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Porto Vecchio
Pilot
updated May 2010- Porto Vecchio pilot boarding Pilot boards41°36.4′N 009°22.9′E
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels 60m or greater in length. The compulsory pilotage is bounded by the parallel lines of 41°40.3'N and 41°35.7'N and the meridian 009°25.0'E. Pilots are provided from Ajaccio, and board 1nm NE of Punta di a Chappia. Vessels should contact the pilot station 48 hours before arrival via fax or e-mail.
Station de Pilotage: Jetee de la Citadelle, 20 000 Ajaccio, France.
Tel: +33 4 95 21 42 48, Fax: +33 4 95 21 39 28, Email: [email protected].
Contact: Claude Ricci, Chief Pilot.
Key data
updated Jul 2014Size limits
Draught 5.2m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Vecchio Ferry Terminal | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2017Approach
Controlling depth: The approach channel has a least depth of 5.2m close NE of the commercial berths.
Approach and entry: The port is approached through Golfe de Port-Vecchio which is entered W of a line joining Punta San Ciprianu Lighthouse (41°37.1'N 009°21.4'E), Roches de Pecorella , 0.7nm ESE and Roches de Chiappino 1.25nm SSE.
Directions: From a position 0.9nm ENE of Punta di a Chiappa Light 41°35.8'N 009°22.0'E, the track leads WSW passing, with positions relative to the light:
SSE of Roches de Pecorella 1nm NNE. Rocher Pecorella Light stands on the danger which is also covered by a green sector 281°-299° of Punta San Ciprianu Light. Then:
NNW of Roches de Chiapino 0.4nm NE to a position S of Punta San Ciprianu Light 1.25nm NNW.
Mariners should note inbound vessels are to keep to the NW side of the approach channel until S of Roches de Pecorella.
Anchorages
Outer anchorage: Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 10.0-20.0m, sand and weed, N of the regulated area between Punta San Ciprianu (41°37.1'N 009°21.4'E) and Punta di Benedettu, 1.25nm W. The anchorage is untenable in strong E winds.
Small craft are permitted to anchor, clear of the channel, NW of Punta di l'Arena 41°36.3'N 009°19.0'E or NNW of Ilot Ziglione 41°35.7'N 009°18.3'E.
Anchorage within the approach channel is prohibited.
Restrictions
Regulations concerning entry: Vessels of 1,600GT and greater carrying hydrocarbons or other dangerous cargoes must approach the port through the charted approach channel. They must maintain VHF contact with La Chiappa Signal Station when within the Approach Channel.
Sailing vessels and vessels under 20m in length may enter the regulated area to enter or leave appropriate parts of the port or approved anchorages. These vessels are not permitted to stop within the regulated area and must give way to warships and power driven vessels 50m in length or greater.
Tugs
1 x 1,000hp, available. Contact pilot station 24 hours before arrival.
Charts and publications
BA 1425, 1992. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notify ETA upon departure from last port of call, then every 24 hours before arrival with confirmation to vessel's agent 12 hours prior to arrival.
Standard messages
Confirmation of arrival. Eventual gas free confirmation in case of OBO.
Notice of readiness
NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.
Health
Request for pratique to be made to Harbour Control prior to arrival.
Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates possible with prior notice to agent.
Customs and immigration
Usual regulation for cigarettes and spirits.
Seaman's Book and/or passport must be available onboard for presentation to the immigration department.
Flags
Flags to be displayed: During bunkering "B" flag and on arrival "Q" flag.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean 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
Position: Head of Sea Defense.
Address: 22 Rue Monge, Paris, F-75005, France
Tel: +33 01 40 81 85 30
Fax: +33 01 40 81 70 53
Mob: +33 06 17 15 01 80
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Feb 2017Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical
Polyclinique du Sud de la Corse, 1.3km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Figari Sud-Corse Airport located at Figari, 28.1km (international) and Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport located at Ajaccio, 175km (domestic).
About Porto Vecchio
updated Feb 2017Where it is
Porto Vecchio is situated on the SE coast of Corsica.
The port
The harbour has good access at all states of the tide for cement, Ro-Pax and cruise vessels. There is a seaplane operating area SW of Punta San Ciprianu used at short notice for fighting forest fires.
Questions about Porto Vecchio
Where does the pilot board at Porto Vecchio?
The pilot boards at Porto Vecchio pilot boarding, 41°36.4′N 009°22.9′E.
What time zone is Porto Vecchio in?
Local time at Porto Vecchio 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 Vecchio?
1025.
Which load line zone is Porto Vecchio in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Porto Vecchio?
Port State Control at Porto Vecchio: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Vecchio?
The UN/LOCODE of Porto Vecchio is FRPVO.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Porto Vecchio 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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