Brindisi

1. Brindisi – punto di imbarco Pilota (bisettrice della corsia di entrata, 0,5 NM prima del limite esterno della zona precauzionale) Pilot boards40°39.9′N 018°06.9′E

Size limits

Max LOA 294m, beam 45m, draught 25.2m, 174,008DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.6m.

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

Approach

From a position at the seaward end of the SW bound traffic lane, about 5.5nm NE of Capo di Torre Cavallo, the track leads 5.3nm WSW to the harbour entrance. Max draughts range throughout the harbours from 1.5-25.0m.

Traffic schemes and VTS

An area of first contact with Brindisi VTS extends 3nm from the outer limits of the VTS.

Note: Any faults, accidents or loss of polluting cargo that may occur after the message reporting entry into the VTS area must be immediately communicated.

Anchorages

South East Anchorage: Situated 5.0nm E of Capo di Torre Cavallo and in depths of 34-46m.

North West Anchorage: The recommended anchorage for small and medium vessels, is situated 2.5nm WNW of Punta Penne in depths of 21.0-51m.

Restrictions

Berthing is not permitted during night time for certain vessels.

Masthead Height: Due to close proximity of the airfield there are masthead height restrictions applying to vessels berthing in the following areas:

1. Costa Morena - Less than 45m.

2. Banchina di Riva - 40m.

3. Nuovo Sporgente di Costa Morena - 36m.

Entry restricted area: All vessels, are prohibited from navigating within the coastal zone extending 6nm from the coast between Torre Guaceto and Torre San Gennaro (40°32.4'N 018°04.0'E).

An area SE of the port has an air draught restriction of 30m due to the close proximity to the airfield. Aircraft may also moor along the shores of Porto Medio. In the event that flight operations are in place a green and white flag is flown from the signal station. Vessels must display movements while the aforementioned flag is displayed.

Caution must be taken for mariners in and around the approach to the port as silting will occur within the port and depths may be less than those reported. A submarine pipeline extends SE from the oil berths to the SE shore of Porto Esterno. It has been reported that there are several unlit mooring buoys are located within the port and caution must be taken throughout the night. It is also known that the land in the vicinity of the port is low and difficult to identify and register. This can become extremely difficult during S'ly winds and when a haze is prevalent and as a result caution must be taken.

Throughout the port the character of the bottom can determine the position of the vessel; weeds to the S, hard mud to the N and rock, sand, or gravel in between the two.

Vessels over 500GT carrying goods or passengers are to avoid certain areas which have been established in the NW and the SE areas of the port.

An un-exploded ordnance area lies on the N side near the head of Diga di Punta Riso.

At Berths 15-19B the mooring of two vessels simultaneously must take place in favourable conditions. In the events of winds 28-33kts the assistance of at least 1 tug will be required. A pilot on duty may be authorised the moorings in the swath of a single Ro-Ro vessel. In strong winds 34-40kts mooring is not allowed.

Mooring

Mooring and unmooring services are carried out by Group of the "Mooringmen of the Port". The Group is made up of sixteen members who work a continuous service and provide three vessels. Telephone: +39 0831 527 633.

In the event the vessel at Berth 18 has to leave the berth before the vessel moored at Berth 17, the port authority may authorise the clearance of the vessel at Berth 18, provided that the vessel at Berth 17, with pilot on board, has sufficient room to manoeuvre.

For mooring at Berth 22 gas tankers over 5,000GT must require the assistance of one tug vessel.

Charts and publications

BA 1544, 1545. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Foreign vessels over 300t must send a request for berthing, at least 24 hours before ETA, to the harbour master.

Vessels carrying dangerous cargo or polluting goods must report to the Port Captain or Harbour Master 36 hours in advance (48 hours in advance for vessels intending to load or unload).

