Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina (ITVVA)

Vibo Valentia is an alternative name for Porto di Viba Valentia Marina.

Summer.

Porto di Vibo Valencia Marina is situated 1.75nm SW of Pizzo.

LOA 200m, draught 8.5m.

Directions: Vessels approaching from NW will usually identify the town of Pizzo Calabro from a considerable distance, and should steer for that town until the tall, light coloured chimney (75m in height which shows up well against a dark green background, and close by two other chimneys, 60m in height, standing approx 0.6nm WSW of Vibo Valentia Marina), is distiquished. A little later the dark line of Molo Faraneo, will show up against a whitish beach. When the E end of Longobardi village bears 180°, course may be steered for Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina. A detached rubble breakwater has been constructed 0.85nm SW of Calata Buccarelli Light. The breakwater, 12m in width and 300m in length, lies 120m off the coast and parallel with it. Caution: Owing to the submerged foundations of the head of Calata Buccarelli, it is dangerous to approach closer than 15m to the quay abreast the light structure.

Admiralty Pilot NP45.

At Buccarelli and Papandrea Piers vessels to moor with stern to pier. The use of mooring men is compulsory.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500t. Provided previous notice is given, a local pilot will meet vessels both by day and at night. The pilot will board the vessel from a small boat keeping close to the head of Molo Faraneo in bad weather.

A light is exhibited from a green stone tower, 15m in height, standing at the head of Calata Cuccarelli.

Tankers allowed to berth from 0700hrs until sunset. There are no further restrictions apart from draught.

Although Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina is sheltered from W winds, the sea rebounds from the beach at the head of the harbour. The current coming from Stretto di Messina sets around the head of Calata Buccarelli.

The use of tugs is compulsory.

VIBO VALENTIA 38°43.25'N 16°07.60'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IT VVA ________________________________________________________________________________

PORTO DE VIBO VALENTIA CORSINI 38°43.25'N 16°07.60'E UNCTAD LOCODE: IT VVA For details see: VIBO VALENTIA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilot, mooring gang and tugs, VHF Ch 09. Pilot: Ch14, call sign: Piloti Vibo Valentia, VHF: Ch 11 or 16 Telephone: +39-0963-5739201 Facsimile: +39-0963-573561 Email: vibovalentia@guardiacostiera.it

Customs House, Via A Vespucci, Vibo Valentia.

Four copies of Crew List are required by agent. The harbour master, customs officers and police need to see documents. Vessel's arrival documents to be completed by agent.

Should be sent to the agent advising last port of call, followed by an additional ETA if there are any changes.

If a vessel arrives from a non EU port, the yellow "Q" flag must be displayed. No commercial operations can commence if this is not complied with.

Special regulations are in force for tankers which include their not being allowed to enter or leave the port during the hours of darkness. There are also regulations in force regarding: ..... 1. Prohibition on entering harbour, without first having been allocated a berth, for vessels over 200t. 2. Anchoring within the harbour for vessels up to 50t. 3. Speed limit of 5kts. 4. Precedence for vessels entering harbour. 5. Permission to anchor within 1nm of the light at the head of Calata Buccarelli.

The master must apply for free pratique 12 hours before ETA at the port. Radio pratique is not available. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR should be tendered on arrival.