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Arbatax
Pilot
updated May 2010Available. Entry during daylight hours only (departure throughout 24 hours). Pilot boards 1nm NE of the head of Molo di Levante.
Key data
updated Aug 2010Size limits
Draught 11.7m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range approx 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Arbatax | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
Approaches: Capo Bellavista is a rocky promontory which, owing to the low land behind it, appears from N or S to be an island. The E side of the cape consists of steep cliffs which should be given a berth of at least 0.15nm. Capo Bellavista Light is exhibited from a white square battlemented tower and swelling, with black bands, 19m in height. An auxiliary light is exhibited from a concrete column with a red lantern.
Anchorages
Anchorage is possible close to the breakwater with the pilot's assistance. Launch service is available upon request.
Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in an area, which extends 0.65nm N from the N side of Capo Bellavista.
Tugs
Available.
Mooring
It is prohibited to use lateral thrusters or stern screws when within 30m of the quayside, due to erosion at the base of the quays.
Charts and publications
BA 1210, 1990. Admiralty Pilot NP46.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Aug 2016Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available by road tankers.
Bunkering: Available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Cagliari, approx 140km, Olbia 160m.
About Arbatax
updated May 2010Where it is
Arbatax is situated on Capo Bellavista on the E coast of Sardinia.
The port
The port comprises a basin bound by quays to the W and S and a breakwater to the E. Principally a timber port, general cargo and other bulks are handled.
Questions about Arbatax
What are the pilot arrangements at Arbatax?
Available. Entry during daylight hours only (departure throughout 24 hours).
What time zone is Arbatax in?
Local time at Arbatax is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at Arbatax?
1025.
Which load line zone is Arbatax in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Arbatax?
Port State Control at Arbatax: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Arbatax?
The UN/LOCODE of Arbatax is ITATX.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Arbatax 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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