Porto Nogaro

Size limits

LOA 180m, beam 22m, draught 6.2m, 177,795DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range approx 0.4m.

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 through Porto Buso (45°43.0'N 013°15.0'E), the channel between Isola Sant' di Andrea and Isola di Porto Buso, from where a dredged channel leads N across Laguna di Marano to the mouth of Fiume Corno.

Porto Buso: From a position approx 1.75nm S of the E end of Isola Sant' Andrea a channel, dredged to a least depth of 7.0m, but subject to silting, over a width of approx 100m, leads across the bar to the entrance on an axis of 352° passing: Between 3 pairs of buoys (port and starboard hand), small and difficult to distinguish, then: W of the head of the E mole which extends S from the W end of Isola di Porto Buso and on which stands a light (green pedestal, 2m in height), then: E of the head of the W mole which extends S from the E end of Isola di Sant' Andrea and on which stands a light (red hut, 2m in height), then: W of a light beacon (starboard hand, 6m in height) (close N of root of E mole), then: W of a light (green pedestal on dolphin, 5m in height) (0.2nm NE of the E end of Isola di Sant' Andrea). The white sector (346° to 351°) of this light covers the approach between the starboard side of the dredged channel and the head of the E mole.

Laguna di Marano: In the vicinity of the light dolphin described above, the channel alters direction to NW to round the NE end of Isola di Sant'Andrea where the starboard side of the channel is marked by dolphins which should be passed at a distance of 20m. Then the channel leads N across Laguna di Marano for more than 1.75nm to the junction of Fiume Corno and Fiume Aussa. This section of the channel which is dredged to 6.5m, with an average width of 60m, is subject to silting, and is marked by dolphins (painted in bands, black and white to starboard, red and white to port).

Fiume Corno: From the junction of Fiume Corno and Fiume Aussa, Porto Nogaro is reached by proceeding approx a further 4nm up Fiume Corno, in which there are depths in mid-course of approx 5.0m, and which is periodically dredged. The river, with an average width of approx 40m follows a tortuous course between low lying banks.

Power cables with a vertical clearance of approx 30m span the river.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: Open anchorage can be obtained 1.5nm or more, as appropriate to draught, off the moleheads at Porto Buso, clear of the wreck approx 2.75nm SSE of the molehead. Recommended berths are: In about 8.0m depth with the light structure at the root of the E mole bearing 331°, distant approx 2.5nm.

In 8.0-11.0m with a house on Isola Morgo (3nm ESE of Porto Buso entrance) in line with Aquileia Belfry (6nm NE of Porto Buso entrance) bearing approx 033°. The anchorage affords shelter from offshore winds but should be vacated immediately upon the onset of winds from the S quadrant.

Caution: A submarine pipeline, extends 4nm S from the coast W of the approach channel at Porto Buso.

Restrictions

Entry in daylight hours. The harbour authority must be advised of intended movements so that traffic can be coordinated to avoid 2 vessels meeting in a narrow part of the channel.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 204, 220. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16. Tel: +39 0431 66490. Fax: +39 0431 629629. Email: [email protected].

Pilots: Ch 12.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Nil.

Medical

Palmanova, 13km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Ronchi dei Legionari, 23km.

Airport facilities: Connecting flights for Milan and Rome.

Nearest railway: Station of San Giorgio di Nogaro on Trieste-Venezia line.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs; overtime may be arranged at the container terminal.

Where it is

Porto Nogaro is situated at the northern end of the Adriatic, 10nm inland accessed via a canal with an entrance in the Gulf of Trieste.

The port

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk and container.

Traffic

Approx 3,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Porto Nogaro?

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding 500GT.

What time zone is Porto Nogaro in?

Local time at Porto Nogaro 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 Porto Nogaro?

The deepest berth listed is at Banchina Margreth: 6.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Porto Nogaro?

1025.

Which load line zone is Porto Nogaro in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Porto Nogaro?

Port State Control at Porto Nogaro: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Nogaro?

The UN/LOCODE of Porto Nogaro is ITPNG.

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