NP 286(3) Mediterranean and Africa

ITALY

Control Room

Telephone: +390916043110

Emergency

Telephone: +39091 331538

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Participation in the VTS is mandatory for the following vessels:

(a)All passenger vessels

(b)Cargo vessels of 300 GT and over

(c)Fishing vessels of 24m LOA and over

(d)Leisure craft of 45m LOA and over

(2)Participation in the VTS is optional for the following vessels:

(a)Warships

(b)Cargo vessels less than 300 GT

(c)Vessels wtlhout mechanical propulsion

(d)Vessels of primtlive wooden construction

(e)Leisure craft of less than 45m LOA

(f)Fishing vessels of less than 24m LOA

(3)Vessels should initially contact Palermo VTS on VHF Ch 16 when entering the

precautionary area.

(4)Vessels transiting the YTS area:

(a)Vessels should contact Palermo VTS on VHF Ch 10 when approaching 3 n miles from the VTS area, and again when departing the VTS area. The entry report shall contain the following information:

(i)Vessel'sname, flag, call sign, IMO No and MMSI

(ii)GT

(iii)Port of Registry and Registration No

(iv)LOA

(v)Year of build

(vi)Owner

(vii)Master'sname and surname

(viii)Number of crew and number of passengers

(ix)Date and time of entering VTS area (UTC)

(x)Entry postlion (latJtong)

(xi)True course

(xii)Speed

(xiii)Last port of calVdate and time of departure (UTC)

(xiv)Destination port and ETA (UTC)

(xv)Cargo on board (class and quantity)

(xvi)Any dangerous goods on board, clasS/iMDG code, UN No

(b)Vessels departing the VTS area shall report to Palermo VTS stating the following information:

(i)Date and Em time from the VTS area (UTC)

(ii)Exit postlion (latJtong)

(iii)True course

(iv)Speed

(5)Inward-bound vessels:

(a)Vessels should contact Palermo VTS on VHF Ch 10 when approaching 3 n miles from the VTS area, stating the following information:

(i)Vessel'sname, nag, call sign, IMO No and MMSI

(ii)GT

(iii)Port of Registry and Registration No

(iv)LOA

(v)Year of build

(vi)Owner

(vii)Master'sname and surname

(viii)Number of crew and number of passengers

(ix)Date and time of entering VTS area (UTC)

(x)Entry position (Iat/long)

(xi)True course

(xii)Speed

(xiii)Last port of call/date and time of depar1ure (UTC)

(xiv)Destination port and ETA (UTC)

(xv)Cargo on board (class and quantity)

(xvi)Any dangerous goods on board, clasS/IMDG code, UN No

(xvii)Type of vessel

(xviii)Net tonnage

(b)Subsequent reports shall be made as follows:

(i)1h before entering the inward traffic lane

(ii)When entering the inward traffic lane

(iii)At the pilot boarding postlion (whether pilot requested or not)

(iv)On arrival at the berth, stating date and time of arrival and berth poSition

(v)Before anchoring, stating reason for anchoring, ETA at the anchorage, position of anchorage, and date and time of anchoring

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ITALY

POZZALLO, Sicilia

UNCTAD LOCODE: IT PZL

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Pilots

VHF Frequency: Ch 10

Telephone: +3903392803021

Port

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 11

Telephone: +390932953327

+390932708019

Fax: +39 0932 953590

E-mail: pouallo@guardiacostiera.it

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory for vessels over 500 GT.

(2)Pilot boards in the following pos~ions:

(a)1n mile Eof Molo de Sopraflutto (large vessels)

(b)0·5nmiles E01 Molo de Sopraflutto (small vessels)

aUILlANO TERMINAL

Pilots

NOTE:

Pilotage is provided by SAVONA.

Terminal

CONTACT DETAfLS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 11 13

Telephone: +39 019 20004202

+39348 7312665 (Mobile)

Fax: +3901920004225

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage Is compulsory for mooring vessels. Mooring is available HJ, unmooring H24.

(2)Notice of ETA: Vessels should advise ETA via agents 96h, 72h, 48h and 24h in advance.

(3)Vessels should contact pilot by VHF 3h prior to arrival.

(4)Pilot boards 1·5n miles SE of Capo di Vado Lt.

RAVENNA, including Porto Corsini

UNCTAD LOCODE: IT RAN

Pilots

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 12

Telephone: +390544 530204

Fax: +390544 530453

E-mail: operativo@pilotiJa.it

Website: www.pilotiJa.~

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1)Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels, of any type and national~ as follows:

(a)When entering and leaving Porto di Ravenna, commencing and concluding at 1 nmile from the head of the outer breakwaters of the port

(b)During movements carried out w~hin the port of Ravenna

(c)During the mooring stage at working posifions in the roads, commencing at least 0·5n miles from the working position to which the vessel is bound

(d)Vessels over 400 GT bound for Porto Corsini

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