Trapani

1. Trapani pilot boarding place Pilot boards38°00.3′N 012°29.3′E

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

HW: 0.31m

LW: 0.08m

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

Approach

The port is approached from either S or E of Scofli Porcelli, according to draught, and entered between Molo della Colombia and Molo del Ronciglio. Depths in outer port up to 15m, at harbour entrance 9.1m and inner port 8.5m.

A channel, 0.1nm in width, with a least depth of 8.5m, leads into the inner harbour.

Traffic schemes and VTS

The Trapani VTS Area is fixed by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transports Order. The limits are defined by the following points:

A. Capo San Vito;

B. 38° 10.000'N 12° 26.000'E;

C. 38° 09.000'N 12° 16.000'E;

D. 37° 57.000'N 12° 12.000'E;

E. Capo Lilibeo.

Precautionary Area - All vessels have to establish first contact with Trapani's VTS Centre, 3nm before crossing the above VTS area. The Precautionary Area is defined by the below points:

F. 38° 14.330'N 12° 43.830'E;

G. 38° 13.000'N 12° 25.330'E;

H. 38° 11.830'N 12° 13.160'E;

I. 37° 56.000'N 12° 07.830'E;

J. 37° 42.000'N 12° 28.000'E (Punta Biscione).

Minister of Transports established that it's mandatory to take contact with Trapani VTS for the following vessels:

1. Passenger vessels of any tonnage;

2. Cargo vessels of more than 300GT;

3. Fishing vessels of more than LOA 24m;

4. Pleasure vessels of more than LOA 45m.

It's optional sharing for the following vessels:

- War vessels;

- Cargo vessels of less than 300GT;

- No mechanical propulsion vessels;

- Old shipbuilding wooden vessels;

- Pleasure vessels of more than LOA 45m;

- Fishing vessels of more than LOA 24m.

Anchorages

In the above anchorage areas it is forbidden to fish. It is also forbidden to anchor in different assigned areas. Vessel's Captain must contact VHF CH16 several times before entering anchorage area, communicating ETA and receiving specified anchorage point location.

Charts and publications

BA 964. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised to harbour master by agent 24 hours before arrival of vessel.

Communications

Vessels must maintain a continuous watch on VHF Ch 16 and 12 when at anchor.

Documents

A landing application is required to be submitted by agent.

All vessels carrying dangerous goods must provide information in accordance with CEE 93/75 dated September 13, 1993.

Health

In accordance with OMS, vessels arriving from an infected area, must remain in harbour to await a visit from the harbour's medical officer, c/o Sanita Marittima and Aerea Via Funai 2, Tel: +39 0923 27033.

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

Available. Liberty Shipyard (38° 00.599'N 12° 31.269'E) specialises in the construction and repairs of fast ferries.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale Di Trapani (1km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Birgi (16km).

Working hours

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

Where it is

Trapani is situated on the W coast of Sicily.

The port

Trapani is the principal port on the W coast of Sicilia and handles a variety of cargoes and port facilities.

Where does the pilot board at Trapani?

The pilot boards at Trapani pilot boarding place, 38°00.3′N 012°29.3′E.

What time zone is Trapani in?

Local time at Trapani 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 Trapani?

The deepest berth listed is at Trapani Port Authority: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Trapani?

1025.

Which load line zone is Trapani in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Trapani?

Port State Control at Trapani: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Trapani?

The UN/LOCODE of Trapani is ITTPS.

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