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RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
The table below is to record Section IV Notice to Mariners amendments affecting this volume.
Sub paragraph numbers in the margin of the body of the book are to assist the user with these amendments.
Weekly Notices to Mariners (Section IV)

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IMPORTANT SEE RELATED ADMIRALTY PUBLICATIONS

This is one of a series of publications produced by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office which should be consulted by users of
Admiralty Charts. The full list of such publications is as follows:
Notices to Mariners (Annual, permanent, temporary and preliminary), Chart 5011 (Symbols and abbreviations), The Mariners
Handbook (especially Chapters 1 and 2 for important information on the use of UKHO products, their accuracy and limitations),
Sailing Directions (Pilots), List of Lights and Fog Signals, List of Radio Signals, Tide Tables and their digital equivalents.
All charts and publications should be kept up to date with the latest amendments.
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MEDITERRANEAN PILOT
VOLUME 1
The coasts of Spain from Gibraltar to Cap Cerbre; Islas Baleares;

the north coast of Africa from Ceuta to Ras Ajdir;
Isola di Pantelleria and Isole Pelagie;
the Maltese Islands; Isole Egadi; Sicilia and Isole Eolie;
the coast of Italy from Capo Suvero to Capo Santa Maria di Leuca
TWELFTH EDITION
2005
PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
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The Twelfth Edition of Mediterranean Pilot Volume I has been prepared by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, which has used all
reasonable endeavours to ensure that this Pilot contains all the appropriate information obtained by and assessed by it at the date shown
below. Information received or assessed after that date will be included in Admiralty Notices to Mariners where appropriate. If in doubt, see
The Mariners Handbook for details of what Admiralty Notices to Mariners are and how to use them.
This edition supersedes the Eleventh Edition (2002) which is cancelled.
Information on climate and currents has been based on data supplied by the Met Office, Exeter.
The following sources of information, other than UKHO Publications and Ministry of Defence papers, have been consulted:
Local Port Authorities

Port Handbooks produced by Port Authorities
Fairplay Ports Guide 2005
Ports of the World 2005
Lloyds Maritime Guide 200405
Whitakers Almanac 2005
The Statesmans Yearbook 2005
Encyclopedias
Lloyds List
Italian Charts and sailing Directions
Spanish Charts and sailing Directions
French Charts and sailing Directions
Algerian Charts
Dr D W Williams
United Kingdom National Hydrographer
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office

Admiralty Way
Taunton
Somerset TA1 2DN
England
12th May 2005
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to the Eleventh Edition (2002)
The Eleventh Edition of Mediterranean Pilot Volume 1 has been prepared by Lieutenant Commander H. J. R. Milner, Royal Navy, and
Captain J. H. Gomersall, Master Mariner, and contains the latest information received in the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office to the
date given below.
This edition supersedes the Tenth Edition (1978) and supplement 10 (1998), which are cancelled.
Information on climate and currents has been based on data supplied by the Meteorological Office, Bracknell.
The following sources of information, other than UKHO Publications and Ministry of Defence papers, have been consulted:
Local Port Authorities

Port Handbooks produced by Port Authorities
Fairplay Ports Guide 2002
Ports of the World 2001
Lloyds Maritime Guide 200102
Whitakers Almanac 2002
The Statesmans Yearbook 2002
Comptons Encyclopedia
Lloyds List
Italian charts and Sailing Directions
Spanish charts and Sailing Directions
French charts and Sailing Directions
Algerian charts
Dr D W Williams
United Kingdom National Hydrographer
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office

Admiralty Way
Taunton
Somerset TA1 2DN
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26th July 2002
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Preface to the Twelfth Edition (2005) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Preface to the Eleventh Edition (2002) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Explanatory notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Index chartlet 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Index chartlet 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
CHAPTER 1
Navigation and regulations
Limits of the book (1.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Navigational dangers and hazards (1.3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Traffic and operations (1.7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Charts (1.13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Aids to navigation (1.17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pilotage (1.21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Radio facilities (1.22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Regulations (1.25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Signals (1.43) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Distress and rescue (1.44) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Countries and ports
Algeria (1.54) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Italy (1.63) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malta (1.72) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Morocco (1.81) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spain (1.90) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tunisia (1.99) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Principal ports, harbours and anchorages (1.108) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Port services summary (1.109) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maritime topography (1.116) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Currents, tidal streams and flow (1.128) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sea level and tides (1.134) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sea and swell (1.136) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sea water characteristics (1.139) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate and weather (1.145) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatic tables (1.166) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Meteorological conversion table and scales (1.199) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 2
South coast of Spain: Gibraltar to Cabo de San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
CHAPTER 3
Spain East coast Cabo de San Antonio to Cap Cerbre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
CHAPTER 4
Islas Baleares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
CHAPTER 5
Morocco Mediterranean coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
CHAPTER 6
The coast of Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
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The coast of Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
CHAPTER 8
Sicilian Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
CHAPTER 9
Sicilia West and South coasts including Isole gadi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
CHAPTER 10
Sicilia North coast and offlying islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
CHAPTER 11
Italy South West coast, Capo Suvero to Stretto di Messina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
CHAPTER 12
Stretto di Messina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
CHAPTER 13
Sicilia South East coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
CHAPTER 14
South coast of Italy Stretto di Messina to Capo di Santa Maria di Leuca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461
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Appendix Areas used for firing exercises, special areas and submarine operating areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
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The Mariners Handbook gives general information affecting navigation and is complementary to this volume.
Ocean Passages for the World and Routeing Charts contain ocean routeing information and should be consulted for other than coastal
passages.
Admiralty List of Lights should be consulted for details of lights, lanbys and fog signals, as these are not fully described in this volume.
Admiralty List of Radio Signals should be consulted for information relating to coast and port radio stations, radio details of pilotage
services, radar beacons and radio direction finding stations, meteorological services, radio aids to navigation, Global Maritime Distress and
Safety System (GMDSS) and Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) stations, as these are only briefly referred to in this volume.
Admiralty Maritime Communications is a comprehensive guide on all aspects of maritime communications for the yachtsman and small
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Safety Information, NAVTEX, Inmarsat and Radio Facsimile, and detailed information and procedures for marinas and harbours used by
small craft.
Annual Summary of Admiralty Notices to Mariners contains in addition to the temporary and preliminary notices, and amendments and
notices affecting Sailing Directions, a number of notices giving information of a permanent nature covering radio messages and navigational
warnings, distress and rescue at sea and exercise areas.
The International Code of Signals should be consulted for details of distress and life-saving signals, international ice-breaker signals as
well as international flag signals.
Remarks on subject matter
Buoys are generally described in detail only when they have special navigational significance, or where the scale of the chart is too small
to show all the details clearly.
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Chart references in the text normally refer to the largest scale Admiralty chart but occasionally a smaller scale chart may be quoted where
its use is more appropriate.
Firing, practice and exercise areas. Submarine exercise areas are mentioned in Sailing Directions. Other firing, practice and exercise
areas maybe mentioned with limited details. Signals and buoys used in connection with these areas maybe mentioned if significant for
navigation. Attention is invited to the Annual Notice to Mariners on this subject.
Names have been taken from the most authoritative source. When an obsolete name still appears on the chart, it is given in brackets
following the proper name at the principal description of the feature in the text and where the name is first mentioned.
Tidal information relating the daily vertical movements of the water is not given; for this Admiralty Tide Tables should be consulted.
Changes in water level of an abnormal nature are mentioned.
Time difference used in the text when applied to the time of High Water found from the Admiralty Tide Tables, gives the time of the event
being described in the Standard Time kept in the area of that event. Due allowance must be made for any seasonal daylight saving time which
may be kept.
Wreck information is included where drying or below-water wrecks are relatively permanent features having significance for
navigation or anchoring.
Units and terminology used in this volume
Latitude and Longitude given in brackets are approximate and are taken from the chart quoted.
Bearings and directions are referred to the true compass and when given in degrees are reckoned clockwise from 000 (North) to 359
Bearings used for positioning are given from the reference object.
Bearings of objects, alignments and light sectors are given as seen from the vessel.
Courses always refer to the course to be made good over the ground.
Winds are described by the direction from which they blow.
Tidal streams and currents are described by the direction towards which they flow.
Distances are expressed in sea miles of 60 to a degree of latitude and sub-divided into cables of one tenth of a sea mile.
Depths are given below chart datum, except where otherwise stated.
Heights of objects refer to the height of the object above the ground and are invariably expressed as ... m in height.
Elevations, as distinct from heights, are given above Mean High Water Springs or Mean Higher High Water whichever is quoted in
Admiralty Tide Tables, and expressed as, an elevation of ... m. However the elevation of natural features such as hills may alternatively be
expressed as ... m high since in this case there can be no confusion between elevation and height.
Metric units are used for all measurements of depths, heights and short distances, but where feet/fathoms charts are referred to, these
latter units are given in brackets after the metric values for depths and heights shown on the chart.
Time is expressed in the four-figure notation beginning at midnight and is given in local time unless otherwise stated. Details of local time
kept will be found in Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 2.
Bands is the word used to indicate horizontal marking.
Stripes is the word used to indicate markings which are vertical, unless stated to be diagonal.
Conspicuous objects are natural and artificial marks which are outstanding, easily identifiable and clearly visible to the mariner over a
large area of sea in varying conditions of light. If the scale is large enough they will normally be shown on the chart in bold capitals and may be
marked conspic.
Prominent objects are those which are easily identifiable, but do not justify being classified as conspicuous.
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ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations are used in the text:
AIS
ALC
ALP
AMVER
Automatic Indentification System

Articulated loading column
Articulated loading platform
Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue
System
C
CALM
CBM
CDC
CVTS
degrees Celsius
Catenary anchor leg mooring
Conventional buoy mooring
Certain Dangerous Cargo
Cooperative Vessel Traffic System
DF
DG
DGPS
DW
DSC
dwt
DZ
direction finding
degaussing
Differential Global Positioning System
Deep Water
Digital Selective Calling
deadweight tonnage
danger zone
E
EEZ
ELSBM
ENE
EPIRB
ESE
ETA
ETD
EU
east (easterly, eastward, eastern, easternmost)

exclusive economic zone
Exposed location single buoy mooring
east-north-east
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
east-south-east
estimated time of arrival
estimated time of departure
European Union
feu
fm
FPSO
FPU
FSO
ft
forty foot equivalent unit

fathom(s)
Floating production storage and offloading
vessel
Floating production unit
Floating storage and offloading vessel
foot (feet)
g/cm3
GMDSS
GPS
GRP
grt
gt
gram per cubic centimetre

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
Global Positioning System
glass reinforced plastic
gross register tonnage
gross tonnage
HAT
HF
HMS
hp
hPa
HSC
HW
Highest Astronomical Tide

high frequency
Her (His) Majestys Ship
horse power
hectopascal
High Speed Craft
High Water
IALA
IHO
IMO
ITCZ
International Association of Lighthouse

Authorities
International Hydrographic Organization
International Maritime Organization
Intertropical Convergence Zone
JRCC
Joint Rescue Coordination Centre
kHz
km
kn
kW
kilohertz
kilometre(s)
knot(s)
kilowatt(s)
Lanby
LASH
LAT
LF
LHG
LMT
LNG
LOA
LPG
LW
Large automatic navigation buoy

Lighter Aboard Ship
Lowest Astronomical Tide
low frequency
Liquefied Hazardous Gas
Local Mean Time
Liquefied Natural Gas
Length overall
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Low Water
m
mb
MCTS
metre(s)
millibar(s)
Marine Communications and Traffic Services
Centres
medium frequency
megahertz
Mean Higher High Water
Mean Higher Low Water
Mean High Water
Mean High Water Neaps
Mean High Water Springs
Mean Lower High Water
Mean Lower Low Water
Mean Low Water
Mean Low Water Neaps
Mean Low Water Springs
millimetre(s)
Maritime Mobile Service Identity
Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre
Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre
Marine Safety Information
Mean Sea Level
Motor Vessel
megawatt(s)
Motor Yacht
MF
MHz
MHHW
MHLW
MHW
MHWN
MHWS
MLHW
MLLW
MLW
MLWN
MLWS
mm
MMSI
MRCC
MRSC
MSI
MSL
MV
MW
MY
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Navtex
NE
NNE
NNW
No
nrt
NW
north (northerly, northward, northern,

northernmost)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Navigational Telex System
north-east
north-north-east
north-north-west
number
nett register tonnage
north-west
ODAS
Ocean Data Acquisition System
PEL
PLEM
POL
PSSA
Port Entry Light

Pipe line end manifold
Petrol, Oil & Lubricants
Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas
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RCC
RMS
RN
Ro-Ro
RT
Rescue Coordination Centre

Royal Mail Ship
Royal Navy
Rollon, Roll-off
radio telephony
S
SALM
SALS
SAR
Satnav
SBM
SE
SPM
sq
SS
SSE
SSW
SW
south (southerly, southward, southern,

southernmost)
Single anchor leg mooring system
Single anchored leg storage system
Search and Rescue
Satellite navigation
Single buoy mooring
south-east
Single point mooring
square
Steamship
south-south-east
south-south-west
south-west
teu
TSS
twenty foot equivalent unit

Traffic Separation Scheme
UHF
UKHO
ULCC
UN
UT
UTC
ultra high frequency

United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
Ultra Large Crude Carrier
United Nations
Universal Time
Co-ordinated Universal Time
VDR
VHF
VLCC
VMRS
VTC
VTMS
VTS
Voyage Data Recorder

very high frequency
Very Large Crude Carrier
Vessel Movement Reporting System
Vessel Traffic Centre
Vessel Traffic Management System
Vessel Traffic Services
west (westerly, westward, western,

westernmost)
World Geodetic System
World Meteorological Organization
west-north-west
west-south-west
radio (wireless) telegraphy
WGS
WMO
WNW
WSW
WT
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ARABIC
Arabic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English
Arabic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English
abiad, abyad, abyadh . . . . . . . . . . . .

ahmar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ain, ain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
aswad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
anak, anaq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
arish, arisha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
white
red (masculine)
spring
black
the
cliff
dune
km . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mound, hillock
kothon, liman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . port, anchorage
bab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bahr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
baid, bdiya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
balad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
beheira, bahra, buhireh . . . . . . . . . .
bir, bir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
boghaz, bghz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bu (abbrev.ab). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
burj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
narrow strait, gate

river, lake
desert
town, village, land
lake
wells, well
entrance channel
father, chief
tower
maghreb, maghrub . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mrabt, marabout, murbit . . . . . .
marsa, mers, mersa . . . . . . . . . . . . .
masjid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
matla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mdene, manra, manr . . . . . . . . .
mhnat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
minqar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mirjan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
nahr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . river
natur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tower
nabi, nebi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tomb
qalaat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . castle
qasr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . castle
qornet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . peak
el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the
gasr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
gebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
gera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
gezret, gezira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
gharb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
castle
hill
lake
island
west
hajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
halat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
hamr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
hassar, hissar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
stone, rock
sandbank which dries
red (feminine)
rock
jam, jmi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
jabal, jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
jazrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
jn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
janub, junub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mosque
mountain, hill, island
island
bay
south
kabir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
kalat, kelat, kulat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
kasba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
kefr, kafr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
kibli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
big
castle
citadel
village
south
west
monument, tomb, saints tomb
bay, cove, harbour, anchorage
mosque
east
minaret
harbour, bay
point
coral
ras, ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cape, point

sabakat, sabkha, sbcha, sebkha,
trga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
saghira, seghir, saghir . . . . . . . . . . .
sakije . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
shab, shab, shib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
shark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sherm, sharm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
shmal, shaml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sidi, saiyid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
salt lake, salt lagoon, salt marsh

small, little
canal
rock, reef, rocky shoal
east
cove, creek, inlet
north
Lord, master (title of descendants
of the prophet and saints)
tallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mountain
tarf, taraf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cape
tell, tall, tlia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hill
umm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mother
wd, wadi, wed, uad . . . . . . . . . . . . valley, river bed, river
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French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English
anse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bay, creek

avant port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . outer harbour
maison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
marais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
montagne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
morne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mouillage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
house
swamp, marsh
marine, navy
sea
mole, pier
mount, mountain
mount, mountain
hill
anchorage
neuf, ve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
noir, e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
nord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
nouveau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
new
black
north
new
baie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
balise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
banc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
barre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
basse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bassin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
batterie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
blanc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bouche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bay, gulf
beacon
bank
bar
shoal
basin, dock
battery
white
mouth of river or strait
calanque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
canal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
chane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
chteau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
chausse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
chenal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
col . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
colline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
creek
canal, channel
cape, headland
chain
castle
causeway
channel
mountain pass
hill
coast
ouest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . west
passe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
petit, e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
piton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
plage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
plateau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
presqule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
darse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . basin
dique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dike, mole
cueil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
est . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
tang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
shoal, rock
groyne
east
lake, lagoon
pass, channel
small
peak
peak
beach
tableland, shoal
point
bridge
port, harbour
peninsula
quai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . quay, wharf

rade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rivire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
roche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rocher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rouge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ruisseau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
roadstead
river
rock
rock, generally above water
red
stream
sable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
saline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sommet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sand
salt works
summit
south
jete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jetty
tombeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
torrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
trou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
tomb
stream, torrent
tower
small opening in coast
lac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lake
vieux, vieil, vielle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . old
fleuve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . river, stream

fosse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ditch
golfe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
grand, e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
grau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
gros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
gulf, bay
great
channel
large, heavy
hautfond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shoal, shallow

le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . island
lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . islet
isthme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . isthmus
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Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English
alto, alta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ancorraggio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
antemurale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
arcipelago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
avamporto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
high, lofty
anchorage
seawall
archipelago
outer harbour
montagna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mountain
monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mount, mountain, hill
bacino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
baia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
banchina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
banco, banchi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
barra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bassafondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bianco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
bocca, bocche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
basin, dock
bay
quay, wharf
bank, banks
bar
shoal, shallow
white
mouth of river, strait, s
cala, calanca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
calata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
campanile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
campo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
canale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
canneto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
casa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
castel, castellazo, castello . . . . . . . .
castelluccio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
chiesa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
citta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
collina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
creek, small bay

wharf
belfry, steeple
plain
canal, channel
reedy marsh
cape, headland
house
country house
castle
small castle
church
city, town
hill
palude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
passagio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
passo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
penisola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
picco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
piccolo, picciolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pietra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
poggio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ponente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ponte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pontile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
porticciolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
promontorio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
swamp, marsh
passage
pass, channel
peninsula
plain, flat
peak
small, little
stone
mound, small hill
west
bridge
pier
small entrance
port, harbour
promontory
point, summit
rada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rocca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rosso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rotondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
roadstead
fortress on rock
red
round
sabbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
salina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
santo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
scali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
scalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
scirocco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
scogli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
scogliera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
secca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
secche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
seno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
spiaggia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
stagno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
strada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
stretto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sand
salt water lagoon
holy, sacred
steps
landing place
southeast
reef
rock, reef
ridge of rocks
shoal, sandbank
group of shoals, reef
small bay, creek
beach
lake, pond
road
strait
lago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lake
levante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . east
taglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
testa, testata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
tondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
tramontana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cut
head
round
tower
stream, torrent
north
macchia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mezzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
molo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
valle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vecchio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
via . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vortici . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
valley
old, ancient
road, street
villa
eddy, whirlpool
nero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . black
nuovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . new
darsena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . basin, wet dock

diga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . breakwater, mole
fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
fiumicino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
forte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
fortino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
fossa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
river
river
rivulet
fort
small fort
cutting
golfo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gulf, bay

grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . great
imboccatura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
insenatura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
isola, isole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
isolotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
istmo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mouth of a river
cove, inlet
island, islands
islet
isthmus
thicket
sea
beach, landing place
middle
mole
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MALTESE
Maltese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English
Maltese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English
blata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rock
ponta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . point
cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cove, small bay
qala (qalet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bay, inlet

qolla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hill
qortin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hill, upland
dala (dalet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cove, inlet

fiegu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . channel
ramla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bay, inlet, beach

ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . point, cape
ebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hill, point

gar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cove
gejjer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . island
scalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . landing place

sikka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reef
skoll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rocks (in water)
ara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rock (in water)

ofra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inlet
taktigha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rock (in water)
kalanka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cove
kbira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . big
wied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . valley, torrent
marr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inlet
gira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . small
THE MALTESE LANGUAGE

Maltese is a Semitic language, closely related to Arabic, but written wholly in Roman letters.
The Maltese alphabet is as follows:
A B D E F G H () I J K L M N G (g) O P Q R S T U V W X Z
Consonants are pronounced as in English, except:
as in church
as in George
()
as in Hard but pronounced in the throat; c.f. Arabic . The upper case is written with a double bar, the lower
case with a single bar.
J
as in Yes
G (g)
unpronounced, but lengthens the adjacent vowel
Q
glottal stop; as in the slovenly pronunciation of butter, i.e.buer
X
as in Sheep
as in fizz
Z
as in Fitzpatrick
The definite article Il (c.f.Arabic Al) is capitalised when it occurs initially and is hyphenated to the name following, e.g. IlBirgu.
The I of Il is generally dropped before names beginning with a vowel or G, e.g. LAmar, LGaqba. Sometimes it is dropped before other
consonants, e.g. LKbira and examples lBajda, lamra below.
The l of the article is assimilated as I, Id, In, Ir, Is, It, Ix, Iz and I before names beginning with these nine letters, e.g. IsSikka. The I is also
sometimes dropped before assimilated articles, e.g. Hara sSewda, IlHofra Zgira.
All these forms of the article are written in lower case when occuring in the middle of a compound name, e.g. IlBlata lBajda, Ras inNiexfa, IxXagra,
lamra.
The preposition of is Ta and may occur initially in names, e.g. Ta Brija. It combines with the definite article as Ta l, e.g. Ta lAbatija.
This form assimilates in the same way as the article; Ta, Tad, Tan, Tal, Tar, Tas, Tat, Tax, Taz and Ta, e.g. TalGruwa, Taejt.
Similarily, the initial T is written in lower case when occurring as the second element in a name, e.g. IlQala taxXwieni, Wied ta lIsqof.
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Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English
abra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
adento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
afuera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
aguado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
aguado, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
aguja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
albufera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
aldea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
alto, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
altos, alturas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
amarillo, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ancladero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ancho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ancn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
angostura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
archiplago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
arenal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
arrecife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
arroyito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
arroyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
astillero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
atalaya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
azul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cayo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cerrito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cerro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
chico, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ciudad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ciudadela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
col, c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
colina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
collado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
colinia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
comarca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
concha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
convento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cordillera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
corona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cortadura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cove, creek, haven, opening

inner, inside (adj)
outer, outside (adj)
watering place
sharp, pointed (adj)
needle
lagoon, pond
village
tall, high (adj)
heights
yellow
anchorage
wide, broad (adj)
open bay or roadstead
narrows
archipelago
sand
extemsive area of sand
reef
brook
stream, rivulet
shipyard
watchtower, high viewpoint
blue
baha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bay
bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shoal
bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shoal (adj) below, under,
low (adj)
baliza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . beacon
balneario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . seaside resort
bancha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bank
banco (de arena) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bank (sandbank)
barlovento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . windward
barra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bar (of a river, etc.)
barranco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . precipice, ravine
barrera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . barrier (e.g.mountain barrier)
barrio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ward, section (of a town)
bateria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . battery
blanco, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . white (adj), target (n.)
boca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mouth
boquern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wide mouth, opening or
entrance
boquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . narrow entrance, gap
bravo, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . coast, shore, beach exposed to
heavy seas
brazo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arm (of the sea etc.)
cabeza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cabezo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cadena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
caleta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
caletn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
campo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
caada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
canal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
canalizo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
canto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
capilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cargadero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
casa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cascada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
casero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
castel, l, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
castillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
castro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
catedral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
shoal head
summit of a hill
cape
chain (of mountains, etc.)
narrow cove or creek with steep
sides
cove
large cove
any tract of country
glen
channel
narrow channel between
islands
bluff
chapel
loading terminal
house
waterfall
hamlet, group of houses
castle fort
fort, castle
headland, hillock surmounted
by ruins
cathedral
costa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cruz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cuartel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cuesta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cuera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cumbre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cspide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
cay
hillock
hill, hillock
small
summit, crest
city or town
citadel
hill, rocky shoal, rock
hollock, hill
hillock, elevation
colony, settlement
reddish in colour
region
bay or cove
cone
convent
mountain range
crown, summit
cut, cutting, very narrow
channel or defile
coast
summit
cross
barracks
sloping ground, hill, hillock
cave
summit, peak
quoin, ridge
summit
drsena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
delta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
departamento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
desembarcadero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
desembocadura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
desierto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
dique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
distrito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
doble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
duna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
basin, dock, breakwater

delta
department
landing place
mouth of a river
desert
mole, dock, embankment
district
double
dune
el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
embocadura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ensenada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
entrada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ermita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
escollera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
escollo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
espign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
estacin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
estancia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
este . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
estero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
estrecho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
estuario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
definite article (masc.)

mouth
bay
entrance
hermitage
breakwater, wave trap
shallow rock, reef awash
arm of a mole
station
ranch, country estate
east
creek, inlet
straits, narrows
estuary
outer, exterior
faralln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stack; steep, sharppointed rocky

islet
faro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lighthouse
fondeadero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . anchorage
fortaleza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fortress
fraile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . friar
freo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . strait
freu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . narrow strait between island and
mainland
frontn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . walllike cliff
fuerte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fort
garganta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . narrow restricted passage
garita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sentry box, hut, lookout
golfo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gulf
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petn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
picacho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
piedra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
placer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
playa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
poblacin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
poblado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
poniente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pozo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
presa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
promontorio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
provincia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pueblecito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pueblito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pueblo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
puente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
puerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
puntal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
gran, grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . large, great, big

gris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . grey
grupo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . group (of islands)
hacienda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . farm, plantation
herradura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . horseshoe shaped
iglesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
isleta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
islita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
isole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
islotillo, islotito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
istmo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
church
inner
island
islet
small island, islet
barren islet, skerry
small barren islet
isthmus
la, las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
lago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
laguna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
laja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
largo, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
lastra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
levante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
llana, o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
llanura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
loma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
lomo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
lugar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
lugarejo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
definite article (fem.)

lake
lagoon, pond
flat rock
long
rocky ledge
eastern
plain
plain
hillock, knoll
ridge
definite article (masc.)
village, place
hamlet
malecn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
margen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
marisma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mdano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
medio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
meridional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mesa, meseta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
mogote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
molino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
monasterio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
montaa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
quay, mole
sea
shore, river bank
marsh
dune, sandhill
middle
southern
tableland, plateau
hummock
mill
monastery
mountain
mountain, forest, group or clump
of trees
knoll
brown
headland, bluff, head of
breakwater, etc.
pier, jetty, mole
wall of mountains, cliffs, etc.
monticulo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
moreno, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
morro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
muelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
muralla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
quebrada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ravine, gully

rada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
redondo, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
regato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
restinga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
reventazones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
riachuelo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ribera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
riera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rincn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
dark
western
west
eastern
palacio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pan de azcar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pantano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pardo, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
parque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pasaje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
paseo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
paso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
peal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
peasco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pennsula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pequeo, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
place
sugarloaf
swamp, marsh
grey
park
pasage
promenade, avenue
pass
rock
rocky
large rock
peninsula
rocky mountain
small
rojo, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rompeolas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rompientes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
roquerio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
roadstead
round
torrent, stream
reef
breakers
fjordlike river estuary
rivulet
shore, river bank
stream, dry in summer
inner angle or corner, a small
cove or corner in a large bay
river
roadstead
pebbly, stony
rocky patch
shoal, usually rocky and of some
extent
red
breakwater
breakers
rocky shoal
salinas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
san, santo, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
seco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
seno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
septentrional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
serrana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sierra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
silla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sotavento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sucio, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
sus, sur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
surgidero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
salt pans
saint
dry
bight, sound
northern
mountain ridge
mountain range
saddle
leeward
foul
south
anchorage
tenedero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
tetas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
tetn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
tierra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
holding ground, anchorage

nipples, paps
large nipples, pap
land
tower
torrent
vado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
valle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
varadero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
vega . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
verd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
viejo, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
viga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
villorio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
volcn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ford
valley
slipway
plain (noun)
green
old
lookout
town, villa
hamlet
volcano
ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
roca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rocalloso, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rochel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
rodal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
negro, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . black
norte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . north
nuevo, a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . new
obscuro, oscuro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
occidental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
oeste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
oriental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pinnacle rock
sharppeak
peak
stone, rock
shoal
beach
town
village
western
well, deep hole in river or sea bed
barrage, wier
promontory
province
small town, village
hamlet
town
bridge
port, harbour
point
narrow point
zona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . zone
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LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPERTAINING TO NAVIGATION

While, in the interests of the safety of shipping, the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office makes every endeavour to include in its
hydrographic publications details of the laws and regulations of all countries appertaining to navigation, it must be clearly understood:(a) that no liability whatever will be accepted for failure to publish details of any particular law or regulation, and
(b) that publication of details of a law or regulation is solely for the safety and convenience of shipping and implies no recognition
of the international validity of the law or regulation.
MEDITERRANEAN PILOT
VOLUME I
CHAPTER 1
NAVIGATION AND REGULATIONS
COUNTRIES AND PORTS
NATURAL CONDITIONS
NAVIGATION AND REGULATIONS
LIMITS OF THE BOOK
Chart 4301
1.1
Area covered. This volume contains Sailing Directions
for the coastal and offshore waters bordering the S and E
coasts of Spain, the Islas Baleares, the N African
Mediterranean coasts of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.
Also covered are Sicily, the Strait of Sicily and the S coast
of Italy.
1.2
Sea area. The sea area covered includes the Alborn
Sea, the Balearic Sea, the S part of the Tyrrhenian Sea and
the W part of the Ionian Sea. The area is defined as within
the following limits:
Lat
Long
From the Gibraltar/Spanish border
3610N
520W
E and N along the Spanish coast to the

Spain/France border
4226N
310E
E to position
4226N
500E
SE to position
3830N
700E
E to position
3830N
1000E
ENE to position
3900N
1200E
E to Capo Suvero
3900N
1610E
S, E and N to Capo Santa Maria di

Leuca at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea
3948N
1822E
Lat
Long
S to position
3400N
1822E
W to position
3400N
1200E
SW to Ras Ajdir near the Tunisia/Libya

border
3310N
1134E
W along the N African coasts of Tunisia, 3552N

Algeria and Morocco to a position close
S of Ceuta
521W
N to rejoin the Gibraltar/Spanish border
520W
3610N
NAVIGATIONAL DANGERS AND HAZARDS

Coastal conditions
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1.3
In all coastal areas covered by this volume the mariner,
must keep a good look out for Tunny and other fishing
activities (1.8).
Spain. The coast along the S and E of Spain consists of
busy traffic lanes (1.7) for commercial vessels offshore
with crowded pleasure craft activity closer inshore near the
tourist and holiday resorts that abound along the coast. In
most parts the coast can be closed to a short distance and
there are few off-lying dangers. The mariner needs to be
aware of possible submarine exercise activity (2.3 and 3.5).
Islas Baleares. Most offshore traffic passes SE or NW
of the islands on an NE-SW track. Pleasure craft activity
can be expected closer inshore near the tourist and holiday
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resorts. The mariner must be aware of the submarine

exercise areas (4.5).
Moroccan coast. Most offshore traffic (1.7) passes about
45 miles N of the Moroccan coast and N of Isla de
Alborn (2.149) on a W-E track. Closer inshore mariners
should approach the coast with caution due to the age of
the coastal surveys (5.5) from which charts have been
published. The mariner must be aware of the submarine
exercise area (5.3).
Algerian coast. Most offshore traffic (1.7) passes close
to the Algerian coast on a W-E track. Closer inshore and
when approaching Algerian ports specific national
regulations (1.37) need to be obeyed.
Tunisian coast. There are particularly high
concentrations of offshore traffic (1.7) through the les Cani
TSS (7.26) and Cap Bon TSS (7.26). Further S only coastal
traffic pertains. The mariner must be aware of the
possibility of encountering marine exploitation activities
(1.12).
Strait of Sicily. Most of the offshore traffic passes NE
of Isola di Pantelleria (8.17) and the Maltese Islands (8.57).
The mariner must be aware of the possibility of
encountering marine exploitation activities (1.12).
Sicilian coast. Most offshore traffic (1.7) passes S of
Capo Passero (13.119) bound either for the Adriatic Sea,
Greece, Beirut or Port Said. Some traffic also transits N of
the island, while N Mediterranean traffic transits N-S
through Stretto di Messina. Mariners need to be cautious of
the strong currents which are experienced in the approaches
to, and vicinity of Stretto di Messina. The mariner must be
aware of the possibility of encountering marine exploitation
activities (1.12). Submarine and other exercise areas (13.2)
are located to the E and SE of Sicilia.
Italian W coast. Most offshore traffic (1.7) heads
through the Stretto di Messina, but a significant volume
also heads for the container terminal at Porto di Gioia
Tauro (11.52). The mariner must be cautious of the strong
currents which are experienced in the approaches to, and
vicinity of Stretto di Messina.
Italian S coast. Most offshore traffic (1.7) transits
NE-SW to and from the Adriatic Sea. Most traffic in the
Golfo di Taranto is bound to and from Porto di Taranto
(14.117) or its associated container terminal at Porto
Industriale Esterno (14.141). The mariner must be aware of
the possibility of encountering marine exploitation activities
(1.12). Submarine and other exercise areas (14.56) are
located in the Golfo di Taranto. Certain weather conditions
(14.61) regularly bring thick fog to the coasts of this
region.
Sicilia
Explosives danger areas:
NE of Trapani (9.10).
SSW of Punta Bassana (9.10).
WSW of Porto Empedocle (9.10).
Capo Mongerbino (10.17).
Golfo di Castellammare (10.29).
Capo Rama (10.29).
Capo dOrlando (10.106).
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1.4
When underway, vessels are always at risk of collision
with flotsam and jetsam. Floating logs or other debris may
be encountered at any time, accordingly Mariners are
advised to maintain a good lookout. Any such hazards
encountered, should be reported to the appropriate shore
authorities so that a Navtex warning (1.24) can be made
and appropriate action taken.
1.6
Since 1995, there have been seven reported incidents of
piracy or attempted armed robbery against ships in the
waters covered by this volume. The mariner should be alert
to the risk of such activity, especially when in port.
After the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the
USA, there is now a real international fear that terrorists
could use a ship as a weapon. Consequently, security needs
to be a top priority for all mariners.
TRAFFIC AND OPERATIONS

Traffic
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Italy
MDA:
Capo Colonne (14.69)
Explosives danger areas:
Golfo di Sant Eufemia (11.10).
Capo Molini (13.9).
Porto di Augusta (13.102).
Capo dell Armi (14.7).
Capo Spartivento (14.10)
Golfo di Taranto (14.102).
Taranto (14.132).
Torre Chianca (14.187).
Punta del Pizzo (14.187).
Spain
Explosives danger area:
Cabo Tioso (2.165)
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volume is now considered to be no more than the ordinary

hazards of navigation.
Some ships carrying explosives have also been sunk in
the area covered by this volume. Additionally, after the
war, explosives were dumped at sea in certain locations.
All declared mine danger areas and explosive danger areas
are marked on the charts. For additional information about
mines and explosives see The Mariners Handbook and
Annual Notice to Mariners Number 6.
Consequent to the above, a risk does still exist with
regard to anchoring, fishing or any other form of submarine
activity close to the seabed in the following declared Mine
Danger areas (MDA) or Explosive danger areas:
1.5
Many minefields were laid in the Mediterranean during
the 19391945 war. Due to the lapse of time, the risk to
surface navigation from mines in the area covered by this
1.7
Concentrations of shipping. Major routes through the
area covered by this volume predominantly lead E-W from
the Strait of Gibraltar via the Strait of Sicily to the Adriatic
Sea, the Aegean Sea, the E Mediterranean and the Suez
Canal. Alternately, routes lead NE-SW to the Balearic Sea,
Gulf of Lions, Ligurian Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea. For
additional information see the Admiralty Ocean Passages
for the World.
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Navigation routeing east bound:

East bound. Vessels proceeding E from the Strait of
Gibraltar should pass about 10 miles N of Isla de
Alborn (2.149) and about 20 miles S of Cabo de
Gata (2.138). Vessels bound along the African
coast should pass the salient points at a distance
between 10 and 20 miles, thence passing through
the Canal de la Galite (7.9). Vessels should then
pass about 5 miles N of Ras Ben Sekka (7.18),
7 miles N of les Cani (7.32) in the TSS, 5 miles
NNE of Cap Bon (7.32) in the TSS, and 5 miles
NE of Isola di Pantelleria (8.17) and Gawdex
(Gozo) (8.59); thence as prudent navigation allows.
North-east bound. Vessels bound for ports in the N
part of the W Mediterranean Sea should keep at
about 20 miles from the coast of Spain after
rounding Cabo de Gata (2.138) and take departure
for their destinations when abreast Cabo de San
Antonio (2.258).
Palermo bound. Vessels bound for Palermo (10.51),
take departure from Cabo de Gata (2.138) and
make for the N side of Sicilia, giving Keith Reef
(8.11) a wide berth.
Navigation routeing west bound:
From the E Mediterranean. Vessels bound W for
the Strait of Gibraltar from the E part of the
Mediterranean Sea should pass S of Sicilia. The
E-going current (1.132) may be avoided by
keeping N of le de la Galite (7.9), thence making
direct for Cabo de Gata (2.138) and then follow
the Spanish coast as closely as navigation permits.
From Barcelona. Vessels make Cabo de San Antonio
(2.258) direct and, after rounding Cabo de Gata
(2.138), follow the Spanish coast as closely as
navigation permits.
From Italian ports. Vessels proceeding from Italian
ports make the Spanish coast at Cabo de Palos
(2.273), if passing N of Islas Baleares, or at Cabo
de Gata if passing S of Islas Baleares.
Traffic separation schemes:
IMO adopted TSS are established at the following
focal waterways:
Strait of Gibraltar
35563N 5450W
to
35591N 5256W
Cabo de Gata TSS (2.75)
36362N 2069W
to
36380N 2007W
les Cani TSS (7.26)
37317N 10076E
Cap Bon TSS (7.26)
37117N 11063E
Cabo de Palos (2.273)
37324N 0342W
to
37350N 0309W
Cabo de la Nao (2.258)
38378N 0217E
to
38427N 0259E
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Algerian TSS. Traffic separation schemes established

by the Algerian Government are located at the
following focal waterways:
Approaches to Skikda (6.257)
Approaches to Castellon (3.86)
3957N 005E
Approaches to Barcelona
(3.210)
4120N 212E
Italian TSS. Traffic separation schemes established

by the Italian Government are located at the
Stretto di Messina TSS (12.13)
38140N 15366E
Approaches to Taranto TSS

(14.136)
40240N 17100E
For additional information concerning Traffic separation

schemes see Annual Notice to Mariners Number 17.
Ferries. Numerous ferry routes criss-cross the
Mediterranean between national mainlands and their various
off-lying islands. There are also regular ferry routes
between N African ports and European Mediterranean
ports. Some of these routes will cross main shipping routes
and mariners are advised to keep a good lookout. A
particularly high density of ferry traffic exists in Stretto di
Messina (12.1).
High speed ferries operate in the area covered by this
volume, and mariners are advised to keep a good lookout.
Some high speed craft (HSC) may generate large waves,
which can have a serious impact on small craft and their
moorings close inshore and on shallow off-lying banks.
Additional information on HSC is available in Annual
Notice to Mariners Number 23.
Deep-draught vessels. Many deep-draught vessels
navigate through the area covered by this volume. They are
slow to manoeuvre and special rules pertain under the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
Mariners are advised to keep a good lookout. Masters of
deep-draught vessels must be aware of their under-keel
allowance at all times. Further information on under-keel
allowance is available in the Mariners Handbook and in
the Annual Notice to Mariners Number 15.
Pleasure craft. Numerous pleasure craft navigate
through the area covered by this volume, especially during
the summer months. Particularly high numbers can be
expected in the vicinity of the Spanish and Italian
mainlands and offshore islands. Mariners are advised to
keep a good lookout.
Ship movement reporting systems and requirements:
TSS. See above for locations of TSS and Admiralty
List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3) for reporting
requirements.
Vessels carrying Dangerous or Polluting Goods.
See 1.26 and Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 6(3) for reporting requirements.
Ports. For reporting requirements, see the Pilots and
Port information sections listed under the
appropriate port name in Admiralty List of Radio
Signals Volume 6(3).
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by the Spanish Government are located at the
3705N 644E and

3704N 703E
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General remarks. Fishing is carried out throughout the
year with seasonal concentrations in various localities.
Much of the fishing is conducted in coastal waters.
Fishing methods. The principal methods of sea fishing
covered by this volume are: Trawling, pair-trawling,
gill-netting, long-lining, seabed otter trawling and potting.
A general description of the fishing methods common in
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European waters together with a description of associated

equipment and type of vessel are given in the Mariners
Handbook.
Tunny fishing. During certain seasons of the year,
fishing nets of large size are moored off many of the coasts
covered by this volume, for the purpose of catching tunny
fish. These nets, which sometimes extend up to 7 miles
offshore, should be avoided. The nets can obviously be
damaged if vessels pass over them, however, the nets are
usually of such strength that, should the propeller become
fouled, the vessel may be unable to navigate safely.
In most cases the nets are marked by buoys or boats
carrying lights see below. The general areas where these
nets may be encountered are detailed in the appropriate
chapter and section of this book.
In 1985 tunny fisheries in the Mediterranean began to
decline and many semi-permanent obstructions relating to
tunny nets were being lifted.
Tunny nets and fishing technique. These nets, from 30
to 40 m in depth, are held in position by a special system
of mooring lines, the upper part of the net being attached
by vertical lines, to a hawser (sommo), which is secured by
anchors at suitable intervals and kept afloat by bundles of
corks. Another hawser (piombo) is attached at the lower
side of the net, and weighted by large pieces of stone.
These nets act as guides to direct the passage of the fish
which seldom attempt to pierce them.
The tunnery proper is divided into several chambers
which are closed or opened by raising or lowering net
coverings. Watchmen in boats are constantly on the lookout
for the fish, and by means of the net coverings, the fish are
allowed to pass through the various chambers until they
reach the last (the chamber of death). This last chamber
which is made of close and heavy hemp netting, and with a
bottom, is hauled over a pontoon, thus obliging the fish to
come to the surface, where they are dispatched by gaffs,
fastened to the ends of short poles.
Tunny fishing season. The season varies somewhat in
different parts. Details are as follows:
Area
Approximate dates
S and E coasts of Spain,

Islas Baleares,
Off the N coast of Morocco
1st February to
30th September
Off the coast of Algeria
15th March to
10th November
Off the coast of Tunisia the season

varies in different locations
Commences:
March to May.
Ends:
July to November
Off the coasts of Sicilia and Italy
March to November
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Tunny fishing areas. Tunny fishing usually takes place

in depths of 15 m to 40 m, and within 10 miles of the
coast. On dark nights, small vessels may be encountered
fishing by the lights of flares. These, owing to the
undulating motion of the sea, may have the appearance of
white flashing lights and must not be mistaken for
navigational lights.
Spanish waters Marking of tunny nets. Each tunny
net is marked by two boats or buoys; one about cables
to seaward of the net and the other about cable to
seaward of the outermost warp. These boats or buoys
show:
By day: A white flag, with a black A in its centre.
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At night: Two red lights, disposed vertically, on the

first-mentioned boat or buoy, and a red light above
a white on the other.
New system. A new system of marking tunny
fisheries should have by now (2005) been
implemented. Fisheries should be marked by
light-buoys (cardinal), with a nominal range of not
less than 3 miles, at the outer points of the area.
Tunisian waters Marking of tunny nets. The corners
of the areas containing tunny nets are marked by buoys
surmounted by two balls, the upper one white and the
lower one red.
These buoys are moored on the alignment of wooden or
iron beacons erected on the coast and surmounted by two
balls similarly mounted.
The outermost part of the net is marked by a float with
a mast 5 m in height, on which the following signals are
shown:
By day: A white ball above a red ball.
By night: A white light above a red light.
Maltese waters Marking of tunny nets. The seaward
extremities of the nets are marked as follows:
By day: A small conical buoy surmounted by a staff
and ball.
By night: A boat exhibiting two white fixed lights
disposed vertically.
Italian waters Marking of tunny nets. Tunny nets
are marked exclusively by IALA special marks.
Marks and lights are established on boats or floats at the
outer central part of the net. Extensive tunny nets may
have two marks, one at each corner, on the seaward end of
the nets.
Drift net fishing for swordfish. Drift net fishing for
swordfish may be encountered off the coasts of some of
the countries covered by this volume, particularly off Italy.
Several parts of the Italian coastline, specifically within
3 miles of Capo dell Armi (14.10) and Capo Spartivento
lighthouse (14.9) have prohibitions against such drift
netting. Additionally, it is prohibited in the approaches and
vicinity of some Italian ports.
Night fishing with gill nets. Night fishing takes place in
Italian waters (13.3), during the summer months, in the
area between Promontorio di Taormina (13.12) and Capo
Murro di Porco (13.104) and up to 30 miles from the coast.
Fishing is carried out by staked nets, marked on the surface
by a long line of white lights. Mariners should keep a
lookout for small craft which are difficult to see against the
background of lighted nets.
Trawling in Italian waters from sailing or powered
vessels is prohibited within 3 miles of the coast unless the
depth of water is over 50 m.
Drag-net fishing. On the approach of another vessel,
Spanish vessels engaged in drag-net fishing, exhibit a
torch-light or flare on the side on which the net is, in
addition to the lights prescribed by the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
Pair trawling. When trawlers are working in pairs and
it is desired to warn an approaching vessel not to pass
between them, a flare will be exhibited on the same side as
that on which is the trawl, in addition to the lights
prescribed by the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea.
Marine farms may be encountered off the coasts of
some of the countries covered by this volume. Marine
farms usually consist of moored or fixed structures and
should be given a wide berth. Some of the farms are
charted, however, some of these positions are only
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approximate, and mariners are cautioned that additional

farms may be established without notice. The farms are
generally marked by buoys and beacons, which may be
unlit.
Shellfish beds are encountered in shallow water off the
coasts of some of the countries covered by this volume.
There are notable shellfish beds (14.139) at Taranto.
Underwater and surface obstructions exist in these areas.
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Marine and Integral Reserves are established in
various locations within the limits of this book. In general
the following prohibitions are likely to apply:
Navigation, approaching, and stopping by all craft,
unless authorised for scientific study;
Anchoring within an Integral Reserve.
The removal of, or damage to, geological or mineral
formations;
Underwater swimming, either with or without
breathing apparatus, unless authorised for study;
The hunting, capture, collection, injury, or in general
any activity which could constitute a danger or
agitation for any animal or vegetable species,
including the introduction of foreign species;
Activities which could damage or disturb any study
programmes or scientific research being carried out
in the reserve zone.
Most reserves will be marked onshore by notice boards
and offshore by light-buoys, with radar conspicuous top
marks, all painted yellow. All reserves are marked on the
charts.
In some cases the protected zone may also extend to the
territorial coastal areas of the state littoral property, where
prohibitions and restrictions for the protection and
safeguard of the coastal environment are in force.
In each case the mariner should consult the chart to
determine the limits of the reserves and read the
appropriate waterway paragraph of this book for additional
information. Locations of reserves are as follows:
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Sicilia:
Isole gadi (9.8).
Macchia del Fiume Irminio Nature Reserve (9.158).
Torre dell Impiso (10.31).
Isola di Ustica (10.43).
Isole Ciclopi (13.37).
Italy:
Capo Rizzuto marine nature reserve (14.40).
Porto Cesreo Marine Nature Reserve (14.184).
1.11
Spanish submarines exercise off the E coast of Spain
between Cabo de Gata (2.138) and Cabo de San Sebastin
(3.271).
Italian submarines exercise off the Maltese Islands
(8.57), off the S coast of Sicilia (9.92), the E coast of
Sicily (13.2) and in Golfo di Taranto (14.56).
Submarine exercise areas are mentioned in the text,
under the general section, at the start of appropriate
chapters, in the body text, and are detailed at the appendix
to this volume.
Notes are also annotated on applicable charts. Additional
information is available in Annual Notices to Mariners
Number 8.
Caution. Vessels on passage through and close to the
above areas must adhere to the arrangements promulgated
in any notice to mariners giving warning of an exercise
under way or scheduled. In the absence of a specific
notice, they must navigate with care through the area
maintaining a good visual and radar watch for submarines.
Marine exploitation
Spain:
Isla de Alborn (2.150).
Cabo de Palos (2.248).
Isla de Tabarca (2.249).
Islotes Columbretes (3.129).
Puerto de Tarragona (3.167).
Puerto de Comarruga (3.202).
Islas Medas (3.299).
Cabo Creus (3.299).
Punta de Las Llosas Begur Nature Reserve (3.302).
Isla de Ibiza Los Freus Marine Reserve (4.9).
Isla Cabrera Archipelago (4.84).
Baha de Palma (4.116).
Isla de Menorca Cabo Gros (4.247).
Cala Fornells (4.255).
1.10
Naval exercises. Exercise areas are mentioned in the
text, under the general section, at the start of appropriate
chapters, in the body text, and are also detailed at the
appendix to this volume.
information is available in Annual Notice to Mariners
Number 5.
When major exercises are scheduled details will be
promulgated by NAVAREA III Navigational Warning (1.23)
and/or in Temporary Notices to Mariners.
Firing practice. Firing practice areas are mentioned in
the text, under the general section, at the start of
appropriate chapters, in the body text, and are detailed at
the appendix to this volume.
information is also available in Annual Notice to Mariners
Number 5.
1.12
Seismic survey operations. General information about
vessels engaged in seismic surveys and advice on
precautions in the vicinity of these vessels is given in The
Mariners Handbook.
The areas in which seismic survey operations are taking
place are promulgated from time to time as NAVAREA III
Navigational Warning (1.23) and in Italian Notices to
Mariners.
Oil and gas fields. The continuing exploration of
offshore waters in the quest for oil and gas has led to the
development of a variety of ships, craft and fixed structures
which may be encountered, in increasing numbers,
particularly off the coasts of Tunisia, Sicily, Italy and the
Maltese islands.
Details about these structures and systems, navigational
and visual identification marking of offshore installations,
visual signals and international regulations are contained in
The Mariners Handbook.
Drilling rigs and fixed structures. Fixed drilling
structures may be erected in these waters. Such structures
will exhibit a white light Morse (U) and may sound a fog
signal.
As appropriate permanent fixed structures are shown on
the charts, mobile structure details and movements will be
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published as a NAVAREA III Radio Navigational Warning

(1.23), and/or as a weekly Notice to Mariners. Light details
of permanent structures will be included in Admiralty List
of Lights and Fog Signals Volume E.
Datums
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CHARTS
Admiralty charts
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The area described in this volume is well covered by
modern metric British Admiralty Charts. They are adequate
for use on passage and for entry into the principal ports
and harbours, as well as for many secondary and minor
ports, harbours and anchorages. British Admiralty Charts
include large scale plans of all harbours and anchorages of
any consequence. Charted information in some areas has
been derived from surveys by Spanish, French, Italian and
Algerian authorities.
However, it must be stressed that in some areas, both
offshore and inshore, the charted depths may be taken from
incomplete, small scale, lead line surveys with soundings
widely spaced, supplemented by lesser depths which have
been reported from time to time. In particular coastal
surveys along parts of the African N coast are old or
incomplete. Uncharted dangers and less water may exist
and mariners are advised to approach the coast with
extreme caution.
All mariners should be aware of the limitations of the
charts, as given in The Mariners Handbook, and, when
planning routes, consult the Source Data Diagram on the
relevant chart which gives the date and scale of survey for
specific areas.
1.16
Horizontal Datums. Significant differences in
geographical positions, in some cases as much as 2 minutes
of longitude, exist between British Admiralty charts based
on nineteenth century surveys and more modern charts,
British and foreign, based on European Datum. Notes on
the charts concerned give details of the differences.
Most modern charts either have been, or will be
converted to the WGS 84 geodetic system. All charts
should indicate the geodetic reference system used when
the chart was produced (Bessel, Roma 40, ED 50, WGS
72, WGS 84). Notes on the chart will indicate corrections
that may have to be applied to GPS systems. See also 1.22.
When transferring positions between charts based on
different horizontal datums it is advisable to do so by
bearing and distance from a common reference object, and
not by latitude and longitude.
Vertical Datums (chart datum) used for the reduction of
soundings equates approximately to LAT (lowest
astronomical tide). For an explanation of LAT and other
datums see Admiralty Tide Tables. For the factors to be
taken into account when determining an Under-keel
Allowance see The Mariners Handbook.
Elevations. On British Admiralty charts, elevations are
usually given above MHWS. On some foreign charts MSL
is used as the datum. Due to the small tidal ranges in many
parts of the Mediterranean the discrepancy is almost
negligible.
Satellite derived positions. Many charts carry a note of
the corrections, where they are known, to be applied to
satellite-derived positions, which are referred to the World
Geodetic System (WGS84), in order to agree with the
datum of the chart in use. On charts where this correction
is not known, it should not be assumed that such a
correction is negligible. For further information, see
Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 2.
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ARCS is an established, official electronic charting
service developed from the trusted Admiralty paper chart.
Each ARCS chart is an exact reproduction of its
corresponding Admiralty paper chart, presented in a digital
form for use within electronic navigational systems. There
is full ARCS coverage of the area covered by this volume.
For additional information see the Catalogue of Admiralty
Charts and Publications.
AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Lights
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For general information on the different types of light
see The Mariners Handbook. Details of the lights in the
area covered by this volume will be found in Admiralty
List of Lights Volume E.
Landmarks
Foreign charts
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1.15
In certain areas where the Admiralty charts show
insufficient detail for navigation close inshore, these Sailing
Directions have been written using foreign charts. These
are not quoted as reference charts in the text, which has
been written on the assumption that mariners wishing to
navigate in these areas will have provided themselves with
suitable charts on which to do so.
Foreign charts may be obtained from the publishing
authorities shown in this volume and in the Catalogue of
Admiralty Charts and Publications. These charts are not
issued by the UK Hydrographic Office nor are they
amended by Admiralty Notices to Mariners.
When comparing foreign charts with Admiralty charts,
the mariner must bear in mind that a difference in datum
(1.16) may exist.
1.18
Caution is necessary when evaluating the descriptions
given in this volume concerning landmarks, such as colour
and shape of structures etc. New buildings may have been
erected and old ones demolished or destroyed, so that
marks that may at one time have been conspicuous on
account of their isolation, shape or colour, may no longer
exist or may be difficult to identify.
Buoys
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IALA Maritime Buoyage System. The IALA Maritime
System, Region A, is in force throughout the area described
in this volume. For information concerning this system see
The Mariners Handbook and NP735 (IALA Maritime
Buoyage System).
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ODAS light-buoys may be established in the area

covered by this volume. Permanent buoys are mentioned in
the text and shown on the charts. For details of these buoys
see The Mariners Handbook.
Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia issue coastal and local

forecasts in French.
For full details of meteorological warnings and weather
services, including diagrams of the forecast areas, see
Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 3(1).
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1.20
The mariner should clarify details of reported depths
alongside as some ports quote depths measured at a set
distance off the quay. Many harbours are also liable to
silting and depths may not be as charted.
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National pilotage
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See The Mariners Handbook and Annual Notice to
Mariners Number 24 for information on the International
Convention for the Protection of Submarine Cables and the
avoidance of cables and pipelines and their associated
dangers.
Pollution
1.21
Italy. Licensed pilots are available at the more important
Italian ports and harbours. For details see the text in the
arrival information section for the appropriate port.
A vessel requiring a pilot by day should display any of
the signals laid down in the International Code of Signals.
Spain. Pilotage is compulsory at all Spanish ports for
vessels of more than 500 grt.
1.26
The International Convention for the Prevention of
Pollution from ships 1973 (MARPOL 1973) and the 1978
Protocol to MARPOL 1973, jointly known as MARPOL
73/78, is summarized in The Mariners Handbook.
The Mediterranean Sea is defined as a Special Area for
the purposes of the Convention.
European Community regulations

RADIO FACILITIES
European Council Directive 2002/59/EC
Radio aids to navigation

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DGPS transmitters are established along the coasts of
Spain and Algeria.
Racons are sited throughout the area with the exceptions
of Morocco and Algeria.
There is no Loran-C coverage and no direction finding
services in the area.
For details of radio aids to navigation see Admiralty List
of Radio Signals Volume 2.
Radio navigational warnings

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Navarea III. The coasts of the Mediterranean lie within
NAVAREA III of the World Wide Navigational Warning
Service; the area co-ordinator is Spain which issues the
Area Warnings.
Italy also broadcasts NAVAREA III warnings for the
entire Mediterranean.
Coastal navigational warnings are broadcast in English at
scheduled times from coast radio stations in Spain, Italy
and Malta.
Coastal navigational warnings are broadcast in French at
scheduled times from coast radio stations in Morocco,
Algeria and Tunisia.
For details of navigational warnings see Admiralty List
of Radio Signals Volume 3(1).
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This Directive establishes a common vessel traffic
monitoring and information system throughout European
Community (EC) waters. The principal provisions are
described below. They apply in general to all commercial
vessels over 300 grt but the rules concerning the
notification of carriage of dangerous and polluting goods
apply to all vessels regardless of size.
Caution. These extracts are for reference purposes only
and are not to be regarded as a statement of the applicable
law. The full text of the regulations is the sole authoritative
statement of the applicable law and it is recommended that
it is consulted. The regulations to which the following refer
are contained in Directive 2002/59/EC, or the appropriate
enabling legislation drafted by individual member states
which, in the United Kingdom, is The Merchant Shipping
(Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements)
Regulations 2004, a copy of which can be obtained from
Her Majestys Stationery Office (www.hmso.gov.uk).
1.24
Italy issues weather service information for the entire
Mediterranean. Spain and Malta issue coastal and local
forecasts.
1.28
All vessels bound for a port within the EC must report
to the port authority at least 24 hours prior arrival, or, if the
voyage is less than 24 hours, no later than the time of
departure from the previous port. The report shall include
the following information:
Name, call sign, IMO or MMSI number.
Port of destination.
ETA and ETD at port of destination.
Total number of persons onboard.
Upon receipt of a ships report, the port authority will
notify the national coastguard authority by the quickest
means possible. This information will then be pooled in the
European-wide telematic network called SafeSeaNet.
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Any amendments to the initial ship report must be

notified immediately.
Mandatory ship reporting systems. All vessels shall
report to the coastguard authority on entering an IMO
adopted mandatory ship reporting system, the report being
made in the recognised format (See Admiralty List of Radio
Signals Volume 6(3)). The coastguard authority is to be
informed of any changes to the initial report.
VTS and routeing
Measures to be taken in the event of exceptionally bad

weather or sea conditions
1.29
VTS. All vessels are to participate in and comply with
VTS systems operated by EC member states and also those
systems operated by member states in conjunction with
co-operating non-member states. This includes those
systems operated by member states outside their territorial
waters but which are operated in accordance with IMO
guidelines.
Routeing Schemes. All vessels must comply with IMO
recommended TSS and Deep Water route regulations. (See
IMO publication Ships Routeing Guide).
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All vessels are to be equipped with AIS and VDR. The
systems shall be in operation at all times except where
international rules provide for the protection of navigational
information.
By 2008 individual coastguard stations throughout the
EC are required to be able to receive AIS information and
to relay it to all other coastguard stations within the EC.
Notification of dangerous and polluting goods
1.33
If, on the advice of the national meteorological office,
the coastguard authority deems a threat of pollution or a
risk to human life exists due to impending severe weather,
the coastguard authority will attempt to inform the master
of every vessel about to enter or leave port as to the nature
of the weather and the dangers it may cause.
Without prejudice to measures taken to give assistance
to vessels in distress, the coastguard may take such
measures as it considers appropriate to avoid a threat of
pollution or a risk to human life. The measures may
include:
(a) a recommendation or a prohibition on entry or
departure from a port;
(b) a recommendation limiting, or, if necessary,
prohibiting the bunkering of ships in territorial
waters.
The master is to inform his owners of any measures or
recommendations initiated by the coastguard. If, as a result
of his professional judgement, the master decides not to act
in accordance with measures taken by the coastguard, he
shall inform the coastguard of his reasons for not doing so.
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(d) The sighting of a slick of polluting material or

drifting containers and packages.
The owner of a vessel, who has been informed by the
master that one of the above has occured, must inform the
coastguard and render any assistance that may be required.
1.31
All vessels leaving an EC port are to report dangerous
and polluting goods as specified within the Directive to the
harbour authority. Vessels arriving from outside EC waters
must transmit a report to their first EC port or anchorage
upon departure from their port of loading. If, at the time of
departure, the port of destination in the EC is not known,
the report must be forwarded immediately such information
becomes known. Where practical, this report is to be made
electronically and must include the information described in
Annex 1(3) of the Directive.
When a harbour authority receives a dangerous or
polluting cargo report, it shall retain the report for use in
the event of an incident or accident at sea, forwarding it
whenever requested by the national coastguard authority.
1.34
The coastguard authority will take measures to ensure
the safety of shipping and of persons and to protect the
marine and coastal environment. Measures available to EC
states include;
(a) a restriction on the movement of a ship or an
instruction to follow a specific course.
(b) a notification to put an end to the threat to the
environment or maritime safety;
(c) send an evaluation team aboard a ship to assess the
degree of risk and to help the master remedy the situation;
(d) instruct the master to put in at a place of refuge in
the event of imminent peril, or, cause the ship to be piloted
or towed.
The owner of the ship and the owner of the dangerous
or polluting goods onboard must cooperate with the
coastguard authority when requested to do so.
Places of refuge
Reporting of Incidents and Accidents
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Whenever a vessel is involved with one of the
following, the coastguard authority of the EC coastal state
is to be informed immediately;
(a) any incident or accident affecting the safety of the
ship;
(b) any incident or accident which compromises
shipping safety, such as a failure likely to affect a
ships manoeuverability or seaworthiness;
(c) any event liable to pollute the waters or shores of
the coastal state;
1.35
EC states are required to designate places of refuge
where a vessel which has undergone an accident or is in
distress can receive rapid and effective assistance to avoid
environmental pollution.
Traffic separation schemes

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See 1.7 for traffic and TSS information. Regulations for
IMO adopted schemes are contained in Rule 10 of the
See also Annual Notice to Mariners Number 17.
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Algeria regulations
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Pollution. See 1.26.
Approaching the coast. In specific areas, temporary
restrictions are in force as follows:
(1). The Government of the peoples Democratic
Republic of Algeria has announced the temporary
suspension of the freedom of navigation within Algerian
territorial waters, up to 10 miles offshore, between 315E
and 410E.
(2). Vessels wishing to enter or leave the following ports
should do so within designated channels:
Port de Zemmouri (6.197), Bahar channel centred on
the port running N to S between 3335E and
3346E.
Port de Dellys (6.189), channel centred on Pointe de
Dellys Light and running N to S between 3548E
and 3558E.
Pointe Tigzirt (6.187), channel centred on the port
running N to S between 4078E and 4086E
Port entry. Vessels should send their ETA and details to
the appropriate port, in accordance with the information
contained in Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3).
Mers-el-Kbir (6.50) is a naval port which is closed to
navigation.
Radio frequencies. For details concerning Radio
Telegraphy and Radio Telephony in Territorial waters and
harbours, see Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3).
Territorial sea. See 1.55.
Firing and exercise areas see appendix.
Malta regulations
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Traffic regulations. All vessels bound for Malta must
make an initial VHF contact with Valletta port control as
soon as possible. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 6(3).
Restricted area:
No commercial vessel, or vessel over 50 m LOA,
may pass through the channels between Malta and
Ghawdex (Gozo).
Firing and exercise areas see Appendix.
Morocco regulations
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Such tankers must establish and maintain radio contact,

preferably by VHF RT, with the Port Captain, advising him
immediately of any incidents or defects which may affect
the safety of navigation or cause pollution. Pilots should be
employed outside the areas of compulsory pilotage
whenever the nature of the cargo or navigational conditions
including reduced visibility, require.
1.38
Pollution. See 1.27. Additionally, tankers bound for an
Italian port should signal details of their insurance
certificates against oil pollution at least 24 hours prior to
arrival.
Protection of historic wrecks. Prohibited areas for the
protection of historic wrecks are established at:
Isola di Pantelleria (8.29).
Sicilia Isola Levanzo two sites (9.56).
Sicilia Isolotto Formica (9.64).
Sicilia Punta di Porto Palo two sites (9.157).
Sicilia Cala Santa Maria (10.41).
Sicilia SSE of Cozzo Spadaro Light two sites
(13.100).
Torre Santa Caterina (14.186).
Protection of wildlife. See 1.9.
A vessel traffic service is established at Messina.
Firing and exercise areas see Appendix.
Cables and pipelines. Along the Italian coasts the
landing of cables, and the limits of the associated
prohibited anchorages, are usually marked by balls, painted
yellow above and black below, and with the letter E for
power and T for telephone cables. These marks are
displayed on masts in the vicinity of the buildings where
the cables are landed. The penalties laid down for
anchoring in areas so marked are severe.
Tanker regulations for Italian Ports. Tankers over
1600 grt, entering or leaving Italian ports and carrying, or
with uncleaned tanks which last carried petroleum, gas or
chemical products, are required to make a comprehensive
report to the appropriate Port Captain. See Admiralty list of
Radio Signals Volume 6(3).
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Port entry. Only certain ports are declared as ports of
entry for foreigners. Where known, information is included
in the body text. Mariners should check details before
arrival. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3).
Mdiq (5.23) is reported to be officially closed to
pleasure craft.
Firing and exercise areas. See Appendix.
Spain regulations
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Radio frequencies. The use of radio ferequencies lower
than 30 MHz by merchant vessels when in or in the
approaches to Spanish ports is prohibited, except in cases
of emergency or when permission has been granted by the
Maritime Authority.
Protection of wildlife. See 1.9.
Vessel traffic services are established at:
Cabo de Gata.
Tarragona.
Tunisia regulations
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Radio frequencies. For details concerning Radio
Telegraphy and Radio Telephony in Territorial waters and
harbours, see Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3).
Customs. There are regulations concerning foreign
pleasure craft entering Tunisian ports. These regulations
restrict the first entry to those which have a Customs
Officer.
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Morocco:
It was reported (1996) that the ISVSWS is not used.
The following signals may be displayed:
Spain:
The ISVSWS is used in Spanish ports. In addition the
following signals may be displayed:
Tunisia:
No visual storm warning signals are used.
Storm and strong wind warnings:
For details of radio warnings see Admiralty List of
Storm signals
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ISVSWS:
The international System of Visual Storm Warning
Signals (ISVSWS), is described in the Mariners
Handbook.
Algeria:
The ISVSWS is used in Algerian ports.
Italy:
The ISVSWS is used for the quandrantal gale
warnings, and in addition the following signal may
be displayed:
Unless otherwise ordered, the signals will be hauled

down at sunset on the day following that on which
the warning originated.
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The following signals are shown from the Palace
Tower Signal Station (8.112) and from Fortizza
Sant Anglu (8.113) standing near Il-Port Il-Kbir
(Grand Harbour).
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General information
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
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The concept of GMDSS is that Search and Rescue
(SAR) authorities ashore as well as shipping in the
immediate vicinity of the ship, or persons in distress, will
be rapidly alerted to a distress incident so that they can
assist in a co-ordinated SAR operation. The GMDSS
applies to all cargo ships of 300 grt and above, and to all
passenger ships, regardless of size, on international
voyages. For full details of GMDSS, including diagrams of
the Search and Rescue Region (SRR) area boundaries, plus
VHF/MF/HF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) stations and
area frequency coverage, see Admiralty List of Radio
Signals Volume 5.
For additional SAR information see The Mariners
Handbook and Annual Notice to Mariners Number 4.
Algeria
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The Coast Guard is responsible for co-ordinating SAR
operations. A Network of Coast Radio Stations maintains a
continuous listening watch on international distress
frequencies.
MRCC are established at Alger (3647N, 304E)
(6.154) and Bizerte (3716N, 953E) (7.53). There are
MRSC at Klibia (3650N, 1107E) (7.151) and Sfax
(3444N, 1046E) (7.195).
Gibraltar (UK)
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MRCC Roma is responsible for co-ordinating SAR
operations within the Italian SRR and liaising with MRCCs
of other nations. A Network of Coast Radio Stations
maintains a continuous listening watch on international
distress frequencies. Italian MRSCs in the area covered by
this volume are established at:
MRSC Palermo (3808N, 1322E) (10.51)
MRSC Reggio di Calabria (3807N, 1539E) (12.34)
MRSC Catania (37305N, 15053E) (13.18)
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The Tunisian Navy are responsible for co-ordinating
SAR operations within the Tunisia SRR and liaising with
MRCCs of other nations. A Network of Coast Radio
Stations maintains a continuous listening watch on
international distress frequencies. Tunisian MRCCs and
MRSCs are established at:
MRCC Bizerte (3716N, 953E) (7.53)
MRCC Tunis (3648N, 1012E) (7.89)
MRSC Klibia (3650N, 1107E) (7.151)
MRSC Sfax (3444N, 1046E) (7.195)
Coastguard stations
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Maritime Search and Rescue Region. Overall
responsibility for, and co-ordination of, the Spanish
Maritime Search and Rescue Region (SRR) rests with
MRCC Madrid. In the Mediterranean Sea the SRR is
subdivided into five areas, each under the control of a
MRCC.
A Network of Coast Radio Stations maintains a
continuous listening watch on international distress
frequencies. Spanish MRCCs in the Mediterranean are
established at:
Tarifa (3600N, 536W) (Strait of Gibraltar)
Almera (36505N, 2272W) (2.114)
Valencia (3928N, 022W) (3.34)
Barcelona (4121N, 210E) (3.210)
Palma (3933N, 238E) (4.135)
For details of SAR in the Mediterranean see Admiralty
List of Radio Signals Volume 5.
Tunisia
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Gibraltar co-ordinates SAR operations within the Spanish
SRR in the Strait of Gibraltar. The Gibraltar MRCC is
established at:
MRCC Tarifa (3609N, 0521W).
Italy
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The Directorate of the Merchant Marine is responsible
for co-ordinating SAR operations and liaising with MRCCs
of other nations. A Network of Coast Radio Stations
maintains a continuous listening watch on international
distress frequencies.
MRCCs are established at Mdiq (35410N, 5186W)
(5.23) and Al-Hocema (3515N, 355W) (5.52); and a
MRSC at Nador (35168N, 2550W) (5.84).
Spain
Rescue services
Malta Maritime Authority and Malta International Airport

assist MRCC Malta in the conduct of such operations.
Distress information originating from Cospas-Sarsat and
Inmarsat is transmitted to Malta MRCC or Malta
International Airport Air Traffic Control Tower.
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The Maritime Search and Rescue Region (SRR) of
Malta is unilaterally declared, provisional and corresponds
to the Malta Flight Information Region (FIR).
The Operations Centre of the Armed Forces of Malta
doubles as Malta MRCC (3553N, 1421E) (8.67) and is
responsible for co-ordinating SAR operations within the
Malta SRR and liaising with MRCCs of other nations.
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Some countries covered by this volume have a
coastguard service with, in some cases, numerous stations
round their coast. Only those coastguard stations which are
prominent or are important for other reasons are mentioned
in the body of the text.
Spain:
Coastguard duties are carried out by the Gardia Civil.
Lifeboat stations
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Lifeboat stations, located in the area covered by this
volume, are listed below:
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Puerto de
Puerto de
Puerto de
Puerto de
Puerto de
Puerto de
Puerto de
Puerto de
Puerto de
Puerto de
Puerto de
Puerto de
Puerto de
(3.203)
Mlaga (3643N, 425W) (2.35)

Almera (3650N, 227W) (2.114)
Carboneras (3658N, 154W) (2.189)
Cartagena (3736N, 059W) (2.211)
Torrevieja (3758N, 041W) (2.259)
Denia (3851N, 007E) (3.16)
Valencia (3928N, 022W) (3.34)
Peiscola (40215N, 0240E) (3.120)
Vinaroz (4028N, 028E) (3.122)
La Ampolla (40487N, 0425E) (3.143)
Tarragona (4106N, 114E) (3.153)
Torredembarra (4108N, 124E) (3.201)
Segur de Calafell (41114N, 1364E)
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Puerto de Vilanova i La Geltr (4113N, 144E)

(3.193)
Puerto de Sitges (41140N, 1495E) (3.205)
Puerto de Barcelona (4121N, 210E) (3.210)
Puerto de San Feli de Guxols (4147N, 302N)
(3.274)
Puerto de Palams (41508N, 3073E) (3.281)
Puerto de Rosas (42152N, 3108E) (3.318)
Puerto de Cadaqus, (4217N, 317E) (3.320)
Islas Baleares:
Puerto de Palma (3933N, 238E) (4.135)
Fornells (4003N, 408E) (4.255)
Puerto de Mahn (3953N, 418E) (4.264)
Tunisia:
Sfax (3444N, 1046E) (7.195)
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ALGERIA
General description
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Algeria is situated on the S shore of the Mediterranean
Sea between Morocco and Tunisia. Additionally it has
inland borders with Libya, Niger, Mali, Mauritania and
Western Sahara. It is the second largest country of the
continent of Africa, however about four fifths of its
2 381 745 square kilometres is in the Sahara desert. The
country is traversed by two ranges of the Atlas mountains
(Tell Atlas) in the N, which in places approaches close to
the coast, and the Sahara Atlas farther S.
The Tell region comprises the N slopes of the Tell Atlas
range and the plains between the mountains and the sea; it
is the most fertile part of the country.
The Hauts Plateaux is an elevated region between the
two above-mentioned ranges. It is of variable width,
narrowing towards the E.
The Sahara, S of the Sahara Atlas, is a vast plain of
which the level in the W part of the country is higher than
that in the E part, where it is nearly at sea level.
The capital of Algeria is Alger.
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Algeria is governed by a President and a National
Peoples Assembly consisting of 380 members and a
96member National Council (Upper House). Algeria is
divided into 15 Departments. The coastal regions comprise
the departments of Oran, Algiers Mostaganem, Constantine
and Annaba.
Population
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The population projection for 2010 is 35 millions.
Language
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The official language is Arabic. About 83% speak
Arabic and 17% speak Berber. French (the principal foreign
language) is also widely spoken.
Physical features
1
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Comparatively high hills and mountains lie close to the
coast for most of the 550 mile coastline. The more salient
points are generally faced with cliffs.
Flora and fauna

National limits
1
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Algeria claims a limit of 12 miles, for its territorial
waters and a 52 miles fisheries zone. For additional details
regarding territorial waters and exclusive economic zone
(EEZ) limits see Annual summary of Admiralty Notices to
Mariners.
History
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The Berbers originally lived in the region and today
form an important element of the population. The Arabs
came to rule the country later in the seventh century, but in
the sixteenth century the country came under Ottoman
Turkish control. France attacked Algiers in 1830, and by
1848, the whole country was under French governmental
control. In 1954 the Front de Libration Nationale (FLN),
representing the Muslim majority, declared open warfare on
the French administration, resulting in Algeria becoming an
independent Republic in 1962. The founder of the FLN
became prime minister and president the following year.
However, in 1965 the government was overthrown by a
junta of army officers, who established a revolutionary
council under Colonel Houari Boumdienne. After 10 years
Boumdienne proposed that elections should be held for a
President and National Assembly. The proposed new
constitution was approved by referendum in 1976 and
Boumdienne was elected president unopposed. In 1977 a
National Assembly was elected, although only FLN
members were allowed to stand as candidates. When
Boumdienne died in 1978, the Revolutionary Council
again took over the government. A new constitution was
agreed by referendum in 1988 moving Algeria towards
plurism. However the 1991 elections were abandoned in
anticipation of the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) opposition
being successful. The FIS was banned in March 1992, after
which a campaign of terrorism was launched by Muslim
fundamentalists, which has continued to the present day. In
June 1997 multi-party elections were won by the newly
formed National Democratic Rally (RND) who won 155 of
the 380 seats of the National Assembly.
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Plant and animal life is determined by the patterns of
rainfall. Rainfall increases from W to E, but also decreases
from N to S. The Sahara Atlas and Tell Atlas mountains
effectively divide the country into three main agriculture
and vegetation regions:
North of the Sahara Atlas mountains. Farming is
possible, forests and abundant vegetation is found.
South of the Sahara Atlas mountains. Vegetation is
similar to steppe regions, including esparto grass.
Some plants grow quickly after rain and disappear
almost at once. Some grasses and stunted shrubs
can survive despite the meagre rainfall. The
government began planting (1975) a 930 mile long
belt of trees S of the Sahara Altas mountain chain
with the aim of stopping the desert from
drifting N.
High plateau between the two mountain ranges.
Seasonal pastures are used for grazing livestock.
Depending on the amount of rainfall, the
cultivation of crops is possible.
Elephants, hippopotamuses and crocodiles once lived in
Algeria. Today few species are found, mainly due to the
sparse vegetation which does not support diverse animal
life. Native animals are: Hyenas, jackals, monkeys, hawks,
desert snakes, antelope, gazelles, hares, jerboa and wild
boars.
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Agriculture. Many Algerians work in agriculture, but
less than 5% of the arable land is permanently cultivated.
Main Crops: wheat, potatoes, barley, tomatoes,
grapes, water-melon, oranges, dates, olives, onions,
tangerines, silk, wine and tobacco.
Livestock: sheep, goats, cattle, donkeys, camels,
horses and poultry.
Fishing. There are extensive fisheries for tuna,
anchovies, sprats, sardines, and shellfish.
Industry. Iron and steel products, concrete bars, cement,
bricks, ammonitrates, phosphate fertilizers, tobacco, tractors,
lorries and assembled TV sets are the main industries.
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Natural resources. Antimony, crude petroleum, iron ore,

lead, natural gas, salt, phosphates, and zinc. Petroleum and
natural gas are Algerias main exports. There are about 14
gas oil-fields with over 200 oil wells in production.
Algerian gas reserves are amongst the largest in the world.
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ITALY
General description
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Italy known to the Italians as Italia, is primarily a large
peninsula projecting 500 miles SSE from the Alps into the
Central Mediterranean, and varying from 70 to 150 miles in
breadth. The SW coast of Italy forms the E shore of the
Tyrrhenian Sea, which washes the N coast of Sicilia. The
Italian peninsula also forms the W side of the Adriatic Sea.
Italy also includes Sicilia, Sardegna, Pantelleria, the Isole
Pelagie island group and about 70 other smaller islands.
Italys N frontier is bounded by France, Switzerland,
Austria and Slovenia. All together, the total area of Italy is
about 301 318 square kilometres.
The capital of Italy is Roma.
Sicily, the national name of which is Sicilia, is situated
close off the SW extremity of Italy. The greater part is
mountainous, and Monte Etna, an active volcano, lies near
its E coast.
Isole Egadi, a group of islands, lie to the W of Sicily,
and Isole Eolie, another group of islands lie off its N coast.
In the latter group, Isola Vulcano and Isola Stromboli have
active volcanoes.
The area of Sicily, including off-lying islands, is 25 708
square kilometres.
Government
1
National limits
1
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Italy claims a limit of 12 miles, for both its territorial
waters and fisheries zone. For further details regarding
territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) limits
see Annual Notice to Mariners Number 12.
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Italy. By the constitution of 1947, the elected parliament
consists of a chamber of Deputies (630 deputies) and the
Senate (326 senators) elected for 5 years. The President of
the Republic is elected, in a joint session of both chambers
of the parliament for 7 years. The President of the Senate
acts as his deputy.
For administrative purposes, Italy is divided into regions,
provinces and municipalities. Of the 20 autonomous regions
5 are with special statute with their own parliaments and
governments, and the other 15 are with ordinary statute.
The region of Calabria is one of the latter.
Sicily is one of the five special statute regions of Italy
with its own parliament and government. The island is
further sub-divided into 9 provinces.
Population
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History
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eighth century BC; they built the cities of Siracusa,

Catania, Messina and Gela as well as several others.
Sicily was occupied by Carthaginians, Romans and, after
the fall of the Roman Empire, by Vandals, Ostrogoths and
Byzantines. The island was invaded by the Arabs in 826
AD; they occupied the whole of Sicily by 901 AD.
The Normans, under Count Roger d Hautville, invaded
Sicily in 1060 and ruled the island until the Sicilian
Vespers in 1282. Sicily was under Spanish rule from the
fourteenth to nineteenth century. The Kingdom of Two
Sicilies, which was the united kingdom of Sicily and
Naples, began in 1442. A break in Spanish rule occurred in
1713 with the Peace of Utrecht when the island was ceded
to the House of Savoy, and again in 1721 when it became
the property of the Austrian Hapsburgs.
Joseph Bonaparte ruled Sicily during the Napoleonic
period and, after the fall of Napoleon, civil war and
insurrections took place from time to time, until Garibaldi
landed in Marsala in 1860. Sicily was then annexed to the
Kingdom of Sardinia and then to Italy.
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Italy. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the country
consisted of a number of independent states until unified as
the Kingdom of Italy in 1861 under a constitutional
monarchy of the House of Savoy, the rulers of Piedmont.
Rome was added to the Kingdom in 1870, and became
the capital the following year. During the war of 1914 to
1918 Italy fought against Germany, and at the peace
received some former Austrian territory, including Trieste,
along the NE frontier. In 1922 Mussolini came to power
and in the subsequent years established a Fascist
Government with the monarch as titular Head of State.
Italy entered the war of 1939 to 1945 on the side of
Germany in 1940 but in 1943, after being invaded by the
Allies, signed an armistice and thereafter supported the
Allies. Hostilities against the occupying German forces
continued until the end of the war in Europe, and during
this period Mussolini was executed by resistance fighters.
A referendum in 1946 terminated the monarchy and
declared a Republic. At the peace treaty in 1947 Italy lost
to Yugoslavia much of the territory gained after the 1914 to
1918 war, but retained Trieste. Italy is a member of the
UN, the military and political unions of NATO and the EU.
Sicily. The Neolithic inhabitants of Sicily were the
Sicani and Siculi. Sicily was occupied by the Greeks in the
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The population projection, including Sicilia and
Sardegna, for 2010 is 5656 millions.
Sicilia had a population of 497 millions at the 2001
census.
Language
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Italian, a Romance language derived from Latin, is used
throughout the country by 94% of the population, but with
numerous dialects showing French, Spanish, German and
Arabic influences. There are also small pockets of
German-speakers and French-speakers.
Physical features
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Italy. The coasts of S Italy are, in general dominated by
the high hills of the region of Calabra.
The two main features of the coastline N of Stretto di
Messina (Chapter 11) are Golfo di Saint Eufemia, which
extends S from Capo Suvero, and Golfo di Gioia, which
extends N from Stretto di Messina.
Golfo di Taranto is the principal feature of the S coast
of Italy (Chapter 14) which terminates in the E with Capo
Santa Maria di Leuca at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea.
Sicily. The main component features are detailed at 1.63.
On the N coast (Chapter 10), the peninsula terminating in
Capo Milazzo forms a distinctive feature. Stretto di
Messina (Chapter 12) is notable for its tides, whirlpools
and eddies famous from ancient history.
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On the E coast (Chapter 13), the plain S of Monte Etna

is remarkable as distinct from the rest of the island where
the coast is backed by hills and mountains close inland.
Natural resources. A considerable amount of mining

is carried out in Sicily; sulphur and mercury are
exported.
MALTA
Flora and fauna
General description
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Italy has three zones of differing vegetation: the Alps,
the PO valley, and the Mediterranean-Apennine area which
is covered by this book. The Apennine zone extends the
length of the peninsula and is well forested. In S Italy, near
the tops of the mountains there are still traces of the
ancient mountain forests with Chestnut, Flowering Ash,
Truffle Oak, White Popular, Oriental Oak, and Oriental
Plane. Where forests have been destroyed, the Macchia
shrub has replaced the trees. Reclamation of former
forested areas is in progress. Modern forest trees include:
Holm Oak, Olive, Oleander, Carob, Mastic, and the Aleppo
Pine. The Mediterranean foothills are characterized by the
Cork Oak and the Aleppo Pine.
Fauna. Very few of the original animal species native to
the country survives due to the human habitation of the
best land and mountain pastures over the centuries. Wolves
and other predators still live in the remote Apennine
mountains. Chamois, lynx, ibex, mountain goats, brown
bears and European deer live in the national parks and
wildlife preserves of the Alps and Apennines. The land
offers few natural resources, so small mammals, and birds,
of all kinds, have always been hunted for food. Alpine
birds include the black grouse and golden eagle, and caves
are inhabited by the horseshoe bat. The greatest variety of
animal life is in the seas surrounding Italy.
National limits
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Malta claims a limit of 12 miles, for its territorial waters
and a 25 miles fisheries zone. For further details regarding
see Annual summary of Admiralty Notices to Mariners.
History
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Industry and trade

1
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The Maltese Islands group are located in the SE part of
the Strait of Sicily (8.1) between Sicily and the coast of
Africa. They are strategically located in the central
Mediterranean Sea and stand on the ridge which separates
the W basin from the E basin of the Mediterranean Sea
(1.122).
The Maltese Islands group consist of Malta, the largest
island, Gawdex (Gozo) and Kemmuna (Comino), together
with small islets. They are chiefly formed of sandstone,
with some beds of marl and coral limestone. Most of the
soil in the islands was originally brought from Sicily.
Malta has an area of about 316 square kilometres. The
capital is Valletta.
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Italy:
Agriculture is a significant part of the Italian
economy. Principal products are: grain, sugar-beet,
grapes, olives, citrus fruits, vegetables, potatoes,
tomatoes, rice, cheese, and wine.
Fishing. In 1994 the fishing fleet consisted of about
16 000 motor boats. In 1998 the catch was about
315 500 tonnes.
Industry. Textile, clothing, leather and footwear
industries are the largest and most important. Other
notable manufacturing industries include: Food,
beverages and tobacco; energy products; agriculture
and industrial machinery; metal products; mineral
products; timber products; electrical equipment;
chemicals and pharmaceuticals; ship building and
vehicle production. Tourism is also an important
part of the economy.
Natural resources. Italy is generally poor in natural
resources; only sulphur and mercury are exported.
Principal deposits worked are: Iron pyrites, iron
ore, sulphur, lignite. Oil and methane gas reserves
are exploited off the Adriatic coast, but known
deposits and production are insufficient to meet all
national requirements.
Sicily:
Agriculture in Sicily is highly productive with wine,
olive oil and fruit the chief products.
Fishing. The fishing industry is important especially
in Isole Egadi where tunny fishing predominates.
Industry. Major industries are: Mineral exports,
agriculture, fishing, energy products and tourism.
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Archaeological remains of structures on Malta are
assessed among the oldest in the Mediterranean region.
Neolithic temples, dated between 4000 and 3000 BC have
been found and there is evidence of bronze-age occupation.
Malta was colonized by the Phoenicians in about 900 BC,
then in turn by the Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans. The
Arabs took control of the islands in 870 AD and introduced
Arabic.
Malta was joined, politically, to Sicily and ruled by a
succession of feudal lords, between the ninth and early
sixteenth century. In 1530, Emperor Charles V of Spain
handed the islands over to the Knights of Saint John who
fortified the islands, built Valletta, and ruled over the
islands until they were dispersed by Napoleon in 1798.
The Maltese rebelled against the French and the islands
were blockaded by the British until they were seized in
1800. The Maltese people requested the protection of the
British Crown in 1802 on condition that their rights and
privileges were preserved. Maltas status as a British colony
was recognised in the treaty of Paris in 1814.
Malta was again besieged during the second world war,
between June 1940 until the end of the war, gaining the
George Cross in the process. Malta became independent in
September 1964, and became a Republic within the
Commonwealth in December 1974. Malta became a
member of the European Union on 1 May 2004.
Government
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Malta is a parliamentary democracy. There is a President
and a House of Representatives (65--69 members). In 1999
the House of Representatives had 65 members directly
elected on a plurality basis. The cabinet consists of the
Prime Minister and appointed Ministers.
Population
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Malta has a population projection for 2010 of 405 000,
making it one of the most densely populated countries in
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the world. The population is of mixed Italian, Arab,

Turkish, Greek, and British ethnic origin.
respectively. In 1994 they obtained limited autonomous

status. Islas Chafarinas is a province of Melilla.
Morocco has an area of about 446 550 square
kilometres. The capital is Rabat.
Language
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The constitution states that the national language and
language of the courts is Maltese. However, both Maltese
and English are official languages of the country
National limits
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Physical features
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The coasts of the islands are generally rocky with cliffs
of varying height, except for the bays which have sandy
beaches at their heads.
History
Flora and fauna

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The mediterranean climate provides hot, dry summers
and mild wet winters, with an absence of snow, frost and
fog. Malta has no permanent rivers or lakes, and natural
vegetation is sparse.
The long summer drought excludes many European
plants and results in those that can resist excessive moisture
loss through evaporation. Many plants have thickened
stems, waxy/hairy coatings, and small prickly leaves to
discourage browsing animals. Succulent (water storing)
plants thrive in this climate.
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Agriculture. About half the total land is cultivated, but
because the soil is poor, productivity is low. Wheat, barley,
corn, potatoes, tomatoes, grapes, and citrus fruits are
cultivated on tiny farms on terraced hillsides.
Livestock: cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens.
Despite local efforts, Malta needs to import fruit,
vegetables and meat.
Fishing. The fishing industry is important with about
370 full-time and 1599 part-time fishermen. Production
from fish-farms is also growing with 95% of production
being exported to EU countries, mainly Italy.
Industry. Tourism is the primary industry with well over
1 million tourists visiting the islands annually. Other major
export driven industries are: ship building and repair, food
processing, wine-making, textiles, plastics, garments and
leather-wear.
Natural resources. Malta possesses few indigenous raw
materials, only salt and limestone.
MOROCCO
General description
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Morocco claims a limit of 12 miles, for its territorial
waters and a 200 mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ). For
further details regarding territorial waters and exclusive
economic zone (EEZ) limits see Annual summary of
Admiralty Notices to Mariners.
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The Kingdom of Morocco occupies the NW corner of
Africa. It is bordered on the W by the Atlantic Ocean and
to the S is Western Sahara, a disputed territory (previously
under Spanish rule) now administered by Morocco. Further
S is the Mauritanian frontier. The N coast, described in this
volume, is bordered by the W Mediterranean and extends E
to the Algerian frontier.
For details of the area between Ceuta and Cabo Espartel,
on the N coast of Morocco, see West Coasts of Spain and
Portugal Pilot.
The ports of Ceuta and Melilla, on the NW and NE
coasts of Morocco, are under Spanish sovereignty. They are
contained within areas of 18 and 14 square kilometres,
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Ancient Morocco was called Mauretania. The native
people of Morocco are the Berbers. This ancient race have
endured a succession of invaders, initially by
Carthagenians, and then Romans in the second century BC.
The African Mediterranean coast was under Roman rule for
almost 600 years. However, after the fall of Rome,
Morocco was again invaded, first by the Vandals in 429
AD and later by the Byzantium in 533 AD.
The Arab conquest in 682 AD, ended the Byzantium
rule. This conquest swept over the country leaving the
Arabs in possession of the towns and plains while the
Berbers, survived in the mountain regions retaining their
own language and customs, although they were converted
to Islam. The Berber Islamic kingdoms of the Almoravids
and the Almohads ruled Morocco, much of Spain, and
North Africa from 1050 to the mid-thirteenth century.
During this time Morocco flourished as a centre of Moorish
learning. There-after, Morocco was ruled by a series of
Arab and Berber dynasties, none of which lasted for long
or had a very firm grip on the country. Between 1579 and
1603, however, the country flourished again, and during
this period many Moors and Jews expelled from Spain
settled in Morocco. During the eighteenth and early
nineteenth centuries the Barbary (Berber) coast became the
scene of widespread piracy.
During the nineteenth century both France and Spain
began to have territorial ambitions in Morocco, which were
opposed by Britain, who did not want to see a strong
power established on the S coast of the Strait of Gibraltar.
Eventually, Britain withdrew her opposition and in 1912
France established a protectorate over the greater part of
the country, while Spain established one over a much
smaller area in the N.
These protectorates continued, with many small wars
and revolts, until 1956 when France and Spain made a
joint declaration withdrawing their protectorates and the
former Sultan assumed the title of King of Morocco. At the
same time, the former international zone of Tangier became
Moroccan territory.
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The Kingdom of Morocco is a constitutional monarchy.
There is a Chamber of Representatives (lower house)
consisting of 325 members elected for a 5year term using
a first-past-the-post system. A second Chamber of
Counsellors (upper house) of 270 members was established
in 1996. These members are elected for a 9year term in
tranches of 90 every 3 years. In the upper house 60% are
are elected by electoral colleges representing local councils,
20% representing employers associations and 20%
representing trade unions.
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food processing, cement, textiles and chemicals. Morocco

also has vast hydroelectric potential in the Atlas Mountains
Natural resources. Phosphate (largest reserves in the
world), coal, lead, zinc, silver, cobalt, copper, iron ore,
manganese, barytine, salt, oil and gas.
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Morocco has a population estimated at just over 28
million.The population projection for 2010 is 34 millions.
Language
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Arabic is the official language. French is taught as a
second language and is widely used in commerce and
government. Berber is widely spoken in the mountain
districts and constitutes the mother-tongue of about a third
of the population. Arabic, French, and Spanish are spoken
in towns and lowland areas. Recently English has started to
become a subsidiary language in the country.
General description
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Physical features
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The general surface of the country is mountainous, and
there are many rich plains and fertile valleys. The
mountains, from 3 to 10 miles from the Mediterranean
coast, attain elevations of over 2000 m in places.
There are many small streams flowing from the
mountains in the W part of this coast which is the province
of Tetuan. The province of Riff, the E part of this coast, is
mostly deserted and arid.
Cap des Trois Fourches (5.40), projects N from about
the middle of the E part and is the most salient feature of
the whole coastline.
Coastal surveys attention is drawn to 5.5.
National limits
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The climate and natural vegetation found in Morocco are
characteristic of the Mediterranean climate (dry-summer sub
tropical). It is a climate characterised by clear, dry, hot
summers and moderately moist, mild winters. The result of
this regular rhythm of wet-dry climate change can be
clearly seen in the landscape. The W Moroccan climate is
also made more temperate by the influence of the Atlantic
Ocean.
The long summer drought results in plants that can resist
excessive moisture loss through evaporation. Many plants
have thickened stems, waxy/hairy coatings, and small
prickly leaves to discourage browsing animals. Succulent
(water storing) plants thrive in this climate.
Crop production varies widely because of drought and
erratic rainfall. Most crops are grown by dry-farming
methods with irrigation necessary in the southern lowlands.
A large scale water development program is underway to
increase available irrigated agriculture land.
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Spain claims a limit of 12 miles, for its territorial waters
and a fisheries zone which extends to median lines. For
further details regarding territorial waters and exclusive
economic zone (EEZ) limits see Annual Notice to Mariners
Number 12.
History
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Spain, the national name of which is Espaa, occupies
the greater part of the Iberian Peninsula at the SW
extremity of Europe. The Pyrenees mountains separate
Spain from the main part of the continent. Continental
Spain has an area of about 492 592 square kilometres and
Islas Baleares 5014 square kilometres.
Spainish territory also includes Isla de Alborn (2.149),
as well as two enclaves located across the Mediterranean
on the shores of Africa Ceuta and Melilla (5.84). These
latter two provinces include Alhucemas, Ceuta, Chafarinas,
Melilla and Pen de Vlez
In the Atlantic, the Canary islands are also Spanish
territory.
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
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Agriculture. Only about one third of the land is arable,
mainly in the Oued Sebou valley and the Atlantic lowland
plains. Agriculture employs almost half of Moroccos work
force.
Crops: wheat, barley, maize, citrus fruits, tomatoes,
potatoes, onions, melons, watermelons, olives,
sugar-cane, sugar-beet.
Livestock: cattle, sheep, goats, chicken.
Fishing. There is a fairly large fishing industry and
fleet. Moroccos annual catch is the largest of any African
country. Substantial quantities of canned fish are exported.
Industry. Moroccos main sources of wealth are mineral
and agriculture. The production of phosphates is Moroccos
main industry. Other industries are: Petroleum refining,
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Modern Spain is descended from the kingdom of Lon,
Castille, Navarre and Aragon, which survived in the N part
of the country after the Moorish conquest of 711 AD.
During the next 700 years these kingdoms gradually united,
and at the same time pressed the Moors S. The final
unification brought about by the marriage of Ferdinand of
Aragon to Isabella of Castille, took place in 1479 and the
re-conquest of the country was completed in 1492.
Four months later, Columbus sailed on his voyage of
discovery, the first step in the foundation of Spains empire
which, during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries,
included most of South America and Central America and
the Philippine Islands.
During the nineteenth century, Spain was rent by
Napoleons occupation and by civil wars and her colonies
gradually became independent. After the 1931 elections, the
king left the country in order to avert civil war, and a
republic was set up which lasted until 1936, when military
revolt in Spanish Morocco led to the outbreak of civil war.
The civil war ended in 1939 and the country was ruled by
General Franco until his death in November 1975. Juan
Carlos I took the oath as King of Spain on 22nd November
1975, returning the country to democracy with a
parliamentary monarchy. Spain is a member of the UN, the
military and political unions of NATO and the EU.
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Spain is a democracy with a parliamentary monarchy,
and is governed by a cabinet and a parliament consisting of
the Congress of Deputies (lower house) (350 members
approx elected by a proportional system) and a Senate
(upper house) (259 members) (208 elected by a majority
system, plus 51 regional representatives).
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There are 47 mainland provinces which elect 4 senators

each, the island provinces of Baleares and Las Palmas 5
senators each, Santa Cruz de Tenerife 6 senators, plus the
Ceuta and Melilla enclaves on the Moroccan coast have 2
senators each.
The provinces are constituted by the association of
municipalities and each province has its own assembly. The
provinces bordering the Mediterranean are, from W to E:
Mlaga, Granada, Almera, Murcia, Alicante, Valencia,
Castelln, Tarragona, Barcelona and Gerona; the last three,
together with the inland province of Lerida constitute the
region of Catalonia. Islas Baleares form a separate
province.
Additionally, under the 1978 constitution, 19 autonomous
regions were established with their own parliament and
government. These regions are: Andaluca, Aragn,
Asturias, Balearics, the Basque country, Canaries,
Cantabria, Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y Len, Catalunya,
Ceuta, Extremadura, Galicia, Madrid, Melilla, Murcia,
Navarra, La Rioja and Valencia.
loss through evaporation. Many plants have thickened

stems, waxy/hairy coatings, and small prickly leaves to
discourage browsing animals. Succulent (water storing)
plants thrive in this climate.
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1.98
Agriculture is a significant part of the Spanish
economy. Principal products are: cork, wheat, barley, oats,
hemp, flax, pomegranates, peppers, cucumbers, oranges,
lemons, bananas. apricots, olives, nuts, and grapes
Fishing. The fishing industry is important, the principal
catches being sardines, tunny fish and cod.
Industry. The main industries and exports are: wine,
agricultural/fish products, textiles, footwear, leather goods,
ship building, car manufacture, machine tools, ceramics,
plastics, chemicals, paper and light engineering products.
Marble is exported from Isla de Mallorca and soft stone
from Isla de Menorca. Tourism makes a substantial
contribution to Spains economy.
Natural resources. Spain has considerable mineral
resources. Principal deposits worked are: coal, iron, copper,
lead, zinc, wolfram, mercury, pyrites, lignite, crude oil,
tungsten, uranium oxides, potash and sulphur.
Language
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Castillian, commonly known as Spanish, is the the
official language of the country but is often a second
language, not a mother tongue. Spanish is spoken by
two-thirds of the population.
In the N, two regional languages (Euskara the
language of the Basque people; Gallego the language of
the Galicia region) are widely spoken.
Catalan is spoken in Catalonia, in the E part of the
country.
General description
1
Physical features
1
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The interior of the country is a tableland which attains
an elevation of between 600 m and 900 m. This is nearly
completely surrounded by mountains which in some parts
approach within a short distance of the coast.
The long E-facing Mediterranean coast of Spain is world
renowned as a resort area of attractive sunny beaches and
modern tourist hotels.
The S coast of Spain from Gibraltar to Cabo de Palos,
about 240 miles, is mostly elevated and rocky, but from
that cape to Cabo de San Antonio, about 80 miles, it is low
and sandy or else rocky.
The E coast, from Cabo de San Antonio to the delta of
Ro Ebro, a distance of about 120 miles, is similar to the E
part of the S coast. Ro Ebro is the principal river in the E
part of Spain.
The coast between the delta of the Ro Ebro and the
Franco-Spanish border, about 150 miles, is alternatively
high and low.
National limits
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Tunisia claims a limit of 12 miles, for both its territorial
waters and fisheries zone. For further details regarding
see Annual summary of Admiralty Notices to Mariners.
History
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Tunisia is situated on the S coast of the Mediterranean
Sea between Algeria and Libya. The N part of the country
is mountainous with large fertile valleys. The NE part in
the vicinity of Cap Bon (7.32) is especially suited for the
growing of citrus fruit trees. The central part of the country
consists of high table-lands and pastures, and the S part
forms part of the Sahara.
Tunisia has an area of about 163 610 square kilometres.
The capital is Tunis.
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The climate and natural vegetation found in this part of
Spain are characteristic of the Mediterranean climate
(dry-summer sub tropical). It is a climate characterised by
clear, dry, hot summers and moderately moist, mild winters.
The result of this regular rhythm of wet-dry climate change
can be clearly seen in the landscape.
The long summer drought excludes many European
plants and results in those that can resist excessive moisture
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Ancient Tunisia was a Phoenician colony and became
the site of ancient Carthage. By the mid fifth century BC.
Carthage controlled commerce in the central Mediterranean.
The Carthaginians ruled the area for about 1000 years until
defeated by the Romans in 146 BC when the region
became part of the Roman Empire. It became part of the
Byzantine Empire after the Vandals defeated the Romans
and occupied the country in 439 AD. Tunisia then
remained under Byzantine rule until the Arab conquest in
the seventh century. Africa Minor, as Tunisia was then
called, was a province of Arab and Muslim empires
through the fifteenth century. The Normans controlled Tunis
between 1148 to 1160. After a brief period of Moroccan
rule, the country was once again incorporated into Arab
Empires ruled from Baghdad and Cairo. However Berber
families controlled provincial governments. Spanish and
Ottoman Turks fought over the country during the sixteenth
century, with the Ottomans gaining control in 1574 when
Tunisia became a Barbary state. After a brief period of
direct control, it was ruled as a monarchy by the bey, who
was the senior officer of the Ottoman occupation forces.
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After France occupied Algeria, Tunisian affairs came under

the control of France, Great Britain and Italy. Tunisia
became a French protectorate in 1878, although the
monarchy continued. Tunisia gained independence from
France, abolished the monarchy and became an independent
Republic in 1957.
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Tunisia is governed by a President and a National
Assembly which are elected simultaneously by direct
universal suffrage for a period of five years. The National
Assembly consists of 163 seats, 144 directly elected by the
first-past-the-post system and 19 distributed by proportional
representation to parties that fail to win seats under the
first-past-the-post system.
The country is divided into 23 regions (gouvernorats)
each administered by a governor.
Population
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Agriculture. The N region with valleys, pasture and
table-lands supports large flocks and herds as well as
containing rich crop growing areas. In the deserts of the S
dates are grown.
Crops: barley, wheat, apples, peaches, almonds,
pears, tomatoes, melons, water-melons, olives,
dates, grapes, potatoes.
Livestock: cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, asses,
mules, camels.
Fishing. There is a local fishing industry with about
7000 small boats.
Industry. Oil products, textiles and leather goods,
cement, vehicle production and assembly, electric
equipment, chemical products, paper, wood. Tourism also
plays a significant part.
Natural resources. Calcium phosphates (worlds largest
producer), iron ore, lead ore and zinc ore. Petroleum
products are Tunisias main exports. There are 7 oil-fields
near the Algerian border and 3 oil-fields in the Gulf of
Gabs.
Language
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Arabic is the official language. French is taught as a
second language and is used in commerce and government.
Less than 1% of the population are Berber-speaking.
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ANCHORAGES
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Place and position
Physical features
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There are three large bights on the coasts of Tunisia: the
Gulf of Tunis in the N coast; with the Gulf of Hammamet
and the Gulf of Gabs on the E coast.
Bancs Kerkenah (7.183) and les Kerkenah lie between
the latter two gulfs.
Cap Bon (7.32) is the NE extremity of Tunisia, about
80 miles SW of Sicily.
In the N, the Atlas mountains separate into two chains.
The Northern Tell are lower, with elevations of about 300
to 900 m and following the coast extend almost to Tunis.
The High Tell, an extension of the Algerian Sahara Atlas
are more rugged and extensive. The Oued Mejerda (7.47)
valley separates these mountain chains and the river, with
the only constant water flow in Tunisia, enters the sea in
the Gulf of Tunis.
Central Tunisia is an extensive plateau which slopes
gradually E from the High Tell mountains to the coastal
plain.
South of the High Tell mountains an extensive
depression contains three seasonal chotts (salt lakes) which
are below sea level. During the winter rainfall drains into
the chotts, evaporating in the summer to leave a thick salt
crust on the surface.
South of these chotts, Tunisia extends S into the Sahara.
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Northern Tunisia has a Mediterranean climate. Summers
are hot and dry; winter months are mild and wet. Cork and
evergreen oak forests cover the wetter and more remote
slopes of the Northern Tell mountains. However, scrub
bushes and grasses are the most common vegetation.
Southern Tunisia borders and includes part of the
Sahara. It has a hot arid climate with little rainfall.
Underground water supplies support permanent settlements
at scattered oases, elsewhere in the S regions there is no
permanent vegetation.
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Oran (6.56) (3543N, 038)

Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Mers-el-Kbir (6.50)
(35435N, 0406W)
Anchorage Harbour
Naval harbour closed to

navigation
Arzew (6.91)
(3551N, 018W) Harbour
Commercial harbour and

tanker terminal
Arzew-el-Djdid
(Port de Bethioua) (6.91)
Terminal for LNG and

LPG tankers
Mostaganem (6.100)
(3556N, 005E) Harbour
Commercial harbour
Tns (6.113)
Commercial harbour
Alger (Algiers) (6.154)

(3646N, 304E)
Anchorage Harbour
Naval and commercial

harbour
Dellys (6.189)
(3655N, 355E)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Djen-Djen (6.215)
(3650N, 547E)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Bejaa (6.229)
(3645N, 506E)
Anchorage Harbour

tanker terminal
Skikda (6.257)
(3653N, 654E)
Anchorage Harbour

tanker terminal
Annaba (6.303)
(3654N, 745E)
Anchorage Harbour

tanker terminal
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ITALY
Vibo Valentia Marina (11.20)

(3843N, 1608E)
Anchorage Harbour
Small commercial harbour
Gioia Tauro (11.52)


container terminal
Villa San Giovanni (12.27)


ferry port
Reggio di Calabria (12.34)

(3807N, 1539E)
Anchorage Harbour
Crotone (14.77)
(39050N, 17080E)
Harbour
Taranto (14.117)
(4027N, 1712E)
Anchorage harbour and
container terminal

harbour, container
terminal and dockyard
Gallipoli (14.196)
(40033N, 17586E)
Harbour
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Trapani (9.68)
(3801N, 1231E)
Anchorage Harbour

and dockyard
Marsala (9.76)
(37480N, 12255E)
Harbour
Mazara del Vallo (9.83)

(3739N, 1235E)
Anchorage Harbour
Empedocle (9.109)
(3717N, 1332E)
Anchorage Harbour
Licata (9.119)
Gela/Isola (9.129)
(3704N, 1415E)
Anchorage Harbour and Oil
terminal

tanker terminal
Pozzallo (9.164)
(3644N, 1451E)
Anchorage Harbour
Palermo (10.51)
(3807N, 1322E)
Anchorage Harbour

dockyard
Termini Imerese (10.107)

(3759N, 1342E)
Anchorage Oil terminal
Remarks
Catania (13.18)
(3730N, 1505E)
Anchorage Harbour

harbour
Augusta (13.44)
(3712N, 1512E)
Anchorage Harbour

harbour, tanker terminal
and dockyard
Melilli Oil Terminal (13.106)

(3707N, 1516E)
Anchorage Oil terminal
Tanker terminal
Siracusa (13.120)
Commercial harbour
MALTA
Valletta Harbours (8.84)
(3554N, 1431E)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour with

dockyard
Il-Bajja ta Marsaxlokk
(Marsaxlokk) (8.132)
(3549N, 1433E)
Anchorage Harbour
Container terminal and

tanker terminal
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Al-Hocema (5.52)
(Puerto de Villa Sanjurjo)
Naval harbour and port of

entry
Isla de Isabel II (5.81)

(35111N, 2256W)
Anchorage
Anchorage only
Cap des Trois Fourches

Anchorage only
(5.40) (Cap des Trois Forcas)
(Ras Tleta Madari)
(35257N, 2586W)
Anchorage
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Melilla (5.84) (Spanish

municipality)
(3517N, 256W)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Nador (5.84)
(3517N, 256W)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
SPAIN
Mlaga (2.35)
(3643N, 425W)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Commercial harbour
Tanker terminal
Motril (2.105)
(3643N, 331W)
Anchorage Harbour
Tanker terminal
Almera (2.114)
(3650N, 230W)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Milazzo (10.137)
(3813N, 1514E)
Anchorage Harbour and
Oil terminal
Puerto de Carboneras (2.189)

Coal/commercial harbour
Messina (12.49)

harbour, ferry port and
dockyard
Cartagena (2.211)
(3735N, 058W)
Anchorage Harbour

harbour with dockyard
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Puerto de Escombreras
(2.211) Anchorage Harbour
Tanker terminal for

Cartagena
Alicante (2.302)
(3820N, 029W)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Valencia (3.34)
(3928N, 022W)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Tarragona (3.153)
(4106N, 114E)
Anchorage Harbour

tanker terminal
Barcelona (3.210)
(4121N, 210E)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour with

dockyard
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Ibiza (4.63)
(38547N, 1268E)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Palma (4.135)
(3933N, 238E)
Anchorage Harbour

harbour with yacht marina
Sller (4.168)
Small Naval and

commercial harbour
Alcudia (4.192)
(3950N, 308E)
Anchorage Harbour

harbour with yacht marina
Mahn (4.264)
(3953N, 418E)
Anchorage Harbour

harbour with yacht
marinas
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Bizerte (7.53)
(3716N, 953E)
Anchorage Harbour

harbour with dockyard
La Goulette/Tunis (7.89)
(3648N, 1018E)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Sousse (7.144)
(3550N, 1039E)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Sfax (7.195)
(3444N, 1046E)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Ashtart Oil Terminal (7.186)

(3417N, 1125E)
Anchorage Oil Terminal
Tanker terminal
La Skhirra Oil Terminal

(7.239) (3420N, 1008E)
Anchorage Oil Terminal
Tanker terminal
Port de Ghannouch (7.245)

(3355N, 1006E)
Anchorage Harbour
Commercial harbour
Zarzis (7.263)
(3330N, 1107E)
Anchorage Harbour

tanker terminal
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Algeria:
Alger (Algiers) (6.154); 2 dry docks maximum
capacity 4000 tons.
Annaba (6.303); 1 graving dock with a maximum
capacity of 200 tons.
Bejaa (6.229): 1 floating dock.
Oran (6.56); 3 slipways; maximum lifting capacity
1000 tons
Italy:
Taranto (14.117); Two dry docks (one naval) and
seven floating docks. Maximum floating dock
lifting capacity 60 000 tonnes.
Sicilia:
Augusta (13.44); Two floating docks; maximum
length 160 m, breadth 232 m, lifting capacity
8500 tons.
Messina (12.49); Two dry docks and two floating
docks. Largest dry dock 268 m in length, 36 m in
breadth, 10 m depth on the sill at MHWS, for
vessels up to 70 000 dwt. Floating dock 111 m in
length, 1798 m in breadth, lifting capacity
4060 tonnes. Repair berth 500 m in length.
Palermo (10.51); 2 floating docks the largest being
285 m in length, 46 m in breadth with a lifting
capacity of 150 000 tonnes. Two dry docks, the
largest 370 m in length, 68 m in breadth, 1045 m
on the sill, for vessels up to 400 000 dwt. A
graving dock; maximum capacity 52 000 tons.
Trapani (9.68); Two floating docks, maximum length
1224 m, beam 216 m, lifting capacity 5000 dwt.
One transverse slipway, lifting capacity
300500 tonnes.
Malta:
Valletta Harbours: Il-Port Il-Kbir (Grand Harbour)
(8.106); seven dry docks with an eighth under
construction, the largest 360 m in length, 62 m in
breadth and 1072 m on the sill with a maximum
dwt capacity of 300 000 tonnes. One floating dock
with a lifting capacity of 5000 tonnes.
Spain:
Barcelona (3.210); One dry dock 215 m in length,
34 m breadth, depth on sill 8 m with a capacity for
50 000 dwt vessels at a maximum beam of 33 m.
One floating dock, length 120 m, breadth 19 m
with a 6000 tonnes lifting capacity. A ship-lift
docking system which can lift 1610 tonnes on a
5975 m by 145 m platform.
Cartagena (2.211); one dry dock, 202 m in length,
22 m in breadth for vessels up to 35 000 dwt. One
floating dock, lifting capacity 5500 tonnes. A
ship-lift docking system which can lift 8740 tonnes
on a 130 m by 25 m platform.
Malaga (2.35); one floating dock, 100 m in length,
24 m in breadth with a lifting capacity of 4500
tonnes.
Motril (2.105); Two small slipways. Maximum size of
ship 150 tonnes.
Valencia (3.34); One floating dock 155 m in length,
25 m in breadth with a lifting capacity of
8000 tonnes.
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Islas Baleares:
Palma (4.135); Four slipways, Maximum size of ship
1750 tonnes.
Tunisia:
Bizerte (7.53); Four dry docks at Menzel Bourguiba,
the largest being 240 m in length, 35 m in breadth,
with a depth on the sill of 12 m.
Sfax (7.195); One floating dock 4284 m in length,
1646 m in breadth, with a maximum lifting
capacity of 508 tonnes.
Compass adjustment
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Deratting
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Other facilities
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Minor repair services

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Minor repairs and repairs to small craft can be carried
out at most ports. For details see the port services section
for the relevant port or harbour.
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Oily waste disposal

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Oily waste is divided into the following categories:
Dirty ballast water (DB)
Tank washing (TW)
Oily mixtures containing chemicals (OM)
Scale and sludge from tanker cleaning (SS)
Oily bilge water (OB)
Sludge from fuel oil purifier (SP).
Facilities for the disposal of oily waste are available at:
Algeria: Alger (DB), Bejaa (DB), Skikda (DB).
Italy: Taranto (DB, TW).
Sicilia: Augusta (DB, TW, OM OB), Catania (DB, TW,
OB), Gela (All exempt SS), Messina (All exempt OM),
Palermo (All types), Siracusa (DB, TW, OB).
Malta: Valletta (All types)
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De-ratting facilities are maintained at the following
ports:
Algeria: Alger, Oran.
Italy: Taranto.
Sicilia: Catania, Messina, Palermo, Siracusa, Trapani.
Malta: Valletta in Il-Port Il-Kbir.
Morocco: Nador, Mellila (Spanish Enclave).
Spain: Almera, Alicante, Barcelona, Cartagena,
Castelln, Mlaga, Tarragona, Valencia.
Islas Baleares: Mahn, Palma
Tunisia: Bizerte, La Goulette, Tunis, Sousse, Gabs,
Sfax.
De-ratting exemption certificates can be issued at the
following ports:
Algeria: Alger, Annaba, Oran, Skikda.
Italy: Reggio Calabria, Taranto.
Sicilia: Augusta, Catania, Gela, Messina, Palermo,
Siracusa, Trapani.
Malta: Valletta in Il-Port Il-Kbir.
Morocco: Nador, Mellila (Spanish Enclave).
Spain: Almera, Alicante, Barcelona, Cartagena,
Castelln, Mlaga, Motril, Tarragona, Valencia.
Islas Baleares: Mahn, Palma
Tunisia: Bizerte, La Goulette, Tunis, Sousse, Gabs,
Sfax.
Measured distances
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Spain: Puerto de Barcelona (3.240).
Italy: Taranto: Mar Piccolo W bay (14.172).
Sicilia: Messina (12.66), Porto di Augusta (13.84)
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A salvage tug is reported to be available at Messina
(12.59).
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Spain: Puerto de Cartagena (2.229).
Islas Baleares: Las Illetas (4.119).
Malta: Ras il-ebel (8.125).
Italy: Two in Golfo di Taranto (14.58, 14.59).
Sicilia: Isola delle Femmine (10.13), two at Torre
Corsaro (10.54), Porto di Augusta (13.48)
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NATURAL CONDITIONS
Channel (8.1), approximately as shallow as that of
Gibraltar, cuts the Mediterranean Sea into two basins.
The shelf widens S of the channel to as much as
190 miles in the Gulf of Gabs (7.227). The floor of the
Gulf of Gabs is largely sand-covered, but mud and clay
are reported for the deeper water.
MARITIME TOPOGRAPHY
Seabed
West Mediterranean
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The continental shelves in the W part of the
Mediterranean are moderately well developed, but they are
rather narrow with widths averaging less than 25 miles.
Continental slopes are generally very steep and are cut
by submarine canyons which lead to an abyssal plain.
Italian peninsula
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The continental slopes around the Italian peninsula are
mostly quite low.
Volcanic activity
Strait of Gibraltar and Spanish coast

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The Strait of Gibraltar has a sill depth of 286 m with
narrow shelves on either side, and irregular troughs and
ridges in the middle.
Along the coast of S and E Spain, some slopes are as
steep as 10 out to the 2000 m line. They have many
canyon indentations.
Along the E coast of Spain the shelf is mostly narrow,
but off the Rio Ebro delta (4043N, 0054E) (3.126) and
for 70 miles to the S, it is about 50 miles across, much
wider than to the N and S.
Muddy zones occur off the Rio Ebro, but gravel is also
found near the shelf edge, partly coming from a group of
small islands, Islotes Columbretes (3954N, 0041E)
(3.127).
Balearic abyssal plain

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The Balearic abyssal plain, which covers an area of
more than 87 700 square kilometres, forms the greater part
of the basin floor.
The sediments have been largely derived from the
Rhne, but the plain is also fed to some extent from
Riviera canyons as well as from canyons along the
Algerian coast.
Moroccan and Algerian coast

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Along the Moroccan and Algerian coast, a narrow shelf
and a slope, averaging 6, is cut by numerous small
canyons.
As far E as Algiers (3641N, 0303E) (6.154), shelf
sediments contain many patches of rock and gravel, usually
off projecting points.
Tyrrhenian Sea
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The Tyrrhenian Sea, N of Sicily, has a small central
abyssal plain at a depth of about 3500 m, together with
numerous seamounts, several of which form islands on the
continental slopes of Sicily and Calabria, the SW part of
Italy.
Seismic activity
Earthquakes
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Gulf of Tunis
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The Gulf of Tunis is largely mud-covered, but wide sand
areas lie off the points on both sides. The sand in the Gulf
of Tunis and in the Sicilian Channel is largely calcareous
with many shells, bryozoans and foraminifera.
Sicilian Channel
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Vesuvius, in the S of Italy, is infamous for its 79 AD
eruption, which destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Stabiae
under ash and Lapilli and Herculaneum under a mud-flow.
In 5960 BC and 3580 BC Vesuvius had two eruptions that
rate among the largest in Europe. Vesuvius was last in
eruption between 19131944, which is thought to be the
end of an eruptive cycle that began in 1631.
Monte Etna (13.7), in Sicilia, is the largest volcano in
Europe, and significant eruptions take place, on average, at
intervals of about 7 years. There are some 200 recorded
major eruptions. The most recent was in 1989. Since 2000,
Etna has been almost continuously erupting with some of
the series of minor eruptions resulting in ash falling on the
city of Catania (28 August 2000 and 31 July 2001).
Isole Eolie (10.166) to the N of Sicilia are known as a
Volcanic Arc. All of the seven islands are volcanic in
origin. Three volcanoes in the arc are active: Stromboli,
Vulcano and Lipari.
Stromboli has been erupting almost continuously for
over 2000 years and is one of the most active volcanoes on
the Earth. Most eruptions consist of small gas explosions
that hurl blobs of lava above the rim. Several explosions
occur each hour. Larger eruptions and lava flows are less
frequent, while violent eruptions are rare.
Vulcano has had numerous explosive eruptions, the most
recent between 18881890. The word Vulcano owes its
origin to Isole Vulcano and Vulcan, the Roman god of fire
who lived within the volcano.
Lipari. The most recent eruption on Lipari, the largest
in the archipelago, was about 1400 years ago.
South-west of Sicilia. There have also been a number of
submarine eruptions in the area SW of Sicilia. Such
eruptions could produce temporary volcanic islands. Isola di
Pantelleria (8.17) and Isole Pelagie (8.35) are of volcanic
origin.
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At the turn of the coast at Cap Bon (3705N, 1103E)
(7.32), the shelf widens to about 100 miles and the Sicilian
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Algeria is subject to earthquakes which frequently occur
and are occasionally very severe. One in 1716, continued
with intervals for a month.
Blida, about 21 miles SSW of Algiers, was entirely
destroyed by one. Again in 1867, Blida and the
surrounding villages were partially ruined.
Jijel was destroyed by an earthquake in 1855, and a
very severe one occurred at MSila, about 70 miles SSW of
Bejaa in 1885.
Some earthquake shocks were experienced at Bizerte in
February 1899 and, although doing no damage, were
somewhat severe.
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an average rate of between and kn as far as Cabo de

Gata. On the S flank a branch of the E setting current
recurves S towards Cap des Trois Fourches to form a weak
clockwise gyre SE of Ceuta. The constancy of this W
setting current along the Moroccan coast is low and with
an average rate of between and kn. To the E of Cap
des Trois Fourches the E setting current near the Moroccan
coast is thought to be weak with a low constancy and an
average rate of around kn.
In Sicilia, the town of Messina has twice been destroyed

by earthquakes, once in 1783 and again in 1908.
Magnetic conditions
Magnetic variation
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The magnetic variation in the
308W (2002). The variation
Mediterranean area covered by
(2002) in the vicinity of Capo
(3948N, 1822E) (14.64).
vicinity of Gibraltar is
decreases across the
this volume to 224E
Santa Maria di Leuca
Currents off the east coast of Spain and around the

Islas Baleares
Local magnetic anomalies

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Details of local magnetic anomalies are recorded in the
appropriate chapter and are listed in the index.
CURRENTS
General
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The Mediterranean receives, from the rivers that flow
into it, only about one third of the water amount that it
loses by evaporation. Still greater losses of water result
from the sub-surface outflow through the Strait of Gibraltar
which removes from the Mediterranean Sea to Atlantic
Ocean the highly saline and dense water resulting from
evaporation. These losses are compensated by a strong
surface inflow from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. A
similar, though much less pronounced, pattern prevails
between the Mediterranean and Black Seas; water flows out
of the Mediterranean through Canakkale Bogazi (4001N,
2610E) at depth, and into it at the surface.
With few exceptions the main winds over the
Mediterranean Sea support the general circulation shown in
diagrams 1.129.1 and 1.129.2. However, wind directions do
vary, particularly in winter and can result in changes to the
set of the current and its average rate depending on the
strength of the wind, its direction and persistence.
Currents off the coasts of Algeria and Tunisia

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Currents diagrams
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In the current diagrams 1.129.1 to 1.129.2, arrows
indicating the predominant direction, Average rate and
Constancy are shown, which are defined as follows:
Predominant direction. The mean direction within a
continuous 90 sector containing the highest
proportion of observations from all sectors.
Average rate as indicated by the figures in the
diagrams. It is emphasised that rates above and
below those shown may be experienced.
Constancy, as indicated by the thickness of the
arrows, is a measure of its persistence; e.g. low
constancy implies marked variability in rate and,
particularly, the direction of the current.
Currents between the south coast of Spain and the

north coast of Morocco
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Part of the anti-clockwise circulation over the W basin
of the Mediterranean Sea sets S and SW from the Gulf of
Lions towards the Islas Baleares and along the E coast of
Spain with an average rate of around kn. The SW setting
current near the Spanish coast joins the main E setting
current towards Cabo de Gata and with a moderate
constancy. NE gales in winter can give rise to onshore sets
in Golfo de Valencia with rates of up to around 2 kn. On
the E flank of the flow from the Gulf of Lions the set of
the current becomes SE in winter and joins the main E
setting current N of Algeria. In summer a branch of the
main E setting current from the Strait of Gibraltar recurves
to the NE between Cabo de Gata and Oran and towards
NW Corse. Thus around the Islas Baleares the set of the
current is mainly SSW to SE in winter and E to NE in
summer with an average rate of about kn.
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From Ghazaouet the weak coastal current is thought to
set ENE with an average rate of around kn but increases
to around kn near Cap Falcon where the main E setting
current closes the Algerian coast. The combined flow then
sets ENE to Cap Bizerte with an average rate of about
kn. This ENE current is much affected by wind
particularly in winter and spring. After prolonged periods
of W winds, the rate of the E setting current may increase
to 3 kn or more. NW winds often give rise to onshore sets
and NE to E winds in summer may temporarily reduce or
even reverse the E set of the current.
To the E of Cap Bizerte the main current moves away
from the coast into the Sicilian Channel with an average
rate of between and kn. The S flank of the current
turns S between Cap Bon and Isola di Pantelleria and
closing the coast near Ras Kaboudia (3514N, 1110E)
(7.177). The currents between Cap Bizerte and Ras
Kaboudia have a low constancy and are much affected by
the wind. Strong N or NW winds producing onshore sets
into the Gulf of Tunis and a S to SSW set of 1 kn in the
Gulf of Hammamet. Winds from other directions are
thought to encourage a weak clockwise gyre. From Ras
Kaboudia the current sets SSW with an average rate of
around kn then recurving SE near le de Jerba (7.228).
Currents off Sicilia and the south coast of Italy
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From the Strait of Gibraltar the current sets E with the
axis of the strongest flow near 36N and with an average
rate of about 1 kn but decreasing to around kn as the
flow approaches Isla de Alborn. Maximum rates around 3
to 5 kn have been reported in central areas setting mainly
between NE and SE but occasionally other directions are
reported. The current then continues E towards the coast of
Algeria. The E setting current near the Spanish coast has
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The main current of the Mediterranean Sea sets SE
through the Sicilian and Malta Channels towards NE Libia
with an average rate of between and kn and with a
moderate constancy. Strong WNW winds in winter can
increase the rate to nearly 2 kn and strong E winds in
spring and autumn may temporarily reverse the set of the
current. Inshore currents N of Sicilia are very variable but
generally E setting in winter with W winds and W setting
in summer with E to NE winds.
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Average rate in knots is indicated in figures.
Arrows indicate the predominant direction.
The constancy of a current is indicated by the
thickness of the arrow thus:
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1/2kn
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Moderate constancy 50%-75%
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1/2kn
1/2kn
3/4kn
3/4kn
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1/2kn
1/2kn
1/4kn
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1/2kn
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1/2kn
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Water leaves the Adriatic as a strong S setting current

along its W shore then flows SSW into the Ionian Sea with
an average rate of about to kn, and with a moderate
constancy in summer when N to NW winds predominate.
A minor branch of the flow enters the Gulf of Taranto and
flows around the coast in an anti-clockwise direction with
an average rate of between and kn. Between Punta
Alice (3924N, 1710E) and Capo Spartivento (3755N,
1604E) the current can be very variable but with at times
a SSW set with an average rate of about kn.
In the Stretto di Messina the current sets SSW with an
average rate of about kn which increases to kn with
strong N winds. On the E coast of Sicilia the current sets S
at about kn towards Siracusa then SSE away from the
coast. Rates of 3 to 4 kn setting W or NW have very
occasionally been reported S of the toe of Italy with strong
persistent NE winds but usually onshore drifts do not
exceed kn.
Along the N Africa coast, strong W to NW winds can

result in rough seas between Oran and Cape Bon. Strong
winds from between N and E may cause a considerable sea
off the E coast of Tunisia. These conditions occur, on
average, 3 days in winter, 5 days in spring and on less than
2 days per season in summer and autumn. Heavy swells,
however, are rare. Near Malta, NW and NE winds
(gregale) cause rough seas and may persist for several days
between October and April.
Strong NW winds cause rough seas along the N coast of
Sicilia including the Stretto di Messina, Golfo di Santa
Eufemia and Golfo di Gioia in SW Italy. The E coast of
Sicilia is subject to rough seas with a strong gregale wind
which may be expected on about 7 occasions between
November and April
Seas are often slight, even in winter, and particularly
between May and October. Changes in sea conditions can
be relatively sudden particularly in the SW of the area.
Swell conditions
SEA LEVEL AND TIDES
Sea level
Seasonal sea levels
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During February, March and April the mean sea level in
the central Mediterranean may fall as much as 05 m below
normal due to the meteorological conditions which
normally prevail during these months.
Tides
Tides
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In the Strait of Gibraltar, the range of the tide is about
1 m. The range decreases farther E until, on the coast of
Spain NE of Cartagena (3735N, 0100W), in the Islas
Baleares and on the coast of Algeria from Tns (3630N,
0120E) to Jijel (3650N, 0545E), it is hardly
appreciable.
Elsewhere the range is less than 03 m, except in the
Gulf of Gabs (3400N, 1020E) where the range
increases to nearly 2 m at Gabs.
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Swell roses for January and July are given in diagrams
1.138.1 and 1.138.2. Between Gibraltar and Isla de
Alborn, swells are predominantly Low E or W throughout
the year but with occasional Moderate W swells in winter.
Elsewhere within the area covered by this volume, the
direction of the swell is variable in winter but with the
greatest frequency of Low to Moderate swells from
between W and N. In summer, Low NW swells
predominate in the E half of the area but are more variable
S of the Islas Baleares where there is a slight
predominance of NE swells. Gales from between NW and
N in winter are often preceded by a Moderate swell from
the N.
SEA WATER CHARACTERISTICS

Salinity
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For an explanation of salinity as applied to sea-water,
Salinity values for the area remain constant throughout
the year, at between 3750 and 3850 parts per thousand.
The lower values mainly occur in the W of the area and
the higher values to the E. Average annual values of 3775
to 3800 usually occur in the central region of the area.
Density
SEA AND SWELL
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General
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For definitions of sea and swell, and the terminology
used in describing their characteristics, see The Mariners
Handbook.
Sea conditions
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For an explanation of density as applied to sea-water,
The average density values for the area vary between
102550 in summer (August) and 102800 in winter
(February). Although slight variations in the density values
occur, average value over the area remains constant in each
season.
Sea surface temperatures
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Sea waves are generated locally by the wind and can be
very variable in direction. The roughest seas in the region
occur with strong E winds (levante), particularly along the
E and S coasts of Spain and the N coast of Morocco. Most
of the Bay of Gibraltar is sheltered from these strong winds
but squalls may develop in the lee of the rock. Rough seas,
around the Islas Baleares and S of Sardegna, are frequently
the result of strong to gale force winds from between NW
and NE or a strong SW wind (libeccio). NE gales give rise
to the roughest seas along the coast between Barcelona and
Valencia.
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Diagrams 1.141.1 and 1.141.2 show the mean sea
surface temperature for February and August. The sea
surface temperature usually falls to a minimum in February
and with a mean temperature over the N part of the W
basin of the Mediterranean of around 12 to 13C in the N
and 15_ C in the S. Temperatures rise rapidly in April and
May and usually reach a maximum of around 20_ to 21_ C
in August in the SW and NW and 26C in the SE.
Between October and December the sea temperatures
decrease and with the greatest falls in the N.
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This scale is further subdivided to indicate the

f r e q u e n c y o f swe l l o f d i f fe r e n t h e i g h t s ( i n
metres) according to the legend:
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quickly and therefore overcast skies are infrequent with

good spells of sunshine, particularly in the S of the area.
Winds of force 7 and over are rare in summer over most of
the W basin except for the Golfe du Lion where they may
occur on around 5 to 6 per cent of occasions, and around
Corse with a frequency of 4 to 5 per cent. The frequency
of gales steadily increases during October and with a
maximum frequency occurring over the Golfe du Lion in
late autumn and winter.
Variability
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From January to April, the sea surface temperature
rarely varies by more than 2C from the monthly mean.
From June to October the variations from the mean may
reach 3C to the N of the Islas Baleares, and in September
and October the variation may be as great as 4C. Near the
NE coast of Spain, the sea temperature from autumn to
spring is several degrees cooler close inshore, averaging 8
to 10C in February and about 15 to 16C in May and in
November. In the Strait of Gibraltar, prolonged W winds
will lower the sea temperature and a spell of E winds will
raise it by as much as 5C following a spell of W winds.
The average difference between the sea surface
temperature and that of the overlying air temperature is
generally no more than 1 or 2C but on some occasions it
can be considerable. The greatest departures occur with
offshore winds; for example with cold NW winds off the
Spanish coast in winter or with hot S winds (Scirocco) off
the coasts of North Africa in spring. In the latter case the
air temperature may be more than 5C above that of the
sea surface temperature.
Pressure
Average distribution
1
Colour and transparency

1
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The water colour for the area covered by this volume
ranges from green in the Straits of Gibraltar to greenish
blue towards the Balearic Islands and then blue for the rest
of the area. The average depth of transparancy is 25 m for
the area. Values for depth of visibility and for colour are
dependent on meteorological conditions; the values given
here are, therefore as an indication of what may be
observed.
Variability
1
Bioluminescence
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Bioluminescence is frequently observed between June
and October in the Alborn Sea.
The Azores anticyclone
General information
1
Overview
1.148
It is emphasised that the diagrams 1.147.1 and 1.147.2
depict average pressure distributions of very variable
pressure patterns, which may change markedly from day to
day. This is particularly so in the cool season when mobile
depressions, troughs and ridges of high pressure cross the
region.
There is a small diurnal variation of pressure of about 1
hPa (mb). Maxima occur at about 1000 and 2200 local
time and minima at around 0400 and 1600. Mobile
depressions or ridges of high pressure often obscure the
diurnal variation.
Anticyclones
CLIMATE AND WEATHER
1.147
The average pressure distribution at mean sea level in
January and July is shown in the accompanying diagrams
1.147.1 and 1.147.2 and illustrate the typical mean pressure
fields for the cool and warm seasons.
From November to March pressure is usually lower over
the Mediterranean Sea than over the surrounding land
masses. By July, the W extension of Asian anticyclone to
Europe has normally collapsed and replaced by a ridge of
high pressure extending E, from the Azores anticyclone
(1.149), across Spain to the W basin of the Mediterranean
Sea
1.145
The following information on climate and weather
should be read in conjunction with the information
contained in The Mariners Handbook, which explains in
more detail many aspects of meteorology and climatology
of importance to the mariner.
Weather reports and forecasts, that cover the area, are
regularly broadcast in the various languages of the region
and also in English; for details see Admiralty List of Radio
Signals Volume 3(1). See also 1.24.
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The Azores anticyclone, the sub-tropical high-pressure
belt centred over the Atlantic, has a major controlling
influence on the climate of the Mediterranean. In the cool
season, when the anticyclone is centred at its most S
latitude, a ridge often extends E to Spain or N Africa.
Atlantic depressions moving E along the N flank of the
anticyclone often move into the Mediterranean from the
NW to bring disturbed weather to the region.
In late spring and summer the Azores anticyclone
usually intensifies and with a ridge frequently extending
ENE towards the Alps. This ridge effectively forces
Atlantic depressions further N away from the Mediterranean
and normally results in settled summer conditions.
General conditions
The Asian anticyclone
Weather pattern
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Summer in the W basin of the Mediterranean Sea is
frequently hot, particularly in the S, with long periods of
fine settled weather. Winters are mild with most of the
rainfall occurring in late autumn and winter. The rain is
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central Europe is common and is the source of very cold
air, which on occasions may affect the N part of W basin
of the Mediterranean Sea. When a ridge of high pressure
extends to the Balkans or central Europe, it can induce
strong N to NE winds over the N part of the W basin.
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Mobile depressions frequently affect the area in the cool
season and are usually small in area when compared with
the major depressions of the N Atlantic but may
nevertheless be vigorous features that rapidly intensify to
give very stormy conditions. Depressions are normally less
common in summer and are usually much less intense than
those of the winter months.
The principle tracks and development areas of
depressions are shown in diagram 1.151 and give the
yearly average number of depressions for each source area.
The most common development areas in and around the W
Mediterranean are the Gulf of Lions, Ligurian Sea and
south of the Atlas Mountains. Atlantic Ocean depressions
may cross France, Spain or the Strait of Gibraltar to affect
the W Mediterranean although their frequency is usually
significantly lower than those originating within the
Mediterranean itself. Depressions originating in the Golfo
di Genova generally move SE across the Tyrrhenian Sea
towards Sicilia, whilst depressions forming around the Islas
Baleares usually move between E and NE. Depressions
entering the W Mediterranean Sea through the Strait of
Gibraltar, or forming S of the Atlas Mountains (particularly
in spring), frequently move E to affect Tunisia, Sicilia and
Malta.
Depressions often move at around 10 to 15 kn but
secondary depressions may move more rapidly at 20 to 30
kn. The movement of some depressions can be difficult to
predict when they become slow moving or stationary
before quickly transferring elsewhere.
Fronts
Warm and cold fronts
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Most depressions have associated frontal systems but in
general warm fronts are weak features particularly in the S
of the area (see The Mariners Handbook for a full
description of warm, cold fronts and occlusions). Cold
fronts are often very active and can give rise to violent
conditions with severe squalls and thunderstorms. The
passage of a cold front may herald the arrival of a vigorous
outburst of cold air in winter and with a sharp wind veer.
Prolonged rain on a cold front is rare but may be intense.
Secondary cold fronts, or troughs of low pressure, may
follow behind the main cold front as further outbreaks of
cold air arrive, and are most marked in the N and E of the
area. Although warm fronts are generally weak and difficult
to detect, hot air moving N off the African coast soon
becomes moist and often gives rise to mist and low cloud
to the N.
Winds
Average distribution
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for several areas in W half of the Mediterranean Sea in
January, May, July and October are given in diagrams
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Diagram 1.154 shows the names of the main regional
winds of the Mediterranean and which are described as
follows:
Vendavales is the name given to the strong SW
winds, which blow between the Spanish coast and
the N coast of Morocco. They chiefly occur in the
cold season and particularly in late autumn and
early spring, and are associated with depressions
moving E into the Mediterranean Sea across Spain
or S France. They some times reach gale force but
seldom maintain this force for long. The onset of
this wind is often associated with violent squalls
and thunderstorms and occasionally waterspouts.
They tend to blow more strongly in the Strait of
Gibraltar than in the Alborn channel, and
significantly less near the N African coast. The
wind may be fresh SW between Gibraltar and
Mlaga but become moderate W to NW further to
the E. The frequency of vendavales becomes
progressively less frequent towards NE Spain and
S France.
Levante is the name given to winds that have a long
fetch from the NE near the Spanish coast. The
term levantade is used for strong to gale force
winds of the same kind. These winds are often
associated with a depression centred to the S of
Islas Baleares and high pressure to the N. These
winds are most likely to reach gale force in spring
and autumn but from June to September they are
seldom strong and usually of short duration. There
are usually 8 or 9 levante gales per year between
Valencia and Cabo Creus and 1 or 2 further S.
Levanter. The term levanter is used for E winds in
the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alborn channel.
However, since the winds in the Strait are either E
or W, a wider variety of pressure distributions
favour a E levanter than those that give rise to the
levante.
Mistral. At frequent intervals, between mid-autumn
and mid-spring, when a depression is centred over
the Golfo di Genova or the Gulfe du Lion, a
strong cold, dry N to NW wind is funnelled down
the Rhone Valley, across the Golfe du Lion to
affect the Islas Baleares, Corse and Sardegna. The
average strength of the mistral in winter is force 5
to 6 and force 3 to 4 in summer.
Tramontana. A branch of this N to NW airflow may
cross the mountains near the Spanish/French border
and enter Catalonia as a NNW wind known as
tramontana.
Mestral. Another branch may flow down the Rio
Ebro in NE Spain and enter the Mediterranean as a
NW wind called the mestral. These N to NW
winds often increase in strength further off shore
and with increasing cloud.
Scirocco, or sirocco, is the name applied to a S to
SE wind from N Africa. They are generally very
hot and dry along the N African coast but the
airflow steadily becomes less hot and more humid
as it moves N and which may result in warm,
cloudy and misty conditions over Islas Baleares,
Sardegna, Malta, Sicilia and S Italy. In Malta and
Sicilia the visibility may be markedly reduced due
to dust and sand carried by the wind. A scirocco
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frequent off the African coast during the spring.

The onset is usually gradual and may be preceded
by a SE swell and a rise in sea level. Winds are
sometimes strong and may give rise to rough seas
and a moderate swell in the N.
The wind is known by various names in N Africa:
chihli in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, chibli in
Libya and a leveche in SE Spain. The more violent
dust-storms are called simoon or samun in Arabic.
Gregale is the name for a cool, strong NE wind
affecting the central Mediterranean including the
Ionian Sea. It is most frequent in the cool season
with high-pressure over the Balkans and low
pressure over the S central Mediterranean. The
weather is similar to that associated with the bora.
Libeccio is an Italian name for winds from between
W and SW that affect the area between Sardegna
and Italy. They tend to blow strongly when a
depression is located over N Italy, particularly in
winter. Deep depressions may give rise to rough
seas and poor visibility on W coasts.
Ponente is the Italian name for the W wind.
Tramontana is the Italian name given to N winds
along the W coast of Italy.
Marin is the the French name given to SE winds
between the Pyrenees and Marseille. These winds
are usually the result of slow moving depressions
that give rise to persistent winds from particular
directions.
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Between Gibraltar and Isla de Alborn, winds are mainly
between W and WSW, or between E and ENE throughout
the year. Winds of force 7 or more occur on around 7 per
cent of occasions in winter and spring and about 2 to 3 per
cent of occasions in summer and autumn, and with a
slightly higher frequency of strong W winds.
Winds to the N of Islas Baleares can be variable at
times but there is a predominance of NW winds, however,
winds of force 7 or more are predominantly NW. The
frequency of force 7 or more is around 17 per cent in late
autumn and winter, 10 per cent in spring and autumn, and
5 to 6 per cent in summer. To the S of the Islas Baleares,
the winds show a similar pattern to those in the Alborn
channel.
Over the rest of the area covered by this volume the
winds are mainly from between W and NW but with an
slightly lower frequency of winds between E and SE
winds. Again the highest frequency of winds of force 7 or
more are associated with winds from the NW. They occur
on around 10 to 12 per cent of occasions in winter, 6 to 8
per in spring, 1 to 2 per cent in summer and around 3 to 5
per in autumn.
cloud, and is most frequent from July to October but may

occur at any time of the year. During this period it may
blow for up to 15 days but generally only exceeds force 3
on about one day in eight. In winter it is much less
frequent but may be much stronger. When there is a fresh
to strong levanter then violent eddies are formed in the lee
of the rock. With winds of force 3 to 4 a banner cloud,
known as the levanter cloud, usually extends for a mile or
so in the lee of the rock but lifts and disappears with winds
of force 6 or more.
A dry hot sand laden wind called the leveche sometimes
affects the coastal region of SE Spain. It is not a
particularly strong wind and is an extension of the scirocco.
Like the scirocco it blows rather intermittently and is
usually preceded by light variable winds with a brownish
streak of cloud on the S horizon. The arrival of the cloud
and sand heralds the arrival of the S to SE wind but is
usually of less than 24 hours duration.
Others local effects are as follows:
Along the N African coast W winds predominate in
winter and, during daylight hours in summer, N to
NE are most frequent.
The frequency of the NE gregale exceeding 35 kn in
Malta is highest in February when it may occur on
one day in the month.
In Stretto di Messina, winds tend to be diverted N or
S through the Strait. Squally NE winds descending
from the mountains of Calabria, especially when
covered in snow, are often frequent on the E side
of the Strait.
Strong N winds, often an extension of the Adriatic
bora, may give rise to rough seas in the Golfo di
Taranto.
See the Climatic Tables (1.166) for the mean winds and
directions for a number of reporting stations within the
area.
Land and sea breezes
Coastal wind
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Land and sea breezes are very pronounced in all parts of
the area in the warm season. Even in the cool season they
are sometimes apparent in fine settled weather, particularly
in the S. In summer the sea breeze usually commences in
the mid-forenoon and gradually freshens until
mid-afternoon when it commonly reaches force 3 to 4.
Thereafter it weakens and eventually ceases shortly after
sunset. The direction is usually onshore in the morning but
will often slowly veer during the day to blow almost
parallel to the coastline. The land breeze often begins to
set-in in the late evening and reaches maximum strength in
the early hours of the morning and fades around sunrise. It
is normally lighter than the sea breeze but it may, on
occasions, be reinforced by katabatic winds in the cool
season when cold air drains from high ground inland from
the coast. At other times the sea and land breezes may
strengthen or weaken the prevailing wind.
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Winds in coastal areas are largely controlled by the
general pressure distribution of the area but within about 20
m of the coast topography, or land and sea breezes, often
produce significant local modifications to both the wind
strength and direction (see The Mariners Handbook).
Straits, headlands and steep sided valleys may cause local
increases in wind strength due to funnelling.
In the Strait of Gibraltar, winds strengths usually
increase in the narrowest part. The E levanter, like the
more general levante, usually results in moist air and local
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The summer is well known for fine weather between
June and August when there is on average 1 to 3 oktas of
cloud over the whole of the sea area. When thunderstorms
affect the area, particularly in the N, the skies often
become cloudy to overcast for relatively short periods. In
general there is usually slightly more cloud on the coasts
than over the open seas (see the Climatic Tables (1.166) for
mean cloud amounts).
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the average cloud amount is around 4 to 5 oktas over most
of the sea area. However, over the Alborn channel, the
area between the E coast of Spain and the Islas Baleares
and off the E coast of Tunisia to the S of the Golfe de
Hammamet, the average cloud amount is around 3 to 4
oktas. Cloudy to overcast skies are usually associated with
mobile depressions but generally these conditions do not
last for long before more broken skies return.
Winds from a N sector are usually associated with
cumulus type cloud and broken skies. S winds may bring
low cloud and fog to windward coasts and, particularly in
winter, low cloud may persist for several days.
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General
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The rainfall is very seasonal with relatively dry summers
and wet autumns and winters although there is considerable
variation across the area (see the Climatic Tables (1.166)).
Much of the rainfall in the region occurs as heavy
downpours of short duration and with prolonged rain
relatively infrequent. The driest month is usually July and
the wettest period between October and December.
Air temperature
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Rainfall averages around 660mm on the NE coast of
Spain then steadily decreases to about 200mm near Almera
but then increases towards Gibraltar where the average
rainfall is around 840mm. Over the Islas Baleares the
average rainfall is around 420mm but with around 600mm
at Puerto de Mahn.
Along the N coasts of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia the
wet season starts around late September and with the
highest rainfall around Alger (660mm) and Bejaa (800mm)
and the lowest around Oran (370mm). The E coast of
Tunisia has the lowest rainfall with around 360mm in the
N then steadily decreasing to around 220mm in the S.
In the coastal areas of Sicilia and S Italy the variation in
rainfall is relatively large and with the highest rainfall
being recorded at Messina (830mm) and the lowest at Gela
(350mm) on the S coast of Sicilia.
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Thunderstorms occur throughout the region, some times
with hail and are most frequent in late summer and
autumn. The highest frequency of thunderstorms occur in
the N and E half of the area (see the Climatic Tables
(1.166)) for the frequency of thunderstorms at a number of
coastal stations within the area covered by this volume).
Waterspouts develop when the airflow is very unstable
and are relatively frequent in the W and S of the area.
They are common in the Strait of Gibraltar during the
autumn and slightly less so in spring, and are often
associated with the onset of a SW vendavale wind. They
have also been reported off the prominent headlands of the
E coast of Spain, such as Cabo de Gata and around Islas
Baleares.
Snow
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Over the open sea in February the mean air temperatures
is around 11_ C in the extreme N of the area and between
14_ and 15_ C in the SW and SE of the area. In August,
normally the warmest month, the mean air temperature
increases to around 22_ C in the N, 26_ to 27_ C in the S
and SE and to between 22 to 23C in the Strait of
Gibraltar. In coastal areas the seasonal and diurnal
variations of temperature are greater although sea breezes
have an important moderating influence which inhibit
excessive afternoon temperatures in summer (see the
Climatic Tables (1.166) for the mean and extreme
temperatures for a number of coastal stations in the area).
Winds direction has an important bearing on the
temperature. Lowest temperatures tend to be associated
with winds between NW and NE whilst S winds usually
bring higher temperatures. Some of the hottest and most
unpleasant conditions are associated with the scirocco.
Humidity
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The frequency of fog is less than 2 per cent of
occasions over the open sea and around 2 to 3 per cent
between July and September in the extreme W of the area
towards the Strait of Gibraltar. Figures for the number of
days with coastal fog are given in the Climatic Tables for a
number of reporting stations. Visibilities of over 5 miles are
recorded on between 92 and 96 per cent of occasions over
most of the open seas but decrease to between 84 to 88 per
cent of occasions between June and September near the
Strait of Gibraltar.
Radiation fogs occur at times in coastal areas during
clear winter nights but these generally clear soon after
sunrise. Reduced visibility also occurs with S scirocco
winds and may affect a large area but sand storms off the
N African coast, which may reduce the visibility to under 1
km, are generally short lived and localised. Around Malta,
S and E Sicilia and S Italy, scirocco winds may result in
poor visibility for a few days and is most likely to occur
when the sea temperature is at its lowest in late winter.
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region and is unknown on the coast of Morocco.
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Humidity is inversely related to air temperature; thus
high humidity is usually associated with low temperatures
and vice versa. Maximum humidity normally occurs around
dawn and the minimum in the early afternoon. Over the
open sea the mean value of the humidity usually falls to a
minimum in December of about 71 per cent in the N, 73
per cent in the extreme SW of the area and 66 per cent in
the extreme SE. Maximum values occur in June with
values of 77 to 78 per cent in the N and extreme SE and
81 per cent in the extreme SW. In coastal areas the
humidity tends to be highest in the morning in winter and
lowest on summer afternoons.
There is no significant variation of humidity across the
region but the wind direction is often an important factor.
Low humidity tends to be associated with N winds,
particularly in the N of the region. In contrast S winds
such as the scirocco become both warm and humid, and
can result in unpleasantly oppressive conditions with mist
on S facing coasts of the region where the moist warm air
flows over a relatively cooler sea, particularly in late
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Meteorological conversion tables and scales are shown
in diagram 1.199.
The location of climatic stations are shown in diagram
1.166.
The tables (1.167 to 1.198), which follow, give data for
several coastal stations that regularly undertake weather
observations. Some of these stations have been re-sited and
so the position given is the latest available.
It is emphasised that these data are average conditions
and refer to the specific location of the observing station
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conditions over the open sea or in approaches to ports in
their vicinity.
The following comments briefly list some of the
differences to be expected between conditions over the
open sea and the nearest reporting station (see The
Mariners Handbook for further details):
Wind speeds tend to be higher at sea than on land,
although funnelling in narrow inlets can result in
an increase in wind strength.
Precipitation along hilly wind facing coasts can be
considerably higher than at sea to windward.
Similarly precipitation in the lee of high ground is
generally less.
Air temperature over the sea is less variable than over
the land.
Topography has a marked effect on local conditions.
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Fog
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11
13
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1021
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12
21
80
68
104
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7 35
5 18 28
12
14
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19
13
24
80
65
106
7 28
1 18 33
6 42
5 17 22
11
13
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25
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63
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4 33
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13
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16
28
13
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62
31
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5 32
7 10 21 24
12
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31
16
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4 38
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12
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35
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63
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12
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34
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63
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1 23 26
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11
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19
31
16
85
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25
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11
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28
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70
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2 20 29
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11
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14
24
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10
12
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12
21
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130
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2 19 34
1 11 31
3 19 26
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Oktas
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21
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83
February
1021
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23
80
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75
March
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10
27
80
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59
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31
10
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28
19
34
14
76
57
October
1018
24
15
30
11
81
59
November
1019
20
12
25
82
December
1021
18
10
22
Means
1018
23
14
40*
Totals
Extreme values
44
Fog
6 13
1 12 43 18
7 26
9 29 17
3 37 20
6 23
1 14 60 16
3 32 24
5 24
2 15 59 16
1 32 34
5 18
| 19 53 21
2 37 37
5 12
1 17 54 24
1 45 39
| 16 56 20
3 45 36
1 13 60 20
2 43 33
5 10
2 14 64 13
5 40 23
5 18
1 14 65 12
6 27 10
2 10 28 15
1 14 60 13
5 17
3 13 34 21
1 14 60 16
4 33 23
6 21
11

26
26
26
26
26
1 12 69 10
1 11 61 14
2 15 60 12
23
13
15
55
61
115
10
82
64
98
78
57
583
60

Calm
NW
SW
SE
Knots
2

26
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
mm
|
26

26
26
1300
0700
Gale
No. of years
observations
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300

30

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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
NE
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
WMO No 08482
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ALMERIA AIRPORT (36 51 N, 02 23 W) Height above MSL 21 m
1300
Oktas
January
1021
17
20
73
61
27
59 12
7 12
5 19
5 16 28 10
4 11
February
1020
18
22
74
60
18
50 16
8 14
5 16
6 19 32 12
March
1018
20
10
25
74
59
20
44 14
9 21
3 20
4 21 36
April
1014
22
11
27
74
58
26
33 16
4 10
7 22
2 14
5 19 46 11
May
1014
24
14
31
11
78
60
12
27 16 11
4 28
2 17
4 19 46 10
June
1015
28
19
34
15
77
58
21 16 14
3 34
1 19
6 15 49
July
1015
31
22
38
18
74
58
23 17 14
2 32
1 23
6 17 48
August
1015
32
23
38
19
75
59
26 18 10
3 33
2 20
4 19 50
September
1016
29
20
33
16
75
59
11
40 16
4 26
2 19
7 19 48
October
1017
24
16
29
12
74
59
29
52 13
7 14
4 18
4 17 46
November
1018
21
12
25
74
60
31
59
4 17
5 17 38
December
1020
18
10
22
74
61
20
58 11
Means
1017
24
14
39*
75
59
41 15
6 21
Totals
204
30
Extreme values
40

26

10
12
12
11
11
10
10
10
4 17
3 16 31 11
3 18
5 18 42
10
12
10

26
26
26
26
26
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
0700
Fog
26
Gale
No. of years
observations
mm

26
26
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300
Knots

30

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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
1300
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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CASTILLO GALERAS (37 35 N, 01 00 W) Height above MSL 217 m
Climatic Table compiled from 16 to years observations, 1983 to 1998
0700
1300
Oktas
January
1023
14
19
72
70
41
2 19
6 21
24 21
8 29
February
1020
15
20
72
67
32 11
4 22
6 19
14 22
7 39
11
11
March
1019
16
10
22
74
68
34 14
5 19
4 19
10 31
3 11 32
10
12
April
1015
18
12
23
71
67
31 11
5 23
8 18
9 21
7 16 37
10
13
May
1014
20
14
24
11
79
72
31 17
6 15
3 15
4 25
9 19 37
12
June
1016
24
18
28
14
79
71
37 18
4 13
2 13
4 34
8 13 32
13
July
1016
27
20
31
16
80
68
48 16
6 40
4 11 15 23
12
August
1015
28
21
30
18
83
71
45 17
2 12
4 33
4 15 19 23
11
September
1016
26
20
29
15
81
70
45 11
5 13
3 13
5 29
4 13 18 26
11
October
1017
22
16
26
10
78
71
35 11
5 17
6 20
11 24
9 11 33
10
11
November
1017
18
13
23
74
70
32 12
2 22
8 16
15 21
6 35
10
10
December
1020
16
11
20
74
70
37 10
1 24
8 14
24 20
4 31
10
10
Means
1017
20
14
32*
76
70
37 13
4 17
5 16
11 27
7 12 31
11
Totals
Extreme values
35
No. of years
observations
16

16

Fog
1300
0700
mm

16
16
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300
Knots
11
10

16


16
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0700
Thunder
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
Gale
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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ALICANTE (38 22 N, 00 30 W) Height above MSL 82 m
1800
Oktas
January
1022
17
22
75
70
20
16
3 20 35 11
February
1021
18
25
74
67
27
22
5 17 32 10
7 15 19 10 13 10
9 10
March
1018
19
26
75
66
25
24 11
9 34 12
5 16 25 11 22
April
1015
22
11
27
73
62
34
24
5 13 29 15
5 11 20 16 28
May
1015
24
14
28
10
73
64
32
21 10
3 13 25 17
4 17 23 21 24
June
1016
28
18
32
13
74
64
23
25 15
9 20 13
1 16 30 21 27
July
1016
30
20
33
17
72
63
34 18
7 20
1 13 34 25 26
August
1015
31
21
35
18
75
68
28 13
2 10 20 21
| 14 30 25 26
September
1016
29
19
34
15
78
70
41
30 10
3 15 25 14
3 15 26 18 21
October
1018
25
15
31
10
79
73
66
24
4 17 38
4 18 22
8 15 10
November
1018
21
11
26
77
71
42
25
5 17 34
10 18 11
December
1020
18
23
79
73
34
18
6 18 37 12
11 13 10
Means
1017
24
13
36*
75
68
24 10
4 13 29 13
5 15 22 14 19
Totals
356
46
Extreme values
41
No. of years
observations
17

17


17
17
Gale
Fog
0700
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
mm
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1800
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1800
Knots

30

17

10 15 15
7 12 11 17
9 10 11 13 16
3 10 11 10 14 18

17
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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
1800
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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VALENCIA (39 29 N, 00 23 W) Height above MSL 11 m
76
67
34
75
67
37
April
1014
21
11
27
74
64
May
1014
23
14
30
10
77
67
June
1016
27
18
32
15
78
69
July
1016
30
21
36
18
78
69
August
1015
30
22
36
19
79
70
September
1016
28
19
34
15
80
October
1017
24
15
29
11
79
November
1017
20
11
26
December
1020
17
22
Means
1017
23
14
38*
Totals
Extreme values
43
No. of years
observations
mm
3
11
12
41
34
23
70
71
77
72
77
77
_
4

17

2 12 44 16 12
14 11
2 12
9 16
8 21
1 10 40 12 19
12 14
3 17 11
4 15
7 18
9 36 14 20
10 19
5 25 11
5 14
12
2 12 30 13 25
10 19
8 26 10
3 11
15
9 29 11 26
7 24 11 27 10
18
7 21
9 31
5 26 16 35
16
19
6 19 12 31
4 27 17 39
20
20
4 22 14 32
3 25 18 35
1 11
48
12
9 35 14 24
6 22 10 33
2 14
88
10
1 11 43 11 20
12 15
4 22
5 12
5 18
62
1 14 41 16 16
14 13
9 14
9 21
73
42
1 12 44 11 17
14
7 10 19
7 26
69
13
9 33 13 23
9 19
8 24
4 10
5 14
481
51

17
17
Knots
11
17
Thunder
26
Fog
25
Gale
19
1800
17
1018
0700
1020
March
Calm
February
NW
36
SW
69
SE
75
NE
22
Calm
NW
16
1021
SW
January
Oktas
SE
1800
NE
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1800
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1800

30

17


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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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TORTOSA (40 49 N, 00 30 E) Height above MSL 50 m
Average
humidity
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Gale
Fog
Oktas
January
1021
14
21
73
58
33
51
7 18 13
40
8 22 10
February
1019
16
23
74
54
33
35
2 10 21 21
24
4 11 17
7 23
March
1017
19
26
74
48
31
40
7 20 19
18
7 15 21
8 21
April
1013
21
10
27
75
47
46
31
3 11 19 27
17
7 25 15
1 10 18
May
1014
25
13
31
79
50
62
28
6 13 31
12
9 33 23
7 11
June
1015
28
17
34
13
77
48
37
27
6 13 35
10
7 42 21
5 10
July
1015
32
20
37
17
76
46
14
31
5 15 27
7 44 26
August
1015
32
21
37
17
78
49
37
36
6 13 25
7 45 20
September
1016
29
18
34
13
79
50
71
39
5 16 25
17
7 31 21
7 11
October
1016
24
14
29
80
54
92
42
4 19 19
23
6 15 23
8 15
November
1016
18
10
25
76
59
60
42
8 23 13
33
9 14
2 11 18
December
1019
15
21
76
61
43
51
8 18 10
43
9 17 10
Means
1016
23
13
37*
76
52
38
7 17 22
21
6 23 18
7 15
Totals
559
64
19
22
Extreme values
40

17
17
17
17
17
No. of years
observations
17

17

mm

17
17
1300
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
0700
1300
Thunder
1300
Average
fall
0700
1300
Mean lowest
in each month
0700
Mean highest
in each month
hPa
0700
Knots

30

17

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Mean
daily min.
Average
cloud
cover
Mean
daily max.
Month
Average pressure
at MSL
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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BARCELONA AIRPORT (41 17 N, 02 04 E) Height above MSL 6 m
Oktas
January
1020
14
18
81
64
44
61
February
1018
15
19
81
62
36
58
March
1017
16
22
83
62
48
54
April
1014
18
23
83
63
51
49
May
1015
21
13
25
83
67
57
49
June
1016
24
16
29
12
83
66
38
51
July
1016
28
19
31
16
81
65
22
54
August
1016
29
21
32
16
83
65
66
60
September
1017
26
17
29
12
85
64
79
October
1016
22
14
26
84
65
94
November
1018
17
22
83
64
74
December
1019
14
19
80
63
Means
1017
20
12
32*
82
64
Totals
Extreme values
36

26

10
11
10
10
10
4 16 21 24 24
9 10 14 13 15 22
7 14
9 13
2 11
8 14 10
13
29

17
26
26
26
26
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
0700
Fog
26
Gale
No. of years
observations
mm
Knots
1
4 11 11
39
5 14 13
20
5 11 18
5 13 19
2 10 25
2 10 25
64
66
65
50
64
58
659
71

26
26
Thunder
1300
1300
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300

30
7 11 11
8 12 21
8 10
6 13 15 22 26
6 15 13 29 26
4 16 16 31 26
4 15 19 33 25
1 11 25
2 15 20 34 27
9 20
3 15 21 34 21
8 16
3 11 11
4 13 10
33 10
5 12
43
3 11 17
13
6 12 13 21 21

26

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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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IBIZA/ES CODOLA (38 52 N, 01 23 E) Height above MSL 12 m
Average
humidity
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
1300
Gale
Fog
Oktas
19
82
67
34
14
2 11 16 11 33
9 13
6 22 19 14
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
1300
1300
0700
0700
mm
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
hPa
Average
cloud
cover
Mean
daily max.
Month
Average pressure
at MSL
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
WMO No 08373
Knots
1021
16
February
1019
16
21
80
65
28
15 11
9 18 13 28
9 12 17
4 26 16 11
10
March
1018
18
10
23
81
63
39
19 13
7 14 12 26
7 11 21
5 29 11 10
10
April
1015
20
12
24
82
61
37
17 13
2 10 11 11 30
9 21
7 28 12 10
10
May
1015
23
15
27
11
82
63
24
11 19
9 11
6 33
9 33
6 30
June
1016
27
18
31
14
81
61
14
11 19
4 37
8 43 10
6 26
July
1017
30
21
33
18
82
60
14 18 10
4 43
6 50
7 21
August
1016
31
22
35
19
85
62
26
19 14 10
6 39
4 46 13
8 21
September
1017
28
20
32
15
84
62
42
16 11
1 10
9 40
7 34 11
9 24
October
1017
24
17
28
12
82
63
66
18 13
8 13
9 30
6 25
6 27 11 10
10
November
1018
20
13
24
81
64
50
15
1 10 16
8 35
9 17
5 22 16 13
December
1024
17
10
20
82
66
56
12
2 11 18 11 32
10 10 11
6 23 21 10
10
Means
1018
23
15
35*
82
63
15 13
9 11
9 34
8 28
6 25 10
Totals
422
53
16
Extreme values
37

26
26
26
26
26
No. of years
observations
26

26


26
26

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PALMA DE MALLORCA/SON SAN JUAN (39 33 N, 02 44 E) Height above MSL 8 m
Average
humidity
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Gale
Fog
Oktas
January
1021
15
19
90
69
37
3 14
8 54
2 17
3 30
8 14 16
February
1019
16
20
89
66
35
3 13
9 55
2 17
4 31
9 16 10
10
March
1018
18
23
91
63
36
3 19
7 60
2 18
5 41
5 15
11
April
1015
20
25
91
61
39
2 16
8 59
1 11 10
5 48
6 14
11
May
1015
24
11
29
89
58
30
2 18
4 60
| 11 10
6 57
11
June
1017
27
15
33
11
86
56
14
3 18
2 65
1 11
4 65
12
July
1017
31
18
37
14
85
53
3 15
2 71
3 72
11
August
1016
32
19
37
15
88
56
20
4 15
2 70
3 69
11
September
1017
28
17
33
12
91
60
50
5 12
5 68
1 11 10
4 56
10
October
1017
24
13
28
91
64
63
3 12
7 59
1 14 11
5 37
8 13
November
1018
19
24
90
66
47
3 13
5 10 57
2 16 10
4 29
7 16 12
December
1024
16
20
90
70
44
5 14
7 51
2 16
5 27 11 14 15
Means
1018
23
11
38*
89
62
3 15
6 61
1 13
4 47
6 11
10
Totals
424
56
29
22
Extreme values
40

26
26
26
26
26
No. of years
observations
26

26

mm

26
26
1300
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
0700
1300
Thunder
1300
Average
fall
0700
1300
Mean lowest
in each month
0700
Mean highest
in each month
hPa
0700
Knots

30

26

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Mean
daily min.
Average
cloud
cover
Mean
daily max.
Month
Average pressure
at MSL
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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MAHON/MENORCA (39 52 N, 04 14 E) Height above MSL 82 m
Average
humidity
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Gale
Fog
Oktas
January
1020
15
18
84
71
66
22 10
6 13 14 13 13
20 12
7 20 17 10
12
February
1019
15
18
83
69
57
21 12
4 11 18 13 10
21 13
8 19 18
12
March
1017
16
21
84
66
55
25 12
5 12 12 11 13
22 12
6 10 20 14
13
April
1014
18
11
22
84
65
51
21 12
6 12 11 13 12
20 11 11
7 10 22 13
12
May
1015
22
14
26
10
86
64
37
15 17 11
6 13
9 16
13 13 15
9 16 22
11
June
1017
25
18
30
14
82
59
14
20 22
3 10
8 19
13 22 11
9 15 21
11
July
1017
29
21
33
18
82
56
24 22
9 19
17 20 14
8 18 17
11
August
1016
30
22
34
19
83
59
26
22 22
7 23
13 20 15
9 19 17
10
September
1017
27
20
31
15
84
64
55
20 16
5 12 24
14 18 11
9 18 20
10
October
1017
23
17
27
12
84
67
84
18 13
5 12
9 11 18
16 14
9 10 11 20 13
11
November
1018
18
12
23
82
68
77
25 12
4 10 11 13 14
23
7 19 16
11
December
1019
15
10
19
83
71
44
24 10
5 14 16 15 10
23
Means
1017
21
14
34*
83
65
22 15
5 10 10 11 16
18 14 10
Totals
570
65
Extreme values
38
No. of years
observations

26

mm

26
26
1300
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
0700
1300
Thunder
1300
Average
fall
0700
1300
Mean lowest
in each month
0700
Mean highest
in each month
hPa
0700
Knots

30

26

7 18 20
12
8 12 20 12
11
12
28

26
26
26
26
26
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Mean
daily min.
Average
cloud
cover
Mean
daily max.
Month
Average pressure
at MSL
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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AL HOCEIMA (35 11 N, 03 51 W) Height above MSL 14 m
Climatic Table compiled from 17 years observations, 1983 to 1999
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
0600
1200
Oktas
January
1023
17
22
80
65
3 31 20
2 35
21
5 11 19 25
February
1022
18
10
22
82
66
8 26 15
3 38
29 10
7 24 14
March
1019
19
11
24
83
69
6 20 13
5 42
39 16 10
4 21
10
April
1016
20
12
25
83
68
3 17 16
3 48
40 15
5 31
11
May
1015
23
15
28
11
84
68
4 15
2 59
50 15
3 24
June
1016
25
18
30
15
84
69
3 67
55 20
2 20
July
1016
28
20
34
17
85
73
1 10
6 66
52 21
2 23
August
1015
29
21
34
17
83
72
3 12
5 61
53 16
1 25
September
1016
27
20
31
16
85
72
3 16
2 62
49 17
1 27
October
1017
24
16
29
13
85
71
3 18 10
2 56
42 15
3 24
November
1018
21
12
27
83
68
3 25 19
3 39
36 11
December
1021
18
10
23
81
66
4 33 16
2 36
28
Means
1018
22
14
35*
83
69
4 19 12
3 51
41 14
Totals
Extreme values
40

17

11
12
11
11
11
7 24 12
8 20 21
5 23
17

26
17
17
17
17
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
mm

17
17
1200
0600
Fog
17
1200
Gale
No. of years
observations
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1200
Mean highest
in each month
0600
Mean
daily min.
hPa
0600
Knots

26

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Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
Thunder
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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ORAN/ESSENIA (35 38 N, 00 36 W) Height above MSL 90 m
1300
Oktas
January
1022
17
22
89
62
47
3 11
3 12 23 14
2 26
February
1021
18
23
90
60
46
3 10
8 25 13
2 32
March
1019
20
27
90
55
44
4 12
8 20 14
3 31
17 17
April
1015
22
10
28
86
49
43
8 30 16
2 21
35 10
May
1015
24
14
31
84
53
30
3 10 10
6 28 20
2 19
June
1015
27
17
34
12
81
52
4 11
6 24 23
3 18
July
1015
30
20
38
15
83
54
4 11
7 22 20
August
1015
32
21
40
16
81
50
5 13
9 18 17
September
1016
29
18
35
13
84
52
13
3 10
October
1017
25
15
31
87
52
31
November
1018
21
10
28
87
57
44
December
1021
18
23
89
62
62
Means
1017
24
13
41*
86
55
Totals
372
Extreme values
44

17

10
10
13
13
14
13
12
7 14
11
3 14 19
3 26 29
4 37 23
2 18 18
11
21
21

17
17
17
17
17
Calm
NW
SW
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
mm

17
17
1300
0700
Fog
17
Gale
No. of years
observations
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300
Knots
9
6 41 20
9 11 11
5 27 23
3 19 21
2 15 26
53 10
9 18
64
7 16
3 24
76
1 27
69
6 23 17
3 28
57
8 20 14
1 33
28 16
2 11 24 16
1 28
8 11
2 10
2 10 24 12
2 32
4 12
4 10
8 23 16
2 27
36 11
44

30

17

5 10
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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
SE
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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ALGIERS/DARELBEIDA (36 43 N, 03 15 E) Height above MSL 25 m
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
0600
1200
Oktas
January
1021
17
23
87
65
3 31 20
2 35
21
5 11 19 25
February
1019
18
24
88
66
8 26 15
3 38
29 10
7 24 14
March
1018
19
28
89
69
6 20 13
5 42
39 16 10
4 21
10
April
1015
21
29
88
68
3 17 16
3 48
40 15
5 31
11
May
1015
24
13
32
88
68
4 15
2 59
50 15
3 24
June
1015
28
16
35
11
85
69
3 67
55 20
2 20
July
1015
31
19
39
14
85
73
1 10
6 66
52 21
2 23
August
1015
33
21
40
16
84
72
3 12
5 61
53 16
1 25
September
1016
30
18
37
13
85
72
3 16
2 62
49 17
1 27
October
1017
26
15
33
85
71
3 18 10
2 56
42 15
3 24
November
1019
21
10
28
87
68
3 25 19
3 39
36 11
December
1020
18
24
86
62
4 33 16
2 36
28
Means
1017
24
12
41*
86
56
4 19 12
3 51
41 14
Totals
Extreme values
48

26

11
12
11
11
11
7 24 12
8 20 21
5 23
17

26
17
17
17
17
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
mm

26
17
1200
0600
Fog
26
1200
Gale
No. of years
observations
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1200
Mean highest
in each month
0600
Mean
daily min.
hPa
0600
Knots

26

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Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
Thunder
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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BEJAIA AIRPORT (36 43 N, 05 04 E) Height above MSL 2 m
62
84
63
April
1015
20
10
28
84
65
May
1015
23
14
30
85
June
1016
26
18
33
12
82
July
1016
29
20
37
16
August
1015
30
21
38
17
September
1016
28
20
35
October
1017
25
16
33
November
1018
21
12
28
December
1021
18
Means
1018
23
14
Totals
Extreme values
No. of years
observations
5 17 12
7 44
10
7 12 26 16
3 23
3 11
7 12 45 23
4 21 52 20
10
1 20
3 23 54 18
10
1 18
2 16 59 19
10
3 40 39
1 13
7 15 49 20
3 38 49
4 12 33 20
3 17
2 32 51
6 11 11
1 11 43
1 37 51
1 12 66
10
2 33 46
1 12
4 12 32 15
5 23
33

17
17
17
17
17
mm
Knots
100
2 34 56
86
2 34 51
100
1 36 46
1 12
71
1 39 41
1 13
9 15 30 19
68
41
1 27 47
1 16
69
16
2 28 36
1 22
79
68
1 27 38
80
67
13
2 29 42
15
82
65
40
12
82
61
90
81
62
100
23
82
63
135
41*
82
65
798
48
17

17


17
17
Thunder
83
Fog
27
Gale
24
1300
18
10
0700
17
1019
Calm
1022
March
NW
February
1 17 60
SW
62
81
SE
22
NE
Calm
17
NW
1022
January
1300
SW
Oktas
SE
1300
NE
0700
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation

30

17

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Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
No. of days with

1 mm or more
Average
humidity
Temperatures
Average
fall
WMO No 60402
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ANNABA (36 50 N, 07 49 E) Height above MSL 4 m
1300
Oktas
January
1021
17
22
85
61
93
8 48 17
4 19
February
1020
17
23
86
60
75
7 47 13
March
1018
19
27
86
59
68
5 40 13
April
1015
20
10
30
87
57
50
8 35 11
May
1015
24
13
32
86
59
31
6 28
June
1016
27
17
35
12
83
58
15
7 27
July
1016
30
19
39
15
82
55
August
1016
31
21
39
17
83
57
September
1016
29
19
37
14
85
56
30
October
1018
26
15
34
11
86
55
72
November
1018
21
11
29
85
58
74
December
1020
18
24
84
61
96
Means
1017
23
13
42*
85
58
Totals
615
56
Extreme values
48

17

10
11
12
14
15
15
13
7 15
10
3 19 27
9 13
2 33 30
7 13
2 11 14
11
38

17
17
17
17
17
Calm
NW
SW
SE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
mm

17
17
1300
8
0700
Fog
17
Gale
No. of years
observations
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300
Knots

30
2 32 24
7 18
4 23
12 15
2 20 25 10 12
4 32
25 25
1 11 18 10
3 38
31 31
4 15 10
2 51
37 43
| 53
49 41
6 24
1 59
50 42
4 26
2 58
41 52
7 34
0 46
37 48
6 39
1 42
25 36
5 45 14
2 27
12 13
8 51 14
5 15
7 37 10
2 39
28 30

17

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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
NE
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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BIZERTE AIRPORT (37 15 N, 09 48 E) Height above MSL 3 m
1300
Oktas
January
1020
16
21
86
67
77
10
February
1019
16
22
87
65
62
10
3 10 19 21 26
March
1017
18
25
87
63
61
12
7 23 19 21
April
1015
20
10
27
87
58
37
8 20 19 27
10
May
1015
25
13
34
84
53
28
9 20 12 31
June
1016
29
17
38
12
79
48
12
9 23 18 27
July
1016
32
20
41
15
78
46
August
1015
33
21
41
16
82
48
September
1016
30
19
38
14
86
52
27
October
1017
26
16
33
10
88
58
58
5 10 13 16 34
7 13 21
November
1017
20
11
27
86
62
76
10
5 13 17 18 30
December
1019
17
22
86
67
118
12
10
4 12 19 17 30
Means
1017
24
13
42*
85
57
9 19 18 29
Totals
563
64
Extreme values
47
No. of years
observations
17

17

Gale
Fog
12
12
12
12
13
1 14 34
13
| 15 26
12
3 16 30
11
4 18 22
10
6 15 10 11 26 19
11
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
1300
0700
mm

17
17
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
0900
Knots

30
9 16 22 28
5 14 11 10 24 20
10
6 13
9 25 23
10
9 16
3 26 24
8 12 13
5 25 24
10 18 15 12
1 18 24
12 20 13
1 15 30
6 23 16 34
13 17 15
7 21 15 33
16 18 14
9 15 19 30
10 10 12 15
4
7

17

10
5 20 25
12
33

17
17
17
17
17
8 11 15 23 20
10 10 10 12
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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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TUNISCARTHAGE (36 50 N, 10 14 E) Height above MSL 4 m
1300
Oktas
January
1020
16
21
85
65
59
2 17 34 22 11
7 13 20 21 24
February
1019
17
22
85
61
57
3 13 33 20 14
10
4 13 11 11 22 26
March
1017
19
26
85
58
47
12
8 12
5 16 31
April
1015
22
11
29
82
52
38
9 11 27 19 13 11
12 10 11 18
6 10 27
May
1015
26
14
34
79
49
23
7 11
9 17 18 12 16
14 19 19 19
June
1016
30
18
38
14
73
45
10
7 11
9 19 21 15
16 28 18 15
July
1015
33
21
41
17
73
42
7 12 15 22 23
16 28 23 12
August
1015
34
22
41
18
78
44
9 16 17 13 24
15 24 21 17
September
1016
31
20
37
16
82
50
33
6 13 27 16 14 15
13 15 18 18
October
1017
27
17
32
12
86
56
66
6 14 34 14
9 15
9 11 18 12
November
1017
21
12
27
83
59
56
2 16 37 19
9 10
December
1019
17
22
84
64
67
2 15 42 19 12
Means
1017
24
14
43*
81
54
6 12 27 18 14 13
Totals
466
66
Extreme values
47
No. of years
observations
17

17

Gale
Fog
11
12
13
7 16
12
3 18
12
1 17
11
4 15
10
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
0700
10
mm

17
17
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300
Knots

30
9 30 21 15

17

7 19
10
7 12 20
9 15 15 22 23
10
6 13 18 25 26
11
7 12 22
11
11
31

17
17
17
17
17
11 13 12 14
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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
1300
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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MONASTIRSKANES (35 40 N, 10 45 E) Height above MSL 3 m
60
82
60
April
1014
21
12
29
81
58
May
1014
25
16
35
11
81
58
June
1015
29
20
38
16
77
55
July
1015
32
22
40
18
77
August
1014
33
24
40
20
79
September
1016
30
22
38
17
October
1016
26
18
34
13
November
1017
21
13
28
December
1018
18
10
Means
1016
24
15
Totals
Extreme values
No. of years
observations
4 18 20 19 16
25
36
14
30
17
24
23
11
53
23
55
20
82
60
36
84
60
41
81
60
32
23
80
60
29
42*
81
58
302
47

11
11
11
11
11
10
10
10
9 11 12 19
10
7 18 16 20
10
23 22 16
6 10
11
29

26
26
26
26
26
Knots
3

26
11
mm
10
26

26
26
Thunder
82
Fog
27
Gale
24
11
1300
19
0700
17
1016
Calm
1018
March
NW
February
26
SW
61
SE
81
NE
22
Calm
NW
17
1019
SW
January
Oktas
SE
1300
NE
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300

30
7 15 12 26
11
4 17 17 18 17 11
28 13
8 10 11 18
5 17 13 14 17 12
32 17 11
5 13
6 15 12 11 13 15
24 23 16 12
8 11
5 10 19
18 29 29 14
27 11
6 11
4 11 19
17 34 30 16
5 18
4 12 21
14 41 26 13
5 14
7 10 24
18 36 26 11
18
5 15 10 10 12 19
25 28 21 10
13
4 16 13 14 12 18
30 18 11
8 10
11
4 16 18 19 14 11
29 10
10
2 18 24 20 11
24
16
5 16 13 12 13 15

26

24
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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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SFAX ELMAOU (34 43 N, 10 41 E) Height above MSL 23 m
Average
humidity
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Gale
Fog
Oktas
January
1021
17
22
82
54
23
20
2 14 17 31
19
8 20 14 18
10
February
1019
18
24
82
50
19
22
3 11 16 32
19 10
7 15 12 14 14
10
March
1017
20
27
82
50
23
26
6 12 29 10
19 10 14 12 16
7 13
11
April
1014
22
11
29
80
48
18
32 10
7 20 15
13
9 18 18 24
11
May
1014
26
15
34
11
76
48
34 17
3 16 15
5 12 30 27 18
10
June
1015
30
19
39
15
72
47
37 24
5 14 38 25 15
11
July
1015
32
21
40
18
74
45
36 15
5 15 17
8 32 31 22
10
August
1015
33
22
40
19
79
50
42 12
4 16 14
6 27 39 23
10
September
1016
31
21
37
16
82
53
24
41 12
5 18
11
8 24 26 21
October
1017
27
17
32
14
85
54
56
36
6 27
15 11 18 16 15 12
November
1017
22
12
29
80
50
23
23
1 12 19 31
17
9 18 14 16
December
1020
18
23
80
52
29
16
2 17 20 36
24
6 24 14 16
10
Means
1017
25
14
41*
79
50
30 10
7 10 23 11
13
9 19 18 16
10
Totals
236
32
22
Extreme values
46

17
17
17
17
17
No. of years
observations
17

17

mm

17
17
1300
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
0700
1300
Thunder
1300
Average
fall
0700
1300
Mean lowest
in each month
0700
Mean highest
in each month
hPa
0700
Knots

30
9 15

17

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Mean
daily min.
Average
cloud
cover
Mean
daily max.
Month
Average pressure
at MSL
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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GABES (33 53 N, 10 06 E) Height above MSL 5 m
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
0700
1300
Oktas
January
1022
17
21
75
56
24
2 17 40 14 10
13 17 11
6 35 13
February
1020
18
25
73
51
19
1 15 31 13 13
9 20 20
4 29 10
March
1017
20
11
29
74
53
23
8 14 11
6 12 23 11 11
6 22 37
3 16
April
1015
22
14
32
74
55
13
9 21 15 11
7 10
9 13
5 22 53
May
1014
25
18
36
13
73
60
8 23 26 13
6 11
3 20 61 11
June
1015
28
21
38
17
72
60
7 29 24 14
3 11
1 19 68 11
July
1015
31
23
39
20
74
58
3 18 21 16
5 23
1 14 70 13
August
1015
32
24
40
21
75
59
3 16 22 16 11
5 21
| 16 72
September
1016
30
23
39
18
77
58
23
9 18 13 13
7 18
3 25 56
October
1017
27
19
34
13
76
56
44
9 14
9 16 13 15
7 28 38
2 12
November
1018
22
13
29
71
51
32
2 15 37 13 11
12 22 15
5 32
December
1020
18
24
75
54
33
1 14 42 15 12
15 12
Means
1017
24
16
44*
74
56
7 15 13
9 19
9 14
6 20 42
Totals
223
32
Extreme values
50

17

4 40 17
2 15
14

17
17
17
17
17
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
mm

17
17
1300
0700
Fog
17
1300
Gale
No. of years
observations
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
hPa
0700
Knots

30

17

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Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
Thunder
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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PANTELLERIA (36 49 N, 11 58 E) Height above MSL 170 m
1300
Oktas
January
1020
14
11
18
80
75
77
12
6 14
February
1018
14
10
18
82
75
48
10
March
1016
15
11
21
84
74
37
12
6 10
April
1014
18
13
25
80
70
32
12
May
1015
22
16
30
12
76
62
14
13
June
1015
26
19
33
15
76
62
14 13
July
1015
28
22
36
19
77
64
16
August
1015
29
23
35
20
80
66
14
September
1016
27
21
33
17
82
69
41
12
October
1017
23
19
28
14
83
72
65
November
1016
18
15
24
10
82
75
69
12
4 10
7 16 12 15 14 10
December
1018
15
12
19
82
76
80
11
Means
1016
21
16
38*
80
70
12
Totals
484
59
Extreme values
42
No. of years
observations
17

17

Gale
Fog
5 14 11 16 23
10
12
4 12 13 17 18 14
10 10
5 14 13 21 20
10
13
6 13 10 14 20
15
4 14 10 15 25
11
13
6 18
7 15 18 11
11
6 18 11 15 26
10
13
6 17
8 11 18 11
13 11
5 19
8 12 27
12
3 17
9 23 11
13 15
3 18
8 34
11
2 15
5 11 20 16
16 10
1 16
9 39
10
14 10
3 20
9 18 16
16 14
2 17
8 33
10
7 22
8 14 16
15 12
5 20
8 10 23
11
7 12
8 22
7 11 11 12
12 12
5 22
8 12 18
11
11
4 15 14 18 21
10
13
3 16 12 15 19 10
11
3 13 14 20 19
11
13
5 17
8 13 18 12
13 10
4 17 10 13 25
12
_ 14
Calm
NW
SW
SE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
1300
0700
8
mm

17
17
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300
Knots

30
9 16 17 12

17

12
17
22

17
17
17
17
17
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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
NE
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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LAMPEDUSA (35 30 N, 12 36 E) Height above MSL 20 m
1300
Oktas
January
1021
16
13
18
80
76
43
11
February
1018
16
13
19
10
79
73
30
10
5 12 10 14 21 19
March
1017
16
13
21
10
84
75
24
10
8 11 22 23
April
1015
19
15
22
12
84
74
22
10
7 10 12
6 25 18
10
9 13 13 10
May
1015
22
17
25
13
86
75
14
9 14 11
4 16 25
June
1016
25
21
29
16
88
75
23 13 12
3 16 20
July
1016
29
24
32
22
88
73
20
3 16 32
22 13
August
1016
29
25
32
23
87
74
16
4 12
1 17 30
17 11
6 14 14
September
1017
28
24
31
22
85
73
16
13
1 18 32
16 10
October
1018
25
22
28
17
83
73
59
10
9 11 17 10
4 14 21
12
November
1017
21
18
25
14
79
71
63
12 11
7 14
9 18 18
10 11
December
1019
17
14
21
10
81
75
52
12 11
6 13 15 20 13
Means
1017
22
18
34*
84
74
13
7 18 22
Totals
321
42
Extreme values
36
No. of years
observations

8

Gale
Fog
5 19 18 24
12
14
8 13 15 20 25
11
13
11
5 11 13 12 28
11
13
6 12 25
10
12
13 13 15 16 10
5 18
12
23 14 14 16
4 15
11
6 11 20
3 25
6 13 15 11
7 19
4 17
10
Calm
NW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
1300
0700
14
mm

8
8
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300
Knots

30
9 17 15 19 10

8

8 12
8 11 17 15
9 13 13 24
11
12
7 16 15 25
11
13
9 11 10 11 10 22
11
_ 11
13

8
8
14 10
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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
SW
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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LUQA, MALTA (35 51 N, 14 29 E) Height above MSL 91 m
1300
Oktas
January
1019
16
10
19
84
70
89
14
6 12 28 18 11
8 12 22 22
February
1018
16
19
85
67
61
11
8 11 27 18 12
10
March
1017
17
10
21
86
65
41
7 10
7 10 23 20 10
9 10 11 11
April
1015
20
12
25
84
61
23
9 11
6 18 22 10
8 10 13 13 11
May
1015
24
15
29
11
81
56
10 12 12 10
6 12 23
June
1016
29
19
35
16
78
52
13 11 10
July
1016
32
21
36
19
78
50
21
August
1015
32
23
37
20
82
53
September
1017
29
21
33
17
85
60
40
7 10
October
1018
25
18
27
13
85
64
90
10
November
1018
21
15
25
83
67
80
11
December
1019
17
12
20
84
69
112
14
Means
1017
23
15
39*
83
61
Totals
553
84
Extreme values
44
No. of years
observations
26

26

Gale
Fog
12
9 14 21 19
13
9 14 15 21
13
9 17 19
13
5 14 12 14 13 11 13 17
12
9 27 11
9 12 14 12 13 13 11 15
11
5 14 35 14
9 14
8 14 16 12 18
10
7 18 25 20
9 14
6 10 16 16 12 16
10
6 18 18 22
10 14
9 10 10
5 20 15 19
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
1300
0700
1
mm

26
26
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300
Knots

30
9 15 15 12 10 13
10
9 14 13 12 12 13 13 14
11
8 13 23 17 14
6 11
9 11 14 18 23
12
7 14 28 18 10
9 10
8 15 22 21
12
9 20 21 13
9 12 10 10 12 13 15 18
12
36

26
26
26
26
26

26

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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
Calm
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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ISOLA DI USTICA (38 42 N, 13 11 E) Height above MSL 251 m
1300
Oktas
January
1020
14
10
17
85
79
48
14 11
9 11 16
February
1018
14
17
84
76
45
15 11
8 11 12 11 15 10
March
1016
15
10
19
86
75
35
13 12
9 11 13 12 15
April
1014
17
11
23
86
73
35
12
May
1015
21
15
27
12
88
71
18
June
1016
25
18
30
15
88
69
July
1015
29
22
33
19
88
67
August
1015
30
23
34
20
90
69
11
September
1017
26
21
30
17
87
71
37
October
1018
23
18
27
14
85
73
67
November
1017
18
14
23
84
75
December
1018
15
11
19
84
78
Means
1017
21
15
35*
86
73
Totals
Extreme values
39
No. of years
observations
17

17

Gale
Fog
1
11
11
10
10
10
10
8 13
6 11
16 11
6 15 12 12 11 10
17 10
5 11 17 14
15
6 12 16 17 12 11
11
11
5 11 15 16
9 11 12
15
5 10 14 17 11
9 10
7 12 12 12
9 11 14
17 11
Calm
NW
SW
SE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
1300
0700
11
mm
Knots
7 10 15 14 13 12
15 10
9 12 14 16
17 13
7 10 11 16 11 11
5 16 10 13 12 12 13
13
7 11
9 16 14 16
13 10
8 17
9 12
9 14
17 15
9 13
8 12 12
14
7 16 13 10
9 16
18 11
7 16
6 13 15
17 11
9 11
9 24
28 16
4 10
12 12
7 12 12
6 27
24 17
9 11
10 11
8 13 14 12
8 17
10 11
8 13 15 13
7 16
71
15 10
69
12 10
13 10
449
64

17
17
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300

30
9 12 10
8 16 14 10 12

17

15
11
11
11
7 12 11 12 11 12
18
22

17
17
17
17
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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
NE
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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PALERMO/PUNTA RAISI (38 11 N, 13 06 E) Height above MSL 21 m
Mean lowest
in each month
0700
1300
Oktas
January
1019
15
10
20
77
70
72
10
6 29 13
7 17
February
1017
15
10
20
77
69
65
10
8 27 11
March
1016
17
11
24
78
69
60
6 12
7 22 14
April
1014
19
12
27
78
69
44
May
1015
23
16
31
12
80
71
26
3 11
June
1015
26
20
34
16
77
70
12
4 11
July
1015
30
23
35
19
77
70
August
1015
30
24
36
21
77
69
13
September
1017
28
22
35
18
76
66
42
October
1017
25
19
30
14
78
67
98
November
1017
20
15
26
10
76
68
December
1018
17
12
22
76
70
Means
1016
22
16
37*
77
69
Totals
Extreme values
42

26

9 16
9 19
2 12 19 15 10
10
6 19
11 26
8 15 17
10
4 21 14 10
4 28
9 28
5 13 22 12
10
3 13 16
4 36
11 39
7 16 10
4 14 15
4 38
11 43
5 15 14
4 12
4 14 12
4 43
19 42
4 12 12
6 17 10
3 41
19 42
5 12 13
7 22 11
4 35
12 39
7 16 10
6 29 12
3 27
9 26
3 11 16 16
94
6 29 12
5 21
9 13
2 15 21 13
8 13
80
11
6 28 15
6 17
9 15
3 16 23 12
7 12
10
5 22 13
5 28
12 29
8 13 15 10
611
75
28

26
26
26
26
26
Calm
NW
SW
SE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
mm

26
26
1300
2 13 22 14 10
0700
6
1300
10 14
0700
Fog
26
Gale
No. of years
observations
Thunder
Mean highest
in each month
Average
fall
Mean
daily min.
1300
Knots

30

26

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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
NE
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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TRAPANI / BIRGI (37 55 N, 12 30 E) Height above MSL 14 m
1300
Oktas
January
1019
15
18
87
74
56
6 20
3 13 11 28
17
4 16 10 12 15 14
February
1017
16
19
88
72
46
7 16
5 12 13 31
16
2 12 12 15 16 16
March
1016
17
23
88
71
45
4 16
3 11 12 34
19
1 13 11 12 20 18
April
1014
19
10
27
86
67
37
3 16
5 12 11 38
15
1 13 10 15 21 23
May
1015
23
14
32
86
65
17
2 15
9 51
19
June
1016
27
17
35
12
81
62
10
1 11
4 10 52
25
July
1016
30
20
36
16
83
64
1 12
8 61
27
August
1015
31
21
37
17
84
64
2 13
4 66
25
September
1017
28
20
34
15
87
65
42
4 18
6 52
18
October
1017
24
17
29
12
88
68
61
5 24
7 10 41
15
November
1017
19
12
25
88
73
65
5 18
4 12 11 33
16
December
1018
16
10
20
88
76
65
10
5 17
6 14 10 30
15
Means
1016
22
14
38*
86
68
4 16
9 10 43
19
Totals
450
62
Extreme values
44

26

11
11
12
12
9 14 20 27
11
8 16 17 29
11
6 16 15 32
11
7 17 17 30
10
8 11 20 18 21
11
1 13 13 17 17 20
11
2 15 14 11 18 15
11
4 12 13 13 15 14
11
1 10 10 15 17 22
11
11
35

26
26
26
26
26
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
0700
Fog
26
Gale
No. of years
observations
mm

26
26
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300
Knots

30

26

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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
1300
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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GELA (37 05 N, 14 13 E) Height above MSL 65 m
1300
Oktas
January
1019
15
18
83
71
46
15 33 15
9 16
7 14 20 20
7 10
February
1018
15
19
83
70
36
12 34 15
8 11 16
4 15 24 21
March
1016
16
21
81
71
29
13 33 14
9 18
6 21 30 21
April
1014
18
11
24
81
74
24
11 35 13
8 10 20
6 18 34 28
May
1014
22
15
28
10
76
77
17
10 32 12
6 28
8 21 42 20
June
1015
25
19
31
14
72
80
11 24
4 38
3 20 48 23
July
1015
27
21
32
18
73
81 t1
11 22
6 40
August
1014
28
22
32
19
76
82 t1
11
12 32
4 36
September
1016
26
21
30
16
81
77
20
11 37 12
5 27
October
1018
23
17
28
12
84
74
56
13 37 18
6 20
November
1017
20
14
24
83
72
54
12 34 17
9 15
December
1018
16
11
20
83
72
55
13 33 15
8 11 15
Means
1016
21
15
34*
80
75
12 32 13
7 24
Totals
354
44
Extreme values
41

17

11
12
11
11
1 14 62 21
10
1 21 60 13
10
5 28 44 13
10
7 28 31 13
6 10 18 21 21
6 11
6 12 21 19
5 19 36 20
10
13
19

17
17
17
17
17
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
0700
Fog
17
Gale
No. of years
observations
mm

17
17
Thunder
0700
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
1300
Knots

30

17

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hPa
0700
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
1300
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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CATANIA FONTANOROSSA (37 28 N, 15 03 E) Height above MSL 17 m
Average
humidity
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Gale
Fog
Oktas
January
1018
16
20
88
61
75
2 26 32
4 24
9 11
4 19 28
6 16
February
1017
17
21
87
57
53
1 25 31
4 27
1 11 19
5 13 25
6 11
March
1016
18
24
88
56
46
1 23 29
3 31
1 13 34 13
2 10 16
April
1014
20
26
87
56
35
1 22 31
3 32
1 16 42 13
6 13
10
May
1015
24
12
31
83
56
19
2 25 18
3 41
1 23 54
June
1015
29
16
35
12
76
52
2 21 20
2 48
1 24 59 10
10
July
1015
32
19
39
16
76
50 t1
1 25 19
2 48
| 23 60 13
10
August
1014
33
20
38
17
80
53
2 23 22
3 45
1 22 52 17
September
1016
30
18
36
14
87
55
45
2 23 25
3 39
1 15 48 18
October
1017
25
15
30
90
58
106
2 25 24
4 32
1 16 36 13
3 10 15
November
1017
20
10
26
90
60
62
2 28 28
3 25
2 11 14
5 20 23
4 15
December
1017
17
21
88
62
86
1 27 34
4 22
4 21 30
6 18
Means
1016
23
12
40*
85
56
2 24 26
3 34
1 16 37 11
9 14
Totals
647
56
11
20
Extreme values
45

26
26
26
26
26
No. of years
observations
26

26

mm

26
26
1300
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
0700
1300
Thunder
1300
Average
fall
0700
1300
Mean lowest
in each month
0700
Mean highest
in each month
hPa
0700
Knots

30

26

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Mean
daily min.
Average
cloud
cover
Mean
daily max.
Month
Average pressure
at MSL
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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MESSINA (38 12 N, 15 33 E) Height above MSL 51 m
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
0600
1200
Oktas
January
1019
15
11
18
79
67
113
12
15
4 14 12 29 20
16 12
2 16 14
6 24
February
1017
15
10
18
78
62
98
11
15
4 17
9 23 23
15 16
2 13 16
5 22
March
1016
16
11
21
77
60
84
17
4 17
6 23 24
19 17
2 14 16
4 21
April
1014
18
13
24
77
60
60
16 10
5 16
5 24 23
13 18
1 18 17
5 21
May
1015
23
17
27
12
76
59
32
17 25
6 12
3 16 20
12 32
2 14 14
3 17
June
1015
27
21
31
17
74
55
14
20 32
1 14 15
14 32
1 13 10
2 15
July
1015
30
24
35
20
76
54
19
24 32
1 19 16
19 37
2 10
August
1014
31
25
35
22
79
58
24
23 22
3 17 22
15 35 10
3 11
September
1016
28
22
31
17
80
59
55
17 11
3 16
5 20 27
13 22
October
1018
24
19
27
15
82
63
109
12
5 20
6 19 32
11 13
November
1016
19
15
23
10
81
67
107
10
12
4 22 11 20 25
16 11
December
1017
16
12
19
78
68
117
12
16
4 17 12 24 21
Means
1016
22
17
36*
78
61
17 14
4 14
6 21 22
Totals
832
87
Extreme values
44

17

2 16
2 13
3 17 14
2 19
2 21 21
4 15
2 20 19
6 14
17 11
1 15 21
5 19
15 21
2 15 15
4 18
13
35

17
17
13
13
17
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
mm

17
17
1300
0700
Fog
17
1300
Gale
No. of years
observations
Average
fall
Mean lowest
in each month
1300
Mean highest
in each month
0700
Mean
daily min.
hPa
0700
Knots

30

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Mean
daily max.
Average pressure
at MSL
Month
Average
cloud
cover
Thunder
Average
humidity
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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CROTONE (39 00 N, 17 04 E) Height above MSL 161 m
Average
humidity
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Gale
Fog
Oktas
January
1017
13
18
80
67
90
26
8 13
5 32
27 17
5 11 19
4 11
11
February
1017
13
18
78
64
55
23 11
7 16
7 31
22 21
4 13 22
11
March
1015
15
21
78
63
75
16
6 14
9 38
16 23
8 17 16
11
April
1013
18
23
80
62
39
14
7 21
5 41
12 18
5 10 23 24
10
May
1014
23
13
28
76
54
25
11 11
6 14
4 51
8 25 11 14 22 16
June
1014
27
16
33
11
69
47
17 10
5 13
2 49
5 27 10 16 23 17
July
1014
31
20
37
16
64
41
11
22 14
6 48
8 38 10 11 22
August
1014
31
21
35
17
69
45
18
20 10
6 49
6 38 11 13 20
September
1015
27
18
33
13
74
53
48
16
4 14
4 51
9 28 13 11 18 16
10
October
1017
22
15
26
10
82
64
103
19 11
8 14
4 37
18 25
7 14 21
10
November
1016
17
11
22
82
70
106
22
8 18
5 33
19 23
4 16 22
10
December
1018
14
19
81
70
104
23
8 12
7 34
23 20
4 10 16
6 15
10
Means
1015
21
12
38*
76
58
19 10
6 13
5 41
15 25
9 17 17
10
Totals
682
63
11
18
Extreme values
44

15
15
15
15
15
No. of years
observations
15

15

mm

15
15
1300
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
0700
1300
Thunder
1300
Average
fall
0700
1300
Mean lowest
in each month
0700
Mean highest
in each month
hPa
0700
Knots

30

15

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Mean
daily min.
Average
cloud
cover
Mean
daily max.
Month
Average pressure
at MSL
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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MARINA DI GINOSA (40 26 N, 16 53 E) Height above MSL 12 m
Average
humidity
Number
of days
with
Mean
wind
speed
Precipitation
Gale
Fog
Oktas
January
1018
13
18
85
72
44
3 22 47 10
6 11
5 11 28 20
February
1017
14
18
86
69
51
3 21 46 12
13
8 16
7 28 13
March
1015
16
21
85
68
43
3 20 40 14
12
5 10 29 13
5 17
April
1013
18
24
85
68
28
4 20 41 13
11
2 10 32 19
5 13
10
May
1013
22
14
29
84
70
27
2 25 34 22
9 34 28
June
1013
27
18
33
13
81
67
21
2 30 38 19
6 34 33
10
July
1013
31
20
36
16
78
62
16
| 32 47 16
13
5 32 31
August
1013
31
21
36
17
81
63
21
1 31 46 16
11
5 34 30
September
1015
27
17
32
13
83
63
35
1 25 47 12
6 39 21
October
1016
22
14
26
85
66
59
3 20 42 13
14
8 27 16
November
1016
17
10
22
86
72
52
5 19 46 12
13
9 16
9 20 14
December
1017
14
19
85
73
58
5 23 46
10
6 15 26 17
Means
1015
21
12
37*
84
68
3 24 43 14
11
7 26 18
6 15
Totals
455
56
16
Extreme values
41

26
26
26
26
26
No. of years
observations
26

26

mm

26
26
1300
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
Calm
NW
SW
SE
NE
0700
1300
Thunder
1300
Average
fall
0700
1300
Mean lowest
in each month
0700
Mean highest
in each month
hPa
0700
Knots

30

26

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Mean
daily min.
Average
cloud
cover
Mean
daily max.
Month
Average pressure
at MSL
Temperatures
No. of days with

1 mm or more
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METEOROLOGICAL CONVERSION TABLE AND SCALES

Fahrenheit to Celsius
Fahrenheit
0
733
678
622
567
511
456
400
344
289
233
178
178
122
67
11
+44
100
156
211
267
322
378
433
489
739
683
628
572
517
461
406
350
294
239
183
172
117
61
06
+50
106
161
217
272
328
383
439
494
744
689
633
578
522
467
411
356
300
244
189
167
111
56
0
+56
111
167
222
278
333
389
444
500
750
694
639
583
528
472
417
361
306
250
194
161
106
50
+06
61
117
172
228
283
339
394
450
506
F
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
+0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
761
706
650
594
539
483
428
372
317
261
206
150
94
39
+17
72
128
183
239
294
350
406
461
517
767
711
656
600
544
489
433
378
322
267
211
144
89
33
+22
78
133
189
244
300
356
411
467
522
772
717
661
606
550
494
439
383
328
272
217
139
83
28
+28
83
139
194
250
306
361
417
472
528
778
722
667
611
556
500
444
389
333
278
222
133
78
22
+33
89
144
200
256
311
367
422
478
533
783
728
672
617
561
506
450
394
339
283
228
128
72
17
+39
94
150
206
261
317
372
428
483
539
1030
850
670
490
310
130
+50
230
410
590
770
950
1130
1310
1048
868
688
508
328
148
+32
212
428
608
788
968
1148
1328
1066
886
706
526
346
166
+14
194
446
626
806
986
1166
1346
1084
904
724
544
364
184
04
+176
464
644
824
1004
1184
1364
1102
922
742
562
382
202
22
+158
482
662
842
1022
1202
1382
Degrees Celsius
756
700
644
589
533
478
422
367
311
256
200
156
100
44
+11
67
122
178
233
289
344
400
456
511
Celsius to Fahrenheit
Celsius
0
C
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
+0
10
20
30
40
50
4
Degrees Fahrenheit
940
760
580
400
220
40
+140
320
320
500
680
860
1040
1220
958
778
598
418
238
58
+122
302
338
518
698
878
1058
1238
976
796
616
436
256
76
+104
284
356
536
716
896
1076
1256
994
814
634
454
274
94
+86
266
374
554
734
914
1094
1274
1012
832
652
472
292
112
+68
248
392
572
752
932
1112
1292
HECTOPASCALS TO INCHES
HECTOPASCALS
950
960
970
980
28
29
MILLIMETRES TO INCHES
0
990
10
20
05
500
0 5 10
20
1010
30
15
2
inches
1020
1030
70
25
40
50
60
70
inches
80
78
90
35
80
1050
31
(2) (for large values)

millimetres
1500
2000
1000
30
1040
30
INCHES
(1) (for small values)
millimetres
50
60
40
1000
2500
90
100
100
4
3000
110
120
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1851
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2.8
144
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Gibraltar 45
1455 Europa Point
36
1448
2742
774
Ceuta
Isla de Alborn
2.149
773
142
0605
Longitude 3 West from Greenwich
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SOUTH COAST OF SPAIN GIBRALTAR TO CABO DE SAN ANTONIO
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 2717
the Mediterranean, the only other islands are small and lie
within 3 miles of the coast.
Scope of the chapter

1
2.1
The chapter covers the S coast of Spain from the E side
of La Lnea (3610N 521W), close N of the frontier
between Gibraltar and Spain, to Cabo de San Antonio
(3848N 012E) (2.258). Gibraltar is described in West
Coasts of Spain and Portugal Pilot.
This chapter includes the major ports of Mlaga (2.35),
Almera (2.114), Cartagena (2.211) and Alicante (2.302). It
is divided into the following sections:
Gibraltar to Mlaga (2.8);
Mlaga to Cabo de Gata (2.69);
Cabo de Gata to Cabo de Palos (2.155);
Cabo de Palos to Cabo de San Antonio (2.241).
Submarine exercise area

1
Measured distances
1
Topography
2.4
There are measured distances at Ensenada de Mazarrn
(2.186) and Cartagena (2.229).
Rescue
1
2.3
Submarines exercise frequently E of the Strait of
Gibraltar; see Annual Notice to Mariners Number 8 and
1.11.
2.5
Overview of rescue information is at 1.44.
Local assets: see 2.10, 2.78, 2.161 and 2.245.
Fish havens
2.2
The coast of Spain, from the isthmus of Gibraltar,
extends 180 miles E to Cabo de Gata, thence 170 miles NE
to Cabo de San Antonio. It presents a series of fertile
areas, arid plains, gently sloping beaches, rugged coasts,
salient headlands and bays. In most parts the coast can be
closed to a short distance and there are few off-lying
dangers.
The coastal hills are of moderate elevation backed by
high mountains. Most rivers on this coast are swollen by
rains or melting snow from the inland mountains, and in
summer they diminish to small streams or, in some
instances, completely dry up; no large rivers enter the sea
along this coast.
The coastline is also the site of numerous holiday
resorts, all of which contain tall prominent buildings and in
view of continued development the mariner should be
prepared to see towns where small villages or even open
country are charted.
Apart from Isla de Alborn (3557N 302W) (2.149),
about 18 miles S of the track of vessels bound E through
2.6
Fish havens proliferate along the coast and new havens
are designated frequently. See charts for positions and
extents.
Natural conditions
1
2.7
Local magnetic anomalies:
In the E approach to the Strait of Gibraltar.
Reported (1977) 3 miles S of Cabo Tioso (3732N
107W).
Tidal streams. For information on tidal streams in the
approaches to the Strait of Gibraltar see 1.128 to 1.135,
West Coasts of Spain and Portugal Pilot, and charts of the
area.
Tide-rips. In the E approaches to the Strait of Gibraltar,
tide-rips have been reported to occur under certain weather
conditions during the period of the W-going stream. The
tide-rips, which have been detected on radar, may extend
up to 4 miles in length.
For additional information see 1.116.
GIBRALTAR TO MLAGA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tunny nets
1
Chart 773
Scope of the section

1
2.8
In this section the coastal route between Europa Point
(3607N 521W) (2.22) and the major commercial port of
Mlaga (2.35), 57 miles NE, is described together with its
off-lying dangers and the minor ports situated along this
length of coast.
This section is sub divided as follows:
Coastal route (2.12);
Puerto de Mlaga and approaches (2.35).
2.9
Tunny nets may be found up to 7 miles offshore in areas
mentioned in the text; they are usually marked by day and
night. See 1.8.
Rescue
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81
2.10
Lifeboat. There is a lifeboat station at:
Puerto de Mlaga (3643N 425W) (2.35).
Coastguard stations are located at:
Punta Torre Nueva (3613N 520W) (2.23)
Punta Carbonera (3615N 518W) (2.23).
Punta de Guadalmanza (3627N 504W) (2.24).
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Torre de las Bvedas (36275N 04594W) (2.24).

