Civitavecchia

1. Civitavecchia – imbarco pilota, limite area di precauzione, corsia N di traffico in entrata Pilot boards42°06.8′N 011°43.2′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 250m, draught 10.5m, 49,500DWT.

SBM: LOA 250m, BCM 150m, 100,000DWT, no draught restriction.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Spring tides achieve an average height of 0.46m; neaps an average height of 0.34m.

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

Approach

The harbour is approached via the inbound lane of the TSS at a speed not exceeding 15kts.

An area to be avoided due to shallow depths has been established within a line joining the following positions:

42°07.5'N 011°45.4'E

42°07.3'N 011°44.8'E

42°06.5'N 011°45.9'E

42°06.5'N 011°46.3'E.

The inner channel is dredged to 12.8m. There is no limitation on approaching except for the heavy ferry traffic. Masters are recommended to keep strictly in touch with pilots while approaching.

Porto di Civitavecchia is entered between the head of Antemurale Colombo and a light beacon (red conical tower), 10.0m in height, standing 0.25nm ESE. Approaching the entrance, vessels must pass N of the buoy moored 0.1nm WNW of the head of Antemurale Colombo. The entrance channel has been dredged to a depth of 12.8m for 0.3nm SE of the head of Antemurale Colombo. A submarine power cable is laid from the light beacon ESE to Banchina XIV Maggio.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A traffic separation scheme has been established in the approaches to Civitavecchia. Details are as follows:

A precautionary area exist within the arc of a circle, radius 0.9nm, centred on 42°06.8'N 011°44.9'E (position "A").

A separation zone, 200m wide and 3nm in length, has been established from the edge of the Precautionary Area on a bearing of 228.5°, from position "A"above.

The inbound traffic lane lies SE of the separation zone, between the zone and a line bearing 207° from position A.

The outbound traffic lane lies NW of the separation zone and a line bearing 250° from position "A".

An Inshore Traffic Zone, 0.5nm wide has been established between Civitavecchia outer breakwater and a line joining the following points:

42°06.1'N 011°46.1'E

42°06.0'N 011°45.4'E

42°04.9'N 011°46.7'E

42°05.3'N 011°47.3'E

Anchorages

Anchorage outside the harbour is subject to weather conditions, but the holding ground is good everywhere. Vessels should be ready to weigh at short notice, as strong onshore winds quickly raise a heavy sea.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited between the light structure on the E side of the entrance channel, the shore 0.35nm NNE and Banchina XIV Maggio.

Restrictions

Tanker vessels are not allowed to berth after sunset as per harbour master's rules.

Only vessels with a pilot embarked are permitted to cross the lanes of the TSS. Small craft and port services vessels are prohibited from crossing the Traffic Separation Lanes however they are permitted to cross the TSS within the Precautionary Area. Anchoring, stopping and fishing are prohibited throughout the TSS.

Tankers approaching the SPM are normally prohibited from navigating within the Traffic Separation Lanes or Precautionary Area.

Within the TSS the following speed limits apply;

Tugs

There are 5 tugs of 1,250-3,380hp capacity available during daytime while only 1 tug is available between 1200hrs and 1800hrs. The use of tug(s) is not compulsory and is subject to master's decision. The normal working hours for tugs is Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs.

Linesmen: The service is performed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by Gruppo Ormeggiatori del Porto di Civitavecchia. Linesmen maintain watch on VHF Ch 14. The Gruppo Omeeggiatori is equipped with a motor launch to assist vessel's mooring operations. Normal working hours for linesmen, 0600-2000hrs.

Charts and publications

BA 907, 1911. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

Communications

Roma Radio throughout 24 hours.

VHF: Pilots, Port & Tugs: Ch 16, 14.

Harbour Master: Email: [email protected].

Note: All vessels transiting the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) off the entrance to Porto di Civitavecchia are required to maintain a continuous watch on Ch 16 and 14.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered upon arrival at Civitavecchia roads or pilot station.

Customs and immigration

In exceptional cases only a transit visa to Civitavecchia is obtainable upon arrival of crew members at Rome airport.

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

Limited repairs for medium size vessels only.

Dry docks

No dry docks or shipyards are available, the nearest shipyards are located in Livorno or Naples. Two slipways of 300t capacity.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by pipeline or barge. Water connections are available on the quay but supply cannot be guaranteed due to very low pressure in the harbour pipeline. A supply of fresh water is guaranteed by an efficient barge service. Rate of delivery is 60-100tph ex barge. There are 2 hoses with 3in connections.

Bunkering: Marine IFO, marine diesel oil and lub oils are available. The major supplier is Esso Italiana represented by Lorenzo Revello Srl.

Stores: Available on request.

Medical

San Paolo Hospital, 4.9km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Leonardo da Vinci International Airport located at Rome Fiumicino, 70.6km.

Nearest railway: Civitavecchia. Motorway connections consist of the A12 which give access to Rome and nearby Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1230hrs, 1230-1900hrs. Night work 1900-0030hrs. Holiday work subject to port authorities authorisation.

Where it is

Civitavecchia is situated on the W coast of Italy approx 70km NW of Rome.

The port

Civitavecchia, known as the seaport of Rome, consists of various basins protected by a long outer mole called Antimurale Colombo. The port offers a safe, sheltered harbour with numerous facilities for general and bulk cargo, oil products and passengers. The principal imports are coal, coke, cereals, phosphates, timber, scrap iron, wood pulp, newsprint, china clay, oil seeds, crude oil and steel plate. Exports include steel manufactures, chemicals, etc. The port is a centre for passenger traffic and has a passenger terminal of 2,000m².

Traffic

Approximate 10,870,000t of cargo, 65,000TEU, 3,000 vessels and 3,610,000 passengers are handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Civitavecchia?

The pilot boards at Civitavecchia – imbarco pilota, limite area di precauzione, corsia N di traffico in entrata, 42°06.8′N 011°43.2′E.

What time zone is Civitavecchia in?

Local time at Civitavecchia is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

Which load line zone is Civitavecchia in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Civitavecchia?

Port State Control at Civitavecchia: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Civitavecchia?

The UN/LOCODE of Civitavecchia is ITCVV.

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