Sarroch Oil Terminal

Size limits

LOA 360m, beam 60m, draught 20.7m, 313,998DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

None.

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

Approach

The approach channel to the terminal, entered 1.5nm NE of Punta Zavorra has been dredged to a depth of 22.8m over a width of 250m and is marked by Nos 1, 3 and 5 Light Beacons on the SW side and by Nos 2, 4 and 6 Light Beacons on the NE side. "Q" Lightbuoy (safe water) is moored 0.5nm SE of the entrance channel.

A light is exhibited from the centre of the sea island, which extends 0.2nm SE from the extremity of No 1 Pier. A turning area NE of the sea island has been dredged to 22.8m with its NE limit marked by No 8 Lightbuoy (starboard hand). A turning area SW of the sea island has been dredged to 18.8m with its SW limit marked by No 7 Lightbuoy (port hand).

A buoyed departure channel for large tankers leads NE and ESE from the turning area, in the NE part of a restricted area.

Traffic schemes and VTS

A traffic separation scheme not IMO adopted, has been established in the approach to the terminal. It consists of a NW bound entry lane and SE bound exit lane with a narrow separation zone between them. In addition an exit lane for large tankers passes N of anchorage area Echo.

Vessel Traffic Service: Sarroch Oil Terminal lies within the Cagliari VTSS. The reporting/convergence point for the terminal is Q (39°03.8'N 009°06.0'E), in the vicinity of "Q" Lightbuoy.

Anchorages

Ships can anchor 1nm E of the sea island.

"G1" anchor berth, 2.25nm NE of Punta Zavorra, is for use by vessels with a draught of more than 12.8m.

"G2" anchor berth, 1nm NNE of Punta Zavorra, is for vessels with a draught of less than 12.8m.

"G3" anchor berth, 2.5nm N of Punta Zavorra, is for vessels less than 5,000GT.

"G4" anchor berth, 2.5nm E of Punta Zavorra, is for vessels greater than 250,000GT.

Restrictions

Sarroch Oil Terminal (39°05.5'N 009°03.0'E) is enclosed by a restricted area. Navigation within the area is prohibited except for vessels loading, discharging or servicing the installations.

Tugs

Available throughout 24 hours. Tug assistance is compulsory for all tankers of 3,000GT or greater and for vessels without a double hull or more than 15 years old; also for chemical carriers of 3,000GT or greater or more than 15 years old.

Charts and publications

BA 1208, 1990, 166. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised directly or via agents 72, 48, and 24 hours in advance.

Communications

Inmarsat communication is possible as per radio.

VHF: Sarlux Refinery Marine Terminal Control Room: Ch 14. Harbour Master Sarroch Office: Ch 16. Harbour Master Cagliari: Ch 16. Sarroch Pilots: Ch 9. Sarroch Mooring/Boat Services: Ch 13.

Harbour Master Sarroch Office: Tel: +39 070 900057. Fax: +39 070 900193.

Harbour Master Cagliari: Tel: +39 070 695225.

Sarlux Refinery Marine Terminal Control Room: Tel: +39 070 9091345. Fax: + 39 070 9091715. Email: [email protected]

Sarlux Refinery Marine Terminal Chief: Tel: +39 070 9091801.

Sarroch Pilots: Tel: +39 070 900187. Fax: +39 070 900006. Email: [email protected]. Available 24 hrs.

Sarroch Mooring Services: Tel: +39 070 900036.

Tugboat Company: Tel: +39 070 60561.

Cagliari Port Authority: Tel: +39 070 679531.

Sarroch Customs Office: Tel: +39 070 900060.

Standard messages

Only apply to tankers/chemicals as per IMO rules.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered in accordance with Charter Party terms.

Health

Radio pratique should be applied for 24 hours prior to arrival.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate may be applied for if expired.

Customs and immigration

The customs allowance is 40gm of tobacco plus one open bottle for each crew member.

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

No drydocks or repair yards but local workshops can carry out minor repairs

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available via supply barge only at anchorage.

Stores: Provisions and other stores arrive via Cagliari, but perishable foodstuffs require 48 hours notice.

Medical

Available at Cagliari.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cagliari, 43km.

Nearest railway: Cagliari.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Sarroch, also known as Porto Foxi, is the tanker terminal for the port of Cagliari, in S Sardinia.

The port

The port consist of North and South Terminal operates by SARLUX with facilities to handle crude oil, oil products, chemicals and LPG.

Traffic

Approx 40,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

What time zone is Sarroch Oil Terminal in?

Local time at Sarroch 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 Sarroch Oil Terminal?

The deepest berth listed is at Sarlux South Refinery Marine Terminal: 20.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Sarroch Oil Terminal?

1025.

Which load line zone is Sarroch Oil Terminal in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Sarroch Oil Terminal?

Port State Control at Sarroch Oil Terminal: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sarroch Oil Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE of Sarroch Oil Terminal is ITPFX.

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