Communications

Brindisi Harbour contact information

VHF: Ch 11, 12, 16

Telephone: +39 0831 521 022 / +39 0831 521 023

Facsimile: +39 0831 568 113

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Brindisi Port Authority contact info

Telephone: +39 0831 562 649

Facsimile: +39 0831 562 225

Vessel Traffic Service contact info

Call sign: Brindisi VTS

VHF: Ch 10, 16

Telephone: +39 0831 521 022

Facsimile: +39 0831 056 8113

Pilots contact info

Call sign: Piloti Brindisi

VHF Ch 11, 12, 16

Telephone: +39 0831 562 859

Facsimile: +39 0831 562 859

Email: [email protected]

Maritime Advisory Service contact info

Call sign: Brindisi Port Informer

VHF: Ch 11, 12, 16

Telephone: +39 0831 522 203

Facsimile: +39 0831 260 939

Email: [email protected]

Montedison Refinery contact info

VHF: Ch 14

Telephone: +39 080 742 855

Berthing contact info

VHF: Ch 11, 12, 16

Telephone: +39 0831 527 633

Facsimile: +39 0831 568 613

Email: [email protected]

Health

Quarantine should be requested 12 hours before arrival.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.

Customs and immigration

Immigration and border police operate throughout the port.

Contact information

Telephone: +39 0831 520 511

Facsimile: +39 0831 520 531

Email: [email protected]

Customs agency operates throughout the port. Depending on local legislation and regulations, the import and export of certain good may be restricted or forbidden and is enforced by the customs agency. Working hours 0800-1800hrs Mon-Fri and 0800-1400hrs Sat.

Contact information

Telephone: +39 0831 223 272

Facsimile: +39 0831 223 272

Email: [email protected]

Notices and regulations

There is a speed limit of 10kts for vessels transiting Porto Medio and Porto Esterno whereas 6kts for all vessels throughout the port.

It is worth noting that due to the fact that there is a naval base within the port, there are special regulations in effect in regards to the berthing and anchoring of vessels.

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. Divers available.

Danish shipyard is located in the waters of the middle harbour, adjacent to Marina di Brindisi. The shipyard provides repairs, fittings, construction and structural modifications for smaller vessels, larger pleasure vessels, naval and offshore vessels. The area of the shipyard extends 15,000m², of which 4,000m² is covered and 3,000m² at sea and used for the mooring of vessels.

Danish shipyard contact info

Telephone: +39 0831 412 636

Facsimile: +39 0831 412 866

Email: [email protected]

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh Water: Available at Versalis Terminal along the quay or by barge.

Bunkering: Fuel oil available at Berths 03 and 12.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Ospedale Perrino (1km), Hospital San Camillo de Lellis (14.8km) and Ospedale San Pietro Vernotico (18km).

Note: Numerous medical centres are located throughout Brindisi.

Transport

Nearest airport: Salento Airport (2km).

Nearest railway: Brindisi (1km).

Nearest highway: Port has access to State Highway 7 which connects Rome to Brindisi.

Nearest public transportation: Bus routes throughout Brindisi.

Working hours

Normally Mon to Fri 0800-1700hrs, for dry cargo vessels; 24 hours a day for tankers.

Harbour Master office working hours: 0830-1130hrs Mon-Fri and 1500-1630hrs Tue-Thu.

Where it is

Brindisi is located on the southern Adriatic coast.

The port

The outer harbour protects the entrance to the inner harbour, within which a small middle harbour is linked by the Pigonati Channel.

Major imports include crude oil, liquid chemicals, gas, coal, grain and piece goods. Exports include oil products, grain, wine and fish.

The port has a rich history dating back two millennia as the port became the centre of economic trade and cultural links between the Italians and Greeks. The port also is strategically positioned to allow direct trade links to Greece and the Middle East and as a military base dating back to the Roman Empire. The port are is well protected and minimises the weather risk and as a result it is able to cater several international watersport events. The international events include; the Italian Championship, Mediterranean Championship, Sailing days of Bocche di Puglia, Rally Brindisi-Orikum, International Regatta Brindisi-Corfu and the World Championship ORC.

Traffic

Approx 6,200,000t of cargo, 1,100TEU and 262,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Brindisi?

The pilot boards at Brindisi – punto di imbarco Pilota (bisettrice della corsia di entrata, 0,5 NM prima del limite esterno della zona precauzionale), 40°39.9′N 018°06.9′E.

What time zone is Brindisi in?

Local time at Brindisi 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 Brindisi?

The deepest berth listed is at Inner Harbour: 25.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Brindisi?

1025.

Which load line zone is Brindisi in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Brindisi?

Port State Control at Brindisi: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Brindisi?

The UN/LOCODE of Brindisi is ITBDS.

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