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Ile Rousse
Pilot
- L'Ile Rousse pilot boarding place Pilot boards42°39.8′N 008°57.4′E
Key data
updated May 2016Size limits
Max draught 8.0m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.2m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Port de L'ile Rousse Terminal | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2016Approach
Approach and entry: The port is approached from the N and entered S of the mole, protecting the NE side of the harbour.
From a position N of Port de L'Ile-Rousse Jetee Light 42°38.5'N 008°56.4'E (white tower, green top, 12m in height) the track leads SSE passing, with positions relative to the light:
W of Haut-fond de Naso (0.6nm NE), a rocky bank with a least depth 13.1m over it, then:
E of Danger de L'Ile-Rousse (0.45nm NNW), a rocky shoal with a least depth of 6.5m over it, then:
E of Isula La Pietra Light (0.4nm NW), then:
E of Port de L'Ile-Rousse Jetee head.
The alignment (165°) of Port de L'Ile-Rousse Jetee head with Punta di Columbaja leads close E of Danger de L'Ile-Rousse.
Regulations concerning entry: A regulated area extends 1,300m E between the line of bearing 244° from the mole head light and the 10m depth contour. Sailing vessels and small craft under 20m of length may enter the area in order to enter or leave the port and its anchorages but are not permitted to stop. Warships and power driven vessels 50m in length or greater have right of way at all times.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained, in good weather, S of the commercial berths in depths of 15.0-27.0m. A lightbuoy (E cardinal), marking shallow water inshore of it, is moored 0.1nm S of the SW corner of the commercial berths.
Anchorage outside the harbour is poor.
Charts and publications
BA 1999. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notify ETA upon departure from last port of call, then every 24 hours before arrival with confirmation to vessel's agent 12 hours prior to arrival.
Standard messages
Confirmation of arrival.
Notice of readiness
NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.
Documents
Radio: VHF: Signal Station Ile Rousse: Ch 16.
Health
Request for pratique to be made to Harbour Control prior to arrival.
Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates, possible with prior notice to agent.
Customs and immigration
Usual regulation for cigarettes and spirits.
Seaman's Book and/or passport must be available onboard for presentation to the immigration department.
Flags
Flags to be displayed: During bunkering "B" flag and on arrival "Q" flag.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean 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
Position: Head of Sea Defense.
Address: 22 Rue Monge, Paris, F-75005, France
Tel: +33 01 40 81 85 30
Fax: +33 01 40 81 70 53
Mob: +33 06 17 15 01 80
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Minor repairs only.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Small amounts of fuel available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Calvi, 31km or Ajaccio.
Nearest railway: Ile Rousse.
About Ile Rousse
updated May 2016Where it is
Ile Rousse is situated in N Corsica, close NE of Calvi.
The port
The port occupies the SE side of Isula Sicota and is sheltered from all except SW winds, which blow across the causeway. It may be entered safely by day or night, but may be difficult to leave in strong winds.
The port handles passenger traffic and dry bulk.
Traffic
Approx 120,000t of cargo and 432,573 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Ile Rousse
Where does the pilot board at Ile Rousse?
The pilot boards at L'Ile Rousse pilot boarding place, 42°39.8′N 008°57.4′E.
What time zone is Ile Rousse in?
Local time at Ile Rousse 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 Ile Rousse?
1025.
Which load line zone is Ile Rousse in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Ile Rousse?
Port State Control at Ile Rousse: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ile Rousse?
The UN/LOCODE of Ile Rousse is FRILR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Ile Rousse 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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