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Pozzuoli

ITPOZItaly40°49.2′N 014°07.2′EUpdated Feb 2025Open in the Ports tool

PILOTCompulsory for vessels over 500GT.
KEY DATAUTC+1 · IALA A
INSPECTIONSParis MOU port.

Pilot

updated May 2010

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT. Pilots monitor VHF Ch 09 and 16 from 0800-2000hrs LT.

Key data

updated Feb 2025
LOCAL TIMEUTC+1Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.worked out from the port's time zone
WATER DENSITY1025.
LOAD LINE ZONESummer.
IALA REGIONARed to port when entering.from the country
MAX SIZELOA 85.95m, beam 16.51m, 2,996DWT.

Size limits

LOA 85.95m, beam 16.51m, 2,996DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.6m.

Max draft per terminal

TerminalMax draughtMax LOABerths
Pozzuoli—86 m5

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

Approach

updated Feb 2025

Approach

Approaches: Pontile Pirelli extends 0.25nm S from the coast, 0.75nm NW of the head of Molo Caligoliano. At its head stand 2 light structures (yellow masts), 6.5m in height.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained outside the harbour on mud, good holding ground, but avoiding a sewer outfall which extends 0.7nm SW from S side of the town. Vessels are to anchor S of a line between the lights at Baia Fortino Tenaglia and on Molo Caligoliano. In S winds anchorage on or to the N of this line is dangerous.

Tugs

Available from Naples.

Charts and publications

BA 916, 914, 908, 1908. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

Reporting before arrival

updated Aug 2010

Communications

VHF: Ch 16.

Documents

No special forms are required except an Arrival and Departure Report.

Ship's landing card accepted by local authorities.

Health

Pratique should be applied for to Sanimare, Naples through agent 24 hours prior to arrival. If vessel is arriving from an infected area, vaccination certificates are required.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed upon request to Sanimare Naples/harbour master.

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

Port services

updated Feb 2025

Repairs

Small repairs can be effected, but bigger repairs must be undertaken at Naples.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Not available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital Pozzuoli (5km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Naples International Airport (16km).

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs.

About Pozzuoli

updated Feb 2025

Where it is

Pozzuoli is situated to the N of the Gulf of Naples and 11km W of the city of Naples,

The port

The Port of Pozzuoli serves as a key maritime hub for both passenger and cargo traffic. Protected to the south by Molo Caligolano, which is connected to the town via a small bridge, the port features a basin that accommodates numerous small craft, while larger vessels can dock along the Molo itself. It primarily handles passenger ferries connecting Pozzuoli to the islands of Ischia and Procida, facilitating significant commuter and tourist movement. In addition to passenger services, the port also supports cargo operations, with a focus on handling other general goods. Its strategic location and well-structured facilities make it an essential link in the region's maritime transport network.

Questions about Pozzuoli

What are the pilot arrangements at Pozzuoli?

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT.

What time zone is Pozzuoli in?

Local time at Pozzuoli 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 Pozzuoli?

1025.

Which load line zone is Pozzuoli in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Pozzuoli?

Port State Control at Pozzuoli: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Pozzuoli?

The UN/LOCODE of Pozzuoli is ITPOZ.

Tips from seafarers

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