PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Manfredonia
Pilot
updated May 2010- Manfredonia pilot boarding place Pilot boards41°36.0′N 015°58.0′E
Compulsory for vessels over 500GT and available 24 hours. Request for pilot should be made through the agent giving ETA. Vessels should contact the pilot station 1 or 2 hours prior to arrival in the roads. Pilot boards within 1nm of Molo di Levante. Pilot station Tel: +39 0884 21348.
Key data
updated Dec 2017Size limits
LOA 230m, 35,000DWT, draught 9.5m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
The mean spring tidal is 0.4m. In Jan and Feb the water level falls by a max of 0.6m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Port | 9.50 m | 230 m | 6 |
| Old Commercial Port | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Dec 2017Approach
Directions for entering harbour: From a position in the approaches approx 4nm SE of Manfredonia Light, the track leads NW, passing NE of anchorages A5, A4 and A3, to a position close SW of the entrance to the Industrial Port. Vessels proceeding to Porto Vecchio continue NW to the harbour entrance, between the heads of the moles.
Anchorages
Anchorages A1 and A2 lie within the compulsory pilotage zone, and A3 to A 7 lie outside this zone.
Anchorages A1 to A5 are for vessels carrying general cargo. Anchorages A6 and A7 are for vessels carrying dangerous cargo.
The holding ground is good everywhere. Vessels must contact the harbour authority on VHF Ch 16 to obtain permission to anchor. The harbour master can, if necessary, assign anchorages other than those stated above. Fishing, however conducted, navigation and any other marine activity are all prohibited within the above anchorages.
Restrictions
A max speed limit of 3kts is in force within the harbour.
Fishing is prohibited within approx 2nm of the coast in the vicinity of the port.
All vessels on passage to and from Manfredonia must navigate more than 300m from the green light of the Industrial Port, without impeding the manoeuvres of vessels approaching or leaving their berths.
Tugs
One tug of 1,800hp is available.
Charts and publications
BA 186, 1443; Italian 199. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Dec 2017ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels should confirm ETA by 10.00hours on the day before arrival.
Communications
VHF: Pilots: Ch 12, Port Authority: Ch 16.
Health
Pratique should be requested via Bari Radio at least 24 hours prior to arrival.
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 Dec 2017Repairs
Minor repairs available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at all berths.
Bunkering: Available by road tanker.
Transport
Nearest airport: Bari, 110km.
Nearest railway: Manfredonia, 10km.
Working hours
Normally Mon-Sat 0700-1300hrs, 1300-1900hrs; overtime available.
About Manfredonia
updated Dec 2017Where it is
Manfredonia is situated on the E coast of Italy, in the Gulf of Manfredonia N of Bari.
The port
This port is comprised of the Old Commercial Port and the Industrial Port. The Old Commercial Port is protected by a breakwater and the New Harbour, 2km E, consists of a pier, which extends over 2,000m into the Gulf of Manfredonia. The harbour is well equipped for handling most types of vessels including tankers, general cargo, bulk carriers and fishing vessels.
Principal exports and imports include aggregates, cereals, cement, wine, fertiliser, minerals, wood pellets and general cargo.
Traffic
Approx. 885,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Manfredonia
Where does the pilot board at Manfredonia?
The pilot boards at Manfredonia pilot boarding place, 41°36.0′N 015°58.0′E.
What time zone is Manfredonia in?
Local time at Manfredonia 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 Manfredonia?
The deepest berth listed is at Industrial Port: 9.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Manfredonia?
1025.
Which load line zone is Manfredonia in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Manfredonia?
Port State Control at Manfredonia: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Manfredonia?
The UN/LOCODE of Manfredonia is ITMFR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Manfredonia 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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