7°27.0'E.).
9.71 The Principality of Monaco consists of three towns Regulations.—Vessels should send their ETA to the harbor-
9.71

and three harbor basins. Monaco, the capital, is built on a master 48 hours in advance, stating the vessel’s name, dimen-
promontory which stands on the S side of the main harbor, 1 sions, draft, flag, and duration of stay. The ETA should be
mile NE of Cap d’Ail. La Condamine, the commercial town, is confirmed 24 hours before arrival.
situated close W of the main harbor and Monte Carlo, the resi- Contact Information.—See the table titled Monaco—Con-
9.71

dential town, is situated close N of it. tact Information.

The International Hydrographic Organization has its offices
9.71

in Monte Carlo. Monaco—Contact Information

Winds—Weather.—Strong E to SE winds cause a heavy sea
9.71

in the harbor. Harbormaster

Telephone 377-9777-3000
Tidal Ranges for Monaco
Facsimile 377-9777-3001
HAT 0.6m
E-mail [email protected]
MHWS 0.5m
Web site http://www.ports-monaco.com
MHWN 0.4m
Port Control
MSL 0.42m
Call sign Monaco Port
MLWN 0.4m
VHF VHF channel 12
MLWS 0.3m
Office of Maritime Affairs
LAT 0.2m
Telephone 377-9898-2280
Note.—Heights are in meters above
charted datum. Pilots
Call sign Monaco Pilote
Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
9.71

VHF VHF channel 12

Monaco.
Depths—Limitations.—Port de Fontvielle, another harbor
9.71
Telephone 377-9898-2280
basin, lies on the N side of the area of reclaimed land and is Facsimile 377-9898-2281
bordered on the N side by the town of Monaco. It is protected
by two breakwaters and is used by small craft and yachts. Craft [email protected]
E-mail
up to 35m in length can be handled. [email protected]
Port de la Condamine, the main harbor basin, lies N of the
9.71

town of Monaco. It is entered between two breakwaters which Web site http://www.ports-monaco.com
form an entrance 100m wide at the surface and 80m wide at the
bottom. The new jetty is 325m in length and has a depth along- Anchorage.—Anchorage may be obtained E of the main
9.71

side of 12m. Depths up to 22m lie in the outer part of this basin harbor entrance, in depths of 60 to 85m, mud and sand.
and the quays have depths of 4 to 8.5m alongside. Vessels up to Caution.—Oceanographic data equipment lies moored 28
9.71

135m in length, 20m beam, and 7m draft can be accommodat- miles SE of Monaco along the seaward alignment of the
ed. The harbor is mainly used by pleasure craft and there is French-Italian border. A restricted area, marked by two ODAS
very little commercial activity. buoys, one of which is lighted, marks the instrumentation.
Aspect.—The Principality of Monaco can be easily identi-
9.71 A prohibited zone marked by two buoys, the limits of which
9.71

fied from seaward by its numerous buildings. These buildings are shown on the chart, lies adjacent to the shore between the
give it the appearance of a whitish patch on the coast, and en- outer breakwaters of Port Cap d’Ail and Port de Fontvielle.
able vessels, approaching from the S, to identify this part of the This zone is due to the establishment of a heliport on the re-
coast although the nearby peaks may be covered by fog. claimed land lying between the two harbors.
Conspicuous landmarks include the Sports Complex stand-
9.71
A prohibited anchorage area, the limits of which are shown
9.71

ing on the reclaimed land, close NE of Port Cap d’Ail; the on the chart, extends E and S of Port de Fontvielle.
Oceanographic Museum, a large white building, standing on An outfall pipeline extends 0.4 mile SE from a point on the
9.71

the SE side of Monaco; and the Monte Carlo Casino, with its shore, 0.2 mile NE of Port Cap d’Ail.
green cupolas and two bell towers, standing close N of the The navigation of power boats is prohibited within two ma-
9.71

main harbor. rine reserve areas, the limits of which are shown on the chart,
An aeronautical light is occasionally shown from the heli-
9.71 0.7 mile NE of the main harbor and adjacent to the shoreline of
port. Larvotto. Anchoring and fishing are also prohibited within
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 80m in
9.71
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An outfall pipeline extends 0.2 mile from the shore near the
9.71 which are shown on the chart, lies centered 0.3 mile E of
S end of this marine reserve area and anchoring in its vicinity is Pointe de la Vieille and is marked by a buoy.
prohibited.
An anchorage prohibited area extends seaward from the
9.71 9.73 Menton (43°47'N., 7°31'E.), a small harbor, lies 2
floating breakwater, as seen on the chart. miles NE of Cap Martin. It is protected by two jetties and is
Seaplane operating areas have been established close off-
9.71 used by fishing boats and yachts. The town stands in an amphi-
shore from Monaco NE to Baie de Roquebrune. theater which is situated on a small promontory at the NE end
of a beach. A square tower stands on the extremity of the prom-
Monaco to Ruisseau Saint-Louis (French-Italian ontory, and the spire of a church, which is situated in the town,
Border) is prominent from seaward.
An outfall pipeline extends 0.5 mile SSE from the root of the
9.73

9.72 Pointe de la Vieille (43°45'N., 7°27'E.) is located 1.2 S jetty. During good weather, vessels can anchor, in depths of
miles NE of Monaco and is fronted by rocks. 10 to 15m, fine sand and weed, about 0.2 mile E or SE of the
Baie de Roquebrune is entered between Pointe de la Vieille
9.72 harbor entrance. Large vessels can anchor farther out, in depths
and Cap Martin, 1.8 miles E, and the town of Roquebrune of 20 to 25m, but must leave if the winds shift to the E or S. A
stands close N of its head. An old prominent fort stands in the circular anchorage area has been established in position
town and a large rock, surmounted by a tower, overlooks the 43°46'25.2''N, 7°31'23.4''E. Caution is advised as this anchor-
town. age lies within a seaplane landing area.
Cap Martin terminates in a low point on which stands a large
9.72 Port de Menton-Garavan, a small craft harbor, lies 0.5 mile
9.73

hotel. A disused signal station and a water tower are situated NE of Port Menton. It is protected by an outer breakwater and
0.2 mile NW of the hotel and rise above the olive and pine trees has extensive facilities for yachts.
which cover the cape. The border between France and Italy lies about 1 mile E of
9.73

During good weather, vessels can anchor, in depths of 10 to

9.72 Port de Menton-Garavan in the vicinity of Ruisseau Saint-Lou-
20m, rock and weed, in the middle of the bay. is, described in paragraph 10.2. It is indicated to seaward by the
Caution.—An outfall pipeline extends 0.5 mile S from Cap
9.72 alignment of two beacons. The front beacon stands on the
Martin. beach and the rear beacon stands close W of a bridge which
An anchoring and dredging prohibited area, the limits of
9.72 spans the river.

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Sector 10—Italy—West Coast—Ruisseau Saint-Louis to Promontorio di Piom-

10.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
SECTOR 10 — CHART INFORMATION
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SECTOR 10
ITALY—WEST COAST—RUISSEAU SAINT-LOUIS TO PROMONTORIO DI PIOMBINO (IN-
CLUDING OFF-LYING ISLANDS)

Plan.—The coast described in this sector comprises of the N

10.0 the E part of the Golfe di Genova.
and E shores of the Ligurian Sea and Arcipelago Toscano,
which lies mainly in the N part of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The de- Ruisseau Saint-Louis (Italian-French Border) to
scriptive sequence is NE from Ruisseau Saint-Louis (Italian- San Remo
French border) to Genova, then SE and S to Promontorio di
Piombino and Arcipelago Toscano. 10.2 Ruisseau Saint-Louis (Fiume San Luigi) (43°47'N.,
7°32'E.) marks the border between France and Italy. Punta Ga-
General Remarks ravano, located 0.5 mile ESE of the mouth, is high, rocky, and
pointed. The prominent village of Grimaldi is situated close N
10.1 Winds—Weather.—In the Ligurian Sea and Golfe di of the point and is surrounded by olive trees.
Genova, the prevailing wind is from the NW practically all Capo Mortola (43°47'N., 7°33'E.), located 1.2 miles ESE of
10.2

year. However, locally along the coast, there is some variation the river mouth, can be recognized by Villa Hambury, a reddish
due to the land configuration. In the N part of the Tyrrhenian building surmounted by a prominent square tower on its W
Sea, the most prevalent winds are from the SE, W, and NW. side, standing 0.2 mile N of it.
Fog is not common and the little that does set in usually oc-
10.1 A fresh water spring lies in a depth of 14m, about 300m
10.2

curs during the early morning and lifts shortly after sunrise. SSW of the cape. With a calm sea, the boiling action of this
Tides—Currents.—Tides, tidal currents, and surface cur-
10.1 spring can be seen on the surface. The spring is marked by a
rents within this area are generally negligible. The greatest lighted buoy.
fluctuation of water level is caused by wind action and atmo- A rocky spit extends about 0.3 mile S from the cape and is
10.2

spheric pressure gradients. marked by a buoy.

Regulations.—Tanker vessels of 1,600 gt and over entering
10.1 The cape offers moderate shelter from SW winds and vessels
10.2

or leaving Italian ports and carrying, or with uncleaned tanks can anchor, in depths of 7 to 10m, sand, good holding ground,
which last carried, petroleum, gas, or chemical products should E of Villa Hambury.
report to a shore station before entering Italian territorial wa- Ventimiglia, a town, is situated at the mouth of the Fiume
10.2

ters off Italian ports. For further details, see Pub. 140, Sailing Roja, 2.7 miles E of Capo Mortola. In its W part, the belfry of
Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adja- the cathedral and San Spirito Hospital, a long building, are
cent Seas. prominent from seaward. Two prominent bridges stand within
The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran-
10.1 0.4 mile of the river mouth.
dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re- During E and NE winds, good anchorage is available, in a depth
10.2

porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port of 17m, good holding ground, about 0.5 mile S of the mouth of the
or anchorage within the Paris MoU region, as follows: Fiume Roja. However, this roadstead is untenable during S winds.
1. Vessels eligible for an Expanded Inspection (EI)— Along this stretch of coast between Capo Mortola and San
10.2

The master, operator, or agent of a vessel eligible for an EI Remo, 9 miles ENE, the onset of winds from seaward is gener-
shall provide the port an advance notice of arrival 72 hours in ally indicated by clouds along the mountains, a dark horizon,
advance. The following vessels are subject to an EI: and a swell.
a. All vessels with a high risk profile. Capo Saint Ampeglio, located 3 miles ESE of the mouth of
10.2

b. All passenger vessels, oil tankers, gas tankers, Fiume Roja, appears low and rises gradually to a summit which
chemical tankers, and bulk carriers over 12 year old. is covered with vegetation.
2. All other vessels—All other vessels bound for Paris Bordighera, a resort, is situated in the vicinity of the cape. The
10.2

MoU member port must send an advance notice 24 hours old part of the town, with a prominent belfry, stands close N of
prior to arrival. If the voyage from the previous port is less the cape. The modern part of the town extends along the beach to
than 24 hours, not known, or is changed during the voyage, the W of the cape. A conspicuous casino building, with a church
the notification should be sent as soon as the information be- close W of it, stands on an embankment, close within the cape.
comes known. A small craft harbor, formed by two moles, lies close NE of the
These reports should be sent to the competent port authority
10.1 cape. It has a depth of 3.5m, but is subject to silting. The port
unless otherwise directed. Failure to submit the report may monitors VHF channels 16 and 25.
subject the vessel to additional inspections. Ospedaletti, a small village, is situated 2.5 miles NE Capo Saint
10.2

For further information, see North Atlantic Ocean—Regu-

10.1 Ampeglio. It can easily be identified by its casino, a conspicuous
lations—Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port yellow building, which is surmounted by three cupolas.
State Control (PMoU) New Inspection Regime (NIR) in
Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic 10.3 Capo Nero (43°48'N., 7°44'E.), located 3 miles ENE
Ocean and Adjacent Seas. of Capo Saint Ampeglio, is rounded and yellowish. Villa An-
Caution.—Submarines are reported to exercise frequently in
10.1 fossi, a red two-story building, stands on its summit. Numerous

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buildings stand close to the shore in this vicinity. listening watch on VHF channel 16.
A hovercraft terminal is situated 1 mile NE of the cape. The
10.3 Contact Information.—See the table titled San Remo—
10.4

arrival or departure of a hovercraft is indicated by a red flag Contact Information.

displayed at the terminal and by the sounding of a siren.
Caution.—Less water than charted has been reported off the
10.3
San Remo—Contact Information
small harbor at Bordighera.
A submarine pipeline extends 0.6 mile seaward from a point
10.3
Port Authority
on the shore, 1 mile W of Capo Saint Ampeglio. VHF VHF channels 15 and 16
A submarine pipeline extends ENE along the coast from a
10.3

position lying 0.9 mile NE of Capo Saint Ampeglio to a posi- 39-0184-505-531

Telephone
tion lying 0.6 mile WNW of Capo Nero. Anchoring in the vi- 39-0184-504-603
cinity of this pipeline is prohibited.
Facsimile 39-0184-509-968
San Remo (43°49'N., 7°47'E.) [email protected]
E-mail
[email protected]
World Port Index No. 39360
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/sanremo
10.4 The port of San Remo lies 2.5 miles ENE of Capo Ne-
ro and is a winter tourist resort. The harbor is mainly used by Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 12m, sand,
10.4

yachts with few facilities for commercial vessels except for close E of the harbor entrance. The holding ground is good, but
fishing and passenger vessels. anchorage is not advisable with strong S winds. There is an ad-
Winds—Weather.—Winds from the E can cause a heavy
10.4
ditional anchorage 0.75 mile W of the entrance with similar
surf in the harbor, making berthing difficult. holding characteristics.
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by two
10.4
Directions.—The approach channel leads NW from a point
10.4

breakwaters and has depths of 10 to 11m in the entrance. An 0.3 mile SE of the entrance. Vessel entering and leaving port
extensive yacht marina is situated in the E part of the harbor. A should keep to the starboard side of the channel. The port mon-
commercial quay, situated in the W part of the harbor, is 100m itors VHF channels 15 and 16.
long and has a depth of 6m alongside. Vessels up to 100m in Caution.—A dangerous wreck lies about 0.4 mile E of the
10.4

length and 4.3m draft can be accommodated. harbor entrance.

Aspect.—The town is dominated by Monte Bignone,
10.4
An outfall pipeline extends 0.7 mile seaward from a point on
10.4

1,298m high, standing 3 miles N of it. This hill can be recog- the shore, 0.5 mile W of the harbor entrance.
nized by its dark color and by a prominent building which sur- An outfall pipeline extends 0.2 mile seaward from a point on
10.4

mounts a ridge close E of the peak. the shore, 0.5 mile E of the harbor entrance.
The conspicuous cathedral of Madonna della Costra, sur-
10.4
An outfall pipeline extends 0.5 mile seaward from a point on
10.4

mounted by a white cupola and two low belfries, stands on the the shore, 0.8 mile E of the harbor entrance.
summit of a hill on which the old part of the town is situated. It is reported (1996) that three new breakwaters were under
10.4

This cathedral is generally floodlit at night. construction outside the port.

The new part of the town extends along the coast and in-
10.4 An anchoring prohibited area is centered at position
10.4

cludes numerous large hotels and villas. A prominent radio 43°49.5'N, 7°47.0'E.
mast, 76m high, stands near the shore at the E end of the town.
Regulations.—All commercial vessels arriving in port and
10.4 San Remo to Imperia
all pleasure craft, except those less than 24m in length, must re-
port at least 36 hours prior to arrival. 10.5 Capo Verde (Cape dell’ Arma) (43°49'N., 7°50'E.), a
The report should contain the following information:
10.4 rounded cape, is located 2.3 miles E of San Remo. It rises to a
1. Vessel name and flag. hill, 114m high, which is marked by a prominent succession of
2. Call sign. cultivated terraces. The small white sanctuary of Nostra Signo-
3. Gross tons ra della Guardia, surrounded by trees, stands on the summit of
4. Net registered tons this hill. A light is shown from a structure, 15m high, standing
5. Name and telephone number of the captain. on the cape.
6. Name and address of vessel owner. Torre dell’ Arma, an ancient square tower, stands on the
10.5

7. Name and address of any charterer. coast, 1 mile NE of Capo Verde. A breakwater jetty, 68m long,
8. Operations to be carried out. extends E from a point on the shore, close to this tower.
9. Length. The village of Arma di Taggia extends along the coast be-
10.5

10. Draft on arrival. tween the tower and the mouth of the Fiumara di Taggia, 0.8
11. Maximum draft. mile ENE. Numerous prominent chimneys stand in the village,
12. Port of origin. and a yacht marina lies within the entrance of the river. A plea-
13. Dangerous goods on board. sure craft marina is reported (1989) to be under construction at a
14. IMO number and MMSI. point along the shore, about 2 miles ENE of the river mouth.
15. Port of destination. Caution.—A submerged reef is located off the town of Bus-
10.5

All vessels at sea or at anchor shall maintain a continuous

10.4
sana Mare. The reef area is marked by four yellow lighted

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buoys. te, on the W side of the port, is protected by two breakwaters.

Vessels carrying, or which have carried, hydrocarbons are re-
10.5 An extensive marina is situated in the N part. The commercial
stricted from an area between San Remo and Capo Mele, quay is 280m long with a depth of 6.8m alongside. Vessels up
which can best be seen on the chart. to 110m in length and 6m draft can be accommodated.
The harbor basin at Imperia Levante, on the E side of the
10.7

10.6 Capo San Lorenzo (43°51'N., 7°58'E.), located 4.6 port, is protected by two breakwaters. The commercial quays
miles ENE of the mouth of the Fiumara di Taggia, is low and are 200m long, with a depth of 9m alongside, and 350m long,
sandy. A prominent church with a belfry, which is hidden from with a depth of 6.7m alongside. Vessels up to 10,000 dwt,
the W by modern buildings, stands near the coast in the vicini- 160m in length, and 8m draft can be accommodated.
ty of the cape. A prominent sanitarium, fronted by a long ve- Aspect.—Imperia Ponente (Porto Maurizio), a small town, is
10.7

randa, stands 0.7 mile W of the cape. situated on a rounded hill which rises close N of Punta Chi-
The conspicuous village of Poggi, in which there are two
10.6 appe, at the W side of the port. Imperia Levante (Oneglia)
prominent belfries, is situated on a hill, 149m high, 1.5 miles stands on a plain close E of the mouth of the Torrente Impero,
NE of the cape. at the E side of the port.
Caution.—An outfall pipeline extends 0.3 mile SE from a
10.6 The prominent monastery of Santa Chiarra, with a long row
10.7

point on the shore, close to Torre dell’ Arma. of arches, stands close N of Punta Chiappe. Imperia Ponente
A submarine pipeline lies about 0.5 mile offshore between
10.6 Cathedral stands on the summit of a hill, 0.2 mile N of Punta
Capo Verde (Cape dell’ Arma) and Imperia. Anchoring within Chiappe. It is a prominent light-colored building with a con-
1 mile of this pipeline is prohibited. spicuous dome flanked by towers with cupolas. This dome is
A dangerous wreck lies 4 miles E of Capo Verde and historic
10.6 hidden from the SW by other buildings.
wrecks lying 2 miles ESE and 3¾ miles E of Capo San Loren-
zo. A prominent group of chimneys is situated at the W end of
10.7

Vessels carrying, or which have carried, hydrocarbons are re-

10.6
Imperia Levante. A prominent town hall building, four stories
stricted from an area between San Remo and Capo Mele, with a square tower, stands midway between Imperia Ponente
which can best be seen on the chart. and Imperia Levante.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
10.7

Imperia (43°53'N., 8°02'E.) Pilots generally board about 1 mile SE of the harbor entrance.
Pilotage is advised for all vessels without local knowledge.
World Port Index No. 39370 Vessels entering have priority over vessels leaving.
10.7

Regulations.—Vessels must provide an ETA 24 hours prior

10.7

10.7 The port of Imperia consists of Imperia Ponente (for- to arrival, or on departure from the previous port if less than 24
merly Porto Maurizio) and Imperia Levante (formerly Oneg- hours away. Vessels carrying or which have carried petroleum
lia). It is located at the mouth of the Torrente Impero, 2 miles gas or chemical products are prohibited from navigating within
WSW of Capo Berta. the immediate area of the combined port. The maximum speed
allowed is 3 knots.
Vessel Traffic Service.—Savona Vessel Traffic Service
10.7

Port of Imperia Home Page (VTS) covers Imperia. The VTS provides an information ser-
http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/imperia vice, navigational aid service, and a traffic organization ser-
vice. Details of the VTS operation are available in paragraph
10.14.
Winds—Weather.—Strong SE and E winds cause a heavy
10.7
Contact Information.—See the table titled Imperia—Con-
10.7

surf in the harbor and affect the water level. tact Information.
Tides—Currents.—Tides are almost negligible see the table
10.7

titled Tidal Ranges for Imperia. Imperia—Contact Information

Tidal Ranges for Imperia Harbormaster

HAT 0.3m VHF VHF channels 12 and 16

MHWS 0.3m Telephone 39-0183-66061

MHWN 0.2m Facsimile 39-0183-652-224

MSL 0.15m E-mail [email protected]

MLWN 0.1m Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/imperia

MLWS 0.0m Berthing

LAT 0.0m VHF VHF channels 12 and 16

Note: Predicted heights are in meters Telephone 39-0198-50688

above the charted datum. Facsimile 39-0198-488-075
Web site http://www.angopi.eu
10.7 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor basin at Imperia Ponen-

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Imperia—Contact Information ward.

Caution.—An anchoring, fishing, and diving prohibited ar-
10.8

Pilots ea, the limits of which are shown on the chart, is situated in the
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 vicinity of an historic wreck lying 1.5 miles ESE of Diano Ma-
rina.
Telephone 39-0183-666-345 An outfall extends 0.6 mile SE from Capo Berta.
10.8

E-mail [email protected]
10.9 Capo Mele (43°57'N., 8°10'E.), located 2.7 miles NE
Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor, in depths of 11 to 13m,
10.7
of Capo Cervo, is high and rounded. A light is shown from a
sand, good holding ground, in the areas listed below: prominent tower with a dwelling, 25m high, standing on the
1. Anchorage Zone A is a circle, with of radius 500m, cape. A signal station surmounts the summit of the cape.
centered on position 43°52.7'N, 8°03.0'E. This anchorage is Currents off this cape are strong and usually set SW. It is re-
10.9

reserved for vessels exceeding 10,000 gt. ported locally that they attain their greatest velocity between 1
2. Anchorage B is a circle of radius 500m, centered 1 mile and 2 miles offshore. However, at a distance of about
mile S of the Porto Mauricio S breakwater head. 350m from the coast, there may be SW or even a countercur-
3. Anchorage Zone C is a circle, with a radius 500m, rent at times. The currents are generally not dangerous and
centered on position 43°52.1'N, 8°01.6'E. tend to set away from the coast.
Restricted areas are established for these anchorages, each
10.7
Caution.—A spoil ground area, with a radius of 0.5 mile, in
10.9

with a 500m radius centered on the anchorage center. which anchoring, fishing, diving, and trawling are prohibited,
Caution.—A submarine pipeline extends 1.2 miles seaward
10.7
lies about 4 miles ENE of the cape.
from the mouth of Torrente Impero. An anchoring prohibited Marina di Andora, a village, extends along the shore close W
10.9

area, the limits of which are shown on the chart, lies in the vi- the cape and contains some prominent red buildings. Anchor-
cinity of this pipeline. age is available, in a depth of 13m, sand, about 0.4 mile SE of
Several trawling prohibited areas lie in the approaches to the
10.7
this village.
harbor and may best be seen on the chart. The coast between Capo Mele and Capo Santa Croce, 3.7
10.9

Between mid-April and the end of October, an area lying N

10.7
miles NNE, forms a wide bay. The shore is high and rocky for
of a line joining the heads of the inner breakwaters at both har- 1 mile and then it becomes low and sandy. The village of Lai-
bors is reserved for water-skiing in daylight hours. This area is gueglio, situated 1.5 miles NNW of Capo Mele, has a promi-
generally marked by buoys and navigating, anchoring, and nent church with twin belfries and a white facade; only the
fishing are prohibited within it. upper part of the facade is visible from seaward.
Vessels carrying, or which have carried, hydrocarbons are re-
10.7
Alassio, a resort town, extends along the beach, 1 mile S of
10.9

stricted from an area between San Remo and Capo Mele, Capo Santa Croce. Three churches stand in this town and the N
which can best be seen on the chart. and E ones have prominent belfries. The conspicuous sanctu-
ary of Madonna Della Guardia, a large building, stands on the
Imperia to Rada di Vado crest of a ridge, 1.5 miles NW of the town. A T-headed pier
projects 160m from the beach abreast the E church. It has a
10.8 Capo Berta (43°54'N., 8°05'E.), located 1.5 miles E depth of 3m and is used by small craft in good weather. An-
of the E basin at Imperia, is rounded and bare of vegetation on chorage is available about 0.4 mile SE of the pier, in a depth of
its lower part. When this cape is enveloped in cloud, SE winds 27m.
can be expected. Capo Santa Croce (44°01'N., 8°12'E.) is a steep promonto-
10.9

Torre Alpicella stands on the summit of a hill, 267m high,

10.8 ry which terminates in a yellowish-colored rocky point. It is
0.5 mile WSW of the cape. surmounted by a small gray chapel near two prominent high-
Diano Marina, a village, is situated close N of Capo Berta. It
10.8 rise buildings.
can be recognized by the tall belfry of the church which has a Caution.—A submarine pipeline extends up to 0.4 mile SE
small red dome. Diano Castello is situated 1.2 mile NW of Di- of Capo Santa Croce. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in
ano Marina. This prominent village can be identified by a the vicinity of this pipeline.
white church with a large convent close S of it. Picco d’Evigno,
989m high, stands NNW of Diano Castello and is conspicuous. 10.10 Porto di Alassio (Luca Ferrari) (44°00'N., 8°10'E.), a
Anchorage may be obtained off Diano Marina. A good berth
10.8 small harbor, lies on the N side of Capo Santa Croce and is pro-
lies, in a depth of 15m, sand, about 0.5 mile ESE of the village. tected from the E by an outer breakwater. Its entrance, which
Small vessels may anchor closer to the shore, in a depth of 6m. lies between the head of the breakwater and a mole, is 80m
Capo Cervo, located 2.8 miles ENE of Capo Berta, is rocky
10.8 wide. There are depths up to 4m in the harbor, which is subject
and precipitous. A prominent yellow house, with a red roof, to silting, and extensive facilities for small craft and yachts.
stands on the cape and is flanked by two gray buildings. The port monitors VHF channel 16.
The village of Cervo, situated close W of the cape, is easily
10.8 Monte Bignone, 520m high, stands 1 mile NW of Capo San-
10.10

recognized by the houses which are grouped around its church ta Croce and is prominent.
on the slope of a coastal hill. The beach fronting the village is Capo Lena (44°03'N., 8°14'E.), located 2.3 miles NE of Ca-
10.10

crossed by a stone railway bridge with six arches. po Santa Croce, is the SE extremity of a wide tract of low and
The village of Rollo, with a conspicuous belfry, is situated
10.8 flat land. It is rounded, sandy, and formed by deposits which
on a hill 1 mile N of Capo Cervo and is prominent from sea- are brought down by the Fiume Centa. Depths of less than 10m

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extend as far as 0.5 mile offshore to the S of the cape and it miles ENE of Pietra Ligure, is a rocky point, 82m high, which
should be given a wide berth, especially after heavy rains and rises steeply from the sea. A prominent ruined tower, with a
violent seas which produce changes in the depths near the white villa nearby, stands on its summit. Monte Caprazoppa,
mouth of the river. 291m high, stands close W of the cape and is a good landmark
Isola Gallinara lies 1 mile S of the cape. It is 90m high,
10.10 because of the numerous red patches on its S slopes. In addi-
rocky, and covered with vegetation. A prominent house, sur- tion, a large and light-colored patch lies on its SE side and is
mounted by a tower and surrounded by a wall, stands on the very prominent from seaward.
summit of this island. The towns of Finalmarina, Finalpia, and Finalborgo form the
10.12

Albenga, an old town, is situated 0.5 mile inland of Capo Le-

10.10 municipality of Finale Ligure and present an almost unbroken
na. It can be recognized by several high reddish-colored tow- line of buildings between Capo di Caprazoppa and Punta San
ers, the cathedral, and a conspicuous high-rise building. Donato, 1.5 miles ENE. Punta San Donato is a small rocky
Anchorage may be obtained by small vessels, with local
10.10 projection which rises perpendicularly from the sea and is sur-
knowledge, in a depth of 6m, off the beach abreast this town. mounted by an ancient tower.
It is reported that should the sky to the S become obscured
10.10 The small harbor of Finale Ligure is formed by a breakwater,
10.12

by heavy cumulus clouds with gray strata, strong S winds may which extends NE from Punta San Donato, and has extensive
soon be expected. facilities for yachts. The harbor monitors VHF channels 9 and
Caution.—A submarine cable and a submarine pipeline
10.10 16.
(water) extend between the NW side of Isola Gallinara and the Punta Crena, located close SSW of Capo di Noli, is steep,
10.12

mainland to the NW. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in rocky, and surmounted by a prominent tower.
the vicinity of this pipeline and cable.
Due to residual ordnance, fishing and diving are prohibited
10.10 Capo di Noli (44°12'N., 8°25'E.), high and rocky, rises
10.12

within 500m of Isola Gallinara. steeply from the sea. It is a yellowish-gray color and is dotted
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the vicinity of an
10.10 with vegetation. Monte Capo di Noli, 276m high, stands close
historic wreck lying 1 mile ENE of Capo Lena. SW of the cape and is prominent. The town of Noli is situated
0.5 mile N of the cape. La Rocca, an old castle with a high tow-
10.11 Capo di Noli (44°12'N., 8°25'E.) is located 12.3 miles er, stands on a steep and isolated hill, 121m high, close N of the
NE of Capo Lena. The coast between is dominated by a chain town.
of high mountains. Monte Carmo, 1,390m high, stands 4 miles Vessels can obtain shelter from W winds in the bight lying
10.12

inland, nearly midway between the two capes. between the cape and the town of Noli.
Ceriale is situated 3 miles N of Capo Lena. This village can
10.11 Vessel Traffic Service.—Savona Vessel Traffic Service
10.12

be recognized by its modern light-yellow buildings and a tall (VTS) covers Noli. The VTS provides an information service,
chimney. Castello Borelli is situated 0.5 mile NNE of Ceriale. navigational aid service, and a traffic organization service. The
This castle stands on the lower seaward slope of Monte Picar- VTS is provided by Savona. Details of the VTS operation are
ro, 281m high, and is surmounted by a conspicuous tall and found in paragraph 10.14.
slender tower. Borghetto Santo Spirito, situated 0.3 mile NNE Spotorno, a town, is situated 2 miles N of Capo di Noli. The
10.12

of the castle, consists of modern buildings and hotels. yellow belfry of its church rises above the houses and is promi-
Six jetties, each 60m long and 160m apart, extend from the
10.11 nent. A large hotel, with a large veranda, is situated close NE
shore at Ceriale and terminate in almost circular platforms. The of the town and is prominent from seaward. An old fort stands
N platform is submerged and marked by a beacon. on a hill, close NW of the town. A dangerous wreck lies close
Loano, a town, is situated 5 miles NNE of Capo Lena. It can
10.11 off this town.
be identified by the church which has a large and dark cupola Punta del Maiolo, located 1 mile NE of Spotorno, is wooded.
10.12

surmounted by a statue. Another cupola, lighter and smaller, It can be identified by Torre di Ere which stands on the summit
surmounts the monastery of Monte Carmel which stands 0.3 of a hill, 127m high, 1.7 miles NE of the point. This prominent
mile N of the town. tower is square and has its upper part in ruins.
A fishing craft harbor fronts the town and is protected by two
10.11 Isola di Bergeggi, 64m high, lies 1.2 miles SE of Punta del
10.12

breakwaters. Maiolo. A ruined fort stands on the summit of this islet. From
Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 18m, about 0.5 mile SE of
10.11 the S or SE, the islet is difficult to distinguish against the coast-
the town. al background. A protected marine area has been established
Pietra Ligure, another small town, is situated close N of Loa-
10.11 centered 0.3 mile NE of Isola di Bergeggi. Entry is prohibited
no. It can be recognized by the buildings and tall cranes of a into the area.
shipyard. A church standing in the NE part of the town is also Capo di Vado (44°15'N., 8°27'E.), located 1.2 miles NNE of
10.12

prominent from seaward. Punta del Maiolo, has several large stone quarries on its E side
Caution.—Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in a fish ha-
10.11 which give it a whitish appearance. Its summit, 161m high, is
ven area, the limits of which are shown on the chart, lying off surmounted by the ruins of Forte di Stefano. A light is shown
Loano. from a tower attached to a dwelling, 34m high, standing on the
A wreck, with a depth of 18.4m, is located in position
10.11 cape.
44°05.99'N, 8°15.18'E. Caution.—A submarine pipeline bounded by an anchoring
10.12

and fishing prohibited area, extends about 0.8 mile SE from the
10.12 Capo di Caprazoppa (44°10'N., 8°20'E.), located 2.5 shore, SW of the cape.

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Rada di Vado (Quiliano) (44°16'N., 8°26'E.) sist berthing at the piers.

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory and is provided by Savo-
10.13

World Port Index No. 39420 na. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 13 and generally
board about 1.5 miles S of Capo di Vado Light.
10.13 The port of Rada di Vado consists of an open road- Vessels should contact the pilot by VHF 3 hours prior to ar-
10.13

stead, a harbor, and an offshore pipeline terminal. rival.

Winds—Weather.—During the winter, winds from the NE
10.13 Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA from the last
10.13

quadrant blow frequently and violently, sometimes preventing port of call, then 96 hours, 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours in
the berthing of vessels. Strong SW winds can also suspend advance, to Porto di Savona. Any changes in ETA greater than
berthing operations. 12 hours should be reported.
Tides—Currents.—The current is generally weak and usu-
10.13 Rada di Vado harbor and terminals can be contacted on VHF
10.13

ally sets SW with an inshore countercurrent. When this coun- channels 11, 13, or 16.
tercurrent sets in the opposite direction, it is sometimes strong There is a speed limit of 6 knots within Vado Ligure for con-
10.13

enough to make berthing difficult and it also indicates that SE ventional vessels. High speed ferries are limited to 10 knots
winds can be expected. when entering or leaving port.
Depths—Limitations.—The Sarpom Offshore Terminal
10.13 Vessel Traffic Service.—Savona Vessel Traffic Service
10.13

Berth, formed by seven mooring buoys, lies in a depth of 35m, (VTS) covers Rada di Vado. The VTS provides an information
1.1 miles NNE of Capo di Vado. Two submarine pipelines ex- service, navigational aid service, and a traffic organization ser-
tend WNW from the berth to the shore at the mouth of Torrente vice. Details of the VTS operation are found in paragraph
Quiliano. Tankers of 50,000 to 250,000 dwt can be handled. 10.14.
The largest vessel that can be accommodated is 351m in length Contact Information.—Rada di Vado shares services with
10.13

and 316,000 dwt. Savona. See the table titled Savona—Contact Information in
Porto di Capo di Vado, a harbor basin, is protected from the
10.13 paragraph 10.14.
E by Molo di Sopraflutto, a main breakwater, which extends Anchorage.—Rada di Vado offers excellent anchorage with
10.13

0.4 mile NNW from the cape. A restricted area runs along the good holding ground, but winds from the SE, although rarely
harbor side of Molo di Sopraflutto. This basin has 900m of to- violent, do raise a sea.
tal berthing space, with depths of 10 to 15m alongside. There Vessels awaiting berthing in Rada di Vado may obtain an-
10.13

are facilities for container, ro-ro, and reefer vessels up to chorage off Savona or in a designated area, the limits of which
60,000 dwt. are shown on the chart, lying centered about 2 miles NE of Ca-
Six piers extend from the shore at Rada di Vado. Five of
10.13 po di Vado. A pilot is required for anchoring within this desig-
these piers, which are described from S to N, have commercial nated area.
Berth Information and one pier (Pontile Enel) is used only as a Caution.—An anchoring, fishing, and stopping prohibited
10.13

seawater intake. area, the limits of which are shown on the chart, lies 1 mile N,
Pier San Raffaele, a bulk cargo pier, is 450m long and has
10.13 NE, and E of the head of Molo di Sopraflutto.
two berths. The N berth, 128m long, has a depth of 9.1m along- Two outfall pipelines extend from the shore in the vicinity of
10.13

side and can handle vessels up to 30,000 dwt. The S berth, the piers at Rado di Vado and may best be seen on the chart.
160m long, has a depth of 12.5m alongside and can handle ves- An entry prohibited area, which is being reclaimed (2014)
10.13

sels up to 50,000 dwt, 220m in length, and 12.3m draft. and is best seen on the chart, lies NE of Terminal Rinfuse Ital-
Pier Pontile Esso, an oil pier, is 350m long and has a depth of
10.13 ia.
9m alongside the berth at its head.
Pier Agip Agrimont, an oil pier, is 700m long and has a
10.13
Savona (44°19'N., 8°30'E.)
depth of 10m alongside the berth at its head.
Pier Industria Italiana, an oil pier, is 420m long and has a
10.13 World Port Index No. 39440
depth of 9.4m alongside the berth at its head. Vessels carrying
sulfuric acid may also be handled here. 10.14 The port of Savona lies 3.5 miles NE of Porto Capo di
Pier Isa, an oil pier, is 435m long and has a depth of 9.4m
10.13 Vado. The old part of the city is situated on a plain close SW of
alongside the berth at its head. the harbor, at the foot of a hill, on which the modern part of the
Aspect.—The port is backed by a chain of mountains which
10.13 city is rapidly expanding.
are covered with vegetation. The conspicuous sanctuary of Ma-
donna del Monte, with a belfry and cupola, stands on the sum- Port of Savona Home Page
mit of a hill, 162m high, 2.3 miles NNW of Capo di Vado.
From seaward, the inhabited districts along the shore appear
10.13
http://www.porto.sv.it
as one single line of houses. The slender belfry of the cathedral
standing in the center of Vado Ligure is conspicuous. Forte di Winds—Weather.—Winds from the NE blow straight into
10.14

Vado, situated close NW of Capo di Vado, is prominent from the port, but do not raise a heavy sea. Winds from the E to S
seaward and well preserved. A prominent church, with a belfry send in a swell, but this condition is generally of short duration.
and a conical cupola, stands in the village of Zinola. A promi- Gales from the SE are usually indicated when the water reach-
nent church, with a yellow belfry and a cupola, stands at Legi- es the level of the first step of the Rotonda; this sometimes oc-
no. curs 24 hours ahead of the storm. This is particularly
Several lighted ranges, shown when vessels are expected, as-
10.13
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at sea, within the harbor there are usually only slight N winds,
if any.
During the period of N winds prior to a gale, the peaks of the
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mountains are covered with elongated clouds, called Garo.

Tides—Currents.—The tides are negligible, rising only
10.14

0.3m at springs. However, the advent of strong onshore winds

can increase the rise by as much as 0.6m.
The current off the port sets constantly SW with a velocity
10.14

which depends on the winds and the strength of the discharges

from the neighboring rivers. Its average rate is 1 knot, but un-
der certain conditions it may attain a rate of 2 knots.
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected from the
10.14

SE by Nuovo Molo Frangiflutti, an outer breakwater, which

extends 0.7 mile NE from Punta San Erasmo. Molo Frangiflut-
ti, which extends NE, lies 275m NW of the outer breakwater
and divides the harbor into two main parts.
Darsena Vecchia, a basin, is entered at the W end of the N
10.14

part. It has 480m of total berthing space with depths of 4.6 to

8.5m alongside.
Savona
Darsena Nuova, a basin, is entered on the S side of the inner
10.14

10.14

part. It has 794m of total berthing space with depths of 6.3 to

9m alongside. ing S of the harbor; the sanctuary of Madonna degli Angeli,
There are facilities for container, ro-ro, and bulk vessels.
10.14 with a wide belfry, standing by itself on the slope of a hill,
Reclamation and harbor expansion have extended the port to close NW of the city; a high-rise building which stands in the
the NE to provide deep water berths capable of handling bulk harbor area and overlooks the city; and the silos situated on Ca-
and vehicle carriers. For more berthing information see the ta- lata Paolo Boselli.
ble titled Savona—Berth Information. The orange lighting of the harbor area can be seen from a
10.14

Aspect.—Conspicuous landmarks include a chimney stand-

10.14
great distance and greatly facilitates night approaches.

Savona—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Dry Cargo Terminals
Costa Crociere Terminal
7 304m 9.0m Cruise vessels.
8 — 9.0m
9 — 9.0m Cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of 426m.
10 — 9.0m
Buzzi Unicem
12 — 7.5m
Cement and building materials. Continuous berthing length of 238m.
13 — 7.5m
Savona Terminals (Must)
14 — 10.0m
Iron and steel. Continuous berthing length of 267m.
15 — 10.0m
Colacem Terminal
16 540m 11.0m Agribulk and cement
Terminal Alti Fondali
29 — 19.5m
30 — 19.5m Coal, pulp, and timber. Continuous berthing length of 612m.
31 — 15.0m
32 (N-S) 260m 15.0m Pulp, timber, and vehicles.

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Savona—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Savona Terminal Auto
33 242m 15.5m Ro-ro. Maximum loa of 250m.
Reefer Terminal (Vado)
East Quay 185m 9.0m Containers, fruit, and ro-ro.
Main Quay 447m 14.5m Containers and fruit. Maximum loa of 294m.
North Quay 235m 10.0m Containers and fruit.
Forship (Vado)
Calate Nord 1 — 9.5m
Ferries. Maximum loa of 230m. Continuous berthing length of 188m.
Calate Nord 2 — 9.5m
P1 200m 9.5m Ro-ro and ferries. Maximum loa of 230m.
P2 200m 9.5m Ro-ro and ferries. Maximum loa of 230m.
Terminal Rinfuse Italia (Vado)
S Raffaele Jetty 450m 12.5m Agribulk, coal, and by-products.
APM Container Terminal (Vado)
Container Berth 700m 15.0-22.0m Containers. Under construction (2018).
Multipurpose Berths
Depositi Costieri
34 — 16.5m Service vessels, bitumen, clean products, and dirty products.
Monfer Terminal
26 540m 15.5m Vegetable oils and agribulk.
Tanker Berths
Sarpom Terminal
CBM — 31.5m Cruise vessels. Maximum loa of 351m.
TotalErg Termial
Platform Berth 12m 9.0m Clean products, diesel, and lubricants.
Alkion Terminal Vado Ligure
Alkion Pier 1 162m 12.5m Clean products.
Alkion Pier 2 15m 12.5m Clean products and dirty products.

Pilotage.—Pilotage is mandatory within an area bound by

10.14 1. Ferries under 30,000 gt and less than 180m loa carry-
the coast and a line joining Capo di Vado Light, a position 1 ing out regular services
mile ESE of the Savona Breakwater (44°18'51.6''N, 2. Vessels under 15,000 gt carrying out regular services
8°31'33.6''E), and Capo d’Albisola. 3. High speed vessels less than 5,000 gt carrying out dai-
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt with the ex-
10.14 ly services
ception of warships, fishing vessels, tugs, vessels engaged in Vessels 500 gt and less should contact the pilot station for in-
10.14

local traffic or working within the port and vessels of less than structions.
500 gt. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 13 and usually There is a maximum speed limit of 6 knots within the harbor.
10.14

board 1 mile off the mandatory pilotage area. This station also supplies pilots for Rada di Vado.
10.14

Pilotage by VHF is available for vessels of less than 2,000 gt

10.14 Regulations.—Vessels should advise their ETA to the har-
10.14

provided the on-board command possesses sufficient knowl- bormaster via their agents. When 3 miles from the harbor ves-
edge of the Italian language sels should notify arrival to the Maritime Advisory Service on
Pilotage by VHF is also available for the following vessels
10.14 VHF channel 13.
only at the time of departure and not using tugs, if the master Upon arrival, vessels should notify the Maritime Advisory
10.14

possesses sufficient knowledge of the Italian language. Service of their last port visited, ETD, and the nature and quan-

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tity of any cargo on board. A precautionary area extends 3 miles from the outer limits of
10.14

Departing vessels should notify the Maritime Advisory Ser-

10.14 the VTS area.
vice of the destination port, ETA and nature and quantity of A restricted area, with a radius of 5 miles, is centered on
10.14

any cargo on board. Nuovo Molo Frangiflutti Light.

Vessel Traffic Service.—A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is
10.14 The VTS can be contacted (call sign: Savona Traffic) on
10.14

established for Savona. The VTS provides an information ser- VHF channel 15 or 16.
vice, a navigational aid service, and a traffic organization ser- Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels of 300
10.14

vice. gt and over with the exception of warships, naval auxiliary ves-
The Savona VTS area is bounded by lines joining the follow-
10.14 sels, vessels owned or operated by the state for noncommercial
ing positions: public purposes, fishing vessels under 45m loa, and recreation-
a. 44°21.7'N, 8°36.0'E. al craft less than 45m loa.
b. 44°04.8'N, 8°50.5'E. Vessels should report the information listed in the table titled
10.14

c. 43°55.5'N, 8°37.5'E. Information Required by Savona VTS to Savona VTS on

d. 43°39.5'N, 8°24.0'E. VHF channel 15.
e. 43°38.0'N, 8°07.0'E. Vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF
10.14

f. 43°43.5'N, 7°50.5'E. channels 13 and 16 while in the roads.

g. 43°57.0'N, 8°10.7'E. Vessels intending to transit the VTS area must send a request
10.14

h. Capo di Santa Croce. in advance to the VTS Center. When within the VTS area, they
i. 44°07.0'N, 8°18.3'E. must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channel
j. 44°10.7'N, 8°25.0'E. 15, navigate with particular care, and check their position con-
k. Capo di Vado. stantly. In case of damage or loss of polluting cargo they must
l. 44°16.5'N, 8°26.4'E. inform the Harbormaster’s Office as soon as possible.

Information Required by Savona VTS

Action Designator Information Required
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, and IMO number
B Time of expected entry into the VTS area
C Position
E True course
F Speed
When entering the VTS G Port of origin and time of departure
area
I Port of destination and ETA
Quality and quantity of cargo, stating IMDG Code/UN Number if dangerous cargo,
P
bunkers on board
Q Any deficiencies
U Type and size of vessel
X Possible sighting of cetaceans
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, and IMO number
E True course
When entering the
F Speed
precautionary area
I Port of destination
H Time and point of entry into the precautionary area
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, and IMO number
B Time of anchoring or weighing anchor
When anchoring or
weighing anchor C Anchorage position
Quality and quantity of cargo, stating IMDG Code/UN Number if dangerous cargo,
P
bunkers on board
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, and IMO number
On arrival in port:
B Time of arrival

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Information Required by Savona VTS

Action Designator Information Required
One (1) hour prior to
B ETD and port of destination
departure
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, and IMO number
I Port of destination
K Time of weighing anchor
Upon departure from
port Quality and quantity of cargo, stating IMDG Code/UN Number if dangerous cargo,
P
bunkers on board
U Type and size of vessel (in gross tons)
X Possible sighting of cetaceans
When embarking/dis- A Vessel name, call sign, flag, and IMO number.
embarking the pilot B Time of embarking/disembarking the pilot
K Time of exiting the VTS area
When exiting the VTS
I Port of destination
area
X Any other information

The precautionary area within which the first contact must

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Savona—Contact Information
be made between the vessel and the VTS is 3 miles adjacent to
the VTS area. Telephone 39-019-821-118
High speed ferries and all vessels operating at a speed over
10.14
Facsimile 39-019-821-254
28 knots bound for the Port of Vado Ligure on a true bearing of
between 300° and 340° must proceed to the “Golf” point E-mail [email protected]
(44°12.2'N., 8°34.6'E.). Web site http://www.assorimorchiatori.it
Such vessels must contact Savona Traffic on VHF channel
10.14

15 when 10 miles distant from the “Golf” point, stating the fol- Berthing
lowing information: VHF VHF channel 13
1. Position (latitude/longitude).
Telephone 39-019-850-688
2. True bearing.
3. Speed. Facsimile 39-019-829-696
4. ETA at the “Golf” point. [email protected]
This information must be communicated again when 5 miles
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E-mail
from the “Golf” point. [email protected]
When crossing the “Golf” point, vessels must adopt a true
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Port Authority
bearing of 322° and contact Savona VTS stating the following
information: Telephone 39-019-85541
1. Time of crossing the “Golf” point. Facsimile 39-019-855-4399
2. ETA at the “Alfa” point (44°16.5'N., 8°28.7'E.).
Contact Information.—See the table titled Savona—Con-
10.14
E-mail [email protected]
tact Information. Maritime Advisory Service
Savona—Contact Information VHF VHF channels 13 and 16
Harbormaster Telephone 39-019-821-452
VHF VHF channels 13 and 16 Facsimile 39-019-840-3952
Telephone 39-019-856-666 E-mail [email protected]
Facsimile 39-019-856-498 Web site http://www.shipsinformation.it
E-mail [email protected] Vessel Traffic Service
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/savona Call sign VTS Savona
Tugs VHF VHF channels 16 and 71
VHF VHF channel 13 Telephone 39-019-856-666

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Savona—Contact Information Celle Ligure, a small town, is situated close NNE of the
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point. A beach at the center of the town is interrupted by a

Facsimile 39-019-856-498 rocky elevation, almost sheer to the sea, which has arches and
[email protected] columns on it. A prominent hotel stands close NE of the town.
E-mail Punta dell’ Omo, located 1 mile ENE of Celle Ligure, can be
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[email protected] identified by the numerous light-colored and large buildings in

Control Center its vicinity. La Crocetta, a small church with a pointed belfry,
stands on the summit of a hill, 294m high, 1 mile NNW of the
Telephone 39-019-806-476
point and is easy to distinguish.
Pilots Varazze (44°22'N., 8°35'E.), a town, is situated 0.9 mile NE
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of Punta dell’ Omo. The conspicuous Collegio Don Bosco, a

Call sign Piloti Savona
yellow four-story building, stands at the back and overlooks the
VHF VHF channel 13 town. The white building of a shipyard is situated near the W
Telephone 39-019-821-025 end of the town and is prominent. Monte Grosso, 402m high,
stands 1 mile NE of the town and is covered by dark green veg-
Facsimile 39-019-821-128 etation. It can be recognized by the small chapel of Guardia di
[email protected] Varazze, which in clear weather appears from seaward as a
E-mail white point on a dark peak.
[email protected] A small craft harbor, protected by a breakwater, lies close N
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Web site http://www.pilotisavona.com of Punta dell’ Aspera and close W of the town.
During periods of strong NE winds along the entire coast, it
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is reported that very weak winds, or a calm, will be experi-

Anchorage.—Anchorage may be obtained off Savona in the
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enced in the immediate vicinity of Varazze.
following designated areas, the limits of which are shown on Vessel Traffic Service.—Savona Vessel Traffic Service
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the chart, as follows: (VTS) covers Varazze. The VTS provides an information ser-
1. Alpha, in position 44°17'50''N, 8°29'48''E. Tankers vice, navigational aid service, and a traffic organization ser-
and vessels carrying dangerous cargoes are prohibited from vice. Details of the VTS operation are found in paragraph
using this anchorage. 10.14.
2. Bravo, in position 44°17'00''N, 8°28'48''E. A subma- Vessels with local knowledge can anchor off the town, in a
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rine pipeline bounded by an anchoring prohibited area and depth of 11m, sand.
best seen on the chart, extends about 0.7 mile from the shore The site of a historic wreck and its circular prohibited area is
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to near the NW edge of the anchorage. located 0.7 mile SE of Punta dell’Aspera.
3. Charlie, radius 0.45 mile, centered in position
44°16'29''N, 8°29'28''E. Foul ground exists close N of Char- 10.16 Punta d’Invrea (44°20'N., 8°37'E.), located 2.4 miles
lie. NE of Varazze, can be identified by a castle, visible among the
4. Delta, radius 0.45 mile, centered in position trees, standing at the top of a steep hill, close N of it.
44°17'10''N, 8°30'32''E. Cogoleto, a small town, is situated 1.5 miles NE of the point
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Caution.—An anchoring, stopping, and fishing prohibited

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and has a conspicuous white church standing on the beach at its
area, the limits of which are shown on the chart, extends up to E end. The conspicuous buildings of a hospital, some light-col-
0.5 mile from the harbor entrance. ored and others dark red, stand on a plateau, 193m high, 1 mile
An anchoring prohibited area, the limits of which are shown
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WNW of the town.
on the chart, extends up to 1 mile N, NE, E, and SE of the har- Capo Arenzano, located 1.7 miles ENE of Cogoleto, rises
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bor entrance. steeply from the sea to a flat summit on which stand numerous
Several outfall pipelines, which may best be seen on the
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large buildings. A small craft harbor, the entrance of which is
chart, extend from the shore NW of the harbor entrance and partially obstructed by a sand and gravel bank, lies close N of
from the vicinity of Punta San Erasmo. the cape.
The Savona Marine Nature Reserve, as seen on the chart, has
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A wreck, with a depth of 30m, lies about 1.6 miles SSE of
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been established as a restricted area and extends about 3 miles the harbor. An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, with a ra-
seaward form Punta del Maiolo. Vessels greater than 500 gt are dius of 0.1 mile, is centered over the wreck.
advised to contract the local authorities for further information. The town of Arenzano, situated 0.5 mile N of the cape, is
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dominated by a church, with a prominent bell tower, standing

Savona to Genova on the slope of a hill behind it. Another prominent church
stands close W of the town and rises high among the trees.
10.15 Albisola Marina (44°20'N., 8°30'E.) a small town, Punta della Chiappa is located 2 miles NE of Capo Arenza-
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stands 1.5 miles NE of Savona. It is easily identified by a rail- no. A pink three-story building, surmounted by a squat tower,
road station, a railroad bridge, and a church with a statue which stands on the point and aids in its identification. Scoglio Nave,
are all prominent. a low and dark-colored rock, lies close off the point, but is dif-
Punta Celle, located 1.4 miles ENE of Albissola Marina, ter-
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ficult to distinguish against the coastal background.
minates in a very steep and rocky mass which is surmounted by Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 13m, sand and weed, E of
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a pine grove. the large church in Arenzano. The holding ground is good and

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small vessels can obtain shelter from W and SW winds. Under- Tidal Ranges for Genova
water obstructions have been established 1 mile SW of Arenza-
no. Vessels must remain more than 80m distant from position MLWN 0.1m
44°23.3'N, 8°40.8'E. MLWS 0.0m
Voltri (44°26'N., 8°45'E.) is situated on the E side of Tor-
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rente Cerusa, 3 miles NE of Arenzano. It forms the W end of LAT 0.0m

the built up area which extends W from Genova. A prominent Note—Predicted heights are in meters
belfry, with a cupola, stands near the shore between Torrente above the charted datum.
Cerusa and Torrente Leiro, which divides the town in half. A
prominent church, with a white and red belfry, stands on a hill, Tidal currents within the harbor are negligible. Outside the
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159m high, behind the town. harbor, the current generally sets W at an average rate of 0.7
Torrente Cerusa and Torrente Leiro bring down considerable
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knot, increasing with SE winds to about 2 knots.
deposits which form temporary banks off their mouths. These Depths—Limitations.—The Multedo Offshore Oil Termi-
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banks are usually dispersed along the coast during heavy nal is situated off the W end of the port and consists of a plat-
weather and cause the beaches to extend further seaward. form and a single buoy mooring.
Pra (44°26'N., 8°47'E.) is situated 1.5 miles E of Voltri. This
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The single mooring platform lies in a depth of 50m, 1 mile
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town may be recognized by a distinctive building standing on SW of the W end of the airport at Genova. A submarine pipe-
the heights behind it. The building consists of two blocks, the line extends NE from the platform towards the shore. The berth
higher one being surmounted by a cylindrical tower. at this platform can handle tankers up to 500,000 dwt.
The single buoy mooring (SBM) lies in a depth of 65m,
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Genova (Genoa) (44°24'N., 8°56'E.) about 1 mile ESE of the platform. A submarine pipeline ex-
tends NW from this buoy towards the entrance to the inner oil
World Port Index No. 39470 harbor. The berth at this buoy can handle tankers up to 270,000
dwt, 350m in length, 53m beam, and 20m draft.
10.17 Genova, the principal commercial port of Italy, lies The W part of the main port consists of Porto Petroli di
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centered 19 miles NE of Savona and also has extensive ship-re- Multedo, an inner oil terminal, the Ansaldo Shipyards, and the
pair facilities. The port handles containers, raw materials, bulk Cristoforo Colombo Airport. A steel works, with storage areas,
cargoes, chemicals, oil, perishable goods, and manufactured is situated close E of the airport.
products. It is also a major ferry port and cruise line destina- The E part of the port consists of numerous basins with the
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tion. central part of Genova arranged like an amphitheater on the

slopes of the mountains which encircle it.
Port of Genova Home Page The main harbor is protected from the S by a detached
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breakwater nearly 3 miles long. It is known as Diga Foranea, in

http://portofgenoa.com the W part, and Molo Duca di Galliera, in the E part.
The entrance channel and turning basin at Port Petroli di
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Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds in summer are

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Multedo have depths of 15.5m. This inner oil terminal has four
from the SE (Scirocco) and the strongest winds are from the piers projecting from the N side and a total of eleven berths.
SW (Libeccio). The latter seldom reach the port with any great Tankers up to 130,000 dwt, 259m in length, and 14m draft can
force. However, when they do, these winds are quite violent be accommodated.
and cause a high swell in the harbor. The W harbor entrance, which leads S of the W extremity of
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Winds from the N to NW, especially in winter, descend from

10.17 Diga Foranea, has a least charted depth of 13.5m. Use of this
the mountains in violent squalls and frequently bring rain, entrance is usually restricted to vessels berthing at the steel
sleet, or snow. They usually reach their maximum force at a works basin. This basin, which has 500m of berthing space
distance of 1 to 2 miles offshore where they raise heavy seas. depths of 12.1 to 13.4m alongside, is used only by vessels with
Gales are most frequent in February and least frequent in July. cargoes of coal or iron for the steel works. Vessels with a mast-
Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
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head height exceeding 31m are not permitted to berth at the
Genova. steel works.
The tides are negligible with a rise of only about 0.3m at
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The E and main entrance to the harbor lies between the E ex-
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springs. However, changes in the water level caused by winds tremity of Mola Duca di Galliera and the head of Molo di Sot-
and atmospheric pressure variations can exceed those of the toflutto, which extends SSW.
tide. Winds from the S tend to raise the level and winds from Avamporto is entered from the E entrance and comprises the
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the N tend to lower the level. area between Molo Duca di Galliera and Molo Giano. This ba-
sin is mostly used by vessels awaiting a berth.
Tidal Ranges for Genova Bacino delle Grazie lies N of Avamporto and is used mainly
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HAT 0.3m for repairs. Calata Olii Minerali, at the S part of the W side of
this basin, has 474m of berthing space and can accommodate
MHWS 0.3m vessels up to 11m draft.
MHWN 0.2m Porto Vecchio is entered from Bacino delle Grazie and ex-
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tends W and N to the head of the port. There are depths of 7 to

MSL 0.15m 11m alongside the numerous piers and quays which have facil-

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ities for general cargo, ro-ro, automobile ferries, and passenger works to the E of the airport.
vessels. A quay, 500m long, with a depth of 14.5m alongside, Approaching the harbor from the E, the following landmarks
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is used by container vessels. can also be easily identified:

Bacino della Lanterna lies W of Caleta Olii Minerali. This
10.17 1. Monte Fascie (44°25'N., 9°02'E.), 834m high, with a
basin has depths of 12 to 13m with facilities for mineral, oil, conspicuous white cross standing on the W side of its sum-
coal, and bulk cargo. There is 1,184m of total berthing space mit.
and vessels up to 10.5m draft can be accommodated. 2. Monte Guigo, with a dense number of houses situated
Bacino di Sampierdarena extends 1.2 miles WNW of Bacino
10.17 on its slopes, standing 1.5 miles SE of Monte Fascie.
della Lanterna. There are depths of 8 to 14m alongside the 3. Monte di San Croce, surmounted by a chapel, stand-
piers which project SSE into this basin and are used for general ing 1.5 miles ESE of Monte Guigo.
and bulk cargoes. In addition, a container quay, 1,200m long, 4. The steeple of Pieve Ligure standing on the SE slope
has five berths, with depths of 11 to 11.6m alongside. of Monte di San Croce.
For more berthing information see the table titled Genova
10.17 The fairway channel leading to the inner oil harbor is marked
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(Genoa)—Berth Information by lighted buoys.

Aspect.—The municipality of Genova extends from Voltri to
10.17 Lanterna Light is shown from a structure, 76m high, stand-
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Nervi, about 13 miles ESE. The villages and small towns form ing 2 miles WNW of the E harbor entrance. A radiobeacon is
an unbroken line of buildings along the coast which extend situated at the light. A signal station is situated close S of the
from the shore to the slopes of the mountains in the back- base of the light. Caution is necessary, as this light is reported
ground. The center of Genova is easily recognized because its to be not easily distinguished from the S and the signal station
populated area extends chiefly inland. At night, the city lights is not visible between the bearings of 010° and 024°.
are visible from a great distance to seaward. Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt
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The following landmarks are very conspicuous when ap-

10.17 entering or exiting the VTS area, mooring and unmooring at
proaching the harbor: the oil terminals and movements within the port except for
1. The sanctuary of Madonna del Gazzo (44°27'N., movements along the same quay if not requiring the use of en-
8°51'E.) standing on the summit of Bric del Gazzo, 421m gines and/or tugs.
high. It can be recognized, even at night, due to its votive Pilots board, as follows:
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light shown on the crest of the mountain. 1. Eastern entrance—position 44°22.7'N, 8°57.4'E.
2. The sanctuary of Madonna della Guardia, with a cu- 2. Pra entrance—position 44°23.6N, 8°44.3'E.
pola and steeple, standing on the summit, 804m high, of 3. Multedo Oil Terminal—position 44°23.5'N, 8°47.4'E.
Monte Figogna, 3 miles N of Bric del Gazzo. Vessels should contact pilots on VHF channel 10 or 12 when
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3. Forte Castellacio (44°26'N., 8°55'E.), with two radio within range, giving the information described in the table ti-
towers and a massive reddish tower. tled Arriving Vessels.
4. Forte Quezzi (44°26'N., 8°58'E.), a large structure, Vessels up to 2,000 gt that are not using tugs may ask the pi-
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standing on a hill, 231m high, NE of the city. lot station, via VHF, for assistance to be provided by radio
5. Torre Quezzi, standing isolated 0.3 mile ENE of Forte when the master on board demonstrates good knowledge of the
Quezzi. Italian language.
6. Forte Ratti (44°26'N., 9°00'E.), a long and low struc- Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 12 and usually
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ture, with a round tower at its NW end. board about 1 mile SE or SW of the harbor entrances or from
7. Forte Richelieu, surmounted by a cupola, standing 1 the offshore terminals, as appropriate.
mile SSW of Forte Ratti. Departing or shifting vessels should contact pilots 2 hours
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8. The buildings and lights of Cristoforo Columbo Air- prior to departure on VHF channel 10 or 12, and confirming 30
port (Genova) situated at the W end of the harbor. minutes prior to departure, giving the information described in
9. A huge shed and six chimneys situated at the steel the table titled Departing Vessels.

Genova (Genoa)—Berth Information

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Beam
Dry Cargo Terminals
Colombo Ferry Terminal
North Berth 208m — 209m 26.0m Ferries and ro-ro.
Southeast Berth 165m — 74m 14.0m
Ferries and ro-ro. Continuous berthing length of 330m.
Southwest Berth 165m — 84m 12.6m
ENEL Power Plant
ENEL Berth 180m — 51m 10.2m Coal.

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Genova (Genoa)—Berth Information

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Beam
FOREST Terminal
Ponte Somalia
192m 10.0m 145m 18.9m Breakbulk.
Berth 1
Ilva Steel Plant
Ilva Berth 520m — 151m 25.6m Steel products and breakbulk.
Messina Terminal
Northeast Berth 190m 12.0m 260m 37.5m Container, project/heavy, and breakbulk. Continuous
Southeast Berth 190m 12.0m 240m 37.5m berthing length of 380m.
Southeast Berth 340m 12.0m 211m 32.2m Container, project/heavy, and breakbulk. Continuous
Southwest Berth 340m 12.0m 294m 37.5m berthing length of 680m.
West Berth 270m 12.0m 155m 25.0m Container, project/heavy, and breakbulk.
Ponte Assereto
Northeast Berth 210m 10.5m 209m 26.5m Ferries and ro-ro.
Northwest Berth 214m 10.5m 209m 26.0m Ferries and ro-ro.
Southeast Berth 140m 10.5m 155m 25.0m Ferries and ro-ro.
Southwest Berth 213m 10.5m 209m 26.5m Ferries and ro-ro.
Ponte Caracciolo Terminal
Caracciolo Berth 227m 10.5m 153m 20.6m Ferries, ro-ro, and cruise vessels.
Ponte Dei Mille
East Berth 290m 9.5m 293m 32.2m Cruise vessels.
Northwest Berth 170m 9.5m 277m 38.0m
Cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of 340m.
Southwest Berth 170m 9.5m 333m 43.0m
Ponte Doria
East Berth 280m 10.5m 230m 29.2m Cruise vessels and ro-ro.
West Berth 290m 10.5m 333m 37.9m Cruise vessels and ro-ro.
Rolcim
Cement Berth 180m 10.5m 210m 30.2m Cement.
Southern European Container Hub Terminal (SECH)
SECH Berth 526m 15.0m 366m 51.2m Containers.
Terminal ATI
Ponte Libia East 1 190m 11.0m 210m 32.2m Containers, project/heavy lift cargo, breakbulk, and steel
Ponte Libia East 2 190m 11.0m 210m 32.2m products. Continuous berthing length of 380m.
Containers, project/heavy lift cargo, breakbulk, and steel
Ponte Libia South 150m 13.0m 155m 24.5m
products.
Ponte Libia West 1 198m 13.0m 210m 32.2m Containers, project/heavy lift cargo, breakbulk, and steel
Ponte Libia West 2 198m 13.0m 210m 32.2m products. Continuous berthing length of 396m.
Terminal Rinfuse Genova
Idroscalo 223m 12.0m 227m 37.3m Coal, project/heavy lift cargo, and steel products.
San Giorgio East 320m 7.2m 208m 32.2m Coal, project/heavy lift cargo, and steel products.

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Genova (Genoa)—Berth Information

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Beam
West Berth 380m 7.2m 199m 32.2m Coal, project/heavy lift cargo, and steel products.
Voltri Terminal Europa
Berth A — 15.0m 368m 53.5m
Berth B — 15.0m 399m 56.4m
Containers. Continuous berthing length of 430m.
Berth C — 15.0m 366m 51.2m
Berth D — 15.0m 347m 48.4m
Berth Ro-ro Ctr 168m 15.0m 128m 20.0m Containers, breakbulk, and project/heavy lift cargo.
Berth Ro-ro E 148m 15.0m 84m 14.0m Containers, breakbulk, and project/heavy lift cargo.
Berth Ro-ro W 320m 15.0m 294m 32.2m Containers, breakbulk, and project/heavy lift cargo.
Multipurpose Terminals
C Steinweg - GMT / Sampierdarena Olii
Ponte Eritea NW 190m 11.0m 208m 32.2m Ro-ro freight, project/heavy cargo, steel products, and
Ponte Eritea SW 190m 11.0m 224m 32.2m breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 380m.
Ponte Eritea E — 11.0m 224m 32.3m Project/heavy lift cargo, steel products, and breakbulk.
Ponte Eritea S 130m 11.0m 118m 15.9m Project/heavy lift cargo, steel products, and breakbulk.
Genoa Port Terminal (GPT)
Berth 1 130m 7.0m 84m 12.6m Chemicals, vegetable oils, container, and breakbulk.
Ro-ro freight, containers, project/heavy lift cargo, steel
Berth 2 180m 14.0m 300m 42.8m
products, and breakbulk.
Chemicals, vegetable oils, ro-ro freight, containers, project/
Berth 3 210m 14.0m 243m 32.2m
heavy lift cargo, steel products, and breakbulk.
Chemicals, vegetable oils, container, project/heavy lift
Berth 4 131m 14.0m 207m 29.8m
cargo, steel products, and breakbulk.
Ro-ro freight, container, project/heavy lift cargo, steel
Berth 5 220m 10.0m 209m 29.8m
products, and breakbulk.
Terminal San Giorgio (TSG)/Sampierdarena Oli
Calata Mogadicsio 157m 8.0m 159m 22.8m Breakbulk.
Ponte Somalia NE 190m 11.0m 200m 27.8m Container and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of
Ponte Somalia SE 190m 11.0m 212m 32.2m 380m.
Ponte Somalia S 156m 12.0m 125m 20.0m Containers and breakbulk.
Ponte Somalia W 200m 11.0m 200m 26.5m Ro-ro/lo-lo, containers, and breakbulk.
Tanker Terminals
Petrolig Terminal
Calata Berth 212m 9.0m 180m 14.0m Clean products and dirty products.
Porto Petroli di Genova
Alpha Pier (East) 235m 10.7m 207m — Closed (2018).
Alpha Pier (West) 235m 10.8m 237m — Closed (2018).
Beta Pier (East) 105m 14.0m 230m 32.2m Clean products and dirty products.
Beta Pier (West) 105m 14.0m 238m 32.2m Clean products and dirty products.

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Genova (Genoa)—Berth Information

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Beam
Delta Pier (East) 116m 14.8m 320m 50.0m Clean products and crude.
Delta Pier (West) 116m 14.8m 330m 42.0m Clean products and crude.
Gamma Pier (East) 120m 14.9m 261m 45.0m Crude and dirty products.
Gamma Pier (West) 120m 14.0m 247m 44.0m Clean products, crude, and dirty products.
West Pier 380m 10.8m 186m 32.2m Chemicals.
SAAR Depositi Portuali Spa
Berth 1 228m 14.0m 190m 27.4m Vegetable oils.
Berth 2 157m 14.0m 120m 16.9m Vegetable oils.

Arriving Vessels c. 44°20.6'N, 8°55.0'E.

d. 44°23.4'N, 8°56.3'E.
Designator Information Required Waypoint T1 (44°25.2'N., 8°49.5'E.) has been established
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leading to the petrochemical harbor (Multedo Oil Port).

A Vessel name, call sign, and flag
Within the regulated area, vessels entering the port have pri-
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B Time of report ority over aircraft movements. Vessels leaving port must give
way to aircraft movements except in cases where the departing
Position (Latitude/Longitude) or bear-
C or D vessel has entered the approach channel and has already passed
ing and distance from a landmark
Waypoint T1.
O Maximum static draft Masters intending to pass along the regulated zone and
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which have an air draft exceeding 48m must, before entering

the zone or before beginning to let go their moorings in readi-
Departing Vessels
ness for departure from the Port of Genova, report via VHF
Designator Information Required channel 12 or 16 to the harbor pilots and to the operations room
of the Harbormaster’s Office.
A Vessel name, call sign, and flag These procedures apply to all oil and chemical tankers pass-
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B Time of report ing along the approach channel to the Oil Harbor, regardless of
air draft on their part and for all vessels which, passing along
O Maximum static draft the approach channel to the Oil Harbor, present an air draft ex-
ceeding 14m.
Regulations.—Vessels carrying polluting or dangerous car-
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Vessels transiting the approach channel to the oil harbor are
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go must report to the harbormaster at least 24 hours prior to en- prohibited from stopping between the rubble breakwater and
tering Italian territorial waters. These vessels must maintain the head of the airport. Vessels using the Pra-Voltri Canale di
VHF contact when within range. Calma must maintain a distance of 50m to 150m from the Di-
Approach Zones, the limits of which are shown on the chart,
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gea Foranea of Porto di Voltri.
lie in the vicinity of the approach channels leading to the E har- It is prohibited for all vessels to move or stop between the
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bor entrance and to the inner oil harbor. Within these zones, head of the airport and the rubble breakwater opposite.
vessels must keep to the starboard side of the fairway. Vessels The roadstead off the Port of Genova is subdivided into
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crossing these zones must do so at right angles to the line of the zones, the limits of which are shown on the chart, within which
channel and in the least time practicable. navigation, anchoring, fishing, and all other maritime activities
A Recognition Zone have been established to assist with de-
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are subject to specific limitations and, or prohibitions.
termining the time of arrival of vessels at the port. Upon enter- 1. Zone 1—Stopping, all underwater activities, transit
ing vessels should report to the Port Authority through Genova (except for vessels up to 24m long and with the exception of
Traffic. oil tankers heading for the oil terminals), and fishing (except
Tankers and vessels carrying dangerous cargo are permitted
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for recreational) are prohibited.
to anchor in Anchorage Area Bravo or one of the lettered an- 2. Zone 2—Due to the presence of submarine oil pipe-
chorages while awaiting a berth. lines transit (except for vessels up to 24m long and with the
In order to establish priorities between vessels leaving or en-
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exception of oil tankers heading for the oil terminals), stop-
tering port and aircraft taking off or landing at Christoforo ping, and fishing (except for recreational), are prohibited
Columbo Airport a regulated zone has been established in an 3. Zone 3—In order to guarantee clear access to the port
area connected by the following positions: through the W entrance stopping, anchoring, fishing (except
a. 44°25.7'N, 8°45.2'E. for recreational) and all underwater activities are prohibited.
b. 44°22.9'N, 8°43.7'E. 4. Zone 4—So as not to obstruct the maneuvering of ves-

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sels exiting the port stopping, anchoring, fishing (except for rec- Reporting Information Requirements.
reational) and all other underwater activities are prohibited. Vessels receiving anchorage authorization must contact pi-
10.17

5. Zone 5—Due to the presence of submarine cables and lots on VHF channel 10 or 12 to receive further instructions.
pipelines stopping, anchoring, trawling, and all other under- Participating vessels must advise the time of completing ma-
10.17

water activities are prohibited. neuvers and the anchorage position to Genova Traffic and pi-
6. Zone 6—Due to leisure craft use stopping and anchor- lots.
ing are prohibited between June 1 and September 15. Vessels at anchor must maintain a continuous listening watch
10.17

7. Zone 7—Anchoring and trawling are prohibited at a on VHF channels 11 and 16.
distance of less than 200m from submarine pipelines. Contact Information.—See the table titled Genova—Con-
10.17

8. Zone 8—Due to the presence of a submarine pipeline tact Information.

anchoring, trawling, and all underwater activities are prohib- Anchorage.—Anchorage may be obtained off Genova in the
10.17

ited. following designated areas, the limits of which are shown on

Vessel Traffic Service.—A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is
10.17 the chart:
established for Genoa. Genova Traffic VTS, which collabo- 1. Alpha (44°23'N., 8°45'E.)—For vessels proceeding to
rates with the Pilots Corporation to carry out port traffic moni- or from Porto di Pra.
toring and management services, operates from the Control 2. Bravo (44°24'N., 8°50'E.)—For small tankers pro-
Tower situated near the Molo Giano. The VTS provides an in- ceeding to or from Multedo Oil Terminal. A submarine pipe-
formation service, a navigational aid service, and a traffic orga- line extends 0.125 mile into this anchorage from the E part
nization service. of Diga di Corigliano. A restricted area surrounds the pipe-
The VTS area is delimited by lines joining the following po-
10.17 line out to a distance of 200m.
sitions: 3. Charlie (Tankers) (44°22'N., 8°54'E.) and Delta
a. 44°21.7'N, 8°35.0'E. (44°21'N., 9°02'E.)—For vessels proceeding to or from Port
b. 44°04.0'N, 8°50.0'E. Vecchio, Grazie and Sampierdarena. Three wrecks lies in the
c. 44°03.0'N, 9°19.0'E. SW section of Charlie in approximate positions 44°21'29''N,
d. 44°10.7'N, 9°26.0'E. 8°53'31''E; 44°21'21''N, 8°53'39''E; and 44°21'26''N,
e. 44°19.7'N, 9°09.0'E. 8°53'36''E. Another wreck lies in the NE section in position
An area of first contact 3 miles wide adjacent to the above
10.17 44°22'06''N, 8°54'43''E.
limits has been established within which vessels must make 4. Echo (44°22.6'N., 8°51.5'E.), Foxtrot (44°22.6'N.,
contact with Genova Traffic. 8°52.5'E.), and Golf (44°21.7'N., 8°52.2'E.)—For tankers over
Participation in the VTS is mandatory for the all vessels of
10.17 40,000 gt proceeding to or from Multedo Oil Terminal. Echo
300 gt and over and fishing vessels and leisure craft over 45m and Foxtrot each have a radius of 750m. Golf has a radius of
loa. 800m.
Participation is recommended for all other vessels and ves-
10.17 5. Hotel (44°23.3'N., 8°51.2'E.) and India (44°23.4'N.,
sels navigating outside of the VTS area. 5°52.0'E.)—For tankers proceeding to or from Multedo Oil
Vessels should report to Genova Traffic on VHF channel 11
10.17 Terminal between 20,000 and 40,000 gt. The anchorage has
at listed in the table titled Genova—Vessel Traffic Service a radius of 500m.

Genova—Vessel Traffic Service Reporting Information Requirements

Upon One (1)
Upon
entering the Upon hour before
Designator entering the Information Required
VTS area of anchoring weighing
VTS area
first contact anchor
A X X X X Vessel name, call sign, and flag
B X X X Time of report
Position (Latitude/Longitude) or bear-
C or D X X X
ing and distance from a landmark
E X X True course
F X X Speed in knots and tenths of knots
G X X X Port of origin and time of departure
H X Date, time, and point of entry
I X Port of destination and ETA
State whether deep sea or local pilot on
J R
board
O R X X Draft in meters and centimeters

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Genova—Vessel Traffic Service Reporting Information Requirements

Upon One (1)
Upon
entering the Upon hour before
Designator entering the Information Required
VTS area of anchoring weighing
VTS area
first contact anchor
Cargo (quality, quantity and IMO class
P X X
of dangerous cargo)
Defects, damages, deficiencies, or
Q R X
limitations
S X Weather conditions
U X X Type of vessel, loa, and draft
Number of passengers and crew on
W R
board
X R X Other information
X = Required R = If requested

Caution.—Anchoring, stopping, and fishing prohibited ar-

10.17
Genova—Contact Information
eas, the limits of which are indicated on the chart, lie in the vi-
cinity of the harbor entrance channels. Boatmen
The main harbor has no free-swinging anchorage mooring
10.17
VHF VHF channel 72
berths. In addition to numerous alternative Mediterranean
mooring berths at quays and moleheads normally used for Telephone 39-010-246-1087
alongside berthing, there are a considerable number of fixed Facsimile 39-010-246-1087
moorings suitable for lighterage operations in connection with
ocean-going vessels. E-mail [email protected]
Barges and Bunkering
Genova—Contact Information VHF VHF channel 6
Harbormaster Port Authority
VHF VHF channels 11 and 16 Telephone 39-010-2411 (switchboard)
Telephone 39-010-277-7385 Facsimile 39-010-241-2382
Facsimile 39-010-277-7386 E-mail [email protected]
[email protected] Maritime Advisory Service
E-mail
[email protected] VHF VHF channels 16 and 73
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/genova Telephone 39-010-247-1015
Tugs Facsimile 39-010-275-8033
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16 E-mail [email protected]
Telephone 39-010-24981 Vessel Traffic Service
Facsimile 39-010-249-8200 Call sign Genova Traffic
E-mail [email protected] VHF VHF channels 11 and 18
Web site http://www.rimorchiatori.com Telephone 39-010-277-7385
Mooring Facsimile 39-010-277-7386
VHF VHF channel 13 E-mail [email protected]
Telephone 39-010-868-1701 Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it
Facsimile 39-010-868-1715 MMSI 002470011
E-mail [email protected] Pilots
Web site http://www.ormgen.it Call sign Genova Pilots

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Genova—Contact Information The small church of Sant’ Uberto, with no belfry, stands at a
10.18

height of 480m, 0.5 mile N of the belfry of Polanesi. A high

VHF channel 10 (Multedo/Voltri) or 12 column, surmounted by a statue of Christ, stands close to it.
VHF
(Genova) Camogli (44°21'N., 9°09'E.), an ancient town, is built on the
10.18

39-010-246-1003 slopes of Monte Esoli and can be easily recognized by its tall
Telephone houses, one above the other. The prominent sanctuary of Nos-
39-010-246-1004 tro Signore di Caravaggio, an isolated and low building with a
Facsimile 39-010-2461-114 small stumpy belfry, stands on a summit, 615m high, 2 miles
NE of the town. A small craft harbor fronts the town and is pro-
[email protected] tected by a breakwater. Vessels, with local knowledge, can an-
E-mail
[email protected] chor off the town, in depths of 16 to 17m, sand, good holding
ground, close SW of the head of the breakwater.
Web site http://www.pilotigenova.it
Caution.—Several outfall pipelines extend up to 1 mile sea-
10.18

ward between Nervi and Camogli and may best be seen on the
Numerous unlighted mooring and warping buoys are situat-
10.17 chart.
ed throughout the harbor area. An area of foul ground, the limits of which are shown on the
10.18

A prohibited area, the limits of which are shown on the chart,

10.17 chart, lies about 1 mile SW of Camogli.
has been established in the vicinity of the offshore terminals.
The passage of unauthorized vessels through this area is pro- 10.19 Promontorio di Portofino (44°19'N., 9°11'E.) is the
hibited. most prominent of the numerous coastal projections on the NW
Porto di Voltri (Porto di Pra) is the main container terminal.
10.17 coast of Italy. Its sides are high, rugged, rocky, and generally
The main quay is 1500m in length with alongside depths of steep-to. Monte di Portofino, 610m high, stands in the SW part
13.4 to 15.7m. Three large container vessels can be handled si- of the promontory and is surmounted by a disused signal sta-
multaneously. There are three ro-ro berths on the W end of the tion. Two radio masts stand 0.3 mile NNE of the summit and
quay. are prominent from the E and W, but are obscured from the S.
Many high-speed ferries operate in the harbor area.
10.17 The village of San Rocco, with a prominent belfry surmount-
10.19

An Air Obstruction Zone has been established regulating the

10.17 ed by a black cupola, stands on a hill, 240m high, 1 mile S of
movement of vessels entering and departing Porto Petroli and Camogli and is visible from the W.
aircraft landing and taking off from Aeroporto Christoforo Co- Punta della Chiappa, located 1.7 miles S of Camogli, forms
10.19

lombo. The pilot maintains communications with the air traffic the SW extremity of the promontory. It is a low, bare, and dark
controllers prior to and during transit of vessels in the approach point which is marked by a beacon. Monte Tocco, 427m high,
channel. Vessels entering the port have priority over aircraft stands 0.5 mile E of the point. Its summit is surmounted by a
while in the area. Aircraft have priority over vessels departing disused signal station and a signal mast.
the port except when the vessel has passed Waypoint T1 and The coast between Punta della Chiappa and Punta di Portofi-
10.19

entered the approach channel. In an aviation emergency, all no, 3.5 miles ESE, is high, rocky, and steep-to. Cala dell’ Oro
measures are to be taken to keep the Porto Petroli Approach and Seno di San Fruttuoso, two small bays, lie 1 mile and 1.3
Channel clear. miles ESE, respectively, of Punta della Chiappa and are sepa-
rated by a sharp ridge. This ridge terminates in a small rocky
Genova to Golfo Marconi promontory, 103m high, on which stands an old tower.
Punta Portofino (44°18'N., 9°13'E.), the SE extremity of the
10.19

10.18 Nervi (44°23'N., 9°02'E.), a tourist resort, is situated promontory, is bare, rocky, and bold. It rises to a hill, 100m
4.8 miles ESE of the E entrance to Genova and can be identi- high, on which stand two old forts. A pillar stands at the ex-
fied by its numerous large hotels and villas. A prominent build- tremity of the point. Punta di Portofino light is shown from a
ing, with a small belfry and a cupola, stands on the W side of structure, 12m high, standing close within the extremity of the
this town. point. A prominent statue of the Madonna stands on the slope
The coast between Nervi and Camogli, 5 miles SE, is rocky,
10.18 of the hill, near the light.
indented, and drops steeply to the sea. The town of Bogliasco, Caution.—A wreck lies 0.3 mile ENE of Punta Portofino in
10.19

situated 1.5 miles E of Nervi, can be identified by a high ma- position 44°18'03.2''N, 9°13'34.2''E.
sonry viaduct. This viaduct has several arches and crosses Tor-
rente del Poggio, a stream in the middle of the town. Golfo Marconi
Sori, a small town, is situated 1.5 miles ESE of Bogliasco. It
10.18

can be identified by a concrete railroad viaduct, which crosses 10.20 Golfo Marconi (44°18'N., 9°15'E.) is entered be-
the mouth of Torrente di Sori, and by a large highway bridge tween Punta di Portofino and Chiavari, a town, 4.5 miles ENE.
standing close N of the viaduct. The belfry of a church, which It extends 2.7 miles NNW to Rapallo, at the head, and is con-
stands close W of the viaduct, is also prominent. sidered to be the most picturesque in the Italian rivieras. The W
Between Sori and Recco, 1.7 miles SE, there are numerous
10.18 side of the gulf, which has many small bays, offers good shel-
large houses and villas. The light-colored belfry of Sant’ Appo- ter from winds from the S through N. However, the NE side of
linare stands at a height of 266m, 0.5 mile E of Sori. The larger the gulf is exposed to S and SW winds.
belfry of Polanesi stands at a height of 257m, 0.5 mile ESE of During the winter, winds from the NW prevail and often
10.20

the former belfry. Both are very prominent from seaward. blow with great violence. An exceptionally clear atmosphere

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with serene skies and sparse high clouds above the mountains holding ground, ESE of the head of the mole.
around Rapallo and Chiavari usually precedes strong NE or The city appears to be divided into two parts by an old for-
10.22

NNE winds. In summer, winds from the S prevail and rarely at- tress which stands 0.5 mile WSW of Punta Pagana, the NE en-
tain great force. When NNW winds, locally called “Provenza,” trance point of the bay. A church, with a white facade and a tall
blow violently, a change of weather can be expected with prob- belfry, stands in the S part of the city and is prominent from
able winds from the SE. seaward. Another prominent church, with twin belfries and a
The most conspicuous landmarks within the gulf include
10.20 black cupola, stands 0.2 mile N of it.
Convento di Cervara, a long and isolated building, standing 1 Villa Spinola, surmounted by a square tower, stands close W
10.22

mile NNW of Punta di Portofino; Monte Rosa, 612m high, of Punta Pagana and The Imperial Hotel, a large building,
which stands 1.7 miles NE of the head of the gulf and is sur- stands on the wooded slopes, close E of the head of the bay.
mounted by the sanctuary of N. S. di Montallegro; the isolated The city, a resort, is brightly lighted at night and is visible
10.22

church of Sant’ Ambroglio, with a white belfry, standing half- from a considerable distance to seaward.
way up a hill, between Rapallo and Zoagli; and Colonia Mari- Rapallo (44°21'N., 9°14'E.), a tourist resort, lies at the head
10.22

na di Chivari, a red and white horizontally banded high of a small bay in the N part of the gulf. A small harbor, protect-
building, standing near the coast, 0.8 mile WNW of Chiavari. ed by moles, lies close N of Punta Langan, the SW entrance
Caution.—Tankers that have carried or those carrying petro-
10.20 point of the bay. It can be contacted by VHF and consists of a
leum or chemical and gas products in bulk are prohibited from small craft basin and an extensive yacht basin.
navigating within an area extending 6 miles offshore between The town can be recognized by the casino, a red building,
10.22

Punta Carrega on Promontorio di Portofino (44°18'N., 9°11'E.) standing close NE of Punta Langan; the Excelsior Hotel, a
and Punta Baffe (44°14'N., 9°27'E.). From October to April, large building, standing close NW of the casino; and the cathe-
tankers of 650 gt or less are permitted to close the coast to 3 dral standing in the center of the town, 0.5 mile N of Punta Pa-
miles within this area. gana. In addition, the clock tower at St. Michele church,
situated 0.2 mile SW of Punta Langan, has been reported to be
10.21 Portofino (44°18'N., 9°13'E.), a small craft harbor a good landmark and is illuminated at night.
now used exclusively by yachts, is entered between Punta del Anchorage off Rapallo is very exposed and should only be
10.22

Coppo, located 0.3 mile NW of Punta di Portofino, and the used during good weather. Large vessels may anchor, in depths
coast, 0.1 mile NW. It is protected from all but NE winds, but of 18 to 30m, mud, good holding ground, S of the harbor.
even these cause little sea. The town is a tourist resort and con- Caution.—An outfall pipeline extends 1.2 miles SSE from
10.22

tains several prominent hotels and villas. Anchorage areas, best the head of the bay. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the
seen on the chart, lie on the W side of Golfo Marconi. vicinity of this pipeline.
Punta del Pedale is located 1.4 miles N of Punta di Portofina.
10.21

Vessels can anchor, in depths off 20 to 30m, mud, off a bight 10.23 San Pantaleo (44°20'N., 9°15'E.), a small town, is lo-
lying S of this point. cated 1.2 miles SE of Rapallo and can be identified by a prom-
Caution.—An outfall pipeline extends 1 mile E from a point
10.21 inent belfry. Zoagli, a village, is situated 0.5 mile SE of the
on the shore, close N of Punta del Pedale. Anchoring and fish- town. A prominent railroad viaduct, with seven arches, crosses
ing are prohibited within a zone of 400m centered on the pipe- a river, close W of this village.
line. Monte Anchetta, 550m high, stands 1 mile ENE of Zoagli
10.23

Several dangerous wrecks lie between Punta di Portofino and

10.21 and overlooks this part of the coast. The belfry of Rovereto
Punta di Pedale and may best be seen on the chart. church can be seen above a triangular patch on the slope of this
An outfall pipeline extends 0.2 mile SE from the N shore in
10.21 mountain.
the approaches to Portofino and may best be seen on the chart. Punta Chiappe is located 1.5 miles SE of Zoagli. The promi-
10.23

The Portofino Marine Nature Reserve has been established

10.21 nent chapel of Madonna della Grazie, a long and low building
as a restricted area. The area extends 7 miles along the coast- with a small tower, stands 0.3 mile ENE of this point.
line from Punta Cannette (44°20.8'N., 9°09.3'E.), rounds
Punta della Chiappa (44°19.3'N., 9°08.7'E.) and Punta di 10.24 Chiavari (44°19'N., 9°19'E.), an industrial town as
Portofino (44°17.8'N., 9°13.2'E.), and continues N to Punta well as a resort, is situated on the NW side of the mouth of Tor-
del Pedale (44°19.2'N., 9°13.0'E.). Anchoring, fishing, and rente Entella. The town is fronted by a small craft harbor which
unauthorized entry or mooring are prohibited within this area. is enclosed by moles. An ancient fortress stands in the center of
Unexploded ordnance is reported to lie close S of Punta Po-
10.21 the town and a prominent convent, with a black cupola sur-
rofino Light. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within a ra- mounted by a small copper dome, is situated near the shore,
dius of 100m of position 44° 17.8'N, 9° 13.1'E. close E of the harbor.
Lavagna, a small town, stands on the SE side of the mouth of
10.24

10.22 Santa Margherita Ligure (44°20'N., 9°13'E.), a Torrente Entella and appears to be part of Chiavari when seen
small harbor, lies in the SW corner of a small bay, 2 miles N of from seaward. It is dominated by the church of San Stefano,
Punta di Portofino. It fronts the city and is protected by a mole which has a black cupola and a white facade, and is flanked by
which extends 0.2 mile NE from the coast. The harbor can be twin belfries. The town is fronted by an extensive yacht harbor
contacted on VHF channel 14 or 16 and is accessible to small which is protected by two moles. Torre de Controllo, a building
vessels up to 50m in length and 4.6m draft, but strong winds with a glass top, stands near the harbor. It is 19m high and very
from SE to SW cause a considerable sea in the vicinity of the conspicuous.
berths. Vessels can anchor, in depths of 14 to 15m, sand, fair Caution.—An area of sunken barges, the limits of which are
10.24

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shown on the chart, lies centered 0.5 mile SW of Zoagli. Monte Pastorelli, 149m high, is the summit of a rounded
10.26

An outfall pipeline extends 0.9 mile SW from a point on the

10.24 headland located 8 miles ESE of Punta Manara. This headland
shore, 0.2 mile E of Punta Chiappe. terminates in Punta di Monte Grosso, at the W side, and in
A marine farm, marked by buoys, is located 0.5 mile SSE of
10.24 Punta della Madonna, at the S side. The latter point is bare,
Lavagna. rocky, and surmounted by a small chapel with an arched porch.
Bonassola, a village, stands at the head of a small bay which
10.26

Golfo Marconi to Golfo della Spezia is entered between Punta della Madonna and Punta Levanto,
0.5 mile ESE. The latter point is formed by the W extremity of
10.25 Punta di Sestri (44°16'N., 9°23'E.), located 3.2 miles a hill, 196m high. The village is situated between two streams
SE of Chiavari, is not easily discernible from the NW against and is fronted by a tall railway embankment.
the rocky background. This point is the NW extremity of a Caution.—Several wrecks, some dangerous, lie off this
10.26

short, rounded, and wooded peninsula which is joined to the stretch of coast and may best be seen on the chart.
coast by a narrow isthmus. Torre Marconi, a massive and cylin- A wreck lies about 1 mile off the coast at Bonassola. It is
10.26

drical tower, stands on the summit of the peninsula which is sunk in depths of 40 to 44m and is reported to contain ammuni-
40m high. It is visible only from the S and W, being hidden by tion.
trees from other directions.
Sestri Levante (44°16'N., 9°23'E.), a town, is situated partly
10.25 10.27 Levanto (44°10'N., 9°37'E.), an ancient town, is situ-
on the peninsula and partly on a small plain at the mouth of ated at the head of a bay, 1.5 miles SE of Bonassola. It is front-
Torrente Gromolo. The belfry of San Stefano church, a red ed by a sandy beach and backed by hills in the form of an
building, which stands out against the wooded background, amphitheater. La Torre, a battlement structure, stands on a
and the belfry of San Bernardo, which is small and pointed, are steep rocky eminence, near the SE end of the beach. Casino
situated 1 mile ENE and 1.5 miles NE, respectively, of Punta di Municipale, a prominent building with porticos at its base, is
Sestri. situated on the beach.
A harbor, used by small craft, is formed by a mole, quayed
10.25 Secca del Peria, a rocky and shallow shoal area, lies about
10.27

on its E side, which extends 265m NNW and N from Punta di 0.2 mile offshore, 0.5 mile W of Levanto. Depths of 10 to 14m
Sestri. Anchorage is available, in depths of 11 to 13m, mud, lie in the passage between this shoal area and the shore.
close NW of the head of the mole. Small vessels can anchor A small craft harbor, protected by two moles, lies at the N
10.27

closer inshore, in a depth of 9m, E of the mole. Local knowl- side of the bay.
edge is advised as the depths in this vicinity are constantly Punta del Mesco (44°08'N., 9°38'E.) is covered by thick
changing because of deposits brought down by Torrente Grom- vegetation and is faced with bare, rugged cliffs. A disused sig-
olo. nal station stands 0.3 mile N of the point.
Vessel Traffic Service.—La Spezia Vessel Traffic Service
10.25 The area between Punta del Mesco and Capo di Monte Ne-
10.27

(VTS) covers Sestri Levante. The VTS provides an information gro, 5 miles SE, is known as Le Cinq Terre and is noted for its
service, a navigational aid service, and a traffic organization wine production. It includes, from N to S, the villages of Mon-
service. Details of the VTS operation are found in paragraph terosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomag-
10.31. giore. Several small private boat harbors lie within the bays
Punta Manara, located 1.5 miles SE of Punta di Sestri, is
10.25 along this stretch of the coast.
bold and cliffy. It rises close inland to the summit of Monte Monterosso al Mare is situated at the head of a bay which is
10.27

Castello, which is 265m high and surmounted by a prominent entered between Punta del Mesco and Punta Corone, 1.2 miles
building. ENE. This latter point is rocky and surmounted by a white pil-
Vessels can anchor in the bay lying E of Punta Manara.
10.25 lar. The village stands on a rocky spur which divides a wide
There is good holding ground, in a depth of 9m, sand, about 0.2 beach into two parts. A white villa, surmounted by a small tow-
mile from the head of the bay clear of the charted outfall. er, stands on a small rocky spur at the W end of the beach. Ves-
Punta Baffe is located 1.8 miles ESE of Punta Manara. A
10.25 sels can anchor, in a depth of 20m, off the W part of the beach.
prominent tower stands on the slope of a hill, 0.3 mile N of this The white church and belfry of San Bernardino, standing 3
10.27

point. Monte Pu, 1,001m high, stands 5 miles NE of the point miles E of Punta del Mesco, are prominent. Vernazza is situat-
and can be identified by its bare, rounded, and light-colored ed along the shores of a cove, 1.5 miles SE of Monterosso al
summit which rises above the densely wooded slopes. Mare.
The village of Corniglia is situated on the top of a promonto-
10.27

10.26 Moneglia (44°14'N., 9°29'E.), a village, is situated on ry, 96m high, which has steep and rugged sides. It can be rec-
the NE shore of a small bay, 2 miles E of Punta Baffe. The ognized by a prominent white and spired belfry. Manarola is
prominent church of Santa Croce, with a slender belfry, stands situated on a rocky point, and Riomaggiore is situated at the
at its SE end. A railway crosses two prominent viaducts, with mouth of a narrow valley.
several arches, which stand in the vicinity of the village. Capo di Monte Negro can be easily recognized by the sanc-
10.27

Scoglio Pietra Stella, a rocky patch, lies about 200m off-

10.26 tuary of Madonna di Monte Negro, with its prominent belfry
shore, S of Santa Croce church. It is reported to be awash in and cupola, standing 0.5 mile NE of its seaward extremity.
places.
The village of Lemeglio is situated on a hill, 0.5 mile SE of
10.26 10.28 Scoglio Ferale (44°04'N., 9°47'E.), a conical rock,
Moneglia; its church and steeple are very prominent from sea- lies 230m offshore, 2.3 miles SE of Capo di Monte Negro. A
ward. white cross stands on its summit and a red pillar stands at its

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foot. This rock is connected to the coast by a rocky ridge. It is The SE winds sometimes blow violently in winter and are
10.30

darker than the coast behind it and is easily recognizable when usually accompanied by rain. They may be forecast by clouds,
seen from the NW or SE. which cover the summit of Punta della Castellana, and by a
Punta del Persico, located 1 mile WSW of Scoglio Ferale, is
10.28 slight rise of water in the gulf.
reddish-colored. A prominent light-colored house, with a tow- When there are fresh W winds out at sea, heavy squalls may
10.30

er, stands halfway up the hill behind this point. come down the gorges between the surrounding mountains on
Between Punta del Persico and Punta San Pietro, 1.7 miles
10.28 the W side of the gulf.
SE, the rocky coast rises nearly vertically to a considerable Tides—Currents.—Tidal rise at La Spezia is less than 0.5m
10.30

height. Punta della Castellana, 510m high, stands 0.7 mile E of at springs.
Punta del Persico and is surmounted by a fort. Monte Muzze- The current in the gulf normally sets N along the E shore and
10.30

rone, 327m high, stands 0.6 mile NNW of Punta San Pietro and S along the W shore, but at times it is considerably influenced
is surmounted by a fort. An old prominent church is situated on by the prevailing winds.
Punta San Pietro and the ruins of a large tower stand on higher Aspect.—Capo Corvo, the E entrance point of the gulf, is
10.30

ground behind it. formed by the S extremity of a rocky spur. Several rocks front
the cape and are marked by a beacon. Monte Rocchetta, 412m
10.29 Isola Palmaria (44°02'N., 9°51'E.), 204m high, is high, is prominent and rises on the E side of the gulf, 2.5 miles
formed by rock which appears to consist of wide parallel strata, NW of the cape. Tellaro, a prominent village, is situated on a
alternately light and dark-colored. A prominent signal station, rocky point, 2 miles NW of the cape.
with a lattice mast close by, stands on the summit of the island. Punta Santa Teresa, marked by a light, is located 2.5 miles
10.30

Vessels entering or leaving Golfo della Spezia are required to

10.29 NW of Tellaro.
identify themselves by VHF to this signal station. Torre Scuola, marked by a light, lies close off the NE ex-
10.30

The narrow passage leading between Punta San Pietro and

10.29 tremity of Isola Palmaria. It is square with a prominent triangu-
Isola Palmaria is navigable only by small craft. lation column at the top and the S side is partly demolished.
Isola del Tino (44°01'N., 9°51'E.) lies close S of Isola Pal-
10.29 Baia di Portovenete is entered between Torre Scuola and Punta
10.30

maria and is covered on its E side by a dark and thickly-wood- della Castagna, 0.6 mile NNW. Portovenere, situated near the head
ed area. Its W side is composed of light-colored perpendicular of the bay, has a prominent church. The town is fronted by a small
cliffs. A light is shown from a structure, 24m high, standing on craft harbor which is protected by two moles.
the summit of the island. A racon is situated at the light. Punta Santa Maria, marked by a light, is located 0.3 mile N
10.30

Il Tinetto, 18m high, lies close S of Isola del Tino and is con-
10.29 of Punta della Castagna.
nected to it by a ridge of rocks, some of which are above water. When approaching the gulf, conspicuous landmarks, in addi-
10.30

Dangers extend up to 0.1 mile S of Il Tinetto. tion to those previously described, include the belfry of the vil-
The narrow passage between Isola del Tino and Isola Pal-
10.29 lage of Montemarcello which stands on a hill, 0.5 mile N of
maria has a depth of 27m and can be easily navigated, but after Capo Corvo; and Monte Murlo, 360m high, which stands 1.2
strong winds, the current in this passage is appreciable. Vessels miles NNW of Capo Corvo, and is surmounted by a light-col-
using this passage must reduce speed to not more than 6 knots. ored two-story building.
Caution.—Anchoring, fishing, and dumping prohibited ar-
10.29 Regulations.—Due to the presence of danger areas, subma-
10.30

eas, the limits of which are shown on the chart, extend between rine exercise areas, exercise mine buoys, and torpedo launch-
the N side of the Isola del Tino and the S side of Isola Palmaria, ing zones, three mandatory traffic routes, which are indicated
and between the NW side of Isola Palmaria and the mainland. on the chart, are to be used when proceeding to and from Rada
Tanker lightening operations are sometimes carried out
10.29 di La Spezia, the inner part of Golfo della Spezia, as follows:
about 1.5 miles S of Isola del Tino. Vessels engaged in these 1. East Route.—About 225m wide. Reserved for ves-
operations may be at anchor or otherwise unable to maneuver sels approaching from or headed S which are less than 500 gt
and should be given a wide berth. and with a draft of less than 5m, and for small vessels.
A circular prohibited area is located in the Seno di Fossola as
10.29 2. Middle Route.—About 300m wide. Used by vessels
shown on the chart. entering the port. This route is compulsory for vessels whose
A Marine Nature Reserve extends from Capo dell’ Isola to
10.29 gross tonnage exceeds 500 tons and draft is greater than 5m.
Punta San Pietro. The reserve includes sea areas off Isola del 3. West Route.—About 300m wide. Used by vessels
Tinto and the W coast of Isola Palmaria. Restrictions and pro- leaving the port. The route is compulsory for all vessels re-
hibitions are in force in the reserve area. Mariners should con- gardless of tonnage.
tact local authorities for details. Anchorage.—Baia di Portovenere offers anchorage, in 10 to
10.30

12m, mud, good holding ground, sheltered from the W. Seas

Golfo della Spezia from the SW that enter the bay between Isola Palmaria and the
mainland are diminished by the shallow bar which lies across
10.30 Golfo della Spezia, which opens between Isola del Ti- the E end of this passage.
no and Capo Corvo, 5 miles E, extends 5.5 miles NW to the Two anchorage berths, E1 and E1A, as seen on the chart, lie
10.30

port of La Spezia at its head. The gulf is safe, spacious, and is NW and WNW, respectively, of Punta Torre Scuola.
surrounded by mountains. Caution.—Several shellfish havens lie close to the shores of
10.30

Winds—Weather.—In the gulf, winds from the SE and SW

10.30 the gulf and associated bays, and may best be seen on the chart.
quadrants prevail in summer. Winds from the NE and N prevail A prohibited area lies within the bay entered between Punta
10.30

in winter. None of these winds are dangerous. della Castagna and Punta Santa Maria.

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Rada di La Spezia (44°06'N., 9°50'E.) leads through this entrance and extends to the commercial fa-
cilities in the N part of the harbor.
World Port Index No. 39520 Darsena Duca degli Abruzzi, which gives access to the naval
10.31

dockyard, is enclosed by three moles. A channel, with a con-

10.31 Rada di La Spezia, the inner part of Golfo della Spe- trolling depth of 11.2m, leads NW into this basin and is indi-
zia, is protected by Diga Foranea, a detached breakwater, and cated by a lighted range.
forms the extensive harbor of La Spezia. The port has commer- Areas where entry is prohibited have been established in the
10.31

cial facilities, but is also a main naval base with a large naval NE section of the port and are best seen on the chart.
shipyard situated in its NW part.
There are facilities for tanker, bulk, passenger, general cargo,
10.31

Port of Rada di La Spezia Home Page ro-ro, and gas vessels in the harbor. Generally, vessels are only
restricted in size by their drafts.
http://www.adspmarligureorientale.it In addition, the port has extensive repair facilities including
10.31

six drydocks and a floating dock which can handle vessels up

Tides—Currents.—Tides are almost negligible. See the ta-
10.31 to 110,000 dwt.
ble titled Tidal Ranges for Rada di La Spezia. For more information see the table titled La Spezia—Berth
10.31

Information.
Tidal Ranges for Rada di La Spezia In early 2020 major renovations have been completed within
10.31

the port. This includes dredging and the completion of a new

HAT 0.4m fairway. Consult up-to-date charts and local authorities for
MHWS 0.3m more information.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt
10.31

MHWN 0.3m entering, exiting, or maneuvering within the port. Pilotage by

MSL 0.2m radio can be requested on VHF by vessels with specific charac-
teristics that do not use a tug, as follows:
MLWN 0.1m
1. Vessels less than 2,000 gt.
MLWS 0.1m 2. Departing ferries that call at the port regularly.
LAT 0.0m 3. Departing vessels less than 15,000 gt that operate reg-
ular services.
Note: Predicted heights are in meters 4. High speed vessels less than 5,000 gt departing on a
above the charted datum. daily basis.
Vessels bound for the port or an anchor berth in the Rada In-
10.31

Depths—Limitations.—Diga Foranea, the detached break-

10.31 terna must advise their ETA at the pilot boarding position as far
water, is 1.2 miles long and lies between Punta Santa Teresa in advance as possible on VHF channel 14.
and Punta Santa Maria, with an entrance at either end. The sur- Vessels should contact pilot 1 hour in advance when leaving
10.31

face of this breakwater along its central part is occasionally or shifting berth.
awash. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 14 and generally
10.31

Passo di Levante, the NE entrance, is 228m wide and has a

10.31 board about 1 mile seaward of the main breakwater near Torre
depth of 11m. Scuola for the West Route or off Lerici for the East Route.
Passo de Ponente, the SW and main entrance channel, is
10.31 Regulations.—Vessels should send their ETA 72 hours, 48
10.31

410m wide. A fairway channel, dredged to a depth of 13.9m, hours, and 24 hours in advance.

La Spezia—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft
Garibaldi Pier—Cruise Terminal
No. 1 — 10.5m 340m 10.0m
No. 2 — 10.5m 340m 10.0m Cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of 600m.
No. 3 — 10.5m — 10.0m
East Side No. 9 460m — — 12.0m Cement and breakbulk.
East Side No. 10 560m — — 12.0m Cement, ro-ro freight, and breakbulk.
Gulf Terminal
South Berth 156m — — 12.0m Containers, ro-ro, and lo-lo.
West Berth 151m — — 12.0m Containers, ro-ro, and lo-lo.

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La Spezia—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft
La Spezia Container Terminal
No. 11 Arton Quay — — — 12.5m Containers and ro-ro freight. Continuous berthing
No. 12 Arton Quay — — — 12.5m length of 305m.
No. 13 West — 14.5m — 14.0m
Containers and lo-lo. Continuous berthing length of
No. 14 West — 14.5m — 14.0m
510m.
No. 15 West — 14.5m — 14.0m
No. 16 East — 14.5m — 14.0m Containers and lo-lo. Continuous berthing length of
No. 17 East — — — 14.0m 470m.
Pier Head 148m — — 14.0m Containers.
Malaspina Wharf
No. 4 200m — — 8.0m Fast ferry, ro-ro freight, and breakbulk.
Paitia Wharf
No. 5 — — — 10.0m
Cement and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of
No. 6 — — — 10.0m
618m.
No. 7 — — — 10.0m
Portvenere
Anchor Berth E1 — — — — Cruise vessels and passenger ferries.
Enel Terminal
North Jetty 250m 12.8m 250m 12.8m Coal and dirty products.
South Jetty 250m 12.8m 250m 12.8m Coal and dirty products.
Arcola Pertolifera
MBM — — 230m 12.0m Clean products.
Panigaglia LNG Terminal
LNG Berth 79m 10.0m 220m 9.7m LNG. Berthing length of 500m (including dolphins).

Vessels must approach the port using one of the three man-
10.31 quired for such activity.
datory traffic routes (see Regulations in Golfo della Spezia in Vessel Traffic Service—A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is
10.31

paragraph 10.30). established for La Spezia at the harbormaster’s office. The

Vessels entering Rada di La Spezia, Porto Mercantile, and
10.31 VTS provides an information service, a navigational aid ser-
Darsena Duca degli Abruzzi must give way to vessels leaving. vice, and a traffic organization service.
Vessels in the harbor must not exceed a speed of 6 knots.
10.31 The La Spezia VTS comprises the water area bounded by the
10.31

Parts of the inner gulf may be used by seaplanes. Vessels of

10.31 following positions:
any kind, which happen to be in the vicinity of seaplanes tak- a. 44°13.8'N, 9°29.7'E.
ing off or landing, must come to a stop and wait until the oper- b. 43°57.0'N, 9°13.5'E.
ation is completed; any interference with the planes must be c. 43°46.0'N, 9°45.2'E.
avoided. d. 44°02.7'N, 10°01.2'E.
Vessels with drafts of more than 9.4m have precedence in the
10.31 The area is sub-divided into five smaller areas, as follows:
10.31

dredged fairway channel which leads to the petroleum jetty at 1. Rada Interna—The water area inside Diga Foranea.
the SE side of Molo Garibaldi, provided Flag D of the Interna- 2. Rada Esterna—The water area between Diga Foranea
tional Code is displayed by day or a red, white, and another red and a line joining Isola del Tino and Punta di Maralunga.
light are shown vertically at night. 3. Subarea 1—The area between the coast and a line
Commercial vessels must not secure to any of the mooring
10.31 bearing 160° from Isola del Tino.
buoys in the harbor without permission of the authorities. 4. Subarea 2—The area between a line bearing 160°
Ships may not be dismantled in the anchorage areas. An ap-
10.31 from Isola del Tino and a line between Isola del Tino and po-
propriate berth and permission from local authorities is re- sition 43°57.0'N, 9°13.5'E.

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5. Subarea 3—The area N of a line between Isola del Ti- 2. Have breached communication and reporting obliga-
no and position 43°57.0'N, 9°13.5'E. tions.
A precautionary area extends 3 nautical miles from the outer
10.31 3. Have breached communication and reporting obliga-
limits of the established VTS area. tions.
La Spezia VTS (call sign: La Spezia VTS) can be contacted
10.31 4. Have breached applicable laws in the context of naval
on VHF channels 6 and 74. routing systems or VTS under the jurisdiction of the govern-
Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels of 300
10.31 ment of a member state.
gt and over, fishing vessels of 45m loa and over, pleasure craft 5. Have carried out voluntary dumping of oil or
of 45m and over loa, and all vessels, irrespective of tonnage or breached the MARPOL convention in the territorial waters
length, deemed to represent a potential risk to navigation or of a member state.
navigational safety, the safety of people, or the environment, 6. Have been refused entry to ports in the EU or have
which during their voyage: been the subject of a report or communication by the compe-
1. Have been involved in accidents at sea. tent authorities of a member state.

Information Required by La Spezia VTS

Action Designator Information Required
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, IMO number, MMSI number, and gross tons
B Time of entering the precautionary area
C or D Position (Latitude/Longitude) or bearing and distance from a landmark
E True course
F Speed
G Port of origin and time of departure
When entering or tran-
siting the precaution- I Port of destination and ETA
ary area
L Sailing Plan (if deemed necessary)
P Cargo (quality, quantity and IMO class of dangerous cargo)
T Address for obtaining information about the cargo
U Type of vessel, loa, and draft
W Number of passengers and crew on board
X Other information
When entering the VTS A Vessel name, call sign, flag, IMO number, MMSI number, and gross tons
area H Time of entering the VTS area
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, IMO number, MMSI number, and gross tons
On passing a reporting
point, when requested B Time of passing the reporting point
by the VTS
C Position at the reporting point
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, IMO number, MMSI number, and gross tons
B Time of anchoring
Upon anchoring
C Anchoring position
X ETD (if applicable)
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, IMO number, MMSI number, and gross tons
On embarking/disem-
B Time of embarking/disembarking pilot
barking pilot
J Pilot embarked/disembarked
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, IMO number, MMSI number, and gross tons
On arrival in port
K Time of arrival

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Information Required by La Spezia VTS

Action Designator Information Required
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, IMO number, MMSI number, and gross tons
B Time of departure
Upon departure from
I Port of destination and ETA
port
L Sailing plan
P Cargo (quality, quantity, and IMO class of dangerous cargo)
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, IMO number, MMSI number, and gross tons
When exiting the VTS
B Time of exiting the VTS area
area
C or D Position (Latitude/Longitude) or bearing and distance from a landmark

Participation is optional but recommended for all other ves-

10.31 Contact Information.
sels.
Communication with the VTS shall be in English, except for
10.31
La Spezia—Contact Information
Italian vessels where Italian may be used where full command
of the language has been confirmed. Harbormaster
Reporting points have been established along the VTS limits,
10.31 VHF VHF channels 11, 16, and 74
expressed as bearings to Isola del Tino, as follows:
1. Alpha—bearing 270°. Telephone 39-0187-258-101
2. Bravo—bearing 315°. Facsimile 39-0187-770-510
3. Charlie—bearing 000°.
[email protected]
4. Delta—bearing 045°. E-mail
5. Echo—bearing 090°. [email protected]
Vessels should report the information listed in the table titled
10.31

http://www.guardiacoastiera.gov.it/la-
Information Required by La Spezia VTS to La Spezia VTS Web site
spezia
on VHF channel 74.
Vessels in the Rada Interna and Rada Esterna anchorages
10.31
Tugs
must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channel VHF VHF channel 14
74 as well as VHF channels 16 and 14.
Vessels intending to transit the VTS must send a request in
10.31
Telephone 39-0187-735-062
advance to the VTS Center. When within the VTS they must Facsimile 39-0187-200-994
maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channel 74,
navigate with particular care, and check their position constant- E-mail [email protected]
ly. In case of damage or loss of polluting cargo they must in- Mooring
form the Harbormaster’s Office as soon as possible.
VHF VHF channel 14
The precautionary area within which the first contact must
10.31

be made between the vessel and the VTS is 3 miles adjacent to Telephone 39-0187-734-526
the VTS area.
Facsimile 39-0187-735-971
Signals.—When torpedo firing practice is taking place, the
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following signals are shown from a structure standing on Punta E-mail [email protected]
della Castagna: Port Authority
1. By day—A red flag.
2. By night—Three vertical fixed red lights. Telephone 39-0187-546-320
When gunnery practice is in progress, the following signals
10.31
Facsimile 39-0187-599-664
are shown from the structure on Punta della Castagna and the
signal station on Isola Palmaria: E-mail [email protected]
1. By day—A cone, point up; a ball; and a cone, point Web site http://www.adsmarligureorientale.it
down, disposed vertically.
2. By night—Three vertical fixed red lights. Maritime Advisory Service
Tanker vessels carrying products considered dangerous and
10.31
Call sign Avvisatore Marittima
vessels carrying out bunkering operations must display the fol-
VHF VHF channel 9
lowing signals:
1. By day—Flag B of the International Code of Signals. Telephone 39-0187-501-031
2. By night—A red light visible all around.
Facsimile 39-0187-517-990
Contact Information.—See the table titled La Spezia—
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La Spezia—Contact Information Caution.—A torpedo firing range, marked by buoys moored

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along the firing line, extends 8.5 miles in a 112° direction from
E-mail [email protected] Punta della Castagna. A gunnery firing range extends 14 miles
Hours 0700-2200 between the bearings of 133° and 150° from Punta della Cast-
agna.
Vessel Traffic Service Submarine power cables lie in the vicinity of both harbor en-
10.31

Call sign La Spezia VTS trances and may best be seen on the chart.
The depths in the dredged fairway channels are constantly
10.31

VHF VHF channel 74

changing and the authorities should be contacted for the latest
39-0187-258-1285 information.
Several shellfish haven areas lie along the shores of the inner
39-0187-258-1286
10.31

Telephone part of the gulf and may best be seen on the chart.
39-0187-258-1287 Seaplanes may operate in the vicinity of the Seno di Cadi-
10.31

39-0187-258-1288 mare, which fronts an Italian Naval Air Station. Naval aircraft
are authorized to use the entire gulf.
Facsimile 39-0187-770-510 Contact the port authority for the latest information on
10.31

E-mail [email protected] depths, aids to navigation, and port developments.

VTS Operations Golfo della Spezia to Livorno
39-0187-258-1222
Telephone 10.32 Punta Bianca (44°02'N., 9°59'E.), located 0.5 mile E
39-0187-258-1233 of Capo Corvo, can be identified by a prominent whitish patch
VTS Secretariat on its lower part. Castello Fabricotti, a prominent reddish
building, is situated on the E slope of Monte Marcello, which
Telephone 39-0187-258-1555 stands 0.5 mile NNE of the point.
Pilots The mouth of the Fiume Magra, lying 1 mile NE of Capo
10.32

Corvo, can be easily identified by the tall trees which fringe

Call sign Piloti La Spezia
each bank. The coast between this river mouth and Livorno, 33
VHF VHF channel 14 miles SSE, is low, sandy, and is backed by the high Apuan
Telephone 39-0187-732-722 Alps, which can be recognized from a great distance by the
marble quarries. The principal peaks of this chain are Monte
Facsimile 39-0187-731-972 Sagro, Monte Altissimo, and Monte Pania della Croce.
[email protected] From seaward of La Spezia, with very clear visibility, the
10.32

E-mail hills of Livorno can be seen to the SSE and appear as distant is-
[email protected] lands.
The white building of Colonia Marina of Marinella stands
10.32

Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken in the harbor under

10.31
1.7 miles ENE of Punta Bianca and is conspicuous.
the directions of the pilot. Vessels can anchor, in 6 to 12m,
thick mud, good holding ground. The surrounding mountains 10.33 Marina di Carrara (44°02'N., 10°02'E.) (World Port
and the long detached breakwater give the roadstead excellent Index No. 39550), a small harbor, lies 2.7 miles E of Punta Bi-
protection from the sea and weather. anca and is used for the loading of the well-known Carrara
Ten designated anchor berths have been established in the in-
10.31 marble.
ner harbor. Berth I2 is reserved for use by methane tankers for
limited periods of time to a maximum of 6 hours. Berth I1 and Marina di Carrara Home Page
Berth I3 are reserved for use by naval vessels. Anchorage I8 is
for use by tankers engaged in tank work or for safety reasons. http://www.autoritaportualecarrara.it
There are a number of mooring buoys, which provide free-
10.31

swinging berths, situated in the inner part of the gulf, but they Winds—Weather.—Strong SW winds cause a considerable
10.33

are reserved mainly for naval vessels. sea in the harbor.

Vessels up to 10m draft are advised to anchor about 1 mile
10.31 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by break-
10.33

SE of the SW end of the detached breakwater. Deep-draft ves- waters. There is 1,139m of total berthing space with dredged
sels should anchor about 1 mile E of Isola del Tino. depths of up to 11m. The port is subject to silting and available
Fourteen anchor berths have been established in the outer
10.31 depths must be confirmed with the Port Authority.
roadstead. Anchorage E9 is reserved for vessels carrying bulk Several mooring buoys are situated in the harbor and are
10.33

liquid, gas or other dangerous cargo. used by yachts.

Anchorage E3 and Anchorage E4 are restricted to vessels
10.31 Aspect.—The yellow belfry of the church in the town is 45m
10.33

with a length not greater than 130m, with a maximum stay of high and is very prominent from seaward. Molo di Ponente
48 hours. Light is shown from a white square tower and building, 22m
Anchorage is prohibited along the range line leading into
10.31 high, standing near the root of the W breakwater.
Darsena Duca degli Abruzzi. Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of over 500 gt.
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Warships, auxiliary vessels, Italian and foreign hospital ships, Anchorage.—An anchorage area, the limits of which are
10.33

fishing vessels not used in Atlantic trade, tugs, and local port shown on the chart, lies centered 1.5 miles SW of the harbor.
services vessels are excluded from the piloting requirement. Pi- The anchorage contains seven designated naval anchorage
lots generally board about 1 mile from the entrance. Departing berths; they are designated Y1, Y2, and Z1 through Z5. Berths
vessels have the right of way over other traffic. Vessels of less are assigned by harbor authorities. This area is reserved for the
than 2,000 gt employed in coastal trade and not requiring tug use of commercial vessels awaiting alongside berths.
assistance my obtain radio assistance from the pilot station on Caution.—The depths in the harbor and in the approaches
10.33

VHF channel 12. are subject to change and the pilot should be contacted for the
Regulations.—Vessels should provide their ETA 48 hours
10.33 latest information.
and 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels carrying dangerous goods The heads of the breakwaters should be given a wide berth in
10.33

should inform the harbormaster of their arrival before 1700 on order to avoid the underwater foundations.
the day before their arrival. Vessels exceeding 9 meter draft must contact the harbormas-
10.33

Contact Information.—See the table titled Marina di Car-

10.33 ter office via VHF channel 16.
rara—Contact Information.
10.34 Marina di Massa (44°00'N., 10°06'E.), a tourist re-
Marina di Carrara—Contact Information sort, is situated 3 miles SE of Marina di Carrara. Numerous
prominent hotels and villas stand along the beach in this vicini-
Harbormaster ty. The town of Massa is situated 2.5 miles inland and is visible
VHF VHF channel 16 from seaward.
Torre Balilla stands 1.5 miles SE of Marina di Carrara. This
10.34

Telephone 39-0585-646-701 tower is 100m high and very prominent from seaward.
Facsimile 39-0585-646-7444 Forte dei Marmi, situated 7 miles SE of Marina di Carrara, is
10.34

a bathing resort. It can be recognized by the many houses

E-mail [email protected]
standing along the shore and by the Grand Hotel, a conspicu-
http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/marina- ous three-story building with two superstructures on its ter-
Web site
di-carrara raced roof.
Between Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio, 6 miles SSE, the
Tugs
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low and sandy coast presents an almost continuous line of

39-0585-892-025 buildings and is backed by thick pine woods.
Telephone Viareggio (43°52'N., 10°15'E.), a tourist resort, is situated at
39-0585-891-052 10.34

the seaward end of Canale della Burlamacca, 6 miles SSE of

E-mail [email protected] Forte di Marmi. A small harbor and a marina, protected by
Web site http://www.nerigroup.net breakwaters, lie in the vicinity of the canal entrance. Viareggio
Outer Breakwater Light is shown from a white round tower,
Berthing 32m high, standing near the root of the breakwater on the S
Telephone 39-0585-780-636 side of the canal. The city can be recognized by a large four-
story hotel in its N part, another hotel, with two towers, stand-
Facsimile 39-0585-780-636 ing close SE of the former one. The port monitors VHF chan-
E-mail [email protected] nels 11 and 16. Vessels are prohibited from stopping within 1
mile of the entrance to Viareggio.
Web site http://www.angopi.eu
Port Authority 10.35 Marina di Pisa (43°40'N., 10°16'E.), a tourist resort,
is situated 11.5 miles SSE of Viareggio. This town can be rec-
Telephone 39-0585-782-501
ognized by a high belfry and an extensive yellow building
Facsimile 39-0585-782-555 which stand in its NW part. The town of Pisa stands 6 miles in-
E-mail [email protected] land. A light is reported to be shown from a war memorial
which stands on a hill 7 miles inland about 10 miles NE of Ma-
Pilots rina di Pisa.
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 Caution.—A dangerous wreck lies about 150m offshore, 0.4
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mile NW of the entrance to Viareggio. This vessel, loaded with

Telephone 39-0585-633-115 cement, lies close below the surface.
Facsimile 39-0585-633-321 Several dangerous wrecks lie off the coast between Viareg-
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gio and Livorno and may best be seen on the chart.

E-mail [email protected] Submarine cables extend seaward from a point on the shore,
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2 miles S of Marina di Pisa.

Vessel Traffic Service.—La Spezia Vessel Traffic Service
10.33 Due to the changing depths and banks off the mouths of the
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(VTS) covers Marina di Carrara. The VTS provides an infor- rivers along this stretch of coast, vessels are advised to stay at
mation service, a navigational aid service, and a traffic organi- least 1 mile offshore.
zation service. Details of the VTS operation are found in
paragraph 10.31. 10.36 Secche della Meloria (43°34'N., 10°13'E.), on which

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the sea breaks during strong SW winds, consists of a series of In summer, a current may set S at a rate of 0.3 knot, between
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shoals which are formed of sand and mud with occasional Secche della Meloria and the coast. With persistent W winds, it
patches of rock and weed. These shoals lie almost parallel to may attain a rate of 1.5 knots.
the coast, between 2.7 and 5 miles W of Livorno.
Torre della Meloria stands on the S part of the shoals, 3.1
10.36
Tidal Ranges for Livorno
miles W of the S end of the outer detached breakwater at Livor-
no. This tower consists of a square building, 20m high, with HAT 0.4m
arched openings in its lower part. A light is shown from a MHWS 0.3m
structure, 17m high, standing close S of this tower. Another
light is shown from a structure, 20m high, standing on the N MHWN 0.2m
part of the shoals, 2.4 miles N of the tower. MSL 0.17m
Secca di Fuori, with a least depth of 8.9m, lies isolated about
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4 miles NW of Torre della Meloria. MLWN 0.1m

MLWS 0.1m
Livorno (43°33'N., 10°19'E.) LAT 0.0m
World Port Index No. 39590 Note: Predicted heights are in meters
above the charted datum.
10.37 The large port of Livorno (Leghorn) lies centered 7
miles S of Marina di Pisa. The city stands on a plain between Depths—Limitations.—The N entrance is 330m wide and
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the hills and the sea. Several military facilities are situated here may only be used by small vessels up to 5.5m draft. The port
including the Italian Naval Academy and the Italian War Col- can accommodate vessels up to 11.4m draft.
lege. The S and main entrance has a navigable width of 250m be-
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tween the S end of Diga Curvilinea and the shoal water which
Port of Livorno Home Page extends from the shore at the E side. The entrance fairway is
dredged to a depth of 15m.
http://www.portialtotirreno.it For berthing information see table titled Livorno—Berth
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Information.
Winds—Weather.—Winds from the W to NW prevail
10.37 There are extensive repair facilities with two drydocks. The
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during the summer. During the winter, winds from the SE to largest is 350m long and 56m wide and can handle vessels up
SW are prevalent with occasional SW gales. After periods of to 300,000 dwt.
SW and W winds, considerable swell is usually experienced in Aspect.—Diga Marzocco, a low breakwater, extends SW
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the entrance channel. from the coast and protects the port from the N. Diga Meloria
Tides—Currents.—See the table titled Tidal Ranges for
10.37 and Diga Curvilinea together form one long detached breakwa-
Livorno. ter which protects the port from the W. Diga della Vegliaia, a
Tides are almost negligible but during SE and SW winds, the
10.37 low and detached breakwater, protects the port from the S. The
water level may be increased by as much as 0.5m. outer heads of these breakwaters are marked by lights.

Livorno—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Remarks
Draft
Dry Cargo Berths
Bartoli Terminal
38 200m — Ro-ro/lo-lo, and breakbulk.
Capitaneria Pier
64N 165m — Passengers, cruise vessels, and ferries.
64S 165m — Passengers, cruise vessels, and ferries.
Darsena Toscana Terminal
15C 360m 11.7m
Container, breakbulk, and PCC. Continuous berthing length of 720m.
15D 360m 10.0m
Elba Pier
66N 146m — Passengers, vehicles, and ro-ro.
66S 146m — Passengers, vehicles, and ro-ro.

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Livorno—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Remarks
Draft
Fondale Terminal
43 144m —
44 144m —
Containers, breakbulk, and cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of
45 144m —
720m.
46 144m —
47 144m —
Italia Pier
North Berth 500m 13.0m Cruise vessels and breakbulk.
South Berth 360m 13.0m Cruise vessels, ro-ro/lo-lo, and breakbulk.
Livorno Reefer Terminal
35 360m 9.3m PCC
LTM Livorno Terminal
16 210m — Ro-ro/lo-lo, containers, and breakbulk.
17 180m 6.5m
Ro-ro/lo-lo, containers, and breakbulk.Continuous berthing length of 360m.
18 180m 8.5m
19 190m 7.0m Ro-ro/lo-lo, containers, and breakbulk.
20 267m 7.0m Containers, project/heavy lift cargo, and breakbulk.
21 240m 7.9m Ro-ro freight, containers, project/heavy lift cargo, and breakbulk.
22 240m 10.0m Ro-ro/lo-lo and breakbulk.
Lorenzini Terminal
15A 240m 12.0m Container, ro-ro/lo-lo, reefer, and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of
15B 240m 12.0m 480m.
Moby Terminal
55 160m —
Cruise and ro-ro passenger/vehicles/rail. Continuous berthing length of
56 160m —
480m.
57 160m —
Silo Del Tirreno
41 224m 10.0m Grain and breakbulk.
Sintermar Terminal
23 80m — Breakbulk.
24N 242m — Containers and ro-ro/lo-lo.
24S 244m — Containers and ro-ro/lo-lo.
TCO Terminal
49 162m 9.1m
50 162m 9.0m Breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 486m.
51 162m 9.0m

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Livorno—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Remarks
Draft
Terminal Darsena Toscana (TDT)
14A 286m 13.0m
14B 286m 13.0m
14C 286m 13.0m Containers and reefer. Continuous berthing length of 1,430m.
14D 286m 13.0m
14E 286m 13.0m
14F 150m 13.0m Containers, reefer, and ro-ro freight.
14G 123m 13.0m Containers.
Toremar Terminal
58 65m — Cruise vessels, ro-ro passenger/vehicles/rail.
59 138m — Cruise vessels and ro-ro passenger/vehicles/rail. Continuous berthing length
60 138m — of 276m.
Tozzi Enel Terminal
39 750m — Breakbulk.
Tozzi Magnale Terminal
40 520m — Breakbulk.
Traghetti Terminal
61 111m — Cruise vessels and ro-ro passenger/vehicles/rail. Continuous berthing length
62 111m — of 222m.
Unicoop Impresa
52 166m — Containers.
53 147m —
Containers. Continuous berthing length of 294m.
54 147m —
Laviosa Chimica Mineraria Terminal
34 228m — Chemicals and breakbulk.
Costiero Gas/AgipTerminal
29 90m — Chemicals and dirty products.
32 146m 8.5m Chemicals, dirty products, and LPG.
33 204m 8.0m Chemicals and LPG.
Darsena Petroli Terminal
10 105m 11.2m Clean products, crude, and dirty products.
11 86m 12.0m Clean products and dirty products.
11B 110m 5.3m Clean products.
12 208m 9.1m Bunkers.
13 20m 4.0m Clean products.
NERITerminal
25 108m 8.5m Chemicals, clean products, and LPG.
27 148m 9.0m Chemicals, clean products, and LPG.

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Livorno—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Remarks
Draft
28 186m 9.0m Chemicals, dirty products, and vegetable oils.
Rhodia Terminal
36 22m 7.7m Chemicals, clean products and dirty products. Maximum loa of 130m.

Livorno—Basin between Molo Mediceo (left) and Molo di Difessa (right)

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Livorno Light is shown from a tower, 52m high, standing 0.5

10.37 0.7 mile S of the cathedral. Another light-colored high-rise
mile NE of the outer head Diga della Vegliaia. A racon is building stands in the center of the city and is prominent.
situated at the light. The cranes of the Ansaldo Shipyards, standing S of the grain
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An articulated light is moored 1.2 miles NW of the N head of

10.37 silos, are prominent. The Italian Naval Academy, situated be-
Diga Meloria and marks the N approach channel. tween Livorno and the suburb of Ardenza, consists of a large
The coast to the N of the port consists of a low and even
10.37 gray building. Its square clock tower, which is surmounted by a
beach. Torre del Marzocco, a prominent tower with a tiled roof, flagstaff, contains a signal station. Several radio antennas, 67m
stands at the S end of this beach near the root of Diga Marzoc- high, stand close S of the academy building.
co. Numerous light-colored oil tanks are situated close N of The coast between Livorno and the suburb of Antignano, 3
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this tower. miles SSE, is broken, rocky, and fronted by a bank.

Monte Nero, 313m high, stands 4.5 miles SSE of Livorno
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A conspicuous thin tower, 56m high, stands 1.1 miles NE of

10.37 and is surmounted by a prominent tower. A white chapel stands
Torre del Marzocco in the vicinity of several tall chimneys and high up on the slopes of this hill.
other industrial structures. Several grain silos, 45m high, stand Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt
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on the N side of Porto Mediceo, 0.9 mile S of Torre del and is available 24 hours. Pilots should be request 24 hours pri-
Marzocco. or to arrival and board, as follows:
Landmarks in the city and harbor area include a convent,
10.37 1. Bocca Nord—position 43°34.3'N, 10°16.3'E.
with a cupola, standing 0.7 mile S of Torre del Marzocco; the 2. Bocca Sud—position 43°31.7'N, 10°16.1'E.
square belfry of the cathedral, standing 0.3 mile S of the con- Pilots must contact Port Approaches Control (PAC) Livorno
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vent; and a conspicuous high-rise building, 86m high, standing direct on VHF channel 80 at the time of embarkation/disem-

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Livorno—Entrance to Porto Mediceo

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Livorno—Nuovo Darsena Petroli—Berth No. 10 (left) and Berth No. 11 (right)

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10.37 Livorno—Approach to Calata del Magnala from SW

10.37 Livorno—East side of Calata del Mangale

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10.37 Livorno—Molo Italia from SW

Livorno—Silos on E side of Calata del Magnala

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Livorno—Darsena Ammiraglio (left) and Canale Industriale (right)

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Livorno—Darsena Toscana
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Livorno—Torre del Marzocco

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barkation stating the following information:

Designator Information Required

Vessel's type, name, call sign and flag (on-
A
ly if foreign)
B LT of finished with engines 10.37 Livorno Light
C Pilot’s name may not use the N entrance.
D Vessel position The Livorno Harbor Office is equipped with a Port Ap-
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proaches Control (PAC) System which controls maritime

Possible messages, should the pilot learn of traffic in the area of Livorno harbor and its approaches. The
the existence of serious faults which might PAC Area is bounded, as follows:
E
put at risk the safety of shipping in general 1. North limit—43°45'N.
or the vessel concerned. 2. West limit—10°00'E.
3. South limit—43°20'N.
Vessels carrying dangerous and/or polluting cargo bound for
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All merchant vessels over 30m long are subject to PAC con-
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Livorno must complete a check list and make it available to the trol. Vessels arriving or departing the port of Livorno, or tran-
Pilot on boarding. It is the duty oft he pilots involved in the op- siting the PAC Area, must report, as follows:
erations of approaching, leaving, mooring, and maneuvering of 1. Initial Contact Message.—Vessels must contact PAC
vessels to immediately inform the Port Authorities of Livorno Livorno directly on VHF channel 80 (or through Maritime
of any serious deficiencies which might put at risk the safety of Warning on VHF channel 10) 30 minutes before entering the
shipping in general or the vessel concerned. PAC Area, stating the following information:
Regulations.—A traffic separation scheme (TSS) with inner
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and outer precautionary areas, the limits of which are shown on Designator Information Required
the chart, lies in the approaches to the S entrance of the harbor
and extends SW. Stopping is prohibited in the outer A Vessel type, name, call sign, and flag
precautionary area. Inbound vessels must keep to the S of this Position (latitude and longitude), head-
zone and outbound vessels must keep to the N of it. Crossing B
ing, and speed
the separation zone from N to S or vice-versa is prohibited
except for small vessels and fishing boats. G Last port of call
If the entrance is occupied by a vessel leaving, an arriving
10.37 Destination (if in transit) and ETA (in
L
vessel must wait until the entrance is clear. local time)
Vessels using the N entrance must keep to the starboard side
O Length, beam, and draft
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of the entrance channel. Vessels with drafts of more than 3m

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Designator Information Required Designator Information Required

Cargo (in the case of dangerous cargo C Number of loaded heavy goods vehicles
indicate name/class of danger and D Number of empty heavy goods vehicles
quantity, method of transport (packag-
P E Tonnage of various goods
es, containers, tanks, tank carriers, or in
bulk), and whether they are unclean, Number of drivers of heavy goods
not gas free, or not completely inert) F
vehicles
T Name of vessel’s owner and/or agent G Tonnage of dangerous goods
W Passengers and crew
Various possible faults, maneuvering 5. Operations at Anchor.—Vessels used for the opera-
X information, etc. (to be indicated even tions of lightering, resupplying fuel and liquids, off-loading
if negative) explosives and various materials, hulks in maneuver, and
vessels carrying out compass checks, etc. must contact PAC
Livorno direct on VHF channel 80 and provide a Departure
2. Arrival Message.—Vessels must contact PAC Livor-
Message, Message for Start of Service, and a Final Message:
no directly on VHF channel 80 (upon completion of mooring 6. Crossing Entry and Exit Traffic Lanes Sector.—
at quayside, by the pilot on board, or if lying at anchor in the Vessels wishing to be authorized to cross the Port of Livorno
roadstead, upon completion of anchoring, by the vessel’s
Entry and Exit Traffic Lanes Sector must contact PAC Livor-
captain), stating the following information: no directly on VHF channel 80 (to be done by the pilot or the
vessel’s captain), stating the following information:
Designator Information Required
A Vessel type, name, call sign, and flag Designator Information Required
Time when finished with engines (in A Vessel type, name, call sign, and flag
B
local time)
B Request to cross the sector
Position (pier or quayside, or if lying at
H Reasons for crossing
C anchor, the point of anchorage, with
range and bearing from Livorno Light)
The PAC Center also supplies the following information to
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3. Departure Message.—Vessels must contact PAC vessels on request on VHF channel 80 or in emergencies on
Livorno directly on VHF channel 80 (or through Maritime VHF channel 16 (to which vessels in the area must be main-
Warning on VHF channel 10) 1 hour before departure, stat- taining a listening watch):
ing the following information: 1. Weather conditions (visibility, wind speed and direc-
tion, and sea conditions).
2. Situation information (condition of navigation sup-
Designator Information Required port systems, presence of other vessels in the area, assigned
A Vessel type, name, call sign, and flag berth or need to wait at anchor).
Contact Information.—See the table titled Livorno—Con-
B ETD
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tact Information.
First port of call and ETA (if possible. Anchorage.—Rada di Livorno, which lies between Secche
L 10.37

Otherwise indicate “awaiting orders”) della Meloria and the section of the coast extending N from the
Cargo (details as in Initial Contact port area, offers temporary anchorage with some protection
P from SW seas. Anchorage may be taken in a depth of 9m,
Message.)
about 1.2 miles NW, 1.2 miles W, or 2 miles NW of the N har-
W Passengers and crew bor entrance.
Various possible faults, maneuvering
X information, etc. (to be indicated even if Livorno—Contact Information
negative)
Harbormaster
4. Statistics Message.—Ferries must contact PAC VHF VHF channel 16
Livorno 30 minutes after departure on VHF channel 80, stat- Telephone 39-0586-826-011
ing the following information:
Facsimile 39-0586-826-090
Designator Information Required E-mail [email protected]
A Number of passengers Tugs
B Number of passenger cars VHF VHF channels 11 and 12

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Livorno—Contact Information to 4.5 miles SW from the S entrance of the harbor.

A restricted area, best seen on the chart, surrounds a floating
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39-0586-234-111 storage and regasification unit about 18.5 miles NW of Livor-

Telephone
39-0586-895-240 no. A light and racon stand at the platform.
Frequently, particularly in the early morning, the land breeze
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Facsimile 39-0586-891-952 blows the smoke from the city toward Secche della Meloria.
[email protected] The resulting haze sometimes limits visibility and prevents
E-mail identification of landmarks from seaward. In such instances,
[email protected]
vessels coming from the N and W, even with light drafts, are
Web site http://www.nerigroup.net advised to proceed S and pass well to the W of Secche della
Meloria. Monte Nero, which is not usually obscured, may be
Livorno Ships Information Service
used as an aid.
VHF VHF channels 10 and 16 It is reported that the lights marking Secche della Meloria
10.37

39-0586-897-190 are not powerful. At night, especially during low visibility, ves-
Telephone sels approaching from the N, W, or SW may first sight several
39-3291-838-565 (mobile) fixed lights, which are situated in the industrial area to the N of
Facsimile 39-0586-897-309 the port, before sighting any navigational lights.
The entrance channels and harbor basins are subject to silt-
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E-mail [email protected] ing.

Web site http://www.shipinfo.it The PAC Center supplies the following information on re-
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quest on VHF channel 80, or in emergencies on VHF channel

Port Authority 16:
39-0586-249-465 1. Weather conditions—Visibility, wind speed and di-
Telephone rection, and sea conditions.
39-0586-249-411 2. Situation information—Condition of navigation sup-
Facsimile 39-0586-249-514 port systems, presence of other vessels in the area, assigned
berth, or the need to wait at anchor.
E-mail [email protected]
Web site http://www.portialtotirreno.it Livorno to Promontorio di Piombino
PAC Livorno
10.38 Torre del Boccale (43°29'N., 10°20'E.), which stands
VHF VHF channel 80 4 miles SSE of the S breakwater at Livorno, is attached to a vil-
Pilots la and the two together resemble a castle. Torre Calafuria, situ-
ated close N of a masonry viaduct, stands 0.2 mile SSE of
Call sign Piloti Livorno Torre del Boccale and is also prominent. Il Montaccio, 253m
VHF VHF channel 12 high, stands 1 mile E of Torre del Boccale and its summit is
surmounted by the ruins of a signal station.
39-0586-897-045 Torre del Romito, a prominent light-colored structure, stands
Telephone 10.38

39-0586-211-864 1.2 miles ESE of Torre Calafuria. It surmounts the summit of

Punta del Romito, a headland, which 91m high, steep, and
Facsimile 39-0586-895-229 wooded. Punta Fortulino, located 2.5 miles SE of Punta del Ro-
E-mail [email protected] mito, can be identified by a reddish-colored building which
stands amid the trees.
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Punta Castiglioncello (43°24'N., 10°24'E.) is the extremity
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of a rocky promontory which rises to a summit, 50m high,

In addition, designated anchorage berths under the control of
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close inland, and is covered with thick vegetation. A massive
the port authority lie, in depths of 10 to 50m, in the approaches battlement tower stands near the summit of the promontory and
to the port, as follows: several villas and houses are situated on its slopes. Villa Pa-
1. Berth C, for vessels of 150m in length or less, lies 1.6 trone, a conspicuous battlement structure, stands 0.2 mile E of
miles SSW of the S breakwater. Foul ground exists in ap- the tower.
proximate position 43°30'40''N, 10°16'57''E. Rosignano Marittimo stands 3 miles E of Punta Castiglion-
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2. Berth D, for vessels over 150m in length, lies 2.8 cello. This small town can be easily recognized by the belfry of
miles SSW of the S breakwater. a church and a castle which are situated at its S end. Rosignano
3. Berth E, for gas carriers over 200m and oil tankers, Solvay, another small town, extends along the coast to the SE
lies 3.6 miles S of the S breakwater. of Punta Castiglioncello. It can be recognized by several large
An anchorage area, for cistern and gas carriers with lengths
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industrial plants, with tall chimneys, standing at the S end.
of under 200m, the limits of which are best seen on the chart, Caution.—Several outfall pipelines extend up to 1.5 miles
10.38

lies S of the S breakwater. seaward from points along this stretch of the coast.
Caution.—An anchoring, fishing, and stopping prohibited
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area, the limits of which are indicated on the chart, extends up 10.39 Vada (43°21'N., 10°27'E.) (World Port Index No.

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39610), small port, lies 13 miles SE of Livorno. The town is tends 5 miles SSE from Porto Baratti. Monte Massoncello,
built around a church, with a slender and prominent spire, and 286m high, is the highest part of the promontory and stands 2
is clearly visible from seaward. A short pier fronts the town miles S of the village of Populonia. The land to the E of the
and is protected from the N by a breakwater which lies parallel promontory is low and when seen from a distance, from the N
to it. The pier is also protected from the S by a curved break- or S, the promontory appears as an island.
water. Another pier, 1 mile long, extends W and WNW from The description of the coast of Italy SE of Promontorio di Pi-
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the root of the N breakwater. A berth at this pier can accommo- ombino continues in paragraph 13.2.
date LPG vessels up to 30,000 tons and 11m draft. Pilots are Caution.—An anchoring, fishing, and diving prohibited area
10.40

available from Livorno. The pilot boards vessels about 0.5 mile lies in the N approach to Porto Baratti and may best be seen on
SW of the pier during daylight hours only. Anchorage is avail- the chart.
able ENE of Secche di Vada, in about 16m.
Secche di Vada (43°19'N., 10°22'E.), a rocky shoal, lies
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Arcipelago Toscano
about 4.5 miles WSW of Vada. It has a least depth of 2m and
lies in the vicinity of a bank which fronts the coast and has 10.41 Arcipelago Toscano, a wide group of islands, consists
depths of less than 11m. Secche di Vada Light is shown from a of Isola di Gorgona (43°26'N., 9°54'E.); Isola Capraia; Isola
prominent round black concrete tower with a red band, 18m d’Elba; Isola Pianosa; Isola di Montecristo; Isola del Giglio;
high, standing on the shoal. Isola di Giannutri; the small islands of Isola Palmaiola and Iso-
Vessels can obtain anchorage, in a depth of 16m, sand and
10.39 lotto Cerboli which lie NW of Isola d’Elba; Scoglio d’ Affrica
weed, about 1 mile NE of the light or in a depth of 13m, mud (42°21'N., 10°04'E.); and Formiche di Grosseto (42°35'N.,
and weed, about 1.7 miles ENE of the light. 10°52'E.). These islands are spread over an area which lies be-
Fiume Cecina enters the sea 3 miles SE of Vada. Cecina, a
10.39 tween the N part of the E coast of Corse (Corsica) and the W
small town, is situated 1.5 miles upstream and is partly hidden coast of Italy. They form excellent landmarks and the passages
by trees. Its reddish-brown belfry, which has a clock, can be leading between them are wide and deep.
distinguished from seaward. Marina di Cecina, a village, stands Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables and
10.41

close S of the river mouth. Forte di Cecina, a prominent build- pipelines, several anchoring and fishing prohibited areas, the
ing, stands in its NW part and resembles a row of houses, limits of which are shown on the chart, lie in the vicinity of the
Forte di Bibbona, a low and reddish-colored building, stands
10.39 group of islands.
on the shore, 4 miles SSE of Marina di Cecina. It can be recog- The Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago Toscano consists of the
10.41

nized from as far as 5 miles offshore. A modern five-story islands of Gorgona, Capraia, Elba, Pianosa, Montecristo, Gi-
building stands 1 mile N of this fort. The village of Bibbona is glio, Giannutri, Palmaiola ,and Cerboli and the islets of Formi-
situated 3.5 miles ENE of the fort and appears as a wide and che di Grosseto and Formiche di Montecristo. All activities
light-colored patch on the slopes of the coastal hills. that could disrupt wildlife are prohibited. Fishing, unless spe-
Forte di Castagneto is situated 4 miles S of Forte di Bibbona
10.39 cifically authorized, and approaching or landing in the nesting
and is similar in appearance. However, this fort may be distin- area of birds are prohibited.
guished by the village of Marina di Castagneto Carducci and Two zones, as seen on the chart, have been established, as
10.41

the white building of the marine colony which stands close N follows:
of it. Torre Donoratico, a tall and slender tower, stands on the 1. Type 1 Zone—Navigation, accessing, stopping, an-
flat summit of a hill, 179m high, 2.8 miles SE of Forte di Cast- choring, landing, fishing, and diving are prohibited.
agneto. 2. Type 2 Zone—Those within the park not designated
San Vincenzo is situated within 4.5 miles of Forte di Castag-
10.39 as Zone 1.
neto and extends along a beach. This town can be distinguished Prohibited areas, as seen on the chart, of up to 6 miles wide,
10.41

from a great distance by the conspicuous belfry of its church have been established around the individual islands. Naviga-
and is fronted by a small boat harbor. tion and anchoring of cargo and passenger vessels greater than
Punta del Molino (43°01'N., 10°31'E.) is located 5 miles S
10.39 500 gt is prohibited unless calling on the ports. Consult the lo-
of San Vincenzo. The coast between is low and sandy. This cal authorities for further information and in emergency situa-
rocky point is distinctive and indicates where the coast ceases tions.
being sandy and becomes rocky. Villa de Stefani, a yellow
building with a red roof, stands on the summit of the point and 10.42 Isola di Gorgona (43°26'N., 9°54'E.), the N island of
forms an excellent landmark from seaward. the group, lies 22 miles W of Punta Castiglioncello and is used
as a penal colony. The island is hilly and much of it is covered
10.40 Porto Baratti (43°00'N., 10°30'E.) lies on the N side with low scrub and a thin growth of trees. The coast on the W
of Promontorio di Piombino and is entered between Punta del side is rocky and rises steeply from the sea to Punta Gorgona,
Molino and Colle di Populonia, a headland, 1.5 miles SW. the summit of the island, which is 255m high and surmounted
Torre di Populonia, a conspicuous and battlement tower, sur- by a disused signal station. Torre Vecchia, an old fort, stands on
mounts the summit of Colle di Populonia, which is 181m high. the crest of a hill, 208m high, close N of Punta Gorgona. It is
Two farmhouses and a chapel stand near the middle of the san- very prominent from the E and W. The N and S extremities of
dy beach at the head of the bay. Populonia, a village, is situated the island are marked by lights. Cala della Scalo, the principal
at the SW corner of the bay. Vessels with local knowledge can landing place, lies near the middle of the E side of the island
anchor within the bay. and is also marked by a light. Due to the rocky bottom and the
Promontorio di Piombino, with a high and steep coast, ex-
10.40 considerable depths close to the coast, in most places, there is

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no secure anchorage off the island. coasts of the island present a cultivated and pleasant appear-
ance, while the W and S coasts are steep and rugged. Cima del
10.43 Isola Capraia (43°02'N., 9°39'E.) lies 29 miles Monte, 516m high, dominates the E coast of the island.
WNW of Promontorio di Piombino and is of volcanic origin. Caution.—Local magnetic anomalies are frequently en-
10.44

The W slopes of the island are rocky and precipitous, but the E countered off the coasts of Isola d’Elbe.
slopes are more gentle and partly cultivated. A mountainous
ridge traverses the island, from N to S, and stands within 0.5 10.45 Capo Vita (42°52'N., 10°25'E.), the N extremity of
mile of the W coast. Monte Castello is the summit of the is- the island, is dominated by Monte Grosso, 347m high, which
land. It is 447m high and stands 1.5 miles S of the N extremity stands 1.2 miles SSW of it and is surmounted by a disused sig-
of the island. Monte Arpagna, 410m high, stands 1.7 miles S of nal station. A detached rocky patch, with a least depth of 6m,
Monte Castello and is surmounted by a disused signal station. lies about 0.8 mile N of the cape. A prominent and isolated
These peaks are conspicuous and may be recognized from a obelisk stands 0.5 mile S of the cape.
great distance. Isola dei Topi, 34m high, lies 0.5 mile SE of the cape. Capo
10.45

Lo Stagnone, a lake, is located at a height of 321m, 0.5 mile

10.43 Castello, a prominent and rounded headland, is located 0.2
S of Monte Castello. It is drained by a river which reaches the mile S of the cape and surmounted by several conspicuous vil-
E coast of the island at Porto di Capraia. las.
Le Formiche, a group of above-water rocks, extend up to 0.2
10.43 Cavo, a village, stands at the head of a small bay which is en-
10.45

mile NE of Punta della Teia, the N extremity of the island. tered 0.4 mile SE of Capo Castello. It is fronted by a pier, with
depths of 2 to 7m alongside, which is used by ferries from the
mainland and small craft.
Capo Pero, located 1.2 miles SE of Cavo, is steep, rocky, and
10.45

surmounted by a prominent yellow house. Torre del Giove, a

massive and rectangular-shaped tower, stands on a conical
peak, 352m high, 1.5 miles SW of the cape. It is the best land-
mark on the E coast of the island and is visible from any part of
Canale di Piombino. When seen from the E, this tower appears
to be pierced in the middle.
La Mineria di Vigneria (Pontile Vigneria), a pier, is situated
10.45

1.7 miles SSW of Capo Pero. It is 80m long and is used for
loading ore.

