Ancona (ITAOI)

Ancona is the only harbour between Porto di Manfredonia (41°37.0'N 015°55.0'E) and Ravenna (44°30.0'N 012°17.0'E) affording shelter or accommodation to large vessels. There is good holding ground in the bay. The principal commodities handled are logs, timber, wood pulp, china clay, steel coils and pipes, iron scraps, coal, grains (soybeans, maize, wheat, barley, broad beans, etc), cement, trucks and trailers by Ro-Ro, containers, vegetable oil. The entrance is N of a breakwater and shoaling may, in some instances, make towage advisable. Heavy winter seas can make the more exposed parts of the port unworkable. Vessels using the tanker facilities may proceed to Falconara Terminal (approximately 8km NW), directly following pratique clearance.

Summer.

Ancona is situated on Italy's Adriatic coast, between Venice in the N and Bari in the S.

Ancona Harbour: LOA 250, draught 12.2m. SPM: Draught 28.9m, 400,000DWT.

Approx 8,700,000t of cargo, 168,500TEU and 1,100,000 passengers handled annually.

Before arriving in the roads vessels should contact the pilot on VHF Ch 16 or 12 in order to be allocated an anchorage berth. A continuous listening watch should be maintained after anchoring and for the complete duration of stay in the roads. Anchorage in Ancona Roads is seldom used as it is exposed from all quarters and is safe only in calm settled weather. Vessels at anchor are advised to be ready to get underway at the first sign of a deterioration in the weather. The Bora quickly raises violent seas; SE and SW winds also raise high seas. Although the roadstead appears sheltered from the S, heavy squalls off the land are occasionally felt. The anchorage is rendered further uncomfortable by the coastal current which sets E and causes a vessel to lie across the swell sent in by N winds. Designated anchorage areas: ..... Area 1SC 43°37.4'N 013°27.8'E Small cargo vessels of less than LOA 100m and maximum draught 6.1m. Area 2SC 43°38.6'N 013°28.3'E Cargo vessels of less than LOA 190m and maximum draught 9.1m Area 3BC 43°39.3'N 013°29.3'E Large cargo vessels greater than LOA 190m and maximum draught 9.1m. Area 4ST 43°38.8'N 013°25.5'E Small tankers waiting to berth at Pontile API. off Falconara Marittima. Area 5T 43°40.1'N 013°26.7'E Radius 0.4nm. Tankers bound for Islo Vecchia (island) oil berth or waiting to berth at API Refinery pier at Falconara Marittima. Area 6T 43°42.8'N 013°32.6'E Tankers bound for API. Sea Berth SPM off Falconara.

Approach through the traffic separation scheme (see "Traffic Schemes" below) established in the approaches to Ancona, and then as required to the pilot boarding place. From a position about 13.5nm NE of Colle dei Cappuccini Light the track leads 13.5nm SW through the SW bound traffic lane, passing (with positions from cathedral dome (43°37.6'N 013°30.7'E)): SE of API Sea Berth (7.25nm N) then: SE of anchorage area 6T (5.5nm NNE) then: SE of anchorage area 3BC (2nm NNW) then: To the pilot boarding place (1.25nm NW), shown on the chart, then course should be adjusted towards the harbour entrance from where a dredged channel leads ESE through the entrance passing: SSW of the head of Molo Foraneo Nord (0.7nm W) from which a light (red stone tower, 6.0m in height) is exhibited then: NNE of the head of Molo Foraneo Sud (0.7nm WSW) from which a light (green tower, 10m in height) is exhibited then: SSW of the head of a rubble spur extending S from the root of Molo Foranio Nord (0.6nm W) from which a light (red mast, 7.0m in height) is exhibited then: NNE of Quay 23 (0.5nm WSW) from which a light (green column on pedestal, 7m in height) is exhibited then: SSW of the head of a rubble spur extending SSW from the root of Molo Nord (0.45nm WSW) from which a light (red column on pedestal, 7.0m in height) is exhibited: Useful marks (with positions from cathedral dome (43°37.5'N 013°30.6'E)): Lights (red post) (0.5nm NW) exhibited from the N extremity of the reclaimed land. Light (red post) (0.55nm WNW) exhibited from the head of the breakwater extending SW from the W extremity of reclaimed land. Lights (structures, lateral colours) (0.15nm SW) exhibited from the heads of breakwaters protecting a small craft harbour. Cautions: When entering harbour it is necessary to take the effects of the current into account. It has been reported that at night, because of the intensity and multiplicity of background lighting on the shore, a danger exists of confusing the light on the head of Molo Foraneo Nord with that on the breakwater head about 0.3nm NE, and thereby approaching the shipyard instead of the harbour entrance. A stranded wreck and a dangerous wreck lie 0.4nm and 0.45nm W of the cathedral dome respectively in the approaches to the shipyard.

BA 1444. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

1017.

