Civitavecchia (ITCVV)

Civitavecchia, known as the seaport of Rome, consists of various basins protected by a long outer mole called Antimurale Colombo. The port offers a safe, sheltered harbour with numerous facilities for general and bulk cargo, oil products and passengers. The principal imports are coal, coke, cereals, phosphates, timber, scrap iron, wood pulp, newsprint, china clay, oil seeds, crude oil and steel plate. Exports include steel manufactures, chemicals, etc. The port is a centre for passenger traffic and has a passenger terminal of 2,000mІ.

Summer.

Civitavecchia is situated on the W coast of Italy approx 70km NW of Rome.

Harbour: LOA 250m, draught 10.5m, 49,500DWT. SBM: LOA 250m, BCM 150m, 100,000DWT, no draught restriction.

Approximate 10,870,000t of cargo, 65,000TEU, 3,000 vessels and 3,610,000 passengers are handled annually.

There are two designated anchorage areas: ..... Area A For all vessels except those carrying dangerous cargoes 42°04.4'N 011°45.7'E Area B For all vessels carrying dangerous cargoes 42°03.6'N 011°46.5'E Anchorage outside the harbour is subject to weather conditions, but the holding ground is good everywhere. Vessels should be ready to weigh at short notice, as strong onshore winds quickly raise a heavy sea. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited between the light structure on the E side of the entrance channel, the shore 0.35nm NNE and Banchina XIV Maggio.

The harbour is approached via the inbound lane of the TSS at a speed not exceeding 15kts. An area to be avoided due to shallow depths has been established within a line joining the following positions: 42°07.5'N 011°45.4'E 42°07.3'N 011°44.8'E 42°06.5'N 011°45.9'E 42°06.5'N 011°46.3'E. The inner channel is dredged to 12.8m. There is no limitation on approaching except for the heavy ferry traffic. Masters are recommended to keep strictly in touch with pilots while approaching. Porto di Civitavecchia is entered between the head of Antemurale Colombo and a light beacon (red conical tower), 10.0m in height, standing 0.25nm ESE. Approaching the entrance, vessels must pass N of the buoy moored 0.1nm WNW of the head of Antemurale Colombo. The entrance channel has been dredged to a depth of 12.8m for 0.3nm SE of the head of Antemurale Colombo. A submarine power cable is laid from the light beacon ESE to Banchina XIV Maggio.

BA 907, 1911. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT. Service is performed throughout 24 hours, 7 days a week. Pilot boards within 1nm of the harbour entrance. Pilotage is also compulsory for tankers within 1nm of Civitavecchia SPM (42° 07.4'N 011°43.7'E). The pilot boat is a motor launch with black hull and white superstructures hoisting the "H" flag during day or vertical red and white lights during the night, as per international convention. The distance from the pilot boarding position to the pier is approx 2nm with a journey time of approx 20 minutes.

Major light: Monte Cappuccini (42°05.9'N 011°49.0'E).

Tanker vessels are not allowed to berth after sunset as per harbour master's rules. Only vessels with a pilot embarked are permitted to cross the lanes of the TSS. Small craft and port services vessels are prohibited from crossing the Traffic Separation Lanes however they are permitted to cross the TSS within the Precautionary Area. Anchoring, stopping and fishing are prohibited throughout the TSS. Tankers approaching the SPM are normally prohibited from navigating within the Traffic Separation Lanes or Precautionary Area. Within the TSS the following speed limits apply; ..... Area Inbound Outbound Traffic Separation Lanes 15tkts 15kts until S of SPM then 20kts Precautionary Area 10kts 10kts

Spring tides achieve an average height of 0.46m; neaps an average height of 0.34m.