10.46 Rio Marina (42°49'N., 10°26'E.), a small harbor, lies

10.43 Rio Marina at the foot of reddish-colored mountains. Rio dell’ Elba is situ-
ated on the mountain slopes, 1 mile W of the harbor. This town
Porto di Capraia, formed by an L-shaped mole, lies at the
10.43 can be easily distinguished from seaward as a large three-story
SW corner of a small bay on the NE side of the island. The S building stands in its N part and is conspicuous. The port ex-
entrance point of this bay is marked by a light and the small ports locally-mined iron ore and serves local ferries.
town of Capraia stands close S of it. Forte di Capraia is situated The harbor is protected by a mole and has general depths of
at the E side of the town and accommodates a prison. 6m, but is subject to silting.
Punta della Zenobito, the S extremity of the island, can be
10.43 Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 30m, mud, good holding
identified by a tower which stands at a height of 83m above a ground, in front of the town.
ridge of light-colored rock. The cliffs to the NE of the tower, Capo Ortano, located 1 mile S of Rio Marina, is steep and
10.46

when seen from the SE, have a pronounced reddish color. Pun- rocky. A prominent radio mast stands on the summit of a hill,
ta del Trattoio, marked by a light, is located 1.5 miles NNW of 0.2 mile WSW of the cape. Isolotto d’Ortano, 24m high, lies
Punta della Zenobito. Isolotto La Praiola, a high and rounded 1.5 mile S of Rio Marina and has bare, rocky sides and a
islet, lies 0.5 mile NNE of this point and is connected to the rounded green summit. It is connected to the coast by a rocky
coast by a ridge of rocks. ridge.
Punta delle Canelle (Capo d’Arco), located 2.5 miles S of
10.46

Arcipelago Toscano—Isola d’Elba Rio Marina, is steep, rocky, and fronted by a shallow shoal. Ca-
po Bianco, located 1 mile WSW of the point, can be recog-
10.44 Isola d’Elba (42°46'N., 10°18'E.), the largest island nized by whitish patches on its lower parts. A pier, used for the
of the group, is located with its N extremity lying 5 miles SW loading of mineral ore, extends from a small point, 0.3 mile
of Promontorio di Piombino and is separated from the main- NNE of this cape.
land by Canale di Piombino.
Three distinct mountain ranges stand on the island. The W
10.44 10.47 Golfo di Porto Azzurro (42°46'N., 10°24'E.) is en-
and highest range culminates in Monte Capanne, 1,019m high, tered between Punta dello Stendardo, located 0.5 mile WSW of
which is the summit of the island. The W coast of the island is Capo Bianco, and Capo Forcado, 0.6 mile SSE. This gulf is
steep, rocky, and offers no shelter, but the other coasts are dominated by a prominent and huge citadel, which stands on
deeply indented by numerous small bays and are frequently the promontory close NW of Punta della Stendardo. A large
used by vessels encountering strong N winds. The N and E conspicuous cross stands on Monte Mar di Capanna, 290m

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high, 1 mile NW of the citadel. Monte Castello, 390m high, is peak and can be distinguished from seaward. Anchorage is
higher of two peaks, which stand 0.5 mile NW of Monte Mar available, in a depth of 11m, sand, in the NW corner of the
di Capanna and is surmounted by a prominent pillar. gulf.
A light is shown from a tower, 6m high, standing on the wall
10.47 Golfo della Lacona is entered between Capo della Stella and
10.49

of a fort which is situated on Capo Forcado. Capo di Fonza, 1.5 miles W. It is surrounded by high land and
sheltered from N winds. Vessels can obtain anchorage, in depths
of 5 to 16m, good holding ground, in the N part of this gulf.
Golfo di Campo is entered between Punta di Mele, located
10.49

0.7 mile W of Capo di Fonza, and Punta di Campo, 1.5 miles

WSW. Monte Poro, 157m high, stands close W of Punta di
Campo.
Marina di Campo, a small harbor, lies on the N side of a
10.49

rocky promontory which projects from the W side of the gulf.

It is protected by a breakwater and has a depth of 4m. The gulf
offers good shelter from all winds except those from the SE.
There is good holding ground and anchorage can be taken, in a
depth of 12m, about 0.2 mile NE of the harbor.

Capo Focardo Light

10.47
10.50 Punta di Fetovaia (42°44'N., 10°10'E.), 37m high, is
located at the SW end of the island and is the extremity of a
Isolotto dei Liscoli lies close inshore, 0.7 mile SE of Capo
10.47 narrow peninsula. This peninsula has rugged and steep sides,
Forcado. Its upper part is covered with brush while the lower and consists of barren cliffs with a flat top.
part is bare and shows prominent white strata. The W and NW coasts of Isola d’Elba, beyond Punta di
10.50

Porto Azzurro, a small harbor, lies in a cove entered close W

10.47 Fetovaia, are high and rocky with no coastal indentations of
of the promontory on which the citadel is situated. It is protect- any importance and practically no noteworthy features. There
ed by a mole and is accessible to small vessels, with local is no safe shelter as the winds and seas are reported to follow
knowledge, up to 80m in length and 5m draft. the contour of the coast.
Caution.—Anchorage within depths of less than 50m in the
10.47
Punta Nera, the W extremity of the island, can be identified
10.50

vicinity of Porto Azzurro is reported to be dangerous due to un- by light-colored patches on the rocks. Campo alle Serra, 600m
exploded mines. high, stands 1 mile ENE of the point and is very visible from
In 1982, a considerable landslide occurred in the vicinity of
10.47
seaward. Its summit is surmounted by an old and disused signal
Punta dello Stendardo and vessels should stay clear of this station.
point. Punta Polveraia (Punta Forana) (42°48'N., 10°07'E.) is
formed by a perpendicular headland. A light is shown from a
10.48 Punta dei Ripalti (42°42'N., 10°26'E.), the SE ex- tower, 10m high, surmounting the point.
tremity of Isola d’Elba, is steep and rocky. This point is domi- Caution.—Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within 5
10.50

nated by Poggio del Turco, 187m high, which stands close N of miles of a wreck in approximate position 42°45.1'N, 10°02.2'E.
it. Capo della Calamita, located 1.2 miles W of the point, is the
S extremity of a high, mountainous mass which is composed of 10.51 Marciana Marina (42°48'N., 10°12'E.), a small har-
reddish-colored rock, rich in iron ore. bor, lies 4 miles ENE of Punta Polveraia and is protected by a
Isolotti Gemini, lying 1 mile NW of Capo della Calamita,
10.48
breakwater. It has depths of 3 to 6m and is used by fishing ves-
consists of an outer islet, 42m high, and an inner islet, 23m sels and yachts.
high. Scoglio Corbella, lying 0.5 mile WSW of these islets, are The village, which backs the harbor, can be identified by
10.51

a group of blackish above and below-water rocks. Torre Medicea, a prominent tower, standing at its W end and
Caution.—Anchorage with depths of less than 40m in the
10.48 by a hill, 118m high, standing at its E end.
vicinity of Isolotti Gemini is reported to be dangerous due to Golfo di Procchio is entered 2 miles E of Marciana Marina.
10.51

unexploded mines. Its E side is bordered by a wide and sandy beach. Numerous
hotels, high-rise buildings, villas, and beach huts stand along
10.49 Cala dell Innamorata (42°43'N., 10°22'E.) is entered the shores of this gulf. Vessels can anchor off the beach, in a
between Islotti Gemini and Capo Francese, 0.5 mile N. A large depth of 24m, sand.
T-shaped iron ore pier, which extends 135m WNW, is situated Golfo della Biodola lies close NE of the E entrance of Golfo
10.51

within this cove. There are depths of only 2m at the head of this di Procchio and is seldom visited by vessels.
pier, but vessels can obtain anchorage off it, in a depth of 26m, Golfo di Viticcio is entered between Punta Penisola and Ca-
10.51

weed. po d’Enfola, 0.7 mile N. A village stands at the SE corner of

Golfo Stella is entered between Punta Morcone, located 1
10.49
this small bay. Vessels can obtain temporary anchorage, in a
mile NNW of Islotti Gemini, and Capo della Stella, 2 miles depth of 10m, rock and weed, off a beach on the S side of the
WNW. It is bordered on the W side by a long and narrow low isthmus connecting Capo d’Enfola with the mainland.
promontory which terminates to the S in Monte Capo Stella, Capo d’Enfola (42°50'N., 10°16'E.) is formed by the outer
10.51

150m high. The twin peaks of Monte Volterraio stand 3 miles end of a peninsula which rises to a conical hill, 135m high,
NW of the head of this gulf. An ancient castle stands on the W near its extremity. Scoglio la Nave, a bare and conical rock, lies

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close NW of the cape. Portoferraio—Contact Information

Punta Acquaviva is located 1.2 miles ESE of Capo d’Enfola.
10.51

Secca di Santa Lucia, a rock, lies 0.7 mile ENE of the point and Facsimile 39-0565-918-598
has a least depth of 8.5m. E-mail [email protected]
Capo Bianco, located 1.2 miles ESE of Punta Acquaviva, is
10.51

steep, of moderate height, and has white patches on both sides. Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it
Secca di Capo Bianco, a rocky spit, extends up to about 0.3 Berthing
mile NNE of the cape and is marked by a lighted beacon.
VHF VHF channel 12
Scoglietto, lying 0.7 mile NE of Capo Bianco, is a barren
10.51

and blackish rock on which landing is prohibited. Scoglietto Telephone 39-0565-591-4352

Light is shown from a prominent structure, 8m high, standing
Facsimile 39-0565-945-197
on its summit.
Punta Falcone (42°49'N., 10°20'E.) is located 0.8 mile ESE
10.51
E-mail [email protected]
of Capo Bianco and is fronted by a spit of sand and rock which Web site http://www.angopi.org
extends up to 150m NNE of it. A light is shown from a tower,
25m high, standing on Forte Stella, 0.1 mile SE of Punta Fal- Pilots
cone. Forte Falcone, another prominent fort, is situated close VHF VHF channel 12
NW of Forte Stella.
Telephone 39-0565-916-570
10.52 Portoferraio (42°49'N., 10°20'E.) (World Port Index Facsimile 39-0565-916-570
No. 39720), a small port, lies within Rada di Portoferraio,
which is entered between Punta Falcone and Punta Falconaia, E-mail [email protected]
1.1 miles E. The bay has depths of 25 to 40m at the entrance, Web site http://www.fedepiloti.it
which gradually decrease within, and is accessible to vessels of
any tonnage.
Winds—Weather.—In winter, winds from the NE and SE
10.52

quadrants prevail, those between the S and SE predominating.

In the other seasons, winds from the SW quadrant prevail. The
N winds sometimes blow violently in winter, particularly in
February and March, and raise heavy seas in the outer anchor-
ages.
Depths—Limitations.—La Darsena, the harbor basin,
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fronts the city and is protected by a mole. It is 245m long and

200m wide and has depths of 12m in the center. The quays lin-
ing its sides have depths of 4m alongside. Several mooring
buoys lie in this basin. In addition, a new harbor, has 300m of
total berthing space with depths of 4 to 10m alongside. It is
used by ferries and vessels with drafts up to 9m.
Aspect.—When approaching the bay, the city of Portofer-
10.52

raio, which is built on the S slopes of a peninsula, is not visible

from seaward. However, Forte Falcone and Forte Stella, which
stand on the NE side of the city, can be distinguished. Volter-
raio, an ancient and prominent castle, stands on a peak, 394m Portoferraio
10.52

high, at the E side of the bay.

Pilotage.—Pilotage into the bay and harbor is compulsory
10.52 Anchorage.—Rada di Portoferraio affords anchorage to ves-
10.52

for vessels over 500 gt. All naval vessels are exempt from this sels of all sizes, but the bottom, being of soft mud, is not a
requirement. The harbor can be contacted on VHF channel 12. good holding ground. With SE winds, which prevail in the ar-
Vessels must keep to the port side of the harbor when entering ea, vessels are liable to drag anchor, even when riding to two
or leaving and departing vessels have the right-of-way. anchors.
Regulations.—Vessels entering and leaving port must use
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the approach channel. Arcipelago Toscano—Isola Palmaiola

Contact Information.—See the table titled Portoferraio—
10.52

Contact Information. 10.53 Isola Palmaiola (42°52'N., 10°28'E.), lying 2.8 miles
E of the N extremity of Isola d’Elba, is conical and has precip-
Portoferraio—Contact Information itous sides. It is 105m high and steep-to except on its N side
where dangers extend up to 0.3 mile offshore. A light is shown
Harbormaster from a structure, 14m high, standing on the summit of the is-
VHF VHF channels 11 and 16 land.
Isola Cerboli (42°52'N., 10°33'E.), lying 3.2 miles ESE of
10.53

Telephone 39-0565-914-000 Isola Palmaiola, is steep-to. When seen from the NW or SE, it

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presents an irregular outline. The summit of this small island is The island does not offer anchorage for large vessels due to
10.55

71m high and surmounted by an old tower. its sheer depths and abundance of rocks. However, the numer-
ous bays provide shelter in all weather to small boats and fish-
Arcipelago Toscano—Isola Pianosa ing vessels.
Caution.—Isola di Montecristo is a game reserve and is in-
10.55

10.54 Isola Pianosa (42°35'N., 10°05'E.), lying 7 miles habited only by game wardens. Landing on the island or navi-
SSW of Isola d’Elba, is flat and generally less than 30m high. gation within 500m of it without permission is prohibited.
In contrast to the other islands of the group, except for several
buildings and some slight undulations of the land, it presents a 10.56 Scoglio d’ Affrica (42°21'N., 10°04'E.), a small rock,
low and uniform appearance from seaward. lies 10.5 miles W of the NW extremity of Isola di Montecristo.
Punta del Marchese, the N extremity of Isola Pianosa, is
10.54 It is 2m high and is surrounded by shoal spits. A light is shown
formed by the N end of a promontory which occupies the N from a tower, 16m high, standing on this rock. Scoglio d’Affri-
part of the island. Scoglio Scarpa, an above-water rock, lies ca lies in the SW part of Formiche di Montecristo, a bank,
close N of the point and is dark and prominent. Foul ground ex- which has depths of less than 37m.
tends up to 0.6 mile E of the point and it should be given a wide Two rocky patches, with depths of 7.5m and 6m, lie about
10.56

berth. 2.5 miles and 3 miles NNE, respectively, of Scoglio d’Affrica.

Podere del Marchese, a prominent and isolated building,
10.54 Another shoal, with a depth of 15m, lies about 0.9 mile E of the
stands on a hill, 21m high, which rises close SE of the point. rock.
Punta dei Bagni is located 1.7 miles SSE of Punta del
10.54 Caution.—Scoglio d’Affrica should not be approached clos-
10.56

Marchese. A masonry obelisk stands on the coast, close S of er than 1 mile, particularly during bad weather, as it is often
this point. difficult to distinguish.
Cala San Giovanni is entered between Punta dei Bagni and a
10.54

point, surmounted by a barracks, 0.4 mile SE. Secca San 10.57 Isola del Giglio (42°21'N., 10°54'E.) is separated
Giovanni, partly awash in places and on which the sea breaks, from Promontorio Argentario (see paragraph 13.8) by a pas-
extends about 0.2 mile ENE from this latter point. Pianosa, a sage, 8 miles wide. The island is formed of granite and little
village, stands within a sandy beach at the head of Cala San cultivated. Its coasts are high, mostly steep-to, and generally
Giovanni. A light is shown from a structure, 14m high, stand- clear of dangers.
ing 0.5 mile S of Punta dei Bagni and close NE of the prison. Poggio della Pagana, 496m high, is the summit of the island.
10.57

Isolotto La Scola lies 0.5 mile ESE of the light and is promi-
10.54 It rises near the center and is surmounted by a beacon. Giglio
nent. This islet has a flat top, which is surmounted by a pillar, Castello, a village, stands at a height of 402m, 1 mile N of Pog-
and is 34m high, being of a greater height than the main island. gio della Pagana. A huge castle and a disused signal station are
It lies in a shallow area of rocks and shoals and should be given situated in the vicinity of this village and are excellent land-
a wide berth. marks. A prominent disused lighthouse stands at a height of
Punta Brigantina, 28m high, is the S extremity of Isola di Pi-
10.54 288m, 0.5 mile N of the castle.
anosa. This point is surmounted by a house, and shoals with Punta del Fenaio is the NW extremity of the island. A light is
10.57

depths of less than 3m, extend up to 0.1 mile S and SW of it. shown from a prominent structure, 10m high, standing on this
Punta del Segnale, located 1 mile WNW of Punta Brigantina,
10.54 point.
is the E entrance point of Cala Ruta. This small cove has depths Punta di Capel Rosso is the S extremity of the island. A light
10.57

of 10 to 14m up to within a short distance of its rocky shores. is shown from a prominent tower, 20m high, standing 0.2 mile
Torre San Marco, a prominent tower, stands on top of a cliff, N of the seaward extremity of this point.
close W of the cove. Anchorage is available, in a depth of 18m, Caution.—A restricted area lies 4 miles W of Isola Giglio.
10.57

sand, about 0.5 mile SSE of Punta del Segnale. Mariners should consult local authorities before entering the
Golfe della Botte, entered W of Punta del Marchese, offers
10.54 area.
shelter from winds from the SE and SW quadrants. Its shores
are precipitous and of uniform height. Anchorage can be taken, Giglio Marina (42°22'N., 10°55'E.), a village, is situated on
in a depth of 10m, sand and weed, about 0.5 mile E of its W en- the E side of the island, 2.6 miles N of Punta di Capel Rosso. It
trance point. can be identified by a light-colored church, with a prominent
Caution.—Due to the existence of the penal establishment
10.54 belfry, and by an old circular tower which stands at the E end.
on the island, landing or stopping near the shores is prohibited. A small harbor, sheltered by two moles, fronts the village.
10.57

It is reported that unexploded ordnance lies close to Isolotto

10.54 The entrance, open to the N, is 50m wide. The harbor has a
La Scola and close to Punta del Marchese. depth of 4m and is used by small vessels, ferries, and yachts. It
can be contacted by VHF.
Arcipelago Toscano—Islands Southeast of Isola Caution.—It is reported that unexploded ordnance, which is
10.57

Pianosa dangerous to navigation, lies in a depth of 42m, close S of the

small harbor at Giglio Marina.
10.55 Isola di Montecristo (42°20'N., 10°19'E.) lies 16
miles SE of the S extremity of Isola Pianosa. The island is 10.58 Isola di Giannutri (42°15'N., 11°06'E.) lies 6 miles
formed of granite and is bare and conical with precipitous SSW of Promontorio Argentario (see paragraph 13.8) and 9
steep-to coasts. Picco del Segnale, the summit, stands in the N miles SE of Isola del Giglio. It has a rocky and steep-to coast.
part and is 645m high. Punta Mezzogiorno, 93m high, rises near the S end of the is-

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land. It is the highest peak and is surmounted a building which is surmounted by a massive building which resembles a for-
resembles a tower. tress.
There is no water on the island, except what is collected in
10.58 Golfo degli Spalmatoi occupies most of the E side of the is-
10.58

reservoirs from the rain, and there are few inhabitants. Numer- land and has bare, rocky, and steep-to shores. It offers excellent
ous ruins and fragments of marble from the period of the Ro- shelter from all winds except those from the SE quadrant. An-
man Empire are found everywhere on this island. chorage can be taken anywhere in the gulf. The depths are con-
siderable, being about 40m, and the bottom is rocky. Cala
Punta del Capel Rosso is the S extremity of the island. A
10.58 Spalmatoi, a deep and narrow cove, lies in the NW corner of
light is shown from a tower, 9m high, standing on this point. the gulf and offers good anchorage, in a depth of 13m, to small
Punta Secca, the N extremity of the island, is low, flat, and
10.58 vessels with local knowledge.
formed of black rock. Cala Maestra, a small cove, is entered Caution.—Due to submarine archaeological operations,
10.58

0.8 mile SW of Punta Secca and used by small craft. Poggio vessels are prohibited from passing within 0.1 mile of most of
Cannone, 83m high, stands close E of the head of this cove and the shore of Isola di Giannutri.

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Sector 11—France—Corse (Corsica)

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SECTOR 11 — CHART INFORMATION

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SECTOR 11
FRANCE—CORSE (CORSICA)

Plan.—This sector describes the coasts of Corse (Corsica)

11.0
Cap Corse to Bastia
and the Strait of Bonifacio which separates Corse from Sardeg-
na (Sardinia). The descriptive sequence is from the N to S 11.2 Capo Bianco (43°00'N., 9°21'E.), the NW extremity
along the E coast of the island and from S to N along the W of the peninsula of Cap Corse, has a whitish appearance, but
coast. the coast to the N of it is rugged and black.
Capo Grosso, 127m high, is located 1.2 miles NE of Capo
11.2

General Remarks Bianco and surmounted by a signal station. The prominent vil-
lages of Tollare and Barcaggio are situated 1.2 miles and 1.8
11.1 The island of Corse (Corsica) is French and, although miles E, respectively, of the cape. A prominent round tower
separated by a comparatively shallow channel from Sardegna stands near the village of Tollare.
(Sardinia), is distinctive on account of its rugged outline and Pointe d’Agnello is located at the NE end of the peninsula of
11.2

mountainous ridges. Cap Corse, 2.8 miles E of Capo Grosso. A round tower stands
Tides—Currents.—The range of the tide in this area is neg-
11.1 at the edge of a cliff on this point.
ligible. A IMO-approved Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), best
11.2

There are no regular currents along the coasts of Corse, ex-

11.1 seen on the chart, has been established NE of Pointe d'Agnello.
cept in the Strait of Bonifacio where they are influenced by the Ile de la Giraglia (43°02'N., 9°24'E.) lies N of the peninsula
11.2

winds. After strong NW gales, the current, which usually sets of Cap Corse, 1 mile NNW of Punta d’Angelo. This small is-
E, may attain a rate of 3 knots. land lies at the N end of the coastal bank and is steep and sur-
Regulations.—Tankers laden with hydrocarbons and vessels
11.1 mounted by an old square tower. A light is shown from a
carrying dangerous cargoes, over 1,600 gt, are required to keep prominent tower, 26m high, standing on the N part of the is-
at least 7 miles off the Corsican coast, except in the Strait of land.
Bonifacio. A rock, awash, lies about 0.2 mile W of the N extremity of
11.2

Special regulations apply to tankers laden with hydrocarbons

11.1 the island and a shoal patch, with a depth of 5.3m, lies about
and to vessels carrying dangerous cargoes navigating in the ap- 0.2 mile S of the S extremity of the island.
proaches to French ports. For further details, see Pub. 140,
Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and 11.3 Mont Cinto (42°22'N., 8°54'E.), 2,710m high, is the
Adjacent Seas. summit of a mountain range which ends abruptly at its N end in
Mandatory Access Channels and Waiting Areas, which are
11.1 Mont Asto (42°35'N., 9°12'E.), 1,533m high.
navigation controlled, lie in the approaches to several ports and Vessels approaching the peninsula of Cap Corse from the W
11.3

are indicated on the charts. Tankers laden with hydrocarbons or NW will first see this large mountain range which dominates
and vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, over 1,600 gt, are re- the NW coast of Corse. The outline of the island then becomes
quired to use these approach access channels and associated lower and rises towards the mountain chain, which runs S to N
waiting areas. Special regulations apply to these vessels navi- on the peninsula of Cap Corse.
gating in the Mandatory Access Channels. For further details, A tower stands on the coast, 1.5 miles SE of Pointe d’Agnel-
11.3

see Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlan- lo. Danger de Sainte-Marie, with a least depth of 5m, lies about
tic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. 0.5 mile N of this tower and Banc de Sainte-Marie, with a least
All vessels carrying hydrocarbons, including oil, or other
11.1 depth of 9.3m, lies about 1 mile ENE of this tower. The sea
dangerous cargoes navigating within French territorial waters breaks heavily on these dangers during bad weather. A fringing
should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF. A fre- reef, with a least depth of 2.6m, extends up to about 0.5 mile
quency or channel will be designated for this purpose by the lo- ENE from the tower.
cal area traffic surveillance authority. Rade de Sainte-Marie, formed between the aforementioned
11.3

The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran-

11.1 dangers and the coast, offers anchorage with moderately good
dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re- shelter from W winds. A good berth, in depths of 11 to 12m,
porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port weed, lies about 0.3 mile NE of the tower and SSE of Danger
or anchorage within the Paris MoU region. de Sainte-Marie.
For further information, see paragraph 9.1 and North Atlan-
11.1

tic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Under- 11.4 Iles Finocchiarola (42°59'N., 9°28'E.), marked by a
standing on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection lighted buoy, consists of three islets which are surrounded by
Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning rocks. A ruined tower stands on the E and largest islet. Sommet
Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. Tamarone, 112m high, stands on the coast, 0.7 mile WSW of
Caution.—Magnetic anomalies have been reported at fre-
11.1 the ruined tower. Its summit is surmounted by a prominent pyr-
quent intervals along the E coast of Corsica, particularly be- amid.
tween the latitudes of 42°17'N and 41°35'N, with deviations of Pointe de la Coscia, located 1 mile S of Sommet Tamarone,
11.4

up to 5° observed. is the S entrance point of Baie de Tamarone. This bay is 0.7

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mile wide and affords shelter from W winds. Bastia—Berth Information

Macinaggio, a village, is situated in a bay which is entered S
11.4

of Pointe de la Coscia. It is fronted by a small harbor which is Berth Length Depth Remarks
protected by two jetties and has extensive facilities for small North Terminal
craft and yachts.
Marine de Meria, a small cove, is entered 1.5 miles SSE of
11.4
5 118m 5.0m Small vessels
Macinaggio and can be recognized by an old mill which stands 6 175m 5.0m General cargo
on a rocky promontory on the N side. A small town is situated
7 245m 8.5m Cruise vessels and ro-ro
near the shore at the head of the cove. Sommet Castello, 475m
high, stands 1.5 miles WSW of the cove and can be seen over 8 140m 9.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro
the intervening hills.
Bastia-Sud Gas Terminal
Capo Sagro (42°48'N., 9°30'E.), marked by a light, is locat-
11.4

ed 11 miles S of Iles Finocchiarola and a signal station stands MBM 116m 15.0m LPG and clean products
close N of it. Mont Merizatodio, 778m high, rising steeply 1.5 Lucciana Oil Terminal
miles W of the cape and dominates the immediate area.
The village of Erbalunga, situated 1.5 miles SSW of Capo
11.4
MBM 116m 9.9m Fuels
Sagro, stands on the S side of a rocky point; an old tower in ru-
ins stands on the extremity of the point. A prominent convent is There are facilities for general cargo, ro-ro, bulk, automobile
11.5

situated close N of the village and the isolated belfry of the ferries, tankers, gas, and passenger vessels. Generally, vessels
church at Brando stands 0.8 mile WNW of it. up to 160m in length and 7m draft can be accommodated. It
Tour de Miomo is situated 2 miles S of Erbalunga and stands
11.4 has been reported that vessels up to 200m in length have been
near a group of houses on a rocky point which overlooks a handled.
small beach. Close S of this beach, the coast rises fairly steeply Aspect.—The mountains, which form the backbone of the
11.5

to the summit of Sommet Cornichiola which is 282m high. peninsula of Cap Corse, rise close behind the coastal strip on
Pointe Toga (42°42'N., 9°28'E.) is located 2 miles S of Tour
11.4 which Bastia is situated. Le Pigno, the highest peak, stands 2.5
de Miomo and has a large steel works situated close SSW of it. miles inland and is surmounted by a prominent pylon. The
spire of the church of Sainte-Marie, situated in the citadel at
Bastia (42°42'N., 9°27'E.) the S end of the town, is prominent from seaward.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 45m and
11.5

World Port Index No. 39060 over in length and within 3 miles of the harbormaster's office.
Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 12 or 16 and generally
11.5 Bastia, the principal commercial port of Corse, com- board about 1 mile E of the harbor entrance.
prises three separate harbor areas. Port Saint-Nicholas, in the Pilots are provided by Haute Corse Station, whose center is
11.5

center, is reserved for commercial operations; Vieux-Port, in at Bastia. Pilots at this station also serve the oil berths at Luc-
the S part, is used by fishing vessels and pleasure craft; and ciana and the Bastia-Sud Gas Terminal.
Port de Plaisance de Toga, in the N part, is used by yachts and Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA at least 1 hour in
11.5

small craft. advance. Vessels that do not routinely call here should provide
Winds—Weather.—The Libeccio, a local W to SW wind, is
11.5 the ETA 24 hours in advance and confirm the ETA 1 hour in
predominant throughout the year and reaches a maximum fre- advance.
quency in summer. It can be especially violent in this vicinity. A Mandatory Access Channel, the limits of which are shown
11.5

Tides—Currents.—Tides and currents at Bastia are negligi-

11.5 on the chart, lies in the approaches to the port and is entered 7
ble, the water level being affected mainly by periods of strong miles E of the harbor. All vessels over 1,600 gt and carrying
winds. hydrocarbons or dangerous substances must report their entry
Depths—Limitations.—Port Saint-Nicholas is the only har-
11.5 into this channel and maintain a listening watch on VHF. For
bor accessible to commercial vessels. For berthing information further information, see paragraph 11.1.
see the title tabled Bastia—Berth Information. The access route for other vessels lies S of the Mandatory
11.5

When ships simultaneously occupy North Quay and North-

11.5 Access Channel and may best be seen on the chart.
east Quay, their lengths are limited to 72m at North Quay and The speed limit within 1 mile of the port is 20 knots.
11.5

120m at Northeast Quay. Contact Information.—See the table titled Bastia—Con-

11.5

tact Information.
Bastia—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks Bastia—Contact Information
South Terminal Harbormaster
1 155m 7.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
2 115m 6.5m Cruise vessels and ro-ro 33-4-9534-4272
Telephone
3 135m 6.5m Cruise vessels and ro-ro 33-6-8295-4878 (mobile)
4 200m 7.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro Facsimile 33-4-9534-4288

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Bastia—Contact Information 11.7 Punta di Arcu (Pointe d’Arco) (42°34'N., 9°31'E.),

located 8 miles SSE of Bastia, is surmounted by a ruined tower
E-mail [email protected] and a white building. Maison Casone, with a prominent ter-
Web site http://www.capitaineriebastia.e-monsite.com raced balcony, stands on a ridge, 3 miles NNW of the point.
Maison Pinetta, consisting of two low buildings with red roofs,
Port Authority is situated 2 miles SE of Maison Casone.
Telephone 33-4-9555-2585 Furiani, a village, stands 2.5 miles SW of Bastia and is dom-
11.7

inated by a white, square bell tower.

E-mail [email protected]
Mouillage d’Arco, lying 2 miles N of Pointe d’Arco, affords
11.7

Web site http://www.bastia.port.fr anchorage, in a depth of 20m, sand and weed, very good hold-
ing ground.
Lucciana Oil Terminal
Lucciana Oil Terminal (42°33'N., 9°33'E.), an offshore
11.7

VHF VHF channels 12, 14 and 16 pipeline berth, is situated 2 miles S of Pointe d’Arco. The ter-
Pilots minal supplies a power station 4 miles SSW. It lies in a depth
of 9.9m and consists of four mooring buoys. A lighted buoy is
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 moored about 0.3 mile E of the berth and marks the approach.
Telephone 33-4-9531-5095 Pilotage is compulsory within 3 miles of the terminal. Pilots
are provided from Bastia and entry is controlled by the harbor-
E-mail [email protected] master at Bastia.
Regulations.—A Mandatory Access Channel, the limits of
11.7

Anchorage.—During W winds, vessels may anchor in Anse

11.5 which are shown on the chart, lies in the approaches to the ter-
de Porto Vecchio. There are depths of 15 to 30m in this bight, minal and is entered 6 miles E of the berth. All vessels over
about 0.4 mile S of Vieux-Port. Visual examination of the sea- 1,600 gt, carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances, must
bed is required prior to anchoring to protect biocenosis. A report their entry into this channel to the Captain of the Port of
waiting area has been established close E. Bastia and maintain a listening watch on VHF. For further in-
Caution.—Anchoring, fishing, and diving prohibited areas,
11.5
formation, see paragraph 11.1.
the limits of which are shown on the chart, lie in the approach-
es to the port. 11.8 Flueve Golo (42°31'N., 9°33'E.) enters the sea 2.5
A local magnetic anomaly creating a deviation of up to 2°30'
11.5
miles S of Pointe d’Arco. Several oil tanks stand 1.2 miles NW
may be experienced within 1 mile of the power cables which of the river mouth and are visible from seaward.
land 2 miles S of Bastia. Between this river and Fium’ Alto, 5 miles S, the low and
11.8

flat coastal area extends as much as 4 miles inland in places.

Bastia to Golfe de Porto Vecchio Two beacons, reported to be not very conspicuous from sea-
ward, stand within this stretch of the coast. To the S of Fium’
11.6 Etang de Biguglia (42°38'N., 9°27'E.) enters the sea Alto, the mountains slope down to the beach.
2 miles S of Bastia. This river extends 7 miles SSE and is sepa- Marine de Padulella, situated 3.5 miles S of Fium’ Alto,
11.8

rated from the sea by a narrow sand dune which is covered with comprises several prominent houses, one of which is very
vegetation. white. The belfry of San-Nicolao, standing 1.5 miles inland, is
Between Bastia and Alistro, 27 miles SSE, the coast is most-
11.6 isolated and conspicuous from seaward.
ly low and backed by mountains standing from 2 to 5 miles in- Port de Campoloro, a yacht marina, lies 2 miles S of Marine
11.8

land. de Padulella and is protected by two breakwaters.

Prominent mountains inland include Mont San Petrone,
11.8

South Bastia Gas Terminal (42°40'N., 9°28'E.) is situated

11.6
1,767m high, standing 9 miles W of Marine de Padulella; and
close N of Etang de Biguglia. The berth, which consists of sev- Pointe de Caldane, 1,724m high, standing 3.5 miles S of Mont
eral mooring buoys, lies at the seaward end of a submarine San Petrone.
pipeline which extends 0.4 mile ESE from the shore. A lighted Tour d’Alistro, a ruined tower, stands 11.5 miles S of Fium’
11.8

buoy is moored about 0.3 mile E of the berth and marks the E Alto. Between this tower and Marine de Solenzara, 25 miles
approach. Pilotage, which is compulsory, must be obtained SSW, the coast is low, marshy, and provides no sheltered an-
from Bastia. Access to the terminal is regulated and entry con- chorage. A light is shown from a tower, 23m high, standing 0.8
trolled by the Bastia harbormaster. mile NW of Tour d’Alistro. A disused signal station is situated
Regulations.—An access channel, 0.5 mile wide, leads W to
11.6 near the light.
the terminal berth and is entered about 7 miles E of it. The use The chapel of Sainte-Marie stands 6 miles S of Tour d’Alis-
11.8

of this channel is obligatory for vessels carrying methane. tro and is prominent.
Vessels using the access channel should not enter it before
11.6
Tour Bravone, in ruins, stands on a coastal hill, 48m high,
11.8

obtaining permission from the Captain of the Port of Bastia by 3.5 miles S of Tour d’Alistro.
VHF. Etang de Diane lies 3.5 miles S of Tour Bravone. This lagoon
11.8

Caution.—A submarine pipeline extends 0.8 mile NE from

11.6
is navigable by boats in winter and has a mouth near its N end.
a point on the shore, 3.2 miles SSE of the South Bastia Gas The ruins of Tour de Diane stand on the S side the mouth.
Terminal. Anchoring is prohibited in the vicinity of this pipe- Caution.—A local magnetic anomaly may be experienced E
11.8

line. of Etang de Diane.

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The town of Padulone (Marine d’Aleria), consisting of sever-

11.8 rocky promontory, is dominated by Tour de Fautea, which can
al houses, is situated close S of the lagoon on the N side of the be seen from some distance seaward. Ile de Fautea, 32m high,
mouth of the Tavignano. Also in this vicinity, the conspicuous lies close off this promontory.
belfry of the village of Aleria and the old penitentiary of Casa- Golfe de Pinarellu (Pinarello Bay) is entered between a point
11.10

bianda are prominent from seaward. located 1.2 miles S of Punta de Fautea and Ile de Pinarellu, 1.3
The village of Calsarello stands on the S side of the Fium
11.8 miles S. The latter island is 58m high and is surmounted by a
d’Orbo, 5 miles SW of Padulone. It has a building, with a cy- conspicuous tower. Ilot Roscana, a group of rocks, lie in the en-
lindrical tower surrounded by pillars, which is visible from sea- trance to this gulf. They are red with whitish tops and the larg-
ward. A tower, which resembles a lighthouse, stands 0.5 mile est is 9m high. The gulf affords anchorage to small vessels, in
SSW of the village and is prominent. A stranded wreck lies 1 depths of 12 to 15m, in its central part. The holding ground is
mile S of the river mouth. poor and there is no protection from E winds.
The village of Prunelli-di-Fiumorbo, in which stands a
11.8 Punta Capicciola, located 1.5 miles SSW of Ile de Pinarellu,
11.10

domed belfry, is situated inland, 5.5 miles WNW of Calsarello. is the extremity of a narrow peninsula which is 30m high and
The conspicuous belfry at Isolaccio-di-Fiumorbo stands at the reddish in color. A rock lies close off the extremity of the point.
head of a valley, 2 miles W of Calsarello. Sommet della Vacca Morta, 1,315m high, stands 10 miles W of
the point and is black and jagged.
11.9 Solenzara Oil Terminal (41°55'N., 9°25'E.) lies 4.5 Baie de San Ciprianu (41°38'N., 9°21'E.) is entered be-
11.10

miles S of Calsarello. A submarine pipeline extends about 0.3 tween Punta d’Arasu and Punta San Ciprianu, 1.2 miles SSW.
mile from the shore to a berth, which consists of four mooring Ile de Cornuta, reddish and pointed, and Ile San Ciprianu, 24m
buoys, and its seaward end is marked by a yellow and black high with a rounded top, lie 0.2 mile S and 0.2 mile SW, re-
buoy. A restricted anchorage, with a depth of about 18m and a spectively, of Punta d’Arasu.
radius of 300m, has been established in position 41°53.7'N, A light is shown from a structure, 11m high, standing on
11.10

9°25.5'E. The anchorage is used by vessels awaiting cargo dis- Punta San Ciprianu.
charge. A lighted buoy moored about 0.2 mile E of the berth The bay affords anchorage to small craft, in a depth of 6m.
11.10

marks the approach. This anchorage is sheltered from W through N to NE, but the
Pilotage is compulsory within a circle of radius 3 miles of
11.9 holding ground is not good.
the terminal. Pilots are provided from Bastia.
Regulations.—A Mandatory Access Channel, the limits of
11.9 11.11 Golfe de Porto Vecchio (41°37'N., 9°20'E.) is entered
which are shown on the chart, lies in the approaches to the ter- between Punta San Ciprianu and Punta de la Chiappa, 1.2
minal and is entered about 6.5 miles E of the berth. All vessels miles SE. It offers the best anchorage on the E coast of Corse.
over 1,600 gt, carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances, Roches de Pecorella, a group of above-water and submerged
11.11

should obtain permission for their entry into this channel from rocks, lies 0.7 mile ESE of Punta San Ciprianu. This group is
the Captain of the Port of Bastia and maintain a listening watch marked by a lighted beacon and submerged rocks, shoals, and
on VHF channel 16. For further information, see paragraph dangers lie within 0.2 mile of it.
11.1. Punta di Benedettu is located on the N shore of the gulf, 1.3
11.11

Caution.—Solenzara Air Base is situated 1.5 miles NW of

11.9 miles W of Punta San Ciprianu. It forms an isolated promonto-
the oil terminal; a prohibited area extends up to 300m from the ry, 45m high, in the middle of a plain. Anchorage can be ob-
base. tained SW of Punta San Ciprianu and E of Punta di Benedettu,
A seaplane landing area lies centered on position 42°03.0'N,
11.9 in depths of 10 to 20m, mud and weed. This roadstead has
9°29.2'E. good holding ground, but is exposed to E winds.
Punta de la Chiappa (41°37'N., 9°20'E.) is the S entrance
11.11

11.10 The Riviere de Travo (41°54'N., 9°24'E.) enters the point of the gulf. A light is shown from a prominent structure,
sea 1 mile SW of the oil terminal. It can be identified by a large 21m high, standing on the point. Roches de Chiappino, a group
bridge, with a chapel situated N of it, standing 1 mile inland. of above-water rocks and shoals, lies 0.2 mile NE of the point.
The heights of Ventiseri, on which stand a belfry and a triangu- Punta di l’Arena is located on the S shore of the gulf, 2.3
11.11

lation marker, are located 4 miles WNW of the river mouth. miles W of Punta de la Chiappa. The coast between is com-
The prominent village of Solenzara stands on the S side of
11.10 posed of high cliffs which are interrupted by sandy beaches.
the mouth of the Solenzara River, 3 miles S of the mouth of the Punta di l’Arena is fronted by a sandy spit, which extends
Travo. Sommet de Mozza, 1,124m high, stands 4 miles W of NNW, and should be given a wide berth.
this village and has the appearance of a gigantic column. Ilot Ziglione, 13m high and wooded, lies about 200m off-
11.11

Between Solenzara and Punta San Ciprianu, 15 miles S, the

11.10 shore, 0.9 mile SW of Punta di l’Arena. Small vessels may ob-
coast is rocky and backed a short distance inland by pine-cov- tain anchorage SW of Punta di l’Arena or, in a depth of 6m,
ered mountains. Mont Santo stands 1.7 miles SW of Solenzara. mud and weed, between N and NW of Ilot Ziglione.
The conspicuous village of Sari is situated on its slopes. Marina d’Arge, located 1.1 miles W of Punta de la Chiappa,
11.11

Anse de Cannella, lying 3.5 miles S of the mouth of the So-

11.10 is the most prominent beach on the S shore of the gulf.
lenzara River, can be identified by the red cliffs which overlook Paso Nord leads into the gulf between Punta San Ciprianu
11.11

a beach at its head. Anse de Favone, another cove, lies 5 miles and Roches de Pecorella, and Passe de l’Est leads between
S of the Solenzara River and can be identified by a prominent Roches de Pecorella and Roches de Chiappino.
chapel which stands on its N entrance point.
Punta de Fautea (41°43'N., 9°25'E.), the E extremity of a
11.10 11.12 Porto Vecchio (41°35'N., 9°17'E.) (World Port Index

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No. 39070), a small port, lies at the SW end of the gulf. uous.
Depths—Limitations.—The port consists of a yacht harbor,
11.12 Golfe de Santa Manza (41°26'N., 9°16'E.) is entered be-
11.14

which fronts the town, and Quai de Commerce, which fronts an tween Punta di Rondinara and Punta di u Capicciolu, 2.2 miles
area of salt pans, 0.3 mile SE of the town. SSW.
There is 250m of total berthing space with a depth of 5.5m
11.12 Punta di u Capicciolu is the NE extremity of a peninsula
11.14

alongside. Vessels up to 5.2m draft can be accommodated. which rises to a remarkable summit, 107m high, 0.2 mile SW
Aspect.—The town, which contains a prominent steeple, is
11.12 of the point. The ruins of Tour Santa-Manza stand 1 mile SW
built on a hill and is surrounded by walls. The conspicuous ru- of the point.
ins of Chateau de Georgesville, with a gray-green flat roof, are Cap Blanc is located at the head of the gulf, 1.5 miles W of
11.14

situated 0.5 mile N of the town and surrounded by trees. Sever- Punta di u Capicciolu. It is composed of prominent white cliffs,
al white warehouses stand in the vicinity of the commercial 46m high.
quay. Caution.—A dangerous wreck is located 0.7 mile NE of
11.14

A directional sector light is shown from a structure standing

11.12 Punta di Rondinara. It is surrounded by an anchoring, fishing,
on the W shore of the gulf and indicates the fairway. and diving prohibited area of 300m radius.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 60m in
11.12 A seaplane operating area lies within the gulf.
11.14

length. Vessels should send an ETA at least 24 hours in ad-

vance and then contact the pilot on VHF channel 16 when 11.15 Punta de Sporono (Pointe Sperone) (41°22'N.,
within range. Pilots are provided from Ajaccio. The pilot 9°16'E.) is located 4.2 mile SW of Punta di u Capicciolu and is
boards 1 mile NE of Punta di a Chiappa. the SE extremity of Corse. It is formed by a small tongue of
Regulations.—A Mandatory Access Channel, the limits of
11.12 land with vertical sides and is surmounted by a beacon.
which are shown on the chart, leads W and SW through the Ile Porraggia (41°23'N., 9°16'E.), 19m high, lies 2 miles S
11.15

gulf to the harbor. Its seaward entrance lies 0.6 mile NNW of of Punta di u Capicciolu. This island is surmounted by a pyra-
Punta de la Chiappa. All vessels over 1,600 gt, carrying hydro- mid of stones and an islet lies close NE of it.
carbons or dangerous substances, must report their entry into Iles Gavitti (41°24'N., 9°15'E.), lying 0.7 mile NW of Ile
11.15

this channel and maintain a listening watch on VHF. For fur- Poraggia, consists of a group of rocks up to 4m high, which lie
ther information, see paragraph 11.1. on the middle of a bank with depth of less than 5m.
Caution.—Seaplanes used to fight fires operate in the area
11.12 Isles Lavezzi (Archipel Lavezzi) (41°20'N., 9°15'E.) lie cen-
best seen on the chart. tered 4 miles S of Punta di u Capicciolu. The group is com-
posed of two principal islands and numerous small islets, reefs,
Golfe de Porto Vecchio to the Strait of Bonifacio and shoals. A channel, marked by buoys, leads between the
group and Corse. It is used only by small vessels, with local
11.13 Iles Cerbicale (41°33'N., 9°22'E.), a group of islands, knowledge, during clear daylight hours.
lies 0.8 mile offshore and is centered 2.6 miles S of Punta de la Ile Cavallo, the N principal island, lies 1.5 miles E of Punta
11.15

Chiappa. de Sporono. It is 37m high and is surrounded by rocks and

From the N to S, the group consists of Ile Forana, 34m high,
11.13 shoals.
Ile de Maestro Maria, 5m high, Ile Piana, 36m high, and Ile Pi- Ile Perduto, lying 1.5 miles E of the island, is low and sur-
11.15

etricaggiosa, 10m high. mounted by a small block of stone. Above and below-water
Rocher de la Vacca, an islet, lies 0.5 mile ESE of Ile Forana.
11.13 dangers extend up to about 0.4 mile from the islet and are
It is 24m high, isolated, and rather pointed. Danger de la Vacca marked by a lighted buoy.
lies about 0.7 mile SE of Rocher de la Vacca and is marked by Ecueil de Perduto, a drying rock, lies about 0.5 mile SE of
11.15

a lighted buoy. It consists of two shoal heads with depths of 4 the islet. It is marked by a lighted beacon.
to 4.5m. Ile Lavezzi (41°21'N., 9°15'E.), the S principal island, con-
11.15

Iles du Toro (41°30'N., 9°23'E.) lies 2.3 miles SSW of Dan-

11.13 sists of a rugged mass of rock. It is surrounded by rocks and is
ger de la Vacca and comprises of a compact group of rocks up connected to Ile Cavallo by foul ground. Capu di u Beccu, the S
to 34m high. The W rock is prominent and has a summit extremity of the island, is difficult to identify from the S as it
shaped like a finger. Hautfond du Toro, a rock, lies about 0.5 blends with the higher elevations of the island. A light is shown
mile E of the group. It has a least depth of 2.7m and is marked from a structure, 12m high, standing on this cape.
by a lighted buoy. The prominent Pyramide de la Semillante, in commemora-
11.15

Caution.—The above dangers are surrounded by shoals,

11.13 tion of the wreck of the French frigate La Semillante in 1854,
rocks, and foul ground, and vessels are advised to give them a stands on an islet close W of the cape.
wide berth. Ile Piana lies 0.5 mile NE of Pointe de Sperono and is
11.15

Iles Cerbicale is a designated nature reserve. Landing is pro-

11.13 marked by a prominent beacon.
hibited between April 1 and August 31 unless special permis- Ecuel de Lavezzi, with a least depth of 3.1m, lies about 1
11.15

sion has been given. The landing of motor vehicles is forbidden mile S of the S extremity of Ile Lavezzi. A light is shown from
at all times. a structure, 22m high, standing on this shoal and a lighted buoy
is moored about 0.4 mile SSE of it.
11.14 Punta di Rondinara (41°28'N., 9°17'E.), reddish in Caution.—Iles Lavezzi are a designated nature reserve area
11.15

color, is the extremity of a peninsula, 59m high, which is con- and diving and fishing are prohibited in the vicinity of the
nected to the mainland by a low isthmus. Tour de Sponsaglia, a group.
ruined tower, stands 1.2 miles NNE of the point and is conspic- A submarine pipeline extends between the N end of Iles
11.15

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Lavezzi and the S coast of Corse and may best be seen on the a. Cabo de Feno Light (41°23.6'N., 9°05.9'E.).
chart. b. The W end of the N limit of the routing scheme
(41°19.2'N., 9°06.5'E.).
The Strait of Bonifacio c. The W end of the S limit of the routing scheme
(41°16.8'N., 9°06.2'E.).
11.16 The Strait of Bonifacio is 6.5 miles wide, but off-lying d. Capo Testa Light (41°14.7'N., 9°08.7'E.).
islands and dangers narrow the principal passage to a width of 2. Westbound.—A line joining:
3 miles. There are depths of not less than 53m in the fairway a. Punta di Rodinara (41°27.9'N., 9°16.7'E.).
between Iles Lavezzi and Isola Razzoli. b. The E end of the N limit of the routing scheme
Winds—Weather.—In the summer, the predominant winds
11.16 (41°22.6'N., 9°22.4'E.).
in the strait are from the W. In the winter, the predominant c. The E end of the S limit of the routing scheme
winds are from the NE. The winds strengthen in the strait and (41°21.6'N., 9°23.3'E.).
shift from NW to SW, at the E entrance, and from NE to SE, at d. Punta Galera (41°14.6'N., 9°27.6'E.).
the W entrance. 11.16 The reported information should be formatted, as follows:
Winds from the SW are very rare during the summer in the
11.16

W part of the strait. They blow most often during the winter be- Designator Required Information
fore strong gales and storms. However, winds from the NW can
quickly develop. A Name, call sign, flag, and IMO number.
Generally, winds ease up during the night and regain their
11.16
B Time in UTC.
maximum intensity in the middle of the day.
C Latitude and longitude.
Tides—Currents.—In the strait, tidal currents are weak and
11.16

variable, but there are important wind induced currents. D Bearing and distance from a landmark.
Winds from the NW produce currents which set E at up to 2
E Course.
11.16

knots; winds from the W may produce currents which set E at

up to 4 knots; and winds from the E produce currents which set F Speed.
W at up to 3 knots. O Draft.
Pilotage.—A recommended pilotage service for transiting Bon-
11.16

ifacio Strait is available through the La Maddalena harbormaster’s P IMO cargo, cargo category, and quantity.
office. Q or R Vessel defects, damage, or limitations.
Pilots board, as follows:
11.16

1. Eastern—position 41°24.8'N, 9°30.0'E. Any additional information, including

X
2. Western—position 41°17.3'N, 8°58.5'E. pollution incidents or cargo loss.
Regulations.—Transit is prohibited to ships carrying haz-
11.16

ardous cargoes flying Italian and French flags. Ships with haz- Vessels of over 5,000 gt transporting oil, dangerous chemi-
11.16

ardous cargo flying other flags shall comply with regulations cals, or substances likely to pollute the sea or coastline are
issued by their flag state. strongly urged not to pass through the Strait of Bonifacio. This
For the purpose of improving the safety of navigation in the
11.16 recommendation does not apply to vessels sailing in either di-
Strait of Bonifacio and reducing the risks of pollution of the rection between Porto Torres and any port on the Italian main-
French and Italian coastlines as a result of groundings or colli- land from Civitavecchia to Napoli.
sions involving tankers, gas carriers, or bulk chemical carriers, Vessel Traffic Service.—A mandatory IMO-adopted VTS
11.16

a system of reporting, surveillance, and information has been with two-way routes is in operation for the control of shipping
established by the governments of France and Italy in order to within the Strait of Bonifacio. The charted routes are mandato-
warn vessels of any hazard that might threaten their safe pas- ry for all vessels of 20m or more in length.
sage. Caution.—Several submarine cables, some power, lie in the
11.16

strait and may best be seen on the chart. Anchoring and fishing
A Ship Movement and Reporting System (MAREP) has
11.16 in their vicinity is prohibited.
been established within the Strait of Bonifacio and its E and W A magnetic anomaly maybe experienced in the vicinity of
11.16

approaches. the power cables.

The system is mandatory for all vessels of 300 gt and over.
11.16

The system is referred to as BONIFREP and covers the waters

within a 20-mile radius of Bonifacio (41°23.4'N., 9°09.8'E.).
The system’s call sign is “Bonifacio Traffic” and is used when
reporting to either the Italian authority based at La Maddalena
Coast Guard Station, Sardinia or the French authority based at
the Pertusato Naval Signal Station, Corsica. Vessels should es-
tablish contact on VHF channels 10 and 16.
Vessels are required to transmit their reports upon entering
11.16

the precautionary areas situated at either end of the routing

scheme, or when passing the following demarcations:
1. Eastbound.—A line joining: 11.16 The Strait of Bonifacio from NE

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de Lavezzi. Vessels may then shape courses as convenient for

the remainder of the passage.
At night, vessels from the W should steer for Isola Razzoli
11.18

Light, with a bearing less than 093°, and keep to the S of its red
sector. Having passed through the red sector of Ile Lavezzi
Light, vessels should then steer NE out of the E entrance of the
strait.
Passage de la Piantarella, which leads between the SE coast
11.18

of Corse and the islands of Ile Poraggia and Ile Ratino, has a
least depth of 9m in the fairway. It should be used only during
the daytime when the wall beacons on Ile Piana and Punta de
11.16 The Strait of Bonifacio Sperono are clearly visible.
11.17 North side of the Strait of Bonifacio.—In clear
weather, vessels approaching the Strait of Bonifacio from the E
or W can first identify the high mountains in the S part of
Corse which may best be seen on the chart.
The N side of the strait between Punta de Sperono (Pointe
11.17

Sperone) and Capo Pertusato is composed of very rugged, red

granite cliffs. Then towards Cap de Feno, the coast consists of
relatively low, rocky cliffs. In the vicinity of Bonifacio, the
coast comprises of nearly horizontal plateaus which are formed
of whitish limestone and backed by angular ridges.
Le Pretre, a shoal, lies about 0.4 mile WSW of Punta de
11.17

Sperono. It has a least depth of 4.6m and is marked by a bea-

con.
Capo Pertusato (41°22'N., 9°11'E.), the S extremity of
11.17

Corse, is located 1.7 miles W of Punta de Sperono. Ile Saint- 11.18 Passage de la Piantarella
Antoine, surmounted by a chapel, lies close S of the seaward
extremity of the cape. A light is shown from a prominent struc- Caution.—Deep-draft vessels should take care to avoid the
11.18

ture, 17m high, standing 0.2 mile ENE of the cape. A promi- shoal bank which lies 2 miles E of Ile Lavezzi Light.
nent signal station is situated 0.5 mile NW of the light. Passage between Iles Lavezzi and Ecueil de Lavezzi does not
11.18

The port of Bonifacio lies 1.7 miles NW of Capo Pertusato

11.17 shorten the route distance to any great extent and is not recom-
and is fully described in paragraph 11.19. mended for large vessels.
A Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA) has been declared
11.18

11.18 South side of the Strait of Bonifacio.—The S side of for the waters of the Strait of Bonifacio. Vessels transporting
the strait is formed in the W part by the N coast of Sardinia and cargo that could pollute the sea or coastline are strongly urged
in the E part by L’Archipelago della Maddalena, an extensive not to pass through the strait. For more information, contact lo-
group of islands, which are fully described beginning in para- cal authorities.
graph 12.5.
Isola Razzoli (41°18'N., 9°21'E.), the NW island of the
11.18 11.19 Bonifacio (41°23'N., 9°09'E.) (World Port Index No.
group, is marked by a light with a racon. It is bordered to the 39080), a small port, lies on the N side of the strait. The harbor
NW by Secca di Razzoli, a rock, which is the outermost danger is formed by a cove which affords excellent shelter.
on the S side of the passage. This rock lies about 0.5 mile NW Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is mostly used by ro-ro
11.19

of Isola Razzoli Light and has a least depth of 8m. Isola Razzo- ferries, fishing vessels, and pleasure craft. The main commer-
li is further described in paragraph 12.5. cial quay is 60m long with a depth of 7m alongside. Vessels up
Isola la Presa lies 1.5 miles E of Isola Razzoli and a shoal,
11.18 to 100m in length and 6m draft can be accommodated.
with a depth of 10m, lies about 0.4 mile N of it. Aspect.—The town is built on the rocky peninsula, which
11.19

Directions.—The main passage through the strait lies be- forms the S side of the cove, and is visible from some distance
tween Ecueil de Perduto and Ecueil de Lavezzi, on the N side, seaward. The cliffs of the peninsula overhang the sea and have
and Isola Razzoli and Punta Falcone, the N extremity of Sarde- chasms which appear as prominent black patches on the white
gna, on the S side. The passage is not less than 3 miles wide rock. The town is bounded to the E by the white walls of forti-
and presents no difficulties during daylight. fications. The church of Sainte-Marie Majeure, with a promi-
At night, vessels coming from the N or NE can avoid Ecueil
11.18 nent belfry surmounted by a small Byzantine dome, stands
de Perduto by keeping Isola Razzoli Light bearing not less than close W of the fortifications. The conspicuous octagonal tower
180°. When Ile Lavezzi Light bears 270°, vessels should then of Saint-Dominique stands 0.2 mile W of the church. The low
steer SW through the middle of the strait between Isola Razzoli and conical belfry of Saint-Francois is situated close to the SW
and Ecueil de Lavezzi. After passing through the red sector of extremity of the peninsula.
Isola Razzoli Light, vessels should alter course and steer W Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 75m in
11.19

with the latter light kept bearing 080° astern until W of Ecueil length. Vessels should send an ETA at least 24 hours in ad-

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vance. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 16 and are pro- 1.2 miles W of the light.
vided from Ajaccio. The pilot boards 0.5 mile S of Pointe de la The passage between Les Moines and Petit Ecueil d’Olmeto
11.21

Madonetta Light. is 1.3 miles wide. The N extremity of Les Moines is steep-to
Anchorage.—Anchorage areas, each 150m in radius, have
11.19 and the two N rocks are clearly visible.
been established, as follows: Caution.—Les Moines is enclosed by a nature reserve. En-
11.21

1. In position 41°22'54.6''N, 9°09'07.8''E. try into the reserve is prohibited.

2. In position 41°22'59.4''N, 9°09'23.4''E. Capu di Zivia (Pointe Latoniccia) (41°31'N., 8°50'E.) is the
11.21

3. In position 41°22'52.8''N, 9°09'40.8''E. extremity of a promontory which rises to Sommet de Pietra

Two additional anchorage areas lie W of the port.
11.19 Nera. This peak, which stands 1.7 miles NE of the cape, is
Caution.—The port is enclosed by a regulated area. Certain
11.19 197m high and rocky.
water areas and quays are reserved for use of the French Navy Ilot Latonniccia lies 0.2 mile S of the cape. It is steep, 20m
11.21

and are not to be used by other vessels without authorization by high, and whitish in color. A rocky patch, with a depth of 4.7m,
the Naval Commandant. lies about 0.2 mile S of this islet and foul ground extends be-
The harbor entrance is reported to be difficult to distinguish
11.19 tween them.
from a distance. Haut-Fond de Latoniccia, a rocky area with a least depth of
11.21

23m, lies about 2.5 miles S of Capu di Zivia. During W winds,

The Strait of Bonifacio to Golfe de Valinco vessels should avoid this locality because of the heavy sea
caused by eddies.
11.20 Cap de Feno (41°23'N., 9°06'E.), the NW entrance Between Capu di Zivia and Capo Senetosa, 3.5 miles NW,
11.21

point of the Strait of Bonifacio, is dominated by a ridge which the coast is rocky, indented by several coves, and backed by
extends 1.5 miles ENE. Three prominent peaks rise from this low mountains which form prominent isolated blocks.
ridge. The E peak is 219m high and is surmounted by Croix de Capo Senetosa (Pointe Senetose) (41°34'N., 8°47'E.), a
la Trinite. The W peak is 229m high. A light is shown from a prominent headland, is the SW extremity of Corse. It rises to a
white square tower with black top, 12m high, standing on the summit, 129m high, 0.8 mile inland which is surmounted by a
cape. gray tower. A light is shown from a prominent structure stand-
Iles de la Tonnara, a group of islets, lies close offshore, 2
11.20 ing 0.5 mile SE of the point. This light structure is 15m high
miles N of the cape. The largest islet of the group is surmount- and consists of two white towers with black tops joined by a
ed by a prominent stone pyramid. white building.
Golfo de Ventilegne is entered between Iles de la Tonnara
11.20 Pointe Aquila, a low and narrow tongue of land, projects
11.21

and Punta de Ventilegne, 1.2 miles NW. The N and E shores of 250m SSW from the cape. The cape is fronted by above and
this small bay are fronted by a rocky bank. below-water rocks and should be given a wide berth. Scoglio
Baie de Figari is entered between Punta de Ventilegne and
11.20 Blanco, the outermost visible rock, lies about 0.2 mile NW of
Pointe de Figari, 2 miles WNW. Tour de Figari stands on a the cape.
heap of rocks on the W shore of this bay, 1 mile NE of Pointe The coast between Capo Senetosa and Punta di Camo Moro,
11.21

de Figari. This tower is reported to be difficult to distinguish 5 miles N, is rocky, sheer, and jagged. Pointe d’Eccica, located
against the background. The bay affords good anchorage to 2 miles NNW of Capo Senetosa, is bordered by a peak, 111m
vessels with local knowledge, except during SW winds. The high, which rises close E of it. Ile d’Eccica, low and bare, lies
bottom is formed of sand and mud with moderately-good hold- 0.5 mile W of the point. The channel between this islet and the
ing ground. The best berth is sheltered from NW winds and point is encumbered with rocks.
lies, in a depth of 16m, weeds, about 0.1 mile ESE of Tour de
Figari. A directional light leads into the bay. A seaplane operat- Golfo de Valinco
ing area lies close outside the bay.
Tour d’Olmeto (41°29'N., 8°59'E.), a conspicuous white
11.20 11.22 Golfo de Valinco (41°40'N., 8°49'E.), entered be-
tower, stands 2.8 miles NW of Pointe de Figari. Three groups tween Pointe di Camo Moro and Capo di Muro, 9 miles NW,
of dangers extend up to 2 miles SW of this tower. Petit Ecueil offers good shelter during E and S winds, but is exposed to
d’Olmeto, with a depth of 3.9m, is the outermost danger; winds between the W and N. Pointe di Camo Moro is sur-
Grand Ecueil d’Olmeto, with a least depth of 0.2m, lies in the mounted by a fort with a large prominent tower.
middle; and Ecueil du Pretre, with a depth of 0.8m, lies closest The gulf extends 6 miles ENE and is enclosed by mountains.
11.22

to the shore and is marked by a beacon which was reported de- Pointe di Furchiccioli, 1,535m high, stands 5 miles NE of the
stroyed in 1986. head of the gulf. This peak appears as a plateau with a bare
Sommet La Petrosa, 412m high, stands 2 miles N of the tow-
11.20 ridge and is very steep on its W side. Pointe di Buturetu, 870m
er and overlooks this section of the coast. high, is crowned by a rock which has the appearance of a cita-
del. This peak stands 2 miles N of the head of the gulf and
11.21 Les Moines (41°27'N., 8°54'E.), consisting of three overlooks the village of Olmeto, which is situated on its E
groups of dangerous rocks, lies 1.8 miles W of Petit Ecueil slopes. Pointe Savaziglia, 669m high, stands 2 miles E of the
d’Olmeto. The middle group of rocks is the highest and rises head of the gulf. This mountain has two peaks and overlooks
up to 6m. A light is shown from a structure, 31m high, standing the village of Viggianello which is situated on its W side.
on the S group of rocks. The S coast of the gulf recedes to form a bight close E of
11.22

Rocks and shoals extend up to 0.2 mile SW of the light and

11.21 Pointe di Camo Moro. The village of Campo Moro is situated
an isolated sandy patch, with a least depth of 17m, lies about at the head of this bight. A large modern chateau, with three

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prominent turrets, stands close SW of the village. Anchorage is from the SW.
available, in depths of 12 to 24m, weed, good holding ground, Cap Nero, the N entrance point of the bay, is formed of high,
11.24

N of the chateau and about 0.2 mile from the beach at the head black cliffs. Tour Nero stands on the cape. It is light-colored
of the bight. Shelter is afforded from winds between the SW and shows up clearly amongst the vegetation. Sommet della
and W, but this roadstead is untenable with winds from the Monteta, 349m high, stands 1.5 miles NE of the cape and is
NW. prominent from seaward.
Pointe di Falumbaja (Pointe Cardicciani) is located 2 miles E
11.22 A detached rock, with a depth of 2.4m, lies about 0.7 mile E
11.24

of Pointe di Camo Moro. It is fronted by a group of detached of Cap Nero.

rocks, one of which is white and prominent.
Caution.—Numerous submarine cables extend W from Pro-
11.22 11.25 Capo di Muro (41°44'N., 8°40'E.), the N entrance
priano into the gulf. point of the gulf, is located 2.3 miles NNW of Cap Nero. A
light is shown from a tower, 7m high, standing on the cape.
11.23 Propriano (41°41'N., 8°54'E.) (World Port Index No. This cape is fronted by a bank, with depths of less than 18m,
11.25

39090), a small port, lies at the inner end of the gulf. which extends up to 0.5 mile S and SW of it. A detached rocky
Depths—Limitations.—The main harbor, which is mostly
11.23 patch, with a least depth of 11m, lies about 1 mile S of the cape.
used by pleasure craft and ferries, is formed by a jetty which
extends 0.2 mile N from the shore. A basin for fishing vessels Golfe d’Ajaccio
lies in the inner part of the harbor and an extensive yacht mari-
na lies close E of it. 11.26 Golfe d’Ajaccio (41°50'N., 8°43'E.) is entered be-
The commercial basin has a ro-ro berth, 200m long, with a
11.23 tween Capo di Muro and Pointe de la Parata, 9.5 miles NNW
depth of 8m alongside, and a dolphin berth which can accom- and extends 10 miles NE.
modate ro-ro vessels up to 135m in length and 7m draft. A prominent television tower surmounts a peak, 580m high,
11.26

Aspect.—The town can be identified by a conspicuous

11.23 which stands 5 miles ENE of Capo di Muro.
church, with a square belfry, which stands isolated on high Pointe Guardiola, located 0.5 mile N of Capo di Muro, is
11.26

ground. A light is shown from a structure, 17m high, standing fringed by rocks which extend up to 0.5 mile offshore. Sommet
on the seaward extremity of the harbor jetty. Guardiola, 167m high, stands 0.5 mile E of the point and Tour
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 60m in
11.23 Muru stands on a cliff, close E of its summit.
length. Pilots are provided from Ajaccio. Pilotage is available The gulf is overlooked on its E side by Cozzanaccio, 1,060m
11.26

and advisable for all vessels without local knowledge. The pi- high, which rises 12.5 miles NE of Capo di Muro.
lot may be contacted on VHF channel 9 or 16. The pilot boards The coast extending to the NE of Capo di Muro forms three
11.26

2 miles W of the port entrance. Vessels should provide an ETA open bays which are separated by protruding points.
at least 24 hours in advance. Pointe de la Castagna, which separates the first and second
11.26

Anchorage.—Anchorage is available, in depths of 10 to

11.23 bays, is located 3.7 miles NE of Pointe Guardiola. It is rounded
12m, sand and weed, close E of the N jetty head, but this berth and rises to a summit, 91m high, which is surmounted by a
is exposed to winds between the W and N. tower.
Caution.—During NW winds, a swell enters the harbor.
11.23 Pointe de Sette Nave, which separates the second and third
11.26

Obstructions and rocks lie on the N side of the main harbor

11.23 bays, is located 3.2 miles NE of Pointe de la Castagna and
jetty and it should be given a wide berth. fronted by foul ground and rocks. It is the W extremity of a
peninsula which is surmounted by Tour Isolella, a prominent
11.24 Pointe d’Aglio (41°41'N., 8°53'E.), marked by a tow- tower. La Campanina, a shallow rock, lies about 0.5 mile SW
er, is located 0.8 mile NW of Propriano. of the point and is marked by a beacon, 7m high.
The head of the gulf comprises a wide, sandy beach. The
11.24 Pointe de Porticcio, which borders the N side of the third
11.26

Riviere Barachi flows into the gulf near the N end of this bay, is located 2.6 miles NE of Pointe de Sette Nave and is
beach. fronted by rocks. A prominent hotel is situated 0.2 mile E of
Pointe di Bitussu (Pointe de Taravo) located 2.3 miles WNW
11.24 the point. Ecueil Dorbera, a group of rocks, lies about 0.3 mile
of Pointe d’Aglio, is low and fringed by rocks. A prominent SSW of the point.
tower stands 0.5 mile N of the point and a sandy beach extends To the N of Pointe de Porticcio, the head of the gulf is bor-
11.26

1.5 miles NW from it to Porto Pollo. dered by a sandy beach. An airport is situated on a plain, which
Porto Pollo, a small bight, offers shelter during NW winds
11.24 adjoins the beach, 2.5 miles NNE of the point.
although the holding ground is not good. Vessels should an-
chor, in a depth of 20m, about 300m offshore in its SW part. 11.27 Pointe d’Aspretto (41°55'N., 8°46'E.), located 2.4
Pointe di Porto Pollo is located SW of Porto Pollo and is
11.24 miles NNW of Pointe de Porticcio, is the E entrance point of
fronted to the S and SE by foul ground. Baie d’Ajaccio. Darse d’Ajaccio, a small enclosed harbor, lies
Baie de Cupabia is entered between Pointe di Porto Pollo
11.24 on its E side. The hangars and buildings of a French naval air
and Cap Nero, 3.5 miles WNW. Both of its entrance points are station stand on the point and are conspicuous.
fringed with rocks and shoals. The E shore of the bay is rocky Les Scoglietti, a group of above-water and submerged rocks,
11.27

and overlooked by Tour Capanelle, which stands 1.5 miles N of extends up to about 0.4 mile S of Pointe d’Aspretto. An ob-
the S entrance point. Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 12 struction, with a depth of 11.4m, lies close S of this group.
to 15m, sand and weed, about 0.2 mile offshore, WNW of Tour The W entrance point of Baie d’Ajaccio is located 1 mile
11.27

Capanelle. This berth is sheltered from all winds except those WSW of Pointe d’Aspretto. A conspicuous citadel stands on

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this point. A light is shown from a tower, 13m high, standing at NNE from the berth to the shore. Vessels up to 1,500 tons and
the E side of the citadel. 5m draft can be handled.
La Citadelle, a shoal patch, lies about 0.2 mile S of the cita-
11.27

del. It has a least depth of 3.3m and is marked by a lighted bea- Ajaccio—Berth Information
con. A rocky shoal, with a depth of 3.5m, lies about 0.1 mile W
of the beacon. Berth Length Depth Remarks
Ferry Terminal
Ajaccio (41°55'N., 8°45'E.) Ferry 1 220m 6.5m Cruise vessels
World Port Index No. 39100 Cruise vessels and
Ferry 2 60m 8.2m
cement
11.28 Ajaccio, the capital of Corse, is a commercial port and
Ferry 3 135m 7.0m Fast ferries
the site of a naval base. The port occupies Baie d’Ajaccio and con-
sists of three basins, which lie on the W side of the bay, and an RoRo 1 100m 7.5m Ro-ro
outer harbor which consists of the center and E side of the bay. RoRo 2 145m 9.0m Ro-ro
RoRo 3 190m 7.0m Ro-ro
Port of Ajaccio Home Page
Ajaccio Terminal
http://www.corse-du-sud.cci.fr
St. Joseph 116m 7.0m Maximum loa of 130m
Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds are from the NE
11.28
MBM 116m 7.5m Maximum loa of 130m
and very mild weather exists all year round. During the winter,
strong SW winds may be experienced. Aspect.—The olive-covered slopes of Mont Salario rise be-
11.28

Tides—Currents.—Tides and currents are almost negligi-

11.28
hind the town and several prominent chapels are situated on
ble. Winds from the SW may sometimes cause a sea and swell them.
in the harbor. A French naval seaplane base, with hangars and workshops,
11.28

See the table titled Tidal Ranges for Ajaccio.

11.28
is situated on the S side of Pointe d’Aspretto. Two radio masts
stand 0.5 mile N of this base and two radio masts stand on a
Tidal Ranges for Ajaccio cliff on the E shore of the bay, 0.3 mile NW of the base.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 60m
HAT 0.6m
11.28

long. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channels 12 and 16 and

MHWS 0.5m generally board about 0.5 mile ESE of La Citadelle Lighted
MHWN 0.4m Beacon. Vessels should send an ETA at least 24 hours in ad-
vance and a confirmation 1 hour before arrival.
MSL 0.4m This station also provides pilots for Propriano, Bonifacio,
11.28

MLWN 0.3m Bonifacio Strait, and Porto-Vecchio.

Regulations.—A Mandatory Access Channel, the limits of
11.28

MLWS 0.3m which are shown on the chart, lies in the approaches to Ajaccio
LAT 0.2m and is entered 15 miles SW of the port. All vessels over 1,600
gt, carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances, must report
Note.—Heights are in meters above their entry into this channel and maintain a listening watch on
charted datum. VHF. The use of this channel is reported to be only authorized
during daylight. For further information, see paragraph 11.1.
Depths—Limitations.—The approaches to the bay impose
11.28 Restricted military zone areas, the limits of which are shown
11.28

no limitations on the size of vessels using it. The fairway lead- on the chart, lie in the vicinity of the base at Pointe d’Aspretto
ing through the harbor to the various basins is deep and clear. and in the vicinity of Appontement Saint Joseph, at the NE cor-
Bassin de la Ville, the S harbor basin, is protected from the S
11.28 ner of the bay. Only vessels authorized to use the Appontement
by the Jetee de la Citadelle. Its S part is used by fishing vessels Saint Joseph petroleum jetty may enter. Vessels without prior
and pleasure craft. permission from the military authorities are prohibited from
For berthing information see the table titled Ajaccio—Berth
11.28 entering these areas.
Information. A restricted area, the limits of which are shown on the chart,
11.28

Bassin de Cannes, the N harbor basin, is occupied by an ex-

11.28 lies in the vicinity of Appontement Jeanne d’Arc, at the NW
tensive yacht marina. corner of the bay. Vessels and small craft are prohibited from
Appontement Jeanne d’Arc is declared ruined and is no lon-
11.28 entering or anchoring in this area when a methane tanker is
ger in service. berthed at the pier.
Appontement Saint Joseph, with a depth of 7.5m alongside,
11.28 Entry is prohibited in the area SW of the airport marked by
11.28

extends from NE corner of the bay and is used by oil tankers. lighted buoys.
Tahiti LNG terminal, consisting of a mooring buoy, lies 0.2
11.28 A navigation restricted area, the limits of which are shown
11.28

mile NE of Pointe d’Aspretto. A submarine pipeline extends on the chart, lies N of a line between Les Scoglietti and the cit-

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adel. Within this area, sailing vessels and small craft must pro- nacle, a rock with a least depth of 3m, lies 0.6 mile SE of the
ceed only for the purpose of entering or leaving a harbor basin SE end of Grande Sanguinaire and is marked by a lighted buoy.
or an anchorage berth. Such craft must stay clear of any vessels Passe des Sanguinaires leads between Ile Porri, the N islet of
11.29

50m in length and over. Bathing, diving, or using beach craft or the chain, and Pointe de la Parata. It is 0.2 mile wide and has a
wind surfers is prohibited within this area. depth of 7m. Vessels of moderate draft, with local knowledge,
Anchorage.—There is good anchorage, but SW and ENE
11.28 can use this channel during daylight and with good weather.
winds, if strong, usually cause a moderately rough sea. Caution.—Vessels entering Golfe de Ajaccio should steer to
11.29

Mouillage de la Ville, in Bassin de la Ville, offers anchorage

11.28 pass clear of Iles Sanguinaires and at least 1 mile SW of the S
to small vessels, in depths of 5 to 7m, with a swinging radius of extremity of Grande Sanguinaire.
115m.
Large vessels, of unlimited size, anchor in Mouillage des Ca-
11.28
Golfe d’Ajaccio to Golfe de Calvi
pucins, which lies E of Bassin des Capucins, in depths of 20 to
25m, mud, excellent holding ground. 11.30 Cap de Feno (41°58'N., 8°36'E.) is located 4.3 miles
Caution.—Submarine cables extend S from the vicinity of
11.28 N of Pointe de la Parata. The coast between is moderately high
the W entrance point of the bay. They extend out of the gulf and rocky. The cape consists of steep cliffs and Tour de Feno, a
and along the SW coast of Corse and may best be seen on the prominent tower, stands close E of its seaward extremity.
chart. La Botte, a rock 22m high, lies about 0.7 mile offshore, 1.2
11.30

A prohibited anchorage area, the limits of which are shown

11.28 miles S of the cape. Ecueil de Fico, with a least depth of 2m,
on the chart, lies in the vicinity of the entrance to Bassin de la lies about 0.5 mile N of La Botte.
Ville. Golfe de Lava is entered between Capo di Feno and Pointe
11.30

Seaplanes from the naval air station frequently carry out

11.28 Parragiola, 3.5 miles NE. Pietra de Piombata, 10m high, lies
practice flights. 1.2 miles ENE of Capo di Feno. This rocky islet is surrounded
Several unlighted mooring buoys are reported to be situated
11.28 by dangerous rocks. La Figiera, another small islet, lies 0.2
within the bay. mile offshore, 1 mile ESE of Pietra de Piombata. During good
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the vicinity of the
11.28 weather, anchorage can be obtained in the N part of this gulf.
Tahiti LNG Terminal. Bank de Provencale, with a least depth of 15.4m, lies about
11.30

Works are reported (2008) in progress within the port.

11.28 1.7 miles NE of Pointe Parragiola.
A wreck, with a minimum unsurveyed clearance of 5m, lies
11.28 Golfe de Sagone is entered between Pointe Parragiola and
11.30

about 0.3 mile NNE of Jette des Capucins. Pointe di u Puntiglione, 6 miles NNW. Pointe Palmentoju is lo-
cated on the SE side of the gulf, 4.1 miles NE of Pointe Parra-
11.29 Chapelle des Grecs (41°54'N., 8°43'E.) stands on the giola. It is surmounted by a ruined tower and fronted by rocks.
coast, 1 mile WSW of Ajaccio. La Guardiola, a drying rock Recife de Paliage, a rocky shoal area, lies 1.4 miles W of this
surrounded by foul ground, lies about 0.4 mile S of the chapel. point and has a least depth of 0.9m.
A light is shown from a prominent tower, 8m high, standing on Pointe Saint-Joseph is located on the NE side of the gulf, 2.8
11.30

the rock. miles N of Pointe Palmentoju. Recife de San Giuseppe (Recife

La Botte, a rock, lies about 0.6 mile WSW of La Guardiola.
11.29 de Saint-Joseph), a group of rocks and shoals, extends up to 1
It is 4m high. An outfall pipeline extends 0.3 mile S from the mile SW of this point. A sandy beach extends 1.5 miles SSE
shore, close W of this rock. from Pointe Saint-Joseph to Pointe Capigliolu, which is front-
Pointe Scudo, located 2 miles W of Chapelle des Grecs, is
11.29 ed by rocks and surmounted by two ruined towers.
fronted by rocks and shoals. A prominent house, with a tower, Anse de Sagone, in the NE part of the gulf, is entered E of
11.30

stands 0.5 mile N of this point. Pointe de la Batterie (Pointe Albellu), which is located 1.5
Pointe de la Parata is located 3 miles WSW of Pointe Scudo.
11.29 miles NW of Pointe Saint-Joseph. Sommet Saltelle, 924m
Its summit, 58m high, stands close N of the seaward extremity high, stands 3 miles ENE of the head of this bay and overlooks
and is surmounted by Tour Parata. Sommet Scuda, 529m high, the area. Anchorage is available, in a depth of 12m, sand and
stands 3.5 miles ENE of the point and is surmounted by a pyra- mud, in the NW part of the bay. Local knowledge is advised.
mid. Pointe de Triu, located 1 mile W of Pointe de la Batterie, is
11.30

The gulf is overlooked on its N side by Pointe di Lisa, 790m

11.29 fronted by a rocky area with a least depth of 2.7m. Plateau de la
high, and Punta Pozzo di Borgo, 780m high, which stand 4.5 Licciola, with a least depth of 9.2m, extends up to about 0.5
and 5.5 miles NE, respectively, of Pointe de la Parata. A prom- mile SSW of the point.
inent chateau is situated near the summit of Punta Pozzo di
Borgo and a dome-shaped monument stands on its S slope. 11.31 Punta di u Puntiglione (Pointe de Cargese)
Iles Sanguinaires (41°53'N., 8°36'E.), a chain, extends up to
11.29 (42°08'N., 8°35'E.), the N entrance point of the gulf, is fronted
about 2 miles SW of Pointe de la Parata. It consists of several by rocks. A prominent tower surmounts the summit of a hill,
shoals, three rocky islets, and the main island of Grand Sangui- 162m high, which stands 0.5 mile NE of the point. The village
naire. of Cargese, situated 0.7 mile ENE of the point, is laid out like
Grand Sanguinaire lies at the SW end of the chain. A light is
11.29 an amphitheater and has two prominent belfries.
shown from a prominent structure, 16m high, standing on the Recif Marifaja, 1.5m high, lies about 0.6 mile offshore, 2
11.31

summit of the island and a tower stands near the S end. miles ESE of the point. A shoal patch, with a depth of 7.1m,
Rocks and shoals extend up to 0.5 mile SW of the SW end of
11.29 lies 0.6 mile WSW of the point.
the island and up to 0.3 mile SE of its SE end. Ecueil du Taber- Golfe de Peru (42°08'N., 8°35'E.) lies between Punta di u

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Puntiglione and Punta d’Omignia, 1.5 miles NW. The latter a prominent tower. A quay, used by small craft, lies on the N
point is fronted by an above-water rock and is formed by a long side of this promontory.
and narrow peninsula which is surmounted by a tower. Golfe de Girolata is entered between Cap Senino and Punta
11.32

Rossa, 2 miles NW. Cap Senino is the W extremity of a prom-

ontory which is dominated by Mont Senino, 619m high and
very steep. Girolata is situated in a cove at the head of the gulf,
A fort, surmounted by a tower, stands on the NW entrance
point of the cove. Anchorage can be obtained, in depths of 20
to 29m, within this cove.
Sommet Porcire, 540m high, stands 1.8 miles NE of Punta
11.32

Rossa and overlooks this part of the coast.

Pointe Palazzo is located 2.7 miles N of Punta Rossa. The
11.32

coast between consists of high, rugged, and dark red cliffs.

Pointe Palazzo is topped by a plateau, the striated rocks of
which resemble a row of books. Ilot Palazzo, 58m high, lies
close NW of the point.
Caution.—A restricted area has been established from close
11.32

S of Cap Rosso N to Pointe Stollo (42°25.2'N., 8°37.5'E.).

Navigating, anchoring, and stopping by vessels greater than
500 gt are prohibited.

11.33 Ile de Gargalo (Ile de Gargalu) (42°22'N., 8°33'E.)

lies 0.5 mile SSW of Pointe Palazzo and is separated from the
mainland by a very narrow passage. The summit of the island,
127m high, is surmounted by a tower and Le Casque, a distinc-
tive helmet-shaped rock, stands on a small plateau, close NW
of it. A light is shown from a structure, 6m high, standing on
the NW end of the island. Ilot Garganello, a small islet, lies
close off the S extremity of the island.
Baie d’Elbo indents the coast between Pointe Palazzo and
11.33

Pointe Nera, 1 mile E. Marine d’Elbo, a sandy beach, is located

at the head of a small inlet, in the S shore of the bay. There are
Punta d’Omignia
11.31
several buildings here and it is an important center for lobster
fishing. Ilot Pori, 31m high, lies 0.5 mile ENE of Pointe Nera.
Golfo de Chioni is entered between Punta d’Omignia and
11.31 The shores of Baie de Focolara, which is entered close E of the
Pointe d’Orchino, 1.7 miles N. The latter point is fronted by islet, consist of high cliffs.
rocks and is marked by a tower which stands 0.7 mile ENE of Sommet Mufrareccia, 407m high, stands 0.8 mile inland, 3.7
11.33

it. miles NE of Pointe Palazzo.

A shoal patch, with a depth of 9m, was reported (1986) to lie
11.31 Les Scoglietti, a group of above-water rocks up to 4.3m high,
11.33

about 1 mile NNE of Pointe d’Orchino. lie off a point located 0.8 mile NW of this hill. The group is
A bight is formed between Pointe d’Orchino and Punta alli
11.31 surrounded by foul ground and rocks, awash.
Tuselli (Pointe Tuselli), 1.8 miles N. Port d’Arone (Anse Golfe de Galeria, is entered between Pointe Ciuttone, located
11.33

d’Arone) and Cala di Palu, two coves, lie in the inner N part of 6 miles NE of Pointe Palazzo, and Pointe Stollo, 1.7 miles SW.
this bight. Except at the head of this bight, where there is a san- The village of Galeria is situated at the S corner of the gulf and
dy beach, the shores consist of blackish cliffs. Small vessels Tour Galeria stands on low ground, 0.5 mile SW of it. A rocky
can obtain shelter from NW winds within the two coves. Local area, with a least depth of 1.8m, fronts the shore at the head of
knowledge is required. the gulf and extends up to about 0.3 mile offshore, N of the vil-
lage. Pointe Ciuttone is formed by an isolated outcrop of red
11.32 Cap Rosso (Cap Rossu) (42°14'N., 8°32'E.) is com- granite. This outcrop rises to a height of 200m about 0.5 mile
posed of cliffs and is fronted by several rocks. Tour de Turghio inland and a stone pyramid stands about halfway up its slope.
stands on the summit of a gigantic red granite cliff, 342m high, The gulf is easily identified by Capu Tondu, 840m high, which
0.5 mile E of the extremity of the cape. stands 2 miles S of its head and has an isolated peak. The gulf
Golfe de Porto is entered between Cap Rosso and Cap Seni-
11.32 offers fairly good anchorage during good weather, but with a
no, 5 miles NE. The coasts of this gulf are steep and surmount- W swell, it becomes untenable. Fog appearing SW of Capu
ed by high mountains. The S shore is bordered by some rocky Tondu usually precedes the arrival of the swell. Anchorage can
islets which lie close inshore. Pointe Palani, located 1 mile E of be taken, in depths of 13 to 17m, sand, mud, and weed, about
Cap Rosso, has a conspicuous granite pinnacle standing above 0.3 mile WNW of Tour Galeria.
it.
The village of Porto is situated at the head of the gulf and is
11.32 11.34 Baie de Crovani (42°28'N., 8°29'E.) is entered be-
separated from the sea by a rocky promontory on which stands tween Capo Morsetta, located 2 miles N of Pointe Ciuttone and

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Cap Martino, 1.3 miles SSE. A low islet, which is fronted by and E of the lower town. It is protected from the NE by the land
rocks on its SW and S sides, lies close SW of Capo Morsetta. formation. A small jetty projects SSE from the coast off the SE
A sandy beach lies at the head of the bay and the prominent extremity of the citadel and provides partial protection during
buildings of the village of L’Argentelle are situated near its S N and NE winds. There is an extensive yacht basin which is
end. The bay offers good anchorage, sheltered from all but W protected by a breakwater. It is an important local ferry termi-
winds. nal.
Sommet Vigatoggio, 259m high, stands 0.7 mile NE of Capo
11.34 Quai Nord, the principal quay, is 140m long and has facili-
11.36

Morsetta. This peak is surmounted by a pyramid; another one ties for ro-ro vessels. Vessels up to 120m in length and 7.5m
is situated on its SW slope. draft can be accommodated.
Tour Turccia, in ruins, stands on a bare and pointed peak,
11.34 A mooring buoy is situated S of the quay.
11.36

294m high, 1.5 miles NNE of Capo Morsetta. Aspect.—The town is divided into two parts. The N, or high
11.36

Capo al Cavallo is located 2.6 miles NNE of Capo Morsetta.

11.34 part, is surrounded by the walls of a prominent citadel and has
A prominent disused signal station is situated on a summit, a bell tower situated in its midst. The S, or lower part, is situat-
322m high, standing 0.4 mile ESE of the cape. ed immediately SW of the citadel and is overlooked by two
Banc de Cavallo, with a least depth of 31m, extends up to 1.8
11.34 forts, one of which is surmounted by a white building. A tall
miles NW of Capo al Cavallo. During bad weather, the sea and slender steeple stands in this part.
breaks heavily on this bank and vessels are advised to stay at Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 60m or
11.36

least 3 miles from it. more in length. The pilot is provided by Bastia.
Baie Nichiareto, entered 2 miles ENE of Capo al Cavallo, is
11.34 Anchorage.—Anchorage in the gulf is excellent with W or SW
11.36

reported to give good shelter from W to SW winds. A rock, winds, but winds from the N and NE can cause rough seas. Re-
17m high, lies 0.3 mile SE of Pointe Bianca, the S entrance stricted anchorage areas, best seen on the chart, lie E of the har-
point of the bay. bor.
Pointe de Revellata (42°35'N., 8°43'E.), located 4.7 miles
11.34 Additional anchorage areas, as seen on the chart, have been
11.36

NE of Capo al Cavallo, is the N extremity of a peninsula which established, as follows:

rises on its E side to a ridge. Sommet Belloni, surmounted by a 1. Radius of 100m—Position 42°33.9'N, 8°46.4'E.
prominent black pyramid, is the highest peak of this ridge and 2. Radius of 150m—Position 42°34.3'N, 8°46.0'E.
stands 0.7 mile SW of the point. The W coast of the peninsula Caution.—Several submarine cables are landed in the vicin-
11.36

consists of nearly perpendicular cliffs. A pointed rock, 27m ity of Punta San Francesco. Anchoring, trawling, and dredging
high, fronts the NE side of Pointe de Revellata. A light is are prohibited within 0.6 mile NNE of the point.
shown from a tower with a dwelling, 16m high, standing on the A regulated area, best seen on the chart, has been established
11.36

point. NE of Calvi.
Caution.—Fishing is prohibited in an area which extends
11.34 Seaplanes used to fight forest fires may operate within Golfe
11.36

NW from Pointe de Revellata. de Calvi during the summer.

Golfe de Calvi Golfe de Calvi to Cap Corse

11.35 Golfe de Calvi (42°34'N., 8°47'E.) is entered between 11.37 Pointe d’Espano (42°36'N., 8°48'E.) is located 1 mile
Pointe Saint Francois (Punta San Francesco), located 0.7 mile N of Pointe Caldano. The coast between is low and fringed by
E of Pointe de Revellata, and Pointe Caldano, 2 miles ENE, rocks. The ruins of a tower stand on the N side of Pointe d’Es-
which is surmounted by a tower. pano, which is fronted by Ile de Spano (Ile d’Espano), 15m
Vessels approaching the gulf may identify it by Mont Gros-
11.35 high and flat, on its W side.
so, 1,941m high, standing 8.5 miles SE of Pointe Saint Fran- Pointe Saint-Ambrogio is located 1.2 miles E of Pointe d’E
11.37

cois, and by the E termination of a chain of mountains which spano. Rocher Elephant, two round and prominent rocks, are
dominates this region. situated close inland, between these two points. The rocks
Other conspicuous landmarks include the chapel of Madon-
11.35 stand on the slope of a hill and are so named because of their
na della Serra standing at a height of 216m, 1.5 miles SW of shape. A small yacht harbor, protected by two moles, lies close
Pointe Saint Francois; Maison Renucoli, flanked by two clus- S of Pointe Saint-Ambrogio.
ters of trees, situated 1.5 miles SSE of Pointe Saint Francois; Pointe Saint-Damiano is located 1.3 miles ENE of Pointe
11.37

the red railroad station of Calenzana-Lumio standing at the Saint-Ambrogio. This point is low, but can be readily identified
head of the gulf, 1.5 miles S of Pointe Caldano; and the flat by its white rocks. The village of Algajola, with its slender
summit of Bestia, 803m high, standing 4 miles SE of Pointe steeple, stands 0.5 mile ESE of the point and a wide and sandy
Caldano. About halfway up the W slopes of Bestia, a road can beach extends 0.7 mile NE from it. Ecueil de l’Algajola (Dan-
be seen leading to the prominent village of Montemaggiore, ger de l’Algajola), a group of shallow rocks, lies 1.5 miles NW
which stands 1.5 miles S of the summit. The slender steeple of of Algajola. This group is marked by a beacon which is diffi-
a church is situated in the village and is conspicuous from sea- cult to distinguish. The beacon was reported (1992) to be de-
ward. stroyed.
Punta di Vallitone is located 1.5 miles NE of the village. This
11.37

11.36 Calvi (42°34'N., 8°46'E.) (World Port Index No. point is low, rocky, and a tower stands near its extremity. La
39110), a small port, lies close SE of Pointe Saint Francois. Galere, a rock awash, lies 0.3 mile NE of the tower and should
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor area lies S of the citadel
11.36 be given a berth of at least 0.5 mile.

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11.38 Iles Rousses (42°39'N., 8°56'E.), a group of four yel- Haut-Ford de Naso, with a least depth of 13m, lies about 0.5
11.39

lowish islands, lies close off the coast, in the vicinity of the mile NE of the jetty head. Heavy seas break over this shoal
town of L’Ile Rousse. Grande Ile Rousse (Isula la Pietra), the during bad weather.
largest island, is connected by a causeway to Ile Sicota, the S A seaplane landing area lies centered on position 42°38.2'.,
11.39

island of the group, which in turn is connected by another 8°57.1'E.

causeway to the mainland. The other two islands lie close N of
the W end of Grande Ile Rousse. 11.40 Pointe de Lozari (42°39'N., 9°00'E.), located 3 miles
Vessels approaching this part of the coast can easily identify
11.38 E of L’Ile Rousse, is bordered on its W side by a large house
Sommet d’Orcica, 409m high, which is conical and stands 1.2 and several hangars, with red roofs, and on its E side by a long
miles SSE of Ile-Rousse. The village of Monticello is situated sandy beach on which are situated several houses. The village
on its E slope and the domed chapel of Saint-Francois is situat- of Belgodere stands 3.2 miles S of the point and is conspicuous
ed 0.5 mile SE of the village. because of its elevated position on the slopes of a blackish and
bare peak, 1,207m high.
11.39 L’Ile Rousse (42°38'N., 8°56'E.) (World Port Index From seaward, the rocky coast between L’Ile-Rousse and
11.40

No. 39120), a small and partially-protected harbor, is formed Golfe de Saint Florent, 15 miles ENE, is dominated by a moun-
by a jetty extending SE from the causeway which links Grande tain range which stands 2.5 miles inland and has peaks of 396
Ile Rousse to Ile Sicota. to 488m high. The most conspicuous summits are Mont Iffana,
Depths—Limitations.—A quay on the S side of the jetty is
11.39 475m high and rounded, standing 8.5 miles ENE of L’Ile-
128m long and has a depth of 4.6m alongside. Another quay, Rousse; Mont Robbia, 413m high with a very sharp peak,
125m long, has a depth of 7.2m alongside. The harbor has fa- standing 2.5 miles ENE of Mont Iffana; and Mont Genova,
cilities for ro-ro vessels and is mostly used by ferries. Vessels 418m high and cone-shaped, standing 1.8 miles SE of Mont
up to 120m in length and 8m draft can be accommodated. Robbia.
Aspect.—Prominent features in the town include the twin
11.39 Anse de Peraiola is entered 2.7 miles NE of Point de Lozari.
11.40

steeples of the church of Sainte-Marie, which is situated 0.5 The ruins of a tower stand on its N entrance point and a cliff
mile SSE of the W extremity of Ile Sicota; the cathedral stand- nearby forms a prominent white patch which can be seen from
ing close E of the church; and a large red hotel situated close seaward. Punta di l’Acciolu (Pointe de l’Alciolo) is located 1.8
SE of the cathedral. miles N of this inlet. This point rises steeply to Mont Orlando,
A prominent disused signal station stands on the N slope of a
11.39 170m high, which stands 0.5 mile SE of it. A prominent rock,
hill, 0.7 mile W of the town. which is beak-shaped and pointing W, stands on the point.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels 60m or more
11.39 Punta di Mignola is located 11.7 miles NE of L’Ile Rousse.
11.40

in length and vessels of more than 150 gt. The pilots are avail- This point can easily be recognized by a black pyramid stand-
able from Bastia. The port monitors VHF channel 16. ing at a height of 152m, 0.5 mile S of it. Irregular depths lie up
Contact Information.—See the table titled L’Ile Rousse—
11.39 to 2 miles N of the point and cause a very heavy sea during W
Contact Information. winds.
Punta di Curza is located 2.5 miles E of Punta di Mignola.
11.40

L’Ile Rousse—Contact Information This point is whitish, low, and salient and a long sandy beach
extends to the W of it. Mont Porcini, 114m high, stands 0.7
Harbormaster
mile S of the point.
Call sign Ile-Rousse Port Punta Mortella (42°43'N., 9°16'E.) is located 2 miles SE of
11.40

VHF VHF channel 12 Punta di Curza. A light is shown from a tower with a dwelling,
12m high, standing on the point. A conspicuous disused signal
33-4-9534-4272 station stands close SW of the light.
Telephone 33-6-7281-7505 (Duty Officer mobile)
11.41 Golfe de Saint Florent (42°42'N., 9°18'E.) is entered
33-6-1739-4957 (mobile) between Punta Mortella and Pointe Vecchiaia, 3 miles E, and
E-mail [email protected] provides indifferent anchorage. Strong swells enter this gulf
and the holding ground is poor.
Web site http://www.ilerousse.port.fr Landmarks in the vicinity include Punta del Cepo, located
11.41

L’Ile-Rousse Semaphore 1.2 miles SSE of Punta Mortella, which is surmounted by an

old battery, and the citadel and village of Saint-Florent, which
Call sign Ile-Rousse
stand on the E side of the head of the gulf, 3 miles SE of Punta
VHF VHF channel 16 Mortella.
Pointe Vecchiaia is marked near its extremity by a pyramid.
11.41

Anchorage.—Anchorage is available for vessels of any size,

11.39 A light is shown from a structure, 5m high, standing 0.5 mile E
in depths of 14 to 27m, NE of the town, but the roadstead is ex- of this pyramid. Tour de Farinole stands 1.3 miles NNE of the
posed to winds from between the NW and NE. Small vessels light.
can anchor closer inshore, S of the jetty head. Ecueil de Tegnosa, a rocky bank with parts nearly awash, lies
11.41

Caution.—Danger de L’Ile Rousse, a rocky area with a least

11.39 about 0.3 mile W of the citadel at Saint-Florent and is marked
depth of 6.5m, lies within 0.5 mile NNW of the extremity of by a lighted beacon, 8m high. A rocky patch, with a least depth
the jetty. of 1.7m, lies about 0.2 mile NE of the beacon.

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Cap Fornali, surmounted by an old tower, is located on the

11.41 stands 0.4 mile inland and is surmounted by a pyramid.
W side of the gulf, 1 mile from the head. A light is shown from Tour de Seneque is situated on a prominent and rocky pinna-
11.43

a structure, 9m high, standing on the cape. cle, 2 miles ENE of Mont Minervio. The village of Pino stands
An extensive yacht and small craft harbor fronts the village
11.41 1 mile W of this tower and is very conspicuous. It contains a
of Saint-Florent and is protected by breakwaters. chateau and several tombs.
Anchorage is available, in depths of 11 to 12m, sheltered
11.41 Near the coast in this vicinity, an old tower stands on a low
11.43

from all but N winds, in a roadstead lying 0.3 mile SE of Cap hill and overlooks a convent. The village of Morsiglia is situat-
Fornali. Smaller vessels, with local knowledge, can anchor, in ed 2 miles N of Pino. This village is dominated by the chapel
a depth of 6m, sand and weed, close S of the lighted beacon of La Madone, which stands on the summit of a hill, 542m
marking Ecueil de Tegnosa. high, 0.8 mile E of it.
Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
11.41 Isola Centuri lies close to the coast, 3 miles N of Punta di
11.43

choring and fishing prohibited area, the limits of which are Stintinu. Baie de Centuri is entered between this island and a
shown on the chart, extends NW from the vicinity of the en- point, 0.7 mile N. The island is connected to the coast by a
trance to Golfe de Saint Florent. ridge of rocks and is surrounded by above and below-water
A fishing and diving prohibited area extends up to 2.3 miles
11.41 rocks. A rocky patch, with a least depth of 0.3m, lies about
from the coast in the vicinity of Tour de Farinol and may best 250m NNW of the island. The bay is fronted by a rock shelf
be seen on the chart. which has depths of less than 5m and extends up to 250m from
Seaplanes operate within the gulf for fighting forest fires.
11.41 the shore in places. The conspicuous village of Centuri is situ-
ated in the SE corner of the bay. A prominent mill stands 0.5
11.42 Nonza (42°47'N., 9°21'E.), a small village, is situated mile NE of the E extremity of Ile de Centuri and Chateau Mar-
on a steep rock, 4.2 miles NNE of Pointe Vecchiaia. This vil- cantoni, a building surmounted by a flagpole, stands 0.5 mile E
lage can be identified from a considerable distance by a large of it.
and prominent tower which stands on its N side. A small harbor, used by yachts and fishing boats, fronts the
11.43

Roches d’Albo, located 1.7 miles NNW of Nonza, are

11.42 village of Centuri and is protected by a mole. Anchorage is
formed by a perpendicular white cliff which is surmounted by available, except with W winds, in depths of 15 to 18m, within
a disused asbestos factory. Baie de Centuri, but the holding ground is not very good.
Pointe de Canelle (Punta di Canelle) is located 1.5 miles
11.42 This area is dominated by Sommet Torricella, 544m high,
11.43

NNW of Roches d’Albo and a pyramid stands near its seaward which stands 1.5 miles E of the head of the bay and is sur-
extremity. Mont Cucaru (Mont Cuccaro), 932m high, stands 2 mounted by a white dome and a radio mast. The chapel of
miles E of Pointe de Canelle and overlooks this part of the Sainte-Catherine stands at a height of 521m, 0.4 mile NNW of
coast. mast.
The belfry tower at Canari, situated 1 mile NE of Pointe de
11.42 Hautfond de Centuri, with least depth of 13.8m, lies centered
11.43

Canelle, is the most prominent object in this vicinity. A large 3 miles NW of Ile de Centuri. The sea breaks heavily on this
convent, with a pink belfry, and a chateau stand near the tower. rocky bank and during bad weather it should be given a wide
berth.
11.43 Punta di Stintinu (Pointe Minervio) (42°54'N., Capo Bianco (43°00'N., 9°21'E.), the NW extremity of the
11.43

9°19'E.) is located miles 3.8 miles N of Pointe de Canelle. It peninsula of Cap Corse, is located 1.8 miles N of Ile de Centuri
rises to the summit of Mont Minervio, 418m high, which and has previously been described in paragraph 11.2.

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SECTOR 12
ITALY—SARDEGNA (SARDINIA)

Plan.—This sector describes the coasts of the Italian island

12.0 shelter from SW, W, and NW winds, but those from the latter
of Sardegna (Sardinia), L’Archipelago della Maddalena, and direction sometimes send in a heavy swell. The head of this
other off-lying islan0ds and islets. The descriptive sequence is bay is rocky and should not be approached.
from N to S along the E coast and S to N along the W coast. Scoglio Paganetto, marked by a beacon, lies about 1.5 miles
12.2

E of Cala Marmorata and is the NE of the dangerous rocks

General Remarks which extend from Punta Monterosso. Secca Colombo, a rocky
patch, lies about 0.5 mile SE of Scoglio Paganetto and has a
12.1 Regulations.—Tanker vessels of 1,600 gt and over, least depth of 7m.
entering or leaving Italian ports and carrying, or with un- Punta Monterosso, located 1.4 miles ESE of Cala Marmora-
12.2

cleaned tanks which last carried, petroleum, gas, or chemical ta, is fringed by dangers and should not be approached within
products should report to a shore station before entering Italian at least 0.8 mile.
territorial waters off Italian ports. For further details, see Pub. Porto Pozzo, entered 1.3 miles SSE of Punta Monterosso, of-
12.2

140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean fers excellent protection for small vessels which anchor in the
and Adjacent Seas. S end. However, the shores of this inlet are shallow and foul. A
Vessels of over 5,000 gt transporting oil, dangerous chemi-
12.1 small craft harbor lies on the W shore.
cals, or substances likely to pollute the sea or coastline, are Porto Liscia offers the best anchorage along this section of
12.2

strongly urged not to pass through the Strait of Bonifacio. This the coast. This inlet is entered between Punta delle Vacche,
recommendation does not apply to vessels sailing in either di- which forms the E side of Porto Pozzo, and Penisola Cavalli.
rection between Porto Torres and any port on the Italian main- The latter point is 16m high and is fronted by a small islet and
land from Civitavecchia to Napoli. several above-water rocks. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth
The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran-
12.1 of 18m, mud, about midway within the entrance. Excellent an-
dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re- chorage is also available, sheltered from N winds, in the W part
porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port of this inlet. The berth lies in a depth of 18m, sand, but to reach
or anchorage within the Paris MoU region. it vessels must take care to avoid a detached rocky patch, with a
For further information, see paragraph 10.1 and North At-
12.1 depth of 9.5m, which lies near the center of this roadstead. A
lantic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Un- shoal patch, with a least depth of 6.5m, also lies in the SW part
derstanding on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection of the roadstead. Local knowledge is advisable.
Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Porto Puddu (Porto Pollo) is entered close E of Penisola Ca-
12.2

Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. valli and offers anchorage, in a depth of 8m, weed.
Caution.—Several submarine cables, some power, lie in the
12.1

Strait of Bonifacio and may best be seen on the chart. Anchor- 12.3 Punta Sardegna (41°12'N., 9°22'E.), high and rocky,
ing and fishing in their vicinity is prohibited. is located 7 miles SE of Punta Falcone. A light is shown from a
A large area of the Tyrrhenian Sea to the E of Sardegna is
12.1 structure, 13m high, standing on the point. Mont Canu, 396m
used for missile firing exercises. This area extends up to ap- high, stands 4 miles S of the point and is prominent.
proximately 12°E. For further details, see Pub. 140, Sailing Di- Rada di Mezzo Schifo is entered between Punta Stropello,
12.3

rections (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent located 0.5 mile S of Punta Sardegna, and Punta Palau, 1 mile
Seas. SE, which is marked by a light. An anchorage area, best seen
A steep-to seamount, located in position 41°06.5'N,
12.1 on the chart, lies within Rada di Mezzo Schifo.
10°53.9'E, has a reported (2016) depth of 12m. The village of Palau is situated on the W side of a cove
12.3

which is entered between Punta Palau and Punta Nera, 0.6 mile
Punta Falcone to Capo Ferro SE. A pier, with a depth of 7m alongside, fronts the village, 0.3
mile SSE of Punta Palau. A shoal, with a least depth of 1.4m,
12.2 Punta Falcone (41°16'N., 9°14'E.), the N extremity extends WNW from Punta Nera and is marked by a lighted
of Sardegna, can be identified by a hill, 57m high, which stands beacon.
close inland of the point and is surmounted by a small beacon. Capo d’Orso, located 1.5 miles ESE of Punta Nera, is
12.3

Punta Marmorata is located 0.5 mile E of Punta Falcone. A

12.2 marked by a light. This steep and rugged cape rises to a hill,
granite pyramid, 13m high, stands on this point and a similar 122m high, which is surmounted by a peculiar rock formation
pyramid, 11m high, stands 0.4 mile SW of it. resembling a bear.
Isola Marmorata, consisting of two islets, lies close SE of
12.2 Golfo Saline is entered between Punta Capre, located 0.8
12.3

Punta Marmorata and is surrounded by rocks and foul ground. mile S of Capo d’Orso, and Punta Saline, 0.7 mile SSE. It of-
A dangerous wreck, with a mast showing, lies about 0.2 mile fers anchorage, sheltered from NW winds, in depths of 14 to
NNE of the N islet. The passage lying between Isola Marmora- 18m, weed, about 0.3 mile S of Punta Capre.
ta and the mainland is obstructed by rocks.
Cala Marmorata, entered S of Isola Marmorata, offers good
12.2 12.4 Golfo di Arzachena (41°08'N., 9°27'E.) is entered

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12.3 Capo Ferro Light

between Punta Saline and Capo Tre Monti, 1.8 miles SE. Secca several islands and numerous islets and rocks. Isole Razzoli,
di Tre Monti, with a depth of 5m, lies about 0.7 mile NNW of Budelli, Santa Maria, Spargi, Maddalena, Santo Stefano, and
Capo Tre Monte and is marked by a lighted beacon. A subma- Caprera are the principal islands of the group and are all
rine pipeline, as seen on the chart, leads NNE for 0.9 mile from formed of red granite.
the shore of Cala Battistone. The gulf offers good shelter from Regulations.—Within the waters of the La Maddalena Mar-
12.5

all directions except the NE quadrant. itime District, except for the regulations on protected marine
An obelisk stands on a hill, 15m high, standing close SW of
12.4 areas, during the period from May to October, the maximum
Punta Arzachena, which is located 1.5 miles SSE of Punta Sa- speed of vessels in transit must not be greater than 7 knots
line. Another similar obelisk stands on Monte Corro, 1.3 miles within 500m of the coast or 10 knots in the area between 500
SSW of Punta Arzachena. and 1,000m from the coast.
A rocky patch lies about 0.3 mile S of Punta Arzachena and
12.4 Throughout the year, access to the ports of La Maddalena
12.5

is marked by a beacon. Isolotto Pa, low, rocky, and deep yellow and Palau and transit within the Arcipelago di La Maddalena
in color, lies 2 miles SSE of Punta Saline. A beacon surmounts by vessels providing regular service between Sardinia and Cor-
the summit of Tre Monti, 64m high, which stands 0.3 mile S of sica, cruise ships bound for the ports or roadsteads of the archi-
the extremity of Capo Tre Monti. pelago, and cargo vessels under 300 gt must be through the sea
Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 15m, sand and weed,
12.4 area between the line connecting Punta Sardegna and Punta
about 0.5 mile E of Isolotto Pa. During winds from the NW or Tegge and the line connecting Capo d’Orso and Punta Fico at a
SW, small vessels can find good shelter and may anchor, in a speed of not greater than 15 knots.
depth of 5m, about 250m S of Isolotto Pa. Much of L’Arcipelago Della Maddalena and the waters up to
12.5

Liscia di Vacca, a bay, lies 1.5 miles E of Capo Tre Monti

12.4 1,000m from the coast, which can best be seen on the chart, has
and is entered S of Isolotto Cappuccini, an islet, 23m high. An- been declared a National Park. Navigating within 300m of
chorage can be taken, in a depth of 20m, weed, about 0.5 mile much of the coast is prohibited and entry into the National Park
SE of the summit of this islet, but it is exposed to NW winds is affected by numerous restrictions and prohibitions. For more
and to the swell from the NE. information, contact local authorities.
Capo Ferro (41°09'N., 9°32'E.), located 2.3 miles NE of
12.4 Isola Razzoli (41°18'N., 9°21'E.), the NW island, lies on the
12.5

Golfo di Arzachena, is the NE extremity of Sardegna. The cape SE side of the Strait of Bonifacio. This island is hilly and rocky
is formed by a steep, rugged, and dark-colored promontory. A and its shores are indented and fringed by rocks. Monte Capel-
light is shown from a prominent structure, 18m high, standing lo, 65m high, is the summit of the island and stands in its SE
on the cape. part. A light, with racon, is shown from a prominent tower,
12m high, standing near the NW extremity of the island. A
L’Archipelago della Maddalena conspicuous building, 20m high, is situated close SE of the
light. This building is reported to be the former light structure
12.5 L’Archipelago della Maddalena (41°15'N., 9°24'E.) and is now a signal station.
lies off the E part of the N coast of Sardegna and consists of Scoglio Callot, an above-water rock, lies close off the NW
12.5

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extremity of the island and Secce Razzoli, a rocky patch, lies Secca Corsara, with a depth of 3m, lies about 0.3 mile off the
12.6

0.3 mile NW of it and has a least depth of 8m. SW extremity the island and is marked by a lighted beacon.
Isola Budelli (41°17'N., 9°21'E.), hilly and barren, lies close
12.5 Isolotto Spargiotto lies 0.7 mile WSW of the NW extremity
12.6

S of Isola Razzoli and is separated from it by Cala Giorgio Ma- of Isola Spargi and the channel between them should not be at-
rino. A prominent pyramidal beacon, plainly visible, stands on tempted. This small island is 47m high, bare, and fringed by is-
Punta Bambaccia, the S extremity of the island. Temporary an- lets and rocks.
chorage can be taken, in depths of 22 to 33m, within Cala Gior-
gio Marino, but this roastead is exposed to W winds. 12.7 Isola La Maddalena (41°14'N., 9°25'E.), the largest
Cala Lunga, on the W side of the island, contains a short
12.5 island in the archipelago, is predominantly mountainous, bar-
beach on which landing is possible. A small pier is situated in ren, and rocky. It is the only one which is thickly populated.
the NE part of this bay and is used for servicing the light. The coast is indented, fringed with numerous dangers, and in-
Caution.—Navigation, anchoring, fishing, and bathing are
12.5 accessible nearly everywhere.
prohibited within 300m of Isola Budelli without permission of The principal peaks on the island are Puntiglione, 143m
12.7

the authorities. high, which stands in the SW part; Guardia Vecchia, 152m
Entry prohibited areas, best seen on the chart, lie close NE
12.5 high, which stands in the SW part and is surmounted by a mast
and SE of the island. and a signal station on a fort; and Guardia del Turco, 84m high,
A prohibited area, best seen on the chart, is located between
12.5 which stands near the N end and is surmounted by a prominent
Isola Razzoli and Isola Santa Maria. beacon.
Topographic and hydrographic surveys (2013) indicate the
12.5 Punta Marginetto, the N extremity of Isola Maddalena, is
12.7

coastline and depths in the L’Archipelago della Maddalena are low. Stagno Torto, a bay, is entered close SW of the point. It is
inaccurately represented. Mariners are advised to use extreme exposed to N winds and should not be entered without local
caution. knowledge. Punta Tegge, the SW extremity of Isola Maddale-
na, is formed by a rocky peninsula, 20m high. A detached
12.6 Isola Santa Maria (41°18'N., 9°22'E.) lies close E of shoal patch, with a least depth of 2.5m, lies close W of this
Isola Razzoli and is flat and covered with vegetation. Guardio point and is marked by a beacon.
Turco, the summit of the island, is 49m high and stands near Caution.—Submarine cables are landed in the vicinity of
12.7

the center. A light is shown from a structure, 12m high, stand- the W side of Stagno Torto and may best be seen on the chart.
ing on Punta Filetto, the E extremity of the island.
Isolotto La Presa, 50m high, lies close off the N extremity of
12.6 12.8 Punta Lunga (41°15'N., 9°26'E.) is located 1 mile SE
Isola Santa Maria and is almost connected to it. A shoal, with a of Punta Marginetto, the N extremity of Isola Maddalena. This
depth of 10m, lies about 0.5 mile NW of the N extremity of point is fronted by rocks and can be recognized by its elongat-
Isola Santa Maria. Cala Muro lies between the SW side of Iso- ed shape and by a prominent column which stands on its ex-
lotto La Presa and the NW side of Isola Santa Maria. It offers tremity. A yacht marina and a hotel complex are situated in a
good anchorage, in depths of 14 to 33m, but is exposed to NW small inlet which is entered close S of the point.
winds and strong NE winds send in a heavy swell. Isola Giardinelli lies 1.5 miles S of Punta Lunga. It is 12m
12.8

Three groups of islets, with deep and narrow channels be-

12.6 high and is connected to Isola Maddalena at the SW end.
tween them, lie on the E and SE sides of Isola Santa Maria and Passo della Moneta, which leads between Isola Maddalena
12.8

are surrounded by rocks. and Isola Caprera, has a least depth of 1.5m and is available to
Isola Corcelli, the N group, is separated from Isola Santa
12.6 small craft with local knowledge. The S part of this passage is
Maria by Passo Santa Maria. A rocky patch, with a depth of obstructed by a causeway which has an opening, 21m wide,
6.6m, lies almost in the middle of this channel. The largest is- and an overhead clearance of 4.6m.
land of this group is 31m high; a stone pyramid, 3m high,
stands on the E islet; and a light is shown from a structure, 12m 12.9 Rada di La Maddalena (41°12'N., 9°24'E.) (World
high, standing on the N islet. Port Index No. 39140) lies between the S coast of Isola La
Isola Barettini lies close S of Isola Corcelli. The largest islet
12.6 Maddalena and the NW coast of Isola Santo Stefano. The town
of this group is 40m high; this islet can be distinguished from of La Maddalena is situated on the N side of the roadstead.
all directions by the conical profile of its S part.
Isolotti Barrettinelli, the S group, lies close S of Isola Baret-
12.6
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the shoal areas at its sides.
Isola Spargi (41°15'N., 9°21'E.) is hilly, furrowed by ra-
12.6 Winds—Weather.—Winds from the W are the prevailing
12.9

vines, and fringed with rocks. A beacon stands near its summit, ones. When the sky is dark and clouds form over the coast of
Guardia Preposti, which is 153m high and stands in the S part Corse, it is a good indication that strong W winds can be ex-
of the island. When viewed from the W, the profile of this is- pected.
land appears to slope from the S to the N. Punta Banditi, a con- Tides—Currents.—Currents in this area are mainly influ-
12.9

spicuous rocky elevation, terminates in three peaks near the N enced by the winds. During a strong W wind, a current has
extremity of the island and can easily be distinguished. been reported to set E at a rate up to 4 knots.

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12.9 See the table titled Tidal Ranges for La Maddalena. La Maddalena—Contact Information
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it
Tidal Ranges for La Maddalena
HAT 0.5m Port
VHF VHF channels 10 and 16
MHWS 0.3m
MHWN 0.2m Anchorage.—The roadstead offers anchorage to large ves-
12.9

MSL 0.18m sels and provides good holding ground. However, it is exposed
to W winds which are the most violent. Anchorage in the road-
MLWN 0.1m stead is reserved for commercial vessels and small Italian war-
MLWS 0.0m ships. There are several mooring buoys which are used by
Italian naval vessels.
LAT -0.1m
Caution.—Entry, anchoring, and fishing prohibited areas
12.9

Note.—Heights are in meters above and submarine cables, best seen on the chart, lie in the NE part
charted datum. of the roadstead and in the outer approaches.
Surveys conducted (2013) in the La Maddalena roadstead
12.9

Depths—Limitations.—La Maddalena is mostly used by

12.9
show substantial changes to depths and may be as shallow as
small craft, coasters, and ro-ro ferries. The two main quays are 2m. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution.
280m and 154m long and have depths of 6.4m alongside. Ves-
sels up to 150m in length and 6m draft can be accommodated 12.10 Isola Santo Stefano (41°12'N., 9°25'E.) is rather flat
alongside. on its W side, while its E side rises steeply from the sea. Punta
Aspect.—Secca di Mezzo Passo, a rocky shoal with parts
12.9
della Zucchero, 101m high, is the summit of the island and
awash, lies 0.4 mile SSW of Punta Tegge, the SW extremity of stands in the central part.
Isola Maddalena. Casa Napoleone, a two-story building, and Forte San Gior-
12.10

Secca del Palau, a dangerous shoal area with large above-

12.9
gio, surmounted by a pillar, stand 0.3 mile E and 0.3 mile NE,
water rocks, lies centered 0.5 mile SE of Secca di Mezzo Pas- respectively, of the SW extremity of the island. Both are very
so. Its NE and S sides are marked by lighted beacons. prominent landmarks.
The main entrance fairway leads ENE into the roadstead be-
12.9
Isolotto Roma lies close off the SW part of Isola Santo Stefa-
12.10

tween these two outer dangers and is indicated by a lighted no. This islet is arid, yellowish, and 13m high. A prominent
range which may best be seen on the chart. monument stands on its W extremity. A shoal area lies close W
Isola Chiesa lies at the head of the roadstead and its NE ex-
12.9
of this islet.
tremity is connected to Isola Maddalena by a bridge. Two con- Scoglio Nasse, marked by a beacon, is the N of a group of
12.10

spicuous radio masts stand on this small island. rocks which extend up to 150m N from the NW extremity of
A passage leads between Secca del Palau and Isolotto Roma,
12.9
Isola Santo Stefano.
0.2 mile E, and is indicated by a lighted range. Two piers are situated close S of Punta Sassu, the NE ex-
12.10

Several shoal rocky areas lie on either side of the entrance

12.9 tremity of the island; the S pier can be used by vessels with
channel and are marked by buoys and beacons. drafts up to 6.1m.
Conspicuous landmarks at La Maddalena include a three-
12.9
Rada di Santo Stefano (41°12'N., 9°26'E.) lies between the
12.10

story college building which stands on a hill, at the NW side of E side of Isola Santo Stefano and the S part of the W side of
the town and the belfry of the cathedral. Isola di Caprera. A naval base is situated on Isola Maddalena at
Pilotage.—Pilots are not available at the port. It is recom-
12.9
the head of the roadstead. Rada di Santo Stefano is entered
mended that large vessels, without local knowledge, request a from the S and is reserved for the use of the Italian Navy.
local pilot from the naval base. The harbor can be contacted on Caution.—Anchoring and fishing prohibited areas lie in the
12.10

VHF channel 10 or 16. vicinity of Rada di Santo Stefano and may best be seen on the
Contact Information.—See the table titled La Maddale-
12.9 chart.
na—Contact Information. A prohibited area, best seen on the chart, lies along the E
12.10

coast of Isola Santo Stefano. Transit of the outermost part of

La Maddalena—Contact Information the prohibited area may be authorized for safety of navigation
after authorization is received via VHF channel 16.
Harbormaster
39-0789-730-632 12.11 Isola Caprera (41°13'N., 9°28'E.), the E island of the
archipelago, is higher and more rugged than the other islands.
Telephone 39-0789-799-351 Punta Teialone, the summit of the island, stands close E of the
39-0789-736-709 (Operations) center. It is 212m high and surmounted by a small tower. Mes-
sa del Cervo, 139m high, stands in the N part of the island.
Facsimile 39-0789-735-424
These two summits are the only unmistakable peaks of the
[email protected] whole archipelago.
E-mail Punta Coticcio is the seaward extremity of a salient projec-
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tion on the E coast of the island. It is 198m high and reddish in

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color. indicated by a lighted range which may best be seen on the

Punta Rossa (41°10'N., 9°28'E.), the S extremity of Isola
12.11 chart. A speed limit of 3 knots is in force within Porto Cervo. A
Caprera, is formed by the seaward end of a long and narrow quay is situated on the E side of a cove in the SE part of the
peninsula. This peninsula is easy to identify by the long sheds, harbor. It is 228m long and has depths of 3 to 7.3m alongside.
walls, and bastions of the works situated on it. In addition, there are several mooring buoys in the cove. An-
Secca di Punta Rossa, a shoal bank, extends 0.2 mile SW of
12.11 chorage is available in Pevero Golf Roads in a depth of about
the point and is marked by a lighted buoy. Isola Porco, 25m 25m
high, lies 0.5 mile NW of the point and is fringed by rocks. A An extensive harbor for yachts and small craft lies in a cove
12.13

beacon stands at the NE side of this islet. at the head of the harbor.
The promontory of Punta Rossa is centered 0.8 mile NNE of
12.11 Golfo Pevero (41°07'N., 9°33'E.), entered SE of Porto Cer-
12.13

Punta Rossa. It is 40m high and is connected to the main island vo, offers good protection from SE and SW winds, but is open
by a narrow isthmus. Isola Pecora, 15m high, lies on the shore to the NE. Vessels, with local knowledge, can anchor, in depths
bank, close E of the E end of this promontory. It is fringed by of 11 to 14m, weed, within the gulf.
rocks and is surmounted by a beacon. Monte Zoppu, a good landmark, stands 0.5 mile S of the SE
12.13

Punta Fico, the SW extremity of Isola Caprera, is located 1.7

12.11 entrance point of Golfo Pevero. This hill is barren, reddish, and
miles NW of Punta Rossa. It is the W extremity of a small pen- 139m high. Punta Moru, bare and rugged, is located 2.3 miles
insula which rises to Monte Fico, 71m high, 0.3 mile NE of the W of Monte Zoppu. It is 390m high and is surmounted by a
point. Isolotto Fico, marked by a beacon, lies close SW of the pyramid.
point. A shoal extends up to 0.1 mile W in the vicinity of Punta Isole di li Nibani, a group of rocks and shoals, extends up to
12.13

Fico and is marked by a lighted buoy. 1 mile NNE from the SE entrance point of Golfo Pevero. These
A causeway, previously described in paragraph 12.8, extends
12.11 dangers are dark, rocky, and difficult to distinguish from the
W from the W side of Isola Caprera to the SE extremity of Iso- land behind them. The N islet is 26m high and is marked by a
la Maddalena. lighted beacon.
Caution.—Anchoring and fishing prohibited areas lie in the
12.11 Passo delle Galere, which lies between Isole di li Nibani and
12.13

vicinity of Isola Caprera and may best be seen on the chart. the mainland, is 0.1 mile wide and has a depth of 9m in the
Prohibited areas lie in the vicinity of the S part of Isola Ca-
12.11 fairway. It can be used by vessels with local knowledge by day.
prera and may best be seen on the chart. Caution.—A prohibited area, best seen on the chart, sur-
12.13

rounds Isole di li Nibani.

12.12 Off-lying dangers.—Isolotti Monaci (41°13'N.,
9°31'E.), a group of rocky islets and shoals, lies 1.2 miles E of 12.14 Punta Capaccia is located 1.7 miles S of Isole di li Ni-
the E side of Isola Caprera. The islets are low and light-col- bani. A prominent hotel stands on the side of a bay, close W of
ored. The passage between this group and Isola Caprera is deep the point.
and free of dangers. A light is shown from a tower, 16m high, Golfo di Congianus (41°04'N., 9°34'E.) is entered between
12.14

standing on the SW islet. Punta Capaccia and Capo Figari, 7.5 miles SE. Several islands
Secca dei Monaci (41°13'N., 9°33'E.), with a least depth of
12.12 and islets lie in its NW part and its shores are high, rocky, and
2.8m, lies about 1 mile E of Isolotti Monaci and is marked indented. Several small yacht marinas are situated within the
close E by a buoy. gulf.
Secca delle Bisce (41°11'N., 9°32'E.), a rocky shoal with a
12.12 Isola dei Poveri, lying 0.5 mile SE of Punta Capaccia, is bar-
12.14

least depth of 4.5m, rock, is centered about 2 miles SSE of Iso- ren, reddish, and surrounded by rocks; a deep passage, 0.2 mile
lotti Monaci, and about 1.3 miles NNE of Isola delle Bisce. wide, leads between these dangers and the coast of Sardegna.
Isola delle Bisce (41°10'N., 9°31'E.), 21m high and barren,
12.12 Isola Mortorio, lying 1.5 miles SE of Isola de Poveri, is red-
12.14

lies close N of Capo Ferro. This islet is not easily distinguish- dish, rugged, and barren. It rises to a height of 77m near the NE
able from the land behind it. A light is shown from a tower, 9m end. The E side of this island is steep-to, but the NW and S
high, standing on the S side of the islet. The N side of the islet sides should not be approached closer within 0.2 mile because
is foul and rocky shoals extend up to about 0.4 mile N of it. of foul ground. Isole Mortoriotto are formed by two detached,
Passo delle Bisce leads between Capo Ferro and Isola delle
12.12 dark, and steep-to rocks. They lie close together, 0.5 mile NE
Bisce. It is free of dangers and is used by vessels from the E of Isola Mortorio, and are marked by a lighted beacon.
which are proceeding to Rada di Santa Stefano. Isolotti Camize, bare and reddish, lie on a bank about 0.5
12.14

Caution.—A prohibited area, best seen on the chart, sur-

12.12 mile W of Isola Mortorio; a deep passage, 0.2 mile wide, leads
rounds Isole delle Bisce. between them.
Isole Soffi, 32m high, lies 1 mile SW of Isola Mortorio. It is
12.14

Capo Ferro to Olbia less rugged and more covered with vegetation than the rest of
the islands. Isole Le Camere, formed by two small islands, lies
12.13 Punta Cervo (41°08'N., 9°32'E.), located 1.2 miles close NE of Isola Soffi. They are 22m and 30m high, rugged,
SSE of Capo Ferro, is low, bare, and fringed with shoals. Secca and are sparsely covered with vegetation.
del Cervo, with a least depth of 2.3m, extends 0.6 mile NE of Caution.—An anchoring and trawling prohibited area lies in
12.14

the point. The extremity of this shoal is marked by a lighted the vicinity of Golfo di Congianus and may best be seen on the
beacon. chart.
Porto Cervo (41°08'N., 9°32'E.), a yacht harbor formed by
12.13 A prohibited area, best seen on the chart, surrounds Isola Morto-
12.14

an inlet, is entered S of Punta Cervo. The entrance channel is rio and Isole Soffi.

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Significant changes to depths have been observed in Golfo di

12.14 or upon departure if less than 24 hours:
Congianus (2016). 1. Name of vessel.
Wrecks enclosed by prohibited areas lie in position
12.14 2. Flag.
41°08'35''N, 9°35'08'’E and in position 41°02'45''N, 9°41'05'’E. 3. International call sign.
4. IMO number.
12.15 Cala di Volpe (41°05'N., 9°32'E.) lies on the NW side 5. Type of vessel.
of the gulf and is entered N of Punta Ligata, which is marked 6. Type of cargo.
by a light. It offers good shelter from NW winds. Punta Ligata 7. Port of origin.
can be easily recognized by Monte dell’Isola, which stands 8. Port of destination.
close SW and has a prominent conical profile. Vessels can an- 9. Reason for layover.
chor, in a depth of 20m, sand and weed, in the outer part of this The same notification must be made at time of departure.
12.16

cove. Small vessels, with local knowledge, can anchor, in a Continuous listening watches are to be maintained on VHF
12.16

depth of 9m, in the N part of the cove, sheltered from E winds. channels 12 and 16 during layovers.
Golfo di Cugnana is entered between Punta Ligata and Punta
12.15 One (1) hour prior to landing at the port, the master must re-
12.16

Volpe, 1.7 miles SSE. Porto di Cugnana, the inner part of this port the following information to the harbormaster:
bay, is shallow. Monte Congianus, 649m high, stands 1.5 miles 1. Position.
NW of the head of this bay and can be identified by a small 2. True course.
saddle in its summit. 3. Speed.
Isola Portisco, a small islet, lies on a bank close to the W
12.15 4. Passengers and motor vehicles transported.
side of Golfo di Cugnana. It is low, dark-colored, and not read- 5. ETA.
ily identified from seaward. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth
of 15m, about 0.5 mile SSE of this islet. Cala Razza di Giunco, Golfo degli Aranci—Contact Information
a small cove, lies on the NW side of Golfo di Cugnana. It af-
Port Authority
fords anchorage, in a depth of 7m, about 0.2 mile from the
head. A small craft harbor and a small cove lie on the W side of Telephone 39-0789-616-089
Golfo di Cugnana. Facsimile 39-0789-616-089
Caution.—A submarine cable is located between the coast S
12.15

of Portisco harbor and the coast S of Nuraghe point. E-mail [email protected]

Web site http://www.olbiagolfoaranci.it
12.16 Capo Figari (41°00'N., 9°40'E.), located 5.2 miles SE
of Punta Volpe, is the E extremity of a rocky peninsula which is Hours 24 hours
340m high and steep-to. The precipitous cliffs, which rise from Harbormaster
the sea, have large fissures in places and are riddled with caves.
The N slopes of the peninsula are whitish and the peninsula it- VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
self is covered with bushes and dwarf trees of a dark green col- Telephone 39-0789-563-644
or.
Facsimile 39-0789-563-645
With strong NW winds, violent gusts blow down from this
12.16

cape. E-mail [email protected]

Berthing
Golfo degli Aranci (40°59'N., 9°37'E.) is bounded on the
NE side by the peninsula of which Capo Figari is the E extrem- VHF VHF channel 16
ity. Anchorage by commercial vessels can be taken, in a desig- Telephone 39-0789-46878
nated area, within this gulf, sheltered from NE and NW winds.
The bottom is mostly mud and weed with good holding Facsimile 39-0789-46878
ground. However, strong SE winds send in a heavy sea and E-mail [email protected]
storms from the N and E cause a considerable swell in the
roadstead. During offshore winds, which are prevalent in win- Hours 24 hours
ter, the water level in the gulf may be lowered. Pilots
Isolotto di Figarolo, marked by a light, lies 1.2 miles SW of
12.16

Capo Figari. This islet is 141m high, pyramidal in shape, and is Call sign Piloti Olbia
covered with thick brush. A narrow passage, with a depth of VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
7.7m in the fairway, leads between this islet and the S side of
the peninsula. It should be used only by small vessels with lo- Telephone 39-0789-22274
cal knowledge. Facsimile 39-0789-22274
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels greater than
E-mail [email protected]
12.16

500 gt. Vessels should request a pilot 2 hours prior to arrival.

Movements to and from the pilot boarding point must be re- Hours 24 hours
ported to the pilots and the harbormaster.
Regulations.—Arriving vessels must provide the following
12.16 Contact Information.—See the table titled Golfo degli
12.16

information by e-mail or facsimile at least 24 hours in advance, Aranci—Contact Information.

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12.17 Golfo di Olbia (40°57'N., 9°38'E.) is entered between c. 40°55.2'N, 9°38.7'E.

Punta delle Casette, located 3.6 miles SW of Capo Figari, and d. 40°55.3'N, 9°38.0'E.
Cape Ceraso, 3.8 miles SE. Porto di Olbia lies at its head. Punta Ruia, 35m high, is located 1 mile W of Capo Ceraso. It
12.18

Porto di Golfo Aranci (Aranci Gulf Harbor) (41°00'N.,

12.17 is prominent and is surmounted by a beacon in the form of a
9°37'E.) lies at the head of the gulf and is mainly used by fer- dome. A rocky area extends up to 0.3 mile N from the coast be-
ries. The harbor consists of two basins, divided by moles. tween this point and the cape.
There is a depth of 7.7m in the S basin and depths of 5.3 to
7.2m in the N basin. A small fishing and yacht harbor lie close Olbia (40°55'N., 9°30'E.)
N of the commercial quay. The most prominent buildings in-
clude the post office standing near the waterfront; the railroad World Port Index No. 39180
station, with a red roof; and a modern three-story structure
standing E of the town. A local pilot is available upon request. 12.19 The port of Olbia lies at the W end of a long and nar-
Regulations.—See Regulations for Olbia in paragraph
12.17
row inlet at the head of Golfo di Olbia. It is therefore not easily
12.19. seen from seaward.
Caution.—An anchoring and fishing prohibited area extends
12.17

about 0.5 mile S and W from the head of Golfo Aranci and Port of Olbia Home Page
may best be seen on the chart.
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12.18 Isolotto Porri, 9m high and covered with vegetation,
lies 0.8 mile SSW of Punta delle Casette. Secca dei Porri, with Tides—Currents.—The tidal range is small, being only
12.19

a least depth of 3.5m, lies about 0.5 mile offshore, 1.2 miles 0.6m at springs. There is little or no current in the harbor. Out-
SSW of the point. side the harbor, the currents vary depending on the wind condi-
Monte Sa Curi, 415m high, stands 2.5 miles W of Punta del-
12.18 tions. Tidal currents can sometimes reach rates of 3 to 4 knots
le Casette. Another prominent peak, of lesser height and not so near the harbor entrance.
sharp, stands close S of it. Depths—Limitations.—A long mole, which terminates in
12.19

Capo Ceraso (40°55'N., 9°39'E.), the S entrance point of the

12.18 Stazione Marittima, extends 0.8 mile E from abreast the town
gulf, is the NE extremity of a promontory. Monte Maladormida of Olbia and is reserved for the use of ferries. A channel,
(Monte Maladrummi), 218m high, stands on this promontory, dredged to a depth of 9.8m, was reported (1984) to lead to the
1.2 miles SW of the cape. A tower is situated near the extremi- berths at the E end of this mole.
ty of the cape. A shoal bank fronts this cape and extends up to A secondary channel, 73m wide, leads to Molo Vecchio and
12.19

0.4 mile E of it. A large rock lies about 0.2 mile E of the cape Pontile Benedetto Brin, and has been dredged to a depth of
and is marked by a pyramidal beacon. An islet lies 0.1 mile 6.7m. A main berth, 320m long, is situated at S side of Pontile
NW of the cape and is also marked by a pyramidal beacon. Benedetto Brin and another, 130m long, is situated at the E
Caution.—An anchoring, fishing, and diving restricted area
12.18
side of Molo Vecchio. Both have depths of 6.7m alongside.
is bounded by lines joining the following positions: At Su Arrasolu, situated 0.5 mile NW of Stazione Marittima,
12.19

a. 40°55.6'N, 9°38.1'E. a T-headed pier extends from the shore and has a depth of 6.8m
b. 40°55.3'N, 9°39.2'E. at its head.
c. 40°55.5'N, 9°39.9'E. Several mooring buoys are also situated within the harbor.
12.19

d. 40°56.6'N, 9°39.9'E. Generally, vessels up to 10,400 dwt, 191m in length, and

12.19

e. 40°56.3'N, 9°38.7'E. 6.1m draft can be accommodated.

A prohibited area (unexploded ordnance) is bounded by lines
12.18 Mariners should consult the local authorities for the latest
12.19

joining the following positions: depth information.

a. 40°55.6'N, 9°38.1'E. Aspect.—The fairway leading through the entrance of the
12.19

b. 40°55.3'N, 9°39.2'E. inlet is marked by lighted beacons.

Olbia—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Isola Bianca
No. 1 177m 8.5m 210m 7.0m 30.0m Ro-ro ferries
No. 2 70m 10.0m 180m 7.0m 30.0m Ferries
No. 3 175m 9.7m 180m 7.0m 30.0m Ro-ro ferries
No. 4 208m 9.7m 210m 7.0m 30.0m Ro-ro ferries and cruise vessels
No. 5 50m 10.0m 180m 7.0m 30.0m Ro-ro ferries
No. 6 50m 10.0m 180m 7.0m 30.0m Ro-ro ferries

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Olbia—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
No. 7 177m 9.0m 210m 7.0m 30.0m Ro-ro ferries and cruise vessels
No. 8 170m 9.0m 180m 7.0m 30.0m Ro-ro ferries
No. 9 187m 9.0m 180m 7.0m 30.0m Ro-ro ferries
No. 1 Cruise Pier 275m 10.0m 210m 9.0m 30.0m Cruise vessels
No. 2 Cruise Pier 275m 10.0m 210m 9.0m 30.0m Cruise vessels
Inner Port
Vecchio Mole 132m 5.9m — — — Recreational craft, ferries, and ro-ro
Benedetto Brin Mole 300m 5.8m — — — Recreational craft, ferries, and cruise vessels

Islotta della Bocca lies close E of the S entrance point of the

12.19 send an ETA at least 2 hours in advance. Pilots are reported to
inlet. A light is shown from a structure, 22m high, standing on speak good English.
this islet. A racon is situated at the light. Regulations.—A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) has been
12.19

established in the approaches to Olbia and may best be seen on

the chart. A separation zone lies about 2.3 miles N of Capo
Ceraso. Inward and outward routes for Porto di Golfo Aranci
are situated to the N of this zone; inward and outward routes
for Olbia are situated to the S of the zone.
The TSS is not IMO-adopted, but the Italian authorities have
12.19

advised mariners that the principles of the routing system de-

fined in Rule 10 of The International Regulations for Prevent-
ing Collisions at Sea (72 COLREGS) apply.
Vessels must notify the harbormaster and pilots of move-
12.19

Port of Olbia
12.19
ments to and from anchor berths.
Vessels must provide an ETA 48 hours prior to arrival.
12.19

Vessels greater than 50 gt berthed or at anchor in the road-

12.19

stead are required to maintain a continuous listening watch on

VHF channel 16.

Olbia—Speed Limits
Speed Limit Area
23 knots (turbines Between Capo Figari and Punta
must be off) Timone and longitude 9°39.4'E.
Between longitude 9°39.9'E and
18 knots
longitude 9°38.5'E.
Between longitude 9°38.5'E and
15 knots
longitude 9°37.5'E.
Between longitude 9°37.5'E and the
12 knots
outer end of the marked channel.
High speed craft within the marked
8 knots
channel.
Islotta della Bocca Light bearing SW
12.19

All others within the marked chan-

6 knots
The principal landmarks in the vicinity of the town include
12.19
nel.
the dome of the cathedral; a low and dark-colored bell tower;
several tall cranes; and two radio masts. Speeds limits have been established for vessels 50m and
12.19

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt,

12.19 greater, and all high speed craft. See table titled Olbia—Speed
but is recommended for all vessels without local knowledge. Limits.
Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 12 or 16 and generally Vessel Traffic Service.—A Vessel Traffic Service is in oper-
12.19

board about 1 mile E of Isola della Bocca Light. Vessels should ation for the control of shipping. The system is mandatory for

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any vessel of 50 gt or greater. Anchorage Area A and Anchorage Area B are best seen on the
chart.
Olbia—Contact Information Caution.—Anchoring and fishing prohibited areas lie in the
12.19

approaches and entrance to the harbor and may best be seen on

Port Authority
the chart.
Telephone 39-0789-204-179 A prohibited area is established in an area centered 1 mile
12.19

Facsimile 39-0789-209-026 NNE of Capo Ceraso within the Inshore Traffic Zone S of the
TSS. The area contains unexploded ordnance.
E-mail [email protected]
Web site http://www.olbiagolfoaranci.it Olbia to Arbatax
Hours 24 hours 12.20 Golfo Spurlatta (40°54'N., 9°39'E.), entered SE of
Harbormaster Capo Ceraso, offers anchorage, sheltered from all but NE
winds, in depths of 15 to 20m. However, cables lie in the great-
VHF VHF channels 11 and 16 er part of this gulf.
Telephone 39-0789-56360 Isola Tavolara, the N extremity of which lies 4.2 miles E of
12.20

Capo Ceraso, forms the outer SE side of the gulf. It is long,

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E-mail narrow, and almost inaccessible. Punta Cannone, 564m high,
[email protected] stands in the SW part of the island and is the summit. Punta
Castellacio, 510m high, stands in the NE part of the island and
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is prominent. The SE coast, NW coast, and the SW end of the
Hours 24 hours island are steep-to.
Tugs Punta Timone, the NE extremity of the island, is located at
12.20

the outer end of a small peninsula, 185m high. A light is shown

VHF VHF channel 12 from a tower, 7m high, standing on this point. A prohibited ar-
Telephone 39-070-60561 ea marking a wreck, with a radius of 200m, lies about 7 miles
ESE of the point in position 40°54.9'N, 9°53.6'E.
39-070-651-964
Facsimile
39-070-654-041
E-mail [email protected]
Hours 24 hours
Mooring Services
VHF VHF channel 12
Telephone 39-0789-21423
Facsimile 39-0789-21423
E-mail [email protected]
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12.20

Hours 24 hours Cala del Faro, a cove, lies on the SE side of the peninsula
12.20

Pilots and offers anchorage to small vessels, in depths of 14 to 17m.

