Torre Annunziata

1. Torre Annunziata pilot boarding Pilot boards40°44.1′N 014°27.3′E

Size limits

Draught 8.7m

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

Current: A NW or W current sets along this part of the coast and normally has a maximum rate of 1.5kts. A strong E wind will increase the rate appreciably. Sea breezes set up an E current which causes the costal current to set towards Castellammare di Stabia at a rate of approx 1kt. Strong W or SW winds will increase the rate.

Approach

Torre Annunziata is approached from the S through Rada di Castellammare di Stabia and entered NE of Molo Ponente Head.

The entrance to the harbour between the mole heads is narrowed by a bank with depths of less than 5.5m over it which extends 150m SW of the head of Molo di Levante, and is marked by a light beacon (starboard hand; radar reflector).

A shellfish bed is situated close SW of the elbow on Molo di Ponente. Its outer corners are marked by a buoy and a lightbuoy (both special). Entry into this area is prohibited.

Mooring buoys are situated 300m WNW and 240m N, of the light structure on Molo di Levante.

Darsena di Ponente is situated in the N part of the harbour and is protected by a mole extending E from the NW shore. A light is exhibited from a red post on the mole head.

Anchorages

Anchorage is obtainable off Torre Annunziata in depths of more than 10.0m, sand, good holding ground.

Vessels berthed stern-on to Molo di Ponente are advised to drop 2 anchors well apart and to use plenty of cable, as SSE and SW winds raise a sea, and the holding ground is not good. Sterns must be secured at least 20m clear of the quay.

Restrictions

Vessels over 80m in length are not permitted to enter port at night.

Tugs

Available from Naples through local agent or harbour master.

Charts and publications

BA 908, 916. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

Communications

All vessels arriving in the roads must report to the harbour master on VHF Ch 16 to obtain their anchor berth and then maintain a continuous watch on VHF Ch 09 if within the port limits.

Pilot, VHF: Ch 09, 16. Call sign "Piloti Napoli".

Tel: +39 081 870 5500, Fax: +39 081 871 1240. Email: [email protected]

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 09, 15.

Harbour Master, VHF: Ch 15, 16.

Tel: +39 081 861 1855, Fax: +39 081 862 2978. Email: [email protected]

Tugs, VHF: Ch 09.

Documents

Ship's landing card accepted by local authorities.

Health

Pratique should be applied for to Sanimare, Naples through agent 24 hours prior to arrival. If vessel is arriving from an infected area, vaccination certificates are required.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed upon request to Sanimare Naples/harbour master.

Notices and regulations

Entry, departure and movements within the harbour are only permitted during the day. Generally any movement must have commenced thirty minutes before sunset; exceptions to this regulation are made for vessels routinely operating from the port, vessels of 80m length or less and any vessel proceeding for reasons of navigational safety or safety of life at sea.

Entry and departure from the port must be through lanes established E of the anchorage areas.

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 available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by barge from Naples.

Medical

Hospital Torre Annunziata (Boscotrecase), 3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Naples International Airport, 20km.

Nearest railway: Torre Annunziata, 2km.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs.

Where it is

Torre Annunziata is situated approx 16km SE of Naples.

The port

The port is sheltered within two breakwaters from all but SE'ly winds which may cause a build up of surf inside the harbour.

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk and liquid cargo. Larger vessels can discharge at anchor in the roads, lighters are available from Naples. Vessels' services generally arrive via Naples where there are also a number of agencies.

Where does the pilot board at Torre Annunziata?

The pilot boards at Torre Annunziata pilot boarding, 40°44.1′N 014°27.3′E.

What time zone is Torre Annunziata in?

Local time at Torre Annunziata 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 Torre Annunziata?

1025.

Which load line zone is Torre Annunziata in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Torre Annunziata?

Port State Control at Torre Annunziata: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Torre Annunziata?

The UN/LOCODE of Torre Annunziata is ITTOA.

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