Torre de Alarcn (36300N 04559W) (2.24).
Punta de la Torre Nueva (36296N 04416W)
(2.25).
Cala Moral (36302N 04406W) (2.25).
See also 1.44 to 1.53.
should avoid entering the firing range when prescribed

signals are displayed.
Anchorage east of Gibraltar

1
Natural conditions
1
2.11
Currents and tidal streams. See 1.128 to 1.135, and
information on the chart.
Climate table. See 1.166 and 1.167.
2.16
Large vessels, many awaiting orders, anchor off the E
side of Gibraltar up to 5 miles offshore. For details see
West Coasts of Spain and Portugal Pilot, NP 67.
Prohibited anchorage and fishing areas

1
2.17
For areas where anchoring and fishing are prohibited,
and for the extent of fish havens see charts.
Sewage outfalls
COASTAL ROUTE
1
General information
Charts 144, 1448, 142, 3578 (see 1.15)
Route
1
ODAS buoy
2.12
From a position SSE of Europa Point (3607N 521W),
the coastal route leads generally NNE, E and NE for a total
of about 60 miles to the approaches to Mlaga.
2.13
The E side of the Rock of Gibraltar is described in West
Coasts of Spain and Portugal Pilot.
Sierra Carbonera, a S extension of Serran de Ronda,
rises to an elevation of 310 m about 5 miles N of Europa
Point.
From Punta de la Chullera (3619N 515W) (2.23), the
coast rises and leads 1 miles NNE to abreast Piedra
Alcorrin (2.23). Lying between Piedra Alcorrin and Punta
Torre del Salto de la Mora (2.23), 2 miles NNE, there is
the sandy shore of Fondeadero de la Sabinilla (2.28),
through which five streams enter the sea. The largest of
these is Arroyo del Estanquillo which lies 5 cables N of
Piedra Alcorrin.
Sierra de Marbella (3633N 456W), is a mountain
range which is not as high as Sierra Bermeja (2.22) and
not so easily identifiable, being more extended E and W.
The irregular crest, La Concha, attains an elevation of
1270 m, 3 miles NW of Marbella and another crest, Pico de
Juana, with an elevation of 1184 m, lies 1 miles NE of
La Concha.
Sierra de Mijas (3637N 439W), is a mountain range
rising to an elevation of 1150 m. From the E, this range
may be identified by the town of Mijas which appears as a
white band halfway up its S slopes.
2.21
Tidal streams in Mala Baha (3610N 520W) (2.23)
usually set as follows:
Interval from HW Gibraltar
Remarks
+0400
HW
S-going for about 8 hours
+0030
+0330
N-going; very weak
Principal marks
1
2.14
In poor visibility, when viewed from the E, the dip
between the Sierra Carbonera and the Rock of Gibraltar
might be mistaken for the approach to the Strait of
Gibraltar.
Exercise areas
1
2.20
See 2.10.
Tidal streams
Caution
1
2.19
An ODAS light-buoy is moored about 13 miles E of
Punta Carbonera (3615N 518W).
Rescue
Topography
1
2.18
Sewage outfalls, which are numerous in the vicinity of
the urban areas between Estepona (3625N 509W) and
Mlaga, are normally marked by buoys (special); care must
be taken to avoid damaging an outfall when anchoring.
2.15
British forces Gibraltar firing practice areas are located
on the E side of the Gibraltar peninsula originating from
two firing positions close N of Europa Point. The limits of
the firing areas lie in quadrants one and two, within a
2 mile radius of Europa Point and a maximum of
2 miles seaward of the peninsula to the E. The limits of
the areas are indicated on BA charts 144 and 1448. Vessels
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Landmarks:
Europa Point (3607N 521W), is the S extremity of
the Rock of Gibraltar. Europa Point Light (white
round tower, red band, 19 m in height) is exhibited
from the point. A conspicuous white radar dome
stands 4 cables N of the light.
El Hacho (35538N 5174W), 204 m in height (not
charted), the highest point of the Peninsula de
Almina, crowned by a castle. See West Coasts of
Spain and Portugal Pilot for details.
Punta Almina Lighthouse (white tower on building,
16 m in height) (3554N 517W), which stands
on the summit of a hill, called Cerro de los
Mosqueros, about 1 cables close SW of Punta
Almina, the S entrance point at the E end of the
Strait of Gibraltar.
Torren (3612N 521W), an ancient watch-tower
with a conspicuous radio tower (red and white)
standing 2 cables NNW.
Building (light blue chimney), about 5 cables S of the
mouth of the Ro Guadiaro (3617N 516W)
(2.23).
Pyramid shaped buildings at Costa Natura (not
charted) (36240N 5116W), NE of the Torre de
Arroyo Vaquero (2.29).
Sierra Bermeja (3629N 512W), one of the most
prominent features along this stretch of coast, rises
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to a rocky peak upon which are some ruins of

Moorish fortifications. The peak, being the highest
mountain in the area, is easily identified at a great
distance especially from the S.
Punta de la Doncella Lighthouse (dark 8-sided tower,
grey lantern, white dwelling, 21 m in height)
(3625N 509W), standing at the N end of
Estepona Harbour (2.29).
A prismatic white church tower standing 4 cables E
of Punta de Guadalmanza (3627N 504W).
Monte Mayor (3631N 504W), with a well-defined
conical summit. The ruins of a castle on its
summit, are difficult to see from a distance.
The buildings and church tower of San Pedro de
Alcntara (36294N 4593W).
Marbella Lighthouse (white round tower, 29 m in
height) (3631N 453W), standing at the W end
of the town (2.31). The lighthouse is reported
(1995) to stand among high-rise buildings which
makes it difficult to identify.
Punta Calaburras Aero-marine Lighthouse (white
truncated conical tower, dwelling with red roof,
25 m in height) (3631N 439W), standing on the
point.
TV mast standing on a hill (3636N 436W).
Torre Quebrada, standing 3 cables W of Punta
Negra (3635N 432W) (2.33), is the most
prominent tower along this section of the coast. An
hotel, standing close to the tower, is prominent.
Mlaga Lighthouse (white truncated conical tower on
white two storey building, 33 m in height)
(3643N 425W), standing near the root of the
Dique del Este in the port, is prominent and can
be identified for a considerable distance offshore.
Castillo de Gibralfaro, 6 cables NNE of Mlaga Light,
standing on the summit of a hill at an elevation of
141 m; it is clearly visible from a distance of 20 to
25 miles and is distinctive because of its
battlemented walls and square tower.
Major lights:
Europa Point Light as above.
Gibraltar Aero Light (elevation 405 m) (3609N
521W).
Punta de la Doncella Light as above.
Marbella Light as above.
Punta Calaburras Aero-marine Light as above.
Mlaga Light as above.
Directions
(continued from West Coasts of Spain and
Portugal Pilot)
Europa Point to Punta del Salto de la Mora

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From a position SSE of Europa Point (3607N 521W)
(2.22) the track leads generally NNE for about 18 miles to
the approaches to Estepona, passing:
ESE of the British forces Gibraltar firing practice area
(3607N 519W) (2.15), thence:
ESE of the anchorage E of Gibraltar (3608N
518W) (2.16), thence:
ESE of Gibraltar Airport runway (3609N 521W),
the approach to which is marked by a line of three
light-buoys (special) orientated E/W. Several
wrecks lie within a radius of 4 cables of the W
buoy, as shown on the chart. A marine farm
extends from 3 to 8 cables N of the centre
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light-buoy. Mala Baha extends 3 miles N from

the runway to Punta Torre Nueva; it has a sandy
beach and no dangers beyond 5 cables offshore.
Mala Baha (Bad Bay) is so named because it is
dangerous with E or SE winds and is difficult to
clear in bad weather; it is not recommended as an
anchorage. Thence:
ESE of the entrance to La Atunara Fishing Harbour
(3611N 5504W) (3.212.65) which is marked by
lights. A light-buoy (isolated danger) is moored
close E of a fish haven about 6 cables NE of the
harbour and an orange conical buoy marks the
extremity of an outfall extending 8 cables E from
a position on the shore 7 cables NNE of the
harbour, thence:
ESE of Punta Torre Nueva (3613N 519W), a low
rocky point with a tower standing on it, 1 miles
N of La Atunara Fishing Harbour; a coastguard
station is located near the point. The sandy beach
between Punta Torre Nueva and Punta Carbonera,
2 miles NNE, is fringed with rocks to a short
distance offshore. Thence:
ESE of Punta Carbonera (3615N 518W), a point
of reddish rock. Punta Carbonera Light (yellow
tower, 14 m in height) is exhibited from the point,
and Torre Carbonera stands on its summit; a
coastguard station is located close to the tower.
Thence:
ESE of the mouth of the Ro Guadiaro, about
2 miles NNE of Punta Carbonera. There is good
shelter for boats inside the bar. Torre de Guadiaro
stands on a sandy ridge about 7 cables N of the
river mouth; several buildings lie in the vicinity of
the tower. Lights mark Puerto de Sotogrande
(2.66), 6 cables N of the river mouth. Thence:
ESE of Punta de la Chullera (3619N 515W), and
NNW of a light-buoy (special) and an ODAS
light-buoy (2.19), moored 13 miles and
11 miles, respectively, SSE from the point. Punta
de la Chullera is of moderate elevation and is also
known as Punta de Cala Sardina because it is the
E end of a cove of that name. The cove provides
shelter for small craft from W and N winds, taking
care to avoid a rocky ledge which lies in the
centre and N part of the cove. Torre de la Chullera
stands close to the extremity of the point. A reef
extending about 2 cables S and SE from the point
includes Piedra Hroe which is awash. Thence:
The track continues NNE (with positions given from
Punta de la Chullera):
ESE of Piedra Alcorrin (1 miles NNE) (not named
on the chart), which is a small islet fringed with
rocks lying 1 cable offshore. Several rocky heads,
some of which dry, lie N of it. These dangers can
be avoided by keeping at least 3 cables offshore.
Thence:
ESE of La Duquesa Yacht Harbour (2 miles NNE)
(2.67), which is marked by lights. The reddish
ruins of Castillo de la Sabinilla stand close S of
the harbour and La Sabinilla, an important fishing
village, lies 8 cables N. The town of Manilva, lies
1 miles NW of La Sabinilla on moderately high
ground and is clearly visible from seaward. Ro
Manilva enters the sea 5 cables N of La Sabinilla.
Thence:
ESE of Punta del Salto de la Mora (4 miles NNE),
a rocky point upon which stands a tower, Torre del
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Salto de la Mora. Laja de Salto de la Mora (not

named on BA charts) dries and is the outermost of
a group of islets and rocks lying within 3 cables E
of Punta del Salto de la Mora. The shoal is usually
marked by breakers and should be given a wide
berth.
(Directions for the approach to Estepona
are given at 2.29)
Punta del Salto de la Mora to Marbella

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From a position ESE of Punta del Salto de la Mora, the
track leads generally E for about 15 miles, passing (with
positions given from Marbella Light (3631N 453W)):
S of Punta de la Doncella (14 miles WSW) from
which a light (2.22) is exhibited. The mouth of
Ro Monterroso, spanned by a road bridge with
five arches lies 5 cables NE of the point. Thence:
S of Punta de los Mrmoles (Punta de Pinillos)
(12 miles WSW) (not charted), which is
low-lying and fringed with a beach; there is a six
storey building in its immediate vicinity. The coast
between Estepona (2.29) and the point is an open
roadstead free of off-lying dangers which is used
as an anchorage. Los Balcones, an area of rocky
heads with depths of 5 to 14 m over them, lie
within 4 cables SE of Punta de los Mrmoles,
and Roqueros de los Cipresses, with a least depth
of 10 m over them, lie 5 cables S of the same
point. Thence:
S of Punta de la Plata (12 miles WSW), a low sandy
point fringed by a beach. Bajo Lance de los
Mozos (not charted), with a depth of 24 m over it,
lies 1 cable SE of the point. Torre del Padrn
stands on a low ridge 1 mile ENE of the point.
Close E of the tower is the mouth of Ro de
Padrn which is spanned by a steel road bridge.
Thence:
S of Punta del Castor (11 miles WSW), which is low
and projects little from the coast; there are several
rocks close off the point. Torre Albelern stands on
a sand hill close to the coast, 2 cables NE of
Punta del Castor. The tower is surrounded by
several buildings the most distinctive of which is
an elongated structure, E of the tower, with a
semi-spherical cupola at its centre. Thence:
S of an area of shoal water, with a least depth of
122 m over it, lying 1 miles S of Punta de
Guadalmanza (9 miles WSW) which has Torre
Guadalmanza standing on it together with a
coastguard station. Ro de Guadalmanza enters the
sea 3 cables E of the point. Torre de Saladillo
stands on a sandy hillock close to the coast,
1 miles NE of Torre de Guadalmanza Thence:
Clear of Placer de las Bvedas, an off-lying bank,
with a least depth of 17 m over it, lying about
3 miles S of Punta de Baos (6 miles WSW), a
low rocky point with Torre de Baos, a round
tower, standing on it. According to local opinion, a
very steep-to patch, with a depth of only 146 m
over it, lies on the bank; mariners are advised not
to pass over this bank as rocky heads with
shallower water than charted over them might
exist. Torre de las Bvedas stands on the coast
1 mile NE of Punta de Baos close W of a very
large coastguard station. Thence:
S of Puerto Deportivo Jos Bans (3 miles WSW)

(2.30), a small harbour marked by lights, with
Torre del Duque standing on the coast close W.
Laja de Duque is a reef lying 4 cables SW of the
tower, close inshore. Tunny nets may be found off
both Torre de Bvedas and Torre del Duque. Torre
de Alarcn, a round tower surrounded by trees
stands, with a coastguard station close E, 1 miles
NE of the small harbour. Punta de los Nabueles, a
rocky headland, lies 3 cables E of Torre de
Alarcn. Thence:
S of Marbella Light (2.22).
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From a position S of Marbella Light, the track leads
generally E for about 13 miles, passing:
S of Torre del Real (2 miles E), which stands on a
slight elevation. Another white tower stands behind
a camping site about 200 m from Torre del Real,
and is easily recognizable. The new town of Real
de Zaragoza lies 2 miles ESE of Torre del Real.
An ancient easily recognizable tower stands
between Torre del Real and Real de Zaragoza.
The track continues E (with positions given from Punta
de Calaburras (3631N 439W)):
S of Punta del Lance de las Caas (6 miles WSW),
which is a very minor feature with Torre Lance de
las Caas standing on it, thence:
S of Punta Ladrones (5 miles WSW), with Torre
Ladrones, a square tower, the upper part of which
is disintegrating, standing on it. Puerto de Cabo
Pino (2.68), which is marked by lights, lies close
E of Punta Ladrones. Thence:
S of Torre de Calahonda (3 miles WSW), which
stands on high ground 1 miles ENE of Punta
Ladrones; between Torre de Calahonda and Punta
de la Torre Nueva, 1 mile ENE, there is a small
cove with several reefs in it. Thence:
S of Punta de la Torre Nueva (2 miles WSW), an
elevated headland with Torre Pesetas and a
coastguard station standing on it; a reef extends
3 cables SSE from the point. Thence:
S of Torre de Cala Moral (1 miles W), a large
tower surrounded by small buildings with a
coastguard station nearby, standing on the shore of
Cala Moral, a cove between Punta de la Torre
Nueva and Punta Calaburras. The shore of the
cove is foul and several dangerous rocks lie in the
E part. A newly built town lies W of the Torre de
Cala Moral. Thence:
S of Cabezo el Fraile (1 mile WSW), a dangerous
rock in the E part of the above mentioned cove,
thence:
S of Punta de Calaburras an easily identifiable point
from which a light (2.22) is exhibited. A disused
lighthouse and several houses stand close to the
light. The point is fringed with rocks extending
cable SE.
Chart 773 (see 1.15)
Punta de Calaburras to Puerto de Benalmdena

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From a position SE of Punta de Calaburras, the track
leads generally NE for about 9 miles to the approaches to
Mlaga, passing (with positions given from Punta de
Calaburras (3631N 439W)):
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SE of El Cura (1 mile NE), a rocky outcrop with

depths from 15 to 45 m over it, extending up to
3 cables offshore. The shoreline in this area
consists of white sandy beaches. Thence:
SE of Castillo de Fuengirola and Puerto de
Fuengirola (1 miles NNE) (2.32). Thence:
SE of the shoals (Benalmdena, Quebrada and Bajo
de la Yesera) lying between Puerto de Fuengirola
(2.32) and Torre Bermeja (2.34). Bajo de la Yesera
(45 m by 20 m) is the most prominent shoal, with
depths of between 2 and 5 m, lying in position
236 21 miles from Torre Benalmdena and about
2 cables from the shore. Thence:
SE of the submarine outfall at Punta Negra (6 miles
NE) (not charted) (2.33). Thence:
SE of Laja Bermeja and Puerto de Benalmdena
(8 miles NE) (2.34).
(Directions continue at 2.84)
(Directions for Mlaga are given at 2.57)
Anchorages and harbours
Chart 3578 (see 1.15)
Anchorages
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Anchorages can be obtained off the coast in suitable
depths from Mala Baha (3610N 520W) (2.23) to La
Duquesa (2.23) 11 miles NNE, during winds between SW
and N, but see NP2.1.
Small craft can obtain an anchorage S of La Duquesa,
near Piedra Alcorrin (2.23), where protection from SW is
provided by Punta de la Chullera (36186N 5148W)
(2.23).
Fondeadero de la Sabinilla
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Fondeadero de la Sabinilla (36222N 05127W) lies
between La Duquesa and Punta del Salto de la Mora
(2.23), 1 miles NNE.
Large vessels can obtain an anchorage in a depth of
about 18 m, 8 cables S of Punta del Salto de la Mora. If
this anchorage has been chosen during strong winds from
SW to N it should be abandoned as soon as the wind veers
E of N because this almost invariably presages an equally
strong E wind (Levanter) (1.154).
Caution. Owing to bad weather, sand and weed

accumulate in the entrance and depths can be less than
those charted.
In strong SW winds it has been reported that entry is
not possible.
Landmarks:
Torre de la Sal Vieja (42 m in elevation) (36251N
5096W).
Punta de la Doncella Lighthouse (2.22).
Major light:
Punta de la Doncella Light.
Directions. From a position ESE of Punta del Salto de
la Mora (3624N 513W) (2.23), the track leads NNE for
about 3 miles, passing (with positions given from Punta
del Salto de la Mora):
ESE of Islote de la Palomas, which is small and low,
and lies close inshore; Torre de Arroyo Vaquero
stands 4 cables NNE on a hillock dominating a
rocky point. The coast between the tower and
Punta del Salto de la Mora is fringed with reefs
and rocks. Thence:
The route continues to lead NNE to the entrance to
Puerto de Estepona, passing clear of Roquero de Alfaro
(2 miles NE), a rocky patch 1 cables in extent, with
depths of 9 to 13 m over it, lying close off the harbour
entrance.
Useful marks:
Light (truncated tower, 4 m in elevation) (36248N
5094W), standing at the head of Dique de
Abrigo.
Light (yellow truncated tower, black base, 4 m in
height), standing on spur of Dique de Abrigo
almost 1 cable E of the above.
Light (white truncated tower, red top, 4 m in height),
standing on the head of Dique de Poniente about
cable NNE of the head of Dique de Abrigo.
A tower and church standing close together in the
middle of Estepona, 7 cables NE of Punta de la
Doncella Light.
Berths and services.
The harbour has 440 berths with depths up to 35 m at
the outer extremities of the pontoons.
Marina services are available, including two slipways
one of which takes vessels up to 100 tons.
Chart 3578 (see 1.15)
Charts 773, 3578 (see 1.15)
Puerto de Jos Bans
Puerto de Estepona
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Description. Puerto de Estepona is a small harbour
which lies close SW of Punta de la Doncella (3625N
509W), from which a light (2.22) is exhibited. Four
buildings, which are reported to be conspicuous, stand
close N of the harbour. The town of Estepona lying close
NE of the harbour, is divided into two parts by Ro
Monterroso (Ro Monterrojo) A fairly large three storey
building stands on a hill NW of the town. Ro Cala
Pacheco flows into the sea to the E of the town.
Pilotage is not compulsory but pilots are available.
See also 1.21.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by Dique de
Poniente, which extends 1 cables ESE from Punta de la
Sal Vieja, 4 cables WSW of the lighthouse, and Dique de
Abrigo which extends about 3 cables SSW of the
lighthouse. The entrance is about 80 m wide between the
breakwaters with a least charted depth of 51 m in the
middle of the approach to the entrance.
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Description. Puerto de Jos Bans (3629N 457W) is
a small harbour lying close E of Torre del Duque (2.24). W
of the harbour entrance there are several coast protection
groynes; a light stands on one of these groynes (below).
Port Authority. Puerto Jos Bans, Nueva Andalucia,
Marbella 29660, Spain.
Maximum size of vessel which can be accommodated is
length 92 m, beam 14 m, draught 6 m.
Anchorage in good weather can be obtained about
1 cables S of Fishing Harbours Dique de Levante, in
depths of 10 to 13 m, sand.
For greater sea room, anchorage can be obtained outside
the 20 m depth contour, sand bottom, about 4 cables S of
the same breakwater.
In both anchorages care should be taken to avoid the
fish havens marked on the chart.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by Dique de Levante,
which extends SW and W from its root 3 cables E of Torre
del Duque, and Dique de Benabol, which extends SE from
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close S of the tower. The entrance between the two

breakwaters is 80 m wide and a control tower stands at the
head of Dique de Benabol. Depths in the harbour range
from 75 m in the entrance to 3 m or less in the NE corner.
Useful marks:
Light (truncated masonry tower, green lantern, 9 m in
height), standing on the S head of Dique de
Levante.
Light (truncated masonry tower, red lantern, 4 m in
height), standing on the elbow of Dique de
Benabol.
Light (masonry tower, yellow lantern, 6 m in height),
standing on the N head of Dique de Levante.
Light (truncated masonry tower, 6 m in height),
standing on a coast protection groyne 3 cables W
of the S head of Dique de Levante.
Berths and services. Berths for 915 yachts. Full marina
facilities available including a 48 ton travel hoist and a
5 ton crane.
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Light (red truncated pyramidal tower, 4 m in height),

standing on the head of the Yacht Harbours Dique
de Poniente.
Services. A patent slip is available for yachts and
fishing vessels in the Fishing Harbour.
It is reported (2001) that a second marina (Marina la
Bajadella) is in operation in the vicinity of Marbella.
2.31
Description. The town of Marbella (3631N 453W),
stands on both banks of the Ro de la Tenera. The mass of
high-rise flats and hotels with the high Sierra de Marbella
(2.13) behind make the town easy to locate. There are two
small harbours, the one to the W for yachts, and the one to
the E for fishing vessels; the town is also fronted by many
small coast protection groynes enclosing private small craft
shelters which should not be confused for the harbours.
Three towers, which comprise the remains of an disused
iron ore handling structure, stand in line (NS), 2 cables E
of the Fishing Harbour, a light (black tower, yellow top) is
exhibited from the S structure.
At the 2001 census the population was 115 871.
Pilotage is compulsory. See also 1.21.
Yacht harbour. The Puerto Deportivo (Yacht Harbour),
which lies close S of Marbella Lighthouse (2.22) is
enclosed by two breakwaters with its entrance, about 50 m
wide, facing W. The Dique de Levante (outer breakwater)
has been heightened to give extra protection to the marina.
Depths in the harbour range from 3 m in the entrance to
2 m at the E end.
Caution. It has been reported that the Yacht Harbour is
uncomfortable and could be dangerous in strong SW to W
winds.
Fishing harbour. The Puerto Pesquero (Fishing
Harbour), lies 6 cables E of the yacht harbour and is
protected by Dique de Poniente which extends 80 m S from
the shore and by Dique de Levante which extends S,
thence SW and W for a total of 436 m; there is a wharf on
the inner side of the breakwater. The entrance to the
harbour faces W. Bad weather can cause sand and weed to
accumulate in the entrance and the mariner should therefore
be prepared for shallower depths than charted.
Landmark and major light:
Marbella Lighthouse (2.22).
Useful marks:
Church tower, 3 cables ENE of Marbella Light.
Light (grey concrete tower, green top), standing on
the head of the Fishing Harbours Dique de
Levante.
Light (grey concrete tower, red top), standing on the
head of the Fishing Harbours Dique de Poniente.
Light (green pyramidal tower, 4 m in height), standing
on the head of the Yacht Harbours Dique de
Levante.
2.32
Description. Puerto de Fuengirola (3633N 437W) lies
about 2 miles NNE of Punta de Calaburras and consists
of a small harbour used mainly by yachts.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the E by Dique
de Abrigo which extends ESE from the shore then NNE to
form the entrance, which is about 150 m wide and faces
NNE, with Contradique extending from the shore W. The
harbour is quayed, with depths varying from 35 m to 5 m,
and is used by fishing vessels and yachts. Bad weather can
cause weed and sand to accumulate in the entrance and
mariners should be prepared to encounter depths less than
charted.
A coast protection groyne extends from the shore about
2 cables N of Contradique.
Prohibited areas. Two fish havens, marked on the chart,
lie close to the approaches.
Shoals. Several shoals (2.26) lie to the N of Puerto de
Fuengirola.
Useful marks:
Castillo de Fuengirola which stands in ruins on the
summit of a small hill, 1 mile SW of the harbour.
Highest tower block (marked by a red obstruction
light) (36324N 4372W), standing close to the
root of Dique Abrigo.
Light (green tower, 4 m in height) standing on the
head of the coast protection groyne.
Light (red pyramidal tower, 4 m in height), standing
on the head of Dique Abrigo.
Light (green truncated pyramidal tower, 4 m in
height), standing on the head of Contradique.
Berths and services. 400 berths available.
Normal marina facilities available, including a slipway,
travel-lift of 25 tonnes, small repair yard; fuel is available
at garages in the town.
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Description. Punta Negra (3635N 0433W) (not
charted) is a salient rocky point lying at the end of the
rocky coastline with a few sandy beaches, which extends N
from Punta de Calaburras (2.25). A beacon (S cardinal)
stands on Punta Negra and Torre Quebrada (2.22) stands on
a rounded hillock that rises from the point.
A submarine outfall extends about 1 cables SE from
the coast, 3 cables N of the point.
Shoals. Several shoals (2.26) lie close to Punta Negra.
Harbour. A small private yacht harbour, with depths of
about 2 m, lies at Punta Negra; the entrance is unlit.
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Position. Puerto de Benalmdena (3636N 431W) lies
8 miles NE of Punta de Calaburras and 1 miles NE of
Punta Negra (2.33). The town of Benalmdena is visible
from seaward, lying 1 mile N of Torre Benalmdena, and
standing on one of the spurs of Sierra Mijas (3.102.13).
Anchorage can be obtained about 1 mile NE of Puerto
de Benalmdena, off the beach fronting the popular resort
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of Torremolinos, in a depth of about 25 m. Care should be

taken to avoid the dangerous wreck lying 066 distance
7 cables from the light standing on the NE head of Dique
Sur. Care should also be taken to avoid straying into the
fish havens lying NE of Torremolinos, as shown on the
chart.
Wreck. A dangerous wreck lies 4 cables SE of Torre
Benalmdena.
Shoals. Several shoals (2.26) lie to the S of Puerto de
Benalmdena.
Harbour. Puerto de Benalmdena is a large artificial
yacht harbour protected by breakwaters with the entrance
open SW at the S end of the harbour. The outer breakwater
is called Dique Sur.
Directions. The approach requires care in heavy weather
owing to the rocky outcrop Laja de Bermeja. Many vessels
have been wrecked on this shoal and lesser depths than
charted may exist over their remains.
Rock. Laja Bermeja, has a least depth of 25 m over it,
lies about 1 cables SW of the harbour entrance. The sea
nearly always breaks over it and a light (E cardinal
daymark on beacon, yellow band) (36356N 4308W)
(reported to be missing in 1998), stands on the shoal. It is
reported that a light-buoy (isolated danger) also marks the
shoal.
Useful marks:
Light (white truncated conical masonry tower, grey
and green bands, 5 m in height), (36357N
4307W) standing on the SW head of Dique Sur
at the entrance to the harbour.
Light (E cardinal mark on truncated conical masonry
tower, 5 m in height), standing on the NE head of
Dique Sur.
Light (truncated white tower, grey and green bands,
2 m in height), standing on Dique Sur about 480 m
E of the SW head.
Light (red truncated conical masonry tower, grey
bands, 2 m in height) standing on the head of the
breakwater on the W side of the entrance to the
harbour.
It is reported that these lights are difficult to see on
account of the mass of shore lights in the area.
Torre Bermeja (low, rounded tower), standing close to
Benalmdena Marina is only barely visible. It
marks the start of the 8 mile long beach which
stretches N from the port as far as Mlaga.
Torre Benalmdena stands on a cliff top 1 miles E
of Punta Negra (2.33) and close W of the port. It
is not very visible.
Berths and services. 900 berths available with a full
range of marina facilities including a travel hoist and slip.
Function
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Topography
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2.37
The Ensenada de Mlaga is easily identified by the
mountainous scenery behind it to the N: SW are the Sierra
Mijas (2.13) and on its N side rise the Sierra de Mlaga
which extends E to the Tetas de Mlaga, two prominent
peaks easily identified especially from the E, rising close to
Cerro de San Antn, 3 miles NE of Mlaga. Santo Pitar is
a rounded mountain 7 miles NE of Mlaga.
The shore between Torremolinos and Mlaga is low and
flat, rising inland to the foothills of the mountains. The
town of Torremolinos, 1 mile N of Punta Torremolinos
(3637N 430W), a small rocky point, stands on the
slopes of Sierra Mijas and shows up well from the E. A
large number of blocks of flats and hotels stands close to
the coast in this area.
The city of Mlaga, which stands on each side of the
Ro Guadalmedina, is situated on level ground N and W of
the harbour and on its E side ascends the lower slopes of
Monte Gibralfaro and other hills.
Approach and entry

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See 2.57.
Traffic
1
2.39
In 2004 there were 1378 ship calls with a total of
12 475 092 dwt.
Rescue
1
2.40
See 2.10.
Port Authority
1
2.41
Autoridad Portuaria de Mlaga, Muelle de Canovas, s/n,
29001 Mlaga, Spain.
Limiting conditions
Controlling depth
1
2.42
Controlling depths in the entrance are reported to be
14 m with a least charted depth of 124 m in the entrance
between the breakwaters.
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PUERTO DE MLAGA AND APPROACHES
General information
2.43
Outer Harbour (Antepuerto):
Berth No 7 (2.59).
Oil Tanker Berth (2.59).
Passenger Berth (2.59).
Drsena de Heredia:
Muelle No 6 (2.59).
Drsena de Guadiaro:
Muelle No 2 (2.59).
Tidal levels
Charts 773, 1850, 1851
Position
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2.36
Owing to its industrial and commercial activities, Mlaga
is one of the busiest ports on the S coast of Spain.
2.35
Puerto de Mlaga (3643N 425W), lies at the head of
Ensenada de Mlaga which indents the coast between Punta
Torremolinos (3637N 430W) (2.37) and Punta de los
Cantales (2.84), 11 miles NE.
2.44
Mean spring range about 05 m; mean neap range about
03 m. See Admiralty Tide Tables Volume 2.
Maximum size of vessel handled

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2.45
Queen Elizabeth 2: LOA 291 m; draught 995 m.
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Puerto de Mlaga from SSW (2.35)

(Original dated 2000)
(Photograph Spanish HO)
Natural conditions
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Arrival information
2.46
Winds from S or SW in winter usually fall off towards
the land whilst it might be blowing hard from SW in the
offing; winds from NNW are most common at the head of
the bay.
The bay is dangerous during strong SE winds. It has
been reported that with SE winds a heavy swell rolls into
the bay and breaks in depths of 9 m SW of the harbour.
Tidal streams in Ensenada de Mlaga have been
observed to set approximately 240 and 060, with a rate
of about kn at springs. It is reported that the streams run
more strongly in the vicinity of the Dique del Oeste.
Offshore the tidal streams are negligible compared with the
currents.
Current. About 3 miles offshore the current sets E
which is the main Mediterranean current. However it has
been observed that close inshore the current has formed an
eddy and, in the vicinity of Mlaga, sets W.
The direction of the wind, the state of the sea and that
of the tide have considerable influence on the rate and
direction of the current. On the meridian of Mlaga, the
rate of the main E-going current in the offing may be
considerable, but that of the eddy is insufficient to affect
navigation.
For additional information see 1.128 to 1.131.
Notice of ETA required

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2.47
Notice of ETA required is 24 hours prior to arrival.
Outer anchorages
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2.48
Designated dangerous cargo anchorages A, B and C are
established as shown on the chart. These anchorages offer
shelter from SW and NW winds, and from tidal streams
setting NE.
A general designated anchorage area lies close NW of
dangerous cargo anchorage A, as shown on the chart.
Anchoring should not be attempted during strong NE to
SE winds with accompanying tides.
Useful mark:
Light (black round tower, yellow band, 2 m in height)
(36426N, 4246W) standing on the head of the
NE arm of Dique del Este.
Pilotage
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88
2.49
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 30 grt and is
available 24 hours. Pilots can be obtained by making the
usual signals or by establishing contact on VHF channel
16; they board 5 cables SSE from the harbour entrance.
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The pilot boats are white with a black letter P on their

bows and fly a blue flag with a white letter P on a blue
background.
See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
Directions for entering harbour

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Offshore terminal
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2.50
Cros S.A. Ammonia Terminal, 2 miles SSW of the
entrance to Puerto de Mlaga, consists of two dolphins
which provide a berth for loading and unloading ammonia
lying 7 cables offshore. A submarine pipeline extends from
the terminal to the shore WNW. A light (2.58) is exhibited
from the terminal.
A buoy (special), 1 miles S of the terminal, marks the
seaward extension of a submarine cable which connects
wave recording equipment to the shore.
A sewage outfall extends about 1 miles from the shore
9 cables NW of the ammonia terminal and a submarine
pipeline extends 4 cables SE from the shore 1 cables
NNE of the outfall.
Useful marks:
2.58
2.51
There are numerous disused cables, some of which run
through designated anchorages, in the area. An anchoring
and fishing prohibited area surrounds the ammonia terminal
(2.50) and a cable area SW of it.
See also 1.25.
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Harbour
General layout
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2.57
Approaching from the SW, the mariner should, after
passing Puerto de Benalmdena (3636N 431W) (2.34) at
a distance of about 2 miles, keep parallel to the coast at a
distance of approximately 2 miles in order to avoid the
ammonia terminal (2.50), 3 miles SSW of the entrance to
Puerto de Mlaga. When the ammonia terminal is abeam
the port should be approached through the prohibited
anchoring and fishing areas.
The entrance lies between the head of the S arm of the
W breakwater and the head of the breakwater (2 cables
NW) extending along the S side of the reclaimation area.
Lights are exhibited from both breakwater heads (2.58).
Three light-buoys (special) lie in approximate line from
2 to 6 cables SW from the entrance.
2.52
The harbour is orientated N/S, being entered from S
behind an E breakwater. There are two main basins;
Drsena de Heredia is the first basin entered and leads to
Drsena de Guadiaro at the N end of the harbour. There is
a fish harbour and a small yacht basin.
Light (black E cardinal mark on black latticed tower,

yellow band 12 m in height) (36398N 4263W),
standing on Cros SA Ammonia Terminal.
Light (E cardinal mark on black structure, yellow
band, 9 m in height) (36410N 4264W),
standing on the head of Espign de la Central
Trmica jetty which has been purpose built as a
cooling water intake.
Light standing on the head of the outer section of
Dique del Este.
Light (conical masonry tower, 8 m in height)
(36425N 4248W), standing on the head of the
inner section of Dique del Este.
Light (conical masonry tower) (36426N 4250W),
standing on the head of Dique del Oeste.
Basins and berths
Development
1
2.53
Reclamation is in progress (2003) in an area W of the
entrance.
Berths
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Natural conditions
1
2.54
Climate. See climatic table for Mlaga (1.168).
Principal marks
1
2.55
Landmarks:
Radio mast (marked by red obstruction lights)
(36393N 4286W).
Cathedral (white and distinctive with a single spire)
(36433N 4251W).
Mlaga Lighthouse (3631N 453W) (2.22).
Castillo de Gibralfaro (2.22), 6 cables N of Mlaga
Lighthouse.
Colegio de Religiosas (36436N 4226W), standing
on a spur of the Sierra de Mlaga (2.37).
Major light:
Mlaga Light as above.
Other aids to navigation

2.56
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2.59
Outer Harbour (Antepuerto):
Berth No 7 (Muelle Transversal del Oeste); length
340 m; charted depth 137 m alongside.
Oil Tanker Berth (inside Dique del Oeste); length
240 m; reported depth alongside 135 m.
Passenger Liner Berth (inside Dique del Este close S
of the root); length 300 m; depth alongside 135 m.
Drsena de Heredia:
Only the largest berths are mentioned.
Berth No 6 (Muelle de Romero Robledo); length
420 m; depth alongside 108 m charted at
mid-length.
Berth No 4 (Muelle de Heredia); total length 455 m;
depth alongside 78 m charted at mid-length.
Berth No 3 (Muelle de Cnovas del Castillo) is a
Ro-Ro berth.
Drsena Guadiaro:
Berth No 1; length 472 m; depth alongside 94 m.
Berth No 2 (Muelle de Guadiaro); length 450 m;
charted depth alongside 107 m.
It is reported that berths in both drsenas are being
dredged to 11 m and therefore the Port Authority should be
consulted for up to date information on alongside depths.
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Port services
Repairs
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2.60
There are several workshops where repairs can be done.
In the SW corner of Drsena de Heredia there is a floating
dock; length 100 m; breadth 24 m; lifting capacity
4500 tonnes.
Other facilities
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La Duquesa Yacht Harbour
2.61
Several hospitals; de-ratting and issue of certificates; oily
waste disposal.
Supplies
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2.62
Fuel and diesel oil by road tanker; fresh water;
provisions.
Communications
1
2.63
Ferry services to Melilla (5.84), Las Palmas and
Tenerife.
Mlaga international airport 8 km from the city.
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Real Club Mediterrneo de Mlaga Marina
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Useful marks:
Light (concrete tower, green top), standing at the S
head of the E breakwater.
Light (E cardinal mark on black tower, yellow band)
stands at the N head of the E breakwater.
Light (red round tower) stands at the head of the W
breakwater.
2.64
Mediterranean Royal Sailing Club (Real Club
Mediterrneo de Mlaga Marina) is a small marina
enclosed by breakwaters lying on the E side of Drsena
Heredia.
Chart 144
2.67
Description. La Duquesa Yacht Harbour (3621N
514W) is protected from the E by a breakwater. The
entrance, which is about 80 m wide and is dredged to a
depth of about 4 m, faces SSW, and lies between the
breakwater and a jetty which extends SE from the SW part
of the harbour.
Directions. A jetty has been built to the S of the
harbour to prevent silting of the entrance. Piedras del
Castillo is a group of drying rocks which extend up to
1 cable offshore about 1 cable SSW of the harbour
entrance.
Owing to variations in depth in the entrance it is
recommended that the mariner favours the E side of the
channel which is marked by buoys.
Useful marks:
The control tower standing at the head of the jetty on
the W side of the harbour entrance.
Light (white truncated tower, green top, 4 m in
height) (36212N 5137W), stands on the S
head of the breakwater.
Light (red truncated tower, 4 m in height), stands on
the W side of the harbour entrance, close W of the
Light (yellow truncated tower, black bands, 4 m in
height), stands on the N elbow of the breakwater
1 cables NNE of the above light.
Services. Marina facilities are available.
La Atunara Fishing Harbour

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Description. La Atunara Fishing Harbour (3611N
5520W) is protected by two breakwaters with its entrance
facing S. A detached breakwater lies 1 cable SSW of the
harbour entrance and another detached breakwater lies
12 cables N of the harbour.
A fish haven, marked by a light-buoy, lies 6 cables NE.
Submarine outfalls extend 5 cables and 8 cables
respectively offshore, from positions 7 cables S and N.
Useful marks:
Light (green truncated tower) stands on the head of
the E breakwater.
Light (red truncated tower) stands on the head of the
W breakwater.
Services. There is a marina and a patent slip.
Puerto de Cabo Pino

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Chart 3578 (see 1.15)
Puerto de Sotogrande
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2.66
Description. Puerto de Sotogrande (3617N 516W) is
protected by two breakwaters with the entrance facing S.
Depths within the harbour range from 1 to 4 m.
The harbour is easy to approach and enter but in SES
winds entry could be difficult and under these conditions a
heavy swell enters the harbour.
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2.68
Description. Puerto de Cabo Pino (3629N 444W), is
a yacht harbour protected by two breakwaters E and W
forming an entrance facing W which is about 50 m wide. A
coast protection groyne extends 240 m from the shore close
W of the harbour entrance. A landing stage lies about
5 cables E of the harbour.
The harbour is restricted to the use of shallow draught
vessels owing to continual silting in the entrance and is on
occasions closed to traffic.
Signals are displayed vertically, as follows, from the
head of the E breakwater when the harbour is closed:
By day, three black balls.
By night, three red lights.
Caution. Entry is dangerous in strong SW to W winds.
Useful marks:
Black truncated pyramidal tower, yellow top and S
cardinal topmark, standing on the head of the
groyne close W of the harbour entrance.
White round tower, 4 m in height, standing on the E
breakwater head. A similar tower stands on the W
breakwater head.
white round tower, 4 m in height), standing on the
head of the W breakwater.
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MLAGA TO CABO DE GATA

A fish haven, extending to over 2 miles offshore, lies
between Punta del Sabinal (3641N 242W) (2.89) and
Punta Elena (2.137), 2 miles ENE, as shown on the chart.
Two fish havens lie close SW and SE of Cabo de Gata
(2.138), as shown on the chart.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 773, 774 (see 1.15)

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In this section the coastal route between Mlaga
(3643N 425W) and Cabo de Gata (2.138), about
107 miles E, is described together with its off-lying
dangers, minor ports, and the major commercial port of
Almera (2.114). Isla de Alborn (35564N 3020W)
(2.149), which belongs to Spain, lying about 45 miles
offshore is included in this section.
The section is sub divided as follows:
Golfo de Almera including Almera (2.114);
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Topography
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2.70
Between Mlaga and Cabo Sacratif (2.85), about
45 miles E, the coast is backed by high mountains with
lofty peaks, many of which are constantly snow covered
and can be seen from the coast of Africa on clear cloudless
days.
From Cabo Sacratif to Cabo de Gata, the coast consists
of an irregular shoreline of sandy beaches and abundant
inland plains backed by mountains which are branches or
spurs of the Sierra Nevada, the main mountain range,
which follows this entire stretch of coast about 30 miles
inland. These spurs have permanently snow covered peaks
which can also be seen from the coast of Africa on clear
cloudless days.
2.76
El Seco de los Olivos lies 12 miles SW of Punta del
Sabinal (3641N 242W).
ODAS Buoy
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2.77
An ODAS Light-buoy is moored about 11 miles SW
of Cabo de Gata.
Rescue
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The principal peaks are as follows (with positions given
from Punta de Torrox (3644N 357W)):
Monte Maroma (338 distance about 11 miles),
2134 m in elevation.
Pico de El Zafarraya (El Lucero) (0215 distance
about 9 miles), a notable sharp-pointed peak
1779 m in elevation.
Alto de la Cuesta del Espartel (055 distance about
9 miles), a summit of 1596 m in elevation.
Pico Mulhacn (37033N 03186W), with a
elevation of 3481 m, and La Valeta, about 3 miles
W, with an elevation of 3470 m.
Tunny nets
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2.75
A TSS has been established off Cabo de Gata at a
distance between 5 and 10 miles off the coast, as shown on
the chart. The TSS is IMO adopted, and Rule 10 of the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
(1972) applies. An inshore traffic zone has also been
established between the inner boundary of the scheme and
the coast.
Movement reporting. See Admiralty List of Radio
Off-lying banks
Landmarks
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2.74
Mariners are advised that submarines exercise frequently
in the area to be described. See Annual Notice to Mariners
Number 8 and 1.11.
2.78
MRCC. There is a Maritime Rescue Co-ordination
Centre at:
Almera (3650N 227W) (2.114).
For further information see Admiralty List of Radio
Signals Volume 5.
Lifeboat. There is a lifeboat station at:
Puerto de Almera.
Punta de Torrox (36437N 03574W) (2.84).
Punta del Moro (36420N 02514W) (2.89)
Castillo de San Telmo (36498N 02294W) (2.137).
Torre Perdigal (36507N 02220W) (2.138).
Torre de Garcia (36495N 02175W) (2.138).
Natural conditions
2.72
Tunny nets may be found up to 7 miles offshore in the
area to be described; they are generally marked by day and
night. See 1.8.
2.79
Currents and tidal streams. See 1.128 to 1.135.
COASTAL ROUTE
Fish havens
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2.73
A large fish haven extends 4 miles E, and up to
1 miles offshore, from a position close off Puerto de El
Candado (3643N 421W) (2.112), as shown on the chart.
A fish haven lies across the 20 m depth contour from a
position 5 cables SE of Torre del Mar Light (2.83) to a
position 2 miles WSW.
A fish haven, extending up to 2 miles offshore, lies
between Puerto de Vlez (3645N 404W) (2.113) and
Punta de Torrox (2.84), 5 miles E, as shown on the chart.
General information
Charts 773, 774 (see 1.15)
Route
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91
2.80
From a position SE of Puerto de Benalmdena (3636N
431W) (2.34), in the approaches to Mlaga, the coastal
route leads generally E for about 110 miles to the entrance
to the E-bound traffic lane of the TSS (2.75) off Cabo de
Gata.
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Topography
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2.81
The coast E of Mlaga is generally moderately elevated
with numerous sandy beaches and many towns, villages
and old abandoned towers.
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2.82
See 2.78
Principal marks
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2.83
Landmarks:
A tall permanently smoking chimney (3643N
420W) and the roof of a building close by.
Torre del Mar Lighthouse (white round tower, 26 m
in height), standing 1 mile NE of Punta de
Vlez-Mlaga (3644N 406W) (2.84), which is
visible only from the S and E.
Punta de Torrox Lighthouse (white conical tower and
dwelling, 23 m in height) (3644N 357W),
standing on the point.
Punta de la Concepcin (Mona) Lighthouse (truncated
conical masonry tower, 14 m in height) (3644N
344W), standing on the point.
Cabo Sacratif Lighthouse (white truncated conical
tower and dwelling, 17 m in height) (3642N
328W), standing on the summit of the cape
(2.85).
Two conspicuous white radar domes standing on the
summit of Sierra de Jolcar.
A radio mast (lattice, red and white), standing 8 miles
NE of Cabo Sacratif, close S of a summit which
rises to an elevation of 1871 m.
Adra Lighthouse (white tower, red bands, 26 m in
height) (3645N 302W), standing close W of
Adra Harbour (2.103).
Torre de Perdigones (truncated cone, lower part white,
upper part red, 40 m in height), standing on a rise
close N of Adra Harbour (3645N 301W).
Punta del Sabinal Lighthouse (truncated tower on
white dwellings, 32 m in height) (3641N
242W), standing 2 cables N of the coast.
Cabo de Gata Lighthouse (white round tower, grey
lantern, 19 m in height) (3643N 212W),
standing on the headland (2.138).
Charts 773, 774 (see 1.15)

Major lights:
Punta de Torrox Light as above.
Punta de la Concepcin or Mona Light as above.
Cabo Sacratif Light as above.
Adra Light as above.
Punta Sabinal Light as above.
Almera Light (white square tower, black band, 7 m
in height) (3650N 230W).
Cabo de Gata Light as above.
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S of Puerto de El Candado (11 miles W) (2.112), a

yacht harbour which is marked by lights, thence:
S of Punta de los Cantales (9 miles W) upon which
stands Torre de los Cantales. The 9 mile length of
coast extending E from Punta de los Cantales to
Punta de Vlez-Mlaga has no distinctive
geographical features. Five towers stand close to
the shore, namely: Torre de Benagalbn (7 miles
W); Torre de Chilches (5 miles W); Torre Moya
(4 miles W); Castillo del Marqus (2 miles W)
and Torre Jaral. Thence:
S of Punta de Vlez-Mlaga, which is a low sandy
point growing seaward with the silt from the Ro
Mnoba, known locally as Ro de Vlez, which
enters the sea at the point. Artificial reefs have
been established around the point along the 30 m
depth contour; Punta de Vlez-Mlaga should be
given a wide berth. Torre del Mar light (2.83)
stands 1 mile NE of the point. Thence:
S of Puerto de Vlez (2 miles NE) and a sewer
outfall close E (2.113), thence:
S of Punta de Torrox (7 miles E), from which a light
(2.83) is exhibited. Close E of the point is the
mouth of the Ro Rilamar; the land in the vicinity
of the point is low, rising inland gradually to hills
of moderate elevation. The town of Torrox, which
stands on the brow of a hill 2 miles N of the
point, gives the appearance of an amphitheatre and
is easily seen from seaward. Artificial reefs lie on
the 30 m depth contour about 5 cables SW of the
point, and close W of the point, the outer end of a
coast protection groyne is marked by a light-buoy
(S cardinal). Torre de Cala Aceite and Torre de
Macaca (Torre Catraca), stand about 1 miles and
2 miles E, respectively, of Punta de Torrox; a
coastguard hut stands close to the latter tower.
Thence:
(with positions given from Punta de Torrox (36437N
03575W)):
S of a point (3 miles ENE), close W of which a
sewage outfall extends 7 cables from the shore,
thence:
S of Punta del Barranco de Maro (5 miles ENE), a
high rugged point. At intervals of about 1 mile to
the E of the point stand Torre de Maro, Torre de
la Miel and Torre del Pino (2.94). Thence:
S of Punta de Cerro Gordo (9 miles E) (not
charted); a tower stands on the point which is
dominated by a spur of a high inland mountain
range. Shellfish beds lie 3 cables NE of the point.
Thence:
S of Punta de la Concepcin (Punta de la Mona)
(11 miles E); a tower stands on the point.
2.84
From a position SE of Puerto de Benalmdena (3636N
431W) (2.34), the track leads E for about 35 miles,
passing (with positions given from Punta de Vlez-Mlaga
(3644N 406W)):
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2.85
From a position S of Punta de la Concepcin, the track
leads about 12 miles E, passing (with positions given
from Punta de la Concepcin (36434N 03437W)):
S of Puerto Punta de la Mona (1 miles ENE) (not
charted) (2.97), which is marked by lights, thence:
S of Punta de San Cristbal (1 miles ENE) (not
charted) (2.98), thence:
S of Punta de Velilla, (2 miles E) upon which
stands a tower, thence:
S of Punta del Ro (8 miles E), a projection formed
by sediment brought down by the Ro Guadalfeo
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stands above Pen de San Patricio, a promontory

projecting into the sea (12 miles ENE).
which enters the sea 1 miles WNW. The point is

steep-to but growing S and should be approached
with caution. Thence:
S of Puerto de Motril (10 miles E) (2.105), which is
marked by lights, thence:
S of a dangerous wreck (11 miles ESE), which lies
about 3 cables offshore S of the town of
Torrenueva which has a church and buildings 30 m
high all of which obscure Torre Nueva. A
light-buoy (S cardinal) is moored 1 cables ESE
from the wreck. A detached coastal protection
breakwater, 1 cables in length, lies parallel to and
1 cable off the beach fronting the town. A sewage
outfall extends 6 cables seaward from the shore
fronting Torrenueva. Thence:
S of Cabo Sacratif (12 miles ESE) from which a
light (2.83) is exhibited. Cabo Sacratif is a rocky
headland which is easily recognised. The headland
is a spur of Sierra de Jolcar which attains a
height of 832 m, 3 miles NE of the light. Torre
del Chucho stands 2 cables NE of the point. A
light-buoy (S cardinal) is moored close offshore,
4 cables W of the cape. Shoal water extends SE
and E of the cape which should be given a berth
of 1 mile; strong currents, usually E-going, are
experienced off Cabo Sacratif, see 1.131.
Punta Negra to Torre Aljamilla

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From a position S of Cabo Sacratif, the track leads
generally E for about 38 miles, passing (with positions
given from Cabo Sacratif (36418N 03280W)):
S of Castillo de Carchuna (1 miles E), a ruined fort
which stands on the shore of Playa de Carchuna;
the beach is fronted by foul ground. Thence:
S of Punta de Carchuna (2 miles E) (not charted)
which has the prominent remains of a lighthouse
standing on it; this landmark is 10 m high and
leans to the SE owing to its foundations having
given way. Torre de Zambulln (Torre de
Calahonda) stands on Punta Zambulln (3 miles
ENE). A light-buoy (special) marks a fish farm
about cable S of the point. The coast ENE to
Punta del Melonar is indented and moderately
high. Thence:
S of Punta del Melonar or Punta de la Estancia
(5 miles ENE), which is high and sheer with Punta
del Melonar Light (white truncated conical tower,
12 m in height) standing on it; a tower also stands
on the point. The town of Gualchos stands at an
elevation of 324 m 2 miles NNW of Punta del
Melonar in what appears to be an amphitheatre
formed by the steep slopes of the mountain. It is
the only town in the vicinity and is prominent
against the dark background of the terrain. Thence:
S of Castel de Ferro (5 miles ENE) (2.102).
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From a position S of Pen de San Patricio, the route
continues to lead E, passing (with positions given from
Punta del Sabinal (3641N 242W)):
S of Punta Negra (25 miles W), so named from the
dark colour of the land in its vicinity; a ruined
watch-tower stands on the head of the point. The
village of La Rbita stands about 2 miles E of
Punta Negra on a small plain at the foot of a hill
on the summit of which is a castle. A sewage
outfall extends about 6 cables from the shore at
Punta Rbita, 4 cables SE of the village. Thence:
S of Torre de Guainos (18 miles WNW), which
stands on a summit about 1 cables inland. A
sewage outfall extends about 3 cables from the
coast beneath the tower; a light-buoy (special)
marks the extremity of the outfall. Fishing nets are
laid within 5 miles of the coast in this area from
April to June each year. Thence:
S of Adra Light (16 miles WNW) (2.83), which
stands 1 mile W of Adra (2.103), thence:
S of Punta del Ro (14 miles WNW) (not charted),
which lies at the mouth of the Ro de Adra; the
river is liable to change its course near its mouth
and considerable changes occur along this part of
the coast owing to sediment being brought down
the river. Gales from E or W subsequently move
these banks. A shoal, with a depth of 37 m over
it, lies 5 cables WSW of the point; the point
should be given a wide berth. A prominent tower
stands 1 mile NE, and Torre de Aljamilla stands
2 miles ENE, of the point. From Torre de
Aljamilla, the coast is low and sandy for 5 miles to
Punta de los Baos (2.89).
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Thence the shore from 5 cables NE of Castel de Ferro to
Punta Negra, 7 miles ENE, is high and rugged but free
from dangers except close inshore. Punta de Baos lies
2 miles ENE of Castel de Ferro and Torre de Mamola,
which is prominent, stands on a hill through which the
main road passes, 1 mile farther E. Torre de Melisena
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Llanos de Almera, also known as Campo de Dalas, is a
low plain which starts near Torre de Aljamilla and extends
E to the W coast of Golfo de Almera (2.114), about
16 miles E.
Dalas is a town 5 miles NE of Torre de Aljamilla which
shows up well from seaward against a dark mountainous
background.
Caution is necessary in estimating the distance from the
seaward edge of this plain, as, owing to its blending with
the horizon and being backed by high land, its apparent
distance is often misleading.
From a position S of Torre de Aljamilla the route
continues to lead E, passing (with positions given from
Punta del Sabinal (3641N 242W)):
S of Torre de Balerma (9 miles WNW), a wide,
circular, brick coloured tower standing
conspicuously in the midst of the large fishing
village of Balerma. A sewage outfall extends
7 cables offshore, close NW and 1 miles NW,
respectively, of the tower. Thence:
S of Punta del Moro (7 miles W) (not charted)
which is the SW extremity of Llanos de Almera;
a large rock lies off the point and currently owing
to the deposit of sand has become the seaward
extremity of the Punta del Moro. A castle and a
coastguard station stand on a hillock about 3 cables
ENE of the point. Thence:
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anchored in depths of 18 to 20 m. Closer inshore, in depths

of 7 to 9 m, there are patches of hard sand on which,
during SW winds, the sea rises and sometimes breaks. For
extent of fish havens see chart.
S of Punta de los Baos (7 miles W), from which

Culo de Perro, a rocky shoal with a least depth of
41 m over it, extends 2 miles SE. Punta de los
Baos Light (white masonry tower, 21 m in
height), stands on the point. Thence:
S of Puerto de Almerimar (5 miles W) (2.104), which
is marked by lights, thence:
S of the extremity of a shoal which extends 5 cables
S and SE from Punta de las Entinas (3 miles W);
a light-buoy (S cardinal) is moored close S of the
shoal. A wreck lies about 7 cables ESE of the
point. A ruined tower stands on the point which
takes its name from some entinas or shoals
formed by seaweed growing from the seabed to
the surface; the seaweed is separated by narrow
channels. The shore from Punta de las Entinas to
Punta del Sabinal is foul and rocky for distances
up to 6 cables offshore; in places the 10 m depth
contour line lies 1 mile offshore. Thence:
S of Punta del Sabinal, the W entrance point to the
Golfo de Almera (2.114); Punta del Sabinal light
(2.83) stands N of the point.
(Directions for Almera are given at 2.137)
Nerja
Cala de los Cauelos
Punta del Sabinal to Cabo de Gata

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From a position S of Punta del Sabinal, the coastal track
leads to the approaches to the TSS (2.75). For vessels
allowed to use the Inshore Traffic Zone, the following
directions are also appropriate except they will pass closer
to the dangers mentioned off Cabo de Gata. The track leads
generally E for about 25 miles, passing (with positions
given from Cabo de Gata (3643N 212W) (2.138)):
S of Almera Light (16 miles WNW) (2.83), thence:
S of a shoal (3 miles SW), with a depth of 18 m
over it (reported 1986), thence;
S of a dangerous wreck (9 cables SW), marked by a
buoy (special), thence:
S of Laja de Cabo de Gata (5 cables SSE), a
dangerous rock. Strong currents, usually setting E
or SE and influenced by the winds, are liable to be
encountered in this area. The rock is covered by
the red sector (316356) of Cabo de Gata Light
(2.83).
Caution. No attempt should be made to pass between
the rock and the cape; the latter should be given a wide
berth.
Anchorage in the vicinity of Punta de Vlez-Mlaga
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Description. La Herradura is a semicircular bay between
Punta de Cerro Gordo (3644N 346W) (2.84) and Punta
de la Concepcin (2.84), 1 miles ESE. The bay is
hemmed in by high cliffs and is dominated by the lofty
Sierra de Tejeda which has its spurs on Punta de Cerro
Gordo. At the head of the bay is a beach in the middle of
which the Ro Jate enters the sea; the village of Herradura
lies close E of the river mouth.
A sewage outfall extends about 6 cables SSW from the
middle of the beach fronting the village.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained off the
beach in depths of 18 to 25 m, mud; however it is
dangerous especially in winter. Better shelter can be
obtained close to the E and W sides of the bay from E or
W winds respectively.
It is reported (1987) that a current of more than 3 kn
was experienced by a vessel anchored about 8 cables SE
of Punta de Cerro Gordo, during winds of near gale force
from E to SE.
Ensenada de los Berengueles
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Anchorage can be obtained off the open coast between
Torre de Benagalbn (36428N 4152W) (not charted)
and Punta de Vlez-Mlaga (2.84), 7 miles E. For extent
of fish havens see chart.
Local knowledge is required.
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Description. Cala de los Cauelos (36447N 3475W)
is a cove which lies between Torre del Pino (Torre de
Arroyo Hondo) and Pen del Fraile. Torre del Pino can be
easily identified by two white houses in its vicinity and
Torre de la Caleta stands in ruins close E of Pen del
Fraile.
Anchorage for small craft can be obtained close to
Pen del Fraile in depths of 7 or 8 m.
La Herradura
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Description. The town of Nerja (3643N 353W)
stands on level ground surrounded by hills of moderate
elevation covered with vineyards and hamlets. A
promenade, which has been built amid the ruins of a castle,
fronts the town and can be identified from a distance by its
palm trees by day and by its lights at night. Playa de
Burriana is the beach lying between the town and Punta del
Barranco de Maro (2.84).
Anchorage can be obtained about 5 cables E of the
town in depths of 15 to 20 m, sand; the mariner should be
prepared to weigh anchor once on shore winds threaten.
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Anchorage can be obtained off the town of Torre del
Mar about 3 cables NE of Torre del Mar Lighthouse
(36442N 4057W) (2.83), for small vessels in depths of
about 10 m, sand and mud, as shown on the Spanish chart.
Larger vessels, especially in bad weather, should be
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Description. Ensenada de los Berengueles lies between
Punta de la Concepcin (3644N 344W) (2.84) and Punta
de San Cristbal (2.98), 2 miles ENE. Punta de San Jos
lies 8 cables WNW of Punta de San Cristbal.
Ensenada de los Berengueles includes Puerto Deportivo
Punta de la Mona (2.97) and Punta de San Cristbal (2.98).
Topography. The bay is surrounded by high ground
with only a few sections of beach. The town of Almucar
straddles a hill on the peninsula above Punta de San
Cristbal and is backed by high mountains. The church
tower, and a large hotel above which are the ruins of an
ancient castle are prominent.
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Puerto Deportivo Punta de la Mona

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Description. Puerto Deportivo Punta de la Mona, also
known as Marina del Este (36438N 3434W) lies on the
W shore of Ensenada de los Berengueles (2.96) 5 cables
NE of Punta de la Concepcin. Pen de las Caballas, a
high rocky islet lies close E of the port and Punta de San
Cristbal (2.98) lies 1 miles E.
Pen de las Caballas anchorage Anchorage can be
obtained about 2 cables E of Pen de las Caballas, in
depths of 25 to 27 m, sand. Small vessels can anchor in
depths of 10 to 12 m within 1 cable of the islet. In both
instances the anchorage should only be used in offshore
winds.
Harbour. The shoreline lies to the W and N of the port.
The harbour is protected from the E and S by Pen de las
Caballas, by the breakwater which connects the S end of
the island to the shore and by another breakwater (Dique
de Abrigo) which extends about 170 m N of the islet. A
third breakwater (Contradique) projects E from the shore
opposite the head of Dique de Abrigo, thus forming the N
facing harbour entrance.
The marina can accommodate 270 yachts up to 30 m in
length with draughts between 2 and 45 m.
Useful marks:
Punta de la Concepcin Light (2.83).
Light (stone tower, red top, 5 m in height), standing
on the head of Dique de Abrigo.
Light (stone tower, green top, 3 m in height), standing
on the head of Contradique.
Services. There are normal marina services including a
30 tonne hoist and a mobile crane.
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Description. Punta de San Cristbal (not charted)
(3644N 0342W) lies on the E shore of Ensenada de los
Berengueles (2.96) and has three rocky islets at its foot. A
low battlemented building is visible on the point as is a
large white cross.
A reef, with a depth of 05 m over it, lies 1 cable SW of
the outermost islet.
Playa de San Cristbal anchorage. Anchorage for
small vessels can be obtained in Playa de San Cristbal, to
the W of Punta de San Cristbal in depths of 14 to 16 m
giving shelter from moderate E winds. The anchorage is
not suitable in winter when strong E to SE winds occur
frequently.
Puerto de Mar anchorage. Anchorage can be obtained
E of Punta de San Cristbal in depths of 14 to 16 m,
giving shelter from W winds, off Puerto de Mar which
fronts the E side of Almucar (2.96). The anchorage is
not suitable in winter when strong E to SE winds occur
frequently. Three coastal protection piers have been
constructed on Puerto de Mar.
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Description. The town of Salobrea (3645N 335W)
stands near the sea at the foot of Sierra de Gujar atop a
high, sheer rock which slopes towards the E. The town
retains the remains of its ancient walls and a large ruined
castle stands on the summit of the rock W of the town.
Near the town are two factories each with a tall chimney.
Submarine pipelines. A sewage outfall extends about
6 cables SW from the shore on each side of Pen de
Salobrea a large isolated flat topped rock on the beach
fronting the town. The extremities of both outfalls are each
marked by two buoys (special).
Fish haven. A fish haven lies about 4 cables SW of
Pen de Salobrea.
Anchorage can be obtained off the beach in depths of
not less than 15 m, W of Pen de Salobrea and clear of
the outfalls and the fish haven; it affords protection from E
winds.
Useful marks:
Torre del Cabrn, stands a short distance inland
1 miles WNW of Pen de Salobrea; it is
earthen coloured, cylindrical in shape and has an
hotel standing behind it which can make it difficult
to see.
The W chimney of the factories standing 5 cables
NNW of Pen de Salobrea.
Caleta Calahonda
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Description. Caleta Calahonda (36425N 3250W) is
a large cove which indents the shore N of Punta de
Carchuna (2.86). Numerous chalets have been built along
the beach fronting the town of Calahonda which lines the
W shore of the cove; there is a church in the town which
looks similar to a lighthouse
Anchorage can be obtained with shelter from the W and
N by small vessels in depths of about 25 to 30 m, 1 cable
offshore. For those with local knowledge small craft can
moor with their sterns secured to the shore.
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(2.98).
Useful mark:
Torre del Diablo, which stands a short distance inland
7 cables E of Punta de Jess; it is conical and
earthen coloured.
2.99
Description. Ensenada de Velilla lies between Punta de
Velilla (36440N 3406W) (2.85) and Punta de Jess, a
rocky point 1 mile NE; Torre de la Galera stands on a
rocky hillock about 2 cables W of the point, with Castillo
de la Galera close to it.
Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 14 to 16 m,
sand and mud. In greater depths the bottom is rocky in
places and vessels are liable to drag. During NW winds
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Description. Castel de Ferro (3644N 321W) crowns
a small steep sided hill at the foot of which lies a village
of the same name. There are coast protection groynes in
the area and a sewage outfall extends about 8 cables
offshore close SW of the village; a buoy (special) marks
the extremity of the outfall. Rambla de Gualchos, a small
river enters the sea 5 cables NE.
Anchorage can be obtained off Castel de Ferro in
depths of 15 to 20 m, mud, affording shelter from NW
winds. Squalls sometimes blow heavily down the ravines
inland, and as the bottom is steep and the holding ground
poor, vessels are liable to drag.
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Charts 773, 1854 (see 1.15)
Adra
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Description. Adra (36448N 3012W), which is of
ancient origins, lies 22 miles E of Cabo Sacratif (2.85). The
town consists of two parts, the old town and the modern;
the old part stands on the summit of a hill nearby and the
modern part is near the beach. The port is a fishing
harbour with limited facilities for commercial traffic.
Anchorage can be obtained in depths of about 14 m,
hard mud, 3 cables W of the head of Dique de Poniente.
This anchorage is sheltered from NW and NE winds and
the holding ground is mostly good, however, with onshore
winds it can be dangerous.
Submarine pipeline. A sewage outfall extends about
3 cables SW from the shore about 3 cables E of the
harbour entrance.
Wreck. A dangerous wreck lies 1 cables SSW of the
head of Dique de Poniente, as shown on the chart.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by a W breakwater
(Dique de Poniente) and an E breakwater (Dique de
Levante) with its entrance facing SE; the harbour and its
layout can be seen on the chart.
Depths. A draught of 61 m can be carried through the
entrance although the entrance narrows to less than 40 m
between the 5 m contour lines. Depths in the harbour are
subject to continual change.
Useful marks:
Adra Light (3645N 302W) (2.83)
Torre de Perdigones (2.83), 4 cables E of Adra
Light.
Torre del Humo (not charted on BA chart), which
stands 4 cables NNE of Torre de Perdigones on
higher land. The towers in line bear 011.
Light (red masonry tower), standing on the head of
Dique de Poniente.
Light (green masonry tower, 5 m in height), standing
on the head of Dique de Levante.
Other minor lights stand on the heads of breakwaters
within the harbour.
Berths:
Muelle de Poniente; length 140 m; depth 55 m. Used
for general cargo.
Dique de Levante; length 200 m; depth 40 m. Fishing
vessel berth.
Services:
Repairs. Limited repairs available; patent slip for
vessels up to 150 tonnes.
Medical facilities available.
Supplies. Fresh water available and limited bunkers.
Communications. Almera Airport, 50 km distant.
Very limited berths and facilities for yachts lie in the
NW part of the harbour.
Puerto de Motril
Charts 774, 1854 plan Motril (see 1.15)
General information
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Position. Puerto de Motril (3643N 331W) lies
midway between Mlaga and Almera. Playa de Azucenas
extends 3 miles SE from Puerto de Motril to Capo Sacratif.
Function. Motril is a small fishing harbour which has
developed into a commercial port serving the city of
Granada.
Topography. The small town of Varadero has developed
around the port and has progressively increased in
importance; its white houses are visible from some distance
at sea.
Traffic. In 2004 there were 482 ship calls with a total
of 4 386 744 dwt.
Port Authority. Autoridad Portuaria de Almera-Motril,
Muelle de Levante, s/n04001 Almera, Spain.
Limiting conditions
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Controlling depth. The harbour is dredged to 105 m
(1993), but owing to silting the depths in the entrance and
harbour may be less than charted. Mariners are advised to
consult the Port Authority for up-to-date information on
depths.
Deepest berth. Bulk Quay (2.110).
Longest berth. Coast Quay (2.110).
Largest vessel handled reported (1999): LOA 18975 m;
draught 128 m; 48 041 dwt.
Arrival information
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There are depths from 35 to 75 m within the harbour

which is subject to the swell from SW. Yachts up to 9 m
draught can be accepted; 1100 mooring posts, graded to
vessels lengths, lie in the inner harbour.
Buoy. A light-buoy (port hand) is moored on the E side
of the harbour entrance.
Useful marks:
Light (green square tower) (36419N 2478W),
standing on the head of Dique Sur.
Light (green truncated tower, 1 m in height), standing
at mid length on Dique Sur, 1 cables ESE of the
head.
Light (post on truncated red tower, 3 m in height), on
the head of the groyne, 1 cable N of the head of
Dique Sur.
Light (red truncated tower, 1 m in height), standing
on the head of Contradique, a little over 1 cable E
of the head of Dique Sur.
Services. Full marina services are available including
110-tonne and 60-tonne travel lifts.
2.104
Description. Puerto de Almerimar (3642N 248W) is
a large artificial yacht harbour on the E side of Ensenada
de las Entinas. Much of the hinterland is covered by sheets
of plastic beneath which northern Europes winter
vegetables are grown.
Harbour The harbour is protected by two breakwaters,
the S breakwater (Dique Sur) and the N breakwater
(Contradique), between the heads of which lies the
entrance, facing NW on the W side of the harbour; a
groyne, 1 cable W, protects the entrance.
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Notice of ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival.
Anchorage can be obtained S of the harbour entrance in
depths of about 20 m, mud, or about 1 miles S of the
head of the W breakwater (Dique de Poniente).
Vessels should not be anchored E of the port where
depths are shallow and they would run a serious risk of
grounding in heavy seas.
Pilotage is compulsory and is available 24 hours;
requests for a pilot should be made 2 hours prior to arrival
and normal visual signals should be made 1 mile from the
port. The pilot boat displays a white flag with the letter P
in black in the centre.
See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
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Puerto de Motril from WNW (2.105)

(Photograph Autoridad Portuaria Puerto de Almeria y Motril)
Light (green tower, red band, 5 m in height), standing

on the head of Dique de Levante
Two other lights mark the entrance to the fishing
basin between Nuevo Dique de Levante and Dique
de Levante.
Submarine pipelines. Two sewage outfalls extend from

the shore W of the W breakwater (Dique de Poniente); the
extremity of the W outfall is marked by a buoy (special).
A third outfall extends 6 cables from the shore about
14 miles SE of the harbour entrance.
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The harbour is protected by two breakwaters. The W
breakwater (Dique de Poniente) extends about 8 cables SE
from the shore on the W side of the harbour and the E
breakwater extends about 3 cables SW from the shore on
the E side of the harbour to a position about 1 cables NE
of the head of Dique de Poniente, forming the SE facing
entrance.
A marina lies in the NW part of the harbour.
Berths
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Only the largest are mentioned:
Bulk Quay (Muelle de Graneles); length 260 m; depth
alongside 105 m. Used for bulk cargo.
Coast Quay (Muelle de Costa); length 298 m; depth
90 m. Used for general cargo.
Ro-Ro berths are available at the junction of Coast
Quay with Dique de Levante.
Directions
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The harbour is approached and entered from the open
sea; the chart is a sufficient guide.
Useful marks:
Light (red truncated conical tower), standing on the
head of Dique de Poniente.
Light (green truncated conical tower, 4 m in height),
standing on the SE elbow of Nuevo Dique de
Levante.
Port services
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Repairs of a minor nature are available; a patent slip for
vessels up to 150 tons.
Medical. Full facilities available.
Supplies. Provisions, fresh water and gas oil is
available.
Communications. Granada Airport, 70 km distant.
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GOLFO DE ALMERA, INCLUDING

ALMERA
Puerto de El Candado
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Description. Puerto de El Candado (3643N 421W), a
small harbour enclosed by breakwaters with a W facing
entrance, lies E of El Palo, a suburb of Mlaga.
Buoy. A light-buoy (S cardinal) is moored about 1 mile
WSW of the harbour and marks the seaward limit of coast
protection groynes.
Fish havens. See 2.72.
General information
Charts 774, 1589
Position
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is suitable only for vessels with a draught of 2 m or less;
there is not much room to manoeuvre. Sand and weed
accumulate in the harbour entrance after storms and depths
shallower than those charted should be anticipated. Owing
to silting in the harbour entrance and damage to harbour
structures, the port was declared shut (February 2002) for
an indefinite period. Mariners need to check with harbour
authorities for the latest information.
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Useful marks:
Light (white truncated tower, green top, 4 m in
height), standing on the head of the E breakwater
Light (white truncated tower, red top, 4 m in height),
standing on the head of the W breakwater.
A permanently smoking chimney (2.83), 7 cables E
of the harbour.
Torre Paloma, standing on Punta Paloma, close SE of
the chimney mentioned above.
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There is a MRCC and a lifeboat station at Almera. See
also 1.44 to 1.53.
Port limits
2.113
Description. The town of La Caleta de Vlez (3645N
404W), which can be identified by its transformer tower,
is fronted by Puerto de Vlez, a harbour, protected by two
breakwaters, for yachts and fishing vessels.
A sewer outfall extends 9 cables offshore from the
mouth of the Ro del Algarrobo, 1 mile E of Puerto de
Vlez.
2.118
The port limits are enclosed between two lines, the first
in a 122 direction from Puntazo de el Palmer (36493N
2320W), the second being the parallel of Punta del Ro
(36485N 2253W) to its intersection with the first line.
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Harbour. The entrance to the harbour faces W. About

2 cables W of the entrance a breakwater extends about
150 m from the shore and serves to protect the harbour
from the accumulation of sand.
Depths of 4 m in the harbour were reported in 1995,
however, sand and weed can accumulate in the entrance
after storms and the mariner should be prepared to
encounter shallower depths than charted.
2.119
Almera is approached and entered from the Golfo de
Almera.
Traffic
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3 381 423 dwt.
Port Authority
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The shore of the gulf W of Almera is backed by cliffs
and elsewhere it is low and flat.
Rescue
Puerto de Vlez
2.115
Almera handles significant quantities of iron ore and
other bulk commodities in addition to petroleum products
and passengers. At the 2001 census the population was
173 338.
Topography
2.114
Golfo de Almera, is entered between Punta del Sabinal
(3641N 242W) (2.89) and Cabo de Gata (2.138),
24 miles E. The city of Almera and Puerto de Almera
lies at the head of the gulf and, with the exception of the
shore between Punta Elena (3642N 238W) and Almera
where numerous charted fish havens protected by artificial
reefs lie close offshore, the shores of the gulf are free of
off lying dangers.
Useful marks:
Torre del Mar Light (36442N 4057W) (2.83).
Light (white truncated conical tower, green top, 4 m
in height) (36449N 4042W), standing on the
head of the outer breakwater (Dique de Abrigo) on
the S side of the harbour entrance.
on the head of the breakwater 2 cables W of the
harbour entrance.
Light (white round tower, red top, 2 m in height),
standing on the head of the inner breakwater on
the N side of the harbour entrance.
2.121
Almera Port Authority, Muelle de Levante s/n04001
Almera, Spain.
Limiting conditions
Controlling depths
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2.122
Maximum draught. It is reported that the maximum
draught in the outer port is 131 m and in the inner port it
is 119 m.

2.123
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Berths. The harbour has berths for 200 craft with

limited facilities for yachts.
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Muelle de Levante (3.1212.140).

Muelle de Ribera, Berth B (2.140).
Muelle de Poniente, Berths B and C (2.140).
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Almeria from ESE (2.114)

Tidal levels
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Pilotage
2.124
See information in the relevant Admiralty Tide Tables
and on the chart.
Mean spring range about 02 m; mean neap range
about 01 m.

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LOA 253 m; 93 070 dwt. It is also reported that a vessel
of 25975 m LOA has been accommodated and the deepest
draught on departure is reported to be 1539 m.
Tugs
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Arrival information
1
2.126
Notice of ETA required is 48 hours especially if fuel oil
and/or gas oil is required.
Outer anchorages
1
2.129
Tugs available.
Submarine cables

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2.128
Pilotage is compulsory and is available 24 hours.
Normally the pilots board outside the harbour entrance,
however in bad weather vessels should approach as close
as possible to the harbour entrance to enable the pilot to
board in the lee of Dique de Poniente. See 2.49 for a
description of the pilot boat.
See also 1.21.
2.127
Anchorages can be obtained in Rada de Almera about
3 cables S and 4 cables W of the head of Dique de
Poniente, as shown on the chart. Care should be taken to
avoid the submarine outfall, see 2.131
2.130
Two submarine cables extend S and WSW, respectively,
from a position on the shore 3 miles E of Almera, as
shown on chart 774.
A disused submarine cable extends SSW, thence SSE
from the shore 1 mile ESE from the entrance to the
harbour, as shown on chart 1589.
Submarine pipeline
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2.131
A submarine outfall pipeline extends 7 cables S from the
root of Dique de Poniente, as shown on the chart.
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An ODAS light-buoy is moored close W of the outfall

about 1 cables S of the root of Dique de Poniente, as
shown on the chart.
Harbour
General layout
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2.132
The main harbour, Darsena Comercial, is entered from
SE between the head of Dique de Levante, a short mole
extending SSW from the shore, and Dique Poniente, a
breakwater extending SE from the head of Muelle de
Poniente.
There is a fishing harbour W of Darsena Comercial and
a yacht haven E of Dique de Levante.
Development
1
2.133
Muelle de Poniente is being enlarged by reclamation on
its seaward side (2005).
Natural conditions
1
2.134
Climate. See climatic table for Almera (1.169).
40 m in height, stand close to the beach about

2 miles NE of Punta Elena. A church, standing in
the village of Solanillo, is visible from seaward
even though it is some distance inland. Thence:
SE of Castillo de Roquetas (3 cables SSW), which is
in ruins and has a disused lighthouse standing
close SE. A group of buildings surround the
lighthouse making it barely visible from seawards.
Thence:
SE of Puerto de Roquetas de Mar (2.148), where two
large hotels are extremely visible, thence:
SE of Puerto Deportivo Aguadulce (4 miles NNE)
(2.147), which is marked by lights, thence:
SE of Torre de la Garrofa (6 miles NE), which
stands on a high rugged point with some huts,
including an old coastguard hut, nearby. Thence:
SE of Punta de Torrejn (6 miles NE) upon which
stands Castillo de San Telmo. A coastguard station
is located within the castle and Almera Light
(2.83) is exhibited from it.
Thence to a position S of the head of Dique de
Poniente, 1 miles E of Punta de Torrejn. A light (white
octagonal tower, red top and base, 12 m in height) stands at
the head of the breakwater.
Principal marks
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2.135
Landmarks:
Punta del Sabinal Lighthouse (3641N 242W)
(2.83).
Sierra de Gdor, a spur of the Sierra Nevada, is the
best mark for the gulf; it attains an elevation of
2236 m at Morrn (3655N 250W). Las
Hermanicas, 2102 m lies close S of it.
La Alcazaba (citadel) of Almera (36505N
2282W) on a sheer-sided plateau about 67 m in
height; it is reported that the citadel tends to be
dwarfed by tower blocks of flats to the E.
Port Traffic Control Tower, on Dique de Levante
(3650N 228W), which exhibits red obstruction
lights.
Cargadero No 1, close E of Dique de Levante, is a
disused covered bulk terminal which from
seawards appears as a low dark cliff.
Two power station chimneys about 1 mile ESE of the
harbour entrance.
Colativi (elevation 1387 m), 12 miles NE of Almera.
Cabo de Gata Lighthouse (3643N 212W) (2.83).
Major lights
Punta del Sabinal Light (2.83).
Almera Light (2.83).
Cabo de Gata Light (2.83).
Departure to the south-east

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2.136
See 1.22.
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Directions
Approach from the south-west
1
2.137
Punta del Sabinal to Almera. From a position E of
Punta del Sabinal (3641N 242W) (2.89), the track leads
NE for about 10 miles, passing (with positions given from
Puerto de Roquetas de Mar, Dique Sur Light (36455N
2361W) (2.148)):
SE of Punta Elena (4 miles SW), which lies on a
sandy coast and has Torre de los Cerrillos, in
ruins, lying close W. A group of hotels, about
100
2.138
Almera to Cabo de Gata. From a position S of the
head of Dique de Poniente, the track leads SE for about
15 miles, passing (with positions given from Punta del Ro
(36485N 2253W)):
SW of a small jetty extending about 1 cable seawards
from the base of a power station (1 mile NW)
(2.135). A light (W cardinal daymark on yellow
metal framework tower, black band, 9 m in height),
stands on the head of the jetty.
SW of Punta del Ro, a level sandy headland formed
principally from sediment brought down by the
Ro de Almera, which enters the sea at this point.
A light-buoy (S cardinal) is moored on the edge of
shoal water 4 cables S of the point; no attempt
should be made to pass between the buoy and the
point. A sewage outfall extends 8 cables SSE from
a position 8 cables ENE of Punta del Ro. A TV
tower stands close N of the point. Thence:
SW of Torre Perdigal (3 miles ENE), which is an
ancient watch-tower and now incorporates a
coastguard station. The tower of the aero
radiobeacon at Almera Airport, stands about
5 cables NNW of Torre Perdigal. A fish haven
extends up to 2 miles offshore between Torre
Perdigal and Torre de Garcia as shown the charts.
Thence:
SW of Torre de Garcia (6 miles E), with a
coastguard hut nearby, thence:
SW of Torre de San Miguel (9 miles ESE), near
which is the town of the same name, thence:
SW of Punta de la Testa (12 miles SE), which is
comparatively high and lies at the end of a
3 mile length of low sandy shoreline, thence:
SW of Cabo de Gata (a rugged promontory)
(12 miles SE) from which a light (2.83) is
exhibited, and clear of the shoal, with a depth of
18 m over it, which lies 3 miles SW of the cape.
Fish havens lie to over 1 mile offshore W and E of
the cape, as shown on the chart. Thence:
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The route continues to lead SE and enters the E-bound

traffic lane of the TSS (2.75) about 9 miles S of Cabo de
Gata.
Useful marks
2.139
1
Light (red truncated tower) (36499N 2290W),

standing on the head of Dique Oeste.
Light (green truncated tower), on the head of Dique
Sur, cable N of the above mentioned light.
Light (green metal structure, 3 m in height), on the
head of Cargadero No 2 on the N side of the
harbour entrance.
Puerto de Aguadulce
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Basins and berths

Berths
1
2.140
Darsena Comercial has berths on three sides with Ro-Ro
ramps at the root of Muelle de Poniente, in the NW corner
of the basin, and on either side of the root of the Ferry
Pier, on the NE side of the basin. The deepest berths are
on Muelle de Poniente, 10 to 12 m, on the SW side of the
basin. A second wooden ferry pier extends SW between
Ferry Pier and Dique de Levante.
Port services
Repairs
1
2.141
Repairs can be carried out. A patent slip for vessels up
to 250 tonnes is available. In the fishing harbour there is a
patent slip for vessels up to 170 tonnes.
Other facilities
1
2.142
Hospitals in town; de-ratting and issue of certificates;
refuse disposal.
2.143
Gas and diesel oil by road tanker; fresh water;
provisions.
Communications
1
2.144
Almera airport lies close E of the city.

Club de Mar de Almera
1
2.145
Club de Mar de Almera is a marina situated in a basin
close E of the disused ore loading facilities at Cargadero
No 1.
Fondeadero Roquetas
1
2.146
Description. Fondeadero Roquetas, is the most spacious
and safest anchorage available between Mlaga and
Almera. It allows vessels to anchor almost anywhere
between Punta Elena (3642N 239W) (2.137) and Puerto
de Roquetas de Mar (2.148), 4 miles NNE, taking care to
avoid the fish havens (2.114) and submarine cable (2.130)
which are shown on the chart.
Anchorages. The best anchorage for large vessels can
be obtained about 1 mile ENE of the head of Dique Sur at
Puerto de Roquetas de Mar, in a depth of about 30 m,
coarse sand, taking care to avoid the sewage outfall
2.147
Position. Puerto de Aguadulce (3649N 234W) lies
4 miles W of Almera.
Sewage outfall extends some 4 cables SE from the shore
about 2 cables NE of the harbour.
Fish farms lie in the approaches to the harbour; they
are marked by light-buoys (special).
Harbour. The harbour is protected to the E by a
breakwater which extends SW for about 2 cables; another
breakwater which protects the marina from the SW, extends
E towards the head of the above breakwater to form the
entrance to the harbour, facing SW.
Depths in the harbour were reported (1996) to be 25 to
65 m.
Useful marks:
Light (green pyramidal tower, 4 m in height), standing
on the head of the outer breakwater.
Light (red concrete tower, 4 m in height), standing on
the head of contradique.
Puerto de Roquetas de Mar
Supplies
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extending about 7 cables ESE from the coast about 5 cables

N of the head of Dique Sur.
Small vessels can obtain an anchorage closer in about
4 cables E of the head of Dique Sur, in depths of about 10
to 13 m, sand and clay; care should be taken to avoid a
rocky patch, with a depth of 16 m over it, lying about
7 cables NE of Castillo de Roquetas (36453N 2363W)
(2.137). This anchorage should be abandoned when an E
wind threatens.
Useful marks:
See 2.148.
2.148
Description. Puerto de Roquetas de Mar (3646N
236W) is used by fishing vessels and yachts.
Harbour. The harbour is formed by Dique Sur and
Dique Norte; the former extends NNE for about 415 m
from a position on the shore in front of Castillo de
Roquetas (2.137) and the latter extends ESE for about
370 m from a position on the shore about 3 cables N of
the castle, forming the entrance which faces N and is about
80 m wide.
Useful marks:
Light (red round concrete tower, 4 m in height),
standing on the head of Dique Sur.
Light (green round tower on square base, 3 m in
height), standing on the head of Dique Norte.
Light (green pedestal, 5 m in height), standing on the
head of the inner quay.
Berths. The harbour is divided into two basins by a
quay which extends from the shore parallel to Dique Norte.
Pontoon berths line the inner side of Dique Norte and
the fishing harbour lies in the inner basin.
Services. A 50-tonne travel hoist is at the S end of the
harbour and an 8-tonne mobile crane is available. Water is
available at the quays. Small shops and a supermarket are
in the town.
ISLA DE ALBORN
Charts 774 plan of Isla de Alborn, 773
Description
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Isla de Alborn lies 50 miles SSE of Cabo Sacratif
(2.85) and 30 miles N of Ras Tleta Madari Lighthouse
(5.44). It is flat, reddish and about 20 m high. The cliffs on
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its S side are steep, but less so on its N side. Punta del
Islote is the NE extremity of the island and cable further
NE offshore of the point lies Islote de la Nube.
Isla de Alborn lies on a narrow bank, with depths of
less than 200 m. The bank extends 12 miles ENE and
20 miles WSW of the island. The shallowest parts are
3 miles ENE of the island where there are depths of 27 m,
and 2 miles SSW where there is a depth of 38 m.
Both the island and the islet are fringed with submerged
rocks extending up to cable offshore, and there are
depths of less than 11 m within 2 cables of the island in
several directions.
There is a lighthouse, heliport and a small harbour
(2.154) on the island.
Small craft moorings are laid off the E and SW sides.
Commercial fishing is restricted within this area and

outside of the marine reserve, to those vessels having a
permit.
Currents
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Directions
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Prohibited areas
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2.150
Integral reserves have been established within a radius
of 5 cables from the coast of Isla de Alborn and the
off-lying bank in position 35579N 2586W, as shown on
the chart. All types of fishing are prohibited within these
areas, except for those that are of an authorised scientific
nature.
A Marine reserve has also been established, within a
radius of 1 mile from the coast of Isla de Alborn, as
shown on the chart. Within the marine reserve and outside
the integral reserve, restricted fishing activities are only
allowed with prior authority.
A fishing reserve has been established within a radius
of 12 miles from Isla de Alborn, as shown on the chart.
2.151
Strong E-going and SE-going currents are experienced in
the vicinity of Isla de Alborn, and caution should be
exercised in poor visibility.
2.152
There are no specific directions for the island but the
following mark may be of use:
Isla de Alborn light (grey conical tower attached to
a grey dwelling, 20 m in height) (35564N
3021W), situated near the SW extremity of the
island.
Submarine cables
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2.153
Submarine cables are landed in the E cove near to the
lighthouse.
Harbour and landing

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2.154
There is
entrance on
from either
A small
landing.
a small craft refuge harbour with a S facing

the E side of the island. Lights are exhibited
side of the entrance.
cove close W of the lighthouse may afford
CABO DE GATA TO CABO DE PALOS

GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 774 (see 1.15)
Fish havens
1

1
2.155
In this section the coastal route between Cabo de Gata
(3643N 212W) (2.138) and Cabo de Palos (2.273),
about 93 miles NE, is described together with the Golfo de
Vera and its minor ports and the major natural port of
Cartagena at the N end of the gulf.
Cartagena and approaches (2.211).
Topography
1
2.156
The coast between Cabo de Gata and Cabo de Palos is
high and broken and presents a mass of scarped summits of
medium elevation interrupted by ravines which open onto
the sea in the form of coves and bays. These generally
contain sandy shores and offer shelter from the NW.
Tunny nets
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2.157
Tunny nets may be found up to 7 miles offshore. They
are generally marked by day and night. See 1.8.
During the period February to July nets are laid off
Punta de la Azoha (2.172). Their outer extent is marked
by a light-float (S cardinal) 7 cables W from the point.
2.158
Fish havens, formed by artificial reefs, lie between the
20 and 30 m depth contours, from Cerro del Obispo
(37058N 1512W) (not charted) to the mouth of the Ro
de Aguas (2.171), 3 miles N.
Fish havens, formed by artificial reefs, lie between the
20 and 40 m depth contours from Punta Parda (3722N
138W) (2.171) to S of Aguilas, 3 miles NE.
Fish havens lie about 5 cables NE of Isla El Fraile
(3725N 133W) (2.172).
A fish haven, marked by light-buoys (special), lies
7 cables E of Punta de Calnegre (3730N 124W)
(2.172) and other unmarked fish havens lie close inshore S
and SW of the same point.
A fish haven lies 3 cables S of Isla de Adentro
(37335N 1160W) (2.172).
A fish haven, marked by light-buoys (special), lies
5 cables S of Punta de la Azoha (3733N 110W)
(2.172).
Two fish havens extend between the 20 and 50 m
contour line SE and NE of Cabo Negrete (3735N
049W) (2.173), as shown on the chart.

