PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Propriano
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 60m in length and available throughout 24 hours. The compulsory pilotage area lies E of a line joining Pointe de Taravu (41°42.1'N 008°50.2'E) and Portigliolo (41°38.9'N 008°52.1'E). Pilots come from Ajaccio. Vessels should send request for pilot during 0800-2000hrs via Email or fax 24 hours in advance.
Pilot boards 2nm W of the entrance to the port. In bad weather pilots will board off the harbour entrance.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
Max LOA 180m, draught 7.5m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 16 to Mar 15, Summer Mar 16 to Dec 15.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port de Commerce Terminal | — | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
Approach and entry: Propriano is approached through Golfe de Valinco and entered ESE of Jetee Nord (41°40.8'N 008°54.0'E).
Directions: From a position SSW of Cap Muro Light 41°44.5'N 008°39.7'E the track leads ENE into Golfe de Valinco passing, with positions relative to Pointe de Porto Pollo 41°42'N 008°47'E:
S of Neru Tower 3.5nm NW, then:
S of Frate (Sommet de la Moneta) 3.5nm NW, then:
S of Punta di a Saina TV mast, 4nm NNW, then:
S of Capannella Tower 1.5nm N, then:
N of Pointe de Campomoro 3.25nm SSE, then:
N of Botte du Campomoro 4nm SE, then:
S of Pointe de Taravu 2.5nm E, then:
N of Punta de Falumbaja (Pointe Cardicciani) 4.5nm SE. The point has a number of detached rocks close offshore, one of which is white and prominent. The track then leads to the pilot boarding area.
Anchorages
Outer anchorage: Anchorage is obtainable in depths of 5.0-10.0m, sand and weed at the head of Golfe de Valinco.
Anchoring is prohibited within a line, joining Jetee Nord and the breakwater protecting the yacht harbour, between Jun-Sep.
Charts and publications
BA 1424, 1985. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).
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 2017Repairs
Small repair available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available from jetties.
Bunkering: Available at Quai L'Herminier.
Medical
Hospital de Sartene, 16.9km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Propriano Airport located at Propriano, 6.4km.
About Propriano
updated Feb 2017Where it is
Propriano is situated in SW Corsica.
The port
A small commercial port, handling mainly passengers, ferries and Ro-Ro traffic, with fishing and yacht harbours.
Questions about Propriano
What are the pilot arrangements at Propriano?
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 60m in length and available throughout 24 hours.
What time zone is Propriano in?
Local time at Propriano 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 Propriano?
1025.
Which load line zone is Propriano in?
Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 16 to Mar 15, Summer Mar 16 to Dec 15.
Who carries out Port State Control at Propriano?
Port State Control at Propriano: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Propriano?
The UN/LOCODE of Propriano is FRPRP.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Propriano 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.