Carloforte

Size limits

Draught 3.2m

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.2m.

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

Approach

Approaches: Carloforte can be approached by two leading lines.

The N line is indicated by the alignment, on a bearing of 242°, of a light beacon (white, black bands) 8m in height, standing on a dark grey building on the SW shore of the harbour, and a beacon (white, black bands), 0.9nm WSW, standing on the edge of a hill. A light beacon (special, radar reflector) stands on this alignment, 1.25nm from the front beacon.

The S leading line is indicated by the alignment, on a bearing of 273.5°, of the cathedral belfry, from which a light is exhibited, with a light beacon (black and white chequered), 5m in height, situated 0.25nm further W. A light beacon (safe water, radar reflector) stands on this leading line, 1.25nm from the cathedral belfry. A submarine power cable projects NE from the shore 0.3nm N of Carloforte. This cable extends across the Canale di San Pietro to Porto Vesme.

Anchorages

All commercial vessels, except those carrying dangerous goods, can obtain anchorage in depths of about 10.0m, sand, in a circular area centred on (39°10.7'N 008°20.0'E).

Anchorage for smaller vessels, with a maximum draught of 4.0m, can be obtained in depths of 6.2-9.1, sand, on the S leading line, 0.3nm E of the harbour entrance.

Tugs

None.

Charts and publications

BA 1202, 1207, 1990. Admiralty NP46, NP286(3).

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16; 11.

Notices and regulations

Regulations concerning entry: Vessels entering harbour must give way to vessels leaving. There is a speed limit of 3kts throughout the harbour.

Tankers carrying petroleum can only berth in the absence of passenger vessels.

Vessels employed on scheduled services must obtain authority to alter programmed movements.

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

Minor repairs only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers/water/stores Fresh water: Scarce and not readily available.

Bunkering: Small amounts of fuel only.

Stores: Limited quantities only.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cagliari.

Working hours

Normally, Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs; overtime available.

Where it is

Carloforte is situated on the E coast of the island of San Pietro, off the SW coast of Sardinia.

The port

The small port has a well sheltered roadstead which provides good anchorage in 22m of water, but the port itself has just 4.6m in the harbour entrance. Exporting zinc, lead and tuna fish, with a local ferry service, also a fishing port.

What are the pilot arrangements at Carloforte?

Compulsory for the passage of Canale di San Pietro.

What time zone is Carloforte in?

Local time at Carloforte 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 Carloforte?

1025.

Which load line zone is Carloforte in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Carloforte?

Port State Control at Carloforte: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Carloforte?

The UN/LOCODE of Carloforte is ITCLF.

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