Santa Panagia Oil Terminal

Size limits

Max. LOA 336.01m, draught 22.5m, beam 60.0m, 319,202DWT

Water density

1027.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

Current: A current sets S in Baia di Santa Panagia in summer and autumn at the rate of 0.25kt. The current is quite noticeable near the coast and extends 1nm to 1.75nm offshore.

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

Port limits

The harbour limit is a line joining Punta Magnisi and Capo Santa Panagia.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained by large vessels, midway between Cape Magnisi and Cape S Panagia (37°07.8'N 015°15.5'E) in approx 45m. Handy size vessels can safely anchor at 0.5nm WNW of the ISAB pier head in approx 25m. The bottom is mostly rocky.

Three anchorages for large vessels are available:

Corridor A: Vessels between 25,000GT and 50,000GT.

Corridor B: Vessels exceeding 50,000GT.

Corridor C: Vessels less than 25,000GT.

Restrictions

There is no night berthing at either terminal, however vessels may leave at night.

Approximately 2.0nm N from the root of ISAB South Terminal there is a desalination plant water intake that should be avoided and any activity within 100m is prohibited.

Tugs

Three tugs available.

Charts and publications

BA 8240, 973. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Ships information must be sent by telex to "Compamare Siracusa" for Santa Panagia, 24 hours before arrival in accordance with instructions issued by European Economic Community No. 79/116.

Communications

VHF: ISAB Terminal: Ch 09.

Harbour Master: Ch 16.

Pilots: Ch 14, 1 hour prior to arrival.

Agencies: Ch 09.

Health

Health office is open during daylight hours on working days only. Vessels coming from foreign ports and not exempted under International Sanitary Regulations can obtain free pratique by radio, sending at least 12 hours in advance to "Sanimare Siracusa", via lar Romaradio.

International Certificates for Ship Sanitation Control Exemption, Smallpox, Cholera and Yellow Fever should be available when requested.

Customs and immigration

Customs: Office hours every working day 0830-1800hrs. Vessel's sailing should request port clearance in these hours.

Immigration: The harbour police are in charge of this service. Office hours are from 0700-1900hrs. Shore passes are issued by a police officer.

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 can be carried out by local contractors and workshops.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Some bunkers are available and delivered at each berth. Vessel's bunker manifold must be positioned amidships. Bunkers are handled with 10in hard arms (1 each side of the cargo manifolds).

Stores: All provisions, ship stores and spare parts are handled and delivered to the vessel by barge only.

Medical

Hospital in Syracuse, Italy, 4km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 60km.

Nearest railway: Siracusa Railway Station, 8km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours, on Sun and holidays customs officials work until 1300hrs, clearance is otherwise granted on the following day after 1000hrs.

Where it is

Santa Panagia Oil Terminal (previously named Melilli Oil Terminal), is located at the SE end of Baia di Panagia, close S of Augusta on the E coast of Sicily.

The port

The Santa Panagia Bay is wide and open, free of navigational hazards and offers a good anchorage.

A terminal servicing the ISAB Refinery of Priolo Gargallo, consists of 1 main pier with 5 alongside berths for crude, fuel and gas oils, kerosene, propane and butane.

Traffic

Approx 8,000,000t of cargo are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Santa Panagia Oil Terminal?

Compulsory. Pilot is obtained from Siracusa and should be contacted 1 hour in advance.

What time zone is Santa Panagia Oil Terminal in?

Local time at Santa Panagia Oil Terminal 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 Santa Panagia Oil Terminal?

The deepest berth listed is at ISAB South Terminal: 22.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Santa Panagia Oil Terminal?

1027.

Which load line zone is Santa Panagia Oil Terminal in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Santa Panagia Oil Terminal?

Port State Control at Santa Panagia Oil Terminal: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Santa Panagia Oil Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE of Santa Panagia Oil Terminal is ITSPA.

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