Catania

1. Catania pilot boarding place Pilot boards37°28.4′N 015°06.9′E

Size limits

LOA 294.13m, beam 34.0m, 18,139DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

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

Approach

The port is protected from the E by Molo di Lavante (East Mole), which extends 1nm S from the shore, starting from a position about 0.4nm E of the cities cathedral. Molo di Mezzogiorno extends about 0.23nm E from the shore opposite a triangular knuckle on Molo di Lavante. This knuckle, on the W side of the mole, is 0.28nm N of the mole head.

The entrance to the harbour, about 0.125nm in width, lies between Molo di Mezzogiorno and Molo di Lavante. A second narrow breakwater also extends about 0.25nm E from the shore 0.15nm S and parallel to Molo di Mezzogiorno.

Anchorages

Available.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring and fishing are prohibited, owing to submarine cables, in an area to the SE of the harbour entrance. A submarine cable is landed here and its direction is indicated by the alignment of two beacons, each surmounted by a black and white wicker ball with the letter "T" in white on it.

Restrictions

Tankers may only berth by daylight.

Max speed 5kts.

Tugs

Available, compulsory for tankers over 2,000GT, vessels over 500GT carrying dangerous goods and all vessels carrying more than 100t of explosives.

Charts and publications

BA 992, 1941. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised 72 hours prior to arrival advising full vessel details and last port of call.

Communications

Pilots:

Telephone: +39 95 531900

Fax: +39 95 530870

E-mail: [email protected]

Mooring Operators:

Telephone: +39 95 531150

Fax: 39 95 531150

Taw Boat:

VHF: CH 16 or 12.

Harbormaster:

VHF 12 or 16

Telephone: +39 95 7474111

Fax: +39 95 533962

E-mail: [email protected]

Port Authority:

Telephone: +39 95 535888

Fax: +39 95 535888

E-mail: [email protected]

Berthing:

Telephone: +39 95 370235

Fax: +39 95 370235

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.angopi.it

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered on vessel's arrival in the roads.

Health

Pratique can be applied for by all vessels coming from non EU countries and Portugal. Radio pratique can be applied for by cable to "Sanimare Catania".

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate can be renewed with 24 hours notice to health authorities.

Customs and immigration

The customs allowance is 50 cigarettes and 1 litre of spirits for each crew/officer. Extra quantities will be confiscated.

Immigration police will board the vessel on arrival to check Crew and Passenger Lists. There are no restrictions for crew and passengers in transit. For crew and passengers in/out, police formalities will be arranged by local agent.

Notices and regulations

Tanker regulations: Tankers over 1,600GT, entering or leaving the port and carrying, or with uncleaned tanks which last carried, petroleum, gas or chemical products, are required to make a comprehensive report to the appropriate port captain. Such tankers must establish and maintain radio contact, advising immediately of any incidents or defects which may affect the safety of navigation or cause pollution. Pilots should be employed outside the area of compulsory pilotage whenever the nature of the cargo or navigational conditions including reduced visibility, require.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Small quantities available.

Bunkering: Small quantities available.

Stores: Small quantities available.

Medical

Approx 1km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Fontanarossa Airport, approx 4km.

Nearest railway: Catania (1km).

Airport facilities: International connections.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1200hrs and 1300-2000hrs.

Where it is

Catania is situated on Sicily's E coast.

The port

Catania is protected on the eastern side by a 1,900m length breakwater and on the southern side by the tanker berth with a 250m width entrance in between. The harbour has a S heading pier which divides the port into Porto Vecchio (Old Port) and Porto Nuovo (New Port), with a total berthing length of 4,200m. The port handles cruise liners, Ro-Ro, bulk, containers and commercial traffic which includes wood, paper, cereals, coal, iron materials and fertilisers.

Traffic

Approx 7,600,000t of cargo, 49,000TEU and 223,500 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Catania?

The pilot boards at Catania pilot boarding place, 37°28.4′N 015°06.9′E.

What time zone is Catania in?

Local time at Catania 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 Catania?

1025.

Which load line zone is Catania in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Catania?

Port State Control at Catania: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Catania?

The UN/LOCODE of Catania is ITCTA.

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