Cagliari

1. Cagliari – punto d'approccio "P" (Porto Vecchio) Pilot39°10.0′N 009°07.5′E
2. Cagliari – punto d'approccio "Y" (Porto Canale) Pilot39°09.5′N 009°06.2′E
3. Cagliari – punto di imbarco pilota Pilot boards39°11.2′N 009°06.2′E

Size limits

Max LOA 366.07m, beam 51.20m, draught 13.8m and 175,775DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

The tides in the harbour are insignificant, however, the water level can be raised to at least 0.3m by onshore winds. NW'ly winds creates a current which sets E'ly and following heavy rain it will carry sea weed into the harbour.

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

Approach

Porto di Gagliari is approached through a traffic separation scheme at the head of Golfo di Cagliari. Porto Canale the new industrial port is entered between the heads of Molo Meridionale and Molo Settentrionale with a dredged depth of 16.0m. The commercial port is entered between the heads of Nuovo Molo di Ponente and Nuovo Molo di Levante (approx 0.6 mile W and 0.4 mile SW from the E shore of the promontory). The entrance to the commercial port has depths of approx 12.0m. There is a turning basin, diameter 590m. The approach from pilot station to berth is a distance of 1.5nm, 30 minutes estimated time and from berth to pilot station a distance of 2nm, 45minutes estimated time.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Masters of vessels close to arrival at these points must report to the operations centre (VHF Ch 16, 14) or the pilots, in order to declare the characteristics of their vessels or the nature of the cargo.

Anchorages

Prohibited anchorages: Anchoring is prohibited in Nuovo Bacino di Ponente, the NW part of the harbour, due to the existence of a submarine cable. Anchoring is also prohibited in the N part of Nuovo Bacino di Levante (the E part of the outer harbour) within 0.07nm of the NE side.

Restrictions

Berthing: Daylight berthing at the Oil Terminal.

Harbour: Vessels entering harbour must give way to vessels leaving. Caution must be taken whilst in the harbour due to the heavy traffic of passenger vessels. When a vessel is considered to be sufficiently deficient to constitute a danger the port authorities will impose the following: Use of tugs whilst discharging cargo,

Increase the number of tugs to assist with berthing or unberthing, Tug assistance to enter and leave harbour with tug at standby within the waiting/anchorage areas, Pilotage beyond the normal compulsory pilotage area. Other controls or assistance considered necessary.

Dangerous Goods: The loading of hydrocarbons, noxious or dangerous cargoes at anchor is prohibited. Tankers due to berth carrying any of the above cargoes are permitted to wait in the designated anchorages of a maximum of 48 hours.

Prohibited Areas and cautionary locations: A precautionary are is located SE of Porto Canale and has a least depth of 11.3m. A Marine Nature Reserve is located to the W side of the gulf between Punta Zavorra (39°03'N., 9°03'E.) and Capo Saint Elia. As a result it is understood that fishing is restricted with the zone. Submarine cables lie in the approach to Cagliari and may be best seen on the chart.

Tugs

Port of Cagliari: 11 tugs, 2,000hp-4,000hp, available throughout 24 hours. It is compulsory for all tankers of 3,000GT or greater without a double hull or more than 15 years old to employ a tug. Also for chemical carriers of 3,000GT or greater or more than 15 years old.

Cagliari International Container Terminal (CICT): 5 x 3,000-5,750hp

Mooring

Tankers drawing up to 4.2m, berth on the inner portion of Nuovo Molo di Ponente.

Charts and publications

BA 1208, 8265, 1990. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised in accordance with Charter Party terms and conditions.

Communications

Radio: Inmarsat communication is possible.

Port Authority contact info

VHF: Ch 6, 16

Telephone: +39 070 679 531

Email: [email protected]

Tugs contact info

VHF: Ch 12, 16

Telephone: +39 070 60561

Facsimile: +39-070 651 964

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Mooring contact info

VHF: Ch 12, 16

Telephone: +39 070 652 629

Facsimile: +39 070 651 435

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

VTS contact info

VHF: Ch 14, 16

Pilots contact info

Call Sign: Piloti Cagliari

VHF: Ch 12, 16

Telephone: +39 070 680 797

Facsimile: +39 070 666 198

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Standard messages

Only apply to tankers/chemicals as per IMO rules.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.

