Ravenna

1. Ravenna – Terminale Marino FSRU: punto di imbarco pilota in entrata Pilot boards44°28.2′N 012°32.6′E
2. Ravenna – Terminale Marino FSRU: punto di sbarco pilota in uscita Pilot boards44°28.0′N 012°25.3′E

Size limits

LOA 311.12m, beam 40.5m, draught 10.5m, 87,375DWT.

Water density

Variable from 1015-1030.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

The current inside the port is influenced by the tide and may reach a speed of 2.5-3kts at the port entrance and decrease on the inner part of the canal. The mean spring range is 0.52m. Normally the currents in the roads run in the direction of the coast both from N to S and vice-versa. Generally, the current from N to S reaches a speed of about 3kts, while from S to N are usually weaker.

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

Approach

Manoeuvring/turning basins: Largo Trattaroli and San Vitale area.

Sea Area in breakwater entrance vicinity: Production platforms, well structures, submerged pipelines and cables may exist in this area. Mariners should use caution when approaching and anchoring. For this purpose, masters are obliged, before anchoring, to contact the harbour master and/or pilot station on VHF Ch 16 or 12 to advise the intended anchoring position and obtain relevant authorisation. For regulations, restrictions, etc regarding approaches, anchorages, canal transit, etc masters are urged to consult the up to date edition of Italian Sailing Direction Vol I (Adriatic Sea). See also Italian charts No 37, 218, 219 and Light Lists.

Port limits

As per Harbour Master Ordinance No 23/91, dated Mar 11, 1991, vessels anchored or waiting for berthing in the sea area including a radius of 6.0nm from the "Agip No 3 Buoy" located at 44°29.0'N 012°25.0'E are considered to be arrived vessels and must therefore follow the rules of the port authorities.

Anchorages

In the above area, while lightering operations under way, navigation, anchoring and staying is forbidden.

Vessels waiting for a berth may anchor more than 1.5nm from the outer breakwater head according to their draught and subject to weather conditions.

Restrictions

Airdraught: Max height for vessels navigating the Candiano Canal is no greater than 55m.

Vessel maximum size:

DAYLIGHT:

From the breakwater to the Darsena San Vitale:-

Draught limitations can be increased by 15 cm up to max draught 9.45m, for vessels of max LOA 236m and subject to favourable port/weather conditions.

Draught limitations can be increased respectively up to 9.60m, for vessels of max LOA 210m and max beam 28m and with max tidal variation, provided they operate on docks with max depth and at anchor the tide is not any lower than 40cm in respect to medium tide.

Navigation for vessels with LOA 261m, 246m and 236m and draught greater than 8.2m, 8.5m and 8.8m respectively, is permitted only in conditions of high tide.

Draught limitations can be reduced by 0.3m, for vessels of min LOA 210m and min beam 30m with low tide exceeding 40 cm.

From the Darsena San Vitale to the Darsena di Citta:-

The maximum beam for the SIR and CMC Docks is reduced to 16m.

The mooring of ships with max beam 22m and draught 4.88m may be authorized upon request, provided that weather marine conditions or the presence of other vessels between the Mobile Bridge and the North dock 3 do not render navigation insecure.

Baiona Canal (P.I.R. Wharves):-

The mooring of ships with LOA 185m, beam 33m and max draught of 8.53m is permitted, subject to favourable weather-marine conditions.

Piombone Canal - Western side:-

Vessel's draught can be increased up to 6.71m in conditions of high tide and weather permitting.

Piombone Canal - Eastern side:-

In the case in which the structures to be loaded/unloaded require the use of larger vessels, the dockyard will have to make the appropriate request to the harbour master's office before any work can begin. Their use may be authorized subject to their characteristics and prevailing weather marine conditions, up to the above mentioned maximum draught.

NIGHT TIME:

From the breakwater entrance to the Darsena San Vitale:-

Vessels other than tankers (Outgoing)

Vessel's draught can be increased by 30cm in conditions of high tide.

Larger vessels may be permitted to leave the port subject to the below limitations, with the aid of at least 2 tugs and provided that these are equipped with a radar having minimal range of 0.25nm and a perfectly working PPI of at least 16in.

Vessel's draught can be increased by 30cm when they are equipped with adequate bow thrusters.

Vessel's draught can be increased by a further 30cm when they are equipped with 2 propulsion propellers with rudders astern, the greater draught level subsequently admitted for the height of the tide remaining unchanged.

For movement within the port, a draught of 8.53m is required.

For those vessel's with 2 propulsion propellers and 2 transverse thrusters, the aid of the 2 tugs is not obligatory.

(Incoming)

In adverse weather-marine conditions affecting visibility, current, wind or tide, the limitations to ship's size are respectively reduced as follows: LOA by 10m, beam by 1m and draught by 30cm in respect to the above mentioned requirements /obligations.

Tanker vessels carrying inflammable products - (Incoming and outgoing)

The above LOA can be increased up to 185m for tanker vessels carrying inflammable products with a flash point equal to or lower than 65°C (categories A & B) or products which may develop harmful toxic clouds.

From the Darsena San Vitale to the Darsena di Citta:-

Nocturnal navigation between the Mobile Bridge and the Darsena di Citta is only permitted to vessels leaving the Port and to those unloading vessels moored with the bow to the sea. The moored vessels on the Adriatank side with the bow to the sea can carry out movement along the DE.CO.RA docks even if partially loaded.

