Vasto (ITVSO)

The port is protected by 2 moles (Ponente and Levante), which have facilities for the loading and discharging of ships. There is also a small Ro-Ro berth near to the entrance of the harbour. Part of the East Quay is reserved for the use of fishing vessels. Passengers are disembarked at the East Quay. The depth of water in the harbour varies from 5.0-10.0m. There is a large area for cargo handling/operations located on the Banchina di Riva.

Summer.

Vasto is situated on the W side of Punta Penna on the Adriatic coast, N of Bari and approx 285km E of Rome.

LOA 170m, draught 5.9m.

Approx 450,000t of cargo loaded/discharged and 5,000 passengers are handled annually.

Vessels must anchor within a 0.6nm radius of position 42°10.6'N 014°45.1'E, clear of the wreck 2.25nm ESE of the headland, not recommended in winds from the E quadrant.

Directions: The harbour is entered from NE passing between: The head of Molo di Levante on which stands a light (red column, 7m in height) and the head of Molo di Ponente on which stands a light (green column, 7m in height). Useful marks: Light (red column, 6m in height) on head of Molo Martello. Light (green column, 7m in height) on head of curved spur on Molo di Ponente. Light (green column, 6m in height) on head of inner spur on Molo di Ponente.

BA 200, 1443. Admiralty Pilot NP47, NP286(3).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500GT or exceeding 60m in length and under the control of the harbour master. Pilot boards 1nm NE of Punta Penna Lighthouse. Contact on VHF Ch 16, 12. Tel: +39 0873 310340 Fax: +39 0873 310322.

Major light: Punta Penna Light (42°10.0'N 014°43.0'E).

Navigation and movements in the harbour by vessels whose length exceeds 90m can only take place during daylight hours. Permission must be obtained from the port authority prior to entry.

Range 0.3m.

Compulsory for all vessels exceeding LOA 85m and tankers carrying or having carried dangerous or noxious liquid substances in bulk, and for all vessels over 500GT when Banchina di Ponente is occupied by a tanker with a dangerous cargo. Vessels of less than 120m in length are exempt from employing a tug, if fitted with twin screws with bow thrusters or single screw with bow and stern thrusters. There are 2 tugs, 1 x 800hp and 1 x 400hp available.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly. Local weather: Entry and departure of vessels can take place only in favourable weather conditions and with the prior permission of the harbour authority which is obtainable on VHF Ch 16. Vessels in port are required to maintain a constant listening watch on VHF Ch 16 on which weather forecasts are broadcast, in order to ascertain the time of safe departure in the event of bad weather.

VASTO 42°10.58'N 14°42.65'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IT VSO ________________________________________________________________________________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 07/24 Italian Notices 01/1.22 & 1.23/24, (RSDRA2024000017629), 07/24

VHF: Port Control: Ch 16, 12. Telephone calls should be directed via Ancona Radio.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 1 2. Stores List 1 3. Bill of Lading 1 4. Cargo Manifest 1

Vessels carrying oil or chemical products should notify Vasto Coastguard office 48 hours prior to arrival, other vessels 24 hours prior to arrival via Fax: +39 0873 310322, with the following information: ..... 1. Ship's details 2. Callsign 3. IMO number 4. Last port of call 5. Cargo quality/quantity 6. Flag 7. ETD

Special regulations are in force for tankers of 1,600GT and over carrying petroleum, gas and other flammable cargoes, either totally or partially laden and including those empty but not yet declared gas free. All such vessels are required to send a report to the port captain before entering territorial waters, maintain contact with him, advising him of any navigational defects, and to employ a pilot outside compulsory pilotage areas whenever conditions of cargo or navigation require.

Free pratique can be applied for by radio.