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2.159
in the area to be described. See Annual Notice to Mariners
Number 8 and 1.11.
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Measured distances
1
2.160
There are measured distances at Ensenada de Mazarrn
(2.186) and Cartagena (2.229).
Principal marks
1
Rescue
1
2.161
Lifeboat stations. There are lifeboat stations at:
Carboneras (3658N 154W) (2.189).
Cartagena (3736N 059W) (2.211).
Monte del Fortin (36354N 02062W) (2.170).
Los Frailes del Cabo de Gata (36468N 02035W)
(2.170).
Castillo de San Felipe (36484N 02038W) (2.170).
Cala de San Pedro (3654N 0159W) (2.181).
Cala de Agua Amarga (3656N 156W) (2.182).
Natural conditions
1
2.162
Currents. See 1.128 to 1.133.
Waterspouts. See 1.161.
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Chart 774
Route
1
2.163
From a position in the E-bound traffic lane of the TSS
(2.75), SE of Cabo de Gata (3643N 212W) (2.138), the
coastal route leads generally NE, entering the Golfo de
Vera, SE of Punta de la Media Naranja (3656N 154W)
(2.170), to continue NE and thence ENE for a total of
about 91 miles, to a position SE of Cabo de Palos (2.273).
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2.164
Golfo de Vera (3711N 130W) lies between Punta de
la Media Naranja and Cabo Tioso (3732N 106W)
(2.168) and when viewed from a distance presents a great
void as the low shores at the head of the gulf cannot be
seen. Only the Sierras Cabrera (3705N 155W),
Almagrera (3717N 145W) and other lesser mountain
ranges are visible.
Dumping ground
1
2.165
A disused explosives dumping ground lies about 7 miles
SE of Cabo Tioso (3732N 106W), as shown on the
chart. Depth charge operations might be carried out in the
area.
Other aid to navigation

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Directions
Cabo de Gata to Punta de la Media Naranja
2.166
See 2.161.
1
Local weather
1
2.169
Racon:
Racon (37378N 00406W) which transmits from
Wave recorder buoy, 6 cables ESE of Cabo de
Palos (2.273).
(continued from 2.90 and 2.139)
Rescue
1
2.168
Landmarks:
Cabo de Gata Lighthouse (3643N 212W) (2.83).
Two prominent pyramid looking peaks, Los Frailes de
Cabo de Gata, lie 1 mile WNW of Punta de Loma
Pelada (3747N 204W) (2.170). The higher of
the two attains an elevation of 489 m.
Punta de la Polacra Lighthouse (truncated masonry
tower, 14 m in height) (3651N 200W), standing
on a rounded hill above the point (2.170).
Mesa de Roldn Lighthouse (white octagonal tower,
18 m in height) (36566N 1543W), standing on
the summit of La Mesa de Roldn, a high
tableland. A ruined conical brown masonry tower
stands about 1 cables W.
A chimney (grey with red and white bands near the
top, red obstruction lights, 205 m in height)
(3659N 154W), stands at a power station close
to Carboneras (2.189).
Sierra de Moreras (3734N 121W), the three peaks
of which are conspicuous.
Cabo Tioso Lighthouse (white tower and dwelling,
cape. Cabo Tioso is high, precipitous and reddish
in colour.
Cabezo de Roldn (3735N 103W) is a prominent
summit which rises steeply from the coast.
Islote Escombreras Lighthouse (white round tower on
white square dwelling, aluminium cupola, 8 m in
height) (3734N 058W), standing on the summit
of the island (2.173).
Los Juncos, two prominent conical peaks, are visible
from a considerable distance and appear to be
isolated; Junco Grande, at an elevation of 338 m
lies 3 miles NE of Cabo Negrete (3735N
049W) (2.173), and El Junquet lies close E of
Junco Grande.
Cabo de Palos Lighthouse (dark grey round tower,
cape (2.273).
Major lights:
Cabo de Gata Light (2.83).
Mesa de Roldn Light as above.
Mazarrn Light (white tower black bands, 11 m in
height) (3734N 115W), exhibited 2 cables NNE
of Punta Negra (2.172).
Cabo Tioso Light as above.
Islote Escombreras Light as above.
Cabo de Palos Light as above.
2.167
In winter the gulf is exposed to offshore storms and
frequent NW winds, occasionally violent.
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2.170
From a position in the E-bound traffic lane of the TSS
SE of Cabo de Gata (3643N 212W) (2.138), the track
leads generally NE for about 20 miles, passing (with
positions given from Punta de la Media Naranja (3656N
154W)):
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SE of Torre de Vela Blanca (18 miles SW), which

stands on a high hill 1 mile E of Cabo de Gata; at
the foot of this hill there is a remarkable white
patch resembling a vessel under sail. Punta Negra
(not charted) lies about 2 cables SE of Torre de
Vela Blanca and a light-buoy (special) is moored
1 miles S of the tower. Thence:
SE of Morro Genovs (16 miles SW), a conically
shaped promontory with a flatish top at an
elevation of 69 m, thence:
SE of Castillo de San Jos (15 miles SW), a ruined
castle standing on the flat-topped promontory of
Monte del Fortin; a coastguard barracks, which has
been built on the ruins, is clearly visible from
seawards. Thence:
SE of Torre de Cala Higuera (13 miles SW) (not
charted), which stands on a steep cliff, thence:
SE of Punta de Loma Pelada (12 miles SW). A
coastguard barracks, clearly visible, stands on the
slopes of Los Frailes del Cabo de Gata, close W
of the point. Thence:
SE of Castillo de San Felipe (11 miles SW), a
ruined castle with a coastguard barracks and a
battlemented tower adjacent to it; thence:
SE of Punta de la Polacra (7 miles SW). An
isolated rock, close inshore on the S side of the
point, resembles a vessel under sail (polacra) when
viewed from a distance. A light-buoy (special)
marks a marine farm about 8 cables SW of the
point; tunny nets are also laid close N of the
marine farm. A light (2.168) is exhibited from the
point. The point is dominated by the elevated and
rounded Cerro de los Lobos on the summit of
which stands Torre de los Lobos. Cala de los
Ruejos is about 8 cables wide and lies N of Punta
de la Polacra. At the N extremity of this small bay
lies Punta del Bergantn, a high cliff faced
headland. Thence:
SE of Punta del Cerro Negro (5 miles SW), high
and cliff faced. Castillo de San Pedro stands on a
hill about 1 miles NNE. Thence:
SE of Punta Javana (3 miles SW), high and steep.
Islote de San Pedro, lies close to its foot. Thence:
SE of Punta de la Media Naranja, high and cliff
faced with a ruined tower standing on it. Mesa de
Roldn Lighthouse (2.168) stands close NNW of
the point.
Punta de la Media Naranja to Aguilas

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2.171
From a position SE of Punta de la Media Naranja, the
track leads generally NE for about 32 miles, passing:
SE of Punta de los Muertos, 8 cables NE of Punta de
la Media Naranja. The slopes of La Mesa de
Roldn (2.168) present a high sheer cliff face
between the two points. Thence:
SE of Carboneras (3658N 154W) (2.189), which is
SE of Isla de Carboneras or San Andrs (36596N
1530W), which lies on a reef extending
4 cables SE of La Puntica, a headland backed by
the village of Carboneras. El Islote, a small rocky
islet, lies on the reef between the island and the
mainland. Castillo de San Andrs stands on the
mainland close W of La Puntica. Thence:
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(with positions given from Garrucha Light (37105N

1494W)):
SE of Punta del Rayo (10 miles SSW), which is high
and steep and has a tower standing on it. Ro de
Carboneras (Ro de Alias) enters the sea mile N
of Punta del Rayo; it flows only after heavy rain.
Thence:
SE of Torre del Pen (6 miles S), which stands on
a low promontory. Torre de Macenas, a small
castle, stands 6 cables N. Playa de Macenas, which
extends from Torre del Pen to Punta del Cantal,
is backed by several ranges of hills; a coast
protection groyne lies about 2 miles N of Torre del
Pen. Thence:
SE of Punta del Cantal (3 miles S), a low lying
rocky headland which has the ancient city of
Mojcar standing about 1 miles NW. A coast
protection groyne lies at Punta del Cantal and a
sewage outfall extends 6 cables SE from a
position 1 miles N. Thence:
SE of the mouth of Ro de Aguas (Ro de Mojcar)
(1 miles S), which flows only after heavy rain
and has a sandy spit where it enters the sea.
Thence:
SE of Garrucha Light (white tower on buildings,
10 m in height), exhibited 50 m NNW of Castillo
de Garrucha, 4 cables SSW of the entrance to
Puerto de Garrucha (2.197). Thence:
SE of Punta Hornicos (4 miles NNE). The village of
Palomares, standing inland, and 1 mile NW of
Punta Hornicos, stands out from seaward as do
several black slag heaps farther S. A sewage
outfall extends 1 mile SE from the shore in the
vicinity of Palomares. Thence:
SE of Torre de Villaricos (5 miles NNE), which with
the village of Villaricos close N of it, stands to the
N of Punta Boca del Ro, the mouth the Ro
Almanzora (Ro Guadalmanzor). Two very small
harbours front Villaricos. The S harbour is called
Puerto de Punta del Ro and is marked by lights,
one of which (red truncated tower, 3 m in height)
stands on the head of the outer breakwater. The N
harbour takes the towns name and is marked by
lights, one of which (green truncated conical tower,
3 m in height) stands at the head of the outer
breakwater. A sewage outfall extends about
4 cables SE from the shore in the vicinity of
Villaricos. Thence:
SE of Punta del Ruso (7 miles NNE), the highest
summit of the Sierra Almagrera (2.164), thence:
SE of Loza del Payo, with a depth of 85 m over it,
2 miles ENE of Punta del Ruso and 5 cables S
of Piedra del Caln, another rocky patch; both
these patches lie SE of Punta de Sarri. Thence:
SE of Isla de los Terreros (13 miles NE), which is
steep-to and is separated from Punta del Can on
the mainland NNW by a channel with a least a
depth of 75 m. The deeper part of the channel is
closer to the island than the mainland. Castillo de
San Juan de los Terreros, a ruined castle, stands on
Punta del Can. Isla Negra, an islet about 25 m
in height, lies 2 cables NE of the castle. Thence:
SE of Punta Parda (15 miles NE), a distinctive
brownish colour. Roca Cama de los Novios, a
drying rock lies 3 cables NE. Thence:
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SE of Punta Negra Light (white tower, black bands,
23 m in height), (18 miles NE), exhibited from
Punta Negra. Punta Negra is the W seaward
extremity of Monte de Aguilas, a conical hill
reddish in colour, 1 cable WSW of the light. Punta
del Pen is the E extremity of Monte de Aguilas,
and the prominent ruins of Castillo de Aguilas
stand on its summit.
Aguilas to Cabo Tioso

2.172
From a position SE of Aguilas, the track leads generally
ENE for about 24 miles, passing:
SSE of Monte de la Aguilica, 8 cables E of Punta
Negra Light (2.171), a promontory connected to
the mainland by a narrow isthmus. Punta de la
Aguilica is the W extremity of the promontory,
and is fringed by rocks. Islote de la Aguilica from
which a light (2.208) is exhibited lies cable S of
the point. Thence:
SSE of Isla El Fraile, 6 cables ENE of Monte de la
Aguilica, and 1 cables S of Punta del Cabrn, to
which it is connected by a shoal. Cala de la
Barrilla lies close NE of Punta del Cabrn. A fish
haven lies close off the SE side of the island.
Thence:
(with positions given from Cabo Tioso Light (3732N
106W) (2.168)):
SSE of Monte Cope (19 miles WSW), a reddish
promontory, steep-to and rocky on its SE side, at
the S end of which lies Punta del Pen de Santa
Maria. Punta del Cerro de la Crux (Punta de las
Cabricas) is the NE end of the promontory and
Torre Cope stands close WNW of the point.
Thence:
SSE of Bajo de la Chapa de Puntas (14 miles W),
with a depth of 34 m over it, lies 2 cables S of
Punta de Calnegre, thence:
SSE of Isla de la Cueva de los Lobos (11 miles W), a
small islet lying 2 cables E of Punta Negra. Punta
de la Cueva de los Lobos (not charted), moderately
high, cliff faced and rocky, lies 7 cables ENE of
Punta Negra; a ruined tower stands 5 cables ENE.
Thence:
SSE of Punta Negra (8 miles W). Punta Negra is a
dark cliff faced headland at the E extremity of
Cabezo del Puerto, a promontory which attains a
height of about 60 m. Mazarrn Light (2.168)
stands close N of Punta Negra and a monument
stands 1 cables W of the light. Isla de Adentro
(56 m in height) lies 5 cables W of the point.
Thence:
SSE of Bajo de Fuera (7 miles W), a rock, with a
depth of 144 m over it (not charted), 4 cables ESE
of Punta Negra. A fishing vessel has been
deliberately sunk close to the rock in a depth of
25 m, to assist in the breeding and protection of
fish resources. Thence:
SSE of Punta de la Azoha (3 miles W), high and
cliff faced with Torre de la Azoha standing on it.
The coast between Punta de la Azoha and Cabo
Tioso is high and rugged. Thence:
SSE of Cabo Tioso (2.168).
Caution. Strong currents, usually E-going, are
experienced off the cape. Fish havens (2.223) lie close by.
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Cabo Tioso to Cabo de Palos

2.173
From a position SSE of Cabo Tioso, the track leads
generally ENE for about 21 miles, passing (with positions
given from Islote de Escombreras Light (3734N 058W)):
SSE of Islote de Escombreras from which a light
(2.168) is exhibited. The island is steep-to and cliff
faced on its S side. Boca Chica, a channel 2 cables
wide, lies between Islote de Escombreras and
Punta de los Aguilones, 2 cables ENE. Punta de
los Aguilones is comparatively steep-to and an
outfall pipe extends about 1 cables SW from the
point; a buoy (special) marks the extremity of
another sewage outfall extending from a position
on the shore 1 cables NE of the point. Bajo de
Escombreras (2.233) lies 2 cables W of the island.
The coast between Punta de los Aguilones and
Cabo del Agua is high, bold, steep-to and rugged.
Thence:
SSE of Cabo del Agua (2 miles ESE), high, rugged
and terminating in three peaks. During strong E
winds, heavy squalls occur off the cape. Thence:
SSE of Cala de Gorguel (4 miles ENE), a small
cove with a sandy beach, 2 miles ENE of Cabo
del Agua; it is used as an anchorage only by
fishing vessels and small craft seeking shelter. La
Manceba, a rocky islet lies close SW of the cove.
Thence:
SSE of a fish haven (4 miles E), lying close
offshore and not charted; it is marked by four
light-buoys (special). Thence:
SSE of Punta de la Chapa Light (white tower and
dwelling, aluminium cupola, 8 m in height)
(6 miles ENE), which stands 1 cables N of Punta
de la Chapa on the E side of the entrance to Baha
de Portman. Punta de la Galera marks the W side
of the bay 5 cables WNW. Thence:
SSE of Cabo Negrete (7 miles E), which is high,
steep and black in colour. Cerro de Sancti-Spiritus
attains a height of 436 m, 2 miles NW of the
cape. Thence:
SSE of Punta de la Espada (12 miles ENE), the E
extremity of the cliff face formed by El Junquet
(2.168). Between Punta de la Espada and Cabo de
Palos (2.273) the coast decreases in elevation and
is much indented and foul. Thence:
SSE of Bajo del Descargador (Bajo del Cargador)
(13 miles ENE), a rock with a depth of 29 m over
it which lies 2 cables offshore, 7 cables NE of
Punta de la Espada, thence:
SSE of Islotes Los Punchosos (13 miles ENE),
1 miles NNE of Punta de la Espada, which are
prominent among the various rocks along this
stretch of coast. These islets lie on the W side of
the approach to Cala Avelln (2.188), a small inlet
at the head of which is the small town of La Barra
where Puerto de Cabo de Palos (2.188) lies. Los
Punchosos Light (grey mast on a concrete base,
5 m in height), stands on the largest of the Islotes
Los Punchosos. Thence:
SSE of Cabo de Palos and Bajo de los Pajares
(14 miles ENE) (2.273).
Thence the track joins the TSS (2.244) about 9 miles
SE of Cabo de Palos.
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Fondeadero de Villaricos
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2.174
Description. Fondeadero de Villaricos (3715N 146W)
lies off the village of Villaricos (2.171).
Anchorage, during offshore winds only, can be obtained
about 5 cables off Villaricos in depths between 15 and
20 m, mud with good holding ground, taking care to avoid
Piedra de los Burros, a rocky shoal with a depth of 8 m
over it, lying about 5 cables ENE of Torre de Villaricos
(2.171).
E winds, which prevail in February and March, are
considered dangerous. Winds from the E sometimes shift to
the NW which is the prevailing and strongest wind.
Ensenada de los Escullos

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Ensenada de Terreros
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2.175
Description. Ensenada de Terreros (3721N 140W)
indents the shore close W of Isla de los Terreros (2.171).
Anchorage can be obtained in Ensenada de Terreros
about 7 cables W of Isla de los Terreros, in depths of about
15 m, sand and weed, taking care to avoid a sewage outfall
which extends 6 cables SSE from the shore in this vicinity.
The anchorage affords shelter from NE winds.
Quay. There is a salt-loading quay within the bay
located on a small headland called El Pichirichi, 7 cables
NW of Isla de los Terreros.
Puerto Genovs
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2.176
Description. Puerto Genovs is a cove 4 miles ENE of
Cabo de Gata (3643N 212W) (2.138). The cove is open
to the E and has depths of less than 10 m.
Anchorage for small vessels, giving the best shelter
from winds N of SW, can be obtained about 1 cables
NNE of the extremity of Morro Genovs (2.170), in depths
of 8 to 10 m, sandy mud. However, fresh W winds can
cause squalls to descend from the hills and this causes the
anchorage to become indifferent.
Local knowledge is necessary for mariners in small
craft who wish to find good protection closer inshore on
the N or S sides of the cove, in depths of 5 m, sand and
mud.
2.177
Description. Ensenada de San Jos lies close N of
Puerto Genovs and owing to its surrounding hills is more
sheltered than Puerto Genovs. Cala Figuera is a cove in
the NE part of the bay.
Anchorage can be obtained NNE of Castillo de San
Jos (2.170), in depths of 10 to 12 m, sand.
Local knowledge is required for anchoring in Cala
Figuera.
Puerto Deportivo de San Jos

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2.179
Description. Ensenada de los Escullos (3649N
0203W), 8 miles NE of Cabo de Gata (2.138), is named
because of the rocks which lie close inshore, and is
bounded by Punta de Loma Pelada (2.170) to the S and
Punta de la Polacra (2.170) to the N.
Anchorage affords shelter from W or SW winds. A
large vessel can anchor in depths of 17 m, sand, 4 cables E
of Castillo de San Felipe (3648N 204W) (2.170). The
anchorage should be abandoned in the event of a change in
weather conditions.
Useful mark:
Isleta del Moro, close off Punta de la Isleta, 9 cables
NE of Castillo de San Felipe, and located in the
centre of the bay.
Ensenada de Rodalquilar
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2.180
Description. Ensenada de Rodalquilar (3652N 200W)
indents the coast about 1 miles N of Punta de la Polacra
(2.170). Castillo de los Alumbres stands on the plain about
5 cables from the beach in the cove and Castillo de San
Ramn stands close to the N shore.
Anchorage for small craft can be obtained in the cove
but it is exposed to the E; the holding ground is reported
to be poor.
Cala de San Pedro

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Ensenada de San Jos

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Useful marks:
Light (red square on truncated tower) (36458N
2061W), standing on the head of the S
breakwater.
Light (green triangle on truncated tower), 40 m ESE
of the above light, standing on the head of the E
breakwater.
Services. A small village nearby can provide basic
requirements. Fresh water is available but it may be
brackish.
2.181
Description. Cala de San Pedro (3654N 0159W),
indents the shore 3 miles NNE of Punta de la Polacra
(2.170). The shores of the bay are highand steep with
cliffs; landing is restricted to the beach in the bays N
corner, S of a coastguard house which is visible near the E
headland. Castillo de San Pedro (2.170) stands at the head
of the bay.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained in the bay
about 3 cables S of the castle in depths of about 11 m,
sand. The anchorage should be abandoned when SW winds
strengthen because they drive strongly onshore, especially
in winter; for this reason the anchorage is unsuitable for
large vessels.
Cala de Agua Amarga

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2.178
Description. Puerto Deportivo de San Jos lies on the N
side of Ensenada de San Jos (2.177).
Maximum size of vessel handled. Maximum LOA is
14 m.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the E and S by
breakwaters. The entrance faces SW and it was reported
(1995) that the depths within the harbour varied from 18
to 65 m.
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2.182
Description. Cala de Agua Amarga (3656N 156W) is
a wide bay which lies 1 miles W of Punta de la Media
Naranja (2.170). A coastguard hut is visible on a slight
elevation in the village of Agua Amarga at the head of the
bay. The ruins of an old iron ore mine stand about
3 cables inland on the high, sheer mountain range which
extends E to Punta de la Media Naranja.
In the middle of the bay, about 1 cable offshore S of the
village, there is a shoal with a depth of 49 m over it.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained in the bay.
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In depths of 13 to 14 m, sand, about 2 to 3 cables

NNW of Torre de la Azoha (37330N 1102W)
(2.172), taking care to avoid fish havens which are
reported to be established within the 20 m depth
contour NW of Punta de la Azoha.
Cala Bardina
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2.183
Description. Cala Bardina (37245N 1330W) is a
bay indenting the coast 2 miles ENE of Puerto de El
Hornillo (2.204), which offers good shelter from E winds
for a large number of vessels.
Wrecks. Two wrecks lie in the bay, as shown on the
chart.
Fish havens lie in the W approaches to Cala Bardina,
4 cables SE of Cala de la Barrilla (37252N 1332W).
Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 24 m, sand and
weed, about 1 cable from the E shore of the bay. An
alternative anchorage can be obtained in depths of 13 m
about 2 cables off the beach.
Puerto de Mazarrn
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Ensenada de la Fuente
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2.184
Description. Ensenada de la Fuente (3726N 128W)
(not charted) lies immediately N of Punta del Cerro de la
Crux (2.172), and offers shelter from the W to large
vessels.
sand, not less than 5 cables E of Torre de Cope (2.172).
Puerto Deportivo de Mazarrn

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2.185
Description. Puerto Deportivo de Mazarrn (37335N
1160W) is a marina which lies on the mainland close W
of Isla de Adentro (2.172).
Harbour. The marina is protected by a breakwater and
provides 122 berths.
Useful mark:
Light (red triangular tower, white bands, 9 m in
height) (37335N 1163W), standing on the head
of the breakwater.
Ensenada de Mazarrn
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2.186
Description. Ensenada de Mazarrn (3734N 113W)
lies between Cabezo del Puerto (2.172) to the W and Punta
de la Azoha (2.172), 4 miles E. The city of Mazarrn lies
along the NW shore of the bay.
Topography. The shores of the bay are mostly sandy.
Cabezo del Mojn is a rocky bluff, about 10 to 12 m in
height, which projects from the N shore of the bay
1 miles NE of Cabezo del Puerto; it is clearly visible and
can be recognised by its dark grey colour. Isla Plana is a
flat islet 8 cables ESE of Cabezo del Mojn. The pylons of
a disused mineral transporter lie about 8 cables E of Isla
Plana.
Dangers:
La Galerica (3734N 115W), two isolated rocks
surrounded by foul ground, lying 3 cables N of
Mazarrn Light (2.168).
Los Esculles, a group of rocks awash, lie 1 cables S
of Isla Plana.
Bajo Ballesta, with a depth of 75 m over it, lies
1 cables SSW of Isla Plana.
Tunny nets are occasionally laid in Ensenada de
Mazarrn.
Anchorages can be obtained in the bay as follows:
In a depth of 13 m, weed, off Mazarrn between
Cabezo del Puerto and La Galerica. Larger vessels
anchor NE of Mazarrn Light.
In depths between 10 and 20 m, sand, about 7 cables
ESE of Isla Plana.
2.187
Description. Puerto de Mazarrn (3734N 115W), is a
fishing and commercial harbour which exports ore, and is
located on the N side of Cabezo del Puerto. Coast
protection groynes and three wooden piers lie abreast the
town of Mazarrn N of the harbour.
Port Authority. Port Authority of Mazarrn, Capitania
de Puerto, Calle Nueva 5, Puerto de Mazarrn, Spain.
Port radio. Initial contact is made on VHF; see
Pilot is reported to be available.
Harbour. The port consists of a small basin, open to the
N, protected from the E by a breakwater extending 2 cables
from the N side of Cabezo del Puerto, with an enclosed
basin adjoining its W side. There is a depth of 68 m in the
approach to the port and within the harbour depths vary
from 78 m in the outer basin to less than 1 m in the inner
basin.
Landmark:
Mazarrn Lighthouse (3734N 115W) (2.168).
Major light:
Mazarrn Light.
Directions. The port is approached from the open sea,
avoiding Bajo de Fuera (37335N 1148W). Thence the
track leads as required to anchor off Mazarrn.
Useful marks:
Light (metal post, 3 m in height), standing on the
head of the outer breakwater.
Light (metal framework tower, green top, 7 m in
height), standing on La Galerica (2.186).
Berths. It is reported that vessels discharge and load at
anchor off Mazarrn using lighters. There is a berthing
length of 200 m, with an alongside depth of 4 m, on the W
side of the outer breakwater, at which lighters are worked.
Fresh water can be obtained from the fish quay;
provisions can be obtained from local supermarkets.
Puerto de Cabo de Palos

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2.188
Description. Puerto de Cabo de Palos (3738N 042W)
is situated at the centre of Cala Avelln, and to the S of
Cabo de Palos (2.273).
Harbour. The harbour is formed and protected by a
breakwater fronting the S side of the town of La Barra
(2.173).
Depths. The entrance, which faces E, was reported in
1995 to have depths 25 m, with depths within the harbour
of 05 to 25 m.
Directions. The approach and entrance require care and
in summer a line of small buoys (port hand) may be found
marking the NW side of the entrance channel.
Useful marks:
Light (S cardinal, black beacon, yellow top)
(37378N, 0418W), standing on the S extremity
of a spit extending from the shore close E of the
entrance.
Light (green metal post, white bands, 4 m in height)
(37379N 0419W), standing on the head of
Espignon de la Sal on the S side of the entrance
channel.
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Light (red post, white bands, 3 m in height), standing

on the S side of the entrance about 60 m N of the
light on the head of Espignon de la Sal.
Light (grey metal post) standing on the head of the
breakwater.
Facilities of a limited nature only were reported in
1995. There are two small slipways; fresh water and
provisions available. It is reported that additional services
are to be supplied.
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Carboneras
Charts 774, 1515 plan Carboneras
General information
1
2.189
Position. Carboneras (3658N 154W) is the collective
name for two harbours, Puerto de Hornos Ibricos and
Puerto de Pucarsa.
Function. Puerto de Hornos Ibricos is used for loading
cement, gypsum and clinker. Puerto de Pucarsa is used for
discharging coal for use at the power station close inland.
Topography. The immediate area of the port is
dominated by the huge cement plant at Puerto de Hornos
Ibricos and the power station at Puerto de Pucarsa;
however the hinterland is wild and attractive.

of 2 843 033 dwt.
Rescue. See 2.161.
Port Authority. Almera Port Authority, Muelle de
Levante s/n. 04001 Almera, Spain.
2.190
Controlling depths. Puerto de Pucarsa was dredged to a
depth of 190 m in the entrance and to a depth of 1785 m
within the harbour in 1996, as shown on the chart. The
mariner is advised to consult the Port Authority for the
latest information on depths.
Deepest and longest berth. Puerto de Hornos Ibricos;
Muelle Este (2.194).
Puerto de Pucarsa; Muelle de Descarga (2.194)
Largest vessel handled. Puerto de Hornos Ibricos;
LOA 250 m; beam 35 m; draught 13 m.
Puerto de Pucarsa; LOA 300 m; beam 43 m; draught
17 m.
Arrival information
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2.191
Notice of ETA: 24 and 12 hours.
Anchorages are available, in depths of about 35 and
36 m, NE of Puerto de Pucarsa as shown on the chart.
Puerto de Pucarsa
Carboneras from S (2.189)

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Pilotage is compulsory and is available 24 hours. The

pilot station is located at Garrucha, 13 miles NNE. Pilot
boards from a small fishing boat or tug, about 1 miles E
of the Carboneras, as shown on the chart.
See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
Fish farm. Close N of Puerto de Pucarsa there is a fish
haven, marked by light-buoys, as shown on the chart.
Puerto de Garrucha
Charts 774, 1515 plan Garrucha
General information
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Harbour
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2.192
Puerto de Hornos Ibricos (3657N 154W) is a
small harbour protected by Dique del Este, a high angled
breakwater, 1 mile N of Punta de los Muertos (2.171); its
layout is best seen on the chart.
Puerto de Pucarsa is a small harbour protected by
Dique de Abrigo, 5 cables N of Puerto de Hornos Ibricos;
its layout is best seen on the chart.
See also the photograph of the two harbours (2.189).
Landmarks:
Mesa de Roldn Lighthouse (36566N 1543W)
(2.168).
Chimney (2.168) of the power station at Puerto de
Pucarsa.
Major light:
Mesa de Roldn Light.
Limiting conditions
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2.195
Repairs are available.
Medical facilities are available.
Supplies. Provisions are available. Fresh water, gas and
diesel oil available by road tanker.
Communications. Nearest airport at Almera.
2.199
Notice of ETA should be sent 24 and 12 hours prior to
arrival.
Anchorages. An anchorage can be obtained 2 to
2 cables off the centre of the town in depths of 15 to
30 m in line with the S arm of the Dique de Levante.
When a NE or E wind prevails in the offing, but not of
gale force, it is said that the wind in the anchorage will be
N, and when the wind is SW or W in the offing, it will be
NW in the anchorage. Care must be taken to avoid
anchoring too far off the coast as the 100 m depth contour
line lies N/S about 3 cables E of the harbour entrance; the
mariner should take soundings before anchoring.
A recommended anchorage can be obtained close N of
Puerto de Garrucha off La Bolaga, in depths of 14 m, sand
and weed. The caution regarding depths close offshore,
described above, are also applicable here. Another
anchorage can be obtained about 1 miles NE of Dique de
Levante in a depth of about 30 m.
Anchorage can also be obtained in the vicinity of the
mouth of the Ro de Aguas (2.171), about 1 miles S of
Puerto de Garrucha, in depths of 20 to 50 m. The
anchorage is safe only in good weather and should be
abandoned as soon as there are indications of onshore
winds developing.
available 24 hours. The pilot boarding ground lies about
3 cables SE of the harbour entrance, as shown on the chart.
The pilot vessel is painted white and displays a blue flag
with a white letter P at its centre. Contact with the pilot
should be made on VHF one hour before arrival.
See also 1.21.
Tugs are available and compulsory for vessels over
110 m in length, or 3500 dwt or over.
Marine farm. A marine farm, marked by a light-buoy
(special), lies about 1 miles off the coast 4 miles NE from
the harbour.
Submarine pipeline. A sewage outfall extends
3 cables ESE from the root of Dique de Levante.
Puerto Pescaro de Carboneras
Harbour
2.193
Both harbours are approached and entered direct from
the open sea; the chart is a sufficient guide.
Useful marks:
Light (green round concrete tower, 4 m in height),
standing on the head of Dique del Este at Puerto
de Hornos Ibricos.
Light (red round concrete tower), standing on the
head of Dique del Oeste, 2 cables W of Dique del
Este.
Light (black round concrete tower), standing on the
elbow of Dique del Este, 2 cables N of its head.
Light (red metal framework tower, 6 m in height),
standing on the head of Dique Auxiliar, 3 cables
NNW of Dique del Este.
Light (green metal post), standing on the head of
Dique de Abrigo at Puerto de Pucarsa.
Berths
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2.194
Only the largest is mentioned:
Puerto de Hornos Ibricos; Muelle Este; length
120 m; depth alongside 13 m.
Puerto de Pucarsa; Muelle de Descarga; length
Port services
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2.198
Controlling depths. The mariner is advised to consult
the Port Authority for up-to-date information on depths.
Deepest and longest berth. See 2.202.
Maximum size of vessel. LOA 200 m; draught 85 m.
Arrival information
Directions
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2.197
Position. Puerto de Garrucha (3711N 149W) fronts
the town of Garrucha midway between Carboneras and
Puerto de Aguilas.
Function. Garrucha is a fishing harbour with facilities
for the export of gypsum.
Traffic. In 2004 there were 64 ship calls with a total of
676 070 dwt.
Port Authority. Port Authority of Garrucha, Avda
Generalisiuo 105, 04630 Garrucha, Almera, Spain.
2.196
Puerto Pescaro de Carboneras is a busy fishing harbour,
protected by breakwaters, about 6 cables N of Puerto de
Pucarsa as shown on the chart; a light stands on the head
of each breakwater.
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General layout. The harbour is protected by two
breakwaters, Dique de Levante and Dique de Poniente, with
the entrance facing S. Two detached breakwaters parallel
the coast S of the entrance and a third breakwater extends
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ENE from the shore about 4 cables SSW from the entrance.
An outfall extends from the shore to a point about 120 m S
of the end of Dique de Levante.
Garrucha Marina lies on the W side of the harbour.
Landmarks:
Factory chimney on Cerro del Calvario (37110N
1495W), W of the centre of Garrucha. Another
chimney lies about 3 cables NNE. A third
chimney stands 4 cables farther NNE in the village
of La Bolaga (2.199).
Garrucha Lighthouse (37105N 1494W) (2.171).
Castillo de Garrucha lies close SSE.
Limiting conditions
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2.205
Controlling depth. There is a charted depth of 149 m
in the entrance to Puerto de Aguilas, with depths of 85 m
to 120 m alongside Dique Abrigo.
In Puerto de el Hornillo the commercial quay has depths
of 85 m to 140 m alongside.
The Port Authority should be consulted for up-to-date
information on depths.
Maximum size of vessel handled. LOA 160 m; draught
about 84 m, reported 1988.
Arrival information
Directions
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The harbour is approached and entered from the open
sea; the chart is a sufficient guide. The heads of the
breakwaters should be given a wide berth as they are
surrounded by stone blocks.
Useful marks:
Light (white round tower, 11 m in height), standing
on the head of Dique de Levante, 5 cables NE of
Garrucha Light.
on the head of Dique de Poniente, 6 cables NNE
of Garrucha Light.
Light-beacon (E cardinal), on the N detached
breakwater, 16 cables WSW from the head of
Dique de Levante.
Light-beacon (E cardinal), on the end of the
breakwater 4 cables SSW from the end of Dique
de Levante.
Berths
Harbour
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Dique de Levante; length 580 m; depth alongside is

maintained at 9 m for the S 140 m of this quay
which shoals to 65 m at its N end.
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Port services
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Repairs of a minor nature can be carried out. There are
two patent slips for vessels up to 150 tonnes and one for
vessels up to 400 tonnes.
Supplies. Provisions and fresh water available; bunkers
available by road tanker.
Communications. Almera Airport 70 km distant.
2.206
Anchorage. The only recognised anchorage is in Puerto
de El Hornillo, in a depth of about 20 m, as shown on the
chart. Extreme care must be taken when anchoring in
Puerto de El Hornillo owing to the existence of a fish farm
within the port
Pilotage is compulsory for both ports and the pilot
embarks when requested. The pilot vessel is a small white
motor boat with the letter P on both sides. The pilot boards
between 1 and 1 miles from the Puerto de Aguilas
harbour entrance.
See also 1.21.
Tugs. If tugs are required the services of a local
fisherman can be hired, otherwise larger tugs can be
arranged from Garrucha.
Regulation. Puerto de El Hornillo cannot be entered at
night.
2.207
General. Fishing nets are occasionally laid in the
entrance to Puerto de Aguilas. See also 2.157.
A marine farm, marked by light-buoys (special), lies in
the middle of El Hornillo in the approaches to the loading
quay (2.209).
There is a marina, protected by breakwaters which are
marked by lights, on the N side of the harbour in Puerto de
Aguilas.
The fishing basin lies at the W end of the harbour in
Puerto de Aguilas between Muelle de Ribera and a small
quay projecting S, cable E; the head of the quay is
marked by a light.
Landmarks:
Castillo de Aguilas (37241N 1347W) (2.171).
Punta Negra Lighthouse, 1 cable E of the castle.
Directions
Puerto de Aguilas and Puerto de el Hornillo
Charts 774, 1515 plan Aguilas and El Hornillo
General information
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Position. Puerto de Aguilas (37243N 1340W) lies in
a bay which indents the shore between Punta Negra (2.171)
and Punta de la Aguilica (2.172). The town of Aguilas
stands W and NW of the harbour.
Puerto de el Hornillo lies in a bay, 5 cables E of Puerto
de Aguilas, between Monte de la Aguilica (2.172) and Isla
El Fraile (2.172).
Function. Puerto de Aguilas is principally used for the
handling of grain and other bulk cargoes.
Puerto de el Hornillo is used for the handling of bulk
minerals.
Port Authority. Capitania Maritima de Aguilas, Paseo
de Parra 30, 30880 Aguilas, Spain.
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Both harbours are approached and entered from the open
sea; the chart is a sufficient guide.
Useful marks:
Isla Aguilica Light (white square structure), exhibited
from the summit of the islet, 5 cables E of Punta
Negra Light.
Light (grey metal post, 5 m in height), standing on
the head of Dique de Abrigo, 2 cables ENE of
Punta Negra Light.
Berths
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Only the largest berth is described:
Puerto de Aguilas: Commercial Quay (Dique de
Abrigo); length 300 m; depths alongside 85 to
120 m. A buoy is moored off the root of this quay
to assist in berthing operations.
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Amarillos; length 164 m; depths alongside 85 to
140 m.
Port Authority
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Repairs of a minor nature only are available in Puerto
Aguilas and on the quay there is a crane of 10 tonnes
capacity.
Supplies. Fresh water is available in Puerto Aguilas.
Deratting services are available.
Limiting conditions
Controlling depths
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CARTAGENA AND APPROACHES
Position
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The approaches to Cartagena are entered between Cabo
Tioso (3732N 106W) (2.168) and Islote de
Escombreras (2.173), 7 miles E. Cartagena (3736N
059W) is a natural harbour at the head of which stands
the city of Cartagena. Ensenada de Escombreras, a bay
which lies 1 miles SE of Cartagena, has been developed
largely as an oil handling basin lying within the port limits
of Puerto Cartagena, see 2.215.
2.219
The permitted maximum draught in the basin at
Cartagena is 11 m.
In Escombreras Basin the controlling depth is restricted
to 21 m.
Deepest and longest berth
General information
Charts 1700, 1189, 1194 (see 1.15)
2.218
Autoridad Portuaria de Cartagena, Plaza Heroes de
Cavite s/n, E30201 Cartagena, Spain.
2.220
Deepest berth; Muelle de Bastarreche Quay N in
Escombreras Basin (2.236).
Longest berth; Muelle de Alfonso XII in Cartagena
Basin (2.236).

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Cartagena Basin; LOA 270 m; draught 115 m;
70 000 dwt, reported 1999.
Escombreras Basin; LOA 360 m; draught 210 m;
250 000 dwt, reported 1999.
Function
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Cartagena is a major naval, commercial and fishing port
with modern facilities for handling all types of vessels.
Arrival information
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Topography
1
2.213
Cartagena is enclosed by a mountain range which
extends from Cabo Tioso to near Cabo de Palos (2.273),
20 miles ENE.
Anchorages
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History
1
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Cartagena was established by Hasdrubal circa 243 BC
and subsequently became the centre of Cartagenian
influence in Europe. Hannibal, Hasdrubals brother, used it
as a base for his invasion of Italy across the Alps in 217
BC. In the 16th century the surrounding hills were fortified
by Philip II and Francis Drake stole his guns in 1585. An
arsenal and naval base were built in the 18th century and
during the Spanish Civil War the Republicans were
besieged for several months by the Falangists.
Port limits
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The port limits lie within a line drawn from the root of
the breakwater at Algameca Grande (37351N 1002W)
(2.233) to the W extremity of Islote de Escombreras,
2 miles SE, thence to Punta del Borracho
(37336N, 0576E).
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Designated anchorages are established in the approaches
to Cartagena. Their positions, designation letters and use
can best be seen on charts of the area. The areas are
named from A to M and are designated according to ship
type, size and prevailing weather conditions.
Prohibited anchorage and fishing area lies around
Punta de Trinca-Botijas (37347N 0585W) (2.235), as
shown on the chart. A lightbuoy (special) marks the SW
corner of this area, and other buoys (special) are moored
within it.
Fish havens. A fish haven, marked by light-buoys
(special) lies close offshore 1 miles N of Cabo Tioso
(3732N 106W). An extensive area of fish havens lie up
to 5 cables offshore between La Aguja (37343N
1056W) and a position on the shore 2 cables W of La
Terrosa (37344N 101W) (2.233).
Pilotage
2.216
4 108 630 dwt at Cartagena; the figures for Escombreras are
740 and 24 738 853 dwt respectively.
2.224
Pilotage is compulsory and is available 24 hours.
The pilot vessel is 11 m long with a black hull and a
white letter P on both sides of the bow. The cabin is white
with the word Pilots on both sides; the boat displays a
quick yellow flashing light for identification purposes.
Pilot boarding grounds, according to ship type, are
shown on the charts.
See also 1.21.
Rescue
Tugs
Traffic
1
2.222
Notice of ETA should be sent 24 and 12 hours prior to
arrival.
2.217
See 2.161.
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Tugs are available.
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Movement restriction
1
2.226
Vessels of in excess of 100 000 dwt can effect entry at
Escombreras during daylight hours only.
Approaches
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Harbour
General layout
1
2.227
The layout of the basins at Cartagena and Puerto de
Escombreras can be seen on the chart. Algameca Grande
(37351N 1002W) is a small naval harbour, protected
from the S by a breakwater, which lies within the port
limits.
Anchorage of a temporary nature can be obtained in
depths of 13 to 165 m, S of Dique de la Curra (37354N
0588W).
Anchorage is also available within Cartagena Basin in
depths of 91 to 101 m, rock and mud.
Development
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An outer basin to handle tanker and container traffic is
under construction (2005) W of Puerto de Escombreras.
Work includes reclamation E from Islote de Escombreras
(2.173) to the mainland and construction of a mole
extending NW for about 6 cables from the W end of Islote
de Escombreras.
Measured distance
1
2.229
A measured distance of 2048 m is established off the
coast between Isla de las Palomas and La Terrosa, 1 mile
E. The limits of the distance are marked by beacons, as
shown on the chart; the running track is 090270. In
1994 it was reported that these marks were difficult to
identify.
Storm signal station

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Storm signals are displayed from the old semaphore
tower on the S bastion of Castillo de Galeras (37365N
0596W).
Entrance
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Natural conditions
1
2.231
Climate. See climatic table for Castillo de Galeras
(1.170).
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Cabo Tioso Lighthouse (3732N 106W) (2.168).
Cabezo de Roldn (3735N 103W) (2.168).
Castillo de Atalaya (37362N 1005W), on the
summit of Monte de la Atalaya.
Castillo de Galeras (37365N 0596W), on the
summit of Monte de la Galeras.
Castillo de San Julin (37349N 0579W), on the
summit of Monte de San Julin.
Chimney (red and white bands, 100 m in height),
standing 4 cables NE of Punta de Santa Ana
(37350N 0587W); a shorter chimney stands
close N.
Islote de Escombreras Lighthouse (37336N
0581W) (2.168).
Major lights:
Cabo Tioso Light as above.
Islote de Escombreras Light as above.
2.233
From a position SE of Cabo Tioso (2.168), the track
leads NE for about 5 miles, passing:
SE of Cala de la Salitrona, a cove with a sandy
beach 1 miles NW of Cabo Tioso. Piedra
Blanca, a dangerous underwater rock, lies 6 cables
NNE of the cove. Thence:
(with positions given from Isla de las Palomas
(37342N 1024W)):
SE of Punta del Moco (1 miles WNW), a steep
high headland forming the E side of Cala de
Ports, a small cove where small vessels can find
an anchorage; local knowledge is necessary.
Thence:
SE of a shoal spit, with a depth of 65 m over it,
extending 1 cable SW of Isla de Las Palomas, a
rocky islet with a dangerous wreck lying cable
off its NW side; a patch, with a depth of 44 m
over it, lies a similar distance off the SE side of
the islet. Thence:
SE of La Terrosa (1 miles E), a rock connected to
the shore N by a spit of sand, thence:
NW of Bajo de Escombreras (37336N 0585W); a
shoal, marked on its W side by a light-buoy (S
cardinal). Islote de Escombreras (2.173) lies
2 cables E of the shoal. Thence:
SE of Algameca Grande (37351N 1002W)
(2.227). A light (white and yellow truncated
conical tower, 5 m in height), stands on the head
of the breakwater protecting the harbour; another
light (similar structure, 3 m in height), stands on a
point 1 cable NNE. Light (grey metal column, 4 m
in height), stands on a pier head 1 cables within
the harbour entrance. Two mooring buoys are laid
3 cables S and 5 cables SE, respectively, of the
harbour entrance.
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Escombreras Basin. From a position SSE of Punta de
la Podadera, the track leads about 1 mile E to the entrance,
passing (with positions from Punta de la Podadera
(37350N 0593W)):
S of Bajo de las Losas (8 cables SE), marked on its
SW side by Las Losas Light (S cardinal day mark
on black tower, yellow top). Punta de las Losas
lies close NNE. Thence:
S of Punta del Gate (1 mile SE). A light-buoy (port
hand) is moored cable SE. Thence:
N of the head of Dique-Muelle Bastarreche (1 miles
SE), from which a light (grey truncated pyramidal
tower, 7 m in height), is exhibited.
Thence as required for the allocated berth.
Useful marks:
Light (green mast, 4 m in height) (37344N
0576W), standing on a dolphin close off the W
end of Muelle del Prncipe Felipe.
Light (red mast, 4 m in height), standing on the S end
of Muelle del Prncipe.
Light (red mast green band, 4 m in height)
(37341N 0575W), standing on a dolphin close
off Muelle Pantalln.
Light (red column, 4 m in height) (37341N
0571W), standing on the S end of Nuevo Muelle
de Isaac Peral.
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Light (green column) (37341N 0570W), standing

on the small craft mole head.
Cartagena Basin
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From a position SSE of Punta de la Podadera, the track
leads NNE and NW for about 1 mile to the entrance,
passing (with positions from Punta de la Podadera
(37350N 0593W)):
WNW of Punta de Trinca-Botijas (6 cables ESE), a
high cliff faced point. Foul ground extends up to
cable offshore NW of the point. Thence:
ESE of Punta de la Podadera. Algameca Chica, NW
of the point, is a shallow cove with a mud and
rock bottom. Thence:
WNW of Punta de Santa Ana (5 cables E). Bajo de
Santa Ana, marked on its NW side by a light-buoy
(starboard hand) lies cable WNW. Thence:
SE and NE of Dique de Navidad (3 cables NE), from
which a light (white round tower, red top, 11 m in
height), is exhibited. Thence:
NE and ENE of Ensenada del Espalmador Grande
(4 cables N), enclosed E and NE by a pier with a
light at its N end. Thence:
SW and W of the head of Dique de la Curra
(5 cables NNE), from the head of which a light
(white round tower, green cupola, 11 m in height)
is exhibited.
Thence as required to the required berth.
Useful marks:
Light (red mast, 5 m in height) (37355N 0591W),
on the S end of Muelle del Carbn.
Light (green triangular tower) (37358N 0591W),
on the W end of the marina breakwater.
Light (red post), on the SE corner of the marina
breakwater.
Light (green post) (37359N 0585W), on the NW
corner of Muelle de Santa Lucia.
Muelle de Santa Lucia; length 385 m; depth alongside

125 m. Containers.
Muelle de Santa Lucia Ro-Ro; length 25 m; depth
alongside 125 m. Containers and general cargo.
Muelle de San Pedro Ro-Ro; length 25 m; depth
alongside 121 m. General cargo.
Muelle de San Pedro; length 440 m; depth alongside
121 m. General cargo.
Muelle de la Curra; length 600 m; depth alongside
1158 m. Naval vessels.
There are marinas at the head of Cartagena Basin.
Escombreras Basin.
Dique-Muelle Bastarreche N; length 424 m; depth
alongside 21 m. Tankers.
Muelle de Maese; length 367 m; depth alongside
106 m. Multi Purpose.
Nuevo Muelle Isaac Peral: length 480 m; depth
alongside 141 m. Bulk vegetable solids.
Muelle Prncipe Felipe (South); length 350 m; depth
alongside 156 m. Solid and liquid bulk.
Metaneros E001, lies close within the entrance on the
N side of the harbour; length 445 m; depth 125 m.
LNG terminal.
Port services
Repairs
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Full range of repairs is available. Drydock; length
210 m; width 22 m; depth 83 m for vessels up to
35 000 dwt. Synchro lift, capacity 9928 tonnes.
Other facilities
1
2.238
Deratting and issue of certificates; hospital in town; oily
waste disposal; refuse disposal.
Supplies
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Basins and berths
2.239
Fuel and diesel oils; fresh water at most berths;
provisions.
Communications
Basins
1
2.236
Cartagena Basin. Only the largest berths are described,
all details were reported in 1999:
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Nearest domestic airport is at San Javier, 30 km distant.
Nearest international airport at El Atlet, Alicante,
100 km distant.
CABO DE PALOS TO CABO DE SAN ANTONIO
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 1700 (see 1.15)
Fish havens and marine farms

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In this section the coastal route between Cabo de Palos
(3738N 041W) (2.273) and Cabo de San Antonio
(2.258), 84 miles NE, is described together with its
off-lying dangers, minor ports, anchorages and the major
commercial port of Alicante.
Baha de Alicante including Alicante (2.302).
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Fish havens and marine farms, shown on the chart, are
established as follows:
Located 2 miles ENE of Punta Calnegre (3740N
043W).
Located 2 miles E of Puerto de San Pedro del
Pinatar (3749N 045W).
Four locations in Baha de Santa Pola (3807N
035W).
Located 1 miles WSW of the light on Isla de
Tabarca (3810N 028W), close W of the W
extremity of the Marine Reserve (2.249), and
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within the Marine Reserve close S of Isla de

Tabarca.
Located 2 miles E of Punta del Ro (3825N
023W), marked by light-buoys (special).
Two locations up to 6 miles ENE of Punta del Ro.
Located 1 miles E of Villajoyosa (3831N 014W),
marked by four light-buoys (special).
Located 1 mile S of Cabezo del Tosal (3832N
010W).
A triangular-shaped area of fish havens extends NNE
and NE from its apex close W of Islote de
Benidorm (3800N, 008W) (2.256).
Baha de Santa Pola, throughout the bay.
Several locations between Punta del Albir (3834N
003W) and Cabo Toix, 5 miles NE.
Located 1 miles ENE of Cabo Toix.
Tunny nets: see 1.8.
Marine and integral reserves

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Submarines exercise in the area to be described. See
Annual Notice to Mariners Number 8 and 1.11.
Traffic separation schemes

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TSS are established off Cabo de Palos (2.271) and Cabo
de la Nao (2.270), as shown on the chart. These TSS are
IMO-adopted and Rule 10 of International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972) applies. Inshore traffic
zones have been established between the inner boundaries
of the schemes and the coast. See also 1.7.
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Lifeboat station. There is a lifeboat station at:
Puerto de Torrevieja (3758N 041W) (2.259).
Lifesaving appliances are stationed at:
Puerto de Torrevieja.
Coastguard station. There is a coastguard station
located at:
Cabo de Santa Pola (3813N 0031W) (2.278).
Route
2.246
The route from the vicinity of Cabo de Palos to the
vicinity of Cabo de San Antonio leads generally NE for
about 84 miles.
It is arranged as follows:
Cabo de Palos to El Mojn (2.254.)
El Mojn to Isla de Tabarca (2.255).
Isla de Tabarca to Islote de Benidorm (2.256).
Islote de Benidorm to Punta de Ifach (2.257).
Punta de Ifach to Cabo de San Antonio (2.258).
2.250
A prohibited anchorage and fishing area has been
established to protect a submarine water pipeline which is
laid between the mainland and Isla de Tabarca, as shown
on the chart.
Dangers north-east of Cabo de Palos

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A Marine Reserve encompasses Isla de Tabarca
(3810N 028W) (2.255) and its surrounding waters; its
limits are marked by light-buoys (special) numbered 1 to 6,
as shown on the chart. Within the reserve restricted fishing
activities are allowed only with prior arrangement.
Prohibited anchorage and fishing area
Chart 1700 (see 1.15)
2.248
A Marine Reserve, which encompasses the dangers
(2.251) extending NE from Cabo de Palos, has been
established; it is bounded by a line joining the following
positions:
Cabo de Palos (3738N 041W) (2.273);
37388N 0418W;
37409N 0376W;
37397N 0366W;
37378N 0408W;
Cabo de Palos.
Light-buoys (special) numbered 1 to 6 mark the limits
of the reserve. Entry into the reserve is affected by
numerous restrictions and prohibitions. Within the reserve,
and outside the Integral Reserve described below, restricted
fishing activities are allowed only with prior arrangement.
An Integral Reserve has been established around the
Islas Hormigas (2.251) in the middle of the Marine
Reserve. Four light-buoys (special), mark the limits of the
reserve. Within the reserve all types of fishing are
prohibited, except for those which are of an authorised
scientific nature.
Marine reserve
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
The coast between Punta de la Escaleta (3831N

005W) (2.257) and Punta del Albir (2.257), 3 miles NE,
rises in precipitous, reddish cliffs to Sierra Helada. This
range, when viewed from SW or NE presents a steep slope
on its seaward side with a gradual decline inland.
Cerro del Cabezo Gordo, a hill which rises to a height
of 312 m and stands 3 miles W of San Javier (37485N
0500W) (2.275), may be mistaken for Isla Grosa
(3744N 042W) (2.274) to which it has some
resemblance when viewed from the NE.
Caution must be exercised, especially in misty weather,
to avoid mistaking the hill for the island.
2.247
From the N side of the Cabo de Palos peninsula the
coast consists of a low sandy barrier, 1 to 5 cables wide,
extending 11 miles N to Puerto de San Pedro del Pinatar
(2.276). The barrier encloses Mar Menor (2.275), a large
salt water lagoon.
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Bajo de Fuera, an underwater rock with a depth of
36 m over it, lies at the extremity of a chain of islets and
underwater dangers extending 3 miles NE from Cabo de
Palos (2.273). Hormiga Grande Light (grey tower and
building, 12 m in height), stands on the SW extremity of
La Hormiga, the largest of the Islas Hormigas, 2 miles
NE of the cape. La Losa and El Hormign, the other two
islets of the Islas Hormigas, lie close together 2 cables
SW of the light; Bajo el Mosquito, a rock with a depth of
26 m over it, lies close S of the light. Bajo de Dentro, a
rock with a depth of 31 m over it, Bajos del Piles, two
rocks lying close together with a least depth of 75 m over
them, and Bajo de la Testa, a rock with a depth of 90 m
over it, lie between El Hormign and Cabo de Palos and
are the remaining dangers within the chain.
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A light-buoy (special) is moored 5 cables E of the light

on La Hormiga.
Local knowledge is essential for navigation within the
channels in this area.
Directions
Cabo de Palos to El Mojn

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See 2.245.
Principal marks
1
2.253
Landmarks:
Cabo de Palos Lighthouse (3738N 041W) (2.168).
Guardamar de Segura Mast (white radio mast, red
bands) (3804N 040W). A building, about 90 m
in height, stands about 3 cables SE of the mast.
Sierra de Callosa (3807N 054W), a rugged dark
coloured mountain, a good landmark for Baha de
Santa Pola.
Sierra de Crevillente, about 10 miles NNE of Sierra
de Callosa, is visible from seawards in good
visibility.
Building, about 60 m in height, consisting of five
towers joined together, but from seawards appears
as a single white building, stands out among many
buildings on the sea front at Villajoyosa (3830N
014W).
Puig de Campana (3836N 012W), a prominent
mountain near the coast; when viewed from SSE it
can be easily identified by Cuchillada de Roldn, a
large and deep ravine between its summit and
another peak 5 cables SW with an elevation of
1366 m.
Pen de Calpe (Monte Ifach), a peninsula
resembling the Rock of Gibraltar. The seaward
sides of the peninsula have high reddish cliffs and
the land to the NW is very low. When viewed
from the NE or SW, it appears as an island.
Monte Isabela (La Llorenza) (3843N 010E),
conical and easy to identify.
Cabo de la Nao Lighthouse (white octagonal tower
and dwelling, 20 m in height) (3844N 014E).
Cabo de San Antonio Lighthouse (white tower and
building, 17 m in height) (3848N 012E),
standing on the cape (2.258).
Monte Mong (3848N 008E), a prominent conical
peak surmounted by a castle, which from a
distance appears as an island. In clear weather it
can be seen at a distance of 50 miles.
Major lights:
Cabo de Palos Light as above.
Aero light (3804N 040W), exhibited from the top
of Guardamar de Segura Mast. Seven vertically
disposed red obstruction lights are displayed on the
mast.
Isla Tabarca Light (white round tower, 14 m in
height) (3810N 028W).
Cabo de Santa Pola Light (metal tower on white
square tower, 15 m in height) (3813N 031W),
exhibited from the cape (2.278).
Punta del Albir Light (white round tower and
dwelling, 8 m in height) (3834N 003W).
Cabo de la Nao Light as above.
Cabo de San Antonio Light as above.
2.254
On exiting the TSS (2.244), about 10 miles ESE of
Cabo de Palos (3738N 041W) (2.273), the track leads
generally NE for about 36 miles, passing (with positions
given from Cabo Cervera (3800N 039W)):
SE of the dangers (20 miles S) (2.251) extending NE
of Cabo de Palos and SE of Punta Calnegre, which
lies 2 miles NW of the cape. Islote Escull de la
Raja, lies close off the point. Thence:
SE of Isla Grosa (16 miles S) (2.274). Thence:
SE of La Laja, a small rocky patch 3 cables NE of
El Faralln. Punta del Estacio, 1 miles WNW of
La Laja, is a low rocky SE extremity of a small
peninsula projecting from the shore; El Estacio
Light (white round tower, black bands, 29 m in
height) stands on the point at the entrance to the
channel linking the Mediterranean Sea to the Mar
Menor (2.275). Punta del Cocedor lies 3 cables
NNW of Punta del Estacio and is the N extremity
of that peninsula. Cala del Estacio is the bay
formed by the peninsula and lies close W of Punta
del Estacio. Thence:
SE of Punta del Pudrimel (14 miles SSW), which has
the distinctive ruins of an old windmill and
warehouse standing 3 cables NNW. The town of
Venerola and a high tower stand close E of the
windmill. The buildings of Encaizada de la Torre
stand 1 mile NW of Punta del Pudrimel; one of
them, a two-storied building can be seen from a
considerable distance seaward. A prominent
windmill stands about 1 miles NNW of Punta del
Pudrimel. Thence:
SE of Puerto de San Pedro del Pinatar (12 miles
SSW) (2.276), which is marked by lights; the outer
breakwater (Dique Norte) of this harbour is high
and can be seen from a distance. Thence:
SE of El Mojn (10 miles SW), which is the site of
a coast guard post:
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From a position SE of El Mojn, the route continues
generally NE, passing (with positions given from Cabo
Cervera (3800N 039W)):
SE of Punta de la Horadada (9 miles SW) (2.282),
thence:
SE of Puerto de Campoamor (8 miles SW) (2.283),
which is marked by lights, thence:
SE of Cabo Roig (6 miles SW), reddish in colour
with tower on its summit. Puerto de Cabo Roig
(2.284), lies close W of the cape. Thence:
SE of Punta Prima (Punta Delgada), 2 miles NNE of
Cabo Roig, thence:
SE of Puerto de Torrevieja (2 miles SW) (2.259),
SE of Cabo Cervera, low, and surmounted by a
ruined tower (Torre de la Mata), thence:
SE of Guardamar (5 miles N), a small town, within
which the yellow square church tower, with a red
domed roof, stands out and is visible from
seawards. Thence:
SE of a light-buoy (special) (5 miles NNE), thence:
SE of the mouth of Ro Segura (7 miles N), which
enters the sea between training walls. A shifting
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sand bar in the river mouth makes depths uncertain

but usually there is about 2 m. Inside the river
there is a dredged area of about 2 m and a quay
along the S bank; a light stands on the head of the
S training wall. Lights mark an access channel to a
marina at the mouth of the river. Thence:
SE of Baha de Santa Pola (9 miles NNE) (2.277),
thence:
SE of Bajo de La Nao, a rock which lies close to the
E end of a chain of islets, rocks and shoals
extending ESE of Isla de Tabarca (3810N
028W). The whole group is enclosed within a
marine reserve; see 2.249. Isla Tabarca light
(2.253) and a coast guard barracks stand on the
middle of the island. Castillo de San Pablo and a
church standing on the W end of the island are
visible. Islote de La Nao, described as a sugar-loaf
stack, is fringed with low dark rocks and lies
3 cables ESE of Punta Falcn, the low E extremity
of Isla de Tabarca. The island is fringed with
rocks. Islote La Galera lies off the middle of the S
side of the island. A light-buoy (E cardinal) is
moored 2 cables ESE of Bajo de La Nao; no
attempt should be made to pass between the buoy
and the shoal.
SE of Islote de Benidorm (15 miles NE), in the

approach to Ensenada de Benidorm (2.287); it is
barren and reddish with cliffs. A flat, whitish,
rocky shoal, with a depth of 58 m over it, extends
about 2 cables S of the islet. Islote de Benidorm
Light (white truncated pyramid, 4 m in height),
stands on the middle of the islet.
Islote de Benidorm to Punta de Ifach

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From a position SE of Bajo de La Nao, the track leads
given from Cabo de las Huertas (3821N 024W)):
SE of Cabo de Santa Pola (9 miles SSW) (2.278).
Thence:
SE of Puerto de Alicante (4 miles WSW) (2.302); a
wave measuring light-buoy (special) is moored
6 miles SE of the port. Thence:
SE of Cabo de las Huertas, a low point with Monte
de las Matas, rising close WNW; a light (white
round tower, 9 m in height) stands on the cape.
Banco del Caballo, a rocky reef with depths of
less than 10 m over it, including La Roqueta, a
spit of dangerous underwater rocks, fringes the
cape up to 3 cables offshore. Thence:
SE of Punta del Ro (4 miles N), which has Torre de
la Illeta standing about 1 miles N. La Illeta, close
SE of the tower, was an islet but is now joined to
the mainland by a causeway. Puerto de Campello
(2.281), which is marked by lights, lies close S of
La Illeta and two light-buoys (special) are moored
close together about 2 miles E of the port.
Numerous fish havens, shown on the chart, lie
along the coast between Torre de la Illeta and
Punta de la Escaleta (2.257). See 2.242. Thence:
SE of Torre del Barranco del Agua which stands near
a coastguard station 2 miles NE of Torre de La
Illeta. Torre del Charco stands in the same
direction about 3 miles farther along the coast.
Thence:
SE of Villajoyosa (12 miles NE) (2.286), also
known as La Vila. Its ancient part stands on the
slope of a hill with its modern part between it and
the sea. Inland of Villajoyosa, the land rises W
towards El Cabezo and N towards Sierra de
Aitana. Thence:
SE of Punta Plana (14 miles NE) which has Torre
Aquil standing close N. Cabezo del Tosal, is a
small, noticeable, whitish promontory 7 cables
NE of Punta Plana. Thence:
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From a position SE of Islote de Benidorm, the track
positions given from Punta de Ifach (3838N 005E)):
SE of Punta de la Escaleta (10 miles SW), a high,
sheer-sided, rocky promontory surmounted by a
tower, thence:
SE of Isleta Mediana (Isleta Mitjana), 1 mile NE of
Punta de la Escaleta, which lies close inshore and
is steep-to on its seaward side; it cannot be
distinguished against the cliffs on the mainland
until it is approached close to. Isleta de la Pila lies
close inshore 2 miles NE of Punta de la Escaleta.
Thence:
SE of Punta del Albir (7 miles WSW), the high and
sheer-sided N buttress of Sierra Helada (2.247).
Television and telephone masts (red and white
bands, about 20 m in height), a light (2.253) and a
ruined tower stand on the point. Thence:
SE of Cabo Negrete (6 miles WSW), consisting of a
rocky hillock upon which a white-painted building
and the ruins of a tower can be seen. A dangerous
wreck, shown on the chart, lies approximately
7 cables offshore in this vicinity. Thence:
SE of Islote de Altea (5 miles WSW), lying
3 cables offshore, 5 cables NE of Cabo Negrete; a
smaller islet lies 5 cables farther N. Thence:
SE of Cabo Toix (2 miles W), where the ruins of
two towers (Torre de la Galera and Torre del
Mascarat) are visible on the summit. Punta
Manzanera lies 8 cables NNE of the cape. Thence:
SE of Punta de Ifach, the E extremity of Pen de
Calpe (2.253). Tall buildings in the town of Calpe
at the root of Pen de Calpe, are visible from
seawards. Thence:
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From a position SE of Punta de Ifach, the route
continues generally NE, passing (with positions given from
Punta de Ifach (3838N 005E)):
SE of Cabo Blanco (3 miles NE), steep-to with a
tower standing on the point, thence:
SE of Cabo de Morayra (4 miles NE), high with cliffs
and with a tower standing on it. Torre de la
Granadilla, a ruined fort stands about 3 miles NE
of Cabo de Morayra; the coast between is high,
steep and gullied. Thence:
SE of Isla del Descubridor (Isla del Escubridor)
(8 miles NE), which lies close off the mainland;
the channel N of the island cannot be used. Torre
del Descubridor, stands on the mainland N of the
island. Thence:
SE of Cabo de la Nao (9 miles NE), which is fairly
steep-to, and at its foot lies a large rock close to a
cave; a light (2.253) stands on the point. Piedra de
la Nao, a rock which rises to a height of 10 m,
lies between Cabo de la Nao and Cabo Negro,
8 cables N. Cabo Negro is sheer-sided and has a
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rock awash, at its foot and another rock, with a

depth of 35 m over it, close N. Punta del
Emperador lies 4 cables N of Cabo de la Nao.
Thence:
(with positions given from Cabo de la Nao (38441N
00141E)):
SE of Isla del Portichol (1 miles N), which is
prominent and has a rock named Escollo de la Isla
close S. Cabo de San Martin, which is lower than
the coast to the S, lies about 4 cables NNW of Isla
del Portichol, and has a steep-sided hillock at its
extremity. Thence:
SE of Cabo de San Antonio (4 miles NNW), which
is a high level promontory, falling steeply on its
seaward sides. A light (2.253) and a signal station
stand on the cape. Several windmills stand on a
ridge about 1 miles W. A fish haven (2.300) lies
in the vicinity of the cape.
Here the track enters the TSS (2.256) (15 miles E),
thence:
On exiting the TSS the track alters gradually NW to
a position NE of Cabo de San Antonio.
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Puerto de Torrevieja
2.264
Anchorage can be obtained in the N part of the harbour
about 1 cable SW of the breakwater protecting the fishing
vessel basin in depths between 55 and 85 m.
Alongside berths.
Muelle de la Sal; Outer length 350 m; depths
alongside 8 to 10 m. Inner length 200 m; depth
alongside 65 m. Both berths are used for loading
salt.
Port services
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The Spanish chart is a sufficient guide.
Useful marks:
Light (round concrete tower, 10 m in height), standing
on the head of Dique de Levante.
Light (white octagonal masonry tower, 6 m in height),
standing on the head of Muelle Sal.
Berths
General information
2.259
Position. Puerto de Torrevieja (3758N 041W) fronts
the town of Torrevieja.
Function. The port is a commercial, fishing and yacht
harbour.
Port limits are defined as an area of inner water up to
1 mile from the head of Dique de Levante (E breakwater).
Approach and entry is made direct from the open sea.
of 464 997 dwt.
Rescue. See 2.245.
Port Authority. Capitania Maritima de Torrevieja,
Esplanade del Mar s/n, 03180 Torrevieja, Spain.
the low rocky Punta de la Cornuda (Punta del Castillo).

The SW side of the harbour is formed by Muelle de la Sal
extending SE from the shore SW of the town to form the
entrance with a width of 240 m facing W. Three mooring
buoys are in position close NW of Dique de Levante.
A basin for fishing vessels lies inside the root of Dique
de Levante in the NE corner of the harbour with berthing
facilities for yachts lying to the W of the basin.
Two marinas lie in the N part of the harbour W of the
fishing vessel basin.
Landmark:
Guardamar del Segura Mast (3804N 040W)
(2.253).
Major light:
Aero light exhibited from the top of Guardamar de
Segura Mast.
2.260
Controlling depth. The depth in the entrance is 11 m.
Deepest and longest berth. Muelle de la Sal (2.264).
Maximum size of vessel handled reported to be 200 m
LOA; draught 9 m.
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Repairs. Workshops capable of repairs available.
Waste reception. Refuse, oily water and sludge disposal
available.
De-ratting facilities available.
Supplies. Provisions and fresh water available. Bunkers
by road tanker.
Communications. Alicante International Airport, 40 km
distant.
Arrival information
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Outer anchorage. A designated anchorage lies about
7 cables SE of Dique de Levante.
A designated anchorage, with a radius of 5 cables, for
vessels carrying dangerous cargoes is centred on a position
about 2 miles SE of Dique de Levante. In bad weather
such vessels may use the former anchorage.
Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot embarks about 1 mile off
Dique de Levante.
The pilot boat is about 10 m long, painted white with
the letter P on both sides.
See also 1.21.
Tugs are available from Alicante.
Puerto de Santa Pola

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General layout. The harbour is protected from the E by
Dique de Levante (outer breakwater) extending SW from
2.266
Description. Puerto de Santa Pola (3811N 034W), an
old Roman port and settlement fronts the town of Santa
Pola; it is a busy fishing and yacht harbour with facilities
for the export of salt.
Castillo de Santa Pola is a square building standing
within the walls of the old town. The modern town is built
round the walls and to the N of the old town.
56 261 dwt.
Arrival information
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Outer Anchorages. There are three anchorages in
positions as shown on the chart.
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The harbour is protected from the E by Dique de
Levante which extends SW from the shore fronting the
middle of the town, and by Contradique which extends
SSE from the W side of the town to form an entrance,
220 m wide, facing W.
Barranco Hondo is a ravine in which there is a quarry,
9 cables E of Dique de Levante. A breakwater, which
extends from the shore fronting the ravine, is used for the
landing of rocks cut from the quarry. Two slipways extend
SW from the W side of the root of the breakwater.
Between Dique de Levante and the breakwater there are
several beach protection groynes.
Landmarks:
Isla de Tabarca Lighthouse (3810N 028W) (2.253).
Cabo de Santa Pola Lighthouse (3813N 031W)
(2.253).
Major lights:
Isla de Tabarca Light as above.
Cabo de Santa Pola Light as above.
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From a position SW of Isla de Tabarca (2.255), and of
the Marine Reserve (2.249) and fish havens (2.242) in the
vicinity, the track leads NW for about 4 miles to the
entrance to Puerto de Santa Pola, passing (with position
given from the light on the head of Dique de Levante
(green metal tower) (38111N 0337W)):
SW of shoal patch (8 cables SE), with a depth of
45 m over it, thence:
To a position SW of the harbour entrance as dictated by
the vessels draught.
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The port can also be approached from E by passing
through Freu de Tabarca (3811N 030W), the channel
between Isla de Tabarca and Cabo de Santa Pola. The
channel is suitable for small vessels only.
Local knowledge is essential. It should be noted that, in
addition to the dangers described below, there are many
places where depths of only 6 m are available.
From a position N of Isla de Tabarca, the track leads W
for about 4 miles, passing:
N of Bajo del Oeste, a spit of foul ground extending
6 cables W of Isla La Cantera, an islet lying close
off the W extremity of Isla Tabarca. No 5
Light-buoy (special) is moored 5 cables N of the
spit on the NW vertex of the Marine Reserve
(2.248) which surrounds the island, and:
S of Bajo El Cabezo (38123N 0298W), a rock
which lies 4 cables ESE of Restinga de la
Renegada, a rocky ledge extending about 2 cables
E of Cabo de Santa Pola. Thence:
S of two rocky patches, 3 cables apart with depths of
49 m and 48 m over them, lying, respectively,
6 cables ESE and 5 cables SE of Torre de la
Escaleta (38116N 0317W); Punta del Esparto
lies 2 cables SW and a radar tower stands
1 cables NE of Torre de la Escaleta. Thence:
N of a patch, with a depth of 45 m over it, lying
8 cables SE of the light standing on the head of
Dique de Levante (2.269), thence:
To a position SW of the harbour entrance as dictated by
the vessels draught.
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Muelle Comercial; length 110 m; depths alongside vary
between 3 and 6 m. This is the only commercial berth in
the port, and lies on the S side of the entrance to the
harbour, close E of the head of Dique de Levante; it is
used for the export of salt.
Port services
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Repairs can be effected to wooden hulled vessels; there
is a sail maker in town.
Fresh water at Dique de Levante and limited provisions
are available.

Cabo de Palos
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Useful marks:
Three silos, each 17 m in height, standing in line
close together about 100 m ENE of the head Dique
de Levante.
Customs house, a two storey building painted red and
white, close NE of the silos.
Light (white octagonal tower, 5 m in height), standing
on the head of Contradique about 1 cables NNE
of the head of Dique de Levante.
Light (green mast on white base, 3 m in height),
standing on the head of a spur about 1 cables
NE of the head of Dique de Levante.
2.273
Description. Cabo de Palos (3738N 041W) stands
2 miles NE of Punta de la Espada (2.173) and 14 miles E
of Cartagena. A light (2.168) is exhibited from the cape,
and two radio masts stand close by the lighthouse. A racon
(2.169) operates from the vicinity of the cape. Puerto de
Capo de Palos (2.188) lies close S.
Bajo de los Pajares, a rock with a depth of 56 m over
it, is the outermost danger extending 2 cables SE of Cabo
de Palos.
A submarine cable extends 6 cables ESE from the cape
to a wave recorder, marked by a buoy (special); anchoring
and fishing is prohibited in the vicinity of the cable.
Tunny nets are laid annually off the cape during May
and June.
Traffic Separation Scheme. See 2.244 and 1.7.
Anchorage. An anchorage lies on the N side of Cabo de
Palos, about 4 cables WNW of the cape. Anchorage can be
obtained in depths of 12 to 17 m, sand. The anchorage is
exposed NE to SE and should only be used by small
vessels.
Local knowledge is necessary.
Isla Grosa
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Description. Isla Grosa (37437N 00423W) is a flat
topped island lying on the extremity of a shoal spit
extending about 1 mile SE of Punta del Estacio (2.254). A
light, stands on the island. Punta La Boca de Len is the S
extremity of the island and a ravine, El Frontal, lies close
NE of the point. Cala de las Galerotas is a cove on the NE
side of the island. El Faralln, an islet with a sharp pointed
summit 22 m high, lies 3 cables NE of Isla Grosa.
Anchorage, sheltered from E winds, can be obtained
between 4 and 6 cables W of Isla Grosa, in depths of about
6 to 12 m, weed. Care should be exercised when anchoring
here owing to the many rocks in the area.
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Military Zone. Anchoring within 300 m of the island is

prohibited for security reasons.
Useful mark:
Isla Grosa Light (red round tower, 2 m in height).
Chart 473
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Description. Mar Menor (3744N 047W) is a large
salt water lagoon, about 12 miles long and 6 miles wide,
enclosed by the barrier described in 2.247. The only natural
connection to the Mediterranean is a shallow break in the
barrier close N of Punta del Pudrimel (37465N
0443W).
There are general depths of 5 to 6 m over the greater
part of the lagoon and in its S part there are five islets,
two of which are quite large and steep-to. The bed of the
lagoon is mostly mud although there are large quantities of
weed which flourish at certain times of the year.
In the N part of the lagoon there is a small harbour,
which has been built at the NE end of a Spanish Naval Air
Station at San Javier Airport, and is used only by the
Spanish Navy.
Elsewhere throughout the lagoon there are numerous
yacht harbours.
Anchorage can be obtained almost anywhere throughout
the lagoon according to draught and although these waters
are not tidal the depth of water can vary by as much as
05 m or more during prolonged periods of strong winds or
rain.
Services. Most of the marinas in Mar Menor have the
usual facilities.
Charts 473, 1700
Playa de las Huertas

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Description. Costa Blanca Yacht Harbour (3822N
026W) is a small shallow harbour, protected by two
breakwaters, suitable only for vessels drawing 15 m or
less.
Chart 1700 (1.15)
Puerto de Campello
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Description. Puerto de Campello (38255N 0230W),
known also as Puerto Deportivo El Campello, is located in
the old anchorage S of La Illeta (2.256). It is a marina and
fishing harbour formed by Dique de Levante which extends
in a general S direction from the mainland close W of La
Illeta; a contradique extends ESE from the shore, about
1 cables S of the root of Dique de Levante, to form the
entrance which is about 70 m wide and faces SW. There
are lights at the breakwaters heads.
Puerto de la Horadada
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Description. Baha de Santa Pola (3807N 035W) has
shores fringed by a bank, which with depths of less than
10 m over it extends up to 1 miles offshore in places.
Torre del Tamarit stands inland at the NW end of the
bay near a strip of land lying between the sea and Albufera
de Elche, a shallow salt water lagoon.
Fish havens, see 3.2052.242.
Anchorage can be obtained in Fondeadero del Tamarit,
at the NW end of Baha de Santa Pola, as shown on the
chart in depths of 5 to 6 m, weed.
Local knowledge is required as the bottom is uneven.
2.279
Description. Playa de las Huertas extends 3 miles N
from Cabo de las Huertas (3821N 024W) (2.256) to the
mouth of the Ro Montnegre (Ro de Castalla), close N of
which lies Punta del Ro (2.256). There are numerous tall
buildings, of more than 10 storeys, along the beach N of
the cape.
Anchorage can be obtained off Playa de las Huertas in
good holding, taking care to avoid the dangers extending E
of Cabo de las Huertas.
Costa Blanca yacht harbour
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Description. Puerto de San Pedro del Pinatar (3749N
045W) is a small commercial and fishing harbour
protected by two breakwaters with the entrance, 180 m in
width, facing S. Close within the entrance a short
breakwater divides the harbour into an outer and inner
basin.
Depths within the harbour range from 30 to 55 m.
Caution. Strong N winds create a heavy swell which
breaks across the entrance thus making entry and departure
dangerous.
Useful marks:
Light (green mast, 12 m in height) standing on the
head of the N breakwater.
Light (grey mast, 5 m in height), standing on the
head of the S breakwater.
Services. Fresh water is available; other facilities are
very limited.
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Description. Cabo de Santa Pola (3813N 031E) is
moderately high and of a reddish colour. From N or S it
appears as a flat projection ending in a steep slope. On
nearer approach, the level ground at the foot comes into
view. A light (2.253) stands 3 cables inland above the cape
and a coastguard station stands close to the cape.
Anchorage can be obtained about 1 miles ESE from
the cape in depths of 8 to 10 m, weed. The cape provides
good shelter from very strong NW winds which prevent
vessels from reaching Baha de Alicante or Baha de Santa
Pola.
2.282
Position. Puerto de la Horadada (3752N 045W) lies
15 miles N of Cabo de Palos (2.273).
Harbour. The harbour is a modern marina well
protected from all directions, except the S, by two
breakwaters with the entrance facing W.
Puerto de Campoamor
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Position. Puerto de Campoamor (Puerto Dehesa de
Campoamor) (Miguel Caballero de la Dehesa de
Campoamor Marina) (3754N 045W) lies 16 miles N
of Cabo de Palos (2.273).
Harbour. The harbour is a yacht harbour protected by
two breakwaters with the entrance facing S.
Puerto de Cabo Roig

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Description. Puerto de Cabo Roig (3755N 044W)
lies 17 miles N of Cabo de Palos (2.273).
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Harbour. The harbour is a yacht harbour protected by

two breakwaters, Dique de Levante (outer breakwater) and
Dique de Poniente (inner breakwater), with the entrance
facing W.
Puerto de Tabarca
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Description. Puerto de Tabarca is a small refuge harbour
for fishing vessels on the N side of Isla de Tabarca
(3810N 028E) (2.255), close E of the fishing village of
Tabarca.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the E by a
breakwater with a light (metal tower, 4 m in height),
standing on its head.
Services. No services available.
Puerto de Villajoyosa
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Description. Puerto de Villajoyosa (3830N 013W), a
fishing harbour largely given over to yachts, lies close W
of Punta Alcoc, a rocky point at the NE end of Playa
Villajoyosa. The harbour is embraced by Dique de Levante,
extending SW from Punta Alcoc, and by Dique de
Poniente, extending S from the shore about 2 cables
WSW of the root of Dique de Levante thus forming the
entrance, which is about 140 m wide and faces SW.
Fish havens, see 2.242.
Anchorage can be obtained almost anywhere off Playa
de Villajoyosa; the best place is off the town in a depth of
20 m, sand, taking care to avoid the charted 4 m depth
about 1 mile SW of the harbour.
Depths in the middle of the harbour are about 5 m but
silting tends to occur and although dredging is carried out
periodically, these depths can be incorrect.
Useful marks:
Light (white octagonal tower, green bands, 6 m in
height), on the head of Dique de Levante.
Light (white octagonal tower, red top, 6 m in height),
on the head of Dique de Poniente.
Light (truncated concrete tower, red top, 7 m in
height), on the head of a jetty which extends SE
from the shore about 70 m ENE of Dique de
Poniente.
Berths. The W side of Dique de Levante is largely used
as berthing for fishing vessels.
Club Nutico de Villajoyosa is situated on the W side of
the harbour; a small craft basin lies between Dique de
Poniente and a jetty extending SE from the shore ENE of
the dique, close within the entrance to the harbour.
Services. Major hull and engine repairs available in the
shipyard at the NE end of the harbour where there is a
slipway for vessels up to 100 tonnes.
Fuel, fresh water and provisions are available.
Puerto de Benidorm
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Description. Ensenada de Benidorm, which lies between
Cabezo del Tosal (38315N 0097W) (2.256) and Punta
de la Escaleta (2.257), 3 miles E, provides shelter from N
winds. In winter it serves as a refuge from strong NE
winds for many vessels.
Fish haven. A fish haven has been established about
6 cables SSE of Punta de Canfli (3832N 008W), on
which stands a castle.
Tunny nets are laid out annually in the E part of
Ensenada de Benidorm. See 1.8.
2.288
Description. Puerto de Benidorm is a small, old fishing
harbour consisting of one breakwater extending W from the
shore close NW of Punta de Canfli (2.287); it provides
minimal shelter. The town of Benidorm lies around Punta
de Canfli and is the site of one of the most massive
developments on the SE coast of Spain.
Useful marks:
Punta de la Cueva de Barber (38315N 0062W),
a sheer-sided high promontory with a tower
standing on it.
Light (green tower on white hut, 3 m in height)
(38319N 0079W), on the head of the
breakwater.
Ensenada de Altea
1
2.289
Description. Ensenada de Altea lies between Punta del
Albir (2.257) (3834N 003W) and Cabo Toix (2.257),
5 miles NE. The town of Altea, which has within it a
distinctive church with high cupolas, stands 2 miles N of
Punta del Albir.
Fish havens, see 2.242.
Wreck, see 2.257.
Anchorage can be obtained affording shelter from
offshore winds in depths of 15 to 20, mud and sand, from
5 cables to 8 cables E of the town of Altea, as shown
on the chart. Care should be taken to avoid the charted fish
havens in the vicinity.
Puerto de Altea
1
Ensenada de Benidorm
1
Anchorage for large vessels can be obtained during

offshore winds in depths of 20 to 25 m, mud and sand,
about 3 to 5 cables SW of Punta de Canfli.
Anchorage, also for large vessels, can be obtained
during offshore winds in depths of about 36 m, weed and
mud, between Islote de Benidorm (38300N 0077W)
(2.256) and the mainland N.
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Description. Puerto de Altea (38360N 0027W) is a
busy artificial fishing harbour formed by two breakwaters
fronting the town of Altea.
Wreck. A dangerous wreck lies 1 cables SSE of the S
extremity of Dique de Levante.
Depths. The maximum depth in the harbour entrance is
49 m but silting occurs and dredging is undertaken which
might change the charted depths.
Local knowledge is recommended.
Harbour. Dique de Levante extends SSE and SW from
a position on the shore about 3 cables SSW of Altea
Church. Dique de Poniente extends E from a position about
3 cables SSW of the root of Dique de Levante to form the
entrance which is about cable wide and faces SSW.
Useful marks:
Light (green octagonal tower, 6 m in height), standing
on the head of Dique de Levante. A metal post
(port hand daymark, 2 m in height) stands on a
rocky bank, with a depth of 22 m over it, about
40 m NE of the head of the dique.
Light (red octagonal tower, 6 m in height), standing
on the head of Dique de Poniente.
Berths. Fishing vessels berthing facilities lie inside the
middle section of Dique de Levante; depths are between 3
and 4 m.
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Club Nutico de Altea lies on the W side of the

harbour.
Services. Two small yards for repairs.
Puerto de Calpe
1
El Portet Marina
1
2.291
Description. El Portet Marina (Puerto La Olla de Altea)
lies 1 cable N of Cabo Negrete (38368N 0020W)
(2.257).
Harbour. The harbour, protected by two breakwaters, is
very small and is suitable only for boats, dinghies and
small yachts, which can be hauled ashore in bad weather.
Useful marks:
Islote de Altea (38369N 0012W) (2.257).
Light (green round tower, white base, 4 m in height),
on the head of the outer breakwater.
Light (red round tower, white base, 4 m in height), on
the head of the inner breakwater.
Puerto de Marymontaa
1
2.292
Description. Puerto de Marymontaa (38373N
0016W) which lies 9 cables NE of Cabo Negrete, is a
small privately owned harbour for use as a harbour of
refuge.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by two breakwaters
with its entrance facing W. It is suitable for small to
medium-sized yachts and should not be used without good
reason.
Useful marks:
Islote de Altea (38372N 0012W) and the islet
5 cables N (2.257).
Light (white masonry column, 3 m in height)
(38373N 0011W), standing on the head of the
outer breakwater.
Puerto Blanco
1
Ensenada de Calpe
2.293
Description. Ensenada de Calpe, is a bay indenting the
coast between Cabo Toix (38375N 0020E) (2.257) and
Punta de Ifach (2.257), 2 miles E. The town of Calpe,
which lies at the foot of Monte Ifach (2.253), is surrounded
by an old ruined town wall and has tall recently
constructed buildings standing on its E and W sides.
Wreck. It is reported that a dangerous wreck lies in the
middle of the bay about 5 cables offshore.
Fish havens are established W of Punta de Ifach; they
are protected by artificial reefs and fishing is prohibited in
their vicinity.
Anchorages. Owing to the existence of the fish havens
mentioned above, it is unwise to attempt to find a suitable
anchorage in Ensenada de Calpe.
Luis Campomanes
1
2.294
Description. Luis Campomanes harbour (38379N
0002W) lies about 1 mile NE of Islote de Altea at the
base of high rocky hills.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by two breakwaters.
The L-shaped Dique del Sur initially extends S, then W for
a long distance, from the shore about 4 cables W of Punta
Mascarat (38378N 0003E); Contradique extends a short
distance S from the shore about 270 m W of the root of
Dique del Sur to form the entrance which is about 50 m
wide and faces W.
2.296
Description. Puerto Blanco(38386N 0035E), which
lies within Cala de Maravilla, and about 4 cables W of
Puerto de Calpe, is a small-boat harbour. It affords good
shelter except from the E.
with the entrance facing NE.
Cala la Fosa
1
2.295
Description. Puerto de Calpe (38385N 0042E) is an
old fishing harbour dating back to the Phoenicians which is
now protected by two breakwaters.
Weather. In N winds there can be strong gusts in the
harbour from Monte Ifach.
Harbour. Dique de Levante extends W from the shore
close to the ruins of the ancient walls at the foot of Monte
Ifach, and Dique de Poniente extends S from the shore,
about 500 m NW of the root of Dique de Levante. The
entrance to the harbour is about 90 m wide and faces W.
When the wind is from the SW a swell can enter the
harbour.
Depths in the entrance are 6 m and within the harbour
are from 2 to 5 m.
Useful marks:
Monte Ifach (2.253).
Light (green truncated tower, 6 m in height), on the
head of Dique de Levante.
Light (red truncated tower, 4 m in height), on the
Services. Hull and engine repairs are available at a
boat-building yard; 10 tonne crane is available.
2.297
Description. Cala la Fosa (38387N 0045E) is a
sandy cove with Monte Ifach on its S side and Punta de las
Basetas, 9 cables N; a large tower stands on Punta de las
Basetas and a rocky ledge, with depths of 08 to 17 m
over it, extends about 4 cables S from the point, parallel to
the beach.
Several small coves, suitable only for small craft, lie
between Punta de las Basetas and Cabo Blanco, 2 miles
NE; local knowledge is required.
Fish haven. A fish haven has been established in Cala
la Fosa.
Anchorage, giving shelter from W or SW winds, can be
obtained 5 cables off Playa de la Fosa, in depths of 26 m,
sand and clay, taking care to avoid the fish haven
mentioned above.
Small vessels can obtain an anchorage closer in,
although this anchorage is little used owing to the violence
of the breakers on the beach especially in winter.
Harbour. Puerto de las Basetas, a small marina has
been constructed using the reef, described above, upon
which a wall has been built acting as an outer breakwater.
Ensenada de Morayra
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2.298
Description. Ensenada de Morayra indents the coast
between Cabo Blanco (38405N 0070E) (2.258) and
Cabo de Morayra (2.258), 1 miles ENE. The village of
Morayra lies near the head of the bay which has a rocky
shore with only patches of sandy beach. A small castle
stands close W of the village and E of the village, two
buildings, each 70 m in height, stand out from other
modern buildings.
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Anchorage sheltered from W through N, can be

obtained about 4 cables SW of the light on the head of
Dique de Abrigo (38410N 0083W) (2.299), in a depth
of about 16 m, sand or mud.
Puerto de Morayra
1
2.299
Description. Puerto de Morayra (3841N 008E) is a
well sheltered modern harbour fronting the village of
Morayra.
Anchorage for can be obtained in El Rinconet, a small
cove about 2 cables ENE of the harbour entrance.
Harbour. The harbour, which takes up some of the old
anchorage in the bay, is protected by two breakwaters.
Dique de Abrigo is L-shaped and extends S for a short
distance from the shore in front of the village, then E for
about three times the distance; Contradique extends S from
the shore, about 350 m E of the root of Dique de Abrigo,
to form an entrance facing E which is about 50 m wide.
Depths. There is a depth of 7 m in the entrance with
depths within the harbour ranging from 3 to 5 m.
Useful marks:
Light (white round tower, red bands, 6 m in height),
Light (white round tower, green bands, 6 m in
height), on the head of Contradique.
Services. Repairs, 50 tonne travel-lift, 10 tonne crane
and slipway are available.
BAHA DE ALICANTE AND PUERTO DE

ALICANTE
General information
Charts 1700, 469
Position
1
Ensenada de Jvea
1
2.300
Description. Ensenada de Jvea is entered between
Cabo de San Martin (3846N 0013E) (2.258) and Cabo
de San Antonio (2.258), 2 miles NNW.
Cala Sardinera is in the SW corner of the bay and Punta
de la Fontana, with the ruins of a fort on top of it, is
1 miles NW of Cabo de San Martin; a small reef extends
seawards from the point. Cala de la Fontana lies close W
of Punta de la Fontana.
The town of Jvea stands on a hill in the NW corner of
the bay. Ro Jaln (Ro Gorgs), enters the sea close S of
the town, 8 cables WSW of Cabo de San Antonio, and the
ruins of Castillo de San Jorge lie 1 cables NNE of the
mouth of the river.
Caution. A dangerous wreck lies about 1 mile NW of
Cabo de San Martin.
Fish havens lie up to 1 mile offshore in the vicinity of
Cabo de San Antonio and also between the 20 and 50 m
depth contour lines in the approaches to, and the middle of,
the bay, as shown on the chart.
Submarine cables (disused) enter the sea from a cable
hut close S of the river mouth.
Anchorage in good weather can be obtained N of the
prohibited area, 6 cables E of Puerto de Jvea (2.301) in
depths of about 21 m, sand.
Anchoring is prohibited between lines drawn 090 and
105 from the cable hut.
Tunny nets are occasionally laid in Cala Sardinera.
Puerto de Jvea
1
2.301
Description. Puerto de Jvea (38477N 0112E), lies
in the NW part of Ensenada de Jvea (2.300).
Harbour. The harbour is enclosed by two breakwaters;
Dique de Abrigo extends SSW from Punta de la Galera on
the E side of the harbour and Contradique extends
generally E from a position on the shore about 2 cables

SW of Punta de la Galera, to form the entrance which is
about cable wide and faces SSW.
Depth. There is a depth within the harbour of 75 m.
Landmark:
Cabo de San Antonio Lighthouse (2.253).
Major light:
Cabo de San Antonio Light.
Useful marks:
Light (green truncated pyramid, white base, 6 m in
height), on the head of Dique Abrigo.
Light (red truncated tower, white base, 6 m in height),
Services. Limited hull and engine repairs are available.
A 65-tonne travel lift and a 5-tonne crane are available.
2.302
Baha de Alicante is entered between Cabo de Santa
Pola (3813N 031E) (2.278) and Cabo de las Huertas,
10 miles NNE. The bay is easily identified by the
mountains and hills in its vicinity; the ancient city of
Alicante and its port lies at the NW head of the bay. The
shores of the bay may be approached in safety to a
distance of about 1 mile.
Function
1
2.303
The principal exports are wine, petroleum products, coal,
salt, fruit, vegetables and esparto grass.
Topography
1
2.304
A deep gorge cuts into the cliff 1 mile N of Cabo de
Santa Pola and, from close N of this gorge the Playa del
Saladar extends N for about 6 miles. The beach is wide,
but, close seawards, the bottom is rocky and the 10 m
contour line which lies about 1 mile offshore at the S end
of the beach meanders N between 2 and 5 cables off shore
in places.
The coast, from the N part of the Playa del Saladar,
continues low and sandy as far as the suburbs of Alicante
which have outgrown the city walls.
Approach and entry

1
2.305
Alicante is approached and entered from the Baha de
Alicante.
Traffic
1
2.306
8 308 513 dwt.
Port Authority
1
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2.307
Junta del Puerto de Alicante, Muelle de Poniente 11,
E03001 Alicante, Spain.
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Limiting conditions
1
2.308
Longest berth; Muelle No 14 (2.321).
Deepest berth; Muelle No 17 (2.321).
Tidal levels
1
2.309
Tidal range is hardly appreciable, see Admiralty Tide
Tables.

1
2.310
Largest vessel reported: LOA 243 m; draught 1433 m.
Storm signals
1
Arrival information
2.311
Rada de Alicante is located at the head of the bay and
is used by large warships and merchant vessels not wishing
to enter harbour.
Reserved Anchorage Areas Nos 1, 2 and 3 have been
established, as shown on the charts. Attention is drawn to
the note on the charts.
In winter, with strong NW winds, vessels often drag if
anchored too far out.
Submarine outfall extends cable SSE from the elbow
of Dique de Abrigo de Levante, as shown on the charts.
Principal marks
1
2.312
A submarine gas pipeline extends from the shore to a
light-buoy (38182N 0304W) (2.319). See also 1.25.
Pilotage
1
2.313
available 24 hours.
The pilot vessel is white with a black letter P on both
bows and during daylight will display a blue flag with a
white letter P.
The pilot boarding ground is 1 mile S of the harbour
entrance, as shown on the chart; in bad weather conditions
the pilot will board nearer the entrance.
At night the pilot should be requested one hour prior to
departure.
See also 1.21.
Approach from south
2.314
Tugs are available.
Harbour
General layout
2.318
Landmarks:
Cabo de Santa Pola Lighthouse (3813N 031W)
(2.253).
Sierra de Fontcalent (38215N 0345W) and Sierra
de Jijona, 11 miles N, are prominent in good
visibility when approaching from S or SE.
Cerro del Tozal, is crowned by Castillo de San
Fernando (38212N 0294W).
Cerro del Castillo, a conspicuous limestone hill on
the summit of which stands Castillo de Santa
Brbara (38210N 0287W); a radio mast stands
within the castle.
Cerro del Molinet, 6 cables NE of Castillo de Santa
Brbara.
Cerro de San Julin, 5 cables NE of Cerro del
Molinet.
Cabo de las Huertas Lighthouse (3821N 024E)
(2.253).
Major lights:
Cabo de Santa Pola Light as above.
Cabo de las Huertas Light as above.
Tugs
1
2.317
See 1.166 and 1.171.
Chart 1700
Submarine pipeline
1
2.316
Storm signals are displayed from a flagstaff standing at
the Pilot Station close to the root of Dique de Abrigo de
Levante, as shown on the chart. The signals consist of a
blue flag over a black ball by day; by night a red light is
exhibited above a white light.
Climatic table
Outer anchorages
NE from reclaimed land about 3 cables W of the elbow

of Dique de Abrigo de Levante, and by Muelles Nos 8 and
10 which extend SW from a position on Dique de Abrigo
de Levante, about 2 cables NNE of the elbow, to form the
entrance to the Inner Harbour.
A fishing harbour, Drsena Pesquera, lies 6 cables W of
the entrance to the Outer Harbour. Its entrance faces SW
and a light is exhibited from the breakwater head on either
side.
2.315
The harbour is well protected from the E and SE by
Dique de Abrigo de Levante which extends SSE and SW,
for a total of about 1 miles, from a position on shore at
the E end of the city close S of Castillo de Santa Brbara.
An area of reclaimed land, which comprises Muelle No 17
(2.321), extends SE for about 3 cables from the shore NW
of the head of Dique de Abrigo de Levante, to form the
entrance which faces SW.
The harbour is divided into two basins, Outer Harbour
and Inner Harbour, by Muelle de Poniente which extends
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2.319
Isla de Tabarca to Alicante. From a position E of Isla
de Tabarca (3810N 028E) (2.255), the track leads
generally NNW for about 11 miles to the entrance to
Alicante Harbour, passing:
ENE of Cabo de Santa Pola (3813N 031W)
(2.278), thence:
ENE of Torre Andalucia, a white building which
stands out well because it has been built on the
summit of a small ridge. Thence:
ENE of a Alicante Airport Light (metal framework
tower, 26 m in height) (38173N 0337W),
which stands 2 miles inland, thence:
ENE of a light-buoy (special) (38182N 0304W),
marking the seaward end of a submarine gas
pipeline (2.322), thence:
ENE of an abattoir (38182N 0312W) which is
easily distinguished owing to the reddish colouring
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of its facade. Some spherical tanks for butane gas

storage can be seen close to the abattoir.
Thence as required to the dredged channel leading into
the harbour.
Muelle No 11; four berths, total length 354 m; depth

alongside 85 to 94 m. Container terminal, Ro-Ro,
tanker terminal and bunkering.
Muelle No 14; length 950 m; depth alongside 84 to
112 m. Dry bulk cargo. Ro-Ro facilities at NE end
of the quay.
Muelle No 10; three berths, total length 203 m; depth
alongside 7 m. Passengers and Ro-Ro.
Approach from east

1
2.320
Cabo de las Huertas to Alicante. From a position S of
Cabo de las Huertas (3821N 024W) (2.256), the track
leads generally WSW for about 4 miles, passing:
SSE of Punta de la Cala, 1 miles W of Cabo de las
Huertas, which lies the E side of the entrance to
Ensenada de la Albufereta, a shallow bay where
small craft can find shelter from NE winds, thence:
SSE of a shoal patch (38206N 0270W), with a
depth of 96 m over it.
Thence as required to the dredged entrance channel
leading into the harbour.
Useful marks:
Light (green metal tower, white base, 9 m in height),
on the head of Dique de Abrigo de Levante.
Light (red round tower on white base, 6 m in height),
standing at the SW corner of Muelle No 17,
2 cables WNW of the head of Dique de Abrigo de
Levante.
Light (red round tower on white base, 6 m in height),
standing at the NE corner of Muelle No 17.
Light (red metal tower, white base, 7 m in height),
standing on the SW corner of Muelle No 11,
1 cables NE of Muelle No 17.
Basins and berths
Butane gas terminal

1
Inner harbour
1
2.323
Description. The inner harbour, which is almost entirely
occupied by Alicante Marina and New Sailing Club, is
entered between Muelle de Poniente to the W, and Muelles
Nos 8 and 10 to the E; each side of the entrance is marked
by lights and the channel within the Inner Harbour is
marked on its W side by a light-buoy (E cardinal). The
marina lies on the E side of the Inner Harbour and the
Sailing Club lies on the W side.
Port services
1
Berths
1
2.322
Butane Gas Terminal is located 1 miles SSW of the
harbour entrance.
Vessels up to 140 m in length can be accepted; draught
85 m.
2.321
Outer Harbour. Only the largest berths are described:
Muelle No 17; five berths, total length 450 m; depth
alongside 14 m. All purpose.
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2.324
Repairs: available; two slipways, each with a lifting
capacity of 400 tonnes for vessels up to 175 m in length.
Other facilities: hospital; de-ratting and issue of
certificates.
Supplies: fuel and diesel oil; fresh water; provisions.
Communications: Alicante International Airport, 10 km
distant.
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Chapter 3 - Spain - East coast - Cabo de San Antonio to Cap Cerbre

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Cabo Cerbre
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Cabo de Creus
Gulfo de Rosas
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Cabo de Utrera
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Cabo de San Sebastian
26
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Punta del Rio Tordera
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Tarragona
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Gandia
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Cabo de
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Cabo de San Antonio
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SPAIN EAST COAST CABO DE SAN ANTONIO TO CAP CERBRE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 2717, 1704, 1705
The only off-lying islands are the Islotes Columbretes

(3.127), about 27 miles ESE of Cabo de Oropesa (4005N
009E) (3.71). The Casablanca Production Platform stands
in the Afortunada Oilfield (3.138), 22 miles E of Cabo de
Tortosa (4043N 055E) (3.111).

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3.1
This chapter covers the E coast of Spain from Cabo de
San Antonio (3848N 012E) (2.258) to Cap Cerbre
(4226N 311E) (3.333) which lies in France close N of
the Franco-Spanish border. The chapter includes the major
ports of Valencia (3.34) Tarragona (3.153) and Barcelona
(3.210).
The chapter is divided into the following sections:
Cabo de San Antonio to Valencia (3.8).
Valencia to Cabo de Oropesa (3.62).
Cabo de Oropesa to Cabo Tortosa (3.101).
Cabo Tortosa to Tarragona (3.132).
Tarragona to Barcelona (3.182).
Barcelona to Punta del Ro Tordera (3.243).
Punta del Ro Tordera to Cabo de San Sebastin
(3.264).
Cabo de San Sebastin to Cabo Creus (3.296).
Cabo Creus to Cap Cerbre (3.323).
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3.2
The E coast of Spain is less indented and rugged than
the S coast and a number of rivers enter the sea with the
Ro Ebro (3.126) being one of the largest rivers in Spain.
Most of the coast is low although mountains of
considerable elevation rise inland especially in the S part
and N of Cabo de San Sebastin (4153N 312E) (3.271).
The coast is thickly populated but possesses no natural
harbours for vessels of deep draught although there are
several artificial harbours, the most important of which is
Barcelona.
Large sections of this coastline have been transformed
into built-up areas with numerous prominent hotels and
large blocks of flats. Many of the villages mentioned in the
subsequent text may have by now become large towns or
tourist resorts.
3.4
Fish havens, marine farms and artificial reefs proliferate
along the Spanish Mediterranean coast. For their positions
and extent see large scale charts.

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1
3.3
area described in this chapter. They are generally marked
by day and night; see 1.8.
3.5
Submarines exercise frequently in the waters described
in this chapter, as shown on the charts. See Annual Notice
to Mariners Number 8 and 1.11.
Rescue
1
3.6
MRCC are located at Valencia (3.34), Barcelona (3.210)
and Palma (4.135).
MRSC are located at Castelln (3.86) and Tarragona
(3.153).
There are 15 lifeboat stations (see 1.53 and following
text) on the Spanish mainland covered by this chapter, and
three on the Islas Baleares.
An overview of rescue information is at 1.44. See also
Natural conditions
1
3.7
Currents and tidal streams. See 1.128.
Climate and weather. For general remarks see 1.145.
CABO DE SAN ANTONIO TO VALENCIA

Depths
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 1701

1
3.8
In this section the coastal waters between Cabo de San
Antonio (3848N 012E) and the major commercial port
of Valencia (3.34), about 45 miles NW, are described
together with anchorages and harbours along the coast. The
area lies in the S part of the Golfo de Valencia which
extends between Cabo de San Antonio and Cabo de
Oropesa, 77 miles N.
Coastal route (3.12).
Valencia (3.34).
3.9
The shores of the Golfo de Valencia are free of off-lying
dangers and can be approached in most places to about
1 mile. The bottom, from 2 to 20 miles offshore, is in many
places rocky, and caution should be exercised when
anchoring.
In thick weather, soundings should be taken continuously
and vessels should not enter into depths of less than 20 m.
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3.10
MRCC: at Valencia (3928N 022W) (3.34).
Lifeboat stations and lifesaving appliances are located
at:
Puerto de Denia (3851N 007E) (3.16).
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Valencia Real Club Nautico Yacht Harbour (3.46).

Signals Volume 5. See also 1.44 and 3.6.
Currents
1
3.11
Vessels crossing the bay in E winds, especially when
moving from N to S, should exercise great caution to avoid
being set inshore by the current, which sometimes attains a
rate of 2 or 3 knots. This current may also be experienced
in settled weather when it is frequently associated with the
development of a NE or SE wind (see 1.128 to 1.131).
When the rivers entering the gulf are in spate, the
current may attain rates of 4 or 5 knots.
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Chart 1701 (see 1.15)
Route
1
3.12
From a position NE of Cabo de San Antonio (3848N
012E) (2.258), the route leads about 45 miles NW to the
approaches to Valencia. The route is sub divided as
follows:
Cabo de San Antonio to Cabo de Cullera (3.14).
Cabo de Cullera to Valencia (3.15).
Principal marks
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3.13
Landmarks:
Cabo de San Antonio Lighthouse (3848N 012E)
(2.253).
Monte Mong (3848N 008E) (2.253).
Castillo de Denia at Denia (3851N 007E) (3.16).
Monte de las Zorras (3910N 015W), 222 m in
height, at the S end of Sierra de Cullera, which
rises steeply from the plains and at a distance
might be mistaken for an island.
Cabo de Cullera Lighthouse (white conical tower,
16 m in height) (3911N 013W) standing on the
cape (3.15).
Ermita de los Santos de Sueca standing on a hillock
38 m in height in the middle of the coastal plain,
about 2 miles inland, 5 miles NW of Cabo
Cullera.
Valencia, Dique del Norte Elbow Lighthouse
(pyramidal stone tower on an octagonal base, 22 m
in height) (3927N 018W).
Major lights:
Cabo de la Nao Light (2.253).
Cabo de San Antonio Light (2.253).
Cabo Cullera Light as above.
Valencia, Dique del Norte Elbow as above.
Manises Airfield Aero Light (tower on control tower,
15 m in height) (39296N 0282W), exhibited
occasionally.
Directions
Capo de Cullera to Valencia

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Cabo de San Antonio to Capo de Cullera

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3.14
From a position NE of Cabo de San Antonio (3848N
012E), the route leads generally NW for about 45 miles to
the approaches to Valencia, passing (with positions given
from Puerto de Ganda Dique Norte Light (3900N

009W) (3.27)):
NE of Punta del Sardo (17 miles SE). Torre del Jarro
(Torre del Agua Dulce) stands on a hill at an
elevation of 149 m, 1 mile SE.
Caution. This stretch of he coast should be given
a wide berth because during onshore winds the sea
breaks heavily on it, and with offshore winds,
heavy squalls come off the high land. Thence:
NE of Escollo de San Nicols (16 miles SE) a reef
lying 7 cables WNW of Punta del Sardo and
close NNW of Punta de San Nicols. The coast
between Punta del Sardo and Punta de San
Nicols, 1 cables SE of the reef, is partly rocky
and sandy, and decreases in elevation. Thence:
NE of Puerto de Denia (15 miles SE) (3.16), which is
NE of Algar de la Almadraba (12 miles SE), an
extensive area of foul ground where heavy seas are
raised in strong onshore winds. Torre de la
Almadraba stands on the shore SW of the foul
ground and Ro del Molinell flows into the sea
2 miles W of the tower. Ro Bullent (Ro del
Calapatar) also enters the sea 3 miles further NW.
Thence:
NE of La Oliva (4 miles SSE), a conspicuous town
1 miles inland from Puerto de Oliva (3.31); the
harbour is marked by lights. Torre de Piles (Torre
de Miramar) is circular and stands near the beach
2 miles N of Oliva. The tower was reported (1990)
not visible from seaward. Thence:
NE of Puerto de Ganda (3.23), thence:
NE of El Mitjanet, a rocky patch with depths of 96
to 119 m over it, lying parallel to the coast about
4 cables offshore 5 cables N of Puerto de Ganda.
Thence:
NE of a dangerous wreck (43 miles NNE), thence:
NE of La Viyeta (5 miles N), one of several rocky
patches, with depths of 101 to 201 m over them,
lying within 1 mile of the shore between El
Mitjanet and the mouth of Ro Jcar, 9 miles
NNW. Thence:
NE of the mouth of Ro Jcar (10 miles NNW)
(3.32), the entrance to which is lies between two
training jetties; a light stands the head of each
jetty. The river is shallow and its mouth is
encumbered by a bar.
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From a position NE of the mouth of Ro Jcar, the route
continues NW, passing (with positions given from Cabo de
Cullera (3911N 013W)):
NE of Cabo de Cullera, a steep point at the E end of
the Sierra de Cullera (3.13); Torre Cullera stands
close S of the cape on a rocky hill 448 m high. A
light (3.13) is exhibited from the cape. Punta de la
Pedrera Vieja lies 2 cables NW of the cape.
Thence:
NE of a dangerous wreck (1 mile NE), thence:
NE of Peas del Moro (Piedras del Moro) (4 miles
NNW) (not charted), a rocky reef extending
3 cables from the beach. Casa del Rey stands
5 cables SW of the reef. Thence:
NE of a dangerous wreck (6 miles N), about 2 miles
NE of Peas del Moro. Puerto El Perell (3.33)
lies about 2 miles W of the wreck. The port is
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marked by lights and is in the S entrance to

Albufera de Valencia, a shallow lake separated
from the sea by a low coastal sand bank. Gola El
Perellonet, the N entrance to the lake, lies 2 miles
farther N; both entrances are shallow and
frequently choked by sand. Isla de Palmar lies at
the SE end of the lake. Torre Nueva stands
1 miles N of Gola El Perellonet. Thence:
NE of Caserio El Saler, (12 miles NNW), which
can be identified by the small square tower in the
village.
(Directions for Valencia are given at 3.51)
there is a small boat basin and the SE part of the harbour

contains a marina; the commercial wharfs lie on the W side
of the harbour between the small craft basins.
Landmark:
Castillo de Denia (3.16).
Directions
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Puerto de Denia
Chart 1515 plan of Denia
2
General information
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3.16
Description. Puerto de Denia (3851N 007E) is a
small commercial harbour protected by two breakwaters.
Bajo El Blancar, Placer de San Nicols, and foul ground
lies between the entrance to Puerto de Denia and Escollo
de San Nicols (3.14) 6 cables SE.
Castillo de Denia stands on a hillock at the head of the
harbour. A church spire and square topped belfry of
another church are close by.
Traffic. In 2004 there were 2 recorded ship calls with a
total of 1788 dwt.
Limiting conditions
1
3.17
The entrance channel and commercial harbour are both
dredged to a depth of 6 m, as shown on the chart. Entry
restricted to vessels no more than 100 m in length.
5
Arrival information
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3.18
Notice of ETA required is 24 hours.
Outer anchorage is bounded by the following
co-ordinates:
38525N 0082E
38520N, 0090E
38516N, 0086E
38521N, 0078E
Currents in the anchorage usually set in the direction of

the prevailing wind.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50 grt. The pilot
boarding ground lies 1 mile NE of the harbour entrance. No
vessel should attempt to enter or leave the harbour in
adverse weather conditions without a pilot. The pilot boat
is painted black with the letter P in white on each side; a
blue flag with the same letter in white is displayed. In bad
weather the pilot might use a life-boat. See also 1.21.
No tugs are available but fishing boats can be hired.
Regulations concerning entry. Masters of vessels
intending to anchor off Denia for whatever reason, without
prior communication with the Harbour Master, shall inform
the Harbour Master of his arrival and position. In addition
he should provide full vessel details, including length of
stay, crew nationalities and numbers, and local agents.
Basins and berths

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3.19
breakwaters, Dique del Norte and Dique Sur, forming an
entrance about 110 m wide facing NE. Within the harbour
entrance a mole, Espignon Central, extends SE from the
middle of Dique Norte. In the NW part of the harbour
3.21
Berths. The commercial wharfs have depths up to 6 m
alongside.
Port services
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Harbour
1
3.20
Leading lights: The alignment (228) of Puerto de
Denia Leading Lights (38503N, 0069E) leads through
the centre of the entrance channel into the harbour:
Front light (metal column with platform, 10 m in
height).
Rear light (similar structure and height).
Caution. This leading line should be used with care
since it passes dangerously close to the head of Dique del
Norte which should be passed at a safe distance.
The structures of the leading marks are barely visible in
daylight so the pilots use a lead of a hillock in line with
three other hillocks, until the harbour entrance is reached,
by which time the leading light-structures can be identified.
Entry into the harbour can be dangerous, and on
occasions impracticable. With the wind from the first and
second quadrants, control of the vessel might be lost when
running before the sea.
Dangers:
Bajo La Androna, a shoal with a depth of 45 m over
it extending NE from the head of Dique Sur and
projecting into the entrance channel.
Dangerous wreck, 5 cables N of the head of Dique
del Norte.
Sewage outfall extends from the shore about 2 cables
W of the root of Dique del Norte to a position
close W of the above mentioned wreck, as shown
on the chart.
Useful marks:
Hotel Denia, Mare Nostrum (a 14-storey building),
and Chalet San Nicols, stand, respectively,
1 cables S, 3 cables SSE and 4 cables SE of
the root of Dique Sur.
Light (white octagonal tower, green top, 7 m in
height), on the head of Dique del Norte.
on the head of Dique Sur.
Light (white octagonal tower, green top, 3 m in
height), on the elbow of Dique del Norte.
on the elbow of Dique Sur.
Light (white octagonal tower, 3 m in height), on the
head of Espignon Central.
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Repairs: slip, capacity 600 grt; floating crane of
10 tonnes capacity.
Other facilities: hospital at Denia.
Supplies: provisions; fresh water; diesel.
Communications: Ro-Ro service for passengers and
vehicles to Ibiza and Formentera.
Rescue. There is a lifeboat station in the port and
lifesaving appliances are stationed locally. Two inflatable
craft are also available at the lifeboat station; a VHF
listening watch is maintained between 0800 and 2200. See
also 1.44.
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Puerto de Ganda
Charts 1701, 1453
Basins and berths

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General information
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3.23
Description. Puerto de Ganda (3900N, 0009W), a
commercial and fishing harbour under the administration of
Valencia, lies abreast El Grao at the mouth of the Ro San
Nicols. The city of Ganda lies in the middle of a
cultivated plain about 2 miles inland from the port which
also has a large ship breaking yard.
The population is about 42 000.
of 985 920 dwt.
Port Authority. Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia, Muelle
Aduana s/n, E46024 Valencia, Spain.
Limiting conditions
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Port services
1
Chart 1701 (see 1.15)
Rada de Cullera
3.24
Controlling depths. The approaches and entrance to the
harbour are dredged to a depth of 11 m and 115 m (1999),
as shown on the chart. Inside the harbour dredged depths
range from 105 m (1999) close within the entrance to
50 m (1990) at the head of the harbour, as shown on the
chart. Depths within the harbour are subject to change
when the river is in flood.
Deepest and longest berth: Serpis (4.334.333.28).
Arrival information
Harbour
1
3.26
The harbour is formed by Dique del Norte on the N side
of the mouth of the Ro San Nicols with Contradique on
the S side of the river mouth; the entrance is 140 m wide
and faces ESE. The largest and widest part of the harbour
is directly inside the entrance, with the deepest berth on its
SW side. Thereafter the harbour extends, with gradually
reducing depths, WSW in to the mouth of the river. The
fish berths are at the inner end of the harbour and Ganda
Yacht Harbour is entered at the N corner 1 cables from
the root of Dique del Norte.
3.27
Directions. The port is approached and entered direct
from the open sea; the chart is a sufficient guide.
Useful marks:
Light (green triangular concrete tower, 12 m in
height) on the head of Dique del Norte.
Light (red triangular concrete tower, 8 m in height)
3.30
Description. Rada de Cullera (39099N, 0138W) is a
roadstead indenting the coast between the mouth of the Ro
Jcar and Punta de los Pensamientos, a rocky point 2 miles
NNE; Punta del Medio and Punta Negra are two rocky
points on the N shore of the roadstead W of Punta de los
Pensamientos.
Anchorage can be obtained, only in offshore winds,
about 3 cables N of the beacon on El Moro (39095N,
0138W) (3.32) in depths of about 6 m, or in similar
depths the same distance S of the beacon.
Small craft can obtain anchorage about 1 cables W of
Punta Negra, between Punta Negra and Punta del Medio
and also between Punta del Medio and Punta de los
Pensamientos.
Useful mark:
The hermitage of Santa Marta, on the slopes of Sierra
de Cullera (3911N, 015W) (3.13) is distinctive
because of its whiteness.
Puerto de Oliva
3.31
Description. Puerto de Oliva (3856N, 006W) is a
small craft harbour.
Harbour. The harbour comprises Dique de Abrigo and
Contradique both of which extend NE and then SE from
the coast to form the entrance which faces SE. The
entrance channel has a least depth of 1 m.
Useful marks:
Light (white tower, green top, 4 m in height) on the
head of Dique de Abrigo.
Light (white tower, red top, 4 m in height) on
Contradique.
Services. Normal facilities are available including a
5-tonne crane.
Puerto de Cullera
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Directions
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3.29
Repairs: undertaken.
Other facilities: hospitals at Ganda; refuse collection.
Supplies: provisions; fuel; fresh water.
Communications: airport at Valencia, 70 km distant.
3.25
Anchorages. Anchorage for vessels carrying non
dangerous cargoes has been established 1 miles ENE of
Dique del Norte in a depth of about 20 m.
Anchorage for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes has
been established 3 miles E of the head of Dique del
Norte. Both anchorages are shown on the chart.
These anchorages are recommended during offshore
winds. With onshore winds mariners are cautioned
regarding El Mitjanet (3.14) and the fish haven close N.
Pilotage is compulsory as local knowledge is essential
owing to shifting shoals near the entrance to the harbour.
The pilot boards about 1 miles ENE from the entrance.
See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
3.28
Berths, only the largest are mentioned:
Serpis: length 300 m; depth alongside 9 to 10 m.
Frutero: length 300 m; depth alongside 6 m.
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Description. Puerto de Cullera (3909N, 014W) lies
about 1 mile up river within the Ro Jcar, on the N bank
below the town of Cullera. The town has a population of
about 20 000.
Approach should be made only in good weather and
entry is not possible when the wind is from NE through E
to SE.
Harbour. Entrance to the river is made between two
training walls extending ESE from the shore on each side
of the mouth.
Depths. It was reported (1996) that the minimum depth
of water in the entrance was 26 m and between 2 to 24 m
in the river. The depths of water in the river vary with the
amount of water flowing and the silt deposited.
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Anchorage is prohibited in the river.