Punta del Papa is the E extremity of the island. A disused
12.20

Call sign Piloti Olibia light structure stands 0.2 mile N of this point. Monte del Papa,
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 305m high, stands 0.2 mile W of the point and is prominent.
Spalmadore di Terra, a bight, lies at the SW end of Isola Tav-
12.20

Telephone 39-0798-22274 olara and offers anchorage, in a depth of 20m, about midway
Facsimile 39-0798-22274 between the entrance points. This berth is exposed to SE winds
which send in a heavy sea. Several houses stand at the head of
[email protected] the bight and a conspicuous lime kiln is situated on its E side.
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[email protected] A low, narrow, and sandy peninsula extends 0.5 mile SW and
forms the NW side of this bight. A shoal area extends up to 0.5
Hours 24 hours
mile NW of this sandy peninsula and Isolotto Verde, Isolotto
Spalmatore, and numerous rocks lie on it.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Olbia—Con-
12.19 Isolotto Reulino (Isolotto Rosso), 11m high and reddish, lies
12.20

tact Information. 0.3 mile S of the S extremity of this sandy peninsula. Isolotto
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken in Golfo degli Aranci or
12.19 Cana, rocky and grayish, lies 0.7 mile SSE of Isolotto Reulino.
in a designated area lying 1.8 miles E of the entrance to the inlet. Porto della Taverna indents the coast between Isolotto Reuli-
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no and Isolotto Cana. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of N and the point located E of this village should be given a wide
18m, sand and weed, about 0.5 mile SSW of Isolotto Reulino berth as they are fringed with dangers.
and in the middle of the entrance to Porto della Taverna. Small Punta d’Ottiolo, located 2.5 miles SE of the village, is sharp
12.22

vessels, with local knowledge, can anchor, in depths of 9 to and rocky. Punta Maggiore, dark and conical, stands 6.5 miles
11m, sand, about 0.5 mile farther SSW. WSW of the point and is 971m high. Isolotto d’Ottiolo, low
Caution.—Due to the existence of cables, an anchoring and
12.20 and inconspicuous, lies 1 mile S of the point and is marked by
fishing prohibited area lies in Golfo Spurlatta and may best be a light. A submerged reef extends about 0.5 mile E of this islet.
seen on the chart. Punta Santa Ana, located 3.5 miles S of Punta d’Ottiolo, can
12.22

A prohibited area, marked by lighted beacons, surrounds Iso-

12.20 be recognized by a small hill which stands near it. This hill has
la Molarotto and may best be seen on the chart. a long white stripe on its slope, which when seen from the N,
A marine nature reserve, as seen on the chart, has been estab-
12.20 has the appearance of a village.
lished in the vicinity of Isola Tavolara. Vessels over 500 gt Isolotti dei Pedrami (Scoglio Pedrami), surrounded by sever-
12.22

transporting goods or passengers are prohibited from navigat- al above-water rocks, lies 1.2 miles offshore, 1.7 miles SE of
ing within 2 miles of the reserve. Punta Santa Ana. Punta Pedrami is located 2.4 miles S of Punta
Santa Ana and is backed by Monte Lungu, 232m high and cone
12.21 Isola Molara (40°52'N., 9°44'E.), 158m high, is un- shaped.
dulating and partially cultivated. Isola Molarotto, lying 1.7 Posada, a village, is situated 2.5 miles SW of Punta Pedrami
12.22

miles E of the E extremity of Isola Molara, is 51m high, red- and stands at the foot of a conspicuous castle which is in ruins
dish, and conical. at its W end; the houses of the village are gathered on the sum-
Scogli Cerri (Scogli Tre Fratell), consisting of several above
12.21 mit of a cone-shaped hill with steep sides.
and below-water rocks, lies between 0.5 mile and 1.2 miles SW
of Isola Molarotto. The passage between these shoals and Isola 12.23 La Caletta (40°37'N., 9°45'E.), the harbor for Sinis-
Molarotto should not be attempted, but the one between the cola, is easily recognized by Torre San Giovanni, which stands
shoals and Isola Molara can be used. immediately N of it. The harbor, which is used by small craft
and coasters, is formed by two breakwaters and is sheltered
12.22 Capo Coda Cavallo (40°50'N., 9°44'E.) is reddish from all winds. The outer breakwater extends SE from near
and the extremity of a small peninsula, 10m high. A hill of the Torre San Giovanni. There is a berth, 160m long, on the inner
same name, 103m high, stands 0.7 mile WSW of the cape. Iso- side of the outer breakwater. It is used by small vessels up to
lotta Proratora, lying close NW of the cape, is also reddish. 4.5m draft.
Punta Sugaraccia, 62m high, is located 0.5 mile W of the cape Punta Santa Lucia, located 2 miles SSE of La Caletta, can be
12.23

and is a good landmark. identified by a partly demolished tower. From the N, a group of
Cala Coda Cavallo, entered between Punta Sugaraccia and
12.22 reddish houses and a long stretch of white sand behind the tow-
Isolotta Proratora, affords anchorage, in depths of 10 to 14m, er stand out against the background of green vegetation. How-
sheltered from all winds. ever, the houses and the stretch of sand are not very
Porto Brandinchi is entered between Isola Rossa (Isola
12.22 conspicuous from the S. A small hill stands 0.3 mile S of the
Ruia), located 1.2 miles SW of Capo Coda Cavallo, and tower and is surmounted by a silo.
Scoglio Testa di Moro, 0.3 mile S. Isola Rossa is a dull reddish
color and can be easily identified. The coast between this is- 12.24 Capo Comino (40°32'N., 9°50'E.), the E extremity of
land and Capo Coda Cavallo is fringed with rocks and should Sardegna, is low, rocky, fringed by reefs, and should be given a
not be approached closer than 0.2 mile. The passage leading wide berth. A light is shown from structure, 20m high, standing
between the island and the coast to the N is foul. on the cape. A disused signal station is situated 0.2 mile WSW
Scoglio Testa di Moro, which lies on the outer end of a bank
12.22 of the light.
with depths of less than 11m, is triangular in shape and not eas- Isola Ruia (Isola Ruja) lies close inshore on the N side of the
12.24

ily identifiable from a distance, particularly during rough cape. It is low, rocky, reddish, and surrounded by rocks. An-
weather. A small promontory, 29m high, stands at the head of chorage, sheltered from SW and NW winds, can be obtained,
Porto Brandinchi and separates two coves which have white in a depth of 29m, sand, about 0.7 mile N of this islet. Small
sandy beaches. Anchorage is available, in depths of 12 to 14m, vessels, with local knowledge, can obtain shelter from SE
less than 0.5 mile W of Isola Rossa. Porto Brandinchi is ex- winds, closer inshore, in depths of 10m.
posed to SE winds and NE winds cause a heavy surf. Punta Catarina, 1,127m high, stands 14 miles WSW of Capo
12.24

From Porto Brandinchi to Capo Comino, 19 miles SSE, the

12.22 Comino at the SW end of Monte Alvo de Siniscola, a mountain
coast differs greatly in aspect from that farther to the N. Exten- range. This range shows up white above the dark-colored
sive coastal plains, parts of which are marshy, lie between the mountains in front of it and is an excellent landmark. Punta
mountains and the shore, but the coast itself is low, sandy, and Cupetti, 1,250m high, stands at the NE end of this range.
noticeably white in places. The land is under cultivation and From Capo Comino to Punta Nera, 8.5 miles SSW, the coast
12.24

the farm buildings and scattered villages give it an appearance is backed by a series of rocky hills which are mostly covered
which contrasts greatly with the destitute and forsaken aspect with vegetation, but show large bare patches of reddish rock in
of most parts of Sardegna. places. Due to dangers fringing this stretch of the coast, vessels
San Teodoro d’Ovidde, situated 5 miles SSW of Capo Coda
12.22 should not approach within less than 1 mile.
Cavallo, can be recognized by its white belfry. From the E, the Punta Ginepro, located 5.8 miles SSW of Capo Comino, is
12.24

village is partially hidden by a group of trees. The coast to the low and fringed with rocks.

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Punta Nera (40°23'N., 9°45'E.), located 8.5 miles SSW of

12.24 Caution.—Winds from the NW and NE quadrants come up
12.26

Capo Comino, is a low and rounded projection and is darker suddenly and blow with extreme violence in this vicinity. They
than the land behind it. may last for 4 or 5 days and are preceded by whitish clouds
which cover the peak of Monte Santo.
12.25 Golfo di Orosei (40°14'N., 9°43'E.), entered close S Winds from the SW quadrant, which also blow with great
12.26

of Punta Nera, is bordered by a shorebank which extends 4 force, may be forecast by low clouds on the slopes of the
miles SW of the N entrance point. This stretch of the coast mountains around Ogliastro. With these wild winds, the sea
should not be approached closer than 1 mile due to the alluvial rapidly becomes rough and constitutes a danger for vessels in
deposits brought down by Fiume Cedrino. The land behind the the harbors. In summer, rather weak SE winds prevail and are
shorebank is low and marshy, but the rest of the coast of the preceded by a dense mist over all the SE quadrant.
gulf is mostly high, steep, and inaccessible. A wreck, with a
depth of 8m, lies about 1.2 miles offshore, 1.7 miles SSW of Arbatax (39°56'N., 9°42'E.)
Punta Nera.
Orosei, a town, stands 2.5 miles W of Punta Nera. It is situat-
12.25 World Port Index No. 39190
ed on the S bank of the Cedrino and is partly visible from sea-
ward. A belfry, with a black cupola, and the facade and dome 12.27 The port of Arbatax lies in the S part of Golfo di Tor-
of a church are prominent. Monte Tuttavista, 805m high, toli and on the N side of the promontory of Capo Bellavista. It
stands 3 miles W of Orosei and is prominent. Anchorage can is the only refuge on the E coast of Sardegna to the S of Olbia.
be taken, in depths of 18 to 30m, fair holding ground, about 1 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is formed by two
12.27

mile offshore, 1 mile S of Punta Nera. breakwaters. The E breakwater extends NW from the N ex-
tremity of Capo Bellavista and the W breakwater extends NE
Cala Gonone, located 7.5 miles SW of Punta Nera, can be
12.25 from the head of the gulf. The harbor is entered from the NW
easily recognized by a group of houses which stand on the and has a depth of 12m in its outer part.
shore and interrupt the uninhabited appearance of this part of The main facilities include West Quay, with 450m of berth-
12.27

the coast. Villa Maria Luisa, light blue with yellow shutters, is ing space and depths of 8 to 8.4m alongside; Central Quay,
the most conspicuous building in this vicinity. with 100m of berthing and a depth of 5.6m alongside; and
Caution.—A wreck containing hazardous material is locat-
12.25 South Quay, with 80m of berthing space and a depth of 8.7m
ed in position 40°21'12.6''N, 9°44'13.8'’E. Vessels are prohibit- alongside. There are facilities for ro-ro vessels and additional
ed from entering a circular area, with a radius of 1,000m, berths along the inner side of the E breakwater. Vessels up to
centered on the wreck. 200m in length and 7.6m draft can be accommodated.
Aspect.—The belfry of the cathedral at Tortoli, situated
12.27

12.26 Capo di Monte Santu (40°05'N., 9°44'E.) is a steep close W of the port, is prominent.
and rugged promontory which rises perpendicularly from the Torre di Arbatax, gray with a red roof, stands at the W side
12.27

sea. When seen from the N, it appears as a slope with a high of Arbatax. A conspicuous chimney is situated 0.5 mile W of
terrace. From the E and SE, conspicuous reddish patches show the tower. Colonia Marina, white with red-roofed buildings, is
up on its cliffs. situated on the beach of the S shore of the harbor.
The coast between Capo di Monte Santu and Capo Bellavista
12.26 Pilotage.—Pilotage and berthing services are optional and
12.27

is high, rocky, and inaccessible for the first 6 miles, then it be- are available by local people. The port can be contacted on
comes low and sandy. VHF channel 11 or 16; the local pilot generally boards about 1
Punta Pedra Longa, located 4 miles SSW of Capo di Monte
12.26 mile NE of the harbor entrance.
Santu, is fronted by a detached reddish column which is shaped Regulations.—Bunkering must be authorized in advance
12.27

like a pointed tooth and very conspicuous. From the E, it can and is carried out only during daylight hours.
be mistaken for the rocky part of Monte Ginnircu from which it Vessels used for fishing, fishing tourism, passenger trans-
12.27

projects. port, rentals, and vessels used for scheduled services entering
Isola dell’Ogliastra, 47m high, lies 3 miles S of Punta Pedra
12.26 or exiting the port are required to notify the port authority via
Longa and is reddish, rocky, and covered with scanty vegeta- VHF or telephone.
tion. Several rocks extend up to 0.2 mile seaward off its NE Tug service is mandatory, on arrival, for all oil and chemical
12.27

side. Torre Santa Maria Navarrese stands on a point, 1 mile carriers greater than 3,000 gt, and on arrival and departure for
NW of this islet. The passage leading between the islet and the tankers greater than 3,000 gt without double hulls and older
coast is 0.5 mile wide and has a depth of 8.5m in the fairway. than 15 years.
Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 15m, sand and weed,
12.26 Vessels enter the port during daylight hours only.
12.27

about 0.2 mile SSW of Isola dell’Ogliastra or in a depth of 8m, Contact Information.—See the table titled Arbatax—Con-
12.27

about 200m W of the islet, but these berths are dangerous in SE tact Information.
winds. Anchorage.—Anchorage is available 0.5 to 0.7 mile N of
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Lotzorai, a village, is situated 2 miles W of Isola dell’ Ogli-

12.26 the light at the head of the E breakwater. The pilot boat leads
astra and is visible from seaward. A light-colored belfry, with a vessels to anchorage.
prominent spire, stands in it. Caution.—A seaplane landing area has been established off
12.27

Gulf di Tortoli is entered between Isola dell’Ogliastra and

12.26 the entrance to the port.
Capo Bellavista, marked by a light, 2.5 miles S. Mariners are advised to consult the local authorities for the
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latest port depth information.

Arbatax—Contact Information
Port Authority
VHF VHF channel 11 or 16
39-0782-667-093
Telephone
39-0782-667-878 (emergency)
Facsimile 39-0782-667-093
[email protected]
E-mail
[email protected]
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/arbatax
Hours 0800-2000
Pilots 12.28 Capo Bellavista Light
Call sign Piloti Arbatax 598m high. Monte Ferru, 875m high, stands 2 miles NW of the
VHF VHF channel 16 cape and is also a good landmark.
Torre San Giovanni di Saralla, 20m high, stands near the
12.28

Telephone 39-0782-208-653 coast, 3 miles S of Capo Sferracavallo. A wreck, with a depth

Facsimile 39-0782-667-686 of 14m, lies about 0.5 mile S of this tower.
E-mail [email protected] Torre di Murtas stands 7 miles S of Torre San Giovanni di
12.28

Saralla and several prominent reddish above-water rocks lie

Hours 24 hours close E of it. Cala Murtas, a bight, extends between this tower
Tugs and Capo San Lorenzo, 3.5 miles S. A white sandy beach lines
the shore of the bight. The conspicuous ruins of Castel di Quir-
Telephone 39-070-60561 (Cagliari) ra surmount the summit of a conical hill, 296m high, which
Facsimile 39-070-651-964 stands 2.5 miles SW of Torre di Murtas.
Isola di Quirra (Scoglio di Murtas), 12m high and surround-
E-mail [email protected]
12.28

ed by smaller rocks, lies 1 mile offshore, 2 miles SSE of Torre

Web site http://www.federimorchiatori.it di Murtas. From the NNE, this islet appears reddish with a
Hours 24 hours whitish top. A navigable passage leads between the islet and
the coast, but it can only be used by vessels with local knowl-
Mooring Services edge.
Telephone 39-0782-667-042
12.29 Capo San Lorenzo (39°29'N., 9°39'E.), 184m high,
E-mail [email protected] is dark and rocky. This cape can easily be identified by the
Web site http://www.angopi.it dark-colored tower which stands on its summit. A tourist vil-
lage, consisting of low houses, is situated W of the cape and is
Hours 24 hours visible from the N.
From the cape, the coast, for a distance of 3 miles to the S, is
12.29

Arbatax to Golfo di Cagliari backed close inland by a chain of hills with flattened conical
summits. This stretch of the coast is fringed with shoals and
12.28 Capo Bellavista (39°56'N., 9°43'E.) is a rocky prom- should not be approached within 0.5 mile.
ontory, which due to the low land behind it, appears as a dark- Torre Motta (Monte Rosse) stands 2 miles S of the cape and
12.29

colored island when seen from the N or S. A light is shown Torre di Porto Corallo, 15m high, stands on a low and rocky
from a prominent structure, 19m high, standing on the cape. point, 1.3 miles farther S.
An auxiliary light is shown from a concrete column. The coast between Torre di Porto Corallo and Capo Ferrato
12.29

Porto di Frailis, a cove, lies on the S side of the cape and has
12.28 is low, sandy, and backed by salt water lagoons. It is fringed
a depth of 10m in the entrance. Torre San Gemiliano, 42m with shoals and should not be approached within 0.5 mile.
high, stands on its W entrance point. Anchorage can be taken, Caution.—It is reported that unexploded ordnance lies with-
12.29

sheltered from NW winds, in a depth of 20m, sand, about 0.3 in 3 miles of the coast between Torre di Murtas and Torre Mon-
mile SE of the tower. te Rosso.
Between Capo Bellavista and Capo Sferracavallo, 13 miles
12.28 Explosives exist with ten miles of Capo San Lorenzo.
12.29

S, the coast alternates in high rocky stretches and low, sandy,

and marshy stretches. 12.30 Capo Ferrato (39°18'N., 9°38'E.), a steep and whit-
Capo Sferracavallo is overlooked by Punta Cartuceddu,
12.28 ish promontory, rises to Monte Ferru, 299m high. This conical

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hill stands 1.5 miles inland and is surmounted by a prominent

tower. Monte Sette Fratelli, 1,023m high, stands 9 miles W of
the cape. Seven rather inconspicuous saw-toothed peaks stands
on its flattened summit. A light is shown from a structure, 10m
high, standing on the cape.
A rocky shoal, with a least depth of 12.5m, lies about 5 miles
12.30

SSW of Capo Ferrato.

Between Capo Ferrato and Punta dei Cappuccini, 7 miles S,
12.30

the coast is mostly low and sandy, but has rocky points in plac-
es. Monte Nai and Monte Cannas, two cone-shaped peaks,
dominate this stretch of the coast. A prominent road leading to
the summit can be seen on the latter mountain.
Isola dei Cavoli
Monte Turun (Monte Turnu), located 1.5 miles NNW of
12.32

12.30

Punta dei Cappuccini, is a rocky promontory, 56m high.

The island is surrounded by rocks and shoals and should not
Scoglio di Sant’ Elmo, barely above water and steep-to, lies
12.32

about 0.2 mile offshore, 0.3 mile E of Monte Turun. be closely approached. The passage leading between the island
and Capo Carbonara has a least depth of 10.5m in the fairway,
Punta dei Cappuccini rises steeply from the sea and is free
12.30

but a shoal bank extends up to 0.3 mile NW from the N side of

from off-lying dangers. Anchorage, during offshore winds, is
the island. A depth of 15m lies about 1.5 miles S of Isola dei
available, in a depth of 20m, sand, midway between Scoglio di
Cavoli Light.
Sant’ Elmo and this point.
Secca di San Caterina (Secca di Cala Caterina), a rocky
Torre di Cala Pira, light-colored and conspicuous, stands 0.7
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12.30

patch, lies about 1.5 miles W of Isola dei Cavoli. It has a least
mile S of Punta dei Cappuccini. Anchorage can be taken, in a
depth of 5.1m and is marked by a lighted beacon.
depth of 30m, sand, about 0.7 mile SSE of this tower.
Caution.—Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the vi-
Punta Molentis, located 2.5 miles SSW of Torre di Cala Pira,
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12.30

cinity of a submarine cable which is landed on the NW shore of

is a small promontory, 7m high. It is fringed with rocks and
Isola dei Cavoli.
connected to the mainland by a low sandspit. Anchorage, with
local knowledge, can be taken, in a depth of 26m, sand, about
midway between Punta Molentis and Isola Serpentara. Golfo di Cagliari
12.33 Golfo di Cagliari (39°10'N., 9°07'E.) is entered be-
12.31 Isola Serpentara (39°08'N., 9°36'E.) lies 2.3 miles tween Capo Carbonara and Capo di Pula, 25 miles WSW. The
ENE of Punta Molentis, and Torre di San Luigi surmounts its two sides of the gulf are mountainous, but a long stretch of san-
summit which is 54m high and stands in the N part. This tower dy shore lies at the head and is broken only by Capo Sant’ Elia.
is reported to be cylindrical, badly-ruined, and not very promi- Several extensive saltwater lagoons and areas of marshes lie
nent. Three rocky islets lie on a shoal bank which extends up to behind the sandy shore.
0.4 mile N of the island. The passage leading between the is- The prevailing winds in the gulf are from the W and ENE,
12.33

land and the mainland has a depth of 23m and is free of dan- and these may increase suddenly to violent storm which can
gers. last for 3 days. The W winds gain in velocity as the barometer
Porto Giunco, a bight, is entered between Punta Molenti and
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falls, while the ENE winds increase as the barometer rises.
Capo Carbonara, 2.7 miles SSW. Torre Giunco, partly in ruins,
stands on the summit of a small promontory, 64m high, 1 mile 12.34 East side of Golfo di Cagliari.—Golfo di Car-
N of Capo Carbonara. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of bonara (39°07'N., 9°29'E.) is entered between Capo Car-
17m, sand and weed, about 0.7 mile ENE of this tower. How- bonara and Capo Boi, 4.2 miles WNW. A light is shown at the
ever, this berth should not be used during NE or SE winds. head of this gulf, 1.5 miles NNW of Capo Carbonara. A prom-
Secca dei Berni, marked by a lighted beacon, lies 1.5 miles
12.31
inent white house is situated 0.2 mile NW of this light. A large
SSW of Punta Molentis. This shoal patch has a least depth of and conspicuous hotel stands 1.3 miles ENE of Capo Boi. The
2.4m at its N end. conspicuous ruins of Fortezza Vecchio are situated on a salient
point, 1.5 miles NW of Capo Carbonara. Scoglio Santo Stefa-
12.32 Capo Carbonara (39°06'N., 9°31'E.), the SE extrem- no, 18m high and surrounded by rocks, lies about 0.2 mile SW
ity of Sardegna, is the seaward end of a steep peninsula which of Fortezza Vecchio.
is covered with low evergreen vegetation and joined to the Capo Boi, the W entrance point of this small gulf, is formed
12.34

mainland by a low, sandy isthmus. A light is shown from a by the termination of a rocky promontory. This promontory is
structure, 5m high, standing 0.7 mile NNW of the extremity of 119m high and its summit is surmounted by Torre di Capo Boi.
the cape. A disused signal station, consisting of a house, and Secca de Piscadeddus, with a least depth of 3.7m, lies about
12.34

Torre Caterina stand on the summit of the peninsula which is 0.5 mile offshore, 1 mile E of the cape.
112m high. Monte Maria, 587m high, stands 3 miles NE of Capo Boi
12.34

Isola dei Cavoli (39°05'N., 9°32'E.), 40m high, lies 0.3 mile and rises gently to a central peak which is easily identified. An-
SE of Capo Carbonara. It is low, rocky, and partly covered by chorage can be taken, in a depth of 20m, sand, about 0.7 mile
bushes. A light is shown from a conspicuous structure, 37m WNW of Fortezza Vecchio. Smaller vessels can anchor closer
high, standing in the NE part of the island. inshore, in a depth of 15m.

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Quartu Sant’ Elena, a town, is situated 1 mile inland, 13

12.34 ter level can be raised by as much as 0.3m by onshore winds.
miles NW of Capo Boi. A white cathedral stands in the town
and has a reddish roof, a cupola, and a belfry all of which are Tidal Ranges for Cagliari
prominent.
Capo Sant’ Elia (39°11'N., 9°10'E.), located at the head of
12.34
HAT 0.5m
Golfo di Cagliari, appears as an island when seen from the E. MHWS 0.4m
This cape can be easily recognized by its whitish chalk streaks.
A light is shown from a prominent tower, with a dwelling, 21m MHWN 0.2m
high, standing on the SW side of the cape. MSL 0.18m
Torre Sant’ Elia is situated on the summit of the cape and
12.34

Torre del Poetto, partially in ruins, is situated on the E side. MLWN 0.1m
Castello Sant’ Ignazio, a small fort, stands 0.5 mile N of the MLWS 0.0m
light and The Lazaretto, a large and light-colored building, is
LAT -0.1m
situated at the foot of the hill, close W of the fort.
Scoglio Sant Elia, a prominent above-water rock, lies at the
12.34
Note.—Heights are in meters above
extremity of a shoal spit, about 0.2 mile W of the light. charted datum.
Caution.—Close approach to the coast in the vicinity of
12.34

Cape Sant’ Elia is prohibited due to the possibility of rock The currents are weak and mostly influenced by the wind. A
12.35

falls. current, which sets E, is particularly noticeable with winds

from the NW quadrant, and after heavy rains it carries sea
Cagliari (39°13'N., 9°07'E.) weed into the harbor.
For tidal range information see the table titled Tidal Ranges
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World Port Index No. 39210 for Cagliari.

Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected from the S
12.35

12.35 The port of Cagliari, the largest commercial port of by Nuovo Molo di Levante, which extends 0.6 mile W and then
Sardegna, lies at the head of the Golfo di Cagliari, 3 miles NW 0.4 mile SW from the E shore of the promontory. It is also pro-
of Capo Sant’ Elia. The city of Cagliari is the capital of the is- tected from the SW by Nuovo Molo di Ponente, which extends
land. about 1 mile seaward.
Winds—Weather.—Winds from the NW prevail and gener-
12.35
There are facilities for container, ro-ro, and bulk vessels.
12.35

ally blow for a considerable length of time. Winds from the SE The harbor also has 817m of total berthing space, with
12.35

occur infrequently and winds off the land are more frequent depths of 2.1 to 8.8m alongside for small craft and passenger
and violent. The winds from the SE raise a sea in the roadstead ferry vessels.
and a consequent swell results in some parts of the port. A The precautionary area SE of Porto Canale has a least depth
12.35

mass of clouds on the mountains is usually an indication of of 11.3m, while the entrance to Porto Commerciale has depths
winds from the SE quadrant. The sky with scattered cumuli in- of about 12m.
dicates the probability of winds from the NW. For more berthing information see the table titled Cagliari—
12.35

Tides—Currents.—Tides are almost negligible, but the wa-

12.35
Berth Information.

Cagliari—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft
Cagliari International Container Terminal (CICT)
Container Quay 1,520m 16.0m 304m — Containers, reefer, and ro-ro.
Ichnusa Cruise Terminal
Ichnusa Quay 306m — 201m 7.5m Cruise vessels.
Ro-Ro and Passenger Terminal
Rinascita East 450m 11.0m 218m — Cruise vessels and ro-ro freight.
Rinascita West 475m 11.0m 209m 8.9m Ro/pax and ro-ro freight.
Sabaudo East 480m — 209m 7.4m Ro/pax, ro-ro freight, and breakbulk.
Sabaudo South 205m — 201m 8.4m Ro/pax and ro-ro freight.
Sabaudo West 242m — 209m 8.9m Cruise vessels and ro-ro freight.
Ro-Ro Freight Terminal (Giorgino)
Ro-Ro Berth 186m 8.0m 182m — Ro-ro freight.

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Cagliari—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft
South Elmo Terminal
S Elmo Pier 86m — — 6.6m Fast ferry.
Syndial Terminal (La Maddalena)
Chemical gases, chemicals, LPG, and bunkers. Berthing
Berth A East — — 105m 6.0m
length of 142m (including dolphins).
Closed (2019). Berthing length of 142m (including dol-
Berth A West — — 120m 5.4m
phins).
Berth B East 46m — 115m 7.0m Chemical gases, chemicals, and bunkers.
Berth B West 46m — 115m 7.0m Chemical gases, chemicals, and bunkers.

Aspect.—The city is situated on the S slope of a small hill

12.35 pairs of lanes between the two harbor entrances. The second
and has a picturesque and imposing appearance. Its buildings, scheme lies S of the main scheme and is for the approach to the
which are arranged in the form of an amphitheater, are domi- Enichem Pier.
nated by conspicuous towers and cupolas. When the city is ap- Vessel Traffic Service.—Cagliari Vessel Traffic Service
12.35

proached from the SE, it is hidden by the promontory of Capo (Cagliari VTS) has been established in Cagliari Roads. Two
Sant’ Elia. The illumination of the city is very conspicuous convergence points have been established to permit local au-
from seaward and may be visible from up to 20 miles distant. thorities to conduct radar tracking and authorize vessel move-
ment in the area, as follows:
The following landmarks are conspicuous:
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1. Point P (39°10.0'N., 9°07.5'E.)—For vessels bound

1. Torre San Pancrazio, standing in the N and highest
for the commercial port.
part of the city
2. Point Y (39°09.5'N., 9°06.0'E.)—For vessels bound
2. Castello San Michele, with four towers and several ra-
for Porto Industriale.
dio station antennas close above it, standing 1.5 miles NNW
of Torre San Pancrazio Both points are charted. Vessels closing these points must re-
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3. A yellow sanitorium situated at the foot of Monte port to the Operations Center or pilots on VHF channel 14 or
16.
Urpino, to the E of the city;
4. A cathedral, with the dome and steeple in the form of
a tower, standing in the city Cagliari—Contact Information
5. Torre dell’ Elefante, reddish with a battlement struc- Port
ture appearing to be composed of two towers, standing in the
center of the city VHF VHF channels 6, 14, and 16
6. A convent, which may be recognized by its numerous Telephone 39-070-605-171
windows and white cupola, situated in the SE part of the city
7. A high-rise building, brown with white horizontal 39-070-6051-7218
Facsimile
bands, standing in the vicinity of the harbormaster’s office 39-070-669-579
Prominent landmarks in the vicinity of the harbor include a
[email protected]
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silo and several gantry cranes. E-mail

A racon is situated at the light structure standing on the head
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[email protected]
of Nuovo Molo di Levante. Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/cagliari
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 gt and
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over. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 9 or 16 and gen- Tugs

erally board about 1 mile outside the harbor entrance near the VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
lighted beacon.
Regulations.—Two Traffic Separation Schemes have been
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Telephone 39-070-60561
established in the approaches to Cagliari. The main scheme Facsimile 39-070-651-964
consists of two pairs of inbound and outbound lanes separated
by a broad separation zone. Each pair of lanes has its own nar- E-mail [email protected]
row separation zone. The separation zone between the pairs of Web site http://www.federimorchiatori.it
lanes is marked at its N end by a lighted buoy. The lanes E of
the separation zone are for use in approaching the old port. The Mooring
lanes to the W of the separation zone are designed for use in VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
approaching the new harbor facilities of Nuovo Porto Industri-
Telephone 39-070-652-629
ale (Porto Canale). A common precautionary zone lies N of the

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Cagliari—Contact Information 12.36 West side of Golfo di Cagliari.—Villa Marongiu

(39°12'N., 9°04'E.), a very conspicuous building, is situated
Facsimile 39-070-651-435 1.7 miles WNW of the head of the outer breakwater at Cagliari
E-mail [email protected] and can be recognized by its red color. Torre Su Loi, 9m high,
stands 5 miles SSW of the villa and is also conspicuous. Monte
Web site http://www.angopi.eu Luis, 177m high, stands 2 miles SSW of the tower and is coni-
Vessel Traffic Service cal with a rounded summit. A prominent chimney stands 2
miles S of the tower.
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
Enichem Pier extends 1 mile SE from a point on the shore,
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Pilots 2.7 miles SW of Villa Marongiu. Vessels up to 6m draft can be

handled alongside.
Call sign Piloti Cagliari
Regulations.—A Traffic Separation Scheme is established
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VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 in the approaches to the Enichem Pier facility. It consists of a
Telephone 39-070-680-797 NW inbound traffic lane, a southeast bound departure lane, and
a narrow separation zone. The entrance is 2.4 miles SE of the
Facsimile 39-070-666-198 head of the pier.
[email protected]
E-mail 12.37 Sarroch Oil Terminal (Porto Foxi) (39°05'N.,
[email protected] 9°02'E.) (World Port Index No. 39215), a refinery with associ-
ated flares and tanks, is situated 9 miles SW of Cagliari and
Contact Information.—See the table titled Cagliari—Con-
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stretches for about 1.5 miles along the coast. This installation is
tact Information. served from seaward by Pontile Saras South and Pontile Saras
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken in four separate des-
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ignated areas, as follows: Depths—Limitations.—Pontile Saras South extends ENE
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1. Anchorage Area Bravo—A trapezoidal-shaped area from the coast, 1.7 miles NNW of Punta Zavorra (39°04'N.,
centered 1.7 miles SSW of the light at the head of the Nuovo 9°03'E.). It is illuminated by bright neon lights and is very visi-
Molo di Levante. Its NE and SE sides border the outbound ble from seaward.
lane of the TSS for the new construction harbor. It is adja- The pier head extends 0.2 mile SE from the E extremity of
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cent to Anchorage Area Delta. This anchorage area is divid- the main pier. A turning area, lying NE of this pierhead, and an
ed into Waiting Area B1 and Waiting Area B2 and is for the approach channel are dredged (1980) to a depth of 22.8m and
use of vessels bound for the industrial and commercial port. are marked by lighted buoys. A turning area, lying close SW of
2. Anchorage Area Delta—A quadrilateral-shaped area this pierhead, is dredged (1980) to a depth of 18.8m and is
centered 1.5 miles SW of the same light. Its NE side borders marked by a lighted buoy. An outer approach lighted buoy is
the outbound lane of the TSS for the new industrial port. moored about 2.6 miles SE of the pier head.
Used by vessels bound for Enichem Pier. Tankers up to 380,000 dwt and 20.7m draft can be accom-
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3. Anchorage Area Foxtrot—Located on the E side of modated at the berth on the NE side of this pierhead.
the TSS for the old harbor of Cagliari. It is also a quadrilater- Two berthing arms extend NW from the N side of Pontile
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al area centered 1.0 mile from the same light. It borders the Saras South; three berthing arms extend SE from the S side.
inbound lane of the TSS for the old port. Used as a refuge The outer berthing arms on each side of the pier can accommo-
and by vessels bound for Cagliari. date tankers up to 270m in length with drafts of 11.6 to 12.8m,
4. Anchorage Area Hotel—Centered 4.5 miles SSE of but a shoal patch, with a depth of 9.7m, lies close off the head
Nuovo Molo di Levante Light. Priority for use of this an- of the NW arm. The inner arm on the NW side and the center
chorage is given to vessels not headed for the port of Cagliari arm on the SE side of the pier can accommodate tankers up to
who must stop in the roadstead. 200m in length with drafts of 7.9 to 11m, but a shoal patch,
5. Anchorage Area Mike—Centered 1.25 miles E of the with a depth of 10.2m, lies close W of the head of the SE arm.
Enichem Pier head. The inshore berthing arm on the SE side is designed to handle
Caution.—The lighted aids are reported to be difficult to
12.35 coastal tankers up to 5,000 gt.
distinguish due to the numerous bright neon lights of the city. Pontile Saras North extends 0.6 mile E from the shore, 1
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Several submarine cables lie in the approaches to the port

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mile NNW of Pontile Saras South. An inner berth, suitable for
and may best be seen on the chart. small tankers, extends 230m SE from its midpoint.
Ferry traffic in the harbor is heavy.
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A main outer berth, formed by dolphins, is situated at the
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head. A lighted range, indicated on the chart, assists vessels ap-

A Marine Nature Reserve, the limits of which are shown on
12.35 proaching the pierhead. The outer berth can handle tankers up
the chart, has been established on the W side of the gulf be- to 212m in length and 9.2m draft.
tween Punta Zavorra (39°03'N., 9°03'E.) and Capo Saint Elia. Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
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Fishing is restricted within the area. For details, consult local Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 9 or 16 and board in
authorities. the vicinity of Anchor Berths G1, G2, G3, or G4, according to
Depths are reported (2012) to have decreased by up to 1m
12.35 the size of the vessel.
within the harbor and along the shore. Consult the local author- Contact Information.—See the table titled Porto Foxi—
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ities for the latest details. Contact Information.

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Anchorage.—The following designated anchorage berths

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Porto Foxi—Contact Information
are situated in the vicinity of the terminal:
1. Anchor Berth G1 lies 2.3 miles NE of Punta Zavorra Telephone 39-070-605-610
and should be used by vessels with drafts greater than 12.8m. Facsimile 39-070-651-964
2. Anchor Berth G2 lies 1 mile NNE of Punta Zavorra
and should be used by vessels with drafts less than 12.8m. E-mail [email protected]
3. Anchor Berth G3 lies 2.5 miles N of Punta Zavorra Web site www.federimorchiatori.it
and should be used by vessels of less than 5,000 tons.
Boatman
4. Anchor Berth G4 lies 2.5 miles E of Punta Zavorra
and should be used by large vessels of 250,000 gt. Telephone 39-070-900-039
There are three designated anchorage areas in the vicinity of
Facsimile 39-070-901-169
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the terminal, as follows:

1. Anchorage Area Alfa—Located E of Punta Zavorra. E-mail [email protected]
It contains two anchor berths; Anchor Berth G2 is in the NW Web site www.angopi.org
part while Anchor Berth G4 is in the E part. Its NE limit bor-
ders the outbound TSS lane for the terminal. Pilots
2. Anchorage Area Charlie—Centered 3.4 miles NNE of Call sign Piloti Sarroch
Punta Zavorra.
3. Anchorage Area Echo—Centered 2.3 miles NE of VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Punta Zavorra. It contains Anchor Berth G1. Telephone 39-070-911-0214
Facsimile 39-070-900-006
Porto Foxi—Contact Information
E-mail [email protected]
Sarroch Oil Terminal
Web site http://www.fedepiloti.it
Call sign Saras Terminal
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16 Caution.—A restricted area, the limits of which are shown
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Facsimile 39-070-909-1715 on the chart, lies in the vicinity of the terminal piers. Passage is
prohibited in this area except by vessels using the terminal and
43 790350 MARAFF I by craft in the harbor service.
Telex
43 540540 SFUIT I
12.38 Punta Zavorra (39°04'N., 9°03'E.), located 1.8 miles
E-mail [email protected] S of the oil terminal, is dominated by several hills which are
Web site http://www.saras.it covered with vegetation. Sarroch is situated near the top of a
small hill, 1.5 miles WNW of the point. A large yellow build-
Sarroch Oil Terminal Captain
ing stands in the NE part of this village and is very prominent.
Telephone 39-070-900-031 Torre dei Diavolo stands at the top of a rocky precipice, 1 mile
SSW of the point.
Sarroch Oil Terminal Control Room
39-070-909-1345 Capo di Pula (38°59'N., 9°01'E.), the W entrance point of
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Telephone Golfo de Cagliari, is the rocky extremity of a low and sandy

39-070-909-1458 peninsula. It is dark-colored and 35m high. A light is shown
Port from a structure, 16m high, standing on the cape.
The peninsula is joined to the mainland by a low isthmus,
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VHF VHF channels 6 and 16 which is dominated by the church of Sant Efisio. Isolotto Col-
Telephone 39-070-605-171 tellazzo lies close E of the cape and is dark in color.
Isolotto San Macario lies about 0.4 mile offshore, 1.2 miles
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Facsimile 39-070-6051-7218 NNE of the cape. A conspicuous tower stands in its N part and
E-mail [email protected] it is steep-to on the E side.
Punta Sa Cresia, 864m high, stands 6 miles NW of the cape.
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Web site www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/cagliari Its gentle sloping sides constitute an excellent landmark in this
Mooring vicinity.
Telephone 39-070-900-036
Golfo di Cagliari to Porto Ponte Romano
Facsimile 39-070-900-025
E-mail [email protected] 12.39 Capo Spartivento (38°53'N., 8°51'E.) is located 10
miles SW of Capo di Pula. The coast between consists mostly
Web site www.angopi.org of very light-colored sandy beaches. Because of underwater
Tugs rocks, the shore in this vicinity should not be approached clos-
er than 1 mile. Behind the beaches, the land is mostly low but
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 is backed by mountains.

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Torre di Cala d’Ostia, 7m high, stands 3.2 miles SW of Capo

12.39 12.41 Golfo di Palmas (39°00'N., 8°30'E.) is entered be-
di Pula and is prominent from seaward. Torre de Chia, 44m tween Capo Teulada and Capo Sperone, 11.5 miles NW. It of-
high, stands 5 miles farther SW and dominates a small, rocky fers good anchorage with the best holding ground being on its
promontory. E side. Although the gulf is open to the S, the seas raised by
Isolotto Su Giudeu, low and blackish, lies close inshore, 1.2
12.39 winds from that direction are considerably decreased by the
miles SW of Torre de Chia. On the shore facing this islet can be time they reach the inner roadstead anchorages. The only off-
seen several conspicuous sand dunes. They are very light-col- lying dangers are Secca di Cala Piombo and Secca della Vacca.
ored and from the E, appear as a large white patch. On either side of the gulf, the coasts are hilly and extensive salt
Capo Spartivento is steep, rocky, and is bordered close in-
12.39 water lagoons lie near the head.
shore by several islets and rocks. Rocky patches lie up to 0.5 Cala Piombo, entered close NW of Capo Teulada, is free
12.41

mile seaward of the cape and should be avoided. A light is from dangers and its shores can be approached closely. Its head
shown from structure, 19m high, standing on the cape. A white is bordered by a shorebank and numerous sand dunes. Torre di
house stands close to the light and a disused signal station Cala Piombo stands on the summit of a hill, 193m high, which
stands 0.5 mile N of it. stands on the N side of this cove.
Porto di Malfatano is entered between Isolotti Ferraglione,
12.39 Secca di Cala Piombo, with a least depth of 1m, lies about
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lying 1 mile WNW of Capo Spartivento, and Capo Malfatano, 0.6 mile WNW of the N entrance point of Cala Piombo. The
1 mile W. The latter cape is the extremity of a steep-sided pen- passage leading between this shoal and the mainland is deep in
insula, 67m high, which is surmounted by Torre Malfatano. the fairway.
Isola Tuaredda, 31m high with an above-water rock close SW, Punta Menga (38°57'N., 8°35'E.), 36m high, WNW is cov-
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lies near the head of this inlet. Anchorage can be taken, in a ered with low vegetation and shows up against the whitish
depth of 15m, weed and rock, about 0.2 mile from the shore, in dunes behind it. A small house stands on the summit of this
the outer part of the inlet. point. The shore of Porto Pino, entered SE of the point, is gen-
erally sandy with many dunes surrounded by pine bushes.
12.40 Golfo di Teulada (38°53'N., 8°43'E.) is entered be- The coast between Punta Menga and Punta di Porto Botte,
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tween Capo Malfatano and Capo Teulada, 7.5 miles W. Porto 3.5 miles NNW, is rocky and backed by low hills which are
di Teulada, a cove, lies at its head. The E shore of the gulf is covered with vegetation. Porto Botte, entered N of Punta di
hilly and barren and should not be closely approached. Torre di Porto Botte, has sandy shores backed by low marshes and salt
Piscinni, 12m high and truncated, dominates a small rocky ponds. A pier is situated 0.7 mile E of the N entrance point. It
point, 1.5 miles NW of Capo Malfatano. Porto di Teulada of- is connected with the railroad system and is a shipping point
fers shelter during NE and NW winds. Its E shore is fairly for charcoal. A warehouse, with a red roof, stands close to a
steep-to, but a rocky patch, with a depth of 7.5m, lies about 0.3 group of white houses in this vicinity. There are also large
mile ENE of Punta Niedda, its W entrance point. Torre Budel- heaps of charcoal nearby, which are sometimes prominent
lo, 23m high, stands on a point on the W side of Porto di Teula- from seaward. Anchorage, with local knowledge, within this
da, near its head. Punta Planedda, 350m high, stands 1.5 miles bay is available, in depths of 7 to 9m, sand, SW of the ware-
E of this tower and is surmounted by a conspicuous white house.
building. The head of Golfo di Palmas consists of a low and sandy
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Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 16m, sand and weed,

12.40 isthmus which connects Isola di Sant’ Antioco to the mainland.
about 0.2 mile SE of Torre Budello. This berth is sheltered
from NE and SW winds. Porto Ponte Romano (39°03'N., 8°28'E.)
Isolotta Rossa (Isola Rossa), lying 0.5 mile S of Punta Nied-
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da, is 54m high, reddish, and stands out against the coast. From World Port Index No. 39220
the SE, this islet appears saddle-shaped, but from the SW, only
one hillock is visible. 12.42 Porto Ponte Romano (Sant Antioco) is the deep-water
harbor for the town of Sant’ Antioco, which is situated on the
Capo Teulada (38°52'N., 8°39'E.), 223m high, rises steeply
12.40 W side of the head of the gulf.
from the sea at the outer end of a hilly peninsula. This peninsu- Winds—Weather.—The prevailing wind in winter is from
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la decreases in height towards the mainland to which it is the NW (Maestrale) and is sometimes rather violent. In other
joined by a low, sandy isthmus. seasons, the winds alternate. Winds from the SE (Sirocco)
Cala Brigantina, located 1.5 miles NE of the cape, is open to
12.40 sometimes brings haze.
the SE. It is separated from Porto Scudo, which is also open Tides—Currents.—Tides are almost negligible, being only
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SE, by a steep promontory, 165m high. Torre di Porto Scudo 0.3m at springs.
stands on the SE slope of this promontory. Winds from the NW may lower the water level in the harbor
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Caution.—An anchoring and fishing prohibited area lies in

12.40 and winds from the SE may raise it. The currents in the ap-
the vicinity of Capo Teulada and may best be seen on the chart. proaches are negligible.
An area of unexploded ordnance lies 1.5 miles WNW of Ca-
12.40 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is approached through
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po Mulfatano. a channel, 80m wide. This channel leads E of a detached break-

A wreck, with a depth of 13.5m over it, lies in position
12.40 water and has a depth of 7.5m. The coal pier provides 365m of
38°53.3'N, 8°39.7'E. berthing space on its W side, 320m on its E side, and 222m at
There are rocks, awash, E of Punta Tonnara in position
12.40 its head.; there are depths of 7 to 8m alongside. Banchinna del-
38°52'58''N, 8°39'38''E and position 38°52'58''N, 8°39'36''E. la Sanita extends 150m ENE from the root of the coal pier and

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has depths up to 8m alongside. Vessels up to 7m draft can be to 18m, about 3 miles S of the harbor.
accommodated. Five anchorage areas, designated S2 to S6, are located in
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Aspect.—At night, the port is lighted by powerful lights on

12.42 Golfo di Palmas. Coal lightering operations are carried out in
high columns which are visible for a great distance. S3 (from October 1 through May 31) and in S4 (from June 1
Conspicuous landmarks include the harbormaster’s office
12.42 through September 30).
building at the base of the pier, a high crane at the coal quay,
and a reddish building standing 2 miles NNE of the base of the 12.43 Punta Cannai (38°58'N., 8°27'E.), a low and rocky
pier. point, is located 1.6 miles NE of Capo Sperone. It is surmount-
The entrance fairway is marked by lighted buoys. A light is
12.42 ed by Torre Canai, 29m high, which is gray and very conspicu-
shown from a tower, with a dwelling, 22m high, standing at the ous from seaward.
E side of the harbor. The coast for the first 3 miles to the SW of Porto Ponte Ro-
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Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels of over 500

12.42 mano is low and is bordered by a sandy shore backed by a
gt. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 12 and generally marshy strip. Along most of the remainder of the W side of the
board about 0.5 mile SE of the outer fairway lighted buoys. gulf, hills extend to the shore and end mostly in cliffs, 9 to 24m
Contact Information.—See the table titled Sant Antioco—
12.42 high. Three small coves lie along this stretch of shore and there
Contact Information. are short segments of sandy beach at their heads.
Secca della Vacca, with a depth of 5m, lies about 1 mile
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Sant Antioco—Contact Information SSW of Punta Cannai and is marked by a beacon.

Port Capo Sperone (38°57'N., 8°25'E.), the S extremity of Isola
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di Sant’ Antioco, is low and rocky. This cape is dominated by a

Call sign Sant Antioco Capitaneria disused signal station, at a height of 178m, 0.7 mile N of its
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16 seaward extremity. Monte Arbus, 239m high, stands 1 mile
ENE of the cape and is the highest of three prominent hills in
39-0781-83071 this vicinity.
Telephone
39-0781-840-815 Isola la Vacca, 94m high, lies 2 miles SE of Capo Sperone
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and is fringed with numerous above and below-water rocks. Il

Facsimile 39-0781-83071 Vitello, the highest of these above-water rocks, lies close off
E-mail [email protected] the N end of the islet.
Isolotta del Toro (38°52'N., 8°25'E.), 112m high, lies 5.5
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http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/sant-
Web site miles S of Capo Sperone. This islet is conical and steep-to. A
antioco light is shown from a structure, 6m high, standing on the sum-
Mooring mit of the islet. A detached shoal, with a least depth of 11.7m,
lies about 0.2 mile NW of the islet.
39-0781-509-591
Telephone Banco Pomata (Secca Pomata), a detached rocky patch, lies
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39-0781-509-904 about 2.7 miles WSW of Capo Sperone and has a least depth of
Facsimile 39-0781-509-591 13m. During W gales, the sea breaks heavily over this patch
and it should be given a wide berth.
gruppoor7@gruppoormeggiatoriportovesme. Caution.—A wreck is located in approximate position
E-mail 12.43

191.itmit.it 38°52.9'N, 8°24.5'E.

Tugs A fish haven into which entry is restricted lies about 4 miles
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SW of Capo Sperone centered in position 38°56.2'N, 8°20.5'E.

Telephone 39-070-60561
Facsimile 39-070-651-964 Isola di Sant’ Antioco
E-mail [email protected] 12.44 Monte Perdas de Fogu (39°02'N., 8°26'E.), 273m
Pilots high, is the summit of Isola di Sant’ Antioco. Scoglio Mangia-
barche, marked by a light, lies close offshore, 10 miles NNW
VHF VHF channel 12
of Capo Sperone. The W coast of the island between the cape
39-0781-83088 and the islet is rocky, indented in places, and is fringed by a
Telephone shore bank.
39-0781-83881
The NW coast of the island between Isolotto Mangiabarca
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Facsimile 39-0781-83071 and Punta di Manca, 2 miles NNE, is steep and rocky, but not
E-mail [email protected] greatly elevated. The conspicuous buildings and chimneys of
the tunny fisheries at Spiaggia Grande are situated in the vicin-
Web site http://www.fedepiloti.it ity of Punta Maggiore which is located close NE of the Isolotto
Mangiabarca.
Anchorage.—The entire area of water in the N part of the
12.42 Secca della Saline, a shoal area with several rocks awash,
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gulf offers anchorage with a bottom of sand and weed, good lies about 0.2 mile offshore, 1 mile SW of Punta di Manca.
holding ground. Vessels should anchor, in a depth of 9m, close Calasetta (39°06'N., 8°22'E.) is situated on the N extremity
12.44

SE of the outer end of the entrance channel or, in depths of 14 of Isola di Sant’ Antioco. This town is dominated by a conspic-

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uous tower, 29m high, which stands close W of it. The white All winds cause surf in the harbor, especially winds from the
12.47

cupola of the church, visible only from the N, is also promi- N and SE. Winds from the NE and SE quadrants also cause
nent. A pier and a mole front the NE side of the town. The pier heavy seas in the harbor.
has a depth of 4m alongside a spur on its S side. Works are in There is a depth of 5.4m alongside the main quay. Vessels up
progress (2008) to build an outer breakwater. Anchorage can to 3,000 dwt and 4.6m draft can be accommodated.
be taken, in depths of 11 to 13m, sand and weed, about 1.2 Several shoals lie in the approach and two narrow channels
miles NW of the town. lead to the harbor entrance. Both are marked by lighted buoys
The N coast of Isola di Sant’ Antioco between Calasetta and
12.44 and indicated by range beacons, some lighted, which may best
Punta Dritta, 2.5 miles E, is low and marshy. Scocca (Scrocca be seen on the chart.
Manu), 148m high, stands midway along this section of the Prominent landmarks in this vicinity include Torre San Vit-
12.47

coast and is surmounted by a beacon. torio, standing close SE of the town; the steeple of the cathe-
Sant’ Antioco, situated on the NE side of the island, is laid
12.44 dral in the town; and a large reddish building standing close
out in the form of an amphitheater on the slope of a hill. An an- NW of the town.
cient fort dominates the town and the church in also prominent. Pilotage is not compulsory for the port, but must be used for
Caution.—An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, which
12.44 passage through Canale di San Pietro. Pilots for the canal are
may best be seen on the chart, extends between the NW side of provided by Porto di Sant Antioco. The port can be contacted
Isola di Sant’ Antioco and the SE side of Isola di San Piero. on VHF channel 11 or 16.

Isola di San Pietro Vessels must contact the port authorities on VHF channel 16
12.47

prior to entering or leaving the port. Departing vessels have the

12.45 Isola di San Pietro (39°09'N., 8°17'E.) is separated right-of-way over vessels entering the port. There is a speed
from Isola di Sant’ Antioco and the mainland coast of Sardeg- limit of 3 knots in the harbor.
na by Canale di San Pietro. The N and central portions of the Vessels with drafts up to 4m may obtain anchorage about 0.8
island are rugged and hilly, but the S part is rather flat and more mile E of the cathedral belfry. This berth is on the S range line.
extensively cultivated. Guardia dei Mori, 215m high, is the Caution.—An outfall pipeline extends 1 mile E from a point
12.47

summit of the island. It stands in the N part and is surmounted on the coast, close N of Carloforte.
by a prominent building. A submarine cable, which may best be seen on the chart, ex-
12.47

The S coast of the island is fringed with reefs. Punta delle

12.45 tends WNW from a point on the coast, close N of Carloforte.
Colonne, the SE extremity, takes its name from a group of con- A least depth of 4.7m lies between the breakwater heads.
12.47

spicuous columnar rocks standing on a rocky area which ex- A fishing prohibited area, best seen on the chart, is centered
12.47

tends up to 0.2 mile S of the point. on the anchorage in position 39°10.7'N, 8°20.0'E.
A submarine pipeline extends ENE from a point on the coast
12.47

12.46 Capo Sandalo (39°09'N., 8°13'E.), the W extremity in the vicinity of Punta du Din. A restricted area of extends
of the island, is rugged and fronted by a small islet. A light is 0.11 mile on each side of the pipeline. Underwater activity is
shown from a prominent structure, 30m high, standing on the prohibited within the restricted area.
cape. A semi-circular anchorage and fishing prohibited area with a
12.47

Isolotto del Corno (Isolotto del Gallo), 16m high, lies 0.8
12.46 radius 1 mile lies centered on position 39°08.7'N, 8°19.0'E.
mile W of the cape and is steep-to.
La Punta, the NE extremity of Isola di San Pietro, is the ex-
12.46
Canale di San Pietro
tremity of a level promontory, 20m high. Several buildings and
a tall chimney stand at a tunny fishery on this promontory. 12.48 Numerous shoal areas obstruct Canale di San Pietro
Isola Piana, 19m high, lies 0.5 mile NE of La Punta. A light
12.46 and restrict passage to vessels with drafts of less than 4.6m.
is shown from a structure, 8m high, standing on the N side of The S part of the passage is deep and clear. The safest route
the island. This island is rocky, covered with vegetation, and through the center portion of the passage is in the vicinity of
the buildings and a tall chimney of a tunny fishery are situated several buoys which are moored about 1 mile off Carloforte.
on its E side. Isolotto dei Ratti, 6m high, lies close S of Isola Passage just E of these buoys leads over a bank in a least depth
Piana and is covered with vegetation. of 5m. Caution and careful navigation are necessary in this ar-
The E coast of Isola di San Pietro is low, sandy, and fringed
12.46 ea. The N part of the passage has several offshore banks with
with numerous shoals. An extensive flat extends E from this wide areas of open water between them and the shores.
coast and connects it with the coast of Sardegna. Anchorage in the S part of Canale di San Pietro is preferable
12.48

Caution.—Tunny nets, which are generally marked, may ex-

12.46 to that in the N part, because of its less difficult approach. It is
tend as much as 3 miles N of Isola di San Pietro. exposed to SW winds, but these are neither frequent nor vio-
Punta Grossa is located 1.2 miles S of La Punta. A group of
12.46 lent. Anchorage, sheltered from NW winds, can be taken, in
warehouses, no longer in use, are situated close N of the point depths 11 to 13m, sand and weed, about 1.5 miles SE of Torre
and are conspicuous from seaward. San Vittorio.
Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 12m, sand and weed,
12.48

12.47 Carloforte (39°08'N., 8°19'E.) (World Port Index No. in the N part of Canale di San Pietro, about 1 mile SE of Isola
39250), a small harbor, lies on the E side of Isola di San Pietra Piana.
and fronts the only town on the island. It is sheltered by two Pilotage is compulsory for vessels transiting the Canale di
12.48

breakwaters and mostly used by ferries and fishing boats. San Pietro and those heading to or coming from Porto Vesme.

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Porto Vesme (39°12'N., 8°24'E.) ous from seaward. The entrance channel is marked by lighted
buoys.
World Port Index No. 39260 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
12.49

Vessels approaching from the N usually embark the pilot about

12.49 The port of Porto Vesme lies 4.5 miles NE of Carlo- 2 miles N of Isola Piana. Vessels approaching from the S and
forte and is mostly used for the shipping of bulk minerals and all vessels with a draft of less than 5.2m embark the pilot about
coal. 1 mile N of Calasetta. In inclement weather from the NW, ves-
Winds—Weather.—The predominant winds are from the
12.49 sels arriving from the N will be directed to head to the entrance
NW, SSE, and SSW. During the winter, NW winds may pro- of South Channel or to the Gulf of Palmas to board the pilot.
duce a strong undertow in the port. The pilots and harbor can be contacted on VHF channel 12. Pi-
Tides—Currents.—The tidal range is generally about 0.3m,
12.49 lots are provided from Porto di Sant’ Antioco.
although from December to April it may be as much as 0.6m. Regulations.—Tug service is mandatory, on arrival, for all
12.49

In general, the tidal currents are negligible, but may become

12.49 oil and chemical carriers greater than 3,000 gt, and on arrival
appreciable during strong winds. and departure for tankers greater than 3,000 gt without double
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor, which is protected by
12.49 hulls and older than 15 years. Requests for tug service should
breakwaters, is approached through a channel, 200m wide. The be made at a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
fairway of this channel is dredged to a depth of 14m. The en- Contact Information.—See the table titled Porto Vesme—
12.49

trance between the breakwater heads is 134m wide. Contact Information.

The main facilities include Banchina Commerciale, an ore
12.49 Anchorage.—See the table titled Porto Vesme—Anchor-
12.49

quay, which has 280m of berthing space, with a depth of 8.2m ages for details.
alongside, and whose W side is reserved for vessels up to Cargo vessels carrying dangerous packaged cargo or sub-
12.49

32,500 dwt with a maximum length of 200m; Pontile Euroallu- stances may not use the anchorages listed in the table titled
mina, a bulk ore terminal, which has 400m of berthing space Porto Vesme—Anchorages.
with a depth of 13m alongside; and Pontile Samin, 40m long, In moderate or strong winds, vessels awaiting a berth should
12.49

with a depth of 8.5m alongside. This berth is used for sulfuric remain offshore or proceed to Golfo di Palmas to anchor; see
acid and can handle vessels with a maximum length of 100m paragraph 12.41.
and a maximum draft of 9m. Permission to remain anchored in P1, P5, P7, and P8 must be
12.49

It is reported that vessels up to 92,000 dwt and 12m draft can

12.49 obtained from the harbormaster.
be accommodated in the harbor. Directions.—From the NW, large vessels are advised to ap-
12.49

Aspect.—Scoglio La Ghingetta, lying 1 mile NW of the har-

12.49 proach the port by passing between Isola dei Meli and Secca
bor entrance, is surrounded by rocks. A light is shown from a Martin in depths of about 30m. Smaller vessels may pass be-
tower, 10m high, standing on this rocky shoal. tween Isola Piana and Secca Grande in depths of about 15m,
Several shoal patches, with depths of 3 to 7m, lie about 1.6
12.49 but currents setting NNE towards Secca Grande are sometimes
miles WNW of the light and are marked by a lighted buoy. experienced.
Portoscuso, a small craft harbor, lies close NW of Porto
12.49 Caution.—Entry into port is not recommended with strong
12.49

Vesme and is protected by breakwaters. Torre Portoscuso, a SE winds, which increase the current setting on the breakwater
large structure, stands close W of a village, 0.2 mile NW of the and make maneuvering difficult in the very restricted waters.
harbor. A prohibited entrance area, with a radius of 300m, surrounds
12.49

The coal conveyor loading system and two chimneys of an

12.49 Scoglio La Ghinghetta.
electric plant, which are situated at Porto Vesme, are conspicu- The entrance fairway is subject to silting.
12.49

Porto Vesme—Anchorages
Name Position Remarks
Maximum permitted draft of 8m. Use is prohibited during tunny fishing season.
P1 39°13.8'N, 8°18.9'E
Permission required prior to use.
Maximum permitted draft of 5.2m. Oil tankers and laden chemical tankers are pro-
P4 39°07.8'N, 8°22.3'E
hibited. Permission required prior to use.
P5 39°04.9'N, 8°19.2'E Permission required prior to use.
P7 39°15.0'N, 8°20.0'E Use is prohibited during tunny fishing season. Permission required prior to use.
P8 39°15.5'N, 8°21.5'E Use is prohibited during tunny fishing season. Permission required prior to use.
Maximum permitted draft of 9m. Permission required prior to use. Maximum peri-
Papa 39°11.0'N, 8°21.8'E
od at anchor is 24 hours. Oil tankers and laden chemical tankers are prohibited.

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Porto Vesme—Contact Information group of ruined houses. A white pipeline descends down the
side of a hill from the chimney. A stretch of sandy beach ex-
Harbormaster tends between Porto Paglia and Fontana a Mare. At Porto
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 Nebida, situated 1 mile N of Fontana a Mare, a four-story
building stands at the base of a small wharf and is prominent
39-0781-509-114 from seaward.
Telephone
39-3280-484-875 (mobile) Scoglio Pan di Zucchero (39°20'N., 8°24'E.), 132m high,
12.51

lies close offshore. When seen from the SW, this rock blends in
[email protected]
E-mail with the coastal background and is not easy to identify.
[email protected] Porto Flavia, a small inlet with steep shores, lies close NE of
12.51

Scoglio Pan di Zucchero. An ore-loading machine, situated in

Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/portoscuso
an opening in the cliff, loads ore directly into holds of vessels
Hours 24 hours via a chute. Vessels usually anchor, in a depth of 9m, close to
Tugs the loading facility and moor to bollards on the shore. In addi-
tion, there are several mooring buoys in the vicinity. The berth
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 is sheltered from N winds, but loading operations may be ef-
Telephone 39-070-60651 fected during the prevailing NW winds.
Torre di Cala Domestica, 40m high, stands 2.5 miles NNW
12.51

Facsimile 39-070-651-964 of Porto Flavia and is prominent.

E-mail [email protected]
12.52 Capo Pecora (39°27'N., 8°23'E.), 18m high, is a
Web site http://www.rimorchiatori.it small projection which is joined to the coast by a low stretch of
Hours 24 hours land. It is dominated by Punta del Guardianu, 478m high,
which stands 1.2 miles inland. An above-water rock lies close
Berthing off the W extremity of this cape. The conspicuous peak of
VHF VHF channel 12 Monte Arcuentu, 785m high, stands 12 miles NE of the cape.
The coast between Capo Pecora and Capo della Frasca (Ca-
Telephone 39-0781-509-591
12.52

po Frasca), 19 miles NNE, is steep and rugged. At the center of

Facsimile 39-0781-509-591 this stretch, a large isolated building stands at Porto Tremolia.
[email protected] Porto Palma, a small inlet, is entered 3 miles N of Porto
12.52

E-mail Tremolia and has a sandy beach at its head. Several buildings
91.it
and a tall chimney of a tunny-fisheries plant are situated along
Web site http://www.angopi.eu this beach.
Hours 24 hours Torre di Flumentorgiu, 61m high, stands on a small point, 1
12.52

mile NNW of Porto Palma. It is conspicuous and very visible

Pilots from seaward.
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 Capo Frasca (39°46'N., 8°27'E.) is the N extremity of Piana
12.52

di Santadi, a plateau, which rises perpendicularly from the sea

Telephone 39-0781-83088
and is covered with vegetation. A light is shown from a struc-
E-mail [email protected] ture, 8m high, standing on the cape.
Web site http://www.fedepiloti.it Caution.—An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, the
12.52

limits of which are shown on the chart, lies in the vicinity of

Hours 24 hours Capo Frasca.

Canale di San Pietro to Porto di Oristano 12.53 Golfo di Oristano (39°49'N., 8°30'E.) is entered be-
tween Capo della Frasca and Capo di San Marco, 5.5 miles
12.50 Capo Altano (39°14'N., 8°22'E.), located 2.5 miles NNW. The gulf has low, sandy, and gently sloping shores. In
NW of Porte Vesme, is high and rocky. Isola dei Meli, 11m places, there are several whitish sand dunes, with patches of
high, lies 0.5 mile W of the cape and is surrounded by rocks vegetation, backed by extensive lagoons and marshes. Vessels
and foul ground. intending to enter the gulf or the port should contact the har-
Caution.—Tunny nets, which are generally marked, may ex-
12.50 bormaster to obtain authorization.
tend as much as 3 miles W of Capo Altano. Conspicuous landmarks in the approach to this gulf include
12.53

Monte Sa Trebinalada, 795m high, with two peaks, standing

12.51 From Capo Altano to Porto Paglia, 3.5 miles NW, the 13.5 miles E of Capo Frasca; Monte Urtigu, 1,050m high, with
coast is high and rocky. At Porto Paglia, a small inlet, the gently sloping sides, standing 19 miles NNE of Capo San Mar-
buildings of a tunny-processing plant are conspicuous. A low co; and Torre San Giovanni, 50m high and surmounted by two
reddish tower stands close W of the buildings and is prominent small turrets standing on a hill, 1 mile N of Capo di San Marco.
from seaward. A prominent bell tower stands in the town of Oristano, which
12.53

Fontana a Mare, situated 1.5 miles NNE of Porto Paglia, can

12.51 is situated 7.5 miles ENE of Capo di San Marco.
be recognized by a conspicuous white chimney dominating a Torre Grande (Gran Torre), standing 4.7 miles NE of Capo di
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San Marco, is a large tower, 15m high, surrounded by houses. Aspect.—An outer lighted buoy is moored about 1.2 miles
12.54

A light is shown from this tower. SSW of Torre Grande and marks the approach. A lighted range
Pontile Merci, situated 0.9 mile SE of Torre Grande, projects
12.53 indicates the entrance channel.
180m SW from the shore. Its head is rectangular and has a Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels 500 gt and
12.54

depth of 6.9m alongside. greater. Pilots board 2 miles NW of the port. Vessels may enter
Pontile Perlite, situated close SE of Pontile Merci, projects
12.53 the port during daylight only.
135m WSW from the shore. It has a T-head, 37m long, with a Regulations.—Navigation in the access channel is subject to
12.54

depth of 6.7m alongside. Rule 6 of the International Regulations to Prevent Collisions at

Pontile SIPSA, situated close SE of Pontile Perlite, projects
12.53 Sea of 1972.
180m WSW from the shore. The head is fitted with pipelines Contact Information.—See the table titled Oristano—
12.54

for crude oil and has depths of 7 to 8m alongside. Contact Information.

Porto di Oristano (39°52'N., 8°33'E.) Oristano—Contact Information

Harbormaster
World Port Index No. 39261
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
12.54 Porto di Oristano lies 3 miles SE of Torre Grande and Telephone 39-0783-72262
is entered through a dredged channel leading SE from a deep
area which extends NE into Golfo di Oristano. Facsimile 39-0783-359-933
E-mail [email protected]
Port of Oristano Home Page
http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/
Web site
http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/oristano oristano
Hours 24 hours
Tides—Currents.—Currents are influenced by the lagoon
Tugs
12.54

of San Giusti, which connects to the harbor via a feeder chan-

nel. High tides generate a current flow toward the harbor; low VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
tides create a flow away from the harbor. Telephone 39-0783-60561
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor entrance is protected by
12.54

a mole and approached by a channel, 200m wide, which has a 39-0783-651-964

dredged depth of 13m (1982). Facsimile
39-0783-654-041
The harbor consists of an outer basin and an inner basin,
12.54

both of which have a depth of 12m. E-mail [email protected]

The main quays include Banchina Sottoflutto, with 308m of
12.54
Web site http://www.federimorchiatori.it
berthing space and a depth of 11m alongside; Molo Sottoflutto,
with 120m of berthing space and a depth of 9.5m alongside; Hours 24 hours
Banchina Riva Est, with 520m of berthing space and a depth of Berthing
11m alongside; Banchina Riva Nord, with 520m of berthing
space and a depth of 11m alongside; and Banchina Martini, VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
with 360m of berthing space and a depth of 11m alongside. Telephone 39-0783-74159
Vessels up to 60,000 dwt, 300m in length, and 11.7m draft
Facsimile 39-0783-767-655
12.54

can be accommodated. For more berthing information see the

table titled Oristano—Berth Information. E-mail [email protected]
Web site http://www.angopi.eu
Oristano—Berth Information
Hours 24 hours
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Pilots
Cementi Cerntro
175m — Cement. VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Sud Terminal
Telephone 39-0783-358-301
Cipor Terminal 155m — Alumina.
Facsimile 39-0783-357-179
Simec Terminal 200m — Fertilizer.
E-mail [email protected]
Societa Sarda di Clinker, fertiliz-
30m — Hours 24 hours
Bentonite er, and gypsum.
Martini Terminal 346m 11.0m Grains.
Anchorage.—Small vessels can obtain anchorage, in a
12.54

IVI Pertolifera
23m 9.0m Dirty products. depth of 6m, about 0.6 mile offshore, SSW of Torre Grande.
Spa
For information on anchor berths see the table titled Orista-
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no—Anchor Berths. mounted by a disused light structure. A detached rocky patch,

with a depth of 12m, lies about 1.2 miles SSW of this rock and
Oristano—Anchor Berths a dangerous wreck lies in this vicinity.
Rocky shoals, with depths 2.5m and 8m, lie about 0.7 mile
12.56

Maximum NNE and 2.5 miles NNE, respectively, of Il Catalano.

Berth Center Point Radius
Draft Isolotto Mal di Ventre (39°59'N., 8°18'E.), 18m high, is
12.56

A 39°53.34'N,8°30.98'E 0.2 mile 6.0m flat, rocky, and fringed by shoals. Rocky shoals extend up to 1
mile NE of the island and a detached rocky area, awash, lies
B 39°53.03'N,8°31.37'E 0.15 mile 6.0m
about 1 mile SW of the island. A light is shown from a struc-
C 39°50.94N, 8°27.77'E 0.4 mile 10.0m ture, 4m high, standing on the summit of the island. Anchorage
is available, in a depth of 16m, about 0.5 mile SE of the island
D 39°51.81'N,8°28.67'E 0.6 mile 20.0m
and sheltered from NW winds.
Caution.—A prohibited area, best seen on the chart, extends
12.56

Anchoring requires prior authorization. Vessels must contact

12.54
from the NE extremity to the SW extremity enclosing the en-
the pilots (on VHF channel 12) and the port authorities (on tire W part of the island.
VHF channel 16) for permission to anchor.
Caution.—Depths within Porto di Oristano are subject to
12.54
12.57 Capo Mannu, 48m high and precipitous, is joined to
change. Mariners are advised to contact the port authority for the mainland by a marshy isthmus. When seen from the N or S,
the latest information. this cape appears to consist of two flat islets. A light is shown
from a structure, 11m high, standing on the cape. Torre Mora
Porto di Oristano to Isola Asinara and Torre Mannu stand close S and 0.7 mile NE, respectively,
of the light.
12.55 Capo di San Marco (39°52'N., 8°26'E.), 56m high, is Cala Saline, entered S of Capo Mannu, offers shelter to ves-
12.57

formed by a small and rocky promontory which is joined to the sels from winds from the NE and SE. Local knowledge is es-
mainland by a low and narrow strip of land. A light is shown sential.
from a prominent structure, 15m high, standing on the cape. Isola de sa Tounaria (Isolotto Peloso), 12m high, lies close
12.57

offshore, 1.7 miles NE of Capo Mannu.

The coast between Capo Mannu and Capo Marargiu, 18
12.57

miles N, is rugged and somewhat high. Monte Urtigu domi-

nates the first section of this stretch of the coast.
Torre Foghe, a conspicuous tower, stands near the mouth of
12.57

the Fiume Mannu, 9.2 miles NE of Capo Mannu. The town and
cathedral of Cuglieri are situated 4.5 miles E of this tower and
are plainly visible from seaward.
Rocks extend up to 0.5 mile offshore, 2 miles N of Torre
12.57

Foghe.
Torre Columbargia, 33m high, stands on a reddish hill, 1.2
12.57

miles N of Torre Foghe. The town of Tresnuraghes is situated 3

miles ENE of this tower and can easily be recognized by its ca-
12.55 Capo di San Marco Light thedral dome which is fronted by two spires.
Isola Rossa (40°17'N., 8°28'E.), 15m high, lies close off the
12.57

Torre Vecchia, a low tower, is situated 0.5 mile NE of the

12.55 S entrance point of Fiume Temi to which it is joined by a dike.
light. A large and conspicuous tower stands on the summit of the is-
Caution.—Unexploded ordnance is reported (1994) to lie
12.55 land.
close SE of Capo di San Marco. A small breakwater extends SSE from the S extremity of this
12.57

A prohibited area, best seen on the chart, encircles Capo di

12.55 island and a pier, with a depth of 4m at its head, extends from
San Marco. the E side of the island. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of
Lighted superbuoys, best seen on the chart, lie up to 40 miles
12.55 16m, about 0.2 mile NW of the island, but the berth is exposed.
W and SW of Capo di San Marco. These buoys are anchored to
the bottom by nylon cables and are a hazard to navigation and 12.58 Bosa Marina (40°16'N., 8°32'E.) is situated close NE
to fishing. of Isola Rossa and on the S bank of Fiume Temo. Several con-
spicuous resort buildings stand 1 mile S of the town. A quay,
12.56 Capo Mannu (40°02'N., 8°23'E.) is located 11 miles 115m long, fronts the town and has a depth of 3m alongside.
NNW of Capo di San Marco. The coast between is backed by a There is an extensive marina and small craft harbor in this vi-
range of low hills covered with scrub in its S part and is low cinity.
and marshy in its N part. The cape is marked by a light. Torre Torre Argentiera stands 2.5 miles N of Isola Rossa and is vis-
12.58

Sevo, standing 2.8 miles NW of Capo di San Marco, is very ible from seaward. However, a conspicuous steep-sided hill,
visible from seaward. scored with vertical furrows, stands close E of the tower and is
Il Catalano, a dark-colored rock, lies on a shoal area, about
12.56 a better landmark.
7.5 miles W of Capo di San Marco. It is 11m high and is sur- Capo Marargiu (40°20'N., 8°23'E.) is high, bordered by
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rocks, and distinctive due to its greenish color. A shoal patch, Alghero—Contact Information
with a depth of 5m, lies about 0.5 mile SW of the cape.
Torre Badde Iana stands 6.5 miles N of the cape and is white
12.58
Hours 24 hours
and prominent. Pilots
Punta Poglina, located 4 miles NNW of Torre Badde Iana, is
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low and surmounted by Torre Poglina, partially in ruins. VHF VHF channel 12
Rada d’Alghero (40°34'N., 8°15'E.) is entered between the
12.58 E-mail [email protected]
town of Alghero, situated 13 miles N of Capo Marargiu, and
Capo Galera, 3 miles WNW. The E shore of this bay is low and
12.59 Punta del Giglio (40°34'N., 8°12'E.) is located 2
sandy, and the W shore is hilly and rocky. An undulating coast-
miles W of Capo Galera and the coast between is high and
al plain, partly under cultivation, lies immediately inland of the
rocky. Punta del Giglio rises to a height of 108m, 0.2 mile in-
head of this bay.
land, and is surmounted by a tower. Punta del Rumani, 169m
Isolotto della Maddalena, marked by a light, lies on the shore
12.58

high, stands near the coast, about midway along this stretch.
bank, 0.9 mile NW of Alghero. It is 4m high and rocky. Be-
Porto Conte, entered close W of Punta del Giglio, offers
12.59

cause of its reddish color, this islet shows up against the light
shelter from all winds. Anchorage is only used by vessels seek-
sandy background of the shore. Depths of less than 5.5m ex-
ing temporary protection from adverse weather for up to 48
tend SW from this islet.
hours. Prior authorization is required. Monte Timidone, 361m
Conspicuous landmarks in this vicinity include Monte Dog-
12.58

high, stands on the W side of this inlet and dominates the

lia, 437m high and conical, standing 3.5 miles N of Capo Gal- whole of this area. With strong N winds, it is advisable to keep
era; a yellow villa standing on Capo Galera; Torre Lazzaretto,
close to the NW shore of this inlet and in the lee of Monte Tim-
standing 0.5 mile N of Capo Galera; and a belfry standing 1.2 idone. When this hill is obscured by clouds, strong NW winds
miles N of Alghero. can be expected and may last for up to 5 days.
This bay is open to winds from the SW which may last as
Torre Nuova stands on a point located 1.5 miles N of Punta
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long as 8 days. When the summit of Monte Doglia is enveloped

del Giglio. This point is marked by a light and several hotels
in dense clouds, winds from the S or SW can be expected. A
and other prominent buildings are situated in its vicinity. An-
dense fog over the coast to the S of Alghero is a sign of winds
chorage can be taken, in depths of 6 to 20m, good holding
from the W or NW.
ground, within this inlet.
Anchorage is available, in a depth of 20m, sand and weed,
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good holding ground, about 0.7 mile W of Isolotto della Madd-

12.60 Capo Caccia (40°34'N., 8°10'E.), the W entrance
alena. Anchorage is also available, in a depth of 14m, sand and point of Porto Conte, is an imposing dark-colored promontory
weed, about 0.2 mile E of Torre Lazzaretto. with an almost perpendicular rock face. A light is shown from
Alghero (40°34'N., 8°19'E.), a small harbor, is sheltered by
a structure, 24m high, standing on the cape.
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two breakwaters. The town stands on a small rocky promonto-

Caution.—A marine protected area has been established in
12.60

ry and is surrounded by medieval walls. The harbor is accessi-

the vicinity of Capo Caccia, as seen on the chart. Vessels over
ble to small vessels up to 70m in length and 4m draft. Pilotage
500 gt are prohibited from navigating or anchoring within 2
is not compulsory, but is available. Local pilots can be contact-
miles of the area.
ed on VHF channel 16 or by e-mail ([email protected]). Three
The coast from Capo Caccia to Punta delle Gessiere, 4 miles
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designated anchorage areas are located, as follows:

N, is high and inaccessible. Isolotto Foradada, 182m high and
1. Anchorage A—position 40°34.0'N, 8°17.5'E.
pierced by a hole, lies 0.7 mile NW of the cape and is conspic-
2. Anchorage B—position 40°33.7'N, 8°17.7'E.
uous. Isola Piana lies 2.7 miles NNW of the cape. It is 107m
3. Anchorage C—position 40°34.3'N, 8°16.7'E.
high and conspicuous. Torre Pegna stands on the brink of a
Contact Information.—See the table titled Alghero—Con-
12.58

cliff, 0.7 mile SSE of the islet.

tact Information.
Torre di Bantine Sale, 20m high and partly demolished,
12.60

Fertilia, a small town, is situated 2.5 miles NE of Capo Gal-

stands on the S entrance point of Porto Ferro, 4.2 miles NE of
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era. It has a prominent church spire and is fronted by a small Punta delle Gessiere. Torre Bianca, 64m high and conspicuous,
and shallow harbor. dominates a small conical promontory covered with brush on
the N entrance point of this bay.
Alghero—Contact Information
Capo dell’ Argentiera (40°44'N., 8°08'E.), 221m high, can
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Port Authority be easily recognized. Miniera dell’ Argentiera stands close E of

VHF VHF channels 11 and 16 the cape. A prominent church and the conspicuous equipment
of the continually active mines are situated in this village.
39-079-953-174 From Capo dell’ Argentiera to Capo del Falcone, 14 miles N,
12.60

Telephone
39-079-986-811 the coast is high, rocky, and inaccessible. It has a whitish color
for about 3 miles to the SSW of Capo del Falcone.
Facsimile 39-079-984-606 Capo Mannu, located 4 miles NNE of Capo dell’ Argentiera,
12.60

E-mail [email protected] is formed by a dark spur-shaped promontory. Isola dei Porti,

lying 6 miles NNE of Capo Mannu, appears conical from the
http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/ SW, but from the NW it is difficult to distinguish from the
Web site
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12.59 Capo Caccia

Punta Scoglietti, located 2.5 miles SSW of Capo del Fal-

12.60 ings of a penal colony are situated on the N side of Cala
cone, is low and rocky. When seen from the S, this point ap- d’Oliva, which is entered 2.5 miles SSE of Punta Caprara.
pears to be whitish. It should not be approached closer than 0.5 Punta Trabuccato is located 4.3 miles SSE of Punta della
12.62

mile because of the fringing rocks and shoals. Scorno. This point is the extremity of a small peninsula which
is connected to Isola Asinara by a low isthmus. Torre Trabuc-
12.61 Capo del Falcone (40°58'N., 8°12'E.) is formed by cato stands on the summit of this low peninsula.
the N termination of a small peninsula. The summit of this pen- Rada della Reale, entered SW of Punta Trabuccato, has high
12.62

insula, 189m high, stands 1 mile S of its seaward extremity and and rugged shores. Three groups of buildings of a quarantine
is surmounted by Torre del Falcone, a conspicuous tower. station stand on the N shore of this inlet. Two masonry piers
Isola Piana, 23m high, lies close NE of the cape and divides
12.61 are situated near the W group of these buildings. The larger
the canal leading between Sardegna and Isola Asinara into two one, 75m long and T-shaped, has a depth of 5m close off its
passages. A conspicuous dark tower stands on the NE side of head.
this islet. Passagio della Pelosa, the S passage, is available only Scogli Neri, a group of drying rocks, extends up to 1.3 miles
12.62

to small craft with local knowledge. Passagio dei Fornelli, the SE from the vicinity of the quarantine station and is marked by
N passage, has a depth of 3m in the fairway and is available on- a lighted beacon. Anchorage is available on either side of this
ly to small vessels with local knowledge during good weather. group, in a depth of 10m, sand and weed. Regulations state that
An overhead cable, with a height of 25m, spans the W entrance these anchorages be used only in emergencies. Winds from the
of Passagio dei Fornelli and is supported by three pylons. E and NE cause a heavy swell in this bight.
Caution.—The island and waters surrounding the coastline
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Isola Asinara are known as Asinara National Park.

A restricted area, the limits of which are shown on the chart,
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12.62 Isola Asinara (41°04'N., 8°16'E.) consists of four lies in the vicinity of Isola Asinara. Landing is prohibited, ex-
principal parts, all high, which are connected by low isthmuses. cept for persons engaged in rescue or surveillance activities or
The principal elevations of the island, from S to N, are Monte those with specific permission from park authorities.
Maestra Fornelli, 265m high; Monte Tumbarino, 241m high;
Monte Ruda, 215m high; and Monte Scomunica, 408m high. 12.63 Golfo dell’ Asinara (41°00'N., 8°30'E.), entered E of
Punta della Scorno (Punta Caprara) (41°07'N., 8°19'E.), the Isola Asinara, offers good anchorage, sheltered from winds
N extremity of the island, is fringed with shoals which extend from the NW, SW, and SE quadrants.
up to 0.2 mile N of it. A light is shown from a prominent struc- Between Punta Negra, located 1.8 miles SE of Capo del Fal-
12.63

ture, 35m high, standing on the point. cone, and Porto Torres, 9 miles SE, the shores of Golfo dell’
The W coast of the island is inaccessible and barren. The E
12.62 Asinara are low, sandy, and backed by ponds. From Porto Tor-
coast is partly rocky, partly sandy, and fringed with rocks, ex- res to Punta Tramontana, 11.3 miles ENE, the shore consists of
cept along the NE part which is generally steep-to. The build- a series of sand dunes with a scattering of vegetation. The re-

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mainder of the coast is composed of alternate high rocky tracts depths of 9 to 16m alongside. Berthing is done during daylight
and low sandy sections. In the background, the undulating ter- hours only; unberthing is allowed up to 2359 local time.
rain rises gradually towards the higher elevations of the interior Pontile Carichi Secchi extends 0.5 mile N from the shore,
12.64

of Sardegna. 0.7 mile W of Pontile Carichi Liquidi. There are three berths,
Winds from the NW, frequently very stormy, prevail in this
12.63 with depths alongside of 4 to 9m.
gulf. Winds from the NE, which are infrequent, usually raise a An obstruction, with a least depth of 5.8m, is located about
12.64

rough sea in the gulf. If the coast of Sardegna is plainly visible 0.3 mile NE of the front range light.
from the offing, generally NE or SE winds are to be expected. Aspect.—The town is situated on rather flat terrain and is
12.64

When Monte Scomunica, standing near the N end of Isola As- without any conspicuous heights when seen from seaward. The
inara, is covered with clouds, generally strong NW or SW most conspicuous landmark is the chimney of the cement
winds are to be expected. There are no well-defined currents in works which stands 0.8 mile WSW of the root of the W break-
the gulf and those which have been encountered are mainly water. This chimney is reported to be clearly visible because of
surface currents influenced by the wind. its outline against the sky. Also prominent from seaward are
Stintino (39°56'N., 8°14'E.), a small town, is situated 1 mile
12.63 the Colonia Marina, a pink building, standing 0.5 mile E of the
S of Punta Negra and has several prominent white houses. Two town; several green tanks situated to the W of the town; and the
conspicuous chimneys of a tunny fisheries plant stand 1 mile S two loading gantries at the harbor.
of the town. Also prominent at this side of the gulf are Monte Vessels of unlimited size with drafts up to 14.5m can be ac-
12.64

Elva, 112m high, and Monte Alvaro, 342m high, which stand commodated.
4.5 miles W and 4.5 miles SW, respectively of Porto Torres. A light is shown from a prominent structure, 20m high,
12.64

Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 29m, sand, good holding standing 0.2 mile S of the old harbor. A light with racon is situ-
ground, about 0.7 mile E of Stintino. ated at the head of the W breakwater at the old harbor.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 tons.
12.64

Porto Torres (40°50'N., 8°24'E.) Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 12 or 16 and generally
board about 1 mile from the breakwater. Large tankers are
World Port Index No. 39310 boarded up to 3 miles from the breakwater.
Regulations.—Berthing services are compulsory for all
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12.64 Porto Torres lies at the head of Golfo dell’ Asinara commercial vessels over 500 gt. Tugs are compulsory for all
and consists of a new harbor and an old harbor. vessels carrying dangerous cargo, vessels over 20 years old,
Winds—Weather.—A violent NW wind, which is common
12.64 and when wind speed is in excess of 25 knots.
through the winter season, may create a heavy sea and consid- Contact Information.—See the table titled Porto Torres—
12.64

erable surf in the approaches to the port. Contact Information.

Tides—Currents.—The tide is negligible, rising only 0.3m
12.64

at springs. Porto Torres—Contact Information

Depths—Limitations.—The old harbor, lying at the E side
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of the port, is protected by two breakwaters which form an en- Port Authority
trance, 270m wide, facing NE. This harbor is divided into two Telephone 39-0789-204-179
basins. Avamporto is the outer basin and Porto Interno is the
inner basin. Facsimile 39-0789-209-026
The Molo di Ponente (W breakwater) is internally quayed
12.64 E-mail [email protected]
and comprises three berths.
Web site http://www.olbiagolfoaranci.it
The Molo di Levante (E breakwater) is 448m in length and is
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oriented NW. Depths alongside range from 10.4 to 13.0m. Its Harbormaster
inner side comprises the Banchina Alti Fondali and is used for VHF VHF channels 9, 12, 14, and 16
ferries and cargo vessels.
The entrance to the inner basin leads between two moles and
12.64
39-0789-563-670
is 80m wide. This basin has 740m of quayage, with depths of Telephone
39-0789-515-151 (emergency)
5.5 to 6.5m alongside.
Vessels up to 150m in length and 8m draft can be accommo-
12.64
Facsimile 39-0789-563-676
dated in the old harbor. [email protected]
The new harbor, which includes an oil terminal, lies at the W
12.64 E-mail
side of the port and is protected by a breakwater which extends [email protected]
about 0.6 mile NNE, 0.5 mile ENE, and then 1 mile E. It has Hours 0800-2100
facilities for container, ro-ro, bulk, and tanker vessels.
Tugs
Pontile di Levante, at the E side of the new harbor, extends
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0.5 mile N from the shore. It has two berths for tankers at the Telephone 39-070-60561
outer end, with depths of 12.7 to 14.5m alongside, and two
Facsimile 39-070-651-964
berths for dry cargo vessels at the inner end with depths of 12m
alongside. E-mail [email protected]
Pontile Carichi Liquidi extends 0.6 mile N from the shore,
12.64
Web site http://www.moby.it
0.3 mile W of Pontile di Levante. It has three berths with

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Porto Torres—Contact Information A fish haven surrounded by a restricted area, has been estab-
12.65

lished about 3.5 miles N of the town.

Berthing San Pietro a Mare is situated SW of the mouth of Fiume
12.65

Telephone 39-079-514-954 Coghinas, 4 miles E of Castelsardo. This village stands behind

sand dunes and a conspicuous chimney can be seen close S of
Facsimile 39-079-514-901 it.
E-mail [email protected] Fiume Coghinas is the second largest river in Sardegna, but
12.65

its mouth cannot be easily identified from seaward. The sea in

Web site http://www.ormeggiatori.portotorres.org
the vicinity of the mouth of this river becomes turbid only
Pilots when the river is swollen.
Isola Rossa, lying 9 miles NE of Castelsardo, is 27m high,
Call sign Piloti Porto Torres
12.65

barren, reddish, and surrounded by rocks. A prominent tower

VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 stands on a point, 23m high, located close E of this island. A
39-079-514-936 shoal, with a depth of 7.9m, lies about 0.5 mile S of the island.
Telephone Punta di li Francesi (Punta Vignola), located 11 miles NE of
12.65

39-079-510-672 Isola Rossa, is 28m high and rocky. A prominent tower, partly
Facsimile 39-079-503-476 in ruins, stands 0.5 mile SE of this point. A shoal, with a depth
of 9.4m, lies about 1.5 miles ENE of the tower.
E-mail [email protected] Capo di Monte Russu, located 3.5 miles ENE of Punta di li
12.65

Hours 24 hours Francesi, is a rugged and reddish promontory, 89m high, which
is easily recognized. From the W, it stands out from the sur-
Anchorage.—Anchorage is available in two designated ar-
12.64
rounding land and large patches of light-colored sand can be
eas to the NE of the port, as follows: seen on its shores. An islet lies 0.2 mile N of this cape.
1. Area Balai 1 is centered 2 miles NE of the head of Detached rocky patches, with depths of 6.5m and 7.5m, lie
12.65

Molo di Ponente and is used by vessels waiting to load or about 1 mile W and 1.5 miles SW of the light. A patch, with a
offload. depth of 7.5m, lies about 0.7 mile SSW of the SW extremity of
2. Area Balai 2 is centered 2.5 miles NE of the head of the cape. The sea breaks heavily on the shoals lying W of the
Molo di Ponente and is used by vessels awaiting the results cape with rough NW seas. A restricted area lies centered about
of examinations. 4 miles NE of Isola Rosso.
Caution.—A submarine power cable lies in the entrance to
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the old harbor and may best be seen on the chart. 12.66 Capo Testa (41°14'N., 9°08'E.), the SW entrance
The navigation lights at the harbor are reported to be some-
12.64
point of the Strait of Bonifacio, is a prominent and rugged pro-
times difficult to distinguish against the bright lights of the in- jection which is connected to the mainland by a low, narrow,
dustrial area. and sandy isthmus. An inconspicuous pillar stands on its sum-
Several submarine cables, which may best be seen on the
12.64
mit which is 127m high. Capo Testa light is shown from a
chart, extend N from the shore of the gulf, close E of the port. structure, 33m high, standing near the NW end of the peninsu-
A restricted area, best seen on the chart, lies N of the port.
12.64
la. A disused signal station is situated close W of the light.
Caution.—A circular explosives dumping ground lies cen-
12.66

Porto Torres to Punta Falcone tered about 9.1 miles NE of Capo Testa Light.

12.65 Punta Tramontana (40°53'N., 8°38'E.), the E en- La Colba, a cove entered on the SE side of the cape, offers
12.66

trance point of Golfo dell’ Asinara, can be easily recognized by excellent shelter from winds from the NE quadrant. Anchorage
a conspicuous tank standing on it. The coast between this point can be taken in Baia Santa Reparata, which lies close E of Ca-
and Porto Torres is moderately high and steep, with a succes- po Testa, by small vessels. The best berth, in a depth of 16m,
sion of sand dunes in the E part. sand, lies about 200m from the E shore and SE of the W en-
Castelsardo, a town, stands on a small conical promontory, 4
12.65 trance point.
miles NE of Punta Tramontana. An ancient fortified citadel, Between Capo Testa and Punta Falcone, 3.5 miles E, the S
12.66

surmounted by the tall antenna of a television relay station, side of the Strait of Bonifacio is high, rocky, and fringed with
stands on the summit of the promontory which is 114m high. rocks and shoals. Porto Longonsardo, a narrow creek, lies 2.5
From the W, the belfry of the cathedral can be seen at a lower miles NE of Capo Testa. A light is shown from a structure, 7m
level and appears similar to a lighthouse. Torre Fragiano, partly high, standing 0.5 mile SW of the E entrance point of this
ruined, stands close W of the town. creek. A village is situated on the W entrance point. A quay,
Secca di Castelsardo, a detached rocky patch with a depth of
12.65 with a depth of 5m alongside its outer end, projects from the W
11m, lies about 5.5 miles N of Castelsardo. The sea breaks on side of the creek and is used by fishing vessels and ferries.
this patch during strong N winds. Secca di Punta Spinosa, with The Strait of Bonifacio is described fully beginning in para-
12.66

a depth of 9m, lies about 1 mile W of Castelsardo. graph 11.16.

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13. Capo Spartivento
Sector 13—Italy—West Coast—Promontorio di Piombino to

Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
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SECTOR 13 — CHART INFORMATION

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SECTOR 13
ITALY—WEST COAST—PROMONTORIO DI PIOMBINO TO CAPO SPARTIVENTO

Plan.—This sector describes the NE and E shores of the Tyr-

13.0 the channel and are fully described in paragraph 10.53.
rhenian Sea, the E side of Stretto di Messina, and the toe of the At night, the red flashes of the blast furnaces situated in the
13.2

boot of Italy. The general descriptive sequence is from N to S. industrial area of Piombino on the S end of Promontorio di Pi-
ombino are visible for some distance offshore. The thick
General Remarks smoke of the chimneys also helps to identify the area.

13.1 Regulations.—Tanker vessels of 1,600 gt and over During the winter, the currents in Canale di Piombino are not
13.2

entering or leaving Italian ports and carrying, or with un- very strong and are influenced by the prevailing winds. In sum-
cleaned tanks which last carried, petroleum, gas, or chemical mer, a current sets E and sometimes attains a rate of 2.5 knots,
products should report to a shore station before entering Italian but it is weakened by SE winds. When winds are blowing from
territorial waters off Italian ports. For further details, see Pub. either of the two W quadrants, this current is strong in the vi-
140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean cinity of Isola Palmaiola and weak along the coast of Promon-
and Adjacent Seas. torio di Piombino.
The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran-
13.1 Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables and
13.2

dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re- pipelines, an anchoring and fishing prohibited area, the limits
porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port of which are shown on the chart, extends S and W from the SW
or anchorage within the Paris MoU region. side of Promontorio di Piombino.
For further information, see paragraph 10.1 and North At-
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lantic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Un- Portovecchio di Piombino (42°56'N., 10°33'E.)

derstanding on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection
Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning World Port Index No. 39740
Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas.
13.3 The port of Piombino lies in the NW corner of Golfo
Canale di Piombino di Follonica and is protected by breakwaters. The city of Piom-
bino, an industrial center, is situated SW of the port and stands
13.2 Canale di Piombino (42°54'N., 10°29'E.) is generally on the S end of Promontorio di Piombino.
about 5 miles wide and leads between the SW side of Promon- Winds—Weather.—A difficult swell sets into the harbor
13.3

torio di Piombino and the NE end of Isola d’Elba. with S or SE winds.

Punta Falcone (42°56'N., 10°30'E.), the SW extremity of
13.2 Depths—Limitations.—Mollo Batteria extends NE and
13.3

Promontorio di Piombino, is a conspicuous headland which is protects the harbor from the SE. Pontile Italsider extends SE
fronted by a prominent rock. When seen from a distance, the and protects the harbor from the N and E. The approach has
promontory appears to be an island. depths of 13 to 18m. The approach channel to Pontile Italsider
Isola Cerbuli and Isola Palmaiola lies in the S approach to
13.2 is dredged to a depth of 12m.

Port of Piombino—Berth Information

Berth Length Depth Remarks
Alto Fondale 275m 12.5m Passengers and ro-ro.
Molo Batteria 285m 7.5m Bulk cargo, passengers, and ro-ro.
Banchina Trieste 135m 7.3m General cargo, passengers, and ro-ro.
Banchina Premuda 85m 6.0m General cargo, passengers, and ro-ro.
Pontile Elba South 74m 7.0m General cargo, passengers, and ro-ro.
Pontile Elba North 80m 6.5m General cargo, passengers, and ro-ro.
Dente Nord Capitaneria 85m 7.5m General cargo, passengers, and ro-ro.
Banchina Marinai d’italia 125m 8.0m General cargo.
Pontile a girno Magona South 105m 8.2m General cargo, passengers, and ro-ro.
Pontile a girno Magona North 155m 7.3m General cargo, passengers, and ro-ro.
Steel Pier South 470m 8.5m General cargo, bulk carrier, and steel products.
Steel Pier North 270m 11.5m General cargo, bulk carrier, and steel products.

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There are facilities for general cargo, passenger, ro-ro, and

13.3 lies close NW of the lighterage area.
bulk vessels. Lightering operations are also possible in an area
designated by the port authorities. Port of Piombino—Contact Information
The port can accommodate vessels up to 80,000 dwt, with a
Port Authority
13.3

length of up to 260m, and a maximum draft of 11.9m.

Berthing of vessels greater than 50,000 dwt is inadvisable in
13.3 VHF VHF channels 13 and 16
darkness or bad weather. Severe S gales may force all ships in Telephone 39-0565-229-210
the harbor to leave berths on account of the swell and proceed
to sea. Facsimile 39-0565-229-229
Aspect.—La Rocchetta, a rocky spur, is located 1.3 miles SE
13.3
E-mail [email protected]
of Punta Falcone and extends 250m S from the middle of the
city. A light is shown from a structure, 5m high, standing on Web site http://www.ap.piombinoelba.it
this spur. Harbormaster
A prominent red belfry stands at the W end of the city and a
13.3

hospital, with a slender tower, stands in the center. Il Castello, VHF VHF channels 13 and 16
an old and massive fortress, stands on the coast, close E of the 39-0565-224-240
city. Telephone
39-0565-221-000
A prominent disused signal station, with a flagstaff close to
13.3

it, stands on the SE extremity of Promontorio di Piombino. Facsimile 39-0565-261-011

Several blast furnaces and numerous chimneys are situated far-
E-mail [email protected]
ther inland.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt
13.3
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it
and available 24 hours. Pilots generally board about 1 mile Maritime Advisory Service
ESE of the Molo Batteria and 2 miles SE of Molo Batteria for
deep draft vessels. Vessels should send an ETA and call on VHF VHF channel 11
VHF 1 hour prior to arrival. Vessel Traffic Service
If requested, pilots will provide information, radar assistance
13.3

and radar pilotage in the approaches to Piombino. VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Pilotage is available for vessels going to Tor de Sale, ENEL
13.3
Tugs
Oil Terminal, 2.7 miles E of Piombino and Follonica, Solmine
Terminal. VHF VHF channel 12
Regulations.—Vessels entering or leaving Piombino should
13.3
39-0586-234-133
maintain a listening watch on VHF channels 12 and 13, as fol- Telephone
lows: 39-0586-234-111
1. On entering—From 3 mile off the entrance until com- Facsimile 39-0586-892-025
pletion of berthing.
E-mail [email protected]
2. On leaving—Immediately on leaving the berth until 3
mile off the entrance. Web site http://www.nerigroup.net
Vessels entering or leaving the harbor must keep to the star-
13.3

Berthing
board side of the approach channel and proceed at the slowest
speed consistent with maneuverability. Vessels entering the VHF VHF channel 12
harbor must give way to vessels leaving. Vessels passing Telephone 39-0565-224-384
through the Piombino Traffic Separation Scheme must main-
tain a continuous listening watch on VHF channels 16 and 12. 39-0565-228-643
Facsimile
Vessel Traffic Service.—If requested, the Vessel Traffic Ser-
13.3
39-0565-228-644
vice (VTS) will provide information, radar assistance, and ra-
dar pilotage in the approaches to Piombino. This service is E-mail [email protected]
available 24 hours. The VTS is located at the Semaphore Sta- Web site http://www.angopi.it
tion and can be contacted on VHF channel 12.
Pilots
Contact Information.—See the table titled Port of Piombi-
13.3

no—Contact Information. Call sign Piloti Piombino

Anchorage.—Anchorage A is for vessels with a draft of 7m
VHF VHF channel 12
13.3

or less. It lies 0.7 mile NE of the harbor entrance within the pi-
lotage area. Anchorage B lies 2.5 miles E of the harbor en- Telephone 39-0565-225-535
trance outside the pilotage area and is used by tankers awaiting Facsimile 39-0565-229-670
a berth at Torre del Sale power station. Anchorages C1-C8 are
for vessels with a draft of greater than 7m. These anchorages [email protected]
lie SE of the harbor entrance around the perimeter of the light- E-mail
[email protected]
erage area. A circular historic wreck area, as seen on the chart,

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Strong S or SE winds frequently raise heavy seas in the

13.3 13.5 Punta Portiglione (42°53'N., 10°47'E.), located on
roadstead, hampering cargo handling operations. the E side of the gulf, is relatively high and steep. A prominent
Caution.—Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within
13.3 two-story building stands on the flat top of the point. This point
350m of a line joining the heads of Molo Batteria and the ap- marks the end of a low beach and the beginning of a steep and
proaches to Pontile Italsider. rocky stretch of coast.
Extensive development is in progress (2015) within the port.
13.3 A concrete platform and pillar, standing close 90m SW of
13.5

Contact the local authorities for further information. Punta Portiglione, is the terminus of an overhead cable ore
An marine farm, marked by buoys, is bounded by lines join-
13.3 transporter. Vessels up to 134m in length and 5.5m draft can be
ing the following positions: handled at this facility. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over
a. 42°56.28'N, 10°36.43'E. 500 tons. It has been reported (1987) that this terminus is no
b. 42°56.28'N, 10°37.50'E. longer in use.
c. 42°56.50'N, 10°37.50'E. Punta Ala (42°48'N., 10°44'E.), the SE entrance point of
13.5

d. 42°56.50'N, 10°36.95'E. Golfo di Follonica, is easily identified by a fort standing 0.2

mile E of it. This fort is comprised of a pink, square building
Golfo di Follonica with windows and it is surmounted by a tower. A two-story
building, with a curved facade facing W, stands on the extremi-
13.4 Golfo di Follonica lies between Promontorio di Piom- ty of the point. An extensive yacht marina lies in the vicinity of
bino and Punta Ala, 11 miles SE. Its N and NE shores are low the point.
and marshy, but the SE shore consists of a sandy beach and is A strong current, especially during the summer with NW
13.5

backed by green hills. Torre del Sale, attached to a house, winds, sets towards Scogli Porchetti, a ridge of above and be-
stands on the N shore of the gulf, 2.8 miles NE of Piombino. low-water rocks, which extends 0.4 mile W of Punta Ala.
Torre Mozza, a dark tower, stands on the beach, 4.2 miles E of Scoglio dello Sparviero, an islet, lies 0.5 mile WSW of the out-
Torre del Sale. Its upper part is broken away. er rock of the ridge, and is surmounted by an old tower. The
Several large buildings, a chimney, and silos line the shore
13.4 passage between this islet and the ridge of rocks should not be
near Torre del Sale, and are fronted by a small private oil har- attempted.
bor. The berth, which is protected by moles, has a depth of
4.5m alongside and can handle vessels up to 2,000 dwt and Golfo di Follonica to Baia di Talamone
4.3m draft. An outfall pipe lies off the harbor entrance.
13.6 Forte Rocchetta (42°46'N., 10°48'E.), a yellow
Follonica (42°55'N., 10°46'E.), a small town, is situated on
13.4 building with a square tower, stands on a rocky spur, 3.5 miles
the NE shore of the gulf, 2.5 miles ESE of Torre Mozza. It SE of Punta Ala. Between this fort and Cala di Forno, 16 miles
stands on the coastal plain among numerous pine trees. A SE, the coast consists of a sandy beach, broken only by the en-
church, with a slender belfry, stands in the town; a prominent trance of Fiume Ombrone. Torre Galera, standing 0.5 mile
tall building stands 0.2 mile SSW of the church; and a large NNW of Forte Rochetta, is high and surrounded by ruins. To
yellow building, with a red roof, is situated 0.4 mile SE of the the S of Cala di Forno, the coast is formed by cliffs. Two small
town. towns and numerous towers are situated along this coastal area.
A pier, used primarily for the extraction of sea water for use
13.4 Castiglione della Pescaia (42°46'N., 10°53'E.) stands on the
13.6

in refrigeration plants, extends up to 1.5 miles SE of Follonica. N bank of a canal. This town is situated partly on a plain and
There are depths of 7 to 8m along the N side of the head of this partly on a hill which is surmounted by an old citadel. A point,
pier, and depths of 5 to 6m along the S side of the head. covered with a thick pine grove, is located 0.7 mile WNW of
Vessels en route to the anchorage must contact the Piombino
13.4 the town. A prominent brick-red villa, fronted by a wall, stands
pilots on VHF channel 12 to notify their ETA and request an in the middle of the pine grove. Numerous villas, with bright
anchorage assignment. red roofs, are situated along the coast between this point and
Anchorage areas, best seen on the chart, have been es-
13.4 the town.
tablished, as follows: Marina di Grosseto, situated 5 miles SE of Castiglione della
13.6

1. Area A—Vessels with a draft exceeding 7m. Estab- Pescaia, is a beach resort with numerous villas and buildings
lished 2 miles WSW of the pier head centered on position standing close to the shore. Torre San Rocca stands on the
42°53'N, 10°44'E. This anchorage is used by vessels due to beach at this resort. It is red with a white roof, but is difficult to
moor at the pier. Vessels bound for this anchorage must con- distinguish from the nearby structures.
tact Piombino and Torre del Sale pilot station prior to arrival Fiume Ombrone, located 4 miles S of Marina di Grosseto,
13.6

for instructions. empties into the sea through a low beach and its mouth should
2. Area B—Vessels bound for the Torre del Sale power be given a wide berth at all times. A house, with a red roof,
station. stands on the beach in front of thick pine woods in the vicinity
3. Area C—Vessels with a maximum draft of 7m. of the river mouth.
Caution.—A prohibited area containing a dangerous wreck,
13.4 Torre Castel Marina stands 2.5 miles E of the mouth of Fi-
13.6

which may best be seen on the chart, lies 1.5 miles W of this ume Ombrone. Torre Collelungo stands 0.5 mile farther SSE
sea water extraction pier. and is an old and well preserved tower.
Concrete structures have been placed on the sea bed along
13.4 Between Torre Collelungo and Cala Forno, 1.5 miles SSE,
13.6

the coast near Follonica between Torre del Sale and Punta Le the coast is rocky. Torri dell’Uccellina, standing 1.2 miles E of
Canne to discourage illegal trawling. Torre Collelungo, consists of two towers. The NW tower is tall

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and reddish and the other is shorter and dark in color. A con- ombino, appears as an island when seen from a distance. Its
spicuous tower, with high windows, also stands on the S side of coasts are rugged, rocky, broken, and steep-to.
Cala Forno. Cala Forno is a small and rocky cove, with depths Monte Argentario, the summit of the promontory, and Pog-
13.8

in the middle of 5m, lying on the N side of a high promontory. gio Canaloni, standing 0.3 mile S of it, appear as twin peaks
Torre Cannelle stands 2.3 miles SSE of Cala Forno. This
13.6 when seen from the W or SW, because of the similarity of their
tower is squat and square with an enclosing wall on its S side. outlines. During the summer, the mountains are generally ob-
Capo d’Uomo, located 4 miles SSE of Cala Forno, is sur-
13.6 scured by haze, but in winter, a mountain with twin peaks,
mounted by a tall and prominent tower. standing 35 miles NE of the promontory, is clearly visible in
Formiche di Grosseto (42°34'N., 10°53'E.), consisting of a
13.6 good weather. However, during strong SE winds, this mountain
group of three rocks, lies about 7 miles SW of the mouth of Fi- is covered with mist.
ume Ombrone. The N rock, 12m high and whitish, is the larg- Conspicuous landmarks in this vicinity include Torre Argen-
13.8

est and highest of the group. A light is shown from a structure, tiera, a tall and dark tower, standing 2 miles SSE of Punta Livi-
12m high, standing on this rock. The middle rock is blackish. donia (42°26'N., 11°06'E.); the television antenna situated N of
The S rock is the smallest and lowest of the group. During Monte Argentario; and Scoglio Argentarola, a tall and light-
gales, overfalls have been observed more than 0.5 mile S of it. colored building, standing on the N end of a ridge, 1.7 miles S
Caution.—It is reported that unexploded ordnance exists to
13.6 of Punta Lividonia.
the W of Castiglione della Pescaia. It lies in a depth of 6.4m Isola del Giglio and Isola di Giannutri, which lie E and S of
13.8

within approximately 1.7 miles of the W harbor light. Vessels Promontorio Argentario, are fully described in paragraph 10.57
are advised that it is dangerous to navigate or anchor in this vi- and paragraph 10.58, respectively.
cinity.
A wreck lies about 1 mile W of the tower standing on the S
13.6 13.9 Porto Santo Stefano (42°26'N., 11°07'E.) (World
side of Cala Forno. It is reported to contain unexploded ord- Port Index No. 39790), a naval harbor, lies on the NE side of
nance which has been dispersed on the bottom. Therefore, it is Promontorio Argentario. It is entered between Punta Nera and
prohibited to anchor or fish within 1.5 miles of the coast be- Punta della Madonnetta, 1 mile WNW, and consists of two har-
tween Cala Forno and the mouth of the Fiume Ombrone. bors, Porto del Valle, and Porto Vecchio.
Winds—Weather.—Winds from the NW are often strong
13.9

Baia di Talamone and raise a sea in the roadstead. Winds from the NE quadrant,
especially NNE winds, are dangerous to vessels at the quays.
13.7 Baia di Talamone (42°33'N., 11°09'E.) is 1.2 miles Depths—Limitations.—The entrance to Porto del Valle has
13.9

wide at its entrance and is fringed by a bank which is clearly a depth of 11m and there are general depths of 5 to 10m within
marked by discolored water. The village of Talamone, sur- the harbor. Banchino Toscana has 120m of berthing space with
rounded by a wall, is situated close N of the W entrance point. depths up to 7.6m alongside. Vessels up to 90m in length can
An old fortress, surmounted by a tower, stands within the vil- be handled with drafts up to 7m, and vessels up to 110m in
lage walls. A light is shown from a tower, 18m high, standing length can be handled with drafts up to 6.5m. Tankers up to
on the S side of the fortress. 20,000 tons can be accommodated by mooring stern-to at the
A prominent church belfry is situated close N of the village,
13.7 outer side of the E mole and discharging via a floating pipeline.
but is visible only from between the S and E. A cemetery, with There are also facilities for bulk, ro-ro, and hydrofoil vessels.
a conspicuous white monument, is situated about midway be- Aspect.—The town stands at the foot of steep hills and is
13.9

tween the village and this belfry. A small craft harbor, protect- dominated by an old fort and a church with a square belfry. The
ed by a mole and a breakwater, front the village. town of Orbetello is situated near the middle of a large salt lake
A square tower stands on the S entrance point of the bay.
13.7 which separates Promontorio Argentario from the coast. This
Torre Saline, a massive square tower with several houses close town is plainly visible and prominent from seaward. A con-
to it, stands 3 miles farther SSE. A tall and conspicuous silo, spicuous tower, in ruins, stands on a point, 0.7 mile E of Punta
with a flat roof and a yellow superstructure, is situated in a vil- Nera. A prominent column, surmounted by a statue, and a
lage, NW of Torre Saline. small white pillar stand on Punta della Madonnetta.
During N winds, Baia di Talamone affords good anchorage,
13.7 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 tons.
13.9

in a depth of 12m, mud, SE of the cemetery and ENE of the W The pilots board at the port entrance.
entrance point. Regulations.—Tugs are compulsory for vessels carrying
13.9

Caution.—Anchorage is prohibited in a triangular area

13.7 dangerous cargo. Vessels in the roadstead must not exceed a
which extends 0.7 mile S of Talamone and may best be seen on speed of 6 knots.
the chart. Contact Information.—See the table titled Porto Santo
13.9

A dangerous wreck is reported to lie about 0.7 mile SE of

13.7 Stefano—Contact Information.
Talamone. Anchorage.—Anchorages, each with a radius of 0.5 mile,
13.9

have been established, as follows:

Promontorio Argentario 1. Anchorage A—For cargo vessels. Centered in posi-
tion 42°27'03''N, 11°09'00''E.
13.8 Promontorio Argentario (42°24'N., 11°08'E.), 2. Anchorage B—For cargo vessels carrying dangerous
which is higher and more prominent than Promontorio di Pi- cargo and tankers. Centered in position 42°28'33''N,

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11°09'00''E.

Porto Santo Stefano—Contact Information

Harbormaster
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
39-0564-812-529
Telephone
39-0564-816-200
Facsimile 39-0564-816-230
[email protected]
E-mail
[email protected]
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it
Mooring
VHF VHF channel 14
13.10 Punta Lividonia from SW
Telephone 39-3397-674-979
inlet. It is protected by a breakwater. From the E, the hills on
E-mail [email protected] both sides of the inlet appear rounded and of about the same
Pilots height. Both of these hills project out conspicuously from the
higher land of which they are spurs, and are surmounted by old
VHF VHF channel 12 forts. Another small but conspicuous light-colored fort stands
0.5 mile SW of the S entrance point of the harbor. Anchorage
Caution.—Due to submarine cables, an anchoring and fish-
13.9 can be taken off the entrance to the harbor, in a depth of 14m,
ing prohibited area, the limits of which are shown on the chart, sand, NNW of the S entrance point of the inlet.
extends N from the N side of Porto Santo Stefano and then SW Caution.—Due to the presence of a suspected explosive de-
13.10

to Isola del Giglio. vice a circular prohibited area, with a radius of 100m, lies cen-
In order to avoid obstructing vessels entering and leaving the
13.9 tered on position 42°23.1'N, 11°12.9'E.
port, anchoring and fishing are prohibited in an area, which
may best be seen on the chart, lying in the roadstead. Promontorio Argentario to Civitavecchia
Molo Garibaldi has been expanded to seaward and unsur-
13.9

veyed areas exist within the port. Consult the local authorities 13.11 Punta Ansedonia (42°24'N., 11°17'E.), located 3.5
for the latest information. miles E of Porto Ercole, is the S end of a moderately high,
steep, and rocky promontory which separates two beaches.
13.10 Punta Lividonia (42°26'N., 11°06'E.), the NW ex- Torre Ansedonia, a ruined, barely visible tower standing on the
tremity of Promontorio Argentario, is surmounted by a disused summit of the promontory is visible from seaward. A house,
light structure. A light is shown from a structure, 12m high, with a red roof, is situated near this tower and to the W and
standing close SW of the point. A prominent mast stands close lower down stands a prominent white house. Another tower,
SE of the point. partly in ruins, stands on the SE extremity of the point.
Punta Calagrande, located 1.5 miles SW of Punta Lividonia,
13.10 Isola Formica di Burano, lying 1.7 miles SE of Punta Anse-
13.11

is surmounted by a disused signal station consisting of a build- donia, is low and black. It should not be closely approached.
ing surrounded by a group of light-colored huts. Between Punta Ansedonia and Civitavecchia, 30 miles SE,
13.11

Punta Calamoresca, 0.7 mile S of Punta Calagrande, is sur-

13.10 the coast is low, sandy, and can be approached within 1 mile,
mounted by an old ruined tower. Scoglio Argentarola, lying 0.3 except near Punta Morelle, about midway along this stretch.
mile W of this point, is a dark above-water rock which is steep- The village of Capalbio, standing 6.7 miles NE of Punta Anse-
to except at its N end. A spit, with a depth of 8m at its extremi- donia, appears as a white patch from seaward and is conspicu-
ty, extends about 100m N from its N end. ous. This village is dominated by a square tower.
Punta di Torre Ciana, steep and rocky, is the S extremity of
13.10 Montalto di Castro (42°21'N., 11°36'E.), a village, is situat-
13.11

Promontorio Argentario. A tower, with a short wall behind it, ed 2 miles inland. This village can be identified by its conspic-
stands close within this point. uous church belfry and small castle which has two red towers.
Punta Avoltore, located 1.5 miles E of Punta di Torre Ciana,
13.10 Torre di Montalto stands on the beach, SW of the village. It is a
consists of steep, rugged cliffs which rise sheer from the sea. brick structure situated at the SE end of a long building.
These cliffs, 227m high, are surmounted by a massive and con- Porto Clementino, situated 9 miles SE of Torre di Montalto,
13.11

spicuous tower. consists of a group of buildings standing on the beach. A con-

Colle della Rocca, a hill, stands 1.5 miles N of Punta
13.10 spicuous white building, painted red in its upper part, stands
Avoltore, on the S side of Porto Ercole. close S of this town and is surmounted by a tower. Another
Porto Ercole (42°23'N., 11°13'E.), a small craft harbor, lies
13.10 conspicuous white building is situated close NW of the town.
on the SE side of Promontorio Argentario at the head of a small Tarquinia, situated 3.2 miles NE of Porto Clementino, is a
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large town which stands on a plateau. It has numerous towers trawling is permitted within a 500m radius of this marine re-
and a conspicuous church is situated at the E end. A conspicu- serve.
ous red building, without windows, stands on the hillside,
about midway between Tarquinia and Porto Clementino. Civitavecchia (42°06'N., 11°47'E.)
Torre Valdaliga, a short tower, stands on the coast, 1.8 miles
13.11

NW of Civitavecchia. A power station, with three conspicuous World Port Index No. 39810
chimneys, is situated close E of this tower.
Two structures, from which lights are shown, are situated 0.2
13.11 13.12 Civitavecchia, the port for Roma, stands on a plain
mile WNW and 0.3 mile W of the power station. Two piers, and is easily seen and identified from seaward. The port con-
which carry pipes for the extraction of sea water, extend up to sists of outer and inner harbors with several basins.
0.2 mile S of the power plant and are marked by lights at their Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds are from the SE
13.12

heads. and bring rain, especially during the winter. In the summer, the
Caution.—Coastal reclamation is being carried out between
13.11 land and sea breezes usually alternate, except for variations due
a position lying 0.7 mile SE of the power station and the en- to atmospheric disturbances. Strong SW breezes may raise a
trance to Civitavecchia. slight sea in the outer harbor.
Anchoring and fishing prohibited areas, which may best be
13.11 Tides—Currents.—Currents in the vicinity of the port fol-
13.12

seen on the chart, extends SW from the vicinity of a point lying low the direction of the wind. Generally, they set NW with lit-
4 miles SE of Porto Clementino and Torre Valdaliga. tle strength.
A submarine pipeline, which may best be seen on the chart,
13.11 Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by an outer
13.12

lies about 2 miles offshore along the S part of this stretch of breakwater which extends about 1.7 miles NW from the W side
coast. of Forte di Michelangelo.
A prohibited area has been established in the vicinity of po-
13.11 For berthing information see the table titled Civitavecchia—
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sition 42°20.0'N, 11°27.4'E. No fishing, anchoring, diving, or Berth Information.

Civitavecchia—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Enel Terminal
Cement Berth 105m 15.8m
Cement and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 367m.
Principal Berth 262m 15.8m
Secondary Berth 250m 8.2m Aggregates, gypsum, and breakbulk.
Roma Container Terminal
Commercial Quay 25 (North) 480m 15.0m Containers.
Roma Cruise Terminal
Colombo Quay 12 340m 9.0m
Colombo Quay 13 340m 11.5m
Cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of 1,360m.
Colombo Quay 13B 340m 18.0m
Traianea Quay 12B 340m 13.5m
Traianea Quay 10 238m 8.7m
Cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of 476m.
Traianea Quay 11 238m 8.7m
Autostrade Del Mare Terminal
Albicini Quay 14 182m 10.5m Breakbulk.
Cinciari Quay 2 186m 8.7m Cruise vessels and breakbulk.
Commercial Quay 22 75m 9.0m Chemicals, breakbulk, and multipurpose.
Commercial Quay 23 216m 13.5m
Breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 432m.
Commercial Quay 23B 216m 13.5m
Commercial Quay 24 330m — Ro-ro passenger/vehicles/rail, and breakbulk.
Commercial Quay 25 (North) 367m — Containers.
Commercial Quay 25 (South) 350m 15.0m Cruise and ro-ro passengers/vehicles/rail.

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Civitavecchia—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Compagnia Roma Quay 16 208m 12.0m Cruise, container, and breakbulk.
Santa Femina Quay 18 300m 11.7m Cruise vessels.
Dirty products, aviation fuel, and clean products. Maximum loa of
SBM (Tanker Berth) — 50.0m
250m.
XIV Maggio Quay 20 230m — Cruise vessels.
XIV Maggio Quay 21 250m — Cruise vessels.

There are facilities for ferry, cruise, bulk, and tanker vessels.
13.12
Civitavecchia—Contact Information
Vessels up to 49,500 dwt, 250m in length, 35m beam, and
10.5m draft can be accommodated. Facsimile 39-0766-220-747
Aspect.—Good landmarks in the vicinity of the harbor in-
13.12
E-mail [email protected]
clude a cemetery, enclosed by a stone wall, situated 0.2 mile
NE of the harbor entrance; a number of silos standing in the SE Web site http://www.ormeggiatori.com
part of the harbor; and Forte di Michelangelo standing close SE Pilots
of the harbor.
Call sign Piloti Civitavecchia
A chimney, 250m high and painted with red and white
13.12

stripes, and a group of three smaller chimneys, also painted VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
with red and white stripes, stand in the NW part of the town.
39-0766-366-361
Civitavecchia Light is shown from a prominent structure, 30m Telephone
high, standing 1.5 miles E of the harbor entrance. 39-0766-366-362
Facsimile 39-0766-366-362
Civitavecchia—Contact Information
[email protected]
Port Authority E-mail
[email protected]
Telephone 39-0766-366-201
Web site http://www.pilotiportidiroma.it
Facsimile 39-0766-366-243
E-mail [email protected] A lighted oil platform, enclosed by a restricted area with a
13.12

radius of 0.5 mile, has been established NW of Civitavecchia,

http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/ 1.5 miles W of Torre Valdaligia (42°07.4'N., 11°45.6'E.). A
Web site
civitavecchia submarine oil pipeline is laid from the platform to the shore, 1
Harbormaster mile NE.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
13.12

VHF VHF channels 6, 14, and 16 Pilots generally board about 1 mile from the harbor entrance.
Telephone 39-0766-366-401 Regulations.—A Traffic Separation Scheme has been estab-
13.12

lished in the approaches to Civitavecchia. The scheme consists

Facsimile 39-0766-366-415 of a precautionary area, a 200m wide separation zone, an in-
[email protected] bound lane SE of the separation zone, an outbound lane NW of
E-mail the separation zone, and an Inshore Traffic Zone. All vessels
[email protected]
transiting in the TSS near the port entrance must maintain a lis-
http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/civita- tening watch on VHF channels 14 and 16.
Web site
vecchia
Tugs Contact Information.—See the table titled Civitavec-
13.12

chia—Contact Information.
VHF VHF channel 14 Anchorage.—Two anchorage areas, best seen on the chart,
13.12

Cruise Terminal have been established SW of the port. Anchorage Area A is for
use by all vessels except those carrying dangerous cargo. An-
Telephone 39-0766-366-490 chorage Area B is for use by vessels carrying dangerous cargo.
E-mail [email protected] Caution.—Care should be exercised when entering the har-
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bor at night as the navigation lights are not easily distinguished

Web site http://www.romacruiseterminal.com from the lights of the town.
Mooring Major developments are underway within the port. For de-
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tails regarding the latest information and changes in depths,

Telephone 39-0766-24282 contact the Port Authority.

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13.12 Civitavecchia—Forte Michelangelo

13.12 Civitavecchia—Berth No. 12B

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Civitavecchia—Chimneys 1 mile N of harbor entrance

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Civitavecchia to Fiumicino
13.13 Capo Linaro (42°02'N., 11°50'E.) is low and barren.
It is surmounted by two high antennas which are very conspic-
uous from seaward.
Santa Marinella, a small town and summer resort, extends
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along the coast to the E of the cape. Palazzo Riviera, a conspic-

uous group of high buildings, is situated near the E end of this
town. Anchorage may be obtained, by vessels with local
knowledge, in a depth of 12m, weed, about 0.2 mile offshore,
0.5 mile ESE of Palazzo Riviera.
Torre Marangone, a large square structure, stands on the
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beach, 2 miles NNW of the cape. An extensive yacht and plea-

sure craft harbor, protected by two moles, lies close NNW of
this tower.
The coast between Capo Linaro and the mouth of Fiume Te-
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vere, 25 miles SSE, is low and slopes gently to the sea. The N
part of this stretch of coast is barren, while the S part is thickly
covered with pine trees. Numerous small streams flow through
valleys and discharge into the sea along this stretch. Shoals and
rocky patches front the shore and extend up to 2 miles seaward
in places.
Caution.—Three obstructions, which may best be seen on
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the chart, have been placed, with depths of 18 to 22m, on the

seabed between 2.5 miles NW and 1 mile W of Capo Linaro.
These obstructions are used as a deterrent to trawling.
Numerous wrecks lie off the coast of Cape Linaro and can
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Civitavecchia Light
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best be seen on the chart.

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13.14 Santa Severa (42°01'N., 11°58'E.) is situated on the the mouth of Canale di Fiumicino. When S winds are blowing
coast, 5.5 miles ESE of Capo Linaro. This village can be iden- freshly, the dividing line between the yellowish current and the
tified by the houses which are enclosed within the walls of a blue sea water is distinctly visible. If a vessel is approaching
large castle. At a short distance NNE of the castle, a conspicu- from the SW, blue water will be reached after the vessel has
ous hill, with a bare and white peak, stands out from the sur- passed beyond the river mouth. The current close inshore
rounding hills and is visible at a great distance. A conspicuous sometimes sets towards the land.
red villa is situated 1.3 miles SE of Santa Severa. It is sur- Depths—Limitations.—The offshore oil terminal consists
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rounded by trees and stands close N of a section of low trees. A of two mooring platforms connected to the shore by submarine
factory, with a tall chimney, is situated close E of this villa. pipelines.
Anchorage may be obtained, with local knowledge, in a
13.14 These platforms, situated 0.5 mile apart, lie 2.7 miles SW of
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depth of 11m, about 0.2 mile SW of the castle, having regard to the entrance to Canale di Fiumicino. Platform R1 can accom-
the coastal bank and detached shoal patches in this vicinity. modate vessels up to 200,000 dwt, with drafts up to 15.2m.
Several rocks lie close offshore abreast the castle and give it Platform R2 can accommodate tankers up to 150,000 dwt, with
protection from the sea. drafts up to 13.7m. Each terminal is marked by a light.
Monte Santo, 430m high, stands 4.7 miles NE of Santa Seve-
13.14 Aspect.—The town of Fiumicino is situated on the N bank
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ra. It has a conspicuous rocky projection on the NW side and of a canal which forms the seaward mouth of Fiume Tevere.
the ruins of a fort stand on the summit. A large, low, and light- The large buildings and control tower of the airport stand close
colored building, which is visible from seaward, stands on the N of the town and are very conspicuous. A large yellow hotel
saddle between Monte Santo and Monte Sassone, 1.3 miles W. and the pilot lookout station tower, 13m high, stand at the W
Torre Flavia, split in two and dark, stands 5.5 miles SE of Santa end of the town and are prominent. A light is shown from a
Severna. structure, 17m high, standing in the vicinity of the canal en-
Cerveteri, a village, is situated 3.2 miles NE of Torre Flavia
13.14 trance.
and is clearly visible from seaward. Two villages, separated by Lido di Ostia, conspicuous and clearly visible from seaward,
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a wooded area, stand on the coast to the SSW of Cerveteri and extends SE along the coast from the S entrance of Fiumara
are prominent. A conspicuous church, partly hidden by some Grande. Within this resort is a prominent church, water tank,
houses, stands at the NW end of Ladispoli, the NW village. and the tower of a college.
Two conspicuous buildings, one being a well-preserved castle Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for tankers berthing at the
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and the other a modern house, stand at the E end of Palo, the mooring platforms and for all vessels transiting the canal and
SE village. river. Pilots board in the pilotage zone, located about 1 mile N
The coast between Palo and Fiumicino, 11 miles SSE, is
13.14 of the platforms. Vessels should send their ETA 72 and 24
backed by low, undulating hills which gradually decrease in el- hours in advance through Roma Radio.
evation to the S. Torre di Palidoro, a square and light-colored Regulations.—Traffic zones have been established in the
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structure, stands 2 miles SE of Palo and can be easily identified waters between Fosso Cupino and Tor San Lorenzo. There are
by a low farmhouse which is situated close SE of it. three zones, as follows:
Torre del Maccarese stands 3.5 miles SSE of Torre di Pa-
13.14 1. Local Traffic Zone.
lidoro and is square and shorter than the former tower. It is sit- 2. Inshore Traffic Zone (ITZ).
uated at the N edge of a dense wood which backs the coast and 3. Offshore Traffic Zone.
extends 2 miles SSE. A dangerous wreck, marked by a buoy, The Entry/Exit Points are located, as follows:
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lies offshore 3.7 miles WSW of the tower.

When navigating at night along the coast between Capo Lin-
13.14
Fiumicino—Entry/Exit Points
aro and Capo d’Anzio, 50 miles SE, the glare of the lights of
Roma (Rome) can be seen. Entry/Exit Points Description
A point about 11 miles SW of the
Fiumicino (41°46'N., 12°14'E.) Check Point Zone
breakwaters (41°40.8'N, 11°59.2'E).

World Port Index No. 39820 Area with a radius of 0.3 mile cen-
tered on a point about 8 miles WSW
Echo 1 Area
13.15 Fiumicino stands on the N bank of Canaledi Fiumici- of the breakwaters (41°46.2'N,
no, just within its shallow entrance. Fiumara Grande, the S 12°02.5'E).
branch of Fiume Tevere (Fiume Tiber), is located 2 miles S. Area with a radius of 0.3 mile cen-
Isola Sacra, which separates the two entrances, is low and flat tered on a point about 6 miles SW of
with no distinctive features. The offshore oil terminal lies SW Echo 0 Area
the breakwaters (41°41.8'N,
of the town. 12°07.9'E).
Tides—Currents.—Great caution is necessary when con-
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ducting a coastal transit at night in this vicinity, especially Area with a radius of 0.3 mile cen-
tered on a point about 6 miles WSW
during fresh NE winds, because of the nature of the coast, the Uniform 0 Area
off lying shoals, and the various and irregular currents. In gen- of the breakwaters (41°43.5'N,
eral, the current from Fiumara Grande sets perceptibly NNW 12°05.8'E).
because of the prevailing S winds. Its rate is variable and can
sometimes reach as much as 6 to 7 knots. This is also true off 13.15 Vessels bound to or from the canal must pass 3.5 miles N of

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Echo 1 Area or 4.5 miles S of Echo 0 and head on a direct Fiumicino—Contact Information
course without passing through the anchorage areas.
Vessels of 50 gt and over are prohibited from navigating in
13.15
Facsimile 39-06-650-49259
the ITZ, with the following exceptions: E-mail [email protected]
Web site http://www.pilotiportidiroma.it
Vessel Exception Entry/Exit Point
Tankers carrying hydrocarbons, nox-
ious substances, or dangerous chemi- Anchorage.—The anchorages are designated for use, as fol-
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Check Point Zone lows:

cal products in a liquid or gaseous
1. Anchorage Alpha—Vessels of 30,000 dwt and over.
state
This anchorage contains anchor berths F1, F2, and F3.
Vessels bound for North Anchorage Echo 1 Area 2. Anchorage Beta—Vessels less than 30,000 dwt. This
Vessels bound for South Anchorage Echo 0 Area anchorage contains anchor berths F4, F5, and F6.
3. Anchorage Delta—Vessels with a maximum draft of
Vessels leaving the ITZ Uniform 0 Area 3m. This anchorage contains anchor berths F7, F8, and F9.
Caution.—An anchoring prohibited area, which can best be
13.15

Contact Information.—See the table titled Fiumicino—

13.15 seen on the chart, lies in the vicinity of the offshore terminal.
Contact Information. A spoil ground, with a radius of 0.5 mile, lies centered 2.5
13.15

miles WNW of the entrance to Canale di Fiumicino.

Fiumicino—Contact Information Navigation is restricted for merchant vessels exceeding 50
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tons in the Fiumicino Inshore Traffic Zone, which lies close

Port Authority seaward of the 100m depth curve and for those vessels ap-
Telephone 39-06-650-47931 proaching or departing the oil terminal or port facilities. Fish-
ing vessels of less than 150 tons and pleasure craft are
E-mail [email protected] exempted from these restrictions, but must remain clear of the
Harbormaster oil terminal restricted area and the anchorages.
Tankers transporting liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons or dan-
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VHF VHF channels 12, 13, and 16 gerous chemical products must enter the ITZ through the
Telephone 39-06-656-171 Check Point Zone (41°40.8'N., 11°59.2'E.) where vessels must
obtain permission to enter from the Operations Center of the
39-06-656-17303
Facsimile harbormaster.
39-06-656-17312 Vessels requesting an anchor berth in the North Anchorage
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E-mail [email protected] must enter the ITZ through Echo 1 Area, centered on position
41°46.2'N, 12°02.5'E. Vessels requesting anchorage in the
Consorzio Portuale Trasporto Persone South Anchorage must report from Echo 0 Area, centered in
Telephone 39-06-658-1911 position 41°41.8'N, 12°07.9'E. All vessels leaving the ITZ
must do so via Uniform 0 Area, centered on position
Facsimile 39-06-645-1911 41°43.5'N, 12°05.8'E. Each of the calling-in areas has a radius
Mooring of 0.3 mile.
Vessels arriving or departing the port area must transit 3.5
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Telephone 39-06-650-6582 miles N of Echo 1 Area, avoiding the anchorage zones.

Facsimile 39-06-650-7923 A dangerous wreck, the position of which is approximate,
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lies in 41°48.3'N, 12°10.0'E, 3 miles NW of the entrance to

E-mail [email protected]
Canale di Fiumicino.
Web site http://www.angopi.it
Tugs Fiumicino to Capo Circeo
VHF VHF channels 6 and 12 13.16 Capo d’Anzio (41°27'N., 12°37'E.) is located 25
39-06-650-6587 miles SE of Fiumara Grande. The coast between consists of a
Telephone light-colored sandy beach. Dense pine woods back the first 11
39-06-650-7795 miles of this stretch of shore. The next 8 miles is covered by a
Facsimile 39-06-650-5883 continuous succession of buildings behind which is cultivated
land with scattered groups of trees. The remaining 7 miles is
Web site http://www.semarpo.it formed by an almost uninterrupted line of buildings backed by
Pilots a dense pine forest.
Monte Cavo (41°45'N., 12°42'E.), the W peak of Monti Al-
13.16

Call sign Piloti Fiumicino bani, stands 14 miles inland and is conspicuous. It can be iden-
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 tified by a large building on the summit.
Other landmarks along this part of the coast include Castel
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Telephone 39-06-650-591 Proziano, a white tower, which rises above a group of houses 5

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miles ENE of Lido di Ostia; and a large red square tower in the except for the following vessels:
village of Pomezia, which is situated 3 miles inland, 14 miles 1. Vessels of less than 200 gt and a draft equal to or less
NW of Capo d’Anzio. than 3.6m when not carrying passengers.
A large industrial complex, with a high tank, is situated close
13.16 2. National and foreign warships.
inland, 4.5 miles NNW of Capo d’Anzio. 3. Fishing vessels not equipped for Atlantic fishing.
Capo d’Anzio is formed by a steep headland of porous rock.
13.16 4. Vessels and tugs involved in port services.
It has numerous grottoes and terminates in an arch which is 5. Vessels involved in works in the port or in the coastal
clearly visible from the S. A light is shown from a white round areas of the district if based in the Port of Anzio
tower on dwelling, 21m high, standing 0.2 mile SE of the cape. Pilots board 0.5 mile SE of Molo Frangiflutti Light. Due to
13.17

Caution.—Anchoring prohibited areas, which may best be

13.16 the continual variations in depths at the harbor entrance, local
seen on the chart, extend up to 6 miles seaward along the coast knowledge is required. Pilot service is restricted in bad weath-
between Fiumara Grande and Capo d’Anzio. er. Entering or exiting the port in adverse weather is prohibited.
Numerous outfalls, most marked by lighted buoys, are found
13.16 The following vessels may request pilotage via VHF:
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along this section of the coast and are best seen on the chart. 1. Vessels regularly visiting the port, including those on
The Secche di Tor Paterno Marine Protected Area, marked
13.16 a seasonal basis, or that are based in the port of Anzio, as
by buoys and as seen on the chart, has been established cen- long as they do not make use of tugs.
tered in position 41°35.9'N, 12°20.0'E. All vessels without au- 2. Vessels with masters who are fluent in the Italian lan-
thorization are prohibited from entering. In addition, vessels guage and have visited the port at least 5 times with the local
greater than 500 gt are prohibited from entering an area extend- pilot on board
ing 2 miles from the protected area. The presence of the local pilot on board may be imposed by
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the local authority in adverse weather conditions or in specific

13.17 Anzio (41°27'N., 12°38'E.) (World Port Index No. situations. Arriving vessels should contact the pilot on VHF to
39830), a resort, is fronted by a harbor which extends along the arrange anchorage allocation, and maintain a continuous listen-
coast E from Capo d’Anzio. The harbor is protected from the S ing watch on VHF channels 12 and 16. The correct arrival draft
and SW by Molo Innocenziano and from the W by Molo Nero- should be given to the pilot on boarding; this information will
niano. This is a small commercial and ferry port which is also be verified and then advised to the harbormaster.
important for fishing. Contact Information.—See the table titled Anzio—Con-
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tact Information.
Port of Anzio Home Page
Anzio—Contact Information
http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/anzio
Port
Tides—Currents.—Along this part of the coast, the current
13.17
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
usually sets NW parallel to the shore. Although weak under 39-06-984-4683
normal conditions, its strength may be increased by SE winds.
During SE winds, water may be driven into the harbor. Telephone 39-06-984-4525
Depths—Limitations.—There are four berths situated on
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39-06-984-6235
the inner side of Molo Innocenziano with alongside depths of
depths of 4.5m. The harbor is mostly used by coasters, fishing 39-06-984-4525
Facsimile
vessels, and pleasure craft. 39-06-984-6235
A field of buoys used to moor vessels transporting LPG is lo-
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[email protected]
cated at the mouth of the Fosso Grande. It is composed of five E-mail
orange buoys and a buoyant yellow beacon. The field is served [email protected] (PEC)
by a submarine pipeline that extends into the sea 2,750m from
Pilots
the coast.
The maximum draft for vessels entering the harbor in favor-
13.17
Call sign Local Pilots
able weather conditions is 3.6m. Entry or exit by vessels with a VHF VHF channel 12
draft close to the limit is not recommended at low water.
Aspect.—Prominent landmarks include a cupola standing
13.17
Telephone 39-333-269-9374 (mobile)
among the trees of a cemetery, 0.5 mile NNE of Capo d’Anzio; [email protected]
a large cathedral standing 0.2 mile S of the cemetery; and a E-mail
dark red tower standing 0.5 mile E of the cape. [email protected] (PEC)
Nettuno, situated 1 mile ENE of Anzio, is conspicuous from
13.17

seaward because of its closely grouped buildings, large castle Regulations.— Entry and exit movements are prohibited in
13.17

with rugged towers, and church with a gray belfry and high fa- adverse meteorological and maritime conditions. Entering the
cade. This village is fronted by an extensive yacht marina. port at night is not advisable. Vessels must contact Coast Guard
Villa Borghese, a gray building with a flat roof, stands
13.17 Operations on VHF channel 12 or 16 prior to anchoring. Upon
among a group of trees about midway between Anzio and Net- anchoring, vessels must also send the following information:
tuno and is also conspicuous. 1. Name and international call sign.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of over 200 gt,
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3. Length and gt. Torre Paola, standing 3 miles S of Sabaudia and at the foot of
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4. Last port of call and port of destination. Monte Circeo, is a short and gray structure which does not
5. Type and quantity of cargo. If the vessel is empty, show up well against the rocky slopes behind it.
state the nature of the last cargo carried. Capo Circeo is the SW extremity of a promontory which is
13.18

6. Time of anchoring and estimated length of stay. connected to the mainland by a low and flat plain. This prom-
7. Position of anchoring. ontory, when seen from the NW, appears as a high, pointed is-
8. Number of personnel on board. land. From the SE, it appears as a long undulating ridge. A
9. Purpose of anchoring. disused signal station stands near the middle of the promonto-
10. Any damage or deficiencies which could develop into ry. A light is shown from a structure, 18m high, standing 1 mile
an emergency situation. E of the cape.
Anchorage.—During good weather, temporary anchorage
13.17 Torre del Fico stands on the E extremity of the promontory, 2
13.18

can be taken, in a depth of 9m, sand, about 0.5 mile SE of the miles E of the cape. It is round and conspicuous. Torre Vittoria
head of Molo Innocenziano. The anchorages are designated F1 and Torre Olevola stand 1 mile NNE and 2 miles NNE, respec-
through F5. Vessels at anchor must maintain a listening watch tively, of the cape. They are both square with windows and sev-
on VHF channel 16. eral buildings are situated in their vicinities.
Caution.—Approaching the harbor from the W or SW, care
13.17 Caution.—There are seaplane landing areas vicinity of Ca-
13.18

is necessary to avoid the dangers which extend SE of Capo po Circeo. Zone Alpha is located ESE of the cape.
d’Anzio.
It is reported that unexploded ordnance lies in a depth of
13.17
Isole Pontine
6.4m approximately 1 mile E of the head of Molo Innocenzia-
no. 13.19 Isole Pontine (Isole di Ponza) (40°50'N., 12°58'E.),
A submarine pipeline extends SW in the vicinity of the sub-
13.17 consisting of a group of five islands, lies in the approach to
marine cables. Golfo di Gaeta. This group is divided into two distinct sections,
Submarine power cables, best seen on the chart, extend in a
13.17 22 miles apart. Palmarola, Ponza, and Zannone form the NW
SW direction from the coast 3 miles ENE of Capo d’Anzio and more important section and lie 15 to 20 miles SSW of Ca-
Light, passing close SE of the anchorage area. po Circeo; Ventotene and Santo Stefano, forming the SE sec-
A wreck, with a depth of 21m, is located about 1.7 miles SW
13.17 tion of the group, lie about 30 miles SE of the cape.
of Torre San Lorenzo in position 41°31.6'N, 12°30.9'E. The currents around Isole Pontine are usually weak and are
13.19

Foul ground is reported to exist in position 41°26'01.2''N,

13.17 greatly influenced by the winds. After heavy gales, they often
12°41'01.2''E. run strongly in the passages which separate the islands.
An entry prohibited area close E of Molo Innocenziano is
13.17 Isola di Palmarola (40°56'N., 12°51'E.), the W island of the
13.19

bounded by lines joining the following positions: group, has high, irregular coasts.
a. 41°26'37.2''N, 12°38'16.8''E. Cala del Porto, on the W coast of the island, affords the only
13.19

b. 41°26'39.6''N, 12°38'15.0''E. anchorage. La Forcina, dominating the head of this inlet, is a

c. 41°26'44.4''N, 12°38'18.0''E. distinctive, light-colored, and rocky mass. From the W, it
d. 41°26'49.8''N, 12°38'25.2''E. shows three distinct peaks, but from the E, it shows only one
e. 41°26'49.8''N, 12°38'33.0''E. sharp summit. A promontory, 70m high, forms the S side of
f. 41°26'46.8''N, 12°38'44.4''E. this inlet. It is surmounted by a small chapel and is connected
g. 41°26'28.2''N, 12°38'35.4''E. to the main island by a low isthmus. Anchorage can be taken in
h. 41°26'34.2''N, 12°38'15.6''E. the inlet, during offshore winds, in depths of 8m to 9m, sand.
Isola di Ponza (40°54'N., 12°57'E.), the largest island of the
13.19

13.18 Capo Circeo (41°14'N., 13°04'E.) is located 23 miles group, is high with a rugged and irregular outline. Isola di Ga-
SE of Capo d’Anzio. The coast between is low, sandy, and uni- vi, lying close off the NE extremity of Isola di Ponza, is light-
form. A chain of several narrow lakes lies close inside the SE colored except for the red rock at its N end.
part of this stretch of coast. The E coast of Isola di Ponza is bare and rugged, with light-
13.19

Torre Astura, standing 7 miles ESE of Capo d’Anzio, is a

13.18 colored limestone showing at various places. Scoglio Evange-
conspicuous dark-colored structure which is visible from a lista lies 1 mile SW of Isola di Gavi and is high and conspicu-
great distance. It stands on a rock which is connected to the ous. A light is shown from the S extremity of Isola di Ponza at
shore by a stone bridge with several arches. Punta della Guardia.
Torre di Foce Verde, a square structure, stands on the coast, 2
13.18

miles E of Torre Astura. A small water intake pier is situated S 13.20 Ponza (40°54'N., 12°58'E.) is situated on the S side of
of the tower. An extensive industrial complex, with a conspicu- Cala di Ponza, an inlet, and is fronted by a small harbor pro-
ous tall building, is situated 0.8 mile N of the tower. The town tected by moles. The harbor has depths of 2.6 to 6m and is ac-
of Latina, situated 4 miles farther NE, can be identified by a cessible to vessels up to 60m in length and 5m draft. Larger
tall light-colored belfry with a tower standing near it. vessels can anchor off the harbor entrance, in depths of 10 to
Sabaudia, situated 5 miles NNW of Capo Circeo, can be
13.18 22m, mud. The harbor monitors VHF channels 14 and 16. The
identified by its slender church belfry with a tower standing cupola of the church and a castle, which are situated in the
near it. Both of these structures rise from among several light- town, are conspicuous.
colored buildings and stand out against the dark forest behind Small vessels may anchor, in depths of 4 to 7m, mud, close
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the town. SE of Punta Torrione.

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Faraglioni, lying close off the W coast of the island, is a con-

13.20 morning, increasing in the afternoon, and decreasing at sunset.
spicuous group of rocks. The largest and highest of which has a Gusts from the N, which may blow suddenly in winter, are, al-
white patch and is especially noticeable from the S and SW. though rare, violent and dangerous for vessels in the harbor.
Scoglio della Botte (40°51'N., 13°06'E.), lying 7 miles SE of
13.20 The Garigliano (wind from the NE to ENE) makes berthing
Isola di Ponza, is a bare rock with steep sides, 18m high. and unberthing difficult, particularly during the winter. Strong
Isola Zannone (40°58'N., 13°03'E.) lies 3.2 miles NE of Iso-
13.20 winds from SE to SSW create a strong surf along the coast, es-
la di Ponza and several shoals lie on the bank which separates pecially at Gaeta-Porto Salvo.
them. Lights are shown from the N and SW extremities of this Depths—Limitations.—The approach to the roadstead is
13.22

island. deep and clear of dangers.

Isola Ventotene (40°48'N., 13°26'E.) rises to a summit,
13.20 Porto San Antonio, in the S part of the harbor, has a depth of
13.22

139m high, close within its S extremity. A large and conspicu- 6m and is reserved for naval vessels. Vessels up to 180m in
ous yellow castle stands at the S end of a village on the NE length and 8m draft can be accommodated.
coast of this island. A small harbor, marked by a light, fronts Bancina Caboto, a dry cargo pier, is 106m long. Vessels up
13.22

the village and is used by ferries. to 130m in length and 6.4m draft have been accommodated
Isola Santo Stefano (40°47'N., 13°27'E.) lies close E of Iso-
13.20 alongside.
la Ventotene and is surmounted by a conspicuous yellow build- Banchina Genepesca, a ro-ro pier, is 70m long and has berths
13.22

ing. Both of these islands are formed by the remains of an on either side with depths of 4.2 to 5m alongside.
ancient volcanic crater. Salvo d’Acquisto, a dry cargo pier, is 240m long. Vessels up
13.22

Caution.—Landslides may occur along the coasts of Isola di

13.20 to 7m draft can be accommodated alongside.
Ponza and Isola Ventotene. Prohibitions are in place in the vi- AGIP Oil Jetty is 200m long and has a depth of 15m along-
13.22

cinity of Cala dell’Acqua due to landslides. side. Tankers up to 90,000 dwt and 14.6m draft can be accom-
Prohibited areas marking nature reserves, best seen on the
13.20 modated.
chart, have been established surrounding these islands. The lo- It is reported (2001) that the offshore oil terminal berth is not
13.22

cal authorities should be contacted for further information. in use.

