Augusta (ITAUG)

The port handles general, Ro-Ro and bulk cargoes but is primarily a tanker port. It is sheltered from the E and SE by breakwaters, with depths in the approaches to 35m and entrance can be made by day or night. The port has three berths for NATO vessels. Loading and unloading of various goods include sulphur pills, concrete, marble, wood, mechanical parts, special parts (wind towers ), waste and special waste, fertilisers, chemicals, iron, grain, coal, basalt, bulk goods and containers.

Summer.

Augusta is located in the province of Syracuse in Eastern Sicily.

LOA 380m, draught 20.36m, beam 60.0m, 420,000DWT.

Approx 24,000,000t of cargo and 2,000 vessels handled annually.

There are no special restrictions. Since pilotage is compulsory pilots will advise where to anchor.

A turning basin, dredged to a least depth of 21.8m, lies between Passo di Levante and the heads of the piers on the W side of the harbour. Vessels should keep very close to the line of the leading marks until at least 0.2nm within the entrance. A similar procedure should be followed when leaving the port. Augusta roads are approached through a 274m wide entrance between two breakwaters, providing a safe anchorage with a depth of about 30m.

BA 966, 973, 1941. US 53200, 53201, 53220. Italian 271. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

Contact coastguard on VHF Ch 16. Coastguard covers an area of 12nm.

1025.

Buoys A1 (37°13.9'N 015°12.5'E), A2 and A3 (37°12.6'N 015°12.8'E) are available for mooring large vessels.

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT, advance notice is required, available throughout 24 hours. A second pilot is recommended by the local authority for vessels over 60,000GT. Tankers should also employ a pilot outside the pilotage limits in the event of fog or limited visibility or if the nature of their cargo or navigational conditions deem it advisable. Pilot boards 1.5nm E of the harbour entrance, 3nm for larger vessels. In bad weather, pilot boards inside the breakwater. The pilot normally boards 3.0nm from breakwater. The distance from boarding point to anchorage, nearest berth and farthest berth ranges from 3.0-8.0nm. A second pilot is required for vessels of more than 50,000GT and for vessels of 60,000GT when unberthing.

The port limits is the area between the coast and a line joining Capo Santa Croce Light to 37°09.5'N 015°16.8'E and then to Penisola Magnisi Light.

A light is exhibited from a green round tower on a beacon, the whole 14m in height, situated close W of the S extremity of Diga Settentrionale. This light structure is fitted with a radar reflector. A light is exhibited from a red round tower on a beacon, the whole 14m in height, situated close W of the N head of Diga Centrale. This light structure is fitted with a radar reflector. Two conical stone beacons, 10m in height, are situated with one close NW of the SW head of Diga Centrale, and the other close NW of the NE head of Diga Meridionale. A light is exhibited from each of these beacons. Leading lights are exhibited; the front light from a building surmounted by a tower, 9.0m in height, black and white in stripes, standing on the W shore of Porto Megarese, 2.25nm W of the light structure at the S end of Diga Settentrionale; and the rear light from a similar structure, at an elevation of 79m standing 1.5nm W of the front light. A light is exhibited from the W entrance point of Cala del Molo. Lights are exhibited at the head of Pontile Shell and near the heads of the two piers 0.25nm S. A light is exhibited from the end of the Ro-Ro pier.

Prohibited areas: Entry is prohibited in the approaches to Porticciolo di Terre Veechie.

Range 0.2 (spring), mean neap range negligible.

Compulsory. To comply with charterers/owners instructions masters of vessels calling at Augusta for loading/discharging are requested to inform port agent immediately upon completion of berthing on VHF Ch 09 or via Marisat message (if vessel equipped), for each tug used for shifting, name and duration of employment stating hours and minutes. Furthermore a copy of tugs voucher signed for services received must be requested from master and handed over to agent as soon as possible in order to check correct time on proper invoice issued by tugs company for safeguard of charterers/owners interests. As per port regulations the commencement of tugs services assistance to count from arrival of tugs alongside vessel. Eight tugs of 1800-4000hp are available and can be ordered through agent or pilot. Tugs can be requested at the pilot station, VHF Ch 12, order 30 minutes in advance.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

AUGUSTA, SICILIA 37°11.78'N 15°13.93'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IT AUG ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 35/24 Italian Bulletin 15/24, (RSDRA2024000220841), 35/24

Roma Radio operates throughout 24 hours on frequency RTF 4320kHz. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Port: Ch 16. Augusta Pilot: Ch 12. Tel: +39 0931 521967, Fax: +39 0931 976166. Email: operativo@pilotiaugsira.com Tugs: Ch 11. Mooring service: Ch 08. Marine Advisory Service: Ch 09. Vessels W of a line joining Penisola Magnisi and Cabo S Croce should not use Ch 09, 10, 11, 12 or 68 except when communicating with the pilot.

