Porto Vecchio (FRPVO)

The harbour has good access at all states of the tide for cement, Ro-Pax and cruise vessels. There is a seaplane operating area SW of Punta San Ciprianu used at short notice for fighting forest fires.

Summer.

Porto Vecchio is situated on the SE coast of Corsica.

Draught 5.2m.

Outer anchorage: Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 10.0-20.0m, sand and weed, N of the regulated area between Punta San Ciprianu (41°37.1'N 009° 21.4'E) and Punta di Benedettu, 1.25nm W. The anchorage is untenable in strong E winds. Small craft are permitted to anchor, clear of the channel, NW of Punta di l'Arena 41°36.3'N 009°19.0'E or NNW of Ilot Ziglione 41°35.7'N 009°18.3'E. Anchorage within the approach channel is prohibited.

Controlling depth: The approach channel has a least depth of 5.2m close NE of the commercial berths. Approach and entry: The port is approached through Golfe de Port-Vecchio which is entered W of a line joining Punta San Ciprianu Lighthouse (41°37.1'N 009° 21.4'E), Roches de Pecorella , 0.7nm ESE and Roches de Chiappino 1.25nm SSE. Directions: From a position 0.9nm ENE of Punta di a Chiappa Light 41°35.8'N 009°22.0'E, the track leads WSW passing, with positions relative to the light: SSE of Roches de Pecorella 1nm NNE. Rocher Pecorella Light stands on the danger which is also covered by a green sector 281°-299° of Punta San Ciprianu Light. Then: NNW of Roches de Chiapino 0.4nm NE to a position S of Punta San Ciprianu Light 1.25nm NNW. Mariners should note inbound vessels are to keep to the NW side of the approach channel until S of Roches de Pecorella.

BA 1425, 1992. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels 60m or greater in length. The compulsory pilotage is bounded by the parallel lines of 41°40.3'N and 41°35.7'N and the meridian 009°25.0'E. Pilots are provided from Ajaccio, and board 1nm NE of Punta di a Chappia. Vessels should contact the pilot station 48 hours before arrival via fax or e-mail. Station de Pilotage: Jetee de la Citadelle, 20 000 Ajaccio, France. Tel: +33 4 95 21 42 48, Fax: +33 4 95 21 39 28, Email: pilotajax@sitec.fr. Contact: Claude Ricci, Chief Pilot.

Punta de a Chiappa Light (white square tower, red lantern, 21m in height) 41° 35.8'N 009°22.0'E. Punta di Fozzoli Direction Light (white truncated tower, black top) 41°36.6'N 009°17.5'E.

Regulations concerning entry: Vessels of 1,600GT and greater carrying hydrocarbons or other dangerous cargoes must approach the port through the charted approach channel. They must maintain VHF contact with La Chiappa Signal Station when within the Approach Channel. Sailing vessels and vessels under 20m in length may enter the regulated area to enter or leave appropriate parts of the port or approved anchorages. These vessels are not permitted to stop within the regulated area and must give way to warships and power driven vessels 50m in length or greater.

Range 0.3m.

1 x 1,000hp, available. Contact pilot station 24 hours before arrival.

PORTO-VECCHIO, CORSE 41°35.42'N 9°17.15'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FR PVO For details see: AJACCIO PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES (Mediterranean Coast) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 30//25 (Former update 27/25) French Bulletin 26/25, (RSDRA2025000338327), 30/25

Usual regulation for cigarettes and spirits. Seaman's Book and/or passport must be available onboard for presentation to the immigration department.

..... Documents Copies 1. Tonnage Certificate - 2. Crew List 2 3. Stores List 2 4. Personal Effects List 2 5. Manifests -

Notify ETA upon departure from last port of call, then every 24 hours before arrival with confirmation to vessel's agent 12 hours prior to arrival.

Flags to be displayed: During bunkering "B" flag and on arrival "Q" flag.

Request for pratique to be made to Harbour Control prior to arrival. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates possible with prior notice to agent.

NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.

Confirmation of arrival. Eventual gas free confirmation in case of OBO.