Aspect.—Rada di Gaeta, a bay, lies between Promontorio di
13.22

Golfo di Gaeta Monte Orlando and Promontorio di Scauri, 4.7 miles NE. The
port lies at the SW end of this bay. Between Gaeta and Sper-
13.21 Golfo di Gaeta, fronted by Isole Pontine, lies between longa, 8 miles NW, the coast is rugged and cliffy with several
Capo Circeo and Punta Torre Fumo, 53 miles SE. The coast is conspicuous features and objects. The promontory at Sperlon-
generally low and flat, except near Terracina, Gaeta, and Mon- ga decreases in height towards its extremity, on which stands
dragone. Torre Truglia, a prominent structure. Torre Sant’ Agostino, sit-
Terracina (41°17'N., 13°15'E.), situated on the NE side of a
13.21 uated 3.7 miles SE of Torre Trugli, is a structure partly in ruins
shallow canal, is a resort and consists of an old city and a new which stands on a sandy beach. Torre Viola, standing 2 miles
city. The old city stands on the slope of a rocky hill and is dom- farther SE, consists of two structures, one cylindrical and the
inated by two conspicuous towers and a belfry which are situ- other one square and lower.
ated close NW of it. The new city stands on a plain at the foot The promontory of Monte Orlando, at the SW entrance of
13.22

of the hill and has several prominent buildings. The ruins of an the roadstead, is high, rocky, and surmounted by the Torre Or-
ancient temple, with numerous arches, stands on the hill above lando, which is conspicuous. Monte Orlando Light is shown
the city. It is conspicuous from the E and S. A small craft har- from a round tower, 14m high, standing close SSE of Torre Or-
bor lies in the vicinity of the canal entrance and is protected by lando.
breakwaters. Entrance to the port is limited to vessels with a A conspicuous castle is situated 0.4 mile E of the light. Punta
13.22

draft of 2.7m or less and vessels with a loa less than 50m. The della Trinita, the SW extremity of the promontory, is formed by
port monitors VHF channel 16. Anchorage can be taken, in a high, brown, and rugged cliff with three vertical clefts. A
depths of 5 to 15m, sand, good holding ground, E of the canal chapel is situated in one of these clefts. Punta dello Stendardo
entrance clear of the prohibited area. Light is shown from a red round tower, 6m high, standing on
point, the NE extremity of the promontory. A signal station,
Gaeta (41°13'N., 13°35'E.) painted with black and white squares, is situated close SE of
the light.
World Port Index No. 39860 That part of the city called Gaeta-Sant’ Erasmo is situated
13.22

partly on a spur, which projects E from Promontorio di Monte

13.22 The port of Gaeta lies at the W side of Golfo di Gaeta. Orlando, and partly on the N side of the promontory itself.
The city stands on the W side of the promontory which forms Within this part of the city, the red tower SW of Porto San An-
the SW entrance point of Rada di Gaeta. It is divided into two tonio and the former convent SW of Punta Mulino can be iden-
parts, Gaeta-Sant’ Erasmo and Gaeta-Porto Salvo. Formia, tified. That part of the city called Gaeta-Porto Salvo is ancient
with its two small harbors, is situated on the NW side of the and extends 1 mile N from the N side of the isthmus which
roadstead. Gaeta handles bulk crude oil and general cargo and connects Promontorio di Monte Orlando with the mainland.
is an important fishing port. Monte Conca, 189m high, rises in slopes close N of this part of
Winds—Weather.—From September to April, winds from
13.22 the city.
the E prevail; from May to August, winds from the W prevail. Formia, in the NW part of the roadstead, is an industrial
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Generally, the velocity of these winds is minimal during the town and can be identified by Castello Baldoni, which stands

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isolated on a green hill behind the it. A high chimney stands 3. F1 and F2—Vessels entering Formia. A dangerous
close NE of the town. The town is fronted by two small craft wreck lies close NE of anchorage berth F1 in position
harbors which are protected by breakwaters. 41°14'30.6'’N, 13°37'55.8''E.
A lighted range, which may best be seen on the chart, indi-
13.22 4. G1 and G2—Vessels entering Gaeta.
cates the approach to the oil jetty. Anchorage can be taken NE of the harbor and clear of the
13.22

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 tons.

13.22 prohibited areas. Anchorage can also be taken off Formia, in
Pilots generally board within 2 miles ENE of Punta Stendardo. depths of 12 to 14m, mud, good holding ground, but this road-
Vessels should send an ETA 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours stead should only be used in good weather during offshore
in advance. They should then contact the pilot 1 hour before ar- winds.
rival. Caution.—Shellfish bed areas lie along the shores in parts
13.22

Contact Information.—See the table titled Gaeta—Con-

13.22 of Rada di Gaeta and may best be seen on the chart.
tact Information. Anchorage and fishing prohibited areas lie in the approaches
13.22

to the port and may best be seen on the chart.

Gaeta—Contact Information A disused submarine pipeline extends up to 1.6 miles ESE
13.22

and SE from the N part of the port and may best be seen on the
Port Authority chart.
Telephone 39-0771-471-096 Landslides may occur along the coast of Golfo de Gaeta.
13.22

Prohibited areas, which may extend from 50 to 250m from the

E-mail [email protected] coast, may be established as necessary.
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/gaeta
A prohibited area, radius 0.5 mile, surrounds the dangerous
13.22

Harbormaster wreck SW of Terracina.

VHF VHF channels 11 and 16 A marine nature reserve, as seen on the chart, has been estab-
13.22

lished along the S coast of the Promontorio Monte Orlando.

Telephone 39-0771-460-100 A restricted area, centered 8.75 miles SSW of Monte Orlan-
13.22

Facsimile 39-0771-464-724 do Light, extends 8.5 miles in a WNW/ESE direction and 3.75
miles in a NNE/SSW direction. Mariners should consult the lo-
E-mail [email protected] cal authorities before entering the area.
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/gaeta A wreck lies in position 41°07.4'N, 13°33.1E.
13.22

Submarine power cable areas, best seen on the chart, extend

13.22

Pilots about 0.5 mile NNE from Punta dello Stendardo and N from
Call sign Piloti Gaeta Punta San Antonio. ;
A restricted area, best seen on the chart, lies close E of Porto
13.22

VHF VHF channels 12 and 16

Salvo.
Telephone 39-0771-466-270 A lighted ODAS buoy has been established in position
13.22

41°11'38.4'’N, 13°36'55.8''E.
Facsimile 39-0771-464-724
E-mail [email protected] 13.23 Mondragone (41°07'N., 13°53'E.), situated on the E
Tugs side of the gulf, stands among trees at the foot of Monte Petri-
no, which is surmounted by a conspicuous castle. To the SE of
VHF VHF channel 16 this town, conspicuous objects include a square church tower
and a water tank, showing above the trees, in the village of
Anchorage.—Anchorage berths, best seen on the chart, have
13.22 Castelvolturno on the SE bank of Fiume Volturno; Torre Patria,
been designated for use, as follows: a square structure, close S of which the hills begin to approach
1. A, B, C, D, and R—Merchant vessels other than tank- the coast; and a dark building, with a red roof and tower, situat-
ers. ed close inland behind several low sand dunes, 2 miles N of
2. E and F—Tankers. Torre Patria.

Gaeta—Berth Information
Depth
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside
Banchina Cicconardi 471m 10.0m Fruit juice, cement, sand, cruise vessels, fishing vessels, and breakbulk.
Banchina Di Riva 182m 10.0m Fruit juice and breakbulk.
Molo Salvo D’acquisto 300m 10.0m Fruit juice, cement, sand, cruise vessels, fishing vessels, and breakbulk.
Terminal Agip 2 — 15.0m Aviation fuel and clean products. Berth length of 344m (including dolphins).
Terminal Agip 3 — 15.0m Aviation fuel and clean products. Berth length of 344m (including dolphins).

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Anchorage is obtainable, with good holding ground, off the

13.23 tuno has been established in the vicinity of Isola d’Ischia. Isola
coast to the W of Mondragone. This roadstead is sheltered Vivara and Isola Procida are included in the area. The area has
from NE winds, but is dangerous during SW winds. been divided into zones, with regulations and restrictions appli-
To the NW of Mondragone, the village of Castelforte, which
13.23 cable to each zone. Local authorities should be contacted for
is dominated by a white tower, is conspicuous from seaward. details.
The village of Minturno, situated 4 miles SW of Castelforte,
contains two large prominent factories and a belfry. A square 13.26 Porto d’Ischia (40°45'N., 13°57'E.), a small harbor,
tower, standing close N of this village, appears to be part of the lies on the NE side of the island. The harbor is an old volcanic
village when seen from the S. crater. It is lined with quays and sheltered from all winds, but
entry is limited to vessels up to 70m in length and 4m draft. It
Golfo di Gaeta to Golfo di Napoli is reported that hydrofoil ferries berth here. Vessels should ad-
vise their ETA 48 hours prior to arrival.
13.24 Isola Flegree (40°43'N., 13°55'E.), a group of three
islands, lies within 10 miles of Punta Torre Fumo, the S en- Porto d’Ischia Home Page
trance point of Golfo di Gaeta. It consists of Isola d’Ischia, Iso-
la di Vivara, and Isola Procida. http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/ischia
Caution.—A protected marine area has been established in
13.24

the vicinity of Isola Flegree. The area has been divided into Castello d’Ischia, situated 1.4 miles SE of Porto d’Ischia, is
13.26

zones, with regulations and restrictions applicable to each prominent and stands on a round rock, 91m high. This rock is
zone. Local authorities should be contacted for details. connected to the E coast of the island by a causeway with an
arched bridge under it which forms a boat passage. A church
Isola di Vivara (40°45'N., 14°00'E.), 109m high, is covered
13.24
and the ruins of a cathedral stand close to this castle.
with bushes and surmounted by a tower. This small island lies Landmarks include a prominent yellow building standing
13.26

at the SW end of Isola Procida and is connected to it by a close S of the harbor and a church and another building situat-
bridge. ed along the S shore of the harbor.
Isola Procida (40°45'N., 14°01'E.) is the NE island of the
13.24
Contact Information.—See the table titled Porto d’Is-
13.26

group. This island is covered mostly with vineyards. Its sum- chia—Contact Information.
mit, 91m high, stands in the NE part. A prominent beacon
stands on the S extremity of the island. A light is shown from a Porto d’Ischia—Contact Information
structure, 3m high, standing on Punta Pioppeto, the N extremi-
ty of the island. Several small boat harbors are situated around Port
the island. VHF VHF channels 13 and 16

13.25 Isola d’Ischia (40°43'N., 13°55'E.), the outermost Telephone 39-081-507-2801

and largest island of the group, lies on the NW side of the en- Facsimile 39-081-507-2850
trance of Golfo di Napoli. It is separated from Isola di Procida
[email protected]
and the mainland to the NE by Canale d’Ischia and Canale di E-mail
Procida. The island, which is nearly all covered with vegeta- [email protected]
tion, rises in its W part to Monte Epomeo, its summit. From the
NW and SE, the two sharp peaks of Monte Epomeo, which Caution.—An anchoring prohibited area extends NE be-
13.26

stand close together, appear as one. tween Isola d’Ischia and the mainland and may best be seen on
Punta Imperatore, the SW extremity of the island, is a rocky
13.25 the chart.
promontory which forms an imposing mass, 227m high. A dis- Vessels are warned not to anchor, fish, or engage in any form
13.26

used signal station is situated on the summit of this promonto- of seabed activity along the W side of Isola d’Ischia. This is
ry. A light is shown from a structure, 13m high, standing on the due to the danger from obstructions and explosive ordnance on
W slope of the point. the bottom.
The town of Forio stands about midway along the W coast of
13.25

the island, close inland of Punta del Soccorso. A large and 13.27 Canale d’Ischia (40°44'N., 13°59'E.), about 1.2 miles
prominent tower rises from among the buildings in this town. wide at its narrowest part, lies between Isola d’Ischia and Isola
The church situated on Punta del Soccorso is also conspicuous. di Vivara. This passage is considered safer than Canale di Pro-
A small harbor fronts the town and is subject to silting. It is on- cida. Formiche di Vivara, a rocky shoal with a depth of 4m, lies
ly used by small craft and yachts. 1 mile NE of Castello d’Ischia. This shoal is marked on its W
On the N coast of the island, the village of Lacco Ameno can
13.25
side by a lighted beacon. Vessels should pass about midway
be identified by a prominent tower and a white house at its W between Formiche di Vivara and Castello d’Ischia. On the W
end. A pier, with a depth of 6m at its head, fronts this village, side of the passage, the town of Ischia, which stands along the
but dangers lie within its head. NE end of the island, is conspicuous.
Casamicciola Terme, situated 0.7 mile E of Lacco Ameno, is
13.25
The currents off the coast of Isola d’Ischia are usually weak
13.27

another prominent village fronted by a small harbor. It is re- and are influenced by the wind. However, in this passage they
ported that hydrofoil ferries berth here. sometimes attain an appreciable velocity, and in good weather
Caution.—A protected marine area known as Regno di Net-
13.25
they become tidal and change direction every 6 hours.

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Canale di Procida (40°46'N., 14°03'E.), lying between Isola shoal which is marked by an articulated lighted beacon.
di Procida and the mainland to the NNE, is 1.5 miles wide. Caution.—Marine reserve areas, best seen on the chart, have
13.29

However, because of several shoals, the fairway, which has a been established along the coast. Merchant and passenger ves-
depth of 9m, is reduced to a width of only about 0.2 mile. The sels greater than 500 gt are prohibited from transiting within 2
town of Procida, standing on the NE end of the island, is con- miles of the marine reserve areas.
spicuous from seaward. This town is fronted by a small craft A marine farm, best seen on the chart, has been established
13.29

harbor which is protected by breakwaters. in the N section of the gulf.

A submarine cable, best seen on the chart and marked by 3
13.29

Golfo di Napoli lighted buoys, has been established S for about 1.2 miles from
the foot of the S breakwater at Pozzuoli.
13.28 Golfo di Napoli (40°40'N., 14°12'E.), which is ap-
proached from the SW via the channel of Bocca Grande, is 13.30 Miseno (40°47'N., 14°05'E.), a small harbor, lies on
flanked on its NW side by the islands of Isole Flegree and on the N side of the Capo Miseno promontory. At the head of this
its SE side by Isola di Capri. The shores of this gulf contain harbor, a narrow canal leads into Lago Miseno. A conspicuous
three spacious bights; Golfo di Pozzuoli and Rada di Napoli lie gray building stands on the S side of the canal. Depths of 7 to
on the N side while Rada di Castellammare di Stabia lies on the 11m lie in the outer part of the harbor, but only small craft can
E side. use the inner part which has depths of 2.3 to 5m. A range con-
Vesuvio (40°49'N., 14°26'E.), which dominates the entire
13.28 sisting of unlighted beacons leads into the port.
gulf, is easily identified from seaward because of its isolated Baia (40°49'N., 14°04'E.), the site of ancient Roman ruins,
13.30

position in a region of low land. The N coast of the gulf is less stands at the head of a bight in the NW part of the gulf. The
mountainous than the S side and consists of green hills with ex- temple of Venus, the most conspicuous of these ruins, is
tinct craters here and there. formed by an octagonal structure with windows. A large yel-
Monte Sant’Angelo a Tre Pizza (40°39'N., 14°30'E.) is the
13.28 low building stands close S of it. A small prominent church
summit and the most conspicuous peak of the ridge which stands in the middle of the town. The small harbor, which is
stands on the SE side of the gulf. used by small craft, fronts the town and has a depth of 3m. Ac-
cess to the port is limited to vessels with a draft of 4m or less.
13.29 Golfo di Pozzuoli (40°47'N., 14°07'E.), lying on the Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 29m, mud, good holding
NW side of Golfo di Napoli, is entered between Capo Miseno ground, off this harbor.
and Punta della Gaiola, 4.5 miles ENE. Caution.—Following the earthquake activity in 1986, chart-
13.30

Capo Miseno (40°47'N., 14°05'E.) is the S extremity of a

13.29 ed depths in Golfo di Pozzuoli are unreliable and vessels
promontory which consists of a large yellow rocky mass con- should exercise great caution.
nected to the mainland by a low sandy isthmus. The seaward Shellfish beds may lie along the shores of Golfo di Pozzuoli.
13.30

face of this cape is bare, steep, and rugged. A light is shown A dangerous wreck with masts exposed and a stranded wreck
from a structure, 12m high, standing on the cape. lie close SE of the Temple of Venus ruins.
A prohibited area, best seen on the chart, lies NNE of the ru-
13.30

ins in the Porto de Baia estuary.

A marine farm, marked by lighted and unlighted buoys, is
13.30

centered 0.8 mile NE of the ruins and is best seen on the chart.
An area of obstructions, formerly a marine farm, is located in
13.30

the central part of the Golfo di Napoli NE of Miseno and S of

Pozzuoli; it is best seen on the chart.
An underwater park has been established in the vicinity of
13.30

Baia. Additional underwater marine parks have been estab-

lished 0.4 mile SW of Punta della Gaiola and 0.8 mile NNE of
Fortino Tenaglia.

Pozzuoli (40°49'N., 14°07'E.)

World Port Index No. 39940
Capo Miseno Light
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13.31 Pozzuoli, a small port, lies on the NE shore of the gulf

Approaching Capo Miseno, the white belfry, with a promi-
13.29 of the same name. The harbor is protected from the S by Molo
nent cupola, at Bacoli and a large castle, standing 1.2 miles N Caligoliano, which extends 0.2 mile W from the city.
and 2 miles N, respectively, of the cape, can easily be distin- Winds—Weather.—Winds from the S are generally preced-
13.31

guished. Also conspicuous and readily identifiable throughout ed and accompanied by substantial rises in the water level
Golfo di Napoli is the convent of Camaldoli, which stands 4 which sometimes inundates the quays. The Libeccio and Sci-
miles N of Punta della Gaiola. This convent must not be con- rocco (SW and SE winds) send swells into the harbor.
fused with the convent situated at the foot of Vesuvio. Depths—Limitations.—The main facilities include Molo
13.31

Secca della Gaiola, a shoal bank, extends up to 0.4 mile SSE

13.29 Caligoliano, 294m long, with depths of 4 to 5.5m alongside;
of Punta della Gaiola. Several above-water rocks lie on this Emporio Quay, with 282m of total berthing space and depths

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of 6.2 to 8.2m alongside; Molo Pirelli, with 445m of berthing Bagnoli (40°49'N., 14°10'E.)
space and a depth at its head of 7m and Banchina Villa, which
has a depth of 4.5m alongside and is used by ferries. Vessels up World Port Index No. 39950
to 6.5m draft can be handled. There are also extensive facilities
for fishing vessels at the port. 13.32 Bagnoli, a small port, lies on the E side of Golfo di
Aspect.—The city stands on a small promontory. On the N
13.31 Pozzuoli. The harbor area fronts an industrial center and is sit-
side of the harbor, Monte Nuovo, covered with vegetation, uated close SE of the city, which is noted for its hot mineral
stands near the coast. Farther NE, the massive and rocky Monte springs.
Barbaro is conspicuous. Within the vicinity of the city, numer- Depths—Limitations.—There are depths of over 18.5m in
13.32

ous Roman ruins are prominent from seaward. On the N side of the approach to the piers.
the city, the Temple of Serapide, with three columns, stands Pontile Italsider Nord, used for unloading bulk cargo, is
13.32

near the shore and is conspicuous. A quarry situated E of the 647m long with depths of 11 to 12.6m alongside. Vessels berth
city is also conspicuous. There are several prominent churches on both sides of the outer 200m of this pier. An entry prohibit-
within the city. ed area has been established surrounding this pier. Consult the
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 tons.
13.31 local authorities for the latest information.
The port can be contacted on VHF channel 10 or 16. The pilot Pontile Italsider Sud, used for loading bulk cargo, is 384m
13.32

can be contacted on VHF channel 16. long. A berth, 160m long, with a depth of 10.5m alongside is
Regulations.—Vessels must not exceed a speed of 4 knots
13.31 situated at head of the pier.
inside the harbor. Pontile Montecantini, 245m long, has a depth of 5.4m along-
13.32

Contact Information.—See the table titled Pozzuoli—

13.31 side the berth at its head.
Contact Information. There are extensive facilities for the handling of bulk ores
13.32

and minerals. Vessels up to 80,000 dwt and 12.5m draft can be

Pozzuoli—Contact Information accommodated.
Aspect.—The harbor is protected from the S by Isola di
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Harbormaster Nisida, an islet, which is conspicuous and is connected to the

VHF VHF channels 9 and 16 shore at the E end by Molo Cappellini. Two large cranes are
situated in the harbor.
Telephone 39-081-526-1160 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 tons.
13.32

Facsimile 39-081-526-5022 Pilots can be contacted on VHF channels 9 or 12 and board

about 1.2 miles W of Isola di Nisida. Vessels in port should
E-mail [email protected] send pilot requests 1 hour in advance.
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/pozzuoli Contact Information.—See the table titled Bagnoli—Con-
13.32

tact Information.
Pilots
VHF VHF channels 9 and 12 Bagnoli—Contact Information
Telephone 39-348-900-7394 (mobile) Harbormaster
E-mail [email protected] VHF VHF channels 9 and 12
Telephone 39-081-723-2272
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken outside the harbor,
13.31

with good holding ground, mud bottom, but avoiding the chart- Facsimile 39-081-206-149
ed sewer outfall extending SW and the submarine cable Tugs
marked by beacons extending S, respectively, from the S side
of town. Vessels are to anchor S of a line between the lights at VHF VHF channel 10
Baia Fortino Tenaglia and on Molo Caligoliano. In S winds,
anchorage on or to the N of this line is dangerous. Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor off the harbor as conve-
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nient good holding ground, sand, but must avoid a lighted buoy
Four anchor berths have been established, as follows:
13.31 enclosed by an entry prohibited area, radius 100m centered in
1. Berth A—for vessels up to 100m in length with com- position 40°49'37.8'’N, 14°14'00.0''E. The depths decrease
pulsory pilotage. gradually towards the shore with no dangers.
2. Berth B—for vessels up to 200m in length with com- Caution.—The shores of Isola di Nisida should be given a
13.32

pulsory pilotage. wide berth due to landslides. Porto Paone on the SW side of the
3. Berth C—for vessels of up to 100 m in length. island is for police and military craft only. Other vessels are
4. Berth D—for all vessels. prohibited from approaching, stopping, or landing in the port.
Caution.—Strong winds from the W or WSW can cause a
13.31
Gaiola Underwater Park has been established in the vicinity
13.32

strong undertow that makes it unsafe to remain moored at the of Secca della Gaiola E of Isola di Nisida. A marine reserve,
piers. surrounded by an entry prohibited area, has been established in
An entry prohibited area, radius 100 meters and marked by a
13.31
the area surrounding the Isola di Nisida. Navigation, anchor-
lighted buoy, has been established in position 40°48'19.8'’N, ing, and stopping by vessels greater than 500 gt is prohibited
14°09'10.8''E. within 2 miles of the area.

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A submarine discharge pipeline extends from the coast, near

13.32 A constant SW set of 1 knot has been reported (1997) out-
13.33

the Emissario di Bagnoli, for about 560m in the SW direction. side the breakwater.
A submerged reef is located 50m from the collector mouth. Depths—Limitations.—The port is protected on its W side
13.33

by a breakwater which extends about 1 mile ESE from the

Napoli (Naples) (40°51'N., 14°16'E.) shore. The remainder of the port is protected from the S by a
detached breakwater which extends about 0.3 mile NE and
World Port Index No. 39960 then 1.1 miles SE. The main entrance to the port is via Bocca
di Ponente, which leads between the E end of the W breakwa-
13.33 Napoli (Naples), at the head of Rada di Napoli, stands ter and the W end of the detached breakwater. It has depths of
at the edge of a plain that extends to the foot of Vesuvio. The 29 to 34m. The secondary entrance, at the E end of the port,
large port, which fronts the city, consists of an extensive harbor has a dredged depth of 14.8m.
with several large basins which lie behind a system of break-
waters. The harbor contains a naval dockyard and arsenal. There are
13.33

extensive facilities for repairs with several floating docks and

Napoli Home Page graving yards, the largest being 349m long and 45m wide.
There is about 7 miles of total quayage. This includes 80
13.33

http://www.porto.napoli.it berths, with depths of 7.3 to 15.2m alongside for container,

passenger, ro-ro, bulk, and general cargo vessels. Generally,
Winds—Weather.—The Libeccio (SW wind) is the prevail-
13.33
vessels are only limited by their drafts.
ing wind. When strong it can send a heavy swell into the har-
bor. A S wind is often associated with morning fog. The oil terminal is situated at the E end of the harbor and
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Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise is negligible, being only

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comprises three piers. There are 11 berths, with depths of 7.6
0.3m at springs. The water level in the harbor is mainly influ- to 14.3m alongside. Tankers up to 90,000 dwt and 14.1m draft
enced by the wind. With S winds, it increases by up to 0.3m can be accommodated. For berth information see the table ti-
and with strong N winds, it decreases by an equal amount. tled Napoli (Naples)—Berth Information.

Napoli (Naples)—Berth Information

Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft Beam
Beverello
No. 1 41m — 46m 6.0m 10.5m
No. 2 41m — 46m 6.0m 10.5m Fast ferries. Continuous berthing length of
No. 3 41m — 46m 6.0m 10.5m 165m.
No. 4 41m — 46m 6.0m 10.5m
Angioino Cruise Terminal
No. 5 190m 11.0m 300m 8.7m 37.5m Cruise vessels.
No. 6 150m 11.0m 300m 10.8m 37.5m Cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of
No. 7 150m 11.0m 300m 10.8m 37.5m 300m.
No. 8 120m 11.0m 319m 10.0m 37.4m Ro-ro (passengers).
No. 9 128m 11.0m 360m 10.7m 47.0m
Cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of
No. 10 128m 11.0m 330m 10.7m 46.0m
385m.
No. 11 129m 11.0m 300m 10.7m 35.0m
Piliero
No. 12 130m — 65m 5.8m 12.0m Passengers. Continuous berthing length of
No. 13 130m — 147m 5.8m 23.5m 259m.
Immacolatella Vecchia
No. 15b 90m 9.0m 170m 6.5m 26.0m Ro-pax.
No. 15c 82m 9.0m 200m 6.5m 26.0m Ro-pax.
No. 16 220m 9.0m 200m 6.5m 26.0m Ro-pax and ro-ro/lo-lo.

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Napoli (Naples)—Berth Information

Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft Beam
Porto di Massa
No. 18 125m — 63m 9.0m 12.0m Ro-pax and breakbulk. Continuous berthing
No. 20 125m — 46m 9.0m 7.6m length of 250m.
Pisacane
No. 21 West 121m — 300m 9.0m 35.0m Ro-pax and breakbulk. Continuous berthing
No. 22 West 121m — 294m 9.0m 35.5m length of 242m.
No. 24 East 130m — 89m 5.7m 13.8m Cruise vessels, clean products, and dirty
No. 25 East 130m — 89m 5.7m 13.8m products. Continuous berth length of 260m.
Grain Terminal Popolo
No. 26 165m — 189m 6.0m 32.2m Grains.
No. 27 125m — 200m 10.0m 32.5m Grains.
No. 27a 147m — 200m 10.0m 32.5m Grains.
Vittorio Veneto
No. 42 173m — 210m 9.4m 36.0m Containers, transhipment, and breakbulk.
No. 43 173m — 210m 9.4m 36.0m Continuous berthing length of 351m.
Bio fuels, chemicals, fruit juice, vegetable
No. 44 210m — 210m 6.7m 32.5m
oil, clean products, grains, and ro/pax.
No. 45 (West) 144m — 200m 11.0m 25.0m Bio fuels, chemicals, fruit juice, vegetable
oil, clean products, and containers. Continu-
No. 46 (West) 144m — 200m 11.0m 32.5m ous berthing length of 288m.
Terminal Flavio Gioia (TFG)-Multipurpose
No. 47 102m — 210m 7.6m 32.0m Containers and reefer.
No. 48 (East) 146m — 210m 10.0m 32.0m Containers and reefer. Continuous berthing
No. 49 (East) 146m — 275m 10.0m 32.5m length of 292m.
Consorzio Napoletano Container Terminal
No. 50 190m 8.5m 66m 7.0m 12.2m Containers and reefer.
No. 51 (West) 145m 12.2m 200m 10.4m 30.0m Containers and reefer. Continuous berthing
No. 52 (West) 145m 12.2m 275m 10.4m 37.5m length of 290m.
No. 53 160m 9.6m 183m 8.8m 25.5m Containers and reefer.
No. 54 (East) 157m 14.0m 335m 13.0m 48.5m Containers and reefer. Continuous berthing
No. 55 (East) 158m 14.0m 350m 13.0m 48.5m length of 315m.
Pollena
No. 56 125m — 63m 9.0m 23.5m Containers and ro-ro freight. Continuous
No. 57 125m — 46m 9.0m 23.6m berthing length of 250m.
Kuwait Petroleum Italia/Esso Terminal
Berth Vigliena 61-63 68m 11.0m 65m — 12.0m Dirty products.
Molo Progresso 69 25m — 260m 13.7m 45.0m Clean products.
Vigliena West No. 59 147m — 220m 8.4m 47.0m Chemicals and clean products. Continuous
Vigliena East No. 60 148m — 220m 8.4m 47.0m berthing length of 295m.

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Napoli (Naples)—Berth Information

Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft Beam
Oil Quay
No. 68 304m — 180m 9.6m 29.2m LPG.
Nuovo Darsena Container Terminal
Container Berth 670m 17.5m — — — Under construction (2021).

Aspect.—Approaching from the W, the following landmarks

13.33 All vessels entering or leaving the harbor must report to the
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can be identified: Operations Center at the harbormaster’s office on VHF channel

1. The convent of Camaldoli, previously mentioned in 14 and provide the following information:
paragraph 13.29. 1. Vessel name and type.
2. The dark and massive Castel Sant’ Elmo standing on 2. Destination or last port of call.
the summit of Collinadi San Martino, 2.3 miles ESE of the 3. Description of cargo.
convent. Contact Information.—See the table titled Napoli—Con-
13.33

3. Castel dell’ Ovo, which separates Rada di Mergellina tact Information.

and Rada di Santa Lucia.
4. The white cupolas of the observatory which stands 2
miles N of Castel dell’ Ovo. Napoli—Contact Information
Approaching from the SE, Vesuvio dominates the NE shore
13.33 Port Authority
of the gulf; an observatory, situated three-quarters of the way
Telephone 39-081-228-3301
up its slope, and the lower station of the funicular railway, a lit-
tle higher up and 1 mile ESE, can be easily identified. Facsimile 39-081-206-888
On the coast 1 mile SE of Torre del Greco, Torre Bassano,
13.33

E-mail [email protected]
dark and square, can be identified and a convent, standing 1
mile ENE of it, is conspicuous. Between Torre del Greco and Web site http://www.porto.napoli.it
Napoli, the red belfry of Santa Maria Pugliano and the prism- Harbormaster
shaped belfry of San Giovanni a Teduccio, standing 1.7 miles
NNW and 3.7 miles NW, respectively, of Torre del Greco, can VHF VHF channels 10, 14, and 16
be easily identified. Telephone 39-081-244-5111
Conspicuous landmarks within the city of Napoli include the
13.33

large buildings of Palazzo Reale and the iron and glass cupola Facsimile 39-081-244-5347
situated 0.5 mile N of Castel dell’ Ovo; the skyscraper standing [email protected]
0.2 mile NNE of Palazzo Reale; and the belfry of a church situ- E-mail
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ated close N of Calata Villa del Popolo.
A light is shown from a red round tower, 24m high, standing
13.33 Tugs
on the head of Molo San Vincenzo, the W breakwater. A racon
VHF VHF channel 10
is situated at the light.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of over 500 gt.
13.33
Telephone 39-081-563-5055
Pilots board for the W channel (Canale di Ponente) about 1.5 Facsimile 39-081-285-030
miles S of the main harbor entrance. Pilots board for the E
channel (Canale di Levante) about 1 mile S of the red light at E-mail [email protected]
the head of the Diga Duca d’Aosta. All vessels arriving or de- Web site http://www.rimnap.it
parting must proceed at a speed not exceeding 3 knots.
See Anchorage paragraph for pilotage guidelines for vessels
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Berthing
anchoring in the designated areas outside the harbor. VHF VHF channel 8
Regulations.—A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) has been
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established in Rada di Napoli for use in the approaches to Telephone 39-081-552-7240

Canale di Ponente. The scheme has a 700m separation zone Facsimile 39-081-552-4435
with inbound and outbound lanes on either side. The initial ap-
proach is on course 350° for 1.5 miles. A turn to course 307° is E-mail [email protected]
then made to enter port. The inbound lane is E of the separation Web site http://www.angopi.it
zone and the outbound lane is W of the separation area.
Berthing Office
A recommended route has been established for the approach
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to Canale di Levante. It is a two-way route 1 mile in length. VHF VHF channels 11 and 14
The route is oriented N-S with its origin at the entrance light Telephone 39-081-244-5451
beacons.

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Napoli—Contact Information used when a nuclear-powered vessel is moored in Anchor

Berth X4. Pilotage is not compulsory for Anchor Berths B1-
Pilots B3.
Call sign Piloti Napoli 4. Anchor Berth X3 and Anchor Berth X4, for nuclear-
powered naval vessels, are located S of the boundary for the
VHF VHF channel 12 or 16 Bravo anchor berths.
Telephone 39-081-563-4045 5. Anchor Berth C1 through Anchor Berth C3 are locat-
ed SE of the entrance to Canale di Levante. Anchor Berth C1
Facsimile 39-081-563-6288
is for the use of vessels not carrying dangerous cargo. An-
E-mail [email protected] chor Berth C2 is for use by vessels carrying dangerous cargo,
excluding tankers. Anchor Berth C3 is for the use of vessels
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carrying dangerous cargo, including tankers. Pilotage is
compulsory for Berth C1 and Anchor Berth C2 but not for
Anchorage.—Pilotage to certain anchor berths within the
13.33
Anchor Berth C3.
designated anchorage areas is provided, as follows: 6. Anchor Berth D1 and Anchor Berth D2, located SW
1. Anchor Berth A1 through Anchor Berth A3 are cen- of the entrance to Canale di Levante, are for the use of plea-
tered S of the Molo S Vicenzo in Rada di Santa Lucia. They sure craft.
are intended for use by vessels carrying non-dangerous car-
go. Pilotage is compulsory for Anchor Berths A1-A4. Rada di Santa Lucia, lying S of the W breakwater, is also the
13.33

2. Anchor Berths A4 and A5 are for use by vessels car- usual anchorage for naval vessels which generally anchor, in
rying dangerous cargo. Pilotage is not compulsory for An- depths of 18 to 20m, sand, good holding ground. However, this
chor Berth A5. roadstead is exposed to S winds.
3. Anchor Berths B1 through B3 are located immediate- Anchorage E in Rada di Mergellina is for use by small craft.
13.33

ly S of the Alpha anchor berths mentioned above and are for Vessels bound for the anchorage areas must report at least 1
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the use of tankers carrying, or have carried, dangerous liquid hour prior to ETA to the Operations Center at the Napoli Har-
products, including flammable liquids, liquefied gasses and bormaster’s Office on VHF channel 14 and to the local pilots
toxic liquids. Anchor Berth B3 and Anchor Berth B4 are not office on VHF channel 12 if a pilot was requested.

13.33 Napoli—Harbor Control Tower

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13.33 Napoli—Antemurale Thaon de Revel Light

13.33 Napoli—Mount Vesuvius from W

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13.33 Napoli—Mashio Angioino

13.33 Napoli—Castel Sant Elmo

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13.33 Napoli—Molo Angioino (Stazione Marittima)

13.33 Napoli—Caleta del Piliero, with Castel Sant Elmo (upper left) and GAB Skyscraper (center)

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13.33 Napoli—Castel dell Ovo

13.33 Napoli—Molo Immacoltella Vecchia

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Napoli—Molo Carlo Pisacane

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13.33 Napoli—Approach to Caleta Villa del Popolo

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13.33 Napoli—Darsena Bacini

13.33 Napoli—Main Entrance (departure view)

While at anchor vessels must maintain a listening watch on

13.33 Several unlighted and uncharted mooring buoys are situated
13.33

VHF channel 14 or 16. within the confines of the harbor.

There are no anchorages within the port although anchors
13.33 Harbor traffic is heavy, with many ferries crossing at rela-
13.33

can be used to assist with berthing or unberthing maneuvers. tively high speeds.
The sea bed throughout the port is good holding ground, mud. A wreck lies in position 40°47.5'N, 14°20.5'E off the coast
13.33

Caution.—Caution is necessary because numerous fishing

13.33 near Torre del Greco.
boats are likely to be encountered in the approaches to the port. A dangerous wreck lies close S of Molo San Vicenzo.
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13.33 Castel dell’ Ovo

Reclamation in the vicinity of Nuova Darsena di Levante and

13.33 harbor and is conspicuous from seaward.
Marina Vigliena has been completed (2019). Numerous depths The town of Torre Annunziata is dominated by the tall cupo-
13.34

may be less than charted. la of the church of the Carmine, which stands near the head of
A wreck with a least depth of 14.3m, lies in position
13.33 the harbor. A prominent tower, used for bulk cargo, stands on
40°50'20'’N, 14°15'52''E close E of the charted historic wreck. the SE side of the harbor.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
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Torre Annunziata (40°45'N., 14°27'E.) Vessels over 80m in length may only enter during daylight
hours. The pilot boards 0.9 mile SSE of the breakwater.
World Port Index No. 39990 Regulations.—All vessels arriving in the roads must report
13.34

to the harbormaster on VHF channel 16 when 1 mile from the

13.34 Torre Annunziata, situated at the E end of Golfo di entrance to obtain their anchor berth and then maintain a con-
Napoli, stands on the NE corner of Rada di Castellammare di tinuous watch on VHF channel 9 if within the port.
Stabia. The small port, which fronts the town, is protected by Berthing requests for chemical tankers must be made 48
13.34

two moles. hours prior to departure from the port of origin.

Winds—Weather.—Winds from the SSE or SW are report-
13.34 Contact Information.—See the table titled Torre Annunzi-
13.34

ed to cause the most swell in the harbor. During heavy SW ata—Contact Information.
gales, the sea often washes over the outer mole. A remarkable
agitation of the water in the harbor is reported to occur an hour Torre Annunziata—Contact Information
or two before SE winds set in. During fresh NW winds, berth-
ing alongside is reported to be dangerous. Harbormaster
Tides—Currents.—The currents at night, mainly caused by
13.34 VHF VHF channels 15 and 16
the discharge of Fiume Sarno, set generally NW along the Telephone 39-081-861-1855
coast. Between this river and Torre Annunziata, the current
normally does not exceed a velocity of 1 to 1.5 knots, but with Facsimile 39-081-862-2978
fresh E winds, it is increased considerably and felt farther off- [email protected]
shore. E-mail
[email protected]
During the day, the current, because of winds from seaward,
13.34

http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/torre-
sets E, overcoming the current from Fiume Sarno and deflect- Web site
annunziata
ing it towards Castellammare di Stabia. The velocity of this
current usually does not exceed 1 knot, but with fresh W or Tugs
WSW winds, it may be considerably increased. VHF VHF channel 9
Depths—Limitations.—The maximum draft for vessels en-
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tering the harbor is 8.35m. This limit may be increased to Telephone 39-081-552-2144
8.65m at high tide. The main commercial facilities include Mo- Facsimile 39-081-551-8047
lo di Levante, 247m long, with depths of 8.3 to 9m alongside;
and Banchina Crocelle, 300m long, with depths of 6 to 7m E-mail [email protected]
alongside a usable length of 198m. The harbor is mostly used Web site http://www.assorimorchiatori.it
by bulk vessels and fishing boats. Vessels up to 143m in length
and 8.9m draft have been handled. Berthing
Aspect.—The ruins of Pompeii, destroyed by the eruption of
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VHF VHF channel 9
Vesuvio in 79 A.D., are situated 1.5 miles E of the harbor.
Telephone 39-081-870-5500
Torre Scassata, partly in ruins, is situated 1.4 miles W of the

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Torre Annunziata—Contact Information The harbor is mostly used by bulk vessels and fishing boats.
13.35

Vessels up to 250m in length, with drafts up to 8.2m, can be ac-

Facsimile 39-081-871-1240 commodated.
E-mail [email protected] Aspect.—Several mountains stand to the S of the harbor and
13.35

are conspicuous from seaward.

Pilots Scoglio di Revigliano, surmounted by a conspicuous ruined
13.35

Call sign Piloti Napoli castle with a large tower, lies close offshore, 2 miles NNW of
the harbor.
VHF VHF channels 9 and 16
An industrial center, with several factories and chimneys, ex-
13.35

Telephone 39-081-563-4045 tends N along the coast from the town. Castellamare di Stabia
Light is shown from a white tower on a white three-story build-
Facsimile 39-081-563-6288
ing, 16m high, standing close S of the harbor.
E-mail [email protected]
A church, with a prominent bell tower, is situated 0.5 mile W
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Web site http://www.pilotigolfonapoli.it of the light. Several silos stand at the head of the harbor and
can be seen from seaward. Two prominent radio masts are re-
Anchorage.—An anchorage area, located SW and W of the
13.34
ported to stand 2.3 miles SE of the light.
port, has eight designed berths. They are located using Molo di Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
13.35

Ponente Light, as follows: The pilot boards 1 mile NW of the breakwater.

1. FA1—bearing 196° at 0.9 mile. Regulations.—Vessels arriving must obtain an anchor berth
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2. FA2—bearing 218° at 1.1 miles. from the harbormaster on VHF channel 16 and maintain a lis-
3. FB1—bearing 245° at 1 mile. tening watch thereafter.
4. FB2—bearing 274° at 1.1 miles. Vessels arriving or departing must proceed at a speed not ex-
13.35

5. FB3—bearing 279° at 0.8 mile. ceeding 6 knots.

6. FC1—bearing 201° at 0.4 mile. Vessels must arrive and depart via established traffic lanes
13.35

7. FC2—bearing 229° at 0.7 mile. between Waiting Area A and Waiting Area B. An inshore traf-
8. FC3—bearing 256° at 0.5 mile. fic zone has been established between the S boundary of Wait-
Caution.—A restricted area, marked by lighted buoys, con-
13.34 ing Area A and the coast.
sisting of a shellfish haven, lies about 0.6 mile W of the W Contact Information.—See the table titled Castellammare
13.35

mole and may best be seen on the chart. di Stabia—Contact Information.

Vessels should give the head of the W mole a wide berth.
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A restricted area has been established between Torre Annun-

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Castellammare di Stabia—Contact Information

ziata and Castellammare di Stabia. Anchoring and fishing are
prohibited within the area. Harbormaster
A submarine power cable, best seen of the chart, lies be-
13.34
VHF VHF channels 9, 11, and 16
tween Torre Annunziata and the submarine cable area W of
Punta di Cala Baccoli. 39-081-871-1077
Telephone
39-081-871-1086
Castellammare di Stabia (40°42'N., 14°29'E.) Facsimile 39-081-871-0078
World Port Index No. 40000 E-mail [email protected]
http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/castella-
13.35 Castellammare di Stabia is situated in the SE corner Web site
of Rada di Castellammare di Stabia. The small port extends mmare-di-stabia
along the shore W of the town and is protected by a breakwater. Pilots
Winds—Weather.—Strong W and SW winds cause a heavy
VHF VHF channels 9 and 16
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sea and swell in the harbor. With SE winds, strong squalls

sweep down from the mountains and sometimes endanger ves- Telephone 39-081-563-4045
sels which are berthed alongside the inner side of the breakwa- Facsimile 39-081-563-6288
ter.
Tides—Currents.—Winds between the NE and ESE are re-
13.35
[email protected]
E-mail
ported to cause a weak current which sets W off the entrance to [email protected]
the harbor.
Depths—Limitations.—There are depths of 15m at the en-
13.35
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trance of the harbor, with a minimum depth of 9m in the center
of the basin; drafts allowed vary between 4 and 10m. Anchorage.—Two anchorage areas, designated A and B,
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The main facilities include Molo Foraneo, with 330m of

13.35 have been established to the W and NW of the harbor.
berthing space; Molo Sottoflutto, with 240m of berthing space; Anchorage Area A lies W of Molo Foraneo Light and con-
13.35

and Banchina Marinella, with 250m of berthing space. These tains three designated berths, FA1, FA2, and FA3. They are lo-
quays have depths of 4 to 8.5m alongside. cated using Molo Foraneo Light, as follows:

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1. FA1, bearing 280° at 1 mile, is for vessels of 150 nied by intermittent rain and generally back to the NE. When
to180m loa. this occurs and because of the violence of the NE winds, ves-
2. FA2, bearing 268° at 0.5 mile, is for vessels of 100 to sels should leave this anchorage.
150m loa. Caution.—Anchoring and fishing prohibited areas extend
13.36

3. FA3, bearing 261° at 0.9 mile, is for vessels of 150 to up to 0.5 mile seaward from the shore in the vicinity of Sorren-
180m loa. to and may best be seen on the chart.
Anchorage Area B lies NW of Molo Foraneo. It contains one
13.35

designated berth, FB1. This berth is located bearing 335° dis- 13.37 Capo di Sorrento (40°38'N., 14°21'E.) is located 1.2
tant 0.6 mile from Molo Foraneo Light and is for vessels of 180 miles WNW of the town of Sorrento. The coast between de-
to 220m overall length. scends gradually in regular slopes, near the bottom of which
Vessels arriving with dangerous cargo are prohibited from
13.35
are several coves. The cape is rocky and its extremity is sur-
using these anchorages. Such vessels are required to wait at mounted by the ruins of a temple which consists of a few walls
least 2.5 miles from the head of Molo Foraneo to receive in- and arches. A ruined tower stands close SW of the cape.
structions from the Port Authorities. Capo di Massa, located 0.8 mile SW of Capo di Sorrento, is
13.37

Three deep-water anchorages lie seaward of Marina di Cas-

13.35
steep and rocky. This cape is surmounted by a large and dark
sano within the 2-mile wide strip described in paragraph 13.41. tower, with a prominent white building situated half way up the
Vessels of 500 gt or more must consult the maritime authorities slope behind it.
if desiring to use these berths. Scoglio Vervece lies 0.8 mile offshore, about 0.9 mile SW of
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Caution.—A seaplane landing area is located about 1 mile

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Capo di Massa. It is a moderately high, prominent rock and is
N of the light at the head of Molo Foraneo. marked by a lighted beacon. A submarine pipeline extends NW
from the coast in the vicinity of this rock and may best be seen
on the chart.
Castellammare di Stabia to Bocca Piccola
13.36 Punta Campanella (40°34'N., 14°20'E.) is located 10
miles SW of Castellammare di Stabia. The coast between
forms the SE side of Golfo di Napoli and is dominated by a
mountain range. The shore is indented by several small bays
and fringed by beaches here and there.
Good landmarks include Monte Vico Alvano (40°37'N.,
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14°26'E.), with a sharp peak surmounted by a cross; Monte

Sant’ Angelo, surmounted by a building conspicuous from the
W, standing 1.5 miles NNW of Monte Vico Alvano; and the
convent of Santo Francesco, which is situated near the coast,
1.5 miles NE of Monte Sant’ Angelo. This convent is topped
by a lighted cross and has a black dome and a red belfry. 13.37 Scoglio Vervece Light
Vico Equense (40°40'N., 14°26'E.) stands on the edge of a
13.36

tableland. Several conspicuous belfries are situated in this Caution.—An anchoring and fishing prohibited area extends
13.37

town, behind which stands a castle with a wall supported by along the coast from N of Capo di Sorrento to the SW and S as
arches. A prominent red church, with a tall square belfry, best seen on the chart.
stands at the E end of the town. Scoglio Santa Margherita, a
group of rocks, fronts the town. Large vessels can anchor, in 13.38 Capo Corbo (40°36'N., 14°20'E.), located 1.2 miles
depths of 11 to 14m, sand, moderate holding ground, about 0.2 SSW of Capo di Massa, can be identified by the fairly-promi-
mile NNE of Scoglio Santa Margherita. nent square tower standing on it. The town of Massalubrense is
situated 0.5 mile ENE of the cape. A large yellow building,
Sorrento (40°38'N., 14°23'E.), a tourist resort, stands in the
13.36 with a red roof and a yellow belfry, stand in this town. A prom-
S part of a bight which lies between Punta Gradelle and Capo inent church, with a white facade and yellow belfry, stands at
di Sorrento, 2.7 miles SW. The town, with numerous hotels, is the head of the cove on the NE side of Capo Corbo. A promi-
situated on a high terrace in the midst of luxurious vegetation nent village stands 0.4 mile SE of Capo Corbo and can be iden-
and is fronted by a small craft harbor which is protected by a tified by a tower surmounted by a smaller square tower.
mole. It can easily be identified by the bright metal dome and Punta San Lorenzo, located 0.8 mile SSW of Capo Corbo, is
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belfry of the church which stands close WSW of the harbor. A formed by a high, rocky, and narrow ridge which is surmounted
conspicuous light-colored hotel also stands close W of the har- by a partly demolished and dark-colored tower. A prominent
bor. A prominent red church, with a cupola and a belfry, stands white pillar stands close N of the tower.
on Punta Gradelle. Punta di Calla Baccoli, located 0.5 mile SSW of Punta San
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With strong SW winds and onshore winds, a current sets NE

13.36 Lorenzo, can be identified by a vertical white wall caused by
and follows the line of the coast in this vicinity. Off Sorrento, excavation work. Torre Fossa, standing 0.7 mile SSE of the
the currents are mostly weak and set W. During the winter, point, is square with heavy cornices.
large vessels can anchor, in a depth of 40m, good holding Bocca Piccola (40°34'N., 14°18'E.), deep and clear of dan-
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ground, about 0.2 mile N of the head of the mole at Sorrento. gers, lies between Punta Campanella, the S entrance point of
At this time of year, winds from the SE and SW are accompa- Golfe di Napoli and Isola di Capri.

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Isola di Capri
13.39 Isola di Capri (40°33'N., 14°14'E.), separated from
the mainland by Bocca Piccola, lies at the S end of Golfo di
Napoli and the N end of Golfo di Salerno.
Monte Solaro, the summit of the island, stands in the SW
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part. It is 589m high and surmounted by the ruins of a fort.

Monte Cappelletto, standing NE of it, is surmounted by a large
cross.
Punta del Monaco (40°33'N., 14°16'E.) is the E extremity
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of the island. Capo Tiberio is located 0.3 mile NNW of Punta

del Monaco and is fronted by a small rock. A light is shown
from a structure, 5m high, standing on this rock.
Caution.—A circular explosives dumping ground lies cen-
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tered about 1 mile NW of Punta del Capo Light; explosives al-

so lie 1 mile further SW.

Marina Grande (40°33'N., 14°14'E.) is situated on the N

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side of the island. It is the port for Capri and is fronted by a

small harbor which is protected by breakwaters. The town of
Capri stands 0.3 mile SE of the harbor. Anchorage can be taken
in the roadstead off this harbor, keeping in mind that there are
depths of over 29m at a distance of only 320m offshore. The
harbor is mostly used by small craft and yachts. There are no
authorized pilots, but men with local knowledge are available
by request. The harbor can be contacted by VHF. It is reported
that vessels should not enter or leave at a speed greater than 5
knots. Vessels leaving the harbor usually take precedence over
other vessels.
The harbor is exposed to NE winds. During NE and SW
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winds, it is subject to a choppy sea.

When approaching the harbor, Marina Grande appears sepa-
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rated from Capri by a green valley of woods and vineyards

which is crossed by a prominent funicular railway. Forte San
Michele stands on the summit of a hill, 0.3 mile SE of the har-
bor. However, this fort does not show up well as its low and 13.40 Punta Carena Light
dark walls are the same color as the hill. Villa Torricelli is
prominent and stands 0.1 mile W of the root of the NW break- building. Vessels with local knowledge can anchor, in depths of
water. It consists of a white building with a turret, which re- 7 to 10m, weed, off Marina Piccola.
sembles a belfry, and can be identified by a hotel, with Punta di Tragara (40°33'N., 14°15'E.), the SE extremity of
13.40

conspicuous white columns and a large terrace, which stands the island, is steep and terminates in a high and conical bluff.
on the slope just below it. Isola Faraglioni, two high and conical islets, lie close together
S of the point. The S islet resembles Punta di Tragara and the N
13.40 Punta Carena (40°32'N., 14°12'E.), the SW extremi- islet, when seen from the E, shows a large natural arch.
ty of the island, is low and salient. It is dominated by Torre The E coast of Capri, between Punta di Tragara and Punta
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Guardia, a conspicuous tower, which stands 0.4 mile NE of the del Monaco, is high, irregular, bare, and of a wild aspect. Mon-
point. Punta Carena Light is shown from a eight-sided tower on te Tiberio, which stands close SW of Punta del Monaco, is
a two-story dwelling, 28m high, standing close E of the sea- 340m high and is surmounted by a conspicuous church.
ward extremity of the point. A radiobeacon is situated at the Caution.—A submarine cable area extends NE between the
13.40

light. island and the mainland and may best be seen on the chart.
Punta dell’ Arcera (Punta di Vetereto), located 1.5 miles N of
13.40 An entry prohibited area lies within the submarine cable area
13.40

Punta Carena, is the NW extremity of Isola di Capri. The W 1.7 miles NE of the light at Capo Tiberio.
coast of the island is rugged, bare, precipitous, and dotted with
farms. Golfo di Salerno
Marina Picolla is situated on the S side of the island, 1.7
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miles ENE of Punta Carena. It is a beach resort and is backed 13.41 Punta Campanella (40°34'N., 14°20'E.) is the SW
by numerous white villas standing on the green slopes. To the extremity of a promontory which descends gradually from the
E, the coast rises steeply to the ruins of a castle. La Certosa, sit- summit of Monte Santo Costanzo. This mountain is 498m high
uated 0.3 mile farther to the E, is a large and conspicuous and is surmounted by a white chapel which is an excellent

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landmark from seaward. A high brown rock, small in diameter, Capo Sottile (40°36'N., 14°32'E.), located 2.5 miles ESE of
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lies close off the point. A light is shown from a prominent Positano, is high, steep, and overlooked by a slender tower,
structure, 18m high, standing on the point. partially in ruins, which has a small ruined fort at its foot.
Golfo di Salerno, entered S of Punta Campanella, has steep
13.41 Capo di Conca, located 2 miles farther E, is rocky and sur-
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and rocky shores on its N and E shores, which are backed by mounted by a prominent yellow quadrangular tower. A large
mountains more than 1,000m high. The head of the gulf lies yellow building, with a central tower, surmounts a mountain,
between Salerno and Agropoli and is low and sandy. The gulf which stands NW of the cape, and is an excellent landmark
is generally clear of off-lying dangers, except along its NW from seaward. When seen from the E or W, it appears detached
shore where Scoglio Vivaro and Li Galli lie within 2 miles of from the slope of the mountain behind it. The village of Conca
the coast. dei Marini stands 0.3 mile N of the cape. It can be easily recog-
Li Galli (40°38'N., 14°26'E.), a group of three rocky islets,
13.41 nized by the conspicuous church, with its tall yellow belfry sur-
lies 5 miles E of Punta Campanella. Gallo Lungo, the E and mounted by a small cupola.
largest of the group, is surmounted by a tower with a prominent
villa standing close SE of it. A light is shown from a structure, 13.43 Amalfi (40°38'N., 14°36'E.), a small harbor, is pro-
12m high, standing on the N end of this islet. Casteluccia and tected from the SW by a breakwater and from the E by a jetty.
La Rotonda lie 0.1 mile W and 0.2 mile SW, respectively, of Both the breakwater and jetty are quayed on their inner sides.
Gallo Lungo. Small vessels up to 150m in length and 4m draft can be accom-
Scoglio Vivaro lies 1.5 miles W of Li Galli. This rock is high
13.41 modated. The harbor can be contacted on VHF channel 14 or
and rounded. 16.
Punta di Montalto, located 1 mile E of Punta Campanella, is
13.41 Winds in the vicinity of the harbor, during autumn and win-
13.43

steep, rocky, and terminates in twin peaks. Torre di Montalto, ter, are mostly from the S and SE. They are generally violent
situated close N of this point, is square and partly in ruins. and blow for a few days, sometimes veering to the SW. In sum-
Scoglio Penna, lying close SW of the point, is a small, high, mer, gentle land and sea breezes prevail. When Punta Licosa,
and dark rock. located at the SE end of Golfo di Salerno, is clearly visible, N
Scoglio Isca (40°35'N., 14°23'E.) is rounded at the top and is
13.41 winds are likely. When Capo d’Orso is hidden by clouds or
covered with sparse vegetation. Although high and massive, mist, E winds may be expected.
this rock is difficult to distinguish, even at a short distance from It is reported to be dangerous to enter Amalfi during strong
13.43

the coast. winds from the NE to SE, or to remain there with a SE wind
The village of Santa Agata, situated 1.2 miles N of Scoglio
13.41 because of the strong backwash it causes.
Isca, stands in the middle of dense vegetation, on the crest of Landmarks in this vicinity include Torre dello Ziro, an iso-
13.43

the coastal range, and is visible from seaward. lated tower, standing on a mountain ridge to the E of Amalfi;
Punta Santa Elia, located 1.5 miles ENE of Scoglio Isca, is
13.41 Torre di Pogerola, a tower partly in ruins, standing on a hill to
surmounted by a conspicuous white two-story house. The coast the W of the town; the emerald green cupola of the prominent
extending to the E of the point is rocky, steep, and eroded by cathedral situated in the town; and Hotel Cappuccini, situated
the sea into the form of numerous caves. in a cleft of an overhanging cliff on the coastal road to the W of
Lo Scaricatore, the coastal area lying in the vicinity of Capo
13.41 the town.
Scannato, 1.5 miles ENE of Punta Santa Elia, is less steep. The
road to Solento, which is cut into the rocky slopes of Monte Vi- 13.44 Atrani (40°38'N., 14°36'E.), a village, is separated
co Alvano, passes 0.2 mile N of Capo Scannato and is very from Amalfi by a steep, high, and rocky ridge which is domi-
prominent from seaward. nated by Torre dello Ziro. This ridge terminates at the coast in
Caution.—Passage within 0.3 mile of the coast between
13.41 Capo di Atrani, a high plateau, which is surmounted by a tow-
Punta Campanella and Positano, 8 miles ENE, is reported to be er. A prominent church, with a maroon and white belfry and
prohibited between June and September. three small cupolas of green glazed tile, stands to the E of the
Nature reserves have been established along the coast be-
13.41 town; this church faces away from the sea. Anchorage is ob-
tween Capo di Sorrento and Punta German, as well as sur- tainable off this village, in a depth of 15m, about 350m off-
rounding Li Galli. A 2-mile wide strip has been established shore.
around the perimeter of the reserve. Vessels of 500 gt or more The town of Minori, situated 1.5 miles NE of Atrani, stands
13.44

are prohibited from navigation, anchoring, or stopping in this at the mouth of a valley which is dominated by Monte Mandri-
area. Consult local authorities for details and regulations. no, 484m high. A dark church, with a red roof, stands on the
summit of this mountain and is clearly visible from all direc-
13.42 Positano (40°38'N., 14°29'E.) stands at the mouth of tions. It is situated in an isolated and dominant position among
a wide valley which opens out like an amphitheater between green forests.
the slopes of Monte Commune and Monte San Angelo a Tre Torre Mezzacapo, a massive square building, stands on a
13.44

Pizzi. This town can easily be readily recognized, since it is the rocky point, 0.3 mile ESE of Minori. Hotel Miramare, a yellow
only one between Punta Campanella and Capo Sottile, where building with a red roof and three cylindrical spiral turrets,
the buildings extend all the way down to the sea. Anchorage stands close N of this tower. A sandy beach extends between
can be taken by small vessels about 0.2 mile seaward of the the tower and Punta Salicerchio, 0.8 mile ESE.
town, over a sandy bottom and sheltered from N winds. How- The town of Maiori is situated close behind the foregoing
13.44

ever, vessels should leave this anchorage at the first sign of S beach. It stands in the form of an amphitheater at the mouth of
winds, especially in winter. a valley and is overlooked by Monte dell’ Avvocata, 1,002m

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high. A dark-colored convent, with a red roof and a square bel- 0.2 mile NE of Scogli due Fratelli. It is surmounted by a struc-
fry, stands on the W side of this mountain, a little below its ture having three arches and a red roof.
summit. It is visible from any direction and is especially prom- Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 11m, sand, ESE of the
13.45

inent from the S. A prominent church, with a dome, belfry, and tower standing on Punta d’Albori. Small vessels can take tem-
clock stands in the town and can be seen from seaward. An- porary anchorage, in depths of 5 to 6m, off Marina di Vietri,
chorage can be taken, in depths of 14 to 20m, good holding sheltered from NW and NE winds.
ground, not less than 0.2 mile offshore. However, it is reported
to be dangerous to remain at this anchorage during S winds. Porto di Salerno (40°40'N., 14°45'E.)
Torre Badia, light in color, stands on a high cliff, 1 mile ESE
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of Punta Salicerchio. Two conspicuous buildings are situated World Port Index No. 40040
on the slopes of a hill above this tower.
Caution.—Several submarine pipelines extend up to 1 mile
13.44 13.46 Salerno stands in the extreme N part of Golfo di
from the coast between Positano and Porto di Salerno. The out- Salerno and is built partly near the sea and partly on the slopes
er ends of these pipelines are marked by buoys and anchoring of the heights behind it. The port fronts the city and is protect-
is prohibited in their vicinities. ed by breakwaters.
Due to alluvial deposits in the vicinity of Minori and Maiori,
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the beaches extend notably seaward and there may be less wa- Port of Salerno Home Page
ter than charted. Care must be taken when anchoring in these
roadsteads. http://www.porto.salerno.it
Currents in the bight between Capo di Atrani and Capo
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d’Orso generally set W and are reported to increase in velocity Winds—Weather.—Winds from the N (the Tramonta),
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when strong S winds are forecast. which blow down from the mountains in violent squalls, can
Trawling is prohibited within 1 mile of the coast between
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put a strain on the moorings of vessels. Winds from the S and
Positano and Salerno due to the deployment of various types of SSW cause a surf, impose a heavy strain on moorings, and can
equipment in the coastal area. make entry difficult.
Tides—Currents.—Tides are almost negligible. With the
13.45 Capo d’Orso (40°38'N., 14°41'E.), a short and squat
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promontory, is the seaward termination of the S slopes of Mon- approach of strong S or SW winds, the water level in the harbor
te Piano, 390m high, which stands 0.5 mile N of it. A light is is usually raised and the quays may become inundated. As
weather conditions change, the water level drops rapidly and
shown from a structure, 5m high, standing 0.4 mile W of the
cape. causes strong currents which make entry difficult.
Depths—Limitations.—The entrance is 260m wide and has
Torre d’Erchie stands close NE of the E extremity of the
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a depth of 13m. The harbor consists of two basins which have

cape. It is prominent and is situated on a small rocky projec-
1,460m of total quayage. There are 24 berths, up to 380m in
tion.
length, for vessels with a draft between 5 and 11.6m. There are
Cetara, a town, stands at the entrance of a deep ravine, 0.7
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facilities for general cargo, ro-ro, and container vessels. For

mile NNE of Torre d’Erchie. It can easily be identified by a
more berth information see the table titled Salerno—Berth In-
square tower, surmounted by a two-story building, standing at
formation.
the E end.
Aspect.—The ruins of a prominent castle stand on the crest
Punta Fuente, located 2 miles NNE of Capo d’Orso, is bar-
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of a hill overlooking the town, 1.5 miles NE of Torre Crestarel-

ren and rocky. Punta d’Albori, located 0.5 mile farther NNE,
la. Monte San Liberatore, 462m high, stands NW of the harbor.
can easily be identified by a tower, with a square base, standing
When viewed from the SE, its peak has a profile which resem-
on a high rocky slope close WNW of it. This tower is sur-
bles the beak of a bird and can be recognized from a consider-
mounted by a one-story battlemented house with three large
able distance.
arches and a sloping roof.
The white building of a disused convent, with a small belfry
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Scogli due Fratelli, a group of above-water rocks, lie close

13.45 and cupola, can be seen on the E side of this mountain, near its
off the coast, about 0.5 mile ENE of Punta d’Albori. The hous- summit. A conspicuous cross, 18m high, stands near the sum-
es of the village of Marina di Vietri are situated along the beach mit and is illuminated from 1900 to 2300 during the summer
between the latter point and the group of rocks. and from 1700 to 2100 during the winter. The cupola of St.
Torre Crestarella stands on a short and rocky promontory,
13.45 Giovanni Battista is conspicuous from seaward.

Salerno—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Salerno Maritime Terminal
Mandredi 1 117m —
Mandredi 2 117m — Cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of 351m.
Mandredi 3 117m —

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Salerno—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Gennaio
8 126m —
Fast ferries, fishing vessels, ro/ro, lo/lo. and breakbulk, Continuous berthing length
9 126m —
of 380m.
10 126m —
Ligea
11 120m —
Breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 240m.
12 120m —
Salerno Container Terminal (SCT)
13 125m 13.0m
Ro-ro, containers, and reefer. Continuous berthing length of 375m. Maximum draft
14 125m 13.0m
of 12.0m.
15 125m 13.0m
16 135m 13.0m Containers and reefer. Maximum draft 12.0m.
17 128m 13.0m
Cruise vessels, ro-ro, lo-lo, containers, breakbulk, reefer. Continuous berthing
18 128m 13.0m
length of 384m. Maximum draft of 12.0m.
19 128m 13.0m
Rossa
20 110m 11.5m
Ro-ro and lo-lo. Continuous berthing length of 220m.
21 110m 11.5m
Ponente
22 174m 11.5m
Fast ferries, ro-ro, and lo-lo. Continuous berthing length of 348m.
23 174m 11.5m
24 — 11.5m Fast ferries, ro-ro, and lo-lo. Berthing length of 188m (including dolphins).
25 — — Ro-ro and lo-lo. Berthing length of 300m (including dolphins).

The tall chimney of a cement works, which is situated close

13.46 anchorage as convenient off Punta di Fuente.
E of Fiume Irno, stands E of the city and is prominent. From Four anchorage areas, designated A, B, C, and D, have been
13.46

seaward, and especially from the S, the conspicuous viaducts established S of the outer breakwater. These areas must be used
and the supporting walls of the panoramic road leading into the unless other arrangements have been made with the port au-
city can be seen at a great distance. thorities. Anchorage Areas A and B are for vessels of 150m or
less in length. Anchorage Areas C and D are for vessels of
Moro Folaneo Elbow Light is shown from a white metal pil-
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greater than 150m in length.

lar on a pedestal, 5m high, standing on the elbow of the E
breakwater.
Port of Salerno—Contact Information
A light, with a racon, is shown from a structure, 13 m high,
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standing at the end of the E breakwater. Port Authority

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt;
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VHF VHF channels 11 and 16

national and foreign naval vessels are reported to be exempt.
Local knowledge is advisable. Pilots generally board close out- Telephone 39-089-258-8111
side the harbor entrance. 39-089-258-7926
Regulations.—To prevent damage to port facilities vessels
13.46 Facsimile
greater than 300 gt must use minimum speed and maximum 39-089-251-415
caution when maneuvering within the harbor. The use of [email protected]
thrusters and maneuvering propellers are prohibited upon de- E-mail
parting the moorings. [email protected]
Contact Information.—See the table titled Port of Saler-
13.46 Harbormaster
no—Contact Information.
Anchorage.—Vessels waiting to enter the harbor should find
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VHF VHF channels 11 and 16

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Port of Salerno—Contact Information

Telephone 39-089-258-7911
Facsimile 39-089-258-7926
E-mail [email protected]
Berthing
VHF VHF channel 14
Telephone 39-089-241-1201
39-089-241-1201
Facsimile
39-089-230-083
E-mail [email protected]
Web site http://www.angopi.it
Tugs
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
Telephone 39-089-221-426
13.46 St. Giovanni Battista
Facsimile 39-089-221-426
E-mail [email protected] An unmarked semi-submerged rubble breakwater, 100m
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long, has been established 0.2 mile SE of Torre Angellara.

Web site http://www.rimorchiatori.it Torre Tusciano, standing 6 miles SE of Torre Angellara, is
13.47

Container Terminal white and surmounted by a small house. It is sometimes not

visible from seaward due to the presence of tall eucalyptus
Telephone 39-089-230-552 trees. A group of modern buildings are situated close N of this
Facsimile 39-089-241-586 tower and a white factory building, with two silos shaped like
towers, stands close S of it. This latter building is low and long
E-mail [email protected] and stands out against the green background of the trees which
Web site http://www.salernocontainerterminal.com cover the flat area behind it.
Fiume Sele is located 6 miles SSE of Torre Tusciano. The
13.47

Pilots river mouth is not easily distinguished, but it has tall trees lin-
Call sign Piloti Salerno ing the banks for some distance inland and can be identified
from seaward by this characteristic.
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
Caution.—Trawling is prohibited within 1 mile of the coast
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Telephone 39-089-229-212 between Salerno and Fiume Sele due to the deployment of var-
Facsimile 39-089-229-212 ious types of equipment in the coastal area.

E-mail [email protected] 13.48 Paestum (40°25'N., 15°00'E.), an ancient Greek city

in ruins, is situated 5 miles SE of the mouth of Fiume Sele and
Caution.—The entrance requires a sharp turn after passing
13.46 nearly 1 mile inland from the coast. It has several temples still
the head of Molo di Ponente, the W breakwater. standing which are visible from 6 to 7 miles offshore.
Trawling is prohibited within 1 mile of the coast between
13.46 A cylindrical tower is situated near the coast, SW of these ru-
13.48

Positano and Salerno due to the deployment of various types of ins. This tower can be identified by the small houses which sur-
equipment in the coastal area. round it, and by the vegetation which covers a large part of it
A cement structure, semi-awash, dangerous to navigation,
13.46 and the houses.
and marked by a red/orange beacon, is located near the mouth Monte Sporano, 1,082m high, stands 4.5 miles E of Paes-
13.48

of the Fiume Sele in approximate position 40°32.9'N. tum. This mountain along with Monte Sottano, standing 1.5
14°54.3'E. miles SW, dominate this section of the coast.
Torre San Marco, prominent and slender, stands at the foot of
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13.47 Torre Angellara (40°39'N., 14°49'E.), situated 4 a hill near the coast, 2.7 miles S of Paestum.
miles SE of Salerno, is a massive square building surmounted Caution.—It is reported that the depths off this part of the
13.48

by a small house. It is easily recognized by a large red palace coast are irregular and are decreasing.
which stands immediately to the N of it. Monte Giovi, 299m A wreck, with a depth of 15m, lies about 2.7 miles NW of
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high, stands 1 mile ENE of the tower and is characterized by a the cylindrical tower.
huge cliff at its summit.
The coast between this tower and Agropoli, 18 miles SSE, is
13.47 13.49 Agropoli (40°21'N., 14°59'E.), a prominent town, is
mostly backed by a wide coastal plain. situated on the SW side of a short, steep, and rocky promontory

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of which Punta del Fortino is the W extremity. The NW side of Secche di Licosa, which consists of patches of rock and sand
13.50

this promontory has numerous prominent grottoes. A light is with a least depth of 6m, lies centered about 1.2 miles W of Is-
shown from a structure, 10m high, standing on Punta del Forti- olotto di Licosa.
no. Between Punta Licosa and Punta dell’ Ogliastro, 2 miles SE,
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Anchorage can be taken NNW of the town, in a depth of

13.49 the coast is rugged and fringed by rocks both awash and above-
13m, sand, good holding ground, about 0.7 mile NNW of the water. Punta dell’ Ogliastro, low and flat, is fringed by reefs
light. However, this anchorage is exposed to winds from the and shoals which extend up to about 0.1 mile from it. Torre
SW through W to NW. In winter, strong NW winds, which dell’ Ogliastro, square and in ruins, stands near the seaward ex-
sometimes last for three days, raise a heavy sea in this road- tremity of the point.
stead. Caution.—Artificial concrete structures have been posi-
13.50

A dangerous wreck lies offshore, about 0.5 mile W of the

13.49 tioned in the waters off the coast between Punta Licosa and
town. Punta delle Grine to discourage illegal trawling.
Between Punta del Fortino and Punta Paglian, 3 miles SW,
13.49 A marine reserve is established along the coast in the vicinity
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the coast is high, steep, and fringed with rocks. Then to the of Punta Licosa. Contact local officials for details.
town of Santa Maria di Castellabate, located 2 miles farther S,
the coast is low, sandy, and uniform. The coast extending to the 13.51 Agnone (40°13'N., 15°00'E.), a village, is conspicu-
S of this town comprises a sandy beach and rises gradually in- ous from seaward. Anchorage can be taken in a suitable depth,
land to cultivated hills, the slopes of which are dotted with with a good holding ground of mud and sand, in front of this
houses. village. Shelter is afforded from N and NE winds, but this
Santa Maria di Castellabate consists of a long row of houses
13.49 roadstead becomes untenable with onshore winds.
which stand along the rocky shore. From seaward, a large This part of the coast is dominated by Monte Madonna della
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white building is very visible. It seems to stand above a promi- Stella, 1,130m high, which stands 3.5 miles ENE of Agnone.
nent viaduct with eight large arches on each of two levels. The light-colored summit of this mountain is surmounted by a
The town of Castellabate stands 0.5 mile SSE of Santa Maria
13.49 dark-colored church. Numerous villages, all visible from sea-
di Castellabate and can be recognized from various directions ward, are situated on the lower slopes of Monte Madonna della
by a castle and other houses which are situated on the summit Stella.
of a hill. The village of Acciaroli, situated 3 miles SSE of Agnone,
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The coast between Castellabate and Punta Torricella, 1.5

13.49 consists of old houses which line the rocky coast. A large tow-
miles SW, is hilly and scattered with houses which form the er, on a square base, stands on a rocky ridge in front of this vil-
village of San Marco di Castellabate. lage. In addition, the white belfry and pyramidal spire of the
A small harbor, protected by a mole, lies 1 mile SW of the
13.49 church show up well from seaward. A small fishing harbor
castle at Castellabate. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of fronts this village.
20m, sand, about 0.5 mile offshore from Santa Maria di Cas- Torre di Caleo, standing 1 mile SE of the village, is partly in
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tellabate. However, this anchorage becomes untenable with ruins, but is visible in clear weather.
winds from the SW and NW quadrants. Anchorage can also be La Punta, a promontory, is located 1.2 miles ESE of Torre di
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taken, in a depth of 10m, good holding ground, about 250m Caleo and is fringed by rocks, awash. It is surmounted by a
offshore from San Marco di Castellabate. tower which has been almost completely demolished.
Caution.—Artificial concrete structures have been posi-
13.49 The coast in the vicinity of Acciaroli and La Punta should be
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tioned in the waters off the coast between Agropoli and Marina given a berth of at least 1 mile. Seas break on the numerous
di Casal Velino to discourage illegal trawling. dangers in this area.
A marine reserve is established along the coast in the vicinity
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of Santa Maria di Castellabate. Contact local officials for de- 13.52 Marina di Casal Velino (40°11'N., 15°07'E.), a
tails. prominent village, can be identified by a square tower, in ruins,
which stands on a steep ridge, near the beach. The village of
Golfo di Salerno to Golfo di Policastro Castelnuovo Cilento, situated 3.5 miles NE, can be easily dis-
tinguished from seaward as it stands on a hill which has gentle
13.50 Punta Licosa (40°15'N., 14°54'E.), a low salient slopes and is covered with olive trees; a tower dominates the
point, is the S entrance point of Golfo di Salerno. From sea- village.
ward, the best landmark in this vicinity is the village church of The coast extending to the SE of Marina di Casal Velino is
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Sant’ Antonio, which stands on the summit of a hill, 176m low and sandy. It is dominated by high hills that rise on either
high, 0.5 mile E of the point. Torricella, a conspicuous hill, side of the wide and rich valley of the Fiume Alento. The vil-
326m high, stands 1.5 miles ESE of Punta Licosa and appears lage of Castellamare di Bruca, standing 0.5 mile E of the
as two peaks, except from the S. It is surmounted by a ruined mouth of Fiume Alento, is situated on a rocky shrub-covered
tower. hill and is separated from the sea by a wide beach. A tower on
Isolotto di Licosa, lying 0.3 mile W of the point, is low and
13.50 a round base stands in the village and is conspicuous from sea-
yellowish like the mainland and not easily distinguished from ward.
the NW. This islet lies on a rocky area, with depths of less than The village of Ascea, situated 2 miles SE of the mouth of the
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5m, which extends up to about 0.5 mile W of Punta Licosa. Fiume Alento, stands on the slopes of the hills behind the
Depths of less than 10m lie up to 1 mile W of the point. A light beach. It is prominent and is situated in the midst of olive
is shown from a structure, 9m high, standing on this islet. groves. A church, with a red roof and cupola, stands close NW

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of the village and is conspicuous.

Torre del Telegrafo, square and in ruins, stands 1 mile S of
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Ascea on a coastal spur which descends steeply to a low and

rocky point. An isolated and above-water rock lies close W of
the extremity of this spur.
Caution.—Works are in progress (2007) to establish anti-
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trawling structures on the seabed extending up to 2 miles off

the coast between Capo Palinuro and Marina di Ascea. Entry
into these areas is prohibited.

13.53 Marina di Pisciotta (40°06'N., 15°14'E.), situated 2.5

miles SE of Torre del Telegrafo, stands on a gravel beach. This
village can be easily recognized by a square tower, with battle-
ments, standing on a plateau at its SE end. The village of Pisci-
otta, situated 0.5 mile inland of the tower, stands on a conical
hill covered with olive groves. The railway station at Pisciotta,
a three-story red building, is situated above the village and is
conspicuous. A prominent railroad bridge, with several arches,
stands in this vicinity.
Anchorage is obtainable, with local knowledge, off Marina
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di Pisciotta. The best berth, in depths of 15 to 20m, weed and

rock, lies about 700m offshore, but the use of an anchor buoy is
advised. Landing from boats is possible under the lee of a ridge
of rocks, awash, which extend from abreast Marina di Pisciot-
ta.
Torre Ficaiola, square and reddish, stands 0.8 mile SE of
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Marina di Pisciotta. This tower is reported to be hard to distin-

guish from the land behind it.

13.54 Capo Palinuro (40°02'N., 15°16'E.), a flat-topped 13.54 Capo Polinuro Light
promontory, is 203m high and projects W from the lower
wooded hills of the adjoining coast. It sides are steep and 13.55 Ancoraggio della Molpa (40°01'N., 15°19'E.), a
rocky. A light is shown from a structure, 24m high, standing wide bight, is entered E of Scoglio della Marina. A rounded
close to a low and massive tower on top of the cape near Punta and yellowish cliff, 138m high, separates the mouths of two
del Telegrafo, its SW extremity. A disused signal station is situ- rivers at the head of the bight. This cliff appears to overhang a
ated on a hill, 0.3 mile E of the light. beach at its foot and is surmounted by the inconspicuous ruins
Porto Palinuro, a small bight with sandy shores, is formed on
13.54 of Castello di Molpa.
the N side of the cape. It lies between the village of Palinuro Monte Sant’Antonio, 510m high, stands 2.7 miles E of the E
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and Punta del Fortino, 0.5 mile WSW. An ancient fort stands entrance point of the bight and dominates the area. A white
on the latter point, and several houses are situated along the chapel stands on the S slope of this hill, near the summit. An-
beach at the head of the bight. chorage can be taken, in depths of 9 to 10m, in the W part of
the bight.
Punta della Quaglia, the NW extremity of Capo Palinuro, is
13.54 Torre Finosa, whitish and square, stands near the edge of the
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surmounted by Torre Formicola, an ancient tower. cliffs, 0.9 mile SSW of the summit of Monte Sant’Antonio. Is-
Anchorage can be taken in Porto Palinuro, in a depth of 18m,
13.54 olotto di Camerota, a large rock, lies about 150m offshore, 1
good holding ground, ENE of Torre Formicola. Good shelter mile SE of the tower. It is low and covered with vegetation. A
from SE winds is afforded in Porto Palinuro. During SW tower, with a square base and a large cornice, stands on the
winds, although sheltered from the wind itself, vessels are coast, close N of this islet.
sometimes affected by the heavy seas that sweep back from the
coast to the anchorage. The last phase of bad weather is partic- 13.56 Marina di Camerota (40°00'N., 15°25'E.) is situated
ularly dangerous, when the wind veers violently W and NW 0.5 mile E of Isolotto di Camerota. This village stands on the E
before becoming calm. side of a rocky promontory which separates two bights. It is
The S side of Capo Palinuro is reddish and rocky. Torre
13.54 dominated by a prominent belfry with a terraced roof. Torre del
Calafetente stands near the edge of the coast, 0.7 mile E of the Poggio, 10m high and light-colored, stands close inland at the
light. E end of the village.
Scoglio della Marina, lying 320m E of the SE extremity of
13.54 The village of Camerota is situated on a hill, 2 miles N of
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the cape, is a tall rock. It is grayish in color with steep cliffy Marina di Camerota. Torre di Punta Zincalo stands on the E en-
sides. trance point of the bight in which Marina di Camerota is situat-
Caution.—Several dangerous wrecks lie in the vicinity of
13.54 ed. This tower is square, squat, and dark. Anchorage is
Capo Palinuro and may best be seen on the chart. obtainable off Marina di Camerota. A good berth, in a depth of

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13m, sand, is W of Torre di Punta Zincalo. ered with olive trees. A small craft harbor fronts the shore at
Caution.—The wreckage of an aircraft is reported to lie in a
13.56 Policastro del Golfo.
depth of 10m, about 200m off Marina di Camerota. Villamare (Marina di Vibonati), a village situated 3 miles E
13.58

A marine reserve is established along the coast in the vicinity

13.56 of Policastro del Golfo, can be identified by a prominent
of Marina di Camerota. Contact local officials for details. church with a dark and square belfry. A small hill, surmounted
by a tower on a square base, stands at the E end of this village
Golfo di Policastro and is surrounded by a group of houses.

13.57 Golfo di Policastro (40°03'N., 15°35'E.) is entered 13.59 Sapri (40°04'N., 15°38'E.), a small town, stands at the
between Punta Iscoletti, located 7 miles ESE of Capo Palinuro, back of a shingle beach at the head of a cove, 1.5 miles E of
and Isola Sant’Ianni, 14 miles E. This gulf is high and rocky on Villamare. Punta del Fortino, the W entrance point of the cove,
its W and E sides, while its head is low and sandy. The waters is low, rocky, and marked by a light. Capo Bianco, the E en-
of the gulf are deep and the shores are generally free of dan- trance point of the cove, is surmounted by a tower in ruins. A
gers. prominent church belfry is situated in the E part of the town
The gulf is surrounded by mountains which rise at a relative-
13.57 and a conspicuous hospital building stands in the center of the
ly short distance from the coast. Monte Bulgheria, 1,225m town and resembles a Swiss chalet.
high, stands 5 miles N of Punta Iscoletti; Monte Coccovello, Anchorage can be taken, with local knowledge, in a depth of
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1,511m high, stands 5 miles N of Isola Sant’Ianni; and Monte 11m, in the outer part of the cove. Small vessels can anchor, in
San Biagio, 623m high, stands 1.3 miles NNE of Isola a depth of 5m, about 0.5 mile off the head of the cove.
Sant’Ianni. This latter mountain is conspicuous and is easily A breakwater extends from the E side of the cove and pro-
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recognized by the belfry of Maratea standing on its N slope and tects a pier which is situated at the head. This pier is used by
by a statue of Christ surmounting its summit. This statue is re- fishing boats and small craft. The cove is completely open to
ported to be illuminated at night between June 1 and Septem- the SW and sometimes winds from that quadrant render the an-
ber 30. chorage untenable.
During S winds, vessels in the gulf are sometimes exposed to
13.57 The coast extending SE of Capo Bianco is high, rocky, and
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heavy seas which get more violent closer to the coast. Howev- irregular. Scoglio Scialandro, an above-water and blackish
er, these S winds generally do not last long. Winds from the W rock, lies 0.2 mile S of the cape. This rock can be easily distin-
and NW are generally stronger and last much longer. If the guished from the SE, but from other directions, it is hardly vis-
slopes of Monte Bulgheria are covered with cloud, usually S ible because it has the same color as the coast behind it.
winds are indicated. When Monte Coccovello can be seen amid Torre delle Grive, standing 1.5 miles SE of Capo Bianco, is
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streaks of cloud, locally known as Secce, it is very probable situated on Punta delle Grive, a rocky spur, which rises perpen-
that strong S winds can be expected. dicularly from the sea. This tower is the same color as the sur-
Punta Iscoletti, arid and light-colored, is high with steep
13.57 rounding rock and is not easily distinguished from seaward. A
rocky sides and is surmounted by a tower. Torre Mozza, stand- dangerous wreck, with a depth of 8m, is reported to lie about
ing 1.3 miles NE of the point, is light-colored, square, and part- 300m S of the tower.
ly demolished. Torre Spinosa, square with a large cornice, The village of Acquafredda, consisting of a group of houses
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stands on the lower slope of a coastal hill, 2.5 miles NE of set among olive groves, is situated 1 mile ESE of Punta delle
Torre Mozza. This tower is prominent from seaward and a high Grive. A viaduct, with high arches, can be seen to the N of the
radio antenna rises from its base. village and several other prominent arches stand in an elevated
position, 1 mile SSE of the village.
13.58 Scario (40°03'N., 15°29'E.), a small town, is situated
on the NE shore of the gulf. This town has a prominent church, 13.60 Torre Santa Venere (40°00'N., 15°42'E.) stands on a
with a cylindrical belfry and a square tower, which stands near small promontory fronted by rocks which extend up to 0.2 mile
the beach at its NE end. A light is shown from a white tower offshore. This tower can only be distinguished from a short dis-
and dwelling, 12m high, standing near the S end of the town. A tance to seaward. Maratea, standing on the N slopes of Monte
small craft harbor fronts the town. San Biagio, is situated 1 mile E of Torre Santa Venere. This
Anchorage off Scario is the best in the gulf for large vessels
13.58 town is very visible from the W, and even at a great distance,
and is sheltered from winds from the WSW through N to NE. can be identified by a belfry and a spire which dominate the
The best berth, in a depth of 13m, good holding ground, lies houses. Maratea is not visible to vessels approaching from the
about 500 to 600m offshore, ENE of the light. SW quadrant.
Torre dell’Oliva, standing 0.7 mile NNE of the light at
13.58 The summit of Monte San Biagio is very sharp and is sur-
13.60

Scario, is a large square structure situated low down and close mounted by a large statue of Christ, which differentiates it
to the sea. A masonry bridge, which is prominent from the from the surrounding peaks. The statue is erected on a gray
SSE, stands 1 mile NE of the tower. It spans the Fiume Bussen- column which stands on the W slope in the center of a circular
to, 0.2 mile upstream from the river mouth. terrace with a balcony.
The town of Policastro del Golfo stands on the slopes of a
13.58 Porto di Maratea, a small cove, is entered 0.5 mile SE of
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conical hill, 87m high, 0.8 mile NE of the mouth of Fiume Torre Santa Venere. Torre del Porto stands on its SE entrance
Bussento. An ancient square tower, with a large ruin situated point. This cove is protected by a mole and a short breakwater
close E of it, stands on the summit of this hill. The land slopes and has a small harbor which is used by small craft and fishing
down from this hill to the valley of Fiume Bussento and is cov- boats.

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Isola Sant’Ianni (Isola Sant’Janni) lies about 0.2 mile off-

13.60 Scoglio la Torre is a prominent rock, lying at the S end of the
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shore, 1 mile S of Porto di Maratea. This islet is 8m high and is beach, which is connected to the shore by a sandy tongue. It is
surmounted by a black cross. Its lower part is jagged and cov- surmounted by a tower and several houses. Anchorage by
ered with vegetation. A depth of 12m lies in the narrow fairway small vessels, with local knowledge, can be taken a short dis-
between the islet and the mainland, but this passage should not tance off the tower. In December and January, winds from the
be attempted without local knowledge. Secca della Giumenta, ENE are sometimes so violent as to make this anchorage un-
with a least depth of 1.3m, lies about 0.2 mile offshore, 0.4 tenable.
mile SE of Isola Sant’Ianni. Caution.—Two wrecks, partially covered with sand, lie ap-
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proximately 50m from the coast, adjacent to Scalea. They are

Golfo di Policastro to Capo Bonifati reported to lie in a depth of 5m and both contain unexploded
ordnance.
13.61 Torre di Caino (39°57'N., 15°44'E.), square and in
ruins, stands on the summit of a rocky promontory, 1.7 miles 13.63 Monte Montea (39°40'N., 15°57'E.), 1,783m high, is
SE of Isola Sant’Ianni. It appears conical from the NW and SE. an excellent landmark. Cozzo Sangineto, 1,092m high, stands
Fiumara di Castrocucco flows into the sea, 1.5 miles SE of
13.61 2.5 miles S of Monte Montea. This mountain has a sharp peak
Torre di Caino. This river is spanned by a bridge, with five and is also conspicuous.
arches, which stands 0.5 mile above its mouth. The banks of The coast extending to the S of Scalea is characterized by a
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the river are bordered by tall trees and many greenhouses can wide valley which is rich in trees. The village of Cirella Vec-
be seen situated in their vicinity. The village of Praia a Mare, chia, situated 6 miles S of Scalea, consists of a conspicuous
situated 2 miles farther SE, extends along a wide beach at the group of houses, in ruins. It stands on the crest of a small and
base of Serra Vingiolo. The summit of this hill is 524m high bare hill, close inland. The village of Cipolina stands 2 miles
and stands 0.5 mile E of the village. A long building, with a NNE of Cirella Vecchia and is conspicuous.
prominent chimney, stands out along the beach due to its light Isola di Cirella (39°42'N., 15°48'E.) lies 1 mile SSW of
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color. The chimney of a woolen mill nearby is also conspicu- Cirella Vecchia and presents a rounded outline when seen from
ous. the N or S. A tower, with a square foundation, stands on the
Isola di Dino (39°52'N., 15°46'E.), 65m high, has bare and
13.61 summit of this islet. A depth of 11m lies in the fairway be-
precipitous sides. This islet lies 1.5 miles SE of Praia a Mare tween the islet and the mainland, but the depths rapidly de-
and its top is flat and cultivated. The islet is joined to the main- crease towards the shores.
land by a ridge of above-water rocks. A partly destroyed tower The village of Diamante, situated 1.5 miles SSE of Isola di
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stands on the W extremity of the islet. Torre di Fiuzzo stands Cirella, consists of several houses which are mostly white and
abreast Isola di Dino. It is squat, battlemented, and is situated stand on a small plateau, 25m high. Torre di Diamante, stand-
close inland, on the mainland. Anchorage can be taken either N ing on a square foundation, is situated in the W part of the vil-
or S of Isola di Dino, but both berths are exposed to W winds. lage and very prominent. The village of Marina, situated 3.5
The best berth, with a bottom of sand and weed, good holding miles SSE of Diamante, consists of a few prominent houses.
ground, is about 250m N of the E extremity of the islet. This Castello del Principe, in ruins, stands close to the coast, 5.8
anchorage is frequently used in winter during strong S winds. miles SSE of Diamante.
Porto San Nicola, entered 1.5 miles SSE of Isola di Dino, is a
13.61 Capo Tirone (39°38'N., 15°51'E.), a rocky mass, is located
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small and sandy bight which is overlooked by a hill, 110m 3.7 miles SE of Diamante and is surmounted by a tower. This
high, on which is situated the prominent village of San Nicola cape is fringed by rocks and shoals which extend up to about
Arcella. 0.2 mile offshore. An underwater ridge of rocks lies about
Caution.—Strong winds from between the ENE and N
13.61 100m offshore and parallels the beach which fronts the village
sometimes cause whirlpools off Isola di Dino, rendering the of Marina.
anchorage untenable. Belvedere Marittimo, a conspicuous little town, stands 0.7
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A submarine cable extends between Isola di Dino and the

13.61 mile ESE of Capo Tirone. It is situated on a rounded hill, 150m
mainland; the landing places of this cable are marked by light- high, which rises from a plateau with rocky sides that slope
ed beacons. steeply to the sea.
Numerous rivers enter the sea along this stretch of coast, the
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13.62 Capo Scalea (39°50'N., 15°46'E.) is the W extremity most important being Torrente Sangineto, which discharges 2.5
of a promontory, 81m high. This promontory has steep and miles SSE of Capo Tirone. This river is spanned by a promi-
rocky sides and a level and cultivated top. Torre Dino stands on nent bridge, 0.5 mile above its mouth.
the summit of this promontory, near its W end.
Scalea is situated on the slopes of a small hill standing 1.5
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Capo Bonifati to Golfo di Sant’Eufemia
miles SE of the cape. This hill is surmounted by medieval ruins
and by a church with a red belfry. The houses of the town are 13.64 Capo Bonifati (39°33'N., 15°52'E.), a short coastal
arranged in terraces, rising one above the other. Several bare projection, can be identified by a prominent green hill, 254m
mountains overlook the town and it is fronted by a low and high, which rises close within the cape and is surmounted by
wide beach. Torre del Capo. Capo Bonifati Light is shown from a white
Secca della Giumenta, awash at LW, lies about 0.2 mile off-
13.62 framework tower on a hut, 7m high, standing close to the cape.
shore, W of Scalea. This shoal reef consists of two rocky ridges However, this light structure is not easily seen from seaward
which lie parallel to each other and perpendicular to the coast. except when within about 2 miles.

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A large and square tower, situated in a walled enclosure,

13.64 Monte Cocuzzo.
stands on a rocky spur which extends from the cape. Another Belmonte, a village, is situated 2.8 miles S of Longobardi. It
13.65

building, situated in the enclosure, obscures this tower from can be identified by a white tower, 30m high, which stands 0.5
view when approaching from the SE. mile WSW of the village and is surmounted by a large cross.
From Capo Bonifati to Golfo di Sant’Eufemia, 39 miles
13.64 This tower stands on a battlemented terrace and is an excellent
SSE, the coast is quite regular, generally steep-to, and clear of landmark.
dangers.
Capo Testa, located 2 miles SE of Capo Bonifati, is a dark-
13.64 13.66 Scoglio Isca (39°09'N., 16°04'E.), consisting of two
colored rocky spur which interrupts a long stretch of light-col- above-water rocks, lies 0.2 mile offshore, 3.7 miles SSW of
ored beach. Cresta la Serra, 620m high, stands 1.7 miles E of Longobardi. The larger rock is 12m high.
the cape and is surmounted by the Sanctuary of Santa Maria. Caution.—The Oasi Blu di Isca marine reserve and protect-
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This mountain is barren and reddish, and the Sanctuary is ed area encloses Scoglio Isca. Navigation, fishing, and stop-
prominent from seaward because of its light color. ping within the area are prohibited.
The town of Cetraro, standing 1.2 miles SW of Capo Testa,
13.64 Amantea (39°08'N., 16°05'E.) is situated 1 mile SE of Scog-
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is situated on a hill, 76m high, and is bordered to the N by Tor- li Isca. This prominent town stands partly on the coastal plain
rente San Giacomo. The mouth of this latter river is spanned by and partly on the slope of a hill that is dominated by an old
a prominent bridge. tower. The remains of a conspicuous castle and the ruins of an
Aquapessa, situated 1.5 miles SE of Cetraro, stands on a hill,
13.64 old church are situated close S of the hill. The tower, the ruins
80m high. Intavolata, another small village, is situated 1.2 of the castle, and the church can not be distinguished easily as
miles farther SSE. This latter village consists of a group of they blend in with the background.
prominent houses which is situated on a coastal hill. A con- Torre di Guardia, standing 2.5 miles SSE of Amantea, is a
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spicuous white patch, on which can be seen a stone bluff sup- white building which is situated on a steep hill. This hill termi-
porting a winding road, is situated about midway between nates in a blackish cliff which is fringed with rocks. Several
these two villages. small houses stand near the base of this tower.
Guardia Piemontese (39°28'N., 16°00'E.), a town, is built
13.64 Scoglio Formicola, 0.6m high, lies about 0.2 mile offshore,
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on the crest of a hill, 514m high, which is fairly prominent close SW of the tower.
from seaward. A dark tower and a large tank stand in the N part Fiume Oliva enters the sea, 1.2 miles S of Torre di Guardia.
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of town. A belfry stands in the S part and dominates the whole This river has a whitish gravel bed and two prominent bridges
town. Torre di Fuscaldo, standing 3 miles farther S, is white close above the mouth.
with a large cornice. The small town of Fuscaldo, situated on a Fiume Savuto is located 4 miles SSE of Torre di Guardia.
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hill covered with olive trees, stands 0.7 mile E of this tower. It The mouth of this river can be recognized by its whitish color
can be identified by the compact appearance of the houses and and by a bridge, with three spans, which crosses it. The S shore
their dark and red roofs. of the river mouth is covered with a dense clump of trees.
Torre del Casale stands 1.5 miles SE of the mouth of the Fi-
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13.65 Paola (39°22'N., 16°02'E.), a town, stands 3.5 miles ume Savuto. This tower is dark, cylindrical, and its top is in ru-
SSE of Torre di Fuscaldo and 0.5 mile inland. It stands in the ins. Torre Lupo (Torre dei Lupi), a dark and truncated building
form of an amphitheater on a spur, 94m high, of the coastal with a window facing the sea, stands on a rocky spur, 2 miles
range. A conspicuous arched viaduct is situated close S of the SSE of Torre del Casale.
town. Another viaduct connects the town with Marina di Paola, Capo Suvero (38°57'N., 16°10'E.) rises steeply from the
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situated close W. Torre di Paola, a large building, stands on a beach and can be easily recognized. A light is shown from a
small hill, close N of Marina di Paola. prominent structure, 25m high, standing on the cape.
From Paola to Amantea, 13.5 miles S, the coast consists of a
13.65 Torre Spineto, standing 0.5 mile E of the light, is partly in ru-
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narrow beach closely backed by hills on which are situated nu- ins. Monte Mancuso, standing 4.5 miles NE of the cape, is sur-
merous small towns and villages. mounted by a conspicuous radar antenna. The towns of
San Lucido, situated 3.2 miles S of Paola, is a picturesque
13.65 Gizzeria and Falerna are situated 3 miles NE and 3 miles NNE,
village which is built on a plateau. This plateau is 60m high respectively, of the cape. They are situated on the slopes of the
and drops steeply to the sea. A prominent high wall and a ru- mountains and dominate the cape.
ined castle surmount a rocky mass which is located in front of A detached rocky area, with a least depth of 4.5m, lies about
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the village. A viaduct, with many arches, stands at the S end of 0.5 mile S of the cape.
the high wall and is very prominent from seaward.
Fiumefreddo Bruzio, situated 4.3 miles S of San Lucido, is
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Golfo di Sant’Eufemia
built about halfway up a slope on a spur of the coastal range.
The remains of a castle are situated close S of this town. Two 13.67 Golfo di Sant’Eufemia (38°50'N., 16°00'E.) indents
bridges stand close N of the spur on which the town is built. A the coast between Capo Suvero and Capo Vaticano, 25 miles
prominent group of white buildings stand on the beach at the S SW. The shores of the gulf are formed by a sandy beach. This
of the town. beach is wide on the E side and is backed by a coastal plain,
The distinctive peak of Monte Cocuzzo, 1,541m high, stands
13.65 but it gradually narrows as the hills approach the coast close N
3.2 miles ESE of Fiumefreddo Bruzio and can be easily identi- of Pizzo. The beach then becomes a narrow strip and extends to
fied from seaward. Longobardi, a prominent town, stands half- Briatco. From Briatco to Capo Vaticano, the shore of the gulf is
way up the slopes of a mountain which stands close W of high, rocky, and interspersed with several narrow beaches. Nu-

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merous villas stand both close to the water and on the hills in- two-story yellow building, with a red roof, which is surmount-
land along this stretch. During favorable weather, vessels can ed by a prominent yellow turret.
anchor off the shores of the gulf, but are exposed to all W A conspicuous group of large cylindrical tanks is situated
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winds. near the root of the outer breakwater and extend along its outer
Sant’Eufemia Marina, situated 3 miles ESE of Capo Suvero,
13.67 side. Numerous silver-colored tanks are situated near the head
consists of a few houses among which the railroad station is of this breakwater.
conspicuous. Bastione di Malta is a large, square, and battle- Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels of 500 gt
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mented tower. It stands close E of the above railroad station or more. A local pilot will generally board close outside the
and is partly hidden by tall trees. Torre di Mezzapraia, a dark harbor entrance.
structure, stands 6.5 miles S of Bastione di Malta. It is situated Regulations.—A speed limit of 5 knots is in force within the
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near a low fort, in ruins, and a red two-story building with a harbor. Vessels entering the harbor have precedence over other
terrace above it. Anchorage can be taken off Sant’Eufemia Ma- vessels.
rina, over a bottom of sand, good holding ground. Contact Information.—See the table titled Vibo Valentia
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Caution.—The section of beach between Capo Suvero and

13.67 Marina—Contact Information.
Sant’Eufemia Marina is subject to shoaling due to progressive
silting. Vibo Valentia Marina—Contact Information
A wreck lies in position 38°49.7'N, 16°03.4'E.
Harbormaster
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13.68 Pizzo (38°44'N., 16°10'E.), a beautiful town, is built VHF VHF channels 11 and 16
on a large rock mass, 106m high, which has perpendicular NE Telephone 39-0963-573-9201
and W sides. It interrupts a long stretch of sandy beach. The ca-
thedral of San Francesca, with a conspicuous dome surmount- Facsimile 39-0963-573-561
ed by a structure on a square base, stands close N of the town. E-mail [email protected]
A large tower, the remains of a castle, is situated in this vicinity
and is also very prominent. Anchorage, during good weather or Pilots
with moderate winds from NNE to SSE, can be taken, in Call sign Piloti Vibo Valentia
depths of 10 to 20m, hard sand, poor holding ground, W of this
town. However, it is dangerous to remain at this anchorage VHF VHF channel 14
with W winds.
Anchorage.—Vessels waiting for a berth may anchor in lo-
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Vibo Valentia Marina (38°43'N., 16°08'E.) cations designated by the harbor master. Tankers and cargo
vessels have separate designated anchor berths. Anchor Berths
World Port Index No. 40060 A-F are within the compulsory pilotage area. Anchor Berths G-
N lie outside the area.
13.69 Vibo Valentia Marina, a small port, lies in the S part
of Golfo di Sant’Eufemia, near the town of Bivona, and is en- 13.70 Torre di Rocchetta (38°44'N., 16°00'E.), standing 4
closed by two breakwaters. miles W of Vibo Valentia Marina, is a large structure, in ruins,
Winds—Weather.—Winds from the E prevail in winter and
13.69 situated on a square base and fronted by above-water rocks.
spring. In the autumn and also in winter, winds from the SSW Several old houses and two conspicuous buildings stand in the
and WNW are usually experienced. Winds from the W raise a vicinity of this tower.
sea in the harbor, and winds from the E, although violent, do Scoglio Safo, an above-water rock, lies about 250m offshore,
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not. Winds from the E usually cause a haze and those from the 0.8 mile E of Torre di Rocchetta. A spit, with depths of less
SSW and WNW are generally accompanied by fog. than 2m, extends offshore up to 0.3 mile NE of this rock.
Tides—Currents.—The currents follow the coast and are
13.69 Briatco (38°43'N., 16°01'E.) stands on a small plateau, 30m
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influenced by those in Stretto di Messina. Off the entrance of high with vertical sides, on the W bank of the Fiumara Murria.
the harbor, they occasionally attain rates of 1 knot. Vessels ap- The houses of this village are overlooked by a prominent
proaching the harbor entrance will sometimes experience a W church with two belfries surmounted by small domes. The blu-
set, even with the wind and sea from between the W and WSW. ish two-story building of the railroad station stands 0.5 mile W
Depths—Limitations.—Vibo Valentia Marina is accessible
13.69 of the village and is conspicuous. The ruins of an ancient vil-
to vessels up to 200m in length and 8.5m in draft. The harbor is lage are situated close W of Briatco.
subject to silting which makes dredging periodically necessary. In good weather, anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of
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Aspect.—The town of Vibo Valentia, situated 3 miles S of

13.69 8m, about 0.2 mile offshore, abreast Briatco. Local knowledge
the harbor, stands on the slope of a hill. This town is easily rec- is required.
ognized by its massive, dark castle. The buildings of a cement Torre Galera, a ruined tower, stands 1 mile W of Briatco and
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factory are situated 0.5 mile SW of the harbor. These buildings, is situated on a flat and rocky spur which drops steeply to the
which are dominated by a high chimney, stand out against the sea. A conspicuous convent, visible only from the NE, stands
background of green hills and form the best landmark in ap- on the beach next to the vertical wall of this spur. Scoglio Are-
proach. na, an above-water rock, lies 0.4 mile offshore, abreast Torre
Villa Gagliardi is situated on the beach in front of a group of
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trees, 0.5 mile W of the above-mentioned tall chimney. It is a Capo Cozzo, located 1.5 miles WSW of Torre Galera, has a
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rounded top and precipitous rocky sides. From this cape, a miles SSW of San Ferdinando. One section lies, with a depth
wide and sandy beach trends WSW for 4 miles to Tropea. Par- of 4m, about 20m offshore; the other section lies, with a depth
ghelia, a village, is situated 1.2 miles E of Tropea and stands of 16m, about 200m offshore.
along a ridge, 87m high, which slopes steeply to the sea. This Two wrecks, separated by a distance of about 30m, lie 1.5
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village is dominated by a church, with a gray belfry, which miles S of the Nicotera Marina.
stands at the E end.
Tropea stands on a rocky plateau, 60m high, which rises
13.70 13.73 Gioia Tauro (38°26'N., 15°54'E.) extends to the coast
steeply from a wide beach. This town is partly surrounded by and is visible from a considerable distance to seaward. Howev-
ancient walls. Two rocky masses rise from the beach in front of er, to vessels within 2 miles of the coast, it is mostly hidden by
the town. Isola, the W rocky mass, is surmounted by a sanctu- trees. A church, with a yellow belfry and a red roof, stands out
ary and San Leonardo, the E rocky mass, is cultivated at its top among the buildings of this large town and is conspicuous. The
and appears isolated. chimneys of several factories, which serve to identify this lo-
A shoal bank, 1 mile long, lies close off Tropea. It extends
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roughly parallel to the coast and has depths of 2 to 3m.
From Tropea to Capo Vaticano, 5 miles SW, the coast is
Gioia Tauro Home Page
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rocky and fringed with a narrow beach of very white sand. Sev-
eral old towers stand along this beach and cultivated hills, dot- http://www.portodigioiatauro.it
ted with small villages, rise behind them.
Scoglio Vadera is a small, low, and blackish rock. It lies
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about 0.3 mile offshore, 1.2 miles N of Capo Vaticano. Gioia Tauro Industrial Port (38°27'N., 15°54'E.) (World
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Port Index No. 40115), is protected by two breakwaters which

13.71 Capo Vaticano (38°37'N., 15°50'E.), one of the most form an entrance, 250m wide. Within the breakwaters, a chan-
distinctive promontories along this coast, is rocky, steep, and nel, about 1.2 miles long, leads to a quayed basin with a ro-ro
rugged. Its slopes are furrowed by water courses which are terminal. Vessels may not overtake or meet in the channel with-
spanned by bridges. A light is shown from a prominent struc- in 0.5 mile of the light on Molo Sud. The port is a hub and
ture, 8m high, standing on the cape. feeder port. It provides dedicated bi-weekly feeder connections
A disused signal station stands close NE of the light on the
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to a number of strategic Mediterranean ports.
flattish top of the promontory. Scoglio Mantineo lies about Depths—Limitations.—For berthing information see the
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320m W of Capo Vaticano. table titled Gioia Tauro—Berth Information.

Golfo di Gioia Gioia Tauro—Berth Information

Berth Length Remarks
13.72 Golfo di Gioia (38°30'N., 15°50'E.) indents the coast
between Capo Vaticano and Capo Paci, 22 miles SSW. The AutoMar Gioia Tauro (Car Terminal)
depths within this gulf are considerable up to within a short East Quay 145m
distance of its shores; however, numerous rocks lie within the PTCC and transhipment.
10m depth contour between Bagnara Calabra and Capo Paci West Quay 630m
and near San Ferdinando. This gulf lacks shelter and is fully Container Terminal
exposed to winds from the W. Its N and S shores are mountain-
ous while its head is formed by a low and sandy beach that is North Quay 1,755m Containers, transhipment,
crossed by numerous rivers. Several towns and villages stand South Quay 1,620m and reefer.
along the shores of the gulf and on the neighboring heights.
Ro-Ro Terminal
Monte Petto di Torre, 467m high, stands 3 miles SE of Capo
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Vaticano. It slopes gradually seaward and can be recognized by Ro-Ro North 200m
a conspicuous white building which stands on one of the ter- Ro-ro freight and breakbulk.
Ro-Ro South 221m
races in the vicinity of a road. This building has wide balconies
facing the sea and two prominent turrets.
Nicotera (38°33'N., 15°56'E.), a town, is prominent from
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Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500
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seaward. It can be recognized by a massive palace building, gt. Pilot boards 1 mile from the breakwater. Vessels with a
with arches, and a church with a prominent spire. length of more than 290m, if not equipped with thrusters, or
San Ferdinando, standing 4 miles S of Nicotera, can be iden-
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300m, if equipped with thrusters, or with a width of 40m or
tified by the square belfry of its principal church; the latter fac- more must use two pilots for maneuvering.
es seaward and overlooks the low houses of the town. Another Contact Information.—See the table titled Gioia Tauro—
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church, standing on the beach at the S end of the town, is very Contact Information.
prominent from seaward. Regulations.—Vessels intending to approach, moor, and
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Rosarno stands at the W end of an isolated hill, 2.7 miles E

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stop within the harbor area must get authorization by the Mari-
of San Ferdinando. This town is also visible from a great dis- time Authority at least 24 hours before ETA. The harbormaster
tance offshore. A slender belfry and a reddish school building, should be contacted on VHF channel 16 at least 1 hour before
surmounted by a tower, rise among the other buildings. arrival.
Caution.—A sunken wreck, in two sections, lies about 1.1
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Vessels intending to remain at anchor near the entrance must
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report their position by radio to the harbormaster, also includ- Gioia Tauro—Contact Information
ing any other information pertaining to the vessel. The time of
entering and of unmooring (including change of berth) must be Telephone 39-0966-506-587
reported to the harbormaster on VHF channels 9 or 16 by the Facsimile 39-0966-504-865
master or the pilot.
Vessels within the port area must maintain a speed of no
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E-mail [email protected]
more than 6 knots. Web site http://www.pilotimessina.it

Within 1 mile of the harbor entrance all fishing and pleasure

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Anchorage.—Vessels waiting to enter port must anchor N of
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craft, whether rowing, sailing, or powered, must give way for a line between position 38°35.1'N, 15°42.9'E and the light on
vessels entering or leaving the port. Merchant vessels leaving Molo Nord, at least 1.5 miles from the coast and clear of the re-
the port have precedence over vessels entering the port. Mili- stricted area. Vessels intending to remain at anchor near the en-
tary vessels have precedence over all vessels, whether those trance must report their position to the port authorities.
vessels are entering or leaving. Caution.—A restricted area has been established along the
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coast N of Porto Gioia Tauro. Anchoring, fishing or any other

Gioia Tauro—Contact Information seabed activity is prohibited due to the presence of unexploded
Port Authority ordnance and obstructions.
The approach channel is contained within an anchoring and
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Telephone 39-0966-588-617 fishing prohibited area, as best seen on the chart.

Facsimile 39-0966-588-617 Changes in depths have been reported (2020) within the port.
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Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and to contact

E-mail [email protected] local authorities for the latest information.
Harbormaster
13.74 Fiume Petrace (38°25'N., 15°53'E.) is located 1 mile
Call sign Gioia Tauro Capitaneria SW of Gioia Tauro. This river mouth can be identified by two
VHF VHF channels 9 and 16 thickly wooded strips which line its banks, and by an iron
bridge, with masonry arches at each end, which is visible from
Telephone 39-0966-562-911 seaward. Discolored water, caused by deposits brought down
Facsimile 39-0966-562-900 by the river, can be seen off the mouth and at a considerable
distance from the shore.
E-mail [email protected]
Monte Tezzo, 189m high, stands 1.5 miles S of the mouth of
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Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it the river and can be recognized by its prominent summit.
Mooring Caution.—A submarine methane gas double pipeline, which
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may best be seen on the chart, extends SW from close S of the

VHF VHF channels 9 and 16 Fiume Petrace river mouth to the Sicilian coast.
Telephone 39-0966-766-448 Torre di Pietri Nere (38°23'N., 15°52'E.), tall and light-col-
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ored, stands 1 mile WSW of Monte Tezzo. It is situated on a

Facsimile 39-0966-766-448 rocky spur and is prominent when seen from the NW or SW.
E-mail [email protected] From the W, it blends with the background and cannot be rec-
ognized from more than 2 or 3 miles offshore. A small fishing
Tugs harbor lies close SW of this tower and is protected by a mole
VHF VHF channels 9 and 16 which extends WSW and then S.
Telephone 39-0966-714-241 13.75 Capo Triari (38°22'N., 15°51'E.) is a steep cliff that
Facsimile 39-0966-714-240 marks the shore where the beach ends and the rocky coast be-
gins. A rocky reef extends up to 0.2 mile offshore from the
E-mail [email protected]
cape and terminates in Scoglio Agliastro, an above-water rock,
Web site http://www.scafi.it/contug.html which is only visible from a short distance. The coast to the S
Maritime Advisory Service of the cape is steep and covered with vineyards and olive
groves.
VHF VHF channels 11 and 16 Capo Barbi, located 1.2 miles S of Capo Triari, is backed by
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Telephone 39-0966-51208 cliffs that become more precipitous and rocky to the S of the
cape, until they overhang the N end of the village of Marina di
Facsimile 39-0966-51208 Palmi, 0.2 mile S of the cape.
E-mail [email protected] Palmi, a town, stands 0.5 mile E of Capo Barbi. The red
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roofs of the buildings in the higher part of the town form a

Pilots patch of bright color against the dark green of the vegetation in
Call sign Piloti Gioia Tauro the background. A slender white steeple, which is very visible
from a great distance, stands in the center of the town, adjacent
VHF VHF channel 9 to a large rose-colored church. The village of Marina di Palmi

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stands at the head of a small cove, close WSW of the town. 5. Type and quantity of pollutant carried and expiration
Monte Sant’Elia, 579m high, stands S of Palmi and when
13.75 date of IOPP and Civil Liability Certificate.
seen from the NNW, appears as a squat mass with a rounded 6. The ETA at Capo Peloro for vessels proceeding S or
ridge covered by sparse vegetation. A tank, surmounted by a the ETA at Punta San Raineri for vessels proceeding N. Such
radio antenna, stands on the summit of this hill. vessels must confirm their ETA by VHF at least 1 hour in ad-
Temporary anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of 20m, on
13.75 vance.
a sandy patch in the N part of the cove fronting Marina di Pal- Other vessels must report at least 2 hours in advance and
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mi. The bottom around this sandy patch is rocky and unfit for give the same information on VHF channel 16.
anchoring. Local knowledge is required. Vessels should advise their ETA to the pilots by e-mail 12
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Torre Rosci (38°18'N., 15°49'E.), tall and dark with a ruined

13.75 hours prior to arrival.
top, is prominent when seen from the SW, but it cannot be eas- Pilots for vessels on passage through the strait board, as fol-
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ily distinguished from the NW as it blends with the back- lows:

ground. 1. Southbound passage—position 38°18.2'N, 15°40.6'E.
Bagnara Calabra, situated 0.7 mile farther SW, is built partly
13.75 2. Northbound passage—position 38°08.9'N, 15°36.6'E.
on the slopes of the foothills which descend moderately to the Pilots for vessels entering Porto di Messina embark 1.5 miles
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beach and partly on the beach. A high and conspicuous viaduct N of the breakwater. Vessels must communicate with the Mes-
stands S of this town. The port monitors VHF channels 11 and sina pilots using e-mail, but can contact the pilot office by mo-
16. bile telephone if required.
Caution.—Submarine cables, which extend across the Stret-
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to di Messina, are landed on the coast, 0.5 mile SW of Bagnara The Messina pilots will, if required, take vessels which are
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Calabra. They may best be seen on the chart and anchoring and proceeding N as far as the vicinity of Bagnara Calabra. They
fishing are prohibited in their vicinity. will also take vessels which are proceeding S as far as a line
joining Punta di Pellaro and Capo Scaletta. Pilots are available
13.76 Scilla (38°15'N., 15°43'E.) is built on the sides and day or night and generally in any weather.
the slopes of a rocky spur, 72m high, which has vertical slopes Regulations.—Navigation of the strait is prohibited for mer-
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and is surmounted by a prominent castle. A small mole extends chant ships of 50,000 dwt and above carrying pollutants.
NE from the E side of the rocky spur and affords shelter to fish- Transiting vessels shall have their engines ready for immedi-
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ing boats and small craft. Marina della Chianalea, with a prom- ate maneuver and must keep a continuous watch on VHF chan-
inent group of houses, is situated on the E side of the rocky nel 16.
spur and is fronted with rocks. A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) is in effect in the ap-
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Between the rocky spur and Capo Paci, 0.5 mile WSW, a
13.76 proaches to and through the Stretto di Messina.
bight opens and Marina Grande di Scilla is situated at its head. Vessel Traffic Service.—The VTS area (Area Alpha) is
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Anchorage can be taken off this small town, in a depth of 9m, bounded by the following:
sand, good holding ground, about 300m from the shore. This 1. Northern Limit—A line joining parallel 38°22.3'N,
locality is exposed to the strong currents of Stretto di Messina meridian 15°31.0'E and the coasts of Calabria and Sicily.
and is dangerous during strong onshore winds. Anchorage can 2. Southern Limit—A line along parallel 38°01.0'N join-
also be taken, in depths of 27 to 29m, about 0.2 mile from the ing Punta di Pellaro, on the Calabrian coast, and Capo d’Ali,
shore and E of the castle at Scilla. on the coast of Sicily.
The bottom off Marina della Chianalea is scattered with
13.76 A reduced area (Area Bravo) is in operation when Messina
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large boulders and covered with a heavy growth of weed. An- has a reduced operational capacity. This area is bounded, as
chorage is not recommended here. follows:
Capo Paci (38°15'N., 15°42'E.), located 0.7 mile WSW of
13.76 1. Northern Limit—Along parallel 38°13.0'N.
Scilla, is the E entrance point of the N end of Stretto di Messi- 2. Southern Limit—Along parallel 38°05.0'N.
na. 3. The coasts of Sicily and Calabria.
Precautionary Areas are established extending 3 miles from
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Stretto di Messina—East Side the Northern and Southern Limits of Area Alpha. These areas
are designed for preliminary reports by vessels approaching the
13.77 Pilotage.—The main communication method with the VTS.
pilots is via e-mail, but vessels can contact the Pilot Office by The VTS has a secondary operations center at Reggio di Ca-
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mobile telephone if required. Pilotage is compulsory for ves- labria which will operate at a reduced capacity in the event of
sels of 15,000 dwt and over; for vessels of 6,000 dwt and over malfunction or breakdown of the main VTS center in Messina.
which are carrying hydrocarbons and other pollutants, and ves- The VTS provides an information service, navigational as-
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sels of 6,000 gt and over and less than 50,000 gt carrying oil. sistance, and traffic organization. The center is available on
Vessels in these categories should communicate an ETA at
13.77 VHF channels 10, 13, 14, and 16 (call sign: Messina Traffic).
least 12 hours in advance, to the Harbor Offices at Messina and Participation is mandatory for all passenger vessels, all mer-
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Reggio Calabria, giving the following information: chant vessels of more than 300 gt, all fishing vessels over 45m
1. Name. loa, and all recreational vessels over 45m loa. Participation is
2. Flag. optional for warships, naval auxiliary vessels, other state ves-
3. Call sign. sels operating a non-commercial public service, and fishing or
4. Gross tons. recreational vessels less than 45m loa.

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All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on

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VHF channels 10 and 16 while passing through the Stretto di Vessels should report the information listed in the table titled
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Messina. All vessels should immediately inform the VTS of Information Required by Messina Traffic to Messina Traf-
any fault, accident, or loss of polluting cargo that has occurred fic on VHF channel 13.

Information Required by Messina Traffic

Action Designator Information Required
Vessel name, call sign, flag, IMO number, MMSI
A
and gross tons.
B Time (LT) and date of expected entry into the VTS.
Position (Lat/Long) or bearing and distance from a
C or D
recognized landmark.
E True course.
F Speed.
G Port of origin and time and date of departure.
I Port of destination and ETA.
Cargo and, if carrying dangerous goods, quantity
P
Initial contact—Before or upon entering the pre- and IMO category.
cautionary area. T Details for obtaining cargo information.
U Type of vessel, loa, and draft.
Total number of persons onboard (passengers and
W
crew).
Any other information which is deemed useful:
1. ETA at Capo Peloro for vessels coming
from the N, or ETA at Punta San Raineri for ves-
sels coming from the S.
X 2. Characteristics and estimated quantity of
bunker fuel for vessels transporting over 5,000
tons of it.
3. Navigational status and presence of faults.
4. Vessel telephone and e-mail.
A Vessel name and call sign.
Pilotage information—For vessels subject to com-
B Time of pilot onboard (local time).
pulsory pilotage.
J Pilot on board confirmation.
A Vessel name and call sign.
On entering the VTS.
B Time of entering the VTS area (local time).
A Vessel name, flag, and call sign.
On changing plans.
X Details of changes from the initial report.
A Vessel name and call sign.
On anchoring. B Time of anchoring (local time).
C Position of anchorage.
A Vessel’s name and call sign.
Time of arrival or departure from the port or roads
B
On arrival/departing from port or roadstead. (local time).
I Port of destination and ETA.
P Cargo on board.

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Information Required by Messina Traffic

Action Designator Information Required
A Vessel’s name and call sign.
On exiting the VTS.
B Time of exiting the VTS (local time).

Stretto di Messina VTS—Contact Information Port of Messina—Contact Information

Vessel Traffic Service 39-090-45-830
Telephone
Call sign Messina Traffic 39-090-344-444 (Operator)
VHF VHF channels 10, 13, 14, and 16 39-090-59-350
Facsimile
Pilots 39-090-573-0832
Call sign Messina Pilots [email protected]
E-mail
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 [email protected]
39-090-312-544 Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/messina
Telephone 39-090-312-458 Port Authority
39-348-524-0823 (mobile) 39-090-601-3211
Telephone
Facsimile 39-090-310-756 39-090-601-3295
[email protected] (ETA and opera- Facsimile 39-090-710-120
tional issues)
E-mail E-mail [email protected]
[email protected] (any
Web site http://www.porto.messina.it
other business)
Tugs
Web site http://www.pilotimessina.it
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Main VTS Center (Messina)
Telephone 39-090-922-3611
39-090-41923
Facsimile 39-090-928-2877
Telephone 39-090-41711
E-mail [email protected]
39-090-41989
Web site http://www.cafima.it
Facsimile 39-090-41923
Mooring
E-mail [email protected]
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Secondary VTS Center (Reggio di Calabria)
Telephone 39-090-669-138
39-0965-656-268
Facsimile 39-090-640-6846
Telephone 39-0965-656-299
E-mail [email protected]
39-0965-656-295
Web site http://www.angopi.it
39-0965-656-294
Facsimile
39-0965-656-333 Caution.—Strong currents, eddies, and whirlpools are found
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E-mail [email protected] throughout Stretto di Messina and off the neighboring coasts.
Violent squalls also occur in and near this strait.
Numerous submarine cables lie in the strait and are marked
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Contact Information.—See the tables titled Stretto di

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at their landing positions by the alignment of two beacons
Messina VTS—Contact Information and Port of Messina— which are surmounted by yellow and black spheres with a
Contact Information. white letter T.
Several anchoring and fishing prohibited areas lie in the
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Port of Messina—Contact Information strait and may best be seen on the chart.
Harbormaster 13.78 Punta Pezzo (38°14'N., 15°38'E.) is wide, level, low,
Call sign Messina Harbormaster and sandy. It projects W from the foot of an elevation on which
stand the villages of Pezzo and Piale. Punta Pezzo Light is
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
shown from a prominent white round tower with red bands,

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23m high, standing amongst trees close E of the point. side. The harbor can be contacted on VHF channel 15 or 16.
Winds from the WNW prevail at Villa San Giovanni. Those
13.79

between the W and NW are stormy and troublesome, especial-

ly between February and March, and frequently create a heavy
sea that sweeps into the harbor. During NW winds, entering or
remaining in this harbor is reported to be dangerous. Winds
from the SE usually bring a haze. Winds from the NE are fre-
quent in autumn.
Winds from the SE are forecast by the clouding over of the
13.79

heights in the vicinity of Scilla. Winds from the SW or NW are

preceded, respectively, by the clouding over of the mountains
of Messina and Etna.
Prominent features in the vicinity of the harbor include a fac-
13.79

tory, with a tall chimney, standing close N of the town and a ca-
thedral, with three large arches flanked by two towers, standing
in the center of the town.
Caution.—The depths in the harbor are subject to shoaling.
13.79

Punta Pezzo Light

13.78 The current, which sets S in the strait, sometimes sets against
13.79

the mole and into the harbor, making vessel movements diffi-
A church, with a belfry and a spire surmounted by a cross,
13.78 cult. This occurs particularly during the spring when the cur-
stands near the shore, close NE of the light. rent is strongest.
Punta Pezzo is located 3.5 miles WSW of Capo Paci. The E
13.78 It is advisable not to anchor outside the harbor, because of
13.79

shore of Stretto di Messina, between the cape and the point, the strong currents and the rocky bottom that does not hold
consists of a steep narrow beach which is intersected by the well.
mouths of various rivers and backed by hills and cultivated pla-
teaus. 13.80 Acciarello (38°13'N., 15°39'E.), a small village situ-
Torre Cavallo stands about halfway up a rocky ridge that ris-
13.78 ated close S of Villa San Giovanni, stands along the coast and
es 1 mile WSW of Capo Paci. This tower is circular and partly appears as a continuation of the town.
in ruins, but is clearly visible. Catona, a small town, is situated 2 miles S of Villa San
13.80

A conspicuous framework tower, 200m high, stands 300m

13.78 Giovanni and dominated by a prominent church with a yellow
SE of Torre Cavallo. This tower, along with a similar one on belfry and pyramidal spire. The conspicuous church of San
Sicilia, formerly supported the overhead cable which spanned Francesco, with a red roof and a belfry surmounted by five
the strait and has now been removed. The small town of Marina spires, stands close S of the town.
di Porticello is located near a river mouth, 0.5 mile WSW of Gallico, a small town, is situated 1 mile S of Catona and con-
13.80

the tower. sists of a long line of houses extending along the beach. Behind
Anchorage, sheltered from winds between the ENE through
13.78 the town, a church, with a red roof and a low belfry, is promi-
S to WSW, can be taken, in a depth of 30m, about 300m off the nent. Anchorage in front of this town is tenable only during
river mouth at Porticello. This anchorage is excellent for large moderate winds and is not recommended.
vessels. Smaller vessels can anchor, in a depth of 20m, sand
and weed, closer inshore over good holding ground, but this Reggio di Calabria (38°07'N., 15°39'E.)
anchorage is untenable with N winds.
Caution.—The currents are of considerable intensity near
13.78 World Port Index No. 40080
Punta Pezzo and whirlpools are frequently formed. The phe-
nomenon known as Taglio exists in this vicinity and consists of 13.81 Reggio di Calabria is a large city and an important
a strong surface agitation of the water accompanied by a char- commercial and fishing port. The harbor fronts the city and is
acteristic rustling noise that is caused by the meeting of oppos- enclosed on its W side by Molo di Ponente, which is complete-
ing currents. ly quayed and has a high sea wall along the outer side, and a
breakwater which extends NNE from its N end.
13.79 Villa San Giovanni (38°13'N., 15°38'E.), a small Winds—Weather.—In autumn and winter, winds from the
13.81

town, stands 0.7 mile S of Punta Pezzo. It is a major ferry port SE and SW quadrants are prevalent. In spring and summer,
connecting the Italian mainland to Sicily. The harbor, which winds from the NE and NW quadrants are the most frequent.
fronts the town, is formed by a quayed outer mole. This mole The strongest winds are usually those from the NW, W, and
extends NNW and has ferry slips situated at its base. The E SW. During March and April, very violent gusty winds from
side of the harbor is quayed. Due to the constricted area and the between the WSW and WNW sometimes make navigation dif-
necessity of keeping the outer mole and the approaches to the ficult along the coast in this vicinity, but they do not last long.
ferry slips clear, the harbor is restricted to vessels of limited Tides—Currents.—Tides are almost negligible, being 0.3m
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size and draft. The harbor is generally accessible to vessels up at springs. When augmented by onshore winds, the tidal rise
to 100m in length and 4.6m draft. A depth of 6.7m is main- does not exceed 0.6m.
tained in the ferry basin, lying E of the mole, by dredging. The The Carrobio, a sudden periodic rise and fall in the water
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ferry berths on the mole have an average depth of 5.2m along- level occurs occasionally along this part of the coast. It has a

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range of about 1m. These changes in the level are ascribed to exceed a speed of 5 knots or to pass through the harbor en-
fluctuations in atmospheric pressure. This phenomenon is usu- trance at the same time as another vessel.
ally preceded by a calm, a black and blue sky, and a low baro- 2. Small craft, within 1 mile of the harbor entrance, must
metric pressure. give way to vessels entering or leaving. Vessels impeded by
The currents in the strait off the port sometimes have rates up
13.81 small craft should sound at least 4 blasts.
to 5 knots, particularly during the equinoctial periods. These 3. Vessels are forbidden to stop or anchor within 0.5
currents, in combination with SW winds, can cause difficulties mile of the harbor entrance.
for vessels attempting to enter the harbor. 4. Vessels leaving have precedence over vessels arriving,
Depths—Limitations.—See table titled Reggio di Cal-
13.81 but vessels should not begin to leave if another vessel is al-
abria—Berth Information for detailed information concern- ready entering.
ing the berths in this port. 5. Naval vessels have precedence over merchant vessels.
There are facilities for fishing, ro-ro, bulk, ferry, and contain-
13.81 6. Ferries have precedence over naval and merchant ves-
er vessels. In addition, there is a basin for yachts and a hydro- sels, but ferries which reverse direction must do so outside
foil terminal. Vessels up to 50,000 dwt, 180m in length, and the harbor.
10m draft have been accommodated. 7. Fishing, including fishing for sport, is prohibited
Aspect.—Monte Pentimele, a precipitous hill, stands N of
13.81 within 1 mile of the harbor entrance.
the port and is surmounted by an old fort. Casa Cantoniera, a Vessel Traffic Service.—The VTS has a secondary opera-
13.81

red two-story customhouse with a turret, is situated at the foot tions center at Reggio di Calabria which will operate at a re-
of this hill and is conspicuous. The prominent church of Santa duced capacity in the event of malfunction or breakdown of the
Caterina, with a belfry and a spire, stands in the N part of the main VTS center in Messina.
city. A conspicuous monument, consisting of two tall columns The VTS provides an information service, navigational as-
13.81

surmounted by connecting architecture, is situated on the sistance, and traffic organization. The center is available on
beach, 1 mile SSW of the harbor entrance. VHF channels 8, 10, 14, and 16 (call sign: Messina Traffic).
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory in the area within an arc
13.81 Contact Information.—See the table titled Reggio di Cal-
13.81

with a radius of 900m from the port entrance for all vessels abria—Contact Information.
over 500 gt entering, leaving, or maneuvering within the port. Anchorage.—Rada di Pentimele, lying 0.5 mile N of the
13.81

Ferries crossing the Strait of Messina maneuvering within the harbor, is one of the safest anchorage roadsteads in Stretto di
normal approach areas and vessels of less than 15,000 gt on Messina. The bottom forms a good holding ground, the current
scheduled services are exempt from compulsory piloting. is less violent here, and the SW winds are moderate within this
Pilotage can be requested from the Stretto di Messina Pilot-
13.81 bight. Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 46 to 49m, about
age Corporation on VHF channel 16. Pilots board in position 400m offshore.
38°07.9'N, 15°38.4'E. Four anchorages, designated A, B, C, and D, have been es-
13.81

Regulations.—Vessels should send advance notice of their

13.81 tablished in the roadstead.
arrival 48 hours, 24 hours, and 12 hours prior to arrival. All Caution.—Vessels should use caution when entering or
13.81

vessels must inform the harbormaster of their arrival when 1 leaving as the currents close outside the entrance may affect the
mile from the entrance, then comply with instructions. Vessels maneuvering of vessels. In general, the current setting S in the
must receive prior authorization from the harbormaster before strait forms a current which sets W off the entrance.
carrying out any movements within the port, including entering A prohibited area, with a radius of 500m and centered on po-
13.81

and exiting maneuvers. Tugs are compulsory for all vessels sition 38°06'15.0'’N, 15°36'55.2''E, has been established due to
over 500 gt. the presence of a wreck containing wartime ordnance. Trawl-
The following are extracts from the harbor regulations:
13.81 ing, fishing, and activities affecting the sea bed are prohibited
1. Vessels must proceed with care and are forbidden to within this area.

Reggio di Calabria—Berth Information

Berth Length Remarks
Reggio Calabria Terminal
Passengers, dry bulk, general cargo, and fishing vessels. Drafts of 3.0-
Western Quay 710m
13.0m can be accommodated.
General cargo, ro-ro, cement, and fishing vessels. Drafts of 7.7-11.3m can
Eastern Quay 660m
be accommodated.
Launching Cradle 70m Passengers. Maximum draft of 7.0m.
Margottini Quay 120m Passengers. Drafts of 4.1-7.7m can be accommodated.

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Reggio di Calabria—Contact Information The village of Motta San Giovanni, situated 3 miles ESE of
13.82

Punta di Pellaro, overlooks this stretch of coast. A conspicuous

Harbormaster church, with a belfry and a spire, stands in the lower part of this
VHF VHF channels 8 and 16 village and is visible from the NW and SW; from other direc-
tions, the church is hidden by the surrounding hills.
Telephone 39-0965-656-268
Facsimile 39-0965-656-294 Punta di Pellaro to Capo Spartivento
E-mail [email protected]
13.83 Capo dell’Armi (37°57'N., 15°41'E.) is located 4.5
http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/ miles SSE of Punta di Pellaro. This cape is high, rounded, bare,
Web site
reggio-calabria and rises perpendicularly from the sea in whitish and rocky
cliffs. A light is shown from a prominent tower, 12m high,
Berthing
standing on the cape.
VHF VHF channel 12
Telephone 39-0965-24059
Facsimile 39-0965-24098
E-mail [email protected]
Web site http://www.angopi.org
Pilots
Call sign Piloti Reggio Calabria
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
39-090-312-544
Telephone 39-090-312-458
39-348-524-0823 (mobile)
Facsimile 39-090-310-756 13.83 Capo dell’armi Light
E-mail [email protected]
The village of Saline, situated at the mouth of Fiumara di
13.83

Web site http://www.pilotimessina.it Molara, stands 1.5 miles ESE of Capo dell’Armi and is domi-
nated by a conspicuous reddish church. A conspicuous chim-
13.82 Punta Calamizzi (38°06'N., 15°38'E.) is located 1.5 ney, 176m high, stands in the vicinity of an oil refinery which
miles S of Reggio di Calabria and a prominent radio mast is situated close to the coast, 1 mile SE of the village.
stands 1.2 miles ENE of it. Porto Saline di Montebello Joniche (37°56'N., 15°43'E.), a
13.83

The coast from Punta Calamizzi to Capo dell’Armi is com-

13.82 small harbor, lies 1 mile S of Saline and is protected by break-
posed of short terraces of varying elevations which rise in gen- waters. There is a turning basin, dredged to a depth of 12m, a
tle slopes to a range of coastal hills. These hills recede dock basin, dredged to a depth of 8m, and a marina within this
gradually from the coast, then approach it again at Capo harbor.
dell’Armi. A water intake terminal, marked by a light, lies close E of
13.83

Fiumara di Sant’Agata, lying 1.6 miles S of Punta Calam-

13.82 this harbor. A 75m statue of Christ the Redeemer is positioned
izzi, has a broad whitish bed and can be recognized by a long in the sea off the village of Saline Ioniche in position
bridge which spans the river mouth. 37°56.2'N, 15°42.7'E in a depth of 16m.
Punta di Pellaro (38°01'N., 15°38'E.), located 4.8 miles S of
13.82 Pentedattilo, a prominent rocky cliff, stands 2 miles inland, 4
13.83

Punta Calamizzi, is wide, sandy, and forms the S entrance miles E of Capo dell’Armi. It is shaped like a monstrous hand
point of the Stretto di Messino on the E side. A radio mast and lies between two rivers, the Fiumara di Sant’Elia to the N
stands on the point. A sandy shoal, with a depth of 3m, fronts and the Fiumara Anna to the S. This cliff rises 150m from the
the seaward extremity of the point. A bright-red church, with a slope of a hill. The village of Pentedattilo is situated at the foot
prominent belfry, stands close S of the point. The large and of this strange formation, but is not visible from most direc-
conspicuous building of a beverage plant, with a low tank on tions. A prominent peak stands close E of the cliff.
cement columns situated close NW of it, is reported to stand in Melito di Porto Salvo, a small town, stands 5.5 miles ESE of
13.83

the vicinity of the point. Capo dell’Armi. It is situated among citrus groves on the
Between Punta di Pellaro and Capo dell’Armi, 4.5 miles
13.82 slopes of a hill on the W bank of Fiumara di Melito. The mouth
SSE, the vegetation gradually diminishes until it disappears in of this river is spanned by a bridge with two arches. A small
the immediate vicinity of the cape. Short and steep streams church, with a prominent yellow cupola, stands near the beach,
wind down from the mountains along this stretch of the coast SW of this town.
and are clearly visible due to the alluvial deposits which they The wreck of a vessel, with the main mast showing, lies in
13.83

bring down. depths of 25 to 28m, about 400m W of the mouth of Fiumara di

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Melito. za.
Fiumara di Amendolea enters the sea through a wide valley,
13.83 Capo Spartivento (37°55'N., 16°04'E.) is located 3 miles E
13.85

5 miles E of Melito di Porto Salvo. This river has a very wide of Torre Mozza. The coastal slopes between the tower and this
bed and is spanned near its mouth by a long bridge, supported cape become less steep and descend towards the sea in spurs,
by seven piers. Monte Papagallo, 95m high, stands on the E which because of their whitish color, resemble huge sand
bank of the river mouth. This hill is conspicuous, when seen dunes. The summits of several of these spurs are covered with
from the W, because of its whitish color and a large clump of sparse vegetation.
trees on its summit.

13.84 Bova Marina (37°55'N., 15°55'E.), a village, is situ-

ated 2 miles E of the mouth of the Fiumara di Amendolea. It
consists of a prominent group of houses intersected by the Fi-
umera Sideroni, which flows through a verdant valley.
The village of Bova, situated 4 miles N of Bova Marina,
13.84

stands on the summit of a mountain, 827m high. This village is

dominated by Monte Porticella di Bova, standing 0.7 mile N,
which can be identified by its flattish top and a prominent
notch on its W side. The seaward side of this mountain is fur-
rowed by deep valleys.
Large vessels can anchor off Bova Marina, in a depth of
13.84 13.85 Capo Spartivento bearing 045°
29m, about 0.4 mile from the shore; small vessels can anchor,
in depths of 6 to 7m, about 0.2 mile from shore. With N winds, Due to rocky patches, the cape should not be approached
13.85

this anchorage is considered to be one of the safest along this within 0.5 mile.
part of the coast. Capo Spartivento is rugged, rocky, and fringed by a narrow
13.85

Punta San Giovanni, located 0.5 mile ESE of Bova Marina,

13.84 sandy beach on which stand some houses. This cape can be
is formed by a steep cliff and is fringed by rocks. A tower, half easily identified from some distance by its whitish appearance.
in ruins and poorly visible, stands on the point. A light-colored A light is shown from a prominent structure, 15m high, stand-
tower and a conspicuous statue of the Madonna stand near the ing on the cape. A disused signal station is situated close NW
tower. The village of Palizzi Marin is situated 2.5 miles E of of the light.
the point. Caution.—A circular prohibited area, with a radius of
13.85

500m, is centered on position 37°53.8'N, 16°00.7'E.

13.85 Torre Mozza (37°55'N., 16°00'E.), almost complete- Fiumara Spropoli enters the sea on the W side of Punta di
13.85

ly in ruins, stands on a cliff at the E side of a small valley, 0.5 Spropoli, 1 mile W of the cape. Several houses stand in the vi-
mile E of Palizzi Marina. The ruins are only visible from the E cinity of the river mouth.
or W. Anchorage, sheltered from N winds, can be taken off the
13.85

A rocky shoal bank, with a least depth of 0.5m, fronts the

13.85 coast between Torre Mozza and Punta di Spropoli. There are
coast abreast Torre Mozza and extends up to about 0.3 mile berths, in a depth of 10m, about 500m from the shore, or in
offshore. A dangerous wreck, covered by a depth of less than depths of 15 to 20m, about 0.5 mile offshore. The beach front-
18m, lies about 0.8 mile offshore, 2 miles WSW of Torre Moz- ing this stretch of coast is slowly extending seaward.

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14.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
SECTOR 14 — CHART INFORMATION
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SECTOR 14
ITALY—THE STRAIT OF SICILIA AND MALTA CHANNEL

Plan.—This sector describes the W and S coasts of Sicilia

14.0 tered from W winds. Small vessels can obtain anchorage be-
(Sicily), the Strait of Sicilia, and Malta Channel including the tween these two points, in a depth of 29m, rock and weed.
islands and banks S of Sicilia. The descriptive sequence is SE Local knowledge is required.
from Skerki Bank to the Maltese Islands, S from Capo San Vi-
to to Capo Granitola, and then SE to Capo Passero. The other 14.3 Punta Spadillo (36°48'N., 12°00'E.), located 1.2
islands and banks are described with their adjacent coasts. miles E of Punta Pozzolana, is the rocky NE extremity of a
promontory on the W side of which is a cove. A light is shown
Off-lying Banks from a structure, 21m high, standing on this point.

14.1 Skerki Bank (37°50'N., 10°55'E.) is centered about

35 miles NNW of Ras at Tib (Cap Bon), which is described in
paragraph 8.14, and extends for about 35 miles in a general
NE-SW direction. The bottom of this extensive bank consists
of coral, rock, sand, and shells.
Sylvia Knoll, lying at the NE end of Skerki Bank, has a least
14.1

depth of 12m. Biddlecombe Reef, with a depth of 6.7m, lies

about 7 miles SW of Sylvia Bank.
Locust Patch, with a depth of 12m, lies 5 miles W of Keith
14.1

Reef. Hecate Patch, with a depth of 7m, lies about 2 miles S of

Locust Patch.
Keith Reef is the shallowest patch on the bank. It lies nearly
14.1

2 miles SSE of Biddlecombe Reef and is composed of compact

limestone. A small rock, covered with weed, lies at the center
of this reef and has a depth of 0.3m. It is usually marked by
breakers. It is reported that the remains of a stranded wreck lie
in the vicinity of this rock. In addition, two dangerous wrecks
lie at the NE end of the rock.
Caution.—The currents in the vicinity of Skerki Bank are ir-
14.1

regular in both rate and direction. The shoal patches are not al-
ways marked by breakers. Vessels should exercise caution and 14.3 Punta Spadillo Light
give the dangers on this bank a wide berth.
Punta Tracino, marked by a light, is located 2.5 miles SE of
14.3

Isola di Pantellaria Punta Spadillo. It is high and rocky. A small islet, almost as
high as the point itself, lies close off the point and is surmount-
14.2 Isola di Pantellaria (36°48'N., 12°00'E.), a moun- ed by a small pillar. Anchorage can be obtained, in depths of 20
tainous and volcanic island, lies 46 miles ESE of Ras at Tib to 22m, sand with patches of rock, about 300m S of this small
(Cap Bon). Montagna Grande, 834m high, dominates this is- islet, but local knowledge is required.
land. The coastal currents in the vicinity of the island vary in Punta Limarsi, located 4 miles SSW of Punta Tracino, is rug-
14.3

direction and velocity with the wind force and direction. ged and rocky. A light is shown from a structure, 6m high,
Pantellaria (36°50'N., 11°56'E.), a small craft harbor, lies at
14.2
standing on this point. Anchorage can be obtained by small
the NW end of Isola di Pantellaria and is protected by breakwa- vessels in Porto Dietro Isola, a slight indentation, close NE of
ters. Vessels may only anchor in one of the six designated an- Punta Limarsi. A good berth, in depths of 22 to 27m, coarse
chorage areas after obtaining permission from the sand with some rock, lies about 320m NE of Punta Limarsi, but
harbormaster at Trapani. Pilotage is available and local knowl- local knowledge is required.
edge is recommended when entering the port. Punta Polacca is located 2.3 miles W of Punta Limarsi. The
14.3

Punta San Leonardo (36°50'N., 11°55'E.), a low point, is

14.2
coast between is high and rocky.
located at the NW end of the island, close E of Pantellaria. A Punta Tre Pietre, located 2.5 miles NW of Punta Polacca, is
14.3

light is shown from a structure, 3m high, standing on this point. the SW extremity of a promontory which is fronted by three
A cemetery, situated 0.5 mile SE of this point, is conspicuous. small above-water rocks. A light is shown from the W entrance
Punta Bue Marino, low and dark, is located 0.5 mile ENE of
14.2
point of Porto di Scauri, which lies 0.3 mile E of Punta Tre Pi-
Punta San Leonardo. Two coves lie close E of this point. etre. Anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of 16m, coarse
Punta Caruscia is located 1 mile ESE of Punta Bue Marino.
14.2
sand and rock, about 200m S of the light.
Ancoraggio di Campobello lies between Punta Caruscia and Caution.—A fishing and anchoring prohibited area extends
14.3

Punta Pozzolana, 0.8 mile ESE, and affords anchorage, shel- up to 6 miles seaward from the vicinity of Punta Bue Mario

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Point and may best be seen on the chart.

A prohibited area, best seen on the chart, is located close off
14.3

Punta del Gadir about 1 mile SE of Punta Spadillo.

A storage tanker (Tazerka) is moored in the vicinity of
14.3

(36°36'N., 11°41'E.), which is situated about 17 miles SW of

Punta Tre Pietre.

Isole Pelagie
14.4 Isole Pelagie (35°52'N., 12°52'E.), a group of three
volcanic islands, consists of Isola di Linosa, Isola di Lampedu-
sa, and Isola Lampione. The group is Italian and lies on the Af-
rican continental shelf, SSE of Isola di Pantellaria.
Caution.—The islands are marine protected areas. The tran-
14.4

sit of merchant vessels over 500 gt is prohibited. For further in- 14.5 Capo Grecale Light
formation, consult the local maritime authorities. A light is also shown from a structure, 6m high, standing on
14.5

Isola di Linosa (35°52'N., 12°52'E.), the NE island of the

14.4

Capo Ponente, the SW extremity of the island. A prominent ra-

group, lies 66 miles SE of Isola di Pantellaria. Monte Vulcano, dio mast stands on a hill, 0.4 mile E of the light.
195m high, stands on the S side of the island; Monte Rosso,
186m high, stands 0.5 mile N of Monte Vulcano; and Monte di 14.6 Lampedusa (35°30'N., 12°36'E.), the capital of the
Ponente, 107m high, stands on the W side of the island. island, is situated on its SE side. This small town is fronted by
A rocky patch, with a least depth of 3.9m, lies about 0.2 mile
14.4

a harbor which consists of three coves. It is open to the S and is

E of Punta Calcarella, the SE extremity of the island, and is the entered between Punta Guitgia and Punta Maccaferri, 0.2 mile
only off-lying danger. A depth of 14m lies about 0.2 mile off- E. Both of these entrance points are marked by lights. A mole
shore, on the N side of the island. protects the inner harbor which is only suitable for small craft
A light is shown from a prominent structure, 17m high,
14.4

with lengths less than 30m and drafts up to 3m. Small coasters
standing on Punta Beppe Tuccio, the NE extremity of the is- and fishing vessels, up to 80m in length, can anchor and moor,
land. Another light is shown from a structure, 6m high, stand- stern-to-shore, off Punta Maccaferri. The harbor can be con-
ing close NE of Punta Arena Bianca, the SW extremity of the tacted on VHF channel 14 or 16. Vessels can anchor, in a depth
island. of 14m, sand and weed, off the harbor entrance.
Regulations.—Foreign-flagged vessels must, when enter-
14.6

ing the waters of the Lampedusa Maritime District, contact the

Lampedusa Maritime District Office via VHF channel 16 and
provide the following information:
1. Vessel’s name.
2. Registration number and port of registration.
3. Course and speed.
4. Last port of call and port of destination.
5. Type and quantity of cargo transported.
6. Name of the master of the vessel and number of crew.
Vessels must also contact the Lampedusa Maritime District
14.6

Office via VHF channel 16 to advise when it has left the waters
14.4 Punta Beppe Tuccio Light of the district.
Vessels involved in commercial operations at Banchina
14.6

14.5 Isolotto Lampione (Scoglio Lampione) (35°33'N., Commerciale should maintain a continuous listening watch on
12°19'E.), a small island, lies 32 miles SW of Isola di Linosa. It VHF channel 14.
is uninhabited, 40m high, and has a flat top with cliffy sides. On departure, vessels are required to report the following:
14.6

When seen from the NW, this island appears like a wall rising 1. Vessel’s name.
from the sea. A light is shown from a structure, 6m high, stand- 2. Destination.
ing on the W side of the island. 3. Any other information deemed useful or required by
Isola Lampedusa (35°30'N., 12°36'E.), the largest and S is-
14.5 the Maritime Authority.
land of the group, lies 10 miles ESE of Isola di Lampione. This Contact Information.—See the table titled Lampedusa—
14.6

island is flat-topped and barren. Monte Albero Sole, 133m Contact Information.
high, stands on its NW side and is prominent. There are no
close off-lying dangers. Lampedusa—Contact Information
A light is shown from a structure, 19m high, standing on Ca-
14.5

Port
po Grecale, the NE extremity of the island. Two large masts are
situated close W of the light. A marine farm, marked by a light- VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
ed buoy, has been established off the entrance to Cala Creta Telephone 39-0922-970-141
about 1 mile S of Capo Grecale.

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Lampedusa—Contact Information b. All passenger vessels, oil tankers, gas tankers,

chemical tankers, and bulk carriers over 12 year old.
Facsimile 39-0922-970-141 2. All other vessels—All other vessels bound for PMoU
E-mail [email protected] member port must send an advance notice 24 hours prior to
arrival. If the voyage from the previous port is less than 24
http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/ hours, not known, or is changed during the voyage, the noti-
Web site
lampedusa-isola fication should be sent as soon as the information becomes
Hours 0700-1900 known.

