Ajaccio

1. Ajaccio pilot boarding place Pilot boards41°54.3′N 008°45.3′E

Size limits

LOA 175m, draught 9.0m.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 16 to Mar 15, Summer Mar 16 to Dec 15.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Port limits

The harbour limits extend from Jetee de la Citadelle NNE to the head of the bay.

Anchorages

There is good anchorage off Ajaccio, but SW and ENE winds, if strong, usually cause a moderately rough sea. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within an area, which extends NE from Jetee de la Citadelle across Baie d'Ajaccio.

Anchoring is prohibited within a radius of 350m centred on the head of Jetee des Capucins.

Mouillage de Capucins, E of Bassin des Capucins, is used for large vessels, with depths of 20.0-26.0m, sand and mud, very good holding ground.

Restrictions

The port does not handle petroleum products or gas between 2200 and 0600hrs local time.

The port is enclosed by a regulated area. The boundary extends E from Citadelle Light passes S of Les Scoglietti then N to the coast.

There is a prohibited area which encloses the Aspretto Military Base and Les Scoglietti, on the E side of the port. When a signal is displayed vessels must remain at least 0.5nm from the E side of Pointe d'Aspretto.

Tugs

Tugs are not available.

Charts and publications

BA 1424; Fr 3760. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA upon departure from last port of call, then every 24 hours before arrival with confirmation to vessel's agent 12 hours prior to arrival.

Vessels over 1,600GT carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances should maintain a VHF contact with La Parata Signal Station (41°54.1'N 088°36.9'E) whilst within the Approach Channel.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 12, Tel: +33 4 95 21 68 34. Fax: +33 4 95 51 17 84, Email: [email protected].

Pilot Station: Ch 16 and 12.

La Parata Signal Station: Ch 12, 16; 11.

Standard messages

Confirmation of arrival. Eventual gas free confirmation in case of OBO.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.

Health

Request for pratique to be made to the Harbour Control prior to arrival.

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates possible with prior notice to agent.

Customs and immigration

Usual regulation for cigarettes and spirits.

Seaman's Book and/or passport must be available onboard for presentation to the Immigration department.

Flags

Flags to be displayed: French national flag (courtesy). During bunkering "B" flag and on arrival "Q" flag.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

Position: Head of Sea Defense.

Address: 22 Rue Monge, Paris, F-75005, France

Tel: +33 01 40 81 85 30

Fax: +33 01 40 81 70 53

Mob: +33 06 17 15 01 80

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Minor repairs are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by pipeline at a rate of approx 80tph.

Bunkering: Most grades of diesel and fuel oils are available by barge or road tanker.

Medical

Hospital (SAMU-Caisson hyperbarre).

Transport

Nearest airport: Campo d'Elloro, 6km from Ajaccio.

Airport facilities: Daily flights to Marseilles, Nice and Paris.

Nearest railway: Ajaccio.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1120hrs, 1400-1720hrs every day except Sunday. Overtime: 1120-1220hrs, 1720-1820hrs plus Sundays and Holidays.

Where it is

Ajaccio is situated on the W coast of Corsica.

The port

The port which has over 950m of quays and provides facilities for the handling of general cargo, bulk oil products, liquefied gas, is an important passenger ferry terminal and provides facilities for yachts and small craft.

Traffic

Approx 940,000t of cargo and 1,163,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Ajaccio?

The pilot boards at Ajaccio pilot boarding place, 41°54.3′N 008°45.3′E.

What time zone is Ajaccio in?

Local time at Ajaccio is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Ajaccio?

The deepest berth listed is at Ajaccio Terminal: 7.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Ajaccio in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 16 to Mar 15, Summer Mar 16 to Dec 15.

Who carries out Port State Control at Ajaccio?

Port State Control at Ajaccio: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ajaccio?

The UN/LOCODE of Ajaccio is FRAJA.

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