Palermo (ITPMO)

The port has two basins, North and South, of which the former offers greatest shelter. Various cargoes including containers are handled, with cruise vessels and ferry services to several Italian and Greek destinations. The harbour can accommodate 16 dry cargo vessels and 3 tankers simultaneously. There is a shipyard and several drydocks available. The principal exports are citrus fruit and acid, oil and wine.

Summer.

Palermo is situated on the N coast of Sicily.

Harbour: LOA 347.08m, beam 47m, draught 9.4m, 44,215DWT. Off shore: LOA 184.9m, beam 32.2m, 40,408DWT.

Approx 8,300,000t of cargo, 16,000TEU, 2,540,000 passengers and 7,800 vessels handled annually.

Open anchorage can be obtained as convenient off the harbour in good holding ground. Inside the harbour, the holding ground is bad. Anchorage can be obtained anywhere between Punta del Corsaro and the village of Aspra in depths of 16.0-18.0m, good holding ground. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring within 0.5nm of the submarine cable is prohibited. From a position onshore close E of the terminal, the submarine cable is laid NNE and then curves ENE passing 1.75nm N of Capo Mongerbino. The cable terminates at Santa Agata di Militello.

The outer harbour has depths of 14.0-30.0m.

BA 167, 963, 1976. US Publication 131. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

1025.

Compulsory for vessels of 500GT and over when entering or leaving the port, also for vessels of 1,000GT and over when operating within 1nm of the Esso and AGIP Terminal. Pilots will meet vessels approx 1nm from the entrance in response to the usual signals. In bad weather pilots will lead vessels through the entrance. Vessels of 2,000GT may request radio assistance by VHF if the master speaks fluent Italian. Pilot boards in position 38°07.9'N 013°24.0'E (in bad weather, the pilot vessel will lead vessels through the entrance).

A light is exhibited from the elbow and head of Diga Foranea. A light is also exhibited at the head of the breakwater. Two lights disposed vertically, are exhibited from masts standing at the head of Pontile Piave, Pontile San Lucia.

Entry, departure and movement within the port are prohibited when a mail vessel is arriving and sailing. The normal times of this prohibition are 0645, 0830 and 2030hrs daily. These times are approx and others may occur from day to day. Navigation is dangerous in the vicinity of Capo Mongerbino due to explosives on the seabed in depths of 16.0-20.0m.

Range 0.3m (spring), 0.2m (neap).

The Palermo VTS area is bounded by the following positions: ..... 1. 38°07.7'N 013°22.6'E (Palermo breakwater Racon) 2. 38°24.7'N 013°22.6'E 3. 38°16.3'N 013°41.5'E 4. 38°07.6'N 013°41.5'E 5. 38°07.2'N 013°30.5E (Capo Mongerbino) A precautionary area has been established extending 3nm seaward from the VTS area. Procedure: Participation in the VTS is mandatory for the following vessels: ..... 1. All passenger vessels 2. Cargo vessels of 300GT and over 3. Fishing vessels of LOA 24m and over 4. Leisure craft of LOA 45m and over Vessels should contact Palermo VTS on VHF Ch 10 when approaching 3nm from the VTS area, and again when departing the VTS area. The entry report should contain the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name, flag, callsign, IMO No and MMSI 2. GT 3. Port of Registry and Registration No 4. LOA 5. Year of build 6. Owner 7. Master's name and surname 8. Number of crew and number of passengers 9. Date and time of entering VTS area (UTC) 10. Entry position (lat/long) 11. True course 12. Speed 13. Last port of call/date and time of departure (UTC) 14. Destination port and ETA (UTC) 15. Cargo onboard (class and quantity) 16. Any dangerous goods onboard, class/IMDG code, UN No Vessels departing the VTS area shall report to Palermo VTS stating the following information: ..... 1. Date and Exit time from the VTS area (UTC) 2. Exit position (lat/long) 3. True course 4. Speed Inbound vessels should report as above including type of vessel and net tonnage. Subsequent reports should be made as follows: ..... 1. 1 hour before entering the inward traffic lane 2. When entering the inward traffic lane 3. At the pilot boarding position (whether pilot requested or not) 4. On arrival at the berth, stating date and time of arrival and berth position 5. Before anchoring, stating reason for anchoring, ETA at the anchorage, position, date and time of anchoring. Outbound vessels should report to Palermo VTS as follows: ..... 1. 1 hour before ETD, stating ETD, destination port and ETA, cargo onboard (class and quantity), dangerous goods onboard (class/IMDG code and UN No), and number of passengers 2. No less than 5 minutes before departure from berth or anchorage, to obtain permission to proceed 3. At the entrance to the outward traffic lane 4. At the exit of the outward traffic lane 5. On leaving the VTS area, stating date and time of exit and position (lat/long) If any information required by the VTS is considered confidential, reports may be transmitted by fax or Email to Palermo VTS. Vessels at anchor shall maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 10, communicate their position on request, and, in adverse weather conditions, make a radio check to Palermo VTS every 2 hours.

