Bari

1. Bari pilot boarding place Pilot boards41°09.6′N 016°49.9′E

Size limits

LOA 300m, beam 36m, draught 12.2m, 84,075DWT.

Water density

1024-1026.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m (springs); 0.2m (neaps). N going tide, rising; S going tide, falling.

Currents: In the vicinity of Bari the current sets generally SE along the coast. Within Bacino Grande a counter-clockwise current attains considerable force during N winds and as it leaves the harbour may set vessels towards the head of Molo San Cataldo.

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

Approach

The depth at the entrance is 11.5m, at the Outer Basin up to 12.1m and at the Inner Basin up to 11.5m.

Between the two breakwaters, the entrance channel is over 240m in width with a depth of 14.3m leading to the inner harbour (Banchino Grande).

Port limits

From Molo San Cataldo to the breakwater.

Tugs

The following tugs are available: "Punta Alice", 2,205hp, 36t and "Vivara", 1,910hp, 35t. 1 tug is available on demand from 0700-1900hrs. The use of tugs is compulsory for vessels over 500GT, and are available between 0700-1900hrs. Fire fighting tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 140, 186; Italian 193. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

To be advised to agent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to vessel's arrival advising the following information, flag, name, cargo, LOA and draught. ETA should be sent to the pilot authority 24 hours prior to arrival. Additional ETA's should be sent if vessel is delayed by 6 hours.

Communications

VHF: Harbour Master: Ch 16, 14. Tel: +39 080 521 1726. Email: [email protected]. Available 24 hours.

Bari Pilots: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +39 080 521 1507. Email: [email protected]. Available 24 hours.

Bari VTS: Ch 16, 12, 14. Tel: +39 080 528 1511. Fax: +39 080 521 1726. Email: [email protected]. Available 24 hours.

Tugs: Ch 12. Available 07700-1900hrs.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered on anchoring or within 1nm from the port.

Health

Pratique should be requested 24 hours prior to arrival. Master will be instructed by agent.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates may be renewed.

In order to expedite pratique arrival formalities, master can request free pratique by radio, cabling "Sanimare-Bari".

Customs and immigration

The customs allowance is 40 cigarettes for each crew member and 1 bottle of spirit for 10 crew members. There are heavy fines for non compliance. No restrictions for crew or passengers joining/leaving the vessel.

Seaman's Book/passport inspection required.

In order to expedite immigration formalities, Passenger List and Crew List to be sent to agent 2-3 days prior to vessel's arrival.

Notices and regulations

Effective from 01st September 2016, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) will require sea carriers calling at EU ports to file Container Status Messages (CSMs). Vessels experiencing technical communication problems should report the issue via e-mail to the Commission's help-service email: [email protected].

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

Available by three local workshops. Cantiera Ranieri is available for vessels up to 800GT. Divers available.

Dry docks

The nearest drydocks are in Brindisi. Several patent slips (maximum lift 500t); one pontoon of 400t lifting capacity.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available. All berths are served with hydrants. Good drinking water is supplied by AQP.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Available. Several civil hospitals and a military hospital.

Crew change

Crew changes can take place.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bari-Palese, 9km.

Nearest railway: 1km.

Highway: 2km.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1200hrs, 1400-1800hrs (Apr 1-Sep 30), 1300-1700hrs (Oct 1-Mar 31).

Where it is

Bari is located on the SE coast of Italy, on the Adriatic coast.

The port

The port is sheltered by two breakwaters which can accommodate commercial traffic handling general cargo, dry bulk, container, cruise and passengers.

Traffic

Approx 6,100,000t of cargo, 83,000TEU, 2,400 vessels and 1,900,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Bari?

The pilot boards at Bari pilot boarding place, 41°09.6′N 016°49.9′E.

What time zone is Bari in?

Local time at Bari 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 Bari?

The deepest berth listed is at I - II - III Braccio Nuovo Molo Foraneo: 12.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Bari?

1024-1026.

Which load line zone is Bari in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Bari?

Port State Control at Bari: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bari?

The UN/LOCODE of Bari is ITBRI.

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