Rimini

Size limits

Draught 3.2m.

Tides

Range 0.6-0.8m.

Currents: The current in the approaches to the port set SE at 1kt, but in winter strong NW winds can increase the rate to as much as 5kts.

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

Approach

When approaching the port from NE in clear wather Minti di Carpegna (20nm SW) is first raised followed by Monte San Marino (10nm SW). These, in line, lead to the approaches of the port.

On nearer approach the buildings of the city are visible, and the conspicuous skyscraper building bearing 190.5° and in line with Rimini Light leads to the harbour entrance.

About 1nm within the head of Molo de Levante the harbour is spanned by a railway bridge, and then successively by Ponte della Pestistenza and Ponte Tiberio.

Caution: Mariners approaching Rimini are advised that a number of dangerous wrecks lie within a radius of 6.5nm of the harbour entrance.

Anchorages

A designated anchorage of 0.3nm radius, for ships carrying non-dangerous cargoes has been established about 2.8nm of Rimini Main Light, mud, good holding ground.

Before anchoring, vessels must contact the local maritime authority on VHF Ch 16 to obtain the necessary authorisation.

Restrictions

Fiume Marecchia is sometimes prone to sudden flooding, when level can rise to 1m above the level of the quays, causing silting and violent currents. Six hours warning of these floods is always given.

Strong winds for seaward raise the water level in the harbour.

Charts and publications

BA 1467. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16; 11. Tel: +39 0541 50121. Fax: +39 0541 54373. Email: [email protected].

Hours: Jun 16-Sep 15: 0700-2300hrs. Sep 16-Jun 15: 0700-1900hrs.

Notices and regulations

Following are some of the regulations in force:

A vessel of any size or type entering the harbour must approach the entrance along the axis (about 194°) of the entrance channel from a distance of at least 0.1nm from the head of Molo di Levante.

Maximum speed in the harbour is limited to 3kts.

Vessels of any size or type leaving the harbour take precedence over those entering.

Turning (except by local craft) is permitted only abreast the patent slip (W bank opposite Rimini Main Light) by vessels whose draught does not exceed 2.5m and then only with the permission of the harbour master.

Navigation under sail alone is prohibited above Rimini Main Light.

Mariners are advised to obtain copies of the regulations on or before arrival.

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

Where it is

Rimini is situated at the mouth of Fiume Marecchia, about 45km SE of Ravenna, on the Adriatic coast.

The port

A small commercial harbour with a marina, used by ferries and pleasure craft.

What time zone is Rimini in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Rimini?

Port State Control at Rimini: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rimini?

The UN/LOCODE of Rimini is ITRMI.

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