Caution.—A dangerous wreck near the entrance to the har-

14.6 Initial ETA
bor is a hazard to vessels entering or leaving port.
Designator Information Required
The Maltese Islands Vessel’s name, call sign, IMO Number or
A
MMSI, and flag
14.7 The Maltese Islands, an extensive group, consist of B Date and time
three main islands, Ghawdex (Gozo), Kemmuna (Comino),
and Malta, and several islets which lie centered 90 miles ENE G Last port of call
of Lampedusa. I Destination and ETA
Navigational and weather information is broadcast by Vallet-
14.7

ta VTS on VHF channel 11, as follows (all times UTC): O Maximum present static draft (in meters)
1. Winter—0703, 1103, 1703, and 2203. Cargo on board the vessel and brief de-
2. Summer—0603, 1003, 1603, and 2103. tails of any dangerous cargo, as well as
3. Any other time as necessary. harmful substances and gases that could
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory in the following ports:
14.7
P endanger persons or the environment (it
1. Grand Harbor of Valletta. should be sufficient to notify the address
2. Marsamxett Harbor. where the authority can obtain detailed
3. Marsaxlokk Harbor. data)
4. Mgarr, Gozo.
All vessels, other than excepted vessels shall, while navigat- Defects, damage, deficiencies, or other
14.7
Q
ing within the limits of a compulsory pilotage port, whether by limitations
entering, leaving, or moving, be under the pilotage of a pilot. T Vessel’s representative and/or owner
The following are excepted vessels:
Size and type of vessel (loa, beam, draft,
1. Vessels owned or operated by the Government of U
Malta. gross tons, and type)
2. Foreign warships.
3. Yachts and fishing vessels. These reports should be sent to Registrar General Shipping
14.7

4. Vessels under 500 gt. and Seamen, Malta Transport Center, Marsa, MRS 1917, Malta
5. Tugs, dredgers, barges or similar vessels whose ordi- (e-mail: [email protected]). Failure to submit
nary course of navigation does not extend beyond the limits the report may subject the vessel to additional inspections.
of the territorial waters of Malta. For further information, see North Atlantic Ocean—Regu-
14.7

6. High speed vessels on scheduled services in Malta lations—Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port
whose master complies with the authority’s standards and State Control (PMoU) New Inspection Regime (NIR) in
qualifications. Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic
Requests for pilotage shall be made by the vessel’s master or
14.7 Ocean and Adjacent Seas.
agent. Pilotage services are available 24 hours and duty pilots Vessel Traffic Service.—The Coastal Station Vessel Traffic
14.7

are available with a 1 hour notice. Pilots shall be informed at Service (Coastal Station VTS), operated by the Armed Forces
least 1 hour prior to the time when the attendance of a pilot is of Malta, has been established for Malta, Valletta, and Marsax-
required. lokk.
14.7The initial ETA to the pilot station should include the infor- The VTS includes the area within Maltese territorial waters
14.7

mation described in the table titled Initial ETA. (12 miles), excluding the designated VTS areas, is responsible
Regulations.—The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the
14.7
for monitoring shipping and receiving information within the
Paris Memorandum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced area. This VTS also monitors vessels bound for a port in Malta
a mandatory reporting system for vessels arriving at or depart- or leaving the VTS area.
ing from a port or anchorage within the PMoU region, as fol- Participation in Malta VTS and Valletta VTS is mandatory
14.7

lows: for all vessels regardless of size. Vessels calling to receive a

1. Vessels eligible for an Expanded Inspection (EI)— service outside port should call Valletta Port Control for in-
The master, operator, or agent of a vessel eligible for an EI structions. Two operational centers have been established to
shall provide the port an advance notice of arrival 72 hours in provide Vessel Traffic Services, as follows:
advance. The following vessels are subject to an EI: 1. Valletta Port Vessel Traffic Service (Valletta VTS),
a. All vessels with a high risk profile. operated by Transport Malta, regulates the movement of ves-

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sels within and between ports, in the approaches to a port Malta VTS—Contact Information
and within territorial waters when carrying out maritime ac-
tivities. A Traffic Organization Service and an Information Malta VTS
Service are provided. A Navigational Assistance Service is Call sign Malta VTS
provided on request or when deemed necessary.
2. Malta Coastal Station (Malta VTS), operated by the VHF VHF channels 16 and 69
Armed Forces of Malta, monitors shipping and receives ves- RT Frequency 2182 khz (Malta Radio listening watch)
sel information within territorial waters. The Coastal Station
356-22-494-202
may request additional information even from vessels be-
yond the territorial waters of Malta. Malta VTS provides an Telephone 356-22-494-206
Information Service.
356-22-494-207
Inbound vessels should call Valletta Port Control or Marsax-
14.7

lokk Port Control (as applicable), as follows: Facsimile 356-21-809-860

1. Vessels approaching port from any direction: Telex 406-1489
a. At least 2 hours before arrival at the pilot station.
b. Thirty (30) minutes before arrival at the pilot sta- E-mail [email protected]
tion, or as directed by the VTS. Transport Malta
c. When the pilot is embarked.
d. When entering port. Telephone 356-21-222-203
e. On berthing. Facsimile 356-21-222-208
f. When the pilot has disembarked.
2. Vessels bound for the bunkering/waiting area or con- E-mail [email protected]
veyance operations: Web site http://www.transport.gov.mt
a. At least 2 hours before arrival at the pilot station.
b. 30) minutes before arrival at the bunkering/wait- Malta Maritime/Marsaxlokk/Valletta Pilots
ing area or conveyance position, or as directed by the VTS. Marsaxlokk Pilot
c. On anchoring in the bunkering/waiting area or on Call sign
Valletta Pilot
arrival at the conveyance position.
Outbound vessels should call Valletta Port Control or Mar-
14.7 VHF VHF channel 9
saxlokk Port Control (as applicable), as follows: Telephone 356-21-227-028
1. When departing from port:
a. When the pilot is embarked. Facsimile 356-21-227-029
b. Prior to and clearing berth. E-mail [email protected]
c. When leaving port.
d. When the pilot has disembarked. Web site http://www.maritimepilots.com.mt
2. Vessels departing from the bunkering/waiting area or
conveyance position—On weighing anchor in the bunkering/ Caution.—Oil drilling rigs may frequently be encountered
14.7

waiting area or departing conveyance position. between this group of islands and the S coast of Sicilia.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Malta VTS—
14.7 Laid up oil rigs may be encountered off the SE coast of Mal-
14.7

Contact Information. ta. Unauthorized navigation is prohibited within 500 meters of

these rigs.
Malta VTS—Contact Information Various “No Stopping Areas” have been designated around
14.7

historic wrecks throughout the islands. For more information

Valletta VTS
see Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlan-
Call sign Valletta Port Control tic Ocean and Adjacent Seas.
VHF VHF channels 11, 12, 16, 20, and 22
14.8 Ghawdex (Gozo) (36°03'N., 14°15'E.), the NW is-
Telephone 356-22-914-651 land in the group, rises in high cliffs to a plateau. Several vil-
Facsimile 356-22-914-419 lages stand around the island and Victoria (Rabat), the largest
town, is situated near its center.
E-mail [email protected] Ras San Dimitri (36°04'N., 14°11'E.), a high and steep-to
14.8

Marsaxlokk VTS promontory, forms the NW extremity of the island. A light is

shown from a white tower on a building, 21m high, standing
Call sign Marsaxlokk Port Control 1.7 miles E of Ras San Dimitri. This light structure surmounts
VHF VHF channels 14, 16, 20, and 22 Giordan, 161m high, a prominent hill.
From Ras San Dimitri, the coast trends generally SE for 8
14.8

Telephone 356-22-914-652 miles to Ras il Qala, the SE extremity of the island. The N
Facsimile 356-22-914-419 coast is generally free of off-lying dangers.
From Qala, the coast trends SW for 4 miles to Ras il Ne-
E-mail [email protected]
14.8

whela, the S extremity of the island. Gebel tal Halfa, an islet,

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lies 0.3 mile WSW of Ras il Qala and is 22m high. Numerous this stretch of coast is broken by Mellieha Bay, St. Pauls Bay,
above-water rocks encumber this stretch of the coast and Salina Bay, St. Georges Bay, St. Julians Bay, and Valletta Har-
depths of 18m or less extend S across North Comino Channel bor.
to Comino (Kemmuna). Caution.—Several bunkering areas, best seen on the chart,
14.10

Temporary anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 18m, sand, off

14.8 exist off the island.
the small harbor of Mgarr, which lies 1.5 miles WSW of Ras il A marine farm marked by lighted buoys and best seen on the
14.10

Qala. This anchorage is exposed to E winds which blow through chart, lies centered on position 35°52.8'N, 14°39.6'E.
North Comino Channel and is also open to the S and SW. Nature reserve areas have been established around the island.
14.10

From Ras il Newhela, the coast trends NW for 4 miles to Ras

14.8 For information on restrictions and prohibitions, consult the lo-
il Wardija, and then 2 miles N to Ras San Dimitri. This part of cal authorities.
the coast rises in high cliffs from the sea, is steep-to, and is Marine farms are being dismantled (2017) SE and NE of
14.10

mostly free of dangers. Malta. An Offshore Aquaculture Zone is being established and
Caution.—A former explosive dumping area, 2 miles in di-
14.8 is bounded by lines joining the following positions:
ameter, lies about 3 miles N of Gozo. a. 35°53'34.8''N, 14°383'4.8''E.
A submarine cable area extends S from Gozo to Comino.
14.8 b. 35°53'34.8''N, 14°403'7.2''E.
Numerous marine nature reserve areas have been established
14.8 c. 35°50'06.0''N, 14°403'7.2''E.
along parts of the S coastline of the island. For information on d. 35°49'06.0''N, 14°343'4.8''E.
restrictions and prohibitions, consult the local charts and au- Mariners are to follow instructions given by Valletta Port
14.10

thorities. Control on VHF channel 12 or Marsaxlokk Port Control on

VHF channel 14.
14.9 Comino (Kemmuna) (36°01'N., 14°20'E.) a small is-
land, lies nearly midway between Gozo and Malta and divides 14.11 Sikka il-Bajda (Balls Bank) (36°00'N., 14°24'E.),
the channel into the North Comino Channel (Il Fliegu ta Ghaw- with depths of 10.4 to 20m, lies 2 miles E of Ponta ta l’Ahrax.
dex) and the South Comino Channel (Il Fliegu ta Malta). Pas- This shoal should be avoided.
sage through these two channels is restricted to non- From Ponta ta l’Ahrax to Dahlet ix-Xilep, 0.7 mile SE, the
14.11

commercial vessels and other vessels of 50m or less in length. coast consists of high broken cliffs with rocks below them, es-
Kemmunett, a small rocky islet, is located close W of Comi-
14.9 pecially near the latter point. Dahlet ix-Xilep is a high bluff
no (Kemmuna), and several above-water rocks lie between surmounted by a conspicuous church. A prominent statue
them. The NW extension of shoal water surrounding the islet is stands close to the edge of the cliff.
marked by a lighted beacon. Caution.—A restricted area is located on the cliffs between
14.11

The currents in the passages on both sides of Comino are ir-

14.9 il-Ponta ta’I-Ahrax and Dahlet ix-Xilep to protect a sea bird
regular in direction, sometimes setting against a strong wind, breeding area. A Special Protection Area buffer zone extends
but their rates are usually less than 1 knot. about 1.1 miles seaward from the coastline. Special rules re-
Sultan Rock, with a depth of 6m, is the E rock of Skoll tal-
14.9 garding the use of lights and noisy equipment are in place from
Abjad tal-Prosha, a group of dangers with a least depth of February 1 through July 30 from 2 hours prior to sunset until 2
5.5m, which lie about 0.2 mile E of the SE end of Comino. hours after sunrise.
Anchorage, with local knowledge, can be taken, in depths of
14.9 Mellieha Bay is entered between Dahlet ix-Xilep and Ras il-
14.11

16 to 21m, in Il Mats, a small bay, lying on the W side of the is- Griebeg, 1 mile SSE. There are submerged rocks and shoals in
land. the bay, but it affords good anchorage during offshore winds to
Caution.—A submarine cable area extends S from Comino
14.9 vessels with local knowledge.
to Malta. Gzejjer Selmunet (St. Pauls Island), an islet, lies close in-
14.11

shore, about 0.9 mile ESE of Ras il-Griebeg. This islet is divid-
14.10 Malta (35°55'N., 14°25'E.), the S and largest island ed into two parts which are joined by a low and narrow
of the group, lies close S of Comino and 2.5 miles SE of Gozo. isthmus. A remarkable statue of Saint Paul stands on the sum-
Valletta, the largest port and capital, is situated on the E side of mit, 40m high, of the higher and W part.
the island and is also a tourist resort. Saint Pauls Bay (Il Bajja ta’ San-Pawl il-Bahar) is entered
14.11

Ponta tal Cirkewwa (Ponta tal Marfa) (35°59'N., 14°20'E.), between Gzejjer Selmunet and Ras il-Qawra, 1 mile SE. Sel-
the NW extremity of Malta, is a low point backed by high and mun Palace, 23m high, stands on a hill, 1 mile WSW of the
sloping land. Shoals and above-water rocks extend up to about statue of Saint Paul. Several prominent oil tanks, painted silver,
0.2 mile N of this point. stand 0.4 mile SE of the palace. A concrete quay, 53m long,
A breakwater extends about 300m from Ponta tal Marfa. A
14.10 with depths of 2.1 to 3.4m alongside, is situated 0.6 mile SE of
ro-ro ferry terminal berth, with a depth of 5m alongside, is situ- the palace.
ated at the head of this breakwater. A conspicuous hotel, visi- A designated approach channel has been established in St.
14.11

ble from all sides of the promontory, stands 0.2 mile E of Ponta Paul’s Bay and may best be seen on the chart. Anchoring and
tal Marfa. fishing are prohibited in this channel. Marine farms, best seen
The coast from Ponta tal Marfa slopes NE for 2 miles to Pon-
14.10 on the chart, lie on the N side of the channel.
ta ta l’Ahrax, the N extremity of the island, and is indented by Anchorage, sheltered from offshore winds, can be obtained
14.11

several small bays. within the bay, in depths of over 18m. The holding ground is
From Ponta ta l’Ahrax, the coast then trends SE for 13 miles
14.10 good, except on a rocky patch lying near the entrance. Howev-
to Ponta taz Zonqor, the NE extremity of island. From N to S, er, in depths of less than 20m, care should be taken to select a

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sandy spot. ing only 0.3m at springs.

A spit, with a least depth of 9.4m, extends about 0.5 mile
14.11 Marrobbio surges or waves occur along this coast and may
14.13

ENE from Ras il-Qawra. Diving takes place in the vicinity of cause the water level in Valletta to fall rapidly as much as 0.3m
the buoy and it should be given a wide berth. with no warning. These surges may also cause destructive cur-
Salina Bay is entered between Ras il-Qawra and Ras-il Gha-
14.11 rents in the harbor.
llis, 0.4 mile SSE. A salt works and a hotel stand at the head of Depths—Limitations.—The outer entrance has depths of
14.13

this bay. A prominent tower stands close SE of Ras-il Ghallis. 21 to 23m. The harbor fairway has depths of 9 to 23m. The
The coast from Ras il-Qawra to Valletta, 5 miles SE, is in-
14.11 minimum depth at the entrance is 15.8m.
dented by numerous bays which are suitable only for small Grand Harbour is the principal port of entry and handles
14.13

craft with local knowledge. Above-water rocks and shallow practically all traffic, except tankers carrying petroleum with a
shoal patches extend up to 0.3 mile seaward of the coast. flashpoint below 22.5°C. All other petroleum products, includ-
ing LPG and explosives, are handled at Marsaxlokk Bay.
14.12 Saint George’s Point (36°56'N., 14°29'E.), sur- There are also facilities for container and ro-ro vessels. A
14.13

mounted by a prominent tower, is the N entrance point of Saint quay, with 240m of berthing space, is situated in Marsaxlokk
George’s Bay. A radio mast stands 0.4 mile SW of the tower. and is used by oil exploration service vessels.
Outer St. George Rock, with a depth of 9.1m, is the N of sev-
14.12 In addition, there are extensive repair facilities and drydocks
14.13

eral rocks lying on a spit which extends 0.7 mile NNE from the which can accommodate vessels up to 300,000 dwt.
vicinity of St. George’s Point. Spinola Rock, with a depth of For more berthing information see the table titled Valletta—
14.13

less than 1.8m, lies near the extremity of the spit. Berth Information.
St. Julian’s Point, located 0.7 mile SSE of Saint George’s
14.12 Aspect.—Marsamxett, the N harbor, is entered between
14.13

Point, is the SE entrance point of St. Julians Bay. Tigne Point and St. Elmo Point (Il-Ponta Sant’ Jiermu) and
Caution.—Anchoring and fishing prohibited areas lie in the
14.12 consists of Sliema Creek (Id-Dahla Ta’ Tas-Sliema), Lazaretto
approaches to Saint George’s Bay and Saint Julian’s Bay and Creek, Msida Creek, and Pieta Creek.It serves as a quarantine
may best be seen on the chart. anchorage and a mooring area for naval vessels. The naval in-
Vessels should exercise caution when off the coast between
14.12 stallations consist mainly of small craft repair facilities. Along-
St. Paul’s Bay and Valletta Harbors due to the Pembroke Rifle side berthing space is limited and there is little or no
Range areas. A red flag will be displayed from the tower on commercial activity in Marsamxett, except for an extensive
Saint George’s Point when firing is taking place on the range. yacht harbor and an oil service base.

Valletta Harbors (35°54'N., 14°31'E.) Grand Harbour, the S bay and main harbor, is entered be-
14.13

tween breakwaters which extend from St. Elmo Point and Ri-
World Port Index No. 40330 casoli Point. It consists of Bighi Bay, Kalkara Creek, Dockyard
Creek (Id-Dahla Tad Dockyard), French Creek, and Newport.
14.13 Valletta Harbors consists of two natural bays, each of This harbor contains the major naval facilities and the commer-
which is comprised of several smaller bays or creeks. cial port. Most of the commercial facilities are concentrated in
Newport. Within this harbor, vessels work cargo into lighters
Port of Valletta Home Page from Mediterranean moorings. Dockyard Creek and French
Creek are mostly reserved for naval vessels. The approaches to
http://www.transport.gov.mt Grand Harbour present no navigational difficulties.
A light is shown from a structure standing on St. Elmo Point
14.13

Winds—Weather.—The Grecale, a strong NE wind, fre-

14.13 (Il-Ponta Sant’ Jiermu). An outer approach lighted buoy is
quently sets up a rough sea and swell in the harbor entrance moored about 1.2 miles NE of the light.
and approaches, and may make entry hazardous. Lights mark the seaward ends of the breakwaters which pro-
14.13

Tides—Currents.—The tidal range is almost negligible, be-

14.13 tect the entrance to Grand Harbour.

Valletta—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Valletta Waterfront
Pinto Wharf Nos. 1 and 2 307m 8.4m Cruise vessels. Continuous berthing length of 307m.
Pinto Wharf No. 3 171m 9.8-10.0m Cruise vessels.
Pinto Wharf Nos. 4 and 5 250m 10.0-11.0m Cruise vessels.
Gun Wharf 92m 7.4m Seaplanes.
Wine Wharf 73m 8.0m Ro-ro and general cargo.
Deep Water Quay
DWQ Nos. 1, 2, and 3 350m 9.2-9.5m General cargo.

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Valletta—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
DWQ No. 4 138m 8.0m Ro-ro and general cargo.
DWQ No. 5 74m 7.7-7.8m Ro-ro and general cargo.
Laboratory Wharf
Laboratory Wharf 191m 11.4-12.0m Containers, grain, and ro-ro.
Laboratory Wharf S No. 1 117m 7.3m Containers, grain, and ro-ro.
Laboratory Wharf S No. 2 72m 7.3m Containers.
Magazine Wharf 250m 13.7m Containers, grain, and ro-ro.
Grand Harbour
Timber Wharf 115m 6.0-11.0m Bunkers and tugs.
Lighters Wharf 120m 0.9-6.0m Small craft.
Church Wharf 370m 1.5-3.0m Small craft.
Bridge Wharf 163m — Small craft.
Coal Wharf 150m 6.4-6.5m Ship repair, water barges, and bulk cargo.
Fuel Wharf 150m 10.0m Cement.
Senglea Quay 383m 6.6-8.0m Cruise vessels.
St. Angelo 180m 9.0m Cruise vessels and passengers.
Enemalta
Flagstone Wharf 217m 11.4-11.7m Clean products, dirty products, and bunkering.
Ras Hanzir Dolphin Berth 80m 7.0m Clean products. Maximum loa of 200m.
Ricasoli Tank Cleaning
Tank Cleaning Berth 120m 11.0m Crude products.

Pilotage.—See paragraph 14.7 for detailed information re-

14.13 obstruct the entrance channel to Grand Harbor.
garding compulsory pilotage and pilot ordering. 2. A red diamond shape by day or a red light over a
In good weather the pilot boards in position 35°55'33.6''N,
14.13 white light at night indicate that vessels may enter but not
14°33'05.4''E (No. 1), about 2 miles NE of Valletta Harbor en- leave Grand Harbour.
trance. 3. Two red diamond shapes, shown vertically, by day or
In bad weather the pilot boards, as follows:
14.13 two red lights, shown vertically, at night indicate that vessels
1. Position 35°47'21.0''N, 14°36'00.0''E (No. 2A), about may leave but not enter Grand Harbor.
3 miles SE of the Marsaxlokk Harbor entrance. 4. A blue triangular flag indicates that it is unsafe for
2. Position 35°47'30.6''N, 14°30'59.4''E (No. 3), a safe boats and low powered craft to leave Grand Harbor or Mar-
distance off the S coast, SW of Marsaxlokk. samxett Harbor.
Regulations.—Vessels should send their ETA to the Port
14.13 Vessels underway, with a pilot aboard, shall display Interna-
14.13

Operations Manager 48 hours in advance through Malta Coast tional Code Flag H, by day, or a white light above a red light at
Radio Station (9HD). Vessels should also send an ETA at least night.
2 hours in advance and when 5 miles from the outer approach Vessels maneuvering, with a pilot aboard, will also display
14.13

lighted buoy. the following additional signals:

Vessel Traffic Service.—See paragraph 14.7 for details.
14.13 1. International Code Pennant 2 by day, or two white
Contact Information.—See the table titled Valletta—Con-
14.13 lights, shown vertically, at night indicate that the vessel is
tact Information. maneuvering to anchor or berth and must not be obstructed
Signals.—The following traffic signals, shown from the Pal-
14.13 or passed closely.
ace Tower and Fort Saint Angelo, do not apply to small craft or 2. International Code Flag G at the dip by day or three
to vessels of less than 500 gt plying exclusively in the waters of lights (red, white, red), shown vertically, at night indicate
Malta, providing such vessels or craft do not obstruct other that the vessel is getting underway to proceed to sea and
vessels maneuvering in accordance with these signals: must not be overtaken or passed closely.
1. A red square flag by day or four red lights, shown ver- 3. International Code Pennant 2 over the Answering
tically, at night indicate that no vessels can enter, leave, or Pennant by day or three lights (white, red, white), shown ver-

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Valletta—Saint Elmo Light

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14.13 Valletta—Saint John’s Cathedral

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Valletta—Hospital Point
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14.13 Valletta—Saint John’s Cathedral

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14.13 Valletta—Id-Dahla Tad Dockyard

Valletta—Senglea Point
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14.13 Valletta—Id-Dahla Tel-Francizi

14.13 Valletta—The Marsa from NE

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14.13 Valletta—Deep Water Wharf and New Quay

14.13 Valletta—Entrance looking seaward

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14.13 Valletta—Magazine Wharf (left) and Laboratory Wharf Container Terminal (right)

14.13 Valletta—Pinto Wharves

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14.13 Valletta—Bell tower on Ponta ta L’Imgerbeb

14.13 Valletta—Il-Ponta ta Ricasoli

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tically, at night indicate that the vessel has stopped maneu- vessels in both harbors. Merchant vessels usually moor in Mar-
vering and may be passed or overtaken. sa Creek, Grand Harbour. The main anchorage area for large
Vessels carrying explosives and awaiting berthing instruc-
14.13 vessels or those awaiting orders or a gas-free certificate is lo-
tions in or near the approaches to a harbor shall display a black cated at Hurd Bank, approximately 12 miles NE of Valetta, in
ball above International Code Flag B by day, or three lights depths of 24 to 47m.
(white, red, red), shown vertically, at night. An anchorage waiting area for Valletta and Marsaxlokk has
14.13

A storm signal, consisting of a single black ball by day or a

14.13 been established about 9 miles E of the island, as seen on the
red light by night, may be shown from the palace and Fort chart.
Saint Angelo. This storm warning indicates a wind of force 5 Caution.—Several anchorage prohibited areas lie within
14.13

or greater is expected between 010° and 120° in Valletta Har- Valletta Harbors and may best be seen on the chart.
bor. Several submarine cables, which may best be seen on the
14.13

A scend warning is issued subsequent to a gale warning and

14.13 chart, extend seaward from the vicinity of St. Elmo Point (Il-
is promulgated until the sea has fallen to a less than 1.5m in- Ponta Sant’ Jiermu) and extend N along the coast of the island.
crease. Several submarine pipelines lie within the harbors and may
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best be seen on the chart.

Valletta—Contact Information Several conservation areas around historic wrecks are locat-
14.13

ed near the Valletta harbor entrances, which can best be seen

Port Control on the chart.
Call sign Valletta Port Control A marine farm lies about 5 miles E of the island, as seen on
14.13

the chart.
VHF VHF channels 11, 12, 16, 20, and 22
Telephone 356-22-914-651 14.14 Ponta taz Zonqor (35°52'N., 14°35'E.), the low-lying
NE point of Malta, is located 3 miles SE of Ricasoli Point, the
Facsimile 356-22-914-419
SE entrance point of Valletta Harbors. It is marked by a stone
E-mail [email protected] beacon that has been reported to be difficult to identify. Several
Port Authority prominent radio masts are reported to stand close SE of Ri-
casoli Point.
356-21-222-203 Della Larga Forca, a detached bank with a depth of 9.1m,
14.14

Telephone 356-21-222-204 lies about 0.4 mile offshore, 1 mile NNW of Ponta taz Zonqor.
The coast extends S for 3 miles from Ponta taz Zonqor to
14.14

356-21-224-577 Ponta ta Delimara and is indented by several shallow bays.

356-21-222-208 Sikka Zonqor, a detached 8.5m patch, lies about 0.4 mile
14.14

Facsimile ESE of Ponta taz Zonqor. Outer Munxar Rock, with a depth of
356-21-226-309 9.7m, is the E danger in this vicinity and lies about 1 mile off-
E-mail [email protected] shore, 1.5 miles ESE of Ponta taz Zonqor.
Harbormaster Ponta ta Delimara (35°49'N., 14°34'E.), the NE entrance
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Telephone 356-21-239-010 point of Marsaxlokk, is located at the S end of a peninsula

which terminates in a yellow cliff, 15m high. A light is shown
Terminals and Marinas from a tower, 24m high, standing close N of the S extremity of
VHF VHF channel 13 the peninsula. Two prominent radio masts stand close SSE of
the light. An islet, 4m high, lies close S of the point. Several
Tugs
rocks lie on the shore bank which extends S of this islet and is
VHF VHF channels 10, 16, 68, and 74 marked by a lighted buoy moored about 0.2 mile SSE of Ponta
ta Delimara.
Pilots
Hurd Bank (35°53'N., 14°45'E.), formed of coral and sand,
14.14

Call sign Valletta Pilot lies 10 miles ENE of Ponta taz Zonqor and has depths of 35
VHF VHF channel 9 and 44m.
Caution.—A submarine pipeline extends 0.5 mile NE from
14.14

Telephone 356-21-227-028 a point on the shore, 1 mile SE of Ricasoli Point. Anchoring is

Facsimile 356-21-227-029 prohibited in the vicinity of this pipeline.
Commercial vessels may not enter the restricted area, which
14.14

[email protected] may best be seen on the chart, lying adjacent to the coast, 2
E-mail
[email protected] miles N of Ponta ta Delimara. This area extends up to 1.5 miles
from the shore.
Web site http://www.maritimepilots.com.mt A current setting S has often been observed off the E end of
14.14

Malta. During N winds, its rate increases and on occasion, it

14.13 Anchorage.—There are numerous mooring berths for naval has been experienced as far off as Hurd Bank.

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Marsaxlokk (Marsa Scirocco) last several days, but usually ceases after two days of W winds.
(35°49'N., 14°33'E.) Depths—Limitations.—San Lucjan Oil Terminal consists
14.15

of a fueling dolphin and several mooring buoys. Tankers are

World Port Index No. 40340 generally limited to 177m in length and 9.6m draft. An anchor-
age prohibited area has been established around the charted
14.15 Marsaxlokk is formed by an extensive bay which is pipeline.
entered between Ponta ta Delimara and Ponta ta Benghajsa, 1 The inner side of the breakwater, with depths of 14 to 18m
14.15

mile WSW. The small towns of Marsaxlokk and Birzebbuga alongside, can accommodate bulk vessels and tankers up to
are situated, respectively, on the N and W sides of the bay. 80,000 dwt.
An LNG terminal has been established close SSE of Deli-
14.15

Port of Marsaxlokk Home Page mara Power Station. Unauthorized navigation is prohibited in
the vicinity, as follows:
http://www.transport.gov.mt 1. Area 1—When the floating storage unit (FSU) is
berthed at the terminal or storm mooring.
Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise is negligible, being only
14.15 2. Area 2—When an LNG carrier is berthed alongside
0.3m at springs. the FSU. At this time, berthing is also prohibited at the Has
A very strong current sometimes sets NE about 1 mile off the
14.15 Saptan Fueling Dolphin and the Delimara Power Station
entrance to the bay. It is caused apparently when the SE winds Quay.

Marsaxlokk—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft
Dry Cargo Terminals
Malta Freeport—Container Terminal 1
North Quay 1,000m 17.0m — 16.0m Containers and reefer.
West Quay 290m 13.0m — — Containers and reefer.
Malta Freeport—Container Terminal 2
North Quay 513m 17.0m 400m 16.0m Containers and reefer.
Ro-ro Berth 220m 12.5m — — Containers and ro-ro freight.
South Quay 660m 17.0m — 16.0m Containers and reefer.
West Quay 118m 15.0m — — Containers.
Medserv Operations Ltd
Medserv Quay 43m — — — Supply vessels.
Tanker Terminals
Delimara LNG Regasification Terminal
FSU Armada LNG — — — — LNG.
Delimara Power Station
Delimara Berth 370m 9.0m 200m 8.1m Clean products and dirty products.
Enemalta Oil Terminal
Aviation fuel and clean products. Berthing length of
Birzebbuga Pier 12m 10.0m 120m 8.6m
215m (including dolphins).
Has Saptan Fuel Depot
Clean products. Berthing length of 315m (including
Has Saptan Fueling — 12.0m 180m 10.2m
dolphins).
Oiltanking Terminal
Jetty 1 170m 7.0m 110m 6.0m
Clean products, dirty products, and LPG. Continuous
Jetty 2 228m 14.5m 220m 13.5m
berthing length of 688m.
Jetty 3 290m 17.0m 300m 16.0m

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Marsaxlokk—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft
Jetty 4 220m 14.5m 220m 16.0m Clean products and dirty products.
Qajjenza PLPG Terminal
LPG Berth (CBM) — 7.9m 110m 7.0m LPG. Closed (2021).
Saun Lucian Terminal
San Lucian (CBM) — 13.4m 170m 11.5m Clean products and dirty products.

Mariners are instructed to give a wide berth and follow in-

14.15 Anchorage.—The bay, protected from all but S winds, af-
14.15

structions given by enforcement vessels or Marsaxlokk VTS. fords good holding ground. The bottom consists of fine sand
For more berthing information see the table titled Marsax-
14.15 and mud lying between hard patches which are covered with
lokk—Berth Information. weeds. Vessels unable to enter Valletta Harbors during periods
Aspect.—A breakwater extends 0.4 mile NE from Ponta ta
14.15 of strong NE winds, shelter here to await favorable weather.
Benghajsa and is marked by a light at its head. A lighted buoy Small vessels usually anchor off the E shore, ESE of Fort
14.15

is moored about 0.3 mile NE of the head of this breakwater. Saint Lucien.
Benghjsa Reef, with a least depth of 5.5m, lies near the SE
14.15

end of a spit which extends 1 mile SE from Ponta ta Benghajsa. Marsaxlokk—Contact Information
The extremity of this spit is marked by a lighted buoy moored
Port Control
about 1.2 miles S of Ponta ta Delimara. Benghisa Patch, with a
least depth of 5.2m, lies on the spit, about 0.3 mile offshore. Call sign Marsaxlokk Port Control
Fort St. Lucien, a prominent building, stands 1.2 miles NW
14.15

VHF VHF channels 14, 16, 20, and 22

of Ponta ta Delimara. A conspicuous church is situated 0.9
mile NNE of this fort. Hajaro Rock lies close SE of the fort and Telephone 356-22-914-652
is marked by a beacon. Facsimile 356-22-914-419
A conspicuous water tower stands close to Fort Benghajsa,
14.15

which stands on the S side of Ponta ta Benghajsa, the W en- E-mail [email protected]
trance point. Another conspicuous water tower stands 0.5 mile Port Authority
N of Fort Benghajsa and a prominent church is situated 0.7
mile NNW of it. Several radio masts stand NNW of Fort Beng- 356-21-222-203
hajsa. Telephone 356-21-222-204
A signal station is situated at Fort Tas-Silg, which stands 1.3
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356-21-224-577
miles N of Ponta ta Delimara.
Capuchin Convent, a large building with a conspicuous 356-21-222-208
14.15

Facsimile
white house standing 0.2 mile WSW of it, is situated on a 356-21-226-309
ridge, 0.8 mile NNW of Fort Saint Lucien. However, this con-
vent cannot be seen from the approaches to the bay. E-mail [email protected]
Zetjun Church, with a conspicuous red dome, stands 0.7 mile
14.15 Terminals and Marinas
N of the convent.
VHF VHF channel 13
Pilotage.—See paragraph 14.7 for detailed information re-
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garding compulsory pilotage and pilot ordering. Tugs

In good weather the pilot boards in the following positions:
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VHF VHF channels 10, 16, 68, and 74

1. Vessels of 300m loa and over—3 miles SE of Marsax-
lokk Harbor entrance in position 35°47'21.0''N, Malta Freeport Terminal
14°36'00.0''E (No. 2A). Telephone 356-21-650-200
2. Vessels less than 300m loa—2 miles SE of Marsax-
lokk Harbor entrance in position 35°47'54.6''N, Facsimile 356-21-251-900
14°35'00.0''E (No. 2B). E-mail [email protected]
In bad weather the pilot boards in the following positions:
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1. Position 35°55'33.6''N, 14°33'05.4''E, about 2 miles Web site http://www.maltafreeport.com.mt

NE of Valletta Harbor entrance (No. 1). Pilots
2. Position 35°47'30.6''N, 14°30'59.4''E, a safe distance
off the S coast, SW of Marsaxlokk (No. 3). Call sign Marsaxlokk Pilot
Vessel Traffic Service.—See paragraph 14.7 for details.
14.15 VHF VHF channel 9
Contact Information.—See the table titled Marsaxlokk—
Telephone 356-21-227-028
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Contact Information.

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Marsaxlokk—Contact Information tered on Filfla.

A countercurrent, which sets W at 0.5 to 1 knot, exists up to
14.17

Facsimile 356-21-227-029 about 0.5 mile offshore along the S coast of Malta with fresh
E-mail [email protected] W or NW winds.
Web site http://www.maritimepilots.com.mt
West Coast of Sicilia and Isole Egadi
Large vessels sometimes anchor outside the port at Hurd
14.15
14.18 Capo San Vito (38°11'N., 12°44'E.), low and flat, is
Bank, about 11 miles E of Marsaxlokk. There are depths of 24 the NW extremity of Sicilia and is frequently used as a landfall
to 47m, but this anchorage is not sheltered, although contact by vessels approaching from the W. The cape is the E extremi-
with the harbor may be maintained. ty of a flat projection, of which the W side is almost vertical
An anchorage waiting area for Valletta and Marsaxlokk has
14.15
and the N side is formed by a steep slope. A light is shown
been established about 9 miles E of the island, as seen on the from a structure, 40m high, standing on the cape. Torre Rocca-
chart. zzo, a prominent single story building, is situated 0.5 mile
Caution.—A wave recorder buoy is moored close S of Ponta
14.15
SSW of the light. During bad weather, heavy breakers are ex-
ta Delimara. Vessels should move with great caution when in perienced to the N of the cape and large vessels should not ap-
the vicinity of this buoy and should avoid contact with it at all proach within 1.5 miles.
times. Anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of 12m, sand, SE of
14.18

Several unlighted mooring buoys are situated within the bay.

14.15
the light and NE of Torre Roccazzo. The holding ground is
good and the anchorage is safe, except during NE winds.
14.16 Ponta ta Benghajsa (35°49'N., 14°33'E.), the SW en- A historic wreck is located in position 38°09.6'N, 12°46.8'E.
14.18

trance point of Marsaxlokk bay, is the SE point of Malta. From The W part of Sicilia is generally mountainous with short
14.18

here, the coast curves generally NW for 12 miles to Ras ir Ra- stretches of flat land and coastal plains. Extensive dunes fre-
heb, then N for 5 miles to Ponta tal Marfa. Deep water extends quently flank the coastal plains and rise gradually to regions of
close inshore along most of this rugged section of coast, which wide plateaus.
is mostly formed of abrupt rock and sheer, steep cliffs. From Capo San Vito, the coast trends SW for 15 miles to
14.18

Il-Minkba is located 3.2 miles W of Ponta ta Benghajsa. The

14.16
Trapani, then 14 miles S to Marsala, and then 17 miles SE to
coast between is cliffy, but these cliffs are more precipitous and Capo Granitola.
lighter in color than those farther to the W. Several prominent Between Sicilia and Isole Egadi, the currents are strong at
14.18

radio masts stand 0.5 mile N and 0.7 mile E of Il-Minkba. Torri times and set NE or SW with the NE current predominating
tal Wied Zurrieg, a square tower 12m high, stands on the coast, during the summer.
1 mile W of Il-Minkba. Punta del Saraceno, the NW extremity of a rounded promon-
14.18

Hamrija Bank, with depths of 5.5 to 18.6m, extends up to 0.5

14.16
tory, is located 6 miles SW of Capo San Vito.
mile from the shore, 2 miles W of Il-Minkba. Punta Pizzolungo is located 5.5 miles SW of Punta del Sara-
14.18

Ix-Xaqqa, a small cove, is entered 3 miles WNW of Il-Mink-

14.16
ceno. Secca Bonangia, a shoal with a depth of 1.8m, extends up
ba. A continuous wall of steep cliffs, above which stands the to about 1.3 miles NE from a point, 0.4 mile N of Punta Pizzol-
highest part of the island, extends 6 miles NW from this cove ungo.
to Ras ir-Raheb. A disused signal station, with several conspic- Isolotto Asinelli (38°04'N., 12°32'E.), a low and black rock,
14.18

uous radio masts standing 0.5 mile SE, is situated on the coast, lies 1.5 miles W of Punta Pizzolungo. A light is shown from a
2.3 miles NW of Ix-Xaqqa. structure, 6m high, standing on this rock.
Fomm-ir-Rih, a bay, is entered close N of Ras ir-Raheb. Its S
14.16

side is faced with a prominent perpendicular cliff, 37 to 52m 14.19 Trapani (38°01'N., 12°30'E.) (World Port Index No.
high. 40150), a harbor protected by breakwaters, is the principal port
Ghajn Tuffieha, a bay, is entered 1.5 miles N of Ras ir-Ra-
14.16
on the W coast of Sicilia.
heb. Il Qarraba, a prominent rocky promontory, forms the S en-
trance point. A watch tower stands at the head of this bay, and Port of Trapani Home Page
several conspicuous hotel buildings stand close E and 0.2 mile
N of it. http://www.portotrapani.it

14.17 Filfla (35°47'N., 14°25'E.), a rocky islet, lies 2.5 Winds—Weather.—The harbor is exposed to all winds and
14.19

miles offshore, 7 miles WSW of Ponta ta Benghajsa. This islet is open to the W. In the spring, strong seasonal SE winds can
is surrounded by above and below-water rocks and its sides are make entry hazardous.
formed by cliffs up to 59m high. Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise is very slight. Currents
14.19

Stork Rock, with a least depth of 6.7m, lies about 0.5 mile S
14.17 are very weak, but the Marrobbio surges can cause sudden
of Filfla. fluctuations up to 0.6 to 0.9m in the water level, but they are
Small craft, seeking shelter from E winds, can find indiffer-
14.17 not considered dangerous.
ent anchorage within the bays along the W coast of the island, Depths—Limitations.—The approach to Trapani is deep,
14.19

but these bays are too small to afford any protection for ocean- with depths gradually shoaling to 14m off the W breakwater. A
going vessels. fairway, 90m wide, leads into the inner harbor. The harbor is
Caution.—A prohibited area, with a radius of 1 mile, is cen-
14.17 subject to silting and a depth of 8.8m is maintained by frequent

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dredging. The main quay has 800m of total berthing space with a. 38°11'24.0''N, 12°43'54.6''E. (Capo San Vito)
a depth of 7.9m alongside. There are facilities for bulk vessels b. 38°10'36.0''N, 12°26'06.0''E.
and pleasure craft. Vessels up to 202m in length and 7.8m draft c. 38°09'18.0''N, 12°16'12.0''E.
can be accommodated. d. 37°57'42.0''N, 12°12'24.0''E.
Aspect.—The harbor is protected by a breakwater on its S
14.19 e. 37°48'06.6''N, 12°25'27.0''E. (Capo Lilibeo)
side. A monument, illuminated at night, stands close E of this A precautionary area extends 3 miles seaward of the VTS
14.19

breakwater. A hospital is situated 0.5 mile S of the monument boundaries.

and consists of several low buildings, with red roofs and a tall Participation is mandatory for all passenger vessels, cargo
14.19

chimney. vessels of 300 gt and over, pleasure craft of 45m loa and over,
Scolio Palumbo, marked by a light, is the E of two small is-
14.19 and fishing vessels of 24m loa and over. Participation in the
lets which lie in the approaches to the harbor and may best be VTS is optional for warships, cargo vessels of less than 300 gt,
seen on the chart. The N side of the fairway channel is marked pleasure craft less than 45m loa, fishing vessels less than 24m
by buoys. loa, vessels without mechanical propulsion, and rudimentarily-
Isola Egadi is described below in paragraph 14.24.
14.19 constructed wooden vessels.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
14.19 Trapani VTS can be contacted (call sign: Trapani VTS) on
14.19

Warships, fishing vessels, tugs, vessels involved in local traffic, VHF channels 10, 14, and 16.
and vessels of less than 500 gt are exempt from pilotage. Pilots Vessels intending to enter the VTS area should report on
14.19

generally board about 1 mile W of the W breakwater in VHF channel 10 when entering the precautionary area. This
(38°00.28'N., 12°29.34'E.). Vessels should provide an ETA 24 initial report should include the following information:
hours in advance. 1. Vessel name, call sign, flag, IMO number, and MMSI
Regulations.—Departing vessels have the right of way over
14.19 number.
vessels entering the port. 2. Gross tons.
Tug assistance is compulsory for vessels carrying dangerous
14.19 3. Port of registry and registry number.
cargoes and vessels over 90m loa intending to enter the basin. 4. Length overall.
The berthing service is compulsory for vessels of 500 gt or
14.19 5. Year built.
over, all vessels transporting dangerous goods and all vessels, 6. Owner, master’s name, and agent information.
hydrofoils or catamarans transporting passengers. 7. Number and nationality of crew and number of pas-
Vessels must not stop within 0.3 mile of the harbor entrance.
14.19 sengers aboard.
A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) has been established in
14.19 8. Time of entering the VTS area (UTC).
the approaches to the port. The scheme is not IMO adopted. 9. Present position (Latitude/Longitude).
Two circular safety zones, designated Safety Zone A and
14.19 10. True course and speed.
Safety Zone B, are centered on Molo della Colombaia outer 11. Last port of call and date/time of departure.
breakwater head. The zones have a radius of 0.5 mile and 0.2 12. Destination port and ETA (UTC).
mile, respectively. There is a 12-knot speed limit for all vessels 13. Type and amount of cargo onboard.
in Safety Zone A. Fishing is prohibited in both safety zones. 14. Dangerous goods on board (Y/N).
Vessel Traffic Service.—Trapani Vessel Traffic Service
14.19 15. Type of vessel.
(Trapani VTS) has been established in the Trapani area. The 16. Type of fuel.
area of operations is bounded by a line joining the following 17. Net tonnage.
positions: 18. Any deficiencies or damage.

Trapani—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Trident Terminal and Logistics (TTL)
Branchina Lisolella Nord 190m 8.0m Containers, dry bulk, bulk salt, iron products, coils, and marble blocks.
Branchina Lisolella Ovest 70m 8.0m Containers, dry bulk, bulk salt, iron products, coils, and marble blocks.
Trapani Port Authority
Branchina Lisolella Sud 120m 8.0m Berthing under repair (2019).
Branchina Marinella 170m 3.5m Ro-ro, cruise vessels, passengers, and fast ferries.
Branchina Garibaldi 145m 8.5m Cruise vessels and passengers.
Pontile Sanita Est 110m 8.0m Automobiles, passengers, and ro-ro.
Pontile Sanita Ovest 100m 6.5m Automobiles, passengers, and ro-ro.
Ro-ro, dry bulk, bulk salt, iron products, coils, marble blocks, cruise
Sporgente Ronciglio Ovest 140m 7.0m
vessels, and passengers.
Colombaia Pier 220m — Mooring barges.

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Trapani—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
IMA Biofuels
Ro-ro, dry bulk, bulk salt, iron products, coils, marble blocks, and bio-
Sporgente Ronciglio Est 220m 8.3m
ethanol.
Trapani Port Authority
Naval vessels, vessels under repair, tankers, ro-ro, automobiles, and
Branchina Ronciglio 310m 7.0m
passengers.
Ronciglio New Pier 200m — Multipurpose.

Inbound vessels should report to VTS Trapani on VHF chan-

14.19
Trapani—Contact Information
nel 10 in the following circumstances:
1. When entering the precautionary area. 39-0923-562-114
Telephone
2. When the pilot is embarked 39-0923-560-269
3. When intending to anchor, stating the reason for an-
chorage, ETA at anchorage, anchorage position, and time of Facsimile 39-0923-27711
arrival at anchorage. E-mail [email protected]
4. When mooring, stating time of mooring and place of
mooring. Berthing
5. An additional report is due on VHF channel 10 or 16 VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
when 1 mile from the port entrance, specifying type of ves-
Telephone 39-0923-20144
sel.
Outbound vessels should report to VTS Trapani on VHF
14.19
Facsimile 39-0923-187-6081
channel 10, as follows: E-mail [email protected]
1. Thirty (30) minutes prior to departure stating ETD,
port of destination and ETA, type and amount of cargo on- Web site http://www.angopi.org
board, and if any dangerous goods are onboard (Y/N). Vessel Traffic Service
2. When requesting authorization to depart.
3. When pilot disembarks. Call sign Trapani VTS
4. When departing the VTS, stating exit time, true VHF VHF channels 10 and 16
course, and speed.
Vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF 39-0923-543-911
14.19

Telephone
channel 10 while in the VTS area. 39-0923-543-9218
At the discretion of the master, vessels may report to the
14.19

39-0923-24429
VTS Center by facsimile or e-mail for reasons of security or Facsimile
confidentiality. 39-0923-26703
Vessels must report any fault, accident, or loss of polluting
E-mail [email protected]
14.19

cargo to the Trapani harbormaster immediately.

Pilots
Trapani—Contact Information Call sign Trapani Pilots
Harbormaster VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Call sign Trapani Harbormaster Telephone 39-0923-540-223
VHF VHF channels 10 and 16 E-mail [email protected]
Telephone 39-0923-543-911 Web site http://www.pilotitrapani.it
Facsimile 39-0923-26703
E-mail [email protected] Contact Information.—See the table titled Trapani—Con-
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tact Information.
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/trapani Anchorage.—The roadstead is only free of strong winds
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Port Authority during the summer.

Vessels may anchor only in the charted anchorage areas. Cir-
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E-mail [email protected] cular Anchorage Areas A1 through A4 are located in the area
Tugs between Torre Nubla and Punta Tramontana on Lunga Island.
Anchorage Area A1 lies close W of a historic wreck.
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
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Anchorage Area A3 is for use by ships carrying dangerous

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cargo. An outfall extends W from the shore for 1.75 miles E of following:
Anchorage Area A3. 1. Vessels of 500 gt and greater.
Anchorage Area A5 is for the use of cruise ships.
14.19 2. Vessels carrying dangerous cargo.
Vessels must contact the pilot station on VHF channel 16
14.19 3. Hydrofoils, catamarans, or passenger vessels.
prior to anchoring to request assignment of an anchorage berth. Contact Information.—See the table titled Marsala—Con-
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Vessels at anchor must maintain a listening watch on VHF tact Information.

channels 12 and 16.
Caution.—It is dangerous to attempt to enter the harbor,
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Marsala—Contact Information
during S and W winds, without local knowledge.
Vessels not bound for Trapani must remain at least 6 miles
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Harbormaster
off the coast. VHF VHF channels 12, 14, and 16
An area on the sea floor NE of Trapani should be avoided
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due to the presence of unexploded ordnance. 39-0923-951-184

Telephone
An uncharted wreck lies about 0.3 mile ESE of the center of
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39-0923-951-030
Anchorage Area A5.
Wrecks lie about 0.4 mile SSW and about 1.2 miles WSW of
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Facsimile 39-0923-951-030
Scogli Porcelli. E-mail [email protected]
The wreck of an oil tanker lies about 1 mile WNW of Punta
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San Giuliano. Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/marsala

The remains of an aircraft lie about 1 mile NE of Isolotto
14.19 Hours 0700-1900
Formica.
Mooring Service
14.20 Punta Tramontana (37°54'N., 12°27'E.), located 7 VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
miles SW of Trapani, is the N extremity of Isola Grande. This Telephone 39-0923-20144
island has many salt pans on it and a marsh lies between it and
the mainland. Punta Scario, the NW extremity of Isola Grande, Facsimile 39-0923-187-6081
is located 1.2 miles WSW of Punta Tramontana. A bank, with E-mail [email protected]
depths of less than 9m, extends from Punta Scario, and a light-
ed buoy marks its NW extremity. Web site http://www.angopi.org
Hours 24 hours
Between Trapani and Marsala, the coast is low and level with
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numerous and extensive salt pans. Tugs

Windmills, used for grinding salt and pumping water, are a
14.20 VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
common characteristic of this area.
Capo Boeo (Capo Lilibeo) (37°48'N., 12°25'E.), located 5.5 Telephone 39-0923-29445
miles S of Punta Scario, is low and surmounted by several Facsimile 39-0923-27711
prominent buildings.
E-mail [email protected]
14.21 Marsala (37°47'N., 12°26'E.) (World Port Index No. Web site http://www.assorimorchiatori.it
40170), a small harbor, is located on the SW coast of Sicily. It Pilots
is protected by three breakwaters.
Depths—Limitations.—The entrance is 200m wide. There
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VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
is 490m of total commercial berthing space with depths of 4.5 Telephone 39-0923-540-223
to 6.5m alongside. Vessels up to 140m in length or with a max-
imum draft of 5.2m can be accommodated. There are facilities Facsimile 39-0923-187-6706
for small craft and yachts. [email protected]
Aspect.—Prominent landmarks in the town include the gray
14.21 E-mail
dome of the cathedral and a 14-story building standing close [email protected]
NW of it. Lights are shown from the heads of the breakwaters.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
14.21 Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of
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Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 12, 14, or 16 and 11m, clay and weed, close outside the harbor, but local knowl-
board about 1 mile from the harbor entrance. edge is required. Vessels are required to use one of the two au-
Regulations.—The mooring service is compulsory for the
14.21 thorized anchorage areas.

Marsala—Berth Information
Berth Length Draft Remarks
Marsala Terminals
Molo Colombo 220m 5.6m Dry bulk and cargo vessels

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Marsala—Berth Information
Berth Length Draft Remarks
Branchina Centrale 100m 5.6m Cruise vessels and yachts
Branchina Marinella 110m 5.6m Cruise vessels and yachts
Branchina Garibaldi 110m 5.6m Cargo vessels
Sporgente Ronciglio Est 110m 5.6m Dry cargo and tankers

Prior authorization from the Maritime Authority is required

14.21 board 0.5 mile from the port entrance.
for the use of the anchorages. Vessels should contact the Mari- Regulations.—All communications or requests for permis-
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time District Office on VHF channel 16 to obtain authoriza- sion to enter or layover by vessels calling on the port of Mazara
tion. del Vallo, excluding fishing vessels not used for oceanic fish-
Caution.—The Marrobbio surges sometimes cause sudden
14.21 ing, must reach the Mazara del Vallo Harbormaster’s Office via
and violent currents in this harbor. e-mail ([email protected]).
It is dangerous to enter the harbor during a SE gale.
14.21 Contact Information.—See the table titled Mazara del
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Vessels carrying noxious substances or dangerous or pollut-

14.21 Vallo—Contact Information.
ing cargo must maintain a minimum distance of 3 miles off the
coast between Marsala and Capo Granitola. Tugs are compul- Mazara del Vallo—Contact Information
sory.
Harbormaster
14.22 Capo Feto (37°40'N., 12°31'E.), located 9 miles SE VHF VHF channels 13 and 16
of Marsala, is very low. The intervening coast and the cape are
fringed with shoals, but they are mostly free of off-lying dan- Telephone 39-0923-946-388
gers. A light is shown from a prominent structure, 10m high, Facsimile 39-0923-941-020
standing on the cape.
[email protected]
Caution.—Submarine gas pipelines, which extend SW to
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the coast of Tunisia, are landed at a point on the coast, 1 mile E-mail [email protected]
SE of Capo Feto. These pipelines may best be seen on the [email protected] (PMIS)
chart, and anchoring and fishing are prohibited in their vicinity.
A historic wreck lies E of the cape within the charted prohibit- http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/mazara-
Web site
ed area. del-vallo
Hours 24 hours
14.23 Mazara del Vallo (37°39'N., 12°35'E.) (World Port
Index No. 40180) lies 3 miles E of Capo Feto and is the only Pilots
river port in Sicilia. Two moles and a detached breakwater pro- Call sign Piloti Mazara del Vallo
tect the entrance of this small harbor.
VHF VHF channel 16
Port of Mazara del Vallo Home Page 39-0923-672-111 (Operations Room)
Telephone
http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/mazara-del-vallo 39-327-599-5236 (Local Pilot)
Hours 0600-2000 (On request at night)
Tides—Currents.—The tidal range is 0.3 to 0.5m.
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Mooring Services
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is mainly used by fish-
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ing vessels. There is 580m of total commercial quayage with VHF VHF channel 12
depths up to 5.6m. Vessels up to 90m in length and 5.5m draft Telephone 39-0923-20144
can be accommodated. A yacht marina lies 0.7 mile E of the
harbor and is protected by breakwaters. Facsimile 39-0923-187-6081
Aspect.—The town is easily identified by the numerous and
14.23 E-mail [email protected]
prominent cupolas and belfries of its churches. The most no-
Web site http://www.angopi.it
ticeable are the cupola of the cathedral which is 46m high and
has a grayish-red belfry, 48m high, standing close to it; a Hours 24 hours
church, with twin belfries, standing in the NW part of the town; Note.—Mooring services are compulsory for vessels
and the belfry of a second church standing in the NW part of 500 gt and over, passenger vessels, and vessels carrying
town which is isolated and surmounted by a pyramid. dangerous cargo.
A prominent white statue stands on the W side of the mouth
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of the river which flows through the town.

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of more than
14.23 Anchorage.—Anchorage, in a depth of 10m, rock and weed,
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500 gt. The pilots can be contacted on VHF channel 16 and is available, with local knowledge, SW of the harbor entrance.

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Due to the existence of submarine cables, an anchoring and

14.23 is shown from a prominent structure, 12m high, standing on
fishing prohibited area extends up to 6 miles SW from a point Capo Grosso, the N extremity of the island.
on the shore, 1 mile SE of the harbor. Banco del Pesci, with a depth of 23m, lies about 5 miles NW
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of Capo Grosso. An isolated shoal, with a depth of 19.1m, lies

Isole Egadi and Off-lying Banks and Shoals about 1.5 miles E of Capo Grosso.
Caution.—It is reported that unexploded ordnance lies in
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14.24 Isole Egadi (37°58'N., 12°10'E.) is a group of islands, the waters close to Isola di Levanzo.
islets, and rocks which lie off the W coast of Sicilia. This group The remains of an aircraft lie on the bottom about 1 mile
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consists of three principal islands, Isola Favignana, Isola di Le- SSW of Punta dei Sorci.
vanzo, and Isola Marettimo; the islets of Maraone and Formi- A historic wreck is located NW of Capo Grosso in position
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ca; and the rocks Porcelli and Asinelli. The islands lie on the 38°03.4'N, 12°18.3'E.
insular shelf which extends W from the coast between Trapani
and Marsala. 14.27 Isola Favignana (37°57'N., 12°19'E.), the largest is-
The currents in the vicinity of the islands are mostly caused
14.24 land of the group, is located with Punta Faraglione, its N ex-
by the wind. In the channel lying between the islands and the tremity, lying 2 miles SSW of Isola di Levanzo. A chain of hills
coast of Sicilia, the currents are strong and set NE and SW; the extends S across the island from this point. The summit of this
NE current predominates in the summer. chain, 302m high, is surmounted by a fort with a signal station.
Strong W winds are sometimes preceded by a dense fog
14.24 Favignana (37°56'N., 12°20'E.), a small harbor, lies on the
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around Monte Falcone, which stands on Isola Marettimo, and N side of the island at the head of a bay. This harbor is mostly
sometimes raise a rough sea even close to the islet. used by fishing vessels. However, it was reported (1994) that
Caution.—A restricted area surrounds Isole Egadi. Due to
14.24 hydrofoils and small automobile ferries use a quay which is sit-
the residual danger from obstructions and explosive ordnance, uated on the inner side of the breakwater.
vessels are warned not to anchor, dredge, trawl, or carry out A light is shown from a prominent structure, 14m high,
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any bottom operations within this area. standing on Punta di Marsala, the SE extremity of the island.
The sea area surrounding the archipelago has been declared a
14.24 Another light is shown from a prominent tower, 38m high,
marine nature reserve. Within the perimeter of the reserve sev- standing on Punta Sottile, the W extremity of the island.
eral zones have been established each with varying restrictions.
Contact local authorities for details. 14.28 Secca del Toro (37°53'N., 12°19'E.), an isolated
Historic wrecks are located in the following positions:
14.24 rocky shoal, lies 2 miles S of Isola Favignana and has a least
a. 38°00.1'N, 12°18.3'E. depth of 6.2m.
b. 37°57.7'N, 12°18.3'E. Isolotto Maraone, a low and barren islet, lies midway be-
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c. 37°54.9'N, 12°18.6'E. tween Isola di Levanzo and the coast of Sicilia. A rocky bank,
Each position is surrounded by a circular restricted area,
14.24 with depths of less than 5.5m, extends about 0.1 mile NW from
with a radius of 0.11 mile, centered on the wreck. the NW end of this islet and a dangerous wreck lies close SE of
its SE end.
14.25 Isola Marettimo (37°58'N., 12°03'E.), the W and Isolotto Formica lies close E of Isolotto Maraone. A light is
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most mountainous island of the group, lies 18 miles W of Sicil- shown from a prominent tower, 20m high, standing on this is-
ia. Monte Falcone, 686m, stands 1.2 miles SE of its NW ex- let. A large tower and a tunny factory are also situated on the
tremity. Marettimo, the only village, is situated on the E side of islet. A small boat harbor lies at its S end.
the island and is fronted by a small boat harbor protected by A detached shoal, with a depth of 4.8m, lies about 0.3 mile E
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two moles. of the islet and several shoal patches, with depths of 16m and
The waters around Isola Marettimo have been declared a ma-
14.25 17m, lie about 1 mile S and SE of the islet.
rine nature reserve and numerous restrictions apply. The local Scogli Porcelli is a group of rocks, awash, which lies about 3
14.28

authorities should be contacted for more information. miles N of Isolotto Formica. A light is shown from a tower,
A light is shown from a prominent structure, 24m high,
14.25 25m high, standing on the rocks.
standing near the SW extremity of the island. Banco San Giovanni, a detached shoal patch, lies about 1
14.28

Secca Cretazzo, with a depth of 5.7m, lies about 0.3 mile S

14.25 mile SE of Scogli Porcelli and has a depth of 11m.
of the light and is usually marked by breakers.
Caution.—A prohibited area, with a radius of 1 mile, lies
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South Coast of Sicilia and Off-lying Banks
centered 5 miles SSW of Punta Bassano, the SE extremity of
Isola Marettimo. 14.29 Capo Granitola (37°34'N., 12°40'E.) is wide, low,
Another prohibited area is reported (1998) to lie centered in
14.25 and fronted by rocks. A light is shown from a prominent tower,
position 37°46.5'N, 11°58.5'E, with a radius of 1 mile, due to 35m high, standing on the cape.
the presence of unexploded ordnance. From here, the coast trends ESE for 18 miles to Capo San
14.29

A submarine cable extends 2 miles seaward from a point 0.5

14.25 Marco and then 24 miles SE to Capo Rossello. From Capo
mile S of the Arena River. Granitola, the S coast of Sicilia extends 167 miles SE to Capo
Passero, the SE extremity of the island. Generally, the low land
14.26 Isola di Levanzo (38°01'N., 12°20'E.), steep and rug- fronting the sea is backed by low cliffs, hills, and low moun-
ged, lies 12 miles E of Isola Marettimo. Except at its NW and tains. The coast is relatively free of off-lying dangers.
SE ends, the coasts of this island consist of steep cliffs. A light Caution.—Oil exploration is being carried out in the waters
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Punta Sottile Light

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14.29 Capo Granitola Light

Caution.—A prohibited anchorage area, best seen on the

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chart, lies off Sciacca.

Capo Rossello (37°18'N., 13°27'E.) is a cliffy and dark-red-
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dish colored promontory. A light is shown from a structure, 7m

high, standing on the cape.
Torre di Monte Rosso stands on a hill, 1 mile NW of the
14.30

light. This tower is dark-colored with a rectangular superstruc-

ture.

14.31 Porto Empedocle (37°17'N., 13°32'E.) (World Port

Index No. 40200), a small port, lies 4 miles E of Capo Rossello
and is protected by breakwaters. It is the only harbor on the S
coast of Sicilia which is sheltered from S winds.
Winds—Weather.—Strong SW and SE winds make entry
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into this harbor hazardous at times. Strong winds from the S to

W sometimes cause a heavy scend to set into the harbor.
Depths—Limitations.—La Secca, a rocky shoal with a
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14.28 Scoglio Porcelli Light depth of 5.5m, lies 3 miles offshore, 5 miles SE of the harbor
entrance. A depth of 18.1m lies close NW of the shoal in posi-
between the S coast of Sicilia and Malta; associated marks and tion 37°14'11.4''N, 13°32'03.0''E.
structures may be encountered by vessels navigating in this ar- The entrance channel has been dredged to a depth of 10.3m.
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ea. The N part of the outer harbor is shallow, but the S and SE
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Unexploded ordnance is reported to lie close to the S coast of

14.29 part are dredged to a depth of 9.8m. The main commercial fa-
Sicilia in many places. cilities include a quay, 500m long, with a depth of 7m along-
side; and a quay, 600m long, with depths of 8.5 to 11.5m
14.30 Capo San Marco (37°30'N., 13°01'E.) is an irregular alongside. The harbor is mostly used by bulk vessels, ferries,
reddish projection on the summit of which, at an elevation of and fishing boats. Vessels up to 132,285 dwt, 276m in length,
95m, stands a prominent round white tower with some cottages and 8.5m draft can be accommodated.
near it. A depth of 9m lies within 1 mile of the tower on Capo Aspect.—Two conspicuous chimneys, 80m high, stand close
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San Marco. W of the root of the W breakwater.

The town of Marinella stands 10 miles WNW of Capo San
14.30 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
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Marco and is fronted by a small craft harbor. The port can be contacted on VHF channel 12 or 16. The pilot
Sciacca (37°30'N., 13°05'E.), a small harbor, lies 2.7 miles E
14.30 boards close outside the entrance.
of Capo San Marco and is protected by breakwaters. There are Anchorage.—Exposed anchorage can be obtained, in a
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depths of 4.5 to 10m in the harbor basins, and they are mostly depth of 12m, mud, good holding ground, about 0.4 mile SE of
used by yachts and fishing vessels. The harbor can be contact- the harbor entrance.
ed on VHF channel 16 and local pilots are available for vessels Anchor Berth B1 (dangerous cargo and tankers) and Anchor
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without local knowledge. Berth B2 (non-dangerous mixed cargo) lie, respectively, 1 mile

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WSW and 1 mile SE of the head of Molo di Ponente. Regulations.—Vessels arriving and departing should contact
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Caution.—Due to the existence of cables, anchoring and

14.31 the port office on VHF channel 16. The vessel’s draft must be
fishing are prohibited in an area, which may best be seen on the forwarded 15 minutes before port arrival. All relevant docu-
chart, extending 6 miles seaward in the vicinity of La Secca. mentation should be provided to port authorities 24 hours prior
Numerous fish havens, best seen on the chart, have been es-
14.31 to arrival. Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch
tablished along the coast between Sciacca and Porto Empedo- on VHF channel 16 while in port.
cle. Contact Information.—See the table titled Licata—Con-
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Caution is advised as numerous outfall pipelines, some en-

14.31 tact Information.
closed by anchoring and fishing prohibited areas, exist E and
W of the port. Licata—Contact Information
An anchoring and fishing prohibited area is established 12.2
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Port
miles WSW of Porto Empedocle due to the presence of unex-
ploded ordnance on the sea floor. The area is a circle, with a ra- VHF VHF channels 10 and 16
dius 1 mile, centered on position 37°12.4'N, 13°17.1'E.
Telephone 39-0922-774-113
A wreck, partly awash, lies about 1,250m ENE of the head
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of Molo di Levante. Facsimile 39-0922-774-113

[email protected]
14.32 Licata (37°06'N., 13°56'E.) (World Port Index No.
40210), a small port, lies close W of the Fiume Salso, 23 miles E-mail [email protected]
SE of Porto Empedocle. [email protected]
Winds—Weather.—In this vicinity, the most dangerous
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winds are from the SE. During spring, fall, and winter, such Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/licata
winds are often accompanied by mist and rain or sand and dust. Mooring
During winter, the strongest prevailing W winds frequently
bring snowstorms. VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
Tides—Currents.—The currents vary with wind force and
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Telephone 39-0933-918-009
direction. In the outer harbor, the prevailing NW wind can
cause a current which may set E at a rate of up to 3 knots. Facsimile 39-0933-921-780
Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected by two
14.32 E-mail [email protected]
moles and a breakwater. A training wall extends E of the har-
Web site http://www.angopi.it
bor and prevents silting in the berthing area. There is a depth of
6.4m across the bar. A main commercial quay, 190m long, has Pilots
a depth of 6.1m alongside. Bulk vessels up to 110m in length Call sign Pilots Licata
and 6m draft have been accommodated alongside. In addition,
there is 230m of berthing space for fishing vessels. VHF VHF channel 12

Licata—Berth Information Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 13m, mud

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and sand, good holding ground, SE of the E end of the break-

Berth Length Depth Remarks water. This anchorage is not recommended with SE and SW
Licata Terminals winds, due to the heavy seas raised.
Caution.—At night and during periods of strong W winds,
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Cement, fertilizer, the E entrance should be used. With SE winds and when leav-
Commercial
265m 6.1m iron ore, fast fer- ing the harbor, the narrower W entrance should be used.
Berth Bulk
ries, and breakbulk Silting is a problem in the vicinity of the harbor.
14.32

Fishing Berth 220m — Fishing vessels Fish havens, best seen on the chart, have been established SE
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and SW of the port.

North West Fast ferries and Numerous changes to hydrography and topography have oc-
160m — 14.32

Berth breakbulk curred within Licata and its approaches. Consult the local au-
thorities for the latest information.
Aspect.—Conspicuous landmarks include several chimneys
14.32

standing close N of the W mole; Castel Sant Angelo and a dis- 14.33 Torre de Manfria (37°06'N., 14°08'E.), standing 9
used signal station, standing at the W end of the town; and the miles ESE of Licata, is gray, quadrangular, prominent, and has
cupola of the Church of Sant Angelo, standing in the E part of windows on its SE side. A plateau, 67m high, is located be-
the town. tween this tower and Gela, 5 miles ESE, and its seaward side
San Giacomo Light is shown from a tower, 37m high, stand-
14.32 falls steeply to a beach. The plateau is backed by hills, up to
ing 0.5 mile SE of Castel Sant Angelo, near the root of the E 300m high, which stand 1 mile inland.
mole. Capo Soprano, located 1 mile W of Gela, lies at the NW end
14.33

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.

14.32 of a plateau, 47m high. Monte Formaggio, 640m high, stands
The pilot can be contacted on VHF channel 12. The pilot 12 miles N of the cape and is conspicuous. A prominent water
boards about 0.5 mile S of the outer breakwater. tank stands 1.2 mile NW of the cape.

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Gela (Porto Isola) (37°04'N., 14°15'E.) Information.

World Port Index No. 40220 Gela—Contact Information

Harbormaster
Port of Gela Home Page
Call sign Marsaxlokk Port Control
http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/gela
VHF VHF channels 13 and 16
14.34 Gela consists of a small craft harbor which is protect- Telephone 39-0933-917-755
ed by breakwaters. Facsimile 39-0933-911-594
Porto Isola, an oil terminal, lies 1 mile SE of this small har-
14.34

bor and consists of a jetty, with two dry cargo berths; a de- [email protected]
E-mail
tached breakwater, with six tanker berths; a pier, with two [email protected]
chemical berths; and an offshore buoy berth for tankers.
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/gela
Depth—Limitations.—A jetty, 2,800m long, extends SW
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from the shore and has two dry cargo berths at its head. The Tugs
berths are 180m long and have depths of 8.5m and 9.6m along-
VHF VHF channel 14
side. Vessels up to 41,000 dwt, 180m in length, and 9.4m draft
can be accommodated. Telephone 39-0933-917-786
The jetty is protected by a detached breakwater, 1,200m
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Facsimile 39-0933-902-735
long, with six tanker and LPG berths. These berths are 70 to
250m long and vessels up to 88,000 dwt and 9.6m draft can be [email protected]
accommodated alongside. E-mail [email protected]
A pier, 350m long, has two berths at its head and can accom-
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[email protected]
modate chemical vessels up to 100m in length and 6.1m draft.
Web site http://www.eurecoservizi.com
The offshore buoy berth lies about 1 mile S of the detached
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breakwater, and a submarine pipeline extends NE from it to the Mooring

shore. Tankers up to 70,000 dwt and 12.8m draft can be accom-
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
modated.
Aspect.—A conspicuous oil refinery, with several flares, is
14.34 Telephone 39-0933-918-009
situated close E of Gela. A church, with a prominent dome, Facsimile 39-0933-921-780
stands in the W part of the town.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for tankers and all vessels
14.34
E-mail [email protected]
of 500 gt and over. Pilotage by VHF is available for vessels less Web site http://www.angopi.it
than 2,000 gt not using tugs, whose on-board command has a
working knowledge of Italian. Pilots
Vessels must send a request for pilotage at least 24 hours and
14.34
Call sign Piloti Gela
2 hours prior to arrival.
Vessels generally berth during daylight hours only, but can
14.34
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
unberth by day and at night. Telephone 39-0933-939-303
The pilot boards 1 mile WSW of the W end of the breakwa-
14.34

ter or 1 mile SSE of its E end. E-mail [email protected]

Contact Information.—See the table titled Gela—Contact
14.34

Gela—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA
Gela Refinery
CBM — 15.0m 280m Crude oil and fuel oil.
Pontile Principala East 180m 10.0m 185m Oil products.
Pontile Principala West 180m 9.1m 185m Oil products.
Chemicals and oil products. Berthing length of 165m (in-
Pontiletto North 44m 6.0m 120m
cluding dolphins).
Pontiletto South 44m 6.0m 120m Berthing length of 165m (including dolphins).
Breakwater Berth 1 250m 10.0m 240m Crude oil and petroleum products.

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Gela—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA
Breakwater Berth 2 180m 10.0m 250m Petroleum products, naphtha, and crude oil.
Breakwater Berth 3 180m 10.0m 180m Petroleum products and naphtha.
Breakwater Berth 4 140m 10.0m 120m Petroleum products and naphtha.
Breakwater Berth 5 120m 10.0m 120m —
Breakwater Berth 6 90m 10.0m 75m —

Anchorage.—Designated anchorages are defined as fol-

14.34 about 2.5 miles NW of Scoglitti.
lows:
1. Area A—Vessels less than 2,000 gt. 14.36 Pozzallo (36°43'N., 14°51'E.) (World Port Index No.
2. Area B—Vessels less than 2,000 gt. 40230), a small town, is situated 3.2 miles ENE of Punta Reli-
3. Area C—Vessels over 5,000 gt. gione and can be identified by a large tower, 30m high, and a
4. Area D—Vessels over 5,000 gt. tall chimney which stands close NE of it. A small harbor lies
5. Area E—Vessels over 30,000 gt and bound for the close SW of the town. It is protected by breakwaters and most-
ANIC Sea Berth. ly used by fishing vessels. The prevailing winds blow from W
6. Area F—Vessels less than 5,000 gt. and NW.
Caution.—Two lighted oil production platforms, connected
14.34 A new harbor, consisting of an outer breakwater and an inner
14.36

by a walkway, are situated 0.6 mile ENE of the detached break- jetty, with 600m of berthing space, is situated close W of the
water. town. The quay can accommodate vessels with a maximum
Platform Perla, a lighted oil production platform, is situated
14.34 draft of 9.3m.
7 miles S of Gela. A submarine pipeline extends NE from this The port is approached through a traffic separation scheme
14.36

platform to the shore. Platform Prezioso, another lighted oil and entered E of the head of Molo di Sopraflutto.
production platform, is situated 9 miles NW of Platform Perla Pilotage.—Pilotage is available and is compulsory for ves-
14.36

and is connected to it by a submarine pipeline. sels of more than 500 gt. The pilot may be contacted on VHF
Dangerous wrecks lie about 0.5 mile N of the W end of the
14.34 channel 10. The pilot boards 0.5 to 1.0 mile E of Molo di So-
detached breakwater and about 2.5 miles NE of Platform praflutto. Five anchorages, numbered 1-5, are located within
Prezioso. the roads area.
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within areas extending
14.34 Regulations.—A Traffic Separation Scheme has been estab-
14.36

up to 1.5 miles SW of the detached breakwater, extending up to lished in the approaches to the port. It comprises inward and
2 miles seaward of the oil refinery, and in the vicinity of any of outward traffic lanes and a semi-circular precautionary area,
the pipelines. radius 1.2 miles, centered on 36°43.47'N 14°50.63'E.
Anchoring, fishing, stopping, navigation, and all other sur-
14.34 Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
14.36

face and underwater activities are prohibited within a circle choring and fishing prohibited area, which may best be seen on
with a radius of 1 mile centered on position 37°02'02.90''N, the chart, extends up to 6 miles seaward of Pozzallo.
14°07'51.25''E.
14.37 Vega Oil Field (36°33'N., 14°38'E.) lies centered 14.5
14.35 Scoglitti (36°53'N., 14°26'E.), a small town, is situat- miles SW of Pozzallo. It consists of lighted platforms, one with
ed 14 miles SSE of Gela and is fronted by a small craft harbor, racon, and an interconnecting submarine pipeline.
protected by two moles. A light is shown from a prominent Isolotto Porri (36°41'N., 14°56'E.), marked by a light, lies
14.37

structure, 13m high, standing in the town. 1.2 miles offshore, 4.8 miles SE of Pozzallo. It is the largest of
Capo Scaramia (Scalambri) (36°47'N., 14°30'E.), located 7 a group of above and below-water rocks. Reefs, with depths of
miles SSE of Scoglitti, is low, rocky, and fringed with rocks, 7 to 11m, lie up to 0.8 mile SW, 0.7 mile S, and 1.3 miles SSE
some awash. A light is shown from a tower, 34m high, standing of the rock. A detached shoal patch, with a depth of 13.7m, lies
on the cape. A group of houses and a tower are situated close about 1.7 miles S of the rock.
W of the light. Caution.—A lighted target buoy, moored about 3.5 miles
14.37

This cape should be given a wide berth. A stranded wreck is

14.35 SSE of Isolotto Porri, marks a firing exercise area.
reported (1990) to lie about 1.5 miles W of the cape.
Punta Secca, a small craft harbor, lies close E of the cape.
14.35 14.38 Isola delle Correnti (36°39'N., 15°05'E.) lies close
Marina di Ragusa is situated 3 miles E of Capo Scaramia.
14.35 offshore, 7.5 miles ESE of Isolotto Porri. A light is shown from
This village is marked by a light and is fronted by a small pier. a structure, 11m high, standing on this islet. It is connected to
Punta Religione, a rocky point with sandy shores, is located
14.35 the mainland coast by a low and narrow isthmus which covers
5 miles ESE of Capo Scaramia and is surmounted by two in bad weather. This islet shows up well from the E or W. Sev-
prominent white buildings. eral detached shoal areas, with depths of less than 18m, lie 4.5
Caution.—A restricted area, within which lies an outfall
14.35 miles W and 3.5 miles S.
pipeline, has been established between the shore and a position A dangerous wreck, in 12m of water, lies 0.6 mile SSW of
14.38

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the light; a rock, awash, lies 1.6 miles WNW of the light. 17.5 to 22m, lies about 4 miles E of Talbot Shoal.
Capo Passero (36°41'N., 15°10'E.), located 4 miles NE of
14.38 Uncharted shoals have been reported (1986) and may exist in
14.39

Isola delle Correnti, is the SE extremity of Sicilia. It is marked the vicinity of Talbot Shoal.
by a light and is fully described in paragraph 15.62. Pantelleria Shoal (37°10'N., 12°07'E.), with a least depth of
14.39

Caution.—Drill rigs are frequently encountered in Malta

14.38 12m, lies on the S part of Adventure Bank, 25 miles SW of Ca-
Channel between Capo Passaro and the Maltese Islands and are po Granitola. It consists of rock and gravel. An isolated patch,
generally established over the width of its expanse. with a least depth of 13m, lies about 9 miles NE of this shoal.
A site of archaeological interest is located within the Secce
14.38

di Circe. Stopping, fishing, anchoring, diving, and any other 14.40 Graham Shoal (37°10'N., 12°43'E.), with a least
activities that could damage the site are prohibited within a ra- depth of 6.9m, lies 24 miles S of Capo Granitola. It consists of
dius of 200m from position 36°41.7'N, 14°56.8'E. coral and cinder and is the remains of a volcanic islet. The cur-
rents in the vicinity of this shoal are irregular both in direction
Off-lying Banks and rate. They usually set SE, but a NE current, with a rate of 3
knots, has sometimes been experienced.
14.39 Adventure Bank (37°30'N., 12°00'E.) extends from a Terrible Bank (37°09'N., 12°53'E.), with a least depth of
14.40

position lying 9 miles SW of Marsala, on the W coast of Sicil- 20m, lies 8 miles E of Graham Shoal and 27 miles SSE of Ca-
ia, to a position lying 14 miles N of Isola di Pantelleria. It has po Granitola.
general depths of less than 90m. Depths of 29 to 33m lie within 2 miles S of the shallowest
14.40

Talbot Shoal (37°30'N., 11°41'E.), a small shoal area, lies

14.39 part of this bank. A depth of 28m was reported (1980) to lie
48 miles W of Capo Granitola and has a least depth of 8.8m. A about 14 miles N of the shallowest part of Terrible Bank. A
patch, with a depth of 44m, lies 5 miles S of Talbot Shoal. A depth of 16.5m was reported (1977) to lie about 7 miles NNE
small bank, with numerous pinnacles rising to depths of from of Terrible Bank, but its existence is doubtful.

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15.0 Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
SECTOR 15 — CHART INFORMATION
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SECTOR 15
ITALY—SICILIA (SICILY) AND STRETTO DI MESSINA

Plan.—This sector describes the N coast of Sicilia (Sicily)

15.0 maximum of 3 knots, have been observed setting E or W in the
and its off-lying islands, from W to E; the NE coast of Sicilia channel lying between the S island of the group and the N coast
and Stretto di Messina; and then the SE coast of Sicilia, from N of Sicilia.
to S. The currents off the E side of Sicilia usually follow the coast
15.1

and set SW in the vicinity of Capo Schiso. Along the coast to

General Remarks the S of Monte Etna, a current sets S in summer and autumn at
a rate of about 0.3 knot. This current is quite noticeable near
15.1 Winds—Weather.—The Marrobbio, a phenomenon the coast and extends from 1 to 1.8 miles offshore. Weak cur-
experienced most frequently along the SW coast of Sicilia, is rents, mostly influenced by the winds, are found in Golfo di
common throughout this whole area. It usually occurs during Catania and similar currents are found off Augusta and Siracu-
undisturbed weather and produces waves or surges, sometimes sa.
isolated or sometimes in a series. These waves or surges cause Regulations.—Tanker vessels of 1,600 gt and over entering
15.1

sudden fluctuations of the water level, up to 1m, and set up or leaving Italian ports and carrying, or with uncleaned tanks
dangerous currents in confined bays or harbors. which last carried, petroleum, gas, or chemical products should
During the winter, between October and March, SW winds
15.1 report to a shore station before entering Italian territorial wa-
predominate off the N coast of Sicilia. These winds often blow ters off Italian ports. For further details, see Pub. 140, Sailing
with moderate gale force or they may be of a squally nature. Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adja-
During September and April, the winds usually blow from the cent Seas.
NE or SE with approximately the same frequency. Winds from The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran-
15.1

the NE prevail more frequently during the summer months. dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re-
These winds are less constant than the S winter winds. porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port
Land and sea breezes are well developed in summer. The sea
15.1 or anchorage within the Paris MoU region.
breeze, known as Imbattu, springs up in the morning after For further information, see paragraph 10.1 and North At-
15.1

1000. It freshens during the day, reaches a maximum at 1400, lantic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Un-
and calms at sunset. The sea breeze freshens somewhat when it derstanding on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection
swings to the NW. If the sea breeze continues until about 2200, Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning
calms or light winds will generally prevail on the following Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas.
day. Caution.—Tunny nets are laid out annually between March
15.1

Squalls can be expected off the mouth of Fiumara d’Agro, on

15.1 and November close off many places along the N coast of Si-
the E coast of Sicilia, during W or SW winds. Violent N or NW cilia.
winds sometimes blow down from the valley located off the N
side of Monte Etna. Storms from the NE, of a long duration, Sicilia—North Coast
occur in the vicinity of Capo Schiso, especially during spring.
Winds from the E and SE, often violent, predominate in the vi- 15.2 Sicilia (Sicily) (37°50'N., 13°30'E.) is the largest and
cinity of Capo Molini. Winds from SE or NW, lasting for 2 or 3 one of the most important islands in the Mediterranean. It is
days, usually occur in the vicinity of Golfo di Catania during separated from the W side of the toe of the boot of Italy by the
winter. Winds from the NE and NW are more frequent during deep Stretto di Messina.
spring and summer. In September, violent SW winds, of a short Capo San Vito (38°11'N., 12°44'E.), marked by a light, is
15.2

duration, occur quite frequently. Strong SE winds, accompa- the NW extremity of the island. It is fully described in para-
nied by heavy swells, frequently occur in October and Novem- graph 14.18.
ber. Winds from the ENE and ESE prevail in winter in the A small bay, with a sandy beach, indents the N side of the
15.2

vicinity of Siracusa and W or SW winds sometimes blow with peninsula which stands between Capo San Vito and Punta di
violence. Solanto, 1.7 miles ESE. San Vito Lo Capo, a village, is situated
Tides—Currents.—The currents in the vicinity of Sicilia at the head of this bay and is a fishing boat harbor, protected by
are irregular and are generally influenced by the prevailing breakwaters, lies close NW of it. The square structure of a for-
wind. Along the N coast, the current almost always sets W at a tress-like shrine, with a bell tower, is situated in front of the vil-
rate of 0.5 knot. Further offshore, the current flows E and then lage and is prominent. An ancient and massive red-colored
NW along the W coast of Italy. The inshore current appears to tower, partly in ruins, stands on the beach, close N of the vil-
be stronger than the offshore one. lage. However, it can only be seen from the W side of the pen-
Strong currents are sometimes found among the islands of
15.1 insula.
Isole Eolie. These currents are greatly influenced by the winds. Monte Monaco (38°10'N., 12°35'E.), 532m high with steep
15.2

During summer, with variable breezes, a general S set has been and rocky sides, stands 1.7 miles SE of Capo San Vito. It is lo-
observed. This set is particularly noticeable in the vicinity of cated at the N end of a ridge that descends from Monte Spara-
the W islands of the group. Currents of variable rates, up to a gio, 1,110m high, which stands 7 miles further S.

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15.3 Isola di Ustica (38°42'N., 13°10'E.), lying 30 miles N 15.4 Punta Gorgo Salato (38°43'N., 13°11'E.) is the N ex-
of Punta Raisi, is of volcanic formation, fertile, and cultivated. tremity of the island. Secca Colombara, a rock, lies about 0.4
A hilly ridge crosses the N central part of the island and rises to mile N of this point and has a depth of 1.5m. Scoglio Colomba-
Monte Guardia dei Turchi, summit, which is 248m high. A ra- ra, a high rock resembling a tower, lies close inshore, 1 mile SE
dar station, consisting of a brown building topped by a large of Punta Gorgo Salato.
white sphere, stands on the summit and is visible from all di- The NE coast of the island between Punta Gorgo Salato and
15.4

rections. Capo Falconara, 1.2 miles SE, is rugged and steep-to.

The N slope of Monte Guardia dei Turchi descends steeply
15.3 Punta Omo Morto is located 1 mile SE of Punta Gorgo Salato.
15.4

towards a wide level plain, 20m high, which trends towards the A light and an auxiliary light are shown from a white tower on a
N coast. The S slope is less steep and several hills stand be- building, 10m high, standing on this point. The coast in the vicini-
tween the mountain and the S coast of the island. From a dis- ty of this point rises in a vertical, rocky wall to a height of 101m.
tance E or W, Isola di Ustica appears as two islets lying close Capo Falconara (38°43'N., 13°12'E.), the E extremity of the
15.4

together. island, is located 0.2 mile SE of Punta Omo Morto. Above this
Caution.—The area surrounding Isola di Ustica has been
15.3 cape, at an elevation of 156m, stand the ruins of an old fort.
declared a Marine Nature Reserve, the extent of which can best The SE coast of the island between Capo Falconara and Pun-
15.4

be seen on the chart. A 2-mile area has been established out- ta Licciardolo, 1.7 miles SW, is indented by several very small
side of the reserve where navigation, anchoring, and stopping coves and is rather steep-to. Cala Santa Maria, a small cove,
are prohibited for merchant and passenger vessels of more than lies close SW of Capo Falconara. Ustica, a village with a num-
500 gt. ber of prominent white houses, stands on a slope, at the head of
this cove. A harbor for small craft, protected by a mole, fronts
Punta Cavazzi (38°41'N., 13°10'E.), a rocky point, is the
15.3 the village. A prominent tower is situated on a hill, 81m high,
SW extremity of Isola di Ustica. A light is shown from a white which stands close above the S entrance point of the cove. The
round tower, 28m high, standing on the point. tall and circular tower of a disused windmill is situated on a
hill, 0.2 mile SSW of the tower. Anchorage can be obtained by
small vessels, in a depth of 7m, sand and weed, within Cala
Santa Maria, about 90m offshore. Larger vessels can obtain an-
chorage, in a depth of 37m, at the entrance to the cove. Local
knowledge is required.
Punta Licciardolo (38°41'N., 13°10'E.), the S extremity of
15.4

the island, is formed by a gently sloping point. The S coast of

the island between this point and Punta Gavazzi, 1 mile WNW,
is steep and clear of known off-lying dangers.
Caution.—The waters around Isola di Ustica have been de-
15.4

clared a marine nature reserve and special regulations apply.

The local authorities should be contacted for further informa-
tion.
An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, best seen on the
15.4

chart, is located in the Cala Santa Maria.

15.3 Punta Cavazzi Light A historic wreck lies close SE of the breakwater light in Us-
15.4

tica.
The W coast of the island between Punta Cavazzi and Punta
15.3

Gorgo Salato, 2 miles NE, is fringed by shoals. Punta dello 15.5 Golfo di Castellammare (35°05'N., 12°55'E.) lies
Spalmatore, a long and sharp rocky tongue, extends about 0.3 between Punta di Solanto and Punta di Raisi, 16 miles E. Sev-
mile N of Punta Cavazzi and its outer part is bordered by eral villages are situated on the slopes of the mountains over-
above-water rocks. A large and prominent tower stands at the looking this gulf. In summer, the gulf is usually crowded with
inner end of this rocky tongue. During E or NE winds, small fishing boats and there are no offshore dangers. A prominent
vessels, with local knowledge, can anchor, in a depth of 38m, railroad runs along the S and E shores of the gulf.
rocky bottom, between Punta dello Spalmatore and Punta Punta di Solanto (38°11'N., 12°46'E.) is low and flat. A
15.5

Cavazzi, and about 300m offshore. light is shown from a structure, 5m high, standing 0.2 mile SSE
of the point. A prominent tower, partly in ruins, stands close
Punta di Megna, a rounded projection, is located 0.7 mile
15.3 SE of the point. A tunny factory, consisting of a group of prom-
NNE of Punta dello Spalmatore and is fringed by above-water inent white buildings dominated by a tall chimney, is situated
rocks. A rocky patch, with a depth of 4.6m, lies about 0.2 mile 0.5 mile S of the tower. Tunny nets are laid annually from
W of this point. Scoglio del Medico, a large above-water rock, March to November in the vicinity of this factory.
lies about 0.3 mile NNW of the Punta di Megna. The channel The coast to the S of these buildings is very rocky, steep, and
15.5

leading between this rock and the rocks fringing the point is high. A square tower, partly in ruins, stands about halfway up
deep and about 250m wide. During SE winds, small vessels, the slope of a small promontory, 2.5 miles SSE of Punta Solan-
with local knowledge, can anchor, in a depth of 20m, off the to. A tourist resort village is situated close N of the tower. The
NW side of the island in 20m, E of Scoglio del Medico, but the craggy coastline is interrupted, 1 mile S of the tower, by the
bottom is rocky. short tip of a rocky spur which forms a sandy beach.

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Torre Scopello (38°04'N., 12°49'E.), a white structure,

15.5 lies between this cape and a small point, 2.3 miles NE, and is
stands on top of a rocky knoll. Two high rocks lie close off this used by fishing boats.
knoll. A white tower is situated 0.5 mile inland and stands on a Terrasini is situated 1.5 miles NE of Capo di Rama. It stands
15.7

hill which shows prominently against the mountains in the on a rocky shore which is broken in several places by short,
background. A group of white buildings at a tunny factory steep beaches. A tall tower stands on a small promontory, close
stand close S of Torre Scopello. Tunny nets are laid out annual- W of this town. A prominent and large church, facing seaward
ly in the vicinity of Torre Scopello and off a small cove lying 3 and flanked by two bell towers, stands in the center of the
miles N. town. The town is fronted by a small craft harbor which is pro-
Puntazzo, a yellow and salient point, is located 1 mile SE of
15.5 tected by a mole. Anchorage can be obtained outside the har-
Torre Scopello. It is covered with olive trees and vineyards. A bor where the depths are deep and regular, sand and weed,
gray square tower, with a small gallery, stands among some good holding ground. Small vessels can remain at anchor shel-
houses on the shores of an inlet, close SE of Puntazzo. A prom- tered from all but NW winds.
inent white bridge stands at the head of this inlet. Cinisi, a village, is situated close E of Terrasini. It stands on
15.7

Punta La Porta, a rocky point with a hole in it, is located 1.5

15.5 a lower slope of Monte Pizzo di Mezzo, which is 850m high. A
miles ESE of Puntazzo. An above-water rock lies close off this large yellow church stands near the center of the village and is
point. Tunney nets are laid out annually close SE of Punta La conspicuous from seaward.
Porta. Punta Molinazzo (38°10'N., 13°05'E.), located 1 mile N of
15.7

Caution.—Historic wrecks are located in position

15.5 Terrasini, is low, rocky, and fringed by rocks. A large, isolated,
38°09.6'N, 12°46.8'E and position 38°05.1'N, 12°49.1'E. Each and rectangular tower stands on the SW end of this point.
position is surrounded by a circular restricted area, with a radi-
us of 0.11 mile, centered on the wreck.
A wreck lies about 0.6 mile NNW of Torre Scopello.
15.5

Castellammare del Golfo (38°02'N., 12°52'E.) stands at the

15.5

foot of Monte Inice. An ancient castle, shaped like a massive

tower, stands on a rocky point in front of the town. A large ca-
thedral is situated close inland and close S of the castle. Farther
inland and at a higher elevation, a prominent church, which is
flanked by two bell towers, faces the sea. A small craft harbor,
protected by a breakwater, fronts the town.
Secca Cernia, with a depth of 6.9m, lies about 0.3 mile N of
15.5

the head of the breakwater. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth

of 11m, good holding ground, W of Secca Cernia or, in a depth
of 16m, E of Secca Cernia. Designated anchorage areas, num-
bered B1-B4, have been established by the port authority. Use
of these anchorages requires permission from the Port Authori- 15.7 Punta Molinazzo
ty in Trapani. Local knowledge is required.
Caution.—A marine farm, marked by a lighted buoy, is lo-
15.5 Between Punta Molinazzo and Punta di Raisi, 1.7 miles NE,
15.7

cated 2 miles NE of the town. the coast is low and rocky. Several rocky shoal areas, with
A wreck lies about 2.6 miles NNE of the green light in the
15.5 depths of 3 to 5.5m, lie up to 0.5 mile offshore along this
port. stretch of shore.
Punta di Raisi (38°11'N., 13°07'E.), the E entrance point of
15.7

15.6 Between Castellammare del Golfo and Balestrate, a Golfo di Castellammare, is low and rocky. An airport, with a
town 6 miles E, the coast is low, sandy, and backed by low control tower, is situated in the vicinity of the point and is con-
hills. Alcamo Marina, a prominent beach resort, is situated 3 spicuous. It is reported (1994) that an aeronautical light is
miles E of Castellammare del Golfo. Tunny nets are laid out shown from the control tower. A tall tower, in ruins, stands
annually between March and November off Alcamo Marina. close E of the point. Several ancient walls and a few houses are
Balestrate (38°03'N., 13°00'E.) stands on a short rocky pro- situated near this tower, and a shallow inlet indents the coast
jection of the coast. A prominent bell tower, with a pyramid- close E of it. A tower, similar to the above tower, stands near
shaped roof, is situated in the center of the town. the head of this inlet. Torre Muzza, partly in ruins and reddish,
A chain of above and below-water rocks fronts the town.
15.6 stands on the end of a small and rocky promontory, 2.5 miles E
However, anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 11m, sand, of Punta di Raisi.
about 1 mile seaward of these rocks. Punta del Passagio (38°12'N., 13°14'E.) is located 6.4 miles
15.7

Trappeto, a village, stands 2 miles ENE of Balestrate. The

15.6 ENE of Punta Raisi. A tower, dark reddish, stands on a hill,
coast between is steep, rugged, and fringed by rocks, awash. A 191m high, near the point.
rocky area, with a least depth of 5.5m, lies about 0.3 mile off- Between Punta di Raisi and Capo Gallo, 10 miles ENE, the
15.7

shore, abreast Trappeto. coast is mostly steep-to, slightly indented, and backed by high,
rugged mountains.
15.7 Capo di Rama (38°08'N., 13°03'E.), 30m high and Isola delle Femmine, 35m high, lies on a shoal spit which ex-
15.7

level, is surmounted by a tower, partly in ruins. A small cove tends about 1 mile NNW from Punta del Passagio. This small

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island is surmounted by a prominent square tower.

15.8 Baia di Carini (38°11'N., 13°11'E.) is entered be-

tween Torre Muzza and Isola delle Femmine, 4 miles ENE.
This bay is clear of dangers and is quite deep in its outer part.
The shores are level and covered with citrus groves. Several tall
and brick-colored chimneys stand among the groves.
Carini is situated 2 miles inland, 3 miles SSE of Torre Muz-
15.8

za. The town stands at the back of a small hill which is joined
to the mountains of the interior by a saddle. Capaci, a small
town, is situated 0.7 mile inland, 2 miles S of Punta del Passa-
gio. A tower, surrounded by a high wall, stands 0.2 mile inland,
3 miles E of Torre Muzza.
Anchorage can be taken, according to the direction of the
15.8

wind, either SE of Torre Muzza or in the E part of Baia di Cari-

ni. The holding ground of sand is good in both anchorages. The
bottom in the middle of the bay is rocky.
A light-colored smokestack, topped by a pole with a weather
15.8 Capo Gallo Light
15.9

vane, identifies the village of Isola delle Femmine, which is sit-

uated close S of Punta del Passagio. A small shipyard stands on prominent crane stands on it.
the W side of Punta del Passagio. A small harbor, used only by Punta Priola is located 1 mile ESE of Punta Celesi. An old
15.9

fishing boats, lies on the E side of the point and is protected by and disused shipyard, with several large symmetrical buildings
a jetty which is partly in ruins. and four slipways, lies 0.3 mile W of Punta Priola and is now
Sferracavallo (38°12'N., 13°16'E.), a resort town, is situated
15.8
used as a marina. A long jetty, partly in ruins, projects from the
2 miles SE of the village of Isola delle Femmine. It is built coast in the vicinity of this marina.
along the rocky shores of a small cove and is conspicuous. A Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
15.9

sandy beach lies at the head of the cove. choring and fishing prohibited area, which may best be seen on
the chart, extends seaward from the shore between Punta Priola
15.9 Capo Gallo (38°13'N., 13°19'E.) is the N extremity and Capo Gallo.
of a mountainous promontory. From a distance it appears as an
island. A light is shown from a tower, 7m high, standing in 15.10 Golfo di Palermo (38°08'N., 13°25'E.) lies between
front of a low building on the cape. A disused signal station Punta Priola and Capo Mongerbino, 8.3 miles SE. The shores
stands 0.5 mile SW of the light. of the gulf are backed by rugged mountains with fertile and
A dangerous wreck lies about 1.8 miles E of Capo Gallo.
15.9
cultivated valleys.
Monte Pellegrino (38°10'N., 13°21'E.), 600m high, rises S
15.10

of Punta Priola and dominates the coast in this vicinity. The

mountain is steep, barren, dark reddish, and surmounted by a
disused signal station. A small tower, in ruins, stands on the
shore, 1 mile SSE of Punta Priola.
Punta Arenella (38°09'N., 13°23'E.) is a rocky point sur-
15.10

mounted by a round and orange-colored tower, 18m high. A

prominent group of buildings stands behind the tower and a
prominent establishment, with a black-colored chimney, is sit-
uated close N of it. A pier, with a depth of 5m alongside its
Capo Gallo bearing SE
15.9 head, extends from this establishment and a prominent crane
stands on it.
Between Capo Gallo and Punta di Mondello, 1 mile SSE, the
15.9 Castello Utveggio, a conspicuous red building, stands 1 mile
15.10

coast is formed by the steep side of a mountain. A small break- W of Punta Aranella. A pleasure craft basin, protected by a
water, partly in ruins, extends 100m ESE from a point located mole, lies close SSW of Punta Aranella and an extensive yacht
about midway between the cape and Punta di Mondello. An harbor lies 0.6 mile S of the point.
old and cylindrical tower stands on Punta di Mondello. Monte Cuccio, 1,050m high, stands 4 miles W of Palermo
15.10

La Barra (38°17'N., 13°23'E.), a sand and coral bank, lies and is surmounted by a small church. A large fortress is situat-
4.5 miles NNE of Capo Gallo and has a least depth of 65m. ed, at an elevation of 762m, on a flat mountain ridge, 2 miles S
Baia di Mondello is entered between Punta di Mondello and
15.9 of Monte Cuccio.
Punta Celesi, 1 mile SSE. A wide beach, backed by a plain,
forms the shores of this bay. A tower, partly in ruins, stands in Porto di Palermo (38°08'N., 13°22'E.)
the village of Mondello, which is situated on the NW shore of
the bay. A small pier fronts the village. A prominent building, World Port Index No. 40130
with a roof of many gables, stands at the head of the bay. There
is a mole, 100m long, extending N from Punta Celesi and a 15.11 Porto di Palermo lies in the SW corner of Golfo di

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Palermo, 1 mile S of Punta Aranella. The main commercial Vessels up to 2,000 gt may request radio assistance by VHF
15.11

harbor is protected by breakwaters and Porto Industriale, with if the master is fluent in Italian and does not require the assis-
repair facilities, a shipyard, and drydocks, lies immediately to tance of tugs.
the N. Pilots generally board about 1 mile from the harbor entrance.
15.11

Winds—Weather.—During the winter between October

15.11 In bad weather the pilot boat leads vessels into the harbor.
and March, winds from the SW and NW are dominant in the Regulations.—No vessel is permitted to enter, leave, or
15.11

gulf. However, storms from the NE sometimes occur in these move within the port during the 30 minutes preceding the arriv-
months. Squalls from the SE occur occasionally during the al or departure of the mail steamers. The normal times of this
spring months. Fog is not prevalent but does occur sometimes prohibition are 0645, 0830, and 2030 daily, but these times are
during the spring. approximate and others may occur.
Tides—Currents.—The tides are negligible, being only
15.11 Vessel Traffic Service.—Palermo Vessel Traffic Service
15.11

0.3m at springs. The mean sea level in this gulf may fall as (Palermo VTS) is established in Palermo. Participation in the
much as 0.5m below normal during February, March, and VTS is mandatory for the following vessels:
April. 1. Cargo vessels of 300 gt and over.
The currents in the gulf are weak and are influenced mostly
15.11 2. Fishing vessels of 24m loa and over.
by the winds. There is very little current within the harbor. 3. All passenger vessels.
Depths—Limitations.— There are facilities for ro-ro, bulk,
15.11 4. Leisure craft of 45m loa and over.
and container vessels. Generally, vessels up to 250m in length Participation in the VTS is optional for the following vessels
15.11

and 13.4m draft can be accommodated. 1. Warships and auxiliary vessels.

For berthing information see the table titled Palermo—
15.11 2. Cargo vessels less than 300 gt.
Berth Information. 3. Vessels without mechanical propulsion.
In addition, there are extensive repair facilities and several
15.11 4. Vessels of primitive wooden construction.
drydocks which can handle vessels up to 400,000 dwt. 5. Leisure craft of less than 45m loa.
Aspect.—Palermo can be identified by the prominent moun-
15.11 6. Fishing vessels of less than 24m loa.
tains surrounding it. Prominent landmarks include the dark Palermo VTS provides the following information to all ves-
15.11

dome of the theater standing in the center of the city; the cathe- sels within the VTS area:
dral, with a black dome, situated close S of the theater; the as- 1. Naval traffic situation.
tronomical observatory, standing near the cathedral which 2. Presence of fishing vessels.
consists of a massive light-colored building topped by a small 3. Presence of unknown vessels that are excluded from
white dome; and a red tower which stands close W of the the- participating in the VTS system.
ater and rises above the firehouse. 4. Gale warnings, storm warnings, and weather bulle-
A long vertical row of conspicuous lights mark an aqueduct
15.11 tins.
which is situated in the hills, in the SE part of the city. It is re- 5. Sea bunker operations required by aircraft engaged in
ported that the loom of the city lights can be seen from a dis- fire-fighting operations within the VTS area.
tance of about 8 miles, but at midnight many of these lights are 6. Sporting or religious activities within the VTS area.
turned off. 7. Presence of vessels restricted in their ability to ma-
It is reported (1990) that the cranes at the shipyard in the N
15.11 neuver, convoys, tugs, or vessels engaged in sea trials within
part of the port are conspicuous from seaward. the VTS area.
Palermo Diga Foraneo Light is shown from a white round
15.11 8. SAR operations or presence of environmental pollu-
tower, 11m in height, standing on the elbow of the outer break- tion within the VTS area.
water. 9. Drifting objects dangerous to navigation.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 gt or
15.11 Palermo VTS also provides the following information to ves-
15.11

over when entering or leaving port and for vessels of 1,000 gt sels entering or leaving the VTS area:
and over when operating within 1 mile of the Esso and AGIP 1. Local weather conditions.
terminals. Warships, fishing vessels, tugs, and local traffic are 2. Presence of vessels at anchor or at the oil terminals.
exempt from the pilotage rules. 3. Damage to any navigational aids within the VTS area.

Palermo—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Calata Marinai d’Italia N 32m — Fast ferries.
Calata Marinai d’Italia S 40m — Fast ferries.
Piave Quay East 84m 12.0m —
Piave Quay North 323m 12.0m Cruise vessels, grain, ro-ro, and lo-lo.
Piave Quay South 314m 12.0m Breakbulk.
Putone Dock 415m 12.0m Cruise vessels, ro-ro, lo-lo, containers, and breakbulk.
Quattroventi 300m 12.0m Containers and breakbulk.

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Palermo—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Chemicals, clean products, cruise, ro-ro, lo-lo, containers, and break-
Sammuzzo 378m 9.0m
bulk.
St. Lucia North Dock 235m 12.0m Cruise vessels, ro-ro, lo-lo, and breakbulk.
St. Lucia South Dock 259m 8.0m Cruise vessels, ro-ro, lo-lo, containers, and breakbulk.
Trapezoidale Lower East 120m 14.0m
Fast ferries, ro-ro, and lo-lo. Continuous berth length of 234m.
Trapezoidale Upper East 114m 14.0m
V Veneto East Quay 84m 12.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro (passengers).
V Veneto North Quay 319m 12.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro (passengers).
V Veneto South Quay 304m 9.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro (passengers).

The Navigational Assistance Service is provided on request.

15.11 b. 38° 24.7'N, 13° 22.6'E.
This service is also provided in case of any damage or deficien- c. 38° 16.3'N, 13° 41.5'E.
cy that restricts a vessel in her ability to maneuver and other d. 38° 07.6'N, 13° 41.5'E.
circumstances representing a danger to navigation, to the safety e. 38° 07.5'N, 13° 30.7'E. (Capo Mongerbino)
of life at sea, or for the protection of the marine environment. A precautionary area extends 3 miles seaward from the VTS
15.11

Palermo VTS will provide navigational assistance to such ves- area borders.
sels, including true course and speed, position, intentions, and Palermo VTS (call sign: Palermo VTS) can be contacted on
15.11

identities of other vessels navigating in the area. VHF channels 10 and 16. Vessels should establish initial con-
Palermo VTS is bounded by lines joining the following posi-
15.11 tact with the VTS on VHF channel 16 when within the precau-
tions: tionary area. Vessels transiting the VTS area must maintain a
a. 38° 07.7'N, 13° 22.6'E. (Palermo breakwater racon) continuous listening watch on VHF channel 10.

Information Required by Palermo Traffic

Action Designator Information Required
Vessel name, call sign, flag, IMO number, and
A
MMSI number
B Gross tons
C Port of registry and registration number
D LOA
E Year built
F Owner
Entry Report— G Master’s name and surname
When approaching H Number of passengers and crew
within 3 miles of
the VTS area. I Date and time of entering VTS
J Entry position (Latitude/Longitude)
K True course
L Speed
M Last port of call/date and time of departure
N Destination and ETA
P Cargo onboard and nature of cargo
Q Dangerous goods onboard

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Information Required by Palermo Traffic

Action Designator Information Required
A Date and exit time
Departure Report— B Exit position (lat/long)
When leaving the
VTS area. C True course
D Speed
A Vessel name, call sign, flag, and IMO number
B Gross tons
C Port of registry and registration number
D LOA
E Year built
When inbound for
Palermo prior to F Owner
entering the VTS G Master’s name and surname
area.
H Number of passengers and crew
I Date and time of entering VTS
J Entry position (Latitude/Longitude)
K True course
L Speed
M Last port of call/date and time of departure
When inbound for N Destination and ETA
Palermo prior to
O Cargo onboard and nature of cargo
entering the VTS
area. (continued) P Dangerous goods onboard
Q Type of vessel

Vessels transiting the VTS make the following reports as list-

15.11 on VHF channels 11 and 14, communicate their position on re-
ed in the table titled Information Required by Messina Traffic. quest, and in adverse weather conditions, make a radio check
While inbound, additional reports are due, as follows:
15.11 to Palermo VTS every 2 hours.
1. One hour before entering the inbound lane. Contact Information.—See the table titled Palermo—
15.11

2. When entering the inbound lane. Contact Information.

3. At the pilot boarding location (whether requested or Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor, in depths of 46 to 64m,
15.11

not). between 0.5 and 1 mile off the harbor entrance. The holding
4. On arrival at the berth stating time and berth position. ground is good, but this roadstead is open to N and E winds.
5. Before anchoring (if necessary), stating reason, ETA
at anchorage, position at anchorage, and date and time of an- Palermo—Contact Information
choring.
Outbound vessels report, as follows:
15.11
Harbormaster
1. One hour before departure stating ETD, destination VHF VHF channels 11, 12, and 16
and ETA, cargo onboard, dangerous goods onboard, and
number of passengers. Telephone 39-091-604-3111
2. No later than 5 minutes before ETD to receive permis- Facsimile 39-091-325-519
sion to proceed.
[email protected]
3. At the entrance to the outbound lane. E-mail
4. At the exit of the outbound lane. [email protected]
5. Upon exiting the VTS area stating date and time of Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/palermo
departure and position.
Port Authority
If any information required by the VTS is considered confi-
15.11

dential, reports may be transmitted by facsimile or e-mail to Telephone 39-091-627-7111

Palermo VTS.
Facsimile 39-091-637-4291
Vessels at anchor shall maintain a continuous listening watch
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Palermo—Contact Information by a prominent tower with a white vertical stripe on its N side.
AGIP-Esso Oil Terminal (38°06'N., 13°25'E.) lies in the vi-
15.12

E-mail [email protected] cinity of Punta del Corsaro and is formed by two offshore
Web site http://www.portpalermo.it berths. These berths consist of several mooring buoys, are
marked by lighted buoys, and are connected to the shore by
Berthing submarine pipelines. Vessels moor with their sterns to the
VHF VHF channel 12 buoys. The AGIP Berth, situated 1 mile W of the point, can ac-
commodate vessels up to 25,000 dwt, 185m in length, and
Telephone 39-091-320-433
9.7m draft. The Esso Berth, situated close E of the point, can
Facsimile 39-091-320-433 accommodate vessels up to 15m draft with no limitation of
length.
E-mail [email protected]
Bagheria (38°05'N., 13°30'E.) is situated 4 miles ESE of
15.12

Web site http://www.angopi.it Punta del Corsaro. This town can be easily identified by several
Tugs conspicuous buildings and tall chimneys. A short tower stands
close SE of Bagheria. Aspra, a small village, is situated on the
VHF VHF channel 12 coast close N of Bagheria. It is dominated by a tall and pointed
Telephone 39-092-329-445 bell tower. Anchorage can be obtained, in depths of 16 to 18m,
good holding ground, anywhere between the oil terminal at
Facsimile 39-092-327-771
Punta del Corsaro and the village of Aspra remaining clear of
E-mail [email protected] the charted sewer.
Web site http://www.assorimorchiatori.it Capo Mongerbino (38°07'N., 13°31'E.), the E entrance
15.12

point of the gulf, is the NW extremity of the promontory

VTS Operations formed by Monte Montalfano, 376m high, which stands 1.2
Call sign VTS Palermo miles SE of the cape. It is fronted by two above-water rocks.
VHF VHF channels 11, 14, and 16 15.13 Capo Zafferano (38°07'N., 13°32'E.), located 1.5
39-091-604-3202 miles ESE of Capo Mongerbino, rises to a rocky and conical
Telephone hill, 223m high. This cape appears as an island when seen from
39-091-604-3203 the NW or SE, as the land between it and Monte Catalfano is
Facsimile 39-091-325-519 low. Capo Zafferano Light is shown from a white tower and
building, 11m high, standing on the cape. A small tower, in ru-
[email protected] ins, is situated near the summit of the cape. An islet, 6m high,
E-mail
[email protected] lies close N of the N extremity of the cape.
Between Capo Zafferano and Capo Grosso, 5.8 miles SSE,
VTS Control Room
15.13

the coast is rocky and indented by two small coves.

Telephone 39-091-604-3110 Porticello, a prominent village, stands 1.5 miles S of Capo
15.13

VTS Emergency Zafferano and is fronted by a small craft harbor which is pro-
tected by two moles.
Telephone 39-091-331-538 Secca di Chianca, a rocky area, lies about 1 mile SE of Capo
15.13

Pilots Zafferano and has a depth of 11m. Scoglio Formica, a rock

awash, lies on a small shoal about 1 mile E of Porticello.
Call sign Piloti Palermo Caution.—.An area prohibited to anchoring and fishing lies
15.13

VHF VHF channel 12 centered in position 38°05.3'N, 13°33.6'E and has a radius of
150m. A historic wreck and its related restricted area, with a
Telephone 39-091-586-829 radius of 250m, is centered in position 38°05.0'N, 13°32.7'E.
Facsimile 39-091-321-886
15.14 Torre Solanto, formed by a prominent castle, stands
E-mail [email protected]
on an unnamed cape, 1 mile S of Porticello. Porto di Spagna, a
Web site http://www.fedepiloti.it small bay, is entered close S of this cape. Anchorage, sheltered
from W winds, can be taken, in depths of 12 to 14m, mud and
Vessels at anchor vessels must maintain a continuous listen-
15.11
sand, in the middle of the entrance of this bay. These anchorag-
ing watch on VHF channel 10, provide their position upon re- es are for use solely by vessels in transit with a length not more
quest, and in bad weather conduct a radio check with Palermo than 130m or a displacement of more than 5,000 tons. Anchor-
VTS every 2 hours. age berths, designated A1, A2, A3, B1, and B2, are located E
Caution.—Two prohibited areas, best seen on the chart, are
15.11 and SE of the tower and are positioned, as follows:
located along the S side of the Golfo di Palermo. Both enclose 1. A1—position 38°04'20"N, 13°33'21"E.
outfalls marked by lighted buoys. 2. A2—position 38°03'56"N, 13°33'39"E.
3. A3—position 38°03'38"N, 13°34'03"E.
15.12 Punta del Corsaro (38°06'N., 13°26'E.), a rocky pro- 4. B1—position 38°02'56"N, 13°34'33"E.
jection, is located 3.2 miles SE of Palermo and is surmounted 5. B2—position 38°02'38"N, 13°34'51"E.

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15.12 Capo Zefferano Harbor

Casteldaccia (38°03'N., 13°32'E.), a small town, stands 1.5
15.14 the breakwater and then enter the harbor.
miles SSW of Torre Solanto and is prominent from seaward. A Depths—Limitations.—The harbor is protected on its N
15.15

large, gray church is situated in this town. Altavilla Milicia, a side by a breakwater which extends 0.7 mile E from the coast
village with a prominent church, stands on the brow of a flat- at the N end of the town. It is protected on the S side by Molo
topped hill, 1 mile SE of the town. The hill is covered with ol- Sottoflutto, which extends 0.3 mile ENE from the shore. A
ive trees. Torre Colonna, low and square, stands near the coast, depths of 7m lies in the entrance channel, but the harbor is lia-
2 miles ESE of Altavilla Milicia. ble to silt up. There is over 800m of total quayage within the
Capo Grosso is surmounted by a square tower and a promi-
15.14 harbor and small vessels up to 80m in length and 6m draft can
nent tourist resort is situated in this vicinity. enter.
San Nicolo l’Arena (38°01'N., 13°37'E.), a small village, is
15.14 Aspect.—Termini Imerese is prominent and is built on ter-
15.15

situated 1 mile SE of Capo Grosso. A prominent castle, with a races on the side of a rather steep slope. Monte Santo Calogero
tower, stands in front of this village, and a conspicuous ceme- stands 3 miles SSE of the town and its slopes are covered with
tery is situated 0.6 mile ESE of the tower. The village is fronted olive groves. Its summit, 1,325m high, appears as two peaks
by a small craft harbor which is protected by moles. when seen from some directions. A cathedral, with a conspicu-
ous bell tower, is situated near the N end of the town. Another
15.15 Termini Imerese (37°59'N., 13°42'E.) (World Port bell tower stands in the NW part of the town near some steep
Index No. 40120), a small harbor, is protected by a breakwater cliffs.
and a rubble jetty. Other prominent landmarks include the large building of the
15.15

Winds—Weather.—The harbor is sheltered from N and W

15.15 hot baths standing below and E of the cathedral; the red-roofed
winds. At times, strong SW squalls descend from the moun- yellow buildings of the prison standing in the mountains to the
tains, but these do not raise heavy seas in the harbor. The har- S of the town; a low hospital building, with a small bell tower,
bor is open to the E and is sometimes unsafe during strong SE situated in front of the prison; the two tall chimneys of a sulfur
and E winds. refinery situated at the root of the breakwater; and the low rail-
Tides—Currents.—Currents in this vicinity usually set W
15.15 road station, with a big shed in front of it, standing on the
at varying rates. Strong W winds may cause an E set and strong beach near the SE end of the town.
currents have been reported to set SE along the outer side of A circular-shaped conspicuous church, with a red dome-like
15.15

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The bottom is formed of soft mud, but the roadstead is fully

15.15

exposed to E winds.
Caution.—Anchoring prohibited areas, which may best be
15.15

seen on the chart, extend up to about 2 miles N from the coast

in the vicinity of Termini Imerese.

15.16 Fiume Torto (37°58'N., 13°46'E.) enters the sea 3.1

miles E of Termini Imerese. The shore between is fronted by a
sandy beach. The mouth of the river can be easily recognized
by a bridge and two large buildings.
Pontile ENEL oil pier extends 1 mile N from a point on the
15.16

shore, 0.8 mile W of the river mouth. Three conspicuous chim-

neys, 70m high, stand near the root of this pier. Three high
buildings and two large tanks are situated in this vicinity and
are also conspicuous.
Between Torre Battilamano and Capo Plaia, 7.5 miles ENE,
15.16

the coast is low and sandy. Torre Roccella, a high structure

with ruins in front of it, is situated 3.5 miles SW of Capo Plaia.
The village of Campofelice stands on a flat and green spur of
the mountains, close S of the tower.
Torre Battilamano (37°59'N., 13°49'E.), a low tower which
15.16

is attached to the W side of a building, stands on the beach, 2

miles E of Fiume Torto. The mouth of Fiume Grande, which is
spanned by a prominent masonry bridge, lies close E of this
tower.
Capo Plaia is low, flat, and covered with olive trees. A small
15.16

village, standing in a valley just SW of the cape, is very promi-

nent. A prominent hotel and another white building are situated
near the village.
A tower, in ruins, stands on a rocky knoll that juts out from
15.16

the coast, 2.5 miles E of Capo Plaia. A small church, with a red
15.14 Capo Zefferano Light roof, stands isolated on the shore, close E of the cape.

roof, stands SE of the town. Another conspicuous church, hex- 15.17 Capo Cefalu (38°02'N., 14°02'E.) is the low and
agonal-shaped with a pointed roof, stands farther to the E at a rocky extremity of a slight projection which rises to a promi-
point where the coastal road leads to the mountains. The white nent hill, 269m high. This hill is conical in shape and is sur-
supporting wall of this road is also conspicuous from seaward. mounted by the ruins of a castle. A wide and low saddle
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels berthing at the
15.15 separates this hill from the mountains close inland. Capo Ce-
ENEL pier. There is a local pilot at Termini Imerese and ves- falu Light is shown from a white octagonal tower on a white
sels without local knowledge are advised to make use of his house, 26m high, standing on the cape.
services. Vessels of more than 500 gt must employ the berthing
assistance offered. The port can be contacted on VHF channel
16. The pilot can be contacted on VHF channel 12 and boards
at the port entrance.
Anchorage.—Anchorage berths have been designated from
15.15

NE to NNW of the port, as follows:

Berth Position
A1 38°01'06"N, 13°46'12"E.
A2 38°00'00"N, 13°44'49"E.
A3 38°01'24"N, 13°44'06"E.
A4 38°00'54"N, 13°41'24"E.
Capo Cefalu from N
15.17

B1 38°01'48"N, 13°40'00"E.
Cefalu, a small town, stands on the W side of the prominent
15.17

Vessels must contact the port on VHF channel 16 prior to

15.15 and conical hill. A cathedral, flanked by two bell towers ending
anchoring. Anchor Berths A1and A2 are reserved for tankers. in pyramidal tops, dominates the town. A small craft harbor
The remaining berths are for use by dry cargo vessels. lies on the E side of the cape and has a pier which is used as a

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hydrofoil terminal. mountain. A cathedral, with a prominent bell tower, is situated

A submarine pipeline, 0.8 mile in length, extends NE from
15.17 in the middle of the town which is visible from the W, but from
the end of Capo Cefalu. It is marked at its extremity by a light- some directions is hidden by the mountains.
ed buoy. Aquedolci, a village, stands on the coast, 1.5 miles E of the
15.18

Between Capo Cefalu and Punta Finale, 5.5 miles E, the

15.17 mouth of Torrente Furiano. A large church, with a bell tower,
coast is indented by an exposed bay. Heavy squalls blow down dominates this village. A conspicuous tower, with a square
from the mountains which back this bay. A tower, partly in ru- tower at its E side, stands at the E end of the village.
ins, stands on a rocky point, 0.5 mile SE of the cape. A small
inlet, which affords shelter to small craft during SW winds, lies 15.19 Santa Agata di Militella (38°04'N., 14°39'E.) is
between the cape and the tower. dominated by a conspicuous church with a pointed and reddish
Between Punta Finale and Punta Caronia, 13 miles E, the
15.17 bell tower. A long building, with a slender chimney, stands
coast is rocky and steep-to. Punta Finale is a small and rocky close W of this town and is conspicuous. A cone-shaped rocky
promontory with reddish sides. Three towers, partly in ruins, peak rises close ESE of Santa Agata di Militella. San Marco
stand on this point. Pollina, a prominent mountain village, d’Alunzio, a village with several bell towers, surmounts a
stands 2.5 miles S of the point. A prominent tower is situated in round-topped mountain, 548m high, 3 miles E of the town.
the W part of this village. The village of Finale, with a partly- A dangerous wreck lies about 1 mile offshore in the vicinity
15.19

ruined tower in front of it, is situated close SE of the point and of Santa Agata di Militella.
is conspicuous from seaward. Torrenova, a small village, stands at the foot of the mountain
15.19

The opening of a wide valley, in which Fiume di Pollina

15.17 on which the village of San Marco d’Alunzio is situated. The
flows, lies close E of Finale. The mouth of this river is crossed railroad station and the bell tower of this village are prominent.
by a bridge with five arches. Three rocks, one of which is high Between Torrenova and Capo d’Orlando, 5.5 miles NE, the
and prominent, lie close to the coast, 3 miles ESE of Punta Fi- coast is formed by a sandy beach which is backed by high
nale. A conspicuous tower stands on the shore, close W of mountains.
these rocks. Caution.—Submarine cables extend seaward from the vicin-
15.19

Castel di Tusa (38°00'N., 14°15'E.), a village fronted by the

15.17 ity of Santa Agata di Militella and may best be seen on the
ruins of a castle, stands on a rocky projection, 5 miles E of chart.
Punta Finale. Tusa, a small town, is situated 1.8 miles S of the A submarine pipeline located near the mouth of the Torrente
15.19

village. A bell tower, with a pointed top, stands in the middle Caronia extends 1,100m NW from the coast. Anchoring and
of the town. fishing are prohibited in the vicinity of the pipeline.
Fiume di Tusa, the mouth of which is spanned by a many-
15.17 A wreck lies in position 38°05.0'N, 14°38.1'E.
15.19

arched bridge, flows into the sea, 1 mile E of Castel di Tusa. A

tower, with a group of houses close to it, stands 2.5 miles E of Isole Eolie (Isole Lipari)
the river mouth. A factory, with a very tall chimney, is situated
close E of the tower and a tract of sandy beach lies near it. 15.20 Isole Eolie (Isole Lipari) (38°30'N., 14°55'E.) is a
Caution.—A submarine pipeline is located near the village
15.17 group of seven main islands and a number of smaller islets and
of Castel di Tusa and extends NNW for about 2,500m. Anchor- rocks which lie within 35 miles of the E part of the N coast of
ing and fishing are prohibited in the vicinity of the pipeline. Sicilia. All of these islands are of volcanic origin, with Isola
Fiume di Santo Stefano (38°01'N., 14°19'E.) flows into the
15.17 Vulcano and Isola Stromboli still active. The islands are high,
sea, 4.5 miles WSW of Punta Caronia. Its mouth is spanned by steep-sided, and rocky. They are also fertile, but a large part of
two prominent bridges. Santo Stefano di Camastra is situated the soil is too rocky to be cultivated.
close E of the river mouth and stands on a small hill which is The islands are steep-to and the dangers in the vicinity are
15.20

covered with olive trees and vineyards. A conspicuous refinery, described with each particular island.
with a square chimney, is situated 1 mile E of the town. Caution.—Extensive fishing operations are carried out in
15.20

the vicinity of Isole Eolie. Each boat carries a light at night, but
15.18 Punta Caronia (38°02'N., 14°25'E.) is low, rounded, often these lights are not shown until the near approach of a
and backed by a deep valley. The point is covered with white vessel. During April, May, and June long-net fishing takes
gravel and is intersected by the mouth of Torrente di Caronia. place E of Isola Lipari, Isola Salina, and Isola Vulcano, be-
Caronia stands on the slopes of a hill, 302m high, 1 mile SE of tween 38°22'N and 38°32'N, and within 5 miles of the coasts of
the point. A prominent castle stands in this town. these islands. Vessels should avoid this area during the fishing
Between Punta Caronia and the mouth of Torrente Furiano,
15.18 season. From the middle of April to the middle of July, fishing
6.5 miles E, the coast is formed by a stony beach. Rocks, some takes place on a large scale in the area to the NE of Isola
of which are large, front this stretch of shore. A small tower, at- Stromboli. During this period, vessels should pass not less than
tached to the N side of a building, is situated 1.8 miles SW of 5 miles to the E of the island.
the river mouth.
A stony beach extends between the mouth of Torrente Furia-
15.18 15.21 Isola Alicudi (38°33'N., 14°21'E.), the W island of
no and the town of Torrenova, 6 miles ENE, and is backed by a the group, is a rounded cone, and at the summit of Montagnola,
series of narrow valleys through which mountain streams flow. attains a height of 625m. The volcano is no longer active and
Monte San Fratello, 718m high, rises behind the coastal hills. It its crater is almost inaccessible. The W side of the island is
appears as a large and cylindrical tower. The town of San steep, rugged, and uninhabited. The E side slopes and consists
Fratello stands at a height of 675m behind the summit of this of cultivated plateaus and rounded hills on which stand some

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houses and a church. A light marks the SE side of the island. opening is prominent from the NE or SW. A building, topped
by a turret and a signal mast, stands high up on the point. This
15.22 Isola Filicudi (38°35'N., 14°33'E.) has a summit that structure is reported to be painted an orange yellow color.
appears conical in shape from offshore. The W and N sides of Between Punta del Perciato and Capo Faro, 3 miles E, the N
15.23

the island are steep, rocky, and barren. The S and E sides are coast of the island is cultivated.
less steep and have cultivated areas with scattered farm houses. Malfa (38°35'N., 14°50'E.), a village, is situated about mid-
15.23

Monte Fossa Felci, the summit of the island, is 774m high. way between the point and the cape. In front of this village, the
The depths around this island are deep, except off the NE
15.22 land descends to the sea in the form of terraces with supporting
side and off a point located on the W coast where rocks and walls which are prominent. A conspicuous church, with a small
shoals lie very close inshore. Scoglio Galera, a low and black bell tower, is situated in this village. A jetty, 80m long, fronts
rock, lies close off the middle of the W side of the island. There the village and projects seaward from the front of a five-
are no suitable anchorages for large vessels off the island. stepped retaining wall. This jetty has a depth 5m at its head and
Capo Graziano, the SE extremity of the island, is formed by
15.22 gives shelter to small craft and fishing boats.
a small peninsula. Its outer end consists of a rounded summit, Capo Faro (38°35'N., 14°52'E.), the NE extremity of the is-
15.23

174m high, and its inner part is low and cultivated. From sea- land, is rocky and steep. Capo Faro Light is shown from a tow-
ward, the extremity of this cape appears as a large rock which er on a building, 12m high, standing on the cape. A low
is separated from the island. A concrete pier, 50m long, is situ- building, painted yellow, is situated behind the light.
ated near the cape and has a depth of 5m at its head. Between Malfa and Capo Faro, the coast is steep, rocky, and
15.23

Punta Stimpagnato, the SW extremity of the island, is locat-

15.22 fronted by above-water rocks. A large church, with a bell tower
ed 2 miles W of Capo Graziano. The coast between is cultivat- and a two-story building attached to its E side, dominates this
ed. This point is formed of steep rocks which are cut in vertical part of the coast. A smaller church, with a pointed bell tower, is
prisms and topped by sharp pinnacles. A village stands close E situated nearer to the cape.
of the point, on the sides of a deep-walled valley which de- Secca del Capo, an isolated shoal, lies about 3.2 miles NE of
15.23

scends from the summit of the island. A church, with a pointed Capo Faro. This shoal has a depth of 8m and fishing boats are
bell tower, stands in the village and is prominent. often found in its vicinity.
Punta di Perciato, located 0.7 mile W of the summit of the is-
15.22

land, has several natural arches on it. The NW and N sides of 15.24 Santa Mariana Salina (38°33'N., 14°22'E.), the prin-
the island are high and are fronted by above-water rocks, some cipal village, is situated 1.2 miles S of Capo Faro. This village
of which are prominent. Punta del Zucco Grande, the NE point stands on gently sloping ground along the seashore. A large
of the island, is high and rocky. Vineyards are situated on the church, with a huge dome, stands in the village. A smaller
slope above this point. church, with two spired bell towers, stands near the shore,
A group of rocks lies about 0.7 mile off the NW coast of the
15.22 close S of the larger church. A small mole, with a depth of 4m
island. La Canna, the most prominent rock, is 70m high and is alongside, fronts the village and is protected by a breakwater.
shaped like an obelisk. The channel leading between this group
of rocks and the island is 0.5 mile wide and clear of dangers.
There are no suitable anchorages for large vessels in the vicini-
ty of the island. A light is shown from a 20m tower on the NW
coast of the island.
Caution.—Anchoring, fishing and underwater activities are
15.22

prohibited within 150m of a wreck in position 38°33.7'N,

14°35.2'E.

15.23 Isola Santo (Salina) (38°34'N., 14°51'E.) is formed

by two extinct volcanoes. There is a flat saddle between the
peaks of these volcanoes from which two valleys descend to-
wards the coasts. One valley descends towards the N coast and
the other descends towards the S coast. The village of Pollara
stands in an amphitheater-like crater, NW of the W volcano. A Punta Lingua Light
15.24

large church dominates this village.

The volcanic activity has ceased, but on the N coast, E of
15.23 Punta Lingua (38°32'N., 14°52'E.), the SE extremity of the
15.24

Malfa, the land is heated and emits vapors. Gaseous bubbles island, is formed by the end of a low promontory and has a
rise from the sea close off the S side of the island and 200m off gravel beach. The village of Lingua, with a prominent church,
the village of Rinella. These bubbles emit hydrogen sulfide is situated near the point. Punta Lingua Light is shown from a
gas, which can be smelled from quite a distance. white tower on a dwelling, 11m high, standing on the point.
Punta Valle la Spina, the W extremity of the island, is steep
15.23 Punta Grottazzo, the S extremity of the island, ends in a ver-
15.24

and rocky. The coast to the N of this point consists of high, ver- tical wall of rock. Between Punta Grottazzo and Punta Valle La
tical, and rocky cliffs. Spina, 3.5 miles NW, there is a wide, cultivated valley which
Punta del Perciato, the NW extremity of the island, is formed
15.23 lies between the steep slopes of the two main summits. Rinella,
by a promontory which has vertical sides. It is pierced by a a village, stands near the middle of this stretch of coast and is
large arch under which the seas break amidst the rocks. This situated at the seaward end of the valley. This village is fronted

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by a main quay which is backed by high walls. A mole, quayed or, this cape stands out against the white background of the
on its E side, projects 120m SSE from the W end of the main slopes of Campo Bianco. A building, with a chimney, stands
quay and has depths of 13m at its head and 4.5m at its root. close S of the cape.
The village of Leni lies close inland of Rinella. A prominent
15.24 Porticello (38°31'N., 14°58'E.), a village, is situated close S
15.26

church, with a bell tower, is situated in this village. A large of Punta della Castagna. It can be easily be identified by the
church, with a bell tower topped by a small dome, is located wooden chutes used in the excavation of pumice stone. Three
close W of Rinella. small piers, used by coasters and lighters, and one large pier,
Isola Santo offers no safe anchorage to large vessels, nor any
15.24 with a conveyor belt for loading pumice, front the village. The
shelter that can be recommended in bad weather. Vessels, with large pier is 265m long and has a depth of 11m alongside. Ves-
local knowledge, can anchor, in a depth of 29m, sand and rock, sels up to 20,000 dwt can be handled. Pilotage is compulsory
abreast the S church in Santa Mariana Salina and about 180m for vessels over 500 tons and local pilots can be embarked at
from the shore. Rada di Lipari.
Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
15.24 Monte Rosa (38°29'N., 14°59'E.) is surmounted by a promi-
15.26

choring and fishing prohibited area lies off the W side of Isola nent iron cross, 15m high. It is the summit of Sciarra di Monte
Santo and may best be seen on the chart. Rosa, a promontory, which extends 1 mile E from the coast.
Canneto di Lipari, a small village, stands near a beach, close N
15.25 Isola Lipari (38°29'N., 14°56'E.) is the largest island of Monte Rosa. A red chimney stands near the village which is
of the Isole Eolie. Its W side is cliffy, broken by ravines, and is fronted by a small pier, in ruins. Anchorage can be obtained by
barren. Punta della Crapazza, the S extremity of the island, is small vessels with local knowledge off Canneto di Lipari. A
formed by a prominent and rocky cliff that is joined to the main good berth, in depths of 20 to 29m, sand and weed, lies about
part of the island by a low, rocky isthmus. From the E or W, 180m offshore. This roadstead, known as Rada di Lipari, is
this point appears as a detached rock. The coast on either side partially protected and is bounded on the N side by the S side
of this point is high, cliffy, and steep. of Sciarra di Monte Rosa, and on the S side by Punta San Gi-
Punta del Perciato, located 0.7 mile WNW of Punta Crapaz-
15.25 useppe, 2 miles SSE.
za, consists of a rocky mass with a hole in it which is conspicu- Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
15.26

ous from the NE and SW. Between Punta del Perciato and chorage and fishing prohibited area, which may best be seen on
Punta di Iacopo (Punta di Jacopo), 0.7 mile NNW, the coast is the chart, lies off the E coast of Isola Lipari, N of Sciarra di
steep and rugged. Pietra Lunga and Pietra Menalda are two Monte Rosa.
high rocks which lie 0.2 SSE and 0.1 mile WSW, respectively,
of Punta del Perciato. Le Formiche, a group of rocks, lies on a 15.27 Lipari (38°29'N., 14°58'E.) (World Port Index No.
detached shoal, close NW of Punta del Perciato. These rocks 40300), a village, stands along the W shore of the roadstead.
are mostly low or awash, but one is high and prominent. The walls of an ancient castle stand in the middle of the front
Punta delle Grotticelle (38°28'N., 14°55'E.) can be identi-
15.25 part of the village on a high and steep volcanic projection.
fied by several small caves at sea level and by the pink and yel- These walls, which are partly in ruins, encompass the cathe-
low color of the rocks in its vicinity. Between this point and dral, several churches, and a number of houses. City Hall, a
Punta del Legno Nero, the NW extremity of Isola Lipari, the large, rectangular building is situated close N of the castle. The
coast is high, rugged, and steep. coast to the S of the castle consists of a beach and then rises
All dangers, except Banco del Bagno, lie within 0.5 mile of
15.25 steeply to form the promontory which terminates in Punta San
the coast. Banco del Bagno, which is small in extent and steep- Giuseppe.
to, has a least depth of 12.5m and lies about 1.7 miles W of Aspect.—A prominent church, flanked on its S side by a bell
15.27

Punta delle Grotticelle. tower with a flat roof, is situated in the N part of the village. A
Pietra del Bagno, which is high on its E and low on its W
15.25 small islet is connected to the shore by a short and quayed
side, is a prominent rock lying about 0.2 mile offshore, 1.2 breakwater. A church, with a pointed bell tower, stands on this
miles NW of Punta delle Grotticelle. The narrow channel lead- islet. A prominent building stands on Punta Scaliddi, at the N
ing between this rock and the shore is foul. end of the village.
Scoglio Imerata, a prominent tall rock, lies close to the
15.25 A quay, 46m long, is situated close W of Punta Scaliddi and
15.27

shore, 0.8 mile SW of Punta del Legno Nero. is used by ferries. It has depths of 0.6 to 7m alongside. A short
Between Punta del Legno Nero and Punta della Castagna, 2
15.25 mole, with a depth of 5m at its head, is situated close N of the
miles E, the coast is slightly indented and steep-to. The village quay.
of Acquacalda stands close E of Punta del Legno Nero. A T- A disused light structure, consisting of a turret surmounting
15.27

head pier, with a conveyor belt and loading chute, is situated a red house, stands about 300m WNW of the head of a mole
close E of this village and local pilots are available. extending from the N side of the roadstead. It is reported that a
yacht harbor is under construction in this vicinity.
15.26 Punta della Castagna (38°31'N., 14°58'E.) is a rocky Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of more than
15.27

projection of a brownish-red color. A reef, with rocks awash, 500 gt. The pilots monitor VHF channels 11 and 16.
extends up to about 100m from the point. Campo Bianco, a Anchorage.—Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 29 to
15.27

prominent hill, stands close SW of the point and is covered 40m, sand, about 200m off the middle of the S slope of Sciarra
with white pumice stone. di Monte Rosa. Vessels can also anchor, in depths of 20 to
Capo Rosso, located 1 mile S of Punta della Castagna, is a
15.26 26m, sand, off the prominent church standing 0.3 mile NNE of
short, steep, and rocky prominence. Because of its reddish col- Punta Scaliddi and about 200m offshore.

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15.28 Isola Vulcano (38°23'N., 14°58'E.) is barren and rug- Punta Bandiera and Punta Cannitello, 0.2 mile SW. It has a
ged, especially on its W side. The slopes of the S part of the is- short beach of dark sand at the head and the hillsides above the
land are partly cultivated. Gran Cratere (Fossa di Vulcano) beach are cultivated.
dominates the N part of the island and is still active. It is of Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
15.29

characteristic volcanic shape, but is of unusual color, especially choring and fishing prohibited area, which may best be seen on
near its summit, which is 382m high. Monte Vulcanello, inac- the chart, extends seaward from the N end of Isola Vulcano.
tive, forms the N end of the island. A low, sandy isthmus sepa-
rates this crater from the N slopes of Gran Cratere. The crater 15.30 Isola Panaria (38°38'N., 15°04'E.) is divided along
is cone-shaped and appears as an island when seen from the W its main axis by a high ridge. Picco del Corvo, 465m high, is
or E. Isola Vulcano is mostly steep-to. the summit of this ridge and is surmounted by a small iron
Punta dei Porci (38°22'N., 15°00'E.), the S extremity of the
15.28 cross. The W slope of this ridge is rocky, barren, steep, and
island, is high, steep, and fringed by rocks. A light is shown cliffy. The E slope is less steep, verdant, and partly cultivated.
from a prominent structure, 31m high, standing on the point. On the spur that descends S from the summit, Picco Tribunale
This light is obscured from some directions. stands halfway down and consists of a spire-shaped mass of
Capo Secco is located 2 miles NW of the light and can be
15.28 rock. A smaller rocky spire rises a little farther down the spur.
identified by a large, reddish, and perpendicular rock which Capo Milazzese (38°37'N., 15°04'E.) is a low and narrow
15.30

fronts it. projection. Cala di Iunco, a small inlet, is entered close E of

Testa Grossa is a long and rocky promontory, with vertical
15.28 this cape and is encumbered with rocks. The cape terminates in
reddish sides, which forms the W extremity of the island. It is a steep projection which is fringed by several small rocks.
located 1 mile NW of Capo Secco. This entire part of the coast The W and N sides of the island are rocky, barren, steep, and
15.30

is steep, rugged, barren, and fringed with rocks. fronted by rocks. Scoglio la Nave, a high and prominent rock,
Punta del Monaco and Capo Grosso are located 0.5 mile N
15.28 lies close W of the N extremity of the island.
and 1 mile N, respectively, of Testa Grossa. To the N of Testa Punta Briglia, the NE extremity of the island, has a rocky
15.30

Grossa, the coast is high, rocky, perpendicular, and very jag- overhanging cliff of reddish color and is fringed by rocks.
ged. Cala di Mastro Minico, a small cove, lies between Punta
del Monaco and Capo Grosso. A low light-colored rock lies in 15.31 Punta Peppemaria (38°38'N., 15°05'E.), the E ex-
the middle of this cove. Capo Grosso is a slender, rocky prom- tremity of the island, is located 0.5 mile SSE of Punta Brigia
ontory with a jagged profile. Punta Cala Formaggio, a similar and is topped by a small tabernacle. A light is shown from a
promontory, is located close NE of the cape. structure surrounded by a wall, 9m high, standing on the point.
Porto di Levante (38°25'N., 14°58'E.), a small cove, has a
15.28 A pebble beach lies on the N side of the point and a short
15.31

mole, quayed on its S side, which extends 85m E from the mole, with a depth of 5m at the head, extends E from it and is
shore. It has depths of 13m at the head and 4m at the root. This used by fishing vessels and ferries. A mooring buoy situated
mole is suitable for small craft, but the head is reserved for use close off this mole is used by hydrofoils. A local pilot is avail-
by the local ferry service. A short pier extends NE from close S able to aid with berthing.
of the root of the ferry mole and a quay fronts the foreshore be- Santo Pietro, a small village, is situated close W of the point
15.31

tween them. This short pier is used as a hydrofoil terminal and and has two prominent churches with bell towers.
vessels with drafts up to 3.5m can berth alongside. Large vessels can anchor, in depths of 22 to 24m, sand, about
15.31

Faraglione della Fabrica, two prominent and various colored

15.28 500m NE of Punta Peppemaria. Small vessels can anchor, in
rocks, stand on the shore at the head of this cove. Several hous- depths of 8 to 9m to the N of the point and about 150m off-
es, one of which is battlemented and has a prominent red roof, shore. Anchorage can also be taken, in depths of 15 to 26m,
stand near the head of the cove. The sea water close to the good holding ground, sand and weed, about 500m SE of the
shore in the S part of the cove is warm and sulfurous because point.
of volcanic action. This cove affords anchorage, in a depth of Between Punta Peppemaria and Punta di Drauto, 0.5 mile
15.31

29m, sand, about 100m from the shore. Local knowledge is re- SSW, the coast is steep and rocky. Le Formiche, a steep-to
quired. Vessels should not anchor off the S shore of the cove, as group of rocks almost awash, lies 0.5 mile SSE of Punta Pep-
the bottom is rocky. pemaria. An isolated shoal depth of 5.9m lies about 180m W of
Le Formiche.
15.29 Cala Rossa (38°25'N., 14°59'E.), a small cove with Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
15.31

rocky shores, is entered between Punta Nere and Punta Luccia, choring and fishing prohibited area, which may best be seen on
0.5 mile ESE. Punta Nere is a small, black, and rocky promi- the chart, extends from the S and SE sides of Isola Panaria.
nence which forms the S entrance point of Porto di Levante. An obstruction, with a least depth of 17.9m, lies 1 mile NE
15.31

The coast to the S of Punta Luccia is steep, barren, and reddish. of Punta Briglia.
A short beach of dark sand lies between Punta Molo di Femmi-
na, located 1.8 miles SSE of Punta Luccia, and Punta Bandiera, 15.32 Dattilo (38°38'N., 15°06'E.), a small islet, is 103m
0.5 mile SSE. Punta Bandiera, the SE extremity of the island, is high, reddish, and pyramidal. Panarelli, a group of low rocks,
formed by a spur projecting from Monte Aria. A small shrine lies within 0.3 mile N of this islet. These rocks are formed of
stands on the point and a prominent white house is situated on very hard, pungent, and vitreous lava.
a slope above it. The S slope of Monte Aria is verdant and part- Isola Lisca Nera, low and black; Bottaro; and Isola Lisca Bi-
15.32

ly cultivated. anca are three small volcanic islets which lie close E of
Insenatura di Cannitello, a very small inlet, lies between
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aluminum sulfate. Occasionally, emissions of hydrogen sulfide the rock on its NW side. A light is shown from a white round
gas occur and large bubbles rise to the surface of the sea in this tower, 8m high, standing on the summit of the rock.
vicinity. Extensive fishing operations are carried out in the vicinity of
15.34

Isola Basiluzzo (38°40'N., 15°07'E.) has coasts that are

15.32 Isola Stromboli.
high, cliffy, and jagged. The summit of this islet is 165m high,
flat, and has a gentle slope to the S. Scoglio Spinazzola, a high Sicilia—North Coast (Continued)
and steep-sided rock, lies close off the W extremity of this is-
let. 15.35 Capo d’Orlando (38°10'N., 14°45'E.) is a rocky
promontory, 100m high. It appears conical in shape when
15.33 Isola Stromboli (38°47'N., 15°13'E.) consists of a viewed from the NW. A church, surrounded by an old wall,
single volcanic cone. The volcano is still active, the red reflec- stands on the summit of the cape. A light is shown from a
tion of the crater being almost always visible at night. The structure, 10m high, standing on the cape.
stream of lava, stones, and cinders, which descend steeply to
the sea on its NW side, is in marked contrast to the green
slopes on the NE side of the island. The coasts of the island are
mostly rocky, rugged, and cliffy. There are short tracts of dark
beach on the NE side of the island.
Punta del Monaco (38°46'N., 15°13'E.), the S extremity of
15.33

the island, is rounded and steep. Punta delle Chiappe, located 2

miles NW of Punta del Monaco, is a round point. Its rocky
sides descend steeply to the sea and are fringed with rocks. Gi-
nostra, a small village, is situated between these points and can
be easily identified by its white houses and church. A promi-
nent, winding stairway leads from the village to the rocky
coast.
The NW side of the island between Punta delle Chiappe and
15.33

Punta Labronzo, 1.5 miles NW, is occupied by Sciara del Fuo-

co, a blackish wall, which descends from the new crater to the
sea. Dense white vapors are often seen along this wall. Punta
Labronzo is fringed by rocks, some of which are above water.
A solitary white cottage stands on this point.
Punta della Lena (38°48'N., 15°15'E.), the NE extremity of
15.33
Strombolicchio from NNE
15.35

the island, is located 1.5 miles ESE of Punta Labronzo. A

building, with a tall and red chimney, stands near the point. A A signal station, consisting of a low building surrounded by
15.35

sandy beach, fronted by a small jetty, lies close W of the point. a wall, stands on a hill almost the same height as the cape,
Insenatura di Ficogrande, a small and sandy bight, lies close W which rises close S of the cape. This hill is separated from the
of the beach. cape by a saddle.
Scari, San Vincenzo, Piscita, and San Bartolomeo are small
15.33 Reefs extend up to about 0.5 mile seaward of the cape and
15.35

villages which extend, almost without a break, from close S of sudden squalls and heavy seas are encountered off it. Explosive
Punta della Lena to close W of Insenatura di Ficogrande. The devices are also present on the sea floor in the vicinity of the
church at San Vicenzo is white and has a large dome. The reefs.
church at San Bartolomeo has a prominent bell tower. Between Capo d’Orlando and Capo Calava, 8 miles ENE,
15.35

The E side of the island between Punta della Lena and Punta
15.33 the coast is steep, rugged, and slightly indented. Scoglio di
del Monaco, 2.3 miles SW, is steep and barren with some red- Brolo, 14m high, is a prominent rock which lies 0.3 mile off-
dish crags. Punta dell’Olmo, located 0.8 mile NE of Punta del shore, 3.7 miles E of Capo d’Orlando.
Monaco, is formed by a spur that descends from the summit of Brolo (38°09'N., 14°50'E.), a village, stands on a rocky hill,
15.35

the old crater. A large, truncated, and cone-shaped pillar stands 45m high. A tall, square, and battlemented tower, partly in ru-
on this spur. A low rock, which is joined to the shore by a short ins, stands in this village. Heavy squalls from the mountains
isthmus, lies close off Punta dell’Olmo and is surrounded by are sometimes experienced off this village.
other rocks. Capo Piraino, located 1.5 miles E of Scoglio di Brolo, is high,
15.35

There are no safe anchorages in the vicinity of Isola Strom-

15.33 steep, and surrounded by a narrow beach. Several rocks, awash, lie
boli due to the great depths surrounding it. close offshore in this vicinity. A large tower, partly covered by a
Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
15.33 red roof, stands on a rocky projection at the foot of this cape. The
choring and fishing prohibited area, which may best be seen on prominent village of Piraino stands on the steep side of a moun-
the chart, extends NE and SE of Punta della Lena. tain, 0.5 mile S of Capo Piraino. A prominent tower is situated
close W of the village and a prominent church, with a low bell
15.34 Strombolicchio (38°49'N., 15°15'E.), 50m high, lies tower, stands 0.2 mile SW of it.
1 mile NNE of Punta della Lena and is a large rock with steep Gioiosa Marea stands on a slight slope, 2 miles E of Capo Pi-
15.35

sides and irregular spires. Its E side is light-colored and has raino. This prominent town is situated at the end of a narrow
some reddish crags. A prominent flight of steps has been cut in valley and has three conspicuous steeples.