A traffic separation scheme has been established in the approaches to Civitavecchia. Details are as follows: A precautionary area exist within the arc of a circle, radius 0.9nm, centred on 42°06.8'N 011°44.9'E (position "A"). A separation zone, 200m wide and 3nm in length, has been established from the edge of the Precautionary Area on a bearing of 228.5°, from position "A"above. The inbound traffic lane lies SE of the separation zone, between the zone and a line bearing 207° from position A. The outbound traffic lane lies NW of the separation zone and a line bearing 250° from position "A". An Inshore Traffic Zone, 0.5nm wide has been established between Civitavecchia outer breakwater and a line joining the following points: 42°06.1'N 011°46.1'E 42°06.0'N 011°45.4'E 42°04.9'N 011°46.7'E 42°05.3'N 011°47.3'E

There are 5 tugs of 1,250-3,380hp capacity available during daytime while only 1 tug is available between 1200hrs and 1800hrs. The use of tug(s) is not compulsory and is subject to master's decision. The normal working hours for tugs is Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs.Linesmen: The service is performed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by Gruppo Ormeggiatori del Porto di Civitavecchia. Linesmen maintain watch on VHF Ch 14. The Gruppo Omeeggiatori is equipped with a motor launch to assist vessel's mooring operations. Normal working hours for linesmen, 0600-2000hrs.

Prevailing winds: Variable. The summers are generally fine and relatively dry with occasional thunderstorms. The hottest months are Jul and Aug. Winters, on average, are mild with the coldest months being Jan and Feb when the temperature occasionally fall below 0°C. Gales associated with periods of low pressure, are reported on 2 or 4 days per month from Nov to Mar and 1 day or less, per month for the rest of the year. Visibility is generally good with occasional sea fog or haze.

CIVITAVECCHIA 42°06.29'N 11°46.17'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IT CVV ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Roma Radio throughout 24 hours. VHF: Pilots, Port & Tugs: Ch 16, 14. Harbour Master: Email: civitavecchia@guardiacostiera.it. Note: All vessels transiting the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) off the entrance to Porto di Civitavecchia are required to maintain a continuous watch on Ch 16 and 14.

The customs allowance is 40 cigarettes and 1 open bottle of spirit. There is a fine for non compliance. Visa: A valid visa is requested for in transit, disembarking or embarking passengers holding passports of the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Antigua, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Burundi, Brunei, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde Islands, Central African Republic of Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Jordan, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kiribati, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Romania, Rwanda, Russia, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Sao Tome, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Syria, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe. All passports and Seaman's Books are checked on arrival and shore passes issued. Crew signing on/off: Valid visa issued by an Italian consulate is requested for crew members travelling with passport as stated above while Seaman's Books issued by following countries are only acceptable by Italian Immigration Authorities: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Japan, Kuwait, Spain, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Republic of South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, USA. No visa is requested for EU seamen travelling with Seaman's Books. It is helpful if agents have the following details in advance: ..... 1. Full name and surname 2. Place and date of birth 3. Passport and Seaman's Book No/place and date of issue/expiry date. In exceptional cases only a transit visa to Civitavecchia is obtainable upon arrival of crew members at Rome airport.

..... The following documentation is required by the port authorities: Document Copies 1. Passenger List 6 2. Breakdown of passenger nationality 3 3. Crew List 6 4. Breakdown of crew nationality 3 5. Arrival Report 3 6. Ports of Call 3 7. Stores List 3 8. Stores List to include an accurate list of gift shops spirits and other duty free articles and an accurate list of liquors for each bar onboard. 3

Cargo and tanker vessels: ETA to be advised as early as possible to the agent and shippers or receivers 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival advising the following: ..... 1. ETA at pilot station 2. Cargo on board 3. Draught on arrival. Passenger vessels: ETA should be advised to the agent as early as possible and confirmed 24 hours prior to arrival advising the following: 1. ETA at pilot station 2. Passenger List 3. Crew List

Health Declaration form: Compulsory and requested for all vessels coming from non EU countries. International form is accepted. Free pratique: All vessels coming from non EU countries and Malta have to cable within 24 hours before the arrival to "Sanimare Civitavecchia" and request free pratique. Telex message through vessel's agent is accepted by health office. The cable must include the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. International callsign 3. Last port of call and date of sailing 4. Passenger List 5. Crew List 6. Health Declaration

NOR should be tendered upon arrival at Civitavecchia roads or pilot station.