Trieste

1. Trieste – Canale Sud punto di imbarco pilota (Rilv. 270° dal fanale rosso diga L. Rizzo) Pilot boards45°37.0′N 013°42.2′E
2. Trieste boarding — N channel Pilot boards45°38.8′N 013°42.2′E

Size limits

LOA 367.28m, draught 16.5m, beam 16.5m, and 178,257DWT.

Water density

1023-1030.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

The max. tidal range is 0.85m.

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

Approach

The Fairway Buoy is located 1nm W of the breakwaters. Four offshore breakwaters protect all port basins.

Approach: Within the harbour two approach channels are available.

Northern Channel is used by vessels approaching or leaving the Old Free Port, Maritime Station, New Free Port, shipyard, timber terminal and steel works.

Southern Channel is used by tankers, vessels approaching or leaving the industrial canal and vessels which cannot enter the Northern Channel for draught or traffic reasons.

Port limits

From Rio Bovedo to Punta Ronco. Seaward boundaries: 45°41.0'W 013°40.0'W; North breakwaters to the E and to Lat 45°36'N in the W.

Anchorages

The quarantine anchorage is situated in Valle San Bartolomeo.

Cautions: The outer anchorages in the vicinity of Porto di Trieste are exposed from the W semi-circle and strong SW winds cause heavy seas which are dangerous. It is therefore always advisable to have a second anchor ready for letting go as a precaution against these winds or the unexpected onset of a Bora. Although the coast between Trieste and Miramare may be approached safely there are no recommended anchorages and the Bora can be strong.

Anchorage restrictions: Anchorage is prohibited S of a line drawn in a 250° direction from the NW corner of Molo II to avoid obstructing entry to the port.

Anchorage is prohibited in an area extending NW from the head of Port Franco Vecchio breakwater in which there is a submarine pipeline.

A disused dumping ground for explosives is centred approx 0.65nm W of Porto Franco Vecchio breakwater.

Restrictions

No locks, bridges or bars. Tankers and bulk carriers can only enter between 0600hrs up to 2200hrs.

Lightering and topping off areas are designated and authorised by the Harbour Master.

Fog occurs on average 20 days per year, mainly in winter months.

Tugs

There are 10 tugs available ranging from 2,000-5,000hp. Contact VHF Ch 10, 12. All tugs are equipped with mixed polyester and polypropylene lines of 72mm diameter and have a min breaking load of 90t.

All tugs are equipped with fire fighting monitors with a capacity from 150-500m³/hr (120-150t).

Tug assistance is compulsory for tankers over 3,000GT.

Two tugs are recommended for vessels of 25,000t, 3 for vessels of 40,000t, 4 for vessels of 50,000t and 5 or 6 for vessels over 50,000t.

Charts and publications

BA 8213,1473. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send ETA 48 hours in advance to the agent together with any changes of more than 1 hour. All vessels must send Ship Pre Arrival Security Information Form and Garbage Form to the harbour master at least 24 hours before arrival.

Vessels bound for SIOT Terminal should send initial ETA to the harbour master at least 72 hours in advance, copies should be sent to the vessel's agent and the terminal. Confirmation of ETA should be sent 48 and 24 hour prior to arrival.

Notice of readiness

According to Charter Party. Tankers to send NOR to SIOT Terminal as per Charter Party at the end of sea passage.

Health

Pratique can be requested by radio, to "Sanimare Trieste", between 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival.

Notices and regulations

Copies of local regulations and notices are available. Some, duly translated into English, can be requested from port agents.

SIOT Terminal deliver to masters a Terminal Regulations Book upon berthing. Agent will pass to tanker masters general instructions for inert gas systems.

Vessels with a draught greater than 15.0m and exceeding a speed of 12kts are prohibited from navigating within 2nm of the coast between Rt Savudrija (45°30.0'N 013°30.0'E) and the anchorage in Koprski Zaliv (45°34.0'N 013°42.0'E).

Vessels transiting Baia de Muggia must pass the SIOT Terminal at a speed not exceeding 5kts and at a distance of at least 180m. A wide berth must be given to tankers navigating the approach channel and manoeuvring to berth at the SIOT Terminal.

Navigation is prohibited within the area NE of a line joining the root of Molo Vll to the head of a small mole 0.15nm NE of Punta Servola, 0.6nm SSE, except for vessels engaged in commercial operations at the berths contained within the area.

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. There are several workshops available for hull, engine, electrical and electronic equipment. All types of repairs can be carried out.

Divers for underwater repairs and surveys are available.

Dry docks

There are 4 drydocks.

Patent slip, maximum lift 400t.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available. Min quantity is 30t; several hours notice is required. The service is provided by Porto di Trieste Servizi S.p.a.

Bunkering: Available alongside but mainly from barges. Any quality available; min quantity 20t; 24 hours notice required. The port has fuel storage with the capacity of 145,000m³

Stores: Available in any quality or quantity; several hours notice is required.

Medical

There are 6 hospitals (the nearest is located 2km from the port), 5 clinics and several dentists and opticians available.

Crew change

Repatriation is possible.

Transport

Nearest airport: Ronchi Dei Legionari (Trieste Airport), 34km. Regular daily international and domestic flights to main Italian and European airports.

Nearest railway: In town. Rail connections to Italian, Austrian, Slovenian and Croatian stations.

Intermodal services handled by ADRIAFER Srl, organises intermodal transport for goods in the port area.

Working hours

The port is open throughout 24 hours. Port authority office open 0800-1800hrs.

Where it is

Trieste is situated on the NE coast of Italy in the Gulf of Trieste.

The port

Most of the port is a free port area, which is divided into 5 zones: The Old Free Zone, New Free Zone and Timber Terminal are all devoted to commercial activities, while the Mineral Oils Free Zone and the Zaule Canal Free Zone are devoted to industrial activities.

There is a total quayage of 12,128m, with 58 operational berths.

Imports include, coal, mineral oils, chrome manganese ore, cotton, foodstuffs. Exports include timber products, paper, cement, machinery, iron and steel, vehicles, grain, sugar and fruit.

The port area covers 2,300,000m² of which 1,800,000m² are the free zones.

Traffic

Approx 60,000,000t of cargo, 700,000TEU, 140,000 passengers and 2,100 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Trieste?

The pilot boards at Trieste – Canale Sud punto di imbarco pilota (Rilv. 270° dal fanale rosso diga L. Rizzo), 45°37.0′N 013°42.2′E. Trieste has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Trieste in?

Local time at Trieste 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 Trieste?

The deepest berth listed is at SIOT Terminal: 16.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Trieste?

1023-1030.

Which load line zone is Trieste in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Trieste?

Port State Control at Trieste: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Trieste?

The UN/LOCODE of Trieste is ITTRS.

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