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15.36 Golfo di Patti (38°10'N., 15°05'E.) is a large and on the W side of the peninsula, 1 mile S of its extremity. The N
open bay which is entered between Capo Calava and Capo di part of the E side of the peninsula is high and steep. Capo di
Milazzo, 15.5 miles ENE. Its shores are mostly steep-to. Milazzo Light is shown from a prominent white tower, 10m
Capo Calava (38°11'N., 14°55'E.), high and rugged, is steep
15.36 high, standing on the cape.
on its N and E sides. Several rocks lie close off the E side of the A red building, surmounted by a turret, and a flagstaff are
15.37

cape and a sandy beach fronts the W side. situated close E of the light.
San Giorgio, a village, is situated 1.7 miles SE of the cape
15.36 The coast between Capo Milazzo and Capo Peloro, 20 miles
15.37

and stands near the mouth of a small stream. A large red build- E, is low, sandy, and cultivated.
ing and a church are situated in this village and are prominent. Caution.—Winds and stormy weather from the SE, which
15.37

The town of Patti stands in a green valley at the head of the

15.36 last from 3 to 6 days, often prevail in the vicinity of Capo Mila-
gulf. A large church, with a prominent bell tower, stands in the zzo.
town. The village of Marina di Patti stands on the shore of the Due to the existence of submarine cables, an anchoring and
15.37

gulf, close N of Patti. A red building, with a tall chimney, fishing prohibited area, which may best be seen on the chart,
stands near the W end of this village. A large battlement build- extends seaward from E of the Capo Milazzo peninsula.
ing is situated close E of the red building. The Capo Milazzo Marine Reserve has been established in
15.37

Capo Tindari (38°09'N., 15°03'E.) is 279m high and steep

15.36 the waters W, N, and E of Capo Milazzo. Activities that could
with vertical cliffs on its E side. A red church, with two pointed alter the environment are prohibited within these waters. The
bell towers, stands on the summit of this cape. It is prominent area is divided into Zone A, Zone B, and Zone C. For further
from the E, but cannot be seen from W. details contact local authorities.
Secca di Tindari, a shifting sand bank, fringes the cape. Pi-
15.36

etra di Patti, a brown rock, is 14m high and lies 2.7 miles W of Milazzo (38°13'N., 15°15'E.)
the cape. A low rock lies close E of this brown rock.
Falcone, a village, stands near the beach, 1 mile ESE of Oli-
15.36 World Port Index No. 40110
veri. A factory, with a tall chimney, and a red-roofed church,
with a pointed bell tower, stand in the village and are promi- 15.38 The port of Milazzo lies at the base of the Capo Mila-
nent. Porto Rosa, a small harbor, lies 1.7 miles E of Falcone zzo peninsula. It has a basin, protected by two moles, and facil-
and is protected by inner and outer breakwaters. ities for tankers and LPG vessels.
Oliveri, a small village, is situated 2 miles SSE of Capo Tin-
15.36

dari and is partially hidden by a railroad embankment. Its red- Port of Milazzo Home Page
roofed houses are prominent and a castle, partly hidden by
trees, stands on a mound at the SW end of the village. A fish http://www.porto.messina.it
factory, with two tall chimneys, is situated on the beach in front
of the village. Winds—Weather.—In summer, strong ESE winds some-
15.38

Barcellona, a village, is situated 1 mile inland, 7 miles E of

15.36 times interfere with vessels moored at the port. Winds from the
Falcone. It stands among some citrus groves and can be easily NE, usually of a short duration, sometimes endanger vessels in
identified by the large church with has a prominent dome and a the anchorage.
peaked bell tower. Small vessels can anchor about 0.2 mile off Depths—Limitations.—There are three offshore tanker and
15.38

the coast near this village. LPG jetties situated close ESE of the harbor basin. These have
Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
15.36 a total of ten berths, with alongside depths of 6.1 to 25.3m, and
choring and fishing prohibited area, which may best be seen on can accommodate tankers up to 350,000 dwt.
the chart, extends up to 3 miles ESE of Capo Calava. For more berthing information see the table titled Milazzo—
15.38

Berth Information.
15.37 Capo Milazzo (38°16'N., 15°14'E.) is the rocky N ex- Aspect.—Milazzo is divided into an old and a new city. The
15.38

tremity of a low and narrow peninsula. This peninsula is front- old city stands on the slope which descends from a prominent
ed by rocks and shoals and is covered with olive trees. It citadel. A disused church, with a conspicuous dome, stands
appears as an island when seen from the W or E. Monte Trini- within the walls of the citadel. A large two-story building, with
ta, 135m high and surmounted by a church and a tower, stands a wide terrace, stands near the citadel and is prominent.

Milazzo—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft
Dry Cargo Terminals
Eolie North Pier 56m — — 8.0m Fast ferries, ro-ro, and lo-lo.
Eolie South Pier 48m — — 8.0m Fast ferries, ro-ro, and lo-lo.
Berth Foraneo 304m — 110m 12.0m Fast ferries, ro-ro, lo-lo, and breakbulk.
Marullo Quay 342m — — 7.0m Fast ferries.

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Milazzo—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft
New Commercial Area
East Pier 32m — 37m — Fast ferries, ro-ro, and lo-lo.
West Pier 112m — — — Fast ferries, ro-ro, and lo-lo.
Luigi Rizzo Quay 210m — — 9.0m Fast ferries.
XX Luglio Quay 232m — 185m 10.0m Fast ferries, ro-ro, lo-lo, steel products, and breakbulk.
Milazzo Refinery (Tanker Terminal)
Clean products and dirty products. Berthing length of
No. 1 (Pier 1) 40m 14.6m 260m 13.7m
347m (including dolphins).
Clean products and dirty products. Berthing length of
No. 2 (Pier 1) 40m 14.6m 260m 13.7m
347m (including dolphins).
Aviation fuel, clean products, dirty products, and crude.
No. 5 (Pier 2) 35m 17.0m 339m 16.0m
Berthing length of 348m (including dolphins).
Crude and dirty products. Berthing length of 430m (in-
No. 5/bis (Pier 2) 23m 25.0m 350m 24.0m
cluding dolphins).
Clean products, dirty products, and crude. Berthing length
No. 6 (Pier 2) 35m 17.0m 260m 16.0m
of 348m (including dolphins).
Crude and dirty products. Berthing length of 430m (in-
No. 6/bis (Pier 2) 23m 25.0m 350m 23.0m
cluding dolphins).
Crude products and LPG. Berthing length of 155m (in-
No. 7 (Pier 2) 20m 7.0m 114m 6.0m
cluding dolphins).
Crude products and LPG. Berthing length of 155m (in-
No. 8 (Pier 2) 20m 6.5m 115m 5.5m
cluding dolphins).

The new city is built on flat ground on the low isthmus that
15.38 ously with other vessels, or from using ships whistle or siren
joins the peninsula of Capo Milazzo to the main part of Sicilia. except in cases to prevent collisions.
A church, with a prominent silver dome, stands in the center of Vessels must have visibility of the port basin or outer harbor
15.38

the new city. A bell tower, with a red pointed roof, stands so as not to impede vessels entering or departing the harbor.
alongside this church. A red chimney, 50m high and enclosed Departing ships have precedence over arriving vessels but are
in an iron framework, stands 0.5 mile S of the head of the N prohibited from getting underway when other vessels are in-
mole. A large brick building stands near the root of the N mole. bound.
Croce di Mare, a group of rocks up to 1.3m high, lie close to
15.38 Within a 0.5 mile radius of the harbor entrance, rowboats,
15.38

the coast, 1 mile N of the N mole. A small chapel stands on one sailboats, mechanically-powered fishing boats or pleasure craft
of these rocks. must keep clear of other vessels entering or departing the har-
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory up to 1 mile from coast
15.38 bor.
for vessels over 500 gt. Fishing of any kind, including recreational fishing, is prohib-
15.38

The pilot generally boards vessels bound for the refinery

15.38 ited within a 0.5 mile radius of the harbor entrance.
about 2 miles N of the piers in position 38°14'57''N, Vessels traveling to the Mediterranean Refinery should send
15.38

15°17'03''E (No. 1) and in position 38°14'12''N, 15°16'00''E ETA at least 72 hours and 48 hours in advance.
(No. 2) for vessels going to the port. Vessels should send an A Maritime Monitoring Service is established in Milazzo.
15.38

ETA at least 24 hours in advance of arrival. The service provides information about port regulations and
A VHF pilotage service is provided and is available for ves-
15.38 activities, local weather conditions, loading information from
sels below 2,000 gt that do not use tugs and the master has local agents, and charging regulations. The service (call sign:
knowledge of Italian, vessels below 20,000 gt entering the Milazzo Ships Information Service) can be contacted on VHF
compulsory area exclusively for anchoring, and passenger ves- channel 10 or 16.
sels below 6,000 gt on scheduled services that do not use tugs Contact Information.—See the table titled Milazzo—Con-
15.38

and the master has knowledge of Italian. tact Information.

Regulations.— All vessels entering or leaving the port must
15.38 Anchorage.—Small vessels can anchor within the harbor.
15.38

proceed with caution and are prohibited from exceeding 5 Vessels over 1,000 gt are required to contact the pilot station
15.38

knots, crossing the harbor entrance in any direction simultane- and anchor in one of the designated offshore berths.

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Anchorage is prohibited within 0.75 mile ESE of the harbor

15.38 A navigation, stopping, and fishing prohibited area lies in the
15.38

entrance. vicinity of the offshore oil jetties and may best be seen on the
chart.
Milazzo—Contact Information
15.39 Spadafora (38°13'N., 15°23'E.), a town, is situated 6
Harbormaster miles E of Milazzo and can easily be identified by two tall
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 chimneys. A high building, with a red roof and surrounded by a
wall, stands on the beach, close W of the town.
Telephone 39-090-928-1110
Rometta, a village, is situated 1.8 miles ENE of Spadafora
15.39

Facsimile 39-090-922-2612 and can easily be identified by its factories and by the reddish
crags of the hills in the background. A church, with a red roof
E-mail [email protected]
and a small pointed bell tower, stands in the village. A large
Port Authority building, with two tall chimneys, also stands in this vicinity. A
Telephone 39-090-924-0257 long and low reddish-colored building is situated in the W part
of the village.
Facsimile 39-090-924-0257 Fiumara Saponara flows into the sea, close E of Rometta. A
15.39

E-mail [email protected] prominent bridge, with many arches, spans this river, close
within its mouth.
Berthing Gesso, a town, stands on a hill, 265m high. It is situated 1.5
15.39

VHF VHF channel 12 miles inland, 2 miles E of the mouth of the river. A large
church, with a bell tower, dominates this town.
39-090-928-1072 Capo Rasocolmo (38°18'N., 15°32'E.) is the termination of
Telephone 15.39

39-090-928-2573 a cultivated tableland which descends in a steep and rocky

slope. A sandy beach stretches along the foot of the cape. A
Facsimile 39-090-928-1249 light is shown from a dwelling, 13m high, standing on the
E-mail [email protected] cape.
A church, with a spired belfry, stands close SE of the light.
Web site http://www.angopi.it
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Between Capo Rasocolmo and Capo Peloro, 6.5 miles ESE,

15.39

Tugs the coast is fronted by a sandy beach and backed by hills.

VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 Caution.—A historic wreck lies 0.6 mile W of Capo Raso-
15.39

colmo. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the vicinity of

Telephone 39-090-922-3611 the wreck.
Facsimile 39-090-928-2877
15.40 Capo Peloro (38°16'N., 15°39'E.), the NE extremity
E-mail [email protected] of Sicilia, is low and sandy. A prominent fortress, topped by a
Maritime Advisory Service turret and a signal mast, stands on the E side of the cape. Torre
Faro, a village, stands on the S side of the cape and can be
Call sign Milazzo Ships Information Service identified by its prominent church with a pointed bell tower. A
VHF VHF channels 10 and 16 light and an auxiliary light are shown from a conspicuous
white octagonal tower with black bands on a white building,
Mediterranea Refinery 37m high, standing on the cape. A racon is situated at the light.
VHF VHF channel 12 Secca Rasocolmo, an extensive shoal, fronts the shore be-
15.40

tween Capo Rasocolmo and Capo Peloro. It has depths of less

Telephone 39-090-922-101
than 11m and extends up to 1.3 miles offshore in places. When
Pilots the sea is calm, numerous fishing boats, with drift nets, may be
Call sign Piloti Milazzo seen near this shoal.
A disused light tower, 39m high, stands on Punta Mazzone,
15.40

VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 which is located 0.5 mile WNW of the E end of the cape. The
Telephone 39-090-928-1642 E end of Capo Peloro is low, but the hills that back the N coast
of the island commence 1 mile W of it.
Facsimile 39-090-922-3773 The cape is subject to erosion and shoal ground extends up to
15.40

E-mail [email protected] about 0.2 mile NE and 0.3 mile E of it. Vessels should pass at
least 0.5 mile off when entering the Stretto di Messina.
Web site http://www.fedepiloti.it Caution.—Several submarine gas pipelines, which extend
15.40

across the N end of the Stretto di Messina, are landed on the

Caution.—A submarine cable, not charted, lies between the
15.38
coast, about 2 miles W of Capo Peloro. These pipelines may
head of the N mole and Croce di Mare, described above. best be seen on the chart.
The quayed sections of the moles and the berths on the W
15.38 An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, the limits of which
15.40

side of the harbor have underwater projections that extend up are shown on the chart, lies in the vicinity of these pipelines
to 18m from them in places. and extends across the strait.

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15.40 Capo Peloro Light

An historic wreck lies about 0.5 mile off the coast in position
15.40 For information concerning pilotage, regulations, vessel traf-
15.41

38°16'33.6''N, 15°37'30.0''E. Anchoring and fishing are pro- fic service, and contact information in the Stretto di Messina,
hibited within 250m of the wreck. see paragraph 13.77.
A wreck lies about 0.3 mile off the coast in position
15.40

38°16'36.0''N, 15°38'53.4''E. A restricted area, with a radius of 15.42 Capo Peloro (38°16'N., 15°39'E.), the NW entrance
200m, is centered on the wreck. Anchoring, fishing, and diving point of Stretto di Messina, has been previously described in
are prohibited in this area. paragraph 15.40.
A fishing and diving prohibited area, best seen on the chart,
15.40 Torre Faro, a village, stands on the S side of the cape, close
15.42

lies N of the Cape Peloro. W of Punta Sottile. This village can easily be identified by its
prominent church with a pointed bell tower. Between this vil-
Stretto di Messina—Sicilia—East Coast lage and Messina, the coast is formed by a steep-to sandy
beach. Ganzirri is situated 1.5 miles WSW of Torre Faro. A
15.41 Stretto di Messina (38°12'N., 15°36'E.) connects the church, with a red roof and a bell tower, stands on the W side
Tyrrhenian Sea to the N with the Ionian Sea to the S. Its W side of this prominent village.
is formed by the N part of the E coast of Sicilia. The Italian
government has announced plans to construct a suspension Pace (38°14'N., 15°35'E.), a village, is situated 4 miles SW
15.42

bridge across the straits. This project could take three to five of Capo Peloro. It is marked by a prominent cylindrical build-
years to complete. ing which has a colonnade at the base and a green hemispheri-
Caution.—In winter, N and NE winds prevail in the strait
15.41 cal dome. Fiumara dell Annunziata, a small stream, enters the
and are especially violent when the mountains in S part of Italy sea 1.5 miles SSW of this village. A prominent convent stands
are snow-covered. Gales from the S and SE often occur and on the S side of the mouth of the stream.
clash with the above winds, producing heavy and confused Small vessels can anchor, in a depth of 11m, sand, off the
15.42

seas. In March, strong W or WSW winds prevail and these usu- village of Ganzirri. This anchorage is exposed to strong SE and
ally begin in the form of very violent squalls. During June, E SSE winds which raise a heavy sea. Small vessels can also an-
and SW winds sometimes clash in the strait and violent squalls chor, in depths of 20 to 29m, sand, NE of the building with the
occur when either predominate. green dome in Pace. Care must be taken to avoid two groups of
Violent squalls, which come down from the valleys of the
15.41 rocks, with depths of 4m, which lie close offshore in this vicin-
mountains on either side of the strait, occur frequently. ity. These anchorages are open roadsteads and cannot be con-
Strong currents, eddies, and whirlpools are found throughout
15.41 sidered as safe during periods of inclement weather.
the Stretto di Messena.
Fishing by nets is carried out to a considerable extent along
15.41 15.43 Ancoraggio di Paradiso (38°13'N., 15°34'E.), a
the shores on either side of the strait. roadstead, lies 1 mile S of Pace and 1.6 miles N of the entrance
Numerous ferries cross the strait and it is not unusual to see
15.41 of the port of Messina. Vessels can anchor, in depths of 50 to
five such vessels crossing simultaneously at speeds up to 22 70m, good holding ground, as charted offshore. Anchor berths
knots. are designated in this area. The charted berth SW is designated

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Bravo. The two berths to the NE of the anchorage and fishing For more berthing information see the table titled Messina—
15.44

prohibited area offshore are designated Berth Delta and Berth Berth Information.
Echo, from closest to the area to the NE. Berth Charlie is not Aspect.—An octagonal column, topped by a large statue and
15.44

available due to the presence of a wreck. The outer part of this illuminated at night by green floodlights, stands on Forte San
anchorage is exposed to the full force of the tidal currents. Salvatore at the W end of the encircling peninsula. The Meteo-
rological Observatory, consisting of a building with a turret and
Messina (38°12'N., 15°34'E.) a high reddish iron trellis, is situated 0.5 mile WNW of the
above column. The Mausoleum of the War Dead, which has a
World Port Index No. 40100 very prominent dome, stands 0.5 mile W of the same column; a
conspicuous cross, 122m high, surmounts the dome.
15.44 The port of Messina lies between the E coast of Sicilia Other prominent objects in the town include the tower and
15.44

and an encircling peninsula named Braccio di San Raineri spire of the cathedral standing 0.5 mile SSW of the column and
which curves NE, N, and W. It connects Sicilia to the Italian a chimney standing 0.5 mile S of the column.
mainland and is used by several ferries. Forte Castellaccio, situated 1 mile W of Forte San Salvatore,
15.44

is prominent from seaward.

Port of Messina Home Page A light is shown from a prominent tower, 42m high, standing
15.44

on Punta San Raineri, the E extremity of the encircling penin-

http://www.porto.messina.it sula. Several oil tanks are situated near the light.
Pilotage.— Pilotage is compulsory for:
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Winds—Weather.—The harbor is open to the N, and strong

15.44 1. All vessels of 15,000 gt and over and for vessels of
N and NE winds cause a swell to occur within it. The harbor is 6,000 gt and over and less than 50,000 gt carrying oil travel-
protected from winds from other directions. ing within the Stretto di Messina.
Tides—Currents.—The tidal current setting N at springs
15.44 2. For all vessels 500 gt and over entering, leaving, or
raises a heavy sea off the E side of the encircling peninsula. At shifting in the Port of Messina.
such times, vessels approaching the harbor from the S should A VHF pilotage service is provided, and is available for ves-
15.44

give the E side of the peninsula a wide berth. sels below 2,500 gt that do not use tugs and the master has
Depth—Limitations.— Large passenger vessels up to 300m
15.44 knowledge of Italian and vessels less than 6,000 gt without tug
in length and 10m draft can enter the harbor. Tankers up to assistance, who regularly visit the port and whose on-board
100m in length and 8.2m draft can be accommodated along- command has a working knowledge of Italian.
side. Vessels should advise their ETA to the pilots by e-mail 12
15.44

There are extensive repair facilities, with two drydocks and

15.44 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should contact pilots on VHF
two floating docks. The largest drydock is capable of handling channel 12 at least 2 hours prior to arrival.
vessels up to 200,000 dwt. Pilots are available 24 hours and generally board vessels
15.44

A tanker degassing berth, consisting of eight dolphins and

15.44 bound for Porto di Messina about 1.5 miles N of Punta San
joined to the shore, is situated 0.2 mile SW of Punta San Rain- Raineri (38°13.1'N., 15°34.5'E.) and vessels bound for Reggio
eri. An obstruction lies about 255m E of the berth. di Calabria in position 38°07.9'N, 15°38.4'E.

Messina—Berth Information
Depth
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside
Messina SW Quays
Vespri-Colaspesce 450m 7.0-12.0m Cruise vessels.
Settembre 224m 11.0m Cruise vessels.
Marconi 184m 10.0m Cruise vessels.
Peloro 151m 9.0m General cargo and passengers.
Rizzo 200m 10.0m General cargo and passengers.
Ferry Boat Terminal
Ro-ro 1 — — Ferries. Maximum draft of 6.5m.
Ro-ro 2 — — Ferries. Maximum draft of 6.5m.
Ro-ro 3 — — Ferries. Maximum draft of 6.5m.
Ro-ro 4 — — Ferries. Maximum draft of 6.5m.
Ro-ro 5 — — Ferries. Maximum draft of 6.5m.
Ro-ro Berth 132m — Ferries.

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Messina—Berth Information
Depth
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside
Norimberga
Norimberga SW 135m 8.0m General cargo and ferries.
Norimberga NE 137m 7.0m General cargo, ferries, and ro-ro.
Tank Cleaning Station
Dolphin Berth 130m 5.5m Dolphin length of 430m.

Pilots are also available for the passage through the Stretto di
15.44
Messina—Contact Information
Messina. Vessels must request pilot services at least 24 hours
prior to arrival. Pilots for southbound vessels board in position [email protected]
E-mail
38°18.2'N, 15°40.6'E. Pilots for the northbound vessels board [email protected]
in position 38°08.9'N, 15°36.6'E.
Vessels with technical difficulties are required to contact the
15.44
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/messina
pilots. The main communication method with the pilots is via Port Authority
e-mail, but vessels can contact the Pilot Office by mobile tele-
phone if required. 39-090-601-3211
Telephone
Vessels exempt from compulsory pilotage include vessels
15.44 39-090-601-3295
less than 500 gt, naval or military craft, and ferry boat lines op-
Facsimile 39-090-710-120
erating at usual terminals.
During special traffic situations or marine weather, if neces-
15.44 E-mail [email protected]
sary, the marine authority can demand a pilot be on board. Tugs
Regulations.—The simultaneous passage or the crossing of
15.44

two or more vessels across the entrance of the port is forbid- VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
den. Telephone 39-090-922-3611
All vessels entering or leaving port must not exceed a speed
15.44

of 7 knots. The limit is in effect within a 0.5 mile radius of the Facsimile 39-090-928-2877
port entrance. E-mail [email protected]
Priority for entry is established by vessel arrival at a point
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0.5 mile from the entrance. Vessels must keep one another ad- Web site http://www.cafima.it
vised of intentions on VHF channel 16. Mooring
Naval vessels have precedence over all merchant vessels
15.44

both in entering and leaving the port. VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Merchant vessels leaving the port have precedence over
15.44 Telephone 39-090-669-138
those entering. Ferries have precedence over all other merchant
Facsimile 39-090-640-6846
vessels.
National Railway ships transporting trains have the right-of-
15.44
E-mail [email protected]
way over other ships should they arrive at the harbor at the Web site http://www.angopi.it
same time.
A continuous listening watch on VHF channel 16 is required
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Maritime Advisory Service
for all ships in harbor. Call sign Milazzo Ships Information Service
Vessels may not enter the harbor until a quayside berth is al-
15.44

located. VHF VHF channels 10 and 16

Messina VTS
Messina—Contact Information Call sign Milazzo Traffic
Harbormaster VHF VHF channels 10, 13, 14, and 16
Call sign Messina Harbormaster Main VTS Center (Messina)
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16 39-090-41923
39-090-45830 Telephone 39-090-41711
Telephone
39-090-344-444 (Operator) 39-090-41989
39-090-59350 Facsimile 39-090-41923
Facsimile
39-090-573-0832 E-mail [email protected]

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Messina—Contact Information is crossed by a prominent bridge with three spans.

A large and conspicuous two-story building stands on a hill,
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Secondary VTS Centre (Reggio di Calabria) 1.5 miles S of the mouth of the river.
39-0965-656-268 San Paolo, a village, is situated 0.5 mile S of the large build-
15.45

ing and stands on the S side of the mouth of Fiumara di Pezzo-

Telephone 39-0965-656-299 lo. A prominent building, with two turrets, stands on a hill in
39-0965-656-295 the back of this village. A small church, with a bell tower, is
situated in the village.
39-0965-656-294
Facsimile Capo Scaletta can be identified by the village of Scaletta Su-
15.45

39-0965-656-333 periore, which stands at a rather high elevation on its SW side.

A large tower is situated in this village. Monte Scuderi, 1,253m
E-mail [email protected]
high, stands 3.5 miles WNW of the cape and is prominent. The
Pilots summit appears rounded from the N or S, but from the E it ap-
Call sign Messina Pilots pears to have a trapezoidal shape.
Between Capo Scaletta, the SW entrance point of Stretto di
15.45

VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 Messina, and Capo di Ali, 3 miles SW, the coast is rocky,
39-090-312-458 steep-to, and clear of dangers.
Telephone 39-348-524-0823 (mobile) Sicilia—East Coast
39-090-312-544
15.46 Capo di Ali (38°01'N., 15°26'E.) is a conspicuous
Facsimile 39-090-310-756 headland of light color and its sides are cut by crevices. The
[email protected] (ETA and operational cape is fronted by rocks and backed by mountains. The coastal
E-mail issues) highway passes near the cape and is conspicuous from sea-
ward. Monte Belvedere, 743m high, stands 3 miles WSW of
[email protected] the cape. The dark ruins of a castle surmount the summit of this
Web site http://www.pilotimessina.it mountain.
Between Capo d’Ali and Capo Santo Alessio, 8 miles SW,
15.46

Vessels are not allowed to swing at anchor in the harbor.

15.44
the coast is fronted by a sandy beach along which is situated an
Entry into and departure from the port by vessels heading to
15.44 almost continuous line of villages.
Slipway No. 1, Slipway No. 2, and Slipway No. 5 is prohibited Capo Santo Alessio is rugged, steep, and surmounted by an
15.46

when Slipway No. 1 is in use. old fort. From the N, the cape appears to slope regularly to-
Contact Information.—See the table titled Messina—Con-
15.44 wards the sea, and some light-colored streaks are located near
tact Information. its extremity. From the E, the cape appears to be faced with
Caution.—An area within the harbor is used as a seaplane
15.44
rock cliffs on its S side.
landing area. Fiumara d’ Agro enters the sea, 1 mile NW of the cape.
15.46

An area in the NE part of the harbor is restricted to only na-

15.44
Squalls from the W and SW frequently blow down from the
val vessels. valley of this river.
Anchoring, fishing, and underwater activities are prohibited
15.44 Capo San Andre is located 4.5 miles SW of Capo Santo
15.46

in the approaches to and within the port. Alessio. This cape is the E extremity of a promontory and a
An area N of the port near the village of Porticatello contains
15.44
long and low building stands on it.
an anchoring and fishing prohibited area best seen on the chart. Between Capo di San Andrea and Capo di Taormina, 0.8
15.46

There are numerous wrecks within the harbor which are best
15.44
mile SW, is a small bay which is divided into two parts by Isola
seen on the chart. Bella, an islet. This islet is prominent and is connected to the
Numerous mooring buoys have been established in the N
15.44 shore by a shoal flat.
part of the harbor and W of Pontile Libia. Rada di Taormina is entered between Capo di Taormina and
15.46

Capo Schiso, 1.7 miles SW. This bay is fully exposed to SE

15.45 Capo Scaletta (38°03'N., 15°29'E.) is located 9 miles winds. Capo di Taormina is surmounted by a five-story build-
SSW of Punta San Raineri. The coast between consists of a ing and Scoglio Agonia, a rocky islet, lies close SE of it. This
narrow sandy beach backed by a mountain range. Monte An- islet is 18m high and a white cross stands on its highest point.
tennamare, 1,124m high, stands 5.5 miles WSW of Punta San The cape is fronted by cliffs and fringed with rocks.
Raineri and is prominent. It has a flat summit, but from certain The shores of the bay consist of a steep beach of coarse grav-
15.46

directions it appears conical. el. Castello Schiso, a conspicuous castle surmounted by a tow-
Fuimara di San Filippo, a stream with a wide white bed, en-
15.45 er, stands on the N part of a promontory of which Capo Schiso
ters the sea, 3 miles SW of Punta San Raineri. A church, with a is the E extremity. A conspicuous two-story hotel is situated
bell tower, stands on the SW side of the mouth of this stream. near the castle. A mole extends about 300m from the cape and
Galati Marina, a village, is situated 2.9 miles SSW of the
15.45
is used by yachts. Naxos, a small craft harbor, lies at the SE
mouth of Fuimara di San Filippo. It can be easily identified by corner of the bay near the castle and is formed by moles. Pilot-
a church with a red roof and a low bell tower. Fiumara di San age is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt. Military, fishing,
Stefano flows in to the sea, 0.5 mile S of this village. Its mouth and local vessels are exempt. Vessels can anchor, in depths of

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15.46 Capo Santo Alessio bearing NW

15.46 Capo di Taormina bearing NW

15 to 20m, sand, good holding ground, about 0.5 mile WSW of and truncated, volcanic mountain, 3,274m high. Like all volca-
Scoglio Agonia. Another anchorage, with similar depths, lies noes, its elevation varies from time to time. The volcano rises
in the S part of the bay and about 0.4 mile N of Capo Schiso. directly from the sea on its E side, down which flow several
These anchorages are fully exposed to E and SE winds. Local streams of lava. The regular slope of the volcano is broken by
knowledge is required. many secondary cones which are formed along the fissures of
the lateral eruptions. The hot vapors discharged and the heat of
15.47 Giardini (37°50'N., 15°16'E.) is situated on the W the rocks prevent the summit from being perpetually covered
shore of the bay, 1 mile WSW of the Capo di Taormina. This with snow.
town can be identified by a prominent church, with a green Monte Etna dominates the coast and is visible from a great
15.48

roof and a green spire, which stands near the shore, 0.8 mile distance. An observatory, with a dome, stands at a height of
NNW of Capo Schiso. 2,932m on a level plain, 0.5 mile from the S rim of the crater.
Capo Schiso (37°49'N., 15°17'E.), the S entrance point of
15.47 Riposto (37°44'N., 15°13'E.), a small harbor, is formed by
15.48

the bay, is low, black, and is the extremity of one of the oldest two breakwaters. The town can be identified by its cathedral
and longest streams of lava erupted by Monte Etna. A light is with a prominent dome, and by its customs house which is sur-
shown from the end of rocks on the N side of the cape. mounted by a tower on the SE corner. A light is shown from a
Between Capo Schiso and Riposto, 6 miles SW, the coast is
15.47 structure, 10m high, standing on Punta del Chiancore, at the S
formed by a shingle beach, backed by woods. end of the town.
Caution.—In the summer, nocturnal fishing is carried out
15.47 The harbor can be contacted on VHF channel 14, 16, or 68.
15.48

with nets in the sea area between Capo Schiso and Capo Murro There are no pilots, tugs, or berthing assistance available.
15.48

di Porco, 50 miles S. These nets may be placed up to 30 miles Services may be obtained from Catania in an emergency.
from the coast, with a length of white lights marking the sur- A quay situated on the inner face of the outer breakwater has
15.48

face. Particular attention should be paid to the presence of 280m of berthing space with depths of 3.8 to 8m alongside.
small vessels, which are difficult to see against the illuminated Vessels up to 75m in length and 7m draft can be handled.
background of the net markings. Small vessels can anchor, in depths of 3 to 10m, in the center
15.48

An outfall is located 1.2 miles SW of Capo Schiso.

15.47 of the harbor. Larger vessels can anchor off the harbor in con-
venient depths. Local knowledge is required. The harbor and
15.48 Monte Etna (37°45'N., 15°00'E.) is a conspicuous the outer anchorage are exposed to E winds and heavy seas roll

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Caution.—A marine nature reserve extends up to 1 mile off-

15.49

shore from close S of Capo Molini to a point on the coast 2.5

miles SW of Capo Molin.

15.50 Isole Ciclopi (37°34'N., 15°10'E.), a group of four ba-

saltic rocks, lies close SE of Aci Trezza. These rocks are of a
prismatic columnar formation and are very prominent, being a
darker color than the land behind them. Isola di Aci, the largest
and N rock, lies 0.2 mile offshore and is surmounted by a
building with a tower. Isola Faraglione, 43m high, lies close S
of the above rock.
Aci Castello, a village, stands close to the beach, 1 mile SW
15.50

of Aci Trezza. A prominent cliff, surmounted by some ruins,

15.48 Riposto Light juts out in front of this village. During offshore winds, tempo-
rary anchorage can be obtained, in depths of 20 to 29m, off Aci
in at such times. It has been reported (2001) that extensive con- Castello, but local knowledge is required.
struction is in progress in the harbor and that the entrance is
closed. Between Aci Castello and Catania, 4 miles SW, the coast
15.50

consists of lava cliffs fringed with rocks. Porto Ulisse (Ogni-

15.49 Pozzillo (37°39'N., 15°12'E.), a town, stands on the N na), a small fishing harbor protected by moles, lies on the S
side of a low, dark, and prominent projection which is fronted shore of a small creek, 2 miles SW of Aci Castello. A village is
by rocks. A church, with a prominent bell tower, is situated in situated near the harbor and a prominent chimney stands 0.3
the center of this town. Several villages stand along the coast to mile S of it.
the N and S of the town. Caution.—The waters in the vicinity of Isole Ciclopi have
15.50

Santa Tecla (38°38'N., 15°11'E.), a village, stands on a rath-

15.49
been declared a marine protected area. Navigation, anchoring,
er high projection, 1.5 miles SSW of Pozzillo. A dark-colored and stopping by vessels over 500 gt is prohibited. A restricted
tower stands close N of the village and is conspicuous. A small area, best seen on the chart, has been established extending up
boat harbor, protected by a breakwater, fronts the shore near to 3 miles off the coast in the vicinity of Isole Ciclopi. For fur-
the village. To the S of the village, the coast becomes high and ther information, consult the local maritime authorities.
consists of mainly cliffs of black lava.
Santa Marie La Scala, a small fishing harbor, lies 1 mile S of
15.49
Catania (37°30'N., 15°06'E.)
Santa Tecla. A prominent bell tower is situated near the harbor.
Two small shoals, with depths of 2.7m and 5m, lie close to-
15.49
World Port Index No. 40270
gether about 0.2 mile offshore, 0.7 mile S of Santa Marie La
Scala. 15.51 The port of Catania lies in the NW corner of Golfo di
Capo Molini (37°35'N., 15°11'E.) is formed of lava. From
15.49
Catania. The harbor is protected by breakwaters and divided
seaward, it appears as a black wall dominated by hills which into two basins. The city stands on the edge of a plain and has
are covered with fruit groves and orchards. Capo Molini Light often been partially destroyed by the eruptions of Mount Etna,
is shown from a prominent white hut on a white building, 20m the last being in 1669 when lava reached the sea.
high, standing on the NE side of the cape.
Port of Catania Home Page
http://www.porto.catania.it

Winds—Weather.—Winds from the SE cause a consider-

15.51

able swell in the harbor. Violent storms from seaward some-

times cause a considerable disturbance of the waters in the
harbor.
Tides—Currents.—The currents are weak and usually fol-
15.51

low the direction of the wind. However, strong currents have

been reported in the harbor entrance.
Depths—Limitations.—Molo di Levante, the outer break-
15.51

water, extends 1 mile S and forms an entrance about 200m

wide. There are depths of 10.3 to 12.1m in the entrance, but
Capo Molini Light bearing NW
15.49 this depth can vary due to the effect of the swells.
There are facilities for bulk, ro-ro, container, and tank ves-
15.51

Aci Trezza, a small fishing village, is situated 1 mile SSW of

15.49 sels, as well as ferries. Vessels up to 9.1m draft can be accom-
Capo Molini. This village can be identified by its red houses modated and there are no restrictions with regard to length or
and by a prominent small church. A small fishing harbor, pro- breadth.
tected by breakwaters, fronts the village. For more berthing information see the table titled Catania—
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Berth Information. The maximum speed allowed in the precautionary area is 9

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knots. When entering the basin, speed must be reduced to no

Catania—Berth Information more than 6 knots.
Vessels must maintain an interval of at least 0.8 mile from
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Berth Length Depth Remarks the vessel ahead.

Container Terminal All vessels over 300 gt, fishing vessels with a length of 24m
15.51

or more are advised to approach the port on a W heading and at

North Quay 300m — Containers and ro-ro. a speed of no more than 15 knots.
West Quay 280m — Containers and ro-ro. Contact Information.—See the table titled Catania—Con-
15.51

tact Information.
South Quay 200m — Containers and ro-ro.
Molo di Mezzogiorno
Catania—Contact Information
General cargo, break-
Harbormaster
1-3 370m 8.3m bulk, bulk, and con-
tainers. VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
East Quay 160m — Containers. Telephone 39-095-747-4111
Molo Crispi Facsimile 39-095-533-962
6 150m 7.6m Grains. E-mail [email protected]
General cargo, break- Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/catania
7-8 420m —
bulk, and containers.
Port Authority
9 80m — Passengers and ro-ro.
Telephone 39-095-535-888
Sporgente Centrate
Facsimile 39-095-535-888
10 60m 8.0m General cargo.
E-mail [email protected]
11 250m 8.0m General and ro-ro.
Tugs
12 120m 8.0m General and ro-ro.
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
13 190m 7.5m General and ro-ro.
Telephone 39-0931-152-7411
14 160m 8.5m General and ro-ro.
Facsimile 39-0931-975-676

Aspect.—Monte Etna is the dominating feature in the ap-

15.51
E-mail [email protected]
proach to the port. Several domes are visible above the city, the Web site http://www.assorimorchiatori.it
most conspicuous of which include the dome of the Astronom-
Berthing
ical Observatory cupola; the dome of Piazza del Duoma, in the
center of the E part of the city; and the dome of the cathedral in Telephone 39-095-370-235
the middle of the city.
Facsimile 39-095-370-235
Casa del Sole is situated 1 mile SW of the head of Molo di
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Levante. This prominent building is a gray-green color with a E-mail [email protected]

turret and two pavilions standing N and S of it. A conspicuous Web site http://www.angopi.it
factory, with a high chimney, stands in this vicinity and is en-
closed by a red fence. Several prominent silos stand in the vi- Pilots
cinity of the harbor. VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
A light is shown from a structure, 28m high, standing 0.7
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mile W of the head of Molo di Levante. Telephone 39-095-536-133

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500
15.51
Facsimile 39-095-536-135
gt. Requests for pilots may be sent by VHF on either on VHF
channel 12, 14, or 16 or by telephone. Vessels should send their E-mail [email protected]
ETA 72 hours in advance of arrival.
Pilots board 1.25 miles SE of the head of Molo di Levante in
15.51 Anchorage.—Small vessels can anchor close S, but clear of
15.51

position 37°28'21.6''N, 15°06'52.8''E. the harbor entrance. Four designated anchor berths have been
Regulations.—A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) is estab-
15.51 established E of Molo di Levante.
lished in the approaches to Catania. It consists of inbound and Caution.—An anchoring and trawling prohibited area,
15.51

outbound traffic lanes and a circular precautionary area with a which may best be seen on the chart, lies close S of the harbor
radius of 1 mile centered on position 37°28.7'N, 15°05.7'E. entrance and extends up to 12 miles seaward.
The scheme is not IMO-adopted. The principles for use of the Less depths than charted are reported to lie close off the S
15.51

scheme, as defined in COLREGS (1972), apply. side of Molo Mezzogiorno.

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It is reported that entering the harbor during SE gales can be

15.51 although caution is necessary as depths of from 11.5 to 20.7m,
dangerous. which are best seen on the chart, are located within the limits
of the dredged area.
15.52 Bruccoli (37°17'N., 15°11'E.), a village, stands on the Porto Xifonio, an inlet, lies outside the main harbor and NE
15.53

SW side of a small and steep-sided cove, 13 miles SSE of Cat- of Isolotto di Augusta.
ania. An ancient castle, with four towers, is situated close N of Seno del Priolo, a bight, lies in the S part of the bay and is
15.53

the village and a prominent lime kiln stands 0.2 mile W of it. fringed by a shoal bank with depths of less than 10m extending
Fishing boats and small craft use the cove. A light is shown up to 0.6 mile offshore.
from a structure, 12m high, standing close N of the castle. VLCC tankers with drafts up to 21m have entered the harbor
15.53

Between Catania and Bruccoli, the coast consists of a stretch

15.52 and anchored within Porto Megarese.
of sandy beach. See table titled Augusta—Berth Information for detailed
15.53

Capo Campolato, low and flat, is located 0.9 mile NE of

15.52 information concerning the berths in this port.
Bruccoli and is the S entrance point of Golfo di Catania. This Aspect.—The prominent city of Augusta is situated on Iso-
15.53

cape has projections of whitish rock and uneven sides. It rises lotto di Augusta, which extends 1.2 miles S from the N shore
vertically above the sea and is fringed with rocks. of the bay to which it is connected by bridges. A conspicuous
Vessels can anchor, in depths of 11m to 14m, close off the
15.52 cathedral, with a bell tower, stands in the N part of the city.
SW corner of Golfo di Catania. However, this roadstead is fully However, due to the high buildings which have been construct-
exposed to N and E winds. Anchorage, sheltered from all but N ed around it, this cathedral is no longer a good landmark.
winds, can also be taken, in a depth of 18m, rock and weed, Torre Avolos, a tower, is 18m high and stands on a prominent
15.53

about 500m NE of the castle at Bruccoli. ancient fort situated on a small islet, 0.2 mile S of the S extrem-
Between Capo Campolato and Capo Santa Croce, 4.5 miles
15.52 ity of Isolotto di Augusta. An iron framework mast, 37m high,
SE, the coast is rocky and jagged. stands close S of the tower.
Capo Santa Croce (37°15'N., 15°15'E.) is low, rocky, and
15.52 Forte Garzia and Forte Vittoria are situated on a shoal which
15.53

surmounted by several buildings. Rocks front this cape and ex- lies 0.7 mile W of the N end of Isolotto di Augusta. A promi-
tend up to about 300m offshore. A light is shown from a prom- nent framework mast, 27m high, stands on the latter fort. Punta
inent white round tower, 27m high, standing on the cape. Pila is located 0.3 mile NNW of these forts and can be identi-
Between Capo Santa Croce and Capo Santa Panagia, 8.5
15.52 fied by a prominent hangar, 74m high, standing 0.3 mile NW
miles SSE, there is a large bight which is divided into two parts of it.
by Penisola Magnisi. The N part of the bight is known as Baia Priolo, a prominent village, is situated 3.7 miles SSW of
15.53

di Augusta and the S part as Baia di Santa Panagia. Several Torre Avolos. The refinery standing close N of this village is
large and conspicuous oil refineries stand on the W side of marked by numerous chimneys and flares.
Baia di Augusta. A signal station is situated on the summit of a rocky hill,
15.53

187m high, standing 4.5 miles W of Capo Santa Panagia. It

Augusta (37°13'N., 15°14'E.) serves as a prominent landmark for vessels approaching either
Augusta or Siracusa.
World Port Index No. 40250 A lighted range, which may best be seen on the chart, indi-
15.53

cates the entrance fairway through Passo di Levante. Disused

15.53 The extensive port of Augusta lies in the NW part of light structures stand close N of the existing entrance range and
Baia di Augusta and is divided into three parts, namely Porto should not be mistaken for it.
Xifonio, Porto Megarese, and Seno del Priolo. Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500
15.53

gt. Pilots generally board between 1.5 miles E of the harbor en-
Port of Augusta Home Page trance. Large vessels may be boarded about 3 miles E of the
entrance. During bad weather the pilot boards inside the break-
http://www.portoaugusta.com water.
Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA 24 hours in ad-
15.53

Winds—Weather.—Winds from the NE and SE, of lasting

15.53 vance to the harbormaster at Augusta. The message should in-
duration, prevail. These winds are weak in summer and strong clude the following information:
in winter. Winds from the W also prevail during the winter 1. Request for a pilot.
months. Fresh WSW winds produce a heavy sea and may be 2. Name of agent.
dangerous to vessels in the roadstead. 3. Reason for call.
Depths—Limitations.—The N breakwater extends 1.1
15.53 4. Last port of call and sailing date.
miles SSE from the S end of Isolotto di Augusta. The S break- 5. Cargo details.
water extends 0.6 mile ENE from the SW side of the bay. A de- Vessels transporting toxic liquids and/or dangerous chemi-
15.53

tached breakwater, 1.4 miles long, extends between the heads cals must send the “re-arrival message—dangerous goods” at
of the N and S breakwaters and forms two entrances. Passo di least 48 hours prior to arrival.
Levante, the main entrance, leads N of the N end of the de- Vessels must also send the following information 12 hours
15.53

tached breakwater into Porto Megarese and has a depth of 37m. before entering Italian territorial waters:
Porto Megarese is the central part of the port and lies W of
15.53 1. Name and nationality.
the breakwaters and Isolotto di Augusta. An extensive area, 2. Call sign.
close inside the main entrance, is dredged to a depth of 21.8m, 3. Gross tonnage, dwt, loa, and maximum draft.

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4. ETA at pilot station. Vessels W of a line joining Penisola Magnisi and Cabo San
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5. Name of agent and loading details. Croce should not use VHF channels 9, 10, 11, 12, or 68 except
6. Information relating to certificates (IMO, etc.). when communicating with the pilot.
7. Any mechanical defects, if applicable. All vessels and boats, except naval craft, are prohibited from
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Vessels should then confirm their ETA 1 hour in advance of

15.53 approaching the military piers, military installations, or any
arrival. Vessels within the port should monitor VHF channels wrecks in the harbor.
12 and 16. Vessels are prohibited from stopping within a radius of 1
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Tugs are available on request to the pilot station and can be

15.53 mile seaward of the entrance to Porto Megarese, or within 0.5
ordered 30 minutes in advance using VHF channel 12. mile of the entrances when inside the harbor.

Augusta—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Dry Cargo Berths
Commercial Area
No. 1 115m — 132m 10.5m 20.0m Breakbulk.
No. 2 150m 12.0m 155m 10.5m 29.4m Containers and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of
No. 3 150m — 155m 14.0m 35.8m 300m.
No. 4 116m — 179m 11.5m 32.0m
No. 5 116m — 180m 11.5m 28.4m
No. 6 117m — 230m 11.5m 32.6m Breakbulk, containers, dry bulk, and steel products.
No. 7 117m — 207m 11.5m 29.7m Continuous berthing length of 700m.
No. 8 117m — 275m 11.5m 29.7m
No. 9 117m — — 7.0m —
Fast ferry, ro-ro/lo-lo, and breakbulk. Berthing length of
Ro-ro 1 95m 12.0m 249m 10.5m 19.6m
260m (including dolphins).
Fast ferry, ro-ro/lo-lo, and breakbulk. Berthing length of
Ro-ro 2 95m 12.0m 129m 10.5m 18.2m
260m (including dolphins).
Cementerie Unicem SPA
No. 13 178m — 81m 8.0m 11.0m
No. 13 Bis 178m — 179m 10.5m 29.9m Cement and clinkers. Continuous berthing length of
No. 14 178m — 130m 8.0m — 356m.
No. 14 Bis 178m — 189m 10.5m 32.2m
NATO Pier
No. 15 113m — — 12.5m — Naval.
No. 15B 102m 13.8m 250m 13.0m 32.6m Aviation fuel, clean products, and naval vessels.
No. 16 174m 13.8m 250m 13.0m 32.6m Aviation fuel, clean products, and naval vessels.
Tanker Berth
Exxonmobile Terminal
No. 6 14m 6.3m 96m 4.9m 15.5m Petroleum products and LPG.
No. 7 40m 12.0m 180m 11.2m 21.0m Petroleum products and chemical gases.
No. 8 40m 13.5m 250m 11.2m 32.2m Petroleum products.
No. 9 34m 10.0m 143m 8.5m 24.0m Petroleum products.
No. 10 27m 17.5m 277m 15.8m 32.2m Petroleum products.
No. 11 27m 18.5m 297m 15.4m 50.0m Petroleum products and crude.

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Augusta—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
No. 12 50m 10.3m 150m 8.5m 24.6m Aviation fuel, petroleum products and condensate.
ISAB North/ERG Refinery
No. 17 137m 4.5m 70m 4.0m — Petroleum products. Bunker barges only.
No. 18 37m 7.4m 120m 6.7m 21.0m Petroleum products, chemicals, and LPG.
No. 19 35m 12.8m 220m 12.3m 32.2m Petroleum products, chemicals, and LPG.
No. 20 26m 22.4m 350m 20.3m 48.9m Crude.
No. 21 25m 22.4m 380m 20.3m 50.0m Crude.
No. 22 34m 14.0m 220m 12.8m 32.2m Petroleum products, chemicals, and LPG.
No. 23 37m 7.5m 120m 7.0m — Petroleum products, chemicals, and LPG.
No. 24 153m 3.6m 70m 3.0m — Petroleum products.
No. 25 83m 14.0m 250m 12.9m 32.2m Petroleum products, chemical gases, and LPG.
Petroleum products, chemical gases, chemicals, and
No. 26 83m 14.0m 150m 11.4m 31.0m
LPG.
No. 27 18m 11.4m 200m 10.3m — Petroleum products.
Polimeri Europs SPA
No. 33 26m 6.5m 95m 5.5m — Chemicals, acetaldehyde, and LPG
No. 34 64m 8.6m 160m 7.9m 19.6m Chemicals, acetaldehyde, chemical gases, and LPG,
No. 35 64m 9.4m 160m 8.3m 19.8m Chemicals, acetaldehyde, chemical gases, and LPG.
Maxcom Terminal
No. 1 10m 9.7m 80m 8.7m 12.2m Petroleum products.
No. 2 9m 9.7m 230m 8.7m 31.0m Petroleum products.
No. 3 10m — 80m 4.5m 10.2m Petroleum products.
Sasol Italy Terminal
No. 1N 100m 12.5m 210m 11.5m 32.2m Chemicals and clean products.
No. 1S 100m 7.0m 120m 6.5m 32.2m Chemicals and clean products.
No. 3S 80m 6.6m 90m 5.2m — Chemicals and clean products.

A vessel leaving the harbor has precedence over a vessel en-

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Augusta—Contact Information
tering the harbor. Vessels are prohibited from entering or leav-
ing the harbor at the same time. Facsimile 39-0931-978-009
Contact Information.—See the table titled Augusta—Con-
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[email protected]
tact Information. E-mail
Anchorage.—Twelve anchor berths, located outside the
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[email protected]
breakwaters, in depths of 16 to 50m, are best seen on the chart. Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/augusta
Caution.—Several red aircraft buoys are moored in the NW
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part of Porto Megarese. Tugs

VHF VHF channel 11
Augusta—Contact Information Telephone 39-0931-527-411
Harbormaster Facsimile 39-0931-975-676
VHF VHF channel 16 [email protected]
E-mail
39-0931-525-501 [email protected]
Telephone
39-0931-525-5111 Web site http://www.rimorchiatori.com

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Augusta—Contact Information may best be seen on the chart.

It is reported (1990) that the lights of the city and refineries
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Mooring Service make identification of the navigational entry lights difficult.

VHF VHF channel 8 An area approximately 1 mile square, used by seaplanes en-
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gaged in fire fighting operations, is centered 0.8 mile SE of Di-

Telephone 39-0931-521-816 ga Centrale. During fire fighting operations when the area is
39-0931-523-252 activated, approaching within 1 mile of the water collection ar-
Facsimile ea is prohibited.
39-0931-977-470
A pier, supporting a sea water intake, extends from the shore
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E-mail [email protected] close S of Pontile Esso Petroleum Pier No. 2.

Web site http://www.ormeggiatoriaugusta.com
15.54 Penisola Magnisi (37°09'N., 15°14'E.), less than 30m
Boatmen high, is joined to the mainland by a narrow, sandy isthmus. A
VHF VHF channel 10 large tower stands on the W side of this peninsula above the
isthmus. A light is shown from a tower, 6m high, standing on
Telephone 39-0931-978-276 the NE extremity of the peninsula.
Facsimile 39-0931-978-276 Punta Magnisi (37°09'N., 15°15'E.), the SE extremity of
15.54

Penisola Magnisi, is steep-to on its S side. A T-head oil pier,

[email protected] which can accommodate tankers up to 22,000 dwt, is situated
E-mail
[email protected] 0.3 mile W of the point and has a depth of 11m alongside.
Caution.—A seawater intake is situated 0.7 mile SW of the
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Port Authority T-head pier and is marked by a light.

Telephone 39-0931-971-245 A submarine pipeline extends 0.9 mile ENE from the N end
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of Penisola Magnisi. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in

Facsimile 39-0931-523-652 its vicinity.
[email protected] An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, best shown on the
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E-mail chart, lies centered 2 miles E of Punta Magnisi.

[email protected]
Maritime Information 15.55 Baia di Santa Panagia (37°08'N., 15°16'E.), open to
Call sign Augusta Information the E and NE, indents the coast between Punta Magnisi and
Capo Santa Panagia, 3.2 miles SE. Cala Canaletto, the NW part
VHF VHF channel 9 of this bay, has sandy shores. The shores of the bay to the S of
39-0931-976-378 Cala Canaletto are fringed by rocks. Vessels can anchor, in
Telephone depths of 10 to 11m, sand and rock, moderately good holding
39-3939-317-612 (mobile) ground, in the middle of the outer part of Cala Canaletto.
Facsimile 39-0931-982-457
15.56 Melilli Oil Terminal (37°07'N., 15°16'E.) (World
[email protected] Port Index No. 40245) lies 2.3 miles SSE of Punta Magnisi in
E-mail
[email protected] the S part of Baia di Santa Panagia. It consists of a main pier
which extends 0.7 mile NE from shore and has five berths.
Web site http://www.portinfo.it
Depths—Limitations.—The five berths have depths of 18
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Pilots to 74m alongside. One berth can accommodate LNG vessels

up to 3,000 dwt and 100m in length; three berths can accom-
Call sign Piloti Augusta
modate tankers of 30,000 to 250,000 dwt; and one berth can
VHF VHF channel 12 accommodate vessels up to 400,000 dwt, 366m in length, and
Telephone 39-0931-521-967 23.7m draft.
Aspect.—Lighted ranges indicate the approaches to the
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Facsimile 39-0931-976-166 berths and may best be seen on the chart.

[email protected] Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels bound for
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E-mail the oil terminal pier. Pilots can be contacted on VHF channel
[email protected] 14 and generally board vessels approaching from the S off Por-
Web site http://www.fedepiloti.it to di Siracusa. Vessels approaching from the N are boarded
about 1 mile E of Punta Magnisi. The pilots can be contacted
Vessels entering and leaving the harbor should stay close to
15.53
by e-mail ([email protected]).
the entrance range. Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA at least 24 hours
15.56

Caution is necessary when entering the harbor in bad weath-

15.53 in advance to the harbormaster in Siracusa. Vessels berth
er, as seas sometimes break heavily over the breakwater. during daytime only and must arrange for a floating boom to be
Several anchoring and fishing prohibited areas lie within the
15.53
rigged all around in order to prevent oil pollution.
harbor and may best be seen on the chart. Anchorage.—VLCCs can anchor, in depths of 54 to 56m,
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Several prohibited areas lie in the NE part of the harbor and

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mile NNE of the head of the pier. Cani, awash, lies about 0.2 mile E of the middle of this side.
Caution.—A submarine gas pipeline, marked at its outer
15.56

end by a buoy, has been established about 1 mile NW of the Siracusa—Berth Information
terminal.
Berth Length Depth Remarks
15.57 Capo Santa Panagia (37°06'N., 15°18'E.), terminat- Mol San Antonio
ing in steep sides, is the NE extremity of a hilly promontory,
the sides of which slope gently to the sea. The coast of this Grain, coal, and
No. 1 204m 7.0m
fertilizer.
promontory is rocky. Between Capo Santa Panagia and Punta
Spuntone, 1.5 miles S, the coast is rocky and rather steep-to. Grain, coal, and
No. 2 220m 7.0m
Punta Spuntone (37°05'N., 15°18'E.) can be identified by
15.57 fertilizer.
its yellowish cliffs and by its numerous grottoes. Two lattice-
Grain, coal, and
work masts, 59m high, stand on the cape. No. 3 150m 8.0m
fertilizer.
Between Punta Spuntone and Porto Marmorea (Porto Picco-
15.57

lo), 0.7 mile SSW, the coast is rocky and very irregular. Porto Zanagora Pier 87m 5.0m Passengers.
Marmorea is a small harbor, with a depth of 3m, which is en- General cargo
closed by two breakwaters and protected by two outer break- Foro Italico Pier 360m 6.0m
and passengers.
waters. A prominent war memorial stands 0.4 mile W of the
harbor entrance. Two prominent towers stand on the S side of
the harbor, close SW of the root of the S breakwater. A light is shown from a prominent structure, 8m high, stand-
15.58

ing on Punta Castelluccio which is fronted by rocks. A spit,

with a depth of 7.4m near its outer end, extends up to about 0.3
Siracusa (37°03'N., 15°17'E.) mile NW of the light. Secca Galera, with a least depth of 6.4m,
World Port Index No. 40240 lies close W of the N end of this spit.
Castello Maniace, marked by a light, stands on a high ram-
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15.58 The port of Siracusa, also known as Porto Grande, part at the S end of Isola Ortigia. This castle consists of a
consists of a large bay which is entered between the S end of square-based structure with a circular tower at each corner. A
Isola Ortigia and Punta Castelluccio, 0.6 mile S. The commer- monastery, topped by a dome, and a cathedral, decorated by
cial facilities are situated in the NE part of the bay which forms numerous statues, stand out prominently above the other build-
a natural harbor. ings of the city. Palazzo del Poste, a high structure with two
Winds—Weather.—Winds from the ENE and ESE prevail
15.58
towers, stands near the N end of the city, and a high brick-col-
during the winter. Winds from the SW and WSW sometimes ored tower stands close N of it.
blow with violence and may endanger vessels alongside the A prominent war memorial, consisting of a tall structure
15.58

quays. Winds from the NE and E sometimes produce a swell with columns, stands 0.2 mile N of the root of Molo San Anto-
within the harbor. nio. The airport, with several hangars, is situated close W of
Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise is negligible. Outside the
15.58
Molo San Antonio and is also prominent.
harbor, the currents along the coast are mostly weak and are in- A lighted range, situated on the W shore of the harbor, indicates
15.58

fluenced by the winds. the entrance fairway and may best be seen on the chart.
The joining of the current from Fiume Anapo, which flows
15.58 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
15.58

out of the W shore of the harbor, with the current flowing out Pilots board in position 37°03.0'N, 15°18.6'E.
from La Darsena, in the NE part, sometimes causes a consider- Porto di Siracusa also provides the pilotage for Santa Panag-
15.58

able current. This current follows the W side of Isola Ortigia ia Oil Terminal.
and discharges through the entrance. Its rate varies between 1 Regulations.—A prohibited area, reserved for aircraft, lies
15.58

and 3 knots, depending upon whether the wind is favorable or in the NW part of the harbor and may best be seen on the chart.
contrary. A red flag is hoisted at the seaplane base when aircraft are
Depths—Limitations.—The main commercial facilities in-
15.58
about to maneuver.
clude Molo San Antonio, which extends from the N side of the Contact Information.—See the table titled Siracusa—
15.58

harbor and is used by general cargo, passenger, and ferry ves- Contact Information.
sels. It has 555m of total berthing space with depths of 6.1 to
8m alongside. The harbor also has 900m of berthing space,
Siracusa—Contact Information
with depths of 3.6 to 4.6m alongside, which is used by fishing
vessels, yachts, and small craft. Vessels up to 30,000 dwt and Port
8.3m have been handled.
VHF VHF channels 9 and 16
For more berthing information see the table titled Siracu-
15.58

sa—Berth Information. Telephone 39-0931-481-011

Aspect.—The city of Siracusa is built on Isola Ortigia,
15.58
Facsimile 39-0931-69260
which extends 0.8 mile from the S part of Port Marmorea. La
Darsena is a narrow channel, spanned by bridges, which sepa- E-mail [email protected]
rates Isola Ortigia from the mainland. Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it
The E side of Isola Ortigia is fronted by rocks and Secca dei
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Siracusa—Contact Information miles WSW of Capo Ognina. The coast between is rocky and
somewhat irregular. A sandy beach lies near the point and a
Tugs small cove is entered close N of it. Several rocks, awash, lie
VHF VHF channel 11 close inshore within 1 mile SW of the point.
Capo Negro, located 2.5 miles SW of Punta del Cane, is low,
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Berthing narrow, and surmounted by a small house. A shoal bank, with a

VHF VHF channel 9 least depth of 49m, extends up to 0.5 mile SE of the cape and
the seas break over it in bad weather.
Telephone 39-0931-754-944
Avola, a town, is situated on a wooded hill, 40m high, 2
15.60

ISAB Pier miles WSW of Capo Negro. A tall chimney stands in the S part
of the town. A prominent dark-colored cathedral, which has a
VHF VHF channel 9
square bell tower, stands in the center of the town.
Pilots Marina di Avola, a small harbor, fronts the coast, close SE of
15.60

Call sign Piloti Siracusa Avola. A fish processing plant, topped by a square chimney, is
situated near the harbor. The harbor is formed by a mole and is
VHF VHF channel 14 only used by fishing boats and small craft with local knowl-
Telephone 39-0931-60647 edge. Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 8 to 10m, about 0.4
mile off Marina di Avola. This is an open roadstead and can
Facsimile 39-0931-462-010 only be used during offshore winds.
E-mail [email protected]
15.61 Punta Calabernado (36°52'N., 15°08'E.), a small
Web site http://www.fedepiloti.it projection, is located 1.8 miles S of Marina di Avola. A small
inlet lies near the point and serves as a harbor for the town of
Anchorage.—Three anchorage areas within the harbor, des-
15.58 Noto, which is situated 3 miles W. A jetty extends 30m NE
ignated Area A, Area B, and Area C are best seen on the chart. from the shore and affords shelter to small craft. A tower
The holding ground is mud. stands near the E end of the inlet and is prominent from the N.
Caution.—Vessels approaching Siracusa from the N should
15.58 Between Punta Calabernado and Capo Passero, 10.8 miles S,
15.61

give Isola Ortigia a wide berth in order to clear Scoglio del numerous dangers lie close off the coast.
Cani. Torre Vendicari, a large roofless tower, stands on the coast,
15.61

It has been reported that the lights on motor vehicles, which

15.58 4.5 miles SSW of Punta Calabernado. This tower is prominent
are proceeding along the main road to the W of the lighted and salt pans lie on either side of it. A fish factory, with a tall
range, are intermittently obscured by foliage and can, at times, chimney, is also situated near the tower.
be mistaken for the navigation lights. Isola Vendicari, small and low, lies 0.6 mile SSE of the tow-
15.61

Obstructions have been reported (1987) to lie in the vicinity

15.58 er. This islet is surmounted by two wooden buildings and a nar-
of Secca Galera. row tongue of sand connects it to the mainland. Anchorage can
be obtained by small vessels between Torre Vendicari and Iso-
15.59 Capo Murro di Porco (37°00'N., 15°20'E.) is located lotto Vendicari, but local knowledge is required.
3 miles SE of Punta Castelluccio. The coast between is rocky Marzamemi, a town, is situated on a small rocky point, 3
15.61

and steep. The cape consists of rocky and vertical cliffs, up to miles S of Isola Vendicari. The coast between is fronted by
15m high. A light is shown from a prominent structure, 20m shoals which extend up to 1 mile offshore. Several detached
high, standing on the cape. shoals, with depths of 11m, lie about 1 mile ESE of Isola Ven-
Caution.—A restricted area, best seen on the chart, has been
15.59 dicari and about 1 mile NE of the town.
established off Capo Murro di Porco. Vessels over 500 gt Isola Piccola and Isola Grande, two small islets, lie in a shal-
15.61

should contact the local authorities for additional information. low bay which is entered close S of Marzamemi. Fossa dell
Isola Grande, a small craft harbor, lies in the S part of this bay
Baia di Ognina (37°00'N., 15°18'E.) is entered between Ca-
15.59 and is protected by a mole.
po Murro di Porco and Capo Ognina, 4 miles WSW. Capo Og- The coast between Isola Grande and Capo Passero is arid
15.61

nina is faced with cliffs and surmounted by the inconspicuous and barren. Pachino, a prominent town, stands on a hill, 2 miles
ruins of a tower. A tower, which is visible from the S, stands 1 SW of Marzamemi.
mile WNW of these ruins.
The shores of the bay are rocky and there is a sandy cove in
15.59 15.62 Capo Passero (36°41'N., 15°10'E.) is the E extremity
its innermost part. The bay offers shelter from N and W winds, of Isola di Capo Passero, a small island, which lies close off-
but tunny nets are laid out annually within it. Anchorage can be shore. This island forms the SE extremity of Sicilia. It is steep-
obtained, in a depth of 24m, good holding ground, mud and sided, except on its W side, where it is connected to the main-
sand, in the N part of the bay. land by shoal ground. A castle is situated on the cape. Capo
Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
15.59 Passero Light is shown from a white tower, 19m high, standing
choring prohibited area, which can best be seen on the chart, on the NE corner of the castle. Anchorage, sheltered from W
extends seaward from the S part of Baia di Ognina. winds, can be obtained, in depths of 16 to 18m, about 1.5 miles
NNW of Isola di Capo Passero.
15.60 Punta del Cane (36°57'N., 15°13'E.) is located 2.7 Cozzo Spandaro Light is shown from a conspicuous white
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tower on a dwelling, 36m high, standing on a hill, close W of of the light and the prominent village of Porto Palo stands 0.2
Isola di Capo Passero. A former signal station, consisting of a mile SSE of it.
house painted with black and white squares, is situated close S A stranded wreck lies 0.4 mile SSE of Capo Passero Light.
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Sector 16—Italy—Southeast Coast—Capo Spartivento to Ca-

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SECTOR 16
ITALY—SOUTHEAST COAST—CAPO SPARTIVENTO TO CAPO SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA

Plan.—This sector describes the SE coast of Italy from Capo

16.0 anchorage is dangerous in SE winds, which if strong, cause
Spartivento NE to Porto di Taranto, and then SE to Capo Santa heavy seas and are often accompanied by mist.
Maria di Leuca (39°48'N., 18°22'E.). Bovalino Marina, a town, is situated 3.5 miles NNE of Bian-
16.2

co. A conspicuous railroad station and a steeple, topped by four

General Remarks small spires, stand in the center of the town. A large castle
stands 1.5 miles NW of the town and is conspicuous from the
16.1 Regulations.—Tanker vessels of 1,600 gt and over NE. Ardore Marina, a town, stands 2 miles NE of Bovalino
entering or leaving Italian ports and carrying, or with un- Marina and has a conspicuous church, with a white steeple, in
cleaned tanks which last carried, petroleum, gas, or chemical its center.
products should report to a shore station before entering Italian
territorial waters off Italian ports. For further details, see Pub. 16.3 Siderno Marina (38°16'N., 16°18'E.), a small town,
140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean is dominated by the quadrangular steeple of the church. A pier
and Adjacent Seas. situated 0.7 mile NE of the town is used to handle cement. Ves-
The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran-
16.1 sels up to 110m in length and 7m draft can be accommodated.
dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re- Anchorage is available, in depths of 20m to 26m, about 0.3
porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port mile off Siderno Marina. This anchorage is sheltered from
or anchorage within the Paris MoU region. winds between W and NW, but is completely exposed to those
For further information, see paragraph 10.1 and North At-
16.1 between E and SE.
lantic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Un- Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, a small town, stands near the
16.3

derstanding on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection mouth of Fiumara Turbido, 2.5 miles NE of Siderno Marina.
Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning The river mouth is spanned by a bridge supported on five piers.
Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. The waters in front of this town are very deep and not suitable
Caution.—Tunny nets are laid out annually between March
16.1 for anchorage.
and November close off many places along the shores of Italy. Roccella Ionica (38°19'N., 16°24'E.), a small town, is built
16.3

Submarines frequently exercise within the waters described

16.1 partly on a plain and partly on a hill which is surmounted by a
in this sector and a good lookout should be kept for them. large citadel. A prominent tower stands close N of the citadel.
From the NE or SW, this citadel and tower appear like two
Capo Spartivento to Porto di Crotone great castles. A dangerous wreck lies close offshore, SW of the
town. Anchorage is available with good holding ground off the
16.2 Capo Spartivento (37°55'N., 16°04'E.), marked by a town. The bottom is mud, but the beach is continuously extend-
light, is fully described in paragraph 13.85. ing seaward and local knowledge is necessary. In winter, any
Capo Bruzzano (38°02'N., 16°09'E.), a whitish and steep
16.2 anchorage in this area may be dangerous because of bad weath-
rocky point, is located 8 miles NNE of Capo Spartivento. Mon- er.
te Scapparone, 1,056m high, stands 6 miles W of the cape and
has a conspicuous, sparsely wooded, and rounded summit. 16.4 Punta Stilo (38°27'N., 16°35'E.), low and sandy, is
Scoglio Monistili, an inconspicuous above-water rock, lies
16.2 overlooked by a hill. A light is shown from a prominent struc-
close inshore, 3 miles SSW of Capo Bruzzano. ture, 15m high, standing on the hill.
Brancaleone Marina is situated midway between Capo Spar-
16.2 Monasterace is situated 1.5 miles W of Punta Stilo. This vil-
16.4

tivento and Capo Bruzzano and consists of a several houses lage is built on a semiconical hill which is surrounded by a wall
and a prominent church with a bell tower. A three-arch bridge and gives the appearance of a large castle from a distance.
crosses a stream close NE of this village and is prominent. A Monte Stella, 1,046m high, stands 7.5 miles W of Punta Stilo
dangerous wreck lies close NE of the village. and has a sharp peak which may be readily identified from the
The village of Brancaleone, dominated by a large church,
16.2 NE. A conspicuous water tank stands 1.5 miles WNW of the
stands on a hill, 1.2 miles NW of Brancaleone Marina. light on Punta Stilo.
The large village of Bianco, standing 3 miles N of Capo Bru-
16.2 A dangerous wreck lies about 0.5 mile SSW of the light. An-
16.4

zzano, is surrounded to the N and S by light-colored hills and is other dangerous wreck lies about 0.7 mile offshore, 4.7 miles N
conspicuous. of the light.
A sand bank lies close off the coast, 1.5 miles NE of Bianco.
16.2 Golfo di Squillace lies between Punta Stilo and Capo Rizzu-
16.4

This bank is probably caused by silt from nearby streams and to (38°53'N., 17°06'E.), 36 miles NE. This gulf has low and
presents a danger to navigation. A bridge crosses the mouth of sandy shores which are backed by the high green slopes of Ap-
each of two rivers which lie 2.3 and 2.8 miles N of Bianco. The pennino Calabrese. Numerous streams, most of which are short
N bridge is the larger and more conspicuous of the two. and torrential, flow into the gulf. Winds are almost always
Anchorage may be taken, in a depth of 20m, sand, about 0.7
16.2 present in the gulf even when it is calm outside.
mile offshore, in front of the village of Bianco. However, this Marina di Badolato (Badolato Stazione), situated 7.5 miles N
16.4

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roadstead. In winter, with fresh offshore winds, vessels usually

anchor close inshore where the depths are great and the holding
ground is good. Local pilots are available.
Catanzaro, a large town, is situated 5 miles N of Marina di
16.6

Catanzaro. This town is easily identified, as it appears as a

large white patch against the mountains. At night, the lights of
the town are very conspicuous.
Torre del Crocchio (38°55'N., 16°50'E.) is conspicuous, al-
16.6

though it is in ruins and of a dark aspect. This tower stands on

the W bank of a river and several conspicuous buildings are sit-
uated 0.7 mile NW of it; the most conspicuous is the railway
16.4 Punta Stilo bearing 284° station of Cropani. The houses of Botricello are also conspicu-
ous and are situated on a slight rise of ground 2 miles NNE of
of Punta Stilo, is not easily seen from seaward. Two dark iso- the tower. Marina di Botricello, a village, stands on the wooded
lated houses surmount two hills which stand S of this village shore and consists of low dwellings and a prominent church.
and are the best landmarks in this vicinity. Badolato, situated 2
miles W of Marina di Badolato, can be seen only in the early 16.7 Barco Vercillo (38°55'N., 16°59'E.), a cove, is en-
morning hours. The most conspicuous object in this village be- tered 7 miles E of Torre del Crocchio and provides anchorage,
ing the church on top of a hill. in a depth of 12m, sand, about 0.3 mile offshore. A sandy shoal
Marina di Badolato offers the best anchorage off this part of
16.4
lies in the E part of this cove.
the coast. Small vessels can anchor, in a depth of 9m, about 0.4 Le Castella, a conspicuous group of ruined bastions, is sur-
16.7

mile off the beach which fronts the village. This anchorage is mounted by a prominent tower. This group stands on a low
dangerous in W winds as it has a whirling characteristic. Large peninsula 3 miles W of Capo Rizzuto and is almost surrounded
vessels can anchor, in a depth of 80m, about 2.5 miles offshore. by the sea.
Secca Le Castella, lying about 0.5 mile SSW of Le Castella,
16.7

16.5 Soverato Marina (38°42'N., 16°33'E.), a small town, consists of a reef with two rocky heads. A least depth of 6.1m
is situated 7 miles N of Marina di Badolato and is conspicuous lies in the channel leading between this reef and the shore.
from seaward. A church, with a red roof, stands on a hill which
dominates the town. A large brick-colored building stands next 16.8 Capo Rizzuto (38°53'N., 17°06'E.), located 3.5 miles
to the church. ESE of Le Castella, is the extremity of a low, rocky, and steep-
A wreck lies about 1.5 miles offshore, 3.2 miles SE of the
16.5
sided promontory. Capo Rizzuto Light and an auxiliary light
town. The depths in this area are reported to be shallower be- are shown from a white tower on a building, 17m high, stand-
cause of silt from the nearby river. ing on the cape.
Soverato Marina provides one of the safest anchorages along
16.5
Two conspicuous towers, in addition to the light structure,
16.8

this coast. Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 29m, sand, about stand on the cape. One, a cylindrical tower, stands on the E side
0.1 mile offshore and ENE of the church. Local knowledge is and the other, a square one, stands on the W side.
advisable. This roadstead is partially protected by a sandspit From off this cape, the large town of Catanzaro is visible and
16.8

which extends about 300m from the coast. It is dangerous with appears as a large white patch against the mountains.
winds from between the N and SE. Large vessels can anchor, in Vessels can anchor, in depths of 14 to 20m, over a rocky and
16.8

depth of 160m, about 1.5 miles N of Soverato Marina. irregular bottom in the bay lying between Le Castella and Capo
Punta di Staletti (38°45'N., 16°34'E.) is the extremity of a
16.5
Rizzuto. Local knowledge is advisable.
rocky and steep-sided promontory which is partially covered Caution.—A National Park Protection Zone has been estab-
16.8

with vegetation. A red-roofed castle, with a crenellated turret, lished in the vicinity of Capo Rizzuto. The Protection Zone,
stands on the summit of the promontory. A conspicuous via- which extends from the shore to about 4 miles offshore, can
duct, with twelve arches, is situated near this point. best be seen on the chart. Within the Protection Zone navigat-
The village of Squillace, situated 3 miles NW of Punta di
16.5
ing, anchoring, and stopping by vessels over 500 gt is prohibit-
Staletti, stands on a conspicuous isolated hill, 345m high, ed.
which is covered with dark vegetation. A prominent castle
overlooks this village. Between Capo Rizzuto and Capo Colonne, 10 miles NE, the
16.8

Caution.—A submarine cable, which may best be seen on

16.5
coast is generally flat and rocky with many cliffy points up to
the chart, extends SE from the shore, 1 mile NE of Punta di 20m high. Le Arene Rosse, formed by two reddish bluffs, is lo-
Staletti. cated 3.2 miles NE of Capo Rizzuto.
Two shoals, known as Secche di Capo Rizzuto, have least
16.8

16.6 Marina di Catanzaro (38°49'N., 16°37'E.), a sprawl- depths of 4m and 8m and lie 1.5 miles and 2.3 miles ENE, re-
ing town, is situated 4.5 miles NE of Punta di Staletti. Numer- spectively, of Capo Rizzuto.
ous conspicuous chimneys and various tall factories stand in Capo Cimiti, located 5.4 miles NE of Capo Rizzuto, is the
16.8

the town. A long steel railway bridge, standing close S of the extremity of a low and rocky promontory. Several prominent
town, and a ruined tower, surmounting a hill close NW of the white silos stand close SW of this cape.
town, are prominent. A small craft harbor, protected by moles,
lies close E of the town and vessels work their cargo in the 16.9 Capo Colonne (39°02'N., 17°12'E.), 20m high, is the

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the entrance to Porto Nuovo.

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt
16.10

and for tankers of any size. Pilots board 1 mile from Molo
Foraneo Light (39°06.40'N., 17°08.10'E.).

Crotone—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Depth
LOA
Foraneo 370m 7.2m 200m
Giunti 123m 8.5m 200m
Sottoflutti 15 264m 9.0m 200m
Sottoflutti 14 208m 9.0m 200m
16.8 Capo Rizzuto Light
Passenger Quay 423m 8.5m 200m
N extremity of a flat promontory. A light is shown from a
prominent white tower on a two-story building, 22m high, Regulations.—Power-driven vessels entering and leaving
16.10

standing 0.2 mile S of the extremity of the cape. the port have the right-of-way over sailing vessels and small
Several houses, a large quadrangular tower, and a chapel, all
16.9
craft within 1 mile of the entrances.
prominent, are situated on the cape. The ruins of an ancient Vessels departing either harbor have the right-of-way over
16.10

temple and a large column stand close seaward of the light. A vessels entering.
prominent viaduct, with numerous arches, is situated 1.5 miles Contact Information.—See the table titled Crotone—Con-
16.10

WSW of the light and is conspicuous. A disused signal station, tact Information.
consisting of a building surmounted by a tower, stands at a
height of 144m, 2 miles W of the light. Crotone—Contact Information
A shoal, with a depth of less than 1.8m, extends up to 0.2
Harbormaster
16.9

mile E from the cape.

Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 20m, about 1 mile SW of
16.9 VHF VHF channels 11 and 16
the light, but local knowledge is required. 39-0962-611-603
Numerous shoals and submerged reefs, dangerous to naviga-
16.9
Telephone
tion, lie up to about 0.4 mile offshore between Capo Colonne 39-0962-611-601
and Porto di Crotone, 4.5 miles NW. Facsimile 39-0962-902-094
Caution.—A protection zone, best seen on the chart, has
16.9

been established in the vicinity of Capo Colonne. E-mail [email protected]

Caution is advised in the vicinity of the offshore facilities
16.9
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/crotone
NNE of Capo Colonne as the positions of the charted features
in the Luna Production Field may not be as shown. Port Authority
Telephone 39-0962-955-120
Porto di Crotone (39°05'N., 17°08'E.) Web site http://www.portodicrotone.it
World Port Index No. 40440 Tugs
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
16.10 Porto di Crotone, a small port, consists of two harbors
which are protected by breakwaters. Porto Vecchio, the smaller 39-0962-901-988
harbor, is entered from the S and Porto Nuovo, the larger har- Telephone
39-338-858-8439 (mobile)
bor, is entered from the NW.
Winds—Weather.—Winds from the NE through SE prevail
16.10
Facsimile 39-0962-957-918
during the winter. In spring, mostly NE winds prevail. E-mail [email protected]
Depths—Limitations.—Porto Vecchio, in the S part of the
16.10

port, affords good shelter and can accommodate vessels up to Web site http://www.poseidon.it
61m in length and 4.2m draft. It is used mostly by fishing Mooring
boats.
For berthing information see the table titled Crotone—
16.10
VHF VHF channel 16
Berth Information. 39-0962-21589
Aspect.—A conspicuous fort, with high bastions, stands on
16.10
Telephone
a point, 43m high, between the two harbors. The town extends 39-320-482-8320
W and S from this fort. Two large factories and a cemetery, sur- Facsimile 39-0962-187-0127
rounded by a low wall, are situated in an isolated position, 1
E-mail [email protected]
mile S of the town. A chimney, 90m high, stands 1 mile W of

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Crotone—Contact Information
Web site http://www.angopi.it
Pilots
Call sign Piloti Crotone
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
Telephone 39-0962-27906
Facsimile 39-0962-187-0133
E-mail [email protected]

Anchorage.—Anchorages have been established in the fol-

16.10

lowing postilions:
1. 39°06'07.2''N, 17°08'59.4''E.
2. 39°05'43.2''N, 17°09'29.4''E.
3. 39°05'06.6''N, 17°09'29.4''E.
Caution.—The heads of the breakwaters should be given a
16.10

wide berth.
Recognition of the navigation lights shown from the heads of
16.10

the breakwaters is, at times, very difficult because of the illu-

mination of the port and several bluish lights situated to the
NW of the port.
Several oil production platforms, wells, and associated sub-
16.10

marine pipelines, are situated in the approaches to Crotone and

may best be seen on the chart.

Porto di Crotone to Porto di Taranto Punta Alice Light

16.12

16.11 Golfo di Taranto (40°00'N., 17°00'E.) is entered be- Sanguigna, a bare cupola-shaped hill, standing 0.5 mile WNW
tween Capo Colonne and Capo Santa Maria di Leuca, 72 miles of Ciro. Madonna di Mare, a small and conspicuous church, is
NE. The W side of the gulf is backed by the mountains of the situated 1.5 miles WNW of Punta Alice.
Appennino Calabrese, which have some remarkable summits A prominent building, with an industrial plant nearby, stands
16.12

and can be seen from a great distance. The NE side of the gulf 0.5 mile W of Punta Alice. A T-head pier, with off-lying dol-
is low and flat. All the shores of the gulf are bordered by sandy phins, lies on the N side of Punta Alice and is connected with
beaches, which in general, are fringed by marshy ground. the industrial plant. The head, 140m long, has a depth of 10m
Caution.—Italian submarines frequently exercise in an area
16.11 alongside and is used for loading mineral salt. Local pilots are
indicated on the chart within Golfo di Taranto. A good lookout available and may be ordered in advance through Porto di Cro-
should be kept for them by vessels passing through the area. tone. Anchorages have been established about 1.7 miles NW of
the point in position 39°25.4'N, 17°07.6'E and 2 miles S in po-
16.12 Punta Alice (39°24'N., 17°09'E.) is low and steep to. sition 39°21.9'N, 17°09.1'E.
A light is shown from a prominent white tower and building,
27m high, standing 0.3 mile SW of the extremity of the point. 16.13 Torre Policaretto (39°29'N., 17°01'E.), standing on
The coast between Crotone and Punta Alice consists of a
16.12 Punta Fiumenica, is conspicuous from a great distance and
beach alternating between sand and gravel. Fiume Neto, locat- consists of two entirely separated and ruined fragments. In fair
ed 7 miles N of Crotone, enters the sea through a densely- weather or with offshore winds, anchorage is available about 1
wooded mouth that extends several miles E of the general coast mile SE of this tower.
line. A steel railway bridge and two red silos are situated 1.5 Capo Trionto (39°37'N., 16°46'E.) is low, steep-to, and cov-
16.13

miles W of the mouth of this river and are conspicuous from ered with vegetation. A light is shown from a prominent white
the SE. The conspicuous railway station of Strongoli, sur- conical tower, 18m high, standing close W of the mouth of Fi-
rounded by lower buildings, stands 0.5 mile N of the wooded ume Trionto, which enters the sea through the cape. A marine
area. farm, marked by lighted buoys, is located 1.7 miles W of the
The most prominent landmark to be seen from any direction
16.12 cape.
is the church of San Nicola dell Alto, which stands on a saddle 16.14 San Angelo di Rossano (39°37'N., 16°38'E.) is situ-
in the mountains between a pointed and a rounded summit, 10 ated 5.5 miles W of Capo Trionto. The houses of this town are
miles NW of the mouth of Fiume Neto. obscured by trees, but several factory chimneys are prominent
The town of Ciro is situated on a green hill, 4 miles WSW of
16.12 from a short distance offshore. Sometimes the smoke from
Punta Alice. It is distinctly visible at a great distance from all these factory chimneys may be used as a guide when approach-
directions. A white signal station stands on the summit of Serra ing. Anchorage can be taken, in good weather, in front of the

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chimney, a long wall with arches, and a steel bridge, are situat-
ed in the vicinity of this prominent village. Anchorage can be
obtained off Trebisacce Marina. The bottom is sandy and the
holding ground is good. Large vessels can anchor, in a depth of
20m, about 1 mile offshore. The depths decrease rapidly to-
wards the beach.
Secca Amendolara, an off-lying bank, lies 7 miles SE of Ca-
16.16

po Spulico and has a least depth of 26m.

Capo Spulico (39°58'N., 16°38'E.) is very low and partially
16.16

covered with bushes. Fiume Ferro flows out to the sea through
this cape. A steel railway bridge crosses the river, 0.2 mile
from its mouth, and is prominent. Anchorage, sheltered from
winds between W and NNE, can be obtained by small vessels
close S of this cape, but local knowledge is required. The bot-
tom is sand.
The coast between Capo Spulico and the mouth of Torrente
16.16

16.13 Capo Trionto bearing 156° Canna, 8.5 miles N, is high, but from the latter river to Punta
Rondinella, 34 miles NE, it is low, marshy, wooded in places,
town. A good berth, in a depth of 37m, lies about 140m off- and intersected by many torrents and rivers. The river mouths,
shore, with the stern secured to mooring posts on the beach. which are hidden by low scrub, are mostly difficult to distin-
Local knowledge is advisable and vessels should leave on the guish.
first indication of onshore winds. Montegiordana Marina, a village, is situated 4.7 miles NNW
16.16

of Capo Spulico. Two pairs of low chimneys and a shed, situat-

16.15 Shiavonia (39°39'N., 16°32'E.), a village, stands 5 ed near a factory cableway, stand in the vicinity of this village
miles WNW of San Angelo di Rossano and serves as the port and are prominent.
for Corigliano Calabro. A large tower is situated amongst the
houses of this village and is prominent. In summer, this village 16.17 Scoglio Cervaro (40°04'N., 16°36'E.) is a low, black
is a popular resort. rock which lies close to the coast. It is visible against the light-
Corigliano Calabro, a town, is situated on a hill, 3.5 miles
16.15 colored beach for a distance of up to 6 miles offshore.
SSW of the village. It is dominated by a castle. Pilotage is Marina di Rocca Imperiale, a village, stands near the S
16.17

compulsory for vessels over 500 gt. Vessels should send an mouth of Torrente Canna and consists of several red and white
ETA 24 hours in advance of arrival. The pilot boards 1.5 miles buildings. A tank, the railway station, and Torre Lizzana, sur-
from the harbor entrance. Vessels waiting to carry out opera- mounted by two sentry boxes and a tall column, are situated in
tions must anchor in one of the four charted anchorage berths the village and are prominent from seaward. Anchorage is
designated A1 through A4. Vessels can anchor, in depths of 15 available off this village, in a depth of 14m, sand and mud,
to 20m, off the village, in a good holding ground of mud and good holding ground, near Torre Lizzana.
sand. Vessels must contact the harbormaster on VHF channel Fiume Sinni (40°09'N., 16°41'E.) enters the sea through a
16.17

14 or 16 prior to anchoring. sandy point and prominent muddy river water sometimes ex-
Punta Coscio (39°43'N., 16°31'E.) is a flat heavily-wooded
16.15 tends as far as 2 miles offshore in this area. Between this river
point through which Fiume Crati discharges into the sea by two and Fiume Agri, lying 4 miles NNE, there are several lagoons
mouths. After heavy rain, the sea is discolored for up to about 1 and marshes which are backed by extensive woods.
mile offshore in this vicinity.
Porto di Sibari Marina (39°44'N., 16°31'E.), an extensive
16.15 16.18 Torre Scanzano (40°15'N., 16°45'E.) stands in an
yacht harbor, lies close N of the mouth of Fiume Crati, 5 miles isolated position near the beach. It is a dark-colored pyramid-
NNW of Shiavonia. It is entered through a canal, with a depth shaped structure surmounted by a small building. Anchorage
of 4m, which is protected by two moles. A light is shown at can be obtained, in a depth of 13m, about 1.5 miles offshore E
Sibari, situated in the vicinity of the harbor entrance; a lighted of this tower. Local knowledge is required and in winter it is
range indicates the approach channel. advisable to anchor farther offshore. It is dangerous to remain
The beach between Capo Trionto and the mouth of Fiume
16.15 at this anchorage with ESE or S winds.
Saraceno, lying 7.5 miles N of Punta Coscio, is undulating and Torre Mattoni, half in ruins, stands near the edge of the
16.18

composed of alluvial deposit from the numerous torrents. The beach, 10.5 miles NNE of Torre Scanzano. A conspicuous two-
character of the shore alters to the NE of Fiume Saraceno and story building stands 0.7 mile WSW of the tower. The conspic-
hills stand closer to the beach. When dry, the river bed of Fi- uous railway station of Metaponto, with a large water tank in
ume Saraceno is visible from a great distance offshore. its vicinity, stands 3 miles SW of Torre Mattoni.
The village of Trebisacce, situated 1 mile NE of the mouth of
16.15 The railway station of Ginosa, surrounded by red and yellow
16.18

Fiume Saraceno, stands on a spur, 73m high, that slopes steep- houses, is situated 2 miles NE of Torre Mattoni and is promi-
ly towards the sea. nent. A conspicuous disused light structure, consisting of a
square tower standing on a two-story building, is situated close
16.16 Trebisacce Marina (39°52'N., 16°32'E.), fronted by a SE of this railway station. Anchorage can be obtained off the
short pier, is built on the beach, close SE of Trebisacce. A high coast and ESE of the disused light structure, but local knowl-

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edge is required. nate usually between the NW and NE. The NE winds blow
Three prominent cylindrical pillars stand along the coast be-
16.18 sometimes with such force as to cause a sea in Mare Piccolo.
tween the railway station of Ginosa and Taranto. Winds from the SW raise a lively sea and cause high water in
Mare Grande. Winds from the SE, especially in winter, are
strong and may disturb cargo handling by vessels berthed in
Porto Mercantile. These winds usually also bring mist and rain,
especially during May and June. In spring, strong W gusts of
wind blow over the roadstead. They are generally of a brief du-
ration and slacken towards sunset. Winds from the E and S usu-
ally bring fog.
Tides—Currents.—The current off the port sets W, but is
16.21

usually weak and is felt only during strong E winds.

Depths—Limitations.—A channel dredged to a depth of
16.21

25m leads to Porto Industriale.

An offshore sea terminal lies in the center of Mare Grande
16.21

and consists of several mooring buoys.

In Mare Piccolo, the shipyard pier at the head of the W bay
16.21

Ginosa Disused Light

16.18 has a berth with a dredged depth of 10.4m alongside. The avia-
tion gas jetty has a depth of 7.5m alongside and can handle
16.19 Torre Lato (40°30'N., 16°59'E.) is situated on the vessels up to 160m in length and 6.5m draft.
beach, on the SW side of the mouth of Fiume Lato. It is low, Passagio Piccolo, providing navigable passage between
16.21

preserved, and stands out prominently against the trees. A Mare Piccolo and Mare Grande, is 375m long and 73m wide,
bridge spans the river close inside its mouth. with a depth of 12m. It is 57m wide between the abutments of a
Secca Armeleia, with a least depth of 8m, lies between 2 and
16.19 two-leaf swing bridge which has a clearance of 12m above
4 miles E of Torre Lato. This reef consists of rock and weed, mean sea level.
and seas break over it during strong S winds. Several isolated
shoal depths lie close E and SE of this reef. This canal is regulated exclusively by the Italian naval au-
16.21

Caution.—A torpedo range lies along a line joining Torre

16.19
thorities and traffic is limited to merchant vessels carrying gov-
Lato and Torre Montello, 9.5 miles E, and is marked by buoys ernment cargo and naval vessels. The speed of transit for
moored either singly or in pairs. moderate-sized vessels is limited to 6 knots, which is consid-
ered also to be the most desirable maneuvering speed. Large
16.20 Punta Rondinella (40°29'N., 17°11'E.) is low, nar- vessels exceeding 150m in length are permitted to pass through
row, and forms the NW point of Mare Grande at Taranto. Torre at a speed of 10 knots provided their propeller revolutions are
Montello, thin with three rows of windows, stands 1 mile NE reduced when actually in the canal. Vessels up to 235m length,
of the point and is conspicuous from seaward. 32.6m beam, and 8.8m draft can pass through the canal, but
Porto Industriale Esterno lies 1.5 miles NNW of Punta
16.20 passage of such large vessels is difficult. The maximum recom-
Rondinella. The port consists of a basin, dredged to 12.5m, ex- mended beam is 38m, but vessels with a beam exceeding 32m
tending 0.5 mile SW from the coast, with a turning basin situat- must:
ed at the seaward end. Four berths are located on the NW and 1. Transit the canal during daylight hours.
SE sides of the basin. 2. Give precedence to other vessels and take two pilots
Caution.—A works in progress area, as seen on the chart,
16.20
and two tugs having at least 2,000 hp.
lies between Banchina Belleli and Punta Rondinella. Detailed regulations of the canal should be obtained from the
16.21

port authorities.
Porto di Taranto (40°27'N., 17°12'E.) For berthing information see the table titled Taranto—
16.21

Berth Information.
World Port Index No. 40470 Aspect.—The city is built on a rocky tongue of land which
16.21

separates Mare Piccolo, on its NE side, from Mare Grande, on

16.21 The extensive port of Taranto consists of Mare its SW side. Mare Grande and Mare Piccolo are connected by a
Grande, an outer harbor, which is protected by breakwaters; narrow canal known as Passagio Piccolo. A bridge connects
Mare Piccolo, an inner harbor, which consists of two bays; Por- the E part of Taranto with the peninsula which extends S and
to Mercantile, a quayed basin, which lies in the NE part of separates the W and E bays of Mare Piccolo.
Mare Grande and is protected by two moles; and Porto Indus- The heights containing several prominent villages extend
16.21

triale, which extends along the N shore of Mare Grande. The NW from the city and are conspicuous from a considerable dis-
port is primarily a naval base. tance offshore.
Isola San Pietro, the larger of the two islets fronting Mare
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Port of Taranto Home Page Grande, lies 2 miles SW of Punta Rondinella. It is low, rocky,
and irregular in shape. Numerous structures and buildings
http://www.port.taranto.it stand on this islet. Torre Vedetta, the most conspicuous, is situ-
ated 0.8 mile E of Punta La Forca, the W extremity of the islet.
16.21 Winds—Weather.—From September to March, winds alter- A framework television mast stands near the W extremity and

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several red sheds are situated near the E extremity. Breakwa- side of the islet.
ters, which protect Mare Grande from the W, extend between Lighted buoys are moored about 1 mile SSW and 1.5 miles E
16.21

Punta Rondinella and Isola San Piero and ESE from the SE of Punta La Forca and mark the coastal shoal bank.

Taranto—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Draft LOA Beam
Dry Cargo Berths
Cementir
Quay 4 300m — 11.0m — Cement, clinker, and breakbulk.
Pier 4 Berth 35 167m — 12.5m — Cement. Continuous berthing length of 601m.
Commercial Area
Alumina, cement, clinker, fertilizer, iron ore, ro-ro,
Pier 1 Head Berth 6 130m — 8.0m — —
steel products, product/heavy cargo, and breakbulk.
Alumina, cement, clinker, fertilizer, iron ore, ro-ro,
Pier 1 Berths 3-5 187m — 8.5m — —
steel products, product/heavy cargo, and breakbulk.
Alumina, cement, clinker, fertilizer, iron ore, ro-ro,
Pier 1 Berths 7-10 — — 12.5m 265m 32.0m
steel products, product/heavy cargo, and breakbulk.
Alumina, cement, clinker, fertilizer, iron ore, ro-ro,
Quay 1 240m — 8.5m 100m 13.5m steel products, fishing, product/heavy cargo, and
breakbulk.
Alumina, cement, clinker, fertilizer, iron ore, ro-ro,
Quay 2 290m — 12.5m 145m 23.0m
steel products, product/heavy cargo, and breakbulk.
Taranto Container Terminal (TCTI)
Pier 6 1,800m 16.5m 15.5m 300m 45.0m Containers.
Quay 5 200m — — 145m 21.5m Containers.
ILVA Terminal
Pier 2 Berths 11-13 515m 25.0m 16.0m 300m 50.0m Coal, iron ore, and slag.
Pier 2 Head 143m 16.0m — — — Bunkers.
Pier 2 Berths 15-20 550m — 10.0m 100m 32.5m Iron and steel.
Pier 3 Head 230m — 11.0m 120m 17.0m Dirty products and multipurpose.
Pier 3 Berths 21-26 615m — 11.0m 180m 30.0m Iron ore and steel products.
Pier 3 Berths 29-34 630m — 11.0m 190m 32.5m Iron ore and steel products.
Pier 4 Berths 36-37 601m — 25.0m 330m 58.0m Iron ore and steel products.
Pier 4 Head 72m — 25.0m — — —
Pier 5 Berths 43-52 1,200m — 11.5m 230m 32.5m Coal, steel products, and breakbulk.
Quay 3 230m 25.0m 10.5m — — Coal, scrap metal, and steel products.
Tanker Berths
ENI Refinery
MBM — 24.0m 22.0m 350m 50.0m Crude and dirty products.
No. 1 (41) 32m 8.6m 8.5m 174m 26.0m Petroleum products, chemicals, and crude.
No. 2 (40) 32m 8.6m 8.5m 174m 26.0m Petroleum products, chemicals, and crude.
No. 3 (42) 30m 9.6m 9.4m 208m 32.5m Petroleum products, chemicals, and crude.
No. 4 (39) 30m 9.6m 9.4m 208m 32.5m Petroleum products, chemicals, and crude.

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Taranto—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Draft LOA Beam
Deposito Aeronautica Militare
Pontile Aviazione 223m 6.5m 6.3m 150m 21.0m Aviation fuel.
Italian Navy Base
BNLE 120m — 7.0m 150m — Clean products.
BNLE-BWLN — 8.8m 8.0m 150m — Clean products.

Capo San Vito, marked by a light, is located 2 miles SE of

16.21 NNW of this shoal. Secca della Tarantola lies in the SE part of
Isola San Pietro and is the S entrance point of Mare Grande. A Mare Grande, 2.5 miles NE of Capo San Vito. It has a least
breakwater extends NW from a point on the shore, 0.7 mile depth of 2.9m and a breakwater extends SE from its N part to
NNE of the cape. A lighted beacon is situated 1 mile SW of the the shore.
head of this breakwater and marks the shoals on the E side of A lighted range and a reverse lighted range are necessary for
16.21

the entrance channel. Casa Gigante Beacon, marked by a light, the transit of Passagio Piccolo and may best be seen on the
stands 0.4 mile E of the root of this breakwater and consists of chart. Lights at the rear range structures are shown only when
a conspicuous square tower, 20m high, surmounted by a mast. vessels are passing through the canal at night.
The most conspicuous objects visible in Mare Grande are the
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campanile of San Cataldo, rising above all the buildings of

Taranto; Castel San Angelo, standing on the W point of the en-
trance to Mare Piccolo; and Palazzo del Governo, standing to
the E of the entrance.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for merchant vessels over
16.21

500 gt entering or leaving Mare Grande and for all vessels au-
thorized to enter or leave Mare Piccolo. Pilotage is exempt for
warships, fishing vessels, tugs, vessels involved in local traffic
of harbor works and vessels of 500 gt and under. Vessels be-
tween 500 gt and 2000 gt may request pilotage assistance via
VHF. Vessels not subject to compulsory pilotage must call for
instructions from the pilot station on VHF channel 12. Pilots
board vessels with drafts greater than 16m about 2 miles sea-
ward of a line joining Cabo San Vito Light and San Paolo
16.21 Passagio Piccolo Rear Range Light Structure Light. Vessels with drafts of 16m or less are boarded in posi-
tion 40°25.35'N, 17°09.75'E.
Regulations.—.A Traffic Separation Scheme, best seen on
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the chart, is located in the approaches to Taranto.

Cargo vessels should send their ETA at least 6 hours in ad-
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vance and tankers should send their ETA at least 36 hours in

advance, both giving SOLAS and CLC (Civil Liability Con-
vention) requirements. All vessels anchored in the roads should
maintain a listening watch on VHF channels 12 and 16. It is
obligatory for Italian and foreign vessels passing through the
Canale Navigable (entering or departing) to maintain a listen-
ing watch on VHF channel 67 in order to make direct contact
with the Castello Signal Station.
Outbound vessels with drafts greater than 16m have prece-
16.21

dence over inbound vessels.

Vessels anchoring should follow the directions of the pilot.
16.21

Anchorage is prohibited in the entrances to Porto Mercantile

16.21

and Porto Industriale, and on or near the range lines of Passa-

gio Piccolo. Anchorage is prohibited in the E part of the W ba-
16.21 Passagio Piccolo Front Range Light Structure sin of Mare Piccolo.
Anchoring and stopping are prohibited within 0.1 mile of
16.21

Secca della Sirena lies in the N part of Mare Grande, 1.6

16.21 Isola San Paolo, Isolotto San Pietro and any military installa-
miles SE of Punta Rondinella. It has a least depth of 7.2m and tion, and within 90m of any of the breakwaters surrounding
is marked by lighted beacons. A detached breakwater lies close Mare Grande.

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16.21 Port of Taranto

Vessels must not stop in the entrance fairway or obstruct oth-

16.21 exclusively to the Maritime Authority; maneuvering vessels;
er vessels entering or leaving. availability of pilots; and allocation of anchorages.
Vessels which are carrying, or which have carried, dangerous
16.21 The Port Informer can be contacted (call sign: Taranto Port
16.21

or polluting cargo in a liquid or gaseous state, are prohibited Informer) on VHF channels 11 (working channel) and 16
from navigating within the coastal zone extending 6 miles from (emergencies).
the coast between the mouth of Fiume Sunni and Punta Pro- Vessel Traffic Service.—A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is
16.21

sciutto (40°17'N., 17°46'E.), unless entering or leaving the port established in Taranto. The VTS service area is bounded by the
of Taranto. following positions:
A Port Informer is established to provide arrival and depar-
16.21 a. 40°19.8'N, 17°24.1'E
ture information, anchorage information, entry and exit infor- b. 40°13.0'N, 17°10.0'E
mation, and mooring and unmooring information. In addition, c. 40°20.0'N, 16°58.0'E
the Port Informer provides information on orders and measures d. 40°28.4'N, 16°57.1'E
issued by the Maritime Authority in relation to activities in the An Area of First Contact extends 3 miles from the outer lim-
16.21

port and information communicated to or by the maritime its of the VTS service area.
agencies relating to loading, berthing, crew or pilotage. Taranto VTS provides traffic organization, navigation assis-
16.21

Information is also provided concerning the positions of ves-

16.21 tance, and other information. and can be contacted (call sign:
sels in the roads, along with the number and name of the berth Taranto VTS) on VHF channel 13 or 16.
assigned to vessels in the port, and provides weather informa- Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all passenger ves-
16.21

tion on request. sels of 300 gt or over, cargo vessels of 300 gt or over, leisure
The Port Informer does not provide information concerning
16.21 vessels of 45m loa or over, and fishing vessels of 45m loa or
Italian or foreign naval vessels; vessels carrying out state ser- over.
vices, naval, or port security except when information is sent Participation in the VTS is optional for warships or auxiliary
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warships, state-owned vessels, leisure vessels of less than 45m chorage.

loa, and fishing vessels of less than 45m loa. 3. On entering the exit channel when disembarking the
Vessels should report the information listed in the table titled
16.21 pilot.
Information Required by Taranto VTS—Vessels Partici- Vessels may send any information which the master consid-
16.21

pating in the VTS to Taranto VTS on VHF channel 13. ers sensitive to the Taranto VTS Center via facsimile or e-mail.
Vessels should also report to Taranto VTS on VHF channel
16.21 Vessels not participating in the VTS should report the infor-
16.21

13, as follows: mation listed in the table titled Information Required by

1. When passing the pilot boarding point. Taranto VTS—Vessels Not Participating in the VTS to
2. To obtain clearance before leaving the berth or an- Taranto VTS Center on VHF channel 13 or 16.

Information Required by Taranto VTS—Vessels Participating in the VTS

Action Designator Information Required
i Vessel name, call sign, IMO number, or MMSI number
ii Date/time group in UTC and position
iii Course and speed
iv Draft
v Destination port and ETA (UTC)
When entering or tran- vi ETA at pilot boarding position
siting the Area of First
Cargo onboard (class and quantity), dangerous goods on board (Y/N); if so, IMDG
Contact. vii
code and UN numbers
viii Quantity of bunker fuel onboard, for vessels carrying over 5000 gt
ix Address for communication of information regarding cargo
Faults or damage affecting onboard equipment that might influence the safety or
x
navigation of the vessel
xi Number of crew and passengers
When passing the pilot boarding positions. Applicable for vessels requiring a pilot and for vessels exempt from pilotage.
i Vessel name and call sign
ii Time of anchoring
When anchoring.
iii Time of raising anchor
iv Position (Latitude/Longitude)
i Vessel name and call sign
ii Next destination port and ETA
Upon completion of
iii Cargo onboard (class and quantity) and IMDG Code (Y/N)
berthing.
iv Economical speed and navigational range
v Number of crew and passengers
i Vessel name and call sign
One (1) hour prior to ii Pilot on/off
departure. iii Unberthing time and time of passing the breakwater
iv ETD Taranto
To obtain clearance before leaving a berth or anchorage. Call can be made by the pilot, if onboard, or by the vessel’s master.
Upon entering the exit channel when disembarking the pilot.
i Vessel name and call sign
When exiting the VTS
ii Date and time of exiting the VTS area
area.
iii Position (Latitude/Longitude)

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Information Required by Taranto VTS—Vessels Not Participating in the VTS

Action Designator Information Required
i Vessel name
When entering the Port
of Taranto—At a posi- ii Call sign
tion 3 miles before en- iii Flag
tering the breakwaters.
iv Port of origin
i Vessel name
ii Call sign
Prior to unberthing.
iii Flag
iv Destination port

Contact Information.—See the table titled Taranto—Con-

16.21
Taranto—Contact Information
tact Information.
Castello Signal Station
Taranto—Contact Information Call sign Segnali Castello
Harbormaster VHF VHF channel 67
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 Telephone 39-099-775-3353
Telephone 39-099-471-3611 VTS
Facsimile 39-099-471-8288 Call sign Taranto VTS
E-mail [email protected] VHF VHF channels 13 and 16
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/taranto Telephone 39-099-471-3638
Port Authority Facsimile 39-099-471-3208
Telephone 39-099-471-1611 E-mail [email protected]
Facsimile 39-099-470-6877 Pilots
E-mail [email protected] Call sign Piloti Taranto
Berthing VHF VHF channel 12
39-099-470-7541 Telephone 39-099-470-7574
Telephone
39-099-471-2283 Facsimile 39-099-470-7575
Facsimile 39-099-460-0231 [email protected]
E-mail [email protected] [email protected]
E-mail
Web site http://www.angopi.it [email protected]
Tugs [email protected]
VHF VHF channel 12 Web site http://www.pilotiportotaranto.it
Telephone 39-099-470-7522 Pilot Vessels
Facsimile 39-099-471-4474 VHF VHF channel 10
E-mail [email protected] Telephone 39-099-471-1145
Web site http://www.rimorchiatori.it
Anchorage.—Mare Grande provides a spacious roadstead
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Maritime Advisory Service anchorage. The anchorage for merchant vessels lies in the area
VHF VHF channel 12 to the NE of Isola San Paolo. There are also numerous mooring
buoys within Mare Grande, some of which have telephone con-
Telephone 39-099-470-4872 nections.
Facsimile 39-099-476-4547 Military vessels intending to enter Mare Piccolo should re-
16.21

quest anchorage to the E of the leading line from the Base Mil-
E-mail [email protected] itary Command (Maribase). Merchant vessels desiring to enter

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Mare Piccolo should request anchorage W of the leading line station are situated near the light. Several airplane hangers
from the harbormaster’s office. stand 0.6 mile ENE of the light and are particularly conspicu-
Anchorage can also be taken in the W part of the W basin of
16.21 ous.
Mare Piccolo. Between the cape and Torre dell Ovo, 15 miles ESE, the
16.22

Anchoring and stopping are prohibited outside of the Taranto

16.21 coast is mostly low, rocky, and irregular. The village of Rocca-
roadstead or any anchor berths that may be assigned by the forzata, situated 8.7 miles ENE of Capo San Vito and 5 miles
Maritime Authority for vessels transporting oils and/or toxic inland, appears prominent from seaward. This village stands on
substances or dangerous goods, except in cases of force ma- a hill, 144m high, and is dominated by a conspicuous castle.
jeure. Caution.—A wave measurement buoy is positioned off Ca-
16.22

From May 1 through October 1, all vessels are prohibited

16.21 po San Vito in position 40°23'29.4''N, 17°11'10.8''E.
from stopping or anchoring within the Taranto Maritime Dis-
trict outside the port of Taranto and anchor berths assigned by Torre dell Ovo (40°18'N., 17°30'E.), 17m high, is surmount-
16.22

the Maritime Authority, except in cases of force majeure. ed by a hut and stands on a small and rocky point which is
In the case of requests for shelter due to weather conditions,
16.21 flanked closely on either side by similar points. Torre Colime-
force majeure, or similar reasons, anchorage may be permitted na stands on a point, 11 miles E of Torre dell Ovo. It is the tall-
for a period of not greater than 48 hours by the harbormaster. est of several conspicuous towers situated along this stretch of
Caution.—A wreck is located in position 40°26.2'N,
16.21 coast.
17°14.3’E in the SE part of Mare Grande near the new Naval
Station. 16.23 Porto Cesario (40°15'N., 17°54'E.), a small craft har-
Numerous wrecks, which can best be seen on the chart, are
16.21 bor, lies on the SE side of a point which is surmounted by Torre
located throughout the port. Cesareo, a large quadrangular building. Depths in the harbor
A area that is dangerous for navigation and fishing, the limits
16.21 entrance are 5.0m, with depths in the basin ranging from 1.5 to
of which are shown on the chart, lies centered 2.3 miles WNW 4.0m.
of Punta La Forca and is marked by a lighted buoy. Underwater Torre Squillace stands 1.5 miles SE of Torre Cesareo and a
16.23

obstructions are placed within this area from time to time. Such narrow tongue of land extends 1.2 miles NW from its vicinity
obstructions are usually marked by buoys of different shapes and protects the above harbor. The coast between this tower
and constitute navigational hazards. Another area lies centered and Gallipoli is wooded in places, sandy, and rocky at inter-
0.9 mile NW of Capo San Vito. vals. Torre dell’ Inserraglio, situated 3.2 miles S of Torre Squi-
Several torpedo rafts and a searchlight float are moored in
16.21 llace, is white and appears to rise from the sea.
the E part of Mare Piccolo. Caution.—Numerous wrecks, some dangerous, lie offshore
16.23

between Porto Cesario and Gallipoli and may best be seen on

Porto di Taranto to Porto di Gallipoli the chart.
The Porto Cesario Marine Nature Reserve extends 7 miles
16.23

16.22 Capo San Vito (40°24'N., 17°12'E.), the S entrance from the shore between Punta Prosciutto and Torre dell’ Inser-
point of Mare Grande, is low. A light is shown from a promi- raglio.
nent white tower on dwelling, 43m high, standing 0.2 mile N
of the SW extremity of the cape. Porto di Gallipoli (40°03'N., 17°59'E.)
World Port Index No. 40480

16.24 The port of Gallipoli consists of a harbor which lies

on the N side of a low promontory and is protected by moles.
Depths—Limitations.—The main facilities of the harbor
16.24

include Molo Foraneo, 356m long, with a depth of 7 to 11m

alongside; Tramontana Quay, 169m long, with a depth of 12m
alongside; Sottoflutto Quay, 110m long, with a depth of 6.5m
alongside; Banchina Quay, 145m long, with a depth of 4.5m;
Ferrovia Quay, 175m long, with 7.5m alongside; and Lido
Quay, 200m long, with a depth of 6.5m alongside. Vessels up
to 26,000 dwt, 150m in length, 18.2m beam, and 10.5m draft
can be accommodated.
Sena del Canneto, a small craft harbor, lies S of the bridge
16.24

which connects the island to the promontory and is protected

by breakwaters.
Aspect.—The town of Gallipoli stands partly on the prom-
16.24

ontory and partly on a rocky island which lies close W of it. A

masonry bridge, 137m long, connects the island to the E ex-
tremity of the promontory.
Capo San Vito Light
The town has an oriental aspect and is surmounted by several
16.22

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16.22 Torre San Vito, large and light-colored, and a disused signal ancient bastions. The village of Grosso di Racale stands 3

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miles inland, 8 miles SE of the town. It is situated on an olive WSW of the W end of the rocky island on which part of the
tree-covered ridge and is conspicuous from seaward. town of Gallipoli stands. It is low and is almost completely in-
The main outer mole extends 0.4 mile ENE from the N side
16.24 undated by the sea during strong SE winds. A light is shown
of the rocky island. Secca del Rafo, a detached shoal, lies about from a conspicuous tower, 43m high, standing on the SW ex-
0.3 mile WNW of the head of the mole. It has a least depth of tremity of the island.
2.6m and is marked by a lighted buoy. Punta del Pizzo (40°00'N., 18°00'E.), located 3 miles S of
16.25

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.

16.24 Gallipoli, lies at the S end of a sandy bay and is surmounted by
Local board near the entrance to the harbor. a small turret with windows. Torre Suda, standing 3.5 miles SE
Regulations.—The harbormaster has established anchorage
16.24 of Punta del Pizzo, is a cylindrical tower with a rectangular su-
berths for the use of vessels waiting to carry out commercial perstructure. A basin for small boats lies close S of this tower.
operations in the port. Vessels must contact the harbormaster From Punta del Pizzo to Torre San Giovanni, 9.5 miles SE,
16.25

on VHF channel 16 for authorization to use these anchorage the coast is low and rocky. The hillsides are dotted with build-
berths. ings which become more numerous as the tower is approached.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Gallipoli—
16.24 Caution.—A circular prohibited area, best seen on the chart,
16.25

Contact Information. lies midway between Punta del Pizzo and Torre San Giovanni.
A dangerous wreck with a depth of 8m lies 1.5 miles N of the
Gallipoli—Contact Information N extremity of the prohibited area.
Port
16.26 Torre San Giovanni (39°53'N., 18°07'E.), surround-
VHF VHF channels 11 and 16 ed by fishermen’s huts, stands on a rocky point. A light is
Telephone 39-0833-266-862 shown from a black and white checkered tower, 23m high
standing on the point.
Facsimile 39-0833-264-023 About 250m SE of Torre San Giovanni, a ridge of rocks,
16.26

[email protected] about 0.7 mile long, lies parallel with the coast and about 0.1
E-mail mile offshore. From seaward, this ridge appears to have seven
[email protected] distinct rocks. The largest of these rocks, known as Scoglio
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.it/gallipoli Tondo, has a rounded top.
The coast between Torre San Giovanni and Torre I Pali, 5
16.26

Pilots miles SE, is fronted by Secche d’Ugenta, a reef with depths of

VHF VHF channel 16 less than 5.5m. This reef extends up to 2 miles offshore in plac-
es and is marked by a lighted buoy.
Anchorage.—Anchorage can be obtained, in a depth of
16.24
Torre I Pali stands on the SE extremity of a low tongue of
16.26

15m, about 300m NW of the head of the mole or on the S side land and is almost completely in ruins. Torre Vado, standing
of the promontory in a depth of 16m, about 0.3 mile SSE of the 3.2 miles E of Torre I Pali, is cylindrical and well preserved.
rocky island.
Caution.—Tunny nets are laid out in the vicinity of Gallipo-
16.24 16.27 Punta Ristola (39°47'N., 18°21'E.) is the W entrance
li. These nets are set in February and are removed in Novem- point of a small bay which lies between this point and Punta
ber. Fish traps may be set throughout the whole year along the Meliso, 1 mile ENE. Banco la Scala, with depths of 11 to 18m,
coast to the NE of the harbor. fronts this bay and extends up to 1.7 miles SSE of Punta Risto-
Vessels approaching from the S and W should pass to the N
16.24
la. Leuca, a town, stands at the head of the small bay. It is a re-
of Secca del Rafo. sort and has numerous prominent villas. Anchorage can be
Strong NW and NE winds may make entering the harbor dif-
16.24 obtained, in a depth of 12m, off the town. This roadstead af-
ficult. fords shelter from NE winds, but it is dangerous with S winds.
Less depths than charted (1995) may be found in the harbor.
16.24
Punta Meliso, the SW extremity of Capo Santa Maria di
16.27

A dangerous wreck enclosed by an entry prohibited area lies

16.24 Leuca (39°48'N., 18°22'E.), is marked by a light and is de-
close SW of Secca del Rafo in position 40°03.7'N, 17°58.6'E. scribed in paragraph 17.2.
Another dangerous wreck lies SW of Scoglio del Piccioni in Caution.—During reduced visibility in the vicinity of Sec-
16.27

position 40°02.9'N, 17°57.9'E. che d’Ugenta and Banco la Scala, vessels are advised to keep
An entry prohibited area has been established between Galli-
16.24
offshore and in depths of over 30m.
poli and the two rocks close WSW. Tunny nets are set within a radius of 3.2 miles of Torre San
16.27

Giovanni. The area is not restricted as the nets are set at the risk
Porto di Gallipoli to Capo Santa Maria di Leuca of the owner. These nets are set in February and are removed in
November. Nets are also set 10 miles SE of Torre San Giovanni
16.25 Isola Sant Andrea (40°03'N., 17°57'E.) lies 0.8 mile and extend up to about 1 mile SW from the shore.

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Sector 17—Italy—East Coast—Capo Santa Maria di Leuca to

Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
17.0

SECTOR 17 — CHART INFORMATION

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SECTOR 17
ITALY—EAST COAST—CAPO SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA TO TESTA DEL GARGANO

Plan.—This sector describes the S part of the Italian Adriat-

17.0 Gagliano del Capo, a village, is 3 miles N of Capo Santa Maria
ic coast from Capo Santa Maria di Leuca (39°48'N., 18°22'E.) di Leuca and can be seen conspicuously above the headland of
N to Testa del Gargano (41°50'N., 16°12'E.) on the E side of the cape from a few miles offshore. The campanile in this vil-
Promontorio del Gargano. lage is prominent.

General Remarks 17.3 Porto di Castro (40°00'N., 18°26'E.), a small bay,

lies 4 miles NNE of Porto di Tricase and is dominated by the
17.1 Regulations.—Tanker vessels of 1,600 gt and over village of Castro which stands on a hill, 99m high. A conspicu-
entering or leaving Italian ports and carrying, or with un- ous castle is situated in this village. A small harbor lies at the
cleaned tanks which last carried, petroleum, gas, or chemical NE head of the bay and is suitable for small boats only. An-
products should report to a shore station before entering Italian chorage is available, in a depth of 13m, mud, about 700m SW
territorial waters off Italian ports. For further details, see Pub. of Punta Mocarone, the NE entrance point of the bay.
140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean From Porto di Castro to Porto Miggiano, 2 miles NNE, the
17.3

and Adjacent Seas. coast is high and indented by fissures and coves. Porto Miggia-
The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran-
17.1 no is a small boat harbor. Terme di Santa Cesarea, a spa, con-
dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re- tains several prominent ornamental buildings. It stands on a
porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port high and rocky part of the coast, 1 mile NE of Porto Miggiano.
or anchorage within the Paris MoU region. The coast to the S of this spa is marked by several stone quar-
For further information, see paragraph 10.1 and North At-
17.1 ries.
lantic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Un- Caution.—A wreck is reported to lie in position 39°58.9'N,
17.3

derstanding on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection 18°30.3'E. Vessels are prohibited from approaching within 0.5
Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning mile of the wreck.
Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. Porto Badisco, located 3 miles N of Porto Miggiano, is a nar-
17.3

Caution.—Tunny nets are laid out annually between March

17.1 row and deep inlet with high and rocky sides. A gray building
and November close off many places along the E coast of Italy. and a red house stand close W of the entrance and are promi-
Landslides may occur along the section of coast described in
17.1 nent. This inlet is only frequented by local small craft.
this sector. Capo d’Otranto (40°06'N., 18°31'E.) is the E extremity of a
17.3

Numerous offshore oil and gas installations and associated

17.1 high, precipitous, and steep-to tableland. A light is shown from
pipelines and service craft may be encountered off the coast a structure, 8m high, standing on the cape. A disused light tow-
described in this sector. er stands near the base of the cape and a disused signal station
surmounts the cape.
Capo Santa Maria di Leuca to Porto di Brindisi Punta Posta delle Fasci is located 1.7 miles N of Capo d’
17.3

Otranto. It is low, rocky, and flat but is easily recognized. Punta

17.2 Capo Santa Maria di Leuca (39°48'N., 18°22'E.) dell’Orto is located 0.3 mile NNW of the point and is over-
forms the heel of the Italian boot. This cape is 140m high and looked by a conspicuous tower which is surrounded by houses.
appears rocky and precipitous from the S, but from other direc- Torre del Serpe, standing 0.3 mile NW of Punta dell’Orto, is
tions, it presents a more gradually sloping appearance. A light, situated on a hill, 34m high. It is formed by a slender pile of
with an auxiliary light, are shown from a prominent white tow- masonry ruins, but is still prominent from seaward.
er on a building, 48m high, standing 0.2 mile NNE of Punta
Meliso, the SW extremity of the cape. 17.4 Porto di Otranto (40°09'N., 18°30'E.) (World Port
A conspicuous signal station, consisting of a tower with
17.2 Index No. 40490), a small port, lies in a bay which is entered
arched windows, stands 1.5 miles NW of the light. The old sig- between Punta San Nicola, located 2.5 miles NW of Capo
nal station, which stands 1.5 miles NE of the light, is visible d’Otranto, and Punta Craul (La Punta), 0.5 mile NW. A break-
only from a short distance. A high-rise building and the bell water extends NW from Punta San Nicola and encloses the SE
tower of the cathedral at the town of Leuca, standing W of the part of the bay. The town of Otranto stands on the SW side of
cape, are very conspicuous. the bay.
Between Capo Santa Maria di Leuca and Capo d’ Otranto,
17.2 Winds—Weather.—The harbor is protected from all winds
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the coast consists of a cultivated and rocky plateau. From Capo except those from the N. The bora, a strong and dry NE to N
d’ Otranto to Capo Gallo, the coast is low and is indented by wind, can be violent here in the approaches to the port, espe-
numerous coves. cially in winter, and usually lasts for a few days.
Porto di Tricase (39°56'N., 18°24'E.) is a small inlet pro-
17.2 Tides—Currents.—The current generally follows the coast
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tected by a breakwater which forms a small craft harbor. Sever- and sets S, even with SE winds. In summer, this current some-
al buildings and villas and an arched stone viaduct stand in the times attains a rate of 1.5 knots.
vicinity of the harbor. The port monitors VHF channel 16. Depths—Limitations.—The main commercial facility is
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Molo San Nicola, which has 260m of berthing space and Vessels intending to enter the inner harbor should close the
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depths of 3.6 to 5.8m alongside. Vessels up to 5,300 dwt, 102m NW shore as closely as possible to allow sufficient room to line
in length, and 5.3m draft have been accommodated alongside. up on the range.
Aspect.—The town of Otranto is built on relatively high and
17.4

yellowish rock stratum. A conspicuous castle stands in its SE 17.5 Baia di Alimini (40°12'N., 18°28'E.) lies 3 miles N of
part and the bell tower of the cathedral is prominent. A con- Otranto and has an inlet at its head which leads to a large la-
spicuous war memorial, 24m high, stands 0.3 mile W of the goon. A conspicuous masonry bridge, with seven arches, cross-
town. es this inlet and is prominent from seaward. Small vessels can
Range beacons indicate the entrance channel and may best
17.4 anchor, in depths of 14 to 18m within the bay.
be seen on the chart. A lighted buoy, moored about 140m SW The coast to the N of this inlet consists of a sandy beach
17.5

of the breakwater head, marks the N extremity of the shallow backed by groups of irregular sand dunes which are sparsely
water in the SE part of the harbor. covered with bushes.
Secca Missipezza, a rocky and steep-to reef, extends about
17.5

Secca delle Casse fronts the breakwater and extends ESE to

17.4

0.5 mile offshore, close N of Baia di Alimini. It is advisable to

Punta San Nicola. A lighted buoy is moored at the SW edge of
always pass to the E of this reef.
this shoal.
Torre San Andrea (40°15'N., 18°27'E.) stands on a coastal
17.5

Secca La Scala, with a least depth of 9.4m, lies about 0.5

17.4

elevation and is surmounted by a disused signal station. A light

mile NE of Punta Craul; the sea breaks on this shoal during
is shown from this checkered tower. A large white building and
strong winds. a prominent farm house are situated near the tower.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 gt and
Punta San Cataldo (40°23'N., 18°18'E.) is low and sandy; a
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over. The pilot boards 0.6 mile from the port entrance
conspicuous white bathing pavilion stands on the beach, close
(40°09.3'N., 18°30.2'E.).
W of it. A light is shown from a white tower on a white build-
Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA 48 hours prior to
17.4

ing, 23m high, standing on the point.

arrival and confirm the ETA by 1200 on the day prior to arrival.
A pumping station, with a tall chimney, stands on the coast,
17.5

A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) has been established in

17.4

3.2 miles NW of the light.

the approaches to Otranto. It is not IMO-adopted. The princi-
A rocky ledge, with depths of 0.9 to 4m, extends up to 0.3
17.5

ples defined in Rule 10 of the International Regulations for

mile E of the point. Anchorage may be taken, in a depth of
Preventing Collisions at Sea apply.
10m, sand, about 1 mile ESE of the point.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Otranto—Con-
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tact Information.
17.6 Torre Specchiolla (40°30'N., 18°07'E.) stands 11.5
mile NW of Punta San Cataldo and a prominent coast guard
Otranto—Contact Information station is reported to be situated near it.
Port The coast to the N of this tower is low and generally rocky. It
17.6

contains few dwellings, but there are numerous towers.

VHF VHF channels 11 and 16 Caution.—All vessels not entering or leaving Brindisi are
17.6

39-0836-801-073 prohibited from navigating within the coastal zone extending 6

Telephone miles from the coast between Torre San Gennaro (40°32.4'N.,
39-0836-802-119 18°04.0'E.) and Torre Guaceto, standing 6.5 miles WNW of
Facsimile 39-0836-805-405 Punta Penne.
E-mail [email protected]
17.7 Squinzano, a town, is situated 5 miles inland, 5.5
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/otranto miles SW of Torre Specchiolla. The houses are situated on the
Pilots summit of a flat-topped hill and are mostly inconspicuous. The
pointed bell tower of the town rises above these houses and is
Call sign Piloti Otranto very conspicuous from seaward.
VHF VHF channel 11 Torre Mattarella stands 5.5 miles NW of Torre Specchiolla
17.7

and is red and rectangular. A white masonry building is situat-

39-335-708-8243 ed close E of this tower.
Telephone
39-337-673-275 Capo Cavallo (Capo di Torre Cavallo) (40°38'N., 18°01'E.),
a low promontory, is located in the E approach to Brindisi. This
E-mail [email protected] cape can easily be identified by a conspicuous tower with a
burn-off flare, which can be seen from a considerable distance
Anchorage.—Anchorages N1 to N6 are located in an area
17.4 on a clear night.
centered 2.5 miles N of Molo San Nicolo Head. Anchorage S1 It is reported (1990) that a power station is situated 4.5 miles
17.7

is centered 1.75 miles SE of Molo San Nicola Head. S of the cape and a chimney, 200m high, stands in its vicinity.
Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-
17.4
The Montecatini Edison industrial complex of tanks, towers,
choring and fishing prohibited area, which may best be seen on and chimneys is situated W of the cape.
the chart, extends NE from Punta Craul. Anchorage can be obtained 4.5 miles E of the cape, in depths
17.7

Submarine cables extend SE in the vicinity of Capo d'Otran-

17.4
of 30 to 60m
to. Secche di Capo Cavallo, a rocky foul area, extends 0.8 mile
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E and about 1 mile N of the cape. It has numerous rocks with nate, but NW winds are not infrequent. The harbor is sheltered
depths of 1.8 to 9.8m and is marked by a lighted buoy which is from all winds except those from the NE and E, which some-
moored about 1.5 miles NE of the cape. This lighted buoy times cause disturbances. The bora, a strong and dry NE to N
marks the edge of the deep water NE of the cape and is used as wind, can also be violent here, especially in winter.
an approach buoy by vessels inbound from the E or S. Depths—Limitations.—Canale Pigonati has a depth of
17.8

Caution.—A danger area, the limits of which are shown,

17.7 12.1m and vessels up to 9.4m draft can enter Porto Interno, the
lies within 3 miles of the coast and extends up to about 2 miles inner harbor. Maintenance dredging between Porto Medio and
E and 4.5 miles SE of Capo Cavallo. Vessels are prohibited Porto Interno has been discontinued; consult the port authority
from entering this area. for the latest information. For berthing information see the ta-
ble titled Brindisi—Berth Information.
Porto di Brindisi (40°39'N., 17°59'E.) Tankers with a draft of 11.5m can be accommodated at the
17.8

sea berth. For the discharging or loading of other refined prod-

World Port Index No. 40500 ucts of the Montecantini Edison Installations, the depth of the
berths vary from 4 to 9m.
17.8 The large industrial and commercial port of Brindisi Vessels berthing at the N section of Porto Medio are restrict-
17.8

lies between Capo Bianco, located 1.2 miles WNW of Capo ed to maximum allowable heights, as follows:
Cavallo, and Punta Riso, 1.5 miles NW. 1. Costa Morena Wharf—45m.
It is divided into three parts. Porto Esterno is the outer harbor
17.8 2. Riva Wharf—40m.
and contains the oil terminal and petrochemical terminals; Por- 3. New Spur Wharves—36m.
to Medio is the middle harbor and contains the main cargo han- These restrictions have been established due to the proximity
17.8

dling areas; and Porto Interno is the inner harbor, which is of the port area to Brindisi Airport.
entered from Porto Medio through Canale Pigonati and con- An offshore oil terminal is situated 500m SW of Isolotto
17.8

sists of two basins. The inner basin has commercial facilities, Traversa and the berth consists of several mooring buoys. A
serves as a ferry terminal, and has extensive naval installations. submarine pipeline extends SE from the berth to the SE shore
Winds—Weather.—Winds from the SE and NE predomi-
17.8 of Porto Esterno. Tankers up to 11.5m draft can be handled.

Brindisi—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft
Dry Cargo Berths
Inner Harbor
4 310m 8.0m — — Fast ferries.
5 300m 8.0m — —
Fast ferries. Continuous berthing length of 566m.
6 140m 8.0m — —
7 176m 8.0m 49.9m — Fast ferries. Continuous berthing length of 530m.
8 70m 8.0m — —
Fast ferries. Continuous berthing length of 140m.
9 70m — — —
10 150m 8.0m 41.7m — Fast ferries and ro-ro (passengers).
11 160m 8.0m — — Fast ferries and containers. Continuous berthing length of
12 150m — — — 310m.
13 270m 8.0m 177m 8.0m Breakbulk.
14 140m — 193m 7.0m Ro-ro, containers, and breakbulk.
Multipurpose Terminals
Middle Harbor
15 60m 14.0m 174m 9.0m Fast ferries and ro-ro (passengers), and breakbulk.
16 75m 14.0m 174m 9.0m Fast ferries and ro-ro (passengers).
17 75m 14.0m 174m 9.0m Fast ferries and ro-ro (passengers). Continuous berthing
18 75m — — 9.0m length of 140m.

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Brindisi—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Draft
19 180m 14.0m — 12.5m
Fast ferries, ro-ro (passengers), containers, and breakbulk.
20 170m 14.0m 183m 12.0m
Continuous berthing length of 500m.
21 150m 14.0m 183m 12.0m
22 200m 14.0m 154m 12.0m Dirty products, LPG, coal, breakbulk, and multipurpose.
23 150m — 193m 12.0m Continuous berthing length of 350m.
24 300m — 186m 12.0m Breakbulk.
25 250m — 225m 12.0m
Breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 500m.
26 250m — 225m 12.0m
General Cargo
500m — 289m — Breakbulk.
Berth
Tanker Berths
Versalis Terminal
27 104m 5.2m 85m 5.0m Chemical gases, clean products, and crude. Closed (2021).
28 201m 10.0m 170m 9.1m Chemical gases, clean products, condensate, dirty prod-
29 181m 7.3m 110m 6.7m ucts, and LPG. Continuous berthing length of 380m.

Aspect.—Isole Pedagne Grandi (Le Pedagne), a chain of

17.8 Other prominent landmarks include the cathedral, standing
17.8

low islets, lies on a shoal bank at the E side of the port, N of SW of Canale Pigonati; and an ancient castle, flanked by tow-
Capo Bianco. A restricted area, best seen on the chart, has been ers, standing WSW of Canale Pigonati.
established around these islets. Isola Pedagne Grande, the Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt
17.8

largest and E islet, lies 0.3 mile NNE of the cape and is and all tankers. Pilots board 1 mile outside the entrance.
connected to it by a breakwater. Isolotto Traversa, the W islet, Regulations.—The port is a naval base and special regula-
17.8

lies 0.6 mile NW of Capo Bianco and forms the S entrance tions are in effect relating to the movement of vessels, berthing,
point of the outer harbor. Le Pedagne Light is shown from a and anchoring.
structure, 18m high, standing on this islet. A speed limit of 10 knots is in force for vessels transiting
17.8

Isola Sant Andrea, an island, lies on a shoal bank at the NW

17.8 Porto Medio and Porto Esterno, while there is a limit of 6 knots
side of the port. It is located 1 mile W of Isolotto Traversa and for vessels transiting Canale Pigonati and Porto Interno.
0.3 mile E of the mainland coast. A breakwater extends Vessels must send a request for berthing to the harbormaster
17.8

between the NW end of the island and the mainland. A radio at least 24 hours prior to ETA. Prior to anchoring, vessels must
tower stands on the SE part of this island. contact the harbormaster, as follows:
Forte a Mare, an island dominated by a massive stone build-
17.8

ing, lies close S of the S end of Isola Sant Andrea and is con- Local time VHF channel
nected to it by a bridge. Forte a Mare Light, 28m high, is
0800-2000 12
shown from a castle at the S end of the island.
Diga di Punta Riso, a breakwater, extends 1.3 mile E from
17.8
All other times 16
Punta Riso, the NE extremity of Isola Sant Andrea. It forms the
N side of the outer harbor and a light with racon is shown from Vessels carrying polluting or dangerous cargo must report to
17.8

the head. the harbormaster 36 hours in advance; if the vessel intends to

Torre Penna, a large and prominent tower, stands on the ex-
17.8 load or unload, the notice must be given 48 hours in advance.
tremity of Capo Gallo, a low tongue of land, which is located 2 Vessels entering Porto Medio, contrary to normal custom,
17.8

miles NW of Punta Riso. The coast to the N of this cape is low, have priority over vessels leaving, except that Italian naval ves-
flat, and contains several towers and villages. The most con- sels have priority over all other vessels.
spicuous of these villages are Carovigno and Ostuni, which are Vessels transiting Canale Pigonati must, if possible, do so
17.8

situated 4 miles inland, 13 and 16 miles WNW, respectively, of with engines stopped. Movements in the passage are regulated
Capo Gallo. by the harbormaster. Vessels leaving, whether commercial or
A conspicuous monument to sailors, which represents a rud-
17.8 military, have priority.
der, stands close W of Canale Pigonati. Vessels must not approach military installations without per-
17.8

An aeronautical light is shown from a structure situated 0.5

17.8 mission.
mile WNW of the monument. Tugs are compulsory for vessels carrying dangerous cargo,
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17.8 Brindisi—Vessel Traffic Service (VTS)

greater than 100m loa, or less than 100m loa and not equipped 3. Fishing vessels of 24m loa and over.
with a bow thruster. 4. Leisure craft of 45m loa and over.
Vessels intending to transit Porto Medio to Porto Interno
17.8 Participation in the VTS is optional for the following:
17.8

which have a masthead height of 30m or greater are required to 1. Warships or auxiliary warships.
contact Brindisi VTS on VHF channel 10 prior to transit due to 2. Vessels belonging to a Member State of the European
proximity to the airfield. Community employed and used for a non-commercial public
A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) is located off the port. It
17.8 service.
is not IMO-adopted and navigation is under the control of the 3. Fishing vessels, traditional vessels, or leisure craft of
harbormaster. less than 45m loa.
Vessel Traffic Service.—A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is
17.8 Vessels should report to Brindisi VTS on VHF channel 10,
17.8

established in the vicinity of Brindisi and provides the follow- as follows:

ing services: 1. Upon entering the area of first contact, stating:
1. Information Service. a. Vessel’s name, call sign, IMO Number, and MMSI.
2. Traffic Organization Service. b. Position and date/time (UTC).
3. Navigational Assistance Service. c. Course and speed.
Participation in the VTS is mandatory for the following:
17.8 d. Draft.
1. All vessels of 300 gt and over. e. Port of destination and ETA.
2. Passenger vessels, or vessels carrying dangerous car- f. Cargo, and if dangerous goods onboard, quantity
go, of any tonnage. and IMO class.

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g. Characteristics and quantity of bunker fuel on- Brindisi—Contact Information

board.
h. Address for communication of information regard- [email protected]
E-mail
ing the cargo. [email protected]
i. Number of persons onboard.
j. Defects or damages, if present, to the onboard Pilots
equipment that could affect the vessel’s seaworthiness or Call sign Piloti Brindisi
safety.
VHF VHF channels 11, 12, and 16
k. ETA for entry into the traffic lane for incoming ves-
sels. Telephone 39-0831-562-859
2. Immediately prior to departure from the berth.
Facsimile 39-0831-562-859
3. At the outer limit of the traffic lane for outgoing ves-
sels. E-mail [email protected]
4. Upon anchoring. Tugs
5. Immediately prior to departure from the anchorage.
6. At the reporting line in position 40°40'31.2''N, VHF VHF channels 11, 12, and 16
18°06'56.4''E. Telephone 39-0831-525-165
7. Upon leaving the VTS area.
Vessels should immediately communicate any fault, acci-
17.8
Facsimile 39-0831-521-833
dent, or loss of polluting cargo that may occur after the mes- E-mail [email protected]
sage reporting entry into the VTS area has been sent.
Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on
17.8
Web site http://www.assorimorchiatori.it
VHF channel 10 when within the VTS area. Maritime Advisory Service
Vessels not participating in the VTS and intending to enter
17.8

Brindisi are required to contact Brindisi VTS 3 when miles Call sign Brindisi Port Informer
from the port with the following information: VHF VHF channels 11, 12, and 16
1. Vessel name.
Telephone 39-0831-522-203
2. International name.
3. Flag. Facsimile 39-0831-260-939
4. Port of origin. E-mail [email protected]
5. Any other information required by the operator.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Brindisi—Con-
17.8
Montedison Refinery
tact Information. VHF VHF channel 14
Telephone 39-080-742-855
Brindisi—Contact Information
Mooring Services
Harbormaster
VHF VHF channels 11, 12, and 16
VHF VHF channels 11, 12, and 16
Telephone 39-0831-527-633
39-0831-521-022
Telephone Facsimile 39-0831-568-613
39-0831-521-023
Facsimile 39-0831-568-113 E-mail [email protected]
Web site http://www.angopi.it
[email protected]
E-mail
[email protected] Anchorage.—.The recommended anchorage for small and
17.8

medium-sized vessels is in Anchorage NW, centered 2.5 miles

Web site http://www.porto.br.it WNW of Punta Penne, in depths of 20 to 50m. Anchorage SE
Port Authority is centered 5 miles ESE of Capo di Torre Cavallo.
Anchor berths, best seen on the chart, lie ESE of Capo di
Telephone 39-0831-562-649
17.8

Torre Cavallo.
Facsimile 39-0831-562-225 Caution.—Areas to be avoided by merchant vessels of more
17.8

Web site http://www.porto.br.it than 500 gt carrying goods and passengers, best seen on the
chart, have been established NW and SE of the port.
Vessel Traffic Service An area SE of the airport, within the middle harbor, has an
17.8

Call sign Brindisi VTS air draft restriction of 30m. See the chart for more information.
Moorings for the use of aircraft are situated along the shores
17.8

VHF VHF channels 10 and 16 of Porto Medio, which is occasionally used for flying opera-
Telephone 39-0831-521-022 tions.
Silting has always occurred within this port and depths may
17.8

Facsimile 39-0831-056-8113 be less than shown on the chart.

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Several unlighted mooring buoys are situated within the port.

17.8 Contact Information.
The land in the vicinity of the port is low and difficult to
17.8

identify, especially during S winds, when a haze is prevalent. Monopoli—Contact Information

On nearing the port, the character of the bottom can be helpful
in determining position. It has weeds off Capo Cavallo to the S Harbormaster
of the port; hard mud off Capo Gallo to the N of the port; and VHF VHF channel 16
rock, sand, or gravel between the two.
39-080-930-3105
Moorings for the use of aircraft are laid close offshore in
17.8
Telephone
Porto Medio. The whole of Porto Medio is used for day and 39-080-937-9502
night flight operations. A green and white flag is flown from
Facsimile 39-080-937-9509
the signal station by day when flight operations are in progress.
Vessels must delay movements while the flag is displayed. [email protected]
An unexploded ordnance area, best seen on the chart, exists E-mail
17.8

[email protected]
on the N side near the head of Diga di Punta Riso.
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/monopoli
Porto di Brindisi to Porto di Bari Hours 0700-1900
17.9 Porto di Monopoli (40°57'N., 17°18'E.) (World Port Port Authority
Index No. 40510), a small harbor, lies 35 miles NW of Brindisi Telephone 39-080-937-6645
and is protected by two moles.
There are facilities for general cargo, tanker, bulk, and fish-
17.9
Facsimile 39-080-937-6663
ing vessels. E-mail [email protected]
Tides—Currents.—Generally, the current in this vicinity
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Web site http://www.aplevante.org

follows the direction of the coast and sets SE. With N and NE
winds, it may attain a rate up to 2 or 3 knots. Berthing
Depths—Limitations.—The entrance channel has a least
Telephone 39-080-802-422
17.9

depth of 7.5m, while the center of the basin has depths of 6.5m.
Diga di Tramontana is used by commercial vessels with a
17.9
Facsimile 39-080-802-403
length of 340m and has alongside depths of 5.6 to 9.2m. E-mail [email protected]
A 50m long jetty, with an alongside depth of about 4.5m, lies
17.9

0.5 mile NW of the root of the N mole and serves as an oil stor- Pilots
age facility. Call sign Piloti Monopoli
Aspect.—The town of Monopoli is situated on the SW side
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of the harbor. The most prominent landmarks in its vicinity in- Telephone 39-080-521-1507
clude a pointed bell tower; the church of San Francesco with a Facsimile 39-080-521-1507
clock; three chimneys standing at the cement works; and a sin-
gle chimney standing at the oil refinery which is situated close [email protected]
E-mail
E of the cement works. A castle stands at the root of the S [email protected]
mole.
When seen from the SE, in clear weather, at a distance of 15
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Anchorage.—There are two designated anchorage areas,

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to 20 miles, the town appears as a narrow, low, and white strip. each with a radius of 0.4 mile and centered 1.25 miles N and
Numerous resort camps are situated along the coast in the vi- 1.75 miles ESE, respectively, from the head of the S mole.
cinity of the town. The town of Conversano, situated 8 miles W
of the port, is conspicuous from seaward because of its height. Vessels must contact the harbormaster on VHF channel 16 to
17.9

Torre Canne, 32m high and conspicuous, stands on the coast,

17.9 obtain permission for anchoring.
10 miles SE of the harbor. A light, which can be seen from the Caution.—Vessels should give the mole heads a wide berth.
17.9

approaches, is shown from a white octagonal tower on a build- A submarine cable extends across the entry between the break-
ing on this point. A prominent high-rise building is reported to waters, as best seen on the chart.
stand 0.5 mile S of the light. A small boat harbor, dominated by An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, with a radius of 2
17.9

a prominent castle, lies at Villanova, 5.5 mile SE of the light. miles, lies centered on position 40°55.2'N, 18°19.7'E.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
17.9

Pilots board 1 mile from the entrance to the port. 17.10 Polignano a Mare (41°00'N., 17°13'E.), a town, is
Regulations.—Requests to berth must be submitted before
17.9 situated 4.5 miles NW of Monopoli and is conspicuous. It
0900 on the day before expected arrival for vessels arriving in stands on a craggy coastal bluff and has numerous chimneys
the morning and before 1600 on the day before expected arrival and sprawling whitish-colored houses. Isolotto San Paolo, a
if arriving after 1400. rocky islet, lies close offshore near the town and is surmounted
Contact Information.—See the table titled Monopoli—
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Between Monopoli and Mola di Bari, 11 miles NW, the coast

17.10 quay. The compulsory pilotage area for inbound vessels lies
is low, rocky, and indented. A number of towers, coves, and within an arc with a radius of 1 mile centered on the light at the
scattered buildings exist along this stretch of coast. From Mola end of the Nuovo Molo Foraneo Breakwater (41°08.9'N.,
di Bari to Porto di Bari, 11 miles WNW, numerous towers and 16°50.9'E.). For outbound vessels the compulsory pilotage area
houses stand along the coast. Motel dell Agip, a seven-story lies within an arc with a radius of 0.5 mile centered on the light
building, stands isolated 3 miles WNW of Mola di Bari and is at the end of the Molo San Cataldo Breakwater (41°08.5'N.,
very conspicuous. 16°51.2'E.).
Pilotage is not compulsory for warships, vessels of less than
17.12

17.11 Mola di Bari (41°03'N., 17°06'E.), a small harbor, 500 gt, fishing vessels, tugs, and vessels used in local traffic
lies 11 miles ESE of Porto di Bari and is protected by moles. and port services.
Prominent landmarks in the town, from E to W, include a facto- Vessels should request pilot services 24 hours in advance.
17.12

ry chimney, standing near the beach; three bell towers; and the Vessels subject to compulsory pilotage should contact the pi-
dome of the cathedral. The harbor is accessible to small vessels lots on VHF channel 12 when within range. The pilot boards in
up to 50m in length and 3.5m draft. The port monitors VHF position 41°09'34.8''N, 16°49'57.0''E.
channel 16. Anchorage, in good weather, can be obtained, in a Regulations.—Vessels carrying dangerous liquid chemical
17.12

depth of 10m, hard mud, about 1 mile off the harbor. products are subject to specific authorization and must report
Caution.—A fish farming plant is located 1.3 miles E of
17.11 to the harbormaster at least 72 hours in advance; if the vessel
Mola di Bari. It is marked by lighted and unlighted buoys. An- intends to load or unload, the notice must be given 72 hours in
choring, fishing, and stopping are prohibited within 0.3 mile of advance.
the plant. Mooring service is mandatory for merchant vessels over 500
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gt.
Porto di Bari (41°08'N., 16°52'E.) A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), best seen on the chart,
17.12

has been established in the approaches to the port. The scheme

World Port Index No. 40530 is not IMO-adopted and Rule 10 of the International Regula-
tions for Preventing Collisions at Sea applies.
17.12 The port of Bari lies 11 mile WNW of Molo di Bari Vessel Traffic Service.—A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is
17.12

and is protected by breakwaters. It is divided into two harbors. established in the vicinity of Bari. The VTS center operates
Bacino Grande, the large commercial harbor, lies on the NW from the Bari Harbormaster’s Office. The VTS provides for
side of the old city and Porto Vecchio, a small craft and fishing safe and efficient vessel traffic movements within the VTS, as-
harbor, lies on the SE side. The city of Bari is disposed in a sists onboard navigational decision making and monitors its ef-
wide arc to the S of the port. fects, and provides information regarding the safety of
Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds are from the NW
17.12 navigation within the VTS area. There is emphasis on the
to SE through N and are often harbingers of storms. The Sci- movement of traffic in the vicinity of the port of Bari, fishing
rocco carries mist and humidity. The mistral creates strong cur- vessel activity, storm and adverse weather warnings, the pres-
rents. East winds commomly bring clouds and storms. ence of vessels limited in their ability to maneuver, search and
Tides—Currents.—The current in the vicinity of the harbor
17.12 rescue activity, and floating objects hazardous to navigation.
follows the coast and sets SE, changing direction with fresh SE Additionally the service provides local weather, anchorage,
winds. Winds from the N may increase the rate of this current and communication failure information for inbound and out-
from 1 to 3 knots. A counterclockwise current, which is quite bound vessels to/from Bari.
strong, may sometimes be experienced within the harbor The VTS area is bounded by a line joining the following po-
17.12

during strong N winds. sitions:

Depths—Limitations.—For berthing information see the
17.12 a. 41°09.5'N, 16°46.0'E.
table titled Bari—Berth Information. b. 41°24.5'N, 16°59.0'E.
Aspect.—At night, the illumination of the city has been re-
17.12 c. 41°19.0'N, 17°30.0'E.
ported to be visible from as far as 30 miles. Three greenish d. 41°00.0'N, 17°14.0'E.
lights, arranged horizontally and shown at a factory, have been An Area of First Contact has been established, bounded by
17.12

reported to be the first harbor lights sighted. lines joining the following positions:
The old city stands between the two harbors near the root of
17.12 a. 41°10.0'N, 16°43.0'E.
the main outer breakwater. A castle, with a signal tower; a ca- b. 41°27.0'N, 16°58.0'E
thedral, with a steepled bell tower; and a basilica are situated in c. 41°20.5'N, 17°35.0'E.
the old city and are prominent. Several conspicuous silos stand d. 40°58.5'N, 17°16.0'E.
N of the old city and near the root of the breakwater. Participation in the VTS is mandatory for vessels 300 gt and
17.12

Punta San Cataldo Light is shown from a prominent white

17.12 over, fishing vessels of 45m loa and over, and pleasure craft of
octagonal tower and two-story dwelling, 62m high, standing on 45m loa and over. Participation is optional for Italian or allied
Punta San Cataldo at the W side of the main harbor. warships; vessels belonging to a European Union country used
A racon is situated at the light structure on the head of the
17.12 for non-commercial public service; and for fishing vessels, tra-
main outer breakwater. ditional vessels, and pleasure craft less than 45m loa.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt
17.12 Inbound vessels should contact the Bari VTS, as follows:
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and over when entering or leaving the port and when shifting 1. When entering the Area of First Contact.
berths within the port area, except for shifting along the same 2. When entering the VTS area.