Customs: Bonded stores will be sealed by customs on arrival and only 50 cigarettes for each crew member will be allowed until vessel's departure. Fines will be imposed for non compliance. Immigration: Agents will pass on to the immigration office, crew and passenger lists and Vessel's Information Note. No shore passes are required to visit town. Crew coming ashore must be provided with identity card/passport/Seaman's Books. Passports must be retained by crew members.

Original International Ship's Certificates to be presented to the harbour master on arrival. An Arrival Information Note and Crew List (3 copies) to be completed on arrival. The following documentation is required: ..... Are ship's forms Acceptable? Number of forms required Form Yes No CS IM H O 1. Crew List x - 1 1 1 2 2. Passenger List x - 1 1 1 2 3. Stores List (deck, engine, galley) x - 2 - - - 4. Provisions List x - 2 - - - 5. Crew Personal Effects List x - 2 - - - 6. Customs Declaration x - 2 - - - 7. Cargo Manifest x - 1 - - 1 8. Maritime Declaration of Health x - - - 1 - 9. Bill of Lading x - 1 - - 1 10. Stowage Plan x - - - - 1 11. Last Port Clearance x - 1 - - - 12. Ports of Call List - - - - - - 13. Bonded Stores List x - 1 - - 1 14. Narcotics List x - 1 - - 1 15. Arms and Ammunition List x - 1 - - 1 (If any, agent to be advised at least 72 hours before arrival). CS = Customs; IM = Immigration; H = Health Authorities; O = Other. To be presented Yes No 1. x - 2. x - 3. x - 4. x - 5. x - 6. x - 7. x - 8. x - 9. x - 10. x 11. - x 12. x - 13. x - 13. x - 14. x - 15 x - 16. x -

Should be advised 24 hours in advance to the harbour master Augusta by telex and include the following information: ..... 1. Request for pilot 2. Name of agent 3. Reason for call 4. Last port of call and sailing date 5. Cargo details Then 12 hours before entering Italian territorial waters, vessels should send the following information: 1. Vessel's name and nationality 2. Callsign 3. GT, DWT, LOA and max draught 4. ETA at Augusta pilot station 5. 2-5 as required in the 24 hour message 6. Information relating to certificates (ships, IMO and others as required) 7. Any mechanical defects (if applicable) Vessels should confirm ETA 1 hour in advance. Tankers should advise their ETA at least 48 hours prior to arrival and maintain contact with the harbour master by VHF or through the coast radio station for the entire period they remain within territorial waters.

Display the Italian flag while in port.

Regulations: ..... 1. Vessels are prohibited from stopping or anchoring within a radius of 1nm seaward of the entrances to Port Meagreness or within 0.5nm of these entrances when inside the harbour. 2. Vessels are prohibited from entering or leaving the harbour at the same time as another. 3. A vessel leaving the harbour has precedence over a vessel entering. 4. Vessels are prohibited from discharging refuse overboard within the limits of Port di Augusta. This prohibition also applies to vessels anchored in the roadstead and to vessels in the open sea within the limit of territorial waters off Port di Augusta. According to port regulations, vessels which are not effecting commercial operations cannot stay at refineries piers for safety reasons therefore must shift at anchor. Ships lifeboat cannot be lowered into the sea, unless authorised by harbour master. In no case can it be used for transportation of crew members. All vessels either at anchor or alongside, must have their own engine ready at any moment for quick sailing in case of emergency. Although pilots, tugboats and mooring service are arranged by your agent, master will have to confirm to pilots on VHF Ch 12, the time when vessel is in all respect ready to sail or leave berth. Cargo documents will be given to master either at pier or at anchor directly by refinery representative. We recommend to ships masters to sign proper supporting vouchers after port services are used (never before services are rendered) and to take care to cross out void space and to countersign with ship's stamp eventual corrections made in the port services vouchers.