Useful marks:
Beacon (red pyramid, 55 m in height) standing on El
Moro (not charted), a small pointed rock, 6 cables
NNE of the head of the N training wall.
Light (green round tower on square base, 7 m in
height) on the head of the N training wall.
Light (red round tower on square base, 7 m in height)
on the head of the S training wall.
Services. Full marina facilities including repairs are
available.
Useful marks:
Light (green tower, 3 m in height) on the head of the
E breakwater.
Light (red tower, 5 m in height) on the head of the W
breakwater.
VALENCIA
General information
Charts 518, 562
Position
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Puerto El Perell
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3.33
Description. Puerto El Perell (3917N, 016W) is a
yacht harbour at the mouth of the S entrance channel (Gola
El Perell) to Albufera de Valencia (3.15).
Approach and entry is not difficult with offshore winds
but it is not advisable with winds from NE to SE.
with the entrance facing E.
Cautions. Heavy rain might cause the channel to be in
spate with a strong current setting through the harbour;
careful sounding is advisable because depths may change
owing to silting; with onshore winds seas might break in
the entrance.
3.34
Ciudad de Valencia (3928N, 022W) stands on a
fertile plain about 2 miles inland from Valencia and is
prominent from seaward. There are many tall steeples and
towers with the octagonal belfry of the cathedral, 81 m in
height, being the most prominent. Population is about
720 000.
The port was built at the former mouth of the Ro Turia
which was diverted and now enters the sea close S of the
harbour entrance.
Function
1
3.35
It is a large, important commercial harbour with modern
facilities which has expanded greatly in recent years and is
regarded as being the port serving Madrid. It has
Valencia from E (3.34)

(Photograph Autoridad de Valencia)
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specialised berths for bulk, container, Ro-Ro, tanker and

passenger cargoes.
Pilotage and tugs

1
Traffic
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3.36
84 612 696 dwt.
Rescue
1
3.37
There is a MRCC and a lifeboat station at the port;
other lifesaving equipment is available locally. See also
1.44and 3.6.
Port Authority
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Harbour
General layout
1
3.38
Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia, Muelle Aduana s/n,
E46024 Valencia, Spain.
Limiting conditions
3.39
Controlling depths. The entrance channel and most of
Darsena Norte are dredged to a depth of 16 m (1990), as
shown on the chart.
Deepest and longest berth. Muelle Principe Felipe
(3.53).
Maximum size of vessel handled. A vessel of
105 327 grt ; LOA 234 m; draught 1365 m.
Local weather. NNE winds usually cause a heavy swell
across the entrance to the harbour.
3.40
Notice of ETA should be sent well in advance.
3.43
A fish haven extends into the S approaches to Valencia
from Gola El Perellonet (3919N, 017W).
Approaches
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Wreck
1
3.44
A dangerous wreck lies about 4 cables SE of Nuevo
Dique del Este Elbow Light (3927N, 018W) about
1 cables E of the breakwater.
ODAS buoys
1
3.50
Landmarks:
Dique del Norte Elbow Light (3927N, 018W)
(3.13).
Manises Airfield Aero Light (3930N, 028W)
(3.13).
Major lights:
Dique del Norte Elbow Light.
Manises Airfield Aero Light.
Fish haven
1
3.49
See 1.166 and 1.172.
Principal marks
Submarine pipeline
3.42
A sewage outfall, the seaward end of which is Y shaped,
extends 2 miles ESE from the N side of the mouth to the
Ro Turia (39256N, 0198W), as shown on the charts.
3.48
Mussel beds line the W side of Nuevo Dique del Este
and the E side of Dique del Este, as shown on the chart.
Climatic table
Anchorages
3.41
Designated anchorages for vessels carrying
non-dangerous and dangerous cargoes are centred,
respectively, 1 miles SSE and 3 miles SE from the
harbour entrance.
Prohibited anchorage and trawling area lies N of the
harbour as shown on the charts; it protects submarine
cables and a sewage outfall.
3.47
The harbour is a series of basins measuring 2 miles from
SSE to NNW. The entrance is at the SE corner and leads
in to the deepest basins, with the container terminal to the
W. At the root of the container mole on the S side is the
Real Club Nutico Yacht Harbour.
Development. An area in the NE corner of Darsena
Ampliacion Sur, the container port basin, is being
reclaimed (2004).
A new harbour entrance, which will provide direct
access to Darsena Interior, is under construction (2005) at
the N end of the port.
Mussel beds
Arrival information
3.46
pilot vessel has a black hull with a white letter P on both
sides and displays a quick flashing orange light for
identification purposes.
The pilot boarding ground is SE of the harbour entrance,
as shown on the charts. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
3.45
ODAS light-buoys are moored, respectively, 1 miles
NNE and 2 miles ENE from Nuevo Dique del Este Elbow
Light (3927N, 018W).
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From a position NE of Caserio El Saler (3923N,
020W) (3.15), the track leads NW for about 3 miles to
the entrance to the harbour, passing (with positions given
from Nuevo Dique del Este Light (3926N, 018W)
(3.52)):
NE of a light-buoy (E cardinal) (6 cables S),
moored about 1 cables outside the dredged area
of the entrance channel, thence:
NE of a light-buoy (port hand) (4 cables S), moored
on the S side of the channel, thence:
Between the head of Nuevo Dique del Este, and the
N elbow of the S breakwater (3 cables SW). A
light (red tower, 4 m in height) stands on the
elbow. A light-buoy (special) is moored on the S
side of the dredged channel cable NE of the
light.
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Valencia NE basins from SSE (3.34)

(Photograph Autoridad de Valencia)
Useful marks:
3.52
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Nuevo Dique del Este Light (green metal column on

white base, 4 m in height) (3926N, 018W)
Light (4 m in height).(39255N,0187W) on the S
elbow of the S breakwater.
Light (red round tower, 4 m in height) (39262N,
0188W).
Basins and berths
Darsena Interior
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Outer harbour
1
3.53
Only the largest in each basin is mentioned:
Muelle Principe Felipe: berthing length 1500 m; depth
alongside 16 m. Container Terminal.
Darsena Norte
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Repairs
1
3.54
Muelle Nuevo (on W side of Dique del Este): length
600 m; depth alongside 16 m. Bulk cargoes.
3.55
Muelle del Sur (on N side of Dique del Sur): length
600 m; depth alongside 14 m. Grain Terminal.
Public Container Terminal (Muelle de Levante): total
length 1030 m; depth alongside 14 m in the first 600 m
from the S end and 12 m alongside in the remainder.
Containers.
CAMPSA Jetty: berthing length 210 m; depth alongside
12 m. Petroleum products.
3.58
Full range of repairs are available. Floating dock: length
155 m; breadth 246 m; lifting capacity 8000 tonnes moored
on the W side of Darsena de Levante close S of the
shipyard. There is a 50-tonne travel lift in the NW corner
of the yacht harbour.
Other facilities
1
3.59
Hospitals in town; refuse disposal.
Supplies
1
Ro-Ro berths
3.56
There are Ro-Ro berths as follows:
3.57
Within this basin there are many Ro-Ro berths with
depths of 7 m.
Port services
Darsena Sur and Darsena del Levante

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Midway along Muelle de Levante; depth 9 m.

Two in the corner between Muelle de Levante and
Muelle Transversal Levante; depths of 12 and 7 m,
respectively.
On the E end of Espignon del Turia Sur; depth 11 m.
Two between Espignon del Turia Sur and Muelle del
Turia; depths 9 m.
3.60
Fuel oil available by pipeline at the Turia berths;
elsewhere by road and barge; Fresh water at berths and by
barge; provisions.
Communications
1
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Nearest airport, Manises (Valencia), 15 km distant.
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VALENCIA TO CABO DE OROPESA

GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 1701

1
3.62
In this section the coastal waters between Valencia and
Cabo de Oropesa (4005N, 009E) (3.71) are described
together with Islotes Columbretes (3952N, 039E) (3.127)
and various ports and anchorages.

1
3.63
There are numerous marine farms, fish havens and
artificial reefs, most of which are charted, along this coast.
Tunny fishing
1
3.64
night. See 1.8.

1
3.65
Submarines exercise in the vicinity of 3934N, 013W.
See Annual Notice to Mariners Number 8 and 1.11.

1
Rescue
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Directions
Charts 518, 1701
Valencia to Cabo de Oropesa
General information
Charts 518, 1701 (see 1.15)
Route
3.67
The route from the vicinity of Caserio El Saler
(3923N, 020W) (3.15) to the vicinity of Cabo de
Oropesa (4005N, 009E) (3.71) leads generally NE for
about 44 miles.
Dangerous wrecks
1
3.68
Dangerous wrecks lie up to 3 miles offshore in the
vicinity of Puerto de Burriana (3952N, 004W) (3.79)and
within an area 3 miles SE of Olla de Benicasim (4003N,
005E) (3.99).
Principal marks
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3.70
Racons:
Monte Colibr Lighthouse (3.69).
Castelln Light-float (39569N, 0057E) (3.91).
3.66
See 1.44.
COASTAL ROUTE
Flare stack (75 m in height), (39571N, 0001W),

at oil refinery.
Chimneys (red and white bands, 152 m in height),
close together, 5 cables NNE of the above flare
stack.
Castelln de la Plana Lighthouse (white round tower,
27 m in height) (3958N, 002E) standing on the
Monte Colibr Lighthouse (white conical tower and
dwelling, 20 m in height) (3954N, 041E)
standing on the summit at the N end of Islote
Columbrete Grande (3.131).
Major lights:
Manises Airfield Aero Light (3.13).
Valencia, Dique del Norte Elbow Light (3.13).
Cabo Canet Light as above.
Cabo Oropesa Light (white round tower and dwelling,
13 m in height) (4005N, 009E), exhibited from
the cape.
Monte Colibr Light as above.
3.69
Landmarks:
Manises Airfield Aero Light (3930N, 028W)
(3.13).
Valencia, Dique del Norte Elbow Light (3927N,
018W) (3.13).
Cabo Canet Lighthouse (white octagonal tower grey
lantern, 33 m in height ) (39405N, 0124W)
Castle and tower on the summit of Sierra de
Almenara (39495N, 0135W) (not charted), can
be seen from a distance.
Pico de Espadn which stands 13 miles inland,
16 miles NW of Cabo Canet.
Nules Lighthouse (brown square masonry tower, 36 m
in height) (39495N, 0065W), standing 2 miles
NE of Moncfar.
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From a position NE of Caserio El Saler (3923N,
020W), the route leads generally NE, passing (with
positions given from Valencia, Dique del Norte Elbow
Light (3927N, 018W)):
SE of Dique del Norte Elbow Light (3.13), thence:
SE of Algar de Albuixech, and Algar del Puig, two
rocky banks which extend about 7 miles NNE
from a position (2 miles N), thence:
SE of the sewage outfall and dangerous wreck (6
miles N) off Puerto Puebla de Farnals (3.96),
thence:
SE of Puerto de Sagunto (12 NNE) (3.72), marked
by lights, thence:
SE of Cabo Canet (39405N, 0124W), on the N
side of the mouth of the Ro Palancia; a light
(4.684.683.69) stands 2 cables inland from the
cape. Shifting sandbanks form off the mouth of the
river during freshets. Nova-Canet, a summer resort,
stands about 1 cable N of the point. Thence:
SE of a sewer outfall extending about 1 mile offshore
from a position about 1 miles N of Cabo Canet;
a buoy (special) is moored at its seaward end. A
dangerous wreck lies close S of the outfall in
depths between 6 and 10 m. Thence:
(with positions given from Nules Lighthouse (39495N,
0065W) (4.683.69)):
SE of Bajo Punta La Llosa (6 miles SSW), a sandy
shoal which lies midway along a bank of foul
ground fronting the shore, thence:
SE of Nules Lighthouse (3.69), thence:
SE of the dangerous wrecks (3.68) lying in the
approaches to Puerto de Burriana (2 miles NE);
An artificial reef, marked by light-buoys (special)
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(not charted), is established between these dangers

and Puerto de Burriana about 1 miles SSE of the
harbour entrance. Thence:
SE of a wreck (7 miles ENE), the existence of which
is doubtful, with a depth of 113 m over it, thence:
SE of a dangerous wreck, about 1 miles ESE of the
mouth of the Ro Mijares (Ro Millares) (7 miles
NE). Foul ground extends about 9 miles NE from
a position SE of the river mouth. Thence:
SE of the offshore oil terminal (9 miles NE) (3.89),
thence:
SE of the sewage outfall (9 miles NE), SSW of
Puerto de Castelln de la Plana (3.86), thence:
SE of the sewage outfall and rocky patch (10 miles
NE), off Puerto de Castelln de la Plana (3.86),
thence:
SE of Torre de Benicasim (Torre de San Vicente)
(15 miles NNE), about 5 cables S of the town of
Benicasim. The ruins of Torre de San Julin stand
about 1 mile NE of the Torre de Benicasim. Ermita
del Padre Bartolo crowns Monte Pinos, the highest
summit of Los Colls, about 2 miles NW of
Benicasim town. Thence:
NW of Placer de la Barra Alta (30 miles E), a rocky
shoal area 8 miles SW of Islote Columbrete
Grande (3.127), thence:
SE of Cabo de Oropesa (4005N, 009E). An islet
lies close inshore N of the cape and the village of
Oropesa lies 7 cables inland. A light (3.69) stands
on the cape with an old watch tower close SW.
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Position. Puerto de Sagunto (3939N, 013W), a small
artificial harbour which is under the jurisdiction of
Valencia, fronts the town of Sagunto, population about
53 000.
Function. Puerto de Sagunto complements the port of
Valencia by being the main site where dry bulk, LNG,
liquids, multi-purpose and all other non-containerised
cargoes are handled. There is a small fishing vessel basin.
Approach and entry is made from the open sea through
a buoyed and dredged entrance channel.
of 6 407 667 dwt.
Port Authority. Autoridad Portuaria de Valencia, Muelle
Aduana s/n, E46024 Valencia, Spain.
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Controlling depth in the entrance channel is dredged to
a depth of 125 m (1995), reducing to 100 m within the
harbour, as shown on the chart.
It is reported that depths in and adjacent to the harbour
may be less than charted. Confirmation of latest depths
should be obtained from the port authority.
Deepest berth. Pantaln (3.77).
Longest berth. Muelle Centro (3.77).
Largest vessel handled. LOA 223 m; draught 115 m.
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From a position about 5 miles S of Cabo Canet Light
(39405N, 0124W) (3.69), the route leads generally N,
through the non-dangerous cargo anchorage (3.74), as
appropriate, to enter the dredged entrance channel, marked
by light-buoys (lateral), 9 cables SW of the light (E
cardinal day mark on metal tower) (39388N, 0116W)
standing on the head of Pantaln de Sierra Menara.
Useful marks:
Light (green masonry tower) on the head of Escollera
de Levante, 7 cables WSW of the head of Pantaln
de Sierra Menara.
Light (red masonry tower, 10 m in height) on the SE
head of Muelle Sur, 3 cables NW of the head of
Escollera de Levante.
Light (concrete tower, 3 m in height) close N of the
light on the SE head of Muelle Sur.
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The harbour consists of a single basin with berths on
three of the four sides. A breakwater forms the E side and
protects the SSE facing entrance. A long finger pier
extends ESE from the broad root of the breakwater.
A small basin for fishing vessels lies on the E side of
the harbour.
Development. A larger basin, with a depth of 14 m, is
being constructed (2003) to S of the harbour and the E
breakwater extended S.
Landmark:
Cabo Canet Lighthouse (39405N, 0124W) (3.69).
Major light:
Cabo Canet Light.
Charts 1701 (see 1.15)
Puerto de Sagunto
General information
on the chart. Attention is drawn to the artificial reef which

extends into the SW corner of this anchorage.
A non-dangerous cargo anchorage has been established
2 miles SE of the harbour, as shown on the chart.
pilot boards about 1 mile SE of the harbour from a launch
painted black with a white letter P on both sides. See also
1.21.
Tugs available.
3.77
Only the deepest and longest are mentioned:
Pantaln de Sierra Menara: length 270 m; depth
alongside 14 m. Coal and cement.
Muelle Centro: length 650 m; depth alongside
1125 m. General cargo.
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Medical facilities, including hospitals available.
De-ratting facilities available.
Supplies. Provisions, fresh water and bunkers available.
Communications. Valencia Airport 18 km distant.
Puerto de Burriana
General information
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Outer anchorages. A dangerous cargo anchorage has
been established about 3 miles S of the harbour as shown
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Position. Puerto de Burriana (3952N, 004W) is a
small artificial harbour serving the important town of
Burriana which stands inland about 1 miles NW of the
harbour.
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Function. The port has a mixture of commercial, fishing

and yachting interests.
Approach and entry is made direct from the open sea.
10 037 dwt.
Port Authority. Administracion del Puerto de Burriana
Avda Blasco Ivanas 50, E46010 Valencia, Spain.
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Depth. The harbour entrance is dredged annually to a
depth of 7 m.
Deepest berth. Muelle Transversal (3.84).
Longest berth. Muelle Levante (3.84).
Maximum size of vessel handled reported to be
LOA 130 m; draught about 6 m.
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Outer anchorages. Anchorage can be obtained in depths
between 10 and 12 m about 2 cables SSE of the head of
Dique de Levante (39515N, 0040W) from which a
light (3.83) is exhibited.
Caution. Care should be taken to keep clear of Bajo de
Peas de Carambio, a sandy shoal with a depth of 47 m
over it 4 cables SW of the head of Dique de Levante.
Anchorage can also be obtained anywhere off Playa del
Grao, a beach extending 1 mile N of the port to the mouth
of the Ro Bechi (Ro Seco), a river which flows only in
winter, in depths of 10 to 12 m, sand or weed. Local pilots
prefer to anchor off the S part of the beach where the
bottom is cleaner. The anchorage is exposed to onshore
winds.
Pilotage is available and embarks about 1 mile from the
harbour entrance. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available from Valencia.
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Levante which extends in a general S direction for about
2 cables from the S end of Playa del Grao. Protection
from the S is given by Dique de Poniente which extends in
a general SE direction for about 3 cables from the shore
4 cables W of the root of Dique de Levante. The entrance
faces SW and is about 1 cable in width. Dique exterior de
Levante, a beach containment jetty, extends E for about
1 cables from the root of Dique de Levante.
Within the harbour Muelle Transversal extends
1 cables SW from close NE of the root of Dique de
Levante, forming the SE side of the inner basin. The main
commercial berth lies on the NW side of Muelle
Transversal with the Club Nutico located in the W corner
of the inner basin.
Landmarks:
Nules Lighthouse (39495N, 0065W) (3.69).
Torre de Burriana (39528N, 0032W).
A conspicuous group of eucalyptus trees, about 30 m
high, about 7 cables NNE of the above tower.
3.85
A patent slip: length 85 m for vessels of 1500 tonnes
displacement.
Another patent slip is under construction: length
140 m for vessels of 5000 tonnes displacement.
Supplies. Fuel oil available by road tanker; diesel oil by
pipeline. Fresh water and provisions available.
Communications. Valencia Airport, 80 km distant.
Castelln
Charts 1701, 1514
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Position. Puerto de Castelln de la Plana (3958N,
001E) is an artificial harbour serving the city of Castelln
de la Plana which lies in the middle of a fertile plain about
2 miles WNW of the port.
Function. The port is a commercial and fishing harbour
with good facilities for yachts. An offshore oil terminal
berth lies off the harbour.
Approach and entry to the harbour is made through the
TSS (3.88), the seaward end of which is marked by a
light-float (safe water) (39569N, 0057E) 3 miles ESE
of the entrance. When approaching from the S traffic
making for the TSS should keep to seaward of the
soffshore terminal sea berth, 2 miles SE of the harbour
entrance.
of 15 837 254 dwt.
Port Authority. Autoridad Portuaria de Castelln,
Muelle Serrano Lloberes, Grao, 12071 Castelln, Spain.
Limiting conditions
Directions
3.83
From a position between Nules Lighthouse (39495N,
0065W), and the artificial reef (3.71) 2 miles E, the track
leads N for about 1 miles to the the harbour entrance.
3.84
Muelle Transversal: length 180 m; depth alongside 49 to
61 m.
Muelle Levante: length 400 m; depth alongside 43 to
55 m.
Port services
Caution. The approaches to the harbour tend to shoal

and the sandbank which lies S of Dique de Levante is
reported to be extending S. Deeper water lies closer to the
Useful marks:
Light (green tower, 8 m in height) on the head of
Dique de Levante.
Light (red structure, 8 m in height) on the head of
Dique de Poniente.
Light (E cardinal topmark on tower) on the head of
Dique exterior de Levante.
Muelle Transversal.
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Deepest and longest berth. Muelle de Fluidos (Muelle
Levante Exterior) (3.93)
Largest vessels handled at the oil terminal are reported
to be: LOA 296 m; draught 170 m and LOA 261 m;
draught 2231 m.
Within the harbour: LOA 200 m; draught 99 m.
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Local weather. During winter the winds are normally

from the N and S; during summer gales are frequent.
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Notice of ETA at the oil terminal should be sent
72 hours (or on departure from previous port) and 24 hours
in advance. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 6(3).
Outer anchorages. For oil tankers waiting to berth at
the sea berth (3.89) there is a circular designated anchorage
area with a radius of 5 cables centred on 39555N,
0039E.
A designated anchorage, with a radius of 6 cables,
centred on a position 2 miles E of Castelln de la Plana
Light (3958N, 002E), is established for use by vessels
with non-dangerous cargo.
A designated anchorage, with a radius of 1 mile, centred
on a position 3 miles E of Castelln de la Plana Light
(3958N, 002E), is established for use by vessels with
dangerous cargo.
Prohibited anchorage areas. Anchoring is prohibited
outside the designated areas except in the event of an
emergency when permission must be obtained from the
Harbour Master.
Emergency beaching zone has been established between
Dique de Poniente and the power station (Central Trmica)
at the S end of Playa del Serrallo, 7 cables SSW of the
root of Dique de Poniente.
Pilotage is compulsory and available 24 hours.
Confirmation of ETA should be made by VHF at least
2 hours before arrival.
The pilot vessel is painted white and has a black letter P
on both sides of the bow.
Pilots board at the inner end of the TSS (3957N
003E) or at the anchorages.
Tugs are available 24 hours.
Traffic regulations. A TSS is established in the
approach to Castelln. The scheme is not IMO adopted,
however, the Spanish authorities advise that the principles
for the use of the routing system defined in Rule 10 of the
(1972) apply.
Prohibited entry area. Except for vessels berthing and
those in support of the terminals operations, a prohibited
area lies between the light-buoy (safe water) and the shore
WNW, as shown on the chart.
Small vessels, recreational craft and fishing vessels
should take particular care not to hinder the manoeuvring
of merchant vessels in the approaches to the oil terminals
facilities and the harbour of Puerto de la Castelln de la
Plana.
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Petrleos del Mediterrneo SA Oil Terminal The
Offshore Oil Terminal lies 1 miles SE of the entrance to
the harbour at the end of a submarine pipeline extending
2 miles ESE from the shore WNW. The terminal consists
of five light-buoys (special, mooring) laid in an arc close
W of the end of the pipeline.
Vessels up to 300 m in length with a maximum draught
of 25 m can be accommodated at the terminal.
Berthing directions. The approach to the terminal
should be made from the S on the transit of two
3.90
The berthing platform, with berthing facilities on each
side, lies on the line of the pipeline about 1 mile inshore of
its seaward end. The platform is 70 m in length and 15 m
wide with walkways extending to mooring dolphins 95 m
off each end of the platform; between the mooring dolphins
and the platform there is an additional mooring post
serving both berths. Lights are exhibited from the mooring
dolphins.
Vessels up to 37 000 dwt, 220 m in length and with a
maximum draught of 113 m can be accommodated at the
platform.
Useful mark:
Light (yellow metal column, 6 m in height) on the
berthing platform.
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breakwaters. Dique de Levante extends S from an area of
reclaimed land comprising Muelle de Fluidos extending SE
from the shore on the N side of the harbour. Dique de
Poniente protects the S side of the harbour. Within the
entrance, which faces S, the harbour is subdivided into the
Outer Harbour, Darsena Commercial and Darsena Pesquera
as shown on the chart. The Castelln Sailing Club basin
lies in the SW corner of Darsena Comercial. Entry into the
basin is difficult in strong NE winds.
Development. The harbour authority should be consulted
regarding the current status of harbour development.
Landmarks:
Flare stack (75 m in height) (39571N, 0001W)
(3.69).
Chimneys (3.69), close together, 5 cables N of the
flare.
Castelln de la Plana Lighthouse (3958N, 002E)
(3.69).
Racon: Castelln Light-float (39569N, 0057E).
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light-buoys (spar) moored about 5 cables N of the

terminals buoy field, as shown on the chart; both anchors
should be ready for letting go. Tugs will be in attendance.
Vessels berth heading ENE with wires from the stern
and amidships to the five buoys and both anchors laid out
ahead.
Having berthed, the vessel must always be on immediate
notice to sail should the weather turn foul.
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From the pilot boarding position at the W end of the
TSS the entrance is approached on a WNW, thence a NW
heading through the buoyed channel, dredged to 15 m
(2003).
Sewage outfalls:
A sewage outfall extends about 2 cables ESE from
the shore from a position, beside the power station,
and 8 cables SSW of the port. The offshore
extremity of the outfall is marked by an E-cardinal
spar light-buoy.
A sewage outfall extends 1 miles ESE from a
position 1 mile N of the port.
Entinas del Estany, a small rocky patch with a depth of
35 m over it, lies about 5 cables offshore close N of the
outfall (not charted).
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Outer Harbour:
Muelle de Fluidos (Muelle Levante Exterior): length
440 m; depth 12 m. Bulk Liquids
Muelle Transversal Exterior: length 235 m; depth
alongside 105 m. Container, general cargo, Ro-Ro.
Darsena Comercial:
Muelle de Costa: length 402 m; depth alongside 8 m,
General cargo, containers.
Muelle Serrano de Lloberes (Muelle Levante): length
297 m; depth alongside 8 m, Containers, bulk cargo
and Ro-Ro.
Chart 1701 (see 1.15)
Grao de Murviedro
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Repairs: patent slip 1229 m in length, capacity 200 grt;
workshops for minor repairs.
Other facilities: medical services; de-ratting.
Supplies: fuel oil with 48 hours notice; fresh water;
provisions.
Communications: Castelln Airport, 2 km N of the port.

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Puerto Alboraya
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Description. Puerto Alboraya (Port Saplaya) (39307N,
0192W) is an artificial harbour which is entered through
an access channel formed by two breakwaters.
Harbour. The harbour consists of Dique del Nortoeste
which extends about cable E from the shore N of the
harbour, with Dique Sur extending about 2 cable E from
the shore S of the harbour together forming an entrance
facing S. A coast protection groyne, Espignon No 1 extends
about cable into the sea about 2 cables S of the access
channel.
The harbour offers good protection although the mouth
tends to silt up and has to be dredged frequently. In strong
winds and a heavy swell from N through E to SE, the
harbour should not be used as these conditions could make
entry dangerous.
3.98
Description. Puerto Canet de Berenguer (39404N,
0120) is an artificial harbour of recent construction lying
close N of Cabo Canet.
Current. When the Ro Palancia (3.71), which enters
the sea close S of the entrance, is in spate, strong currents
might be experienced when entering.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the E by an
L-shaped breakwater (Dique de Levante) and from the S by
a counter breakwater (contradique) forming an entrance
about 39 m wide facing S. The harbour has five T-shaped
pontoons as well as two small quays.
Depths. The harbour is subject to silting and is dredged
periodically. The mariner is advised to sound carefully.
Chart 1701 (see 1.15)
Olla de Benicasim Roadstead
Puerto Puebla de Farnals

3.96
Description. Puerto Puebla de Farnals (3934N,
017W) is a large artificial modern harbour fronting a
complex of high-rise buildings. Torre de Puig stands on the
coast about 1 mile N and the convent of Puig lies about
1 miles WNW of the tower.
Speed limit within the harbour is 3 kn.
de Abrigo de Levante which extends from the shore
initially SE, thence generally S, for a total length of about
4 cables. Contradique or Dique del Sur, a wide breakwater,
extends ESE from the shore to form the entrance channel
with the final section of Dique de Abrigo de Levante; the
entrance faces S.
Owing to silting the entrance requires care and in strong
E through S winds in a heavy swell entry could be
dangerous.
Beach regeneration groynes, shown on the chart, extend
N and S of the harbour.
Minimum depths in the entrance 2 m; in the harbour
15 to 40 m
3.97
Description. The roadstead off Grao de Murviedro
(3938N, 015W) (not charted) offers an anchorage which
is little frequented owing to it being exposed to winds from
N through E to S.
Anchorage. In good weather it is used by small vessels
which anchor in depths of 10 to 12 m, sand, off some
small ruined buildings prominent among which there is a
tower.
Reef. About cable offshore there is a reef with depths
of less than 18 m over it.
Puerto Canet de Berenguer
Rocky banks. Algar de Albuixech, and Algar del Puig

(3.71) lie close offshore.
Sewage outfall. A sewage outfall extends almost 2 miles
ESE from a position onshore close S of Puerto Puebla de
Farnals.
Dangerous wreck. A light-buoy (isolated danger) marks
a dangerous wreck 8 cables S of the entrance to the
harbour.
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Description. Olla de Benicasim (40023N, 0054E) is
a roadstead off Torre de Benicasim (3.71). S of the tower
the shore is rocky but between the tower and the ruins of
Torre de San Julian, 1 mile NE, it is sandy.
Dangerous wrecks. See 3.68.
Useful marks:
Ermita del Padre Bartolo (4005N, 002E) (3.71).
Desierto de las Palmas, a convent standing halfway
up the mountain side which is crowned by Ermita
del Padre Bartolo.
Church tower in Benicasim (40035N, 0040E).
6 cables to 1 mile offshore with the church tower in
Benicasim in line with Ermita del Padre Bartolo bearing
319.
Better anchorages exist, in depths between 82 to 110 m,
8 cables to 11 miles offshore, with the church tower in line
with the convent of Desierto de las Palmas, bearing 301,
or about 2 cables SW.
Caution. A shoal, on which a vessel grounded in 1918,
lies in the S part of the roadstead, about 1 mile S of Torre
de Benicasim; the charted position of this shoal is
approximate.
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Puerto Oropesa del Mar

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Description. Puerto Oropesa del Mar (Puerto Copfre)
lies close SW of Cabo de Oropesa (4004N, 008E)
(3.71).
Harbour. It is protected by two breakwaters, Dique de
Abrigo and Contradique forming the entrance which faces
SSW and is about 55 m wide. The harbour offers good
protection, although the swell may enter it during E to SE
winds.
Depths. It is reported that the minimum depth in the
entrance is 6 m and within the harbour it is 4 m.

Directions. It is easy to enter the harbour, even during
bad weather.
Useful marks:
Dique de Abrigo.
Light (red tower, 2 m in height) on the head of
Contradique.
Repairs. There are slipways in the SW part of the
harbour, a 35-tonne travel lift and a 10-tonne
crane.
CABO DE OROPESA TO CABO TORTOSA

GENERAL INFORMATION
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In this section the coastal waters between Cabo de
Oropesa (4005N, 009E) (3.71) and Cabo Tortosa
(4043N, 053E) (3.111) about 52 miles NE, are described
together with the off-lying dangers, minor ports and the
Islotes Columbretes (3.127), a group of islets lying about
27 miles ESE of Cabo de Oropesa.
Topography
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For 9 miles NE from Cabo de Oropesa to Torre
Capicorp (3.111) the coast for the greater part is backed by
marshes and its S part is fringed with rocks which extend
about 1 cables offshore.
Several streams empty into the sea on this stretch of
coast, the largest being Barranco Chinchilla which enters
the sea 1 mile N of Cabo de Oropesa.
From Torre Capicorp the coast extends about 11 miles
NNE to Puerto de Peiscola (3.120) and inland the hills
rise steeply to the summits of Sierra de San Benet. Along
this extent of shoreline there are a few sandy beaches and
numerous mouths of streams, but the greater part of it is
rocky.
From Puerto de Peiscola a sandy beach extends about
3 miles NNE to Puerto Benicarlo (3.121) and then to the
Puerto de Vinaroz (3.122), a farther 3 miles NNE, the coast
is low with rocky patches alternating with sandy beaches
and rises gently inland.
The coast from Puerto de Vinaroz to Casa de Sol del
Ru (3.111), 4 miles NNE, is free from off-lying dangers;
several streams enter the sea on this extent of coastline.
The land N of Las Casas de Alcanar, 2 miles NNE of
Casa de Sol del Ru, rises steeply to Sierra de Montsia
which dominates the coast in this area and possesses
several prominent peaks (3.109).
At the foot of Sierra de Montsia, the coast between Las
Casas de Alcanar and Sant Carles de la Rapita (3.112),
about 5 miles NE, consists of a series of small cliffs
alternating with short beaches.
Alfaques de Tortosa, (the delta of the Ro Ebro), is
subject to extensive flooding. It is low and unhealthy and
is covered for its major part with marshes, stagnant pools
and salt pans, connected by shallow creeks and canals thus
forming an immense number of islands, with the whole
projecting E for about 12 miles from a line joining Sant
Carles de la Rapita (3.112) and Punta Figuera (3.142),
about 14 miles NNE.
The SE and NE coasts of the delta are gradually

extending E, the alluvium first forming shoals and islets
which subsequently become connected with the land, form
small harbours, and finally lagoons or salt pans.
Playa del Trabucador is a narrow isthmus of sand and
mud connecting the low swampy peninsula on the S side of
Puerto dels Alfacs to the remainder of the delta of the Ro
Ebro farther NE.
Isla de Buda (4042N, 052E) is very low and at times
submerged in places; it was separated from the rest of the
delta by the S mouth of the Ro Ebro and has subsequently
silted up.
Fish havens, marine farms and tunny fishing

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See 3.3 and 3.4.

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See 3.65.
Rescue
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Lifeboat stations are located at:
Puerto de Peiscola (40215N, 0240E) (3.120).
Puerto de Vinaroz (4028N, 028E) (3.122).
Lifesaving appliances are located at:
Puerto de Vinaroz.
See also 1.44and 3.6.
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Chart 1701 (see 1.15)
Route
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From a position SE of Cabo de Oropesa (4005N,
009E) the coastal route leads NE for about 49 miles to a
position SE of Cabo Tortosa.
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Playa del Trabucador (4037N, 044E) (3.102) should
be given a wide berth as depths off it are shoal.
Ro Ebro and Cabo de Tortosa. Shoals, formed by the
alluvium of the Ro Ebro are continually extending off the
entrance to the river and Cabo de Tortosa should not be
approached within 2 miles. Special care is necessary at
night and in thick weather and it should be kept in mind
that NE winds give rise to a current setting into the bight
N of the cape.
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Storm conditions
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In storms, considerably heavy seas occur between the
Islotes Columbretes (3952N, 041E) (3.127) and the
mainland.
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Landmarks:
Monte Colibr Lighthouse (3954N, 041E) (3.69).
Cabo de Irta Lighthouse (square tower on white
building 28 m in height) (4016N, 018E),
exhibited 3 miles SW of the cape.
Castillo de Papa Luna (3.120), standing in Peiscola
(40215N, 0245E).
Ermita de los Mrtires (not charted), at an elevation
of 184 m bearing 285 distance 2 miles from
Puerto de Vinaroz (4028N, 028E).
Ermita de San Sebastin (not charted), at an elevation
of 182 m bearing 327 distance 3 miles from
Puerto de Vinaroz.
Cement factory (40347N, 0327E) at Puerto de
Alcanar, which usually has clouds of smoke rising
from it, can be seen from afar.
Pea de Bel (at an elevation of 1004 m) (40366N,
00099E), standing 16 miles NW of Puerto de
Vinaroz.
Pare Pascual (at an elevation of 764 m) (4037N,
032E), a prominent peak in the Sierra de
Montsia.
El Baul (at an elevation of 760 m) (not charted), a
prominent peak about 3 cables NNE of Pare
Pascual.
Pico de Horadada (at an elevation of 698 m) (not
charted), a prominent peak in the Sierra Montsia,
1 mile NE of El Baul.
Punta de la Baa Lighthouse (white round tower,
black bands, 26 m in height) (40336N, 0397E).
Major lights:
Cabo de Oropesa Light (4005N, 009E) (3.69).
Peiscola Light (white octagonal tower and dwelling,
11 m in height), standing on Castillo de Papa Luna
(3.120).
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3.110
Racon: Cabo Tortosa Lighthouse (4043N, 056E)
(3.111).
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From a position SE Cabo de Oropesa (4005N, 009E)
the route leads generally NE for about 49 miles, passing
(with positions given from Puerto de Benicarlo (4025N,
026E) (3.121)):
SE of Castillo Albalat (19 miles SW). Three towers
stand about 1 mile inland on the summits of a
chain of small hills, thence:
SE of Torre Nostra (Torre Blanca) (16 miles SW)
(not charted). Torre Molino (Torre Malino) stands
5 cables further NNE. Thence:
SE of Torre Capicorp (14 miles SW) standing close
S of the mouth of the Ro de las Cuevas; a
dangerous rocky bank lies close off the mouth of

this river. Thence:
SE of Islote del Moro (not charted), an islet 4 m in
height, which lies 2 cables offshore about 1 mile
N of Torre Capicorp; a reef extends from its S
end. Thence:
SE of Puerto de Las Fuentes (11 miles SW) (3.119)
SE of Cabo de Irta Light (10 miles SW) (3.109),
thence:
SE of Torre Badn (6 miles SSW), thence:
SE of Puerto de Peiscola (3 miles SW) (3.120), a
harbour marked by lights, thence:
SE of Piedra de la Fuerza (5 cables SSW) (3.121),
thence:
SE of Puerto de Benicarlo (3.121), which is marked
by lights and Piedras de la Barbada (3.121),
Thence:
SE of Puerto de Vinaroz (3 miles NNE) (3.122),
SE of Casa de Sol del Ru (7 miles NNE), a white
building above which rises a battlemented turret
standing near the coast on the S side of the Ro
Cnia. At its mouth there is a bar. Thence:
SE of Puerto de las Casas de Alcanar (9 miles
NNE) (3.123), which is marked by lights, thence:
SE of Punta de la Baa (14 miles NE) from which a
light (3.109) is exhibited. An old lighthouse stands
close NE of the light. A dangerous wreck lies
2 miles E of the light and another dangerous
wreck, marked by a light-buoy (special), lies
4 miles NE of the light. Thence:
SE of a dangerous wreck (22 miles NE), which lies
on the 30 m depth contour line 9 miles E of
Punta de la Baa Light, thence:
SE of Cabo Tortosa Light (black metal framework
tower and platform, aluminium top, 18 m in
height) (4043N, 056E) exhibited from a
light-structure located close to the 20 m depth
contour line, 2 miles E of Cabo Tortosa. A
light-buoy (special), marking a swell recorder, is
moored 2 miles ENE of the light.
3.112
Position and function. Sant Carles de la Rapita
(4037N, 036E) is a commercial and fishing harbour with
a basin for yachts.
Approach and entry. The port is approached through
the entrance of Puerto dels Alfacs (3.125) and entered E of
the head of Dique de Abrigo (3.125).
of 2 068 814 dwt.
Port Authority. Ayudantia Militar de Marina, Capitania
Maritima, Pasco del Puerto, 43540 Sant Carles de la
Rapita, Spain.
Limiting conditions
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Maximum size of vessel handled: maximum draught
51 m.
Deepest and longest berth: Muelle Comercial (3.117).
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Arrival information
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Notice of ETA required is 24 hours.
Anchorages. See 3.125.
Pilotage is compulsory and is available throughout
24 hours. The pilot vessel is white with a black P on its
side and the pilot will board when the vessel approaches
Dique de Abrigo. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
Puerto de Peiscola
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The harbour has two sections, the older lying SW
comprises the commercial basin, fishing harbour and yacht
basin, the newer section lies NE and is used by fishing
vessels and yachts. Both sections are well protected from
all directions
The major feature of the old harbour is Dique de Abrigo
extending about 7 cables SE from the S part of the town; it
is quayed along most of its inshore outer length which
comprises Muelle Comercial. Dique de Levante, which has
its root in the N part of the town 3 cables NE of the root
of Dique de Abrigo, extends SE for about 3 cables with a
spur projecting SW from its head towards the mid-length of
Dique de Abrigo to form the entrance, about 1 cable wide,
facing SE.
Muelle de Poniente extends about 1 cable NE from
Dique Abrigo about 1 cable within the entrance; the yacht
basin lies on the NW side of the muelle.
Muelle Pesquera extends SW and S from the mid-length
of Dique de Levante; fishing vessel basins lie on both sides
of it.
The new harbour is formed by an Lshaped breakwater
extending S from the shore and thence W to leave a SW
facing entrance at the head of Dique de Levante.
Directions
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Directions and useful marks. See 3.125.
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The main berth is Muelle Comercial, on the NE side of
Dique de Abrigo: length about 400 m; charted depth
alongside 58 m.
Port services
3.118
Repair shops at the shipyard on Muelle de Poniente.
Three slips available, the largest of 200 tonnes.
Supplies. Fuel is available by road tanker, 24 hours
notice is required. Diesel oil is available at bunkering pier,
maximum draught 36 m. Fresh water and provisions
available.
Communications. Nearest airport Reus Airport, 90 km
distant.
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is about 40 m wide. Slipways lie in the NW and SW

corners of the harbour.
Depths. Depths of 4 m exist in the harbour entrance and
depths of 2 to 3 m exist within the harbour. Owing to
silting the harbour requires regular dredging; depths may be
shallower than charted and mariners should sound carefully.
3.119
Description. Puerto de Las Fuentes (40150N,
0174E) consists of two breakwaters, Dique de Levante
and Contradique forming the entrance which faces SW and
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Description. Puerto de Peiscola (40215N, 0240E)
is an attractive natural harbour on the SW side of Peiscola
Peninsula. The harbour has a large and very active fishing
fleet. Castillo de Papa Luna and Peiscola Light overlook
the town.
Rescue. There is a lifeboat station in the port. See also
1.44and 3.6.
Anchorages. Large vessels can obtain an anchorage
about 3 cables E of the head of the peninsula in depths
of 10 to 12 m, fine sand. A light-buoy (E cardinal) is
moored about 1 cables E of the N extremity of the head
of the peninsula; it marks the extremity of a submerged
groyne. This anchorage is completely exposed to onshore
winds. Vessels anchoring farther offshore should take care
to avoid the charted wreck, with a depth of 22 m over it,
lying 2 miles E of the head of the peninsula.
Small craft can obtain anchorage about 1 cables SW of
the head of Dique de Levante in depths of 5 m, sand or if
draught permits about 50 m W of the elbow on
Contradique in depths of 2 m, sand. Small craft wishing to
find shelter from SW winds can find an anchorage N of
the peninsula in a depth of about 6 m, sand, or closer in if
draught permits.
Harbour. Protection from the E is provided by Dique
Muelle de Levante extending about 3 cables SW from the
head of the peninsula. Muelle de Poniente extends about
cable SE from the shore about 2 cables NW of the
head of Dique de Muelle de Levante. Contradique extends
SW and SSE from reclaimed land about 1 cable NW of the
root of Dique Muelle de Levante forming the entrance to
the harbour which is some 50 m wide.
are reported to be up to 4 m. The head of Dique de
Levante extends 25 m underwater beyond the visible head
which should be given a wide berth. The harbour is subject
to silting and is dredged periodically.
Landmark:
Castillo de Papa Luna, a large square fortification
completed by the Knights Templar in the 14th
century, overlooks the town and has Peiscola
Light (3.109) standing on its SE wall.
Major light:
Peiscola Light.
Directions. The approach and entry is uncomplicated
although SE to S winds make it uncomfortable.
Useful marks:
Light (green column, 4 m in height) on the head of
Dique de Levante.
Light (red column, 6 m in height) on the head of
Contradique.
Berths. It may be possible to obtain a berth near the
head of Contradique by day, or alongside Muelle de
Pescadores which lies on the reclaimed land between the
root of Dique de Levante and the root of Contradique. By
1700 hours the fishing fleet usually returns and requires all
berths.
Services. Limited facilities available including diesel,
petrol, water and a chandlery.
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Puerto de Benicarlo
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Description. Puerto de Benicarlo (4025N, 026E) is a
small artificial harbour.
port in depths between 9 and 11 m, sand. Care should be
taken to keep clear of Piedra de la Fuerza and Piedra de la
Barbada.
Small craft can obtain anchorages about 1 cable S of the
head of Dique Sur in depths of about 35 m, sand or about
2 cables farther S; owing to silting soundings should be
taken carefully.
de Levante which extends S for about 4 cables from the
shore on the N side of the port; Dique Sur offers protection
from the S and extends E from the shore to form the
entrance which is about 100 m wide and faces S. A spur
extends about cable S from a position approximately
midway along the length of Dique Sur.
they range from 1 to 36 m. Underwater obstructions extend
about 25 m W of the head of Dique de Levante and owing
to silting depths may not be as charted; sounding is
advised.
Directions. The harbour is easy to approach and enter

although it tends to become uncomfortable in S to SE
winds.
Useful marks:
Dique de Levante.
Light (red tower, 5 m in height) on the head of the
spur projecting from Dique Sur.
Light (red octagonal tower, 4 m in height) on the
head of Dique Sur.
Piedra de la Fuerza, a shoal with a depth of 34 m
over it, lies about 5 cables SSW of the harbour entrance.
Piedras de la Barbada, a shoal with a depth of 61 m
over it, lying about 3 cables E of the root of Dique de
Levante.
Berths. There is a berth for small vessels on the N side
of Dique Sur. Yachts berths are available on the N side of
Espign, a quay extending ESE from the shore in the
middle of the harbour.
Services:
Repair. There is a shipyard in the N part of the
harbour where hull repairs can be done. An
engineering workshop with a small crane lies at
the root of Dique Sur.
Supplies. Fresh water and provisions available.
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Puerto de Vinaroz
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Description. Puerto de Vinaroz (4028N, 028E) is a
small commercial, fishing and yacht harbour.
lifesaving appliances are stationed locally. See also 1.44and
3.6.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50 tonnes and
the pilot should be requested at the harbour entrance by
displaying the customary signals. The pilot station is
located on Dique de Levante. See also 1.21.
Vessels carrying dangerous cargo can anchor in the outer
basin where the holding ground is reported to be good.
Dique de Levante extends in a general S direction for
about 5 cables from the shore near the S end of the town
of Vinaroz. Dique de Poniente extends in a general E
direction from the shore about 3 cables SE of the root of
Dique de Levante to form the entrance which is about
cable wide and faces S. There is a yacht club and
harbour in the W corner.
Depths. The approach to the harbour on the W side of
Dique de Levante, the entrance and an area around Muelle
Transversal, have been dredged to a depth of 7 m. Other
areas in the inner basin have been dredged to depths
between 35 and 50 m. The limits of all these areas, which
were dredged in 1991, are shown on the chart.
Useful marks:
Chimney (44 m in height) 1 cable NW of the root of
Dique de Poniente.
Dique de Levante.
Light (green octagonal tower, 3 m in height) on a
spur 2 cables N of the head of Dique de
Levante.
Light (red octagonal tower, 3 m in height) on the
Muelle Transversal: length 160 m; depth alongside
7 m. General cargo.
Services. Minor repairs can be undertaken. A patent slip
for vessels up to 100 tonnes is available. A large crane is
available on Muelle Transversal. Diesel oil, fresh water and
provisions available.
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Description. Puerto de las Casas de Alcanar (4033N,
032E) is a small artificial harbour for fishing vessels and
yachts.
Marine farms. Two marine farms, marked by
light-buoys (special), lie close together about 1 miles ESE
of the port, as shown on the chart. Shellfish beds and and
an area of fish havens lie farther SE, as shown on the
chart.
Local weather. Gale force winds from the E make
conditions for entry impossible and mariners are therefore
advised to make for Puerto de Sant Carles de la Rapita
(3.112), which lies about 5 miles NNE, in such conditions.
Anchorage can be obtained about 1 cable S of the
harbour in a depth of 5 m, sand.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by two breakwaters,
Dique Sur extends ESE, from the shore on the S side of
the harbour, for about 2 cables then NNE for about
2 cables. Dique de Levante extends about cable SE then
about cable S to form the entrance which is about 50 m
wide and faces NE.
Useful marks:
Light (red pyramidal tower, 4 m in height) on the
head of Dique Sur.
Light (green pyramidal tower) on the head of Dique
de Levante.
Berths. The inner side of Dique de Levante is fully
quayed, as is the the shoreline off which two pontoon
berths extend SE. The quay extends around the harbour to
half the length of Dique Sur, opposite the head of Dique de
Levante.
Services:
Repairs: minor only; 6-tonne crane and hard standing
on Dique Sur; slipway in W corner of harbour.
Supplies: fresh water; limited provisions.
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Description. Puerto Cargadero de Alcanar (Puerto
Cargadero de la Martinenca) (4034N, 033N) is a
commercial harbour serving a cement factory (3.109)
standing on the coast nearby.
Approach and entry. The harbour is approached and
entered direct from the open sea through a channel, marked
by light-buoys (lateral), and entered about 4 cables NW of
fairway light-buoy (safe water) (40320N, 0354E).
64 516 dwt.
Port Authority. Alcanar Port Authority, Capitania
Maritima, E43540. San Carlos de la Rapita, Tarragona,
Spain.
Controlling depth. The channel was dredged to a depth
of 12 m (1981). Masters are advised to contact the Port
Authority for up to date information on depths.
Port radio, as for Puerto de Sant Carles de la Rapita;
see Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3).
Notice of ETA: 24 hours.
Anchorage. There are two designated anchorages, both
shown on the chart:
Within a circle of radius 4 cables centred 1 miles
ESE from the harbour.
Within an area extending for about 1 mile NNE from
Punta Corballera, centred 2 miles ENE from the
harbour.
Pilotage is compulsory and available 24 hours. The pilot
vessel is white with a black P on the hull; the pilot
boarding ground lies close to the fairway buoy. See also
1.21.
Tugs available.
Harbour. The harbour lies on the inshore side of an
L-shaped breakwater (Dique Exterior) extending SE and
ENE from the shore. Dique Interior extends parallel to the
ENE extension of Dique Exterior about 1 cables inshore
of it.
Caution. The mariners attention is drawn to the
changing depths (3.125) in the approaches to Puerto dels
Alfacs which is equally applicable here.
Shell fish beds. The mariners attention is also drawn to
the areas of shell fish beds and fish havens which lie S of
the channel, as shown on the chart.
Useful marks:
Punta de la Baa Light (40336N, 0397E) (3.109).
The buildings of the cement factory (3.109).
Three silver coloured silos standing on the ENE
extension of Dique Exterior
Light (square red tower, 2 m in height) standing on
the head of Dique Exterior.
Light (square tower, red and green top, 3 m in
height) standing on the head of Dique Interior.
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Berths:
There are three berths available with lengths of
350 m, 135 m and 100 m, one with a reported
depth of 62 m alongside and the other two with
reported depths of 116 m alongside.
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Description. Puerto dels Alfacs (formerly Puerto de los
Alfaques) (4036N, 040E) is a large natural harbour, on
the SW side of the delta of the Ro Ebro, in which depths
do not exceed 62 m.
Approach and entry. The port is entered between Punta
de la Senieta (40365N, 0352E) and Punta del Galacho,
almost 2 miles SE and extends about 7 miles ENE.
Local weather. NW squalls often descend from the
Sierra de Montsia (3.102) causing vessels to drag; gales
from the NE raise a choppy sea. The level of water is
raised by NE and SE winds; those from other quarters
lower it.
Pilotage. See 3.124 for pilotage services.
Local knowledge is essential.
Harbour. The S side of the harbour is formed by a low
peninsula. Puerto de Sant Carles de la Rapita (3.112) lies
on the N side of the harbour, close within the entrance.
Depths within about 5 cables of the N and S sides of
the harbour and within 1 mile of its head are shallow.
Shelter is afforded to vessels with a draught of up to 5 m,
from 2 to 4 miles within the entrance; however it should be
borne in mind that depths are continually decreasing. The
bottom throughout the harbour is soft mud.
Directions. From a position S of Punta de la Baa
(3.111), from which a light (3.109) is exhibited, the track
leads about 5 miles NW, passing NE of the fairway
light-buoy and SW of the reclaimed land extending about
6 cables NW from Punta Corballera. Punta Corballera light
is exhibited from the reclaimed land.
Thence the track leads NE for about 2 miles, passing:
NW of Punta Corballera Light, thence:
NW of Punta del Galacho, about 1 mile NE of Punta
Corballera Light, which is very low and is
gradually extending W, thence:
SE of Punta de la Senieta, from which Sant Carles de
la Rapita Light is exhibited, 2 miles NNW of
Punta Corballera Light, thence:
The track leads ENE, passing:
SSE of the head of Dique de Abrigo from which a
light is exhibited, 9 cables E of Sant Carles de la
Rapita Light. Thence:
As required for an anchorage in Puerto dels Alfacs, or a
designated berth in Puerto de Sant Carles de la Rapita
(3.112).
Caution, depths. Caution should be exercised in the
approaches to Puerto dels Alfacs as depths are continually
changing.
Vessels have been reported to have grounded or struck
obstructions up to 2 miles offshore.
Vessels approaching from the S should follow the
directions given at 3.111. A vessel approaching from the E
should exercise the greatest caution. In thick weather no
attempt should be made to enter the port.
Mussel beds extend along much of the N side of the
harbour; they are marked by light-buoys (S cardinal) as
shown on the chart.
Sewage outfall. An outfall pipeline extends SSE from
the N shore of the harbour; its extremity is marked by a
light-buoy (S cardinal), as shown on the chart.
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Useful marks:
Punta de la Baa Light (40336N, 0397E) (3.109).
Punta Corballera light (black round tower, 12 m in
height) (40341N, 0360E) is exhibited close SE
of the reclaimed land extending about 6 cables NW
from Punta Corballera.
Sant Carles de la Rapita Light (white round tower)
(40365N, 00352E) standing on Punta de la
Senieta.
Dique de Abrigo Light (red truncated pyramidal
tower, 5 m in height) (40366N, 00363E),
standing at the head of the breakwater.
Tower on Cerro de la Guardiola (40375N,
0352E).
Light (green tower, 4 m in height) (40369N,
0360E) standing on the head of Dique de
Levante in Puerto de Sant Carles de la Rapita.
Light (black N cardinal daymark on yellow
framework tower, black top, 3 m in height)
(40362N, 0414E) standing on the head of
Muelle de Hierro.
Berths. Recommended anchorage lies within a circle of
5 cables radius centred on 40355N, 0355E.
Mariners staying for a while are advised to use a single
anchor to two or three shackles, and in the event of a NW
or any other strong wind, a second anchor should be used
with 5 shackles being paid out on both.
Mariners are advised that anchors become buried in the
mud and after some time a substantial and prolonged effort
is required to raise them. Accordingly they are advised to
work them free from time to time.
Chart 1701 (See 1.15)
Ro Ebro
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Description. Ro Ebro enters the sea close W of Cabo
Tortosa (4043N, 054E) (3.111). It is one of the largest
rivers in Spain, but, owing to a shallow bar and many
shifting shoals at its mouth, it can be entered only by
vessels of light draught. Amposta, a small old town, lies
16 miles upstream from the river mouth. Tortosa, a larger
very old town, lies on the E bank of the river 25 miles
upstream.
Pilotage is essential and can be obtained from the
village of Barracas, near its mouth. See also 1.21.
Natural conditions. See climatic table for Tortosa 1.173.
Useful marks:
Light (white metal tower, black bands, 21 m in
height) (40433N, 0516E) on the N bank of the
Ro Ebro.
Two light-buoys (special) are moored in the
approaches to the mouth of the Ro Ebro, 9 cables
NNE and 1 miles NNE, respectively, from the
light described above.
Adjacent islands
Islotes Columbretes
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Description. Islotes Columbretes consist of a small
group of volcanic islands, with Islote Columbrete Grande
(3954N 041E) at the NE end. They comprise four
groups with deep channels between them, and an out-lying
rock, Placer de la Barra Alta (3.71). The main group
extends about 3 miles N to S.
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The islets are in most places steep-to and the greater

parts of their coasts are inaccessible.
The S group should be given a wide berth and the
passage between the two middle ones should not be used.
Puerto Tofio (3.130) lies off Islote Columbrete Grande.
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A heavy sea is raised by NE winds in the vicinity of the
islands.
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Restricted area. Vessels of greater than 1000 grt and
those carrying dangerous or pollutant cargo should not
enter a restricted area of radius 8 miles centred on Monte
Colibr Lighthouse (3.77), as shown on the chart.
Marine and integral reserve. An area, shown on the
chart, which extends about 1 mile around the islets has
been declared a marine and integral reserve.
Anchoring and fishing is prohibited in areas up to
about 8 cables around Islotes La Ferrera and La Horadada,
the limits of these areas are shown on the Spanish charts.
Entry to marine and integral reserves is affected by
numerous restrictions and prohibitions.
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Description. Puerto Tofio lies between the chain of
islets described at 3.131, and the NE end of Islote
Columbrete Grande. It is open NE and has foul ground
near its head and a shoal near the middle; a small mooring
buoy is in the middle of the bay.
Shelter. The bay affords no shelter except for small craft
during W winds and then only in settled weather during the
summer. Landing can be made at the head of the bay
where the coast is lower and mariners should report to the
military authorities on arrival.
Landmark and Major light:
Monte Colibr Lighthouse (3954N 041E) (3.69).
Useful marks:
Light (white octagonal tower, 6 m in height)
(39537N 0413E), standing on Punta Michorn.
Light (white octagonal tower, 6 m in height)
(39541N, 0413E), standing on Punta Norte.
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Islets and dangers:
Islote El Bergantin, the largest of the S group, lying
about 3 miles S of Islote Columbrete Grande
(3954N 041E), is a remarkable columnar rock
which at a distance appears similar to a
square-rigged vessel under sail. The islet is the
core of an old volcano which is steep-to on its W
side although within about 1 cables NE and E of
it there are numerous rocks.
Banco de Ulloa (not charted), with a depth of 187 m
over it, lies 1 cables W of Islote El Bergantin.
Another rock, with a depth of 10 m over it, lies
1 cables S of Islote de Bergantin.
Islote Cerquero (not charted), 6 m in height, is one of
the rocks on the E side of Islote Bergantin.
Banco de Patino, (not charted) with a depth of 117 m
over it, lies 3 cables SE of Islote El Bergantin.
Islote Churruca, 3 m in height, lies about 3 cables E
of Islote de Bergantin. Close S of Islote Churruca
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lies Baleato (not charted), a rock. A rock with a

least depth of 11 m over it lies about 1 cable SSE
of Baleato and a depth of 29 m (1989) lies
1 miles S of Islote Churruca.
Banco de Luyando (not charted), the SE danger of
this group, has a rock awash and lies 2 cables SE
of Baleato; it is usually marked by breakers.
Banco de Mendoza (not charted), with a least depth
of 11 m over it, lies 2 cables NE of Islote de
Bergantin.
Banco Diaz (not charted), a patch with a least depth
of 48 m over it, lies 3 cables NE of Islote El
Bergantin.
Islote La Horadada (39525N 0405E) is an islet
which from close to resembles a bridge in
appearance.
Islote Mndez Nez (not charted) is a much smaller
islet lying close E of the S extremity of Islote La
Horadada, and Islote Lobo lies between Islote
Mndez Nez and the NE extremity of Islote La
Horadada. Foul ground lies E and NE from Islote
Mndez Nez for a short distance.
Piedra Joaquin (not charted) is an above-water rock,
lying 2 cables NNW of Islote La Horadada; it lies
on a small shoal with a depth of 64 m over it. A
submerged rock with a depth of 24 m over it lies
cable W of it.
Banco de Don Jorge Juan (not charted) about
1 miles NNW of Piedra Joaquin, is a small rocky
bank with a least depth of 65 m over it lying
nearly in the middle of the channel between the
Horadada and Ferrera groups.
Islote La Ferrera (Islote Malaspina) is a saddle-shaped
islet nearly 1 mile N of Islote La Horadada.
Islote Navarrete (not charted) lies about 1 cable SW
of the SW extremity of Islote Ferrera, and from it
a reef extends SW for about 1 cable.
Banco Ciscar (not charted) with depths of about 2 m
over it, lies about cable SE of Islote Navarrete.
Banco El Fidalgo (not charted), with a least depth of
18 m over it, lies about 1 cable S of Islote La
Ferrera and extends over 2 cables farther S.
Islote Valds (not charted), a small islet, lies close SE
of Islote La Ferrera.
Islote El Bauz (not charted), is pyramidal in shape
and 22 m in height. It is separated from the NE
side of Islote La Ferrera by a narrow and foul
channel.
Islote El Espinosa (not charted), is a much smaller
islet lying close off the NE side of Islote El
Bauz.
Islote Columbrete Grande (3954N 041E), the
largest islet of the group, is in the form of a
crescent and lies about 8 cables ENE of Islote La
Ferrera. It is highest at its N and S points where it
attains elevations of 67 and 45 m respectively. Its
low central part is composed of lava and rock.
Punta Norte is the N extremity of the islet; Cap de
Rosi lies on its NW side and Punta de Michorn is
its SE extremity. Close W of Punta de Michorn
there is a cove named La Cueva. A depth of 20 m,
the existence of which is doubtful, lies 7 cables
NW of Punta Norte. A small military garrison is
stationed on the islet.
Islote El Mascarat, Islote La Seoreta and Islote
Mancolibre, are conical islets NE of Punta de
Michorn.
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CABO TORTOSA TO TARRAGONA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 1701 (see 1.15)

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In this section the coastal waters from Cabo Tortosa
(4043N 054E) (3.111) to the major commercial port of
Tarragona (4106N 114E) (3.153), about 25 miles NE,
are described together with anchorages and harbours along
the coast, which lie within the Golfo de San Jorge, and the
Casablanca Production Platform which stands 22 miles E of
Cabo Tortosa.
Tarragona and approaches (3.153).
Afortunada Oilfield
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Golfo de San Jorge lies between Cabo Tortosa and Cabo
de Salou (3.141), 23 miles NE. Depths between the two
capes are approximately between 70 to 85 m, mud.
However, closer inshore between Golfo de lAmpolla
(4048N 044E) (3.142) and Rada de Salou (3.150),
24 miles NE, although there are no off-lying dangers, the
bottom is mostly comprised of rock and gravel and
anchoring is not advised.

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Along the coastline N of the mouth of the River Ebro
shellfish beds, fish havens and marine farms have been
established within the 25 m depth contour line. The
shellfish beds and marine farms are marked by light-buoys
(special).
Mariners are advised to avoid this area.
An artificial reef, shown on the chart, lies in the SW
part of Golfo de San Jorge.
Tunny nets may be found up to 7 miles offshore along
this waterway; they are generally marked by day and night.
See also 1.8.

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MRSC: at Tarragona (4106N 114E) (3.153).
Lifeboat stations: at Puerto de LAmpolla (40487N
0425E) (3.143) and Tarragona, which also has additional
lifesaving equipment. See also 1.44 and 3.6.
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COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Chart 1701 (see 1.15)
Route
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From a position E of Cabo Tortosa Light (4043N
056E), the route leads about 22 miles NNE to the vicinity
of Cabo de Salou, in the approaches to Tarragona.
3.139
See 1.25.
Principal marks
3.135
Submarines exercise frequently in areas off this coast.
See chart, Annual Notice to Mariners Number 8 and 1.11.
Rescue
3.138
The Afortunada Oilfield, 22 miles E of Cabo Tortosa,
consists of a lighted production platform (Casablanca),
numerous wellheads and pipelines. A submarine pipeline
extends from the platform, N to the shore, landing close
SW of Tarragona (4106N 113E). A submarine pipeline
is laid 2 miles S from the platform to wellhead C12,
then continues SW for 1 miles to wellhead C11. Another
submarine pipeline takes a W direction from the platform
for 6 miles to Rodabello1.
Light-buoys (special) are moored at C12, C11 and
Rodabello1.
A submerged wellhead lies 5 miles SW of the platform;
two more submerged well heads lie 3 miles farther S. A
submerged wellhead lies 4 miles E of the platform with
others lying 11 miles NNW and 12 miles W, respectively,
from the platform.
Prohibited anchoring and fishing areas have been
established along various sections of these pipelines, as
shown on the chart.
An ODAS light-buoy is moored 6 miles NE from
Casablanca platform.
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Landmarks:
Coll de los Guardias (not charted), on which stands
Torre del Perell (Torre dels Moros), attains an
elevation of 246 m 2 miles NW of Punta del
Aguila (4051N 046E) (3.141).
Los Frailes are three conspicuous flat-topped peaks in
the Sierra de Balaguer; the N peak rises to an
elevation of 470 m 3 miles WNW of Cabo del
Trmino (40560N 0515E).
La Mamelleta, 1 miles NE of Los Frailes.
Coll de Balaguer (not charted) is a mountain pass
near the coast in the Sierra Balaguer, 1 miles NE
of Cabo del Trmino, which can be identified by
the whiteness of an embankment carrying the
coastal road and also by the ruins of Castillo de
San Felipe standing near it.
Vandellos I and II Nuclear Power Stations (not
charted) stand on the coast between 1 and
1 miles NE of Cabo del Trmino. The buildings
are grey, devoid of openings and prominent.
Torre de Hospitalet, on Punta de Ru (4059N
055E) (3.141). A coastguard hut stands nearby.
Sierra de Llaveria (4106N 052E), a high mountain
range with two summits separated by a ravine
1 mile across. A tower stands on the top of the N
summit.
Coastguard hut, on Punta de la Pixerota (41025N
1005E).
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Two church towers in Montroig (41054N 0576E)

(not charted) are distinctive. The towers of the
churches in Botarell, Montbri and Viols stand
between 3 and 4 miles generally NE of Montroig.
Cabo de Salou Lighthouse (white tower, red bands,
on white building, 11 m in height) (4103N
110E) standing on the cape (3.141).
Major light:
Cabo de Salou Light as above.
Punta de las Animas. Cala de Cranc (a small cove)

lies between Punta Grosa and Punta de las
Animas.
(Directions for Tarragona are given
at 3.172)

Golfo de lAmpolla
Directions
Cabo Tortosa to Tarragona

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From a position SE of Cabo Tortosa (4043N 056E),
the route leads NE for about 24 miles to the vicinity of
Cabo de Salou in the approaches to Tarragona, passing
(with positions given from Punta de Ru (4059N 056E)):
SE of Punta del Aguila (11 miles SW), 1 miles
NE of Cabo Roig (3.142). An islet lies close S of
the point. Thence:
SE of Puerto de LAmetlla (9 miles SW) (3.145), a
fishing harbour and marina marked by lights,
thence:
SE of Cabo de San Jorge, 2 miles NE of Puerto de
LAmetlla. A ruined castle stands on its summit,
and a coastguard hut lies close by. Thence:
SE of Puerto de Calafat (not charted) (3.147), which
is marked by lights, 1 mile NE of Cabo de San
Jorge, thence:
SE of Vandellos I and II Nuclear Power Stations
(3 miles SW) (3.140). A light-buoy (E cardinal)
marks the S water intake and a light-buoy (special)
marks the N water intake. Thence:
SE of Punta de Ru, a low point which is being
extended E by sediment from a river mouth
(Riachuelo de Llastre) close S; the point should be
given a wide berth. Thence:
SE of Punta dels Peals (1 miles NE); a ruined
tower of an old castle standing 5 cables NE can be
easily identified. Close W is a coastguard post and
to the E an ancient tower stands close to Punta de
la Porquerola. Thence:
SE of Puerto de Cambrils (7 miles NE) (3.149),
SE of Punta de la Riera de Riudoms (8 miles NE),
a low sandy point at the mouth of a small stream.
A boulder jetty extends 1 cables S from the point
and an ancient tower stands on the coast on Punta
del Esquirol, 2 cables E. Thence:
SE of Puerto de Salou (not charted) (3.151), 2 miles
E of Punta de la Riera de Riudoms, which is
marked by lights. The town of Salou lies close N
of the harbour and can be easily identified by
Torre Vieja. Torre Nueva, with an elevation of
29 m, stands on the coast about 1 mile ESE of
Salou. Close W of the tower is Punta Pedrera and
close E lies Punta del Lazareto. Thence:
SE of Cabo de Salou (11 miles NE), 4 miles E of
Punta de la Riera de Riudoms. A light (3.140)
stands on Cabo de Salou with two tall buildings
nearby and Laja del Cranc, a dangerous
underwater rock (not charted), lying close W.
Punta de las Animas is the point lying 1 cable SW,
while Punta Grosa lies 4 cables further W of
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Description. Golfo de lAmpolla (4048N 043E)
indents the shore on the NE side of Alfaques de Tortosa
(3.102). The town of LAmpolla (3.143) is a popular resort
on the NW side of the gulf and the SE part of the gulf
embraces Puerto del Fangal. The entrance to Puerto de
Fangal is gradually silting up and it is estimated that in a
few years time it will be completely closed off thus
forming a pool.
Approach and entry. Golfo de lAmpolla is approached
from the vicinity of Punta del Aguila (4051N 046N)
(3.141) and entered between Cabo Roig (4049N 044N)
and Punta del Fangal, the W extremity of a low peninsula
extending W across the entrance to the gulf, 1 miles S.
Local weather. The sea level is lowered by NW winds
and raised by SE winds by about 03 m to 06 m; neither
wind is normally considered to be dangerous.
Anchorage can be obtained about 4 cables S of the
entrance to Puerto de LAmpolla in depths of about 6 m,
mud and sand, with Cabo Roig bearing 049 and El Fangal
Light bearing 107; the anchorage is exposed NE and E.
Small craft can obtain anchorage about cable S of the
head of Dique de Levante in a depth of 5 m, mud.
Local knowledge. The gulf should not be entered
without good local knowledge or the services of a local
pilot.
Landmark:
Chimney, 78 m in height standing 1 miles WSW of
LAmpolla (40487N 0425E).
Directions. From a position SE of Punta del Aguila, the
track leads generally SW for about 3 miles to a position
off the entrance to Puerto de LAmpolla (3.143), passing
(with positions given from Punta del Aguila (4051N
046E) (3.141)):
Clear of a marine farm (1 mile S), marked by two
light-buoys (special); the W extremity, marked by
light-buoys (special), of the extensive shellfish
beds extending along the N coast of the Ro Ebro
delta lie 4 cables E of the marine farm (3.134).
Thence:
SE of Punta Figuera (1 miles SW). Laja Morro de
Gos, a rock awash, lies about 3 cables N of the
point. Thence:
SE of Cabo Roig (2 miles SW), which lies on the N
side of the entrance to Golfo de lAmpolla. Cabo
Roig can be readily identified by a reddish scar on
it, and:
NW of Punta del Fangal, 1 miles S of Cabo Roig.
El Fangal Light (round tower, red and white bands,
18 m in height) stands on the coast about 1 miles
E of Punta del Fangal. Thence:
As required for the anchorage off Puerto de LAmpolla
(3.143) or a berth within the harbour.
Useful marks:
Light (green pyramidal tower, 5 m in height)
(40485N 0428E) on the head of Dique de
Levante at Puerto de LAmpolla.
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Light (red truncated tower, 3 m in height), on the

head of Contradique about 1 cable WNW of the
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Description. Puerto de LAmpolla (40487N 0425E)
fronts the town of LAmpolla; it is a fishing harbour with
facilities for yachts.
1.44 and 3.6.
de Levante which extends in a general S direction from the
shore for about 3 cables. Contradique extends ESE for
about cable from the shore at the SW end of the harbour
to form the entrance, which is about 70 m wide and faces
S. Within the harbour there are several piers extending
from the shore on the W side.
Depths in the entrance are reported to be 25 m and
within the harbour they are reported to vary from 05 m to
25 m.
Services:
Repairs: minor engine repairs; 15-tonne crane;
10-tonne crane; slip.
Other facilities: yacht club.
Supplies: fresh water; provisions.
Puerto San Jorge de Alfama

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Description. Puerto de LEstany Gras (40524N
0477E) is a small natural harbour which is little used and
lies in a narrow rocky cove.
Harbour. A small damaged breakwater extends a short
distance SE from the shore on the S side of the entrance to
the cove; the breakwater is quayed along its N side. The
entrance which faces SE is about 50 m wide.
Depths in the entrance are reported to be 18 m and 1 to
18 m within the harbour.
Useful marks:
Light (green pyramidal tower, 5 m in height) on the
shore on the N side of the harbour entrance.
head of the breakwater on the S side of the
entrance.
Berths. It may be possible to berth alongside the less
damaged parts of the breakwater; care is necessary owing
to underwater obstructions.
Services: no services available.
3.145
Description. Puerto de LAmetlla (4053N 048E) is a
busy fishing harbour lying in Cala de l Ametlla.
Approach and entry. The harbour is easy to approach
and enter but space is restricted when the fishing fleet is in
port.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by Dique de Levante
which extends in a general S direction for about 2 cables
from the shore on the N side of the harbour. Contradique
extends E and NE for about 2 cables from the shore on the
S side of the harbour to form the entrance which is about
50 m wide and faces SSE.
Rocks. There are several rocky shoals at the root of the
quays within the harbour.
3.146
Description. Puerto San Jorge de Alfama (40547N
0499E) is a small private harbour for use in an
emergency.
Anchorage can be obtained about 5 cables SE of the
harbour in a depth of 10 m, sand.
de Levante which extends SE for a short distance then SW
and WSW for 110 m. Dique de Poniente extends SE for a
short distance from the shore NW of the head of Dique de
Levante to form the entrance facing SW which is about
20 m wide.
3 m within the harbour. It is essential to sound carefully
during the approach, entry and within the harbour owing to
silting caused by bad weather.
Directions. The entrance requires care particularly in
winds from SE to SW and would be dangerous under these
conditions.
Useful mark:
Light (green metal post, 3 m in height) on the head
of Dique Levante.
Services are very limited; fresh water available.
Puerto de Calafat
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Useful marks:
Light (green square metal tower, white hut, 10 m in
height) on the head of Dique de Levante.
Light (red truncated tower) on the head of
Contradique.
Services:
Repairs: minor repairs; slipway; 5-tonne crane.
Supplies: fuel; fresh water; provisions.
3.147
Description. Puerto de Calafat (40558N 0511E) is a
yacht harbour.
de Abrigo extending SE for a short distance from the shore
on the N side of the harbour, thence SW for about
2 cables. Contradique extends a short distance SE from the
S side of the harbour forming the entrance which faces SW
and is about 50 m wide.
Useful marks:
Dique de Abrigo.
Light (red tower, 4 m in height) on the head of
Contradique.
Services:
Repairs: 40-tonne travel-hoist; 5-tonne crane;
slipway.
Supplies: fuel; limited provisions.
Puerto Hospitalet del Infanta

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Description. Puerto Hospitalet del Infanta is an artificial
harbour on the S side of Punta de Ru (4059N 056E)
(3.141).
harbour entrance in a depth of 8 m, sand.
Puerto de Cambrils
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Description. Puerto de Cambrils (4104N 104E) is an
artificial fishing harbour with a yacht basin. it provides
good shelter and is easy to approach and enter. Villa de
Cambrils lies 5 cables inland on the banks of the Ro de
Cambrils.
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Anchorage can be obtained about 2 cables W of the

entrance in a depth of 5 m, sand.
Harbour. Dique de Levante extends S and SW from the
shore on the N side of the harbour. Dique de Poniente
extends ESE from the shore about 3 cables W of the root
of Dique de Levante; it terminates about 85 to 90 m short
of the mid-length of Dique de Levante to form the entrance
which faces SW.
The yacht basin occupies the NE part of the harbour.
Developments. Extensive work was in progress (1999)
to the S and W of Dique de Poniente to provide a new
large yacht basin.
Depths. Minimum depths in the entrance are reported to
be 6 m and to vary from 15 to 6 m within the harbour.
Useful marks:
Light (green pyramidal tower) on the head of Dique
de Levante.
Light (red round tower, white base) on the head of
Dique de Poniente.
Services:
Repairs: 140-tonne travel lift; two cranes of 12 and
7-tonnes capacity; two patent slips.
Other facilities: yacht club in the NW part of the
harbour.
Rada de Salou
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Description. Rada de Salou is a roadstead which lies
between Punta de la Riera de Riudoms (4104N 108E)
(3.141) and Cabo de Salou (3.141), 4 miles E.
Anchorage can be obtained with good holding ground
in depths of 10 to 12 m, sand and weed about 4 cables S of
the head of Dique de Poniente at Puerto de Salou
(41043N 1077E) (3.151).
Small vessels can anchor closer inshore.
Caution. Vessels should be ready to put to sea at any
time on indication of a S wind, especially in winter.
Useful marks: see 3.151.
Function
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The principal exports are wine, olive oil, dried fruits,
coal, cereals, grain and cars; the port also handles large
quantities of petroleum products.
Topography
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Tarragona is the capital of the province of the same
name. The city stands at the foot and on the side of a hill,
100 m in height, which slopes gently on its seaward side.
The Ro Francoli enters the sea W of the city.
In the old part of the city, near the summit of the hill,
there are numerous large buildings and the remains of
ancient fortifications.
Port limits
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The port limits are defined by a line drawn from the
meridian of Punta Grosa (41035N 1098E) (3.141) S to
4100N, thence E to 1205E, thence N to Punta de la
Mora (3.190).
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The port is approached from seawards and entered W of
the head of Dique Rompeolas (41051N 1133E).
Traffic
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49 028 018 dwt.
Port Authority
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Autoridad Portuaria de Tarragona, Arranqua del
Rompeolas s/n, (P O Box 15), 43071 Tarragona, Spain.
Limiting conditions
Puerto de Salou
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Description. Puerto de Salou (4104N 108E) is a
small artificial harbour at the head of Rada de Salou
(3.150).
head of Dique de Levante in a depth of 3 m, sand.
Port Esportiou
Controlling depth
3.160
The approach to the deepest berths is dredged to 21 m
(1987).
3.152
Port Esportiou (41065N 1151E) is an artificial
harbour on the seaward side of the root of Dique de
Levante.
3.161
Longest mole: Muelle de Aragn (3.174).
Deepest berth: Muelle de Catalunya (3.174).

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Largest vessel handled Magdelaine; 273 775 dwt;
LOA 377 m; draught 2055 m.
TARRAGONA AND APPROACHES

Arrival information
General information
Charts 1701, 1193
Position
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Tarragona (4106N 114E) lies about 4 miles NE of
Cabo de Salou (3.141). The port can be easily identified
from seaward by the city of Tarragona standing on a hill to
the NE.

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24 hours.
Outer anchorage
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Anchorage can be obtained in depths between 30 and
33 m about 1 miles E of the head of Dique Rompeolas
(41051N 1133E), as shown on the chart.
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Tarragona from NE (3.153)

Another anchorage is reported to be obtainable about

1 miles ESE of the head of Dique Rompeolas in a depth
of 35 m, good holding; however, a heavy ground swell
exists in winter.
Prohibited anchorage area. An extensive prohibited
anchorage area extends SSE from the entrance to the
harbour, as shown on the charts.
Submarine pipelines
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Two submarine pipelines come ashore at the head of
Pantaln Repsol (41050N 1125E) (3.176); one from the
Casablanca Production Platform (3.138), 23 miles SSE, and

the other from a tanker mooring buoy (3.175), 1 mile SE.
Three sewage outfall pipelines extend SE from the shore
between 2 and 8 cables SW of the root of Pantaln
Repsol.
See also 1.25.
Pilotage and tugs

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pilot vessel is painted black with a white letter P on both
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sides. Pilot boards either in the anchorage, or near the

harbour entrance if the weather is bad. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
Principal marks
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Underwater reserve
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An underwater reserve lies close SE of the head of
Dique de Levante.
Harbour
General layout
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Levante which extends in a general SW direction for about
1 miles from the shore fronting Tarragona. An extension
3 cables SW of Dique de Levante is named Dique
Rompeolas. A breakwater extends a total distance of about
8 cables SE and E from the shore, about 2 cables NE of the
root of Pantaln Repsol, to form the entrance to the
harbour which faces SW.
An outfall extends into the harbour entrance from the
Vehicle Terminal on the W side of the harbour, as shown
on the chart.
A marina, Puerto de Yates International Marina Tarraco,
a fish harbour and a yacht club are located respectively in
the SW, W and NW parts of Darsena Interior, the NE
basin.
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Landmarks:
Cabo de Salou Lighthouse (4103N 110E) (3.140).
Chimney (41067N 1112E) and flare standing at
the REPSOL refinery (not charted).
Technical college (41061N 1123E).
Chimney (red and white bands, 65 m in height)
(41064N 1130E), marked by red obstruction
lights, in front of the ASESA refinery.
Faro de Banya Lighthouse (hexagonal hut on piles,
18 m in height) (41053N 1136E) standing on
the head of Dique de Levante.
Grain silos (41062N 1146E), 65 m and 45 m in
height, marked by a red obstruction light, on
Muelle de Aragn.
Major light:
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From a position SE of Cabo de Salou (4103N 110E)
(3.141), the track leads NE for about 2 miles passing:
Either side of the tanker mooring buoy 1 mile SE of
the head of Pantaln Repsol (41050N 1125E)
(3.176); the buoy should be given a berth of at
least 5 cables. Thence:
As required for an anchorage (3.164) E of the harbour
or to the harbour entrance, the chart is a sufficient guide.
Useful marks
Development
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Reclamation is taking place (2003) in the W part of the
harbour inside breakwater Contradique and Dique
Rompeolas, the SE breakwater, is being extended (2005)
4 cables SW.
Other extensive development is being undertaken within
the harbour (2005) and the harbour authority should be
consulted regarding works and temporary buoyage.
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The following regulations apply to the lifting bridge
spanning the entrance to Darsena Interior:
Vessels with a pilot. Pilot will contact Tarragona Port
Control (TPC) on VHF and request that the bridge
be lifted as soon as the vessel enters the harbour
or when it is ready to leave Darsena Interior. Pilot
will follow the instructions given by TPC. See
Vessels without a pilot. Vessels Master will contact
TPC on VHF channel 13 as soon as the vessel
enters the harbour to gain access to the basin, or
when it is ready to leave and will follow the
instructions given by TPC.
Entry and exit of vessels and small craft when the
bridge is closed. Any vessel or small craft with a
masthead height of less than 65 m can freely pass
under the bridge, but must always observe the
bridge signals.
Any vessel or small craft not based at the harbour, not
having confirmed its masthead height with the Harbour
Authority, and entering the harbour for the first time,
should contact TPC and inform them of their masthead
height in order to obtain permission to pass beneath the
bridge. Continuous contact should be maintained on the
working channel.
Light (red lantern on metal post, 3 m in height) on

the head of Pantaln Repsol.
Light (S cardinal, 2 m in height) on the elbow of a
breakwater 3 cables N of the head of Pantaln
Repsol.
Light (red post, 2 m in height) standing on the head
of the above breakwater.
Light (green mast, 11 m in height) on the head of
Dique Rompeolas 6 cables E of the head of
Pantaln Repsol.
Basins and berths

Outer harbour
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Only the largest berths are detailed. Ro-Ro berths are
mentioned:
Muelle de Catalunya: length 673 m; depth 20 m. Bulk
cargo.
Muelle de Catalunya Ro-Ro berth lies at the S end of
the quay.
Pantaln ASESA Platform A50: length 280 m; depth
144 m. Petroleum products.
Muelle de Aragn: length 1149 m; depth 124 m. Bulk
cargo, general cargo and passenger ships.
Ro-Ro berths lie at each end of Muelle de Aragn.
Muelle de Castilla S side: length 689 m; depth
144 m. Bulk and general cargo.
A Ro-Ro berth lies at the N end of Muelle de
Castilla.
Darsena de Inflamables:
Contradique o Dique del Oeste Nos 1 and 2: length
430 m; depth144 m; Liquids.
A Ro-Ro berth lies in the NE corner of this darsena.
Darsena del Varadero:
Muelle Reus, S side: length 350 m; depth 10 m;
General cargo.
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Darsena Interior. It should be noted that the vertical

clearance for the opening bridge spanning the entrance to
the basin is 65 m:
Muelle de Reus, N side: length 252 m; depth 10 m;
General cargo.
Ro-Ro berth at the W end of Muelle de Reus.
Muelle de Levante: length 352 m; depth 9 m.
Ro-Ro berth at the S end of Muelle de Levante.
Muelle de Costa: length 350 m; depth 66 m. General
cargo.
Ro-Ro berth at the W end of Muelle de Costa.
Port services
Repairs
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A light-buoy (super, special) for the mooring of tankers
marks the seaward end of the pipeline, extending 1 mile SE
of the head of Pantalln Repsol (41050N 1125E).
Tankers up to 325 000 dwt use this buoy for discharging
crude oil; depths in the area are over 40 m.
Restricted Area. A restricted area, with a radius of
3 cables, is established centred upon the light-buoy, as
shown on the chart.
3.179
Fuel oil; diesel oil; gas oil; fresh water; provisions.
Communications
Pantaln Repsol Pier

3.176
Pantaln Repsol Pier (41050N 1125E) has five
berths for tankers up to 500 000 grt in depths up to 18 m.
A groyne, established for beach generation, extends
2 cables offshore from a position 4 cables SW of the root
3.178
Hospitals in town; deratting; oily waste disposal; refuse
disposal.
Supplies
3.177
Repairs are available. There are three patent slips, the
largest has a length of 14995 m with a lifting capacity of
1100 tonnes.
Other facilities
Offshore oil terminal

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of Pantaln Repsol Pier. The seaward half of the groyne is

submerged.
A light-buoy (special), for swell recording, is moored
about 1 miles SW of the pier head.
3.180
Reus Airport, 12 km distant. Barcelona Airport, 90 km
distant.
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There is a MRSC and a lifeboat station in the port;
other lifesaving equipment is available locally. See also
1.44 and 3.6.
TARRAGONA TO BARCELONA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 1704 (see 1.15)

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In this section the coastal waters between Tarragona
(4106N 114E) (3.153) and Barcelona, a major
commercial port about 45 miles ENE, are described
together with the dangers, anchorages and harbours along
this length of coast.
Puerto de Barcelona and approaches (3.210).
Topography
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From Tarragona, the coast consists of exposed sandy
beaches separated by rocky points as far as Cabo Gros,
7 miles ENE. Villa de Altafulla and the larger Villa de
Torredembarra are two small towns standing on the hills
NW and N, respectively, of Cabo Gros.
From Cabo Gros to Vilanova i La Geltr (3.193),
16 miles ENE, the coast consists of a beach where in bad
weather the sea breaks over a rocky bottom at some
distance offshore.
From the vicinity of Vilanova i La Geltr the coast
which is of moderate elevation and somewhat indented
extends E to Villa de Sitges (41135N 1474E) (3.192).
Costa de Garraf is a length of coast which extends about
5 miles E from Villa de Sitges and is named after a
village of the same name 4 miles E of Sitges. The coast is
sheer-sided and cliffy; inland the terrain is high and
mountainous and rises to 595 m. Sections of a railway can
be seen along this coast, one of which runs over a viaduct

and through tunnels; a main highway is also visible.
From Puerto de Ginesta (41152N 1553E) (3.208),
which lies at the E end of Costa de Garraf, Playa Vallbona
extends about 9 miles ENE to the mouth of the Ro
Llobregat, within it lies Llano de Llobregat.
The half-ruined Torre Barona stands on a hillock near
the coast at the W end of Playa de Vallbona; near the
tower stands a large white hotel with a red roof.
Castelldefels, a conspicuous summer resort, stands at an
elevation of 70 m about 1 mile inland from the W end of
Playa de Vallbona
The plain of Llano de Llobregat has been formed by
alluvium from the Ro Llobregat and within it there are
numerous shallow lagoons with openings to the sea. The
entire area immediately inland from the shore is covered by
dense pinewoods.
Hazards
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Submarines exercise frequently in an area E of
Barcelona; S of Cabo de Tossa (4143N 256E). See
Annual Notice to Mariners Number 8 and 1.11.
Tunny nets may be found up to 7 miles offshore. See
1.8.
Marine farms and fish havens

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Marine farm: about 3 miles SSW of the entrance to
Vilanova i La Geltr; marked by light-buoys (special).
Fish havens, shown on the chart:
Centred 4110N 131E, incorporating a marine
reserve (Chart 1701).
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Centred 4110N 138E (Chart 1701).

An large area 1 miles SSE from the entrance to
Vilanova i La Geltr (41125N 1440E).
NE from the N entrance to Barcelona; centred
41224N 2113E (Chart 1196).
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MRCC: at Puerto de Barcelona (4121N 210E)
(3.210).
Puerto de Torredembarra (4108N 124E) (3.201).
Puerto de Segur de Calafell (41114N 1364E)
(3.203).
Puerto de Vilanova i La Geltr (4113N 144E)
(3.193).
Puerto de Sitges (41140N 1495E) (3.205).
Puerto de Barcelona.
Lifesaving appliances. Additional lifesaving equipment
is kept at Puerto de Sitges.
See also 1.44 and 3.6.

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Directions
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Charts 1704 1196 (see 1.15)
Route
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3.187
From a position SE of Cabo de Salou (4103N 110E)
(3.141), in the approaches to Tarragona, the coastal route
leads generally ENE for about 45 miles to the approaches
to Barcelona.
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Danger
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Playa Vallbona (3.183) which lies between Puerto de
Ginesta (41152N 1553E) and the mouth of the Ro
Llobregat is free of off-lying dangers, but it should be
given a wide berth as the sea breaks heavily upon it and
there is an appreciable set onshore; sounding in the area
should be continuous.
Submarine cable
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3.189
A submarine cable comes ashore 4 miles E of Puerto
de Ginesta, as shown on the chart.
Principal marks
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3.190
Landmarks:
Cabo de Salou Lighthouse (4103N 110E) (3.140).
Circular tower, with a white cottage on its E side,
standing on Punta de la Mora (41075N
1205E).
Chimney (red and white bands, red obstruction light,
175 m in height) (41122N 1393E) (not
charted), at Foix Power Station.
Punta de San Cristbal Lighthouse (truncated conical
stone tower, aluminium cupola, white dwelling,
the point (3.193).
Factory chimneys standing close to the coast in
Puerto de Vallcarca (41145N 1518E) (3.206).
Smoke emitted can be seen from a distance.
White silos standing on the breakwater in Puerto de
Vallcarca are conspicuous.
3.191
Racon: Barcelona Landfall Light-buoy, Sierra (41182N
2107E) (3.225).
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Montaa de Montserrat (4136N 149E) with its

bare conical peaks. A monastery stands on its E
slopes.
Ro Llobregat Lighthouse (tower on building, 31 m in
elevation) (41196N 2092E).
Major lights:
Cabo de Salou Light.
Punta de la Galera Light (white 8-sided tower, copper
dome, 38 m in height) (41080N 1238E).
Punta de San Cristbal Light as above.
Ro Llobregat Light as above.
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From a position SE of Cabo de Salou (4103N 110E),
the route leads generally ENE for about 45 miles to a
position SSE of Punta del Llobregat in the S approach to
Barcelona, passing (with positions given from Cabo Gros
(4108N 124E)):
SSE of Punta Gorda (5 miles W), a rocky slightly
elevated headland with a sewer outfall extending
about 6 cables SSE from the shore close E, marked
at its seaward end by a buoy (special). Another
outfall extends about 5 cables S from a position on
the shore 1 miles ENE of Punta Gorda; its
extremity is marked by a buoy (special). Thence:
SSE of Punta de la Mora (2 miles W) (3.190),
thence:
SSE of a detached groyne (1 miles W) which has
been built close offshore for beach regeneration
and has a light (S cardinal daymark on black
beacon, yellow top) standing on the E end. The
village of Tamarit, 5 cables W of the groyne, can
be identified by a castle and an isolated tower
standing close SW of it. Thence:
SSE of Punta de la Galera (close SW), from which a
light (3.190) is exhibited, thence.
SSE of Cabo Gros (4108N 124E). A submarine
outfall extends 1 mile SSE from the shore about
2 miles NE. Thence:
SSE of Punta Palomera (4 miles ENE) which can
be identified by Ermita de Bar, a group of earth
coloured buildings and a square tower A sewer
outfall extends a short distance from the shore
(Playa de San Salvador) beneath the tower.
Thence:
SSE of Puerto de Comarruga (6 miles ENE) (3.202),
marked by lights. A submarine outfall extends
about 1 miles from the shore in the vicinity of
the port, marked by a buoy (special). Another
outfall pipeline extends nearly 2 miles SSE from
the shore in the same vicinity. Villa de Vendrell
lies about 2 miles N of the port. Thence:
SSE of Puerto de Segur de Calafell (10 miles ENE)
(3.203), marked by a light. A submarine outfall
extends 5 cables from the shore about 8 cables E
of the port; a buoy (special marks its extremity.
Thence:
SSE of Foix Power Station (12 miles ENE). A
breakwater forms a small harbour which protects
the inlet and outlet pipelines from the power
station. A light (S cardinal daymark, on yellow
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concrete post, black base, 3 m in height) stands on

the E end of the breakwater. Thence:
SSE of Punta de San Pedro (13 miles ENE) lying at
the mouth of the Ro Foix. The town of Cubellas
stands on the Ro Foix 5 cables N of the point.
Thence:
SSE of Punta de San Gervaisio, a rocky point,
1 miles ENE of Punta de San Pedro, thence:
SSE of El Montaazo, a shoal lying 3 miles SE of
Punta de San Gervaisio. A fish haven (3.184) lies
close N. Punta de San Cristbal Light (3.190)
stands close to Vilanova y Geltr. A submarine
outfall extends 1 miles SE from the shore at
Punta de Las Covas, 1 miles E of Punta de San
Cristbal, and another submarine outfall extends
about 1 miles SE from a position 1 miles
farther E. Thence:
(with positions given from Punta de San Cristbal Light
(41130N 1442E)):
SSE of Punta de la Terrosa (a rocky point) (3 miles
E) (not charted). A church, standing on the point
with Villa de Sitges, is prominent. A jetty, Espign
de la Inglesia, extends 1 cable SW from the point;
a wooden quay on the jetty can accept vessels
with a draught up to 2 m. Thence:
SSE of Puerto de Sitges (4 miles ENE) (3.205),

which is marked by lights. A submarine outfall
extends about 6 cables SE from a position about
1 mile E. Thence:
SSE of a light-buoy (special), moored at the
extremity of an outfall pipeline extending 1 mile
offshore 6 miles E of Puerto de Ginesta. A light
for the use of aircraft at Muntadas Airport is
occasionally exhibited at an elevation 70 m some
2 miles NNE of the root of the outfall. Thence:
SSE of Punta de Llobregat (41192N 2090E) on
the S side of the entrance to the Ro Llobregat.
Ro Llobregat Light (3.190) stands 4 cables NNE,
and a light-buoy (special) is moored 2 miles S of
the point.
(Directions for Barcelona are given at 3.233)
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Puerto de Vilanova i La Geltr

General information
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Description. Puerto de Vilanova i La Geltr (4113N
144E) is an artificial commercial, fishing and yacht
harbour built close W of the mouth of the Torrente de
Vilanova i la Geltru from SSW (3.193)

(Photograph Generalitat de Catalunya)
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Estany. Punta de San Cristbal is the rocky W entrance of

Torrente de Estany from which a light (3.190) is exhibited.
The town of Vilanova i La Geltr stands on lush terrain
immediately inland from the port. It is the most important
town of the area and can be easily recognised by the tall
belfries of the towns churches, factory chimneys and
blocks of flats.
48 941 dwt.
Port limits are 2 miles seaward of the entrance
breakwaters.
Port Authority. Ports de la Generalitat, Vilanova i La
Geltr (Barcelona-Espana).
Limiting conditions
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Controlling depths. The entrance channel through the
outer harbour is dredged to a depth of 75 m.
Darsena Comercial has dredged depths of 65 m;
Darsena de la Pesca has dredged depths ranging from 50
to 45 m and Darsena de Maniobra has a dredged depths
from 35 to 45 m although depths alongside the pontoons
are less than this.
Deepest berth. Muelle la Geltr (3.198).
Longest berth Muelle de Baximar (3.198).
Abnormal water levels of up to 1 m can occur
occasionally during changes in barometric pressure known
locally as seixes. These occur most frequently in the
summer months.
Maximum size of vessel handled is length 130 m;
draught 7 m.

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Notice of ETA required: 72, 48 and 24 hours.
Anchorage. A designated anchorage area has been
established about 4 cables SE of the harbour, in depths
between 9 and 145 m, sand. It is prohibited to anchor
outside these limits. Care should be taken to avoid the area
of fish havens (3.184) and the submarine outfall (3.192).
24 hours. The pilot boards about mile S from the head of
Dique de Levante from the pilot vessel which is painted
white with a black letter P on both sides. See also 1.21.
Tugs are not normally available but they can be
arranged from Barcelona if required.
Caution. It is reported that the ports large fishing fleet
leaves the harbour between 0600 and 0700 hours from
Monday to Friday each week, and returns between 2200
and 2300 hours. Entry and departure during these hours is
not recommended.
The current at the entrance to the port can attain a rate
of 3 to 4 kn.
Regulation. The Port Authority requires arriving vessels
to contact Barcelona Traffic on VHF, 4 hours prior to
arrival and establish contact direct with the pilot 1 hour
prior to arrival. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 6(3).
Quarantine. A vessel berthing directly on arrival will
receive pratique after berthing; otherwise pratique will be
granted at the anchorage.
3.198
The main berths are:
Muelle la Geltr (Darsena Comercial): length 195 m;
draught 7 m.
Muelle de Baximar: length 230 m; draught 6 m.
Port services
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Repairs: minor only.
Other facilities: medical assistance.
Supplies: fuel with 24 hours notice; fresh water and
provisions.
Communications: airport at Barcelona, 40 km distant.
Rescue: lifeboat station. See also 1.44 and 3.6.

Altafulla
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Anchorage for small vessels only in offshore winds can
be obtained about 4 cables SE of the detached groyne
(41079N 1222E) which is marked by a light (3.192), in
depths between 11 and 15 m, sand.
Puerto de Torredembarra
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Description. Puerto de Torredembarra (4108N 124E)
is a yacht harbour lying close N of Cabo Gros (3.192).
1.44 and 3.6.
Anchorage can be obtained off the beach NE of the
outer breakwater, in depths to suit.
Puerto de Comarruga
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Harbour
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There are no specific directions, however the following
marks may be of use:
Light (green tower on white base, 10 m in height) on
the head of Dique de Levante.
head of Nuevo Contradique.
Berths
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3 cables. Dique de Poniente extends SSW from the shore

on the W side of the harbour, for about 3 cables, where it
terminates in a T head with Nuevo Contradique projecting
a short distance SE from the W extremity of the T, to form
the entrance to the outer harbour which faces SW.
A spur extends a short distance NNW from the W end
of Muelle Sur and this together with the E extremity of the
T head of Dique de Poniente forms the entrance to the
inner harbour.
The inner harbour has three basins. Darsena Comercial
is the SE and principal basin. Darsena de la Pesca lies in
the N part of the harbour and Darsena de Maniobra
occupies most of the W part of the harbour and is used by
yachts.
Major light: Punta de San Cristbal Light (41130N
1442E) (3.190).
3.196
The harbour is formed by Dique de Levante which
extends from close W of Punta de San Cristbal (3.193)
SSE for about 4 cables, thence WSW for about 2 cables
(Muelle Sur) and finally generally SW in an arc for about
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Description. Puerto de Comarruga (4111N 131E) is
an unusual harbour built at the end of a 400 m long
elevated road which extends SE from the beach into deep
water.
Anchorage can be obtained 2 cables SE of the harbour
in depths of 10 m, sand and mud, or closer in during good
weather.
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Harbour. At the seaward end of the roadway berthing

piers extend ENE and WSW and, at the end of these arms
Diques Este and Oeste lead back towards the shore. Where
the roadway leaves the beach, Muelle Transversal extends
either side of the road with the ends of these arms turning
seawards towards Diques Este and Oeste thus forming
basins either side of the roadway with entrances to the E
and W.
Depths are shallow on either side and the harbour is
kept open by dredging.
A buoy (special) marks a marine reserve in the vicinity
Directions. Entry into the harbour is dangerous in E
winds.
Useful marks:
Light (green metal tripod, 2 m in height) on the head
of Dique Oeste.
Light (S cardinal daymark on yellow tower, black
base, 4 m in height) on W corner of Muelle
Transversal.
Light (red metal tripod, 2 m in height) on the head of
Dique Este.
Light (S cardinal daymark on yellow tower, black
base, 4 m in height) on the E corner of Muelle
Transversal.
Services:
Repairs: limited repairs; 10-tonne crane; slipway on
Dique Oeste.
Supplies: fuel; fresh water; provisions.
Puerto de Vallcarca
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Description. Puerto de Segur de Calafell (41114N
1364E) is a small artificial harbour connected to the main
coast road by a causeway.
Anchorage can be obtained 5 cables S of the harbour in
depths of 10 m, sand and mud.
1.44 and 3.6.
Light (S cardinal daymark on metal tripod) on the
outer extremity of the causeway.
3.207
Description. Puerto de Garraf (4115N 154E) is an
artifical harbour protected by two breakwaters.
Harbour. Dique de Levante extends S from the N side
of the harbour for about cable and then generally W in
arc for about a farther cable; Dique de Poniente extends
ESE for about cable to form the entrance which faces W.
Depths in the entrance are charted between 41 and
57 m but as the old harbour tended to silt up the mariner
is advised to sound frequently. Within the entrance charted
depths vary between 21 and 41 m.
Puerto de Ginesta
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Puerto de Sitges
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Description. Puerto de Vallcarca (41145N 1520E) is
a privately owned harbour belonging to the cement works
(3.190).
Traffic. In 2004 there were five ship calls with a total
of 22 489 dwt.
Anchorage might possibly be obtained about 5 cables
SE of the head of Muelle de Levante in a depth of 18 m,
sand.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by a breakwater
which extends about 1 cables SE thence a similar length
SW. The inner section of this breakwater is called Muelle
de Levante and the outer section is called Muelle de
Atraque. The harbour offers no protection against any
weather and vessels should be prepared to put to sea at a
moments notice.
Depths usually vary with bad weather although a depth
of about 6 m is usually maintained at the berths and
manoeuvring area by dredging.
Landmarks:
Smoke from the cement factory and the cement silos
(3.190) standing on Muelle de Atraque.
Ermita de la Trinidad, standing at an elevation of
175 m on the summit of a hill close W of the
harbour, dominates the port.
Useful mark. Light (green tower, white base, 5 m in
height) on the head of Muelle de Atraque.
Berth: Muelle de Atraque: length about 100 m; depth
about 6 m.
Services. None available.
Puerto de Garraf
Playa de Sitges
3.204
Description. Playa de Sitges extends about 1 miles
ENE from Cabo dels Grils (41135N 1472E) to Punta
de la Terrosa (3.192), upon which stands Villa de Sitges.
Close to the W end of this beach are two rocky patches; a
shoal rocky patch lies within 1 cable of the coast near the
middle of Playa de Sitges.
Submarine outfall. An outfall extends 7 cables ESE
from the shore close W of Punta de la Terrosa.
Anchorage, protected only from offshore winds, can be
obtained about 6 cables off Sitges with the church (3.192)
bearing 011, in depths of 10 to 12 m, good holding
ground, fine sand, clear of the submarine outfall.

lifesaving appliances are stationed locally. See also 1.44
and 3.6.
3.205
Description. Puerto de Sitges (Puerto Deportivo de
Aiguadolc) (41140N 1495E) is an artificial harbour
7 cables E of Sitges.
Anchorage can be obtained about 1 cable S of the
entrance in a depth of 8 m, sand. Care should be taken to
avoid the submarine outfall (3.192).
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Description. Puerto de Ginesta (Puerto de Vallbona)
(4115N 155E), is an artificial harbour protected by two
breakwaters.
entrance in depths of 10 m, sand and mud; it is not
recommended in heavy weather owing to an undertow.
Harbour. Muelle de Levante, which is quayed along its
inside length, extends SSE for about 1 cable where it bends
and becomes Dique de Abrigo which is quayed along its
inside length, and extends generally WSW for about
3 cables. A spur, comprising a boulder jetty, extends SE
for about cable from the bend at the head of Muelle de
Levante. A counter breakwater, the outer section of which
is crescent shaped, extends a short distance SSE from the
shore opposite the head of Dique de Abrigo to form the
entrance which faces W and is about 55 m wide.
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Depths in the entrance are charted between 7 and 8 m

and within the harbour between 3 and 6 m.
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Puerto Olmpico de Nova Icaria

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Description. Puerto Olmpico de Nova Icaria was built
in 1992 for the Olympic Games of that year; it lies on the
coast about 7 cables NE of the Inner Harbour at
Barcelona.
Harbour. The harbour is enclosed by Dique de Abrigo
which extends almost 2 cables SE and then 2 cables SW
from the shore on the N side of the harbour; a counter
breakwater extends a short distance SE from the S side of
the harbour to form the entrance which faces SW.
A rubble groyne extends in an arc NE for about cable
from the head of Dique de Abrigo.
Underwater obstructions. A line of four underwater
breakwaters extend NE from the above mentioned groyne;
they serve to protect Dique de Abrigo.
Depths in the entrance are charted at 53 m and within
the harbour they vary between 24 and 79 m.
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Function
3.211
It is a major commercial harbour and container hub,
equipped to handle all types of cargo. It is a regular port of
call for cruise ships.
At the 2001 census the population was 1 527 190.
3.212
Barcelona can be recognised from a great distance not
only by the citys large extent but also by El Tibidabo, San
Pedro Martir and San Justo which are the highest summits
of a range of mountains rising some 3 miles NW of the
city. El Tibidabo has a tall tower on its summit and on its
seaward slopes the bright grey hemispherical cupola of an
observatory can be seen. In the pass between El Tibidabo
and San Pedro Martir is the town of Vallvidrera and on the
summit of San Pedro Martir are some ruins. All this high
ground gives a good radar response.
On the skyline behind the city immediately below the
summit of El Tibidabo, a conspicuous, white, needle-shaped
tower has been constructed; it is believed that this tower is
part of the Olympic Stadium.
3.220
In winter, winds from NE to SE are accompanied by
rain, and, if strong, send in a heavy sea. Gales from the S,
though not frequent, cause much damage in the roads and
port, however, both are somewhat sheltered should the
wind be from W of SW.
During winter, the wind is likely to change its direction
very suddenly causing a cross swell and sea at the
anchorages (3.222), which is dangerous to small boats.
Arrival information
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Notice of ETA should be given 24 hours in advance.
The mariners attention is drawn to Admiralty List of Radio
Signals Volume 6(3) concerning Barcelona Access Channel
and Anchorage Control.
Anchorages
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Approach and entry

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Maximum length: Queen Elizabeth 2; LOA 2935 m.
Maximum draught: Orlando; 1438 m.
Local weather and current
Charts 1196, 1180
3.218
Deepest berths: Muelle Sur No 1 (3.235) and Muelle
Principe de Espaa (3.236).
Longest berth: Muelle Principe de Espaa (3.236).
General information
Topography
3.217
The vertical clearance of the bridge between Drsena del
Morrot and Drsena de San Beltrn is 185 m.
3.216
Administracion del Puerto de Barcelona, Puerta de la
Paz 6, E08039 Barcelona, Spain.
Limiting conditions
PUERTO DE BARCELONA AND

APPROACHES
3.215
There is a MRCC and a lifeboat station in the port. See
also 1.44 and 3.6.
Port Authority
3.210
Puerto de Barcelona (4121N 210E) fronts the city of
Barcelona which is the capital of the province of Catalua
and the largest city and port on this coast.
3.214
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3.213
The port is approached either from S, entering at the S
end of the E mole, Dique del Este, or from SE to enter at
the N end of the E mole.
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North Anchorage Reserved is a designated area for
dangerous cargoes lying E of the port; its limits can be
seen on the charts
South Anchorage Reserved is a designated area for
non-dangerous cargoes lying SE of the port; its limits can
be seen on the chart.
Anchoring and trawling is prohibited in an area S, E
and NE of the port as shown on the charts; a submarine
gas pipeline and submarine cables (4.2143.223) are laid in
the area.
Trawling is prohibited in a huge area E and SE of the
above mentioned areas, as shown on the charts (including
BA 1704). Submarine cables (3.223) are laid in the area.
Entry Prohibited Area is established between the
Approach Channel and the shore W; its limits are shown
on the charts.
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Submarine pipelines and cables

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Several submarine cables extend from Playa del
Somorrostro close S of Puerto Olmpico de Nova Icaria
(41232N 2120E) (3.209).
A submarine gas pipeline extends in a loop S from
Trmica del Bess (41252N 2139E) to cross Dique del
Este and the harbour entrance, and land on the head of
Nuevo Contradique, as shown on the chart.
Outfall pipelines, shown on the chart, extend from the
shore as follows (with positions given from Trmica del
Bess):
SE for a distance of 2 cables (close S of Trmica
del Bess Jetty); a light-buoy (E cardinal) marks
its outer end.
SE for a distance of 3 cables (1 miles SSW); a
light (E cardinal daymark on black tower, yellow
band) stands 1 cables N of the extremity of this
pipeline.
SE for a distance of 2 miles (5 cables SSW).
ESE for distance of 1 miles (4 cables SSW); a
light-buoy (special) is moored at the extremity of
this pipeline.
Hazards
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Speed limit
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Landfall light-buoy
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3.225
Sierra Light-buoy (safe water) (41173N 2115E)
marks the S end of the approach channel. A racon (3.232)
transmits from the buoy.
Pilotage and tugs

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Pilotage is compulsory and available 24 hours. The pilot
vessel is painted black with a white letter P on both sides.
The pilot boarding position (41182N 2110E) for S
entrance is about 2 miles SSE from the head of Dique del
Este and vessels should not approach within 1 mile of the
head of Dique del Este unless advised to do so by the pilot
station. See also 1.21.
For the N entrance, Bocana Norte, the pilot boards about
1 mile SE from the entrance in the in-bound traffic lane.
Tugs are available.
Harbour
General layout
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3.227
The harbour consists of a series of basins aligned
NNE/SSW extending for about 3 miles and protected to
the E by a series of moles and breakwaters. There are two
entrances facing approximately S; the deep-water entrance
is towards the S end of the complex and a shallower
entrance leads in to the N basins.
Port Vell, in Darsena del Comercio at the N end of the
Inner Harbour, is a marina.
Development. Work is in progress (2004) to extend the
harbour SSW. Dique del Este is being extended about
1 miles farther S/SSE and a deep-water basin with
extensive hard standing is being developed SW of the new
head of this mole.
3.230
Flow. A current, which is much influenced by the wind,
sets parallel to the shore in the vicinity of the harbour. The
predominant set is SW with a rate of kn; an onshore set
of up to 1 kn is possible.
Climate. See 1.166 and 1.174.
Principal marks
Other buoy
3.224
A light-buoy (special) is moored about 2 miles ENE of
the head of Dique del Este (41201N 2131E).
3.229
A speed limit of 4 kn is in force within the harbour.
Natural conditions
3.228
In fine weather, especially in summer, variable currents
can be experienced in the harbour which not only hamper a
vessel when berthing but can also produce considerable
alterations in depths both within the harbour and alongside
the wharfs.
When berthing in strong winds caution is necessary
because manoeuvring space is limited.
3.231
Landmarks:
Ro Llobregat Lighthouse (41196N 2092E)
(3.190).
Montaa de Montserrat (4136N 149E) (3.190).
Montaa de Montseny (4146N 226E) is easily
identified when approaching Barcelona from E. Its
rocky summit is snow covered for much of the
year.
Torre Collserola (a television tower) (41255N
2072E).
Castillo de Montjuich (4122N 210E) stands on the
summit of a hill which presents a sheer reddish
rock face towards the sea. A watch tower stands
on the E wall of the castle.
Montjuich Lighthouse (tower on red brick building)
standing on the SE side of the hill 1 cables S of
the castle above.
Torre de San Sebastin (41225N 2113N) standing
at a height of 80 m on Muelle Nuevo and Torre de
San Jaime, standing at a height of 115 m on
Muelle de Barcelona, 3 cables SW, are two
conspicuous framework towers connecting an aerial
railway with a vertical clearance of 61 m.
Hotel Les Arts and Torre Mapfre (41233, 2119E)
standing close together are conspicuous
approaching from E.
Major lights:
Ro Llobregat Light (41196N 2092E) (3.190).
Montjuich Light as above.

