Porto Torres

Size limits

LOA 235m, beam 38m, draught 14m, 95,444DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 16 to Mar 15, Summer Mar 16 to Dec 15.

Tides

Mean spring range is approx 0.3m.

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 from the N through Golfo dell'Asinara.

Porto Industriale, the W part of the port, is entered between the head of Diga Forenea (40°51.1'N 008°23.1'E) and Molo di Ponente, 0.7nm ESE.

Porto Commerciale forms the E part of the port; Avamporto, the main basin of this area, is entered between the heads of Molo di Ponente and Molo di Lavante, 0.2nm S. No sea buoys.

Port limits

At anchorage point "Balai 1".

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessel Traffic Management Systems: Report to port control and pilot station on VHF Ch 16, 12, 1 hour before arrival.

Anchorages

Anchorage in these areas may be insecure, especially in winter and with winds from NW to NE. Anchorage may be obtained in depths of approx 20m sand, 0.5nm NE of Molo di Levante. The anchorage becomes untenable with onshore winds and vessels should shift berth to Isola Asinara.

Prohibited anchorages: A restricted area within which navigation is regulated and within which anchoring and fishing are prohibited is established in the port approaches, centred 1.5nm N of Molo di Ponente.

Except for authorised vessels, navigation, anchoring and fishing is also prohibited in a second restricted area extending WNW from the head of Molo di Ponente and passing N of Diga Foranea, then WSW to the shore.

Restrictions

Berthing and unberthing of tankers is restricted to daylight hours only, possible exceptions in favourable weather at the harbour master's discretion.

Navigation and anchoring are prohibited, except for authorised vessels, in the area, extending 2nm N of the entrances to the port.

Tugs

Three tugs are available. Tugs work from 0700-2000hrs.

Tugs are compulsory for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, vessels over 20 years old and when wind speed exceeds 25kts.

Mooring

Vessels are moored either port side/starboard side alongside heading N. No aft loading or discharging.

Charts and publications

BA 1202, 1204, 1985, 166. US Publications 131. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should normally be addressed to agents 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival, using local time and including details of last port, the crew and passengers health and cargo operations to be performed.

Communications

Radio: Porto Torres CRS throughout 24 hours on 2182kHz.

VHF: Harbour Master: Ch 16, 09, 12, 14. Tel: +39 0789 563670. Email: [email protected].

Pilots: Ch 16, 14. Tel: +39 079 514936. Fax: +39 079 503476. Email: [email protected]. Throughout 24 hours.

Berthing: Tel: +39 079 514954. Fax: +39 079 514901. Email: [email protected]. Available 0800-2100hrs.

Tugs: Tel: +39 070 60561. Fax: +39 070 651964. Email: [email protected].

Standard messages

The following standard message to be sent to the port authority (with copy to agent) upon sailing from, (or through your agent or owner) to get berthing permission:

quote:

To: Comparare - Fax: +39 079 502090

cc: AMS Porto Torres: - Fax +39 079 5167149.

All certificates in good order and validity as well as no defects of hull or machinery.

Master (Master's name).

unquote.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered on arrival.

Documents

Plus other forms for harbour master, supplied by agent on the first voyage upon arrival.

Passenger and Crew Manifest not necessary.

Customs and immigration

CU = Customs; IM = Immigration; HM = Harbour Master.

Furthermore, immigration officials should receive 48 hours notice advising number of passengers, crew and their nationality.

Casinos can operate in national waters and duty free shops can be kept open if visitors are not allowed onboard.

Flags

No special requirements.

Notices and regulations

Vessels approaching the piers, passing W of the breakwater, are required to do so on a course of 225°; the reciprocal course should be followed leaving the piers. Speed should be the minimum required for good manoeuvrability.

Regulations concerning entry: The following vessels will be examined before authority to enter the port is given:

All tankers of 3,000GT or greater which are more than 15 years old and not of double hull construction arriving from foreign ports.

All vessels more than 20 years old carrying cargoes potentially hazardous to the marine environment and/or have more than 200t of fuel oil onboard or a substantial quantity of residual oils onboard.

Vessels found to be deficient and considered a potential danger can be subjected to the following:

All vessels may be required to take tugs during entry and departure. The number of tugs may be increased during entry, departure, berthing or unberthing. A tug may be ordered to stand by a vessel in the waiting anchorages.

A pilot embarked beyond the usual pilotage area.

On completion of cargo handling the vessel may be required to leave the berth and proceed to the waiting anchorage.

The attendance of tugs is compulsory for all tankers of 2,000GT or greater berthing or unberthing at any of the petro-chemical berths.

All vessels of 50GT or greater carrying dangerous cargoes are prohibited from using the entrance channel at the same time as a passenger vessel.

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

Available for small repairs only.

Dry docks

None.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Not available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Sassari, 20km.

Crew change

Possible, restrictions as per immigration and safety regulations.

Transport

Nearest airport: Alghero, 30km.

Nearest railway: In town (local line); Sassari (mainline).

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs. Enichem piers have 2 shifts for solids: 0600 to 1400hrs, 1400 to 2200hrs and 24 hour shift for liquids.

Where it is

Porto Torres is located facing the Golfo Dell' Asinara in NW Sardinia.

The port

The port is protected by two breakwaters, Molo di Levante and Molo di Ponente, and consists of two areas; Porto Commerciale, a complex of basins lying to the E of Molo di Ponente, and Porto Industriale, a much larger area protected by Diga Foranea, to the W of Molo di Ponente. The port can accommodate the following vessels in the port: bulk liquids and solids, Ro-Ro and passenger ferries, fishing boats and coasters.

Traffic

Approx 2,800,000t of cargo (including 1,400,000t of coal) and 800,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Porto Torres?

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT.

What time zone is Porto Torres in?

Local time at Porto Torres 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 Torres?

The deepest berth listed is at Industrial Port: 14.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Porto Torres?

1025.

Which load line zone is Porto Torres in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 16 to Mar 15, Summer Mar 16 to Dec 15.

Who carries out Port State Control at Porto Torres?

Port State Control at Porto Torres: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Torres?

The UN/LOCODE of Porto Torres is ITPTO.

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