Oristano

1. Oristano pilot boarding Pilot boards39°53.3′N 008°30.7′E

Size limits

LOA 229.02m, beam 32.26m, draught 11.7m, 81,918DWT.

Water density

Dock density: 1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: The port is approached through Golfo di Oristano and is entered between Molo Sopraflutto and Molo Sottoflutto.

The entrance channel to the harbour is 4.2nm long, 100m wide and has a depth of 13.4m. Depths within the port should be confirmed with the harbour master.

The harbour is protected by Molo Sopraflutto to the S and SW and by the short Molo Sottoflutto to the NW. A light (green metal pillar on hut), exhibited from the head of Molo Sopraflutto and a light (red metal pillar on hut; 8m in height), exhibited from the head of Molo Sottoflutto, mark the entrance.

Leading lights are exhibited, the front from a white mast with a black stripe, 4m in height, standing on the inner mole. The rear light is exhibited from a similar mast, 4m in height, standing 900m SE. In line, bearing 130°, the lights lead through the dredged channel.

Caution: A firing practice area in which anchoring and fishing are prohibited, containing an area adjacent to the coast to which entry is prohibited, surrounds the promontory of Piano di Santadi. An explosive dumping ground extends approx 3.5nm NE from the E coast of the promontory, its W limit bordering the firing practice area and the prohibited area. Unexploded ordnance may be present on the seabed.

Restrictions

Daylight berthing only (except Enichem pier) and in all cases subject to harbour master's prior approval. Movement may not be authorised in periods of adverse weather. Visibility must be sufficient for the Porto di Santa Giusta leading marks to be clearly visible before entry or departure will be permitted.

Mooring

Mooring assistance is compulsory for all berths under Oristano Harbour Master's jurisdiction.

Charts and publications

BA 1205, 1985, 1990. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

Communications

Cagliari Radio.

VHF: Harbour Master Office: Ch 16, 11, 12.

Pilot, linesmen, tug service: Ch 12.

Agent: Ch 74, office hours 0800-13300hrs, 1500-1800hrs.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be sent to agents on vessel's arrival at pilot station.

Documents

One copy of Health Declaration is required. If chemicals are onboard, advise type of cargo.

Health

Pratique must be requested by telex to "Sanimare Cagliari".

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed from "Sanimare Cagliari".

Customs and immigration

No restrictions or formalities. Customs and immigration officers board when vessel berths.

Notices and regulations

Navigation in the access channel is subject to Rule 6 of the International Regulations to Prevent Collisions at Sea of 1972.

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

Local workshops can cater for minor repairs, no ship yard repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by road tankers.

Bunkering: Available. Bunkering not available after dark or during tanker loading/discharging operations.

Stores: Available.

Medical

San Martino Hospital in Oristano, 6km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cagliari, 105km.

Nearest railway: In town.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs. Sat (overtime) 0600-12.30hrs. Shift work 0600-14.00hrs, 1400-2200hrs.

Where it is

Oristano is situated on the W coast of Sardinia.

The port

The port mainly handles cereals, fertilizers, clinker, cement, gypsum, breakbulk and chemicals.

Traffic

Approx 1,200,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Oristano?

The pilot boards at Oristano pilot boarding, 39°53.3′N 008°30.7′E.

What time zone is Oristano in?

Local time at Oristano 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 Oristano?

The deepest berth listed is at Terminal Martini: 11.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Oristano?

Dock density: 1025.

Which load line zone is Oristano in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Oristano?

Port State Control at Oristano: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Oristano?

The UN/LOCODE of Oristano is ITQOS.

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