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2115E) (3.225).

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3.233
South entrance. The track leads NNW to the S
entrance, passing (with positions from the S head of Dique
del Este (41189N 2106E)):
Clear of Sierra Light-buoy (safe water) (1 miles
SSE) (3.225), thence:
Between the head of Dique del Este (under
construction 2004) and the NE head of the mole to
the W. Thence:
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As required for the allocated berth.

North entrance is approached from SE through the
in-bound traffic lane, established on NE side of the
anchorage area.
Useful marks:
Light (green tower on concrete base, 5 m in height)
on the W head of a spur extending W from a
position 1 cables N of the head of Dique del
Este.
Light (red round tower white band at base, 4 m in
height) on the N elbow of Muelle de Inflamables.
Caution. The breakwater lights tend to get lost in the
city lights and by day the breakwater is difficult to discern
against the port buildings. See also 3.227, works in
progress.
Basins and berths
Darsena de San Beltrn

3.237
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All depths alongside the berths are dredged depths; the
Port Authority should be contacted for the latest
information.
3.238
Muelle de Barcelona N side: length 444 m; depths 8 to
95 m. Passengers.
The remainder of the Inner Harbour is largely taken up
with facilities for small craft and fishing vessels.
Port services
Repairs
Outer Harbour
3.235
Outer Harbour lies between Nuevo Contradique and
Darsena de San Beltrn, about 1 miles N.
The principal berths are:
Muelle Sur: charted length 1000 m; depths 14 to
16 m. Containers, general and dry bulk cargoes.
Muelle Adosado S section: charted length about
540 m; depth 12 m. General and dry bulk cargoes.
A Ro-Ro berth lies at the N end of this quay.
Muelle Adosado N section: charted length about
780 m; depth 118 m.
Muelle de San Beltrn: length 529 m; depth 78 m.

General cargo and passenger terminal. Ro-Ro
berths lie at the N and S ends of this muelle.
Muelle de Barcelona S side: length 380 m; depth
96 m. Passengers.
Inner Harbour
Depths
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Muelle Principe de Espaa E side: length 1190 m;

depth 14 m. Container terminal. A Ro-Ro berth lies
in Darsena Sur to the W of the S end Muelle
Principe de Espaa and another lies on Muelle
Evaristo Fernndez at the N end of Muelle
Principe de Espaa.
3.239
Repairs. All kinds of deck and engine repairs can be
carried out.
Dry dock: length 215 m; breadth 35 m; can
accommodate ships up to 50 000 dwt.
Floating dock: length 120 m; breadth 19 m; lifting
capacity 4500 tonnes.
Two patent slips, largest: length 225 m, capacity 300
tonnes.
Other facilities
South-west basin
3.240
Compass adjustment; deratting and issue of certificates;
hospitals in city; oily waste disposal; refuse disposal.
3.236
Supplies
Muelle de Petroleros: Outer berths both sides; length

250 m; depth 115 m. Middle berths both sides;
length 200 m; depth 105 m. Inner berths both
sides; length 150 m; 85 m.
Muelle de Inflamables: length 1190 m; depth 12 m.
Tankers.
3.241
Fuel and diesel oil; fresh water; provisions.
Communications
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Barcelona International Airport, 14 km distant.
BARCELONA TO PUNTA DEL RO TORDERA

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Chart 1704

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3.243
In this section the coastal waters between Barcelona
(4121N 210E) (3.210) and Punta del Ro Tordera
(3.253), about 35 miles ENE, are described together with
off-lying dangers and intervening ports and anchorages.

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3.246
Rescue
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3.247
See 1.44 and 3.6.
Fish havens
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COASTAL ROUTE
3.244
A large area of fish havens extends from the longitude
of Matar 227 E to the meridian of 237E in depths
between 19 and 32 m, as shown on the chart.
General information
Charts 1704, 1196 (see 1.15)
Route
Tunny nets
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3.245
See 1.8.
159
3.248
From a position SE of Punta del Llobregat (41192N
2090E) (3.192), in the vicinity of the approaches to
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Barcelona, the route leads generally ENE for about

35 miles to the vicinity of Punta del Ro Tordera (3.253).
Principal marks
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3.249
Badalona (4127N 215E), is an industrial city, backed
by hills, which extends along the shoreline for 1 miles; a
railway line fronts the city.
The town of Tiana (not charted) stands inland from the
coast about 1 mile NE of Badalona. From the NE end of
Badalona, Playa de Mongat extends 2 miles to Puerto de
El Masnou (3.255). On this beach a hill rises steeply to an
elevation of 69 m and on its summit an ancient castle
stands with a prominent tower.
Riera de Alella enters the sea at the E end of Playa de
Mongat, 2 miles NE of Badalona.
Riera de Argentona enters the sea about 1 miles NE of
San Juan de Vilasar (4130E, 224E) (3.257); it is dry in
summer but when in spate is of considerable size. It can be
identified from seaward by the width of its valley and the
gap in the hills through which it flows. A railway bridge
spanning the mouth of the river is distinctive because of its
arches.
Matar (3.258) stands on the coast about 1 miles NE
of the mouth of the Riera de Argentona.
Caldas de Estrach (3.260) is sited 4 miles ENE of
Matar.
Arenys de Mar (3.261) is a town standing 1 mile ENE
of Caldas de Estrach on either side of the mouth of Riera
de Arenys. The river runs through Arenys de Munt about
2 miles inland.
Canet de Mar is a town standing on a hillside about
1 miles ENE of Arenys de Mar. The coast is free of
dangers NE of the town and the beach is usually fringed
with breakers and behind the beach there is a railway
embankment.
The town of San Pol stands at the foot of a hill
1 miles ENE of Canet de Mar. The Ermita de San Pol
stands on a hillock to the E of the town; the seaward side
of the building is painted white and this makes it easily
identifiable. Close E of the village is Punta de San Pol.
The coast to the E of San Pol is high, rocky and fringed
by a beach.
The town of Calella (3.262) stands on the coast 2 miles
ENE of San Pol.
Beyond Calella the beach extends about 5 miles ENE
to Punta del Ro Tordera where the Ro Tordera (3.253)
enters the sea. The small towns of Pineda (3.253) and
Malgrat (3.263) stand on the shore 1 miles and 4 miles,
respectively, ENE of Calella.

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A large area where trawling is prohibited lies SE of
Barcelona; its limits are shown on the chart.
An area where anchoring is prohibited borders the N
end of the above area; it serves to protect the gas pipeline
extending from Trmica del Bess (41252N 2139E)
(3.223) to the entrance to Puerto de Barcelona. The limits
of this area are shown on the chart.
An area where anchoring and fishing is prohibited
extends SE from the shore close ENE of San Juan de
Vilasar (4130E, 224E) (3.257); its limits are shown on
the chart. The area serves to protect several submarine
cables which land in the vicinity.
3.252
2107E) (3.225).
Directions
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Landmarks:
Torre del Bess (41244N 2128E), a tall reddish
circular tower. A tall gasometer stands close to the
tower.
Two chimneys (80 and 120 m in height) (41252,
2139E) standing close together at a power
station.
Castillo de Burriach (a ruined castle standing on a
conical hill, at an elevation of 308 m) (41323N
2233E) (not charted).
Crux de Montcabr, a cross standing on a smaller hill
S of the above castle.
Torre Telgrafos (ruined tower, at 117 m in elevation),
stands close inland from Caldas de Estrach
(41343N 2316E) (3.260).
A tall stone cross, visible from any direction, stands
on hill 1 miles inland from Canet de Mar
(41355N 2350E).
Major lights:
Ro Llobregat Light (41196N 2092E) (3.190).
Montjuich Light (4122N 210E) (3.231).
Calella Light (white tower on dwelling, glass cupola,
Cerro de la Torreta.
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3.253
From a position SSE of Punta del Llobregat (4119N
209E), the track leads generally NE for about 35 miles,
passing (with positions given from Calella Light (41364N
2387E)):
SE of the mouth of Ro Bess (21 miles WSW), A
pier, 1 cables in length, extends SE from the
power station on the S side of the rivers mouth. A
light-buoy (E cardinal), marking the end of an
outfall (see 3.223), is positioned about 1 cables
SE of the end of the pier. Four jetties extend close
together for 1 cable from the shore about 4 cables
NE of the Ro Bess. The jetties draw in water for
the Fesca Central Thermo-electric Power Plant. A
light stands on the head of the S jetty and another
light (yellow mast, 9 m in height) stands on the
head of a jetty about 1 mile farther NNE. Thence:
SE of a fish farm (18 miles WSW). Puerto de El
Masnou (3.255), which is marked by lights, lies
1 mile NNE of the reef and another fish farm,
marked by lights (special) has been established
1 mile SE of the port. Tur de Mona (not charted),
a hill about 1 mile inland from the port, rises to an
elevation of 175 m. Thence:
SE of Banco Los Colls (16 miles WSW), a sandbank
with depths of 59 to 91 m over it, thence:
SE of Bajo La Romaguera (12 miles WSW) (not
charted), a rocky shoal, with depths of 49 to
84 m over it, which extends up to 7 cables
offshore between the E end of San Juan de Vilasar
(3.257), to the mouth of the Riera de Argentona
(3.249). An outfall extends 1 mile SE from the W
side of the mouth of the Riera de Argentona.
Thence:
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SE of Ni Armat Pequeo and Ni Armat Grande

(10 miles WSW), two rocky shoals lying close
together in the approaches to Matar Anchorage
(3.258). A depth of 66 m has been reported to lie
about 4 cables E of Ni Armat Grande (1999).
Thence:
SE of Arrecife de Morrell, a rocky shoal fringing the
shore between the mouth of the Riera de San
Simn (9 miles WSW) (3.258) and Punta Morrell
(7 miles WSW), thence:
SE of El Vell (3.259) (7 miles SW) (not charted) a
rocky ledge with a charted depth of 159 m over it.
Care should be exercised in this vicinity owing to
a large area of fish havens (3.244); they are
marked by light-buoys. An outfall extends 1 mile
SE from the root of Dique de Levante at Puerto El
Balis (3.259). Thence:
SE of Puerto de Arenys de Mar (4 miles WSW)
(3.261) which is marked by lights. An outfall
extends 6 cables S from the shore close W of the
port and another outfall extends 7 cables SE
from the shore 4 cables ENE of the port; its
extremity is marked by a buoy (special). Thence:
SE of an artificial reef (charted foul (buoyed))
(2 miles SW) lying about 1 mile offshore. The reef
is marked by two buoys (special) and two
light-buoys (special). Thence:
SE of Calella Light, thence:
SE of Banco de Santa Susana (3 miles ENE), an
extensive sandbank which extends up to 5 cables
offshore between the towns of Pineda (2 miles
ENE) and Malgrat (3.263), 2 miles farther ENE;
General depths over it vary between 3 m and 9 m,
sand, however, owing to the shifting nature of the
bottom shallower depths may be found on it. At
one time the least depth reported was less than
18 m. The shoal is very steep-to on its seaward
side and the sea breaks heavily over it with fresh
onshore winds. Thence:
SE of a stranded wreck (4 miles ENE) lying
between the 5 and 30 m depth contours S of
Malgrat (3.263); a fish haven lies close E of the
wreck. Thence:
SE of Punta del Ro Tordera (6 miles ENE) where
the Ro Tordera enters the sea.
Puerto de Premi de Mar

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3.254
This small artifical harbour (41245N 02134E) is
under construction (2004) about 3 miles NE of Barcelona.
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Puerto de El Masnou
3.255
Description. Puerto de El Masnou (41285N 2190E)
lies immediately E of the mouth of the Riera de Alella.
Anchorage can be obtained 1 cable SW of the harbour
entrance in a depth of 5 m, sand. Care should be taken not
to stray into the area of artificial reefs (3.244) SW of the
harbour.
Dique de Levante extending a short distance S and then
bending generally WSW for about 23 cables from the shore
on the E side of the harbour. Dique de Poniente extends
SSE and ENE for a total length of about 2 cables from the
3.257
Position. San Juan de Vilasar (Vilasar de Mar) (4130E,
224E) is located about 13 miles WSW of Calella Light
(3.251).
Anchorage. Small vessels can obtain an anchorage off
the beach at San Juan de Vilasar in depths of 7 m about
1 cable offshore with shelter from offshore winds.
Small craft can obtain an anchorage closer inshore in
depths of 3 m, sand.
In both instances care should be taken not to stray into
the prohibited anchorage and fishing area (3.250) and also
to avoid Bajo La Romaguera (3.253).
Services. There is a conspicuous yacht club with a
slipway on the beach, and hard standing which is usually
occupied by fishing vessels. Two small rocky breakwaters
provide protection.
Puerto de Matar
Bess artifical harbour
3.256
Description. Puerto de Premi de Mar (San Cristbal de
Premi) (41295N 2220E). is an artificial harbour.
Anchorage can be obtained in a depth of 10 m, sand,
5 cables S of the harbour.
Larger vessels can obtain an anchorage, in offshore
winds, 3 to 4 cables offshore in depths of about 12 m.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the E, S and
SW by Dique de Abrigo which extends from the E side of
the harbour for a short distance SSE and then WSW and
NW for 1 cables. Contradique extends about cable SSE
from the shore on the W side of the harbour to form the
entrance which faces NW and is about 30 m wide. Entrance
to the harbour is easy but it could be dangerous in strong
SW winds.
Depths within the harbour are charted between 14 and
7 m.
Rock. Bajo de la Ballena, an above-water rock, lies
close offshore about 5 cables E of the port.
San Juan de Vilasar
W side of the harbour to form the entrance which faces

WSW and is 80 m wide.
Depths in the entrance are charted at 6 m and between 3
and 6 m within the harbour.
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Description. Puerto de Matar (41323N 02272E) is
an artificial harbour fronting the manufacturing city of
Matar and located about 10 miles WSW of Calella Light
(3.251). The mouth of Riera de Argentona (3.249) lies
1 miles SW while Riera de San Simn enters the sea
close NE of the city; this river dries in summer. The city
can be identified by a conspicuous building which stands in
the vicinity of Puerto de Matar yacht harbour.
Fish havens. The mariners attention is drawn to the
fish havens (3.244) in the vicinity which lie between 19
and 32 m.
Anchorage:
Vessels can obtain anchorage about 4 cables offshore
with Matar church bearing about 319 distance
7 cables in depths of 9 to 10 m, sand. The
anchorage is partially sheltered by Ni Armat
Grande and Ni Armat Pequeo (3.253).
Caution. Great care should be taken to keep clear of
Ni Armat Pequeo, Ni Armat Grande and the
66 m depth close by (3.253). The 66 m depth,
reported in 1999 lies close to the 319 bearing
about 11 miles from the church.
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Small vessels can obtain better shelter by anchoring

5 cables SE of the church in a depth of 75 m
about 1 cables offshore, taking care to avoid
Roca de Torre, which has a depth of 62 m over it
and lies 1 cable offshore S of the church.
There is also an anchorage 5 cable SE of Dique de
Levante in a depth of 7 m, sand.
Dique de Abrigo which extends about 2 cables SE from the
shore on the E side of the harbour and then about 3 cables
SW parallel to the coast. Contradique extends about 1 cable
SE from the shore on the S side of the harbour to form the
entrance which faces SW and is about 50 m wide. A short
rubble groyne extends SE from the shore about cable
SW of Contradique.
Depths in the entrance are charted at 6 m and vary
between 3 and 61 m within the harbour.
Useful marks:
Light (green tower) standing on the head of Dique de
Abrigo.
Light (red tower) standing on the head of
Contradique.
Services:
Repair: 100-tonne capacity travel-lift; 12-tonne
capacity crane.
Other facilities: fuel; fresh water; provisions.
Puerto El Balis
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Description. Puerto El Balis (41336, 2307E) is an
artificial harbour protected by two breakwaters.
fish havens (3.244) in the vicinity, which lie between 19
and 32 m.
Anchorage can be obtained about 1 cable SW of the
entrance in a depth of 10 m, sand and mud.
Harbour. Dique de Levante extends in an arc S and W
from the shore on the E side of the harbour for a total
length of about 2 cables; a rocky spur, which gives
protection from the S to the harbour entrance, extends in a
gentle arc WSW for about cable from close to the head
of Dique de Levante. Dique de Poniente extends SSE for
about cable where it make a right-angled turn and
continues ESE for about cable to form the entrance
which faces S and is 45 m wide.
Depths within the harbour are charted between 3 and
45 m.
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Caldas de Estrach
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Description. Caldas de Estrach (41343N 2316E) lies
about 6 miles WSW of Calella Light (3.251). The town,
noted for its minerals, is backed by mountains and
dominated by a hill upon which stands Torre Telgrafos
(3.251). A large yellow painted building is distinctive in
the town centre and Torre de los Encantados stands close E
of the town.
fish havens (3.244) in the vicinity, which lie between
depths from 19 m to 32 m.
Anchorage can be obtained off Caldas de Estrach
according to draught but, owing to the steepness of the
beach landing can be effected only in very calm weather.
Calella
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for a large number of other craft. The town stands

2 miles NE of Punta de Morrell and on both sides of the
mouth of Riera de Arenys. Punta de la Piedad and Punta
del Calvario, about 3 cables WSW and ENE respectively,
of the river mouth, lie at the W and E ends of the beach at
Arenys de Mar; the former point is rocky and the latter is a
small peninsular.
Anchorage. It is reported that no good anchorage is
available off the harbour for small craft.
Harbour. Dique de Portiol or Dique de Levante
extends SSW and WSW for a total length of about 4 cables
from the shore on the E side of the harbour. Dique de
Calvario extends SE and E from the shore on the W side
of the harbour for about 2 cables to form the entrance to
the inner harbour which is about 80 m wide and faces S.
Dique de Poniente extends S and E for a total length of
about 2 cables from the elbow on Dique de Calvario to
form the entrance to the outer harbour which faces S and is
about 100 m wide. The outer harbour is known as the New
Darsena de Pesca.
The inner harbour has two basins, Darsena de Pesca to
the E and Darsena Comercial to the W.
Depths. The charted 5 m depth contour extends into the
entrance to the outer harbour and within the harbour they
are charted between 11 and 48 m in the inner harbour and
between 4 and 46 m in the outer harbour, with a depth of
58 m in the entrance to the inner harbour.
Fish havens. Fish havens (3.244) lie in the vicinity
between depths of 19 and 32 m.
Outfall pipeline. The mariners attention is drawn to the
outfall pipeline close W of the entrance and to another to
the E of the harbour (3.253).
Reef. A reef, some of the heads of which are above
water extends about 1 cable S from Punta Portiol lying at
the E end of the town.
Shoals. Several rocky banks, with a covering of sand,
lie within 1 miles of the shore in depths between 137
and 293 m.
Useful marks:
Hotel standing on the shore between Darsena
Comercial and Darsena Pesca, is prominent.
Light (green truncated pyramidal tower) on the head
of Dique de Portiol.
Light (green tower, 3 m in height) on the elbow of
Dique de Portiol.
Light (red tower, green band, 3 m in height) on the
head of Dique de Calvario.
Light (red tower, 3 m in height) on the head of Dique
de Poniente.
Berths. Deeper draught vessels (over 4 m) can berth
only at the outer quayed section of Dique de Portiol.
Services:
Repair: travel-lift in the NE corner of Darsena de
Pesca; travel-lift of 100-tonnes capicity on the
outer quayed section of Dique de Portiol; two
10-tonne capacity cranes; two slipways.
Other services: fuel; fresh water; provisions.
3.261
Description. Puerto de Arenys de Mar (41345N
2335E) is a major artificial fishing harbour with facilities
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Position. Playa de Calella (41370N 2395E) lies
about 7 cables SE of Calella church
Anchorage can be obtained in offshore winds off Playa
de Calella between the 20 and 30 m depth contours, sand.
Useful mark:
Calella Light (41364N 2387E) (3.251).
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Malgrat
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Position. Malgrat (41388N 2445E) lies about
4 miles NE of Calella Light (3.251).
Wreck and fish haven. Care should be taken to keep
clear of the wreck and fish haven in the vicinity (3.253).
Concrete block. There is a partially submerged concrete
block which lies about 1 cable off the beach about 6 cables
SSW of the church in Malgrat.

Submarine outfalls. Two submarine outfalls extend
about 1 cables and 2 cables SSE, respectively, from the
shore fronting Malgrat.
good weather about 3 cables off the beach fronting Malgrat
between the 5 m and 10 m depth contours, muddy sand.
PUNTA DEL RO TORDERA TO CABO DE SAN SEBASTIN

GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 1704

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In this section the coastal waters between Punta del Ro
Tordera (4139N 247E) (3.253) and Cabo de San
Sebastin (3.271) about 26 miles NE are described together
with off-lying dangers and intervening ports and
anchorages.
Principal marks
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Lifeboat stations and lifesaving appliances are located
at:
Puerto de San Feliu de Guixols (4147N 302N)
(3.274).
Puerto de Palams (41508N 3073E) (3.281).
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Landmarks:
Castillo de Blanes (at an elevation of 168 m)
(41408N 2479E).
Cabo de Tossa Lighthouse (white tower, 11 m in
height) (4143N 256E) standing on the cape
(3.272).
Punta de Garbi (a high rugged promontory on the
summit of which stands the Ermita de San Telmo)
(41464N 03019E), the SE extremity of Peon
de Guxols. A rock, with a depth of 95 m over it,
lies 1 cable S of the S extremity of Punta de Garbi
and Llosa de Port Salvi, with a depth of 1 m over
it, lies close inshore between the rock and the
point. Islote Sadolitj and Isla del Freu lie close
SW and E, respectively, of Peon de Guxols. A
fish haven lies close SW of Islote Sadolitj, it is
marked by light-buoys (special).
Cabo de San Sebastin (41196N 2092E), a
prominent, reddish headland, faced with cliffs from
which a light is exhibited.
Major lights:
Cabo de Tossa Light as above.
Punta del Molino Light (white round tower, grey
cupola, 8 m in height) (41506N 3078E)
Cabo de San Sebastin Light (white round tower on
white dwelling with red roof, 12 m in height)
standing on the cape.
Directions
General information
Punta del Ro Tordera to Punta de Garbi
Charts 1704, 1705 (see 1.15)
Route
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The route from a position SSE of Punta del Ro Tordera
(4139N 247E) leads generally NE for about 26 miles to
the vicinity of Cabo de San Sebastin. The route is sub
divided as follows:
Punta del Ro Tordera to Punta de Garbi (3.272).
Punta de Garbi to Cabo de San Sebastin (3.273).
Topography
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The coast from Blanes, 2 miles NNE of Punta del Ro
Tordera, to Cap Cerbre (4226N 311E) (3.333) follows a
sinuous line for 85 miles and is mostly high, skirted by
beaches backed by cliffs and rocks.
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An ODAS light-buoy is moored about 20 miles E of
Cabo de San Sebastin (4153N 312E).
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From a position SE of Punta del Ro Tordera (4139N
247E), the track leads generally NE initially for about
13 miles, passing (with positions given from Cabo de
Tossa Light (4143N 256E) (3.271)):
Clear of a light-buoy (special) (6 miles WSW),
moored for wave measuring purposes about 2 miles
SE of Puerto de Blanes (3.288); a marine farm,
marked by four-light-buoys (special), lies about
1 mile ESE of the port. A submarine outfall
extends about 8 cables ESE from the shore
5 cables SW of the harbour. Punta de Santa Ana
(Punta de San Miguel) (not charted), close E of
Puerto de Blanes, rises to a height of 65 m. Laja
de Santa Ana, a rock, lies about 1 cable SW of the
point. Thence:
SE of Punta de Banys (4 miles WSW), about
2 miles NE of Punta de Santa Ana. Punta de
Banys is the middle of three steep points which
are fringed with rocks and reefs. Punta de Fanals,
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the W point, is surmounted by a ruined fortress. A

submarine outfall extends about 4 cables SSE from
the shore 3 cables W of Punta de Banys and
another extends about twice that distance SSE
from the shore close W of the same point. Thence:
SE of an area of artificial reefs (4 miles WSW),
which extend about 1 miles E, and up to 5 cables
offshore, from close off the beach at Lloret de
Mar, thence:
SE of Puerto de Cala Canyelles (2 miles WSW)
(3.290) which exhibits a light, thence:
SE of a fish haven (1 miles SW). A buoy (special)
marks the extremity of a submarine outfall
3 cables NNW of the fish haven, Thence:
SE of Cabo de Tossa from which a light (3.271) is
exhibited. The town of Tossa lies on the W shore
of Ensenada de Tossa. Thence:
SE of Punta de Palma (4 cables NE), which is
surrounded by reefs and islets. Isla de la Palma,
the S islet, lies about 1 cable S of the point. No
attempt should be made to pass between the islet
and the point without local knowledge. Llosa de la
Palma, a rock, lies about 1 cables W of the N
end of Isla de la Palma. Thence:
SE of Punta de Pola (1 miles NE), thence:
SE of Punta de Garbi (5 miles NE) (3.271).
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From a position SE of Punta de Garbi, the track
continues generally NE for about a farther 11 miles,
passing (with positions given from Punta del Molino Light
(41506N 3078E)):
SE of Isla de Levante (6 miles SW), 4 cables NE of
Punta de Garbi, which is joined to the shore by a
mole and lies at the foot of a hill 76 m in height;
a ruined mill stands on the hills summit. Thence:
SE of Isletas las Balellas (5 miles SW), two islets
which lie 1 cable S of Punta del Mul, the W
entrance point to Cala de San Pol (3.292). The
east entrance point is Punta de San Pol (Punta den
Pau). Thence:
SE Laja La Llosa (La Llosa de San Agar) (3 miles
SW), a rocky patch which breaks almost
continuously and lies 2 cables SE of Punta
Rojiza (Punta Prima), a low reddish point upon
which are two hillocks. Puerto dAro (3.293) lies
close N on the E side of Punta Rojiza. Thence:
Clearing marks. The alignment (240), astern, of the
following marks passes SE of Laja La Llosa:
The ruined mill on the hill above Isla de Levante
(41469N 3026E) and:
Ermita de San Telmo (7 cables WSW) (3.271)
standing on Punta de Garbi.
SE of Punta de Trumal (Punta dels Escuits) (2 miles
WSW), a rocky point where a rugged stretch of
coast extends about 1 miles NNE to Punta de
Torre Valentina (Cabo de Rocas Planas); Torre
Valentina stands about 2 cables N of Punta de
Torre Valentina and Riera de Calonge flows into
the sea about 3 cables further NE. Thence:
SE of Laja de Palams (Bajo La Llosa) (5 cables
SW), a rocky patch, with a light beacon (red round
tower, grey cupola) standing upon it. Thence:
SE of Punta del Molino, the S extremity of a rocky
promontory which is the E entrance point to
Ensenada de Palams (3.281). Punta del Molino
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Galera, a steep-to islet, lies close SE of the point.
Los Aucelles, a rocky shoal with a depth of
142 m over it lies about 1 cables SW of Punta
del Molino. Llosa del Molino (Bajo del Molino)
(Pera de Grau) (not charted), a rock with a depth
of 21 m over it, lies about 1 cable W of Punta del
Molino. Thence:
SE of Bajo Mont del Padr (4 cables ENE), a rocky
shoal lying close E of the entrance to Marina de
Palams (3.294); the marina is marked by lights.
Thence:
SE of Cabo Gros (1 mile NE), a steep headland 72 m
in height. Between Cabo Gros and Punta Castell,
8 cables NE (below) lie Cala Fosca, Cala Alger
and Cala Castell with the ruins of the Ermita de
San Esteban standing on a hill on the NE side of
Cala Fosca. A submarine outfall extends 5 cables
SE from the shore in Cala Fosca and another
extends 8 cables SE from the shore in Cala Castell.
Thence:
SE of Punta Castell (1 miles NE) (not charted), a
steep point 36 m in height with an islet close off
it. Thence:
SE of the light-buoy (special) (2 miles ESE) which
is moored 2 miles SE of Cabo Gros. Thence:
SE of Las Hormigas (2 miles ENE), a group of
rocks of which La Hormiga Grande is the highest;
a light (white round tower on hut, 6 m in height)
stands on La Hormiga Grande. Rocas Nerera and
La Sardana are two rocks lying about 2 cables
SSW and 2 cables NNE, respectively of La
Hormiga Grande with depths of 81 m and 82 m
over them. The passage inshore of Las Hormigas
should not be attempted without local knowledge.
Thence:
SE of Cabo Roig (3 miles NE) which lies about
8 cables S of Cala de Calella, a cove with the
village of Calella de Palafrugel standing at its head
and a ruined tower on the headland close E.
Thence:
SE of Los Ullastres (4 miles NE), three rocky shoals
lying close together, thence:
SE of Cabo de San Sebastin (4 miles NE) (3.271).
Puerto de San Feliu de Guixols

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Position and general description. Puerto de San Feliu
de Guixols (4147N 302N) fronts the town of Guxols at
the head of Ensenada de San Feliu de Guixols which
indents the coast between Punta de Garbi (41465N
3020E) (3.271) and Isla de Levante (3.273), 4 cables
NE. Cala de Guxols lies on the E side of a small
promontory, at the E end of the beach fronting the town
Entry for small craft can be dangerous in strong NE to
SW winds.
Port Authority. Autoridad Portuaria de San Feliu de
Guixols, Paseo General Mendoza 7, San Feliu de Guixols,
17002 Gerona, Spain.
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Deepest berth: Muelle Comercial (3.279).
Longest berth: Muelle Norte (3.279).
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Notice of ETA required is as soon as possible so that
berthing arrangements can be made.
Anchorage can be obtained about 2 cables SE of the
head of Dique Rompeolas (41467N 3020E).
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50 tonnes and is
available from 0700 to 2400. See also 1.21.
Tugs are not available.
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The harbour is largely natural and is protected by Dique
Rompeolas which extends 2 cables WSW from the shore
close N of Isla de Levante, to a distance of about 1 cable
from the opposite shore to form the entrance which faces
S.
The commercial shipping facilities lie in the NE part of
the harbour with small craft berthing being available along
the quayed length of Dique de Rompeolas and in the
marina on the N side of the harbour W of the commercial
facilities.
Landmarks:
Ermita de San Telmo (41465N 3017E) (3.271)
standing on Punta de Garbi.
The ruined mill standing on the summit of the hill
above Isla de Levante (3.273).
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Directions. From a position SSE of Punta de Garbi
(41465N 3020E) (3.271) the track leads generally
NNW to the entrance to the harbour.
Leading lights:
Front light (disc on white mast, black bands, 5 m in
height) (41469N 3019E) standing on the beach
on the N shore of the harbour.
Rear light (similar structure, 12 m in height) (52 m
from front light).
The alignment (343) of these lights leads to the
entrance of the harbour, passing:
ENE of Llosa, a drying rock lying close off the E
side of Isla del Freu (41464N 3020E).
Caution. It is strongly recommended that the leads are
kept well open to the E until safely past Llosa and it
should be noted that the front lead has been reported to be
barely visible as it stands close in front of a tree-lined
promenade and is partially obscured by shadows and at
night is lost in street lighting. Thence:
WSW of the head of Dique Rompeolas where, owing
to storm damage, part of the extremity has fallen
away and fringes the head of the breakwater to a
distance of about 40 m.
Useful mark. A light (white tower, green top, 5 m in
height) stands on the head of the breakwater.
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Anchorage can be obtained in the sheltered waters of
Ensenada de Palams in depths of 14 to 18 m.
24 hours.
The pilot will board near the head of Dique de Abrigo
from the pilot vessel which is painted white with black
letter P on both sides. See also 1.21.
Tugs are not available although they can be ordered
from Barcelona should the vessels size make it necessary.
Harbour
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Controlling depth: reported to be 140 m at the
Commercial Quay.
Deepest and longest berth: Commercial Quay (3.286).
Largest vessel handled: reported to be LOA 250 m;
draught 1418 m.
Arrival information
Berths
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Berths. Only the longest and deepest berths are
mentioned:
Muelle Comercial: length 98 m; depth 64 m.
Muelle Norte: length 116 m; depth 43 m.
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Position. Ensenada de Palams indents the coast
between Punta de Torre Valentina (41503N 3055E)
(3.273) and Punta del Molino (3.273), 2 miles ENE. Puerto
de Palams lies on the E side of the bay close N of Punta
del Molino with Marina de Palams lying on the E side of
the peninsula which has Punta del Molino at it head.
Function. Puerto de Palams is a commercial and
fishing harbour where, although there is a yacht club, there
are no berths for visitors; these can be found in Marina de
Palams (3.294).
Approach and entry. From S the port is approached
through Ensenada de Palams, W of Laja de Palams
(41502N 3073E) (3.273), and entered off the head of
Dique de Abrigo.
From SE the port is approached between Laja de
Palams and La Galera (3.273), 5 cables NE and entered
off the head of Dique de Abrigo.
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Port Authority. Palams Port Authority, Coissio de
Ports de Catalunya, Portuaria 1, E17223 Palams, Spain.
Limiting conditions
Supplies: fresh water; limited bunkers.

Communications: nearest airport is at Gerona, 30 km
distant.
Rescue: lifeboat station in the port and lifesaving
appliances available locally. See also 1.44 and 3.6.
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Repair: facilities are limited; 50-tonne capacity crane.
Medical facilities: available.
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General layout. The harbour is protected by Dique de
Abrigo which extends generally W for 3 cables from a
position close N of Punta del Molino. North Quay extends
2 cables parallel to Dique de Abrigo from a position on
shore about 2 cables N of the root of Dique de Abrigo; a
spur projects a short distance NE from the head of N Quay.
E Quay extends generally S for about 1 cable from the
mid-length of N Quay to form the entrance to the inner
basin, where there is a marina (Costa Brava Yacht Club),
and W Quay extends from the head of N Quay parallel to
E Quay for about cable to form the entrance to the outer
basin; both entrances face W.
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Landmark:
Punta del Molino (41506N 3078E) (3.273).
Major lights:
Cabo de Tossa Light (3.271).
Punta del Molino Light (3.271).
Cabo de San Sebastin Light (3.271)
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From south. From a position E of Punta de Torre
Valentina (Cabo de Rocas Planes) (41505N 3055E)
(3.273) the track leads NNE for about 6 cables to a
position in the vicinity of the head of Dique de Abrigo,
passing (with positions given from the light on the head of
Dique de Abrigo):
WNW of Laja de Palams (3 cables S) (3.273),
thence:
WNW of the head of Dique de Abrigo which should
be given a wide berth of cable owing to the
presence of loose stone blocks in its vicinity,
thence:
As required for the designated berth.
From south-east. From a position S of La Galera
(41505N 3078E) (3.273) the track leads generally
about 6 cables NW to the vicinity of the head of Dique de
Abrigo, passing:
SW of Los Aucelles (3.273), lying SSW of Punta del
Molino, and:
SW of Llosa del Molino, lying W of Punta del
Molino, thence:
NE of Laja de Palams (3.273), thence:
SW, W and NW of the head of Dique de Abrigo,
thence:
Useful marks:
Light (square column, green and white base, 6 m in
height) (41506N 3073E) standing on the head
of Dique de Abrigo.
Light (red column on concrete base, 3 m in height)
on the head of W Quay.
Light (white column, 4 m in height) on the head of
the spur on N Quay.
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Commercial Quay which occupies the quayed length of
Dique de Abrigo: length 258 m; depth 14 m (see 3.322).
Ro-Ro berth at the E end of Commercial Quay: width
30 m for vessels with a maximum draught of 12 m.
W Quay: length 150 m; depth 7 m.
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Repairs: minor only.
Medical facilities: available.
Supplies: fuel and gas oil available at 24 hours notice;
fresh water; provisions.
Communications: Gerona Airport, 40 km distant.
Rescue: lifeboat station in the port; lifesaving appliances
available locally. See also 1.44 and 3.6.
of Ensenada de Blanes, a small bay between Punta La

Palomera, about 1 miles NNE of Punta del Ro Tordera
(4139N 247E) (3.253), and Punta de Santa Ana (3.272),
5 cables farther ENE.
The coast between Punta del Ro Tordera and Punta La
Palomera consists of a beach free of off-lying dangers. El
Portell is an islet lying close SE of Punta La Palomera.
Anchorage during the summer months with winds
between W and NE, can be obtained either off Puerto de
Blanes or off the coast between the town and the mouth of
the Ro Tordera (3.253).
The best berth is about 3 cables SE of the town in
depths between 13 and 15 m, sand, taking care to avoid the
submarine outfall in the vicinity. Small craft can anchor
closer in.
The anchorage is not safe in winter.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by Dique de Abrigo
which extends about 2 cables SW from Punta de Santa
Ana; a spur extends about cable NW from close inside
the head of Dique de Abrigo. Dique Sur extends about
cable SE and then almost 1 cable NE to form a yacht
basin on the NW side of the harbour; a spur extends a
short distance SE from the elbow on Dique Sur to form the
entrance to the harbour which faces SW and is about 50 m
wide.
Strong winds from the E cause considerable discomfort
within the harbour and produce a swell alongside Dique de
Abrigo.
the harbour they are charted between 16 and 83 m.
Useful marks:
Castillo de Blanes (41408N 2479E) (3.271).
Church tower, about 3 cables SW of the above.
Old convent and water tank on Punta de Santa Ana.
Light (white masonry tower, green top, 3 m in height)
Light (white metal tower, red top, 4 m in height) on
the head of the spur on Dique de Abrigo.
Light (white masonry tower, green top, 3 m in height)
on the head of the spur on Dique Sur.
Berths. The inner side of Dique de Abrigo is reserved
for fishing vessels.
Services:
Repair: 50-tonne capacity travel lift; 3-tonne capacity
crane.
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Description. Ensenada de Lloret de Mar lies between
Punta de Banys (41417N 2505E) (3.272) and Punta de
los Calafates, 8 cables ENE. The town of Lloret, fronted
by a beach, lies between these two points. Landing is most
easily effected in the W corner of the bay.
Anchorage can be obtained in good weather about
1 cables offshore in a depth of 7 m; the anchorage is
open to offshore winds. Care must be taken to avoid the
area of artificial reefs in the vicinity (3.272).
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Description. Puerto de Blanes (4141N 248E) is a
fishing harbour, also used by other craft, lying at the head
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Description. Puerto de Cala Canyelles (Puerto de
Caelles) (41423N 02529E), a small harbour for
fishing boats and other craft, lies 1 miles E of Punta de
Banys (3.272). The harbour is located at the W end of the
beach in Cala Canyelles.
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Anchorage. In good weather, small craft can anchor

about 1 cables off the sandy beach of Cala Canyelles in
10 m, sand and stone.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from E and S by an
L-shaped breakwater (Dique de Abrigo) extending SSW
and then WNW from the end of the beach. The land and
cliffs which enclose the cove protects the harbour from N
and W. The entrance, which is about 20 m wide, lies in the
W part of the harbour between the head of Dique de
Abrigo and the red rocky cliffs of the cove. The entrance
opens SSW.
Depths. Depth within the harbour varies between 2 and
4 m.
Swell, resulting from strong winds between E and SW,
can make berths within the harbour uncomfortable.
Directions. The entrance is normally easy, but could be
difficult with strong winds between E and SW. A small red
buoy marks the W side of the entrance channel.
A submarine outfall extends about 7 cables SSW from
the cove close E of the harbour.
Artificial reefs. Care must be taken to avoid the area of
artificial reefs in the vicinity (3.272).
Useful mark. A light (green tower, 3 m in height)
stands on the head of Dique de Abrigot.
Services: minor repairs; fuel; fresh water; provisions.
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Description. Ensenada de Tossa de Mar indents the
coast between Cabo de Tossa (4143N 256E) (3.272) and
Isla de la Palma (3.272), about 4 cables NNE.
Anchorage affording good shelter from winds between
SW and N, can be obtained in the bay.
The best berth is in the SW corner of the bay about
1 cables offshore in depths of about 15 m, sand. Small
craft can obtain shelter from S winds in the lee of the
peninsula of Cabo de Tossa, in the SW corner of the bay,
in a depth of 5 m, sand.
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Description. Cala de San Pol is entered between Punta
del Mul (4147N 303E) and Punta de San Pol, 4 cables
NE.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained in the
cove in depths of 5 to 10 m, sand, affording shelter from
NW and N winds.
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Description. Puerto dAro (41482N 3040E) is a
holiday development with a small harbour in an inlet which
was once part of the delta of the Riera de Ridaura. Riera
de Ridaura enters the sea about 5 cables N of the port.
Approach and entry is uncomplicated but it would be
difficult and dangerous in strong winds between NE and
SE which send a swell into the harbour. Care should be
taken to remain clear of Laja La Llosa.
Anchorage for small vessels and small craft can be
found 1 cables NE of the harbour entrance in a depth of
15 m. However the mariners attention is drawn to the
outfall and fish haven in the vicinity.
Harbour. Dique de Espignon extends in an arc from the

beach the N side of the inlet to form the entrance to the
harbour between its head and the rocks at the foot of Punta
Rojiza (3.273), cable W. Four short spurs extend from
the inner side of Dique de Espignon and a short spur
extends NE from the foot of Punta Rojiza, close within the
entrance. The inlet on both sides has been quayed
extensively throughout its length.
Depths in the entrance are charted at 35 m and at 30 m
within the inlet.
A submarine outfall extends about 5 cables ENE from
the mouth of Riera de Ridaura.
A fish haven is sited 2 cables ESE of the outfalls
extremity.
Laja La Llosa, a rocky patch (3.273), is situated about
2 cables S of the harbour approaches.
Useful marks:
Light (green metal column, 3 m in height) standing
on the head of Dique de Espignon.
Light (red column on pyramidal base, 2 m in height)
standing on the head of the spur at the foot of
Punta Rojiza.
Services:
Repair: 20-tonne capacity travel lift; 8-tonne capacity
crane; boatyard (in SW corner of the harbour).
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Position. Marina de Palams (4151N 0308E) lies on
the E side of the peninsula which has Punta del Molino at
it head.
The Harbour. is protected by an outer breakwater
extending in an arc for about 2 cables in a generally S
and SW direction from Punta den Roca, 5 cables NE of
Punta del Molino. An inner breakwater extends about
1 cables ENE from the shore about 2 cables NE of
Punta del Molino to form the entrance which faces SW and
is about 50 m wide.
Depths within the harbour vary between 23 and 109 m.
Directions. The mariners attention is drawn to Bajo
Mont del Padr (3.273).
Useful marks:
Light (green tower, 8 m in height) on the head of the
outer breakwater.
Light (red tower) on the head of the inner breakwater.
Light (green tower) on the head of the quayed inner
section of the outer breakwater about 1 cables S
of Punta den Roca.
Berths. It is reported that a vessel up to 25 m LOA can
be accepted.
Services (see also 3.287):
Repair: 20-tonne capacity travel-lift; 6-tonne capacity
crane.
Supplies: fuel; fresh water.
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Description. Puerto de Llafranc, an artificial harbour,
lies on the E side of Cala de Llafranc about 3 cables W of
Cabo de San Sebastin (4153N 312E) (3.271). Cala de
Llafranc provides shelter for small vessels from NW winds.
Anchorage can be found about 1 cable off the beach in
a depth of 6 m, sand; a trip-line should be used. In summer
there are many moorings.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by Dique del Sur
which extends a short distance SW and then cable NW
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from a position on the shore at the E end of the beach

fronting the village of Llafranc at the head of the cove. A
short contradique extends SW from the shore about cable
NW of the root of Dique del Sur to form the entrance
which is about 50 m wide and faces NW.
Depths in the entrance are charted at 5 m and vary
Useful mark:
Light (white metal post, green top, 2 m in height) on
the head of Dique del Sur.
Services:
Repair: 6-tonne capacity crane.
Other facilities: limited.
Supplies: fuel; fresh water.
CABO DE SAN SEBASTIN TO CABO CREUS

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Chart 1705

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In this section the coastal waters between Cabo de San
Sebastin (4153N 312E) (3.271) and Cabo Creus
(3.306), about 26 miles NNE, are described together with
off-lying dangers, anchorages and harbours, and Golfo de
Rosas (3.308).
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Lifeboat
Puerto
Puerto
See also
stations are located at:

de Rosas (42152N 3108E) (3.318).
de Cadaqus, (4217N 317E) (3.320).
1.44 and 3.6.
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Fishing
Chart 1705 (see 1.15)
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night. See 1.8.
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Marine Reserves
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Islas Medas (4203N 313E) (3.305) are surrounded by
Marine Reserves. Light-buoys (special) mark the
approximate corners of the inner reserve and other
light-buoys (special) are moored close outside and within
the NE, E and SW sections of the outer reserve.
In the outer protected reserve, fishing is allowed only by
licence and the dumping of all refuse is prohibited.
In the inner protected reserve, in addition to the above
regulations, the extraction of flora and fauna, the use of
submarine illumination, anchoring and fishing, are all
prohibited. Small craft may secure only to the mooring
buoys provided and the maximum speed permitted is 3 kn.
Diving activities are limited exclusively for permit holders.
Cabo Creus. Several Marine and Integral Reserves for
protection of the environment, enclosed by restricted areas,
have been established N and S of Cabo Creus (4219N
319E), around the coastline of the peninsula extending
from Cabo Falc (4214N 313E) to Punta de la Creu
(4221N 312E).
These areas extend up to about 1 miles off the coast
and are subject to a number of restrictions. Within the
Marine Reserves anchoring, fishing and the extraction of
marine flora and fauna are prohibited without prior
authorisation. In addition, within the Integral Reserves, all
submarine activities are prohibited and the submersion of
scientific research instruments must be authorised.
Mariners intending to navigate in this area should
exercise caution and consult the local authorities for full
details.
3.301
The route from a position SE of Cabo de San Sebastin
(4153N 312E) leads generally NNE for about 28 miles
to a position ESE of Islote Maza de Oro (3.306), 5 cables
E of Cabo Creus. The route is sub divided as follows:
Offshore routes:
Cabo de San Sebastin to Cabo de Utrera (3.305).
Cabo de Utrera to Cabo Creus (3.306).
Golfo de Rosas inshore:
Cabo Ultrera to Punta de la Batera (3.309).
Punta de la Batera to Cabo Norfeo (3.310).
Begur Nature Reserve

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Begur Nature Reserve has been established to protect the
coastline between Punta de Las Llosas (Cap Negre)
(4158N 314E) and Punta de la Creu, 6 cables WNW; it
is marked by light-buoys.
Natural conditions
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Local weather. N winds in the immediate area of Cabo
Creus, which in winter are reported to be constant, are
strong and persistent and can be extremely troublesome to
vessels bound for the Gulf of Lions which lies N of the
cape.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Cabo de San Sebastin Lighthouse (4153N 312E)
(3.271).
Radar domes (at an elevation of 613 m) (4217N
315E).
Cabo Creus Lighthouse (white round tower on
dwelling, 11 m in height) (4219N 319E)
standing on the summit of the cape (3.306), the
most E point of the Spanish mainland.
Castillo de San Salvador (at an elevation of 685 m),
on the summit of a mountain 7 miles W of Cabo
Creus.
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Major lights:
Cabo de San Sebastin Light (3.271).
Cabo Creus Light as above.
Cabo de Utrera to Cabo Creus
Directions
Cabo de San Sebastin to Cabo de Utrera

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From a position SE of Cabo de San Sebastin (4153N
312E) (3.271) the track leads generally NNE for about
12 miles, passing (with positions given from Islas Medas
Light (4203N 313E)):
ESE of Cala Pedrosa (8 miles S), a small cove
indenting the coast about 1 mile N of Cabo de San
Sebastin. The cove is bounded by Punta Pedrosa
on its S side and Punta Tamari on its N side. The
coast N of Cabo de San Sebastin is high, rugged
and indented for 4 miles to Punta del Palom.
Thence:
ESE of Furi de l Aguia Glida (7 miles S), a rock
lying about 2 cables S of Punta del Banch with
Llosa de Cala Nova, a rock with a depth of 86 m
over it, lying about 1 cable SE of the point.
Thence:
ESE of Punta des Mut (6 miles S) which has a
hotel standing on it. Aiguablava marina (3.312),
which is marked by lights, lies in a cove W of the
point. Thence:
ESE of Cabo Bagur (6 miles S), a large steep-to
headland, with an elevation of 115 m, faced by
rocky cliffs; a clearly visible disused yellow signal
station stands on the point. Isla Negra lies close
inshore 5 cables SW of Cabo Bagur. Thence:
ESE of Bajo Furi Fit (5 miles S), a rock lying
close S of Punta del Palom. Cala de la Tuna and
Cala de Aiguafreda indent the coast, respectively,
close W and NW of Punta del Palom; both are
free of dangers and provide shelter for small
vessels and small craft. A very large hotel stands
on Punta de la Sal, 2 cables N of Punta del Palom
The coast for 1 miles NW to Rocas del Rincn
(not charted) is rugged and foul. Thence:
ESE of Playa de Pals (4 miles S to 1 mile W), a
beach extending 4 miles N of Rocas del Rincn.
Torre de Pals stands on a low dune near the S end
of the beach. Ro Dar and the Ro Ter enter the
sea on this stretch of coast. A fish haven has been
established 1 mile ESE of the mouth of the Ro
Ter and a shoal bank extends for some distance
from Playa de Pals. Thence:
ESE of Islote Mogote Bernat (67 m in height,
pyramidal in shape) (5 cables SSE) which is the
SE extremity of the Islas Medas, a group of rocky
islets Islote Meda Chica (64 m in height), lies
1 cables NW of Islote Mogote Bernat with other
small islets lying between them. Isla Meda Grande
from which a light (3.307) is exhibited, is the
largest island in the group, lying about 1 cable NW
of Islote Meda Chica. Islote El Magallot, a steep-to
detached rock, lies 1 cables N of Isla Meda
Grande. The passage between the group and the
mainland NW is deep, but local knowledge is
essential. Thence:
ESE of Cabo de Utrera (Cabo d Oltrera) (1 miles

NNW), the S entrance point to Golfo de Rosas
(3.308).
(Directions for Golfo de Rosas are given at 3.309)
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From a position ESE of Cabo de Utrera the track leads
generally NNE for about 16 miles, passing:
ESE of Golfo de Rosas (3.308), thence:
ESE of Cabo Norfeo (4214N 316E) at the E
extremity of a high steep-sided promontory which
is crowned by an old Arab watch tower. The cape
has a rugged cliff face 800 m in height with a high
islet at its base. Thence:
(Directions from Golfo de Rosas (3.310)
merge in this vicinity)
ESE of Punta de la Figuera. Cala de Jonculls lies
between Punta la Trone, the NE extremity of Cabo
Norfeo, and Punta de la Figuera, about 1 mile NE.
Thence:
ESE of Punta de Cala Nans from which a light
(3.307) is exhibited, standing 1 mile N of Punta de
la Figuera. Thence:
ESE of Punta Oliguera, 1 mile NNE of Punta de Cala
Nans, a low rocky point about 3 cables NE of Isla
Arenella, an island lying close off the promontory
forming the NE side of Ensenada de Cadaqus.
Banco de la Devesa extends about 1 cable S and E
of Isla Arenella. Thence:
ESE of Isletas Massina, 6 cables NE of Punta
Oliguera, comprising a group of one islet and
several large rocks. The passage between them and
the mainland is deep and free of dangers. Isla de
Port Lligat, with Isla Fernera close off its N end,
lies 5 cables W of Isletas Massina, and is separated
from the coast by a very narrow and shallow
channel (Pasaje Boquellas). Thence:
ESE of Punta Codera (not charted), 9 cables NW of
Isletas Massina, thence:
ESE of Cabo Creus which has a light (3.304)
standing on it. Dedos de Cadaqus are two conical
peaks rising about 2 cables W of Cabo Creus.
Islote La Encalladora or Islote Clavaguer, with a
reef extending about cable from its SE
extremity, lies close off the NE side of Cabo Creus
from which it is separated by a deep but very
narrow channel suitable for small craft. In N winds
the sea breaks right across it. Thence:
ESE of Isleta Maza de Oro, about 5 cables E of Cabo
Creus. A reef extends from the W side of the islet
leaving a deep channel about 2 cables wide
between its extremity and that of the reef
extending SE from Islote La Encalladora (3.333);
this channel is not recommended.
Useful marks
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Islas Medas Light (tower on brick building, 11 m in
height) (42028N 3132E) standing on the summit of Isla
Meda Grande (3.305).
Punta de la Batera light (42146N 3109E) (3.311).
Punta de Cala Nans light (white round tower on
dwelling, 7 m in height) (42161N 3171E) standing on
the point (3.306).
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Golfo de Rosas
General information
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Description. Golfo de Rosas (Golfo de Roses) indents
the coast between Cabo de Utrera (42040N 3125E)
(named Cabo d Oltrera on Spanish chart 493A) and Cabo
Norfeo, 10 miles NNE. Puerto de LEscala (3.314) lies in
the SW corner of the gulf and Baha de Rosas, with the
town and Puerto de Rosas (3.318) at its head, lies in the
NW corner of the gulf. The inshore route is sub divided as
follows:
Cabo Ultrera to Punta de la Batera (3.309).
Punta de la Batera to Cabo Norfeo (3.310).
Topography. The N and S shores of the gulf are high
and steep with Playa Ampurias, a sandy beach backed by
an extensive plain and marshes, lying between.
Ro Fluvi enters the sea 9 miles NW of Cabo de Utrera
and the town of San Pedro Pescador, which is visible from
seawards, stands on the N bank about 1 miles upstream.
Ro Muga enters the sea 2 miles N of the Ro Fluvi,
and the town of Castelln de Ampurias, which stands on a
hill 69 m in height on the N bank of the river 2 miles
inland, is extremely visible from well offshore.
Depths in the gulf shelve gradually from the 50 m depth
contour some 4 miles from the shore on the W side of the
gulf, to the 10 m depth contour which extends
approximately between 3 and 5 cables offshore in places.
The bottom is predominantly of mud and muddy sand.
Landmarks:
Torre Mong (at an elevation of 104 m) (42067N
3107E), standing on a hill 1 cables W of Punta
Trenca Brasos (3.309).
Radar domes (at an elevation of 613 m) (4217N
315E) standing on the summit of Montaa de
Cadaqus.
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Cabo Ultrera to Punta de la Batera
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From a position NE of Cabo Ultrera (42040N
3125E) the track leads generally NNW for about 11 miles
to the entrance to Baha de Rosas, passing:
ENE of a wreck, with a depth of 133 m over it,
lying 8 cables NNW of Cabo Ultrera 1 cable SE
of Cabo de Castell, thence:
ENE of a shoal, with a least depth of 32 m over it,
extending up to 2 cables offshore and lying about
3 cables SE of Punta del Mil, 2 miles NNW
of Cabo Ultrera. Cala de Mong indents the coast
close N of Punta del Mil. Thence:
ENE of Punta Trenca Brasos, 3 miles NNW of Cabo
Ultrera, with Torre Mong standing close W,
thence:
ENE of Cala de la Clota, 1 miles WNW of Punta
Trenca Brasos, thence:
ENE of Punta de la Casa Gran, the NW entrance
point of Cala de la Clota 2 miles NW of Punta
Trenca Brasos. The town of La Escala stands on
Punta de la Casa Gran close E of a hill
surmounted by a ruined tower. Thence:
WSW of a wreck, 4 miles NE of Punta de la Cala
Gran, with a depth of 39 m over it. A swell
recording light-buoy (special) is moored close S of

the wreck. Thence:
WSW of Punta de la Batera from which a light
(3.311) is exhibited. The point stands on the side
of the E entrance to Baha de Rosas (3.317) and
the ruins of Castillo de la Trinidad stand above the
point. Punta de la Ponsella, another headland
stands 1 cable NW of Punta de la Batera.
Thence as required for Puerto de Ampuriabrava (3.315),
or Puerto de Santa Margarita (3.316), respectively on the
W and NW sides of the bay, or to an anchorage or Puerto
de Rosas (3.318) on the E side of the bay.
3.310
From a position WSW of Punta de la Batera the route
to rejoin the coastal route E of Cabo Norfeo (3.306),
3 miles E, leads initially about 1 miles generally SE and
about 2 miles generally E, passing (with positions given
from Punta Falconera (4214N 313E)):
SW of Los Branchs Canyellas (1 miles WNW), a
group of small islets and rocks, some of which are
between 8 and 10 m in height, which lie in the
approaches to Cala de Canyellas Petitas. The
channel between Los Branchs Canyellas and the
rocks lying ENE close off Punta de la Umella, the
S entrance point to the cove, is about 1 cables
wide and 15 to 25 m deep. Thence:
SW of Punta del Ullastrell (8 cables NW), the N
entrance point to Cala de Canyellas Grosas; rocks
extend 1 cable SSW of the point and Punta de la
Canyellas Grosas, 2 cables farther SE, is the S
entrance point to the cove. Thence:
SW and S of Punta Falconera, the S extremity of
Cabo Falc which lies about 1 cable NE. Cabo
Falc is a high sheer-sided promontory on the W
side of the bay indenting the coast between the
cape and Cabo Norfeo, 2 miles E. On the W side
of this bay, about 3 cables ENE of Cabo Falc,
there is a shoal with a depth of 45 m over it.
Close N of this shoal on the W shore of the bay
are two small coves (Cala Murtra and Cala
Rustella) which are suitable for small craft, but
local knowledge is necessary. Thence:
At the head of the bay, about 1 mile NE of Cabo
Falc, is Punta Ferrera with, about 1 cable S, a
detached patch (depth of 06 m) which splits the N
shore into two small coves. In the NW corner is
Cala de Montjoi (3.319) and in the NE corner Cala
Pelosa. Thence:
S of Cabo Norfeo (2 miles E).
Useful mark
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Punta de la Batera light (white round tower on
dwelling, 11 m in height) (42146N 3109E) standing on
the point (3.309).
(Directions merge with coastal route at 3.306)

Aiguablava
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Description. Cala de Aiguablava and Cala de Fornells
(41563N 3130E) indent the coast close together
immediately W of Punta des Mut (3.305) and about
1 miles SW of Cabo Begur.
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Cala de Aiguablava is bounded on its E side by the

peninsula with Punta des Mut at its NE extremity and is
separated from Cala de Fornells by a headland on its W
side.
Anchorage can be obtained in the E part of Cala de
Aiguablava in a depth of 3 m, sand and weed with good
protection from all but strong NE winds. There are many
small craft mooring buoys in the cove.
Anchorage can also be obtained in the entrance to Cala
de Fornells but shelter is not as good as it is in Cala de
Aiguablava.
Harbour. Aiguablava is a small harbour entered between
two rocky spits which have been partially quayed close N
of Cala de Fornells. The entrance is only 8 m wide. Depths
in the marina are between 1 and 25 m.
Useful marks:
Light (green tower, white base) on the extremity of
the rocky spit on the E side of the entrance to
Aiguablava Marina.
Light (red lantern) on W side of the entrance to
Aiguablava Marina.
Services: fuel; fresh water; provisions; 4-tonne crane on
the W side of the entrance.
Puerto de LEscala
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Description. Puerto de L Estartit (42035N 3120E),
a fishing harbour, also accommodating other craft, lies at
the N end of Playa de Pals (3.305) on the SW side of
Montaa La Barra, an elevated and rocky promontory with
Punta Guixeras its SE extremity and Punta Salinas its NE
extremity. Molinet, a small islet 7 m high, lies close SE of
Punta Guixeras. Torre Ponsa is situated 7 cables NW of the
harbour.
Anchorage (Fondeadero de la Medas) for small vessels
and small craft can be found in N and E winds about
3 cables SW of Islas Medas Light (4203N 313E) (3.307)
in depths of about 19 m, mud and sand.
de Levante which extends in an arc generally SW for about
2 cables from Punta de la Torre, which has the ruins of an
old tower standing on it, about 1 cables WSW of Punta
Guixeras. Contradique extends about 1 cable SE then
cable NE to form the entrance which faces SW and is
about 60 m wide. Dique Interior extends about 1 cables
SW from the shore about 1 cable NW of the root of Dique
de Levante and forms an inner basin in which most of the
berthing facilities lie. Entry is difficult in strong winds.
within the harbour vary from 2 to 3 m.
Useful marks:
La Bleda, a rock 7 m in height, which stands at the
foot of Punta Guixeras.
Light (red post, 4 m in height) on the elbow of
Contradique.
Light (red lantern on masonry base, 4 m in height) on
the head of Contradique.
Light (white post, green top, 4 m in height) on the
head of Dique Interior.
Services:
Facilities: fuel; fresh water; provisions.
Repair: 30-tonne capacity travel lift;7 tonne
capacity crane; 3-tonne capacity crane.
3.314
Description. Puerto de LEscala (4207N 309E) is a
fishing harbour, also accommodating other craft, on the E
side of Cala de la Clota.
Controlling draught is reported to be 2 m.
Anchorage can be obtained in Cala de la Clota W of
the entrance to Darsena Pesquera in a depth of 10 m, sand.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the N and W
by a breakwater which extends in an arc for about 3 cables
W and SW from the E entrance point to the bay. Espign
de la Clota extends generally W for about 1 cables from
a position on the shore close to the root of the above
breakwater forming a basin with its entrance being about
50 m wide and facing W.
About 1 cables S of Espign de la Clota, the old
harbours Contradique projects about 1 cable NNW from
the shore to terminate in a T-head about 1 cables in
length, thus forming the entrance to Darsena Pesquera
which is about 50 m wide and faces W. Darsena Deportivo
lies between Contradique and another breakwater extending
cables NNW from the shore about 1 cables W of
Contradique.
Fish farm, marked by a light-buoy (special), lies about
6 cables NE of the E entrance point to the bay.
Useful marks:
Light (white post with a red top, 3 m in height) on
the head of LEscala breakwater.
Light (white post with green top, 3 m in height), on
the head of Espign de la Clota.
Light (green post, 3 m in height) on the E head of
Contradique.
Light (green post, red band, 3 m in height) on the W
head of Contradique.
Light (N cardinal daymark on yellow post, black top,
on concrete base, 3 m in height) on the head of
the breakwater on the W side of Darsena
Deportivo.
Services:
Facilities: fuel; fresh water; provisions.
Repairs: two cranes of 8 and 10-tonnes capacity;
5-tonne capacity mobile crane.
Puerto de Ampuriabrava
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Description. Puerto de Ampuriabrava (Puerto de
Empuriabrava) (4215N 308E) comprises a complex of
miles of interconnecting canals lined with high rises, shops,
houses and hotels on reclaimed land N of the Ro Muga
(3.308). The port lies on the W shore of Baha de Rosas
(3.317).
Anchorage can be obtained NE or SW of the entrance
in a depth of 5 m, sand.
Entrance. The entrance to the waterways, which is 50 m
wide, lies between two breakwaters extending parallel to
each other for about 1 cable SE from the shore, 8 cables
NE of the mouth of the Ro Muga.
Depths in the entrance are reported to be 3 m and inside
the harbour they vary between 2 and 25 m.
Useful marks:
Control tower (42150N 3078E) standing at a
height of 50 m.
Light (green tower, white base, 4 m in height) on the
Light (red tower, white base, 4 m in height) on the
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fish farm is marked by light-buoys (special) and the W fish

farm straddles the extremity of a submarine outfall (below).
Submarine outfall extends 7 cables SSW from a
position on the shore, 8 cables NNW from the entrance to
Puerto de Rosas; its extremity is marked by a light-buoy
(special).
Services:
Repair: 50-tonne travel lift; 10-tonne and a 7-tonne
cranes.
Puerto de Santa Margarita

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Description. Puerto de Santa Margarita (4216N
309E) comprises a large development of interconnecting
waterways and canals on reclaimed land over part of the
flood plain of the Ro Muga. The port lies on the W shore
of Baha de Rosas (3.317).
Anchorage can be obtained NE or SW of the entrance
in depths of 5 m, sand.
Entrance. The entrance lies between two breakwaters.
Dique de Abrigo extends in an arc for about 1 cables SW
from the shore 1 mile N of the entrance to Puerto de
Ampuriabrava. Contradique extends a short distance SE
from the shore SW of the root of Dique de Abrigo, to form
the entrance which is about 40 m wide and faces SW.
Caution. The approach can be dangerous in heavy seas
or strong winds between E and S. Protection is good in the
waterways except in strong NW winds when alternative
shelter in Puerto de Rosas should be considered.
Depths within the waterways and canals are suitable for
small craft drawing 2 to 25 m. The entrance, however,
requires constant dredging owing to continuous silting and
depths can alter considerably. Sounding is advised.
Buoyage. A trot of buoys (port hand) mark the entrance
channel. Sometimes beacons are used in place of the buoys
Useful marks:
Light (white tower, red top, 3 m in height) on the
Services:
Repair: 50-tonne travel-lift; 5-tonne crane; 12-tonne
patent slip.
Puerto de Rosas
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Description. Baha de Rosas (42155N 3100E) lies
in the NW corner of Golfo de Rosas with Puerto de
Ampuriabrava (3.315) and Puerto de Santa Margarita
(3.316) on its W shore and Puerto de Rosas (3.318) on its
E shore.
Anchorage can be obtained in Baha de Rosas sheltered
from all but S and SE winds.
Large vessels can obtain an anchorage about 3 cables
WSW of the entrance to Puerto de Rosas in depths of 17
to 18 m.
Small vessels usually anchor about 2 cables from the
beach SW of the middle of the town of Rosas and S of the
ruins of the citadel (42161N 3103E) inside the 10 m
depth contour line, sand, keeping well clear of a rubble
breakwater extending from the shore to the N and the
submarine outfall and fish farms described below. An
alternative more convenient anchorage can be obtained in
depths of about 12 m some 1 cables NW of the entrance
to Puerto de Rosas and clear of the NE fish farm. Care
should be taken to keep the harbour entrance clear.
Fish farms lie in the NE corner of the bay about
3 cables NW and 4 cables W, respectively, from the
entrance to Puerto de Rosas (42152N 3108E). The NW
3.318
Description. Puerto de Rosas (42152N 3108E) is
primarily a fishing harbour with facilities for small
commercial vessels and yachts. The port lies on the E
shore of Baha de Rosas (3.317).
1.44 and 3.6.
Port Authority. Ayudantia Militar de Marina, Muelle
Comercial de Rosas 4, 17480 Rosas, Spain.
Largest vessel, maximum LOA 40 m; maximum draught
4 m.
Pilotage. Pilots are available from Puerto de Palams
(3.281). 24 hours notice is required. See also 1.21.
Anchorage: see 3.317.
Harbour. Muelle de Abrigo extends about 2 cables W
from the shore 3 cables N of Punta de la Batera (3.309).
Muelle Comercial extends WSW for 1 cables then SSE
for about 2 cables from the shore about 3 cables N of the
root of Muelle de Abrigo, to form the entrance which faces
NW and is about 150 m wide.
Two breakwaters extend close together and parallel to
each other about 1 cable ESE from a position on the shore
about 1 cable N of the root of Muelle Comercial; the S
breakwater is slightly longer than the other.
within the harbour they vary between 1 and 5 m.
Useful marks:
Punta de la Batera Light (3.311).
head of Muelle de Abrigo.
Light (white tower, red top, 4 m in height) on the
head of Muelle Comercial.
Light (S cardinal daymark on black post, yellow top,
2 m in height) on the head of the longer
breakwater 1 cable N of Muelle Comercial as
described above.
Light (S cardinal daymark on black beacon, yellow
top) close to the head of the rubble breakwater
(3.317), 3 cables NW of Muelle Comercial.
Berths:
Muelle Comercial: length 304 m; depth 35 m.
Muelle Comercial extension SSE: length 300 m; depth
alongside 45 m (outer), 40 m (inner).
Services:
Repair: patent slipway for vessels up to 150-tonnes
at a small shipyard on the root of Muelle de
Abrigo.
Other facilities: medical facilities.
Supplies: gas oil and fresh water.
Communications: nearest airport is at Gerona, 50 km
distant.
Cala de Montjoi
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Position. Cala de Montjoi (42150N 03139E) lies in
the NW corner of the bay formed between Cabo Falc
(3.310) and Cabo Norfeo.
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Anchorage The cove is enclosed at its head and

provides a holding ground of sand and weed, clean beach
and good shelter from N winds.
Ensenada de Cadaqus
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Description. Ensenada de Cadaqus, also known as
Puerto de Cadaqus, (4217N 317E) is a bay indenting
the coast to a distance of 1 mile NW from its entrance
between Punta de Cala Nans (3.306) and Isla Arenella
(3.306). The bay gives partial protection from the NW
Tramontana (1.154) but not from winds and sea between E
and S. A short distance inside the bay on the NE side there
is a light.
Topography. The SW side of the bay is high, cliffy and
indented by two coves, Cala Nans and Cala Conca, both of
which have beaches at their heads. Punta de Cala Conca
lies N of Cala Conca and Islote El Sortell almost joins its
NE side.
The town of Cadaqus stands on the slopes of high
ground at the head of the bay where a channel for flood
water bisects the town which has many holiday facilities.
1.44 and 3.6.
Anchorage can be obtained N of a line joining Punta de
la Cala Conca and El Pil in depths between 10 and 20 m,
taking care to avoid La Entina.
If anchoring near the head of the harbour, a vessel
should moor with her anchors laid SW and NE, bearing in
mind that a shoal bank extends some cable from the
beach fronting Cadaqus. Alternatively, a vessel can lay an
anchor SW, in a depth of 20 to 23 m, and secure her stern
to one of the bollards on Els Farallons on the NE side of
the bay; this anchorage is of a temporary nature.
Small craft can obtain anchorages around the head of
the bay to suit draught and wind direction; the bottom is
sand, mud, weed and occasional patches of stone. In a NW
Tramontana, shelter should be sought as close inshore as
draught permits or in the small coves such as Cala Conca,
Cala de Poal (Playa del Ros).
Landmarks:
Montaa de Cadaqus, 1 miles W of the bay
(3.308).
The hermitage of San Sebastin, standing about
7 cables ESE of Montaa de Cadaqus.
The ancient convent of San Pedro de Roda, standing
on the summit of a mountain about 4 miles NW
of Montaa de Cadaqus.
Casa de Colom, a building with two towers, the W of
which is higher, standing on a hill overlooking
Punta de la Costa on the NE side of the harbour,
3 cables SE of the town.
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Directions from south. From a position NE of Punta de

Cala Nans Light (42164N 3172E) (3.306), the track
leads NW for about 7 cables to the inner reaches of the
bay, passing (with positions given from the Punta de Cala
Nans Light):
NE of Cucurucs de la Cebolla (2 cables NW), a
group of triangular-shaped rocks, thence:
SW of El Cucuruc (5 cables NNE), a high conical
islet, thence:
SW of Els Farallons and El Pil (6 cables N), which
comprise a group of rocks lying close together; a
concrete beacon stands on El Pil, the N rock,
thence:
NE of a fish haven (5 cables NNW), thence:
NE of El Sortell (7 cables NW), an islet which
almost joins the NE side of a peninsula with Punta
de la Cala Conca at its head. La Entina is a shoal,
with a least depth of 27 m over it, lying about
cable NE of El Sortell. Bajos Palicorna, with
depths of less than 27 m extends cable offshore
from the NE side of the head of the harbour.
Thence as required for the chosen anchorage.
Directions from north-east. Clearing bearing. From a
position NE of Punta Oliguera (4217N 318E) (3.306),
the line of bearing less than 030 of Isletas Massina
(3.306), 6 cables NE, and open W of Isleta Maza de Oro
(3.306), 2 miles farther NNE, passes ESE of Banco de la
Devesa, which extends E and S of Isla Arenella (3.306),
until the church in Cadaqus is open W of El Cucuruc
(above), thence the directions continue as described above.
Port Lligat
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Description. Port Lligat (42177N 3174E) is a
shallow cove indenting the coast W of Isla de Port Lligat
and Isletas Massina (3.306). Punta de Sant Antoni is a
point extending S from the N shore. The cove is shallow
and suitable only for small craft.
Anchorage. Small craft can anchor about cable SE of
Punta de Sant Antoni in 4 m, weed over sand and stones.
The cove gives good protection from all but NE winds
with limited protection from the NW Tramontana (1.154).
Cala Guillola
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3.322
Description. Cala Guillola (42182N 3175E) indents
the coast 1 mile NW of Isletas Massina (3.306). It provides
shelter from N winds which prevail along this coast but is
open SE.
Anchorage can be obtained in Cala Guillola in depths
of 14 or 15 m, sand and weed.
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3.323
In this section the coastal waters between Cabo Creus
(4219N 319E) (3.306) and Cap Cerbre (3.333),
10 miles NW are described together with intervening ports,
anchorages and bays.
Tunny nets
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3.326
The International Boundary between Spain and France
lies close N of Cabo Falc (4226N 310E).
Rescue
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3.327
See 1.44 and 3.6.
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Chart 1705 (see 1.15)
Route
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3.328
The route from a position NE of Isleta Maza de Oro
(4219N 320E) leads generally NW for about 10 miles to
a position NE of Cap Cerbre.
Topography
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3.329
See 3.269.
Fish havens
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3.330
From a position close N of Isla Meda (41211N
3131E) (3.333) a series of rectangular shaped fish havens
extends about 1 miles WNW and 7 cables WSW to the
shore.
Currents
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3.331
Currents off the coast between Cabo Lladr (4224N
310E) (3.333) and Cap Cerbre, 2 miles N, are
influenced by the prevailing wind.
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Principal marks
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3.332
Landmarks:
Cabo Creus Lighthouse (3.304).
Castillo de San Salvador (3.304).
Major lights:
Cabo Creus Light (3.304).
Cap Cerbre Light (grey pyramidal tower, red top
10 m in height (4226N 311E), stands on the
cape at an elevation of 55 m (3.333).
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Directions
Cabo Creus to Cap Cerbre

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3.333
From a position NE of Isleta Maza de Oro (4219N
320E), the track leads generally NW for about 10 miles,
passing (with positions given from Punta Sernella (4221N
311E)):
NE of Isla La Encalladora (6 miles ESE) which is
an island about 3 cables long lying in a NW/SE
orientation and about 3 cables N of Cabo Creus
(3.306), thence:
NE of Isla de Cullar (Isla Fullolas) (5 miles ESE)
which lies close off the W entrance point to Cala
de Culip, thence:
NE of Punta dels Farallons (3 miles E), which
terminates in a white cone and has several islets
close off it, thence:
NE of Cabo Gros (2 miles E). Isla Madella (not
charted), a rock about 6 m in height, lies close
offshore about 5 cables WNW of Cabo Gros.

Thence:
NE of Punta Blanca (1 miles E) (not charted), close
W of Isla Madella, which is noticeable on account
of its red colouring in contrast with the dark
colour of the coastline in the area. Several rocky
coves, with beaches at their heads, lie between
Punta Blanca and Isla Meda (not charted), 6 cables
W, thence:
NE of Isla Meda (1 mile ESE), a sharp pointed island
about 8 m in height. The coves between the island
and Punta de la Creu, 6 cables WSW, are suitable
only for small craft and local knowledge is
necessary, thence:
NE of Punta de la Creu (8 cables ESE), lying at the
foot of Puig de la Carbonera which rises to an
elevation of 119 m about 2 cables S of the point.
Thence:
NE of Puerto de la Selva (1 mile SE) (3.336) which
lies between Punta de la Creu and Punta Sernella,
7 cables WNW, thence:
NE of Punta Sernella from which a light (3.334) is
exhibited. The point is steep and fringed by rocks.
Thence:
NE of El Castell de Llan (1 miles NW) (not
charted), an islet which is high, rounded, with a
small castle on its summit and is connected to the
mainland by reclamation involved in the
construction of Puerto de Llan (3.337). Thence:
NE of Cabo Raso (2 miles NW), close off which
are two islets from the E of which a reef extends
cable E, thence:
NE of Cabo Lladr (3 miles NNW), 8 cables N of
Cabo Raso, a whitish headland, close off which is
an islet and a conical rock, both of which are also
whitish. The coast between the cape and Cap
Cerbre, 2 miles N is high-rugged and
moderately steep-to. Thence:
NE of Cabo Marcer (Punta Marc) (4 miles NNW),
about 1 mile N of Cabo Lladr. The coast between
Cabo Marcer and Punta Gatillepis, about 5 cables
N, is very steep and rises in the middle to an
elevation of over 200 m. Thence:
NE of Punta Gatillepis (4 miles NNW), on the S
side of Cala de Portbou (3.340), thence:
NE of Cap Cerbre (5 miles NNW), about 1 mile N
of Punta Gatillepis, with an islet of moderate
elevation close off it. The international boundary
(3.326) between Spain and France lies close S.
(Directions continue for the coastal route N of
Cap Cerbre in Mediterranean Pilot Volume II)
Useful mark
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Punta Sernella lighthouse (grey square tower and
building, white lantern, 11 m in height) (42209N
3112E), standing on the point (3.333).

Ensenada El Golfet de Cabo Creus
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Description. Ensenada El Golfet de Cabo Creus
(42205N 3150E) which indents the coast between
Punta dels Farallons (3.333) and Cabo Gros (3.333)
contains several small shallow coves.
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Anchorage can be obtained in the bay sheltered from

winds between E and W through S which are frequent in
summer; it is exposed to the N winds in winter when it
becomes dangerous.
Puerto de la Selva
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Description. Puerto de la Selva (42205N 3120E)
lies on the E side of a large bay of the same name which
is backed by mountains. The harbour, which fronts the
town of Selva, has been developed for fishing vessels and
yachts. Playa de la Ribera is a beach at the S end of the
bay and the W coast of the bay towards Punta Sernella
(3.333) is rugged and rocky.
Anchorage can be obtained in the bay from all except
N winds. In NW winds, sheltered anchorage can be
obtained in the lee of Punta Sernella in depths between 20
and 22 m.
The usual anchorage is NW of Muelle de Punta Trenc in
depths between 20 and 22 m, muddy sand.
Anchorage can also be obtained in the SE corner of the
bay between the 5 and 10 m depth contour lines, mud and
sand.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the NW by
Muelle de Punta Trenc, which extends about 1 cables
SSW from a point of the same name, 3 cables SSW of
Punta de la Creu (3.333). Inside the breakwater a series of
quays and pontoons extends along the shore for about
3 cables SSE to Punta de la Timba which has been quayed;
two piers lie close S of Punta de la Timba.
Useful marks:
Punta Sernella Lighthouse (3.334).
Lighthouse (red concrete tower, white base, 5 m in
height) on the head of Muelle de Punta Trenc.
Berths. Vessels can berth alongside the inner face of
Muelle de Punta Trenc in depths between 3 and 10 m.
Fishing vessels use this berth.
Other vessels berth SE of the mole.
Fishing vessels use the quays at Punta de la Timba.
Services:
Repairs: 125-tonne crane on the Muelle; 1-tonne
crane SE of the Muelle.
Cala Garvet
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Description. Puerto de Llan (42225N 3098E) lies
tucked away in a small cove immediately W of El Castell
de Llan (3.333). It is a fishing harbour which has been
developed into a resort with a good yacht basin.
Anchorage can be obtained W and clear of the harbour
entrance in a depth of 3 m, sand and weed. It is very
exposed and two other anchorages with better shelter can
be obtained in two small coves close SW of Punta de
Canyelles, 6 cables N of the port.
Harbour. An outer breakwater extends NNE for a short
distance then WNW for about 1 cable from the foot of El
Castell de Llan. An inner breakwater, extends NNW for
about 1 cables and then NE for about 1 cable from a
position on shore about 1 cables SW of the root of the
outer breakwater, to form the entrance to the outer basin
which is about 60 m wide and faces W. Contradique
extends a short distance NW, towards the head of the inner
breakwater from the root of the outer breakwater, to form
the entrance to the inner basin.
Useful marks:
Lighthouse (red concrete tower, white base, 3 m in
height) on the head of the outer breakwater,
3.338
Description. Cala Garvet indents the coast between
Cabo Raso (42234N 3101E) (3.333) and Cabo Lladr
(3.333), 8 cables N. The cove is exposed to winds between
NE and SE which send in a heavy sea.
Anchorage can be obtained in the cove, sheltered from
offshore winds, with the higher of the two islets off Cabo
Raso in line bearing about 133, with the summit of the
hill above Cabo Gros (4221N 315E) (3.333), in a depth
of 11 m.
Puerto de Colera
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Lighthouse (white tower, red top) on the head of. the

inner breakwater.
Lighthouse (white concrete tower, green top, 2 m in
height) on the head of Contradique.
Services. Limited facilities are available, including a
12-tonne capacity crane.
3.339
Description. Puerto de Colera (42243, 3093E) is a
small fishing harbour on the S side of Cala Colera, a deep
cove surrounded by high mountains.
Anchorage can be obtained in a depth of 10 m, sand
and stone, near the centre of the entrance to Cala Colera. It
is exposed to onshore winds and, in addition, despite being
sheltered from the N and NW it is exposed to fierce eddies
from the NW Tramontana (1.154).
Harbour. The harbour is protected by two small
breakwaters; Dique de Levante extends generally NW for
about cable on the N side of the harbour and
Contradique extends a short distance NNE from the shore
on the S side of the harbour to form the entrance which
faces NW and is about 50 m wide.
Depths in the entrance are 5 m and 15 to 4 m within
the harbour.
Useful marks:
Lighthouse (red structure) on the head of Dique de
Levante.
Lighthouse (green tower, white base) on the head of
Contradique.
Services: limited services; 2-tonne capacity crane; no
fuel.
Cala de Portbou
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Description. Cala de Portbou (4226N 310E) forms a
natural harbour close S of the International Boundary with
France. In strong winds from NE to SE a heavy swell
enters the cove and despite being sheltered from all other
directions the NW Tramontana (1.154) can still descend in
strong gusts from the inland mountain ranges; it is
unsuitable for shelter except in exceptional circumstances.
Anchorage can be obtained in the middle of the head of
the cove in a depth of 5 m, sand and weed, about cable
offshore.
Harbour. Part of the S side at the head of the cove has
been quayed along a length of about 75 m and this
provides a landing.
Development. A new marina was under construction
(1999) close inside Punta de Gatillepis on the S side of the
entrance to the cove. The breakwaters have been completed
and it might be possible to find shelter inside them.
Useful mark:
Light (N cardinal daymark on yellow beacon, black
top), on the head of the new N breakwater.
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ISLAS BALEARES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 2717
Scope of this chapter

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4.1
This chapter covers the Islas Baleares which comprise a
group of four principal islands; Isla de Formentera, Isla de
Ibiza, Isla de Mallorca and Isla de Menorca, together with a
number of adjacent islets. The group lies ENE of Cabo de
San Antonio (3848N 012E) (2.258) and the principal
islands lie in pairs on two banks.
The chapter is divided into the following sections:
Islas de Ibiza and Formentera (4.8).
Islas de Mallorca (4.76).
Isla de Menorca (4.218).
Off-lying banks
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4.3
Off-lying banks consist of Banco del Emile Baudot
(3844N 229E), and another bank, with a depth of 76 m
over it, lying 10 miles ENE of the E end of Isla de
Formentera.
Tunny fishing
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Isla de Menorca, the NE island of the group, is rather flat

and free from off-lying dangers. There are few islets close to
land and what dangers there are lie within 5 cables of the
coast. Monte Toro (4000N 407E) the highest point on the
island, is a conical mountain near the islands centre and
makes a useful landmark.
4.2
In general, the N coasts of the islands are high, rocky and
steep-to, whereas the S coasts are nearly everywhere low and
accessible.
Isla de Ibiza and Isla de Mallorca are high and
mountainous, but Isla de Formentera and Isla de Menorca are
less elevated.
Some villages on the coasts of the islands have been
transformed into built-up areas with many prominent hotels
and blocks of flats; this is particularly true of Isla de Ibiza
and Isla de Mallorca.
Isla de Formentera, the SW and smallest of the principal
islands in the group, appears as two islands when seen at a
distance from S.
Isla de Ibiza has a somewhat indented coast forming
many coves. The island attains its highest elevation in Monte
Atalayasa near its SW end.
Isla de Mallorca, the largest of the islands in the group,
lies NE of Isla de Ibiza, from which it is separated by a deep
channel 45 miles wide. On the NW coast the mountains
attain their highest elevation and elsewhere the coast is lower
and rocky with few beaches; Puig Mayor (4.164) is the
highest point of the island. There are no off-lying dangers,
and the island, as well as the few islets off it, is steep-to.
4.4
See 1.8.

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4.5
Submarines exercise frequently in areas off this coast. See
chart, Annual Notice to Mariners Number 8 and 1.11.
Natural conditions
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4.6
Currents. See 1.128.
Climate and weather. For general remarks see 1.145 and
for climatic tables see 1.166, 1.175, 1.176 and 1.177.
Rescue
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4.7
Islas Baleares are contained within the Spanish Maritime
Search and Rescue Region (SRR). MRCC Madrid is
responsible for co-ordinating SAR operations within Spanish
waters and liaising with RCCs of other nations. There are
MRCC at Palma (4.135), Valencia (3.34) and Barcelona
(3.210); and MRSC at Castelln (3.86) and Tarragona
(3.153). France SRR lies to the E of the islands and Algeria
SRR to the SE. For further information see 1.44 and
ISLAS DE IBIZA AND FORMENTERA

North and North-east Coasts of Isla de Ibiza (4.39).
South-east Coast of Isla de Ibiza and East and South
Coasts of Isla de Formentera (4.54).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 1700, 1701, 1702, 2834
Area covered
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4.8
In the area covered by this section, the passage through
the Canal de Ibiza (3850N 045E) (4.11) is described
together with the coastal waters and off-lying dangers
surrounding the Islas de Ibiza and Formentera. On Isla de
Ibiza there are two main ports, namely, Puerto de San
Antonio Abad (4.48) on the NW coast and Puerto de Ibiza
(4.63) on the SE coast.
This section is arranged as follows:
Canal de Ibiza (4.11).
West Coasts of Isla de Formentera and Isla de
Ibiza (4.15).
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Marine reserves
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4.9
Los Freus Marine Reserve has been established
enclosing a large area between the S end of the Isla de Ibiza
and the N part of the Isla Formentera. On the W side it
extends from Punta Yondal (38507N 1192E) generally
SSE and SSW, to Punta Gabina (38432N 1230E),
following the general line of the coast. On the E side, it
extends from Isla Sal Rosa (38524N 1244E), generally
SE and SW, passing close E of Isla Espardell, to the coast
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close S of Punta Prima (38437N 1285E). The limits of

the area are shown on the chart.
Integral reserve. An integral reserve, shown on the chart,
has been established almost surrounding Isla Espardell
(3848N 129E), within the reserve described above.
Within the marine reserve, fishing and the removal of
marine flora or fauna, is prohibited. Within the integral
reserve, anchoring, fishing, diving and the removal of marine
flora or fauna is prohibited.
See also 1.9.
Directions
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Artificial reefs
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4.10
Five artificial reefs, as shown on the chart, have been
established in the area between the S end of the Isla de Ibiza
and the N part of the Isla Formentera. Their function is as
fish havens and for the protection of the coastal zone. They
are centred (with positions given from the Tower (38477N
1251E):
5 miles N.
2 miles ENE.
3 miles SE.
6 miles SSE.
2 miles SSW.
Mariners are warned that charted depths over these reefs
may be reduced by about 25 m.
General information
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Coastal route
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General information
Description and route
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4.12
See 4.2.
4.13
Landmarks:
Cabo Berbera Lighthouse (white round tower, 19 m in
height) (3839N 123E), standing on the cape
(4.19).
Islote Vedr (3952N 111E) which is reddish in
colour and has a pronounced cone at its W end and
two similar cones at its E end, the N and higher of
which has an elevation of 382 m. The islet is
steep-to in most places and almost inaccessible. On
the N side there is a small cove where small craft
can find a landing; local knowledge is necessary. A
light (white metal tower, 3 m in height), stands on
the W extremity of the islet. Islote Galera and other
above-water rocks lie close off the NE side of the
islet and Islote Vedranell, which is steep-to and
inaccessible lies between Islote Vedr and Cabo
Jueu; an anchorage can be obtained close N of
Islote Vedranell in a depth of 11 m.
4.17
See 4.9 and 4.10.
Principal marks
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Principal marks
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4.16
See 4.2.
Marine reserve and artifical reef
Topography
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4.15
The route leads N, WNW and generally NNW from a
position SW of Cabo Berbera (3844N 123E) (4.19) to a
position W of Isla Bleda Plana (4.21), about 23 miles NNW.
The route is sub-divided as follows:
Cabo Berbera to Freu Grande (4.19).
Freu Grande to La Bota (4.20).
La Bota to Isla Bleda Plana (4.21).
Topography
Charts 1700, 1701
4.14
From the vicinity of 3828N 100E, WSW of Isla de
Formentera, the route leads NNW for 31 miles to the vicinity
of 3856N 042E, W of the Isla de Ibiza, passing:
WSW of Cabo Berbera (3839N 123E) (4.19),
thence:
WSW of Islas Bledas (3859N 110E) (4.21), thence:
ENE of Cabo de la Nao (3844N 014E) (2.258).
WEST COASTS OF ISLA DE

FORMENTERA AND ISLA DE IBIZA
CANAL DE IBIZA
4.11
Canal de Ibiza, which separates the mainland coast of
Spain at Cabo de la Nao (3844N 014E) (2.258) from the
Islas de Ibiza and Formentera 45 miles W, is deep and free
of dangers.
The through route in the Canal de Ibiza may be
considered to extend from a position WSW of Cabo Berbera
(3839N 123E) (4.19) to a position W of Islas Bledas
(4.21), 31 miles NW.
Major lights:
Cabo Berbera Light as above.
Isla Conejera Light (39 00N 113E) (4.40).
Cabo de la Nao Light (3844N 014E) (2.253).
Cabo de San Antonio Light (3848N 012E) (2.253).
4.18
Landmarks:
Cabo Berbera Lighthouse (3839N 123E) (4.13).
Torre Espalmador (a prominent circular tower, 96 m in
height) (3847N 125E), standing on the W
extremity of Isla Espalmador (4.19).
Ermita Cubells (3853N 116E), standing on cliffs at
an elevation of 118 m.
Islote Vedr (3952N 111E) (4.13).
Major lights:
Cabo Berbera Light (4.13).
Isla Conejera Light (39 00N 113E) (4.40).
Directions
Cabo Berbera to Freu Grande
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4.19
From a position WSW of Cabo Berbera (3839N
123E), the route leads generally N for about 11 miles to
the approaches to Freu Grande, passing (with positions from
Punta Rasa (38416N 1229E)):
W of Cabo Berbera (3 miles S), the SW extremity of
Isla de Formentera, a steep-to, cliffy, headland 50 m
in height; a light (4.13) stands on the cape. The
promontory of Frontn de Guilln, which attains a
height of 104 m, terminates at the cape and Torre
Berbera, about 9 m in height, stands at an elevation
of 74 m about 3 cables ENE of the cape; the tower,
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on certain bearings, is not easily seen against the

higher land behind it. Thence:
W of Punta Rasa, which is 18 m in height and lies
3 miles N of Cabo Berbera. Cala Sahona, lies in
the SE corner of a bay with cliffy shores which rise
to 20 m in height and extend 1 miles N to Punta
Gabina. Cala Sahona is suitable only for small craft
and local knowledge is necessary. Thence:
W of Punta Gabina (1 miles N), 14 m in elevation,
with a tower 9 m in height standing on it, thence:
Chart 2834 plan Channels between Ibiza and Formentera

W of Punta Pedreras (2 miles N), which lies at the
end of a cliffy length of coast extending 1 miles
NE of Punta Gabina. Ensenada del Cabrito (4.31)
lies close E of the point and Puerto de Sabina
(4.26) lies on the E side of Isla Sabina (4.26),
1 mile E of Punta Pedreras. A light (4.29) stands on
the NE point of Isla Sabina, thence:
W of Los Trocados (5 miles NE), a low narrow tongue
of sand with some rocky outcrops and dunes on it,
extending about 1 mile N of Playa de las Isletas
(4.27) on the N extremity of Isla de Formentera.
Los Trocados is so low and narrow in places that in
bad weather the sea breaks right across it. Thence:
W of a detached patch (5 miles NNE), with a depth of
43 m over it, which lies 1 cable SW of Islote
Gastab, a steep-to islet lying 8 cables WNW of the
N extremity of Los Trocados in the approaches to
Puerto del Espalmador (4.32). A light (W cardinal
daymark, yellow beacon, black band, 8 m in height)
stands on the islet, thence:
W of the W extremity of Isla Espalmador, (5 miles
NNE); the coast in this area is faced by cliffs 24 m
in height. Isla Espalmador lies N of Isla de
Formentera, and is separated from Los Trocados by
a shallow bank with a reef over which the sea
breaks in bad weather. The W coast of Isla
Espalmador is the highest and faced in places with
red cliffs. The N and E coasts of the island are
sandy with patches of rock. Thence:
W of Isla Torretas (6 miles NNE), an island
connected by shoals to the W side of the N part of
Isla Espalmador on the S side of the entrance to
Freu Grande (4.23); the entrance is marked by
lights.
(Directions for Freu Grande are given at 4.23)
La Bota to Isla Bleda Plana

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From a position W of Isla Torretas, the route leads WNW
for about 9 miles, passing (with positions from Cabo
Llentrisca (3851N 115E):
SSW of Punta Rama (6 miles SSE) on the N side of
the approach to Freu Grande. The point should not
be approached closely because, within 1 cable S of
it are two low islets, known as Los Farallons de
Punta Rama, and about 2 cables ENE of the point is
Bajo Escull Morenallet, an above-water rock. A
dangerous wreck lies about 1 cable W of Punta
Rama and Ensenada de la Canal (4.33) is entered E
of the point, thence:
SSW of Cabo Falc (5 miles SSE), which is high,
cliffy and terminates in a somewhat salient point,
thence:
Chart 2834 Ibiza and Formentera

SSW of Punta Yondal (3 miles E), a low rocky point
faced with cliffs especially on its W side. The point
extends S from a steep white coloured hill, 159 m
in height, and has a reef extending 1 cables S of
it. A light (control tower, 9 m in height) for the use
of aircraft is occasionally exhibited from an airport
2 miles ENE of the point. Ensenada de Codol
(4.34) and Cala Yondal (4.35), respectively, are
entered E and W of the point. Thence:
SSW of Punta de Port Roig (2 miles ENE), a flat
point with a small reef on its S side; the E side of
the point consists of white cliffs. Cala de Port Roig
(4.36) is entered N of the point and the coast to
Ermita Cubells (5.164.18), 1 miles WNW, consists
of cliffs the highest point of which is a blackish
point named Cabo Negret. Thence:
SSW of Cabo Llentrisca, a white, cliffy and salient
headland, 148 m in height with Cala Llentrisca, a
very small cove with a depth of 23 m in its
entrance, lying 7 cables NNE. Monte Llentrisca rises
1 miles N of the headland, thence:
SSW of Cabo Jueu (Cabo del Judo) (1 miles NW), a
spur of Monte Atalayasa (4.2); the cape is high and
covered with pine trees and has the ancient Torre
Sabina standing on it. La Oliva is a large prominent
rock at the extremity of Cabo Jueu and Cap Blanch
is a whitish cliffy headland 5 cables N of Cabo
Jueu. Bajo El Materet, with a depth of 108 m over
it, lies on the extremity of a rocky spit extending
4 cables SW of Cap Blanch. Thence:
SSW of Islote Vedr (4.13) (2 miles WNW).
Caution. Although there are deep channels between Islote
Vedr and Isla de Ibiza they should not be attempted without
local knowledge. Thence:
To a position SSW of Bajo La Bota (3 miles WNW),
an above-water rock 8 cables NW of Islote Vedr,
over which the sea breaks heavily in the slightest
sea.
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From a position SSW of La Bota, the route leads
generally NNW for about 8 miles, passing (with positions
from La Bota (38528N 1108E)):
WSW of La Bota. Cala de Horts (2 miles E), a small
cove indenting the coast of Isla de Ibiza, has a
beach of whitish stones and is not recommended as
an anchorage. Islote Escull de Cala Horts, 8 m in
height, lies cable SSW of the NW entrance point
to the cove, thence:
WSW of La Xemena (7 cables NNW), a shoal, which
in bad weather should be avoided because very
heavy seas are then encountered over it. Puig Pelat,
a rounded hill, rises near the coast 2 miles ENE of
La Xemena. Thence:
WSW of Isla del Esparto (4 miles NNE), an island
whose coasts are mostly cliffy and steep-to; islets lie
close E and W of the island. Punta Embarcad, a
headland on the coast, lies 8 cables E. Thence:
To a position WSW of Isla Bleda Plana (6 miles N),
which with two islets and some foul ground off its
SW side, is the NW island of the Islas Bledas, a
group of five islands. Other islands in the group
are: Bleda Pequea, also known as Porros, at the S
end of the group, is divided into two parts with the
N part being known as La Gorra; Bleda Mayor,
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lying between Bleda Pequea and Bleda Plana, is

steep-to; Redonda del Oeste, lying close N of Bleda
Plana, with foul ground between; and Redonda del
Este, lying at the NE end of the group, is steep-to.
A light (white round tower), stands on Bleda Plana.
Freu Mediano
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Side channels
Los Freus (Channels between Isla Espalmador
and Isla de Ibiza)
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Los Freus
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Description. Los Freus is the collective name for three
channels across the ridge which lies between Isla de Los
Puercos (38480N 1254E) (4.23) and the S end of Isla
de Ibiza; several islets lie on this ridge.
4.23
Description. Freu Grande, the S channel and deepest and
widest of the three channels, lies between Isla de Los
Puercos and Isla Ahorcados, 1 mile NNW.
Currents. During gales, the currents in the channel are
strong and irregular. They usually set in a direction contrary
to that of the prevailing wind so that heavy seas are
frequently experienced.
Submarine power cables extend across the E approaches
to Freu Grande.
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in order to protect
the cables in the area, as shown on the chart.
Landmarks:
Isla Ahorcados Lighthouse (white tower, black bands,
on white building, 17 m in height) (38489N
1247E) standing on the S end Isla Ahorcados.
Isla Puercos Lighthouse (white tower, black band,
the W end of Isla de Los Puercos.
Directions. From a position W of Isla Torretas (38477N
1250E) (4.19), the route through Freu Grande leads
given from Isla de Los Puercos (38480N 1254E)):
SSE of a light-buoy (S cardinal) marking Bajo
Ahorcados (1 mile NNW), a small detached rocky
patch lying 22 cables SSE of Islas Negras del Freu
which is a group of two dark, flat, rocky islets lying
on the edge a shoal extending W from Isla
Ahorcados; there is a least charted depth of 17 m in
the channel between the rocks and Isla Ahorcados.
Heavy seas are experienced in bad weather over a
rocky patch, with a depth of 91 m over it, lying
2 cables SSE of Bajo Ahorcados. Thence:
Between Isla Ahorcados (1 mile NNW), a rocky island
fringed with a shoal bank extending a short distance
offshore, and:
Isla de Los Puercos (Isla Pou), a low islet connected
by shoals 5.56to the N extremity of Isla
Espalmador; it is foul on its seaward sides for a
short distance. Thence:
NNW of Bajo den Pou (4 cables NNW), a shoal in
the middle of Freu Grande which is marked by a
light-beacon (N cardinal). Detached shoals, with
depths of 93 m and 79 m over them, lie,
respectively, 32 cables NE and 5 cables ESE of
Bajo den Pou in the E approaches to Freu Grande.
4.24
Description. Freu Mediano (38494N 1248E) lies
between the shoals N of Isla Ahorcados and a spit extending
S from Islote El Caragol, 5 cables NNW. It has a least
charted depth of 32 m close S of mid-channel although it
has been reported that there is less water than charted owing
to silting, and therefore, passage is not recommended. The
sea sometimes breaks right across the strait in bad weather.
Dangers in the approach:
Bajo Enteniment, a spit with a depth of 06 m over it,
extending about 12 cables NW of Islas Negras del
Freu on the S side of the approaches to Freu
Mediano.
Piedra La Barqueta, 5 cables N of Bajo Enteniment, a
rock, awash, is especially dangerous when not
marked by breakers.
Freu Chico
Freu Grande
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Formentera and Ibiza (4.61).
4.25
Description. Freu Chico (38498N 1245E) lies
between Islote El Caragol and the above-water rocks close
S of Punta Portas, the S extremity of Isla de Ibiza; it is
suitable only for boats in fine weather and local knowledge
is necessary.
Useful mark:
Torre Portas (38500N 1244E), standing on Punta
Portas.
Puerto de Sabina
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Description. Puerto de Sabina (3844N 125E) is the
only harbour on Isla de Formentera and is in constant use by
ferries, commercial vessels, fishing vessels and yachts. The
harbour has been constructed on the SE side of Isla Sabina,
a low, flat island connected to Isla de Formentera by
reclaimed land which protects the harbour from the W. Cala
Sabina, the shores of which are partly rocky and sandy,
extends NNE from Isla Sabina to Los Trocados, 1 miles
NNE. Estanque Pudent is a shallow lagoon separated from
Cala Sabina by a narrow isthmus connected to the sea by a
non-navigable channel.
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Anchorages. In good weather anchorage can be obtained
anywhere between Punta Pedreras (3844N 124E) (4.19)
and the N end of Los Trocados (4.19), 2 miles NE, in
depths between 10 and 20 m. The bottom is mostly weed
with patches of sand, rock or gravel; depths of less than
10 m sand, predominates in the E part with rock in the S
part. Care should be taken to avoid the artificial reef area
(4.10).
Anchorage can also be obtained in Cala Sabina, affording
shelter from offshore winds, in depths of 11 m, sand. In
greater depths the bottom is weed with patches of rock.
Anchorage for small craft can also be obtained off Playa
de las Isletas at the head of a small sandy bay in depths of 2
to 3 m protected by some rocky islets, two of which are
named Isla Redonda and Isla Pouet, 2 miles NE of Punta
Pedreras. An old windmill, which is now used as a
restaurant, stands close S of the bay.
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Anchorage can be obtained in depths from 3 to 5 m,
sand.
Harbour
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The harbour is protected from the N by Dique de Abrigo
extending 1 cables E from Isla Sabina; Contradique extends
N for a short distance from the shore about 1 cables SE of
the head of Dique de Abrigo, and then about 1 cable WSW
parallel to the shore to a position about 1 cable S of the
head of Dique de Abrigo, to form the harbour entrance. The
harbour inside the breakwaters offers good shelter from the
sea, but the breakwaters provide little shelter from the wind.
Marina de Formentera lies in the basin at the W end of
the harbour and Formentera Mar lies in the basin sheltered
by Contradique where there are depths of 3 to 4 m.
Ensenada de la Canal
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Approaches. The harbour is entered from the N between
two light-buoys (lateral) which mark the entrance channel.
Thence proceed as required to the chosen berth.
Submarine cable. A disused submarine cable extends
1 miles NNW from a position onshore, 2 cables E of the
harbour as shown on the chart.
Hazard. It is reported that a hazard is created by the
many ferries which enter and leave the harbour at speed.
Useful marks:
The light (white tower, 11 m in height), standing on
Isla Sabina (4.19).
Light (green triangle on column on white tower, 8 m
in height), standing on the head of Dique de
Abrigo.
Light (red round tower, 3 m in height) standing on the
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Ensenada de Codol
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Ferry and commercial berths are on the S side of Dique
de Abrigo and on a jetty extending S from the root of Dique
de Abrigo.
Fishing vessels use berths in the basin sheltered by
Contradique.