Health

The health office to whom the message is addressed will grant free pratique within the shortest time possible. The message can be sent in English, but preferably using the International Signals Code.

Notices and regulations

General regulations: The loading of hydrocarbons, noxious or dangerous liquid cargoes at anchor is prohibited. Tankers due to berth at Porto di Cagliari or Sarroch carrying hyrocarbons, noxious or dangerous cargoes are permitted to wait in the designated anchorages for a maximum of 48 hours. Vessels proceeding from Porto di Cagliari and Sarroch must have authorisation to remain in the roads.

Vessels which do not comply with safety and environmental protection regulations may be refused permission to navigate within the waters of the port and refused permission to enter Porto di Cagliari or Sarroch.

When a vessel is considered a danger the port authority will impose the following:

Use of tugs whilst discharging cargo.

Increasing the number of tugs to assist with berthing and unberthing.

Tug assistance to enter and leave harbour; tug at standby within the waiting/anchorage areas.

Pilotage beyond the normal compulsory pilotage area.

Other controls or assistance considered necessary.

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 for minor repairs/works. Slipways are available throughout the harbour for small vessels.

Repairs and storage available for small private recreational vessels and yachts at Marina di Sant'Elmo. Treatments available within the marina include: sanding, sandblasting, anti-osmotic treatments, antifouling treatments and more in order to keep the vessel efficient and functional. The marina provides 1 x 30t mobile crane to provide hauling operations.

2024: The port is planning to build a new Ro-Ro Terminal in the Port Canal and the first phase of the terminal is scheduled to be in 2026. The work is expected to cost 287 million Euros of which 99.35 million Euros will be financed by the Post Covid - National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) funds. The project will provide six berths, 11m wide manoeuvring basin, 2,500 parking slots for trailers and 52 for dangerous goods.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkers: Available at Cagliari International Container Terminal (CICT), Marina di Sant'Elmo, Molo Rinfuse (New Bulk Terminal) and Oil Terminal (La Maddalena).

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Ospedale Santissima Trinita (2.6km), Hospital Binaghi (2.75km), Ospedale Marino (6.05km) and Policlinico Universitario Monserrato (6.8km). Further medical facilities located within Cagliari.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cagliari Elmas Airport (6km).

Nearest highway: The port has access to European Route E25. The highway runs N-S from Hook, Netherlands in the N and Palermo, Italy in the S.

Nearest railway: Cagliari Station (0.5km).

Nearest public transport: Bus routes throughout Cagliari. A shuttle bus is provided by the port for all passengers arriving and departing Cagliari.

Working hours

Normally Mon to Fri 0800-2000hrs overtime available. Port System Authority of the Sea of Sardinia Office working hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1200hrs (Morning shift) and Tue-Thur 1530-1630hrs (Afternoon shift).

Where it is

Cagliari is situated on the S coast of Sardinia, facing the Golfo di Cagliari, Italy.

The port

Cagliari is the island's principal port with over 5,800m of quays providing facilities for general, bulk, containerised and liquid cargoes, as well as being a terminus for ferry and cruise passengers.

The two areas of the port of Cagliari, the ferry/commercial port and the container terminal, are protected by breakwaters and sheltered from all directions.

The principal exports are zinc, lead, feldspar, wine and dairy products; the principal imports are grain, timber, coal and general commodities.

The Oil Terminal which is 4nm to the SW is also part of the main port.

The main tanker terminal is at Sarroch (see separate entry), approx 11nm SW of Cagliari

Traffic

Approx 38,500,000t of cargo, 570,000TEU, 7,000 vessels, 400,000 passengers and 28,000t of iron ore are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Cagliari?

The pilot boards at Cagliari – punto d'approccio "P" (Porto Vecchio), 39°10.0′N 009°07.5′E. Cagliari has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Cagliari in?

Local time at Cagliari 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 Cagliari?

The deepest berth listed is at Mito Container Terminal: 13.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Cagliari?

1025.

Which load line zone is Cagliari in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Cagliari?

Port State Control at Cagliari: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Cagliari?

The UN/LOCODE of Cagliari is ITCAG.

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