Two tugs of 3,370hp and 1,200hp available. A further 2 tugs of 2,000hp and 1,200hp available on request. Tugs normally make fast to vessels in the roadstead.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

PALERMO, SICILIA 38°07.71'N 13°22.26'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IT PMO For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM PALERMO VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(4) Pilot boards in position 38°07.87N 13°24.03E (in bad weather, the PV leads vessels through the entrance). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: (1) The Palermo VTS area is bounded by a line joining the following positions: (a) 38°07.70N 13°22.60E (Palermo Breakwater Racon) (b) 38°24.70N 13°22.60E (c) 38°16.30N 13°41.50E (d) 38°07.60N 13°41.50E (e) 38°07.20N 13°30.50E (Capo Mongerbino) (2) An area of first contact has been established extending 3 n miles seaward from the VTS area. CONTACT DETAILS: VTS Operations Call: VTS Palermo VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 11 14 Telephone: +39 091 6043202 +39 091 6043203 Fax: +39 091 325519 E-mail: palermo@guardiacostiera.it gcpalermo@infrastrutturetrasporti.gov.it Control Room Telephone: +39 091 6043110 Emergency Telephone: +39 091 331538 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Participation in the VTS is mandatory for the following vessels: (a) All passenger vessels (b) Cargo vessels of 300 gt and over (c) Fishing vessels of 24m LOA and over (d) Leisure craft of 45m LOA and over (2) Participation in the VTS is optional for the following vessels: (a) Warships and auxiliary vessels (b) Cargo vessels less than 300 gt (c) Vessels without mechanical propulsion (d) Vessels of primitive wooden construction (e) Leisure craft of less than 45m LOA (f) Fishing vessels of less than 24m LOA (3) Vessels should initially contact Palermo VTS on VHF Ch 16 when entering the area of first contact. (4) Vessels transiting the VTS area: (a) Vessels should contact Palermo VTS when approaching 3 n miles from the VTS area, and again when departing the VTS area. The entry report shall contain the following information: (i) Vessel's name, flag, call sign, IMO No and MMSI (ii) gt (iii) Port of registry and registration number (iv) LOA (v) Year of build (vi) Owner (vii) Master's name and surname (viii) Number of crew and number of passengers (ix) Date and time of entering VTS area (UTC) (x) Entry position (lat/long) (xi) True course (xii) Speed (xiii) Last port of call/date and time of departure (UTC) (xiv) Destination port and ETA (UTC) (xv) Cargo on board (class and quantity) (xvi) Any dangerous goods on board, class/IMDG code, UN No (b) Vessels departing the VTS area shall report to Palermo VTS stating the following information: (i) Date and exit time from the VTS area (UTC) (ii) Exit position (lat/long) (iii) True course (iv) Speed (5) Inward-bound vessels: (a) Vessels should contact Palermo VTS when approaching 3 n miles from the VTS area, stating the following information: (i) Vessel's name, flag, call sign, IMO No and MMSI (ii) gt (iii) Port of registry and registration number (iv) LOA (v) Year of build (vi) Owner (vii) Master's name and surname (viii) Number of crew and number of passengers (ix) Date and time of entering VTS area (UTC) (x) Entry position (lat/long) (xi) True course (xii) Speed (xiii) Last port of call/date and time of departure (UTC) (xiv) Destination port and ETA (UTC) (xv) Cargo on board (class and quantity) (xvi) Any dangerous goods on board, class/IMDG code, UN No (xvii) Type of vessel (xviii) nt (b) Subsequent reports shall be made as follows: (i) 1h before entering the inward traffic lane (ii) When entering the inward traffic lane (iii) At the Pilot boarding position (whether Pilot requested or not) (iv) On arrival at the berth, stating date and time of arrival and berth position (v) Before anchoring, stating reason for anchoring, ETA at the anchorage, position of anchorage, and date and time of anchoring (6) Outward-bound vessels: Vessels should report to Palermo VTS as follows: (a) 1h before ETD, stating ETD, destination port and ETA, cargo on board (class and quantity), dangerous goods on board (class/IMDG code and UN No), and number of passengers (b) No less than 5 mins before departure from berth or anchorage, to obtain permission to proceed (c) At the entrance to the outward traffic lane and disembarkation of the Pilot (d) On leaving the VTS area, stating date and time of exit and position (lat/long) (7) If any information required by the VTS is considered confidential, reports may be transmitted by fax or e-mail to Palermo VTS. (8) Vessels at anchor shall maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Chs 11 and 14, communicate their position on request, and in adverse weather conditions, make a radio check to Palermo VTS every 2h. INFORMATION SERVICE: (1) Palermo VTS provides the following information to all vessels within the VTS area: (a) Naval traffic situation (b) Presence of fishing vessels (c) Presence of unknown vessels that are excluded from participating in the VTS System (d) Gale warnings, storm warnings and weather bulletins (e) Sea bunker operations required by aircraft engaged in fire-fighting operations within the VTS area (f) Sporting or religious activities within the VTS area (g) Presence of vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre; convoys, tugs, or vessels engaged in sea trials within the VTS area (h) SAR operations or presence of environmental pollution within the VTS area (i) Drifting objects dangerous to navigation (2) In addition, the VTS provides the following information to vessels entering or leaving the VTS area: (a) Local weather conditions (b) Presence of vessels at anchor or at the Oil Terminals (c) Damage to any navigational aids within the VTS area TRAFFIC ORGANISATION SERVICE: (1) The purpose of the Traffic Organisation Service is to prevent dangerous situations and assure the safety and efficiency of vessel traffic within the VTS area. (2) The Traffic Organisation Service defines the planning of vessel movements in situations of heavy traffic or in the presence of vessels carrying dangerous cargo. NAVIGATIONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE: (1) The Navigational Assistance Service is provided on request. (2) This service is also provided in case of any damage or deficiency that restricts a vessel in her ability to manoeuvre and other circumstances representing a danger to navigation, to the safety of life at sea, or for the protection of the marine environment. (3) Palermo VTS will provide navigational assistance to such vessels, including true course and speed, position, intentions, and identities of other vessels navigating in the area. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 11 12 Telephone: +39 091 6043111 Fax: +39 091 325519 E-mail: palermo@guardiacostiera.it gcpalermo@trasporti.gov.it Berthing VHF Frequency: Ch 12 Telephone: +39 091 320433 Fax: +39 091 581512 Port Authority Telephone: +39 091 6277111 Fax: +39 091 6374291 E-mail: autport@autport.pa.it Website: www.autport.pa.it Tugs VHF Frequency: Ch 12 Telephone: +39 091 336072 Fax: +39 091 336072 HOURS: H24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 22/24 Palermo VTS correspondence, (RSDRA2024000128014), 22/24

VHF: Port Ch 16: 11, 12. Pilot Vessel/Station: Ch 12, pilots available throughout 24 hours. Tel: +39 091 586829, Fax: +39 091 321886. Email: pilotipalermo@inwind.it. Anchorage and tugs: Ch 12. Vessel Traffic Service: Ch 16, 11, 14. Tel: +39 091 604 3202. Fax: +39 091 325519. Email: palermo@guardiacostiera.it.

There are no custom allowances for officers and crew.

The following documentation is required by the harbour master and the police, health and customs authorities: ..... Document Copies 1. Cargo Manifest 2 2. Provision Manifest 2 3. Crew List 5

Should be advised to agent 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival advising the following vessel details: ..... 1. LOA 2 Beam 3. Max draught 4. Flag 5. Cargo quality/quantity.

Free pratique may be requested through the maritime agent for vessels coming from non EU countries or subject to the quarantine ordinance. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificate issued.

NOR should be tendered after berthing or in the case of anchoring, by fax or by telex.