Reggio Calabria

1. Reggio di Calabria pilot boarding place Pilot boards38°07.9′N 015°38.4′E

Size limits

Max LOA 300m, draught 13.0m.

Load line zone

Summer.

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

Approach

Vessels entering the harbour should steer for a position about 0.125nm N of the head of Molo di Ponente before turning S to enter the harbour as eddy currents off the harbour entrance may affect manoeuvring.

When passing through the entrance, a berth of about 30m should be given to some above water blocks close to the E side of the entrance.

Anchorages

The anchorage to the N of the harbour is in Rada dei Giunchi. This is one of the safest anchorages in the Messina Strait. The bottom is good holding ground.

Anchorage S of the harbour can be obtained in Rada dei Giunchi. This anchorage is sheltered from winds between N and E but is untenable with strong winds from other directions. The currents in this anchorage are strong and irregular.

Tugs

No tugs available. If required they can be ordered from Messina.

Mooring

With S winds, vessels should berth alongside the mole heading S. With N winds vessels may be turned inside the harbour.

Moderate sized vessels wishing to berth alongside the quays on the S side of the harbour can also be turned inside the harbour.

Charts and publications

BA 917, 1018. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

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 are available in Messina.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkers: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Studio medico Aschenez - Medserve Srl is approximately 1 km from the port.

Transport

Nearest airport: Tito Minniti (5km from the port).

Where it is

Reggio Calabria port is situated on the eastern side of the Messina Strait.

The port

The harbour consists of an artificial basin, protected from the W by Molo di Ponente, which extends nearly 0.5nm N from the coast close N of the mouth of Torrente Annunziata.

The port mainly handles general cargo, dry bulk and passengers.

Where does the pilot board at Reggio Calabria?

The pilot boards at Reggio di Calabria pilot boarding place, 38°07.9′N 015°38.4′E.

What time zone is Reggio Calabria in?

Local time at Reggio Calabria is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

Which load line zone is Reggio Calabria in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Reggio Calabria?

Port State Control at Reggio Calabria: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Reggio Calabria?

The UN/LOCODE of Reggio Calabria is ITREG.

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