San Benedetto del Tronto

Size limits

Due to silting, the port authority should be contacted for maximum allowable draught.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

Approach

Depths in the harbour are subject to significant change due to silting. Dredging is carried out periodically to a depth of 4.7m in the entrance and 3.7m in the N part of the harbour adjacent to Molo Nord. The S part of the harbour, in the vicinity of the new yacht marina, has been dredged to 2.5-4.5m but it is advisable to get confirmation of depths from the port authority.

Directions for entering harbour: From close N of the head of Molo Sud the deepest water is found in a fairway which leads SSW passing:

WNW, at a distance of approx 70m from the head of Molo Sud on which stands a light (red column on pedestal 6m, in height); then: In about mid-channel between the head of Molo Nord, on which stands a light (green column on pedestal, 7m in height), and the elbow formed by the junction of the inner and centre sections of Molo Sud.

Then the fairway leads WNW into the N part of the harbour, rounding the head of the Molo Nord at a distance of approx 70m and passing close along the N edge of the shallow part of the harbour.

Caution: Navigation is prohibited in the vicinity of a submarine pipeline extending approx 0.35nm in a 030° direction from a position on the shore approx 0.05nm N of the root of Molo Nord.

Anchorages

Vessels can anchor, however it is dangerous with winds from NE quadrant.

Charts and publications

BA 200, 220. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

Communications

VHF: Ch 11, 16

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

Small repair available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

Ruiniti Hospital, 90km and Umbertide Hospital, 215km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Aeroporto Internazionale d'Abruzzo located in Pescara, 81.8km and Aeroporto delle Marche located in Ancona, 95.1km.

Nearest railway: Asisi Railway Station, San Benedetto del Tronto, 168km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1400-1700hrs; overtime available on request.

Where it is

San Benedetto del Tronto is situated on the Adriatic coast of Italy.

The port

The harbour is formed by two moles, Molo Sud and Molo Nord. The town is well known as fishing center and tourist resort.

What are the pilot arrangements at San Benedetto del Tronto?

Pilotage is not compulsory.

What time zone is San Benedetto del Tronto in?

Local time at San Benedetto del Tronto 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 San Benedetto del Tronto?

1025.

Which load line zone is San Benedetto del Tronto in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at San Benedetto del Tronto?

Port State Control at San Benedetto del Tronto: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of San Benedetto del Tronto?

The UN/LOCODE of San Benedetto del Tronto is ITSDB.

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