Porto Vesme

1. Porto Vesme pilot boarding Pilot boards39°13.6′N 008°19.2′E

Size limits

Draught 12.0m, 92,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range under 0.3m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

From NW, large vessels are advised to approach Porto Vesme by passing between Isolotto dei Meli and Secca Martin, in depths of approx 30m. Smaller vessels may pass between Isola Piana and Secca Grande, in depths of approx 15m, but currents setting NNE towards Secca Grande are sometimes experienced.

The approach from S, has a depth of approx 5m.

Porto Vesme is approached by a channel, dredged to 14.0m, entered 0.5nm SSE of Scoglio La Ghinghetta; it is marked on the N side by No 2 Lightbuoy, and No 4 and No 6 Light Beacons and on the S side by No 1 Lightbuoy (black; light flashing green) and No 3 and No 5 Light Beacons. The light beacons are white columns, those on the N side of the channel have red bands, those on the S side have black bands; all the light beacons carry radar reflectors.

The channel is 200m wide; the course between the outer pair of lightbuoys and light beacons is approx 103°, then approx 055° between the inner pair of light beacons and through the harbour entrance. The channel may not be practicable during strong winds from NW.

Caution: The harbour and entrance channel are subject to silting.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in depths of approx 15.0m, sand and weed, 0.9nm S of Scoglio La Ghinghetta, but it is exposed to NW winds.

A submarine power cable projects SW from the shore 0.7nm S of Porto Vesme. This cable extends across the Canale di San Pietro to Carloforte on Isola di San Pietro.

Restrictions

Entry is prohibited into an area of 0.3nm radius, centred on position 39°11.10'N 008°22.33'E, when lighterage operations are being carried out.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 1202, 1207. Admiralty Pilot NP46.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16, 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

Repairs

Available for minor repairs only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Limited quantities available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cagliari, 65km.

Nearest railway: Iglesias.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs; throughout 24 hours for bulks.

Where it is

Porto Vesme is situated in SW Sardinia.

The port

Porto Vesme is essentially a bulk minerals port. There are facilities for general cargoes and one tanker.

Where does the pilot board at Porto Vesme?

The pilot boards at Porto Vesme pilot boarding, 39°13.6′N 008°19.2′E.

What time zone is Porto Vesme in?

Local time at Porto Vesme 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 Vesme?

1025.

Which load line zone is Porto Vesme in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Porto Vesme?

Port State Control at Porto Vesme: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Porto Vesme?

The UN/LOCODE of Porto Vesme is ITPVE.

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