Pratique should be applied for by radio within 12 hours prior to vessel's arrival or on vessel's arrival at the inner anchorage. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or Exemption Certificates can be renewed. If the vessel is coming from following countries: Belgium, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, it is granted free pratique without any request. If the vessel is coming from one of the following countries: Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Liberia, Malaysia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Zambia, Yemen, free pratique can only be granted when inside the port after Sanimare, Augusta have visited onboard. The quarantine flag must be flown until the visit is completed. If the vessel is coming from a port not listed above, the master must request 12 hours before arrival (no earlier than 12 hours) free pratique by radio sending a message to "Sanimare, Augusta" by Roma Radio or other coastal station. The cable must specify: ETA/port of destination/number of crew members/health conditions onboard/valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate/master's name.

NOR to be tendered at the end of sea passage/at the pilot station/at anchorage/alongside loading/discharging berths or issuance of Gas Free Certificate.

The following message must be sent at least 12 hours before entering Italian territorial waters bound for Augusta. It is valid for all vessels calling for bunkering/replenishment of fresh water/repairs or other reasons excluding commercial operations. Quote: From: Master m/v............ To: Compamare Augusta, Telex No 972336 ..... Vessel features: Name/flag/callsign/IMO No NT/GT/DWT/length/max draught ETA pilot: Augusta pilot station Agent: Agents name Reason for call: Bunkering Cargo details: If cargo onboard/quality/quantity/ballast if any, tons CLC validity: Insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for oil pollution damage Paris Memorandum: Date and place of issue (relating to European Memorandum of Paris 1982), prescriptions if any (to be indicated if not available). Last port: Name/state/sailing date Ship's Certificates: Confirm all certificates are valid and observe the port safety regulations. Remarks: Any defect in the hull/engine/steering gear or other equipment. I assure observance of Prescriptions Art 35 Ordinance 15/95 regarding bunker operations. Signed: Master's name. Unquote The following message must be sent at least 48 hours before entering Italian territorial waters bound for Augusta. It is valid for all vessels loading/discharging/carrying dangerous cargoes. Quote: From: Master m/v............ To: Compamare Augusta, Telex No 972336 ..... Vessel features: Name/flag/callsign/IMO No NT/GT/DWT/length/max draught ETA pilot: Augusta pilot station Agent: Agents name Reason for call: Loading/discharging Cargo details: Quality/quantity/ballast if any, tons CLC validity: Number and expiry date (Certificate of Insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for oil pollution damage). Paris Memorandum: Date and place of issue (relating to European Memorandum of Paris 1982, prescriptions if any (to be indicated if not available). IMO Certificate: Expiry date (Fitness certificate to carry chemical products in bulk/LPG in bulk according to IMO code). Fireman service: Crew member/private company Class Certificate Number and validity Last port Name/state/sailing date Stating efficiency of loading/discharging equipment and vessel's safety services in accordance with Article 21, Ordinance 15/95, I assure commencement of commercial operations only after Harbour Master's permission and will observe port safety regulations. I also declare that the officers on duty for loading/discharging operation are in possession of Certificate of Competence (STCW/78). ..... Remarks: Any defect in the hull/engine/steering gear or other equipment Signed: Master's name. Unquote The following message must be sent at least 12 hours before entering Italian territorial waters bound for Augusta. It is valid for all vessels calling at Augusta for loading/discharging all products except dangerous cargo. Quote: From: Master m/v............ To: Compamare Augusta, Telex No 972336 ..... Vessel features: Name/flag/callsign/IMO No NT/GT/DWT/length/max draught ETA pilot: Augusta pilot station Agent: Agents name Reason for call: Loading/discharging Cargo details: Quality/quantity/ballast if any, tons CLC validity: Number and expiry date (Certificate of Insurance or other financial security in respect of civil liability for oil pollution damage). Paris Memorandum: Date and place of issue (relating to European Memorandum of Paris 1982), prescriptions if any (to be indicated if not available). IMO Certificate: Expiry date (Fitness certificate to carry chemical products in bulk according to IMO code). Fireman: Crew member/private company Last port: Name/state/sailing date Ship's Certificate: All ship's certificates valid or not Remarks: Any defect in the hull/engine/steering gear or other equipment. Stating efficiency of loading/discharging equipment and vessel's safety services in accordance with Article 6, Ordinance 11/87, I assure commencement of commercial operations only after harbour master's permission and will observe port safety regulations. I also declare that the officers on duty for loading/discharging operation are in possession of Certificate of Competence (STCW/78). Signed: Master's name. Unquote.