Imperia

1. Imperia pilot boarding Pilot boards43°52.3′N 008°03.4′E

Size limits

Draught 8.5m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3 (springs), 0.1m (neaps).

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 approached from the S altering course WNW or ENE as necessary.

Access to Porto Maurizio is not difficult with depths of 7.0-10.0m at the entrance. From SW, pass not less than 300m clear of the head of the S mole, and alter course for the entrance as soon as it is well open. The N mole and Molo Baburro should not be approached within a distance of 40m.

Directions for Oneglia with depths of 7.0-9.6m at the entrance: Keep slightly towards the SE side of the entrance, as the depths SW of the W mole are liable to decrease on account of the deposit brought down by Torrente Impero.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A mandatory VTS service is provided by Savona VTS on VHF Ch 16 or 71. Participation in the VTS is for all vessels of 300GT and over.

Anchorages

Anchorages A, B and C may be obtained in depths of 12.0-24.0m. Anchorage A lies 0.9nm ENE, B lies 1nm S and C lies 0.4nm SW of Porto Maurizio S breakwater head. Anchorage A is restricted for vessels exceeding 10,000GT.

Prohibited area: Between mid-April and the end of October, an area N of a line joining the heads of the inner moles at Bacino di Ponente and Bacino di Levante is reserved for water-skiing in daylight hours. The area is marked by buoys (white, red bands); navigation, anchorage and fishing are prohibited.

Restricted areas: Vessels carrying, or which have carried, petroleum gas or chemical products are prohibited from navigating within the immediate area of the combined port. In addition anchoring and fishing is prohibited within 0.15nm of the outfall pipe extending 1nm offshore from the mouth of Torrente Impero.

Tugs

Available from Genoa or Savona if ordered in advance.

Charts and publications

BA 351, 1998. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels must advise ETA 24 hours prior to arrival, or on departure from the previous port.

All vessels using the roadstead should request permission from the Harbour Master on VHF Ch 16 or 12.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12.

Pilots: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +39 0183 666345, Email: [email protected]. Available throughout 24 hours.

Berthing: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +39 0198 50688.

VTS Savona: Ch 16,71. Tel: +39 091 856666. Fax: +39 019 856498. Email: so. [email protected].

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be issued.

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

Machinery repairs only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available from Genoa or Savona if ordered in advance.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospital in town.

Transport

Nearest airport: Nice, France (56km).

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1800hrs.

Where it is

Imperia is situated in N Italy, close to the border with Monaco.

The port

Imperia is divided into the ports of Oneglia and Maurizio some 1.7km apart, of which the former offers the deepest accommodation. Wet and dry goods are handled such as general cargo, olive oil and cereal based foodstuffs. There are no specialised facilities for containers, these being worked with vessel's gear.

Where does the pilot board at Imperia?

The pilot boards at Imperia pilot boarding, 43°52.3′N 008°03.4′E.

What time zone is Imperia in?

Local time at Imperia 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 Imperia?

1025.

Which load line zone is Imperia in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Imperia?

Port State Control at Imperia: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Imperia?

The UN/LOCODE of Imperia is ITIMP.

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