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17.12 Punta San Cataldo Light

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17.12 Bari—Vessel Traffic Service (VTS)

17.12 Approach to Bari

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Approach to Darsena Vecchia

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17.12 Darsena di Ponente

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17.12 Grain Berth (Berth No. 15) and Silos in Darsena di Levante

Cruise Ship Berths in Darsena di Levante

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3. When 3 miles from the port. Outbound vessels should contact the Bari VTS, as follows:
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4. On embarking the pilot. 1. When ready to leave the berth.

5. When alongside the berth and moored. 2. When disembarking the pilot.
3. On leaving the TSS area.
Vessels should contact the VTS on VHF channel 16 well in
17.12 4. On exiting the VTS area.
advance, reporting their time of arrival at the TSS and to re- Transiting vessels should contact the Bari VTS prior to en-
17.12

quest anchorage information if required. tering the VTS area.

Bari—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Beam
Molo San Vito
1 95m 5.0m — — Ro/pax and ro-ro/lo-lo. Closed (2021).
2 120m 6.0m 163m 25.6m Ro/pax and ro-ro/lo-lo.
3 165m 7.0m 163m 25.6m Ro/pax and ro-ro/lo-lo.
4 95m 6.0m — — Ro/pax and ro-ro/lo-lo.
Banchina Dogana—Customs Wharf
4a — 4.3m
Ro-ro. Continuous berthing length of 185m.
4b — 4.3m
Capitaneria
5 77m 4.5m — — Small vessels. Closed (2021).
6 230m 7.0m 168m 22.0m
Ro-ro/lo-lo and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 300m.
7 75m 5.5m — —
Darsena di Ponete
10 250m 11.5m 237m 33.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
11 300m 11.5m 209m — Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
12 280m 9.0m 300m 26.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
12a 60m 9.0m — — Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo.
13 148m 9.0m 180m 32.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro/lo-lo. Continuous berthing length of
14 149m 9.0m 108m 18.2m 297m.
Quay Noon
15 170m 9.0m 115m 20.0m Grain and breakbulk.
Banchina de Levante
16 130m 9.0m 208m 29.4m
General cargo, containers, wine, and food oil. Continuous
17 160m 11.0m 229m 32.3m
berthing length of 460m.
18 170m 11.0m 235m 32.3m
Braccio Nuovo Molo Foraneo
19 110m 9.0m 166m 31.0m
20 100m 9.0m 186m 31.0m
21 125m 12.0m 229m 36.0m Containers and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 520m.
22 100m 12.0m 180m 30.0m
23 85m 12.0m 200m 28.5m
28 120m — 96m 16.0m Bunkers. Continuous berthing length of 360m.

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Bari—Berth Information
Depth Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
Alongside LOA Beam
29 100m 13.0m — —
Bunkers. Continuous berthing length of 205m.
30 105m 13.0m 125m 20.0m
31 180m 13.0m 132m 19.0m Bunkers.

Contact Information.—See the table titled Bari—Contact

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Bari—Contact Information
Information.
Anchorage.—Three designated anchorage areas are located
17.12
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
outside the harbor, as follows: Telephone 39-080-521-1507
1. Anchorage Area A lies, in depths of 22 to 26m, about
0.6 mile NE of the main harbor entrance. The area is bound- [email protected]
E-mail
ed by the outbound lane of the TSS and Nuovo Molo Fora- [email protected]
neo.
2. Anchorage Area B is adjacent to and ESE of Anchor- Tugs
age Area A and is best seen on the chart. VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
3. Anchorage Area C is centered about 1.5 miles NW of
Telephone 39-080-521-9342
the entrance. Generally, the bottom is rocky and covered
with a thin layer of mud and sand. Consequently, anchors of- Facsimile 39-080-523-2511
ten become fouled on the bottom. E-mail [email protected]
Mooring Services
Bari—Contact Information
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Harbormaster
Telephone 39-080-521-1186
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
Facsimile 39-080-522-5882
Telephone 39-080-528-1511
E-mail [email protected]
Facsimile 39-080-521-1726
Web site http://www.angopi.it
E-mail [email protected]
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/bari Caution.— A prohibited anchorage area lies in the entrances
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Port Authority to both harbors and may best be seen on the chart.
A rocky and shallow shoal patch, Secca del Monte, over
17.12

Telephone 39-080-578-8511 which the sea breaks, lies close N of Porto Vecchio.
Facsimile 39-080-524-5449 A sewage outfall extends about 750m NE from the shore
17.12

about 1.6 miles W of Nuovo Molo Foraneo head, terminating

E-mail [email protected] about 0.5 mile SW of Anchorage Area C.
Web site http://www.adspmam.it Live ammunition has been found (2018) within the Port of
17.12

Bari. Anchoring is prohibited within this area. Consulting with

Hours 0700-1900 local port authority is required if anchoring within the port.
Vessel Traffic Service There is a restricted area in the Adriatic Sea N of Bari. The
17.12

area is bound by a line joining the following positions:

Call sign Bari VTS a. 41°30.4'N, 17°03.4'E.
VHF VHF channels 12, 14, and 16 b. 41°25.3'N, 17°05.6'E.
c. 41°16.6'N, 16°57.1'E.
39-080-528-1511
d. 41°21.3'N, 16°57.1'E.
Telephone 39-080-528-1544
39-080-528-1546 (Operations) Porto di Bari to Porto di Barletta
Facsimile 39-080-521-1726 17.13 Santo Spirito (41°10'N., 16°45'E.), a small town, is
E-mail [email protected] situated 4.8 miles WNW of Bari and stands on the shores of a
cove which is open to the N. The town is fronted by a small
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/bari harbor which is used by fishing vessels and small craft, and is
Pilots protected by two breakwaters.
The town of Giovinazzo, partially surrounded by a wall on
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Call sign Piloti Bari the seaward side, stands prominently on the coast, 4 miles

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WNW of Santo Spirito. It is fronted by a small craft harbor. A Caution.—Vessels should remain clear of the heads of the
17.14

creek, used by small coastal vessels, lies close NW of the town. moles and the breakwater.
A shallow shoal lies close off the E entrance point of this creek. Depths less than charted have been reported (2020). Local
17.14

It is reported that the bell tower of the cathedral in the town is authorities should be contacted for the latest information.
conspicuous from seaward. A fishing prohibited area lies centered 3.5 miles NE of the
17.14

harbor entrance and may best be seen on the chart.

17.14 Molfetta (41°12'N., 16°36'E.) (World Port Index No. Unexploded ordnance lies on the sea bottom 7.1 miles NE of
17.14

40550), a small port, lies 4 miles WNW of Giovinazzo. The Molfetta.

harbor is formed by two moles and a detached breakwater, Operations are in progress (2010) to locate explosive devices
17.14

which lies NW of the entrance, shelters it from winds from the in the inner and outer basins of the port.
N and NW. An obstruction, marked by buoys, lies centered 1.8 miles
17.14

Depths—Limitations.—The main commercial facilities in-

17.14 NNE of Giovinazzo, while a marine farm, marked by lighted
clude 475m of total berthing space, with depths of 3.4 to 7m buoys, lies close SW of the obstruction.
alongside. The harbor is used mainly by bulkers and can ac- A historic wreck, with its circular restricted area, lies 4.3
17.14

commodate vessels up to 10,500 dwt, 160m in length, and 7m miles N of Molfetta.

draft.
Aspect.—From a distance, the town presents an imposing
17.14 17.15 Torre Calderino (41°14'N., 16°33'E.) stands 2 miles
appearance. A conspicuous church, with a bell tower, stands WNW of Molfetta and is conspicuous. A prominent silo and a
isolated on the shore, 0.6 mile W of the town. The prominent factory are situated 1 mile SW of this tower.
twin towers of the seminary are situated near the root of the E Bisceglie (41°15'N., 16°31'E.), a town, stands around a small
17.15

mole. inlet. The large whitish-colored dome of the cathedral, situated

A light is shown from a prominent white octagonal tower,
17.14 in the town center, is conspicuous. The inlet forms a small har-
18m high, standing near the root of the E mole. bor which is protected by breakwaters and is mostly used by
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels 500 gt and
17.14 fishing vessels. In summer, this inlet is used by numerous
over. yachts. Small vessels with local knowledge can anchor off the
Regulations.—All vessels are prohibited to move within,
17.14 inlet.
enter, or depart through the harbor entrance at a speed greater
Between Bisceglie and Trani, 4.5 miles WNW, the coast con-
17.15

than 3 knots.
sists of rocky and broken terrain which slopes abruptly to a
Vessels are required to contact the port office on VHF chan-
narrow and sandy beach. Two masonry bridges, with numerous
17.14

nel 16 to obtain permission to anchor. arches, cross a stream, 2 miles NW of Bisceglie. A prominent
Contact Information.—See the table titled Molfetta—
17.14

tower stands close N of them.

Contact Information.
Capo Punta Colonna is located 1 mile ESE of Trani and is
17.15

surmounted by a large and whitish-colored convent. The point

Molfetta—Contact Information is rocky and relatively high. The village of Andria, with three
Harbormaster large and conspicuous campaniles, is situated 6.5 miles WSW
of Trani.
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
Caution.—A wreck is located at approximate position
17.15

39-080-397-1076 41°17.9'N, 16°29.9'E. A restricted area, with a radius of 0.5

Telephone mile, is centered on the wreck.
39-080-397-3962
Facsimile 39-080-397-1727 17.16 Porto di Trani (41°17'N., 16°25'E.) consists of a nat-
E-mail [email protected] ural bay, about 300m in diameter, which forms a small harbor
and is protected by three breakwaters. The harbor is mostly
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/molfetta used by coasters, yachts, and fishing vessels. Vessels up to 60m
Pilots in length and 4.3m draft can enter. The harbor is subject to silt-
ing and can be contacted on VHF channel 14 or 16. Anchorage
Call sign Piloti Molfetta may be taken outside the harbor with good holding ground.
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 However, this roadstead is not recommended with winds and
seas from the NE quadrant.
Telephone 39-080-521-1507 (Piloti Bari)
Facsimile 39-080-521-1507 (Piloti Bari) The town surrounds the harbor and is composed of low and
17.16

bright-colored houses crowded together. A conspicuous cathe-

E-mail [email protected]
dral, with a spired campanile, and a castle, with towers and
Web site http://www.fedepiloti.it arches, stand in the town.
From Trani to Porto di Barletta, the coast is low and sandy.
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Anchorage.—Safe anchorage is available 1.5 miles NW of

17.14
Castel del Monte (41°05'N., 16°16'E.), 540m high, stands
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the breakwater. Ten designated berths, designated as F1 13.5 miles SSW of Trani. This peak is the highest in the vicini-
through F10, are available. ty and is very conspicuous from seaward.

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Porto di Barletta (41°19'N., 16°17'E.) tact Information.

World Port Index No. 40580 Barletta—Contact Information

17.17 Porto di Barletta, a small port, lies 6.5 miles WNW of Harbormaster
Trani and is formed by two breakwaters. The harbor is shel- VHF VHF channel 16
tered against heavy seas and is considered more secure than
any other port along this stretch of coast. Telephone 39-0883-531-020
Depths—Limitations.—There are quays on the inside of
17.17 Facsimile 39-0883-533-400
the breakwaters, with depths of 8 to 8.5m alongside. There are
E-mail [email protected]
facilities for general cargo and bulk vessels. Vessels up to
17,000 gt, with a maximum length of 180m and a maximum Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/barletta
draft of 6.2m, can be accommodated. For berth information see Port Authority (Southern Adriatic Sea Port System)
table titled Barletta—Berth Information.
Telephone 39-0883-531-479
Barletta—Berth Information Facsimile 39-0883-345-547
Berth Length Depth Remarks [email protected]
E-mail
Barletta Port Terminal [email protected]
No. 3 80m 6.0m Gasoline and petrol. Web site http://www.adspmam.it
Grain, flour, fertilizer, Mooring
No. 5 170m 5.5m
clay, and salts.
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
Grain, flour, fertilizer,
No. 6 65m 5.5m Telephone 39-0883-349-382
clay, and salts.
Facsimile 39-0883-957-706
Grain, fertilizer, clay,
No. 7 65m 5.5m [email protected]
and salts.
E-mail
Grain, flour, fertilizer, [email protected]
No. 8 65m 5.5m
clay, and salts. Tugs
Grain, flour, fertilizer, VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
No. 9 105m 8.5m
clay, and salts.
E-mail [email protected]
Grain, flour, fertilizer,
No. 10 105m 8.5m Pilots
clay, and salts.
Call sign Piloti Barletta
Aspect.—During reduced visibility, the first landmark to be
17.17

VHF VHF channels 12 and 16

sighted in the vicinity of the port is the straight and white-col-
ored road which leads S from the port to the town of Andria, Telephone 39-340-607-3386 (mobile)
5.5 miles inland. A prominent cemetery is situated on the Facsimile 39-0883-48-4181
coast, 1 mile W of Barletta.
Conspicuous landmarks in the city include the whitish-col-
17.17
E-mail [email protected]
ored campanile of a church standing in the E part; a large bas-
tioned castle situated E of the campanile; the large cupola of a Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA 72 hours, 48
17.17

church standing 0.5 mile WSW of the campanile; and several hours, and 24 hours in advance of arrival.
chimneys standing E of the castle. Several prominent silos, Anchorage.—Anchorage may be taken offshore, either to
17.17

44m high, stand in the vicinity of the harbor. the W or E of the harbor. To the E of the harbor, the bottom
The city of Barletta differs from other cities and towns in the
17.17 contains patches of rock; to the W, mud and sand, with good
vicinity because its houses are not whitewashed. A light is holding properties, can be found. A good berth is found in a
shown from an octagonal tower, 29m high, standing on an in- depth of 8m, about 1 mile NW of the W breakwater.
ner spur of the W breakwater. Two designated anchorage areas, best seen on the chart, lie
17.17

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.

17.17 NE of Barletta; each is 1 mile in radius. Anchorage Area A is
Vessels should send their ETA to the pilot through their agents. for all cargo vessels, except for tankers carrying dangerous car-
Pilots board 1 mile N of the entrance. go. Anchorage Area B is for tankers carrying dangerous cargo.
Vessels with a draft greater than 7m must use a pilot to pro-
17.17 Caution.—An anchoring, stopping, and fishing prohibited
17.17

ceed to the anchorage. area, which may best be seen on the chart, extends up to 1.5
Contact Information.—See the table titled Barletta—Con-
17.17 miles N of the entrance.

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An outfall pipeline extends up to 1.5 miles NNE from a point

17.17 hard near the land and the sea is never very heavy in the road-
on the shore, 1.5 miles W of the harbor. stead. The bora, locally called monterese, which blows from
A dangerous wreck lies about 2.2 miles N of the harbor en-
17.17 the NE and N, sometimes arrives in violent squalls flowing
trance. down the gorges of Promontorio del Gargano.
A dangerous wreck, in 20m, lies 4.2 miles ENE of the port.
17.17 Depths—Limitations.—The old harbor has 700m of total
17.20

A submarine power cable, best seen on the chart, extends

17.17 berthing space with depths of 2 to 7.5m alongside. It is used by
across the entrance between breakwaters. small general cargo vessels, passenger ferries, fishing vessels,
and naval craft with drafts up to 9.5m.
Golfo di Manfredonia The industrial harbor, which has 5 berths, is mainly used for
17.20

chemicals and bulk cargoes. It has 1,765m of total berthing

17.18 Golfo di Manfredonia (41°30'N., 16°10'E.) is en- space, with a depth of 10m alongside, and can accommodate
tered between Barletta and Testa del Gargano, a headland, 30 vessels up to 9.9m draft with no restriction in length.
miles N. The SW coast of the gulf, to within 3 miles of Man- Aspect.—Monte Calvo, 1,055m high, stands 9 miles NW of
17.20

fredonia, is low and marshy. Several lakes and salt marshes lie Manfredonia and is the highest and most prominent peak in the
inland and are backed by an undulating and cultivated plain. area. Also prominent is Monte degli Angeli, 886m high, which
From Manfredonia, the NE coast becomes high, steep, and is stands 5 miles N of the town and has a village, with conspicu-
backed by the mountainous terrain of Promontorio del Garga- ous tower, situated near its summit.
no. This gulf is frequently used by numerous fishing vessels.
Prominent landmarks in the town include a castle, flood-
17.20

Fiume Ofanto discharges through a mouth located 4.3 miles

17.18

lighted at night, standing at the E side; the cupola of the church

WNW of Barletta. Sediment from this river is carried SE and
standing close SW of the castle; and a keep, formed by a trun-
contributes to the silting of many harbors in that direction. cated cone, situated near the root of the S breakwater of the old
Torre d’Ofanto, prominent and white, rises above the trees, 0.7 harbor.
mile S of the river mouth.
An industrial complex extends NE of the town and is bright-
17.20

ly lighted at night. It includes large buildings, tanks, and chim-

17.19 Margherita di Savoia (41°23'N., 16°08'E.), a small
neys. A tourist resort complex extends SW of the town.
town, appears as a line of light-colored buildings rising from
A light is shown from a white octagonal tower on a two-sto-
17.20

the sea. Two short moles extend N from the shore fronting the
ry building, 18m high, standing near the root of the E breakwa-
town and protect the entrance to a canal which is used by small
ter of the old harbor.
craft. Three steel bridges span the canal and are prominent. The
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt
17.20

harbor authority monitors VHF channel 16. Anchorage can be

and is available 24 hours. Vessels should send a request for a
obtained, in good weather, in depths of 11 to 13m, mud, about
pilot 1 or 2 hours before arrival. The pilot boards in position
1 mile off the canal entrance.
41°36.0'N, 15°58.0'E.
Caution.—A fish farm, marked by lighted and unlighted
17.19

buoys, is located 2.5 miles NE of the town.

A dangerous wreck is reported to lie about 3 miles NE of the
17.19
Manfredonia—Contact Information
canal entrance. Harbormaster
The conspicuous village of Trinitapoli, with a prominent cu-
17.19

pola, is situated 3 miles W of Margherita di Savoia and the Call sign Manfredonia Port Radio
more elevated village of San Ferdinando stands 6 miles SW of VHF VHF channel 16
the town.
39-0884-583-871
The village of Zapponeta stands 9 miles NW of Margherita
17.19

di Savoia; its houses, with some red-roofed sheds, appear Telephone 39-0884-583-872
prominently near the beach. 39-0884-458-7222
This entire stretch of coast is recognizable by the conspicu-
17.19

ous aerial cableway pylons which carry salt from Margherita di Facsimile 39-0884-587-388
Savoia to Barletta. [email protected]
E-mail
Manfredonia (41°37'N., 15°55'E.) [email protected]
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/manfredonia
World Port Index No. 40590
Port Authority
17.20 Manfredonia, a small port, is divided into two har- Telephone 39-0884-538-547
bors. The old harbor is formed by two converging breakwaters.
Facsimile 39-0884-515-635
The industrial harbor is situated at the head of a breakwater jet-
ty which extends 1.2 miles SE from the shore at the NE side of E-mail [email protected]
the old harbor; piers at the head form a sheltered harbor basin.
Tugs
Winds—Weather.—Winds from the SW sometimes blow
17.20

briefly in heavy squalls and make entering and leaving danger- VHF VHF channel 12
ous. Although the roadstead offers little protection from siroc- Telephone 39-0884-541-953
co winds, which blow from the SE and S, these seldom blow

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Manfredonia—Contact Information Caution.—Artificial concrete structures are positioned in

17.20

the waters along the coastline between Manfredonia and Zap-

Facsimile 39-0884-581-405 poneta to discourage illegal trawling and fishing activities. The
Web site http://www.federimorchiatori.it area is about1 mile from the coast, about 7 miles long and 2
miles wide, and marked by six lighted buoys.
Mooring The port lies within a protection zone. Vessels over 500 gt
17.20

VHF VHF channels 12, 14, and 16 calling on Manfredonia should contact the local maritime au-
thorities for information.
Telephone 39-0884-533-458
Facsimile 39-0884-533-458 Manfredonia to Testa del Gargano
E-mail [email protected]
17.21 Punta Grugno (41°42'N., 16°04'E.) is located 7.5
Pilots miles NE of Manfredonia and slopes steeply to the sea. Matti-
Call sign Piloti Manfredonia nata, small fishing and pleasure boat harbor, fronts the coast 1
mile NNE of the point. A unused light tower and an isolated
VHF VHF channel 12 building stand on Punta Agnuli, close NE of the harbor.
Telephone 39-884-584-870 (office hours)
Torre Proposti (41°47'N., 16°12'E.), consisting of a white
17.21

E-mail [email protected] structure with a squat tower at one corner, stands on a steep
Web site http://www.fedepiloti.it headland, 7.8 miles NE of Punta Grugno. It is 22m high and is
situated on a massive reddish-colored base. A light is shown
Contact Information.—See the table titled Manfredonia—
17.20
from the top of this tower. A prominent hotel complex is re-
Contact Information. ported to be situated 3 miles SW of this tower.
Anchorage.—Designated anchorage areas, which may best
17.20
Between this tower and Testa del Gargano, 2.5 miles N, the
17.21

be seen on the chart, lie in the approaches to the port. Anchor- coast is indented by numerous coves which contain underwater
age Area A1, Anchorage Area A2, Anchorage Area A3, An- rocks and close off-lying islets.
chorage Area A4, and Anchorage Area A5 are for vessels Testa del Gargano (41°50'N., 16°12'E.), the NE extremity
17.21

carrying general cargo. Anchorage Area A6 and Anchorage of Golfo di Manfredonia, is steep, rocky, and fronted by several
Area A7 are for vessels carrying dangerous cargo. rocks. The remains of an old tower stand on this headland. Sev-
Vessels must contact the maritime authority on VHF channel
17.20 eral prominent towers stand on the coast, which is fronted by
16 for permission to anchor. rocks, N of this headland.

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18. Delta (including off-lying islands)
Sector 18—Italy—East Coast—Testa del Gargano to Fiume Po

Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
18.0

SECTOR 18 — CHART INFORMATION

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SECTOR 18
ITALY—EAST COAST—TESTA DEL GARGANO TO FIUME PO DELTA (INCLUDING OFF-
LYING ISLANDS)

Plan.—This sector describes the coast NE part of the Italian

18.0 Vieste (41°53'N., 16°11'E.), a small town, stands on the
18.2

Adriatic coast from Testa del Gargano, at the E side of Prom- slopes around a small bay which is entered between Punta San
ontorio del Gargano, N to Porto Garibaldi in the S approaches Francesco and Punta Santa Croce, 0.3 mile NW. A prominent
of the Fiume Po delta. The off-lying islands of Isola Pianosa, fort, on which is situated a checkered signal station, stands at
Isole di Tremiti, and Otok Palagruza are also included. the SW end of the town. A cathedral, with a high bell tower,
stands close E of the fort.
General Remarks The town is fronted on the N side by a small harbor which is
18.2

protected by moles. It is mostly used by fishing vessels and is

18.1 Regulations.—Tanker vessels of 1,600 gt and over accessible to vessels up to 30m in length and 2.5m draft.The
entering or leaving Italian ports and carrying, or with un- harbor monitors VHF channels 14 and 16. Vessels can anchor,
cleaned tanks which last carried, petroleum, gas, or chemical in a depth of 11m, about 0.3 mile E of the S extremity of Isola
products should report to a shore station before entering Italian Sant Eufemia. Large vessels should anchor farther offshore.
territorial waters off Italian ports. For further details, see Pub.
140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean Off-lying Islands and Dangers
and Adjacent Seas.
For further information, see paragraph 10.1 and North Atlan-
18.1 18.3 Isola Pianosa (42°13'N., 15°45'E.) is 3m high and
tic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Understand- rocky. The N shore of this islet is rather steep-to, but its other
ing on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection Regime shores are fringed by reefs with depths of less than 10m. A
(NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North light is shown from a white round tower, 17m high, standing on
Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. the N side of the islet.
The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran-
18.1 Caution.—A marine nature reserve, marked by lighted
18.3

dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re- buoys, has been established around the island.
porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port Entry is prohibited in an area extending 500m from the coast
18.3

or anchorage within the Paris MoU region. due to the presence of unexploded ordnance.
Caution.—Numerous offshore oil and gas installations and
18.1

associated pipelines and service craft may be encountered off Isole Tremiti (42°07'N., 15°30'E.), a group of four islands,
18.3

the coast described in this sector. consists of Isola San Domino, Isola San Nicola, Isola Caprara,
The coastlines of Promontorio del Gargano and Isole Tremiti
18.1 and Il Cretaccio. These islands are all low by comparison with
consist of high and rocky sections which stand sheer above the the mainland.
sea with natural caves and grottoes surrounded in places by Isola San Domino, the largest and S of the group, is the most
18.3

rocks. Regulations are in force prohibiting the passage and fertile and cultivated island. It has rocky and broken coasts
stopping of vessels through areas in these vicinities which are which contain a number of grottoes. The E end of the island is
considered dangerous due to rock falls and landslips. formed by a short yellowish-colored peninsula which termi-
Promontorio del Gargano has been designated a Marine Pro-
18.1 nates in a beach. Punta Secca, the W extremity of the island, is
tected Area under Italian Law. Navigating, anchoring and stop- formed by a low, blackish, and narrow peninsula. A hill, 116m
ping by vessels over 500 gt within 2 miles is prohibited. For high, stands at the S end of the island. A light is shown from a
further information, contact the local authorities. structure, 16m high, standing on the SW extremity of the is-
land.
Testa del Gargano to Vieste Isola San Nicola is connected to the E end of Isola San Dom-
18.3

ino by a reef with a depth of less than 5m. The village of

18.2 Testa del Gargano (41°50'N., 16°12'E.), the NE ex- Tremiti contains several buildings including a church and a sig-
tremity of Golfe di Manfredonia, is fully described in para- nal station, and stands at the SW end of the island. It is fronted
graph 17.21. by a small boat harbor. A light is shown from a structure, 15m
Scogliodi Porto Nuovo, a small islet, lies 0.3 mile offshore, 1 high, standing near the N end of the island.
mile NNW of Tests del Gargano. It is surrounded by reefs and A submerged obstruction, dangerous to navigation, lies
18.3

this area should be given a wide berth. about 250m N of the SW extremity of this island and is marked
Isola Santa Eufemia (41°53'N., 16°11'E.), an island, lies
18.2 by a buoy.
close ENE of Punta Santa Croce in the approaches to Vieste. Il Cretaccio, yellowish and extremely irregular, lies on a reef
18.3

An overhead cable, with a vertical clearance of about 20m, 0.7 mile NE of the E end of Isola San Domino. This island is
spans the channel lying between this island and the point. Ves- the smallest of the group and the passages lying between it and
sels with a masthead or rigging height of more than 18m are the two larger islands can be used only by shallow-draft craft.
prohibited from using this passage. A light is shown from a Isola Caprara, the NE island of the group, is separated from
18.3

prominent structure, 27m high, standing on the island. the NW side of Isola San Nicola by a narrow passage with a

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least depth of 8.2m in the fairway. The coasts of this island are craft. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth of 6m, about 0.5 mile
rather steep-to and all dangers lie close inshore. A narrow pen- N of the head of the mole. Local knowledge is required.
insula forms the NE side of the island. A light is shown from a
structure standing on this peninsula. 18.5 Promontorio di Monte d’Elio (41°55'N., 14°38'E.)
This group of islands affords good shelter from winds be-
18.3 is formed by a spur from the mountains of the headland of Gar-
tween the W and ENE and adequate shelter from bora, strong gano. Torre Mileto, a prominent structure, and a few white
NE gales. Vessels can anchor, in depths of 31 to 35m, good buildings stand on the N point of this promontory. A conspicu-
holding ground, mud, about 0.3 mile off the SE shore of Isola ous radio mast stands in the middle of the E slope. Lago di Va-
San Domino. Anchorage, in convenient depths, can also be tak- rano and Lago di Lesina lie E and W, respectively, of the
en SE of the SW part of Isola Caprara. promontory. These lakes are separated from the sea by a sandy
Otok Palagruza (42°24'N., 16°16'E.), a Croatian island, is
18.3 strip of land which consists of dunes covered by sparse growth.
high, rocky, and rises to a height of 103m near its W end. Between the mouth of Fiume Fortore, located 15 miles W of
18.5

Above-water rocks, some of which are sharp peaked, lie up to Torre Mileto, and Termoli, the shore consists of a low, sandy
0.2 mile W of the W end of the island. A light is shown from a beach, backed by wooded groves. Torre Fantina, a pyramid
structure, 22m high, standing on the SW coast of the island. structure, stands 5.8 miles W of the river mouth and is promi-
Another light is shown a tower standing close E of the light. nent. A red railway station, with a larger yellow building stand-
Otocic Palagruza Mali, 51m high, is connected to the SE end
18.3 ing close by, is situated near this tower.
of the above island by shoal ground and is surrounded by rocks San Martinoin Pensilis, situated 7.5 miles SW of the tower,
18.5

and shoals. is recognizable by a prominent steeple standing in the center of

Otocic Galijula, 8m high, lies 3 miles ESE of Otok Palagruza
18.3 the town and by a white reservoir situated nearby.
and is surrounded by reefs extending up to about 0.5 offshore. Anchorage can be taken, in depths of 16 to 18m, sand, N of
18.5

Caution.—Navigation is prohibited within 300m of Otok

18.3 the mouth of Fiume Fortore and about 1.5 miles offshore.
Palagruza.
Overhead power cables, with a vertical clearance of 15m,
18.3 18.6 Termoli (42°00'N., 15°00'E.), a moderate-sized town,
which may obstruct the passage of vessels with masts, span the is situated on a flat and rocky peninsula, 21m high. The old
channels leading between Isola San Domino and Il Cretaccio, part of the town stands on the extremity of the peninsula and is
and between Il Cretaccio and Isola San Nicola. enclosed by a prominent wall. The new part of the town stands
Transit is prohibited between the three islands, as seen on the
18.3 to the S on a small and flat-topped hill. A light is shown from a
chart. white framework tower on a fortress, 19m high, standing on the
A marine nature reserve area has been established around
18.3 fortress at the N end of the town.
Isole Tremiti and special regulations apply. The Manfredonia Depths—Limitations.—A small harbor lies to the E of the
18.6

Harbormaster should be contacted for further details. peninsula and is formed by two moles. There are depths of 4 to
Otok Palagruza, including Otok Galijula, has been designat-
18.3 4.3m in the entrance and depths of 3 to 3.3m in the center of
ed a Marine Protected Area under Croatian Law. For further in- the harbor. A ferry service operates from here to Isole Tremiti.
formation, contact the local authorities. Aspect.—Conspicuous landmarks in the vicinity of the town
18.6

A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) lies about midway be-

18.3 include a low and brown-colored tower standing at the W side
tween Isola Pianosa and Otok Palagruza. This TSS is not IMO- of the root of the peninsula; a church with a low campanile;
adopted but the national authorities advise that use of this and a cemetery, with several white buildings, standing W of the
scheme is compulsory for all foreign naval vessels, tankers, nu- town and enclosed by a wall.
clear powered vessels, and vessels carrying nuclear or danger- Numerous modern buildings, some quite large, are situated
18.6

ous substances. in the S part of the town.

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 gt or
18.6

Vieste to Termoli more. Pilots board 1 mile from the entrance.

Regulations.—The harbor can be contacted on VHF chan-
18.6

18.4 Peschici (41°56'N., 15°53'E.), a village, stands 8.5 nel 16 and is accessible to vessels up to 80m in length and 3m
miles WSW of Vieste. The coast between is indented by sandy draft. Vessels may enter or leave the port during daylight hours
beaches and small coves, and surmounted by a number of tow- only. Before entering the port, and when at least 1 mile from
ers. This village is situated on the top of a barren promontory the entrance, vessels should contact the harbormaster on VHF
that appears as a rocky wall descending vertically into the sea. channel 16 for authorization.
Monte Pucci, standing 1 mile W of the village, is tree-covered Anchorage.—Anchorage for vessels bound for Termoli or
18.6

and prominent. A small boat harbor fronts the village at the for Rospo Mare Oil Field, 12 miles NNW of Termoli, is situat-
foot of the promontory. ed within a radius of 0.6 mile of position 42°02.7'N, 15°01.9'E.
A long wall, with arched openings for the protection of the
18.4 The bottom is sand, good holding ground, but this anchorage is
citrus groves, extends almost from Peschici to Rodi Garganico, not recommended in N, E, or SE winds.
6 miles W, and appears as an arched viaduct. Caution—A submerged rock, with a depth of 3.4m, lies
18.6

Rodi Garganico (41°56'N., 15°53'E.), a small town, stands

18.4 270m E of the head of Molo Sud.
on a sloping hill which is surrounded by citrus and olive
groves. A conspicuous yellow-colored church cupola is situat- Termoli to Ortona
ed in the extreme W part of the town. A mole, 230m long, ex-
tends NE from the E part of the town and is for shelter by small 18.7 Torre Petacciato (42°01'N., 14°53'E.), a square tow-

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er, stands on a slope above the beach, 5 miles WNW of Termo- lying 2.3 miles ESE of Punta Penne. This anchorage is not
li. Anchorage can be taken, in a depth 13m, good holding recommended during E winds.
ground, sand, about 1.5 miles N of this tower. 2. Zone B—For tankers or cargo vessels carrying dan-
Between Termoli and Vasto, the coast consists of a low and
18.7 gerous cargo. These vessels must anchor within a radius of
sandy beach backed by mountains. The coast between Vasto 0.5 mile of position 42°12.0'N, 14°42.5'E.
and Punta della Penna, consists of a rocky bluff which is par- Caution.—Several production platforms lie in a restricted
18.8

tially covered with olive groves and vineyards and closely bor- area, which extends up to 1.5 miles offshore, between Punta
dered by rocks. della Penna and Punta di Cavalluccio. This area, which may
Vasto (42°07'N., 14°43'E.), a town, stands on a hill and was
18.7 best be seen on the chart, also contains the associated wells and
formerly known as Istonio. Vasto Marina and the surrounding submarine pipelines, and anchoring and fishing are prohibited
village is situated on the coast and adjacent to the town. Two within it. Two marine farms, into which entry is prohibited, lie
high and prominent chimneys stand in the S part of the village. seaward of the restricted area.
Punta della Penna (42°10'N., 14°43'E.) is 23m high, dark,
flat-topped, and rocky. A tower and a small building, with a 18.9 Punta Lotta, located close W of Porto di Vasto, is sur-
flagstaff close S of it, stand on the point. A light is shown from mounted by a small and conspicuous pillar. Between this point
a prominent octagonal tower on a two-story dwelling, 70m and Punta di Cavalluccio, 10 miles NW, the sandy coast is in-
high, standing on the point. tersected by several rivers, the mouths of which are spanned by
Caution.—Several oil production platforms and associated
18.7 prominent bridges and viaducts.
pipelines and mooring buoys are situated within a prohibited Punta di Acquabella (Punta del Moro) (42°20'N.,
area, which may best be seen on the chart, lying 11 miles ENE 14°26'E.), a rocky point, is located 1.5 miles ESE of Ortona
of Punta della Penna. and is pierced by a railway tunnel. San Vito Chietino stands on
the top of a hill which slopes steeply to the beach near this
18.8 Porto di Vasto (Porto di Punta Penna) (42°10'N., point. A conspicuous church, with a surrounding balustraded
14°43'E.) (World Port Index No. 40615), a small harbor, lies balcony, stands at the edge of this town and overlooks the sea.
close W of the point and is enclosed by two moles.
Depths—Limitations.—There is 720m of total berthing 18.10 Ortona (42°21'N., 14°25'E.) (World Port Index No.
space, with depths up to 7m alongside. 40620), a small port, lies 1 mile NW of Punta di Acquabella
Vessels up to 165m long, with a draft of 6m, can be accom-
18.8 and is formed by two moles. The town, a resort, stands on a
modated during favorable weather conditions. small peninsula at the W side of the harbor.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of more than
18.8 Depths—Limitations.—The NW part of the harbor can be
18.10

500 gt or more than 60m in length. entered through a buoyed channel which can handle a vessel
The pilot boards 1 mile NE of Punta della Penna Light.
18.8 with a maximum draft of 6.8m but is subject to continuous silt-
Regulations.—Vessels should provide an ETA 24 hours in
18.8 ing. If poor weather conditions exist; such as waves at the en-
advance. trance, backwash and low tide, the vessel dimensions may be
Vessels must contact the harbor master on VHF channel 16
18.8 reduced.
before entering port. See the table titled Ortona—Berth Information for berth
18.10

Anchorage.—Vessels must anchor within a radius of 0.5

18.8 information.
mile of position 42°10.5'N, 14°45.5'E and keeping clear of the Aspect.—The S part of the town stands behind an arched re-
18.10

wreck lying 2.3 miles ESE of Punta Penne; this anchorage is taining wall. The cathedral, with a prominent cupola, stands in
not recommended during E winds. the N part of the town. A church, with a prominent belfry,
The anchorage area has been divided into two zones, as fol-
18.8 stands 0.5 mile S of the cathedral. A prominent chimney stands
lows: in a small valley close SE of the town. A light is shown from a
1. Zone A—For cargo vessels not carrying dangerous tower, 24m high, standing near the root of the N mole.
materials. Vessels must anchor within a radius of 0.5 mile of A conspicuous reddish-colored bridge, with five arches,
18.10

position 42°10.5'N, 14°45.5'E and keep clear of the wreck crosses the mouth of Fiume Arielli, 3 miles NW of the harbor.

Ortona—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Ortona Terminal
Molo Martello 130m 130m 5.7m — Cruise vessels.
Chemical, ro-ro passengers/vehicles/rail, containers,
Nord Nuova 450m 200m 6.8m 32.0m
steel products, breakbulk, and multipurpose.
Riva 300m 180m 5.7m 27.0m Cement, project/heavy cargo, and breakbulk. Continu-
Riva Nuova 250m 180m 5.7m 27.0m ous berthing length of 550m.

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Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 gt and

18.10 40630), a small port, lies at the mouth of Fiume Pescara, 10.5
over. Requests for pilots should be submitted via VHF channel miles NW of Ortona. The small harbor is entered between two
12 or by telephone. moles which project from each side of the river mouth.
Pilots board in position 42°21.0'N, 14°26.5'E.
18.10 Depths—Limitations.—The banks of the river, close inside
18.11

Regulations.—Vessels must contact Ortona Port Control

18.10 the moles, are quayed and used by shallow-draft vessels. There
one hour prior to arrival at the port entrance on VHF channels is 300m of total berthing space with a depth of 5.2m alongside.
12 or 16. Vessels up to 100m in length and 5m draft have allowed to en-
Contact Information.—See the table titled Ortona—Con-
18.10 ter the harbor. A pedestrian and bicycle bridge connects the fi-
tact Information. nal section of the two banks of Fiume Aterno. The vertical
clearance of the bridge is 14.5m.
Ortona—Contact Information Aspect.—Pescara consists of two parts. Pescara-Porto Nuo-
18.11

va, consisting of numerous factories and white buildings, is sit-

Port
uated on the SE bank of the river. Pescara-Riviera di
Call sign Ortona Port Control Castellamare is situated on the NW bank of the river and ex-
VHF VHF channels 12 and 16 tends along the shore. It consists of numerous residential build-
ings and two prominent government buildings. The two parts
Telephone 39-085-906-3290 of the town are connected by bridges.
Facsimile 39-085-906-1461 A prominent radio mast, 130m high, stands 2 miles SSE of
18.11

the harbor. A conspicuous steel monument, floodlit at night,

E-mail [email protected] stands 0.5 mile SSE of the harbor. The light is shown from one
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/ortona of several silos, 30m high, which stand near the root of the N
mole.
Pilots The conspicuous town of San Silvestro stands on the flat
18.11

Call sign Piloti Ortona summit of a hill, 1.9 miles SSE of the harbor.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt,
18.11

VHF VHF channel 12 all vessels carrying dangerous cargo in a liquid or gaseous state
39-085-906-7120 irrespective of tonnage, and departing vessels that are not certi-
Telephone fied gas-free.
39-347-393-0896 (mobile)
Berthing officer services are compulsory for vessels over
18.11

Facsimile 39-085-906-7120 500 gt.

[email protected] Regulations.—Vessels carrying polluting or dangerous car-
18.11

E-mail go must report to the harbormaster 48 hours in advance and

[email protected] confirming 36 hours in advance. Vessels are required to contact
the harbormaster 30 minutes prior to arrival on VHF channel
Anchorage.—Vessels anchor within a radius of 0.7 mile of
18.10 16. While awaiting entry these vessels must anchor in Zone B
position 42°22.5'N, 14°26.5'E as shown on the chart. The hold- and maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF channels 12
ing ground is good, but the anchorage is dangerous during W and 16. In fog conditions, vessels entering or departing through
winds. the N or E access passages should advise their movements to
Vessels transporting dangerous goods are prohibited from
18.10
the Maritime Authorities on VHF channel 12. In bad weather,
anchoring in the designated anchorage area, unless they plan to vessels intending to enter or leave the approach channel should
conduct commercial operations in the port of Ortona. contact the pilots on VHF channel 12. Mooring services are
Transiting pleasure craft must provide at least a 0.3 mile
18.10
compulsory for vessels 500 gt and greater.
clearance to vessels maneuvering or at anchor. Fishing and all Contact Information.—See the table titled Pescara—Con-
18.11

activities involving the use of the sea for purposes other than tact Information.
maneuvers connected with anchoring in the roadstead are pro-
hibited in the anchorage area. Pescara—Contact Information
Caution.—Vessels are cautioned to give the mole heads a
18.10

wide berth as depths are noticeably reduced near them. Port

The entrance and approach channels are subject to shoaling
18.10
Call sign Pescara Port Radio
due to the presence of a sandy bar.
An above-water well head, surrounded by a prohibited area
18.10
VHF VHF channels 11, 12, and 16
with a radius of 1 mile, is located in position 42°19.3'N, Telephone 39-085-694-040
14°32.1'E.
A seaplane operating area lies E of the port. Vessels must re-
18.10
Facsimile 39-085-451-0117
main at least 1 mile from aircraft involved in fire-fighting oper- E-mail [email protected]
ations.
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/pescara
Ortona to San Benedetto del Tronto Pilots
Call sign Piloti Pescara
18.11 Pescara (42°28'N., 14°13'E.) (World Port Index No.

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Pescara—Contact Information The harbor is subject to silting. It has a depth of 4m and is

18.13

mostly used by small craft, fishing boats, and yachts. The port
VHF VHF channel 12 monitors VHF channel 16.
Telephone 39-085-694-040 Contact Information.—See the table titled Giulianova—
18.13

Contact Information.
Mooring Services
Telephone 39-085-906-4724 Giulianova—Contact Information
E-mail [email protected] Port
Web site http://www.angopi.eu/ortona-pescara.html VHF VHF channel 16
Tugs Telephone 39-085-800-4918
Telephone 39-0544-39719 Facsimile 39-085-800-4918
Facsimile 39-0544-33594 [email protected]
E-mail
E-mail [email protected] [email protected]
Web site http://www.gruppogesmar.com Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/giulianova

Anchorage.— Vessels with drafts of 4m or over can anchor

18.11 Anchorage.— An anchorage area lies 4 miles E of the port.
18.13

between 0.3 and 0.8 mile NNE of the heads of the moles and Caution.—A marine farm, marked by a lighted buoy, is lo-
18.13

discharge their cargoes into barges. Larger vessels can anchor, cated about 3 miles NE of the town.
in depths of 11 to 15m, mud, about 2 miles E of the entrance. A mussel farm, marked by unlighted and lighted buoys, is lo-
18.13

Two anchorage zones have been established, as follows:

18.11
cated close N of the beacon marking the outfall about 2.5 miles
1. Zone A, for vessels not carrying dangerous cargo, has NE of Gulianova harbor.
a radius of 0.5 mile centered at on position 42°30.0'N, A wreck, in a depth of 5m and divided in three sections, is
18.13

14°15.0'E. located in position 42°45.3'N, 13°58.8'E.

2. Zone B, for vessels carrying dangerous cargo, has a
radius of 0.5 mile and is centered on position 42°29.2'N, 18.14 Fiume Tronto (42°54'N., 13°55'E.) enters the sea
14°16.4'E. close N of a village, 8.7 miles NNW of Giulianova. An outfall
Caution.—The harbor is difficult to enter with NE winds.
18.11
pipeline extends 2 miles ENE from the vicinity of the river
The entrance is liable to silt and requires constant dredging. mouth. A wreck, with a depth of 3m, lies about 0.5 mile ENE
A restricted area, within which lies a fish haven marked by
18.11
of the river mouth. A prominent church, 41m high, stands in
lighted buoys, has been established centered on a point about 4 the village.
miles E of the port. Colonnella, a prominent town, stands on the top of a hill,
18.14

An obstruction lies in position 42°31.7'N, 14°18.0'E.

18.11
303m high, 2.6 miles SW of the river mouth. It is situated on
A seaplane operating area lies N of the port. Vessels must re-
18.11
the S side of the broad valley through which Fiume Tronto
main at least 1 mile from aircraft involved in fire-fighting oper- flows.
ations. Caution.—A fish haven, marked by a lighted buoy, is locat-
18.14

ed about 3.7 miles SSE of the mouth of the river.

18.12 Silvi (42°34'N., 14°06'E.), a prominent town, stands
on the crest of a hill, 240m high. Torre di Cerrano stands near 18.15 San Benedetto del Tronto (42°57'N., 13°53'E.), a
the coast, 1.2 miles N of the town. It consists of a embattled small port, lies 3.7 miles NNW of Fiume Tronto and is formed
building with a setback addition on the top. by two moles. The town is a fishing center and tourist resort.
Fiume Vomano flows into the sea through a broad fertile val-
18.12
Depths—Limitations.—There are depths of 4.6m in the en-
18.15

ley, 14 miles NNW of Pescara. This river is spanned near its trance and 3m to 5.5m in the N part of the harbor. The S part of
mouth by a long bridge with 19 arches, and several submarine the harbor is shoal. The port may be contacted on VHF channel
pipelines are landed in this vicinity. 11 or 16 and is mostly used by fishing vessels and yachts. Ves-
Caution.—Oil and gas production platforms and associated
18.12
sels up to 80m in length and 4.5m draft can be handled.
pipelines lie up to 20 miles seaward of the coast between Pes- Aspect.—Numerous villas and resort camps line the coast
18.15

cara and Giulianova and may best be seen on the chart; naviga- near the town. The belfry of the cathedral situated in the town
tion, anchoring, and fishing are prohibited in their vicinity. and a water tank standing near the root of the N mole are prom-
A marine reserve is established in the vicinity of Torre del
18.12 inent. A large black cross stands on a small hill, 1 mile SW of
Cerrano. Contact local officials for details. the town. A light is shown from a structure, 31m high, standing
near the root of the S mole.
18.13 Giulianova (42°45'N., 13°58'E.), a small harbor, lies Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory. Vessels should send
18.15

6.7 miles NNW of Fiume Vomano and is enclosed by two requests on VHF channel 16 to the harbor master.
moles. The town stands partly on the side of a hill, 61m high, Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor, in depths of 10 to 12m,
18.15

and partly extends along the shore. A prominent viaduct, with good holding ground, sand, between 0.8 and 1 mile seaward of
thirty arches, is situated 1 mile N of the town. the harbor, but this anchorage is dangerous with winds from

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the NE quadrant. Several wrecks, some dangerous, lie off this stretch of coast
18.17

Caution.—A wreck, located in position

18.15 43°01.0'N, and may best be seen on the chart.
13°59.0’E, lies SW of the Fabrizio Platform. Concrete barriers have been positioned off the coast to dis-
18.17

courage illegal trawling.

San Benedetto del Tronto to Porto di Ancona
18.18 Punta Mezaluna (43°33'N., 13°38'E.) is the E ex-
18.16 Torrente Tesino (42°59'N., 13°52'E.) flows out tremity of a prominent headland which rises steeply to Monte
through a broad fertile valley, 1.5 miles NNW of San Benedet- Conero, 572m high. It has bare and whitish-colored sides, par-
to del Tronto. The river mouth is spanned by a large and prom- ticularly the E side. The headland is surmounted by a conspicu-
inent bridge with five arches. Two tall and cylindrical water ous disused signal station and an abandoned convent is situated
filters stand near this bridge. at a lower height, 0.5 mile SE. Two conical rocks lie close E of
Ripatransone, 508m high, stands 5 miles WNW of the river
18.16 the point and are prominent from the SE and NW.
mouth and is prominent. This hill is surmounted by three tow- A range of prominent hills extends NW from Monte Conero.
18.18

ers which from the SE appear level, but from the NE appear The village of Numana stands 2.1 miles S of Punta Mezaluna
uneven. and is fronted by a small yacht harbor. Between Porto Recanati
Pedaso, a village, stands amongst trees on the S bank of Fi-
18.16 and Numana, the large valley of Fiume Musone slopes into the
ume Aso, 7.2 miles NNW of Torrente Testino. The river mouth sea. The latter village is divided into two parts by a small point
is crossed by a masonry bridge with six arches. A light is of land on which stands a tower resembling an isolated arch.
shown from a structure, 22m high, standing on a hillside, 0.7 Porto Nuovo is a slightly indented and sandy bay which lies
18.18

mile S of the village. between the headland of Monte Conero and Promontorio di
Porto San Giorgio, a small town, stands 6 miles NNW of Pe-
18.16 Ancona. A square tower stands on the SE entrance point of this
daso and is a popular resort. Numerous various-colored villas bay which is closely fronted by two detached groups of rocks.
stand along the beach near the town. Prominent landmarks in- Several lighted buoys are moored up to 0.5 mile NE of the tow-
clude a fort, a square tower, several chimneys, and a large blue- er and mark a fish breeding and obstruction area. Scogliera I
colored building. A small harbor lies 0.5 mile S of the town Trave, a rocky ledge, forms the NW entrance point of the bay.
and is used by yachts and fishing boats. It extends about 0.6 mile ESE from the coast and forms a natu-
The town of Fermo stands on a partially wooded hill, 319m
18.16 ral breakwater. Vessels can find good anchorage, sheltered
high, 3.5 miles inland of Porto San Giorgio and is conspicuous from S winds, in the SE part of the bay; local knowledge is ad-
above the surrounding hills. vised.
Caution.—Numerous oil and gas production platforms, well
18.16 Promontorio di Ancona (43°38'N., 13°31'E.), located 4
18.18

heads, submarine pipelines, and associated structures lie off- miles NW of the N entrance point of Porto Nuovo, is a head-
shore between San Benedetto del Tronto and Ancona. land which extends N from the general trend of the coast
Caution.—Landslides may occur along the coast between
18.18

18.17 Porto Civitanova (43°19'N., 13°44'E.), a small har- Numana and Ancona. Prohibited areas, which may extend
bor, lies 8.3 miles NNW of Porto San Giorgio and is formed by 100m from the coast, may be established as necessary.
two moles. It has depths of 3 to 5m and extensive facilities for
fishing vessels and yachts. The maximum recommended entry Porto di Ancona (43°37'N., 13°30'E.)
draft is 3m. Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 10m, sand, about
1 mile offshore, but it is dangerous to anchor here with winds World Port Index No. 40660
from the NE or SE.
The town stands on a hill, 155m high, and can be identified
18.17 18.19 The port of Ancona is formed by a dredged harbor
by three conspicuous campaniles and a square tower. Other which is protected by breakwaters. It is extensively quayed and
prominent landmarks include a large palace, a water tank, and a small shipyard occupies an area in the N part. It is an import-
a tall chimney. A light is shown from a tower, 46m high, stand- ant naval, commercial, industrial, fishing, and ferry port.
ing in the town. Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise is slight, being only 0.5m
18.19

Monte San Vicino, with a trapezoidal-shaped peak, stands

18.17 at springs. The bora, a strong NE to N wind, has been reported
about 30 miles W of the town and is one of the best landmarks to increase the height of the water level by as much as 0.9m at
along this stretch of coast. times.
Porto Recanati (43°26'N., 13°40'E.), a prominent town,
18.17 Depths—Limitations.—The approach channel is dredged
18.19

stands at the foot of a hill between the railway and the sea. An to a depth of 13.7m, although the port and its approaches are
ancient tower, a tall chimney, a cement works, a palace, and a subject to continuous shoaling. The port has 3,204m of total
high-rise building are situated in the S part of the town and are quayage with berths of 80 to 295m in length and depths of 7.6
prominent. A pier, 50m long, fronts the town. Vessels usually to 12.2m alongside. There are facilities for general cargo, ro-
anchor about 0.4 mile off this pier in convenient depths. ro, passenger, bulk, and container vessels. Vessels up to 250m
The town of Loreto, with a prominent campanile, stands on a
18.17 in length and 12.2m draft can be accommodated.
hill, 127m, high, close W of Recanati. Aspect.—The city, particularly from the NW, appears to be
18.19

Caution.—Due to the existence of submarine cables, an an-

18.17 built on sloping land in the form of an amphitheater below
choring and fishing prohibited area, which may best be seen on three hills. Monte Guasco stands to the N of the city and a
the chart, extends up to 6 miles NE from a point on the coast 2 domed cathedral, with a detached campanile, is situated on it;
miles N of Porto Recanti. Colle dei Cappuccini stands close SE of Monte Guasco and a

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disused signal station is situated on it; Monte Astagno stands with Falconara Marittima, 5.5 miles W, are very conspicuous.
0.7 mile S of Monte Guasco and a large citadel is situated on it. Several prominent silos stand on the S breakwater; a conspicu-
The lights along the coastal road, which connects the city
18.19 ous crane is situated at the shipyard.

Ancona—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Dry Cargo Berths
Adriatic Container Terminal (ACT)
23 260m 11.0m Containers and breakbulk. Maximum draft of 9.7m.
24 150m 11.0m Containers. Maximum draft of 9.7m.
25 260m 11.0m Breakbulk. Maximum draft of 9.6m.
26 200m 14.0m Containers. Continuous berthing length of 920m.
27 200m 14.0m Containers and breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 920m.
28 200m 14.0m
29 320m 14.0m Under construction (2019). Continuous berthing length of 920m.
30 250m 8.0m
Clementino
1 210m 10.0m Cruise vessels, ro-ro (passengers), and breakbulk.
Rizzo
2 190m 9.5m Breakbulk.
3 110m 10.0m Breakbulk.
4 200m 10.0m Breakbulk. Maximum draft of 9.7m.
Santa Maria
11 130m 9.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro (passengers).
12 75m 8.5m Cruise vessels, ro-ro (passengers), and breakbulk.
13 155m 9.5m Cruise vessels, ro-ro (passengers), and breakbulk.
14 190m 10.9m Cruise vessels and ro-ro (passengers).
South Mole
19 145m 11.0m
Grain, aggregates, cereals, cement, and breakbulk. Continuous berthing
20 145m 11.0m
length of 435m.
21 145m 11.0m
22 195m 10.0m Breakbulk and cereals.
Wojtyla
8 110m 9.0m Cruise vessels and ro-ro (passengers).
9 120m 6.5m Cruise vessels and ro-ro (passengers).
XXIX Settembre
15 206m 8.5m Cruise vessels, ro-ro (passengers), and breakbulk.
16 118m 9.0m Cruise vessels, ro-ro (passengers), and breakbulk.
Tanker Berths
API Refinery
Head Mooring 12m — Clean products and dirty products. Maximum draft of 8.3m.
Outer Arm Mooring 10m — Clean products and dirty products. Maximum draft of 5.8m.

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Ancona—Berth Information
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Clean products, crude, and dirty products. Berthing length of 345m (in-
Sea Side Mooring 74m —
cluding dolphins). Maximum draft of 12.5m.
Clean products, crude, and dirty products. Berthing length of 345m (in-
Shore Side Mooring 91m —
cluding dolphins). Maximum draft of 11.5m.
SPM — — Crude.

A light is shown from a white tower with grey bands, 15m

18.19 Nuovo Darsena or Porto Storico during daylight hours and
high, standing on the summit of Colle dei Cappuccini. A racon the absence of fog must use at least three tugs for entry/
is situated at the head of the N breakwater. mooring and two tugs for departure/unmooring. For Quay 25
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
18.19 of the Nuova Darsena, vessels must use at least three tugs for
Pilots board about 1 mile NNE of the harbor in position mooring/unmooring. Vessels equipped with bow thrusters or
43°38.6'N, 13°29.6'E or further out on request. In bad weather variable pitch propellers may request one fewer tug than pre-
pilots board at the harbor entrance. Pilots are also provided to scribed above.
the oil terminals off Falconara Maritima.
Regulations.—Before arriving in the roads of Ancona, ves-
18.19
A continuous listening watch should be maintained after an-
18.19

sels should contact the Maritime Authorities on VHF channel choring and for the complete duration of stay in the roads.
16 in order to be allocated an anchorage berth. The following Vessels are required to submit a pre-arrival security informa-
18.19

information should be communicated: tion form by e-mail to the harbormaster or via the agent 24
1. LOA. hours prior to arrival.
2. Draft. Berthing services are compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
18.19

3. Type and quantity of cargo. Tugs are compulsory for vessels greater than 130m in length
18.19

4. Beam. and those under 130m that do not have adequate thrusters.
5. Gross tons. Additional regulations are provided by the Port Authority for
18.19

Vessels heading to or exiting from Nuovo Darsena are regu-

18.19
bulk carriers in adverse conditions.
lated in their maneuvers, as follows: Vessel Traffic Service.—A non IMO-adopted VTS has been
18.19

1. Vessels with an overall length of up to 130m, if established in the port of Ancona. Vessels arriving and depart-
equipped with auxiliary means of propulsion of suitable ing from the port of must, while within the limits of territorial
power, may conduct mooring/unmooring maneuvers without waters jurisdiction, follow the routes indicated and use the des-
the assistance of tugs as long as weather conditions consist ignated anchorage areas. Vessels navigating in the traffic lanes
of sea state not exceeding 4 and wind between 15-20 knots. must proceed at a speed not to exceed 15 knots while inbound
2. Vessels with an loa between 140m and 195m with an and 18 knots while outbound.
average draft of no more than 10m must be assisted by at Contact Information.—For contact information see the ta-
18.19

least one tug to carry out mooring/unmooring maneuvers. A ble titled Ancona—Contact Information.
second tug is necessary in the following circumstances:
a. Sea state over 4 and the wind between 15-20 knots Ancona—Contact Information
from a direction that does not hinder the safe execution of
vessel maneuvers. Harbormaster
b. Vessel not equipped with bow thrusters or equipped Call sign Ancona Port Captain
with bow thrusters of insufficient power (less than 600kW)
VHF VHF channels 11 and 16
and an loa between 140m and 175m.
c. Vessel not equipped with bow thrusters or equipped Telephone 39-071-227-581
with bow thrusters of insufficient power (less than 800kW) Facsimile 39-071-55393
and an loa between 175m and 195m.
d. Draft of more than 10m. [email protected]
3. Vessels with an loa between 195m and 235m and an E-mail [email protected]
average draft of 8.3m to 10m must be assisted by two tugs to
carry out mooring/unmooring maneuvers. A third tug is nec- [email protected] (security)
essary in the following circumstances: Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/ancona
a. Sea state over 4 and the wind between 15-20 knots
from a direction that does not hinder the safe execution of Port Authority
vessel maneuvers. Telephone 39-071-207-891
b. Vessel not equipped with bow thrusters or equipped
with bow thrusters of insufficient power (less than Facsimile 39-071-207-8940
1,200kW). E-mail [email protected]
c. Draft of more than 10.3m.
Web site http://www.autoritaportuale.ancona.it
4. Vessels of 25,000 to 42,000 gt using the quays of

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Ancona—Contact Information (1972) applies. Mariners navigating in the traffic lanes between
May 1 and September 30 must not exceed a speed of 12 knots.
Berthing Extreme caution should be exercised in the area at which the
18.19

VHF VHF channel 16 inshore traffic zone, which is 1.5 miles wide and runs parallel
to the coast, crosses the Traffic Separation Scheme.
Telephone 39-071-203-228 Due to the danger from obstructions and explosive ordnance
18.19

Facsimile 39-071-204-353 on the sea bed, anchoring and fishing prohibited areas, the lim-
its of which are shown on the chart, lie centered 9 miles NE
E-mail [email protected]
and 10 miles NW of Ancona.
Web site http://www.angopi.it A dangerous wreck is located in position 43°41.1'N,
18.19

13°31.4'E. Another dangerous wreck is located in position

Tugs
43°42.1'N, 13°29.0'E. An area to be avoided, best seen on the
VHF VHF channel 16 chart, is located in position 43°40.1'N, 13°27.9'E.
Telephone 39-071-202-002
Porto di Ancona to Pesaro
Facsimile 39-071-207-3645
E-mail [email protected] 18.20 Falconara Marittima (43°38'N., 13°24'E.) extends
from the sea to the top of a hill facing the beach. A conspicu-
Adriatic Container Terminal ous long building, surrounded by small houses, surmounts the
Telephone 39-071-208-2037 hill. A prominent white railway station, a red church, and a tall
campanile stand in this town near the foot of the hill. Two con-
Facsimile 39-071-227-0470 spicuous white roads descend from the hill and straddle the
E-mail [email protected] town, one leading to the E and the other leading to the W. A
conspicuous oil refinery stands close NW of the town.
Web site http://www.actml.it
API Oil Terminal (43°38'N., 13°23'E.) lies close NW of
18.20

Pilots Falconara Marittima and consists of a pier, an island berth, and

an outer sea berth. It is a sub-port of Ancona.
Call sign Piloti Ancona
The pier extends 0.6 mile NE from the shore in the vicinity
18.20

VHF VHF channel 12 of the refinery. It has three berths and can accommodate tank-
Telephone 39-071-54297 ers up to 11,000 dwt and 8.2m draft.
The island berth lies 1.4 miles NNE of the head of the refin-
18.20

Facsimile 39-071-54297 ery pier and is connected to the refinery by a submarine pipe-
[email protected] line. It consists of a lighted platform, 11.5m high and 19m in
E-mail diameter, with several mooring dolphins. Tankers up to 90,000
[email protected] dwt and 12.1m draft can be accommodated.
Web site http://www.pilotiancona.it The sea berth lies 8 miles NE of the head of the refinery pier
18.20

and is connected to the refinery by a submarine pipeline. It

Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor, in depths of 13 to 15m,
18.19
consists of a lighted steel platform which stands in a depth of
hard sand, fair holding ground, about 1.3 miles NNE of the N 33m and can accommodate tankers up to 300,000 dwt and
breakwater. Vessels can also anchor, in a depth of 8m, about 30.5m draft.
0.5 mile SW of the head of the central breakwater. Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
18.20

Designated anchorage areas are obligatory and are, as fol-

18.19 Pilots may be contacted on VHF channel 10, 12, or 16 and are
lows: provided from Ancona. Vessels should send ETA messages 72
1. Zone 1SC—Small cargo vessels less than 100m long hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should
and with a maximum draft of 6.7m. contact the pilot for an anchor berth.
2. Zone 2SC—Cargo vessels less than 190m long and Anchorage.—Designated anchorage areas are, as follows:
18.20

with a maximum draft of 9.1m. 1. Zone 4ST—Small tankers berthing at the API Oil Ter-
3. Zone 3BC—Cargo vessels greater than 190m long minal.
and with a maximum draft of 9.1m. 2. Zone 5T—Tankers bound for the Isola Vecchia oil
4. Zone 4ST—Small tankers waiting to berth at Pontile berth at the API Oil Terminal.
A.P.I. at Falconara Marittima. A patch of foul grounds exists 3. Zone 6T—Tankers bound for the outer sea berth of
within the anchorage in position 43°39.0'N, 13°25.3'E. the API Oil Terminal.
5. Zone 5T—Tankers bound for Isola Vecchia A.P.I. oil Caution.—At times, strong currents in the vicinity of the re-
18.20

berth off Falconara Marittima. finery pier have made it impossible for vessels to berth or
6. Zone 6T—Tankers bound for the A.P.I. Sea Berth leave.
SPM off Falconara Marittima. Dangerous wrecks lies about 1 mile ENE and 2.2 miles N of
18.20

Caution.—A Traffic Separation Scheme is established in the

18.19
the head of the refinery pier.
approaches to Ancona and Falconara Marittima. The scheme is The submarine pipelines in the vicinity of the terminal berths
18.20

not IMO adopted, however it is compulsory and Rule 10 of The are marked by buoys.
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea Anchoring and fishing prohibited areas lie in the vicinity of
18.20

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the terminal berths and may best be seen on the chart. The latter, standing WNW of Fano, is surmounted by a dark
colored village with a prominent tower.
18.21 Fiume Esino (43°39'N., 13°22'E.) discharges through Monte Ardizio, 149m high, rises close to the coast, SE of
18.22

a valley and its mouth is spanned by a large bridge with many Pesaro. This mountain is dark, steep sided, and slopes steeply
arches. Montignano, a town, is situated 4 miles WNW of the to the sea.
river mouth and stands prominently on a hill, 99m high. Torre Contact Information.—See the table titled Fano—Contact
18.22

Albani stands on a hill, 112m high, close NW of the town and Information.
is prominent.
Senigallia (43°43'N., 13°13'E.), a tourist resort, lies at the
Fano—Contact Information
18.21

mouth of Fiume Misa. A large bright-colored bathing pavilion

stands close SE of the town and serves as a good landmark. Port
The conspicuous red belfry of the municipal building in the Call sign Fano Port Radio
town also serves as a good landmark. It is clearly distinct from
the other campaniles and towers by its quadrangular shape, cu- VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
pola, large windows, and balusters of white marble. A small Telephone 39-0721-801-329
harbor fronts the town and is protected by two moles. Two high
and conspicuous chimneys stand close NW of the harbor which Facsimile 39-0721-803-681
is subject to violent rises of the river. A light is shown from a E-mail [email protected]
structure, 17m high, standing near the root of the E mole. The
harbor has a depth of 3m and is mostly used by fishing vessels, Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/fano
yachts, and small craft. The port monitors VHF channels 11
and 16. Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 9m, sand, NE of the Caution.—Numerous oil and gas production platforms, well
18.22

mole heads, but it is dangerous to remain here with winds from heads, submarine pipelines, and associated structures lie up to
the NE. 35 miles offshore between Ancona and Pesaro and may best be
Monti di Catria, 1,702m high, stands 27 miles SW of Seni-
18.21
seen on the chart.
gallia. This mountain has a sinuous dorsal ridge and is very A wreck, in a depth of 5m, lies in position 43°51'18.6''N,
18.22

prominent in clear weather from seaward. 13°01'12.0''E. Anchoring, fishing, and all underwater activities
Caution.—A prohibited area, which may best be seen on the
18.21
are prohibited within 200m of the wreck.
chart, lies about 1 mile offshore, centered 1.4 miles NNW of
Senigallia. 18.23 Pesaro (43°55'N., 12°54'E.), a small port, lies at the
Between Senigallia and Fano, the coast consists of a series of
18.21
mouth of Fiume Foglia and is formed by two moles.
hills which are densely covered with vegetation and inter- Depths—Limitations.—The harbor has 580m of total
18.23

spersed with small villages. Fiume Cesano, located 2.7 miles berthing space with depths of 2 to 4m alongside. Several rocks,
NW of Senigallia, is spanned at its mouth by a bridge with 14 with depths of less than 1.8m, lie on shoals which extend up to
arches. Fiume Metauro, located 9.8 miles NW of Senigallia, is about 400m off the harbor entrance. Vessels, with local knowl-
spanned by two prominent bridges. The seaward bridge has 18 edge, up to 4,000 dwt, 90m in length, and 3.4m draft can enter
arches; the inner bridge has large and conspicuous white pil- the harbor.
ings. Aspect.—A church cupola, in the center of the town, and a
18.23

pavilion, on the beach in the SE part of the town, are promi-

18.22 Fano (43°51'N., 13°01'E.), having the aspect of a nent. A light is shown from a structure, 25m high, standing on
large city from seaward, stands at the mouth of Canale Albani, Monte San Bartolo, which rises 1 mile NW of the town.
a canal, which is formed by the N branch of Fiume Metauro. Pilotage.—The port can be contacted on VHF channel 9, 12,
18.23

Monte Giove, 223m high, stands SW of the town and is

18.22
14, or 16. Local pilots are available. Pilotage is temporarily
dominated by a convent with a prominent campanile. A high compulsory for vessels exceeding 400 gt.
reservoir, with a trellis, is situated in the SE part of the town. Anchorage.—Five anchorage berths have been established,
18.23

Other prominent landmarks include a white pavilion standing as follows:

near the beach at the NW side of the town; a brown fort situat- 1. Anchorage A—Lightering operations.
ed near the center of the town; a church, with a high belfry, sit- 2. Anchorage B—Vessels carrying dangerous cargo.
uated in the town; and the silos of the sugar refinery. 3. Anchorage C—Vessels carrying mixed cargo.
The town is fronted by a small harbor formed by moles
18.22 4. Anchorage D—Vessels carrying general cargo.
which extend from the sides of the canal entrance. A swing 5. Anchorage E—Vessels carrying general cargo.
bridge crosses the canal about 0.2 mile S of the entrance. A Caution.—Vessels entering or leaving the harbor should not
18.23

light is shown from a structure, 20m high, stands near the root proceed at a speed greater than 5 knots, except under special
of the inner mole. circumstances.
The harbor is subject to silting. It has a depth of 3m and is
18.22 Vessels mooring alongside the quays are cautioned that parts
18.23

mostly used by fishing vessels, yachts, and small craft. The of the old quay wall still lie submerged adjacent to the new
port monitors VHF channels 14 and 16. Vessels can anchor, in walls.
a depth of 11m, mud, about 1.5 miles offshore. The harbor is subject to silting.
18.23

Between Fano and Pesaro, the coast is relatively high and is

18.22
An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, which may best be
18.23

dominated by Monte Giove and Monte Novilara, 236m high. seen on the chart, lies up to 2 miles offshore between Fano and

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Pesaro. A prohibited area, marked by a lighted buoy, is located shore between Cattolica and Rimini. They are marked by light-
within the anchorage and fishing prohibited area. ed buoys and may best be seen on the chart.
Numerous oil and gas production platforms, well heads, sub-
18.25

Pesaro to Porto Corsini marine pipelines, and associated structures lie up to 15 miles
offshore between Pesaro and Porto Corsini and may best be
18.24 Cattolica (43°58'N., 12°45'E.), a small town, is front- seen on the chart.
ed by a small and shallow harbor which is protected by two
moles. Several rocks, with depths of less than 1.8m, lie about 18.26 Bellaria (44°09'N., 12°28'E.), a large village and re-
0.2 mile E of the channel leading to the entrance. The harbor is sort, is situated at the mouth and close N of Fiume Uso, the Ru-
used by fishing boats, yachts, and pleasure craft. A light is bicon of Roman history. Numerous conspicuous hotels, villas,
shown from a structure, 17m high, standing near the root of the and bell towers serve to identify the village. A small harbor,
E mole. with shallow depths, lies in the river entrance between two
A church, with a prominent pointed belfry, stands in the cen-
18.24 short moles and is used by small craft and yachts.
ter of the town and two chimneys are situated near the harbor. A large cylindrical tank, 47m high, stands in the center of the
18.26

Numerous conspicuous hotels stand along the beach to the W town and serves as a prominent landmark. A white skyscraper,
of the harbor. Gabicce, a village, is situated on a hill, 144m 124m high, is situated 0.5 mile S of the harbor entrance and is
high, standing 1 mile E of the town. conspicuous. A light is shown from a structure, 17m high,
Caution.—Several prohibited areas lie up to 1.5 miles off-
18.24 standing 0.2 mile SW of the head of the E mole. This light
shore between Pesaro and Cattolica. They are marked by light- structure is reported to be obscured by several other buildings.
ed buoys and may best be seen on the chart. Port di Cesenatico (44°12'N., 12°24'E.), a small harbor, lies
18.26

4 miles NW of Bellaria and is protected by two moles. It has

18.25 Riccione (44°00'N., 12°40'E.), a sprawling village, depths of 3 to 4.5m and is mostly used by fishing vessels with
lies 5 miles NW of Cattolica and is fronted by a small craft har- local knowledge; a maximum draft of 3.4m can be accommo-
bor which is formed by two moles. The village has a tree-hid- dated. Small vessels can anchor, in convenient depths, mud and
den part and another part comprised of beach villas. A large sand, good holding ground, off the harbor.
hotel stands 0.5 mile SE of the harbor entrance and is conspic- Caution.—Numerous oil and gas production platforms, well
18.26

uous. A tall and isolated chimney stands near the harbor en- heads, submarine pipelines, and associated structures lie off-
trance. shore between Cesenatico and Corsini and may best be seen on
Porto di Rimini (44°04'N., 12°35'E.), small harbor, consists
18.25 the chart.
of the quayed banks of Fiume Marecchia and is entered be- A flood defense barrier has been established in the entrance
18.26

tween two moles which extend N from the shore. The city of to Cesenatico. Transit is subject to system operations using the
Rimini, a resort, stands on the SE bank of the river at the foot traffic signals visible for both entrance and exit. Contact the
of some wooded hills. port authorities for details of the signal system.
The harbor has depths of 2.9 to 3.7m and is subject to silting.
18.25

It may be contacted on VHF channel 11 or 16 and is used 18.27 Cervia (44°16'N., 12°21'E.), a noted resort, stands at
mostly by small craft, pleasure craft, small ferries, and yachts. the S end of an extensive pine forest. The main industry here is
Vessels with a maximum draft of 3.2m can be accommodated. the extraction of salt from the neighboring marshes. A small
Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 8m, about 1 mile NNE of the harbor, with shallow depths, lies close NE of the town and is
head of the E mole, but this anchorage is not recommended in entered between two moles. The port monitors VHF channels
strong winds which cause a heavy swell. The harbormaster 14 and 16. Anchorage can be taken in convenient depths, mud,
must be contacted on VHF channel 16 for permission to an- good holding ground, NE of the harbor.
chor. The bell tower of the cathedral and a large four-story hotel,
18.27

Monti di Carpegna, 1,415m high with a flat summit, stands

18.25 with a prominent terrace, are situated in the town and serve as
20 miles SW of the harbor entrance. Monte San Marino, 741m good landmarks. A conspicuous skyscraper building stands on
high, stands 9 miles SW of the city and can be distinguished by the N side of the town. A light is shown from a structure, 16m
the three towers which are situated on its summit. Rocca delle high, standing on the S side of the harbor.
Caminate, 330m high and marked by an aviation light, stands Between Cervia and Porto Corsini, 14 miles NNW, the coast
18.27

25 miles W of the city and serves as a good landmark for ves- is low, sandy, interspersed with marshes, and backed by the
sels approaching from the N. pine forests. Several rivers flow out into the sea along this
A light is shown from a structure, 25m high, standing on the
18.25 stretch of coast and two of these form projections of land at
E side of the harbor. This light structure is reported to be diffi- their mouths. Deposits from these rivers form a bordering
cult to identify during the day. A prominent high-rise building shoal, with depths of less than 5.5m, which extends up to about
stands 0.5 mile S of the light structure and serves as a good 1 mile offshore.
landmark. Caution.—Numerous oil and gas production platforms, well
18.27

Viserba, a sprawling village, is situated close NW of Rimini

18.25 heads, submarine pipelines, and associated structures lie off-
and extends along a beach protected by moles. It consists of shore between Cervia and Corsini and may best be seen on the
many small villas. A water tank, standing 1 mile NW of the vil- chart. A spoil ground area has been established E of this area.
lage, serves as a prominent landmark. A dangerous wreck lies in position 44°20.3'N, 12°23.0'E
18.27

Caution.—Several prohibited areas lie up to 4 miles off-

18.25 close NW of an obstruction area.

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Porto Corsini (Ravenna) (44°30'N., 12°17'E.) for only a short distance, leads W as a continuation of the en-
trance channel. Canale di Ravenna leads SW for about 3 miles
World Port Index No. 40720 to Largo San Vitale and its banks are quayed in places. Largo
San Vitale forms the new commercial harbor. Canale di Raven-
18.28 The port of Corsini (Ravenna) is linked to the city of na narrows and trends 2 miles SW from this harbor to Darsena
Ravenna by Canale di Ravenna. The outer entrance of the port di Ravenna, a quayed basin, which is 550m long and 200m
lies between two breakwaters which extend up to 1.5 miles in a wide.
general E direction from the shore. The outer harbor channel has been reported (2016) to be
18.28

Winds—Weather.—The prevailing winds are from NE to

18.28 dredged to 11.5m with a maximum authorized draft of 10.5 m.
SE and may be very strong at times. Dense fog may occur The inner harbor channel has been dredged to a depth of 9m
mainly from September to March. over a width of 60m from the head of the inner mole to Largo
Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise is small, normally only
18.28 San Vitale. The remaining part of the channel between Largo
0.6m at springs and 0.5m at neaps. San Vitale and Darsena di Ravenna narrows and has a least
Depths—Limitations.—A dredged channel is reported
18.28 depth of 5.3m.
(2016) to exist between 44°29'56.4''N, 12°20'21.0''E and The maximum draft allowed from the port entrance to Largo
18.28

44°29'40.2''N, 12°17'48.6''E. A channel, about 100m wide, San Vitale is 8.5m and then to Darsena di Ravenna is 5.3m, de-
leads WSW into the port and between two inner moles. Canale pending on the beam of the vessel. Mariners should consult the
Baiona, the shores of which are quayed and which is navigable local authorities for the latest information.

Porto Corsin (Ravenna)—Berth Information

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Dry Cargo Berths
Adriatank Berth 100m 5.3m 100m 5.1m 18.0m Closed (2021).
Buzzi Unicem Cement
309m — 200m 9.6m 30.5m Cement.
Berth
Fertilizer, breakbulk, cereals, seeds, flour, and
Cereali Terminal 5 470m 9.4m 229m 9.4m 32.2m
ferrous material.
Colacem Terminal 7 458m 7.0m 147m 7.0m 25.5m Cement, clinker, sand, and gravel.
Eurodocks 12 790m — 229m 10.5m 32.2m Fertilizer, steel products, cereals, flour, and iron.
Fassa Terminal 1 186m 5.1m 108m — 24.0m Limestone.
IFA Terminal Berth 270m 10.5m 229m 10.5m 36.9m Grain and breakbulk.
Lloyd Ravenna Bulk
270m — 229m 10.5m 38.0m Aggregates, coal, and fertilizer.
Berth
Marcegaglia Terminal
555m — 200m 9.6m 36.0m Steel products.
Steel Berth
Nadep Ovest 2 160m 7.0m 177m 7.0m 28.6m Fertilizer, steel products, and breakbulk.
Nadep Terminal 1 240m 7.3m 190m — 30.0m Minerals, cereals, and ferrous materials.
Setramar’s Multipurpose Fertilizer, containers, breakbulk, cereals, seeds,
615m 9.6m 229m 9.6m 32.1m
Terminal 6 flour, and bulk minerals.
Coal, fertilizer, salt, transhipment, breakbulk,
Soco Terminal 3 245m 7.0m 190m 7.0m 27.0m
flour, ferrous material, and anthracite.
T&C Terminal Berth 432m 11.5m 193m 10.5m 31.1m Ro-ro freight.
Yara Italia Berth 528m 8.5m 180m 7.6m 30.0m Fertilizer and breakbulk.
Bunge Italia 8 325m 10.5m 195m 10.5m 32.2m Crude, vegetable oils, grain, and breakbulk.
Cementi Aldo Barbetti Petroleum products, vegetable oils, cement, and
170m — 195m 10.5m 32.2m
Romagna breakbulk.
Enel Terminal Berth 280m — 195m 8.1m 32.2m Petroleum products and multipurpose.
Italterminal 8 600m 6.7m 186m — 27.2m Vegetable oils, aggregate, and fertilizer.

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Porto Corsin (Ravenna)—Berth Information

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Ravenna Container Terminal
TCR 1 290m 10.5m 216m — 32.5m Ro-ro, lo/lo containers, and reefer. Continuous
TCR 2/4 380m 10.5m 234m — 32.2m berthing length of 670m.
Ravenna Passenger Terminal
North Pier 308m — 330m 8.8m 31.0m Cruise vessels.
South Pier 308m — 330m 8.8m 32.2m Cruise vessels.
Tanker Berths
La Petrolifera Italo Rumena Terminal
PIR 257 114m 9.1m 190m 9.1m 33.0m Bio fuels and vegetable oils.
PIR 259 180m — 170m 9.1m 33.0m Chemicals and fertilizer.
PIR 260 28m — 190m 9.1m 33.0m Chemicals, clean products, and vegetable oils.
PIR 279 27m — 190m 9.1m 33.0m Chemicals, clean products, and vegetable oils.
Sapir Terminal
San Vitale 11 100m — 39.5m 9.6m 10.0m Vegetable oils and breakbulk.
San Vitale 12/13 180m — 190m 9.6m 32.2m Chemicals, vegetable oils, and breakbulk.
San Vitale 14/15 153m — 169m 9.6m 25.4m Chemicals and vegetable oils.
San Vitale 16/17 190m — 199m 9.6m 32.2m Project/heavy and breakbulk.
San Vitale 18 100m — — 9.6m — Breakbulk.
San Vitale 19/20 200m — 190m 9.6m 32.2m Chemicals and breakbulk.
San Vitale 5/10 570m — 209m 9.6m 36.0m Chemicals and breakbulk.
Terminal Nord
Nord Berth 430m 10.5m 240m — 37.5m Clean products and breakbulk.
Alma Petroli
Products Berth 228m — 220m 10.5m 33.0m Clean products, crude, and dirty products.
ENEL Offshore Terminal
Sea Island — 12.0m 260m 11.4m — Crude and dirty products. Closed (2021).
Fosfitalia Terminal
Fosfitalia Berth 170m 9.6m 199m 9.6m 32.2m Chemicals.
Petra Terminal
Petra 1/4 280m — 183m 9.1m 32.2m —
Petra 5 100m — 45m — 10.8m —
Petra 6/9 280m — 210m 9.1m 33.0m Clean products and dirty products.
Perta Berth 250m — 210m 9.1m 33.0m Clean products and dirty products.
Versalis Terminal
Products Berths 1 — 9.3m 200m 8.5m 33.0m Chemicals, dirty products, and LPG. Continu-
Products Berths 2 — 9.3m 200m 8.5m 40.0m ous berthing length of 506m.

The port has 8,000m of total berthing space with depths of

18.28 ro, container, bulk, chemical, LPG, and tanker vessels. Vessels
5.5 to 9.4m alongside. There are facilities for general cargo, ro- up to 245m in length, 33m beam, and 8.5m draft can be accom-

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modated in the port. ties.

In addition, there are four offshore oil terminal berths which
18.28 A continuous VHF link with the terminal and the vessel is
18.28

extend up to 9 miles ESE of the port entrance. Three of these established during all mooring, unloading/loading, and un-
terminals consist of platform and mooring buoy berths and can mooring operations.
handle tankers up to 100,000 dwt and 13.4m draft. One termi- Contact Information.—See the table titled Porto Corsini
18.28

nal consists of an SPM and can handle tankers up to 400,000 (Ravenna)—Contact Information.
dwt and 21.3m draft.
For more berthing information see the table title Porto Cors-
18.28

Porto Corsini (Ravenna)—Contact Information

in (Ravenna)—Berth Information.
Aspect.—The domes and towers of the churches in the vi-
18.28
Harbormaster
cinity of the city can be seen amidst the surrounding trees from VHF VHF channels 11 and 16
a distance of 8 miles. A light is shown from a structure, 33m
high, standing near the root of the S inner breakwater. A signal Telephone 39-0544-443-011
station is situated close to the light. Facsimile 39-0544-447-498
A wind turbine, best seen on the chart, is situated about 0.9
18.28

mile from the root of the S outer breakwater. E-mail [email protected]

A conspicuous skyscraper building stands 0.3 mile S of the
18.28
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/ravenna
light; several prominent cooling towers and chimneys are situ-
ated at a power station, 0.8 mile WSW of the light. Port Authority
Racons are situated at the offshore terminals in the approach-
18.28 Telephone 39-0544-608-811
es to the port and may best be seen on the chart.
Facsimile 39-0544-608-888
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels, of any
18.28

type and nationality, as follows: E-mail [email protected]

1. When entering and leaving the port, commencing and Web site http://www.port.ravenna.it
concluding at 1 mile from the head of the outer breakwaters.
2. During movements carried out within the port. Berthing
3. During the mooring stage at working positions within VHF VHF channels 12 and 14
the roads, commencing at least 0.5 mile from the working
position to which the vessel is bound. Telephone 39-0544-530-505
4. Vessels over 400 gt bound for Porto Corsini. Facsimile 39-0544-531-871
The following vessels are exempted from compulsory pilot-
18.28

age, provided the draft of the vessel is not over 4.25m: E-mail [email protected]
1. Vessels of less than 500 gt. Web site http://www.ormeggira.it
2. Warships.
3. Tugs used for harbor duties, and vessels used for local Tugs
traffic and harbor work. VHF VHF channel 12
4. Vessels carrying out movements along the quay not
39-0544-536-711
requiring the use of engines and tugs. Telephone
Vessels less than 1,500 gt subject to compulsory pilotage can
18.28
39-0544-39719
request pilotage assistance by VHF from the pilot station. Facsimile 39-0544-539-472
Pilots board about 2 miles off the port entrance in position
18.28

44°30.0'N, 12°21.1'E. Pilots for the offshore berths board be- [email protected]
tween 0.5 and 1 mile off the offshore petroleum terminal E-mail
[email protected]
berths.
Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA 72 hours in ad-
18.28
Web site http://www.gruppogesmar.it
vance. Tankers bound for the offshore terminals should send an Pilots
ETA at least 36 hours in advance.
Vessels that must transit the floating swing bridge should
18.28
Call sign Piloti Ravenna
call on VHF channel 12 to request opening the bridge. VHF VHF channels 12 and 16
A Traffic Monitoring Service is established and is available
18.28

Telephone 39-0544-530-204
on VHF channel 9.
Berthing and mooring at the offshore oil terminals is allowed
18.28 Facsimile 39-0544-530-453
during daylight hours only; unberthing and sailing can be done
[email protected]
at any time. Vessels should send ETA at the pilot boarding po- E-mail
sition or the roads anchorage to Ravenna Port Authority, 36 [email protected]
hours in advance, together with the following information: Web site http://www.pilotiravenna.it
1. Vessel’s name, call sign, and flag.
2. LOA, gt, dwt, and year built. Maritime Advisory Service
3. Maximum draft on arrival. VHF VHF channel 9
4. Cargo and technical details as required by the authori-

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Porto Corsini (Ravenna)—Contact Information Porto Garibaldi to Fiume Po Delta

39-0544-530-986 18.29 Porto Garibaldi (44°41'N., 12°15'E.), a small harbor,
Telephone
39-0544-531-336 lies 11.4 miles N of Porto Corsini and 8 miles SW of the Fiume
Po delta. This harbor is entered at the mouth of Canale Pallotta
Facsimile 39-0544-531-375 and is protected by moles. It has depths of 3.6 to 3.9m and is
E-mail [email protected] mostly used by fishing vessels, yachts, and small craft. The en-
trance channel, about 40m wide, is subject to silting and leads
Offshore Oil Terminals
between sand banks which reduce the navigable fairway to a
VHF VHF channels 16 and 69 width of about 25m. The port monitors VHF channels 11 and
16. Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 9m, about 2.5 miles off
Telephone 39-0544-436-527
the harbor.
Facsimile 39-0544-436-579 The village of Comacchio is situated on the canal, amidst
18.29

Web site http://www.enel.it salt marshes, 3 miles WNW of the harbor. Two prominent bel-
fries and two prominent towers stand in the village. The isolat-
ed campanile of Pomposa, on Fiume Po di Volano, stands 5
Caution.—In addition to the offshore oil terminal berths,
18.28

miles NW of the harbor and is a good landmark. A light is

numerous oil and gas production platforms, well heads, subma-
shown from a structure, 12m high, standing near the root of the
rine pipelines, and associated structures lie up to 15 miles off- N mole.
shore in the approaches to the port.
Caution.—An anchoring and fishing prohibited area is es-
18.29

A circular seaplane operating area, with a radius of 0.5 mile,

tablished in the area bounded by lines joining the following po-
18.28

lies centered in position 44°13.6'N, 12°26.1'E. sitions:

Several navigation restricted areas lie in the approaches to
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a. 44°39.0'N, 12°15.0'E.
the port and may best be seen on the chart.
b. 44°43.0'N, 12°22.0'E.
Channels are subject to continuous silting. Mariners are ad-
18.28

c. 44°31.5'N, 12°22.0'E.
vised to contact the local authorities for the latest information. d. 44°33.0'N, 12°17.2'E.
A shellfish bed area, marked by lighted buoys, lies about 5
18.29

miles NE of the port, marked by a lighted beacon, 8m in

height, E of this area in position 44°44.3'N, 12°27.2'E.

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19. Punta del Tagliamento
Sector 19—Italy—The Gulf of Venice—Fiume Po Delta to

Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
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SECTOR 19 — CHART INFORMATION

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SECTOR 19
ITALY—THE GULF OF VENICE—FIUME PO DELTA TO PUNTA DEL TAGLIAMENTO

Plan.—This sector describes the Italian shore of the Gulf of

19.0 shoals, is suitable only for small craft. Anchorage can be taken,
Venice from Port di Volano in the S part of Fiume Po delta to in a depth of 8m in the entrance of the bay, about 4 miles SE of
Punta del Tagliamento. The descriptive sequence is N then NE. Porto di Volano.
The village of Goro stands 1 mile inland from the head of the
19.3

General Remarks bay and the village of Gorino stands 1 mile inland from its NE
side. The campanile situated in the middle of the latter village
19.1 Regulations.—Tanker vessels of 1,600 gt and over is prominent from seaward. A channel leads N to the village of
entering or leaving Italian ports and carrying, or with un- Goro and is marked by two lighted beacons. Local knowledge
cleaned tanks which last carried, petroleum, gas, or chemical is advised. The port of Goro monitors VHF channel 16.
products should report to a shore station before entering Italian
territorial waters off Italian ports. For further details, see Pub. Fiume Po di Goro empties into the sea close E of the E part
19.3

140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean of Sacca di Goro. A light is shown from a structure, 24m high,
and Adjacent Seas. standing on the SW side of the mouth. Fiume Po della Gnocca
The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran-
19.1
(Donzella) empties into the sea through two mouths, close NE
dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re- of the mouth of the Fiume Po di Goro.
porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port Rada di Goro, lying S of Sacco di Goro, affords good shelter
19.3

or anchorage within the Paris MoU region. from all winds except those between S and E which make this
For further information, see paragraph 10.1 and North At-
19.1
roadstead dangerous. The best anchorage, in a depth of 8m, lies
lantic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Un- about 3.5 miles SW of Po di Goro Light. The bottom is mud
derstanding on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection and clay and affords good holding ground everywhere.
Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning Caution.—Navigation within the port and in the off-lying
19.3

Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. area is reported, in general, to be unsafe even for small craft.
Caution.—Numerous offshore oil and gas installations and
19.1

associated pipelines and service craft may be encountered off 19.4 Punta della Maestra (44°58'N., 12°32'E.), the E part
the coast described in this sector. of the delta of Fiume Po, is an ill defined low and marshy point
Numerous marine farms, marine reserves and shellfish beds,
19.1
which consists of many islets. Trees standing near this point
some marked by lighted beacons and buoys, have been estab- are visible from about 5 miles seaward. Po della Pila, the E
lished off the coast described in this sector. branch of Fiume Po Grande, flows out on the N side of the
point. A conspicuous chimney, 250m high, stands near a white
Porto di Volano to Laguna Veneta structure, 2 miles WSW of the point.
A light is shown from a prominent white round tower, 45m
19.4

19.2 Porto di Volano (44°49'N., 12°16'E.) lies at the high, standing on the N bank of the middle river mouth at Pun-
mouth of Fiume Po di Volano. Its mouth, which is entered be- ta della Maestra. A racon is situated at the light.
tween two low and sandy spits, is hard to identify, but is A lighted beacon is moored about 2.5 miles E of Punta della
19.4

marked by a few houses and a tower. A large forest extends to Maestra and marks the coastal bank.
the N of the tower. This area is a tourist resort and several holi-
day complexes stand along the shore to the S.
Fiume Po (44°55'N., 12°25'E.) discharges into the NW
19.2

Adriatic through a vast delta with eight major branches, each

having numerous mouths. Identification of any part of the delta
is usually difficult since all the intervening land is low, flat, and
marshy.
Caution.—Vessels should not approach the delta closer than
19.2

5 miles, nor within a depth of less than 29m because of uncer-

tain changes in depths. The soil brought down by the river and
deposited into the sea has extended the delta 15 miles E of the
natural coastline and it is continually extending farther E.
The yellow color of the river water discolors the sea for a
19.2

considerable distance and indicates, in clear weather, proximity

to the delta. However, large areas of mist spread over the delta
area during a great part of the year and contribute an additional
hazard to close approach.

19.3 Sacca di Goro (44°50'N., 12°18'E.), obstructed by Punta della Maestra Light
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19.5 Fiume Po di Levante (45°03'N., 12°22'E.), navigable Brenta, lies 1.3 miles farther N. These rivers are suitable only
only by small craft, discharges through a narrow and constrict- for small craft as the mouths are obstructed by shallow shoals.
ed mouth, 9 miles NW of Punta della Maestra. The low and The coast between the mouth of Fiume Brenta and Porto di
weathered houses and the campanile of Porto Levante, a small Chioggia, is composed of dunes of fine sand.
town, are visible near a marsh, 1 mile S of the river entrance. Between Punta della Maestra and Punta del Tagliamento, the
19.6

The port monitors VHF channel 14. Buoys, which are moved coast forms a large bight and consists of a low and sandy shore
to conform to the channel changes, mark the entrance. Pilots intersected by marshes.
are provided from Chioggia. A light is shown from a prominent Caution.—A wreck lies in position 45°09.4'N, 12°34.5'E.
19.6

water tower with two circular platforms, 52m high, standing

0.7 mile W of the river mouth on Isola Albarella. Laguna Veneta
Depths—Limitations.—A roadstead anchorage, for unload-
19.5

ing vessels into lighters, lies, in a depth of 11m, about 2.3 miles 19.7 Laguna Veneta (45°20'N., 12°20'E.), the largest of
E of the entrance to the river. Vessels up to 24,000 gt, with a the lagoon basins along this coast, is bordered on the S side by
maximum draft of 7.8m when fully loaded, can be accommo- Fiume Brenta, lying 5.5 miles N of Porto Caleri. The N bound-
dated, provided that winds do not exceed 25 knots and wave ary of this lagoon is formed by Fiume Sile (45°29'N.,
heights do not exceed 1.2m. It is under the control of the har- 12°35'E.). The lagoon forms a basin which is separated from
bormaster at Porto di Chioggia. the sea by a long and narrow strip of land. This strip, which
An LNG terminal is located about 9 miles from the coast off
19.5 forms a natural sea wall, is reinforced by artificial walls called
Porto Levante, centered on position 45°05.3'N, 12°35.1'E. The Murazzi. In the vicinity of Venezia, this strip of land is named
facility is used for the storage and regasification of LNG. It is Litorale di Lido. The city of Venezia is built upon a small ar-
composed of a fixed structure, about 180m in length and 90m chipelago of 122 islets and occupies the NW part of the lagoon.
in width, oriented E-W. Two separate mooring structures are There are three main channels leading to the facilities within
19.7

located at the E and W ends of the concrete base. Mooring bol- Laguna Veneta. The S channel leads to Porto di Chioggia; the
lards on the N part of the structure allow LNG carriers to dock middle channel leads to Porto di Malamocco and is connected
and unload. The terminal, with a racon, is marked by four by canal to Porto Marghera; and the N channel leads to Porto di
white navigation lights. Lido and is connected by canal to Porto di Venezia.
Regulations.—Methane carriers bound for the terminal are
19.5 Caution.—A Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS), which may
19.7

to use the Chioggia Small Tanker (CST) anchorage, if neces- best be seen on the chart, lies in the approaches to Laguna Ve-
sary. Mooring at the LNG terminal is permitted for methane neta and is centered about 9 miles NE of the mouth of Fiume
carriers with limitations, as follows: Brenta. This TSS consists of inbound and outbound traffic
1. A maximum overall length of 320m. lanes leading to Porto di Chioggia, Porto di Malamocco, Porto
2. A maximum of 145,000 gt. di Lido, and a traffic roundabout. Use of the TSS is compulso-
3. A maximum of 148,000 dwt. ry for vessels arriving or departing the Venezia port complex.
4. A maximum draft of 13m. An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, which may best be
19.7

Caution.—A submarine pipeline extends 1 mile NE from a

19.5 seen on the chart, lies in the outer approaches to Laguna Vene-
point on the shore, 0.5 mile SE of the entrance to Fiume Po di ta. It is centered on a wreck, with a least depth of 14.5m, which
Levante. Its seaward end is marked by a lighted beacon. has explosive material scattered in the vicinity.
A prohibited area, which may best be seen on the chart, lies
19.5 Obstructions, enclosed by restricted areas and marked by
19.7

5 miles NE of the entrance to Fiume Po di Levante and is lighted buoys, lie E of the traffic separation scheme. Some of
marked by a lighted buoy. these buoys have been reported (2018) to be missing.
A prohibited area, with a radius of 1.5 miles, lies centered on
19.5 A lighted oceanographic platform is situated in the outer ap-
19.7

position 45°05.35'N, 12°35.11'E, the site of the concrete LNG proaches to Laguna Veneta. It stands 10 miles NE of the en-
terminal used for the regasification and storage of LNG. This trance to Porto di Chioggia and anchoring and fishing are
area is called an Area To Be Avoided/Mandatory No Anchor- prohibited in its vicinity.
ing Area. Entry into the area by vessels of 200 gt or more is Several prohibited areas, which may best be seen on the
19.7

prohibited without the permission of the Harbormaster. A Safe- chart, lie in the inner part of the approaches to Laguna Veneta.
ty Zone, with a radius of 2,000m, is located within the Area To They are situated about 2.5 miles offshore, between the en-
be Avoided centered at the same position as the larger area. trances to Porto di Chioggia and Porto di Malamocco, and are
There is a mooring buoy within this Safety Zone for the exclu- marked by lighted buoys.
sive use of vessels involved with terminal operations. Depths in the vicinity of Laguna Veneta are liable to change
19.7

and the authorities should be consulted as necessary.

19.6 Porto Caleri (45°12'N., 12°20'E.), situated 1.5 miles
NW of Porto Levante and reached through a small lagoon Porto di Chioggia (45°14'N., 12°18'E.)
opening, can be identified by a conspicuous grove of trees situ-
ated close NW of it. A prominent tank stands 2.5 miles N of 19.7 World Port Index No. 40745
Porto Caleri.
The coast between Punta della Maestra and Porto Caleri has
19.6 19.8 Porto di Chioggia, which consists of the Avamporto
few landmarks. and Porto Interno, lies W of Lido di Sottomarina, on which is
Porto Fossone, at the mouth of Fiume Adige, lies 4.2 miles N
19.6 constructed the murazzi protecting the town of Chioggia and
of Porto Caleri and Porto di Brondolo, at the mouth of Fiume the inland lagoon.

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The Avamporto lies at the intersection of Canale di Caroman

19.8
Chioggia—Berth Information
and Canale Perognola, and leads N to Porto di Malamocco and
Porto di Lido. Porto Interno consists of Bacino di Vigo, which Berth Length Remarks
lies N of the town of Chioggia and is protected by a breakwa- Outer West
ter. — General cargo and cement.
Berth
Winds—Weather.—Winds from the NE are frequent in
19.8

winter and sometimes last for more than one week. Winds from South Berth 110m General cargo and cement.
the SE usually bring rain and are most frequent in the autumn. East Berth 194m General cargo and ro-ro.
Fog is frequent in the winter and is often preceded by light
wind from the W or SW. Tanker Berth
Tides—Currents.—The normal rise of tide is small, being
19.8 Val da Rio Terminal
0.3 to 0.7m. However, the water level may rise by up to 1.2m
West Pier West
during strong SE winds. The highest high tides occur in Octo- 15m Clean products.
Berth
ber, November, and December; the lowest low tides occur in
January and February. West Pier East
14m Clean products.
Currents are strong and are mostly influenced by rain, run-
19.8
Berth
off, and winds. With strong winds from the NE and SE, the East Pier West
current between the breakwaters can attain a rate up to 4 knots. 10m Clean products.
Berth
Depths—Limitations.—There is a depth of 8.4m in the en-
19.8

trance. The main facilities include Canal Lombardo Esterno East Pier East
10m Clean products.
Quay, 650m long, with a depth of 6.3m alongside; Banchina Berth
Marittima Quay, 460m long, with a depth of 4.8m alongside;
and Canal Lombardo Interno Quay, 120m long, with a depth of Aspect.—The two objects usually sighted first from seaward
19.8

4.7m alongside. There are facilities for general cargo, ro-ro, are the conspicuous campanile standing at Pellestrina, situated
and bulk vessels. Vessels up 10,000 dwt, 150m in length, and 2 miles N of the entrance, and the tall reddish-colored campa-
6.1m draft can be accommodated. nile of the cathedral standing at the S end of Chioggia. On
nearer approach, vessels will be able to see the two prominent
Val da Rio Sea-River Terminal has several berths for vessels
19.8 forts which are situated near the inner ends of the breakwater.
with drafts between 5 and 6.5m. A light is shown from the fort which stands on the S side of the
Mooring buoys are situated in Avamporto and may be used
19.8 entrance. The entrance channel is marked by lighted beacons
by vessels up to 220m in length and 8.3m draft. and lighted buoys.
For more berthing information see the table titled Chiog-
19.8 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
19.8

gia—Berth Information. Pilots board about 1.5 miles E of the entrance.

Regulations.—Vessels should send an ETA at least 24 hours
19.8

Chioggia—Berth Information in advance.

For berth assignment vessels must contact the harbormaster
19.8

Berth Length Remarks through their agent in Chioggia by 1000 the working day pre-
Dry Cargo ceding the day of arrival.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Chioggia—
19.8

Val da Rio Terminal Contact Information.

General cargo, dry bulk, and Anchorage.—Small cargo vessels can obtain anchorage in
19.8

Berth A — the vicinity of position 45°14'N, 12°23'E, clear of the buoyed

containers.
shellfish beds. Larger vessels can find anchorage in the vicinity
Berth B 183m General cargo and dry bulk. of position 45°21'N, 12°25'E and position 45°22'N, 12°27'E.
Berth D 165m General cargo and dry bulk.
Chioggia—Contact Information
Berth E 200m General cargo and dry bulk.
Harbormaster
North Berth 145m General cargo and dry bulk.
VHF VHF channel 16
General cargo, dry bulk, and
West Berth 266m
containers. Telephone 39-041-550-8211
General cargo, dry bulk, and Facsimile 39-041-550-8204
South West —
containers.
E-mail [email protected]
General Cargo Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/chioggia
166m General cargo and dry bulk.
Berth
Port Authority
Island Salons Terminal
Telephone 39-041-491-199
Inner West
172m General cargo. Facsimile 39-041-490-999
Berth

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Chioggia—Contact Information nal at Porto San Leonardo. This channel then leads N to con-
nect with Canale Litoraneo, which has a dredged depth of 12m
E-mail [email protected] and leads into Porto Marghera. Special regulations are in force
Web site http://www.portodichioggia.it within the channels leading between Porto di Malamocco and
Porto Marghera. Large vessels proceeding to Porto Marghera
Pilots should enter by Canale San Leonardo. Small vessels can pro-
Call sign Piloti Chioggia ceed via Porto di Lido, but the canal only has a dredged depth
of 9.1m.
VHF VHF channels 14 and 16
Porto Marghera has 8,392m of total berthing space with
19.9

Telephone 39-041-550-6661 depths of 4 to 13m alongside. There are facilities for tanker,
bulk, ro-ro, reefer, gas, container, and general cargo vessels.
Facsimile 39-041-550-6442
The San Leonardo Oil Terminal is situated on the W side of
19.9

[email protected] Canale Litoraneo and consists of a jetty with two berths. It can
E-mail accommodate tankers up to 130,000 dwt, 300m in length, and
[email protected]
13.7m draft.
Tugs
VHF VHF channel 14
Telephone 39-041-538-0438
Facsimile 39-041-538-1460
E-mail [email protected]
Berthing
Telephone 39-041-550-6662
Facsimile 39-041-550-6089
E-mail [email protected] 19.9 Campanile di Caorle, bearing 005°, 1.6 miles
Web site http://www.angopi.it Aspect.—Prominent landmarks include the slender and
19.9

pointed campanile standing at San Antonio, 3.4 miles SSW of

There is an anchorage for vessels, unloading into lighters, in
19.8 the entrance; a conspicuous church situated at Volta, 1.2 miles
depths of 12m to 15m, about 1 mile SE of the entrance to the SSW of the entrance; and the campanile standing at Malamoc-
port. This anchorage is under the control of the harbormaster. co, 2.4 miles NNE of the entrance. The conspicuous belfry of
An offshore designated anchorage area, which may best be
19.8 San Marco, situated in Venezia, can be seen to rise above the
seen on the chart, lies centered 6.5 miles SE of the port en- city and all others in the lagoon.
trance. A burn-off flare at the Marghera refinery is also visible from
19.9

Caution.—The heads of the breakwaters are fronted by sub-

19.8 seaward and is situated in an industrial area, 9 miles NW of the
merged rocks. port entrance.
Submarine cables lie within the harbor channels and are
19.8 From closer inshore, the prominent belfry standing on Isola
19.9

marked by notice boards on the shore. Anchorage is prohibited Poveglia, 0.6 mile NW of Malamocco, can be identified.
in these areas. Forte Rocchetta Light is shown from a prominent structure,
19.9

A wreck, with a least depth 17m, lies in position 45°11.1'N,

19.8 23m high, standing on the N side of the entrance, 1.4 miles
12°27.6'E. WNW of the N breakwater head. A mushroom-shaped pilot
station tower stands close N of the light.
Porto di Malamocco (45°20'N., 12°19'E.) The entrance channel is marked by articulated lighted bea-
19.9

cons. A tower stands 0.7 mile WNW of the light and forms a
World Port Index No. 40750 range which indicates the entrance channel and may best be
seen on the chart.
19.9 Porto di Malamocco is one of the most important of Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots can be contacted
19.9

the lagoon ports. The entrance to this port lies 6.3 miles N of on VHF channel 12 or 13 and board about 2 miles ESE of the
the entrance to Porto di Chioggia and is the S of the two main N breakwater head.
entrances leading to Porto di Venezia. It is a sub port of Venice. Requests for pilot services should be made at least 2 hours in
19.9

Tides—Currents.—The current between the breakwaters

19.9 advance.
sometimes exceeds a rate of 5 knots. The tidal currents in the Regulations.—Vessels must contact the pilot station before
19.9

vicinity of Forte San Pietro are very strong. Strong eddies oc- anchoring.
cur in this vicinity and there frequently is a strong set to the N Vessels should send an ETA and maximum draft at least 24
19.9

side of the channel. hours in advance.

Depths—Limitations.—The entrance channel, known as
19.9 Within 2 miles of the port entrance, all other vessels are to
19.9

Canale San Leonardo, has a dredged depth of 14m. It continues give way to vessels which are entering or leaving the port.
WNW for 3 miles from the entrance and leads to the oil termi- Vessels must not pass in the entrance channel; vessels leav-
19.9

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ing have precedence. Submarine cables lie across the channel within the harbor
19.9

Vessels are not to exceed a speed of 6 knots in Canale Litora-

19.9 and are marked by notice boards on the shore. Anchorage is
neo. prohibited in their vicinity.
Anchorage.—There are five designated anchorage areas lying
19.9 Two submarine pipelines marked by buoys extend 2 miles
19.9

NE of the entrance to Porto di Malamocco. These areas, which ESE from a point on the shore about 2 miles NNE of the port
have depths of 10 to 18m and may best be seen on the chart, are, as entrance.
follows: Shoals and foul ground lie adjacent to the sides of the en-
19.9

1. Anchorage Area MSC, centered 1 mile NE of the N trance channel which is subject to silting.
breakwater head, is for the use of general cargo vessels of
less than 5,000 gt. There is a wreck, with a depth of 10.3m, Porto di Lido (45°25'N., 12°26'E.)
near the SW limit of the anchorage.
2. Anchorage Area MST, lying close E of Anchorage World Port Index No. 40760
Area MSC, is for the use of tankers or vessels of less than
20,000 gt carrying dangerous substances. 19.10 Porto di Lido (Porto di Venezia), the N of the two en-
3. Anchorage Area MBT, lying close E of Anchorage trances leading to Porto di Venezia, lies 7 miles NNE of the en-
Area MST, is for the use of tankers or vessels of 20,000 gt trance to Porto di Malamocco and is protected by two
and over carrying dangerous substances. breakwaters.
4. Anchorage Area MLA MBC, lying close N of An- Tides—Currents.—The rates of the tidal currents are vari-
19.10

chorage Area MBT, is for the use of lightering tankers; how- able and may sometimes reach 3 knots. Strong SE winds, at
ever, the anchorage can be used by cargo vessels over 5,000 springs, sometimes cause an extraordinary rise of the tide
gt if not occupied by lightering tankers. which may flood the quays.
5. Anchorage Area MBC, lying close N of Anchorage A 36-hour tidal height forecast can be accessed from the Co-
19.10

Area MST, is for the use of cargo vessels of 5,000 gt and mune di Venezia web page.
over. Depths—Limitations.—The access channel to Porto di Li-
19.10

Caution.—With strong NE winds and a very strong tidal

19.9 do is dredged to a depth of 11m. Canale di San Nicolo leads
current, entry into the port is very dangerous. SW from the entrance to Santa Elena, the E suburb of the city
A dangerous wreck lies about 4.5 miles ENE of the port en-
19.9 of Venezia. Its SE side is formed by San Nicolo di Lido and its
trance. NW side by Le Vignole, a group of three islands. Forte San
A submarine cable lies adjacent to the N side of the entrance
19.9 Andrea, situated on the SE end of this group, is very conspicu-
channel and anchoring in this vicinity is prohibited. ous.

Porto di Lido (Porto de Venezia)—Berth Information

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Dry Cargo Berths
Alcoa Terminal
Alcoa Berth 170m — 175m 7.9m 18.0m Cement and petcoke.
ArcelorMittal Terminal
1N, 2N, 3N 455m — 210m 9.1m 23.1m Steel products and breakbulk.
Berica Terminal
1 — 325m 9.0m 37.2m
336m Cruise and breakbulk.
2 — 122m 9.0m 17.0m
Centro Intermodale Adriatico
Animal feeds, cement, clinker, coal, grain, sand, scrap
CIA 1-4 W 612m — 200m 10.0m 32.5m
metal, project/heavy, steel products, and breakbulk.
Enel Fusina Terminal
Coal Quay 400m — 230m — 43.0m Coal.
Grandi Molini Italiani Terminal (GMI)
Grain Berth 122m — 220m 8.2m — Grain and breakbulk.
Multi Service Terminal
Cadore Quay 212m 10.0m — 9.1m — Ro-ro and breakbulk.

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Porto di Lido (Porto de Venezia)—Berth Information

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Carnia Quay 170m 10.0m — 9.1m — Breakbulk.
Friuli Quay 355m 10.0m — 9.1m — Cement, ro-ro freight, and breakbulk.
Sali Quay 487m 10.0m — 9.1m — Grain, ro-ro freight, and steel products.
Veneto Quay 500m 10.0m — 9.1m — Steel products and breakbulk.
Riva Sette Martiri
RM 360m 9.0m — — — River cruise vessels only.
St Basilio
28 and 29 170m — — — — Fast ferries.
30 and 31 160m — — — — Fast ferries.
St. Marta
24 175m 9.0m — 5.8m — Fast ferries and ro-ro/lo-lo.
25 - 27 285m — — 5.8m — Cruise and fast ferries.
Terminal Intermodeale Venezia (TIV)
Bolzano 130m 11.4m — — — Containers.
Lombardia 574m 11.4m — — — Containers.
Trento 220m 11.4m — — — Containers and project/heavy cargo.
Veneto 1,000m 11.4m 330m 10.0m 32.2m Containers.
Terminal Rinfuse Marghera
Aosta 160m — — 9.7m — Iron ore, sand, ro-ro freight, and breakbulk.
Emilia 400m — — 10.4m — Mineral ores. Continuous berthing length of 1,400m.
Piemonte 760m — — 9.7m — Grain and breakbulk.
Romagna 220m — — 9.7m — Mineral ores.
Transped Terminal
ME09-W 430m — — 11.2m — Project/heavy cargo, steel products, and breakbulk.
ME10-W 238m — — 11.2m — Project/heavy cargo, steel products, and breakbulk.
Venezia Terminal Passeggeri
18, 20 630m — — 8.6m — Cruise vessels and ro-pax.
107 - 110 726m — — 8.6m — Cruise vessels and fast ferry.
117, 123 741m — — 8.1m — Cruise vessels and fast ferry.
TM 203m — — 8.5m — Fast ferries and ro-pax.
Venice Container Terminal
Berths 1-5 1,400m — — — — Ro-ro freight, containers, and reefers.
Giuseppe Volpi
Berth 1-2 W 149m — 150m 8.5m — Dirty products and multipurpose.
Tanker Berths
Decal Terminal
Decal 1 — — 220m 10.4m 30.0m Aviation fuel, bio fuels, chemicals, clean products, and
Decal 2 — — 250m 10.4m 30.0m dirty products. Continuous berthing length of 440m.

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Porto di Lido (Porto de Venezia)—Berth Information

Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
ENI Refinery
Irom 2M 18m 10.5m 186m 9.2m — Clean products and dirty products.
Irom 3M 160m 10.5m 176m 8.5m 26.0m Chemicals, clean products, and dirty products.
No. 1 (San
96m 13.7m 300m 13.1m 50.0m Crude.
Leonardo)
No. 2 (San
96m 13.7m 300m 13.1m 50.0m Crude.
Leonardo)
Eni Verslalis Terminal
ME 2 128m — 170m 7.9m — Chemicals, chemical gases, LPG, and clean products
ME 3 60m — 170m 7.0m — Chemicals, LPG, and clean products.
ME 4 94m — 100m 7.3m — Chemicals, chemical gases, and clean products.
ME 33 63m 8.8m 195m 8.5m — Chemicals, LPG, clean products, and dirty products.
ME 34 63m 8.9m 195m 8.5m — Chemicals, crude, clean products, and dirty products.
Petroven Terminal
Esso 3M 43m — 175m 7.9m 30.0m Bunkers.
IP 2M 52m 8.0m 175m 6.5m — Clean products and dirty products.
IP Esso M 82m — 170m 8.3m 27.0m Clean products.
Pyros Terminal
Pyros Berth 826m — 180m 5.7m 26.0m Clean products.
San Marco Terminal
Berth 1S 128m 9.0m 180m 9.7m 32.0m Clean products, dirty products, biodiesel, and bitumen.
Berth 2S 43m — — — — Clean products and dirty products.

Depths considerably less than charted have been reported in

19.10 bulk, ro-ro, and container vessels. There are also numerous
the approaches to and within Venezia. For the latest informa- small craft harbors and marinas within the canal complex.
tion, contact the port authority. For berthing information see the table titled Porto di Lido
19.10

Arsenale, a naval installation, is situated at the head of Cana-

19.10 (Porto de Venezia)—Berth Information.
le delle Navi, which leads 1.8 miles NW from the W side of Aspect.—The buildings of the city of Venezia, situated 3.5
19.10

Canale di San Nicolo. miles W of the port entrance, are mostly obscured, but the bel-
Canale di San Marco is entered from the W end of Canale di
19.10 fry of the Cathedral of San Marco rises above the city and
San Nicolo, S of Santa Elena. It leads NW and W along the S serves as a good landmark from seaward. The belfry is large
side of the city and connects with Canale della Giudecca in the and is surmounted by a greenish-colored spire. Also conspicu-
vicinity of Punta della Salute. Canale di San Marco is quayed ous is the large Hotel Excelsior, surmounted by two cupolas,
as far W as the famed Piazza San Marco, at the N entrance which stands near the beach, 2 miles SSW of the port entrance.
point of Canale Grande. Two mooring buoy berths are situated A light is shown from a tower, 35m high, standing 3.8 miles
19.10

close SE of Piazza San Marco. NW of the port entrance. This light forms part of a lighted
Canale Orfano, entered from Canale di San Marco SW of
19.10 range which indicates the entrance channel and may best be
Santa Elena, leads to Porto di Malamocco through a network of seen on the chart.
canals. A prominent disused signal station stands on the N extremity
19.10

Canale della Giudecca, a continuation of Canale di San Mar-

19.10 of San Nicolo di Lido, 2.1 miles WNW of the head of the N
co, leads W to Porto Marittima (Porto Commerciale), the com- breakwater.
mercial cargo facility at the W side of the city. A turning basin Porto di Lido Northeast Breakwater Head Light is shown
19.10

lying SW of Porto Marittima has a depth of 10.4m. from a conspicuous black and white checkered pagoda with
Port Marittima, the commercial harbor for Porto di Venezia,
19.10 two balconies, 25m high, standing on the head of the N break-
has 3,597m of total berthing space with depths of 8 to 10m water. A racon is situated at this light.
alongside. There are facilities for general cargo, passenger, The entrance channel is marked by lighted buoys; an outer
19.10

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Piazza San Marco

19.10

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Canal Vitoria Emanuale from SE with Isola delle Tressi in foreground

19.10

19.10 Canal Vitoria Emanuale

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19.10 Overhead pipeline at entrance to Canale Industriale Sud from E

19.10 Bacino de Marittima

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Murano Light
19.10

Piazza San Marco

19.10

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19.10 San Giorgia Maggiore

approach lighted buoy is moored about 2.3 miles SE of the Porto di Lido (Porto de Venezia)—Contact Information
head of the N breakwater.
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
19.10
Port Authority
The pilot boards 2 miles SE of the N breakwater head in po-
19.10
Telephone 39-041-533-4111
sition 45°24'03.6''N, 12°28'32.4''E and 2 miles ESE of the N
breakwater head in position 45°19'30.0''N, 12°23'25.2''E. Facsimile 39-041-533-4254
Regulations.—Entry regulations for Porto di Lido and
19.10 E-mail [email protected]
Venezia are the same as those for Porto di Malamocco. For fur-
ther information, see paragraph 19.9. Web site http://www.port.venice.it
Restrictions concerning deep-draft vessels and/or vessels
19.10 Tugs
carrying dangerous cargo are in force during the night in the
VHF VHF channel 10
Malamocco-to-Marghera Channel.
Vessels bound for Venezia usually enter through the Lido
19.10
39-041-548-5511 (Operations)
Entrance while vessels bound for Porto Marghera usually enter Telephone
39-041-548-5551
through the Malamocco Entrance.
Vessels should send an ETA and maximum draft 48 hours in
19.10
39-041-548-5510 (Operations)
advance and send a request for pilots at least 2 hours in ad- Facsimile
39-041-548-5550
vance of arrival.
[email protected]
E-mail
Porto di Lido (Porto de Venezia)—Contact Information [email protected]
Harbormaster Web site http://www.rimorchiatoripanfido.com
VHF VHF channels 13 and 16 Berthing
Telephone 39-041-240-5711 VHF VHF channel 13
Facsimile 39-041-240-5730 39-041-522-3868
Telephone
[email protected] 39-041-520-7579
E-mail
[email protected] 39-041-522-1447
Facsimile
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/venezia 39-041-520-4142

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Porto di Lido (Porto de Venezia)—Contact Information Porto di Lido to Punta del Tagliamento
ufficio@ormeggatorivenezia 19.11 Porto di Piave Vecchia (45°29'N., 12°35'E.) lies at
E-mail
[email protected] the mouth of Fiume Sile, 7.3 miles ENE of the entrance to Por-
to di Lido. This small boat harbor is entered between rubble
Vessel Traffic Service breakwaters and is blocked by shoals. Porto di Piave Vecchia
Call sign Venezia VTS Light is shown from a prominent white round tower with black
bands, 48m high, standing near the river mouth. A prominent
VHF VHF channels 9 and 11
water tower stands 2.5 miles W of the light.
39-041-240-5745 Caution.—A marine farm, best seen on the chart, is located
19.11

Telephone about 1.7 miles S of Porto di Piave Vecchia. A stranded wreck

39-041-240-5706
and a dangerous wreck lie about 0.7 mile S and 1 mile SE, re-
Facsimile 39-041-240-5730 spectively, of Porto di Piave Vecchia.
E-mail [email protected] Porto di Cortellazzo lies at the mouth of Fiume Piave, 7
19.11

miles ENE of Porto di Piave Vecchia. This river is only naviga-

Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/venezia ble by small and light-draft craft with drafts of less than 2.5m.
MMSI 247000019 The houses of the village stand near the river mouth and are
visible between the tall trees. Three submerged concrete col-
Pilots umns, about 50m apart, lie 600m S of the river mouth. This riv-
Call sign Venice Pilot or Malamocco Pilot er sometimes deposits a very white-colored and milky
substance into the sea which, when seen from a distance, ap-
VHF VHF channel 13 pears as a white and sandy stretch of beach.
39-041-220-7011 The coast between this river mouth and Punta del Tagliamen-
19.11

Telephone to is backed by two lagoons, Laguna Veneta and Laguna di

39-041-220-7010 Caorle. Inland waterways connect these lagoons with Venezia
39-041-731-313 and other ports.
Facsimile
39-041-220-7015
19.12 Porto Santa Margherita di Caorle (45°35'N.,
E-mail [email protected] 12°52'E.) lies at the mouth of Fiume Livenza and can only be
Web site http://www.pilotivenezia.it entered by small boats with drafts of less than 2m. Two jetties
form the entrance to the river mouth. Caorle, a conspicuous
small town, is situated 1 mile NE of the mouth and is protected
Venice Harbor Control (call sign: Venice Pilot) monitors
19.10 by a stone seawall. A prominent campanile stands in this town
VHF channel 12. and another campanile surmounts a prominent church which
Contact Information.—See the table titled Porto di Lido
19.10
stands on a point, close NE. A light is shown from the church.
(Porto de Venezia)—Contact Information. A submerged mole extends 0.3 mile SE from a point on the
Anchorage.—Two designated anchorage areas, which may
19.10
shore, 0.2 mile N of Caorle Light. Its outer end is marked by a
best be seen on the chart, lie E of the port entrance. Anchorage red barrel-shaped marker.
Area LSC lies centered 2 miles E of the head of the N breakwa- Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 12m, mud and sand, about 2
19.12

ter and is for the use of cargo vessels of less than 5,000 gt. An- miles offshore, anywhere between the mouth of Fiume Piave
chorage Area LBC, lying close E of Anchorage Area LSC, is and Caorle.
for the use of cargo vessels of 5,000 gt and over. Caution.—A circular area, with a radius of 0.2 mile, where
19.12

Vessels at anchor must maintain a listening watch on VHF

19.10
anchoring, stopping, fishing, and all underwater activities are
channels 13 and 16 and keep AIS equipment operational. prohibited, lies centered on position 45°35.6'N, 12°52.9'E.
There is insufficient swinging room for large vessels to an-
19.10 This is the site of an historic wreck.
chor within the port. Several stranded wrecks lie along this stretch of coast.
19.12

Caution.—The entrance to Porto di Lido is subject to silt-

19.10
Porto di Falconera lies 1.3 miles ENE of Caorle and consists
19.12

ing. of the lower reach of Fiume Lemene and Canale Nicessolo. It

A submarine pipeline extends 2.2 miles S from a point on the
19.10
provides access to Laguna di Caorle, but is obstructed by sand
shore, 3 miles ENE of the port entrance. The seaward end of banks and is frequented only by small craft.
this pipeline is marked by a lighted buoy; anchoring is prohib- Porto di Baseleghe, an inlet at the mouth of Canale dei Lovi,
19.12

ited in its vicinity. lies 3 miles E of Porto di Falconera and is almost completely
Development has taken place on the W side of Canale delle
19.10
obstructed by shoals. It is used only by small craft with local
Navi. knowledge. A prominent red frame house stands on the shore
Numerous ferries ply within the port and the canals.
19.10
at the W side of the inlet. The coast between this inlet and Pun-
A wreck, with a depth of 13.7m, lies close NE of the lighted
19.10 ta del Tagliamento is low and wooded.
beacon standing about 0.8 mile NW of the SW breakwater Punta del Tagliamento (45°38'N., 13°06'E.), located 5
19.12

head. Another wreck, with a depth of 10.1m, lies about 0.6 miles E of Porto di Baseleghe, is marked by a light and is fully
mile NW of the breakwater head, as seen on the chart. described in paragraph 20.2.

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Caution.—An anchoring and fishing prohibited area, which

19.12 A circular area, with a radius of 0.2 mile, where anchoring,
19.12

may best be seen on the chart, lies 11.5 miles S of Punta del Ta- stopping, fishing, and all underwater activities are prohibited,
gliamento. lies centered on position 45°33.2'N, 13°11.1'E.

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20. trian Peninsula
Sector 20—Italy and Slovenia—The Gulf of Trieste and the Is-

Additional chart coverage may be found in NGA/DLIS Catalog of Maps, Charts, and Related Products (Unlimited Distribution).
20.0

SECTOR 20 — CHART INFORMATION

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SECTOR 20
ITALY AND SLOVENIA—THE GULF OF TRIESTE AND THE ISTRIAN PENINSULA

Plan.—This sector describes the N coast of Italy on the

20.0

Adriatic Sea, including that bordering the N side of the Gulf of

Trieste. It also describes the coast of Slovenia (formerly Yugo-
slavia), which forms the E side of the Gulf of Trieste. The de-
scriptive sequence is E and SE from Punta del Tagliamento to
the NW approaches of Porto di Trieste, and then N and NE
from Rt Marlera to and including Porto di Trieste.

General Remarks
20.1 Regulations.—Tanker vessels of 1,600 gt and over
entering or leaving Italian ports and carrying, or with un-
cleaned tanks which last carried, petroleum, gas, or chemical
products should report to a shore station before entering Italian
territorial waters off Italian ports. For further details, see Pub.
140, Sailing Directions (Planning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean
and Adjacent Seas.
The New Inspection Regime (NIR) of the Paris Memoran-
20.1

dum of Understanding (PMoU) has introduced a mandatory re- 20.2 Punta del Tagliamento Light
porting system for vessels arriving at or departing from a port
or anchorage within the Paris MoU region. An outfall extends 3.6 miles SSE from a point on the S shore
20.2

For further information, see paragraph 10.1 and North At-

20.1 of Isola di Sant’Andrea. The seaward end is marked by a light-
lantic Ocean—Regulations—Paris Memorandum of Un- ed buoy. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the vicinity of
derstanding on Port State Control (PMoU) New Inspection the piping.
Regime (NIR) in Pub. 140, Sailing Directions (Planning
Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. 20.3 Porto Buso (45°43'N., 13°15'E.) lies at the conflu-
Caution.—Vessels have been advised to avoid some of the
20.1 ence of two rivers, which form two inland waterways. The en-
ports and territorial waters of the former Yugoslavia. There trance is marked by lighted and unlighted beacons; the narrow
have been reports of port blockades, vessels being fired upon, channel leads between shallow shoals. The buildings of the vil-
and indiscriminate minelaying. lage stand on both sides of the mouth which is protected by two
small breakwaters. Small coasters, with local knowledge, use
Punta del Tagliamento to Porto di Monfalcone this entrance and proceed to Porto Nogaro, a small harbor ba-
sin, lying 4 miles inland. A local pilot is available; pilotage is
20.2 Punta del Tagliamento (45°38'N., 13°06'E.) is a low required for vessels over 500 gt. The pilot may be contacted on
point of land forming the S side of the mouth of Fiume Taglia- VHF channel 12. Vessels up to 80m in length and with a maxi-
mento which is obstructed by shoals. A light is shown from a mum draft of 5m can be handled.
prominent white round tower on a two-story dwelling, 21m
high, standing on the point. 20.4 The Gulf of Trieste (Trscanski Zaliv) (45°40'N.,
A large tank and several buildings are situated 2 miles N of
20.2 13°35'E.) is entered between Grado and Rt Gornja Savudrija,
the light and are conspicuous from seaward. A small pier, with 11.5 miles SSE. The N side is low and is backed by lagoons.
a depth of 2.5m at its head, is situated 2 miles NNE of the light The NE side is high, precipitous, and is backed by mountains.
and fronts a resort area. The SE side is deeply indented and is backed by moderately
Caution.—A wide area of obstructions lies about 5 miles
20.2 high hills.
ESE of Punta Tagliamento. Grado (45°40'N., 13°23'E.), a small town and resort, stands
20.4

Porto Lignano (45°42'N., 13°09'E.), a small harbor, consists

20.2 on a low and flat islet which faces the sea. The town is connect-
of a channel, 1 mile long, which extends N into Laguna di Ma- ed to the mainland N of the lagoon by a causeway which car-
rano. This harbor is fronted by a sand bar and is mostly used by ries a roadway and forms the E side of Canale di Belvedere. A
light-draft vessels, small craft, and yachts. An obstruction light bridge, with a movable span, connects the town and the cause-
marks a tall building, 60m high, which stands 1.5 miles SW of way. There are numerous beach villas and hotels situated in the
the harbor. Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 10m, mud, about 2 vicinity of the town.
miles SE of the entrance. A dredged entrance channel leads W of the town and affords
20.4

Caution.—An outfall pipeline extends 4 miles SE from a

20.2 access to a small harbor at Grado and to the channels of the la-
point on the shore, 1.8 miles SW of the entrance. Anchoring goon. This channel is marked by dolphins and masts; an outer
and fishing are prohibited in its vicinity. approach lighted beacon is moored about 2 miles SW of the

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town. It is reported (1988) to have a least depth of 3m, but it is point, is formed at the confluence of several rivers. Drying
subject to silting. It has been reported (1994) that these dol- sandbanks extend up to about 0.7 mile E from this point. A
phins no longer mark the channel, and those that remain are coastal bank, with depths of less than 5m, extends up to about
poorly maintained. The port monitors VHF channels 4 and 16. 0.9 mile from the point and is marked by a lighted beacon situ-
Winds from the S quadrant, which are predominant in fall
20.4 ated on its SE side. It is reported that less water than charted
and spring, cause a very rough sea in the entrance. may exist in this vicinity and vessels should give this area a
Vessels are advised to use the channel only in calm weather
20.4 wide berth. A small craft channel, marked by piles, leads
and to proceed with caution at a speed not exceeding 7 knots, through the shoals and drying flats to the river entrance.
because when exceeding this speed they may have difficulty
maneuvering in the shallow and confined waters. The banks Golfo di Panzano, the shores of which are low, lies between
20.5

are affected by freshets from the lagoons and by strong winds Punta Sdobba and Duino, 3.4 miles NE. Duino consists of a
from seaward and the depths are liable to change. Local pilots close group of yellowish-colored houses and a very conspicu-
are available. The port monitors VHF channel 16. The channel ous castle. This small town is fronted by a small harbor which
is used by small craft, pleasure craft, and small coasters. Large is protected by two moles and is used by fishing boats and
vessels can anchor offshore to the SSE of Grado. The holding pleasure craft.
ground of sand and mud is good.
The campaniles standing at Grado and at Aquileia, 5.5 miles
20.4
Porto di Monfalcone (45°47'N., 13°33'E.)
N of Grado, are prominent from seaward.
Between Grado and Punta Sdobba, 7 miles ENE, the coast is
20.4 World Port Index No. 40790
fronted by shoals, with depths of less than 5m, which extend up
to 1.8 miles offshore. Banco Mula di Muggia, most of which 20.6 The port of Monfalcone lies in the NW corner of
dries, forms the W part of these shoals and is marked by a Golfo di Panzano and is approached through a dredged chan-
lighted beacon situated about 2.3 miles SE of Grado. This dry- nel. The harbor has commercial facilities for mostly bulk cargo
ing shoal is reported to be extending to the E. and a shipyard.
Contact Information.—See the table titled Grado—Con-
20.4
Tides—Currents.—Tides rise about 0.9m at springs and
20.6

tact Information. 0.6m at neaps.

Depths—Limitations.—The entrance channel, which is
20.6

Grado—Contact Information 4,500m long and 170m wide, was dredged to a depth of 10.5m
(1993). The main commercial quays include Portorosega Quay,
Harbormaster with 1,000m of total berthing space and depths of 7.5 to 9.5m
VHF VHF channels 16 and 70 alongside; Cereal Quay, 120m long, a depth of 10m alongside;
and an ENEL power station quay, 330m long, with a depth of
Telephone 39-0431-80050 9.5m alongside. There are facilities for tanker and bulk vessels.
Facsimile 39-0431-81542 Vessels up to 180m in length and 10.2m draft have been han-
dled at HW. For berth information see table titled Monfal-
E-mail [email protected]
cone—Berth Information.
Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/grado Aspect.—The town of Monfalcone, situated 1.5 miles in-
20.6

land, is mostly obscured by the shipyard and port installations.

Caution.—A pipeline extends 3 miles SE from a point on
20.4 Prominent landmarks include the castle at Duino; several resort
the coast about 3 miles NE of Grado. Anchoring and fishing buildings standing on the shore of the bay to the NW of the
are prohibited in the vicinity of the outfall. harbor; a group of silos situated at the head of the harbor; and a
A circular prohibited area is located adjacent to and SW of
20.4 tall chimney standing at the power station in Monfalcone.
the outfall. This area is dangerous due to the probable presence The entrance channel is marked by lighted buoys and bea-
20.6

of bottom mines. cons. An outer approach lighted beacon is situated about 1.5
A restricted area containing unexploded ordnance lies about
20.4 miles SSW of the castle at Duino.
2 miles SW of Grado. Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt
20.6

and is available during daylight hours only. Pilots board 1 mile

20.5 Punta Sdobba (45°43'N., 13°33'E.), a low and sandy SE of Fairway Lighted Buoy in position 45°44.0'N, 13°37.5'E.

Monfalcone—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Beam
Portorosega Wharf Terminal
No. 1 230m 11.5m 27.0m
Breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of 460m.
No. 2 230m 11.5m 30.0m

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Monfalcone—Berth Information
Maximum
Berth Length Depth Remarks
Beam
No. 3 130m 11.5m 27.0m
No. 4 130m 11.5m 32.0m
No. 5 130m 11.5m 32.0m
Ro-ro passengers/vehicles/rail, containers, andbreak-
No. 6 130m 11.5m 32.0m
bulk. Continuous berthing length of 920m.
No. 7 130m 11.5m 36.0m
No. 8 130m 11.5m 36.0m
No. 9 140m 11.5m 32.0m
A2A Terminal (Thermal Power Plant)
North 150m — —
Coal. Continuous berthing length of 300m.
South 150m — —
Portorosega Wharf Terminal
No. 1 120m — 28.0m Breakbulk.

Regulations.—Vessels carrying polluting or dangerous car-

20.6
Monfalcone—Contact Information
go must report to the harbormaster 24 hours in advance. Ves-
sels intending to berth must contact the harbormaster at least Port Authority
72 hours in advance of the ETA. Telephone 39-0481-414-097

A speed of 5 knots is not to be exceeded in the entrance

20.6
Facsimile 39-0481-414-099
channel or harbor. E-mail [email protected]
Contact Information.—See the table titled Monfalcone—
20.6

Web site http://www.porto.monfalcone.gorizia.it

Contact Information.
Pilots
Monfalcone—Contact Information Call sign Piloti Monfalcone
Harbormaster VHF VHF channel 14
VHF VHF channels 11 and 16 Telephone 39-0481-43011
39-0481-496-611 Facsimile 39-0481-412-010
Telephone
39-0481-496-690 E-mail [email protected]
Facsimile 39-0481-496-646 Web site http://www.francescoparisi.com
E-mail [email protected]
Anchorage.—Large vessels may anchor, in depths of 10 to
20.6

Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/monfalcone

12m, about 1.6 miles SSE of the castle at Duino.
Tugs Caution.—A submarine water pipeline, which stands 2m
20.6

above the sea bottom and constitutes a permanent obstruction,

VHF VHF channel 10
extends SE between Duino and Porto di Trieste and may best
Telephone 39-0481-305-026 be seen on the chart. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in
Facsimile 39-0481-305-557 its vicinity.
A fishing prohibited area extends W from the pipeline and its
20.6

E-mail [email protected] associated restrictions and may best be seen on the chart.
Web site http://www.ocean-team.com A submarine pipeline extends SSE from Golfo di Panzano
20.6

and is best seen on the chart.

Berthing
Telephone 39-0481-753-772 Porti di Monfalcone to the Northwest Approach-
Facsimile 39-0481-798-876
es of the Gulf of Trieste
E-mail [email protected] 20.7 Sistiana (45°46'N., 13°38'E.), a small town, is situat-
ed at the head of an inlet which is surrounded by a chain of
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open limestone quarries situated on the surrounding hills. The which extends up to 1.3 miles SW from the W face of Rt
town is fronted by a small harbor which is protected by two Kamenjak. A light is shown from a structure, 31m high, stand-
breakwaters. There are 200m of berthing space with depths of ing on this rock. A racon is situated at the light structure.
4 to 4.9m alongside. The harbor is mostly used by small craft, Plicina Albanez, a rock, lies 1.5 miles SSE of Hrid Porer. It
20.9

pleasure craft, and local ferries. has a depth of 2.7m and is surrounded by dangers. A light is
Caution.—A wreck, in a depth of 9m, lies in position
20.7 shown from a structure, 15m high, standing on this rock. When
45°46.0'N, 13°37.7'E off the port of Sistiana. this light is extinguished, a light is shown from a structure, 2m
Between Sistiana and Miramare, a rocky projection located
20.7 high, standing on the S end of the dangers around Hrid Porer.
5.5 miles SE, the coast is high and steep. A conspicuous castle Medulinski Zaljev, entered between Rt Marlera and Rt
20.9

stands on Miramare and a conspicuous water tank, with Kamenjak, is divided into inner and outer bays by Rt Kasteja,
bricked up window-like openings, is situated on the cliff edge, the extremity of a low peninsula which projects S from the NE
1 mile SE of Sistiana. The prominent aqueduct of Aurisina is side. The outer bay contains several islets and rocks. Otocic
situated 1 mile SE of the water tank and a tower stands close Finera, the outermost islet, is marked by a beacon. Small ves-
inland of it. A small boat harbor, formed by a short breakwater sels, with local knowledge, can anchor, in a depth of 16m,
and a mole, lies close SE of the aqueduct. The small and prom- mud, about 0.2 mile NNW of this islet.
inent town of Santa Croce di Trieste stands on a hill, close in- The coast between Rt Kamenjak and Rt Kumpar, 8 miles
20.9

land of this boat harbor. NW, consists of an irregular and hilly shoreline which is in-
Valle Grignano, a small craft harbor, lies in a small bay on
20.7 dented by many small coves. Rt Verudica, located 5.5 miles
the NW side of Miramare. It is formed by a short breakwater NW of Rt Kamenjak, is surmounted by a hotel and a ruined
and a mole. There are depths of 2 to 6m in the harbor which is convent. A light is shown from the point.
mostly used by pleasure craft. A conspicuous signal station is situated at a fort surmounting
20.9

Barcola, a small harbor, lies in the NW approaches to Tri-

20.7 a hill, 0.7 mile SSE of Rt Kumpar.
este, 2.2 miles SE of Miramare. It is protected by an angled
breakwater and a mole. There are depths of 2.5 to 3.5m in the Luka Pula (44°53'N., 13°48'E.)
two basins of the harbor that are used mostly by pleasure craft.
Caution.—Fire fighting seaplanes operate in splashdown ar-
20.7 World Port Index No. 40960
eas centered on position 45°44.8'N, 13°37.6'E and position
45°42.5'N, 13°40.9'E. 20.10 Luka Pula, which is essentially a naval base, is an al-
Marine protected areas has been established between Sistia-
20.7 most landlocked basin surrounded by hills. It is entered be-
na and Barcola. Consult the local authorities for additional in- tween Rt Kumpar and Rt Kristo, 0.9 mile N.
formation. Depths—Limitations.—The entrance is narrowed to a
20.10

width of about 450m by a breakwater which extends NNW

Rt Marlera to the Southeast Approaches of the from Rt Kumpar. The harbor is divided into outer and inner
Gulf of Trieste part by two islets, Otocic Sveta Katarina and Otocic Sveti An-
drija, and by Poluoticic Sveti Petar, a low projection surmount-
20.8 Rt Marlera (44°48'N., 14°00'E.) is the E point of the ed by a cement factory. The inner harbor is divided into two
S extremity of Istria, a mountainous peninsula, which separates parts by Otocic Uljanic and has a marina, a naval base, and sev-
the Gulf of Venice from the Gulf of Kvarner. This cape is 21m eral commercial facilities.
high, bare, steep-to, and projects 1.7 miles SE from the penin- Depths in the outer harbor vary from 37m at the entrance to
20.10

sula. A light is shown from a structure, 9m high, standing on 22m close S of Otocic Sveti Andrija. The passage for large ves-
this cape. sels leads S and E of the above island and has depths of over
The W side of Istria, extending N and NE to Trieste, has an
20.8 18m. Depths in the middle of the inner harbor decrease from
irregular shoreline which is mostly bare except for a sprinkling 27 to 9m.
of low, green bushes. The land rises gradually from the shore in An oil pier is situated on the E side of the outer harbor, 1
20.10

undulating hills on which there are situated numerous scattered mile SE of Rt Kristo. It is 100m long and has a depth of 8.5m
villages, vineyards, and olive and cedar groves. These hills ter- at the head. Several oil storage tanks are situated near the root
minate in a dominating mountainous ridge. of the pier.
Marine protected areas has been established between Sistia-
20.8 Poluoticic Sveti Petar, Rijeka, and Ugljan Quays have 900m
20.10

na to Barcola. Consult the local authorities for additional infor- of total berthing space, with depths of 4 to 9m alongside.
mation. The quayed berths fronting the town have depths of 3 to
20.10

6.1m alongside and are used by ferries, fishing vessels, and

20.9 Rt Kamenjak (44°46'N., 13°55'E.), the S extremity coasters.
of Istria, is a narrow and hilly point of land, 46m high. This Vessels up to 18,000 dwt and 7m draft have been accommo-
20.10

point is not defined, except in very clear weather, and vessels dated.
approaching from the E will first sight the bell towers of sever- Aspect.—The land in the vicinity of Luka Pula is not high
20.10

al hilltop villages and the light structure at Hrid Porer. The and the only prominent points near the entrance are Rt Kumpar
prominent village of Premantura is situated 2.5 miles N of the and a steep point, 81m high, located 1 mile SSE. Conspicuous
extremity of the point. A signal station and a radiobeacon are forts stand on the summits of the hills which surround the har-
situated on the point. bor. The Roman amphitheater, having high and preserved
Hrid Porer, a rock 7m high, lies near the outer end of a reef
20.9 walls, is conspicuous on the close approach to the harbor.

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20.9 View, in two parts, of the coast in the vicinity of Luka Rovinj

Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.

20.10 mooring buoys situated in the outer and inner harbors. Permis-
Pilots board vessels near the breakwater entrance. Vessels sion for anchorage should be obtained from the naval authori-
should send an ETA 48 hours and 24 hours in advance. Pilot ties.
services should be requested 24 hours in advance. Pilots board
in the following positions: Luka Pula—Contact Information
1. Pula (44°52.3'N., 13°46.9'E.).
2. Porec (45°14.0'N., 13°35.0'E.). Port Authority
3. Rovinj (45°05.0'N., 13°37.5'E.). 385-52-383-160
4. Umag (45°26.0'N., 13°30.5'E.). Telephone
385-52-215-224
Vessel Traffic Service.—The Croatia Vessel Traffic Service
20.10

(VTS) has been established; participation is mandatory. For 385-52-383-162

procedural and reporting information of the management and Facsimile
385-52-215-224
maneuvering sectors, see Pub. 140 Sailing Directions (Plan-
ning Guide) North Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Seas. E-mail [email protected]
Harbormaster
The Pula Sector consists of a maneuvering sector in the areas
20.10

encompassing Fazanski Kanal and Luka Pula and that area im- VHF VHF channel 9
mediately W of Luka Pula. Telephone 385-52-222-037
Facsimile 385-52-222-037
Croatia VTS—Pula Sector—Contact Information
E-mail [email protected]
Call sign Pula Traffic
Pilots
VHF VHF channel 9
VHF VHF channel 12
385-51-312-300
Telephone Telephone 385-52-216-389
385-21-549-300
Facsimile 385-52-506-281
Facsimile 385-51-312-243
E-mail [email protected]
E-mail [email protected]
Hours 24 hours Caution.—Anchorage is prohibited in an area, which may
20.10

best be seen on the chart, lying between Otok Veli Brijun and
For Vessel Traffic Service contact information, see the table
20.10 the mainland and in the outer part of Luka Pula.
titled Croatia VTS—Pula Sector—Contact Information. Several submarine cables are laid in the vicinity of the har-
20.10

Contact Information.—See the table titled Luka Pula—

20.10 bor and may best be seen on the chart.
Contact Information. A restricted area, which may best be seen on the chart, lies
20.10

Anchorage.—The harbor is of sufficient size to afford sever-

20.10 centered 3 miles SW of Rt Kumpar. Anchoring and fishing are
al anchorage berths, in depths of 11 to 35m, mud. A large num- prohibited within the restricted area due to the presence of ex-
ber of small ships can also be accommodated. There are several plosives scattered on the bottom.

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20.11 Brionski Otoci (44°55'N., 13°45'E.) is separated the light.

from the coast by Fazanski Kanal and consists of a group of is- Rt Montauro, located 0.4 mile NNE of Rt Kurent, is 34m
20.13

lands which are composed of marble and covered with thick high and the N extremity of a rounded promontory.
bush and low trees. Numerous islets, rocks, and reefs extend up
to 1.5 miles W and NW of the two principal islands, Otok Veli- Luka Rovinj (45°05'N., 13°38'E.)
ki Brijun and Otok Mali Brioni.
Otok Veliki Brjun, the S island, is 58m high and has a con-
20.11 World Port Index No. 40940
spicuous fort situated on its summit. A light is shown from a
structure, 15m high, standing on Rt Peneda, the S extremity of 20.14 Luka Rovinj, an industrial town, stands in a bight en-
the island. tered between Rt Montauro and Rt Mucja, 0.8 mile N. This
Otok Mali Brioi, the N island, has a prominent stone quarry
20.11 bight is divided into two bays by a small peninsula which proj-
situated on it. Reefs extend up to 1.3 miles NW of the NW ex- ects W and terminates in Rt Sveta Eufemija. The bay to the S
tremity of this island and are marked by a lighted beacon. of the peninsula contains two coves. The town stands partly on
Caution.—A prohibited area, which may best be seen on the
20.11 this peninsula and partly on the slopes of the surrounding hills.
chart, extends up to 1.6 miles seaward of the W side of Brions- Otocic Sveta Katarina, an island, lies 0.4 mile S of Rt Sveta
20.14

ki Otoci. Eufemija and has a conspicuous red-colored building standing

near its center. Two small islets lie 0.5 mile W of Rt Mucja.
20.12 Fazanski Kanal (44°53'N., 13°48'E.), a channel, lies Otocic Banjole, the outer island in the entrance, lies 1 mile SW
between the mainland and Brionski Otoci and extends between of Rt Sveta Eufemija and is 15m high and steep-to.
Rt Kristo and Rt Barbariga, 6.4 miles NE. Otok Sveti Jerolim, Depths—Limitations.—Depths of 11 to 26m lie in the outer
20.14

Otocic Kozada, and Plicina Kozada lie in mid-channel at the S part of the bay, S of Otocic Sveta Katarina. A harbor, protected
part of the passage. The best route leads to the W of these three by breakwaters, provides quays with depths of 2 to 7m along-
islands. side. Vessels with drafts up to 6m can be accommodated. There
A least depth of 10.4m exists in the fairway of the narrowest
20.12 are facilities for general cargo and passenger ferry vessels.
part of the channel, which is about 300m wide, but with ex- Aspect.—Turnina Vrh, 107m high and surmounted by ruins,
20.14

treme care a least depth of 11.9m can be maintained. stands 2 miles ENE of the town. Sveti Martin Vrh, 230m high,
The E side of the channel is bordered by a narrow, shallow
20.12 stands 5 miles NE of the town and is also prominent. Other
reef and indented by a number of small and shallow coves. prominent landmarks include a pointed campanile standing
Otok Sveti Jerolim consists mainly of two hills, the higher and near Rt Sveta Eufemija; the ancient quarries on Rt Montauro;
NW one being 17m high. A conspicuous quarry, with steep and a tower standing 0.7 mile N of Rt Mucja.
sides, is situated on the island. A short pier, with a depth of Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500
20.14

40m at its head, projects from the NW side of the island. gt. Pilots can be contacted by VHF and board close W of Oto-
Otocic Kozada, 9m high, is surrounded by a narrow reef. A
20.12 cic Sveta Katarina in position 45°05.0'N, 13°37.5'E. Pilots are
short pier, with a depth of 3m, projects from the NE side of this provided from Pula and must be requested 72 hours in advance.
islet. The port monitors VHF channels 10 and 16.
Luka Fazana, a small and shallow harbor, fronts the village
20.12 Contact Information.—See the table titled Luka Rovinj—
20.14

of Fazana, 2.3 miles N of Rt Kristo. The prominent town of Contact Information.

