Alghero

Size limits

Max LOA 50m, beam 9m, draught 4m and 495DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range approx 0.3m.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: The harbour is approached via a 300m long channel, dredged to 5.0m over a width of 70m. Alghero is approached through Rada di Alghero and entered between the heads of Molo Sud and Nuova Molo di Sottoflutto.

Restrictions

Draught limitations make this port suitable for small vessels only. Stopping within 500m of the harbour entrance is prohibited. There is a speed limit of 4kts throughout the harbour. Vessels must remain 30m clear of the moles forming the harbour entrance. The shallow harbour can be affected by swell.

Tugs

None.

Charts and publications

BA 1202. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

Communications

Radio: Roma Radio throughout 24 hours, 5215kHz and 4292kHz.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

Alghero contact info

Telephone: +39 333 3203547 / + 39 339 7329921 / +39 079 9893117

VHF: Ch 9

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Alghero administration contact info

Email: [email protected]

Alghero postal contact info

Telephone: +39 079 987371 / +39 339 7329921 (mobile)

Testoni Bunker Point contact info

Telephone: +39 079 261033

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Coastguard Alghero contact info

Telephone: +39 079 953174 / +39 079 986811

Facsimile: +39 079 984606

VHF: Ch 11, 16

Email: [email protected]

Standard messages

The following is a standard message sent to "Sanimare Porto Torres" to be telexed to agent approx 36 hours prior to arrival when vessel arrives from non EU countries

quote:

To: Sanimare Porto Torres c/o AMS Porto Torres

Everybody onboard healthy. Require free pratique.

Regards Master (Master's name)

unquote:

The following standard message to be telexed to port authority (with copy to agent) upon sailing from.(even through your agent or owner) to get berthing permission:

quote:

To: Compamare Porto Torres telex 792091

Cc: AMS Porto Torres telex 790175

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered on arrival.

Documents

Special forms, if any, will be supplied by agent when boarding on arrival.

Health

Vessels arriving from non EU countries should apply for pratique to agent by telex addressed to "Sanimare Porto Torres" as per standard message below.

Customs and immigration

The customs allowance is 50 cigarettes per person for every 24 hours.

Port State Control here: Paris 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

ISPS Designated Authority: Italian Coast Guard Headquarters, Legal Department.

Address: Viale dell'Arte 16, I-00146 Rome, Italy.

Tel: +39 06 590 841 87.

Fax: +39 06 596 482 93.

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it

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

Repairs

Boatyards and specialist technicians are available within the port. Services available include; internal/external washing, teak/steel treatment, mechanical/electrical technical support, technical support on refrigeration, technical support on instrumentation, sailmaker, upholsterer and underwater operations carried out by professional divers.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: DO available via a fuel pump. Vessels requiring larger quantities may be serviced via a fuel tanker operated by Testoni Bunker Point (prior request must be made).

Medical

Nearest hospital: Centro Medico Diagnostico Piras (1.5km), Ospedale Civile Alghero (2.3km) and Ospedale Marino Regina Margherita (2.3km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Alghero Airport (8.4km).

Nearest highway: The port has access to European Route E25. E25 is a N-S highway from Hook, Netherlands to Palermo, Italy.

Nearest railway: Alghero (1.85km).

Nearest public transport: Bus routes throughout Alghero.

Working hours

Every day 0800-1700hrs, except Sunday.

Where it is

Alghero is situated on the NW Sardinian coast, Italy.

The port

Alghero is shallow and suited to local coastal traffic, private pleasure vessels and a fast ferry service. The port consists of two main quays, sheltered by the walls of the old town, and a large marina with provisions, fuel and fresh water available.

What are the pilot arrangements at Alghero?

Available. No licensed pilots.

What time zone is Alghero in?

Local time at Alghero 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 Alghero?

The deepest berth listed is at Alghero: 4.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Alghero?

1025.

Which load line zone is Alghero in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Alghero?

Port State Control at Alghero: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Alghero?

The UN/LOCODE of Alghero is ITAHO.

What crews who called at Alghero say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.

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