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Porto Azzurro
Pilot
updated May 2010Not available.
Key data
updated May 2010Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Under 0.3m.
Approach
updated Feb 2019Approach
Golfo di Porto Azzurro is entered between Punta San Vincenzo (42°46.0'N 010°24.0'E) the SE extremity of a promontory, and Capo Focardo, 0.6nm SSE. A considerable landslip has occurred in the vicinity of Punta Sa Vincenzo, which should be given a berth of at least 100m.
Capo Focardo Light structure consists of a red tower, 6m in height, standing on the wall of an old fort situated on the point.
Anchorages
To avoid obstructing ferries, stopping, anchoring and fishing are prohibited within 0.25nm S of the line joining the lights on Punta San Giovanni and the mole head. Anchorage can be obtained E of this area, with the mole head bearing less than 000°, in depths of 18.0-27.0m, mud. During strong SW or W winds, it is advisable to let go 2 anchors. During strong SE winds small craft can anchor on the line joining Punta San Giovanni and Fontanella, in depths of approx 10m. A dangerous wreck lies close NE of some oyster beds, 0.25nm SW of Punta San Giovanni.
Anchorage within the 50m depth contour in the vicinity of Port Azzuro is reported dangerous due to unexploded mines. Two submarine outfall pipelines extend into the gulf, the first extends 0.5nm SE from the root of the mole and the second extends 0.3nm NE from a point on the shore 0.27nm WNW of Capo Focardo.
Restrictions
Open to small craft only.
Two circular restricted areas close NNE of Punta delle Cannelle.
Tugs
None.
Charts and publications
BA 131, 1999. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3)
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
About Porto Azzurro
updated May 2010Where it is
Porto Azzurro is situated on the E coast of Elba Island.
The port
The port has a small commercial and ferry terminal catering for the Island's passenger and leisure industry.
Local industries include fishing, sardine and anchovy processing, and wine production.
Questions about Porto Azzurro
What are the pilot arrangements at Porto Azzurro?
Not available.
What time zone is Porto Azzurro in?
Local time at Porto Azzurro 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 Porto Azzurro?
1025.
Which load line zone is Porto Azzurro in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Porto Azzurro?
Port State Control at Porto Azzurro: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Azzurro?
The UN/LOCODE of Porto Azzurro is ITPAZ.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Porto Azzurro 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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