Milazzo (ITMLZ)

Milazzo Port is a key maritime hub serving both commercial and passenger traffic. It acts as a major gateway to the Aeolian Islands, offering frequent ferry and hydrofoil connections. The port also supports oil and gas operations, given its proximity to the Milazzo Refinery. Additionally, it accommodates bulk cargo, fishing and yachting activities, with well-equipped facilities for various maritime needs. Its strategic location and modern infrastructure make it an essential link in Sicily’s transport and logistics network.

Summer.

Milazzo is situated in NE Sicily.

LOA 336m, beam 60m, draught 16m, 319,202DWT.

Approx 18,000,000t of cargo and 1,000,000 passengers handled annually.

Anchorage is E of the refinery jetties. Vessels exceeding 1,000GT or over must anchor in one of the designated anchorages, Nos 1-6 inclusive. It is recommended that a pilot is used for anchoring. Anchorage berths Nos 2 and 5 are temporarily out of use. Any change of anchor berth, for safety or other reasons, must be authorised by or arranged direct with the maritime authority. Depths within the harbour generally vary between 1.0-10.0m with the bottom being of course sand and gravel having a superficial layer of mud on top. Holding is reported to be fairly good.

The approach is made either from N to E through the Baia di Milazzo with the harbour being entered S of the head of Molo Foraneo. The harbour entrance has a depth of 5.8-12.0m. Within the basin the depth is 4.5m minimum.

BA 172, 805, 1018, 1941, 1976; Italian Nautical Charts: 245- 246; Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

1025.

Compulsory for vessels over 500GT, within a zone extending 1nm from the coast between Porto di Milazzo and meridian 015°19'E. Available throughout 24 hours. Pilot boards 38°15.0'N 015°17.1'E (No 1), 38°14.2'N 015°16.0'E (No 2). A VHF pilotage service may be used by vessels of less than 2,000GT not using a tug; vessels up to 20,000GT entering the pilotage zone to anchor; and passenger ferries up to 6,000GT on regular services.

The port limits are 2nm N of the green light of the harbour breakwater.

Two lights, disposed vertically, are exhibited from a white metal column with red bands, 5.0m in height, standing on a pedestal, situated at the head of Molo Sottoflutto. Two lights, disposed vertically, are exhibited from a red mast with black bands, 4.0m in height, standing at the head of Pontile Eolie. A light is exhibited from a red mast, 6.0m in height, standing on the N corner of the reclaimed wharves.

Mooring and unmooring of vessels up to 24,499GT can be completed as follows: Mooring 0600-2200hrs, pilot onboard 2030hrs latest, unmooring 0600-2345hrs, pilot onboard 2245hrs latest. For vessels over 24,499GT the corresponding times are 0600-2000hrs, pilot onboard 1830hrs latest, and 0600-2200hrs, pilot onboard 2115hrs latest. Vessels entering harbour should manoeuvre at as slow a speed as possible and in such a manner as to have a view of vessels in the harbour, so that they can give way to vessels leaving harbour, which have precedence over vessels entering harbour. Vessels entering or leaving harbour should not pass through the harbour entrance simultaneously with other vessels. Vessels entering or leaving harbour should not exceed a speed of 5kts.

Range 0.4m (spring), 0.2m (neaps).

Compulsory. Five tugs available with 24 hours notice. Tugs required for berthing/unberthing at refinery: ..... 1 tug Tankers from 1,601-3,000GT 2 tugs Tankers from 3,001-25,000GT 3 tugs Tankers over 25,000GT 1 tug LPG carriers under 1,600GT 4 tugs Vessels over 70,000GT

Prevailing winds: Variable.

MILAZZO, SICILIA 38°12.91'N 15°14.88'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IT MLZ ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 15/15 Italian Notice 4/64/15, (RSDRA2015000050152), 15/15 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Messina or Roma Radio throughout 24 hours. VHF: Port Authority, Ch 16; 12. Pilot: Ch 12, 16. Tel: +39 090 928 1642, Email: pilotiportomilazzo@tin.it. Berthing: Ch 12. Tel: 39 090 928 1072, Email: ormeggiatorimilazzo@alice.it. Mediterranea Refinery Terminal: Ch 12. Tel: +39 090 922101. Tugs: Ch 16, 12.

The customs allowance is 1 carton of cigarettes/ 1 bottle of spirits or equivalent not exceeding the value of 90Euro. Fines vary from 2 to 10 times the value of taxes included on the goods exceeding the above mentioned value. Immigration authorities will board on arrival. Clearance for passengers and crew is normally granted in 10-15 minutes.

The following documentation is required by the local authorities who board on arrival: ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 5 2. Passenger List 5 3. Cargo Manifest 1 4. Stores List 2 5. Bill of Lading 1 6. Health Declaration 1

Should be advised to the port authority at least 24 hours prior to arrival of vessel with the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's details 2. Last Port of Call 3. Type and quantity of cargo onboard. Oil Refinery: ETA should be sent at least 72 and 48 hours prior to arrival. Oil, gas and chemicals tankers or vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods must, in addition to providing the information required by the Port of Milazzo safety regulations and Hazmat regulations.

Regulations for entering harbour: Between Capo Milazzo and the port, during the summer period: All high speed craft must navigate at least 1.5nm offshore. All high speed craft, except hydrofoils, must not exceed 18kts. All vessels entering or leaving harbour must: Proceed with care and at the minimum speed required for manoeuvrability. Manoeuvre in such a way as to have a view of the harbour basin or the roadstead so as to be ready for immediate action whenever there are other vessels leaving or entering. In the harbour waters hydrofoils must not navigate on their wings. Vessels leaving have precedence over those entering; however, vessels leaving cannot commence their departure movements if the entry manoeuvres of another vessel are already under way. All vessels entering or leaving harbour are prohibited from: Navigating at a speed in excess of 5kts. Passing through the harbour entrance, inbound or outbound, simultaneously with other vessels. Using whistles or sirens other than for reasons covered by the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions At Sea (1972). Using radar when berthing to quays. Tankers berth between 0600 and 2000hrs, and unberth between 0600 and 2100hrs.

Pratique should be applied for through agent prior to arrival. Radio pratique is possible. Ship Sanitary Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR to be tendered in accordance with the terms and conditions of Charter Party.