Ensenada del Cabrito
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Description. Ensenada del Cabrito (38442N 1245E)
indents the coast between Punta Pedreras (3844N 124E)
(4.19) and Isla Sabina (4.26), 8 cables E. In the SE corner of
the bay is a narrow entrance to Estanque del Peix, a lagoon
with a depth of 46 m.
Anchorage. Small vessels can obtain a well sheltered
anchorage in the W part of Ensenada del Cabrito, in a depth
of 8 m.
4.33
Description. Ensenada de la Canal (3850N 123E)
indents the coast of Isla de Ibiza between Punta Portas (4.25)
and Punta Rama (4.20) and is sheltered from all but SW
winds. In the NW corner of the bay there is a small pier
near a building, and off it are two mooring buoys.
Submarine cable. A disused submarine cable comes
ashore on the N side of Ensenada de Canal.
Anchorage can be obtained in Fondeadero de la Canal on
the W side of the bay, as shown on the plan, in depths of
about 14 m where the bottom is mostly weed with some
patches of sand.
Pilotage is compulsory and a pilot is available from
Puerto de Ibiza (4.63). See also 1.21.
Berth. The pier, extending SSE from the shore, is 104 m
long with depths of 45 to 5 m at its head. It serves a nearby
salt works.
Vessels berth off the head of the pier, in charted depths of
about 7 m, heading S, with two anchors laid out and her
stern secured to the two mooring buoys.
4.34
Description. Ensenada de Codol is a wide bay with a
stony beach indenting the coast between Cabo Falc
(3850N 122E) (4.20) and Punta Yondal (4.20), 2 miles
WNW. A village backed by tower blocks stands in the NW
corner of the bay and, from close inland midway along the
beach, the airport runway at Ibiza Airport extends some
distance ENE.
Anchorage can be found sheltered from NE and SE
winds, taking care to avoid the remains of a non-dangerous
wreck charted in the SE part of the bay; the bottom is
mostly sand and weed but near the entrance points it is
rocky.
Cala Yondal
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Description. Cala Yondal lies between Punta Yondal
(3851N 119E) (4.20) and Punta de Port Roig (4.20),
1 mile WNW; it is sheltered from all but SW winds and
suitable only for shallow draught craft.
Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 6 to 10 m, sand,
weed and rock; local knowledge is required.
Cala de Port Roig

Puerto El Espalmador
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Description. Puerto El Espalmador (38468N 1255E)
is a small bight on the SW coast of Isla Espalmador (4.19)
which provides a good anchorage in shallow water.
From the S it is entered between Islote Gastab, which has
a light (4.19) standing on it, and Islote de la Alga, 5 cables
ENE.
From the W the port can be entered between Islote
Gastab and Punta Gastab, the W entrance to the port,
taking care to avoid the foul ground extending S of Punta
Gastabi, as shown on the chart.
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Description. Cala de Port Roig is a cove with reddish
shores lying on the N side of Punta de Port Roig (3852N
118E) (4.20). It has a sandy beach and Punta de las Isletas,
the N entrance point, takes its name from some islets about
3 m in height close off it. The cove is protected from all but
SW winds and is suitable only for shallow draught craft.
sand, weed and rock, taking care to avoid a disused
submarine cable which comes ashore in the S part of the
bay, as shown on the chart.
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Isla Tagomago Light as above. The light is reported

to be obscured from the W by a hill 114 m in
height.
Cala Badella
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Description. Cala Badella (3855N 113E) 7 cables N of
Puig Pelat (4.21), is a deep and attractive cove suitable only
for small craft. It has a good beach at its head and is well
protected by high wooded cliffs. There is a depth of 14 m in
the entrance and depths decrease steadily towards the beach;
close off the N entrance point there is a small shoal.
Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 3 to 10 m, sand
and weed; the anchorage is often crowded with many
permanent moorings and consequently it may be necessary
to use two anchors to limit swinging room. Larger craft
sometimes moor with a line attached to rocks on the S
headland.
Directions
Isla Bleda Plana to Cabo Eubarca

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Calas Moli, Tarida, Corral, Llantia and Codol

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Description. Cala Moli, Cala Tarida, Cala Corral, Cala
Llantia and Cala Codol indent the coast in succession
between Cala Badella and Punta Embarcad, 2 miles N, as
shown on the chart.
A submarine cable comes ashore in Cala Tarida.
Anchorages. All these coves provide anchorages for small
craft and local knowledge is required.
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Coastal route
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The route leads generally ENE and ESE from a position
W of Isla Bleda Plana (3859N 110E) (4.21) to a position
NE of Isla Tagomago (4.44), about 23 miles E. The route is
sub-divided as follows:
Isla Bleda Plana to Cabo Eubarca (4.41).
Cabo Eubarca to Punta Moscart (4.42).
Punta Moscart to Punta Grosa (4.43).
Punta Grosa to Isla Tagomago (4.44).
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Isla Conejera Lighthouse (white tower and dwelling,
18 m in height) (3900N 113E) standing on Cabo
Blanco, the N extremity of Isla Conejera (4.41).
Cabo Non (39018N 1174E) is prominent with a
rounded summit covered in pine trees; its seaward
side is cliffy. A white headland, Punta Galera, 18 m
in height, extending cable seawards from the foot
of the cape makes an excellent mark.
Cabo Negrete (39027N 1188E) is high and
prominent.
Punta Moscart Lighthouse (white round tower, black
diagonal stripes, 52 m in height) (3907N 132E)
standing on the point (4.42).
Isla Tagomago Lighthouse (grey octagonal stone tower
on building, 23 m in height) (3902N 139E)
standing on the E extremity of the island. The
island (4.44) is conspicuous and resembles a huge
dolphin heading out to sea.
Major lights:
Isla Conejera Light as above.
Punta Moscart Light as above.
4.41
From a position NW of Isla Bleda Plana (3859N
110E) (4.21), the route leads generally ENE for about
13 miles, passing (with positions given from Isla Conejera
Light (3900N 113E)):
NNW of Isla Conejera, which has cliffy shores and a
boat harbour on its E side and lies some 7 cables
NW of Punta Torre de Rovira; an ancient tower,
10 m in height, stands on the point at an elevation
of 22 m. Isla Bosque lies in the W entrance of the
passage between Isla Conejera and the point; it is
surrounded by cliffs and at its N end are two high
rocks. The passage between Isla Bosque and Isla
Conejera, in which depths of 3 m have been
reported, is suitable only for those with local
knowledge in small craft of light draught; the
passage S of Isla Bosque is foul and not
recommended. Las Conejeras is the collective name
given to Isla del Esparto (4.21), Islas Bledas (4.21),
Islas Bosque and Isla Conejera. Islote Payaret lies
about 2 cables NE of Punta Torre de Rovira and is
steep-to. Thence:
NNW of Baha de San Antonio (3 miles ESE) (4.45),
thence:
NNW of Cabo Negret (3 miles E) with its rounded
summit covered in trees, thence:
NNW of Cabo Non (4 miles ENE) (4.40), thence:
NNW of Islas Margaritas (6 miles NE), two small islets
lying close together. The E and larger islet is in the
shape of a horse-shoe with a low arch in its centre.
The passage between the islets and the coast of Isla
de Ibiza is deep and free of dangers, thence:
(with positions given from Islas Margaritas (39030N
1190E)):
NNW of Punta Castella (2 cables ENE), a very high
rocky cliff, rounded in shape with a few boulders
on its summit giving the appearance of small
castles. The point lies on the S side of the entrance
to Cala Sardina, an exposed cove with a bottom of
pebbles which render it unusable. Thence:
NNW of Punta Torretas (1 miles NE), a salient point
with a natural arch extending some distance from
the base of high cliffs. From a distance it appears as
two large warehouses. Thence:
To a position NNW of Cabo Eubarca (2 miles NE), a
high cliffy promontory which is easy to identify
because it is topped by a cone-shaped nipple.
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From a position NNW of Cabo Eubarca, the route leads
given from Punta de la Creu (39055N 1256E)):
NNW of Ensenada de Eubarca (3 miles WSW), an
exposed cove offering no shelter. It is free of
dangers and its shores are high, cliffy and reddish in
colour. Thence:
NNW of Cabo Rubi (1 miles WSW), a high, salient
and steep-cliffed promontory. Cala Portisol indents
the coast immediately E of Cabo Rubi at the W
end of a larger unnamed bay; it has a beach at its
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head but is too small to offer shelter except to small

fishing vessels. Thence:
NNW of Punta de la Creu which is high and faced by
cliffs. Isla Murada lies close E of the point and
Torre de San Miguel stands on the coast at an
elevation of 106 m, 3 cables SSE of the island.
Thence:
NNW of Ensenada de San Miguel (7 cables E) (not
named on the chart) which has Puerto de San
Miguel (4.51) and Cala Binirrs (4.52) at its W and
E ends, respectively, thence:
NNW of Punta Cova de Orenga (1 mile E), a high
cliffy point with a large cave at its foot, thence:
NNW of Isla Calds (1 miles ENE), a steep, rocky
islet lying very close off the coast; a flat rock, with
a depth of 08 m over it, lies close off the W side of
the islet. Thence:
NNW of Cabo Blanco (2 miles ENE), where a spit is
reported to extend some distance NE from the
headland, thence:
NNW of Punta Charrac (3 miles ENE), 73 m in
height and covered by trees. The point lies on the
W side of the entrance to Cala Charraca (Cala
Xarraca), a large bay backed by forested cliffs with
two rock-fringed islets near the W side and a rock
awash, in the centre of the SW cove. Thence:
NNW of Punta del Mars (4 miles ENE), which is
surmounted by Torre de Portinatx, 9 m in height.
Cala Portinatx indents the coast close E of the
point; it consists of three arms which have been
subjected to considerable tourist development
recently. The holding ground is patchy and very
poor in places. Anchoring is not recommended.
Thence:
NNW of Punta Galera (4 miles ENE), the E entrance
point to Cala Portinatx, thence:
To a position NNW of Punta Moscart (5 miles
ENE), the N extremity of Isla de Ibiza, a rocky
headland surmounted by a dramatic lighthouse
(4.40). A W-going current is usually experienced off
the point.
Punta Grosa to Isla Tagomago

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From a position NNW of Punta Moscart, the route leads
generally ESE for about 7 miles passing, (with positions
given from Punta Grosa (3905N 137E)):
NNE of Punta Moscart (4 miles WNW), thence:
NNE of Punta den Serra (4 miles WNW), which has
Punta del Gat 2 cables S. Cala Serra indents the
coast 5 cables S of Punta del Gat. It is surrounded
by wooded hills, and is sheltered and suitable for
small craft; there are depths of 12 m in the entrance
and sandy beaches at its head. Thence:
NNE of Punta Nin del Corp (2 miles WNW) which
protects the bay of Port de las Caletas from the W.
The bay is sheltered from offshore winds and is
surrounded by high rocky cliffs; there are depths of
18 m in the entrance. Atalaya de San Vicente is a
hill faced with a high steep cliff at the head of a
small bay close E of Port de las Caletas; Escull de
Ps is a small islet close off the E entrance point to
this bay. Thence:
NNE of Islas Hormigas (1 miles NW), two small
islets lying about 1 cable NNE of Punta del
Escullet; Puig Caragol (not charted), with a
prominent cliffy summit, rises to an elevation of

159 m about 7 cables SW of the point. Thence:
NNE of Bajo Fondo de Punta Grosa (1 miles N), a
shoal lying 1 mile E of Islas Hormigas. Punta Jonch
lies 8 cables SW of the shoal. Thence:
To a position NNE of Isla de Punta Grosa, an islet that
has the appearance of a small castle when viewed
from a distance, lying close NE of Punta Grosa
which is high and cliffy.
4.44
From a position NNE of Punta Grosa (3905N 137E),
the route leads generally SSE for about 6 miles to a position
in the vicinity of Isla Tagomago, passing (with positions
given from Punta Grosa (39049N 1367E)):
ENE of Punta Grosa. Cala de San Vicente (4.53) is a
cove on the SW side of promontory, of which
Punta Grosa is the extremity, bordering the N side
of Ensenada de San Vicente, a bay backed by Playa
Figueral, a sandy and rocky beach extending 2 miles
S. Thence:
ENE of Losa Figueral (1 miles SSE), a rock awash,
lying on a small detached shoal and marked by a
light-buoy (isolated danger). Escollo Negres and
Isleta del Hort are the most notable of several
above-water rocks and islets lying close off Playa
Figueral, W of Losa Figueral, thence:
To a position ENE of Isla Tagomago (2 miles SSE)
lying 8 cables E of Punta Valls from which it is
separated by a deep channel free of dangers apart
from that off Cabo Roig (4.59). The N side of the
island is low and rocky and its S side is high and
cliffy. There are two coves on its N side and one on
its S side. A large white house stands in the middle
of the island and a light (4.40) stands on the
islands E end. Punta Valls is a cliffy promontory
topped by a tower, 9 m in height. Cala del Lleo is
an open bay under high cliffs between the N side of
Punta Valls and Punta del Lleo; Islas de los Cargolls
are two above-water rocks, which with other
dangerous rocks lying in the bay make it suitable
only for boats. A wreck, considered dangerous to
navigation, also lies within this bay.
Baha de San Antonio

Chart 2834 Ibiza and Formentera and plan San Antonio Abad
General information
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Description. Baha de San Antonio, entered between
Punta Torre de Rovira (38585N 1140E) (4.41) and Cabo
Negret (4.41), 2 miles NE, is a large bay indenting the
coast of Isla de Ibiza with Puerto de San Antonio Abad
(4.48) at its head.
Landmarks:
Isla Conejera Lighthouse (3900N 113E) (4.40).
Torre de Rovira (38585N 1138E) (4.41).
Major light:
Isla Conejera Light (4.40).
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From a position NE of Isla Conejera (3900N 113E)
(4.41), the route leads generally ESE for about 3 miles to
the entrance to Puerto de San Antonio Abad, passing (with
positions given from Punta Chinch Light (38585N
1171E)):
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NNE of Islote Payaret (2 miles W) (4.41), thence:

NNE of Cabo la Basa (2 miles W). Cala Rotja and
Cala Basa are two coves on the W and E sides,
respectively, of Cabo la Basa. Cala Rotja is
rocky-sided and is not recommended unless
conditions are good. Cala Basa is larger, surrounded
by low cliffs and pine woods and has a small beach
at its head; anchorage for small craft can be
obtained in a depth of 5 to 8 m, sand.
SSW of Cabo Negret (1 miles N) (4.41), thence:
Between Punta Mari (about 1 miles N) which has
Cala Grassi (4.49) indenting the coast on its S
side; Cabo Blanco, is the S entrance point of the
cove 2 cables SSE of Punta Mari. And:
Port del Torrent (1 mile W) (4.47), thence:
NNE of Punta Chinch, a very low, rocky-cliffed
promontory which is not easy to identify except for
the lighthouse (green triangle, on green column, on
white tower), standing on the point. The light was
reported in 1992 to be difficult to identify at night.
Thence as required to enter Puerto de San Antonio Abad
(4.48) passing S of a submarine outfall, the seaward end of
which is marked by a buoy (special) (5 cables NE) and S of
the head of Dique de Abrigo (6 cables E). A light (red
square on red column, on white tower, 9 m in height) stands
Cala Grassi
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Description. Cala Port del Torrent (38582N 1160E)
is a cove with low rocky sides and a sandy beach at its
head. Hotels and apartment blocks fringe the bay E and S.
Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 4 to 6 m, sand;
soundings should be taken on approaching the anchorage
and a good lookout should be maintained for swimmers and
water-skiers.
Vessels should be ready to depart at the threat of onshore
winds.
4.49
Description. Cala Grassi (38596N 1173E) is a cove
surrounded by wooded low cliffs backed by hotels and
apartment blocks. There are sandy beaches in two small arms
at the head of the cove.
Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 4 to 6 m, sand.
Cala Salada
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Description. Cala Salada (39006N 1180E) is a
narrow largely unspoilt cove with steep rocky sides topped
by trees. In the middle of the cove, at about cable from
the beach at its head, there is a flat rock with a depth of
28 m over it.
Islote Salada, 8 m in height, lies off the N entrance point
to the cove.
Anchorage is sheltered from NE and SE winds. The
holding ground of sand and weed is good and depths
decrease gradually from 15 m in the entrance. Care should
be exercised to avoid the above mentioned rock.
Puerto de San Miguel

Port del Torrent
Services:
Facilities: hospital; 65-tonne mobile-crane.
Supplies: fresh water is very brackish and not potable.
4.51
Description. Puerto de San Miguel (39050N 1265E)
is a narrow cove indenting the coast about 5 cables SE of
Isla Murada (4.42). Isla Bosch, on the W side of the
entrance to the cove, is reddish in colour and joined to the
mainland by an isthmus; a complex of buildings stands on
the summit of the island. Punta Blanca, on the E side of the
entrance, is reddish and faced by cliffs. Apartment blocks
and hotels dominate the head of the cove.
behind the peninsula formed by Isla Bosch and the isthmus,
or off the beach at the head of the cove.
Cala Binirrs
Puerto de San Antonio Abad
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Puerto de San Antonio Abad (38585N 1180E) is a
fishing and yacht harbour in a deep bay at the head of Baha
de San Antonio. The bay is lined with tall apartment
buildings, hotels and other tourist developments.
Entrance channel. The channel leading into the harbour
is marked by light-buoys and buoys (all starboard hand), as
shown on the plan.
Harbour. The harbour is partially protected from the W
by Dique de Abrigo which extends 2 cables SSW from
Punta de Covas Blancas on the N side of the harbour
entrance; shoal water extends 50 m beyond the head of the
breakwater. There is a marina on the N side of the harbour.
Anchorage. In summer permission to anchor inside the
harbour in the lee of the breakwater, in depths of less than
5m, weed and sand, may be authorized.
Useful marks:
The light standing on the head of Dique de Abrigo
(4.46).
An octagonal reddish coloured tower of the former
lighthouse and a hotel on Punta Covas Blancas.
Berths. A Ro-Ro berth, 130 m in length, with a large
quayed assembly area lies on the S side of Dique Abrigo.
Small craft are forbidden to berth alongside the breakwater.
4.52
Description. Cala Binirrs (39054N 1271E) is a
small cove between steep cliffs about 5 cables E of Puerto de
San Miguel. Islote Bernat is a steep-to, rocky, pinnacle-islet,
27 m in height in the middle of the entrance to the cove
which, from some directions, bears a resemblance to an
elderly Queen Victoria sitting on her throne.
near the head of the cove taking care to avoid some rocky
shallows in the SE corner. Local knowledge is required.
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Description. Cala San Vicente (Port de la Cala)
(39045N 1358E) is a well protected cove at the N end
of Ensenada de San Vicente (4.44) which is open to the SE
and free of dangers. The beach at the head of the cove is
lined with hotels and apartment buildings backed by high
wooded hills.
Submarine cable. A disused submarine cable comes
ashore near a hut on the beach in Cala de San Vicente.
Anchorage can be obtained close inshore in depths of 3
to 6 m, sand and weed, taking care to avoid the submarine
cable.
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SOUTH-EAST COAST OF ISLA DE IBIZA

AND EAST AND SOUTH COASTS OF ISLA
DE FORMENTERA
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General information
Chart 2834 Ibiza and Formentera, and plan Channels between
Coastal route
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The route leads generally SW, then SSE and WSW from
a position NE of Isla Tagomago (3902N 139E) (4.44) to
a position SW of Cabo Berbera (3839N 123E) (4.19).
Isla Tagomago to Islotes los Dados (4.59).
Islotes los Dados to Punta Single Mal (4.61).
Punta Single Mal to Cabo Berbera (4.62).
Submarine cables
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A submarine cable comes ashore 1 mile SSW of Punta de
la Mata (3854N 125E) (4.63), as shown on the chart.
Submarine power cables cross the E approaches to Freu
Grande (38485N 1250E) (4.23).
Restricted area
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An extensive prohibited anchoring and fishing area,
established to protect the submarine power cables (4.55),
extends across the E approaches to Freu Grande, as shown
on the chart.
Marine nature reserves

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Los Freus Marine Reserve and Integral Reserve: see
4.9. For artifical reefs see 4.10.
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Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Isla Tagomago Lighthouse (3902N 139E) (4.40).
Formentera Lighthouse (white tower on white
dwelling, 22 m in height) (3840N 135E),
standing on Punta Single Mal (4.61).
Mola (3940N 132E), the highest point of Isla de
Formentera at the W end of a long plateau
extending W from Formentera Lighthouse. The
seaward sides of the plateau are faced with high
cliffs and it is covered with pine trees and houses.
Major lights:
Isla Tagomago Light (4.40).
Formentera Light as above.
Cabo Berbera Light (4.13).
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Directions
Isla Tagomago to Islotes los Dados

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From a position E of Isla Tagomago (3902N 139E)
(4.44), the route leads generally SW for about 14 miles to a
position SE of Islotes los Dados, passing (with positions
given from Losa de Santa Eulalia (3859N 136E)):
SE of Isla Tagomago (4 miles NE), thence:
SE of Cabo Roig (3 miles NNE), a grey cliff with
reddish patches, 138 m in height. A dangerous
wreck lies 3 cables E of the cape. Cala Boix,
surrounded by high cliffs, is a good anchorage for
small craft, 7 cables WNW of Cabo Roig and Cala
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Mastella, 1 mile WSW of the cape, also provides an

anchorage for small craft; local knowledge is
required in both instances. Thence:
SE of Islotes de Can (1 miles NNW) comprising El
Can and Sa Galera with some other off-lying rocks
which are separated from the mainland by a narrow
passage encumbered with foul ground. Cala Llea
and Cala Nova, 8 cables and 6 cables N of the
islets, respectively, offer anchorages for small craft.
Cala Can, 3 cables W of the islets, a somewhat
larger cove offers an anchorage for small craft; local
knowledge is required for these coves. Thence:
SE of Losa de Santa Eulalia, a rock with a depth of
17 m over it, is usually marked by breakers. A
light-buoy (isolated danger) is laid close E of the
rock, which is covered by the red sector
(037043 (6)) of Isla Tagomago Light. Punta
Arabi, is a low dark salient point on the mainland
1 mile NW of the rock; between the two are the
Islas de Santa Eulalia (4.70). Thence:
SE of Puerto de Santa Eulalia (2 miles W) (4.71),
SE of an artificial reef, marked on the chart as an
obstruction, about 2 cables offshore and about
7 cables NE of Punta Rotja.
SE of Punta Rotja (3 miles SW), whitish in colour,
the N entrance point to Cala Llonga (4.70), thence:
SE of Cabo Llibrell (3 miles SW), a high whitish
cliff with Escollo Llibrell an islet lying close
offshore, thence:
SE of Llad del Norte (5 miles SW), a steep-to
above-water rock lying in the obscured sector of
Islote Botafoch Light (4.60).
The track then continues SW passing (with positions
given from Islote Botafoch Light (38543N 1273E)):
SE of Llad del Sur (2 miles ENE) another steep-to
above-water rock also lying in the obscured sector
of the same light. These islets are known
collectively as Islotes Llad. Thence:
SE of Cabo Martinet (1 mile ENE), a low headland
of dark rock with trees and houses standing upon it,
on the E side of the entrance to Cala Talamanca.
The cove is exposed SE and the inner part of it is
shoal and the land at its head is low; it is unsuitable
as an anchorage. Thence:
Caution. When vessels are approaching Puerto de Ibiza
(4.63) from the N, mariners should be careful not to mistake
Cala Talamanca for Puerto de Ibiza.
Chart 2834 plan Channels between Ibiza and Formentera, and
plan Ibiza
SE of Punta Grossa (2 miles WSW), the SE extremity
of Isla Grossa; Cap de Fora is the S extremity of
the island. The island is connected to Isla Plana by
a low causeway and Isla Plana is joined to the
mainland by a low isthmus. A submarine outfall
extends 1 mile SE from the shore on the N side of
Isla Plana. Islote Botafoch from which a light (4.60)
is exhibited, is joined to the SW side of Isla Grossa
by a causeway. Thence:
(Directions for Puerto de Ibiza are given at 4.67)
To a position SE of Islotes los Dados (8 cables S),
comprising two islets, namely, Islote Dado Pequeo
which has a reef, with a depth of 07 m over it,
extending NW and Islote Dado Grande, 1 cables
NW; the passage between the islets should not be
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attempted. A light (isolated danger, 6 m in height)

stands on Islote Dado Grande.
Useful mark
4.60
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Islote Botafoch lighthouse (white round tower on white

obscuredNE by Isla Grossa, stands on the summit
of the island.
Islotes los Dados to Punta Single Mal

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From a position SE of Islote Dado Grande (38535N
1271E), the route leads generally SSE for about 14 miles,
passing (with positions given from Islote Botafoch light
(38543N 1273E)):
ENE of Islote Malvins del Norte and Islote Malvins
del Sur (1 miles SW) lying, respectively,
6 cables W and 9 cables WSW of Islote Dado
Grande; the former is fairly steep-to and has two
islets close NW of it and the latter is fringed with
reefs and islets between W and NE. Bajo dels
Malvins, a rock with a depth of 80 m over it, lies
4 cables W of Malvins del Sur. Islote La Esponja,
7 cables SSW of Malvins del Sur, has vertical sides
with a rounded summit, and Bajo de La Esponja, a
rock with a depth of 112 m over it lies about
1 cable S of Islote La Esponja. All these dangers lie
within the red sector (034045(11)) of Islote
Botafoch Light (4.60). The mariners attention is
drawn to the artificial reef in the area (4.10).
Thence:
The track then continues SSE (with positions given from
the N point of Isla Espardell (38484N 1288E)):
ENE of Punta Corpmari (about 4 miles NW), off
which lie two small islets, thence:
ENE of Muelle den Caballet (4 miles NW), a small
rubble wharf which can be approached only by
small craft in calm seas and offshore winds. The
land N of the wharf rises to Sierra de Corpmari and
to the S it is low to Punta Portas (4.25), 1 mile S.
A buoy (port hand) is moored 6 cables SSE of the
wharf close to where the submarine power cables
(4.55) come ashore. Anchorage can be obtained off
the wharf clear of the charted prohibited anchoring
and fishing area. Thence:
ENE of Freu Grande (2 miles W) (4.23), thence:
ENE of Piedra Espardell Tramontana (1 cables N), a
steep-to above-water rock, thence:
ENE of Isla Espardell. A light (white conical tower,
16 m in height) stands on the point. The island is
uninhabited and its N and E sides are cliffy and its
W side is sloping and inaccessible; there is a
distinctive peak at the N end of the island. La
Estancia, the channel between the island and Isla
Espalmador (4.19), 2 miles W, is deep with few
dangers. Bajo Cala Bochs (2 miles WSW), a
below-water rock on the W side of the channel, has
a depth of 10 m, 3 cables NNW and a depth of
96 m, 4 cables SSE. On the E side of channel there
is a marine farm (9 cables SSW) marked by a light
and a dangerous wreck (1 mile SSW) is marked by
a light-buoy (special). The mariners attention is
drawn to the artificial reef in the area (4.10).
Thence:
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ENE of Punta Galera (Punta Talayas) (4 cables SSE),

the E extremity of Isla Espardell, the S side of the
entrance to Ensenada de Tramontana, a cove
indenting the coast of the island, thence:
ENE of Islote Espardell (1 miles SSE), a low, flat
islet lying close off Punta Mitjorn, the S point of
Isla Espardell; the narrow passage between them is
foul. The mariners attention is drawn to the
artificial reef in the area (4.10). Thence:
ENE of Punta Prima (4 miles S), a low rocky point
on the E side of Cala Pujols (4.73). Torre Prima,
(truncated cone, 9 m in height), stands 3 cables S
of the point, thence:
ENE of Punta de la Creu (8 miles SSE), which has
steep rocky cliffs and is the N extremity of La Mola
(4.58). The point is the E entrance point of
Ensenada de Tramontana (4.74). Thence:
To a position ENE of Punta Single Mal (Punta de
Codolar) (9 miles SSE), a steep rocky headland
120 m in height, which is the E extremity of Isla de
Formentera. A light (4.58) is exhibited from the
headland.
Punta Single Mal to Cabo Berbera

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From a position SSE of Punta Single Mal, the route leads
generally WSW for about 10 miles, passing (with positions
given from Punta Rotja (3839N 134E)):
SSE of Punta Rotja, the SE point of Isla de
Formentera, thence:
SSE of Punta Grava (2 miles W), thence:
SSE of Punta Anguila (24 m in height) (6 miles W),
lying at the end of a cliffy and inaccessible length
of coast, extending NE from Cabo Berbera (4.19),
thence:
To a position SSE of Cabo Berbera (8 miles W).
Useful mark:
Torre de Catal (38413N 1272E), standing at the
head of Ensenada de Mitjorn (4.75), about 2 cables
inland. It surmounts a small hill sparsely covered
with pine trees, the shore in its vicinity is rocky in
places.
Puerto de Ibiza
plan Ibiza
General information
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Position. Puerto de Ibiza (3855N 127E) lies at the
head of an inlet fronting the city of Ibiza which was founded
by the Cartagenians in the 6th century BC.
Function. The port is a commercial and fishing harbour
with excellent facilities for yachts.
Topography. The coast from Punta de la Mata (3854N
125E), with a windmill standing 4 cables N, and Isla Ratas,
2 cables E, to Puerto de Ibiza, is cliffy and backed by
hillocks, some of which have windmills standing on them.
The old city of Ibiza with its dense concentration of
buildings and old ramparts stands on the S side of the
harbour. A complex of modern buildings stands along the N
side of the entrance to the harbour.
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Approach and entry. The approach is made between

Islotes los Dados (38535N 1273E) (4.59) and Isla
Grossa (4.59), 9 cables N, and entry is made between Isla
Negrete del Este (38542N 1265E) (4.67) and the head
of the breakwater, 27 cables E, extending WSW from Islote
Botafoch (4.59).
Caution. See 4.59.
4 334 756 dwt.
Port Authority. Autoridad Portuaria de Baleares, Puerto
de Ibiza, Acceso Muelle Norte, s/n 07800 Ibiza Baleares,
Spain.
Limiting conditions
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Controlling depth: entrance and outer harbour are
dredged to 8 m.
Deepest and longest berth: Muelle de Andenes (4.68).
Largest vessel handled: is reported to be Royal Viking
Sun, LOA 204 m; draught 725 m.
Arrival information
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Outer anchorages. Two designated anchorages, shown on
the chart, are:
Anchorage A, centred about 1 miles WSW from Isla
Grossa;
Anchorage B, for hazardous cargoes, centred about
1 miles SSE from Isla Grossa.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 grt; it is also
compulsory for vessels anchoring.
The pilot vessel is of a canoe type painted white with a
black letter P on both sides.
The pilot boards 8 cables ESE of Isla Grossa.
See also 1.21.
Tug. A tug is available.
Basins and berths

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General layout. The harbour is in a natural bay
measuring about 8 cables N/S and 6 cables E/W, and open S.
Entrance into the outer harbour is between the head of a
breakwater extending W from the SE point of the bay and a
small island lying off the SW point.
The main basin is behind a breakwater extending NE
from the shore on the W side of the bay, 5 cables NNW
from the outer breakwater. Other smaller basins open NE and
NW from this main basin and there are four marinas within
the complex; three fronting the NE shore and another in the
NW corner.
Climate: see 1.166 and 1.175.
Landmarks:
Islote Botafoch Lighthouse (38543N 1273E)
(4.60).
The tower of the castle and the tower of the cathedral
standing close together at an elevation, respectively,
of 100 m and 103 m, in the fortifications of Dalt
Vila (38545N 1262E).
4.68
Drsena de Levante:
Muelle de Andenes: length 236 m; depth 80 m; ferries.
A Ro-Ro berth at either end of Muelle de Andenes.
Contramuelle: length 115 m; depth 8 m; ferries and
cruise ships.
Drsena de Poniente:
Muelle de Ribera: length 210 m; depth 60 m; local
traffic.
Muelle Interior: length 190 m; depth 70 m.
Commercial Jetty:
Oil and gas terminal: length 165 m; depth 8 m; tankers
and bulk. The berth is at the head of Commercial
Jetty and has a light (green metal post, 4 m in
height) at each end.
Port services
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Medical facilities are available.
Oily waste reception facilities available.
Refuse reception facilities available.
Supplies: bunkers by road tanker; fresh water and
provisions.
Communications. Ibiza International Airport 5 miles from
the city. There is regular communication by sea to Spain and
other islands in the group.

4.67
From a position WSW of Cap de Fora (38543N
1275E) (4.59), the route leads generally N for about
7 cables, passing (with positions given from Islote Botafoch
Light ((38543N 1273E) (4.60)):
Between the head of the breakwater, which extends for

about 3 cables WSW from Islote Botafoch and from
where a light is exhibited, and Isla Negra del Est;
which with Isla Negra del Oueste 3 cables WSW are
composed of blackish rock and collectively are
known as Islas Negras. Punta Marloca, between the
two islands, is the extremity of a promontory which
rises to a hill crowned by the fortifications of Dalt
Vila (5.644.66). The channels between the islands
and the mainland should not be attempted. A light
is exhibited from the NE side of Isla Negra del Est.
Thence:
WSW of the head of Marina des Botafoch breakwater
(4 cables NNW) from which a light is exhibited,
thence:
ENE of the head of Dique de Abrigo Sur (6 cables
NW) from which a light is exhibited and which
protects the harbour from the SE.
Useful marks:
Light structure (triangle on green pedestal, red band,
3 m in height) standing at the head of Marina des
Botafoch breakwater.
Light structure (white truncated conical tower, red
cupola, 11 m in height) standing at the head of
Dique de Abrigo Sur breakwater.
Light structure (green column with green triangle apex
up on white base, 11 m in height) (38548N
1267E), standing at the head of the S breakwater
of Ibiza Nueva Marina.
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Position. Ensenada de Santa Eulalia indents the SE coast
of Isla de Ibiza between Cabo Llibrell (3857N 132E)
(4.59) and Punta Arabi (4.59), 3 miles NE, with Puerto de
Santa Eulalia (4.71) at its head.
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Topography. The Ro de Santa Eulalia enters the sea

about 2 miles N of Cabo Llibrell (4.59). From Punta Rotja
(4.59), 6 cables N of the cape, the coast consists of cliffs
gradually decreasing in height towards the mouth of the river
which has little water in it outside the rainy season. There is
a cove on the N side of the bay, 1 miles W of Punta
Arabi, with reefs in its approach and the shore E of the cove
is foul for a distance of 2 cables offshore.
Islas de Santa Eulalia consist of four islets in a group on
the N side of the bay between Punta Arabi and Losa de
Santa Eulalia (4.59), 1 mile SE. The islets are (with positions
given from Punta Arabi (38595N 1350E)):
Isla de Santa Eulalia (3 cables SSE), the largest islet of
the group.
Isla Redona (4 cables S), is foul on its E and S sides.
Isla Morenallet (4 cables SW) with Isla Caragolet,
2 cables NW and about 2 cables offshore.
The passages between the islets, or between them and the
coast, should not be attempted without local knowledge;
there is no passage between Caragolet and the shore.
Artificial reef. An artificial reef, plotted on the chart as
an obstruction, is reported to exist in the S part of Ensenada
de Santa Eulalia about 7 cables NE of Punta Rotja.
Anchorage can be obtained in Ensenada de Santa Eulalia,
sheltered from offshore winds. The best berth is close
inshore off the cove in its N part.
Shelter can be obtained in Cala Llonga, a long high-sided
inlet, lined with blocks of flats and other buildings, indenting
the coast between Cabo Llibrell and Punta Rotja. Anchorage
can be found about halfway into the inlet in depths of 4 to
6 m, sand.
1244E) which is joined to the shore by a sandbank. A

small wharf lies on the N side of the cove at the foot of
Punta de la Sal Rossa (38525N 1244E); it is derelict and
only small craft can use it. Playa den Bossa is a flat beach,
backed by low land extending 1 miles NNE to Punta de la
Mata (4.63).
Anchorage. Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 2 to
35 m, weed, sand and rock.
Useful mark:
Torre de la Sal Rossa (9 m in height) (38525N
1244E), at an elevation of 28 m.
Cala Pujols
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Description. Cala Pujols (3844N 128E) indents the
coast between Punta Prima (4.615.56), and Islas del Pujols,
9 cables W. The bay is open N and its shores are foul with
several rocky islets connected to the shore by tongues of
sand; there are also several rocks awash within the bay.
Prohibited area. The mariner is reminded that the bay
lies within the charted prohibited anchoring and fishing area
(4.56).
Slipway. Fishing boats frequent the bay and there is a
slipway for their use.
Leading lights. The alignment (215) of the following
leading lights leads through the bay to the slipway:
Front light (red diamond on white square tower, 3 m in
height) (38434N 1274E).
Rear light (red diamond on white square brick tower,
7 m in height) (80 m SW of the front light).
Ensenada de Tramontana
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Position. Puerto de Santa Eulalia (38590N 1324E) is
an artifical harbour .
Maximum size of vessel handled: LOA 25 m; draught
45 m.
Anchorage can be obtained off the mouth of the Ro
Santa Eulalia (4.70), about 3 cables S of the harbour
entrance in depths of 3 to 5 m, sand and mud.
Regulation. Anchoring outside the harbour entrance is
prohibited.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the SE by a
breakwater which extends about 2 cables SW from the shore
on the N side of the harbour; a contradique extends about
cable SE from the shore on the S side of the harbour to
form the entrance, which is about 50 m wide, and faces SW.
Depths in the entrance are reported to be maintained at
5 m and within the harbour they vary between 4 and 5 m.
The head of the breakwater should be given a wide berth.
Useful marks:
A white three-storey tower, containing the marina
offices, stands on the head of the contradique.
Light (green structure, 6 m in height), standing on the
Light (red structure, 3 m in height), standing on the
head of the contradique.
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Description. Ensenada de Tramontana is a large bay
indenting the coast of Isla de Formentera W of Punta de la
Creu (38416N 1342E) (4.61). A long beach, Playa de
Tramontana, forms the SW side of the bay. There is a fish
haven surrounding an artifical reef in the NW part of the
bay.
Cala Rac des Mares is a small cove with steep rocky
sides in the SE corner of the bay; dangerous below-water
rocks lie in the approaches and within the cove, which is
used by small fishing vessels.
Anchorage can be obtained in Ensenada de Tramontana,
close offshore in depths of 12 to 15 m, sand and weed, and
clear of the artificial reef (4.10).
4.72
Description. Cala de la Sal Rossa is a cove indenting the
coast on the SW side of Islote de Sal Rossa (38524N
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General description. Ensenada de Mitjorn, (Ensenada de
Mediodia), indents the S coast of Isla de Formentera between
Punta Grava (38393N 1315E) and Punta Anguila (4.62),
4 miles W. A long beach, Playa de Mitjorn, forms the NE
side of the bay and the SW side of a low narrow isthmus
which joins Mola (4.58) to the main part of Isla de
Formentera. The beach extends between Punta Grava and
Torre de Catal (4.62), 4 miles WNW.
At its SE end there is a very white dune which shows up
against the dark background of pine groves.
Anchorage can be obtained in the bay; the 25 m contour
lies about 5 cables offshore. The bottom varies between sand,
weed and rock; there are no reefs but the mariner should
keep well clear of the charted fish haven which lies 1 miles
E of Punta Anguila.
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ISLA DE MALLORCA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 1702, 1703, 2832, 2831
Scope of this section

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In the area covered by this section the passage through
the Canal de Mallorca is described, together with the coastal
waters and off-lying dangers surrounding the Isla de
Mallorca.
Canal de Mallorca (4.78).
South-west coast of Isla de Mallorca (4.83).
Baha de Palma (4.113).
Palma (4.135).
North-west Coast of Isla de Mallorca (4.161).
North-east Coast of Isla de Mallorca (4.177).
South-east Coast of Isla de Mallorca (4.201).
Rescue
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MRCC and lifeboat station: at Palma (3933N 238E)
(4.135).
For further information see 1.44 and Admiralty List of
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The Canal de Mallorca (3920N 200E) separates Islas
de Formentera and Ibiza from Isla Mallorca, 45 miles NE; its
waters are deep and free of dangers.
The through route in the Canal de Mallorca can be
considered to extend from a position E of Punta Single Mal
(3810N 135E) (4.61) to a position W of Isla Dragonera
(3935N 219E) (4.80).
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General information
Chart 2832
Coastal route
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Mola (3940N 132E) (4.58).
Formentera Lighthouse (3840E, 135E) (4.58).
Isla Tagomago and its Lighthouse (3902N 139E)
(4.40).
Isla de Cabrera (3908N 257E) (4.95).
Punta Anciola Lighthouse (red and white chequered
tower, 21 m in height) (3908N 255E) standing
on the point (4.96).
Palma Lighthouse (square brown stone tower, 38 m in
height) (39330N 2375E) standing on the S side
of Ensenada de Porto Pi in Palma (4.135).
Punta de Cala Figuera Lighthouse (white truncated
tower, black diagonal stripes, 24 m in height)
(3928N 231E) standing on the point (4.124).
Isla Dragonera (3935N 219E), described as being
spectacular and unique in shape, is sheer on the NW
side and steeply sloping to the SE, rising to the
4.82
From a position E of Punta Single Mal, (3840E,
135E) (4.61), the route leads N for about 58 miles to a
position W of Isla Dragonera (4.80), passing:
E of Isla Tagomago (3902N 139E) (4.44), thence:
W of Isla de Cabrera (3908N 257E) with Punta
Anciola Light standing on the SW point (4.80) of
the island. See 4.84 for information on the Marine
Reserve and 4.95 for a description of the Isla de
Cabrera Archipelago. Thence:
W of Punta de Cala Figuera (3928N 231E) (4.124),
thence:
To a position W of Isla Dragonera (3935N 219E)
(4.80).
SOUTH-WEST COAST OF ISLA DE

MALLORCA

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Racon: Palma Outer Elbow Light (39330N 2384E).
Directions
CANAL DE MALLORCA
pyramid-shaped Monte Single de la Ginavera (Puig

de Sa Popi) at an elevation of 360 m, where there is
an old signal station and tower. See also Cabo
Llebeitx (4.91).
Major lights:
Formentera Light (3840N 135E) (4.58).
Isla Tagomago Light (3902N 139E) (4.40).
Punta Anciola Light as above.
Punta Moscart Light (3907N 132E) (4.40).
Cabo Blanco Light (white round tower on dwelling,
12 m in height) (3922N 247E), visible
336115 (139), standing on the cape (4.90).
Palma Light, visible outside Baha de Palma between
about 327040 as above.
Punta de Cala Figuera Light as above.
Cabo Llebeitx Light (round tower and dwelling with
red roof, 15 m in height) (3935N 218E),
4.83
The inshore route initially passes through Freu de
Cabrera, which is a deep unencumbered channel between
Punta Salinas (3916N 303E) (4.90) and Isla Horadada
(4.101), 5 miles SW, then leads WNW along the SW coast
of Mallorca, passing SSW of the entrance to Baha de Palma
(3930N 239E) (4.113), to a position W of Isla Dragonera
(3935N 219E) (4.80).
Marine reserves
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The Isla Cabrera Archipelago (3910N 258E) (4.95) lies
within a Marine-Terrestial National Park the limits of which
are marked by light-buoys (special) and are shown on the
chart. Navigation, fishing, diving and the collection of flora
and fauna is prohibited unless authorised by the Director of
the National Park in Palma.
Marine reserves exist W of Punta Enguixa (4.91) and on
the NW side of Punta de Sas Barbinas (4.91). Restrictions
apply.
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Restricted areas
4.85
In order to protect submarine cables, an area where
trawling is prohibited is shown on the chart lying in the
approaches to Baha de Palma and, on the N border of the
area, there is another charted area where anchoring and
trawling is prohibited which extends into the W side of the
bay.
Submarine cables
4.86
Three submarine cables come ashore in Ensenada de la
Rpita (3921N 257E) (4.105), as shown on the chart.
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Current
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A strong E-going or W-going current is experienced in
Freu de Cabrera according to the direction of the wind.
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Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Punta Salinas Lighthouse (white tower and building,
17 m in height) (3916N 303E), standing on the
point (4.90).
Palma Lighthouse (39330N 2375E) (4.80).
Punta de Cala Figuera Lighthouse (3928N 231E)
(4.80).
Isla Dragonera (3935N 219E) (4.80).
Major lights:
Cabo Blanco Light (3922N 247E) (4.80).
Palma Light (4.80).
Punta de Cala Figuera Light (4.80).
Cabo Llebeitx Light (3935N 218E) (4.80).
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SSW of Isla de la Guardia (4 miles ESE), which lies

on the S side of the entrance to Puerto de Campos
(4.104). A light (4.92) is exhibited from the island.
Thence:
SSW of Punta Sa (Punta de Campos) (4 miles ESE),
lying on the N side of the entrance to Puerto
Campos. Torre de Campos stands on the point and
a light (4.92) is also exhibited close to the point.
Isla Corberana lies 2 cables W of Punta Sa. Thence:
SSW of Puerto de la Rpita (4.106) (2 miles ENE)
which lies at the head of Ensenada de la Rpita
(4.105) with Puerto de S Estanyol (4.107),
1 miles W. Thence:
SSW of Punta Plana, a low point with an above-water
rock close off it; a light (4.92) is exhibited from the
point. Puig de Randa rises inland 10 miles N of
Punta Plana, and the coast is low and rocky from
the point to Cala Pi, 3 miles W, thence:
SSW of Punta de Capicorb (4 miles W), with Cala
Beltran and Cala Pi indenting the coast close N.
Cala Beltran is a small cove between rocky cliffs
where small craft can obtain an anchorage. Cala Pi
is a beautiful very narrow cove, which is often
crowded, where small craft can obtain an anchorage.
In both places local knowledge is required. A
conspicuous tower stands on the headland at the
entrance to Cala Pi. Thence:
SSW of Punta de las Taronges (4 miles W), which
lies at the W end of a high, steep-to, cliffy length of
coast extending from Punta de Capicorb. Ensenada
del Carril lies between Punta de las Taronges and
Cabo Blanco. Thence:
To a position SSW of Cabo Blanco (6 miles W), which
is easy to identify for, in addition to the lighthouse
(4.80), it is faced with white cliffs and an old
watch-tower stands on it. It is steep-to, and off it
heavy squalls are sometimes experienced with NE
winds. The cape is the S entrance point to Baha de
Palma (4.113).
Directions
Punta Salinas to Cabo Blanco
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From a position S of Punta Salinas (3916N 303E), the
route leads WNW for about 14 miles, passing (with
positions given from Punta Plana (3921N 255E)):
SSW of Punta Salinas, a low, wooded promontory
edged by stony beaches and backed by gently
sloping land upon which Torre de Gosta stands at
about 7 cables NE of the point. A shoal bank
fringes the point to a distance of about 1 cable.
Thence:
NNE of Isla Horadada (9 miles SSE) (4.1015.103). A
light (4.92) is exhibited from the island. Thence:
SSW of Cala Caragol (7 miles SE), a bay backed by
pine woods, bounded on the S by Punta Negra and
on the NW by Islote des Caragol. Small craft can
find an anchorage in the bay and in Cala Entugores,
a smaller bay 1 mile NW; local knowledge is
required. Thence:
SSW of Playa de Sa Roquetas (6 miles SE) with
Playa des Carb close NW, are two indentations on
a long sandy beach separated by a sand spit
extending out to Isla Moltona with Isla Pelada lying
1 cable farther S. Small craft can obtain an
anchorage off both playas; local knowledge is
required. Thence:
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From a position SSW of Cabo Blanco (3922N 247E),
the route leads generally WNW and NW for about 27 miles,
passing (with positions given from Islote El Toro (3928N
228E)):
SSW of Baha de Palma (8 miles ENE) (4.113),
thence:
SSW of Punta de Cala Figuera (2 miles W) (4.124),
Thence:
SSW of Morro den Feli (49 m in height), (1 miles
E), lying on the E side of the entrance to Cala de
Refeubeitx, an open bay where Torre Refeubeitx
stands on the cliffs at the bays head, thence:
SW of Islote El Toro, an islet 29 m in height, lying
3 cables SW of Punta de Sas Barbinas, a very
narrow projection on the NW side of Cala de
Refeubeitx. The islet is steep-to on its SW side, and
between it and the point are three other islets the
largest and middle one of which is named Banco de
Ibiza. Punta de Sas Barbinas is very low and
difficult to see from a distance which can be
confusing on approach. The narrow passage
between Banco de Ibiza and the islet SW of it has
reported depths of 3 to 4 m; it is suitable for small
craft and local knowledge is necessary. A light
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(4.92) is exhibited from Islote El Toro. Thence the

track leads NW passing:
SW of Punta Enguixa (1 miles N), on the NNW side
of the entrance to Cala de Peas Rojas, a small rock
strewn cove backed by bare reddish cliffs topped by
hotels and blocks of flats with Porto Adriano
(4.108), which is marked by lights, on its E side.
Thence:
SW of Isla Malgrats (2 miles NW), a cliffy island
which is steep-to on its SW end. Isla de los Conejos
lies close off the NE extremity of Isla Malgrats,
with a shoal bank connecting the two islands; on
the E side of Isla de los Conejos there is a rock,
awash. All are enclosed within a marine reserve
extending to about 8 cables from the shore; see also
1.9. Cabo Malgrats, 48 m in height, lies about
1 cable N of Isla de los Conejos. A tower stands on
the cape and close off it lies an islet; the passage
between the islet and Isla de los Conejos is suitable
only for small craft and local knowledge is
necessary. Thence:
SW of Ensenada de Santa Ponsa (3 miles NNW)
(4.109) with Puerto de Santa Ponsa (4.110) on its
SE side. Thence:
SW of Cabo Andritxol (4 miles NNW), the W
entrance point to Ensenada de Santa Ponsa; the cape
is a steep-to, reddish headland 179 m in height; a
tower stands on a hill 4 cables NE of the cape.
Cala de Camp de Mar (4.103) lies N of the cape,
thence:
SW of Cabo Llamp (5 miles NW), which is steep
and covered with pine trees. Escull den Ron an
above-water rock, lies close off the cape. Thence:
SW of Cabo de la Mola (6 miles SW), which faced
with cliffs and topped by a tower on its summit, is
the 118 m high SW extremity of La Mola de
Andraitx, a craggy peninsula, 110 m in height,
extending SW from the mainland. A light (4.92) is
exhibited from the cape; Islote D Aguilot, a large
rock 15 m in height, lies close off the peninsula a
short distance NE of the cape. Small vessels can
find an anchorage, sheltered from NE winds, in
Cala Marmacen, a cove on the S side of the root of
the peninsula; local knowledge is required. Thence:
SW of Punta de na Moragues (6 miles NW), lying
on the N side of the approaches to Puerto de
Andraitx (4.111), thence:
SW of Punta de Sa Dent (7 miles NW), with Bajo de
Sa Dent, a shoal with a depth of 26 m over it lying
between the 10 and 20 m depth contours close off
the point. Thence:
SW of Punta Galinda (8 miles NW), which is rocky
and indented. Isla Pantaleu, 29 m in height lies
7 cables N of Punta Galinda on the E side of the
entrance to Freu de Dragonera (4.93) and on the W
side of the entrance to Playa de San Telmo (4.112).
Thence:
To a position W of Cabo Llebeitx (10 miles NW),
the SW extremity of Isla Dragonera (4.80). A light
(4.80) is exhibited from the cape. Cala Llebeitx,
Cala Coco and Cala Llad, among others, comprise
a series of coves lined by cliffs indenting the SE
coast of the island from S to N; all provide daytime
anchorages with sand and rock bottoms suitable
only for small craft; local knowledge is required.
The NW side of the island is steep-to.
Useful marks
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Isla Horadada Light (white round tower, black bands,

on white round building, 13 m in height)
(39125N 2588E) standing on the island (4.101).
Isla de la Guardia Light (white tower, green top, 5 m
in height) (39187N 3001E) standing on the
island (4.90).
Punta Sa Light (white round tower, black bands, 12 m
point (4.90).
Punta Plana Light (white round tower on dwelling,
black bands, 12 m in height) (39213N 2548E)
Islote El Toro Light (white round tower) (39278N
2284E) stands on the island (4.91).
Cabo de la Mola light (white column, black bands, on
white square tower, 10 m in height) (39320N
2218E), stands on the cape (4.91).
Freu de Dragonera
General information
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Description. Freu de Dragonera is entered between Isla
Pantaleu (39347N 2212E) (4.91) and the coast of Isla
Dragonera (4.80), 11 miles W. It extends about 12 miles NE
between the mainland coast of Isla de Mallorca and Isla
Dragonera; it is about 4 cables wide at its narrowest and is
suitable only for small craft.
Artificial reefs, charted as obstructions, have been laid in
the strait as shown on the chart.
Fishing nets, supported by small buoys (white or pink),
may be encountered extending from either shore of the strait
Local knowledge is required if passage of Freu de
Dragonera is to be made in darkness.
Local weather. The currents in Freu Dragonera are
irregular and heavy squalls are known to descend without
warning from the high land in the area and strong currents,
influenced by the wind during gales, may be encountered in
the strait.
Landmarks:
Puig de Sa Popi, the highest point on Isla Dragonera
(4.80).
Isla Pantaleu (4.91).
A tower standing on Punta Galera (39358N
2212E) (4.94).
Cabo Tramontana Lighthouse (39360N 2204E)
(4.164).
Major light:
Directions
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Owing to the irregular currents in the strait and the
unmarked dangers extending NW from Isla Mitjana and the
unmarked Los Calafats, as described below, mariners are
advised to use the narrow channel between the island and
the mainland of Isla Mallorca to the E because it is free of
dangers.
From a position W of Isla Pantaleu (39347N 2212E)
(4.91), the route leads NNE and N for about 2 miles to a
position W of Morro de la Ratjada, passing (with positions
given from Isla Mitjana (39352N 2206E)):
ESE and E of Isla Mitjana, which lies in the middle of
the strait and has a light (yellow beacon, black
band, 5 m in height) standing on it. The channel
between the island and the mainland E has depths
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of not less than 12 m, except quite close to the

island where there is a depth of 6 m. The passage
W of Isla Mitjana is deep but a rocky shoal, with a
least depth of 44 m over it, extends 1 cable NW of
the N end of the island and Los Calafats (4 cables
NW), a chain of small rocky islets and below-water
rocks extending 3 cables in length up to 1 cable off
the coast of Isla Dragonera, thence:
W of Punta Galera (7 cables NNE), lying on the S side
of Cala Basset (Cala Embaset), a rock encumbered
cove unsuitable as an anchorage. The coast from the
head of the cove to Punta del Fabiol, 1 mile farther
NE and beyond, consists of high cliffs. Thence:
E of Cabo Tramontana (8 cables N), the NE extremity
of Isla Dragonera. A light (4.164) stands about
cable WNW of the cape. Thence:
To a position W of Morro de la Ratjada (1 miles
NNE).
Isla de Cabrera Archipelago

Chart 2832 (see 1.15)
General information
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Description. The Isla de Cabrera Archipelago (3910N
258E) consists of a group of several named islands and
islets extending 5 miles SW from the S side of Freu de
Cabrera (4.83) with navigable passages between them.
Isla de Cabrera (3908N 257E), the largest of the
group, is a rugged and hilly island where the coasts of
which are in most places steep-to. Puerto de Cabrera (4.97)
provides good shelter on the NW side of Isla Cabrera. A
small army garrison is maintained on Isla de Cabrera.
Marine Reserve. The entire group lies within the
National Park described in 4.84.
Speed limit. There is a speed limit of 5 kn in the entire
National Park area.
Currents, induced by the strength and direction of wind,
are experienced in the waters of the archipelago.
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Description. Punta Anciola (39078N 2554E) the SW
extremity of the island, lies at the extremity of a small
peninsula which attains an elevation of 118 m. A light (4.80)
stands on the point.
Punta des Coll Roig lies about 6 cables NNW of Punta
Anciola, and between them is Cala Anciola which is divided
into two parts by a narrow tongue of land, Punta de Mitx,
extending 1 cable W from the shore in the middle of the
cove. Islote de ses Ratas, 14 m in height, lies close inshore
in the SE part of the cove.
Punta Picamosca, about 3 cables N of Punta des Coll
Roig, is a high cliff close to the foot of which lies an islet,
10 m in height, surrounded by reefs. Puig de Picamosca rises
to an elevation of 172 m close E of the cliff and is the
highest point on the island.
Cabo Llebeig from which a light (4.102) is exhibited,
1 mile N of Punta Picamosca, is the NW extremity of Isla
Cabrera and rises to a detached knoll at a height of 60 m.
There are a number of coves between Punta Picamosca and
Cabo Llebeig which afford shelter to small craft.
4.98
Description. Cabo Xuriguer, 8 cables SE of Cabo Llebeig
(3910N 255E), lies on the W side of the entrance to Cala
Ganduf where a disused submarine cable, comes ashore at
the head of the bay. The bay is exposed to NW winds which
send in a heavy sea and consequently it is not recommended
as an anchorage.
Punta de Cueva Azul, 5 cables ENE of Cabo Xuriguer, is
the E entrance point to Cala Ganduf; there is a large cave at
the foot of the point.
Cabo Moro But, 4 cables NE of Punta de Cueva Azul, is
the N extremity of Isla de Cabrera.
Cabo Ventoso (39096N 2586E), a steep-to cliffy
headland 88 m in height, is the NE extremity of Isla de
Cabrera. The coast between the two capes is rugged and
indented and the E part is foul for a short distance offshore.
A rock, with a depth of 03 m over it, lies close offshore
about 3 cables NW of Cabo Ventoso, close W of Punta de
Cala Emboixar.
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4.97
Description. Puerto de Cabrera (3909N 256E) indents
the coast between Cabo Llebeig and Punta de Sa Creveta,
7 cables SE. A light (4.102) and some buildings stand on
Punta de Sa Creveta. Punta del Castillo lies 2 cables SSE of

Punta de Sa Creveta, and can be identified by its ruined
castle.
At the head of the inlet there are three shallow coves and
in the SE cove there is a small jetty where landing is not
permitted.
Speed limit of 2 kn exists in Puerto de Cabrera.
Jetty. A short jetty extends S from the coast almost
2 cables E of Punta del Castillo. Landing alongside the jetty
is permitted only with a military permit or in an emergency.
Caution. Neither Punta de Sa Creveta nor Punta del
Castillo should be approached too closely as there are depths
of 82 m and 64 m, respectively, a short distance off them.
Useful marks:
Punta de Sa Creveta light (3909N 256E) (4.102).
Castle (ruined, at an elevation of 94 m) standing close
NE of Punta del Castillo.
Puerto de Cabrera pierhead light (column on side of
red octagonal tower, 4 m in height) stands on the
head of the jetty.
Berths. There are 50 mooring buoys available for visiting
vessels up to a length of 30 m.
Services. No services are available.
4.99
Description. Punta de sa Carabassa (3909N 258E), lies
at the end of a high, steep-to, length of coast extending from
Cabo Ventoso.
Punta de Ses Bledes, 5 cables SSW of Punta de sa
Carabassa, with Isla de ses Bledes close inshore about
2 cables S, lies on the S side of an open bay called Cala Es
Borri close to the N shore of which are some islets.
Ensenada de Codolar del Imperial, is entered about
4 cables SSW of Punta de Ses Bledes. Punta Es C des
Baxell is the N entrance point and Punta Imperial is the S
entrance point to the bay about 8 cables SSW of Punta de
Ses Bledes. Islote Imperial, a steep-to islet, lies close off
Punta Imperial and the channel between them is about
cable wide with a depth of 18 m; it is not recommended
in bad weather.
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Description. Cabo Falc (39075N 2572E), close W
of Islote Imperial, is the S extremity of Isla Cabrera.
Between Cabo Falc and Punta Anciola, 1 miles W, there
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are a number of coves suitable only for small craft; local

knowledge is required.
Islotes Estels are five rocky islets lying up to 4 cables
offshore about 7 cables W of Cabo Falc. Estel de Fuera and
Estel des Dos Colls, the two outer islets, are steep-to on all
sides and lie about 4 cables offshore. Estels Xapat (not
named on the chart) are the three inner islets, lying about
1 cable offshore. The middle one is 44 m high; the two W
islets are steep-to and the passage between the E islet and
the shore is foul.

Chart 2832 (see 1.15)
Cala de Camp de Mar

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Puerto de Campos
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The remaining islands extend in a chain NNE from Isla
de Cabrera for about 2 miles, viz (with positions given
from Cabo Moro But (3910N 257E)):
Isla Redonda (1 mile E) is separated from Cabo
Ventoso to the S by a passage about 5 cables wide
with a charted depth of 22 m. The island is high
and steep-to except on its SW side; its NE side is
cliffy and inaccessible.
Isla Conejera (9 cables NNE) is separated from Isla
Redonda by a passage about 6 cables wide with a
minimum depth of 22 m. The island rises to its
highest point in a hill, 131 m in height, above some
cliffs on its E coast. Escull Sota-aigat is an
above-water rock which is foul for a short distance
offshore lying close off Punta del Escull Sota-aigat,
the S extremity of the island. The whole of the E
side of the island is foul for some distance offshore
and, along this coast, there are some small coves
suitable for small craft where local knowledge is
required. Escull de la Escaleta, an above-water rock,
lies close off Punta de la Escaleta, the W point of
the island. Bajo de Cala Estreta is a rocky shoal,
with a depth of 02 m over it, lying within cable
of the N shore of the island.
Isla Esponja (1 miles NNE), a steep-to almost
inaccessible islet, lies 2 cables N of the middle of
the N coast of Isla Conejera.
Isla Plana (2 miles NNE), lies 2 cables ENE of Isla
Esponja, and a shoal bank extends for a short
distance from its S side.
Isla Pobre (2 miles NNE), lies 1 cable N of Islote
Plana, with depths of not more than 9 m between
them. Islote Plano lies cable NE of Isla Pobre and
the passage between them is foul.
Isla Horadada (Isla Forada) (2 miles NNE) is high
and almost inaccessible. Islote Horadada lies close S
of Isla Horadada and there is an above-water rock
lying on the foul ground between them. A stony
bank, with depths of 73 m over it, extends about
cable S and SE from the islet. A light (4.92) is
exhibited from Isla Horadada.
Useful marks
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Cabo Llebeig light (red square on white pyramidal
tower) (39097N 2551E) standing on the cape
(4.96).
Punta Anciola light (39078N 2554E) (4.80).
Punta de Sa Creveta light (red square on white
pyramidal tower, 5 m in height) (3909N 256E)
4.104
Description. Puerto de Campos (Puerto Colonia de Sant
Jordi) (3919N 300E) is a small fishing and recreational
craft harbour.
Anchorage. The N part of the bay, between the harbour
entrance and Isla de la Guardia (4.90), about 3 cables S, is
occupied by moorings. Anchorage can be obtained farther
SW in depths of 3 to 5 m, sand and weed, with partial
shelter from S and SE. Areas of the bottom are foul and a
trip-line is advised.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by an outer
breakwater, extending about cable NE from an islet on the
NW side of the bay in which the harbour lies. The islet, and
an area of reclaimed land connecting it to the shore W, gives
protection to the harbour from the S. An inner breakwater
extends about cable NNE from the islet close W of the
root of the outer breakwater to a position a short distance
from the head of a contradique, which extends from the
shore about cable NNE of the root of the reclaimed land,
to form the entrance to the inner harbour which faces NNE.
Depths shoal as the harbour is approached and constant
sounding is advised. The end of the outer breakwater
extends some distance beyond the light structure and entry at
night is not recommended. Much of the inner harbour has
depths of less than 15 m.
Useful marks:
Isla de la Guardia light (4.92).
Punta Sa light (4.92).
Light (red square on red column on white hut, 5 m in
height) stands on the head of the outer breakwater.
Light (green column on white hut) stands on the head
of the contradique.
Services. Normal services are available.
Ensenada de la Rpita
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Cala de Camp de Mar (39320N 2250E) is a cove in
the NE corner of a bay which indents the coast between
Cabo Andritxol (4.91) and Punta den Ferr, 7 cables WNW.
Isla de Camp de Mar, which is joined to the mainland by
a bridge, lies in the middle of the cove and small craft can
find shelter SE of this island in depths between 2 and 4 m,
sand and rock.
4.105
Description. Ensenada de la Rpita is a large bay
indenting the coast between Punta Sa (39188N 2595E)
(4.90) and Punta Plana (4.90), 4 miles NW. Isla Cabot, Isla
Llarga and Isla Redona all lie close inshore between 5 cables
NW and 1 mile NNW of Punta Sa; Isla Gabina, lies
1 miles N of Punta Sa. El Illot lies cable offshore,
2 cables NE of Isla Redona, and a rock awash, lies close E
of it.
The SE shore of the bay is foul and the islands
mentioned above lie close off this shore.
Jetty. A small jetty, used by coasters for loading salt from
nearby salt pans, lies about 2 cables E of Isla Redona.
Useful mark. Torre Rpita (4.106).
Puerto de la Rpita
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Description. Puerto de la Rpita (39218N 2573E), a
large, modern artificial harbour is located at the head of
Ensenada de la Rpita (4.105).
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Anchorage can be obtained about 1 cables E or SE of

the harbour entrance in depths of 4 to 5 m, sand.
The W breakwater extends in a general SE direction for
about 1 cables from the shore on the W side of the
harbour. The E breakwater extends in a general WSW
direction for about 1 cables from the shore about 2 cables
ENE of the root of the W breakwater, to form the entrance
which faces E and is about 50 m wide.
Depths in the entrance are reported to be 4 m and within
the harbour they are reported to be between 1 and 3 m.
Useful marks:
Torre Rpita (at an elevation of 18 m) standing at the
head of the bay behind the harbour of Puerto de la
Rpita.
Light (red column, 6 m in height) standing about 60 m
from the head of the W breakwater.
Light (green column on white hut, 6 m in height)
standing on the head of the E breakwater.
Services. Full services are available including a 50-tonne
travel-lift and a 7-tonne crane.
Puerto de S Estanyol
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Description. Puerto de S Estanyol is a small artificial
harbour, on the W side of the bay, used by fishing vessels
and yachts.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the W and S by
a breakwater which extends SE for about cable from the
shore on the S side of the harbour, then NE for about
1 cable. A contradique extends a short distance SE from the
N side of the harbour to form the entrance which faces NE.
Development. Plans are in hand for extensive
development involving a large increase in the area covered
by the harbour.
Depths within the harbour vary between 05 m and 3 m.
Useful marks:
Light (white hut, red column, 6 m in height) standing
on the head of the breakwater.
Light (green mast, 5 m in height) standing on the head
of contradique.
Services. Normal services are available including a
125-tonne crane.
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Chart 3034
Porto Adriano
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Description. Porto Adriano (39295N 2286E) is a
large artificial harbour on the E side of Cala de Peas Rojas
fronting the holiday resort of El Toro.
Anchorage can be obtained off the beach close N of the
entrance in depths of about 3 m, sand.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the W by a
breakwater extending about cable generally NNE from an
area of reclaimed land on the S side of the harbour. A
contradique extends a short distance W from the shore about
120 m N of the reclaimed land to form the entrance which
faces N and is about 40 m wide.
Useful marks:
Light (red metal mast) standing on the head of the
contradique.
Services. A full range of facilities is available including a
50-tonne lift.
4.109
Description. Ensenada de Santa Ponsa is entered between
Cabo Malgrats (39304N 2274E) (4.91) and Cabo
Andritxol (4.91), 2 miles NW. Apart from the artificial reefs
mentioned below, it is free of dangers except within short
distances of its head. Puerto de Santa Ponsa (4.110) lies on
the SE side of the bay with Cala de Santa Ponsa, which has
Playa de Santa Ponsa at its head, entered close E.
Punta del Castillo, the N entrance point to Cala de Santa
Ponsa, can be identified by a tower standing on the slope
above the point at an elevation of 46 m.
Punta Cerdana is a whitish, cliffy point near the middle of
the NW shore of Ensenada de Santa Ponsa and on its NE
side is a cove named Puerto de Paguera but known locally
as Cala Fornell.
Submarine cable. A disused submarine cable enters the
bay close N of Cabo Malgrats and lands on Playa de Santa
Ponsa, as shown on the chart.
Artificial reefs. An area of artificial reefs, charted as
obstructions, extends across the bay from close off Punta
Cerdana to a position N of Cabo Malgrats, as shown on the
chart.
Anchorages. Anchorage can be obtained in Ensenada de
Santa Ponsa affording shelter from winds between NE and
NW, avoiding the submarine cable and the area of artificial
reefs.
In Cala de Santa Ponsa anchorage for small craft can be
obtained on the S side of the cove in depths of 2 to 4 m,
sand, or on the N side in depths of 4 to 6 m, sand, avoiding
the submarine cable and Piedras Las Secas, a shoal with a
depth of 05 m over it, at the head of the cove. The shoal is
marked on its W and E side by beacons (isolated danger,
4 m in height) which are reported to be difficult to identify.
Small craft can also obtain shelter from W winds in
Puerto de Paguera, in depths of 10 m; local knowledge is
required.
4.110
Description. Puerto de Santa Ponsa (39307N 2282E)
is a long narrow inlet entered between Punta de la Caleta, on
the S shore of Ensenada de Santa Ponsa (4.109) 7 cables NE
of Cabo Malgrats, and the head of a breakwater extending
NE from the W side of the mouth of the inlet.
Harbour. The inlet gives excellent protection although
space is restricted for manoeuvring larger craft.
Depths within the inlet vary between 2 m at its head and
10 m in the entrance.
Useful marks:
Monument (crucifix, 17 m in height), standing on
Punta de la Caleta.
Light (green column on white base, 5 m in height),
standing on the head of the breakwater.
Light (red column on white base, 4 m in height),
standing on the head of Punta de la Caleta.
27-tonne lift and a 15-tonne crane.
Chart 2832
Puerto de Andraitx
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4.111
Description. Puerto de Andraitx (39329N 2231E) is
an inlet entered between Morro den Domingo (39324N
2222E), the NW extremity of La Mola de Andraitx (4.91)
and Punta de na Moragues, 6 cables N. The harbour, which
is used by fishing vessels and yachts, lies at the head of the
inlet and is protected by three breakwaters.
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Anchorage can be obtained close E of the head of the

outer breakwater in a depth of about 10 m.
The most protected anchorage may be found among the
moorings on the N side of the outer harbour, if space is
available, clear of the fish havens; a trip-line is essential and
it may be necessary to use two anchors. The holding ground
is reported to be very patchy.
In winds other than from the W, anchorage may be found
SW of Espign on the S side of the outer harbour in depths
greater than 3 m, sand and weed, taking care to avoid the
shallows SW of the head of Espign.
Regulation. Anchoring is prohibited within the inner
harbour.
Harbour. The outer breakwater extends about cable
SSE from the shore on the N side of the inlet, about
5 cables SE from Punta de na Moragues, and offers
protection to the outer harbour.
The inner harbour is protected by Dique de Abrigo,
extending about 1 cable S and SE from the N shore about
2 cables ENE of the root of the outer breakwater, and by
Espign, extending NW from the S shore to within 1 cable
of the head of Dique de Abrigo.
Rock. Bajo Las Caixas, is a rock with a depth of 96 m
over it, lying about cable S of the head of the outer
breakwater; there are depths of less than 09 m close to the
face of this breakwater. Between the rock and the head of
the breakwater there is a channel a little over cable wide.
Outer harbour channel, about cable wide with a least
depth of 59 m, leads through the outer harbour to the inner
harbour; it is marked by light-buoys (lateral) which are liable
to drag out of position.
Caution. Shoal water, with a least depth of 25 m over it,
extends into the buoyed channel between the second and
third starboard hand light-buoys about 1 cable SW of the
head of Espign; the port side of the channel should be
favoured in this area.
Fish havens lie on the N side of the outer harbour
between the channel and the shore; they are marked by
light-buoys (special).
Moorings are established in large numbers on the N side
of the outer harbour.
Local weather. A heavy swell sets in with strong SW
winds. Very occasionally a phenomenon known as resaca or
seiche occurs which is particularly dangerous to yachts
berthed alongside. This phenomenon, which happens rarely
when a depression and spring tide occur together, induces
the sea level to rise and fall 15 m every ten or fifteen
minutes; it may last for several days.
Useful marks:
Light (conical stone tower, 9 m in height) standing on
the head of the outer breakwater.
Light (red square on red tower, white hut, 4 m in
height) standing on the head of Dique de Abrigo.
Light (triangle, on green tower, red band) standing on
the head of Espign.
Berths. There is a marina on the N side of the harbour.
Most of the quayed section on the S side of the harbour is
used by fishing vessels.
Services. A full range of services is available including a
50-tonne travel-lift and a 3-tonne crane.
BAHA DE PALMA
General information
Charts 2832, 3034
Description
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4.112
Description. Playa de San Telmo, is the name for a small
bay indenting the coast close E of Isla Pantaleu (39347N
2212E) (4.91), which has sandy beaches at its head
4.113
Baha de Palma is entered between Cabo Blanco (3922N
247E) (4.90) and Punta de Cala Figuera (4.124), 13 miles
WNW; the city and port of Palma (4.135) lie at the head of
the bay.
Topography
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The coast on the E side of the bay is high with white
cliffs and on the W side it is high with rocky cliffs indented
by a number of small bays and coves. The city of Palma,
with its airport a few miles E, dominates the head of the
bay.
Fish havens
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Large numbers of fish havens line the shores on each side
of the bay, as shown on the charts.
Marine and Integral Reserves

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A Marine Reserve has been established on much of the E
side of the bay, the limits of which are shown on Chart
2832.
An Integral Reserve has also been established within the
Marine Reserve, as shown on the chart. For information on
Marine and Integral Reserves see 1.9.
Restricted area
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Most of the W side of the bay lies within a prohibited
anchoring and trawling area, the limits of which are shown
on the charts.
Port limits
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Palma port limits lie within a line joining Punta de Cala
Figuera (3928N 231E) and Cabo Enderrocat, 9 miles E.
Measured distance
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fronting the small though growing tourist resort of San

Telmo.
Anchorage. The bay should be entered from the S, E of
Isla Pantaleu and anchorage can be obtained off San Telmo
in depths of 2 to 5 m, sand, weed and clay with patchy
holding.
The approach from the NW, N of Isla Pantaleu, is shallow
and can be partially obstructed by the stern anchors of
tourist ferries lying head on to a quay on the N side of the
passage and by moored small craft.
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Between Las Illetas (39320N 2355E) (4.124) and
Peninsula de San Carlos, 1 miles NE, there is a measured
distance, as shown on the plan.
SW limit marks. The alignment (328) of a beacon
(metal tower, red and white) (39319N 2354E),
standing on Las Illetas, with another similar beacon,
3 cables NW.
NE limit marks. The alignment (328) of a beacon
(metal tower, red and white) (39328N 2373E),
standing on Peninsula de San Carlos, with a similar
beacon, 1 cables NW.
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Distance; 32943 m.
Running track; the line of bearing 058238) of Punta
den Pau Tower (39330N 2415E).
It was reported (1997) that the SW front beacon had been
destroyed.
Rescue
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See 4.77.
Natural conditions
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Local weather. Winds from S and SW are liable to raise
a considerable sea in winter, although the S winds are of
shorter duration and less frequency than the SW winds. The
swell is often felt before the wind which causes it.
The level of water in the harbour of Palma can be
lowered by N winds and raised by S winds.
Very heavy NW squalls are sometimes experienced.
Climate. See climatic table for Palma (1.176).
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Punta de Cala Figuera Lighthouse (3928N 231E)
(4.80).
Palma Lighthouse (39330N 2375E) (4.80).
Castillo de Bellver (39339, 2372E), with its
highest tower, Torre del Homenaje, attached to the
main building by a flying buttress, attaining an
elevation of 140 m close N.
Cathedral (39341N 2390E) with small twin spires.
Major lights:
Punta de Cala Figuera Light as above.
Cabo Blanco Light (3922N 247E) (4.80).
Palma Light as above.

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Directions
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4.124
From a position W of Cabo Blanco (3922N 247E)
(4.90), the route leads N for about 9 miles to the pilot
boarding ground for Palma, passing (with positions from
Cabo Enderrocat 3929N 243E)):
W of Cabo Regana (4 miles SSE), which has a distinct
whitish colour; the built-up area of El Dorado
stands in the vicinity. Thence:
W of an obstruction (2 miles SW).
E of Punta de Cala Figuera (9 miles WSW). Punta de
Cala Figuera is cliffy, 21 m in height and steep-to
with the exception of a small reef at the foot of the
cliffs on which the sea breaks. A light (4.80) is
exhibited from the point and Radio masts stand
close-by. Cala Figuera (4.130) lies 3 cables N. The
coast to Cabo Falc, 1 miles NNE of Punta de
Cala Figuera, is high and rocky with several coves.
Thence:
E of Cala Portals (9 miles W) (4.131), thence:
E of Isla del Sech (8 miles W), a low, flat islet. A
spit, with a least depth of 33 m over it, extends
3 cables NNE of the islet to Bajo El Sech, a
below-water rock. Isla del Sech and Bajo El Sech
are separated from Cabo Falc on the mainland by
a passage, about 2 cables wide with a least charted
depth of 104 m. Thence:
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W of Cabo Enderrocat. A tower stands on Cabo

Enderrocat and a beacon, named Can Negre, stands
on the cliffs 3 cables SSE of the tower. Thence:
W of Punta Aranol (1 miles NNE), at the N end of
the cliffs extending S and E round the coast as far
as Cala Pi (4.90), thus forming the seaward side of
an extensive plateau called Marinas de Lluchmayor.
Puerto El Arenal (4.125), marked by lights, lies
7 cables NE of Punta Aranol. A stranded wreck, the
position of which is approximate, lies about 5 cables
off the beach, 1 mile NW of Puerto El Arenal.
Thence:
E of Isla de la Porrasa (8 miles WNW), a rocky,
scrub covered island in the entrance to Ensenada de
la Porrasa. The island is steep-to on its E side, but
there is a shoal bank extending NW from the islet
which almost connects with shoal water extending
from the head of the bay. A submarine cable comes
ashore in Ensenada de la Porrasa, as shown on the
chart. Thence:
E of Punta de la Porrasa (8 miles WNW), with Torre
Nova standing on it 4 cables N of Isla de la Porrasa,
thence:
E of Palma Nova (8 miles WNW) (4.132), at the
head of an unnamed bay the N shore of which
consists of sandy beaches alternating with rocky
points; the port is marked by lights. Puerto Portals
(4.133), also marked by lights, lies on the N shore
of the bay 1 miles E of Palma Nova and Isla den
Salas lies close inshore 1 cables farther E. Thence:
E of Las Illetas (7 miles NW), consisting of three
rocky islets lying close inshore 6 cables E of Isla
den Salas, the middle islet is connected to the shore
and depths inshore of the others are shoal; a tower
stands on the S islet. Ensenada de Cala Mayor
indents the coast between the islets and Peninsula
de San Carlos, which is high and cliffy with a castle
and tower standing on it, 1 miles ENE. The bay is
free of dangers and in it are several coves; at its
head Puerto de Cala Nova (4.134) is marked by
lights. Submarine cables land at a hut on a point
near the head of the bay. And:
W of Islote Galera, (3 miles N) which has a reef
extending S and SW to the 5 m depth contour line.
Puerto de San Antonio de la Playa (4.126), marked
by lights, lies 5 cables ESE of the islet, at the N
end of Playa del Arenal, a beach backed by trees
and hotels. Puerto de Cala Gamba (4.127), marked
by lights lies on the W side of Cala Gamba 9 cables
NW of Islote Galera. Puerto del Molinar de Levante
(4.128), marked by lights and Puerto de Cala
Portixol (4.129), also marked by lights, lie
respectively, 1 mile and 1 miles farther WNW.
(Directions continue for Palma at 4.153)

Puerto El Arenal
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4.125
Description. Puerto El Arenal (3930N 245E) is a large
modern facility built around an improved small old harbour
fronting El Arenal, a tourist complex with prominent hotels.
Anchorage can be obtained either side of the harbour in
depths over 3 m, sand and weed.
extending 1 cables NW and 1 cables NNE from the shore
on the S side of the harbour; Contradique extends a short
distance NW from the N side of the harbour to a position
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about cable NE of the head of Dique de Abrigo, to form

the entrance facing NW.
the harbour they are reported to vary between 2 and 35 m.
Useful marks:
Light (green round tower, 4 m in height) standing on
the head of Dique de Abrigo.
Light (red mast, 4 m in height) standing on the head of
Contradique.
Light (green round tower, 7 m in height), standing on
the NE head of Muelle Interior about cable S of
the head of Dique de Abrigo.
Light (red square on red round tower on pyramidal
hut, 6 m in height), standing on the head of a spur
about cable S of the head of Contradique.
Services. Full facilities are available including a 50-tonne
travel-lift on the W end of Muelle Interior and a 3-tonne
mobile-crane in the old harbour.
Puerto de San Antonio de la Playa

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Description. Puerto de San Antonio de la Playa (3932N
243E) is the yacht harbour at Can Pastilla.
Approach and entry. In normal conditions the harbour is
easily approached and entered, although with strong onshore
winds and swell it could be dangerous owing to shoal water
in the close approach.
Cala Estancia is a shallow, semi-enclosed swimming area
and boat harbour on the N side of the headland mentioned
above; the cove is shoal and should not be mistaken for the
harbour.
Anchorage can be obtained SE of the entrance in depths
of 5 m, sand.
Harbour. The harbour is tightly enclosed by two
breakwaters. Dique de Abrigo extends about 1 cable SE, and
a short distance NE, from a position on a headland at the N
end of Playa del Arenal (4.124) on the W side of the
harbour. Contradique extends about 1 cables in an arc S
and W from the beach on the E side of the harbour, to a
position about 40 m N of the head of Dique de Abrigo, to
form the entrance which faces E.
Depths in the entrance are reported to be 3 m and to vary
Useful marks:
Light (red tower, 6 m in height) standing on the head
of Dique de Abrigo.
60-tonne travel-lift at a boatyard on the W side of the
harbour, and a 6-tonne mobile-crane plus several smaller
ones.
Chart 3035
Puerto del Molinar de Levante

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Description. Puerto de Cala Gamba (3933N 242E) is
a fishing and recreational harbour.
Approach and entry. The harbour is approached and
entered, keeping W of four buoys (starboard hand) marking
the E side of the entrance channel. The approach should be
made with care because, despite the channel being dredged
from time to time, it is narrow and subject to silting. Foul
ground and shoal water lies N and E of the entrance channel
and, owing to very shallow water in the approach, the
harbour cannot be entered with any swell from SE, S or SW.
Anchorage can be obtained in a depth of 4 m, stones,
about 2 cables S of the entrance and a little over 1 cable N
4.128
Description. Puerto del Molinar de Levante (39336N
2406E) is a very small fishing vessel harbour built within
Cal den Rigo, a small cove fronting the village of Molinar.
Harbour. The harbour is suitable only for small craft of
less than 9 m in length with a draught of less than 1 m; it is
protected by two breakwaters the heads of which are marked
by lights.
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of the extremity of the power stations water inlet. The

holding ground is poor.
Dique de Abrigo extends E, from the shore on the W
entrance point of the cove, for about cable; Contradique
extends about 1 cable S, from the shore at the head of the
bay, to a position about 40 m N of the head of Dique de
Abrigo, to form the entrance which faces ESE.
Buoy. A light-buoy (special), 3 cables S of the harbour
entrance, marks the extremity of a submarine water inlet
pipeline for a power station standing inland E of the cove.
mostly less than 2 m within the harbour, although depths of
25 m are reported alongside Dique de Abrigo.
Useful marks:
Punta den Pau Tower (39330N 2415E) (4.119).
Light (red mast, 3 m in height), standing on the head
of Dique de Abrigo.
Light (green mast, 2 m in height), standing on the head
of Contradique.
Port services:
Facilities: limited but include a 5-tonne and a 1-tonne
crane.
Supplies: no fuel.
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Description. Puerto de Cala Portixol (39337N
2402E) is an old fishing harbour lying in an
horseshoe-shaped cove which has been combined by
development into a fishing and yachting harbour.
Anchorage can be obtained in Cala Portixol, a shallow
cove immediately E of the harbour, in depths of 15 m, sand.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the E by an area
of reclaimed land extending generally SW from the shore on
the E side of the harbour, and from the W, by a breakwater
extending generally SE from the shore on the W side of the
harbour, to a position about 50 m from the head of a short
spur extending from the SW head of the reclaimed land, to
form the outer entrance facing S.
Depths within the harbour are mostly less than 2 m.
Submarine outfall extends 5 cables S from a position
close W of the root of the breakwater.
Groynes for beach regeneration extend 2 cables SSW
from the shore close W of the root of the breakwater and
from Can Pere Antoni, a small headland 4 cables farther W;
the outer half of both groynes are below-water.
Useful marks:
Light (red square on red round tower, on white hut,
6 m in height) standing on the head of the
breakwater.
Light (red square on red tower, on white hut, 4 m in
height) standing on the head of the spur extending
SW from the reclaimed land.
Light (red square on red tower, on white hut, 4 m in
height) standing on the head of a jetty on the W
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side of the inner entrance, about cable N of the

Light (green triangle on green tower, on white hut, 5 m
in height) standing on W head of the reclaimed land
on the E side of the inner entrance, about 3 cables
N of the head of the N breakwater.
Port services:
Facilities: limited but include a 4-tonne crane.
Supplies: no fuel.
Charts 2832, 3034
Cala Figuera
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Description. Cala Figuera (39278N 2314E) is a very
small cove with steep wooded sides indenting the coast close
N of Punta de Cala Figuera (4.124).
Anchorage. The cove provides an anchorage for small
craft in depths of 5 m, sand and rock.
Cala Portals
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Description. Cala Portals (39285N 2314E) is a cove
indenting the coast 1 mile N of Punta de Cala Figuera
(4.124).
Anchorage. Small craft can obtain an anchorage in
depths of 2 to 8 m, sand and weed.
Harbour. The tiny harbour in the N of the cove is
shallow and can take vessels only under 9 m in length.
Useful marks:
A light (green triangle on green column on white
tower, 4 m in height) stands on the head of a
breakwater on the N side of the cove.
A tower stands on Punta de S Estaca, the N entrance
point to the cove.
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Description. Puerto de Palma Nova (39315N 2325E)
is a very small harbour.
Anchorage can be obtained S of the harbour in depths of
3 to 5 m, sand; open SE and E.
extending W for a short distance from the shore on the SE
side of the harbour, and by Contradique, extending a similar
distance S from the shore on the W side of the harbour; a
spur extends SSW from close to the head of Contradique.
Depths. The harbour is partially silted up and depths are
unreliable. No vessel drawing more than 1 m should enter
without first verifying the depth of water available.
Useful marks:
Light (green triangle on green column on white base,
6 m in height) standing on the head of Dique de
Abrigo.
Light (red column, 5 m in height) standing on the head
of Contradique.
Light (red column, 5 m in height) is reported to stand
on the head of the spur.
Services are very limited; there is a 6-tonne crane
available at the slipway.
the approach to the harbour entrance and to avoid any buoys

which might be moored off the beach.
Anchorage can also be obtained on either side of Punta
Negra, a headland extending S from the coast about 5 cables
WSW of the harbour entrance, in depths of 2 to 3 m, sand
and stone. Care should be taken to avoid the charted wreck
about 3 cables ENE of Punta Negra.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the S by Dique
de Abrigo, extending from the shore on the E side of the
harbour for about 4 cables in a general WSW direction.
Contradique, extends S from the shore on the W side of the
harbour, to a position cable from a short spur extending N
from a position about 1 cable from the head of Dique de
Abrigo, to form the entrance which faces W.
within the harbour they are reported to vary between 3 and
45 m.
Useful marks:
A tower, housing the marina offices, standing about
80 m from the head of Contradique, is distinctive.
Light (green triangle on green column, white hut, 6 m
in height) standing on the head of Dique de Abrigo.
of Contradique.
Services. A full range of facilities is available including
two travel-lifts of 80 and 30-tonnes together with a 10 tonne
and a 2-tonne crane at a boatyard in the NE corner of the
harbour.
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Description. Puerto de Cala Nova (3933N 236E) is
located at Cas Catal. It is a small, shallow, artificial harbour
built as a base for the national sailing school. Visitors berths
are available occasionally.
Anchorage can be obtained 1 cable NE of the harbour
entrance in a depth of over 5 m, sand and stone, clear of the
submarine cables (4.124), and the approach to the entrance.
breakwater extending NW for about 1 cables from the
shore on the SW side of the harbour; a contradique extends
a short distance SE from the shore on the NE side of the
harbour, to a position about 55 m from close within the head
of the outer breakwater, to form the entrance facing NE.
Depths in the entrance are reported to be 6 m and to vary
Useful marks:
of the outer breakwater.
Light (green column, 3 m in height) standing on the
head of the contradique.
Berthing. Visitors should berth alongside the outer
breakwater unless a berth has been allocated.
Port services:
Facilities: some facilities are available including a
35-tonne travel-lift and a 25-tonne crane.
Supplies: fuel is available only for the sailing school
and is not on public sale.
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Description. Puerto Portals (3932N 234E) is a modern
recreational harbour.
Anchorage can be obtained about 1 cable W of the
entrance in a depth of 5 m, sand, taking care not to impede
Chart 3035
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Palma (3933N 238E) lies at the head of Baha de
Palma.
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Function
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Outer anchorages
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The city of Palma de Mallorca is the capital and principal
port of the Islas Baleares. It is a naval, commercial, fishing
and yachting harbour.
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The port is approach through Baha de Palma and entered
between the heads of Dique del Oeste (4.154) and Dique de
Levante (4.155).
Traffic
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15 440 250 dwt.
Port Authority
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Junta de Los Puertos del Estado en Baleares, Muelle
Viejo 3, 07012 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Submarine pipeline
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Dique del Oeste, outer extension (4.154).
4.146
available throughout 24 hours. The pilot boarding ground is
shown on the chart; in bad weather the pilot may board in
the lee of Dique del Oeste.
The pilot vessels are white with the letter P in black on
each side of the bow or black with a white letter P on each
side of the bow. See also 1.21.
Tugs
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Queen Elizabeth 2: LOA 294 m; draught 994 m.
Mostoles: LOA 243 m; draught 1432 m, 75 395 dwt.
4.147
Tugs are available.
4.140
Darsena de Porto Pi (S basin): 12 m at the main berths.
Darsena San Pedro (N basin): 7 m at deepest berth.

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General layout
Arrival information
Notice of ETA
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A submarine outfall extends 1 mile S from the shore
about 1 mile ENE of the harbour entrance, as shown on the
chart.
Pilots
Controlling depths
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Deep draught vessels can obtain an anchorage E of the
harbour entrance in the vicinity of the meridian which passes
through the cathedral (239E) in depths of 14 or 15 m,
taking care to avoid impeding entry to the harbour and clear
of the submarine outfall (4.145).
Dangerous cargo anchorage. A designated dangerous
cargo anchorage lies centred about 1 mile SE of the harbour
entrance, as shown on the chart.
Nuclear vessels. Anchorage A, lying in the SE corner of
the dangerous cargo anchorage, as shown on the chart, is
reserved for nuclear vessels.
Prohibited anchorage area lies close E of the dangerous
cargo anchorage, as shown on the chart.
Anchoring and trawling are prohibited in an area on the
W side of the approaches to the port, as shown on the chart.
Anchoring is also prohibited within the harbour.
4.143
Notice of ETA required is 2 hours; for details see
4.148
The harbour consists of two main basins:
Darsena de Porto Pi, the S basin, is entered on its N
side and contains the deep-water berths and naval
base.
Palma Darsena de Porto Pi from NNW (4.148)

(Photograph Lt. Cdr. T. Tulloch RCN)
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Darsena San Pedro, the N basin, is entered on its S

side and consists of commercial berths, a fish
harbour and numerous yachting facilities.
Both basins are initally approached from E and share a
common outer entrance 4 cables wide.
Darsena San Pedro
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See 4.119.
4.155
Darsena San Pedro lies inside Dique de Levante on the N
side of the harbour.
The largest berth is:
Prolongacin Muelle Nuevo: length 251 m; depth 7 m;
General cargo.
There is a Ro-Ro berth at the SW end of Dique de
Levante.
Speed limit
Port services
Measured distance
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There is a speed limit of 5 kn in the harbour which
decreases to 3 kn in the marinas.
Repairs
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Other facilities
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See 4.121.
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See 4.122.