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT and is available throughout 24 hours. Before arriving in Ancona Roads, vessels should contact the pilot on VHF Ch 16 or 12 in order to be allocated an anchorage berth. Pilot boards within 1nm off the port entrance, or further out on request (in bad weather, at the entrance).

Major Light: Colle dei Cappuccini Light (white tower grey bands, 15m in height) (43°37.0'N 013°31.0'E). Because of its elevation (118m) very often the light cannot be seen in reduced visiblity.

Linesmen are compulsory for vessels over 500GT.

Range 0.3m. Currents: The general SE going coastal current is strong in the vicinity of Ancona. The current close inshore follows the contour of the coast, sets partly N across the harbour entrance, where its rate can exceed 3kts, and partly into the harbour basin, deflected by Molo Foraneo Nord, so that effects of the current are felt within the harbour. Then the current continues to follow the trend of the coast.

A TSS has been established in the approaches to Ancona. A separation zone has been established between the following positions: 43°42.0'N 013°39.0'E 43°38.6'N 013°30.3'E 43°38.5'N 013°30.2'E 43°41.9'N 013°39.1'E A traffic lane for SW bound traffic has been established between the separation zone, above, and a line connecting the following positions: 43°43.9'N 013°38.2'E 43°39.3'N 013°30.0'E. A traffic lane for NE bound traffic has been established between the separation zone, above, and a line connecting the following positions: 43°40.2'N 013°40.2'E 43°37.9'N 013°30.2'E. The scheme at present is not IMO adopted but Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972) applies. Vessels arriving at or departing from Ancona port or the roads on Ancona must follow the designated routes and use the obligatory anchorage zones. Mariners navigating in the traffic lanes must proceed at a speed not exceeding 15kts between May 1 and September 30. A precautionary area has been established bounded by an arc, radius 5.6nm, centred on position 43°37.7'N 013°22.5'E joining: 43°41.8'N 013°27.9'E anchoring and fishing prohibited area. 43°37.9'N 013°30.2'E lights on N extremity of reclaimed land. This area covers the designated anchorage areas and mariners should navigate with caution. A circular area to be avoided, radius 0.2nm, has been established, centred on an obstruction, least depth 8.0m, in position 43°40.0'N 013°28.0'E A coastal traffic zone, 1.5nm wide, runs parallel with the coast and crosses the TSS to and from Ancona. Vessels must exercise maximum care in this area

Tugs are compulsory for all vessels over LOA 130m. There are 5 tugs available from 1,200-9,000hp. Hours: 0700-1900hrs.

Strong NE winds may cause difficulties when entering harbour. Fog is rather frequent from about November to March, and is sometimes dense. Prevailing winds: NW'ly. The harbour is sheltered from E winds. S and SE winds blow strongly in parts of the harbour but do not raise a sea. Winds from the NE quadrant are dangerous and predominate in winter. The "Bora" is frequent and although strong, is not felt as violently as in the roads. W'ly winds bring mist and fog, the latter dense and frequent in winter, accompanied by a calm. In summer W winds blow in the early morning and E winds during the middle part of the day. Weather portents: An extraordinary high water level in the harbour portends bad weather from S. Clouds on the summit of Monte Conero (6.0nm SE) probably anticipate the "Scirocco", with rain and bad weather. Clouds on the mountain around Ancona precede a "Bora".

ANCONA 43°37.45'N 13°29.63'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IT AOI ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 12/20 Italian Coast Guard, (RSDRA2020000050569), 12/20

VHF: Ancona Radio (ICA): Ch 16. Pilot: Ch 12. Tel: +39 071 54297, Fax: +39 071 200508. Email: corpopilotian@virgilio.it. Available throughout 24 hours. Harbour Master: Ch 16, 11. Hours: 0800-2000hrs. Berthing: Ch 16. Tel: +39 071 203228. Fax: +39 071 204353. Email: ormeggi14@libero.it. Tugs: Ch 16. Tel: +39 071 202002. Fax: +39 071 2073645. Email: corima@gruppogesmar.com.

There is a customs allowance of 40 cigarettes for each crew member with a fine for non compliance. Shore passes must be obtained when vessel berths.

The following documentation is required by the agents/port authorities: ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 6 2. Stores List 2 3. Passenger List 2 The Harbour Master's Arrival/Sailing Report must be completed and delivered to the agents, upon berthing.

Should be advised at least 3 days prior to arrival and confirmed 24 hours in advance to Montevecchi, Ancona, Telex: 56009. ETA to include arrival draught and if any firearms are onboard. Vessels are required to send a "ship pre arrival security information form" by email to the harbour master directly of via agent, 24 hours prior to arrival. Berthing services are compulsory for vessels over 500GT.

Day and night movements are permitted, except for tankers.

Pratique is available, unless vessel is arriving from ex USSR countries, (callsign "Sanimare Ancona") not before 24 hours and not later than 4 hours prior to vessels arrival advising the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. Nationality 4. Destination Port 5. ETA 6. Cargo Quality/Quantity 7. Crew List. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates issued.