Nocturnal navigation between the Darsena San Vitale and the Mobile Bridge is only permitted to vessels leaving the Port and to those unloading vessels with two stern propellers and four rudders in the wake (Slavutich type) with the bow turned to the sea.

Baiona Canal (P.I.R. Wharves):-

Tugs

A total of 38 tugs available ranging in power from 800-6,200bhp, 10-56 tons bollard pull.

The following large firefighting tugs are available throughout 24 hours.

All tugs operate from 0630-2200hrs and 2 tugs operate from 2200-0630hrs. Towage operators monitor VHF Ch 12 throughout 24 hours. This service is not compulsory, except in the following cases:

Tankers carrying dangerous cargo, (flammable products), with a flash point below 21°C and between 21°C and 65° (inclusive), flammable products, or other cargoes that might generate toxic or dangerous vapour.

One tug is required for vessels of more than 1,600GT and 2 tugs are required for vessels with a more than LOA120m.

Mooring

Mooring service is available throughout 24 hours. The mooring party station is equipped by a radio operating 24 hours on VHF Ch 12.

Berthing and mooring at the Oil Terminal is during day time only, unberthing and sailing is throughout 24 hours.

Charts and publications

BA 1445, 1467, 204, 220. Italian charts: 37, 218 and 219. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

Communications

Harbour Master (24hrs):

VHF: Channel 11 or 16

Tel: +39 0554 443011

Fax: +39 0544 447498

Port Authority:

Tel: +39 0544 608811

Fax: +39 0544 608888

Pilots:

VHF: Channel 12 or 16

Tel: +39 0544 530204

Fax: +39 0544 530453

Berthing:

VHF: Channel 12 or 14

Tel: +39 0544 530505

Fax: +39 0544 531871

Tugs:

VHF: Channel 12

Tel: +39 0544 536711

Fax: +39 0544 539472

Maritime Advisory Service:

VHF: Channel 09

Tel: +39 0544 530986

Fax: +39 0544 531375

Offshore Oil Terminals:

VHF: Channel 16 or 69

Tel: +39 0544 436527

Fax: +39 0544 436579

The Ravenna Port Informer is in contact with ship agents and operates on Ch 09 and 156450MHz from 0630-2200hrs every day including holidays.

Health

Sanitary free pratique via radio, obtained by cabling to "Sanimare Ravenna" 24 hours prior to arrival via radio coast station (Ancona radio callsign "IPA" recommended) or by Fax: +39 0544 421580.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.

Notices and regulations

Regulations concerning entry: Within the harbour at Porto Corsini movements are closely controlled and are permitted in only one direction at a time.

In the absence of anchor berths within the entrance and in the view of the complexity of the regulations governing the conditions for entry, mariners are required to confirm with the harbour authority before entry that their vessel's characteristics permit entry and berthing.

Entry at night is permitted with some limitations dependent on type of cargo, size and capability of vessels. Details are given in the full regulations for the port.

Merchant Shipping (Reporting Requirements for Vessels Carrying Dangerous or Polluting Goods) Regulations 1995:

The regulations implement the European Council Directive 93/75/EEC relating to vessels bound for or leaving EU ports and carrying dangerous or polluting goods. Vessels must report to the appropriate port captain/harbour master before entering Italian waters.

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

Repairs to hull and machinery. Divers available.

Dry docks

Patent slip: Maximum lifting capacity 500t, length of cradle 35m.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by shore connection and by road tankers.

Bunkering: Almost all grades are available by barge or road tanker (road tanker for gasoil only). Minimum notice for bunkers is 48 hours.

Medical

Hospital 'Santa Maria delle Croci', Ravenna.

Transport

Nearest airport: Forli Airport, 30km from the centre of Ravenna, Rimini 60km and Bologna 80km.

Nearest railway: Ravenna.

Working hours

The port operates throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Ravenna is situated on the Adriatic Sea.

The port

The port of Ravenna has gradually developed 14km along the Corsini Port Canal, continuously expanding in its industrial and commercial importance.

Ravenna has now become a modern and efficient port, the third most important in Italy and is the country's principal container port. Two breakwaters, each 2.5km long, shelter the canal entrance through which most of the berths are reached. Other tanker berths exist to seaward, S of the entrance, the furthest being a SBM lying approx 9.5nm offshore.

The port has 15 terminals and 9 coastal depots where all types of commodities can be handled using a large quantity of equipment for unloading/loading and facilities permitting a large storage capacity. The Ravenna Terminal Passeggeri cruise terminal is situated at the port entrance and can accommodate vessels up to 330m.

Imports: Mineral oils, grain, phosphates, oil seeds, coal, molasses, sugar, steel plates, steel coils, sulphur acid, pyrites, wood, containers.

Exports: Synthetic rubber, cement, grain, meals, petroleum products, chemicals and chemical products, rice, flours, mechanical products, steel products, steel pipes, general cargoes, fruits and vegetables, fertiliser products and containers.

Traffic

Approx 25,500,000t of cargo, 220,000TEU, 2,500 vessels and 330,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Ravenna?

The pilot boards at Ravenna – Terminale Marino FSRU: punto di imbarco pilota in entrata, 44°28.2′N 012°32.6′E. Ravenna has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Ravenna in?

Local time at Ravenna 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 Ravenna?

The deepest berth listed is at ENEL Offshore Terminal: 11.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ravenna?

Variable from 1015-1030.

Which load line zone is Ravenna in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Ravenna?

Port State Control at Ravenna: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ravenna?

The UN/LOCODE of Ravenna is ITRAN.

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