PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Chioggia
Pilot
updated Aug 2010- Chioggia pilot boarding Pilot boards45°14.0′N 012°21.0′E
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500GT. Send request for pilots on VHF Ch 16 or 15 to port captain. Pilot boards 1.5nm E of breakwater and is available throughout 24 hours. English is spoken by pilots.
Key data
updated Jul 2021Size limits
Max LOA 200m, beam 27m, draught 7m, 20,035DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.9m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Salons Terminal | 7.00 m | 185 m | 4 |
| Val da Rio Terminal | 7.00 m | 200 m | 9 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2021Approach
The harbour is approached from E through the designated TSS which leads to Porto di Chioggia, one of three principal entrances to Laguna de Venezia. The harbour can be used by vessels bound via the inland channels for Venezia and elsewhere in the lagoon and up rivers.
It is entered between 2 breakwaters, width 550m and depth of 8.0m, extending about 0.8nm E from Lido di Scottomarina and Isola de Pellestrina, through Canale Esterno.
Port limits
The port limits are 3nm E of port breakwater.
Traffic schemes and VTS
A Traffic Separation Scheme has been established to improve navigational safety in the approaches to the ports of Chioggia, Malamocco and Lido. From a roundabout centred on 45°15.5'N 012°31.7'E, separation zones radiate to each of the ports. The scheme is not IMO adopted, but its use is compulsory for vessels arriving or departing from Porto di Venezia, when within Italian territorial waters. Italian authorities advise that the principles for use of the routing system defined in Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea apply.
Anchorages
Outer anchorage: Small cargo vessels can find anchorage in a rectangular area centred 3.5nm ENE of Chioggia Lighthouse (45°13.7'N 012°17.9'E), clear of shellfish beds. Small tankers may obtain anchorage in a rectangular area centred 6.75nm SE of Chioggia Light.
Larger vessels can find anchorage in the anchorage area situated E of Forte Rocchetta Lighthouse (45°20.3'N 012°18.7'E).
Lightering operations: Vessels requiring to work cargo with lighters may anchor about 1.75nm ESE of Chioggia Lighthouse in 12.0m depth. An alternative anchorage for vessels which are lightering cereals, to be used only in favourable weather conditions, is situated about 1.75nm ENE of Chioggia Lighthouse. Both anchorages are under the control of the Harbour Master at Chioggia.
Prohibited area: Entry is prohibited to an area of shellfish beds, extending up to 3nm to seaward of Isola di Pellestrina. The beds are marked by yellow buoys and entry is prohibited within a radius of 1,000m of the buoys.
Tugs
Tugs are available.
Mooring
Three mooring buoys are laid in Avamporto SW of Forte San Felice, the property of the Italian Navy; suitable for vessels not more than 220m in length with authorisation for use from the harbour master.
Two mooring buoys are laid in Canale Perognola, about 0.8nm W of Forte San Felice, suitable for vessels not more than 150m in length and about 6.0m in draught.
Charts and publications
BA 1480, 1483, 204, 1440. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Sep 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Should be sent by the master to the vessel's agent at discharge or loading port. Additional ETA must be sent when vessel's arrival is delayed. The ETA message must include the date and time of arrival and all other details as per Charter Party terms and conditions.
Communications
Inmarsat communication is possible.
Notice of readiness
NOR to be tendered on arrival of vessel or as per Charter Party terms and conditions.
Health
When a vessel is arriving from a foreign country, it should, on arrival, inform the health authority about the health situation onboard.
Radio pratique can be applied for.
Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed for 6 months.
Customs and immigration
A tobacco and spirits allowance is permitted to be held out of bond for each crew member. There are fines for non compliance.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Jul 2021Repairs
Small repairs undertaken. Divers available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: May be ordered via Venice.
Medical
Presidio Ospedaliero di Piove di Sacco in Piove di Sacco PD, 27km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Marco Polo Airport in Venice, 60km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1200hrs and 1400-1800hrs or 1430-2100hrs (shift work).
About Chioggia
updated Oct 2021Where it is
Chioggia is situated on the Venetian Lagoon and connected to the Adriatic by the Perognola Canal, approx 24km S of Venice.
The port
Chioggia consist of Island Salons Terminal located on the North and Val da Rio Terminal on South part of the port area. The port mainly handled cement, grains, sodium carbonate, fertilizers, containers, Ro-Ro, steel products and other general cargo. LPG Berth currently closed from operation as the authority rejected Costa Bioenergie application for the concession of the quay area despite tank storage has been constructed.
Traffic
Approx 900,000t (including 1,700t of grains), 46 TEU and 240 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Chioggia
Where does the pilot board at Chioggia?
The pilot boards at Chioggia pilot boarding, 45°14.0′N 012°21.0′E.
What time zone is Chioggia in?
Local time at Chioggia 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 Chioggia?
The deepest berth listed is at Island Salons Terminal: 7.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Chioggia?
1025.
Which load line zone is Chioggia in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Chioggia?
Port State Control at Chioggia: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Chioggia?
The UN/LOCODE of Chioggia is ITCHI.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Chioggia say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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