Salerno

Size limits

LOA 336.64m, Draught 13m, Beam 48.4m, 132,035DWT.

Water density

1026.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m. A strong current is created at the entrance when raised water levels within the harbour, caused by strong S or SW winds, are rapidly reduced by a change of wind direction, the current is sufficient to make entry dangerous.

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

Approach

The entrance, as defined by the 13.0m depth contour, is 280m in width, but requires a 90° turn to port immediately after passing the head of Molo di Ponente. Water depth in harbour basins 11.5m, turning basin has 550m diameter, 12.0m depth.

Anchorages

Small vessels with local knowledge can obtain anchorage in a small cove 0.15nm N of Punta di Fuente, which has depths of 5.0m close to its head. By dropping 2 anchors and securing their sterns to the shore, heading E, they can ride out bad weather.

Anchorage should normally be obtained within Rada di Salerno, in depths of 18.9m to 32.0m, sand, at the anchor berths.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited in the vicinity of submarine pipelines laid SSW from Marina di Vietri. Lightbuoys (yellow) mark their seaward ends.

Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within 0.5nm either side of the submarine cable extending SSE from Marina di Vietri.

Restrictions

No entry or departure between 2100 and 0500hrs.

Passenger vessels have right of way over other vessels.

Tugs

Four tugs 3,600-4,500hp, available throughout 24 hours.

Mooring

Thirteen mooring men with 2 fully equipped motor boats available.

Charts and publications

BA 954, 908, 1908. US Publications 131. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 11.

Harbour Master: Ch 16, 11. Tel: +39 089 225000. Fax: +39 089 258 7926. Email: [email protected].

Pilot: Ch 16, 14. Tel/Fax: +39 089 229212. Email: [email protected].

Tugs: Ch 16, 14. Tel/Fax: +39 089 221426. Email: [email protected] . Available 0600-2000hrs.

Berthing: Ch 14. Tel: +39 089 241 1201. Fax: +39 089 230083.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certification available.

Notices and regulations

Vessels will be berthed and unberthed using tugs. The use of ship's propulsion within the basins is prohibited, within the turning basin vessels greater than 300GT are to be handled with minimum power.

Effective from 01st September 2016, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) will require sea carriers calling at EU ports to file Container Status Messages (CSMs). Vessels experiencing technical communication problems should report the issue via e-mail to the Commission's help-service email: [email protected].

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

Minor repairs only. Divers available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all berths.

Bunkering: Available. Road tankers or barges from Naples are used.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Medical facilities available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Naples (60km).

Airport facilities: Passenger and freight service.

Nearest railway: Salerno (2km).

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs. Sat 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1430hrs.

Container Terminal operates 4 shifts: 0800-1400hrs, 1400-2000hrs, 2000-0200hrs, 0200-0800hrs.

Where it is

Salerno is situated on the W coast of Italy, 50km S of Naples.

The port

The port consists of Nuovo Bacino, the outer harbour, from which lead Bacino di Ponente, Bacino Mediano and Bacino di Levante. The harbour is enclosed on its SW side by Molo di Ponente, which extends 350m and on its E and SE side by Molo Foraneo, which extends 1,550m.

The port is situated strategically with the most important industrial areas in southern Italy lying within a 150km radius of the port. Salerno, with a total land area of 400,000m², has benefited in recent years from the increase in industrial activity and tourism in the area.

The port has specialised terminals for cars and wheeled units, containers, forest products and steel products.

Traffic

Approx 13,000,000 of cargo, 645,000TEU and 1,267,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Salerno?

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT and is available during daylight hours.

What time zone is Salerno in?

Local time at Salerno 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 Salerno?

The deepest berth listed is at Salerno Container Terminal (SCT): 13.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Salerno?

1026.

Which load line zone is Salerno in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Salerno?

Port State Control at Salerno: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Salerno?

The UN/LOCODE of Salerno is ITSAL.

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