PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Pescara
Pilot
updated Oct 2018Pilotage is available and compulsory for vessels over 500gt. Vessels carrying chemical products or dangerous cargoes in a gaseous state should send a report containing ETA to harbour master 24 hours in advance. Pilots monitor VHF Ch 12 from 0700-1900hrs.
Key data
updated Oct 2018Size limits
LOA 150m, draught 5.0m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.5m.
Current: The river attains a rate of approx 2kts and its effect is felt up to 0.5nm to seaward of the mouth.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pescara Terminal | 5.00 m | 150 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2018Approach
From a position to seaward approx 1nm ENE of the entrance, the track leads WSW, passing (with positions from the monument (42°27.4'N 014°14.0'E):
NNW of a light beacon (special) (0.9nm NE), then:
SSE of the head of the detached breakwater (0.9nm N), from which a light (green column, 6m in height) is exhibited.
Then, due to the narrow entrance, vessels should align with the axis (228°) of the entrance channel as soon as possible, bearing in mind the effect of the current in the vicinity.
Caution: The harbour is subject to sudden and unexpected silting caused by debris brought down by the river. Dredging is regularly in progress.
A road bridge spans the river approx 0.7nm WSW of the mole heads.
Anchorages
There are two designated anchorage areas established off the port, centred, with positions from the head of Molo Nord (42°28.2'N 014°13.8'E):
Dangerous cargoes (Area B) 2nm NE and mixed cargoes 2nm NNE.
Restrictions
No night berthing. Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes are not permitted to enter the port without the permission of the harbour authority.
Tugs
Available.
Charts and publications
BA 1443, 200. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Oct 2018ETA and pre-arrival notices
Should be to sent to the harbour master 2 days in advance of arrival, the pilots require 24 hours notice. For vessels with dangerous or polluting goods, they should also advise harbour master 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
Port Authority, VHF: Ch 11, 12, 16. Call sign "Pescara Port Radio".
Tel: +39 085 694 040 / Fax: +39 085 451 0117.
Email: [email protected]
Pilot, VHF: Ch 12, 16. Call sign "Piloti Pescara".
Tel: +39 085 694 040.
Tugs, Tel: +39 0544 39719 / Fax: +39 0544 33594.
Email: [email protected]
Notices and regulations
Local regulations in force include the following:
Entry to the port by vessels over 150GT is permitted in daylight hours only, except for fishing vessels, or in exceptional circumstances. Vessels may depart at any time.
When 2 or more vessels are approaching the harbour, those on regular passenger service have priority.
A maximum speed limit of 3kts is in force within the harbour.
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 Oct 2018Repairs
Minor repairs and divers available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: MGO available by road tanker.
Stores: Provisions and spares available.
Medical
Hospital Santo Spirito, 3km.
Crew change
Possible.
Transport
Nearest airport: Abruzzo International Airport, 6km.
Nearest railway: Pescara Central, 2.5km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1400-1700hrs; overtime available on request.
About Pescara
updated Oct 2018Where it is
Pescara is situated on the Adriatic coast of Italy, approx 76nm S of Ancona.
The port
It is a small port for general, bulk cargo and passenger. The entrance is protected by a curved detached breakwater, 750m in length, lying almost E-W approx 0.2nm N of the mole heads at the entrance. The inner side of moles are quayed and the main cargo area lies on the S side, close within the river mouth. The N side is reserved for the fishing fleet and further upstream both river banks are quayed and used by fishing boats, yachts and small military craft.
Questions about Pescara
What are the pilot arrangements at Pescara?
Pilotage is available and compulsory for vessels over 500gt.
What time zone is Pescara in?
Local time at Pescara 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 Pescara?
The deepest berth listed is at Pescara Terminal: 5.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Pescara?
1025.
Which load line zone is Pescara in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Pescara?
Port State Control at Pescara: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pescara?
The UN/LOCODE of Pescara is ITPSR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Pescara 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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