Gaeta

1. Gaeta pilot boarding Pilot boards41°13.4′N 013°37.8′E

Size limits

LOA 228.59m, beam 38m, draught 14.6m, 75,111DWT.

Water density

1026.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m. Winds from S appear to cause a S-going current along the W shore of Rada di Gaeta, whilst with NW winds the current becomes N-going.

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

Approach

Rada di Gaeta is approached from the SE through Golfo di Gaeta.

Gaeta-Porto Salvo is approached from the roadstead E and SE of the harbour.

Anchorages

Prohibited anchorages: Areas within which anchoring and fishing are prohibited lie N of Punta dell Stendardo (04°12.6'N 013°35.4'E).

Anchoring and fishing are also prohibited within a circular area, radius 0.5nm, 1nm NE of Punta dell Stendardo. Removal of a tanker mooring has created a number of obstructions in this area.

Submarine pipeline: A disused oil pipeline extends WNW from the circular prohibited anchorage within the roadstead to a position 0.15nm N of Nuova Banchina Commerciale.

Restrictions

Night time movements subject to good weather.

Entry to an area enclosing Pontile Petroli (41°13.3'N 013°34.3'E) is restricted to vessels using or providing services to the berth.

Tugs

Two tugs are available, one with 1,900hp and the other one with 2,300hp. Additional 4,000hp tugs are available from Naples with 24 hours advance notice.

Charts and publications

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

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's should send ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. The following information is required: Insurance Certificate, Arms Authorisation, Crew and Passenger List in duplicate copies.

Communications

Contact Information:

Port Authority

Telephone: 39-0771-471096

E-mail: [email protected]

Harbourmaster

VHF: Ch 11 or 16

Telephone: 39-0771-460100

Facsimile: 39-0771-464724

E-mail: [email protected]

Pilots

Call sign: Piloti Gaeta

VHF: Ch 12 or 16

Telephone: 39-0771-466270

Facsimile: 39-0771-464724

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.

Dry docks

There are two small drydocks.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Medical

General hospital in Formia, 3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Naples International Airport in Naples, 95km.

Nearest railway: Formia, 5km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1900hrs.

Where it is

Gaeta is situated on the W coast of Italy in the Gulf of Gaeta.

The port

Gaeta has facilities for both liquid and dry cargoes in the port area and offshore.

Traffic

Approx 1,800,000t of cargo, 4,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Gaeta?

The pilot boards at Gaeta pilot boarding, 41°13.4′N 013°37.8′E.

What time zone is Gaeta in?

Local time at Gaeta 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 Gaeta?

The deepest berth listed is at Gaeta: 14.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Gaeta?

1026.

Which load line zone is Gaeta in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Gaeta?

Port State Control at Gaeta: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Gaeta?

The UN/LOCODE of Gaeta is ITGAE.

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