Vodnjan stands on a hill, 135m high, 3 miles NE of the harbor
and serves as a good landmark. A reef borders the shore to the Luka Rovinj—Contact Information
S of the harbor entrance and is marked by a buoy.
Port Authority
Rt Mrtulin is located 1.7 miles NNW of Fazana. A reef, with
20.12

a depth of 3.2m, extends 0.5 mile W from this point and is VHF VHF channels 10 and 16
marked by a buoy. Two conspicuous lime kilns stand about
Telephone 385-52-814-166
midway between Rt Mrtulin and Rt Barbariga, 3 miles NNW.
Caution.—Passage through Fazanski Kanal is prohibited to
20.12
Facsimile 385-52-638-517
all vessels without prior permission. E-mail [email protected]
Submarines exercise frequently in the N entrance to the
20.12

channel. Web site http://www.port-rovinj.hr

Several submarine cables and pipelines cross the S and cen-
20.12
Harbormaster
tral parts of the channel.
Telephone 385-52-811-132
20.13 Rt Kurent (45°04'N., 13°38'E.) is located 6.5 miles
NW of Rt Barbariga. The coast between is bordered by islets, Anchorage.—Vessels can anchor, in depths of 20 to 24m,
20.14

rocks, and sunken dangers. The outer danger, Plicina Porer, lies about 300m NNW of the pointed campanile near Rt Sveta Eu-
about 2 miles offshore and has a least depth of 8.1m. femija. Anchorage can also be taken, in a depth of 31m, about
A chain of islets and rocks extends 1.5 miles SSW from Rt
20.13 600m SW of Otocic Banjole.
Kurent. Hrid Sv Ivan na Pucini is a rocky islet, 9m high, which
lies at the SW end of the chain. A light is shown from a struc- 20.15 Limski Kanal (45°07'N., 13°36'E.) is entered be-
ture, 15m high, standing on this rock. tween Rt Kriz, located 2.4 miles NW of Rovinj, and Rt Sjole, 1
A dangerous wreck is reported to lie about 2 miles NW of
20.13 mile NNW. The canal is 5 miles long and has steep sides which

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vary from 61 to 152m in height. Trees and thick bush cover the 20.18 Luka Mirna (45°18'N., 13°34'E.), a bay, is entered
banks and the canal is exposed to W winds and seas. The between Rt Zub and Rt Lameja, 1.2 miles NNW. Rt Lameja is
depths decrease gradually towards the head of the canal from the extremity of a short peninsula on which stands the town of
33m at the mouth. It has been declared a nature reserve and is Novigrad (Cittanova). Fiume Mirna discharges through a
only used for fish and shellfish farming. Use of the area for prominent valley into the NE part of the head of this bay. The S
other maritime activities must pose no threat to the natural bal- shore of the bay consists of hills and cliffs, whereas the N shore
ance. Navigation and anchorage are prohibited without permis- slopes gently, except at its E end where there are steep and red-
sion. dish-colored cliffs.
Rocky shoals extend up to 1.3 miles SW, W, and NW of Rt
20.15 Depths decrease gradually towards the head of the bay from
20.18

Sjole and are marked by buoys and beacons. Plicina Mramori, 20m at the entrance. Plicina Val, lying 0.5 mile WSW of Rt
the outermost rocky shoal, lies about 1.8 miles NW of Rt Sjole Lameja, is the outer danger on the N side of the entrance and is
and is marked by a lighted beacon. marked by a buoy.
Luka Porec lies 6 miles N of the entrance to Limski Kanal.
20.15 The town of Novigrad, with the dark valley of the Fiume
20.18

The coast between is lower than that to the S and is fronted by Mirna in the background, is very prominent. A conspicuous
islets, rocks, and shoals which extend up to 1.5 miles offshore. chimney stands at the brickworks situated on the N shore of the
Vessels, except those with local knowledge bound for the
20.15 bay.
small harbors along this stretch of coast, should give this part Good anchorage can be obtained by vessels of any size in
20.18

of the coast a wide berth. Luka Mirna, sheltered from all but W and SW winds. Vessels
of 7,000 dwt and 7.9m draft anchor here and load bauxite from
20.16 Luka Porec (45°14'N., 13°35'E.) lies between a small lighters. The best berth for large vessels, in depths of 16 to
peninsula, on which stands the town of Porec, and a reef, on 18m, lies about 0.5 mile offshore; local knowledge is required.
which lies the island Otocic Sveti Nikola. Hrid Barbaran, a low
lying flat rock, lies on a reef directly N of the entrance. A con- 20.19 Novigrad (Cittanova) (45°19'N., 13°34'E.), a small
spicuous castle is situated on Otocic Sveti Nikola and the bay, lies close N of the N entrance point of Luka Mirna and is
church tower and the cathedral, standing in the town, are con- encumbered by shoals. The partially-walled town of Novigrad
spicuous. The town of Porec is an important tourist attraction. is built on the peninsula which forms the S side of this bay. A
Depths of 5 to 8m lie in the middle of the harbor and a wharf
20.16 conspicuous campanile stands in the town. A small harbor, pro-
and a pier, which front the town, have depths of 2 to 5.2m tected by a breakwater, fronts the town and is accessible to
alongside. Pilots are provided from Pula and must be requested small vessels with drafts up to 3m.
24 hours in advance. Large vessels can anchor, as convenient, Caution.—Several wrecks lie up to 8 miles W of Novigrad
20.19

in a depth of 22m, good holding ground, WNW of Hrid Barba- and may best be seen on the chart. The approach to the harbor
ran. The port monitors VHF channels 10 and 16. is encumbered by several shoals.
A dangerous wreck is reported to lie about 4 miles WSW of
20.16

Luka Porec. 20.20 Rt Dajla (45°21'N., 13°32'E.) is located 2 miles

NNW of Novigrad. The coast between is low and clear of dan-
gers. Luka Dajla, entered between Rt Dajla and Rt Komun, is
small in extent and suitable for small vessels. A conspicuous
convent stands close E of the S entrance point. A reef extends
about 0.3 mile NW from Rt Dajla and its outer extremity is
marked by a buoy. A small pier, with a depth of 3.9m at its
head, is situated on the NE shore of the bay. Small vessels,
with local knowledge, can anchor, in depths of 6 to 8m, close N
of the convent.
Luka Umag (45°26'N., 13°31'E.) (World Port Index No.
20.20

40880), a small bay, lies 5 miles NNW of Luka Dajla. The

town of Umag, which is a resort, stands on the S entrance point
of the bay, which is suitable for small light-draft vessels. A
curved breakwater extends NW from the town and forms a
small harbor with a depth of 4m. Pilots are available from Pula
with 24 hours notice. The pilot boards about 1 mile SW of the
breakwater. The port monitors VHF channels 10 and 16. An-
chorage can be taken, in a depth of 18m, mud, W of the campa-
nile in the town. Small vessels may anchor in the center of the
harbor.
20.16 Rt Zub Light Caution.—Mariners should exercise caution approaching
20.20

from the N to avoid Paklena Shoal.

20.17 Rt Zub (Dente) (45°18'N., 13°34'E.), marked by a A submarine cable originates at the coast 0.4 mile S of the
20.20

light, is located 4.3 miles NNE of Luka Porec. The coast be- curving breakwater.
tween is irregular and is fronted by reefs which extend up to
1.7 miles offshore in places. 20.21 Rt Gornja Savudrija (Capo Salvore) (45°30'N.,

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13°30'E.), low and dark, is located 3.8 miles N of Luka Umag. A nature reserve has been established close to the coast in
20.22

The coast between is low and fronted by dangers which extend the vicinity of Rt Madona. The limits of the reserve are marked
up to 1.3 miles offshore. This cape is the NW extremity of the by three buoys. Anchoring, fishing, transit by power-driven
Istrian peninsula and has a face, 1.5 miles long. Rt Savudrija vessels, and all underwater activities are prohibited in the re-
Light is shown from a prominent stone tower, 29m high, stand- serve.
ing on Rt Far, which is the SW headland of the face.
A dangerous wreck is reported to lie about 5 miles NW of
20.21 20.23 Koperski Zaliv (Baia di Capodistria) (45°33'N.,
the light. A wreck, with a depth of 5.5m, lies about 5.2 miles 13°40'E.) is entered between Rt Ronco and Rt Debeli, 5 miles NE.
NNW of the light. The NE and SW shores of the bay are hilly, but the shore at the
Caution.—Large vessels, with drafts greater than 15m and
20.21 head of the bay, through which the Fiume Risano flows, is low.
speeds greater than 12 knots, should remain at least 2 miles Monte Sermino, surrounded by salt beds, rises isolated in the river
from the coast between Rt Savudrija and Luka Koper. valley.
A prominent convent stands on the NE shore of the bay. An-
20.23

20.22 Piranski Zaliv (Baia di Pirano) (45°30'N., 13°34'E.) tignano, a town, is situated 5.7 miles ESE of Rt Debeli and is
is entered between Rt Savudrija and Rt Madona, 3 miles NE. also prominent. Rt Debeli is fronted by a shoal which is
Rt Madona is marked by a light and a tower. Rt Savudrija is marked by a lighted beacon.
marked by a stone tower and light. The NE shore of this inlet is Izola (45°32'N., 13°39'E.), a small town, stands in the SW
20.23

backed by hills, which are cultivated with olive and cypress part of the bay and completely occupies a small peninsula. A
trees, whereas the SW shore is low and has sparse growth. The small craft harbor, protected by two moles, lies on the W side
maritime border between Slovenia and Croatia passes through of the town. The harbor is restricted to yachts, fishing vessels,
the bay. and passenger vessels.
Piran (Pirano) (45°32'N., 13°34'E.), a small town, is situated Note.—All vessels calling at harbors in Slovenia should
20.23

on Rt Madona and is fronted by a small craft harbor which is send their ETA and draft 24 hours before arrival. Vessels carry-
protected by two moles and has depths of 1.5 to 5.5m. Con- ing dangerous goods should send their ETA and draft 48 hours
spicuous from seaward are the ruins of an old castle, situated before arrival through any coast radio station to the Slovenian
on the heights to the E of the town, and the high steeple of a Maritime Directorate. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over
church which stands near the edge of a high wall. Portoroz, a 500 gt entering or leaving Slovenian ports.
village, is situated on the NE side of the inlet and is fronted by
a quay and a pier with a depth of 4.9m alongside. Koper (45°33'N., 13°44'E.)
Large vessels can anchor, in a depth of 14m, mud and clay,
20.22

in the outer part of the inlet about 1.3 miles SW of Rt Madona. World Port Index No. 40860
Caution.—A prohibited anchorage area lies in the inner part
20.22

of Piranski Zaliv and may best be seen on the chart. 20.24 Koper (Capodistria), a small town, stands in the NE
An outfall pipeline extends 2 miles NW from Piran and its
20.22 part of Koperski Zaliv. It is built on gently sloping rocky terrain
seaward end is marked by a lighted buoy. Anchoring and fish- which appears as an island. A small craft harbor, formed by
ing are prohibited in the vicinity of this pipeline. two moles, lies on the W side of the town and is used by fishing
A wreck, with a depth of 11m, lies about 5 miles NNW of Rt
20.22 vessels and small craft. A new commercial harbor extends
Madona. along the E shore of the bay to the N of the town.

Koper—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Car Terminal
VNT Ro-Ro 34m 10.6m 169m 8.7m 32.2m Ro-ro/lo-lo.
Container Terminal
No. 7 150m 11.6m 367m — 32.2m
No. 7a 200m 15.1m 367m — 53.5m Containers and reefers. Continuous berthing length
No. 7b 100m 15.1m 367m — 53.5m of 596m.
No. 7c 146m 15.1m 367m — 48.4m
Iron Ore and Coal Terminal
TRT 1 201m 18.6m 180m — 26.5m
Coal and iron ore. Continuous berthing length of
TRT 2 200m 18.9m 300m 17.2m 50.0m
637m.
TRT 3 236m 18.7m 290m 14.8m 47.0m

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Koper—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Livestock Terminal
Berth 8a 43m 7.4m 102m 6.2m 14.6m Livestock.
Ro-Ro and Cruise Terminal
Berth 1 134m 11.4m 217m 9.7m 32.2m
Ro-pax, steel products, and breakbulk. Continuous
Berth 1a 120m 10.2m 240m — 36.2m
berthing length of 418m.
Berth 2 164m 11.4m 169m 8.4m 32.2m
Berth 3 128m 11.4m 199m 9.5m 38.0m
Cruise, ro-pax, and breakbulk. Continuous berthing
Berth 4 120m 10.7m 199m 9.1m 38.0m
length of 411m.
Berth 5 163m 10.0m 108m 7.5m 29.8m
Berth 6 20m 4.0m 222m — 30.5m Ro-ro/lo-lo and containers.
Berth 6a 20m 8.7m — — — Containers and vehicles.
Dry Bulk Terminal
Berth 8 113m 8.5m 108m 7.3m 18.2m
Bauxite, cement, fertilizer, phosphates, and scrap
Berth 9 135m 10.0m 112m 7.3m 31.1m
metal. Continuous berthing length of 521m.
Berth 10 273m 13.5m 179m 10.2m 38.0m
Berth 11 225m 13.7m 179m 10.2m 35.4m Ro-ro/lo-lo, steel products, breakbulk, chemicals,
vegetable oils, cereal, oilseed, and multipurpose.
Silo Berth 183m 14.0m 200m 12.5m 32.2m Continuous berthing length of 408m.
Liquid Cargo Terminal
Petrol Berth 60m 15.0m 200m 12.5m — Chemicals and clean products.
TC1 46m 13.6m 200m 11.9m 32.2m Aviation fuel and chemicals.
TCH 8m 13.6m 180m 12.0m — Aviation fuel and chemicals.

Depths—Limitations.—The new harbor has 1,900m of total

20.24 24m, mud, lie between 0.2 to 2 miles SSW, and 0.7 to 2 miles
berthing space with depths of 6 to 13.5m alongside. There are fa- NW of Debeli Rtic, and can best be seen on the chart.
cilities for bulk, container, ro-ro, and tank vessels. Vessels up to
317,800 dwt and 303m in length have been handled. Generally, Koper—Contact Information
vessels are limited to a draft of 13m, with no restrictions on Port
length.
VHF VHF channels 8 and 16
A dredged area, maintained depth 15m and best seen on the
20.24
Telephone 386-5-665-6100
chart, has been established leading to Basin 1.
For berthing information see the table titled Koper—Berth
20.24
Facsimile 386-5-639-5020
Information. E-mail [email protected]
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
20.24

Pilotage is normally available 24 hours, but is only available Web site http://www.luka-kp.si
during daylight hours for vessels entering the coal terminal in Harbormaster (Solvenian Maritime Administration)
Basin III and for oil and chemical tankers when visibility is
less than 400m or the wind is greater than force 4 on the Beau- VHF VHF channels 7, 8, 12, and 16
fort scale. The pilot boards W of the Fairway Lighted Buoy in Telephone 386-5-663-2106
position 45°33.8'N, 13°41.6'E. Vessels should provide their
Facsimile 386-5-663-2110
ETA 7 days, 72 hours, 48 hours, and 24 hours in advance of ar-
rival. [email protected]
Contact Information.—See the table titled Koper—Con- E-mail
20.24

[email protected]
tact Information.
Anchorage.—Multiple anchorage areas, in depths of 18 to
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MMSI 002780200

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Koper—Contact Information bound for berths in Vallone di Muggia and by those vessels
whose draft does not allow them to use the Canale Nord ap-
Pilots proach to Trieste, leads to Baia di Muggia.
VHF VHF channels 8 and 16 A dredged channel, with a depth of approximately 18m,
20.25

leads to the berths. The terminal has six berths, with depths of
Telephone 386-5-850-2440 11 to 17m alongside. Tankers up to 160,000 dwt and 16.4m
E-mail [email protected] draft, and partially-laden tankers of 250,000 dwt, can be han-
dled.
Web site http:/www.kopp.si
Aspect.—The dredged entrance channel is marked by light-
20.25

Tugs ed beacons. An outer approach lighted buoy is moored about 1

mile W of the S end of the S detached breakwater. For further
VHF VHF channel 8
information, see Porto di Trieste in paragraph 20.26.
386-5-665-6318 Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
20.25

Telephone Pilots can be contacted by VHF and board tankers about 1.5
386-5-665-6381
miles W of the S end of Diga Luigi Rizzo, the S detached
E-mail [email protected] breakwater.
Web site http:/www.adria-tow.si Vessels should send an ETA 48 hours in advance and report
20.25

any changes if more than 1 hour.

Caution.—Vessels may encounter fishing nets which extend
20.24
Regulations.—Canale Sud can only be used by one vessel at
20.25

up to 3 miles from the shore of the Gulf of Trieste. Care should a time. Priority is given to outbound vessels.
be taken to avoid the pilings supporting these nets as they are Anchorage.—A designated anchorage area for tankers,
20.25

not always visible above the sea surface. which may best be seen on the chart, lies in the W approaches
Numerous fishing vessels may be encountered in the ap-
20.24
and extends up to 3.0 miles W of Diga Luigi Rizzo, the S de-
proaches to the port. tached breakwater. Vessels should contact the pilot station be-
fore anchoring.
Baia di Muggia (45°36'N., 13°46'E.) Caution.—Numerous fishing vessels may be encountered in
20.25

the approaches to the port.

World Port Index No. 40830 A fire-fighting seaplane splashdown area lies 1 mile W of
20.25

Punta Sottile, close S of Canal Sud.

20.25 Baia di Muggia, entered on the S side of the port of
Trieste, is backed by hills which are mostly cultivated and have Porto di Trieste (45°39'N., 13°46'E.)
numerous villages, farms, and villas situated on them. The land
is low and level at the head of the bay. The small town of Mug- World Port Index No. 40820
gia, with a castle, stands on the S side of the bay. The facilities
on the N shore of the bay are included with the port of Trieste. 20.26 Porto di Trieste is one of the largest and most import-
The main SIOT oil terminal, which is connected to the
20.25 ant ports in the Adriatic Sea and includes a Free Zone.
Trans-Alpine pipeline, is situated in Baia di Muggia and con- Winds—Weather.—During the winter and late autumn, the
20.26

sists of two jetties. bora, a strong NE wind, blows in the Gulf of Trieste with its
Depths—Limitations.—Canale Sud, for use by tankers
20.25 greatest strength near the port.

Trieste—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Dry Cargo Berths
Adria Terminal
No. 12 — 11.9m — — — Containers, steel products and breakbulk.
No. 13 — 11.9m 210m — 36.0m Continuous berthing length of 478m.
No. 14 196m 8.5m — — — Containers, steel products, and breakbulk.
Cimsa Terminal
Cement Berth 22m — — — — Cement.
EMT Terminal
No. 39 — 9.7m 225m — 26.0m Ro-ro freight and containers. Continuous
No. 40 — 10.0m 200m — 26.0m berthing length of 361m.

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Trieste—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
No. 42 — 9.1m — — — Ro-ro freight and containers. Continuous
No. 43 — 9.1m — — — berthing length of 635m.
Ferry Terminal
No. 57 350m 9.1m 135m — 22.0m Ro-ro freight and containers.
Frigomar Terminal
Containers, project/heavy cargo, fishing ves-
Breakbulk Berth 141m 8.0m 175m — 27.0m
sels, and breakbulk.
Fruit Terminal
No. 34 191m 6.7m 100m — 15.0m Containers, reefer, and breakbulk.
No. 35 181m 8.8m — — — Containers, reefer, and breakbulk. Continu-
No. 36 182m 9.1m — — — ous berthing length of 363m.
General Cargo and Timber Terminal
No. 66 366m 9.1m 170m — 27.0m Steel products.
Grain Terminal
No. 44 — 9.1m 200m — 24.0m
Grains. Continuous berthing length of 635m.
No. 45 — 10.6m 200m — 24.0m
Groceries and Textiles Terminal
No. 37 — 8.5m — — — Breakbulk and reefer. Continuous berthing
No. 38 — 8.5m — — — length of 360m.
IItalcementi Terminal
Jetty 203m — — — — Breakbulk. Closed (2021).
Metals Terminal
Banchina Terni 351m — 230m — 33.0m Coal.
Ortolan Mare Terminal
General Cargo 180m — — — — Project/heavy cargo and breakbulk.
Pacorini Silocaf Terminal
Breakbulk. Continuous berthing length of
No. 46 — 7.9m — — —
348m (with No. 47).
Passenger Terminal
No. 29 220m 9.1m 300m 9.1m 40.0m Cruise vessels.
No. 30 240m 7.9m 300m 9.1m 35.0m Cruise vessels.
Piattaforma Logistica Trieste (PLT) Terminal
Ro-pax and containers. Under construction
Cargo Quay 270m — — — —
(2021).
Samer Seaports and Terminals
No. 31 255m 12.2m 235m — 33.0m Ro-ro freight, containers, and breakbulk.
No. 31b 120m 12.2m 225m — 23.0m Ro-ro freight, containers, and breakbulk.
No. 32 — 8.2m 235m — 33.0m Ro-ro freight, containers, and breakbulk.
No. 33 — 8.8m 200m — 26.0m Continuous berthing length of 341m.

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Trieste—Berth Information
Maximum Vessel
Berth Length Depth Remarks
LOA Draft Beam
Trieste Intermodal Maritime Terminal (T.I.M.T.)
Ro-ro. Continuous berthing length of 348m
No. 47 — 7.9m — — —
(with No. 46).
No. 48 119m 7.6m — — — Containers and reefers.
Trieste Marine Terminal (T.M.T.)
No. 49 — 12.8m — — —
Containers. Continuous berthing length of
No. 50 — 15.8m 165m — 23.5m
652m.
No. 51 — 16.7m — — —
No. 52 250m 17.0m 120m — 20.0m Containers.
Nos. 53, 54, 55, Containers. Continuous berthing length of
— 14.9m 365m — 53.3m
and56 768m.
Tanker Berths
Alder Terminal
Products Berth 40m — 180m 8.0m — Chemicals and vegetable oils.
DCT (Depositi Costieri Trieste)
Sabba Berth 1 47m 9.8m 180m 9.7m 31.0m Clean products and dirty products.
Sabba Berth 2 43m 8.9m 160m 9.2m — Clean products and dirty products.
Monteshell Terminal
Berth N5 75m 10.2m 185m 10.3m — Clean products and dirty products.
SIOT Terminal
No. 1 30m 16.3m 290m 16.0m 48.0m Crude and petroleum products.
No. 2 30m 16.8m 290m 16.5m 48.0m Crude and petroleum products.
No. 3 30m 16.8m 305m 16.5m 58.0m Crude and petroleum products.
No. 4 30m 16.8m 328m 16.5m 58.0m Crude and petroleum products.

The current at the entrance of the port is generally negligible,

20.26 Fratelli Bandiera to Mole V, and then ESE to the N part of Baia
seldom exceeding a velocity of 1 knot. di Muggia. This section of the port contains the main commer-
Tides—Currents.—Tides rise about 0.6m at springs and
20.26 cial facilities and is protected by three detached breakwaters.
0.5m at neaps. During a bora, the water level can be reduced by There are also extensive repair facilities with several drydocks,
as much as 1.2 to 1.5m. the largest being 295m long and 56m wide.
Depths—Limitations.—There is a depth of 18m in the ap-
20.26 There are facilities for general cargo, bulk, timber, livestock,
20.26

proach to the port. passenger, reefer, container, and ro-ro vessels. The port has
Canale Nord has been established for vessels entering Porto
20.26 12,128m of total berthing space, with depths of 6 to 18m
Franco Vecchio, the Arsenale Triestino, the Scalo Legnami, alongside. Vessels up to 15.8m draft can be accommodated.
and Banchini Terma. In adverse weather, the pilot may allow Porto Industriale consists of numerous berths, with a chan-
20.26

vessels to use Canale Sud, the approach to Baia di Muggia.Por- nel about 200m wide extending in a SW-NE direction. Access
to Franco Vecchio is the N part of the port and a free zone. It is restricted to vessels with a draft up to 7.4m. There are shal-
has several basins and moles and is protected by a detached low depths at the entrance in approximate position
breakwater. This section of the port extends 0.7 mile S to Mole 45°36'31.8''N, 13°48'01.8''E.
IV. For more berthing information see the table titled Trieste—
20.26

Porto Doganale, the original harbor of Trieste, lies along the

20.26 Berth Information.
NW side of the city. It extends 0.6 mile SW between Mole IV Aspect.—Haze frequently obscures the landmarks in the ap-
20.26

and Mole Fratelli Bandiera and is used by passenger liners, proach to the port until vessels are fairly close-to, but in clear
fishing vessels, and pleasure craft. weather, the mountains backing the shoreline are prominent.
Porto Franco Nuovo, a free zone, extends SSW from Mole
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miles NE of the city. lot on VHF channel 14 to report their ETA in the roads and
Faro della Vittoria is a conspicuous stone tower, 68m high,
20.26 request a berth.
which is surmounted by a bronze statue and stands 0.5 mile N 2. When settled at a berth vessels must contact the Oper-
of the N end of the port. A light is shown from this tower. ations Center on VHF channel 16 and report their berth num-
Radio masts, in two prominent groups of four, stand 0.4 mile
20.26 ber.
ESE of the light. A prominent television mast, 110m high, 3. Crossing the channel from N to S (or S to N) is only
stands 1.6 miles E of the light on the summit of Monte Con- permitted when a pilot is embarked, or after having agreed to
canello. the procedure and time with the Pilot Station.
Tempio Mariano, a prominent temple, stands 1 miles NNW
20.26 4. Vessels at anchor must maintain a continuous listen-
of the light on the summit of Monte Grisa. This temple is ing watch on VHF channels 14 and 16.
shaped like a pyramid and illuminated at night in summer. 5. Vessels must inform the Operations Center (Harbor-
Castelle di Miramare, a conspicuous castle, is situated 2.5
20.26 master) of any unusual event which could influence the safe-
miles NW of the light. ty of navigation and/or constitute a danger to the marine
Pilotage.—Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 gt.
20.26 environment.
Pilots generally board vessels in the N channel 1.5 miles W of 20.26 Regulations for outbound vessels are, as follows:
the N end of Diga Luigi Rizzo in position 45°38.8'N, 13°42.2'E 1. Vessels not subject to compulsory pilotage must agree
and in the S channel 1.5 miles W of the S end of Diga Luigi with the pilot station as to procedures and times of move-
Rizzo in position 45°44.0'N, 13°37.5'E. ment within the harbor and in both N and S canals.
Regulations.—Canale Nord can only be crossed from the N
20.26 2. Vessels subject to compulsory pilotage must embark
or S when a pilot is on board or after consulting with the pilot- the pilot in the N or S canal.
age authority. Vessels with a draft greater than 14m must not 3. Vessels must contact the Operations Center on VHF
cross the channel. channel 16 once the departure maneuvers are complete and
Vessels should send an ETA 48 hours before arrival and re-
20.26 the pilot disembarked and report the following information:
port any changes to it of more than 1 hour. The assistance of a. Type of vessel.
tugs is required for tankers of greater than 30,000 gt. b. Route.
Vessels bound for the SIOT Marine Terminal should send
20.26 c. Speed.
their initial ETA at least 72 hours in advance to the harbormas- d. Destination.
ter, with copies to the vessel's agent and the terminal. The ETA e. Date and time of arrival at destination.
should be confirmed 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. f. Number of passengers.
Regulations for inbound vessels are, as follows:
20.26 g. Quantity of cargo.
1. Vessels directed to an anchorage must contact the pi- h. Quality of cargo.

Information Required by Trieste VTS

Action Designator Information Required
Vessel name, call sign, flag, gt, and IMO and
A
MMSI numbers
B Date/Time group of expected entry
C Position
E True course
F Speed
Inbound vessels on first G Port of origin and departure time
contact when entering
VTS area H Date/Time group and position of entry
I Port of destination and ETA
Quality, quantity, and IMO class of cargo, stating
P
IMDG code
U Vessel type, loa, draft, and gt
W Number of crew and passengers
X Miscellaneous information
B Date/Time group of anchoring
When anchoring C Anchor berth
X Reason for anchoring

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Information Required by Trieste VTS

Action Designator Information Required
K Date/Time group of arriving at mooring and quay
On arrival in port J Pilot’s name
X Number of tugs, if applicable
B Date/Time group of departure
I Port of destination and ETA
Outbound vessels upon J Pilot’s name
departure from port or Quality, quantity, and IMO class of cargo, stating
roadstead P
IMDG code
W Number of crew and passengers
X Number of tugs, if applicable
B Date/Time group of anchoring
When anchoring C Anchor berth
X Reason for anchoring
When exiting the VTS B Date/Time of exiting
area D Position

Vessel Traffic Service.—A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) has

20.26
Trieste—Contact Information
been established for Porto di Trieste. The VTS provides an in-
formation service, a navigational assistance service, and a traf- Telephone 39-040-676-611
fic organization service. Facsimile 39-040-676-665
Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all vessels of 300
20.26 [email protected]
gt and over and vessels of 45m loa and over. Participation is E-mail
optional for warships, naval auxiliary vessels, and vessels be- [email protected]
longing to a member state of the European Community em- Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/trieste
ployed and used for a non-commercial public service.
Trieste Marine Terminal
Vessels must contact the VTS center as follows:
20.26

1. Inbound: Telephone 39-040-318-6444

a. Upon entering the VTS area. Facsimile 39-040-318-6445
b. Upon boarding the pilot.
c. Upon mooring. E-mail [email protected]
2. Outbound: Web site http://www.trieste-marine-terminal.com
a. Upon boarding the pilot or before casting off.
b. Upon disembarking the pilot. SIOT Marine Terminal
c. Upon exiting the VTS area. VHF VHF channels 12, 14, 16, 71, 72, and 73
Vessels should report the information listed in the table titled
20.26

Information Required by Trieste VTS on VHF channel 11. 39-040-827-003 (Pier Master)
The Trieste VTS area is bounded by lines joining the follow-
20.26
Telephone 39-048-451-1932 (Pier Master, Mobile)
ing positions:
39-040-3889 ext 111 (Operators)
a. 45°35.7'N, 13°43.4'E.
b. 45°35.7'N, 13°43.1'E. [email protected] (ETA Notices)
c. 45°35.9'N, 13°42.7'E. E-mail
[email protected] (Operators)
d. 45°37.8'N, 13°37.8'E.
e. 45°37.0'N, 13°34.6'E. Web site http://www.tal-oil.com
f. 45°42.4'N, 13°34.6'E. Port Authority
g. 45°43.5'N, 13°41.4'E.
Telephone 39-040-6731
Trieste—Contact Information Facsimile 39-040-673-2406
Harbormaster E-mail [email protected]
VHF VHF channels 11, 14, and 16 Web site http://www.porto.trieste.it

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Trieste—Contact Information Trieste—Contact Information

Tugs E-mail [email protected]
VHF VHF channels 10 and 16 Contact Information.—See the table titled Trieste—Con-
20.26

Telephone 39-040-360-756 tact Information.

Anchorage.—Designated anchorage areas, for vessels car-
20.26

Facsimile 39-040-348-1029 rying dangerous or non-dangerous cargo, are reserved, as fol-

E-mail [email protected] lows:
1. Zona Sud (Zone A): Anchor Berths A1 to A5 and
Web site http://www.tripmare.it S1—tankers.
Berthing 2. Zona Nord (Zone B): Anchor Berths B1 to B6: Tank-
ers when berths in Zona Sud are occupied and vessels carry-
VHF VHF channel 14
ing dangerous goods. Anchor Berths C1 to C6 and S2:
Telephone 39-040-300-922 Vessels transporting non-dangerous goods.
Facsimile 39-040-308-144 3. Zona TM: TM1 and TM2 for vessels carrying non-
dangerous goods headed for Trieste and Molfalcone. Locat-
E-mail [email protected] ed to the N of Zona Nord and W of the marine protected area
Web site http://www.angopi.org W of Miramare (45°42.3'N, 13°42.7'E).
All vessels should contact the pilot station before anchoring.
20.26

Vessel Traffic Service There is also sufficient room for large vessels to anchor with-
20.26

Call sign VTS Trieste in the harbor and there are several mooring buoys.
Caution.—A submarine water pipeline, which stands 2m
20.26

VHF VHF channels 11 and 16 above the sea bottom and constitutes a permanent obstruction,
39-040-676-616 extends NW between Porto di Trieste and Duino and may best
be seen on the chart. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in
Telephone 39-040-676-677
its vicinity.
39-040-676-683 An outfall pipeline, which may best be seen on the chart, lies
20.26

in the harbor and extends 2.5 miles WNW from the vicinity of
Facsimile 39-040-676-665
the N end of the S detached breakwater. Anchoring and fishing
[email protected] are prohibited in its vicinity.
E-mail Numerous fishing vessels are often encountered in the ap-
[email protected] 20.26

proaches to the port.

Web site http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it/servizi A disused explosives dumping ground area, which may best
20.26

Pilots be seen on the chart, lies centered 1.2 miles SW of Faro della
Vittoria.
Call sign Piloti Trieste Marine protection zones have been established off the coast
20.26

VHF VHF channels 14 and 16 of Trieste. Navigating, anchoring, and stopping by vessels over
500 gt are prohibited in the Marine Protected Areas and the
39-040-304-307 Italian National Park Protected Zones, which can best be seen
Telephone
39-040-304-406 on the chart.
A wreck, with a depth of 19.5m, lies about 0.5 mile NW of
20.26

Facsimile 39-040-311-284 the N end of the N detached breakwater.

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Glossaries

Spanish

SPANISH English SPANISH English

A concha.........................................................................a shell
contrastes .............. winds blowing from opposite directions
abrigo ......................................................................... shelter cubierta ......................................................................... deck
aduana ..............................................................customhouse cueva ..............................................................................cave
aguas muertas........................................................neap tides
D
aguas vivas ......................................................... spring tides
aguja........................................................................... needle darsena ............................................................ dock or basin
albufera ..................................................................tidal lake dique .................................................................... dock, dike
aldea ................................................. small village, a hamlet dique seco ................................................................drydock
alfaque............................................................ sandbank, bar
E
almadraba.........................................................tunny fishery
alto ..............................................................................height ensenada ........................................................... bay or creek
amarillo ......................................................................yellow ermita ....................................................................hermitage
arena.............................................................................. sand escollo............................................................................rock
arrabal ........................................................................suburb espigon..............................................a kind of wharf or pier
arrecife ........................................................................... reef estero...................................................................small creek
arroyo ......................................................................... rivulet estrecho.........................................................................strait
astillero...................................................................dockyard estribor ................................................................... starboard
atalaya ... an elevated place from which a considerable view
F
may be obtained
fanal ..................................................................... lighthouse
B
fango ..............................................................................mud
babor .............................................................................. port faro....................................................................... lighthouse
bahia................................................................................bay ferrocarril .................................................................. railway
bajamar..................................................................low water fondeadero ........................................................... anchorage
bajo............................................................................... shoal fraile............................................................................... friar
banco.............................................................................bank freo................................................................................strait
barra ............................ bar at the mouth of a river or harbor fuente ............................................ fountain; spring of water
barrio.............................................suburb, district of a town fuerte............................................................................... fort
blanco...........................................................................white
G
bote salvavidas ......................................................... lifeboat
boya...............................................................................buoy garita .............................................................. lookout house
brujula .....................................................................compass golfo............................................................................... gulf
bruma ..................................................................... fog, haze grande ...........................................................................great
gris .................................................................................gray
C
grao .................................................................. strand, shore
cabezo ......................................................... summit of a hill
I
cabo............................................................cape or headland
cala .......................................................... creek or small bay iglesia......................................................................... church
caleta ............................................................................. cove isla............................................................................... island
camino de hierro .......................................................railway islote .............................................................................. islet
campanario..................................................... steeple, belfry
L
canal ............................................................channel or strait
capilla......................................................................... chapel lago ................................................................................ lake
carabineros ........................... a post of military coast guards laguna ........................................................................ lagoon
carbon de piedra............................................................. coal laja .......................................................................... flat rock
carta de sanidad................................................ bill of health limo................................................................................mud
casa.............................................................................. house lugar ................................................... village or small town
cascajo.........................................................................gravel luz ..................................................................................light
caserio ......................................................... series of houses
M
caseta..................................................................small house
castillo..........................................................................castle malecon.......................................................................... dike
carrazon............................................... dark, cloudy weather marea ..............................................................................tide
cerro ................................................................................ hill marea menguante..................................................... ebb tide
chica ............................................................................. small marea menguante..................................................... ebb tide

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SPANISH English SPANISH English

meridional ...............................................................southern R
mesa ....................................................................... tableland
molino ............................................................................ mill reclada......................................................... making the land
montana..................................................................mountain restinga ...........................................................................reef
monte ......................................................................... mount ria .......................................................... the mouth of a river
muelle............................................................... mole or jetty ribera....................................... the shore; the bank of a river
rio.................................................................................. river
N
roca ................................................................................rock
negro ............................................................................ black rojo...................................................................................red
niebla............................................................................... fog
norte ............................................................................. north S
O
saco ................................................................................. bay
ola................................................................................. wave salina..........................................................................saltpan
oriente ............................................................................ east sanidad ........................................................................ health
seno..................................................................... gulf or bay
P
septentrional ........................................................... northern
pardo ..............................................................................gray sierra .............................................................mountain ridge
pena.........................................................rock or large stone sud, sur......................................................................... south
penon............................................... rock or rocky mountain
pequena ........................................................................ small T
picacho ......................................................................summit
pico................................................................................ peak temporal .......................................................................storm
piedra .............................................................................rock terral...................................................................... land wind
piloto ............................................................................. pilot tiempo ...................................................................... weather
piloto practico ..a harbor pilot (practico is often used alone) torre..............................................................................tower
placer.............................................................. sandbank, cay
playa............................................................................ beach V
pleamar.................................................................high water
poniente......................................................................... west variacion .................................................................variation
promontorio ...................................... headland, promontory vela.................................................................................. sail
pueblo............................................................ town; a village vendaval .......................................................strong sea wind
puente......................................................................... bridge verde ............................................................................ green
puerto ............................................................................. port viejo .................................................................................old
punta............................................................................. point viento ............................................................................wind
vigia ............................................ a lookout; doubtful shoals
Q
villa ............................................................................... town
quinta ............................................................. country house virazon ................................................................. sea breeze

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French

FRENCH English FRENCH English

A courant de jusant......................................... ebb tidal stream

crique ........................................................................... creek
aiguille ....................................................................... needle crue .............................................................. freshet or flood
aimante................................................................... magnetic
D
anse ...................................................................... bay, creek
appontement.............................................. wharf, pier, quay darse............................................................................. basin
atterrissage ..................................................making the land digue ......................................................... breakwater, mole
avant port .............................................................. outer port douane.............................................................. customhouse
azur.................................................................................blue
E
B
echelle...........................................................................scale
babord ............................................................................ port echelle de maree .................................................. tide gauge
baie..........................................................................bay, gulf ecluse ...............................................lock of a canal or basin
balisage ................................................................beaconage ecueil................................................................rock, breaker
balise ......................................................................... beacon eglise.......................................................................... church
banc..............................................................bank, sandbank encablure..............................cable's length, about 200 yards
barre .................................................................................bar entree ...........................................entrance, mouth of a river
basse............................................................................. shoal epi ..............................................................small jetty, groin
base mer ................................................................low water escarpe .......................................................................... bluff
bassin ................................................................. basin, dock etale................................... (Of tide) slack; (of wind) settled
bassin a flot .............................................. wet basin or dock etang .............................................................................. lake
bassin d'echouage..............tidal basin where vessels ground etiage............................................ low-water mark of a river
bateau de sauvetage ................................................. lifeboat etier ...................... a creek which can receive small vessels;
blanc, he .......................................................................white a conduit by which salt water enters a saline
blue.................................................................................blue
F
bouche.........................................................mouth of a river
bouee.............................................................................buoy falaise............................................................................. cliff
bouee a cloche........................................................bell buoy fanal ..........................................................harbor lighthouse
bouee a sifflet................................................... whistle buoy feu ..................................................................................light
bouee lumineuse .................................................. light buoy feu permanent .....a light constantly burning and unwatched
boussole ..................................................................compass fin....................................................................................fine
brouillard................................................................ fog, mist fleche ............................................................................ spire
brume .............................................................................. fog fleuve ................................................................ river, stream
flot................................................................................ flood
C
foc ........................................................................... jib (sail)
caboteur..................................................................... coaster fond............................................................................bottom
cale de radoub ...............................................marine railway forme de radoub.......................................................drydock
cap.................................................................cape, headland fosse ..................................................................ditch, a deep
chapelle ...................................................................... chapel
G
charbon........................................................................... coal
chasse ............... a rapid discharge of water from a reservoir gare ............................................................................ station
in order to clear out a channel golfe ............................................................................... gulf
chateau .........................................................................castle goulet .......................................................... narrow entrance
chaussee ...................................................... bank, causeway gravier......................................................................... gravel
chemin de fer ........................................................... railroad gril de carenage........................................................ gridiron
cheminee ................................................................. chimney gros .............................................................................coarse
chenal ....................................................................... channel
H
clocher........................................................................steeple
coffre .............................................................. mooring buoy haut-fond....................................................................a shoal
colline.............................................................................. hill haute mer ............................................................. high water
compas ....................................................................compass houle ............................................................................ swell
coquilles .......................................................................shells
I
cote............................................................................... coast
courant ..........................................................current, stream ile .........................................................................island, isle
courant de flot .......................................... flood tidal stream ilot.................................................................................. islet

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FRENCH English FRENCH English

J pleine mer ............................................................ high water

pointe ............................................................................point
jaune...........................................................................yellow pont ................................................................... bridge, deck
jusant...............................................................................ebb presqu'ile................................................................peninsula
L Q
lac................................................................................... lake quai .................................................................... quay, wharf
M R
madrague................................................................tunny net rade .............................................................. road, roadstead
marais.............................................................swamp, marsh rafale ........................................................................... squall
maree...............................................................................tide raz (bas breton) .............................a name given to a violent
maree descendante .............................................. falling tide tidal stream in a narrow passage
maree montante.....................................................rising tide recif.................................................................................reef
massif ........................................... main group of mountains roche ..............................................................................rock
mat ................................................................................ mast rocher .............................................................................rock
molle ...............................................................................soft rouge ................................................................................red
mortes eaux ...........................................................neap tides
S
mouillage ............................................................. anchorage
niveau ............................................................................ level sable ...............................................................................sand
noeud..............................................................................knot salines ................................... salt-water lagoons, salt works
noir ............................................................................... black seche ............................................................... dry shelf, flat
seuil........................................................... sill (as of a dock)
O
sud................................................................................ south
occidental ................................................................. western
T
onde.............................................................................. wave
oriental ...................................................................... eastern temps............................................................... time, weather
ouest .............................................................................. west tour...............................................................................tower
tourelle .....................................................small tower, turret
P tribord .................................................................... starboard
U
passe......................................................................... channel
patente de sante................................................ bill of health usine...........................................................................factory
pertuis......................................................... opening or strait
V
petit .............................................................................. small
phare..................................................................... lighthouse vase ................................................................................mud
pic.................................................................................. peak vent ...............................................................................wind
pierre ............................................................................ stone vergue ............................................................................yard
pignon .......................................................................... gable vert .............................................................................. green
pin ..................................................................pine or fir tree vieux, vieil, vieille ............................................. old, ancient
plage..................................................................shore, beach ville ............................................................................... town
plateau....................................tableland, or flat below water vives eaux .......................................................... spring tides

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Arabic

ARABIC English ARABIC English

A birka, birkah...................................... pool, pond, small lake

boghaz..............................................entrance channel, strait
ab, abu ............................................................... father, chief borg, bordj, burj ........................................ fort, tower, castle
abar, abyar.................................................................... wells bu ..................................................................................chief
abyadh, abyad ..............................................................white buhaira, buheira ............................................................. lake
adel, aleb ............................................................ sloping hill bussla ...................................................................... compass
aghbar.............................................................................gray buz .................................................................................cape
aghbas ................................................................dark (color)
D
ahmar ...............................................................................red
aich, aik.................................................................hard bank dahr .................................................................... promontory
ain, oyun ............................................ spring, well, fountain daiyaq ........................................................................narrow
akaba, acol ...........................................................wilderness dar .....................house, mansion, settlement. Note: "Dar" is
akbar......................................bigger, biggest, older (of two) sometimesused to designate a promontory or
akhal............................................................................. black hill where there is a settlement nearby
akhdhar, akhdar............................................................green darb, derb ...............................................desert road or track
al.......................................................................................the dohat, duhat .................................................. bay, cove, port
anak................................................................................ cliff duar ..............................................................an encampment
aqabar...................................................................wilderness
E
araja, arish.............................................................sand dune
ard .......................................................... land, earth, ground egeidet..................................................................... sand hill
ard malaq............................................................... open land el ...................................................................................... the
asfal, asafil ...................................................................lower ezba............................................................................ village
asfar............................................................................yellow
F
asifah.............................................................................. gale
asmar.......................................................................... brown fanar ........................................................beacon, lighthouse
aswad ........................................................................... black faregh ....................................................... broad, level, wide
atiq ...................................................................................old farsh .................................................................. plain (noun)
auwil............................................................. first, beginning fasht ......................................................................rocky reef
azim...............................................................................great filuka, fulk ........................................................... small boat
azraq...............................................................................blue
G
B
gara, garrat ..................................................................... lake
bab...............................................................strait, gate, door garf................................................................................. cliff
bahr ..................................................... canal, sea, river, lake gedid .............................................................................. new
bahr shaban ......................................................... deep water ghamiq .......................................................................... deep
bahraya........................................................pool, pond, lake gharb, gharba, gharbi .....................................................west
baida............................................................................ desert ghubbat, ghubbet ........................................................... gulf
balad.......................................country, region, village, town gisr, gusur ............................................. bank, embankment
balam..............................................................................boat goz, gowaz ..................................................... high sand hill
bandar..........chief town of a province, coastal town with an gumruk............................................................. customhouse
anchorage off it, bight, open
H
bandera........................................................................... flag
basta .............................................................................tower hadd .................................. boundary, border, limit, sandspit
batbit, batbyt ......................................................... whirlpool hagar, hajar ...................................................... stone, rubble
baybarr ...................................headland, land, earth; ground haggag................................................. long projecting ridge
beida.............................................................................white hait, hitan ...................................................................... wall
beit .............................................................................. house hajari ............................................................................ stony
beiyat............................................................ shoal that dries halat .............................................................. sandbank, islet
beni................. sons of; prefix to tribal names; it sometimes hamra ...............................................................................red
is used in connection with local names haram, ahram ..........................................................pyramid
such as those of hills, promontories hassar, hissar ..................................................................rock
berriyah ....................................................................... desert haswa .................................................. gravel, small pebbles
biar, bir............................................................... well (noun) hisar ..................................................................... fort, castle
bilad ......................................................................... country hod .................................................... pool, pond, small lake
birba, baraby ................................................. ancient temple hor.......................................................... bay, creek, channel

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ARABIC English ARABIC English

I majaz................................................... pass, marine channel

mal, malih ........................................................salt, brackish
ilwat, ilwet.................................................................. region manfad, manafid ............................................... pass (defile)
iswid............................................................................. black manzal.................................................................. settlement
izbit, izbet...................................................................village maqam ..........................................................................tomb
J marabut ................. monument or tomb of a saint or prophet
marakat ..................................................... soft bottom shoal
jam, jamia................................................................. mosque marsa, marza, mers, mersa ............... bay, cove, harbor, gulf
janub............................................................................. south masafa, masafah........................................................... range
jebel, jabal, gebel, jibal .................................. mountain, hill masgid, masjid, masjed............................................ mosque
jezirat, jezira, jazirat...................................island, peninsula masura......................................................... water pipe, pipe
jisr, jusur ................................................................... bridge maten ........................................................................ plateau
jorf.................................................................................. cliff matla ...............................................................................east
junub ............................................................................ south medina .................................................................. city, town
merj......................................................................... meadow
K
mina ................................................................... port, harbor
kabat..........................................rocky shoal, group of rocks minar, manar .............................................................minaret
kabir, kebir ....................................................................large minqar, mengar ..........................................nose, head, point
kad........................................................................ shoal, spit mirjan............................................................................coral
kafr, kufur , kefr .........................................................village mirsa .............................................................................. port
karm ............................................................ artificial mound miyah ........................................................................... water
kasba .................................................. citadel, fortified town muaskar............................ camp, especially a military camp
kasim.......................political division, department, territory muhassan .................................................................fortified
kassar .............................................................................rock mukhaijan ........................................................ encampment
katah, katat ................................rocky shoal, group of rocks murgan ..........................................................................coral
katib ..............................................................................paint mustanqa..................................................................... marsh
kef, kaf ...................................................................mountain
keruky ................................................................sketch, plan N
keshem ............................................................. water course
khadra...........................................................................green nahiyah, nanahi .........................................................district
khala......................................................................... country nahr, anhar ................................................................... river
khalig, khalij .................................gulf, valley, water course najwa.....................................................................shoal, spit
khan........................................................... inn, hotel, bazaar nakhl, nakhil, nikhl ............................. palm tree, date grove
khashm ........................................................mouth, entrance natur .............................................................................tower
khijem ................................................... encampment (tents) nebi ............................................. tomb of a saint or prophet
khirs ............................................................. par barren land
Q
khod .................................................................shallow, ford
khor creek, ravine, valley (usually dry), cove, bay, channel, qabr ...............................................................................tomb
river, river channel qadim, qadima .................................................................old
kibli .............................................................................. south qala ...................................................... prominent peak, fort
kidwa................................................................small mound qanaya.........................................................................rivulet
kinar ................................................. boundary, border, limit qantara, qanatir ..........................................................bridge
kinisa, kinis ................................................................church qara ................................................................small dark hill
kinisat, kinizat........................................................sandbank qarn ...............................................................................point
kita ............................................rocky shoal, group of rocks qasr, qusur ................................................. port, large house
kom ............................................................................mound
R
kothon, liman ...............................................port, anchorage
kubry, kabary ............................................................ bridge rais, reis................................................... captain of a vessel
kusbat ................................................. citadel, fortified town rais el marsa .............................................captain of the port
rakat ................................. shoal, hard bank (not dangerous)
L
raml................................................................................sand
liman .............................................................. port or harbor ramla ............................................................... sandy ground
ras, rus................................................................. cape, point
M
rasif ....................................................................... pier, quay
ma.................................................................................water rif ..................................................................................coast
maghreb ........................................................................ west rig............................................................. shallow bank, flat
mahatta....................................................................... station rod........................................................... small water course
mahgar ..............................................................stone quarry rud................................................................................. river

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ARABIC English ARABIC English

S sifi ................................................................................... low

sikha...............................................................................road
sabakha......................................................... salt marsh, bog sirih .........................................................................tall, slim
safra............................................................................yellow
saghir, seghir ................................................................ small T
sahil........................................................ coast, shore, beach
sahra, sahary...................................................... desert, plain taht ..................................................... under, below, beneath
sakh, sakhr .....................................................................rock tall, tell, tulu ....................................................................hill
sanjaq ............................................................................. flag tarf..................................................................................cape
saqya, saqiye, saqyat.................................................... canal tarsana........................................................................arsenal
saraya ......................................................................... palace tawil ...............................................................................long
sarwe .........................................................................cypress tell ....................................................................................hill
sath ............................................................................ plateau tiligraf .................................................................... telegraph
sauwana...........................................................gravel mound tira............................................................................ channel
sawahil ............................................................... coast guard turah ............................................................... canal, channel
sebkhat, sebkha, sabkhet......................................... salt lake turiq................................................................ road, highway
seil.................................................................... water course
U
shab, shib ...................................................rocky shoal, reef
shakhis .......................................................... par stake, pole umm ...........................................................................mother
shamal .......................................................................... north ust .................................................................. middle, center
shard............................................ sirocco, simoon, hot wind
W
shari.......................................... street, boulevard, main road
sharq............................................................................... east wad, wadi, uad ........................valley, water course, channel
sharqi, sharqiya .....................................................east (adj.) wast................................................................ middle, center
shatt........................................ coast, shore, river, river bank welled ........................................................... a tribe of arabs
shatt ramli ..............................................................sandbank
Z
sheikh ..................................................chief, chieftain, elder
sherm...................................................................cove, creek zarqa .............................................................................. blue
shur....................................................................low clay hill zawia, zawiya............................................ monastery, house
sidi................................................................................ tomb zeitun .......................................................................... olives

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Italian

ITALIAN English ITALIAN English

A G

acquitrino .................................................................. swamp golfo........................................................................gulf, bay

altezza .........................................................................height grande ...........................................................................great
alto ....................................................................... high, lofty greco ...................................................................... northeast
alzata ................................................................ embankment
I
ancoraggio............................................................ anchorage
arcipelago........................................................... archipelago imboccatura ................................................... mouth of river
azzuro.............................................................................blue insensatura .................................................................... cove
isola............................................................................. island
B
isolotto ........................................................................... islet
bacino................................................................. basin, dock istmo ........................................................................ isthmus
baia..................................................................................bay
L
balza ..................................................... rock, cliff, precipice
banchina .............................................................quay, wharf lago ................................................................................ lake
banco, banchi .....................................................bank, banks lanterna .............................................................. harbor light
barra .................................................................................bar lazzaretto................................................ quarantine hospital
bassofondo .....................................................shoal, shallow levante.............................................................................east
bianco...........................................................................white
M
bocca, bocche......mouth or entrance to a river, bay, or strait
bosco .................................................................wood, forest maestro ................................................................. northwest
mare .................................................................................sea
C marina .................................................. beach, landing place
meridionale ............................................................. southern
cala, calanca ..............................................creek or little bay mezzogiorno ................................................................ south
calata ........................................................................... wharf molo ..............................................................................mole
campanile ....................................................... belfry, steeple montagna ...............................................................mountain
canale .............................................................canal, channel montemount ................................................... mountain, hill
capitaneria........................................... harbormaster's office
N
capo...............................................................cape, headland
casa.............................................................................. house nero .............................................................................. black
castel, castello ..............................................................castle nuovo ............................................................................. new
cima...........................................................................summit
O
citta........................................................................ city, town
collina.............................................................................. hill occidentale ............................................................... western
corallo ...........................................................................coral orientale .....................................................................eastern
D P
darsena .................................... wet dock or basin, dockyard palude ............................................................swamp, marsh
diga............................................................ breakwater, mole passo ................................................................pass, channel
doa d'ormeggio............................................... mooring buoy penisola..................................................................peninsula
dogana..............................................................customhouse pericolo ...................................................................... danger
piano ......................................................................plain, flat
E
pianura ..........................................................................plain
entrata...................................................................... entrance picco ............................................................................. peak
piccolo, picciolo .................................................small, little
F
pietra ............................................................................ stone
faro ....................................................................... lighthouse pila ..................................................................................pile
fiumara .......................................................................... river pilastro ..................................................................pillar, pile
fiume ............................................................................. river poggio ........................................................ mound, little hill
fiumicino .................................................................... rivulet ponte ...........................................................................bridge
fondo ......................................................................... bottom pontile .............................................................................pier
foresta................................................................forest, wood porto................................................................... port, harbor
forte.................................................................................fort promontorio ....................................................... promontory
fortino.................................................................... small fort punta .............................................................................point

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ITALIAN English ITALIAN English

R settentrionale........................................................... northern
settentrione .................................................................. north
rada.................................................................................road spalla................................................shoulder, back, summit
rafo (local dialect)....................................... shoal, sandbank sponda..................................................... bank, border, edge
riva ......................................................................coast, bank stagno................................................................... lake, pond
rocca...............................................................................rock strada..............................................................................road
roccia.............................................................rock, precipice stretto ............................................................................strait
roccioso........................................................................rocky
rondo ........................................................................... round T
rosa.................................................................................pink
rosso ........................................................................ par >red tavola...................................................................... table, list
rotondo ........................................................................ round testa, testata................................................................... head
rovina ............................................................................. ruin tondo ............................................................................round
rupe .............................................................. rock, crag, cliff torre..............................................................................tower
torrente...........................................................stream, torrent
S
tramontana ................................................................... north
sabbia ............................................................................ sand
V
salina ......................................................... salt water lagoon
sanita .................................................................health office valle ............................................................................ valley
santo ...................................................................holy, sacred vecchio.............................................................................old
sasso ....................................................... stone, pebble, rock verde ............................................................................ green
sbarcatoio .............................................. landing place, quay vetta ..........................................................................summit
scirocco, sirocco.....................................................southeast via ....................................................................... road, street
scoglio................................................................... rock, reef villa ................................................................................villa
scogliera ......................................................... ridge of rocks villaggio ..................................................................... village
secca............................................................ shoal, sandbank vulcano .................................................................... volcano
segnale ..............................................................signal, mark
Z
semafori .......................................................... signal station
seno .............................................................small bay, creek zona vietata ...................................................prohibited area

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Yugoslavian

YUGOSLAVIAN English YUGOSLAVIAN English

B otocic; otocici ......................................................islet; islets

otok; otoci ...................................................... island; islands
beli, bela, belo..............................................................white
P
bijeli, bijela, bijelo .......................................................white
brdo ........................................................................mountain pesak ..............................................................................sand
plicak ........................................................................... shoal
C
plicina .......................................................................... shoal
crni, crna, crno ............................................................. black plutaca........................................................................... buoy
crveni, crvena, crveno ......................................................red poluotok .................................................................peninsula
polutocic ......................................................small peninsula
D
pristaniste.............................................. landing place, berth
desno ............................................................................. right prolaz ....................................................................... passage
donji, donja, donjo .......................................................lower
R
draga.............................................................................. cove
rat ........................................................................ point, cape
G
reka ............................................................................... river
gat, gata................................................................ mole, pier rijeka ............................................................................. river
gospa ....................................................................... our lady rt.......................................................................... point, cape
greben; grebeni .................................rock, reef; rocks, reefs
S
H
hrid; hridi, hridine ......above-water rock; above-water rocks sidriste................................................. anchorage, roadstead
stari, stara, staro ...............................................................old
J
sv................................................................................... saint
jezero.............................................................................. lake sveti, sveta, sveto .......................................................... saint
jug ................................................................................ south svetionik............................................................... lighthouse
svjetlo ............................................................................light
K
T
kamen.................................................................. stone, rock
kanal......................................................................... channel tanki, tanka, tanko..................................................... slender
kriz; kriza .................................................cross; of the cross tesnac ............................................................. strait, narrows
L
U
lijevo ............................................................................... left
luka............................................................. port, harbor, bay uvala................................................................................ bay
M V
mali, mala, malo........................................................... small veli, vela, velo............................................................... large
mlin ................................................................................ mill veliki, velika, veliko ..................................................... large
more .................................................................................sea vrata ......................................................................... passage
motka ........................................................................ beacon vrh.............................................................................summit
mulj ................................................................................mud
Y
N
yugo .........................................................................scirocco
novi, nova, novo............................................................. new
Z
O
zaliv ........................................................................ bay, gulf
obala................................................................... quay, shore zaton ....................................................................... bay, gulf
ostrvo; ostrvi ..................................................island; islands zeleni, zelena, zeleno ................................................... green

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How to use the Index—Gazetteer

Geographic names of navigational features are generally those used by the nation having sovereignty and are listed
alphabetically. Diacritical marks, such as accents, cedillas, and circumflexes, which are related to specific letters in certain foreign
languages, are not used in the interest of typographical simplicity.
Geographic names or their spellings do not necessarily reflect recognition of the political status of an area by the United States
Government. Positions are approximate and are intended merely as locators to facilitate reference to the charts.
To use as a Gazetteer note the position and Sector number of the feature and refer to the Chart Information diagram for the
Sector. Plot the approximate position of the feature on this diagram and note the approximate chart number.
To use as an Index of features described in the text note the paragraph number at the right. To locate this feature on the best
scale chart use the Gazetteer procedure above.

Index—Gazetteer

Position Sec. Position Sec.

° ' ° ' Para ° ' ° ' Para

A BAIA DI MUGGIA 45 36 N 13 46 E 20.24

BAIA DI OGNINA 37 00 N 15 18 E 15.59
ACCIARELLO 38 13 N 15 39 E 13.80 BAIA DI PIRANO 45 30 N 13 34 E 20.22
ADRA 36 44 N 3 02 W 2.18 BAIA DI SANTA PANAGIA 37 08 N 15 16 E 15.55
ADVENTURE BANK 37 30 N 12 00 E 14.39 BAIA DI TALAMONE 42 33 N 11 09 E 13.7
AFORTUNADA OIL COMPLEX 40 42 N 1 20 E 3.31 BAIE D'AL HOCEIMA 35 14 N 3 52 W 5.7
AGIP-ESSO OIL TERMINAL 38 06 N 13 25 E 15.12 BAIE DAL MUNASTIR 35 43 N 10 54 E 8.23
AGNONE 40 13 N 15 00 E 13.51 BAIE DE BANDOL 43 08 N 5 46 E 9.31
AGROPOLI 40 21 N 14 59 E 13.49 BAIE DE BANZART 37 18 N 9 56 E 8.4
AGUILAS 37 24 N 1 34 W 2.29 BAIE DE BIZERTE 37 18 N 9 56 E 8.4
AIN BENIAN 36 48 N 2 56 E 6.23 BAIE DE BOUGNON 43 20 N 6 41 E 9.51
AJACCIO 41 55 N 8 45 E 11.28 BAIE DE CAVALAIRE 43 10 N 6 34 E 9.45
AL HAMMAMAT 36 24 N 10 37 E 8.19 BAIE DE CROVANI 42 28 N 8 29 E 11.34
AL HOCEIMA 35 15 N 3 55 W 5.8 BAIE DE MONASTIR 35 43 N 10 54 E 8.23
ALBISSOLA MARINA 44 20 N 8 30 E 10.15 BAIE DE SAN CIPRIANU 41 38 N 9 21 E 11.10
ALFAQUES DE TORTOSA 40 40 N 0 40 E 3.29 BAIE DE TANGER 35 48 N 5 47 W 1.16
ALGAR DE LA ALMADRABA 38 55 N 0 02 E 3.15 BAIE DES BENI HAOUAS 36 32 N 1 35 E 6.20
ALGECIRAS 36 08 N 5 27 W 1.9 BAJO ACEITERA 36 10 N 6 04 W 1.2
ALGER 36 46 N 3 04 E 6.26 BAJO DE LOS CABEZOS 36 01 N 5 42 W 1.1
ALGHERO 40 34 N 8 19 E 12.58 BAJO ISABEL 35 55 N 5 17 W 1.22
ALICANTE 38 20 N 0 29 W 3.8 BALESTRATE 38 03 N 13 00 E 15.6
ALMERIA 36 50 N 2 28 W 2.21 BALLS BANK 36 00 N 14 24 E 14.11
ALMERIMAR 36 42 N 2 48 W 2.19 BANC DE MATIFOU 36 51 N 3 14 E 7.3
ALTEA 38 36 N 0 03 W 3.11 BANC EL HAOUARIA 37 20 N 11 02 E 8.14
AMALFI 40 38 N 14 36 E 13.43 BANCO DE FENIX 35 52 N 5 43 W 1.14
AMANTEA 39 08 N 16 05 E 13.66 BANCO DE TRAFALGAR 36 08 N 6 07 W 1.2
ANCORAGGIO DELLA MOLPA 40 01 N 15 19 E 13.55 BANCO DEL EMILE BAUDOT 38 43 N 2 30 E 4.5
ANCORAGGIO DI PARADISO 38 13 N 15 34 E 15.43 BANCO DEL HOYO 36 05 N 6 15 W 1.2
ANNABA 36 55 N 7 46 E 7.21 BANCO MAJUAN 35 55 N 5 59 W 1.14
ANTIBES 43 35 N 7 08 E 9.63 BANCS QARQANNAH 35 00 N 11 30 E 8.25
ANZIO 41 27 N 12 38 E 13.17 BANDOL 43 08 N 5 45 E 9.32
API OIL TERMINAL 43 38 N 13 23 E 18.20 BANZART 37 17 N 9 53 E 8.5
AR RAS AL ABYAD 37 20 N 9 50 E 8.3 BARCELONA 41 21 N 0 10 E 3.36
ARANCI GULF HARBOR 41 00 N 9 37 E 12.17 BARCO VERCILLO 38 55 N 16 59 E 16.7
ARBANE MILLIA 36 54 N 4 03 E 7.6 BASTIA 42 42 N 9 27 E 11.5
ARBATAX 39 56 N 9 42 E 12.27 BAY OF GIBRALTAR 36 08 N 5 24 W 1.8
ARCHIPEL LAVEZZI 41 20 N 9 15 E 11.15 BEC DE L'AIGLE 43 10 N 5 36 E 9.29
ARZEW 35 51 N 0 18 W 6.14 BEJAIA 36 45 N 5 05 E 7.9
AS SUKHAYRAH 34 17 N 10 06 E 8.30 BELLARIA 44 09 N 12 28 E 18.26
ASHTART OIL TERMINAL 34 17 N 11 23 E 8.26 BENI SAF 35 18 N 1 23 W 6.6
ATRANI 40 38 N 14 36 E 13.44 BENIDORM 38 32 N 0 08 W 3.9
AUGUSTA 37 13 N 15 14 E 15.53 BISCEGLIE 41 15 N 16 31 E 17.15
BIZERTE 37 17 N 9 53 E 8.5
BLANES 41 40 N 2 48 E 3.40
B BOCA PICCOLA 40 34 N 14 18 E 13.38
BONE 36 55 N 7 46 E 7.21
BAGHERIA 38 05 N 13 30 E 15.12 BONIFACIO 41 23 N 9 09 E 11.19
BAGNOLI 40 49 N 14 10 E 13.32 BORDJ DJELLIDJ 33 53 N 10 45 E 8.33
BAHIA DE ALCUDIA 39 49 N 3 08 E 4.24 BOSA MARINA 40 16 N 8 32 E 12.58
BAHIA DE ALICANTE 38 20 N 0 28 W 3.7 BOURDJ EL BAIRI 36 49 N 3 14 E 7.3
BAHIA DE CEUTA 35 54 N 5 19 W 1.22 BOVA MARINA 37 55 N 15 55 E 13.84
BAHIA DE PALMA 39 30 N 2 38 E 4.16 BRIATCO 38 43 N 16 01 E 13.70
BAHIA DE POLLENSA 39 54 N 3 10 E 4.23 BRIONSKI OTOCI 44 55 N 13 45 E 20.11
BAHIA DE SANTA POLA 38 07 N 0 37 W 3.6 BROLO 38 09 N 14 50 E 15.35
BAIA 40 49 N 14 04 E 13.30 BRUCCOLI 37 17 N 15 11 E 15.52
BAIA DI ALIMINI 40 12 N 18 28 E 17.5 BURJ JILLIJ 33 53 N 10 45 E 8.33
BAIA DI CAPODISTRIA 45 33 N 13 40 E 20.23 BURJ QUALAYBIYAH 36 50 N 11 07 E 8.17
BAIA DI CARINI 38 11 N 13 11 E 15.8 BURRIANA 39 53 N 0 03 W 3.22

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Position Sec. Position Sec.
° ' ° ' Para ° ' ° ' Para
C CAP CAMARAT 43 12 N 6 41 E 9.46
CAP CARBON 36 47 N 5 07 E 7.7
CAB ZEBIB 37 16 N 10 04 E 8.6 CAP CARTHAGE 36 52 N 10 22 E 8.9
CABEZO DEL TOSAL 38 31 N 0 10 W 3.9 CAP CASTELL 42 30 N 3 08 E 9.4
CABO BABA 35 12 N 4 17 W 5.6 CAP CAXINE 36 49 N 2 57 E 6.24
CABO BERBERIA 38 38 N 1 23 E 4.4 CAP CEPET 43 04 N 5 57 E 9.35
CABO BINICOUS 40 00 N 3 48 E 4.32 CAP CERBERE 42 26 N 3 11 E 9.2
CABO BLANCO 38 40 N 0 07 E 3.12 CAP COLLO 37 01 N 6 35 E 7.13
CABO BLANCO 39 22 N 2 47 E 4.16 CAP CORBELIN 36 55 N 4 26 E 7.6
CABO CABALLERIA 40 05 N 4 05 E 4.32 CAP COURONNE 43 20 N 5 03 E 9.16
CABO CANET 39 40 N 0 12 W 3.21 CAP D'ACRA 35 19 N 1 28 W 6.5
CABO CERVERA 38 00 N 0 39 W 3.5 CAP D'AGDE 43 16 N 3 31 E 9.9
CABO COPE 37 25 N 1 28 W 2.29 CAP D'AIL 43 43 N 7 25 E 9.70
CABO CREUS 42 19 N 3 18 E 9.2 CAP DE BREGANCON 43 06 N 6 19 E 9.42
CABO CREUS 42 19 N 3 19 E 3.49 CAP DE CALA FIGUERA 39 28 N 2 31 E 4.18
CABO CULLERA 39 11 N 0 13 W 3.17 CAP DE DRAMMONT 43 25 N 6 51 E 9.53
CABO DARTUCH 39 55 N 3 49 E 4.30 CAP DE FENO 41 23 N 9 06 E 11.20
CABO DE BAGUR 41 57 N 3 14 E 3.45 CAP DE FER 37 05 N 7 10 E 7.18
CABO DE FORMENTOR 39 58 N 3 12 E 4.22 CAP DE GARDE 36 58 N 7 48 E 7.20
CABO DE GATA 36 43 N 2 12 W 2.22 CAP DE L'AIGUILLE 35 53 N 0 29 W 6.12
CABO DE LA NAO 38 44 N 0 14 E 3.12 CAP DE L'EAU 35 09 N 2 25 W 5.13
CABO DE LAS HUERTAS 38 21 N 0 24 W 3.9 CAP DE SAINT-TROPEZ 43 16 N 6 42 E 9.47
CABO DE OROPESA 40 05 N 0 09 E 3.25 CAP DES TROIS FOURCHES 35 26 N 2 58 W 5.10
CABO DE PALOS 37 38 N 0 41 W 3.3 CAP DOSNE 42 29 N 3 08 E 9.3
CABO DE SALOU 41 03 N 1 10 E 3.33 CAP ESPARTEL 35 47 N 5 56 W 1.15
CABO DE SAN ANTONIO 38 48 N 0 12 E 3.13 CAP FALCON 35 46 N 0 48 W 6.8
CABO DE SAN JORGE 40 55 N 0 50 E 3.33 CAP FEGALO 35 34 N 1 12 W 6.8
CABO DE SAN SEBASTIAN 41 54 N 3 12 E 3.44 CAP FERRAT 35 55 N 0 23 W 6.12
CABO DE SANTO POLA 38 13 N 0 30 W 3.7 CAP FIGALO 35 34 N 1 12 W 6.8
CABO DE TOSSA 41 43 N 2 56 E 3.40 CAP GROS 43 33 N 7 09 E 9.62
CABO DEL AGUA 37 33 N 0 56 W 2.36 CAP GROSS 42 32 N 3 06 E 9.6
CABO DEL FREU 39 45 N 3 28 E 4.26 CAP IVI 36 07 N 0 13 E 6.13
CABO FAVARITX 40 00 N 4 16 E 4.34 CAP IVI 36 07 N 0 14 E 6.17
CABO GROS 41 08 N 1 24 E 3.35 CAP KALAH 36 20 N 0 40 E 6.17
CABO GROSS 41 51 N 3 09 E 3.44 CAP KAVANSUR 37 08 N 9 02 E 7.26
CABO LLENTRISCA 38 51 N 1 15 E 4.7 CAP KRAMIS 36 20 N 0 40 E 6.17
CABO MALGRATS 39 30 N 2 27 E 4.19 CAP LEUCATE 42 55 N 3 04 E 9.6
CABO MAZARI 35 33 N 5 13 W 5.5 CAP MATIFOU 36 49 N 3 14 E 7.3
CABO MENKAL 35 29 N 5 06 W 5.5 CAP MEJEAN 43 20 N 5 14 E 9.23
CABO MENORCA 39 52 N 3 12 E 4.24 CAP MILONIA 35 06 N 2 09 W 6.3
CABO MORRO NUEVO 35 15 N 3 55 W 5.7 CAP NEGRE 43 09 N 6 27 E 9.44
CABO NEGRO 35 41 N 5 16 W 5.4 CAP PERTUSATO 41 22 N 9 11 E 11.17
CABO NONO 39 02 N 1 18 E 4.9 CAP ROSA 36 57 N 8 14 E 7.22
CABO NORFEO 42 14 N 3 16 E 3.48 CAP ROSSU 42 14 N 8 32 E 11.32
CABO PERA 39 43 N 3 28 E 4.26 CAP ROUX 36 57 N 8 37 E 7.24
CABO PINO 36 29 N 4 44 W 2.8 CAP ROUX 43 27 N 6 55 E 9.55
CABO QUILATES 35 17 N 3 41 W 5.9 CAP ROUX 43 43 N 7 21 E 9.70
CABO ROIG 37 54 N 0 43 W 3.4 CAP SAGRO 42 48 N 9 30 E 11.4
CABO SACRATIF 36 42 N 3 28 E 2.16 CAP SARDINAUX 43 19 N 6 40 E 9.49
CABO SALINAS 39 16 N 3 03 E 4.15 CAP SERRAT 37 14 N 9 13 E 8.2
CABO TINOSO 37 32 N 1 06 W 2.31 CAP SICIE 43 03 N 5 52 E 9.34
CABO TORTOSA 40 43 N 0 54 E 3.31 CAP SIDI FERRUCH 36 46 N 2 51 E 6.24
CABO TRAFALGAR 36 11 N 6 02 W 1.3 CAP SIGLI 36 54 N 4 46 E 7.7
CADAQUES 42 17 N 3 17 E 3.48 CAP SPARTEL 35 47 N 5 56 W 1.15
CAGLIARI 39 13 N 9 07 E 12.35 CAP TABARKA 36 58 N 8 45 E 7.24
CALA BARDINA 37 26 N 1 31 W 2.29 CAP TAKOUCH 37 05 N 7 24 E 7.19
CALA DE ADDAYA 40 41 N 4 12 E 4.34 CAP TARCA 35 08 N 1 48 W 6.5
CALA DE SAN POL 41 47 N 3 03 E 3.42 CAP TEDLES 36 55 N 4 10 E 7.6
CALA DELL INNAMORATA 42 43 N 10 22 E 10.49 CAP TENES 36 33 N 1 22 E 6.19
CALA DI VOLPE 41 05 N 9 32 E 12.15 CAPE CARBON 35 55 N 0 20 W 6.12
CALA ROSSA 38 25 N 14 59 E 15.29 CAPE DELL' ARMA 43 49 N 7 50 E 10.5
CALA SALITRONA 37 33 N 1 07 W 2.32 CAPO ALTANO 39 14 N 8 22 E 12.50
CALA TRAMONTANA 35 24 N 3 00 W 5.10 CAPO BELLAVISTA 39 56 N 9 43 E 12.28
CALASETTA 39 06 N 8 22 E 12.44 CAPO BERTA 43 54 N 8 05 E 10.8
CALDETAS 41 34 N 2 32 E 3.39 CAPO BIANCO 43 00 N 9 21 E 11.2
CALVI 42 34 N 8 46 E 11.36 CAPO BOEO 37 48 N 12 25 E 14.20
CAMOGLI 44 21 N 9 09 E 10.18 CAPO BONIFATI 39 33 N 15 52 E 13.64
CAMPO DE DALIAS 36 45 N 2 43 W 2.1 CAPO BRUZZANO 38 02 N 16 09 E 16.2
CANALE D'ISCHIA 40 44 N 13 59 E 13.27 CAPO CACCIA 40 34 N 8 10 E 12.60
CANALE DI PIOMBINO 42 54 N 10 29 E 13.2 CAPO CALAVA 38 11 N 14 55 E 15.36
CANALE DI PROCIDA 40 46 N 14 03 E 13.27 CAPO CARBONARA 39 06 N 9 31 E 12.32
CANNES 43 33 N 7 01 E 9.57 CAPO CAVALLO 40 38 N 18 01 E 17.7
CAP AFRIQUE 35 31 N 11 05 E 8.23 CAPO CEFALU 38 02 N 14 02 E 15.17
CAP BEAR 42 31 N 3 08 E 9.4 CAPO CERASO 40 55 N 9 39 E 12.18
CAP BENAT 43 05 N 6 22 E 9.43 CAPO CIRCEO 41 14 N 13 04 E 13.18
CAP BENGUT 36 55 N 3 54 E 7.4 CAPO CODA CAVALLO 40 50 N 9 44 E 12.22
CAP BIZERTE 37 20 N 9 52 E 8.4 CAPO COLONNE 39 02 N 17 12 E 16.9
CAP BLANC 36 37 N 2 14 E 6.22 CAPO COMINO 40 32 N 9 50 E 12.24
CAP BLANC 37 20 N 9 50 E 8.3 CAPO CORBO 40 36 N 14 20 E 13.38
CAP BON 37 05 N 11 03 E 8.14 CAPO D'ALI 38 01 N 15 26 E 15.46
CAP BOUGARONI 37 05 N 6 28 E 7.13 CAPO D'ANZIO 41 27 N 12 37 E 13.16
CAP BOUGAROUN 37 05 N 6 28 E 7.13 CAPO D'ENFOLA 42 50 N 10 16 E 10.51

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Position Sec. Position Sec.

° ' ° ' Para ° ' ° ' Para
CAPO D'ORLANDO 38 10 N 14 45 E 15.35 CAPU DI ZIVIA 41 31 N 8 50 E 11.21
CAPO D'ORSO 40 38 N 14 41 E 13.45 CARGADERO DE ALCANAR 40 40 N 0 40 E 3.28
CAPO D’OTRANTO 40 06 N 18 31 E 17.3 CARLOFORTE 39 08 N 8 19 E 12.47
CAPO DEL FALCONE 40 58 N 8 12 E 12.61 CARTAGENA 37 35 N 0 59 W 2.34
CAPO DELL' ARGENTIERA 40 44 N 8 08 E 12.60 CASSIS 43 13 N 5 32 E 9.28
CAPO DELL'ARMI 37 57 N 15 41 E 13.83 CASTEL DEL MONTE 41 05 N 16 16 E 17.16
CAPO DELLA FRASCA 39 46 N 8 27 E 12.52 CASTEL DI TUSA 38 00 N 14 15 E 15.17
CAPO DELLA VITA 42 52 N 10 25 E 10.45 CASTELDACCIA 38 03 N 13 32 E 15.14
CAPO DI CAPRAZOPPA 44 10 N 8 20 E 10.12 CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO 38 02 N 12 52 E 15.5
CAPO DI FENO 41 58 N 8 36 E 11.30 CASTELLAMMARE DI STABIA 40 42 N 14 29 E 13.35
CAPO DI MONTE SANTU 40 05 N 9 44 E 12.26 CASTIGLIONE DELLA PESCAIA 42 46 N 10 53 E 13.6
CAPO DI NOLI 44 12 N 8 25 E 10.12 CATANIA 37 30 N 15 06 E 15.51
CAPO DI PULA 38 59 N 9 01 E 12.38 CATTOLICA 43 58 N 12 45 E 18.24
CAPO DI RAMA 38 08 N 13 03 E 15.7 CEPSA OIL TERMINALS 36 11 N 5 24 W 1.11
CAPO DI SORRENTO 40 38 N 14 21 E 13.37 CERRO DEL CABEZO GORDO 37 48 N 0 54 W 3.4
CAPO DI TORRE CAVALLO 40 38 N 18 01 E 17.7 CERVIA 44 16 N 12 21 E 18.27
CAPO DI VADO 44 15 N 8 27 E 10.12 CEUTA 35 54 N 5 19 W 1.23
CAPO FALCONARA 38 43 N 13 12 E 15.4 CHAPELLE DES GRECS 41 54 N 8 43 E 11.29
CAPO FARO 38 35 N 14 52 E 15.23 CHELLA BANK 36 31 N 2 51 W 2.2
CAPO FERRATO 39 18 N 9 38 E 12.30 CHERCHELL 36 37 N 2 11 E 6.21
CAPO FERRO 41 09 N 9 32 E 12.4 CHIAVARI 44 19 N 9 19 E 10.24
CAPO FETO 37 40 N 12 31 E 14.22 CITTANOVA 45 19 N 13 34 E 20.19
CAPO FIGARI 41 00 N 9 40 E 12.16 CIVITAVECCHIA 42 06 N 11 47 E 13.12
CAPO GALLO 38 13 N 13 19 E 15.9 COLLO 37 00 N 6 35 E 7.14
CAPO GRANITOLA 37 34 N 12 40 E 14.29 COMINO 36 01 N 14 20 E 14.9
CAPO LENA 44 03 N 8 14 E 10.10 CROS S. A. AMMONIA TERMINAL 36 40 N 4 26 W 2.11
CAPO LILIBEO 37 48 N 12 25 E 14.20
CAPO LINARO 42 02 N 11 50 E 13.13
CAPO MANNU 40 02 N 8 23 E 12.56 D
CAPO MARARGIU 40 20 N 8 23 E 12.58
CAPO MELE 43 57 N 8 10 E 10.9 DATTILO 38 38 N 15 06 E 15.32
CAPO MILAZZESE 38 37 N 15 04 E 15.30 DELLYS 36 55 N 3 55 E 7.5
CAPO MILAZZO 38 16 N 15 14 E 15.37 DENIA 38 50 N 0 07 E 3.14
CAPO MISENO 40 47 N 14 05 E 13.29 DENTE 45 18 N 13 34 E 20.17
CAPO MOLINI 37 35 N 15 11 E 15.49 DJAMOUR EL KEBIR 37 08 N 10 48 E 8.13
CAPO MONGERBINO 38 07 N 13 31 E 15.12 DJIDJELLI 36 50 N 5 47 E 7.10
CAPO MORTOLA 43 47 N 7 33 E 10.2
CAPO MURRO DI PORCO 37 00 N 15 20 E 15.59
CAPO NERO 43 48 N 7 44 E 10.3 E
CAPO PACI 38 15 N 15 42 E 13.76
CAPO PALINURO 40 02 N 15 16 E 13.54 ECUEILS DES SORELLES 37 24 N 8 36 E 7.2
CAPO PASSERO 36 41 N 15 10 E 15.62 EL ACHAICHI 36 47 N 3 31 E 7.4
CAPO PECORA 39 27 N 8 23 E 12.52 EL GRAO 39 58 N 0 01 E 3.24
CAPO PELORO 38 16 N 15 39 E 15.40 EL HADJRA 36 52 N 6 04 E 7.12
CAPO RASOCOLMO 38 18 N 15 32 E 15.39 EL JUNQUET 37 37 N 0 43 W 2.36
CAPO RIZZUTO 38 53 N 17 06 E 16.8 ENSENADA DE CEUTA 35 51 N 5 19 W 5.3
CAPO ROSSELLO 37 18 N 13 27 E 14.30 ENSENADA DE VALDEVAQUEROS 36 04 N 5 41 W 1.5
CAPO ROSSU 42 14 N 8 32 E 11.32 ENSENADA DE ZAHARA 36 07 N 5 51 W 1.4
CAPO SALVORE 45 30 N 13 30 E 20.21 ENSENADA SA COSTERA 39 50 N 2 45 E 4.22
CAPO SAN LORENZO 39 29 N 9 39 E 12.29 ESPIGON DE LA CENTRAL TERMICA 36 41 N 4 26 W 2.11
CAPO SAN LORENZO 43 51 N 7 58 E 10.6 ETANG DE BIGUGLIA 42 40 N 9 27 E 11.6
CAPO SAN MARCO 37 30 N 13 01 E 14.30 EUROPA POINT 36 06 N 5 21 W 1.1
CAPO SAN MARCO 39 52 N 8 26 E 12.55
CAPO SAN VITO 38 11 N 12 44 E 14.18
CAPO SAN VITO 40 24 N 17 12 E 16.22 F
CAPO SANDALO 39 09 N 8 13 E 12.46
CAPO SANT' ELIA 39 11 N 9 10 E 12.34 FALCONARA MARITTIMA 43 38 N 13 24 E 18.20
CAPO SANTA CROCE 37 15 N 15 15 E 15.52 FANO 43 51 N 13 01 E 18.22
CAPO SANTA CROCE 44 01 N 8 12 E 10.9 FARAMAN 43 22 N 4 40 E 9.15
CAPO SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA 39 48 N 18 22 E 17.2 FAVIGNANA 37 56 N 12 20 E 14.27
CAPO SANTA PANAGIA 37 06 N 15 18 E 15.57 FAZANSKI KANAL 44 53 N 13 48 E 20.12
CAPO SCALEA 39 50 N 15 46 E 13.62 FELFELAH 36 55 N 7 06 E 7.17
CAPO SCALETTA 38 03 N 15 29 E 15.45 FILFLA 35 47 N 14 25 E 14.17
CAPO SCARAMIA 36 47 N 14 30 E 14.35 FIUME DI SANTO STEFANO 38 01 N 14 19 E 15.17
CAPO SCHISO 37 49 N 15 17 E 15.47 FIUME ESINO 43 39 N 13 22 E 18.21
CAPO SENETOSA 41 34 N 8 47 E 11.21 FIUME PETRACE 38 25 N 15 53 E 13.74
CAPO SOTTILE 40 36 N 14 32 E 13.42 FIUME PO 44 55 N 12 25 E 19.2
CAPO SPARTIVENTO 37 55 N 16 04 E 13.85 FIUME PO DI LEVANTE 45 03 N 12 22 E 19.5
CAPO SPARTIVENTO 38 53 N 8 51 E 12.39 FIUME SAN LUIGI 43 47 N 7 32 E 10.2
CAPO SPERONE 38 57 N 8 25 E 12.43 FIUME SILE 45 29 N 12 35 E 19.7
CAPO SPULICO 39 58 N 16 38 E 16.16 FIUME SINNI 40 09 N 16 41 E 16.17
CAPO SUVERO 38 57 N 16 10 E 13.66 FIUME TORTO 37 58 N 13 46 E 15.16
CAPO TESTA 41 14 N 9 08 E 12.66 FIUME TRONTO 42 54 N 13 55 E 18.14
CAPO TEULADA 38 52 N 8 39 E 12.40 FIUMICINO 41 46 N 12 14 E 13.15
CAPO TINDARO 38 09 N 15 03 E 15.36 FLUEVE GOLO 42 31 N 9 33 E 11.8
CAPO TIRONE 39 38 N 15 51 E 13.63 FOLLONICA 42 55 N 10 46 E 13.4
CAPO TRIARI 38 22 N 15 51 E 13.75 FONDEADERO DE HERRADURA 36 44 N 3 45 W 2.14
CAPO TRIONTO 39 37 N 16 46 E 16.13 FONDEADERO DE NERJA 36 45 N 3 52 W 2.14
CAPO VATICANO 38 37 N 15 50 E 13.71 FONDEADERO DE TORRE DEL MAR 36 43 N 4 07 W 2.13
CAPO VERDE 43 49 N 7 50 E 10.5 FORMICHE DI GROSSETO 42 34 N 10 53 E 13.6
CAPO ZAFFERANO 38 07 N 13 32 E 15.13 FORMICHE DI GROSSETTO 42 35 N 10 52 E 10.41
CAPU DI MURU 41 44 N 8 40 E 11.25 FORTE ROCCHETTA 42 46 N 10 48 E 13.6

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Position Sec. Position Sec.
° ' ° ' Para ° ' ° ' Para
FOS 43 25 N 4 53 E 9.18 H
FREU DE CABRERA 39 15 N 3 00 E 4.29
FUENGIROLA 36 32 N 4 37 W 2.9 HERGLA 36 02 N 10 31 E 8.20
HORNILLO 37 24 N 1 33 W 2.29
HOUMT SOUK 33 53 N 10 51 E 8.34
G HURD BANK 35 53 N 14 45 E 14.14

GABES 33 54 N 10 07 E 8.31
GAETA 41 13 N 13 35 E 13.22 I
GANDIA 39 00 N 0 09 W 3.16
GELA 37 04 N 14 15 E 14.34 IBIZA 38 55 N 1 20 W 3.13
GENOVA 44 24 N 8 56 E 10.17 ILE D'IF 43 17 N 5 20 E 9.24
GHANNOUCHE 33 54 N 0 07 E 8.31 ILE DE BAGAUD 43 01 N 6 22 E 9.40
GHAWDEX 36 03 N 14 15 E 14.8 ILE DE CARGULU 42 22 N 8 33 E 11.33
GHAZAOUET 35 06 N 1 51 W 6.4 ILE DE DJERBA 33 50 N 10 50 E 8.32
GIARDINI 37 50 N 15 16 E 15.47 ILE DE GARGALU 42 22 N 8 33 E 11.33
GIBRALTAR 36 08 N 5 21 W 1.13 ILE DE LA GALITE 37 32 N 8 56 E 7.2
GIENS 43 02 N 6 08 E 9.38 ILE DE LA GIRAGLIA 43 02 N 9 24 E 11.2
GIGLIO MARINA 42 22 N 10 55 E 10.57 ILE DE MOKREUN 35 13 N 1 38 W 6.5
GIOIA TAURO 38 26 N 15 54 E 13.73 ILE DE PLANIER 43 20 N 5 13 E 9.24
GIOIA TAURO INDUSTRIAL PORT 38 27 N 15 54 E 13.73 ILE DE PORQUEROLLES 43 00 N 6 12 E 9.39
GIULIANOVA 42 45 N 13 58 E 18.13 ILE DE PORT CROS 43 00 N 6 24 E 9.40
GOLFE D'AIGUES-MORTES 43 30 N 4 05 E 9.12 ILE DU GRAND RIBAUD 43 01 N 6 09 E 9.38
GOLFE D'ORAN 35 46 N 0 43 W 6.9 ILE DU GRAND ROUVEAN 43 05 N 5 46 E 9.33
GOLFE D’ARZEW 35 52 N 0 08 W 6.13 ILE DU LEVANT 43 02 N 6 28 E 9.40
GOLFE DE BEAUDUC 43 24 N 4 34 E 9.14 ILE JAIRE 43 12 N 5 22 E 9.27
GOLFE DE CALVI 42 34 N 8 47 E 11.35 ILE KURIATE 35 48 N 11 02 E 8.23
GOLFE DE FOS 43 23 N 4 57 E 9.16 ILE LAVEZZI 41 21 N 9 15 E 11.15
GOLFE DE FREJUS 43 25 N 6 46 E 9.51 ILE LEILA 35 20 N 1 29 W 6.2
GOLFE DE GIENS 43 04 N 6 06 E 9.35 ILE PLANE 35 46 N 0 54 W 6.2
GOLFE DE HAMMAMET 36 10 N 10 40 E 8.19 ILE POMEGUES 43 16 N 5 18 E 9.25
GOLFE DE MARSEILLE 43 16 N 5 20 E 9.22 ILE PORRAGGIA 41 23 N 9 16 E 11.15
GOLFE DE PERU 41 08 N 8 35 E 11.31 ILE RACHGOUN 35 20 N 1 29 W 6.2
GOLFE DE PORTO VECCHIO 41 37 N 9 20 E 11.11 ILE RATONNEAU 43 17 N 5 19 E 9.25
GOLFE DE SAINT FLORENT 42 42 N 9 18 E 11.41 ILE RIOU 43 10 N 5 23 E 9.27
GOLFE DE SAINT-TROPEZ 43 17 N 6 39 E 9.48 ILE SRIDJINA 36 53 N 6 53 E 7.15
GOLFE DE SANTA MANZA 41 26 N 9 16 E 11.14 ILE SRIGINA 36 53 N 6 53 E 7.15
GOLFE DE VALINCO 41 40 N 8 49 E 11.22 ILE TIBOULEN 43 13 N 5 20 E 9.24
GOLFE DES SAINTES-MARIES 43 24 N 4 34 E 9.14 ILE ZEMBRA 37 08 N 10 48 E 8.13
GOLFE JUAN 43 33 N 7 06 E 9.59 ILES CANI 37 21 N 10 07 E 8.6
GOLFO D'AJACCIO 41 50 N 8 43 E 11.26 ILES CERBICALE 41 33 N 9 22 E 11.13
GOLFO DE ALMERIA 36 46 N 2 25 W 2.20 ILES D'HYERES 43 00 N 6 23 E 9.39
GOLFO DE ROSAS 42 11 N 3 11 E 3.46 ILES DE LERINS 43 31 N 7 03 E 9.58
GOLFO DEGLI ARANCI 40 59 N 9 37 E 12.16 ILES DU TORO 41 30 N 9 23 E 11.13
GOLFO DELL' ASINARA 41 00 N 8 30 E 12.63 ILES FINOCCHIAROLA 42 59 N 9 28 E 11.4
GOLFO DI ARZACHENA 41 08 N 9 27 E 12.4 ILES GAVITTI 41 24 N 9 15 E 11.15
GOLFO DI CAGLIARI 39 10 N 9 07 E 12.33 ILES HABIBAS 35 43 N 1 08 W 6.2
GOLFO DI CARBONARA 39 07 N 9 29 E 12.34 ILES KERKENNAH 34 40 N 11 10 E 8.25
GOLFO DI CASTELLAMMARE 35 05 N 12 55 E 15.5 ILES ROUSSES 42 39 N 8 56 E 11.38
GOLFO DI CONGIANUS 41 04 N 9 34 E 12.14 ILES SANGUINAIRES 41 53 N 8 36 E 11.29
GOLFO DI GIOIA 38 30 N 15 50 E 13.72 ILOT ARAGNON 43 19 N 5 05 E 9.23
GOLFO DI MANFREDONIA 41 30 N 16 10 E 17.18 ILOT TAZEROUT 36 52 N 6 04 E 7.12
GOLFO DI NAPOLI 40 40 N 14 12 E 13.28 ILOT TOKIKT INDICH 36 36 N 1 51 E 6.2
GOLFO DI OLBIA 40 57 N 9 38 E 12.17 IMPERIA 43 53 N 8 02 E 10.7
GOLFO DI ORISTANO 39 49 N 8 30 E 12.53 ISLA AHORCADOS 38 49 N 1 25 E 4.13
GOLFO DI OROSEI 40 14 N 9 43 E 12.25 ISLA DE AIRE 39 48 N 4 18 E 4.36
GOLFO DI PALERMO 38 08 N 13 25 E 15.10 ISLA DE ALBORAN 35 56 N 3 02 W 2.2
GOLFO DI PALMAS 39 00 N 8 30 E 12.41 ISLA DE CABRERA 39 09 N 2 56 E 4.29
GOLFO DI PATTI 38 10 N 15 05 E 15.36 ISLA DE FORMENTERA 38 42 N 1 26 E 4.2
GOLFO DI POLICASTRO 40 03 N 15 35 E 13.57 ISLA DE TABARCA 38 10 N 0 28 W 3.6
GOLFO DI PORTO AZZURRO 42 46 N 10 24 E 10.47 ISLA DE TAGOMAGO 39 02 N 1 39 E 4.14
GOLFO DI POZZUOLI 40 47 N 14 07 E 13.29 ISLA DE TARIFA 36 00 N 5 37 W 1.5
GOLFO DI SANT’EUFEMIA 38 50 N 16 00 E 13.67 ISLA DEL ESPARTO 38 57 N 1 11 E 4.14
GOLFO DI TARANTO 40 00 N 17 00 E 16.11 ISLA DRAGONERA 39 35 N 2 19 E 4.20
GOLFO DI TEULADA 38 53 N 8 43 E 12.40 ISLA ESPALMADOR 38 47 N 1 26 E 4.5
GOLFO MARCONI 44 18 N 9 15 E 10.20 ISLA ESPARDELL 38 48 N 1 29 E 4.5
GOLFO PEVERO 41 07 N 9 33 E 12.13 ISLA GROSA 37 44 N 0 42 W 3.4
GOLFO SPURLATTA 40 54 N 9 39 E 12.20 ISLA IRIS 35 10 N 4 22 W 5.6
GOLFO TIGULLIO 44 18 N 9 15 E 10.20 ISLA SABINA 38 44 N 1 25 E 4.2
GOZO 36 03 N 14 15 E 14.8 ISLAS BALEARES 39 30 N 3 00 E 3.2
GRADO 45 40 N 13 23 E 20.4 ISLAS CHAFARINAS 35 11 N 2 26 W 5.2
GRAHAM SHOAL 37 10 N 12 43 E 14.40 ISLAS COLUMBRETES 39 54 N 0 41 E 3.2
GRANDE RADE 43 06 N 5 57 E 9.36 ISLAS HORMIGAS 37 39 N 0 39 W 3.3
GRAU DE LA VIEILLE NOUVELLE 43 04 N 3 05 E 9.8 ISLES LAVEZZI 41 20 N 9 15 E 11.15
GRAU DE PALAVAS 43 32 N 3 56 E 9.11 ISLOTE BOTAFOCH 38 54 N 1 27 E 4.10
GRAU DE ROUSTAN 43 20 N 4 50 E 9.15 ISLOTE VEDRA 38 52 N 1 11 E 4.14
GREAT EUROPA POINT 36 07 N 5 21 W 1.8 ISLOTES LOS DADOS 38 53 N 1 27 E 4.14
GUARDIA PIEMONTESE 39 28 N 16 00 E 13.64 ISOLA ALICUDI 38 33 N 14 21 E 15.21
GULF DE GABES 33 54 N 10 07 E 8.28 ISOLA ASINARA 41 04 N 8 16 E 12.62
GULF OF TRIESTE 45 40 N 13 35 E 20.4 ISOLA ASINELLI 38 04 N 12 32 E 14.18
GUYOTVILLE 36 48 N 2 56 E 6.23 ISOLA BASILUZZO 38 40 N 15 07 E 15.32
ISOLA BUDELLI 41 17 N 9 21 E 12.5

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Position Sec. Position Sec.

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ISOLA CAPRAIA 43 02 N 9 39 E 10.43 K
ISOLA CAPRERA 41 13 N 9 28 E 12.11
ISOLA D'ELBA 42 46 N 10 18 E 10.44 KALA 36 54 N 8 27 E 7.23
ISOLA D'ISCHIA 40 43 N 13 55 E 13.25 KEF EL MENZAH 35 47 N 0 33 W 6.12
ISOLA DEI CAVOLI 39 05 N 9 32 E 12.32 KELIBIA BAY 36 50 N 11 07 E 8.17
ISOLA DEL GIGLIO 42 21 N 10 54 E 10.57 KEMMUNA 36 01 N 14 20 E 14.9
ISOLA DEL TINO 44 01 N 9 51 E 10.29 KERKENNAH BANKS 35 00 N 11 30 E 8.25
ISOLA DELLE BISCE 41 10 N 9 31 E 12.12 KHALIJ AL HAMMAMAT 36 10 N 10 40 E 8.19
ISOLA DELLE CORRENTI 36 39 N 15 05 E 14.38 KHALIJ QABIS 33 54 N 10 07 E 8.28
ISOLA DI CAPRI 40 33 N 14 14 E 13.39 KHARRAS 36 58 N 6 38 E 7.15
ISOLA DI DINO 39 52 N 15 46 E 13.61 KOPER 45 33 N 13 44 E 20.24
ISOLA DI GIANNUTRI 42 15 N 11 06 E 10.58 KOPERSKI ZALIV 45 33 N 13 40 E 20.23
ISOLA DI GORGONA 43 26 N 9 54 E 10.42 KSAR ES SRHIR 35 51 N 5 34 W 1.18
ISOLA DI LAMPEDUSA 35 30 N 12 36 E 14.5
ISOLA DI LAMPIONE 35 33 N 12 19 E 14.5
ISOLA DI LEVANZO 38 01 N 12 20 E 14.26 L
ISOLA DI MAL DI VENTRE 39 59 N 8 18 E 12.56
ISOLA DI MONTECRISTO 42 20 N 10 19 E 10.55 L'ARCHIPELAGO DELLA MADDAL. 41 15 N 9 24 E 12.5
ISOLA DI PANTELLARIA 36 48 N 12 00 E 14.2 L'ILE ROUSSE 42 38 N 8 56 E 11.39
ISOLA DI PONZA 40 54 N 12 57 E 13.19 LA ALBUFERA DE VALENCIA 39 20 N 0 21 W 3.17
ISOLA DI SAN PIETRO 39 09 N 8 17 E 12.45 LA BARRA 38 17 N 13 23 E 15.9
ISOLA DI SANT’ ANTIOCO 39 04 N 8 24 E 12.44 LA CALETTA 40 37 N 9 45 E 12.23
ISOLA DI USTICA 38 42 N 13 10 E 15.3 LA CALLE 36 54 N 8 27 E 7.23
ISOLA DI VIVARA 40 45 N 14 00 E 13.24 LA CIOTAT 43 10 N 5 37 E 9.30
ISOLA FAVIGNANA 37 57 N 12 19 E 14.27 LA FOURMIGUE 43 32 N 7 06 E 9.61
ISOLA FILICUDI 38 35 N 14 33 E 15.22 LA GAROUPE 43 34 N 7 08 E 9.60
ISOLA FLEGREE 40 43 N 13 55 E 13.24 LA GOULETTE 36 48 N 10 18 E 8.10
ISOLA LINOSA 35 52 N 12 52 E 14.4 LA LINEA DE LA CONCEPTION 36 10 N 5 21 W 1.12
ISOLA LIPARI 38 29 N 14 56 E 15.25 LA PERLA 36 03 N 5 26 W 1.2
ISOLA MADDALENA 41 14 N 9 25 E 12.7 LA SKHIRRA 34 17 N 10 06 E 8.30
ISOLA MARETTIMO 37 58 N 12 03 E 14.25 LA VINYETA 39 04 N 0 11 W 3.17
ISOLA MOLARA 40 52 N 9 44 E 12.21 LAGUNA VENETA 45 20 N 12 20 E 19.7
ISOLA PALMAIOLA 42 52 N 10 28 E 10.53 LAMPEDUSA 35 30 N 12 36 E 14.6
ISOLA PALMARIA 44 02 N 9 51 E 10.29 LAS HORMIGAS 41 52 N 3 11 E 3.44
ISOLA PALMAROLA 40 56 N 12 51 E 13.19 LE KISS 35 05 N 2 11 W 6.3
ISOLA PANAREA 38 38 N 15 04 E 15.30 LE LAVANDOU 43 08 N 6 22 E 9.44
ISOLA PIANOSA 42 13 N 15 45 E 18.3 LES FRATELLI 37 18 N 9 25 E 8.2
ISOLA PIANOSA 42 35 N 10 05 E 10.54 LES MOINES 41 27 N 8 54 E 11.21
ISOLA PROCIDA 40 45 N 14 01 E 13.24 LES MOULES 35 42 N 1 01 W 6.2
ISOLA RAZZOLI 41 18 N 9 21 E 12.5 LEVANTO 44 10 N 9 37 E 10.27
ISOLA ROSSA 40 17 N 8 28 E 12.57 LI GALLI 40 38 N 14 26 E 13.41
ISOLA SALINA 38 34 N 14 51 E 15.23 LICATA 37 06 N 13 56 E 14.32
ISOLA SANT ANDREA 40 03 N 17 57 E 16.25 LIMSKI KANAL 45 07 N 13 36 E 20.15
ISOLA SANTA EUFEMIA 41 53 N 16 11 E 18.2 LIPARI 38 29 N 14 58 E 15.27
ISOLA SANTA MARIA 41 18 N 9 22 E 12.6 LIVORNO 43 33 N 10 19 E 10.37
ISOLA SANTO STEFANO 40 47 N 13 27 E 13.20 LLANOS DE ALMERIA 36 45 N 2 43 W 2.1
ISOLA SANTO STEFANO 41 12 N 9 25 E 12.10 LOS CABEZOS 36 01 N 5 43 W 1.2
ISOLA SERPENTARA 39 08 N 9 36 E 12.31 LOS TROCADOS 38 46 N 1 26 E 4.2
ISOLA SPARGI 41 15 N 9 21 E 12.6 LUCA FERRARI 44 00 N 8 10 E 10.10
ISOLA STROMBOLI 38 47 N 15 13 E 15.33 LUCCIANA OIL TERMINAL 42 33 N 9 33 E 11.7
ISOLA VENTOTENE 40 48 N 13 26 E 13.20 LUKA MIRNA 45 18 N 13 34 E 20.18
ISOLA VULCANO 38 23 N 14 58 E 15.28 LUKA POREC 45 14 N 13 35 E 20.16
ISOLA ZANNONE 40 58 N 13 03 E 13.20 LUKA PULA 44 53 N 13 48 E 20.10
ISOLE CICLOPI 37 34 N 15 10 E 15.50 LUKA ROVINJ 45 05 N 13 38 E 20.14
ISOLE DI PONZA 40 50 N 12 58 E 13.19 LUKA UMAG 45 26 N 13 31 E 20.20
ISOLE DI TREMITI 42 07 N 15 30 E 18.3
ISOLE EGADI 37 58 N 12 10 E 14.24
ISOLE EOLIE 38 30 N 14 55 E 15.20 M
ISOLE LIPARI 38 30 N 4 55 E 15.20
ISOLE PELAGIE 35 52 N 12 52 E 14.4 M'DIQ 35 41 N 5 19 W 5.4
ISOLE PONTINE 40 50 N 12 58 E 13.19 MALAGA 36 43 N 4 25 W 2.12
ISOLOTTI MONACI 41 13 N 9 31 E 12.12 MALFA 38 35 N 14 50 E 15.23
ISOLOTTO CERBOLI 42 52 N 10 33 E 10.53 MALLORCA 39 30 N 3 00 E 4.15
ISOLOTTO DI CIRELLA 39 42 N 15 48 E 13.63 MALTA 35 55 N 14 25 E 14.10
ISOLOTTO IL TORO 38 52 N 8 25 E 12.43 MANFREDONIA 41 37 N 15 55 E 17.20
ISOLOTTO PORRI 36 41 N 14 56 E 14.37 MARBELLA 36 30 N 4 53 W 2.8
ISOLTE DE BENIDORM 38 30 N 0 48 W 3.9 MARCIANA MARINA 42 48 N 10 12 E 10.51
IZOLA 45 32 N 13 39 E 20.23 MARGHERITA DI SAVOIA 41 23 N 16 08 E 17.19
MARIA DI CAMEROTA 40 00 N 15 25 E 13.56
MARINA DI CARRARA 44 02 N 10 02 E 10.33
J MARINA DI CASAL VELINO 40 11 N 15 07 E 13.52
MARINA DI CATANZARO 38 49 N 16 37 E 16.6
JARROS 43 12 N 5 22 E 9.27 MARINA DI MASSA 44 00 N 10 06 E 10.34
JAVEA 38 48 N 0 11 E 3.12 MARINA DI PISA 43 40 N 10 16 E 10.35
JAZIRAT JALITAH 37 32 N 8 56 E 7.2 MARINA DI PISCIOTTA 40 06 N 15 14 E 13.53
JAZIRAT JERBAH 33 50 N 10 50 E 8.32 MARINA GRANDE 40 33 N 14 14 E 13.39
JEBEL QUILATES 35 17 N 3 41 W 5.9 MARSA SCIROCCO 35 49 N 4 33 E 14.15
JEN JEN 36 49 N 5 53 E 7.11 MARSALA 37 47 N 12 26 E 14.21
JENNDJENE 36 49 N 5 53 E 7.11 MARSAXLOKK 35 49 N 14 33 E 14.15
JIJEL 36 50 N 5 47 E 7.10 MARSEILLE 43 19 N 5 22 E 9.26
JUNCO GRANDE 37 36 N 0 46 W 2.36 MARTIGUES 43 24 N 5 03 E 9.21
MASNOU 41 29 N 2 19 E 3.38

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Position Sec. Position Sec.
° ' ° ' Para ° ' ° ' Para
MAZARA DEL VALLO 37 39 N 12 35 E 14.23 PIRANO 45 32 N 13 34 E 20.22
MELILLA 35 18 N 2 56 W 5.11 PIRANSKI ZALIV 45 30 N 13 34 E 20.22
MELILLI OIL TERMINAL 37 07 N 15 16 E 15.56 PIZZO 38 44 N 16 10 E 13.68
MENORCA 40 00 N 4 00 E 4.30 PLACER DE LAS BOVEDAS 36 25 N 4 59 W 2.2
MENTON 43 47 N 7 31 E 9.73 PLACER DE MECA 36 11 N 6 06 W 1.2
MERS EL KEBIR 35 44 N 0 42 W 6.10 PLATEAU DES CHEVRES 43 12 N 5 22 E 9.28
MESSINA 38 12 N 15 34 E 15.44 POINTE AFRAOU 35 12 N 3 27 W 5.9
MILAZZO 38 13 N 15 15 E 15.38 POINTE BOULIMA 36 49 N 4 59 E 7.7
MISENO 40 47 N 14 05 E 13.30 POINTE CIRIS 35 55 N 5 29 W 1.1
MOGHREB 37 01 N 6 16 E 7.13 POINTE COLOMBI 36 26 N 0 56 E 6.17
MOJACAR 37 08 N 1 51 W 2.26 POINTE D'AGLIO 41 41 N 8 53 E 11.24
MOLA DI BARI 41 03 N 17 06 E 17.11 POINTE D'ARCO 42 34 N 9 31 E 11.7
MOLFETTA 41 12 N 16 36 E 17.14 POINTE D'ASPRETTO 41 55 N 8 46 E 11.27
MONACO 43 44 N 7 25 E 9.71 POINTE D'ENDOUME 43 17 N 5 21 E 9.24
MONASTIR 35 46 N 10 50 E 8.22 POINTE D'ESPANO 42 36 N 8 48 E 11.37
MONDRAGONE 41 07 N 13 53 E 13.23 POINTE DE BEAUDUC 43 22 N 4 34 E 9.14
MONEGLIA 44 14 N 9 29 E 10.26 POINTE DE CARGESE 42 08 N 8 35 E 11.31
MONGO 38 48 N 0 08 E 3.13 POINTE DE CARQUEIRANNE 43 05 N 6 01 E 9.35
MONT ASTO 42 35 N 9 12 E 11.3 POINTE DE L'AIGUILLE 43 30 N 6 57 E 9.55
MONT CINTO 42 22 N 8 54 E 11.3 POINTE DE L'ESPIGUETTE 43 29 N 4 08 E 9.13
MONT COUDON 43 10 N 6 01 E 9.22 POINTE DE L'ESQUILLON 43 29 N 6 57 E 9.55
MONTAGNE DE MARSEILLEVEYRE 43 13 N 5 22 E 9.22 POINTE DE L'ILETTE 43 33 N 7 07 E 9.60
MONTALTO DI CASTRO 42 21 N 11 36 E 13.11 POINTE DE LA PINEDE 43 16 N 6 38 E 9.49
MONTE BARCAIZTEGUI 35 09 N 3 26 W 5.9 POINTE DE LA VIEILLE 43 45 N 7 27 E 9.72
MONTE CAVO 41 45 N 12 42 E 13.16 POINTE DE LOZARI 42 39 N 9 00 E 11.40
MONTE DE LAS ZORRAS 39 10 N 0 15 W 3.17 POINTE DE PECHEURS 35 13 N 4 39 W 5.5
MONTE ETNA 37 45 N 15 00 E 15.48 POINTE DE REVELLATA 42 35 N 8 43 E 11.34
MONTE MONACO 38 10 N 12 35 E 15.2 POINTE DES JUDIOS 35 48 N 5 51 W 1.16
MONTE MONTEA 39 40 N 15 57 E 13.63 POINTE DES LIONS 43 25 N 6 48 E 9.53
MONTE PELLEGRINO 38 10 N 13 21 E 15.10 POINTE DES SARDINAUX 43 19 N 6 40 E 9.49
MONTE PERDAS DE FOGU 39 02 N 8 26 E 12.44 POINTE DES VIEILLES 43 26 N 6 53 E 9.54
MONTE ROSA 38 29 N 14 59 E 15.26 POINTE DJERDA 37 01 N 6 35 E 7.13
MONTE ROTONDO 36 54 N 8 32 E 7.24 POINTE DU CANASTEL 35 47 N 0 33 W 6.12
MONTE SANT'ANGELO A TRE PIZZA 40 39 N 14 30 E 13.28 POINTE DU DEFENS 43 09 N 5 42 E 9.29
MONTE VICO ALVANO 40 37 N 14 26 E 13.36 POINTE DU SABLON 43 22 N 4 34 E 9.14
MOSTAGANEM 35 56 N 0 05 E 6.16 POINTE ER REIS 36 48 N 10 33 E 8.12
MOTRIL 36 45 N 4 31 W 2.15 POINTE ESQUILLADOU 43 21 N 5 17 E 9.23
MOUNTE COPE 37 25 N 1 28 W 2.29 POINTE LATONICCIA 41 31 N 8 50 E 11.21
POINTE MALABATA 35 49 N 5 45 W 1.16
POINTE MINERVIO 42 54 N 9 19 E 11.43
N POINTE MORTELLA 42 43 N 9 16 E 11.40
POINTE OMARA 35 29 N 5 06 W 5.5
NAPOLI 40 51 N 14 16 E 13.33 POINTE SENETOSE 41 34 N 8 47 E 11.21
NERVI 44 23 N 9 02 E 10.18 POINTE SPERONE 41 22 N 9 16 E 11.15
NICE 43 42 N 7 17 E 9.66 POINTE TOGA 42 42 N 9 28 E 11.4
NICOTERA 38 33 N 15 56 E 13.72 POLIGNANO A MARE 41 00 N 17 13 E 17.10
NONZA 42 47 N 9 21 E 11.42 PONTA TA BENGHISA 35 49 N 14 33 E 14.16
NOVIGRAD 45 19 N 13 34 E 20.19 PONTA TA DELIMARA 35 49 N 14 34 E 14.14
PONTA TAC CIRKEWWA 35 59 N 14 20 E 14.10
PONTA TAL MARFA 35 59 N 14 20 E 14.10
O PONTA TAL ZONKOR 35 52 N 14 35 E 14.14
PONZA 40 54 N 12 58 E 13.20
OLBIA 40 55 N 9 30 E 12.19 PORT DE BETHIOUA 35 48 N 0 15 W 6.15
OLIVA 38 55 N 0 07 W 3.15 PORT DE PECHE DE FRONTIGNAN 43 25 N 3 45 E 9.11
ORAN 35 42 N 0 38 W 6.11 PORT DE SAINT LAURENT DU VAR 43 39 N 7 11 E 9.65
ORTONA 42 21 N 14 25 E 18.10 PORT DI CESENATICO 44 12 N 12 24 E 18.26
OTOK PALAGRUZA 42 24 N 16 16 E 18.3 PORT DU BRUSC 43 05 N 5 48 E 9.33
OUED KISS 35 05 N 2 12 W 5.13 PORT MARINA BAIE DES ANGES 43 38 N 7 08 E 9.64
PORT NADOR 35 17 N 2 56 W 5.12
PORT PETROLIER DE LA MEDE 43 24 N 5 06 E 9.21
P PORT PETROLIER DE LA POINTE 43 28 N 5 09 E 9.21
PORT POTHUAU 43 07 N 6 12 E 9.42
PACE 38 14 N 15 35 E 15.42 PORT-DE-BOUC 43 24 N 4 59 E 9.19
PAESTUM 40 25 N 15 00 E 13.48 PORTICELLO 38 31 N 14 58 E 15.26
PALAMOS 41 50 N 3 07 E 3.43 PORT-LA-NOUVELLE 43 01 N 3 04 E 9.7
PALAVAS LES FLOTS 43 32 N 3 56 E 9.11 PORTO BARATTI 43 00 N 10 30 E 10.40
PANTELLARIA 36 50 N 11 56 E 14.2 PORTO BUSO 45 43 N 13 15 E 20.3
PANTELLERIA SHOAL 37 10 N 12 07 E 14.39 PORTO CALERI 45 12 N 12 20 E 19.6
PAOLA 39 22 N 16 02 E 13.65 PORTO CERVO 41 08 N 9 32 E 12.13
PENA DE BEL 40 37 N 0 10 E 3.28 PORTO CESARIO 40 15 N 17 54 E 16.23
PENISCOLA 40 21 N 0 24 E 3.26 PORTO CIVITANOVA 43 19 N 13 44 E 18.17
PENISOLA MAGNISI 37 09 N 15 14 E 15.54 PORTO CORSINI 44 30 N 12 17 E 18.28
PENON DE VELEZ DE LA GOMERA 35 10 N 4 18 W 5.6 PORTO D'ISCHIA 40 45 N 13 57 E 13.26
PESARO 43 55 N 12 54 E 18.23 PORTO DI ALASSIO 44 00 N 8 10 E 10.10
PESCARA 42 28 N 14 13 E 18.11 PORTO DI ANCONA 43 37 N 13 30 E 18.19
PESCHICI 41 56 N 15 53 E 18.4 PORTO DI BARI 41 08 N 16 52 E 17.12
PHILIPPEVILLE 36 53 N 6 55 E 7.16 PORTO DI BARLETTA 41 19 N 16 17 E 17.17
PICACHO DE BARBATE 36 12 N 5 58 W 1.3 PORTO DI BRINDISI 40 39 N 17 59 E 17.8
PICO DE ZAFARRAYA 37 00 N 4 04 W 2.13 PORTO DI CASTRO 40 00 N 18 26 E 17.3
PICO MULAHACEN 37 05 N 3 15 W 2.17 PORTO DI CHIOGGIA 45 14 N 12 18 E 19.8
PILON DU ROI 43 24 N 5 28 E 9.22 PORTO DI CROTONE 39 05 N 17 08 E 16.10
PIRAN 45 32 N 13 34 E 20.22 PORTO DI GALLIPOLI 40 03 N 17 59 E 16.24

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Position Sec. Position Sec.

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PORTO DI GOLFO ARANCI 41 00 N 9 37 E 12.17 PUNTA CALABERNADO 36 52 N 15 08 E 15.61
PORTO DI LEVANTE 38 25 N 14 58 E 15.28 PUNTA CALAMIZZI 38 06 N 15 38 E 13.82
PORTO DI LIDO 45 25 N 12 26 E 19.10 PUNTA CAMARINAL 36 05 N 5 48 W 1.4
PORTO DI MALAMOCCO 45 20 N 12 19 E 19.9 PUNTA CAMORRO 36 01 N 5 35 W 1.7
PORTO DI MONFALCONE 45 47 N 13 33 E 20.6 PUNTA CAMPANELLA 40 34 N 14 20 E 13.41
PORTO DI MONOPOLI 40 57 N 17 18 E 17.9 PUNTA CANAI 38 58 N 8 27 E 12.43
PORTO DI ORISTANO 39 52 N 8 33 E 12.54 PUNTA CAPRARA 41 07 N 8 19 E 12.62
PORTO DI OTRANTO 40 09 N 18 30 E 17.4 PUNTA CARENA 40 32 N 14 12 E 13.40
PORTO DI PALERMO 38 08 N 13 22 E 15.11 PUNTA CARNERO 36 04 N 5 26 W 1.8
PORTO DI PIAVE VECCHIA 45 29 N 12 35 E 19.11 PUNTA CARONIA 38 02 N 14 25 E 15.18
PORTO DI PUNTA PENNA 42 10 N 14 43 E 18.8 PUNTA CASTIGLIONCELLO 43 24 N 10 24 E 10.38
PORTO DI RIMINI 44 04 N 12 35 E 18.25 PUNTA CERVO 41 08 N 9 32 E 12.13
PORTO DI SIBARI MARINA 39 44 N 16 31 E 16.15 PUNTA CHINCHO 38 58 N 1 17 E 4.8
PORTO DI TARANTO 40 27 N 17 12 E 16.21 PUNTA CIRES 35 55 N 5 29 W 1.20
PORTO DI TRANI 41 17 N 16 25 E 17.16 PUNTA CORPMARI 38 51 N 1 24 E 4.12
PORTO DI TRICASE 39 56 N 18 24 E 17.2 PUNTA COSCIO 39 43 N 16 31 E 16.15
PORTO DI TRIESTE 45 39 N 13 46 E 20.26 PUNTA DE ALCAZAR 35 51 N 5 34 W 1.18
PORTO DI VASTO 42 10 N 14 43 E 18.8 PUNTA DE BANOS 36 28 N 5 00 W 2.7
PORTO DI VOLANO 44 49 N 12 16 E 19.2 PUNTA DE CALA ARENAS 36 03 N 5 27 W 1.1
PORTO EMPEDOCLE 37 17 N 13 32 E 14.31 PUNTA DE CALABURRAS 36 31 N 4 38 W 2.8
PORTO ERCOLE 42 23 N 11 13 E 13.10 PUNTA DE CALNEGRE 37 40 N 0 43 W 3.4
PORTO FOXI 39 05 N 9 02 E 12.37 PUNTA DE FAUTEA 41 43 N 9 25 E 11.10
PORTO GARIBALDI 44 41 N 12 15 E 18.29 PUNTA DE GARBI 41 46 N 3 02 E 3.40
PORTO ISOLA 37 04 N 4 15 E 14.34 PUNTA DE LA AZOHIA 37 33 N 1 10 W 2.30
PORTO LIGNANO 45 42 N 13 09 E 20.2 PUNTA DE LA BANA 40 34 N 0 40 E 3.31
PORTO PONTE ROMANO 39 03 N 8 28 E 12.42 PUNTA DE LA CHAPA 37 35 N 0 51 W 2.36
PORTO QUIETO, 45 18 N 13 34 E 20.18 PUNTA DE LA CHIAPPA 41 37 N 9 20 E 11.11
PORTO SAN STEFANO 42 26 N 11 07 E 13.9 PUNTA DE LA CHULLERA 36 19 N 5 15 W 2.4
PORTO SANTA MARGHERITA 45 35 N 12 52 E 19.12 PUNTA DE LA ESPADA 37 36 N 0 44 W 2.36
PORTO TORRES 40 50 N 8 24 E 12.64 PUNTA DE LA FAROLA 39 25 N 3 16 E 4.27
PORTO VECCHIO 41 35 N 9 17 E 11.12 PUNTA DE LA PODADERA 37 35 N 0 59 W 2.33
PORTO VESME 39 12 N 8 24 E 12.49 PUNTA DE LA POLACRA 36 50 N 2 00 W 2.24
PORTOFERRAIO 42 49 N 10 20 E 10.52 PUNTA DE LA SAL VIEJA 36 25 N 5 10 W 2.5
PORTOFINO 44 18 N 9 13 E 10.21 PUNTA DE LOS AGUILONES 37 34 N 0 58 W 2.33
PORTOVECCHIO DI PIOMBINO 42 56 N 10 33 E 13.3 PUNTA DE LOS BANOS 36 42 N 2 51 W 2.19
PORT-SAINT-LOUIS-DU-RHONE 43 23 N 4 49 E 9.17 PUNTA DE LOS CANTALES 36 43 N 4 18 W 2.10
PORT-VENDRES 42 31 N 3 07 E 9.5 PUNTA DE LOS FRAILES 35 16 N 3 56 W 5.7
POSITANO 40 38 N 14 29 E 13.42 PUNTA DE LOS NABUELES 36 30 N 4 56 W 2.7
POZZALLO 36 43 N 14 51 E 14.36 PUNTA DE MEDIA NARANJA 36 56 N 1 54 W 2.24
POZZILLO 37 39 N 15 12 E 15.49 PUNTA DE SAN CARLOS 39 52 N 4 18 E 4.34
POZZUOLI 40 49 N 14 07 E 13.31 PUNTA DE SAN CRISTOBAL 36 44 N 3 42 W 2.14
PRA 44 26 N 8 47 E 10.16 PUNTA DE SANTA CATALINA 35 54 N 5 17 W 1.22
PREMIA 41 29 N 2 21 E 3.38 PUNTA DE SARRIA 37 19 N 1 42 W 2.28
PRESQU'ILE DE SAINT HOSPICE 43 41 N 7 21 E 9.69 PUNTA DE SPORONO 41 22 N 9 16 E 11.15
PRESQU'ILE DE SAINT MANDRIER 43 05 N 5 56 E 9.35 PUNTA DE TORREMOLINOS 36 37 N 4 30 W 2.10
PROMONTORIO ARGENTARIO 42 24 N 11 08 E 13.8 PUNTA DE TORROX 36 44 N 3 57 W 2.14
PROMONTORIO DI ANCONA 43 38 N 13 31 E 18.18 PUNTA DE VELEZ-MALAGA 36 43 N 4 07 W 2.13
PROMONTORIO DI MONTE D'ELIO 41 55 N 14 38 E 18.5 PUNTA DEI RIPALTI 42 42 N 10 26 E 10.48
PROMONTORIO DI PORTOFINO 44 19 N 9 11 E 10.19 PUNTA DEL ALBIR 38 34 N 0 03 W 3.10
PROPRIANO 41 41 N 8 54 E 11.23 PUNTA DEL CANE 36 57 N 15 13 E 15.60
PUENTE MAYORAGA TERMINAL 36 11 N 5 23 W 1.11 PUNTA DEL CASTOR 36 26 N 5 06 W 2.6
PUENTE MAYORGA 36 11 N 5 23 W 1.11 PUNTA DEL CORSARO 38 06 N 13 26 E 15.12
PUERTO ACERINOX 36 10 N 5 25 W 1.10 PUNTA DEL ESCULLET 39 06 N 1 36 E 4.10
PUERTO COLOM 39 25 N 3 16 E 4.26 PUNTA DEL ESPERO 39 52 N 4 20 E 4.34
PUERTO DE ALCUDIA 39 50 N 3 08 E 4.25 PUNTA DEL ESTACIO 37 45 N 0 43 W 3.4
PUERTO DE ANDRAITX 39 33 N 2 23 E 4.20 PUNTA DEL FANGO 40 40 N 0 40 E 3.32
PUERTO DE BENALMADENA 36 36 N 4 31 W 2.9 PUNTA DEL FARO 38 40 N 1 35 E 4.3
PUERTO DE CARBONERAS 36 58 N 1 53 W 2.25 PUNTA DEL GALLO 36 11 N 5 24 W 1.10
PUERTO DE CIUDADELA 40 00 N 3 50 E 4.31 PUNTA DEL GIGLIO 40 34 N 8 12 E 12.59
PUERTO DE ESTEPONA 36 25 N 5 09 W 2.6 PUNTA DEL MELONAR 36 43 N 3 21 W 2.17
PUERTO DE FORNELLS 40 04 N 4 08 E 4.33 PUNTA DEL MESCO 44 08 N 9 38 E 10.27
PUERTO DE GARRUCHA 37 10 N 1 50 W 2.27 PUNTA DEL MOLINO 43 01 N 10 31 E 10.39
PUERTO DE HORNOS IBERICOS 36 59 N 1 53 W 2.26 PUNTA DEL MONACO 38 46 N 15 13 E 15.33
PUERTO DE IBIZA 38 54 N 1 27 E 4.11 PUNTA DEL MONACO 40 33 N 14 16 E 13.39
PUERTO DE LOS ALFAQUES 40 37 N 0 36 E 3.29 PUNTA DEL MORO 42 20 N 14 26 E 18.9
PUERTO DE MAHON 39 53 N 4 16 E 4.35 PUNTA DEL PASSAGIO 38 12 N 13 14 E 15.7
PUERTO DE SAN ANTONIO 38 58 N 1 18 E 4.8 PUNTA DEL PIZZO 40 00 N 18 00 E 16.25
PUERTO DE SOLLER 39 48 N 2 41 E 4.21 PUNTA DEL RINCONCILLO 36 09 N 5 27 W 1.10
PUERTO DEL GRAO 39 58 N 0 01 E 3.24 PUNTA DEL RIO 36 43 N 3 33 W 2.14
PUERTO DEL GRAO DE CASTELLON 39 56 N 0 03 E 3.23 PUNTA DEL SABINAL 36 41 N 2 42 W 2.19
PUERTO DEPORTIVO JOSE BANUS 36 29 N 4 57 W 2.7 PUNTA DEL SALTO DE LA MORA 36 23 N 5 13 W 2.5
PUNTA AFRAU 35 12 N 3 27 W 5.9 PUNTA DEL TAGLIAMENTO 45 38 N 13 06 E 20.2
PUNTA ALA 42 48 N 10 44 E 13.5 PUNTA DEL TAJO 36 10 N 5 59 W 1.3
PUNTA ALICE 39 24 N 17 09 E 16.12 PUNTA DELLA CASTAGNA 38 31 N 14 58 E 15.26
PUNTA ALMINA 35 54 N 5 17 W 5.3 PUNTA DELLA LENA 38 48 N 15 15 E 15.33
PUNTA ALTARES 35 50 N 5 43 W 1.18 PUNTA DELLA MAESTRA 44 58 N 12 32 E 19.4
PUNTA ANSEDONIA 42 24 N 11 17 E 13.11 PUNTA DELLA PENNA 42 10 N 14 43 E 18.7
PUNTA ARENELLA 38 09 N 13 23 E 15.10 PUNTA DELLE GROTTICELLE 38 28 N 14 55 E 15.25
PUNTA BENZUS 35 55 N 5 23 W 1.21 PUNTA DELLO SCORNO 41 07 N 8 19 E 12.62
PUNTA BERMEJA 35 54 N 5 21 W 1.21 PUNTA DI ACQUABELLA 42 20 N 14 26 E 18.9
PUNTA BIANCA 44 02 N 9 59 E 10.32 PUNTA DI FETOVAIA 42 44 N 10 10 E 10.50
PUNTA BLANCA 35 55 N 5 22 W 1.21 PUNTA DI PELLARO 38 01 N 15 38 E 13.82

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Position Sec. Position Sec.
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PUNTA DI PORTOFINO 44 18 N 9 13 E 10.19 RAS BOUSABOUN 35 48 N 5 51 W 1.16
PUNTA DI RAISI 38 11 N 13 07 E 15.7 RAS BURMADA 34 31 N 10 33 E 8.28
PUNTA DI RONDINARA 41 28 N 9 17 E 11.14 RAS DAYMAS 35 38 N 11 03 E 8.23
PUNTA DI SESTRI 44 16 N 9 23 E 10.25 RAS DIMASSE 35 38 N 11 03 E 8.23
PUNTA DI SOLANTO 38 11 N 12 46 E 15.5 RAS ED DREK 37 03 N 11 04 E 8.15
PUNTA DI STALETTI 38 45 N 16 34 E 16.5 RAS EL AMOUCH 36 38 N 2 24 E 6.22
PUNTA DI STINTINU 42 54 N 9 19 E 11.43 RAS EL DJORF 33 42 N 10 43 E 8.32
PUNTA DI U PUNTIGLIONE 42 08 N 8 35 E 11.31 RAS EL KALIA 36 36 N 2 27 E 6.23
PUNTA FALCONE 41 16 N 9 14 E 12.2 RAS EL MA 35 09 N 2 25 W 5.13
PUNTA FALCONE 42 49 N 10 20 E 10.51 RAS EL MELAH 36 52 N 11 08 E 8.16
PUNTA FALCONE 42 56 N 10 30 E 13.2 RAS ENGELA 37 21 N 9 45 E 8.3
PUNTA FORANA 42 48 N 10 07 E 10.50 RAS FILFILA 36 55 N 7 06 E 7.17
PUNTA GAVAZZI 38 41 N 13 10 E 15.3 RAS FRAO 36 58 N 6 38 E 7.15
PUNTA GORGO SALATO 38 43 N 13 11 E 15.4 RAS IFRIQIYA 35 31 N 11 05 E 8.23
PUNTA GRUGNO 41 42 N 16 04 E 17.21 RAS KABOUDIA 35 14 N 11 09 E 8.25
PUNTA GUIXERAS 42 03 N 3 13 E 3.45 RAS KABUDIYAH 35 14 N 11 09 E 8.25
PUNTA INVREA 44 20 N 8 37 E 10.16 RAS MAAMOURA 36 27 N 10 48 E 8.18
PUNTA LICCIARDOLO 38 41 N 13 10 E 15.4 RAS MARMOUR 33 37 N 11 03 E 8.35
PUNTA LICOSA 40 15 N 14 54 E 13.50 RAS MOSTEFA 36 50 N 11 07 E 8.16
PUNTA LINGUA 38 32 N 14 52 E 15.24 RAS MUSTAFA 36 50 N 11 07 E 8.16
PUNTA LIVIDONIA 42 26 N 11 06 E 13.10 RAS OUILLES 36 07 N 0 13 E 6.13
PUNTA LUNGA 41 15 N 9 26 E 12.8 RAS OUILLIS 36 07 N 0 14 E 6.17
PUNTA MABRES 39 49 N 4 17 E 4.36 RAS QARTAJANNAH 36 52 N 10 22 E 8.9
PUNTA MAGNISI 37 09 N 15 15 E 15.54 RAS SAN DIMITRI 36 04 N 14 11 E 14.8
PUNTA MARLOCA 38 54 N 1 26 E 4.12 RAS SEBA ROUS 37 05 N 6 28 E 7.13
PUNTA MENGA 38 57 N 8 35 E 12.41 RAS TABARQAH 36 58 N 8 45 E 7.24
PUNTA MEZALUNA 43 33 N 13 38 E 18.18 RAS TAGUERMESS 33 49 N 11 04 E 8.35
PUNTA MOLINAZZO 38 10 N 13 05 E 15.7 RAS TARF 35 15 N 3 55 W 5.7
PUNTA MOSCARTE 39 07 N 1 32 E 4.9 RAS TINA 34 38 N 10 43 E 8.28
PUNTA NEGRA 36 45 N 3 14 W 2.17 RAS TLETA MADARI 35 26 N 2 58 W 5.10
PUNTA NERA 40 23 N 9 45 E 12.24 RAS YONGA 34 25 N 10 22 E 8.28
PUNTA OLIGUERA 42 17 N 3 18 E 3.49 RASEL EL ASWAD 35 41 N 5 16 W 5.4
PUNTA PALOMA 36 04 N 5 43 W 1.5 RASHADAT AL AKHAWAT 37 18 N 9 25 E 8.2
PUNTA PEPPEMARIA 38 38 N 15 05 E 15.31 RASS EL AHMAR 37 03 N 10 54 E 8.12
PUNTA PESCADORES 35 13 N 4 39 W 5.5 RASS TESKA 36 35 N 1 55 E 6.20
PUNTA PEZZO 38 14 N 15 38 E 13.78 RCHADET EL KROUAT 37 18 N 9 25 E 8.2
PUNTA PLANA 39 21 N 2 55 E 4.15 RECANATI 43 26 N 13 40 E 18.17
PUNTA POLVERAIA 42 48 N 10 07 E 10.50 REGGIO DI CALABRIA 38 07 N 15 39 E 13.81
PUNTA PORTAS 38 50 N 1 24 E 4.6 RESTINGA DE TOFINO 35 09 N 2 47 W 5.13
PUNTA PORTIGLIONE 42 53 N 10 47 E 13.5 RICCIONE 44 00 N 12 40 E 18.25
PUNTA PRAIA DEI PROCI 38 22 N 15 00 E 15.28 RIERA DE ARGENTONA 41 31 N 2 25 E 3.39
PUNTA PRIMA 38 44 N 1 28 E 4.3 RINCON EL MEDIK 35 41 N 5 19 W 5.4
PUNTA RASA 38 41 N 1 23 E 4.2 RIO BESOS 41 25 N 2 14 E 3.37
PUNTA RISTOLA 39 47 N 18 21 E 16.27 RIO LLOBREGAT 41 20 N 2 09 E 3.35
PUNTA RONDINELLA 40 29 N 17 11 E 16.20 RIO MARINA 42 49 N 10 26 E 10.46
PUNTA ROSSA 41 10 N 9 28 E 12.11 RIO TORDERA 41 39 N 2 47 E 3.39
PUNTA SAN CATALDO 40 23 N 18 18 E 17.5 RIPOSTO 37 44 N 15 13 E 15.48
PUNTA SAN LEONARDO 36 50 N 11 55 E 14.2 RIVIERE DE TRAVO 41 54 N 9 24 E 11.10
PUNTA SARDEGNA 41 12 N 9 22 E 12.3 ROCCELLA IONICA 38 19 N 16 24 E 16.3
PUNTA SDOBBA 45 43 N 13 33 E 20.5 ROCHER ST. PIERRE 43 11 N 3 11 E 9.8
PUNTA SERNELLA 42 21 N 3 11 E 3.50 RODI GARGANICO 41 56 N 15 53 E 18.4
PUNTA SPADILLO 36 48 N 12 00 E 14.3 ROSAS 42 16 N 3 11 E 3.47
PUNTA SPANO 42 36 N 8 48 E 11.37 RT DAJLA 45 21 N 13 32 E 20.20
PUNTA SPUNTONE 37 05 N 15 18 E 15.57 RT KAMENJAK 44 46 N 13 55 E 20.9
PUNTA STILO 38 27 N 16 35 E 16.4 RT KURENT 45 04 N 13 38 E 20.13
PUNTA TRAGARA 40 33 N 14 15 E 13.40 RT MARLERA 44 48 N 14 00 E 20.8
PUNTA TRAMONTANA 37 54 N 12 27 E 14.20 RT SAVUDRIJA 45 30 N 13 30 E 20.21
PUNTA TRAMONTANA 40 53 N 8 38 E 12.65 RT ZUB 45 18 N 13 34 E 20.17
PUNTA ZAVORRA 39 04 N 9 03 E 12.38 RUISSEAU SAINT-LOUIS 43 47 N 7 32 E 10.2
PUNTI DI ARCU 42 34 N 9 31 E 11.7

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SACCA DI GORO 44 50 N 12 18 E 19.3
RADA D'ALGHERO 40 34 N 8 15 E 12.58 SAGUNTO 39 39 N 0 13 W 3.20
RADA DE MAZARRON 37 33 N 1 13 W 2.30 SAIDA 35 05 N 2 13 W 5.13
RADA DI LA MADDALENA 41 12 N 9 24 E 12.9 SAINT GEORGE'S POINT 36 56 N 14 29 E 14.12
RADA DI LA SPEZIA 44 06 N 9 50 E 10.31 SAINT RAPHAEL 43 25 N 6 46 E 9.52
RADA DI SANTO STEFANO 41 12 N 9 26 E 12.10 SAINTES-MARIE-DE-LA-MER 43 27 N 4 26 E 9.14
RADA DI VADO 44 16 N 8 26 E 10.13 SAINT-TROPEZ 43 16 N 6 38 E 9.50
RADE D'AGAY 43 26 N 6 52 E 9.53 SALERNO 40 41 N 14 45 E 13.46
RADE D'HYERES 43 05 N 6 14 E 9.41 SALINE DI MONTEBELLO JONICHE 37 56 N 15 43 E 13.83
RADE DE VILLEFRANCHE 43 42 N 7 19 E 9.67 SALOBRENA 36 45 N 3 35 W 2.14
RAPALLO 44 21 N 9 14 E 10.22 SAN ANGELO DI ROSSANO 39 37 N 16 38 E 16.14
RAS AFIA 36 49 N 5 42 E 7.8 SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO 42 57 N 13 53 E 18.15
RAS AJDIR 33 10 N 11 33 E 8.37 SAN CARLOS DE LA RAPITA 40 37 N 0 36 E 3.30
RAS AL MAMURAH 36 27 N 10 48 E 8.18 SAN FELIU DE GUIXOLS 41 47 N 3 02 E 3.41
RAS AL ZABIB 37 16 N 10 04 E 8.6 SAN NICOLO L'ARENA 38 01 N 13 37 E 15.14
RAS AT TIB 37 05 N 11 03 E 8.14 SAN PANTALEO 44 20 N 9 15 E 10.23
RAS ATIA 37 01 N 6 16 E 7.13 SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR 37 49 N 0 45 W 3.4
RAS BANZART 37 20 N 9 52 E 8.4 SAN REMO 43 49 N 7 47 E 10.4
RAS BOU RMADA 34 31 N 10 33 E 8.28 SANTA AGATA DI MILITELLO 38 04 N 14 39 E 15.19

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SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE 44 20 N 9 13 E 10.22 TARSA 35 08 N 1 48 W 6.5
SANTA MARINA SALINA 38 33 N 14 22 E 15.24 TENES 36 32 N 1 19 E 6.18
SANTA POLA 38 11 N 0 34 W 3.6 TERMINI IMERESE 37 59 N 13 42 E 15.15
SANTA SEVERA 42 01 N 11 58 E 13.14 TERMOLI 42 00 N 15 00 E 18.6
SANTA TECLA 38 38 N 15 11 E 15.49 TERRACINA 41 17 N 13 15 E 13.21
SANTO SPIRITO 41 10 N 16 45 E 17.13 TERRIBLE BANK 37 09 N 12 53 E 14.40
SAPRI 40 04 N 15 38 E 13.59 TESTA DEL GARGANO 41 50 N 16 12 E 17.21
SARROCH OIL TERMINAL 39 05 N 9 02 E 12.37 TIPASA 36 36 N 2 27 E 6.23
SAVONA 44 19 N 8 30 E 10.14 TORRE ANGELLARA 40 39 N 14 49 E 13.47
SCALAMBRI 36 47 N 14 30 E 14.35 TORRE ANNUNZIATA 40 45 N 14 27 E 13.34
SCARIO 40 03 N 15 29 E 13.58 TORRE BATTILAMANO 37 59 N 13 49 E 15.16
SCHIAVONEA 39 39 N 16 32 E 16.15 TORRE CALDERINO 41 14 N 16 33 E 17.15
SCIACCA 37 30 N 13 05 E 14.30 TORRE DE ALMADUN 40 19 N 0 22 E 3.26
SCILLA 38 15 N 15 43 E 13.76 TORRE DE BENICASIM 40 03 N 0 04 E 3.25
SCOCLIO AFRICA 42 21 N 10 04 E 10.41 TORRE DE MANFRIA 37 06 N 14 08 E 14.33
SCOGLIO AFRICA 42 21 N 10 04 E 10.56 TORRE DE PUIG 39 35 N 0 17 W 3.19
SCOGLIO CERVARO 40 04 N 16 36 E 16.17 TORRE DEL BOCCALE 43 29 N 10 20 E 10.38
SCOGLIO DELLA BOTTE 40 51 N 13 06 E 13.20 TORRE DEL CROCCHIO 38 55 N 16 50 E 16.6
SCOGLIO FERALE 44 04 N 9 47 E 10.28 TORRE DEL MAR 36 44 N 4 05 W 2.13
SCOGLIO ISCA 39 09 N 16 04 E 13.66 TORRE DEL PENON 37 04 N 1 51 W 2.26
SCOGLIO ISCA 40 35 N 14 23 E 13.41 TORRE DELL OVO 40 18 N 17 30 E 16.22
SCOGLIO LAMPIONE 35 33 N 12 19 E 14.5 TORRE DI CAINO 39 57 N 15 44 E 13.61
SCOGLIO PAN DI ZUCCHERO 39 20 N 8 24 E 12.51 TORRE DI PIETRI NERE 38 23 N 15 52 E 13.74
SCOGLITTI 36 53 N 14 26 E 14.35 TORRE DI ROCCHETTA 38 44 N 16 00 E 13.70
SECCA DEI MONACI 41 13 N 9 33 E 12.12 TORRE LATO 40 30 N 16 59 E 16.19
SECCA DEL TORO 37 53 N 12 19 E 14.28 TORRE MOZZA 37 55 N 16 00 E 13.85
SECCA DELLE BISCE 41 11 N 9 32 E 12.12 TORRE PETACCIATO 42 01 N 14 53 E 18.7
SECCHE DELLA MELORIA 43 34 N 10 13 E 10.36 TORRE POLICARETTO 39 29 N 17 01 E 16.13
SECCHE DI VADA 43 19 N 10 22 E 10.39 TORRE PROPOSTI 41 47 N 16 12 E 17.21
SENIGALLIA 43 43 N 13 13 E 18.21 TORRE ROSCI 38 18 N 15 49 E 13.75
SESTRI LEVANTE 44 16 N 9 23 E 10.25 TORRE SAN ANDREA 40 15 N 18 27 E 17.5
SETE 43 24 N 3 42 E 9.10 TORRE SAN GIOVANNI 39 53 N 18 07 E 16.26
SFAX 34 44 N 10 46 E 8.27 TORRE SANTA VENERE 40 00 N 15 42 E 13.60
SFERRACAVALLO 38 12 N 13 16 E 15.8 TORRE SCANZANO 40 15 N 16 45 E 16.18
SICILIA 37 50 N 13 30 E 15.2 TORRE SCOPELLO 38 04 N 12 49 E 15.5
SICILY 37 50 N 13 30 E 15.2 TORRE SPECCHIOLLA 40 30 N 18 07 E 17.6
SIDERNO MARINA 38 16 N 16 18 E 16.3 TORRENTE TESINO 42 59 N 13 52 E 18.16
SIDI ABDALLAH 37 17 N 9 53 E 8.5 TORREVIEJA 37 58 N 0 41 W 3.5
SIERRA BERMEJA 36 29 N 5 12 W 2.5 TOULON 43 06 N 5 55 E 9.37
SIERRA CABRERA 37 05 N 1 56 W 2.26 TOUR D'OLMETO 41 29 N 8 59 E 11.20
SIERRA DE CALLOSA 38 07 N 0 54 W 3.5 TRAPANI 38 01 N 12 30 E 14.19
SIERRA DE GADOR 36 54 N 2 50 W 2.20 TREBISACCE MARINA 39 52 N 16 32 E 16.16
SIERRA DE MARBELLA 36 34 N 4 54 W 2.7 TRSCANSKI ZALIV 45 40 N 13 35 E 20.4
SIERRA DE MIJAS 36 37 N 4 40 W 2.8 TUNIS 36 48 N 10 12 E 8.11
SIERRA DE SAN BARTOLOME 36 05 N 5 43 W 1.5
SIERRA HELADA 38 33 N 0 05 W 3.10
SIERRA MORERA 37 35 N 1 20 W 2.29 V
SIKKA IL-BAJDA 36 00 N 14 24 E 14.11
SILVI 42 34 N 14 06 E 18.12 VADA 43 21 N 10 27 E 10.39
SIRACUSA 37 03 N 15 17 E 15.58 VALENCIA 39 27 N 0 19 W 3.18
SISTIANA 45 46 N 13 38 E 20.7 VALLCARCA 41 14 N 1 52 E 3.35
SITGES 41 14 N 1 48 E 3.35 VALLETA HARBORS 35 54 N 14 31 E 14.13
SKERKI BANK 37 50 N 10 55 E 14.1 VARAZZE 44 22 N 8 35 E 10.15
SKHIRRA KHEDIMA 34 20 N 10 10 E 8.29 VASTO 42 07 N 14 43 E 18.7
SKIKDA 36 53 N 6 55 E 7.16 VEGA OIL FIELD 36 33 N 14 38 E 14.37
SOLENZARA OIL TERMINAL 41 55 N 9 25 E 11.9 VESUVIO 40 49 N 14 26 E 13.28
SORRENTO 40 38 N 14 23 E 13.36 VIAREGGIO 43 52 N 10 15 E 10.34
SOUSSE 35 50 N 10 39 E 8.21 VIBO VALENTIA MARINA 38 43 N 16 08 E 13.69
SOUTH BASTIA GAS TERMINAL 42 40 N 9 28 E 11.6 VICO EQUENSE 40 40 N 14 26 E 13.36
SOVERATO MARINA 38 42 N 16 33 E 16.5 VIESTE 41 53 N 16 11 E 18.2
SPADAFORA 38 13 N 15 23 E 15.39 VILLA MARONGIU 39 12 N 9 04 E 12.36
STINTINO 39 56 N 8 14 E 12.63 VILLA SAN GIOVANNI 38 13 N 15 38 E 13.79
STRETTO DI MESSINA 38 12 N 15 36 E 15.41 VILLAJOYOSA 38 30 N 0 14 W 3.9
STROMBOLICCHIO 38 49 N 15 15 E 15.34 VILLANUEVA Y GELTRU 41 13 N 1 44 E 3.35
SUSAH 35 50 N 0 39 E 8.21 VILLEBOURG 36 33 N 1 48 E 6.20
VILLEFRANCHE 43 42 N 7 19 E 9.68
VINAROZ 40 28 N 0 29 E 3.27
T VOLTRI 44 26 N 8 45 E 10.16

TABARKA 36 58 N 8 46 E 7.25
TABARQAH 36 58 N 8 46 E 7.25 Y
TALBOT SHOAL 37 30 N 11 41 E 14.39
TANGER 35 47 N 5 48 W 1.1 YEBEL MUSA 35 54 N 5 25 W 1.21
TANGER 35 47 N 5 49 W 1.17
TANGIER 35 47 N 5 49 W 1.17
TANGIER BAY 35 48 N 5 47 W 1.16 Z
TARIFA 36 01 N 5 36 W 1.6
TARRAGONA 41 06 N 0 15 E 3.34 ZARZIS 33 30 N 11 07 E 8.36

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