Otranto (ITOTO)

The port area lies within Molo San Nicola, an angled mole which extends approx 0.2nm WNW across the entrance of the bay from Punta San Nicola. The port is small port, handles general cargo, ferry and passengers. Cruise vessels berthing at anchorage area and transport their passengers via the tender boats.

Summer.

Situated on the SE coast of Italy, on Salento peninsula's eastern coast.

Draught 4.5m

Anchorage may be obtained by small vessels in a position 0.15nm WNW of the breakwater head, in depths of approx 7.0m, good holding ground but this is exposed to strong N and NW winds. In these conditions vessels are advised to shelter close S of Punta Faci. Anchorage is prohibited in an area extending ENE from La Punta in which there are submarine cables. Anchorage area of N1 to N6 and S1are located in a centered 2.2nm N and 1.5NM SE of Molo San Nicolo Head.

From the SE the recommended track leads on a bearing of 282° on La Punta which passes between the shoals bordering Punta San Nicola and Secca La Scala, the outer end of a bank which extends approx 0.6nm offshore from close N of La Punta, and over which the sea breaks in heavy weather. Approaching from N, the buildings in the ancient town of Lecce (40°21'N 018° 10'E) are often the first prominent objects seen by a vessel in clear weather. La Punta should be given a berth of at least 0.8nm until clear of Secca La Scala. To clear Secca La Scala: The alignment 222° of Otranto Cathedral belfry with the light (red column, 6.0m in height) on the head of Malo San Nicola clears the shoal SE.

BA 188. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500GT and over. Pilot boards in position 40°09.3'N 018°30.2'E, approx 0.6nm from the port entrance.

Landmarks (positioned from La Punta, 40°09.0'N 018°30.0'E): La Punta Light. Cathedral Belfry (dark and square) (0.45nm S). Castle (0.5nm S) in the E part of the town. War memorial (8 sided light coloured building with pagoda style roof, 24m in height) approx 0.25nm W of the town.

Berthing/unberthing can be done day or night. No dangerous cargoes permitted.

OTRANTO 40°09.06'N 18°29.37'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IT OTO ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 37/24 Italian Notices 16/13/24 and 16/15/24, (RSDRA2024000231178), 37/24

VHF: Harbour Master: Ch 11, 16. (24 hours) Tel: +39 0836 801073 / Fax: +39 0836 805405. Email: otranto@guardiacostiera.it Pilots: Ch 11, call sign "Piloti Otranto". (24 hours) Tel: +39 335 708 8243 / Fax: +39 337 673 275.

..... Document Copy 1. Vessel Particulars 1 2. Crew List 1 3. Passenger List 1 4. Stores List 1 5. Bond Store List 1 6. Crew Declaration 1 7. Nil Stowaways 1 8. Cargo Manifest 1

Should be sent to harbour master 24 hours prior to arrival.