Piran (SIPIR)

Piran, consisting of an outer and inner harbour, affords good shelter to coasters from all winds. The outer and larger harbour is protected by a N mole extending SW, and a S mole extending a shorter distance NW leaving a very narrow entrance open SSW. SW winds raise a considerable but not dangerous sea. The port is open Jun 1 to Oct 31.

Summer.

Piran is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Trieste, approx 4.3nm W of Koper.

Anchorage close to Portoroz.

Admiralty Pilot NP47.

Lights are exhibited from the moleheads.

Messages may be passed through Trieste Radio (Italy) or Rijeka Radio (Croatia). Both work throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible direct to the ship's agent.

Customs allowances: For officers and crew in transit there are no restrictions. When entering the country, only goods which may be considered personal effects are permitted. When leaving the country there is no limit. Penalties, for transgressors, depend upon the nature of the transgression. Immigration: The procedure in the port is generally for a Customs Officer and an Immigration Police Officer to board on arrival and/or departure to check the Seaman's Books/passports of the crew/passengers.

Notice should be given 7, 3 and 2 days prior to arrival and 24 hours definite confirmation of ETA, to be sent by Master or owner to agent. First ETA message to include: ..... 1. ETA date and time 2. Vessel's flag and port of registry 3. GT/NT/DWT 4. LOA/beam/max draught 5. No of hatches and workable holds 6. Lifting gear capacity 7. Callsign 8. Cargo (kind/nature and packages/Nos or tonnage) Subsequent ETA messages include date and hour of arrival only. Documentation required: Documents Copies 1. Crew and Passenger List 5 2. Personal Effects List 1 3. Stores List 1 4. Narcotic & Ammunition List 1 5. Maritime Health Declaration 1 Originals and copies will be taken by the Harbour Master's representative, Police, Customs Officer, Port Security Officer and agent. No other special forms are required.

National flag required, if not onboard can be supplied on arrival.

Free pratique is to be applied for and obtained after arrival of the vessel. It is not possible to apply for and obtain pratique by radio. The port has no special health regulations, the Master only needs to present the Maritime Declaration of Health unless the vessel is arriving from an epidemic area. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed in a period of 24 hours. If turn round time in the port is less than 24 hours certificates should be renewed prior to arrival.

Agent tenders to receiver or shipper in office hours and according to the Charter Party, otherwise it should be tendered to the harbour master. Tankers tender on arrival.