Bastia

1. Bastia pilot boarding Pilot boards42°41.7′N 009°28.6′E
2. Bastia – Furiani / Lucciana oil terminal – imbarco pilota Pilot boards42°33.0′N 009°36.0′E

Size limits

LOA 220m, draught 6.5m.

Offshore: LOA 116, 7500 DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.8m.

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

Approach

Basia port is approached from the E through a regulated area shown on the chart. Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes must use the approach channel.

Bastia-Sud Gas Terminal (42°40.0'N 009°27.0'E). Situated 0.3nm E of Furiana, the seaward approach to the terminal is marked by Bastia-Sud Lightbuoy (E cardinal). An access channel, 0.5nm wide, leads to the terminal from a position 42°39.6'N 009°36.6'E. The use of this channel is obligatory for vessels carrying methane. Vessels should not use this channel without obtaining permission from the Captain of the Port of Bastia on VHF.

Lucciana Oil Terminal (Rubis Terminal) (42°33.0'N 009°33.0'E): Situated at the seaward end of an oil pipeline nearly 1nm NE of the river mouth and 0.4nm offshore. The designated tanker channel is entered 0.7nm E of the terminal; before entering the channel a vessel must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port at Bastia on VHF Ch 12. A designated tanker channel has been established for approaching this terminal; its limits are shown on the chart.

Anchorages

Vessels can anchor during W'ly winds SE of Anse de Porto-Vecchio, in the S of The Citadell, in depths of 20.0 - 30.0m, sand and mud. Anchorage is not advised in E'ly winds.

Tugs

No tugs are available.

Mooring

Bastia Port: It is advisable to have at least one rope fore and aft of 96mm diameter and more than 110t of resistance.

Charts and publications

BA 1425, 1999. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be advised upon departure from last port of call, then every 24 hours before arrival with confirmation to vessel's agent 1 hour prior to arrival. The ETA should include the name of the vessel, flag, vessel's particulars, agent and cargo.

Communications

VHF: Harbour Master: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +33 4 95 34 4272, Fax: +33 4 95 34 4288, Email: [email protected].

Pilots: Ch 12. Tel: +33 4 95 31 50 95, Fax: +33 4 95 34 43 13, Email: [email protected].

Standard messages

Confirmation of arrival. Eventual gas free confirmation in the case of OBO's.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.

Documents

On arrival, an Inward Declaration Form must be presented to the Harbour Master's Office within 24 hours and in all cases before a vessel departs, advising the following: LOA, beam, maximum draught and Lloyd's identification number.

Health

Free pratique is normally granted by Customs officers who board vessel. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates is possible with prior notice to agent. The Harbour Authority must be informed of any suspected diseased onboard.

Customs and immigration

Usual regulations for cigarettes and spirits.

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

Flags

Flags to be displayed: During bunkering "B" flag and on arrival "Q" flag.

Notices and regulations

Vessels to contact port on VHF Ch 12 at 3nm off. There are special traffic regulations within a 2nm area.

Vessels arriving or leaving the port must proceed to a circular area with a 2nm radius, of which the centre is the Harbour Master's Watch Tower (42°42.3'N 009°27.4'E), bordered on the N side by a bearing of 240° from this tower and on the S side by the leading line of the "Dragon" Light from the Watch Tower. Once inside the zone, a max speed limit of 20kts required, at a distance of 1nm from the entrance.

Vessels with an abnormal trim or list, damage to the hull, windlasses, winches, pumps, machinery, radio or radar etc, must warn the Harbour Master's Office before entering the port. Also inform of any dangerous cargo onboard.

Vessels carrying hydrocarbons or other dangerous cargoes should not enter the approach channel without permission from the Harbour Master.

VTS: Vessels should not be moved when entering, whilst inside or when leaving the port without permission from the watchtower.

Watchtower to be informed when starting a pre planned and authorised manoeuvre and when the manoeuvre is finished.

Before maintenance or repair work is carried out, authorisation must be obtained from the Harbour Master's Office.

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

Small repairs only.

Dry docks

None.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at rate of 10tph.

Bunkering: Available with permission of Harbour Master. Bunkering operations may be carried out during day time only. Fuel and diesel oil bunkers are also available in Port Toga and Old Harbour.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital Center Bastia (4km).

Crew change

Contact the agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Airport of Bastia Poretta (19km).

Nearest railway: Lupino (2km).

Working hours

Normally, Mon-Fri (New Harbour) 0700-2000hrs.

Where it is

Bastia is located on the NE coast of Corsica.

The port

The port consists of Port Saint-Nicolas (Nouveau Port) the commercial harbour, protected by Jetee Saint-Nicolas, that occupies the central and principal basin, and two offshore terminals - Bastia-Sud Gas Terminal for gas carriers and the Rubis Terminal located at the Lucciana Oil Terminal for tankers.

Traffic

Approx 2,000 vessels, 2,000,000t of cargo and 1,200,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Bastia?

The pilot boards at Bastia pilot boarding, 42°41.7′N 009°28.6′E. Bastia has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Bastia in?

Local time at Bastia 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 Bastia?

The deepest berth listed is at Port of Bastia - South Terminal: 6.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Bastia?

1025.

Which load line zone is Bastia in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Bastia?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bastia?

The UN/LOCODE of Bastia is FRBIA.

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