4.153
From the pilot boarding ground (39317N 2385E), the
route leads N for about 1 miles to the harbour entrance, the
chart is sufficient guide.
Useful marks:
Light (red upright rectangle on red round tower, white
hut, 13 m in height) (39332N 2384E) standing
on the head of Dique del Oeste.
Light (black column, yellow band, on hut, 10 m in
height) standing on the outer elbow of Dique del
Oeste, 1 cables S of the light described above.
Light (black column, yellow top, on hut, 8 m in
height), obscured inside the harbour, standing on the
inner elbow of Dique del Oeste, 5 cables SW of
Light (green triangle on green column, white hut)
standing on the SW head of Dique de Levante,
4 cables NNW of the head of Dique del Oeste.
Light (red pyramidal column, green band) standing on
the head of Muelles de Poniente, 3 cables W of the
head of Dique del Oeste.
Basins and berths
4.154
Darsena de Porto Pi, embraced by Dique del Oeste on the
S side of the harbour, is the main commercial basin in the
harbour.
Only the largest berths are mentioned:
Dique del Oeste, outer extension: length about
2 cables, depth 12 m. Oil, dry bulk and general
cargo.
Dique del Oeste, inner extension: length about 2 cables,
depth 12 m. Passengers, oil and warships.
Muelle de Pelaires: length 363 m; depth 12 m.
Passengers and general cargo. There are Ro-Ro
berths at each end of this quay.
See also the photograph of the basin.
4.158
Fuel and diesel oil available at Muelles de Poniente and
Pelaires, fuel oil available at Dique del Oeste; fresh water;
provisions.
Communications
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Palma International Airport a few miles out of town.
Regular ferry services to the Spanish mainland and other
ports in the Islas Baleares.
Rescue
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A lifeboat is stationed in Palma, see 4.77.
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Charts 2832, 2831, 1703
Coastal route
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Darsena de Porto Pi
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Hospital in town; oily waste disposal; refuse disposal;
de-ratting and issue of certificates.
Supplies
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There are four patent slips. The two largest are: LOA
90 m; lifting capacities 1750 tonnes each.
4.161
The coastal route leads generally NE along the NW coast
of the Isla de Mallorca from the vicinity of Isla Dragonera
(3935N 219E) (4.80) to the vicinity of Cabo de
Formentor (4.167), about 50 miles ENE. The route is
Isla Dragonera to Puerto de Sller (4.165).
Puerto de Sller to Punta Beca (4.166).
Punta Beca to Cabo Formentor (4.167).
Topography
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The NW coast of Isla de Mallorca, backed by a high
mountain range, is very rugged with steep rocky cliffs
broken by indentations, most of which lie towards the NE
end of this length of coastline.
Promontorio del Formentor, which terminates in Cabo de
Formentor, is mountainous and most of its N side is high
and steep, rising to elevations of over 300 m.
Strong onshore winds

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In strong onshore winds, such as experienced with a
tramontana (1.154), the NW coast of Isla de Mallorca should
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be given a wide berth because the entire coastline is

converted into a lee shore with heavy seas.
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Landmarks:
Puig de Sa Popi (39352N 2191E), the highest
point on Isla Dragonera (4.80).
Cabo Tramontana Lighthouse (round tower with
dwelling, red roof, 15 m in height) (39360N
2204E), standing on the cape (4.165).
Punta del Verger (Punta Es Puntarr) (3941N 230E)
is prominent and has a tower standing on it.
Cabo Gros Lighthouse (white tower and dwelling, red
roof, 22 m in height) (3948N 241E) standing on
the cape (4.165).
Puig Mayor (3948N 247E), with radio towers
marked by obstruction lights, and two radar domes
standing on its summit, dominates this length of
coast.
Castillo del Rey (3955N 301E) is in ruins and
surrounds a prominent, rocky eminence 492 m in
height and faced almost completely by cliffs.
Cabo de Formentor Lighthouse (white tower and
Major lights:
Cabo Gros Light as above.
Cabo de Formentor Light as above.
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Isla Dragonera to Puerto de Sller

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4.165
From a position NW of Cabo Llebeitx (3935N 218E),
the route leads generally NE for about 25 miles, passing
(with positions given from Punta del Verger (3941N
230E)):
NW of a depth of 14 m (10 miles WSW), reported in
1977 and the position of which is approximate,
thence:
NW of Cabo Tramontana (9 miles SW) from which a
light (4.164) is exhibited, thence:
NW of Escull den Pujol (7 miles SW), a small rock
1 m in height, which lies less than cable offshore,
thence:
NW of Punta de na Foradada (4 miles SW), lying at
the NE end of a length of high, cliffy coastline
extending from Punta Fabiol. It can be identified
by a hole which pierces it and a tower standing on
its summit; an islet lies close off the point. Thence:
NW of Los Farayons (3 miles SW), a group of small
islets lying 1 cable offshore, thence:
NW of Bajo de la Llosa de sa Tanca (1 miles SW), a
shoal lying 1 cables offshore, 3 cables SW of
Punta de Son Serralta. The point has an islet lying
close off it and lies at the NE end of a length of
high, cliffy coastline extending from Los Farayons.
Thence:
NW of Punta del Verger (4.164), lying at the NE end
of a high and rugged length of coastline, which
includes Ensenada de S Alga, extending from
Punta de Son Serralta, thence:
NW of Punta Ferranda (6 cables NE) with the village

of Baalbufar, which is visible from seaward,
standing close NE, thence:
NW of Islote Caball Bernat (Punta des Corral fals)
(1 miles NE), lying close off Punta S Aliga
which is steep and whitish, thence:
NW of Peninsula de la Foradada (7 miles NE)
(4.172). Anchorage can be obtained on either side
of the peninsula. Thence:
NW of Punta Dey (8 miles NE), which is 50 m high,
faced by cliffs and has Torre Dey standing on it;
Cala Dey (4.173) lies on the E side of the point.
Thence:
NW of Punta Pancheta (10 miles NE), lying at the
NE end of a length of coastline, extending from
Punta Dey, which forms a bay containing some
coves. The bay is backed by mountainous country
where some prominent reddish cliffs descend to the
sea from Puig del Moro, a spur at the NE end of
the Sierra del Tex range of mountains. Thence:
To a position NW of Cabo Gros (10 miles NNE), a
massive promontory at the end of a length of
steep-to coast extending NE from Punta Pancheta; a
light (4.164) is exhibited from the cape. Puerto de
Sller (4.168) is entered E of the cape.
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From a position NW of Cabo Gros, the route leads
given from Morro de la Vaca (3952N 248E)):
NW of Punta de Sa Creu (6 miles SW), the W
extremity of a small peninsula which lies on the E
side of the entrance to Puerto de Sller; on the N
and highest side of the peninsula stands the
hermitage of Santa Catalina. A light (white conical
tower, black bands, 13 m in height stands on the
point, thence:
NW of Punta Grossa (Punta Llarga) (5 miles WSW)
which has Torre Picada, standing at an elevation of
158 m, on a cliff about 3 cables SW, thence:
NW of Islote S Illa (5 miles WSW), lying close
inshore at the N end of Ensenada Ses Cambres, a
small bay with a sandy beach at its head, thence:
NW of Punta Cala Rotja (3 miles WSW) with Torre
Seca standing on the brow of a hill above it. Cala
Rotja lies close E. Thence:
NW of Ensenada sa Costera (3 miles SW), a bay on
the shores of which there is a prominent power
station which is brilliantly lit at night. The bay is
reported to be a pleasant anchorage for small craft,
in its SW corner, in settled conditions; rocks line
the shores of the bay so the anchorage should be
approached carefully with a bow lookout. Puig
Mayor (4.164) rises to its summit 2 miles inland.
Thence:
NW of Morro de Forat (2 miles WSW), with the ruins
of a tower standing on it, thence:
NW of Punta Prima (1 miles WSW), lying on the N
side of the entrance to Cala Tuent (4.174) at the
NW end of Mola de Tuent which is 459 m high
with a tower on its summit. Mola de sa Corda (not
named on the chart) is the N extremity of Mola de
Tuent and Cala de la Calobra (4.175) lies close E.
Thence:
NW of Morro de la Vaca, which is steep and rises to
an elevation of 250 m, thence:
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To a position NW of Punta Beca (7 miles NE), lying

at the end of a length of barren, rocky coast faced
with cliffs, extending from Morro de la Vaca. Punta
Beca is cliffy, reddish in colour and dominated by
mountains.
Puerto de Sller
Chart 2832 (see 1.15)
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4.167
From a position NW of Punta Beca (39553N 2571E),
the route leads E for about 16 miles, passing (with positions
given from Punta Beca):
N of Castillo del Rey (2 miles E) (4.164), thence:
N of Punta Topina (3 miles ENE), which has a
distinctive wedge shape when viewed from the NE
and lies at the end of a high and cliffy length of
coastline extending from Castillo del Rey, thence:
N of Punta de la Galera (4 miles ENE), a narrow
rocky peninsula 72 m in height, with Cala Castell
on its W side where an anchorage for small craft
can be found; rocks line the E side of the cove and
local knowledge is required. Cala Estrem lies on
the E side of the peninsula and offers an anchorage
for small craft although it is less sheltered than Cala
Castell. Thence:
N of Punta Covas Blancas (5 miles E) with Cala de
San Vicente (4.176) indenting the coast close E,
thence:
N of Punta de la Troneta (3956N 306E), a fairly
low point with Cala Vall de Boca, a narrow cove
with a small stony beach between high rocky cliffs,
indenting the coast on its E side. Thence:
(with positions given from Punta de la Troneta):
N of Punta de la Nao (8 cables E), where close S,
Atalaya de Albercuitx rises to an elevation of 389 m
with an old watch tower standing on its summit.
The land E of Punta de la Nao forms a low isthmus
on Promontorio del Formentor (4.162), where from
a distance to the N, the peninsula appears as a chain
of islets which, on closer approach owing to the
low isthmus, might be mistaken for an island.
Thence:
N of Islote Colomer (1 miles ENE), a reddish, cliffy
and almost inaccessible islet lying close off a low
point, thence:
N of Cabo de Catalua (4 miles ENE), a rugged
headland 295 m in height, which lies on the W side
of the entrance to Cala Figuera, a large deserted
cove surrounded by rocky hills and cliffs with a
small stone and sand beach at its head; there are
some some large rocks on the E side of the head of
the cove. Anchorage for small craft can be found in
a depth of 5 m, sand and rock. Puig Fumat, a
distinctive craggy peak, rises to 334 m in height
close to the head of the cove. Thence:
N of Punta den Toms (4 miles ENE), lying on the
E side of the entrance to Cala Figuera, is high and
cliffy and has a cove on its E side which is foul,
thence:
To a position N of Cabo de Formentor (5 miles
ENE), the barren, cliffy, steep-to NE extremity of
Promontorio del Formentor and N extremity of Isla
de Mallorca. A light (4.164) is exhibited from the
cape.
4.168
Description. Puerto de Sller, entered between Cabo Gros
(3948N 241E) (4.165) and Punta de Sa Creu (4.166),
4 cables E, opens into a beautiful semi-circular bay with the
attractive old town of Sller standing about 2 miles inland.
The port is the only harbour of refuge on the entire
inhospitable NW coast of Mallorca.
Function. Puerto de Sller is a naval, commercial and
fishing harbour with some facilities for recreational craft.
Entry in fair weather presents no problems although it
could be difficult and dangerous in N gales.
Depths. The harbour is liable to silting.
Harbour
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General layout. On the N side of the harbour, Dique
Este extends SSE for about cable from the shore about
cable E of Punta de Sa Creu. A second wharf extends a
similar distance ESE from the shore a short distance E of
Dique Este; a quayed section of the shore extends NE and E
for about 1 cables from the second wharf. All these
facilities are reserved for naval vessels except the final 55 m
length of the quay which is used by fishing vessels.
Muelle Comercial is L-shaped and extends into the
harbour from the E end of the quay, and a small wharf
extends SW from the shore to a short distance from the head
of Muelle Comercial, to form the entrance to a small basin.
A mooring buoy is moored close W of the elbow on
Muelle Comercial and other moorings for small craft extend
to the 5 m depth contour on the E side of the harbour.
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Leading lights. The alignment (126) of the Entrance
Leading Lights standing on the E shore of the harbour,
3 cables SE of Dique Este, leads into the harbour:
Front light (aluminium diamond on white round tower,
7 m in height) (39476N 2419E).
Rear light (similar structure, 7 m in height), exhibited
from the shore, 36 m from the front light.
The mariner is advised to keep S of the alignment where
it passes very close SW of Punta de Sa Creu and the head
of Dique Este.
Useful marks:
Dique Este.
the second wharf.
Light (green metal column, 5 m in height) standing on
the elbow of Muelle Comercial.
Light (red metal column, 5 m in height) standing on
the head of Muelle Comercial.
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good weather in summer, close S of Dique Este, in depths
between 11 and 128 m.
There are no dangers; the bottom is mostly sand although
there are some large patches of weed, and near the moles the
bottom is mud.
The holding ground is fairly good, but secure anchorage
can be obtained only by small vessels of moderate draught
in the NW part of the harbour.
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Caution must be exercised because a heavy swell

sometimes enters the harbour.
Berths:
Dique Este: depth 9 m alongside.
The second wharf: depth on its E side 57 m.
Muelle Comercial: depths between 58 and 73 m
alongside.
Chart 2831 (1.15)
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Chart 2832 (see 1.15)
Peninsula de la Foradada
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Description. Peninsula de la Foradada (3945N 237E)
is an unusual, craggy L-shaped promontory, 83 m in height,
projecting about 3 cables NW from the shore at the NE end
of a length of coastline, extending 5 miles NE from Punta
S Aliga (4.165), which is fringed with rocks and several
coves. The seaward end of the peninsula is pierced right
through by a large hole.
Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels on the SW
side of Peninsula de la Foradada about 1 cables due S of
the hole in the peninsula, in depths of 29 m, sand and weed.
The anchorage is free of dangers, the few rocks in it lying
very close to the shore.
Anchorage for small craft can also be obtained between
the E side of the peninsula and the coast, in depths of 7 to
10 m, rock and sand, taking care to avoid a line of rocks,
awash and below-water, fringing the mainland coast.
4.176
Description. Cala de San Vicente, entered immediately E
of Punta de Covas Blancas (3956N 304E), is a large cove
fringed with hotels and apartments. Two sandy beaches at its
head are separated by a rocky point with a hole through it,
and an old tower standing on its summit. At the head of the
W arm there is a small stone jetty with depths of 09 m
alongside. The E side of Cala de San Vicente consists of
steep cliffs.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained with Punta
de Covas Blancas bearing 355, distance 4 cables, in a depth
of 15 m.
Small craft can obtain an anchorage off either beach in a
depth of 5 m, sand.
Although the anchorages are sheltered from NW winds, a
swell from NW to N strikes the cliffs on the E side of the
cove and is deflected onto the beaches at its head, making
landing difficult.
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General information
Chart 2831 (see 1.15)
Coastal route
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4.177
From the vicinity of Cabo de Formentor (3958N
313E) (4.167) the route leads generally SE to a position in
the vicinity of Cabo de Pera (3943N 329E) (4.181).
Topography
Cala Dey
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4.173
Description. Cala Dey, entered E of Punta Dey
(3946N 238E) (4.165), is a small cove with a quay at its
head and the village of Dey standing about 1 mile inland.
Anchorage can be obtained near the middle of the cove
in depths of 4 to 6 m, sand and rock.
Cala Tuent
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4.174
Description. Cala Tuent, entered between Morro de Forat
(3951N 246E) (4.166) and Punta Prima, 6 cables NNE, is
a small cove with a wide sand and stone beach, in
spectacular surroundings dominated by Puig Mayor (4.164),
where it would be possible to effect a landing in bad
weather.
and rock.
Cala de la Calobra
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4.175
Description. Cala de la Calobra, entered between Mola de
sa Corda (39515N 2476E) (4.166) and Morro de la Vaca
(4.166), 6 cables NE, is a somewhat larger and impressive
cove with a number of arms and a cleft in high rugged cliffs
through which the Torrente de Pareys, Isla de Mallorcas
largest stream, enters the sea at the head of the cove.
and stones, taking care not to impede tourist ferries which
land near an hotel overlooking the SW beach.
4.178
The NE coast of Isla de Mallorca largely consists of two
sandy bays, Baha de Pollensa (3954N 310E) (4.182) and
Baha de Alcudia (3947N 315E) (4.188) separated by a
peninsula, which terminates at Cabo del Pinar (3953N
312E) (4.181) and, although it is shorter and wider, is
similar in appearance to Promontorio del Formentor (4.162).
The S side of Baha de Alcudia is bounded by a rocky
unnamed promontory terminating at its N extremity in Cabo
Farrutx (3947N 321E) (4.181). From Cabo Farrutx the
land rises steeply to Atalaya de Morey, the summit of the
promontory, which is surmounted by a tower at an elevation
of 432 m.
From the promontory ranges of mountains extend SSW
and SE, parallel to the coast. In the former range Monte
Morey attains an elevation of 562 m, 2 miles SSW of Cabo
Farrutx and Monte Farruch, rises to 519 m in elevation,
5 miles SW of Cabo Farrutx; the latter mountain is visible
only from the N.
Restricted areas
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An area where anchoring and trawling is prohibited in
order to protect submarine cables extends across the Canal
de Menorca (4.222), as shown on the chart.
A prohibited anchorage area, as marked on the chart, is
established in Cala del Pino de la Posada (3955N 309E).
This small bay lies in the N part of Baha de Pollensa
(4.182).
Principal marks
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4.180
Landmarks:
Cabo de Formentor Lighthouse (3958N 313E)
(4.164).
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Punta Sabat (3954N 312E) is reported to be

conspicuous with white rocky cliffs. A light (white
triangular tower, black band, 12 m in height) stands
on the point which is located 5 cables WNW of
Cabo del Pinar (4.181).
Cabo de Pera Lighthouse (white tower on white
dwelling with dark corners and red roof, 21 m in
height) (3943N 329E) standing on the cape
(4.181).
Major lights:
Cabo de Formentor Light (4.164).
Punta de la Avanzada light (3954, 307E) (4.182).
Cabo de Pera Light as above.
Directions
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Cabo de Formentor to Cabo de Pera

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4.181
From a position NE of Cabo de Formentor (3958N
313E), the track leads generally SE for about 20 miles,
passing (with positions given from Cabo del Pinar (3953N
312E)):
NE of Baha de Pollensa (4.182), which includes a
small restricted anchoring area (4.179), entered S of
Cabo de Formentor, thence:
NE of Cabo del Pinar, a reddish, steep-to, cliffy point
covered with trees. Punta Sabat (4.180) lies
5 cables WNW. The coast between the cape and
Cabo Menorca is rocky and forms a bay with
Atalaya de Alcudia, surmounted by a tower, rising
to its summit about 6 cables inland, thence:
NE of Cabo Menorca (1 miles S), a dark, steep-to
headland faced with steep cliffs, which is somewhat
higher than Cabo del Pinar. It is barren at its
highest part with the remainder being covered with
trees. A light (white tower and dwelling, 15 m in
height), obscured 289320 (31) over Punta
Alcudia, stands on the summit of Isla de Aucanada
(4.189), 2 miles SW of Cabo Menorca. Cabo
Menorca is the NW entrance point to Baha de
Alcudia (4.188). Thence:
NE of Bajo dels Bacs (3 miles SE), a rocky shoal,
thence:
NE of Cabo Farrutx (9 miles SE), which is free of
off-lying dangers apart from some rocks lying close
to, thence:
NE of Faray de Aubarca (11 miles SE), an islet
separated from the coast by a passage in which
there is a depth of 20 m; it is free from dangers.
Thence:
(with positions given from Faray de Aubarca):
NE of Morro de Aubarca (4 cables S), a reddish, cliffy
headland surmounted by an old tower. Bajo de Cala
Matsoch, a shoal, lies close off a point about
2 cables SE of the headland. Cala Matsoch, Cala
Estreta and Cala Mitjana are three small open
anchorages, suitable for small craft only, off narrow
white sand and stone beaches extending to Punta
del Buch, 1 miles ESE; local knowledge is
required. Thence:
NE of Punta del Buch (1 miles SE), lying on the W
side of the entrance to Cala Mesquida, a cove
backed by a developing tourist resort. A shoal, with
a depth of 19 m over it, lies in the middle of the
cove and four submarine cables come ashore here.
Playa de la Mesquida is a noticeable beach of white
sand extending 1 miles E to Cabo del Freu.

Thence:
NE of Cabo del Freu (2 miles ESE), a narrow
promontory extending as a spur from Atalaya de
Son Jaumell, a hill surmounted by a ruined tower,
7 cables SW of the cape. The cape and the entire
coast adjacent to it is steep and dark in colour.
Thence:
NE of Punta Na Foguera (3 miles ESE), a headland
on the N side of the entrance to an unnamed bay, in
which there are two small coves, indenting the coast
between the point and Cabo de Pera, 1 miles SE.
The coast between the point and the cape is rocky
and steep-to apart from Baja de la Mula de S
Agulla, a below-water rock, which lies in the
middle of the bay. Thence:
To a position NE of Cabo de Pera, a rocky, reddish
headland 78 m in height, which is the E extremity
of the Isla de Mallorca. A light (4.180) stands on
the cape.
Baha de Pollensa
General information
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4.182
Description. Baha de Pollensa, entered between Cabo
Formentor (3958N 313E) (4.167) and Cabo del Pinar
(4.181), 4 miles S, indents the NE coast of Isla de
Mallorca with Puerto de Pollensa (4.185) at its head and
Puerto Cocodrilo de Bonaire (4.187) on its S shore.
Topography. The shore at the head of the bay consists of
a sandy beach backed by low land.
Seaplane operating area, associated with the naval
harbour of Base de Hidros (4.184) (not named on the chart),
7 cables NW of Punta de la Avanzada, lies in the NW part
of Baha de Pollensa. Small mooring buoys may be
encountered in the area.
Submarine cable. A disused submarine cable extends
into the bay from Puerto Cocodrilo de Bonaire (39520N
3088E) (4.187), as shown on the chart.
Local weather. Baha de Pollensa is open E and
completely exposed to the frequent gales which originate in
the Gulf of Lions. Sudden squalls also occur especially
under the high land on the N side of the bay and great care
is necessary in vessels when under sail.
Anchorages. In good weather large vessels can obtain an
anchorage S or SE of Punta de la Avanzada (3954N
307E) (4.183), in depths of about 14 m, as shown on the
chart.
Anchorage can also be obtained about 3 cables ENE
and 2 cables NNW of Punta de Manresa (3952N 308E)
(4.183) in depths of 16 to 18 m.
Small vessels can obtain shelter from E winds, W of
Punta de la Avanzada, in depths of 18 to 55 m, bearing in
mind that the area lies within a seaplane operating area. It is
recommended that small vessels and craft should use chain
cables, not esparto or hemp cables, owing to the existence of
large mother-of-pearl shells which can cut rope fibres.
Violent gusts might be experienced without warning in this
anchorage during N gales.
In strong SE winds, good shelter can be obtained close W
of Puerto Cocodrilo de Bonaire (3952N 309E) (4.187).
Explosives and dangerous cargo anchorage. Vessels
carrying explosives and dangerous cargo can obtain an
anchorage in Baha de Pollensa.
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Landmarks:
(4.164).
Punta Sabat (3954N 312E) (4.180).
Atalaya de Alcudia (3952N 310E) (4.181).
A conspicuous hotel (39556N 3086E).
A conspicuous white house standing about 1 cables
NW of Punta de la Moneya (3955N 308E).
Punta de la Avanzada Lighthouse (light-coloured
octagonal stone tower on a building, 18 m in
height) (39541, 3067E) standing in the battery
on the point (4.183).
Atalaya de Albercuitx (3956N 307E) (4.167).
Major lights:
Cabo de Formentor Light as above.
Punta de la Avanzada Light (sectored light) as
above.

Base de Hidros
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Directions
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4.183
From a position SSE of Cabo de Formentor (3958N
313E) (4.167), the route leads generally WSW for about
6 miles to the vicinity of the head of Baha de Pollensa,
passing (with positions from Punta Sabat (39536N
3118E)):
SSE of Punta del Vent (3 miles N), a reddish cliff,
172 m in height, lying at the end of a line of cliffs
extending 1 mile SW from Cabo de Formentor,
thence:
SSE of Morro del Pont (3 miles N), a cliffy headland
on the E side of the entrance to Cala de
Engossaubas, a beautiful unspoilt cove between high
steep cliffs which provides an anchorage for small
craft 7 cables WSW of Punta del Vent; local
knowledge is required. Thence:
SSE of Cala Murta (2 miles N), an unspoilt cove
4 cables W of Cala de Engossaubas where small
craft can obtain an anchorage in very clear water.
Castellet de Cala Murta, the W point of the cove, is
a small, steep, rocky peninsula 37 m in height,
joined to the mainland by black rocks which cover
in any sort of sea. There is a beach and just one
house in this cove; local knowledge is required.
Thence:
NNW of Cabo del Pinar (5 cables ESE). Punta Sabat,
from which a light (4.181) is exhibited, lies 5 cables
WNW. Punta Negra lies 2 cables W of Punta
Sabat. Thence:
SSE of Isla de Formentor (2 miles NW) of Punta
Negra, which is connected to the land by a shoal
bank and lies on the E side of the entrance to Cala
del Pino de la Posada (4.179), thence:
NNW of Cap Gros (1 miles SW), lying at the end of
a steep and rocky length of coastline extending
from Cabo del Pinar. Standing on the brow of a hill
close S of Cap Gros is the hermitage of Nuestra
Seora de la Victoria, thence:
NNW of Punta de la Guarda (2 miles SW), which
lies 5 cables NE of the entrance to Puerto Cocodrilo
de Bonaire (4.187), thence:
NNW of Punta de Manresa (3 miles SW), a dark,
rocky headland surmounted by a large ramshackle
house. It has been reported that along the S shore
of the bay, for about 6 cables E and W of Punta de
Manresa, many new buildings have made charted

landmarks difficult to identify. And:
SSE of Punta de la Avanzada (4 miles W), which has a
battery at its extremity with a small castle standing
on the summit of the point at an elevation of 50 m.
Thence as required for the chosen anchorage (4.182) or
Puerto de Pollensa (4.185).
4.184
Description. Base de Hidros is a small artificial harbour
protected by two breakwaters about 7 cables ENE of Puerto
de Pollensa (4.185). It is exclusively a naval base for the use
of seaplanes and their tenders.
Seaplane operating area. An associated seaplane
operating area (4.182) lies in Baha de Pollensa.
Puerto de Pollensa
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Description. Puerto de Pollensa (3954N 305E) is a
large fishing and yacht harbour.
Approach and entry is fairly shallow and no problems
should be encountered other than in strong E winds.
Anchorages. See 4.182.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by two breakwaters at
the N end of a long beach. The L-shaped outer breakwater
extends about 2 cables ESE from the shore on the N side
of the harbour, thence about 2 cables in an arc generally
SSW. A counter breakwater extends ESE from the shore on
the S side of the harbour for about 1 cables terminating in
two short spurs, extending NE and S, to form the entrance
which is about 100 m wide and faces SW. The harbour is
the port of the town of Pollensa which lies about 3 miles
WSW.
Depths in the harbour entrance are reported to be 27 m.
Wreck. A dangerous wreck, with a least depth of 12 m
over it, lies 1 cables W of the head of the outer breakwater.
Rocks. Some rocks, with depths of less than 18 m over
them, lie S of the harbour at the N end of the beach, as
shown on the chart.
Useful marks:
Light (green truncated conical tower, 5 m in height)
standing on the head of the outer breakwater.
Light (red support, 1 m in height) standing on the head
of the S spur of the counter breakwater.
Light (yellow support, 2 m in height) standing on the
elbow of the outer breakwater.
50-tonne travel-lift and 1-tonne crane on the outer
breakwater, and a 4-tonne crane at a boatyard on the counter
breakwater.
Puerto de Barcars
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4.186
Description. Puerto de Barcars (39519N 3072E) is a
tiny boat harbour for fishing vessels and other craft drawing
less than 1 m lying on the W side of Ensenada de Barcars,
a rock encumbered cove about 1 miles W of Puerto
Cocodrilo de Bonaire (4.187).
Anchorage can be obtained N of the entrance to the cove
in depths of 2 to 5 m, sand and weed, taking care to avoid
Losa del Barcars.
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Dangers in the vicinity. Losa del Barcars, a rock with a

depth of 16 m over it, lies in the approaches to the cove
1 cables N of Punta del Empered (not named on the
chart), a flat barren point 6 cables SW of Punta de Manresa
(3952N 308N) (4.183).
An unnamed danger, with a depth of 14 m over it, lies
about 2 cables W of Losa del Barcars.
Losa del Rey is a rock lying 1 miles W of Punta de
Manresa.
Useful mark:
Light (black and white chequered square tower, 5 m in
height) standing on the head of the N breakwater.
some pairs are missing, those remaining are reported

to be useful as navigational marks.
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Puerto Cocodrilo de Bonaire

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4.187
Description. Puerto Cocodrilo de Bonaire (3952N
309E) is a small harbour in a cove on the S side of Baha
de Pollensa.
Anchorage can be obtained in the bay W of the harbour
entrance in depths of about 5 m, sand.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the N by a
breakwater extending about 1 cables WNW, from the shore
on the N side of the cove, terminating in a gentle arc to the
SW with head of the breakwater ending about cable W of
the head of a peninsula extending N from the W side of the
cove; the entrance faces W.
Depths from 15 to 65 m have been reported in the
harbour.
Useful marks:
Light (red column on stone base, 4 m in height)
standing some distance from the head of the
breakwater.
Light (green column on stone base, 4 m in height)
standing on the head of the peninsula.
Baha de Alcudia
Chart 2831 plan Puerto de Alcudia
General information
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4.188
Description. Baha de Alcudia is entered between Cabo
Menorca (3952N 312E) (4.181) and Cabo Farrutx
(4.181), 8 miles ESE, and when seen from seaward appears
to recede farther than it does in reality on account of the low
land at its head. Puerto de Alcudia (4.192), at the NW head
of the bay, is the only port of commercial significance in the
area.
Topography. The beach at the head of Baha de Alcudia
is fringed by a shoal bank extending a short distance
offshore. It is backed by extensive marshes which are
drained by the Gran Canal which enters the bay between
two small rubble breakwaters, 2 miles NW of Escuy de
Can Barret (39462N 3094E) (4.190).
Submarines are reported to exercise occasionally in the
Baha de Alcudia and its approaches.
Local weather. Although Baha de Alcudia is open E it
affords more protection from the gales originating in the
Gulf of Lions than does Baha de Pollensa (4.182).
Landmarks:
Two chimneys (83 m in elevation) (3950N 309E).
Hotel, 7 cables WNW of the chimneys.
Seventeen pairs of tall beacons numbered from N to S
were erected along the coast from close S of the
mouth of Gran Canal to close NE of Cala Estret,
8 miles ESE, as shown on the chart. Although
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Cabo Menorca to Puerto de Alcudia. From a position
SE of Cabo Menorca (3952N 312E) (4.181), the route
leads generally SW for about 2 miles then W for a farther
2 miles, passing (with positions from Isla de Aucanada
(39502N 3102E)):
SE of Punta des Farallons (5 cables NE), fringed with
foul ground 1 miles SW of Cabo Menorca, thence:
SE and S of Isla de Aucanada, a low rocky island,
connected by a reef to Punta de Aucanada, close N;
a light (4.191) is exhibited from Isla de Aucanada.
Thence:
S of Punta del Castillo (Punta de Torre Mayor)
(1 miles W), a rocky point with Torre Mayor an
ancient tower standing 1 cables NE. The ruins of
an old monument stand about cable SE of the
tower. Thence:
S of the head of Muelle Comercial of Puerto de
Alcudia (1 miles SW); a light (green triangle on
white tower, 5 m in height) stands on the head of
Muelle Comercial.
Thence as required for the allocated berth (4.197).
4.190
Puerto de Alcudia to Cabo Farrutx. From a position S
of the head of Muelle Comercial, the route leads initially in
a general SE direction for about 6 miles, thence generally
NE for about 5 miles, passing (with positions from Isla den
Porros (39453N 3114E)):
NE of two light-buoys (special) (4 miles NW)
moored 4 cables apart; they mark water intakes of a
power station whose chimney, marked by red
obstruction lights, stands about 1 miles inland. An
area charted as obstructions, with a depth of 7 m
over them, consisting of suction funnels for the
collection of sand from the sea bed, lies close S of
the head of the S intake. Thence:
NE of the mouth of Gran Canal (4 miles NW) (4.188),
thence:
NE of an area of foul ground and obstructions (3 miles
NW). The NW and SE limits of the area are
marked by the transits of two beacons. Thence:
NE of Escuy de Can Barret (1 miles NW), a rocky
shoal, awash, lying close inshore; a light (E cardinal
daymark on black beacon, yellow band) stands on
the S side of the shoal. Puerto de Can Picafort
(4.199), marked by lights, lies close SE of Escuy de
Can Barret. Thence:
NE of Isla den Porros, which has the appearance of
two islands and lies close inshore, thence:
NE of Puerto de Serra Nova (2 miles SE), which is
The route turns and leads NE, passing:
NW of Punta Llarga (3 miles ESE), thence:
NW of Puerto de Colonia de San Pedro (4 miles ESE)
(4.200), which is marked by lights, thence:
NW of Punta des Cal (6 miles E), with a short
jetty extending S from it lying on the W side of
Cala Es Cal, an isolated small craft anchorage set
against a dramatic rocky backdrop. A light (reported
to be temporarily destroyed in 1997) (red and white
chequered round tower on square base, 7 m in
height) stands on the head of the jetty. Local
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NW of Punta Farrutx (7 miles ENE) and Farall de

Farrutx, a rock 7 m in height close N of it, thence:
To a position NW of Cabo Farrutx (3947N 321E)
(4.181).
Useful mark
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Isla de Aucanada Lighthouse (white tower and dwelling)
(39502N 3103E).
Puerto de Alcudia
Harbour
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General information
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4.192
Description. Puerto de Alcudia (3950N 308E) lies
about 1 mile SE of the city of Alcudia on the NW shore of
Baha de Alcudia. The old city (Ciudad de Alcudia) was the
first capital of Isla de Mallorca and only part of its walls and
some higher buildings, amongst which is a church, can be
seen from the bay.
Function. Puerto de Alcudia is a commercial, fishing and
yacht harbour with a small naval base. It is able to handle
most cargoes including petroleum products, LPG, bulk
cement, general cargo and containers.
Approach and entry. The port is approached through the
Baha de Alcudia and entered W of the head of Muelle
Comercial (4.189).
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Port Authority. Autoridad Portuaria de Alcudia, Muelle
de Pescadores, 07410 Puerto de Alcudia, Baleares, Spain.
Limiting conditions
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4.194
Notice of ETA should be advised to agent and harbour
authority as early as possible and updated as appropriate. See
Anchorage. The designated anchorage, shown on the
chart, is centred about 9 cables SSE from the head of Muelle
Comercial. There is a designated anchorage for fishing
vessels in the NW corner of the bay.
Dangerous cargo anchorage. Vessels carrying explosives,
other dangerous cargo or LPG, anchor in the S part of the
anchorage, about 1 mile SSE from the head of Muelle
Comercial.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of more than 500 grt
and is available 24 hours. Initial contact should be made on
VHF 1 hour before arrival or departure, calling Practios de
Alcuda.
The pilot boards 4 cables S of the head of Muelle
Comercial, as shown on the plan. See also 1.21.
Tug: available.
Regulations. Tankers and LPG carriers can berth only
during daylight hours. Vessels with a list are not permitted to
berth and keel clearances vary according to berth. Maximum
draught vessels berth at the Muelle Comercial heading NE
and are not permitted to turn on arrival or departure.
4.196
See 4.189.
Useful marks:
The light standing on the head of Muelle Comercial
(4.189).
Light (red pyramidal tower, 3 m in height) standing on
the head of the spur, 1 cables NNW of the head
of Muelle Comercial, extending SW from the NW
end of Muelle de Ribera.
Two lights (special) standing close together just NW of
the spur mentioned above.
Isolated danger. A light-buoy (isolated danger) is moored
on the W limit of a 65 m dredged depth area, 2 cables W of
the head of Muelle Comercial.
Berths
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4.193
Controlling depth in the approach channel and outer
section of the commercial basin is 7 m; in the remaining area
of the commercial basin it is 65 m, as shown on the plan.
Largest vessel handled: LOA 125 m; draught 65 m.
Arrival information
4.195
General layout. A small three sided basin, open SW,
fronts the town. NW of the basin is the fishing and yacht
harbour, approached from S through a channel dredged to
4 m and entered from E.
Seaplane area. Although not expressly reserved, the area
NW of a line drawn SW from Punta del Castillo (39501N
3088E) (4.189) is, at times, used as an anchorage for
seaplanes and during the summer months (May to
September) seaplanes land and take-off in the vicinity of the
harbour entrance.
Local weather. It has been reported that strong NW
winds during the winter months (November to March) make
berthing and unberthing dangerous.
Landmarks. See 4.188.
4.197
It is reported that there are three berths with depths of
6 m alongside and one with 65 m. There is a pier with a
length of 150 m and a depth of 7 m alongside.
Ro-Ro facilities are available.
Tanker facilities are available for oil and gas cargoes.
Port services
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Repairs: limited.
Other facilities: medical; oily waste disposal.
Supplies: fuel by road tanker; provisions.
Communications: Palma Airport, 60 km distant.

Puerto de Can Picafort
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4.199
Description. Puerto de Can Picafort (3946N 310E) is
a small harbour developed around an old fishing harbour
fronting a popular tourist resort.
Approach. The mariners attention is drawn to Escuy de
Can Barret (4.190) on the N side of the approach to the
harbour. It was reported (1996) that two buoys (starboard
hand) marked the W side of the entrance channel and also
that on occasions buoys (port hand) mark the E side of the
channel.
Approach can be difficult when the seas are from the E,
owing to shoal water close to the entrance and the proximity
of Escuy de Can Barret.
Entry in darkness is not recommended.
Anchorage. It is reported that an anchorage can be
obtained about 5 cables NW of the harbour entrance, some
4 cables offshore. Soundings should be undertaken carefully.
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Harbour. The harbour is protected from the N and E by

Dique de Abrigo, extending about 2 cables NW, from an
area of reclaimed land on the S side of the port. Contradique
extends a shorter distance NE from the N side of the harbour
towards Dique de Abrigo; a spur projects NW from the
extremity of Contradique to a position about 40 m S of the
head of Dique de Abrigo, to form the entrance which faces
NW.
Useful marks:
The light (4.190) standing on the S side of Escuy de
Can Barret.
Light (red metal tower, 4 m in height) standing on the
Light (green metal tower, 4 m in height) standing on
the head of Contradique. It is reported (1996) that
this light is not standing on the head of the spur
extending NW from the head of Contradique.
The outer beacon (white column, red top), of the pair
of No 4 beacons (4.188), standing on the shore
about 2 cables SW of Escuy de Can Barret Light;
this beacon might be difficult to identify against
high-rise buildings behind it.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Cabo de Pera Lighthouse (3943N 329E) (4.180).
House, standing on a hill close E of Puerto de Cala
Ratjada (4.209), 5 cables WSW of Cabo Pera
Lighthouse.
Hotel (3938N 325E).
Puig de San Salvador (3927N 311E), a conical hill,
considerably higher than the hills surrounding it,
with a prominent hermitage standing on its summit;
a chapel and cross standing close by are also good
landmarks.
Punta de la Farola Lighthouse (white round tower,
black bands, white dwelling, red roof, 25 m in
height) (3925N 316E), standing on Punta de la
Farola (Punta de ses Crestas) (4.207).
House (3920N 310E).
Punta Salinas Lighthouse (3916N 303E) (4.88).
Major light:
Cabo de Pera Light (4.180).
Directions
Puerto de Colonia de San Pedro

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Description. Puerto de Colonia de San Pedro (39444N
3166E) is a very small old fishing harbour protected from
the N by a breakwater.
Harbour. The harbour is suitable only for boats.
Cabo de Pera to Punta de Amer

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SOUTH-EAST COAST OF ISLA DE

MALLORCA
General information
Chart 2831 (see 1.15)
Coastal route
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4.201
The route leads generally SSW and SW from the vicinity
of Cabo de Pera (3943N 329E) (4.181) to the vicinity of
Punta Salinas, (3916N 303E) (4.90).
Topography
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The SE coast of Isla de Mallorca consists generally of
low rocky cliffs backed by ranges of hills several miles
inland. The comparatively straight line of the coast is broken
by numerous inlets providing small harbours and anchorages,
the largest of which is the relatively shallow inlet of Porto
Colom (3925N 316E) (4.214).
Fish havens
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4.203
An extensive area of fish havens lies between 3927N
318E and 3932N 323E, the limits of which are shown
on the chart.
Submarine cables
1
4.204
A disused submarine cable comes ashore 1 mile WSW of
Cabo de Pera (3943N 329E), as shown on the chart.
A submarine cable comes ashore at Cala Millor (3936N
323E), as shown on the chart.
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From a position NE of Cabo de Pera, the route leads
generally SSW for about 10 miles, passing (with positions
given from Cabo Vermey (3939N 327E)):
ESE of Islote des Faray (4 miles NNE), lying
about 5 cables off Punta des Faray (Punta del
Gat), with a reef on its W side and an above-water
rock on its SE side; the passage between the islet
and the mainland is shoal. An anchorage and Puerto
de Cala Ratjada (4.209), lies close W. Thence:
ESE of Isla Forana (3 miles N), lying close off the S
entrance point of Cala de Son Moll, with a reef
extending cable SE; the passage between the islet
and the point is foul. Cala Moll is a wide bay
surrounded by buildings, with a sandy beach at its
head where small craft can obtain an anchorage in a
depth of 25 m, sand, about cable off the beach.
Thence:
ESE of Cala de Sa Font (1 miles N), an attractive
cove with a sandy beach at its head, where small
craft can obtain an anchorage off the beach in a
depth of 5 m, sand and stone. Local knowledge is
required; an hotel on the S side of the beach is
conspicuous. Thence:
ESE of Cabo Vermey, a reddish, high, barren and
cliffy headland with Torre de Heretat standing in
ruins on the cape, and Torre den Mascot standing
about 3 cables NW. Cala de Cayamel (4.210) lies
6 cables W of the cape and a wave recording
light-buoy (special) is moored 1 miles ESE of the
cape. Thence:
ESE of Cabo des Pin (Cabo des Ratx) (1 miles
SSW), which is dark in colour and is a spur of the
Sierra de Son Jordi extending NW from the cape,
thence:
ESE of Puerto de Cala Bona (4 miles SW) (4.212)
which is marked by lights and lies at the head of
Baha de Art (4.211), thence:
ESE of Punta de Amer (5 miles SSW), a low headland
with an old castle standing on it.
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Punta de Amer to Punta del Fortin

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4.207
From a position ESE of Punta de Amer, the route leads
given from Punta des Levants (3930N 318E)):
ESE of a dangerous wreck (6 miles NE) lying on the
10 m depth contour in Ensenada de Na Moreya,
thence:
ESE of Punta de Na Moreya (5 miles NE), with an
islet, El Illot, close N. Ro de Son Amer enters the
sea close NW of Punta de Na Moreya, where its
mouth forms a lagoon separated from the sea by a
sandy beach. Two coves, Cala Morlanda and Cala
Petite, indent the coast, respectively 7 cables SSW
and 1 miles SW, of Punta de Na Moreya. Small
craft can find an anchorage in these coves; local
ESE of Morro de sa Carabassa (Cabo del Morro de la
Calabeza) (3 miles NE) (not named on BA chart),
the S entrance point to Porto Cristo (4.213). A light
(white tower, black stripes) stands on Morro de sa
Carabassa and Torre de Cala Manacor stands on the
coast 2 cables SW of the light. Thence:
ESE of Punta des Levante, a headland lying
approximately midway along a length of coast
extending about 8 miles SSW from Porto Cristo to
Porto Colom (4.214). This stretch of coast is
indented with many populated coves known
collectively as the Calas de Mallorca; the coves are
suitable only for small craft and local knowledge is
required. Thence:
ESE of Punta de ses Crestas (Punta de la Farola)
(5 miles SSW), from which a light (4.205) is
exhibited, lying on the N side of the entrance to
Porto Colom (4.214). A tower stands at an elevation
of 36 m about 1 cable N of the point. Thence:
ESE of a dangerous wreck (5 miles SSW) lying in a
depth of 25 m about 4 cables SSE of Punta de ses
Crestas; another wreck lies in a depth of 20 m, close
offshore, about 4 cables SW of the point. Cala
Marsal, with a sandy beach at its head, lies 5 cables
SW of Punta de ses Crestas. The cove, surrounded
by apartment blocks and hotels, provides an
anchorage for small craft off the beach in a depth of
3 to 5 m, sand; local knowledge is required.
Thence:
ESE of Islote Faray des Fret (6 miles SSW), an islet
lying close offshore a short distance NE of Cala
Brafi; the cove is small and suitable only for boats,
thence:
ESE of a signal station (7 miles SSW), comprising a
tall white flagstaff standing on the N entrance point
to Cala Mitjana, an attractive cove with three arms
and two sandy beaches suitable only for small craft;
local knowledge is required. Thence:
ESE of Bajo de Cala Ferrera (8 miles SSW), a
dangerous below-water rock lying in the common
entrance to Cala Ferrera and Cala Esmeralda, two
coves providing shelter for small craft; local
knowledge is required. A small rocky islet, fringed
to the S by a breaking reef, lies close off the N
entrance point. Thence:
To a position ESE of Punta del Fortin (8 miles
SSW), the S entrance point to Puerto de Cala
Llonga (4.215). A light (black tower, white stripe,
6 m in height) stands 1 cable N of the point along
with a low, square pinkish-brown fort close behind.
Punta del Fortin to Punta Salinas

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From a position ESE of Punta del Fortin, the route leads
generally SW for about 12 miles, passing (with positions
given from Torre den Beu Light (39198N 3107E)):
SE of Punta de sa Torre (2 miles NE) lying on the S
side of the entrance to Porto Petro (4.216). A light
(black tower, white stripes, 9 m in height) stands on
the point with Torre de Porto Petro close behind.
The tower is high, square and because of its
peculiar construction cannot be mistaken for any
others on the coast. Both the lighthouse and tower
are reported to be conspicuous when viewed from
the N, but from W of S, they are reported to be
obscured. Thence:
SE of Punta Blanqu (1 miles NE) on the S side of
the entrance to Cala Mondrag, a wide largely
unspoilt cove between low rocky cliffs where an
anchorage for small craft can be obtained in depths
of 4 to 8 m, sand and weed; local knowledge is
required. Thence:
SE of Torre den Beu, a brownish stone tower
attaining an elevation of 32 m standing on the E
entrance point to Puerto de Cala Figuera (4.217). A
light (white octagonal tower, black stripes 6 m in
height) stands in front of the tower. The church
standing in the town of Santayi, 2 miles inland,
can be seen from the sea in this vicinity. Care
should be taken not to confuse Torre den Beu with
Torre Nova, thence:
SE of Torre Nova (1 miles W), standing on Punta de
sa Pedrassa, the E entrance point to Cala Santayi, a
small cove suitable only for boats. Cala Llombart,
another cove close W has foul ground fringing its N
side, thence:
SE of Bajo de Ses Orelletes (4 miles SW), a rock,
awash, lying close off a rocky length of coast,
indented with several minor coves, extending from
Cala Santayi to Punta Salinas. Thence:
To a position SE of Punta Salinas (7 miles SW) (4.90),
which has a light (4.88) standing on it.

Spanish chart 4241 plan Cala Ratjada (see 1.15)
Puerto de Cala Ratjada

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4.209
Description. Puerto de Cala Ratjada (39426N 3287E)
is a small harbour for the town of Cala Ratjada. It is easy to
identify owing to the town and Ciega palace-tower that
stands on the NE entrance point to the cove. The town of
Capdepera, standing on a hill about 1 miles WSW of Cala
Ratjada, is visible from seaward.
Anchorage. Small vessels can obtain an anchorage in the
adjacent cove, about 3 cables W of Punta des Faray
(4.206) as shown on the charts, in depths of 9 to 10 m. The
anchorage provides shelter from the W, N and NE.
Shallow draught craft can anchor about 2 cables SW the
head of the breakwater in a depth of 5 m, sand. Closer to the
entrance the sea bed is of rock, stone and weed which makes
it unsuitable for anchoring.
Speed limit of 3 kn applies in the harbour.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the SE by a
breakwater extending about 1 cables SW from the E side
of the harbour. A spur extends a short distance NW, from
about mid-length on the breakwater, to about 25 m from the
head of a short contradique extending ESE from the shore
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on the S side of the harbour, to form the entrance which

faces SW.
Depths in the entrance vary between 5 and 65 m and
within the harbour they range between 1 and 6 m. However,
it is reported that the level of water increases by about 05 m
with onshore winds and decreases by the same amount in
offshore winds.
A reef, with a depth of less than 3 m over it, lies about
cable SSW of the head of the breakwater.
Useful marks:
House (39428N 3282E).
Light (green triangle on green tower on hut) standing
Light (green post, 5 m in height) standing on the head
of the spur on the breakwater.
Light (red post, 5 m in height) standing on the head of
the contradique.
Chart 2831 (see 1.15)
Cala de Cayamel
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Description. Cala de Cayamel, a comparatively open
cove indenting the coast 6 cables W of Cabo Vermey
(3939N 327E) (4.206), has a river entering the sea at the
N end of a sandy beach at its head. Hotels and apartment
blocks stand around much of the cove although a reasonable
amount of greenery has been retained. The bottom shelves
gradually and during onshore winds the sea breaks heavily at
a considerable distance from the beach.
in very clear water.
Baha de Art
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Description. Baha de Art, entered between Cabo des
Pin (3938N 326E) (4.206) and Punta de Amer (4.206),
about 3 miles SSW, has low land lying at its head with the
shore consisting of beaches backed by dunes and separated
by rocky outcrops.
Anchorage can be obtained in the bay with the wind
between SW and NW. The best berth is in the N part of the
bay between the 10 and 20 m depth contour lines, sand and
weed. The other berth is in the S part of the bay between
the 10 and 20 m depth contour lines, sand and weed, taking
care to avoid the submarine cable which lands at the
development of Cala Millor (3936N 323E). Both
anchorages are shown on the chart.
Shallow draught craft can find an anchorage off a jetty
which serves as an amenity for the conspicuous hotel on the
N side of Baha de Art; the bottom is rocky and uneven.
Other shallow anchorages can be found off the beaches
fronting Port Vey and Port Nou, each about 1 miles W and
WSW of Cabo des Pin, respectively, and off Arenal de
Son Severa at the S end of Cala Millor.
Local knowledge is required for all the above
anchorages.
Puerto de Cala Bona

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Description. Puerto de Cala Bona (3937N 324E) was
originally a small fishing harbour with a smaller inner basin,
however the construction of two outer breakwaters has
enlarged the protected area.
Approach should not be attempted in strong onshore
winds.
Groynes. There are some rocky groynes close S of the
harbour which have been built for beach protection. These
groynes make it essential that the harbour entrance is

positively identified.
Harbour. The N breakwater extends generally SW for
about cable from an area of reclaimed land on the N side
of inner harbour. The S breakwater extends NE for a similar
distance from reclaimed land on the S side of the inner
harbour to a position SE of the head of the N breakwater, to
form the entrance to the outer harbour which faces NE and
is about 30 m wide. Once inside the harbour, there is little
room to manoeuvre.
Depths in the entrance are reported to be 3 m and those
within the outer and inner harbours are reported to range
between 1 and 3 m.
Useful marks:
Light (red square on red round tower on white hut)
standing on the head of the S breakwater.
Light (green triangle on green round tower on white
hut) standing on the head of the N breakwater.
Light (red square on red tower on white hut, 3 m in
height) standing on the head of the S inner
breakwater.
Services. Very limited services are available which do not
include repairs or fuel.
Spanish chart 4241 plan Porto Cristo o Cala Manacor (see 1.15)
Porto Cristo
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4.213
Description. Porto Cristo (Cala Manacor) (39325N
3203E) lies 4 miles SW of Punta de Amer (4.206). The
town of Porto Cristo lines the W shore of the head of the
inlet. Ro Cap d Estoy enters the sea at the head of Cala
Manacor.
Anchorage can be obtained on the E side of the inlet
opposite the first jetty or farther N, on the bend in the inlet,
outside a line of buoys marking the bathing area off the
beach on the N side of the inlet, in depths of 3 to 5 m, sand,
mud and weed.
Regulation. Anchoring within the main harbour area, W
of the first jetty, is prohibited.
Harbour. The harbour consists of a long and well
sheltered inlet entered between Morro des Velsells (not
named on BA chart), the N entrance point, and Morro de sa
Carabassa (4.207), 1 cables S, which bends sharply N and
then SW around a jetty extending about cable NE from
the S side of the inlet, to lead to the berthing area lining
both sides at the head of the inlet.
Depths in Cala Manacor range from 12 m in the entrance
to 4 m in the approach to the berthing area, with 3 m
reported to be available at the outer ends of the visitors
berths which are available at the second jetty and the first
two pontoons.
Directions. The entrance is wide and free of dangers with
the route leading in mid-channel before rounding the first
jetty into the berthing area.
Caution. Strong currents can occur when the Ro Cap d
Estoy is in spate, and in heavy weather a strong surge might
build up.
Useful marks:
Torre de Cala Manacor (39321N 3203E) (4.207).
The light standing on the head of Morro de sa
Carabassa (4.207).
A monument standing on the W shore close to the
root of the the first jetty.
Light (red octagonal tower) standing on the head of
the first jetty.
Berths. The town is fronted by a quayed area used by
fishing vessels. There is a marina opposite the town.
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Spanish chart 4241 plan Porto Colom (see 1.15)
Porto Colom
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Description. Porto Colom (3925N 316E) is a large
natural harbour considered to be the best on Isla de
Mallorca. It is entered between Punta de ses Crestas (Punta
de la Farola) (39249N 3164E)) and Punta de Sa Batera,
2 cables NW, and extends N for about 7 cables.
Anchorage. Within the harbour, SE of the S end of the
quayed area on the W side of the harbour and off the
entrance to Ensenada de la Bassa Nova, mud and weed.
Better holding and cleaner water can be found off Arenal
Gran, on the E side of the harbour, 2 cables NE of Punta de
Sa Batera Light, sand and mud, outside a bathing area
which is marked by buoys (special); a S swell affects this
anchorage.
Harbour. Ensenada de la Bassa Nova, a very shallow
bay, indents the W side of the harbour, and N of it, the
shore is quayed through to Cala de Camp Roig, which is
very shoal and lies at the head of the harbour; there are no
quays on the E shore of the harbour.
Directions. The entrance is deep and unobstructed apart
from a small rocky islet close off the E side about cable
NNW of Punta de ses Crestas.
From a position SW of Punta de ses Crestas, the route
leads generally NNE and NW in mid-channel for about
5 cables, passing:
WNW of Punta de ses Crestas, thence:
ESE and NE of Punta de Sa Batera, 2 cables NW of
Punta de ses Crestas, which has a light with
numerous houses and several prominent hotels
standing on it. Thence:
The bay opens up and the track leads generally NW in a
channel marked initially by light-buoys (lateral) and then
buoys (starboard hand) to the berthing facilities on the W
side of the harbour. It is reported that unlit fish farms may
be moored E of the buoyed channel.
Useful marks:
Punta de Sa Batera Light (red square on red tower,
white hut) (39250N 3162E) standing on the
point.
Light (red square on red column on white hut, 2 m in
height) standing on the SE head of a pier, 4 cables
NW of Punta de Sa Batera Light.
Light (red column) standing on the head of a pier,
1 cables N of the pier above.
Berths. All berthing facilities lie at the quays and finger
piers on the W side of the harbour, N of Ensenada de la
Bassa Nova. There is a small basin in the NW corner of the
harbour. It is reported that the area immediately S of the
basin shoals towards the shore.
Porto Petro
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Spanish chart 4231 plan Porto Petro y Cala Llonga (see 1.15)
Puerto de Cala Llonga

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Description. Puerto de Cala Llonga (Marina Cala D or)
(3922N 314E) lies in Cala Llonga, the S and largest inlet
of a group of three sharing a common entrance between
Punta del Fortin Lighthouse (4.207) and Punta de sa Creu,
1 cables NE. Cala Gran, indents the N shore immediately
within the entrance and Cal Sas Donas, the smallest of the
three lies on the same shore between Cala Gran and Cala
Llonga.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained S of the
light on the unnamed point on the N side of the entrance to
Cala Llonga, in depths of 7 to 8 m.
Other anchorages:
Abreast a small cove on the E side of Cala Gran, in
depths of 5 to 6 m, sand and weed.
In the centre of Cal Sas Donas in depths of 3 to 5 m,
sand and weed; this is the least sheltered of the
three inlets.
In the entrance to Cal des Pous, a small cove on the
S side of the entrance to Cala Llonga, in a depth of
25 m, sand and weed, well clear of the buoyed
approach channel.
Harbour. Marina Cala d Or lies on the S side of Cala
Llonga and contains all the berthing facilities in Puerto de
Cala Llonga.
Depths. A minimum depth of 25 m is reported to exist
in the buoyed channel.
Directions. From a position NE of Punta del Fortin
Lighthouse, the route leads generally WNW for a short
distance, passing:
Between Punta del Fortin Lighthouse and Punta de sa
Creu, thence:
SSW of the entrance to Cala Gran, thence:
The route turns and leads WSW for about 2 cables into
Cala Llonga, passing:
SSE of the entrance to Cal Sas Donas, thence:
SSE of a light (green column on white hut, 6 m in
height) standing on a point 1 cable WSW of the
entrance to Cal Sas Donas, thence:
The route turns and leads WNW to enter the buoyed
channel (lateral) leading to the berthing facilities.
Useful mark:
Light (black and white chequered column, 3 m in
height) standing on the head of the E and first pier
of a line of finger piers on the S side of Cala
Llonga.
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Description. Porto Petro (3922N 313E) is a small
harbour lying on the W side near to the head of an inlet of
the same name. The inlet is entered between Punta de sa
Torre (39214N 3130E) and El Frontet, a headland
2 cables ENE and extends about 6 cables NNW.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained in the inlet
with the stern secured to the W shore in depths of about 8
to 10 m; there is room for only one or two vessels at a time.
Other anchorages:
In Cal dels Homos Morts and Cal de sa Torre, two
coves lying close together on the W side of the
inlet close within the entrance, in depth of 4 to 6 m,
sand and weed.
In the main body of the inlet E and SE of the outer
jetty, in depths of 4 to 12 m, sand, stone and weed.
In Cal dels Mats, a small cove lying on the E shore
of the inlet ENE of the outer jetty, in depths of 3 to
5 m, sand and weed.
All anchorages might be subjected to a swell from the S
and the mariner is advised to use a trip-line because the
bottom is foul in places.
Speed limit of 3 kn is in force.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by an outer jetty
extending a short distance NNE from a headland on the W
side of the inlet, about 3 cables within the entrance. On the
N side of the harbour, a short T-headed jetty extends a short
distance ESE towards the head of the outer jetty, to form the
entrance which faces N, as shown on the chart.
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Depths within the harbour are reported to have been

dredged to approximately 4 m.
Directions. The entrance to the inlet is wide and clear of
dangers with the route leading in mid-channel to the harbour
entrance; the chart is a sufficient guide. It is reported that
buoys are sometimes moored in the approach to the harbour
and also that the mariner should not venture beyond the N
end of the T-headed jetty as depths shoal rapidly.
Useful marks:
Light (red column) standing on the head of the outer
jetty.
Light (red square on red column on white house)
standing on the N head of the T-headed jetty.
Light (green triangle on green column on white hut,
3 m in height), standing on the S head of the
T-headed jetty.
Spanish chart 4231 plan Cala Figuera (see 1.15)
Puerto de Cala Figuera

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Description. Cala Figuera (3920N 310E), a narrow
inlet entered between Torre den Beu (39199N 3107E)
and an unnamed headland about 1 cables WSW, extends
about 3 cables WNW where it divides into two small arms.
Function. The primary function of Puerto de Cala
Figuera is that as a fishing harbour for the town of Santayi
(4.208).
Anchorage can be obtained in the middle of the inlet

well clear SE of the mole in depths of 4 to 8 m, muddy
sand and rock, perhaps with a line ashore to restrict
swinging.
Space and draught permitting an anchorage may be found
in the N arm although this area is usually occupied by large
fishing vessels. Holding is reported to be poor in places.
Speed limit of 3 kn is in force.
Harbour. A short mole extends NNE from the S side of
the inlet at the entrance to the S arm, where berths are
reserved for visiting craft. Elsewhere there is little space for
visiting craft in sheltered areas and these would become
unsuitable with any appreciable wind or swell from E, SE or
S, and for this reason, the inlet should be used for a night
stop only in very settled weather.
Directions. From the entrance the route leads in
mid-channel to the vicinity of the mole, the chart is a
sufficient guide.
It is reported that within the inlet the wind can be very
variable in direction with heavy and confused seas thus
making conditions difficult for craft with limited propulsive
power.
Useful mark:
Light (red square on red column on white hut)
standing on the head of the mole.
ISLA DE MENORCA
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 2761, 2831, 1703
Area covered
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4.218
In the area to be covered, the passage through the Canal
de Menorca is described together with the coastal waters and
off-lying dangers surrounding the Isla de Menorca (3958N
404E).
Canal de Menorca (4.222).
West Coast of Isla de Menorca (4.230).
North Coast of Isla de Menorca (4.245).
East Coast of Isla de Menorca (4.257).
South Coast of Isla de Menorca (4.273).
CANAL DE MENORCA
General information
Chart 2831

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Topography
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4.219
Isla de Menorca is not as mountainous as the other two
main islands of the Islas Baleares, being mostly low plateau
with a few small hills near the N coast. The island has a
barren appearance when viewed from offshore which may be
due in part to its rocky cliffs. The island has large areas of
arable and wooded hinterland. The cliffs are indented by
many coves which offer attractive anchorages for small craft.
See also 4.2.
Weather
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During periods of strong onshore winds small vessels
should avoid entering the many small coves and inlets along
the coastline of Menorca as conditions may be
uncomfortable and dangerous.
4.221
Fornells (4003N 408E) (4.255).
Puerto de Mahn (3953N 418E) (4.264).
See also 1.44.
4.222
The Canal de Menorca (3950N 336E) separates the
Isla de Mallorca from the Isla de Menorca, 20 miles NE. It is
deep and the bottom, on which there are rocky outcrops, is
of sand and shells at its narrowest part.
The route through the Canal de Menorca can be
considered to extend from a position E of Cabo de Pera
(3943N 329E) (4.181) to a position W of Cabo Nati
(4003N 350E) (4.233).
Topography
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See 4.219 and 4.2.
Tunny fishing
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4.224
See 4.4.

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4.225
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Prohibited anchoring and trawling area

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An area where anchoring and trawling is prohibited in
order to protect submarine cables extends across the Canal
de Menorca, as shown on the charts.
Principal marks
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Local weather
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4.227
Very heavy seas are raised in the channel by N winds.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Cabo de Pera Lighthouse (3943N 329E) (4.180).
Cabo dArtrutx Lighthouse (white tower, black bands,
on white dwelling, 34 m in height), (3955N
350E) standing almost on the shore of the cape
(4.233).
(4.164).
Cabo Nati Lighthouse (white truncated pyramidal
tower, aluminium lantern, white cupola, 19 m in
height) (4003N 350E) standing in a walled
enclosure close inland from the cape (4.233).
Major lights:
Cabo de Pera Light (4.180).
Cabo dArtrutx Light, visible 267158 (251) as
above.
Cabo de Formentor Light (4.164).
Cabo Nati Light, visible 039162 (123) as
above.
Directions
Cabo dArtrutx to Cabo Nati
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Cabo de Pera to Cabo Nati
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From a position E of Cabo de Pera (3943N 329E)
(4.181), the route leads N for about 20 miles to a position W
of Cabo Nati (4.233), passing:
E of Cabo del Freu (4.181), 2 miles NNW of Cabo de
Pera, thence:
E of Cabo Farrutx (4.181), 6 miles WNW of Cabo del
Freu, thence:
E of Cabo del Pinar (4.181), 9 miles NW of Cabo
Farrutx, thence:
W of Cabo dArtrutx (3955N 350E) (4.233),
thence:
E of Cabo de Formentor (3958N 313E) (4.167),
thence:
W of Cabo Bajol (Cabo de Menorca) (4001N
348E) (4.232), thence:
W of Cabo Nati (4003N 350E) (4.233).
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Coastal route
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4.230
The route leads N and generally NE from the vicinity of
Cabo dArtrutx (3955N 350E) (4.233) to the vicinity of
Cabo Nati (4003N 350E) (4.233).
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4.231
The whole of the W coast of the Isla de Menorca is low
and cliffy with several coves. See also 4.219 and 4.2.
4.232
Landmarks:
Cabo dArtrutx Lighthouse (3955N 350E) (4.228).
Hotel (3958N 350E), the position of which is
approximate, standing in the town of Cala Blanca
(4.233).
Torre de San Nicols, standing on Punta des Castell
(Punta San Nicols) (39598N 3496E), with a
large irregular-shaped hotel standing behind it.
Hotel (4000N 348E).
Cabo Binicous (4000N 348E), a low and cliffy
headland. Cala Binicous (Cal den Marcet) (Cala
des Maret) lies close N of Cabo Binicous and is
1 cables in length.
Cabo Bajol (Cabo de Menorca) (4001N 348E), a
large high headland sloping W to dark, steep cliffs,
with Atalaya de Bajol and an old red brick signal
station standing close inland. Cabo Bajol is the W
extremity of Isla de Menorca. Torre del Ram, a
large tower, stands on lower ground 9 cables ESE
of the cape.
Cabo Nati Lighthouse (4003N 350E) (4.228).
Major lights:
Cabo dArtrutx Light (4.228).
Cabo Nati Light (4.228).
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4.233
From a position W of Cabo dArtrutx (3955N 350E),
the SW extremity of the Isla de Menorca, a low, flat, dark
coloured cape, free from dangers and steep-to, where in good
weather the wind blows frequently from different directions
on either side of the headland, the route leads N and
generally NE for a total of about 9 miles, passing (with
positions given from Cabo Binicous (4000N 348E)):
W of Cabo Negro (3 miles SSE) where the coast is
between 15 and 20 m in height, thence:
W of Cala Blanca (2 miles SE), a narrow cove with
low rocky sides which is easy to identify by an
unusual building standing on its N shore and the
conspicuous hotel standing in the town at its head.
Anchorage for small craft can be obtained in depths
from 4 to 8 m, sand, thence:
W of Cala Santandria (2 miles SE), a long cove with
two short arms close within it, lying between low,
pink, rocky cliffs, where two disused submarine
cables come ashore. A small islet lying close off the
E side of the entrance and a restored tower standing
on the N entrance point, help to identify the coves
entrance. Small craft can obtain an anchorage in the
cove in depths greater than 3 m, sand and weed,
taking care to avoid the disused submarine cables;
local knowledge is required and this anchorage has
been reported to be uncomfortable even with little
wind. Thence:
W of the approaches to Puerto de Ciutadella (1 mile
SE) (4.234). A light (4.236) stands on Punta de sa
Farola, the W entrance point to Puerto de Ciutadella
(1 miles E). Thence:
W of Cabo Binicous (4.232), thence:
W and NW of Cabo Bajol (Cabo de Menorca) (1 mile
N) (4.232), thence:
To a position NW of Cabo Nati (3 miles NNE), the
NW extremity of the Isla de Menorca, lying at the
N end of a length of coast about 30 m in height,
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which extends NNE from Cabo Bajol (4.232) and

is indented with several unimportant and exposed
coves. Escollo de Nati, an islet with a dangerous
below-water rock about 1 cable NE, lies close off
Cabo Nati.
(Directions for Puerto de Ciutadella are given at 4.238)
Punta de sa Farola Light (white tower, black stripes, on

white dwelling, 13 m in height) (39598N
3494E), standing on the point (4.233).
Building (40002N 3502E), standing at the head of
the inlet.

Puerto de Ciutadella
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4.234
Description. Puerto de Ciutadella (4000N 350E) is a
very attractive natural harbour formed by a steep-sided inlet
about cable wide with three coves on its N side. The inlet
leads almost 7 cables ENE to a small inner area lined with
ancient quays.
The ancient town of Ciutadella lies at the head of the
inlet and is visible from seaward. Only two portions of the
old town walls remain.
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Limiting conditions
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4.235
Controlling depths. Within the inlet; 2 to 6 m.
Maximum size of vessel handled. Up to 150 tons,
although caution is necessary.
Local weather and sea state. Gales from SW cause the
sea to break right across the entrance and send a heavy swell
up to the quays. In these conditions alternative shelter should
be sought.
It has been reported that surges, with a period between
waves of several minutes, can raise the sea level by up to
05 m and on less frequent occasions by up to 15 m. The
surges usually occur between June and September and may
exist for several days at a time, see 1.138.
Arrival information
4.236
Anchorage in offshore winds can be obtained off the
entrance to Puerto de Ciutadella in a depth of about 17 m,
good holding, taking care to avoid the longer of the two
submarine outfalls mentioned above.
Submarine outfalls. A submarine outfall extends 1 mile
SW from the shore on the N side of the entrance to Cala
Degollador (39597N 3499E) (4.241).
Another submarine outfall extends 1 cable S from the
shore close W of the entrance to Cala Forcat (39400N
3481E) (4.241).
Local knowledge is required for entering Puerto de
Ciutadella.
Harbour
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4.237
General layout. The S shore of the inlet is lined with
quays from about 2 cables within the entrance and the N
shore is quayed from 4 cables within the entrance and
includes a short section for commercial shipping with a
Ro-Ro berth at its E end. All the remaining quays are used
by yachts and fishing vessels.
Landmarks:
Torre de San Nicols (39598N 3496E) (4.232) and
the hotel standing close behind.
Cathedral of Ciutadella (40002N 3504E),
yellowish in colour, is prominent.
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4.238
From a position 3 cables S of Punta des Enderrosais
(39598N 3490E), the route leads about 8 cables NE, and
by night in the white sector of Cala den Busquets
Directional Light (4.239), passing (with positions given from
Punta de sa Farola Light (39598N 3494E)):
NW of Punta del Degollador (3 cables SE) (4.241),
thence:
NW of Islotes de La Galera (4.241) (3 cables SE),
thence:
SE of Punta de sa Farola (4.233) from which a light
(4.236) is exhibited, and:
NW of Punta des Castell (Punta San Nicols) (4.232)
(1 cables ESE) on the E side of the entrance to
Puerto de Ciutadella, thence:
SE of Punta El Bancal (1 cable ENE) from which a
light (4.239) is exhibited, thence:
NW of S entrance light (4.239) at San Nicols
(1 cables ENE), thence:
NW and NNW of the S shore light at Sa Trona
(2 cables ENE) (4.239).
The route continues ENE in mid-channel to the inner
harbour, and by night keeping in the white sector of the
directional light at La Muralla (7 cables ENE) (4.239) at the
head of the inlet, passing:
SE of Cala den Busquets Directional Light (4.239)
(3 cables ENE), thence:
SE of a light (4.239) (3 cables ENE) located 90 m W
of Cala den Busquets, thence:
NW of the light (4.239) (4 cables ENE) standing on
the S shore by the yacht club, thence:
SE of the light (4.239) (4 cables ENE) standing on
the N shore at the slipway.
4.239
Useful marks:
Cala den Busquets Directional Light (white square
tower, 3 m in height) (40000N 3498E) standing
at the E entrance of Cala den Busquets.
Punta El Bancal Light (red square on red and white
chequered square tower, 4 m in height) (39599N
3495E).
S entrance light at San Nicols (green triangle on white
square tower) (39599N 3496E).
Light at Sa Trona (green triangle on green column,
white hut) (40000N 3498E).
La Muralla Directional Light (white square tower, 6 m
in height) (40002N 3502E), standing, at the
foot of a cliff, on the shore at the head of the inlet.
Light, N shore. Cala den Busquets. 90 m W (Red
horizontal rectangle on a white tower, 4 m in
height) (40000N 3498E) standing on the shore.
Light (green triangle on green tower on white hut)
(40000N 3499E) standing at the yacht club on
Muelle Nuevo, S shore.
Light (red square on red tower on white hut)
(40001N 3499E) standing at the slipway on the
N shore.
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4.240
It is reported that Puerto de Ciutadella is often full during
the summer months.
Muelle Comercial, on the N side of the harbour, is
usually occupied by large fishing vessels, however, if space
permits and no ship is due at the Ro-Ro berth, permission
may be given for an overnight stay by a visiting craft.
Anchorages within the inlet can be obtained in Cala des
Frares which indents the N shore between Punta de sa Farola
and Punta El Bancal, in depths of about 4 m, sand; or in
Cala den Busquets, 2 cables farther NE, where bow and
stern anchors are likely to be needed.
Anchorages
Rescue
Cala Degollador
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Cala Degollador, entered N of Punta del Degollador
(39596N 3497E), is a long narrow inlet with low rocky
cliffs and sandy beaches at its head. Islotes de La Galera, an
islet 4 m in height with a shoal extending N of it, lies in the
middle of the entrance to the inlet. Anchorage can be
obtained in the inlet in depths over 4 m, sand and patches of
weed. It might be necessary to use two anchors owing to the
restricted width available. This inlet provides a useful
alternative when Puerto de Ciutadella is full.
4.242
Cala Blanes, entered on the E side of Punta de Cala
Blanes (39598N 3488E), is a long narrow inlet leading
to a sandy beach at its head where a large hotel with a small
white tower on its roof can be seen from the entrance.
Anchorage for small craft can be obtained in depths over
5 m, sand and weed; two anchors, or a line to rings ashore,
may have to be used.
4.243
Cala Brut (40000N 3485E), a small narrow inlet at
the head of a bay where an anchorage can be obtained in the
inlets entrance in depths of 5 to 10 m, sand.
Directions
Cabo Nati to Cabo Gros
4.244
Cala Forcat (40000N 3481E), is a small narrow inlet
which divides into two arms at its head. It is suitable only
for boats.
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Coastal route
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4.245
The route leads E and generally ESE for about 20 miles
from the vicinity of Cabo Nati (4003N 350E) (4.233) to
the vicinity of Cabo Favaritx (4000N 416E) (4.253).
Topography
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4.250
Racon: Cabo Caballeria Lighthouse (4.249).
Cala Forcat
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4.249
Landmarks:
Cabo Nati Lighthouse (4003N 350E) (4.228) and
the prominent dark coloured headland of Cabo Nati
(4.233).
Falconera del Furinet (4003N 357E) a hill covered
with pine trees.
Cabo Caballeria Lighthouse (white tower and dwelling,
15 m in height) (4005N 406E) standing on the
summit of Cabo Caballeria (4.252).
Cabo Favaritx Lighthouse (white tower, black diagonal
stripes, white dwelling, 28 m in height) (4000N
Major lights:
Cabo Nati Light (4.228).
Cabo Caballeria Light as above.
Cabo Favaritx Light as above.
Cala Brut
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4.248
See 4.221.
Principal marks
Cala Blanes
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4.247
A Marine Reserve has been established between Cabo
Gros (4004N 356E) (4.251) and Punta des Murt
(4.253), 9 miles E, the limits of which are shown on the
chart with a special spar light-buoy marking the W limit. All
types of fishing activity and the extraction of marine flora
and fauna is prohibited unless previously authorised by the
Director General of Fisheries.
An Integral Reserve, the limits of which are shown on the
chart, and marked with two special light-buoys has been
established within the W part of the Marine Reserve. Within
the Integral Reserve sub-aquatic activities are prohibited
although diving for scientific purposes may be authorised.
See also 1.9.
4.246
The N coast of the Isla de Menorca is higher, cliffy and
much more indented than the S and W coasts of the island.
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4.251
From a position N of Cabo Nati (4003N 350E), the
route leads E for about 5 miles passing (with positions from
Cabo Nati):
N of Cala Pons (close E), a small narrow rocky cove
indenting the coast, thence:
N of Cala Morts (3 cables E), a larger, wider cove
indenting the coast between rocky cliffs. Two
conspicuous islets lie close off the W side of the
entrance to the cove. Thence:
N of Ensenada Codol de la Torre Nova (5 cables E),
a large open cove, which, although a sounding of
38 m is charted within it, is reported to be deep.
Local knowledge is required and several rocky islets
lie close off the E entrance point to the cove.
Thence (with positions given from Cabo Gros (4004N
356E)):
N of Punta del Escu (3 miles W), a headland 79 m in
height with three rocky islets lying close inshore
and foul ground extending up to 2 cables N of the
point. Thence:
N of Baja Morell (2 miles W), a rock, which
although it has a charted depth of 55 m over it, is
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reported to break and has foul ground surrounding

it. Cala Morell, a small almost landlocked cove is
entered close S of Baja Morell. The S entrance
point resembles a lions head and an anchorage for
small craft can be obtained in the middle of the
cove in depths of 4 to 6 m, sand and weed, taking
care to avoid an unmarked below-water rock on the
E side of the inlet. Local knowledge is required and
if winds from NW to NE are forecast the mariner is
advised to leave immediately owing to the
dangerous swell these cause. Thence:
N of Seca del Frare (1 miles W), a detached rock
with another rock lying between it and the coast,
thence:
N of Punta de Fray Bernado (1 miles W), lying at
the end of a length of high, cliffy coast extending
from Cala Morell; the point lies on the W side of
the entrance to Las Fontanellas), a bay where an
anchorage for small vessels can be obtained during
offshore winds. Local knowledge is required and
anchorages for small craft lie in four coves at the
head of the bay. Thence:
N of Seca de Punta Rotja (8 cables W), a rock awash,
lying close off Punta Rotja, a rust-red coloured
headland, thence:
To a position N of Cabo Gros (Cap de Ferro) (Cabo
Falconera), faced with rust-red cliffs 96 m in height
and fringed with foul ground. Cala Garb is a small
rock strewn cove lying close SW of Cabo Gros. A
light-buoy (special) is moored about 5 cables N of
the cape on the W limit of the Marine Reserve
(4.247).
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4.252
From a position N of Cabo Gros, the route leads E for
about 7 miles, passing (with positions given from Cabo
Caballeria Light (4005N 406E)):
N of Peal del Antecristo (6 miles WSW), a cliffy
headland which rises a short distance inland to
Falconera del Furinet (4.249). A light-buoy (special)
is moored about 5 cables NNE of the headland on
the W limit of the Integral Reserve (4.247). Thence:
N of Cala la Teula (5 miles WSW), a small cove
between high, reddish cliffs at the head of a wide
bay containing above-water rocks and other minor
coves, thence:
N of Punta Roca de la Sal (4 miles WSW), 9 cables
ENE of Cala la Teula, thence:
N of Cala Caldere (4 miles WSW), a small cove with
reddish coloured cliffs and scrub covered hills above
rising to 57 m in height, thence:
N of a shoal (3 miles WSW), with a depth of 33 m
over it, extending 1 cable NW of Islas Bledas, a
group of three islets the largest of which is 60 m in
height and lies close N of Cabo Alairo; the passage
between is suitable for boats only. Of the other two
islets, one lies close W of the cape N of Cala Barril,
a cove whose entrance is obstructed by above and
below-water rocks; the other islet, the smallest of
the three, lies close inshore on the E side of the
cape. A light-buoy (special) is moored about
4 cables NNW of the cape on the E limit of the
Integral Reserve. Thence:
N of Escollo del Francs (2 miles SW), a dangerous
below-water rock lying about 1 cable offshore at the
head of a bay, between Islas Bledas and Isla Nitge,
2 miles NE, containing several coves which

provide anchorages for small craft. Local knowledge
is essential as the shores of the bay are fringed with
numerous islets, rocks and shoals. Thence:
N of Isla Nitge, a rocky, white and rather flat island
lying close NW of Cabo Caballeria; the passage
between the island and headland is foul. An
anchorage, shown on the chart, sheltered from E
winds, can be obtained SSE of the island, in depths
of 30 m, sand; local knowledge is required. A
tower, the top of which attains an elevation of 17 m
and is reported to be conspicuous, stands on a point
1 mile SSE of Isla Nitge; two rocky islets lie close
off the point. Thence:
To a position N of Cabo Caballeria, the N extremity of
Isla de Menorca, which is 80 m in height and
steep-to and lies at the N end of a peninsula
extending about 2 miles N from the coast. A light
(4.249) is exhibited from the cape and from a
distance, E or W, the headland appears as an island.
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From a position N of Cabo Cavallera the route leads
generally ESE for about 10 miles, passing (with positions
given from Cabo Pantinat (40037N 4104E)):
NE of Cabo Fornells (2 miles W), a rocky headland
lying on the W side of Baha de Tirant (4.254) on
the W side of the entrance to Cala Fornells (4.255).
A light (white tower, black bands, and dwelling,
6 m in height) stands 1 cable WSW of the capes
extremity and Cap de sa Pared, a tower which
makes a good landmark, stands about 1 cable S of
the light. Islote Tirant lies on the end of a spit of
foul ground close N of Cabo Fornells. Thence:
NE of Punta de Es Morter (1 miles WNW), the N
extremity of a cliffy promontory which rises to La
Mola (Atalaya de Fornells), about 2 cables SSE,
thence:
NE of Cabo Pantinat, a flat and somewhat salient point
at the E end of a length of coast which decreases
gradually in elevation from Punta des Murt. Illa
den Tosqueta lies on the N side of the entrance to
Cala den Tosqueta, close SW of Cabo Pantinat.
The cove is a well protected and popular small craft
anchorage surrounded by rocky cliffs, with a sand
and shingle beach at its head; local knowledge is
required. Thence:
NE of Punta Tarong (1 miles S), a low point at the
head of a bay indenting the coast S of Cabo
Pantinat. Cala Pudenta, Cala de la Olla and Calla
Ses Olles indent the shores of the bay W of Punta
Tarong and provide small craft anchorages for
those mariners with local knowledge. Thence:
NE of Los Ofegats (1 miles SSE), a group of
above-water rocks. Small vessels can obtain an
anchorage over a sandy bottom in that part of the
bay entered between Punta Tarong and the rocks;
local knowledge is required. Cala Arenal de Castell
is an almost circular cove, with a large sandy beach,
indenting the shores of the bay S of the above
mentioned anchorage, where a small craft anchorage
can be obtained. Foul ground fringes parts of the
NW and SE sides of the cove and local knowledge
is required. Thence:
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NE of Punta Codolada (2 miles SE), a low, rocky

headland fringed with foul ground to the NW,
thence:
NE of Losa del Mitx (2 miles SE), a detached
below-water rock which breaks in bad weather,
close N of Punta Nou Cous, thence:
NE of Islas Addaya (3 miles SE) which lie close
together a short distance N of the E entrance point
to Cala de Addaya (4.256). A breaking reef extends
about 1 cable NW of the N islet and Islote Aguilas
lies close E of the S and larger islet. Thence:
To a position NE of Cabo Favaritx (6 miles ESE), a
low headland appearing at a distance as three islets,
lying at the end of a length of coast, extending E
from Islas Addaya, indented with several coves and
fringed with rocks extending a short distance
offshore. These coves are named in succession from
W to E as, Cala En Brut, Cala de S Enclua, Cala
Es Portixol and Cala S Escala and an anchorage
for small craft can be found in all of them; local
knowledge is required. A light (4.249) is exhibited
from the cape.

Ensenada de Tirant
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Description. Ensenada de Tirant (4004N 407E) is
entered between Cabo Cavallera (4005N 406E) (4.252)
and Cabo Fornells (not named), about 2 miles SE.
Topography. The shore of the bay, in which there are
several coves, is backed by hills from 100 to 134 m in
height.
Anchorage can be obtained in several coves indenting the
W side of the bay between Cabo Cavallera and Cala Tirant.
The S part of this length of coast is fringed with foul
ground and great care should be exercised.
Local weather. A very heavy sea is sent into the bay
when the wind is between N and E.
Marine Reserve. Baha de Tirant lies within the Marine
Reserve (4.247).
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activities, including anchoring, are prohibited although diving

for scientific purposes may be authorised. A light-buoy
(special) (40026N 4080E), is moored on the limits of
the reserve. See also 1.9.
Anchorages. Anchorage offering good shelter can be
obtained on the W side of the inlet with reasonable holding
of mud and weed.
Vessels of medium draught can anchor in a depth of
about 9 m W of Islote Sargantana.
Anchorage can be found in many places in the inlet
although the holding is reported to be poor in popular areas
owing to over use and beds of long, dense, grassy weed.
The best anchorage is about cable E of the harbour in a
depth of 5 m, mud and weed.
Harbour. The harbour at the village of Fornells is
protected from the E by Dique de Levante, which extends
almost 1 cable SSE from the shore fronting the village. The
entrance lies between the head of Dique de Levante and a
pontoon extending from the quayed S side of the harbour.
The entrance opens SSE.
Depths should be confirmed before entering the harbour
because it is reported to be silting up.
Landmarks:
Punta de Es Morter (40042N 4086E) (4.253).
The lighthouse and Cap de sa Pared Tower standing in
the vicinity of Cabo Fornells (4.253).
Directions. Isla Sargantana Leading Lights:
Front light (white pyramidal tower, 6 m in height)
(40029N 4083E), standing on the N end of the
island.
Rear light (similar structure, 9 m in height) standing
110 m S of the front light.
From a position W of Punta des Murt, the alignment
(178) of these lights leads through the entrance into the
inlet taking care not to stray from the alignment until the
inlet opens up, passing:
E of the head of Dique de Levante at Fornells; a light
(green octagonal tower) stands on the head of the
breakwater, thence:
As required for the chosen anchorage or Fornells harbour.
Puerto de Cala de Addaya

Baha de Fornells
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4.255
Description. Baha de Fornells, is entered between Islote
de Tirant (40039N 4080E) and Punta de Es Morter
(4.253), 5 cables NE. The entrance, which is about 1 cable
wide and has depths of about 15 m, leads into a large inlet
which extends some 2 miles S with a maximum width of
about 7 cables; depths within the inlet decrease regularly.
The fishing village of Fornells, which is fronted by a
small harbour, lies within the entrance on the W side of the
inlet close S of an old fort.
Islote Sargantana lies in the inner part of the inlet about
5 cables SE of Fornells. A ruined fort stands on the N end
of the islet and Islote Rabells lies close S of Islote
Sargantana; there is no passage between the two and Islote
Los Porros lies 3 cables SSE.
Marine farms. It is reported that an area between Punta
Prima (40033N 4084E) and Punta Negra, 4 cables S
contains marine farms and a trot of buoys is moored
between the N end of Isla Sargantana and the shore NE.
Integral Reserve, the limits of which are shown on the
chart, has been established within an area covering the E and
S sides of the inlet. Within the Integral Reserve sub-aquatic
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Description. Puerto de Cala de Addaya is approached
between the breaking reef extending NW from Islas Addaya
(4001N 413E) (4.253) and the mainland, 2 cables W, and
entered about 5 cables farther S; it is a long narrow inlet
extending about 1 miles S. The approaches and inlet are
suitable only for small craft.
Harbour. The port consists of two pontoons extending
from the shore on the W side of the inlet which is sheltered
from the E by the small wooded islet of Isla de Ses Monas
(not named on the chart), about 5 cables within the entrance.
Landmark:
Tower (brown, round) (40008N 4122E), standing
about 1 cable S of Punta de sa Torre (not named on
the chart).
Directions. Local knowledge is absolutely essential owing
to unmarked rocks and reefs in the entrance W of Islas
Addaya and the unreliable buoyage of the intricate channel
leading to the port and inner waters of the inlet.
Berths. There are reported to be about 100 berths
available for yachts up to 15 m and over in length.
Services. Limited marina facilities are available including
a 10-tonne travel-lift. Fuel is not available.
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EAST COAST OF ISLA DE MENORCA

General information
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4.257
The route leads SSE and S from the vicinity of Cabo
Favaritx (4000N 416E) (4.253) to the vicinity of Isla del
Aire (3948N 418E) (4.263). The route is sub-divided as
follows:
Cabo Favaritx to Punta del Esper (4.262).
Punta del Esper to Isla del Aire (4.263).
Topography
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4.258
The E coast of Isla de Menorca is considerably indented
and in places it is high and cliffy. See also 4.219 and 4.2.
Submarine cable
1
4.259
A submarine cable comes ashore in Ensenada Arenal de
Alcaufa (3949N 417E) (4.263), as shown on the chart.
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ODAS buoy
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An ODAS Light-buoy (special) is moored 7 miles SE of
Isla del Aire (3948N 418E), as shown on the chart.
Principal marks
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4.261
Landmarks:
Cabo Favaritx Lighthouse (4000N 416E) (4.249).
Punta del Esper Lighthouse (white round tower, black
bands, white hut, 11 m in height) (3953N 420E),
The peninsula of La Mola (39525N 4190E)
(4.262) is conspicuous and rises to a height of 78 m
where buildings stand on its summit.
Punta de San Carlos Lighthouse (white round tower,
black bands, white square base, 15 m in height)
(3952N 419E), standing near the point (4.263),
with radio towers close W.
Isla del Aire Lighthouse (white tower, black bands, and
white dwelling, 38 m in height) (3948N 418E),
standing on the summit of the S side of the island
(4.263).
Major lights:
Cabo Favaritx Light (4.249).
Isla del Aire Light as above.
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Cabo Favaritx to Punta del Esper

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4.262
From a position ENE of Cabo Favaritx (4000N 416E),
the route leads generally SSE for about 8 miles, passing
(with positions given from Punta Galera (39567N
4171E)):
ENE of Punta de las Picas (2 miles NNW) a high
rocky point. Islote de las Picas, a high islet lies
close E. Thence:
ENE of Isla Colom (1 mile N). A spit of shoal water,
with a least depth of 35 m over it, extends 2 cables
E of its N extremity and foul ground with an
above-water rock fringes its E side. Other
above-water rocks fringe its SE coast. Torre Rambla
stands at an elevation of 29 m on a point 6 cables
WSW of the N extremity of the island, and

Fondeadero de Los Llanes (4.271) lies NW. Thence:
ENE of Islote de la Judia (4 cables NNW), an islet
lying close off the S entrance point to Cala Grao
(Cala de la Albufera) (4.272) Thence:
ENE of Punta Galera, thence:
ENE of Punta Sans, (1 miles S). Piedras Bombasa, a
rock awash, lies 1 cables NE. Foul ground
consisting of above and below-water rocks fringes
the shore to a distance of 4 cables, 5 cables SSE of
the point. Thence:
ENE of Punta P Gros (1 miles S) a salient headland
terminating in a cliff 45 m in height. A group of
rocks and rocks awash lie 2 cables E. Torre
Mesquida stands at an elevation of 20 m on a small
unnamed point in Cala Mesquida, 2 cables SW.
Thence:
ENE of Punta Negra (2 miles SSE) the N entrance
point of Cala Murta. Bajo Losa de Variada, a group
of rocks and reefs, lie close N, and several rocks
and reefs lie close SE. Foul ground fringes the coast
S of the point. Thence:
ENE of Cabo Negro (3 miles SSE), a prominent point
of black rock with steep sides, 37 m in height, lying
at the end of a length of dark, high and cliffy
coastline. Two islets and some below-water rocks lie
close off the point. Thence:
Charts 2761, 2762
ENE of Las Aguilas (4 miles SSE), an above-water
rock lying on a small shoal in the approaches to
Cala Els Freus, 3 cables WSW. The coast between
Cabo Negro and Cala Els Freu is mostly cliffy with
numerous rocks, shoals and islets lying close off it.
Els Freus consists of two breaks in the narrow
isthmus connecting La Mola to the mainland, and
through which the suburb of Villa Carlos and the
town of Mahn (4.264) might be seen.
Caution. Mariners approaching Puerto de Mahn (4.264)
from the N in bad weather should take great care not to
mistake the isthmus for the entrance to Puerto de Mahn, as
there is a risk of running aground. Thence:
To a position ENE of Punta del Esper (4 miles
SSE), the E extremity of La Mola, about 55 m in
height. A light (4.261) is exhibited from the point.
La Mola is faced on its N and S sides by cliffs;
those on its S side and near its E end are reddish in
colour.
Useful mark:
El Torret (39526N 4195E). A signal station stands
cable WNW.
(Directions for Puerto Mahn are given at 4.268)
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4.263
From a position ENE of Punta del Esper, the route leads
S for about 4 miles, passing (with positions given from
Punta de San Carlos (3952N 419E)):
E of Punta des Clot (3 cables NNE), the S extremity
of La Mola on the N side of the entrance to Puerto
de Mahn. Clot de la Mola indents the coast E of
the point and Laja de Fuera, a rocky bank extends
almost 1 cable S of Punta des Clot and is marked
by a light-buoy (starboard hand), thence:
E of Punta de San Carlos from which a light (4.261) is
exhibited. Laja de San Carlos, a rocky bank, fringes
the point and a light-buoy (port hand) marks its
edge. A sewer outfall extends 5 cables ESE from
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monument standing at S Escar, 3 cables NW of
the lighthouse, is also conspicuous. Punta de San
Carlos is on the S side of the entrance to Puerto de
Mahn (4.264) with Cala de San Esteban, a long
narrow inlet indenting the coast close S. The dark
coloured walls of the ruins of Castillo de San Felipe
stand on the N side of the entrance to Cala de San
Esteban. Thence:
E of Punta de Na Girada (1 mile S), thence:
E of Cala Rafalet (1 miles SSW), a narrow cove with
steep rocky cliffs, where a large white hotel is
prominent, thence:
E of Punta Rafalet (2 miles S), thence:
E of Cala Alcaufa (2 miles SSW), a cove which is
suitable for small craft where shelter can be
obtained in the lee of a small islet in the coves
entrance; local knowledge is required. Thence:
E of Ensenada Arenal de Alcaufa (3 miles SSW), a
wide bay entered between Punta Prima and Punta
Mabres. Small craft can obtain anchorage in the
bay, albeit exposed between E and SW; local
To a position SE of Isla del Aire (4 miles S), an island
which is low and flat on its NW side and
comparatively high, cliffy and steep-to on its SE
side; a rocky islet lies about 1 cable off the NE side
of the island. The channel between Isla del Aire and
Isla de Menorca is about 6 cables wide with a
minimum charted depth of 66 m, and is suitable for
small vessels; local knowledge is required. A light
(4.261) stands on the island.
Useful marks:
Torre del Penjat (39516N 4183E).
Torre Alcaufa Vey (39496N 4179E).
Torre Alcaufa Nou (39488N 4167E).
(Directions continue for the coastal route at 4.276)
Arrival information
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4.264
Position. The port of Mahon (3953N 418E), on the E
coast of Menorca, is a narrow inlet extending 3 miles inland
from its entrance between Punta de Sant Carles (4.263) and
Punta de Es Clot (4.263). The town of Mahon stands on the
S shore at the head of the inlet.
Function. The port is a commercial, naval, fishing and
small craft harbour with excellent facilities for yachtsmen.
Approach and entry. The approach is made from S of
La Mola (4.262) and entered between Laja de Fuera (4.263)
and Laja de Sant Carles (4.263).
Caution. Mariners approaching Mahon from the N in bad
weather should take great care not to mistake the isthmus
(39528N 4186E), joining La Mola to the N side of the
harbour, for the entrance to Mahon.
3 148 743 dwt.
Rescue. See 4.221.
Port Authority. Autoridad Portuaria del Estado en
Baleares, Muelles Comerciales, Mahn.
4.265
Controlling depths are those available at the various
berths (4.269).
4.267
General layout. The harbour consists of a narrow
deep-water inlet extending, initally, NW then WNW, for
3 miles inland from its entrance between Punta de Sant
Carles (4.263) and Punta de Es Clot (4.263). The town of
Mahon stands on the S shore at the head of the inlet. The
main commercial berths lie in the W part of the inlet, near
its head.
Anchorage. A designated anchorage area of radius 50 m
lies in the entrance to Cala Llonga (39534N 4177E), as
shown on the chart.
Landmarks:
Punta del Esper Lighthouse (3953N 420E)
(4.261).
Punta de San Carlos Lighthouse (3952N 419E)
(4.261).
Major light:
Punta de San Carlos Light (4.261).

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4.266
Anchorages. In good weather anchorage may be obtained
off the harbour entrance in depths of 24 to 37 m, good
holding in sand. Clot de la Mola (39523N 4187E)
(4.263), a small cove, should be used only in an emergency.
Within the harbour anchorage may be obtained almost
anywhere, subject to draught, the greatest area being La
Plana, W of Isla del Rey. Vessels carrying explosives and
dangerous cargo can obtain anchorage in the entrance to
Cala Llonga, 3 cables NE of Isla del Rey.
Anchorage is prohibited, as indicated on the plan, N of
Isla Quarantena (3953N 418E) (4.268) owing to
submarine power cables laid across the channel.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels more than 500 grt for
entry and departure or for any movements within the port
and is available throughout 24 hours.
The pilot vessel displays a blue square flag with the letter
P in white on it. See also 1.21.
Tug available.
Speed limit of 8 kn is in force within the harbour.
Harbour
Mahon
Chart 2762
Deepest and longest berth. Muelle de Pasajeros (4.269).

Currents. Winds from the N and NE give rise to a strong
SW-going current off the entrance to the harbour. The
current is almost constant, and only with strong SW winds
does it set in the opposite direction.
Water level. The water level in the harbour is affected by
the prevailing winds; the lowering of the water level is an
indication of approaching bad weather.
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From a position about 5 cables E of Punta de San Carlos
(3952N 419E) the track leads generally NW, in mid
channel, through the harbour, passing (with positions from
Punta de Ne Cafayes Light (39531N 4157E)):
NE of Laja de San Carlos (1 miles SE) marked on
its E side by a light-buoy (port hand), thence:
SW of Laja de Fuera (1 mile SE), marked on its SSW
side by a light-buoy (starboard hand), thence:
SW of Punta de San Felipet (8 cables SE). A spit of
shoal water extends 1 cable SSE from the point and
a light-buoy (starboard hand) marks the channel
close E of the point. And:
NE of Laja del Moro (8 cables SE), a bank of shoal
water marked by a light-buoy (port hand), thence:
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SW of Punta del Lazareto, a point on the W side of

Isla del Lazareto, from which a light (green triangle
on white tower, white hut) is exhibited, thence:
SW of Isla Cuarentena (Isla Plana) (2 cables E) from
which a light (green round tower, white bands, 6 m
in height) is exhibited, thence:
NE of Punta de Ne Cafayes, from which a light (red
square on white tower and hut) is exhibited. Villa
Carlos, a suburb of Mahn, lies behind the point.
Thence:
NNE of Punta de Villacarlos, (2 cables NW) from
which a light (red square on red tower, white bands,
4 m in height) is exhibited, thence:
SW of Isla del Rey, (4 cables NW). A light (green
triangle on green tower, white hut) stands on the S
extremity of the island. A tower stands close N.
Vessels of lesser draught may use the channel NE of
the island, passing between Punta de Sa Bassa, from
which a light (green triangle on green tower on
white hut, 3 m in height) is exhibited, and Punta Sa
Cova, 1 cable SW from which a light (round red
tower, 6 m in height) is exhibited. Thence:
SW of Escollos de Cala de San Antonio (8 cables
NW), a rock awash, thence:
NE of Punta de Cala Figuera (1 mile N), from which a
light (red square on metal post) is exhibited, thence:
S of Isla Cristina and Isla Clementina (neither of which
is charted), reported to be two floating islands for
the use of yachts moored 1 cables NW and
2 cables WNW, respectively, of Punta de Cala
Figuera, thence:
S of Isla Pinto (1 miles NW) part of the naval base
close NW. It is connected to the mainland by a
wooden bridge. A light (triangle on green metal
post, 3 m in height) is exhibited from its S side, and
another light (similar structure, 3 m in height) is
exhibited from its W point.
Useful marks:
Lights on pierheads at naval base (39537N
4161E).
Radio tower (red lights) (39539N 4162E).
Berths
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4.269
Muelle del Cos Nou, N side of harbour; containers and
Ro-Ro; length 520 m; depth 75 m (Ro-Ro 65 m).
Muelle de Pasajeros, S side of harbour; ferries and
cruise ships; length 579 m; depth 10 m.
Tanker berth in Cala Figuera (39532N 4166E);
length 261 m; depth 4 m.
Cala Grao
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Repairs: minor repairs.
Other facilities: hospital; dirty oil, water and garbage
reception.
Supplies: fuel by road tanker; fresh water; provisions.
Communications: Menorca Airport, 5 km distant.
General information
Coastal route
1
4.274
See 4.226.
Principal marks
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4.275
Landmarks:
Isla del Aire Lighthouse (3948N 418E) (4.261).
Torre Nova (8 m in height) (3952N 407E).
Torre Artuiz (Torre de Truch) (conspicuous tower, 7 m
in height) (3956N 355E), standing on the W side
of Cala Turqueta (4.289).
Cabo dArtrutx Lighthouse (3955N 350E) (4.228).
Major lights:
Isla del Aire Light (4.261).
Cabo dArtrutx Light (4.228).
Directions
Isla del Aire to Cabo de la Peas

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Fondeadero de Los Llanes

4.271
Description. Fondeadero de Los Llanes (3958N
416E), is entered NW of Isla Colom (4.262). Torre Rambla
4.273
The route leads WNW from a position SE of Isla del Aire
(3948N 418E) (4.263) to a position SW of Cabo
dArtrutx (3955N 350E) a distance of about 27 miles.
Isla del Aire to Cabo de ses Penyes (Cabo de las
Peas) (4.276).
Cabo de ses Penyes to Cabo dArtrutx (4.277).
Restricted areas
4.272
Description. Cala Grao (Cala de la Albufera), is entered
between Islote de la Judia (3957N 417E) (4.262) and the
S side of Isla Colom (4.262), 3 cables N. The inlet is
popular with visitors and has the holiday village of El Grao
on its S shore close to its head where a river from the
lagoon of La Albufera enters the sea.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained in Cala
Grao sheltered from all directions except ENE to ESE, off
the S side of Isla Colom, in a depth of 10 m with the stern
secured to the shore.
Anchorage can be obtained off the beach at the head of
Cala Grao, in a depth of about 3 m, by sounding carefully
and approaching through the middle of the inlet.
SOUTH COAST OF ISLA DE MENORCA
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Fondeadero de Los Llanes.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained, sheltered
from all directions except NW, on the NW side of the island
in depths of 10 to 12 m, sand, with the stern secured to the
shore.
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From a position SE of Isla del Aire (3948N 418E)
(4.263), the route leads generally WNW for about 14 miles,
passing (with positions given from Cabo Fonts (39495N
4125E)):
SSW of Punta des Gancho (3 miles ESE), the S
extremity of Isla de Menorca, thence:
SSW of Cala Biniencolla (2 miles ESE), a small cove
where a conspicuous building stands behind the
village at its head, thence:
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SSW of Baja Es Caragol (2 miles ESE), a rock,

awash, with a light (S cardinal daymark on yellow
beacon, black base) standing on it, located 7 cables
ESE of Punta Binibeca and about 3 cables offshore
in a depth of 20 m. A tower named El Torret stands
some distance inland 1 mile N of the rock. Thence:
SSW of Punta Binibeca (1 miles ESE) with two
small islets lying close E of it on the S side of the
entrance to Cala de Binibeca. Thence:
SSW of Islote Escull Marsal (6 cables ESE), lying on
the E side of the entrance to Cala Binisafulla which
is foul and has three islets almost joined together on
its W part, thence:
SSW of Cabo Fonts, a prominent, low cliffy headland,
13 m in height, with houses standing on it; it is
steep-to but there are some rocky islets close SE.
Cala Biniparraitx and Cala Binidali, two small
coves, indent the coast close NNW. Thence:
SSW of Cabo Gros (1 miles NW), a rather
inconspicuous headland, 39 m in height, with some
houses standing upon it, thence:
SSW of Cala Canutells (2 miles NW) (4.279), thence:
SSW of Cala Covas (3 miles NW) (4.280), thence:
SSW of Calan Portr (4 miles NW) (4.281), thence:
SSW of Cala de Sant Lloren (6 miles NW) (4.282),
thence:
To a position SSW of Cabo de la Peas (7 miles NW),
on the W side of the entrance to Cala Llucalari, a
small deserted cove with high rocky sides. The
cliffs between Cala de Sant Lloren and Cabo de la
Peas are about 80 m in height.
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Cala Biniancolla
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4.277
From a position SSW of Cabo de la Peas, the route
leads generally WNW for about 12 miles passing (with
positions given from Cabo de la Peas (39535N
4049E)):
SSW of Escollo de la Galera (1 mile NW), an
above-water rock lying about 2 cables off the coast,
thence:
SSW of Punta de Talis (2 miles NW), a low rocky
promontory with Escollo Salat, a dangerous
below-water rock, lying about 1 cable off the coast
close WNW, thence:
SSW of Escollo de Binicodrell (2 miles NW), a rock
lying close off the coast, thence:
SSW of Punta Rabiosa (3 miles NW), a low point,
thence:
SSW of Cala Escorxada and Cala Fustam (about
4 miles NW) (4.284), thence:
SSW of Cala Trebalger (5 miles WNW) (4.285),
thence:
SSW of Cala Mitjana (5 miles WNW) (4.286),
thence:
SSW of Cala Santa Galdana (6 miles WNW) (4.287),
thence:
SSW of Cala Macarella (7 miles WNW) (4.288),
thence:
SSW of Cala Turqueta (8 miles WNW) (4.289), thence:
SSW of Punta Gobernad (8 miles WNW) a point
separating Cala de Tal to the E, a small cove, with
a low rocky shore topped with scrub and pines,
which is foul, from the much larger Cala Son Saura
(4.290), to the W.
Thence (with positions given from Punta Gobernad
(39554N 3538E)):
4.278
Cala Biniancolla (39487N 4157E) is a small cove
1 mile NW from the W extremity of Isla del Aire (4.263).
Anchorage can be obtained 2 cables off the cove and
3 cables ESE of Bajo Es Caragol (4.276), marked by a
light-buoy (S cardinal), in about 15 m, as shown on the
chart.
Cala Canutells
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4.279
Description. Cala Canutells (3951N 410E), is a cove
indenting the coast to a distance of about 2 cables, with a
large development on the E side and many permanent
moorings for local craft. Two large caves on the W side of
the entrance are distinctive.
Anchorage can be obtained as space permits in depths
from 4 to 6 m, sand.
Cala Coves
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SSW of Laja de Espets, an isolated rock lying close

SE of Punta de la Guardia (2 miles W) in the
approaches to Cala de Son Aparets (4.291). Thence:
SSW of Puerto de Tamarinda (3 miles W) (4.292),
thence:
To a position SSW of Cabo dArtrutx (3 miles W)
(4.233), with a light (4.228) standing on it.
4.280
Description. Cala Coves (39518N 4087E), is a
beautiful and spectacular cove entered between high rocky
cliffs and surrounded by many prehistoric caves. The
entrance can be recognised by a large area of housing to the
E.
Anchorage can be found in a depth of 3 to 5 m using
two anchors or a line ashore to limit swinging room; foul
ground fringes the cove towards its head.
Cala en Porter
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4.281
Description. Cala en Porter (3952N 48E), a cove
indenting the coast between rocky cliffs 48 m in height. The
land to the N and E of the cove is covered with a tourist
development which is distinctive from seaward.
Anchorage can be found in depths of about 3 m, sand.
Cala de Sant Lloren(Caleta de San Llorens)

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4.282
Description. Cala de Sant Lloren (3953N 46E), is a
very small cove, bounded by high rocky cliffs, suitable only
for boats in settled conditions.
Cabo de ses Penyes to Punta Rabiosa anchorages

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4.283
Description. The coast between Cabo de ses Penyes
(39535N 4050E) and Punta Rabiosa, 3 miles NW,
consists of Playa de Son Bou, Playa de Santo Toms, Playa
de Talis and Playa de Binigaus.
Anchorages can be obtained off these beaches during
offshore winds about 4 cables off in depths of 20 to 30 m.
Care should be taken to avoid Escollo de la Galera (4.277);
the wreck, with a safe depth of 28 m over it, charted 6 cables
SW; Escollo Salat (4.277) and Escollo de Binicodrell
(4.277).
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Cala Escorxada and Cala Fustam

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4.284
Description. Cala Escorxada (39555N 4002E), is a
relatively wide deserted cove with low rocky cliffs and a
sandy beach.
Cala Fustam is a small narrow cove indenting the coast
about 1 cables W of Cala Escorxada.
Anchoragecan be obtained in Cala Escorxada, in depths
of 2 to 5 m, sand; and in Cala Fustam, by mooring to two
anchors in depths of 3 to 4 m, sand.
Cala Turqueta
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Cala Trebalger
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4.285
Description. Cala Trebalger (39558N 3593E), is a
wide cove with a pinkish sandy beach and high rocky cliffs
on the E side, and tree covered cliffs on the W side.
4.286
Description. Cala Mitjana (39561N 3584E), is a
relatively large cove with two sandy beaches and cliffy sides
topped by woodland.
4.287
Description. Cala Santa Galdana (3956N 357E), is the
most sheltered anchorage on the S coast of Isla de Menorca,
where several large hotels make it easy to recognise,
especially when approaching from the E; from the W, little is
to be seen until S of the entrance.
A river enters the sea on the N side of the cove and is
navigable by boat for more than 5 cables; a bridge spans the
river mouth with a vertical clearance of 3 m. A yacht
harbour was in the planning stage in 1997 and it is assumed
it will be located at the mouth of the river.
A trot of buoys, linked by a thin line and laid to protect a
bathing area fronting the beach at the head of the cove,
extends from a promontory close E of the river mouth to the
S side of Cala Santa Galdana.
Anchorage can be obtained as space allows W of the
beach and the buoys in depths of 5 m or more, sand and
weed; it might be necessary to use two anchors or run a line
ashore when the harbour is crowded.
Cala Macarella
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4.290
Description. Cala Son Saura (39555N 3536E), is a
horseshoe-shaped cove with two beaches at its head and pine
and scrub covered rocky sides.
and weed.
Cala de Son Aparets

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Cala Santa Galdana

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4.289
Description. Cala Turqueta (3956N 355E), is a small
attractive cove lined with scrub and pine covered cliffy sides.
Torre Artuiz (4.275) stands on the W side of the cove.
Anchorage can be found in depths over 3 m, sand and
weed, with a line ashore if space dictates.
Cala Son Saura
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Anchorage can be obtained in Cala Macarella, in depths

of 3 to 6 m, sand. In crowded conditions it might be
necessary to use two anchors or to take a line ashore.
4.291
Description. Cala de Son Aparets (39555N 3506E)
(un-named on the chart), is a relatively large bay lined with
low cliffs upon which there are some houses and apartment
blocks.
Anchorage can be found in depths over 2 m, sand and
weed.
Caution. Care should be taken to navigate clear of Laja
de Espets (4.277) which lies in the approaches.
Cala en Bosch (Puerto de Tamarinda)

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4.288
Description. Cala Macarella (3956N 356E), is a
relatively large cove with the smaller Cala Macarelleta (not
named on the chart) indenting its W side. Both coves have
sandy beaches and cliffy sides covered with greenery.
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Description. Cala en Bosch (Puerto de Tamarinda)
(39556N 3502E) is a shallow bay at the head of which
is a narrow channel leading to a man made lagoon dredged
from a low-lying area.
Anchorage can be obtained in Cala en Bosch in depths
over 2 m, sand and weed.
Harbour. The harbour is entered through a narrow
channel less than 10 m in width which is spanned by a
conspicuous white footbridge with a vertical clearance of
10 m.
The entrance channel is not easily recognised until close
off it and the water is often muddy and depths are
unreliable, accordingly soundings should be undertaken
carefully.
In strong winds and heavy swell the harbour would be
dangerous to enter.
Local knowledge is required, especially for entry at
night.
Services. Limited facilities are available in Puerto de
Tamarinda.
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NORTH COAST OF AFRICA MEDITERRANEAN COAST OF MOROCCO
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 2717, 773, 2437
Almina (3554N 517W). See Annual Notice to Mariners

Number 8 and 1.11.

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This chapter covers the Mediterranean coast of Morocco
extending S from Punta Almina (3554N 517W) (2.22),
thence SE and E for a total of about 200 miles to the
boundary with Algeria at Oued Kiss (3505N 213W).
It is divided into the following sections:
Punta Almina to Pointe des Pcheurs (5.8).
Pointe des Pcheurs to Pointe de los Frailes (5.31).
Pointe de los Frailes to Cabo Nuevo (5.39).
Cabo Nuevo to Sadia (5.69).
For a description of the Peninsula de Almina, and the
port of Ceuta, see West Coasts of Spain and Portugal Pilot.
See also 2.22.
Tunny fishing
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Coastal surveys
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Topography
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5.2
In general the coast is backed by high mountains from
which in many places spurs descend to the sea.
The W part of the coast lies in the Province of Ttuan
and the E part lies in the Province of Riff. The two parts
differ considerably, for in the W area the slopes of the lofty
mountains are well wooded, cultivated and watered by the
numerous streams descending the mountains, whereas the
coast of Riff is mostly deserted and arid.
The coastal boundary between these two provinces is at
the mouth of Oued Ouringa (3513N 442W).
The principal river in Morocco is Oued Muluya (3507N
220W) (5.76).
5.5
With the exception of the length of coast between Punta
Almina (3554N 517W) and Cap Mazar, 21 miles S and
between Cap des Trois Fourches (Ras Tleta Madari)(3526N
258W) and the mouth of Oued Muluya, 37 miles ESE,
coastal surveys of Morocco are old or incomplete. Uncharted
dangers and less water may exist and mariners are advised to
approach the coast with extreme caution.
Rescue
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The National Commission for co-ordinating SAR
operations within the Moroccan Maritime Search and Rescue
Region (SRR) is the Ocean Fisheries Department. There are
MRCC at Mdiq (5.23) and Al-Hocema (5.46), and a MRSC
at Nador (5.84). Adjacent SRR are Spain to the N and
Algeria to the E. For further information see 1.44 and
Natural conditions
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are generally marked by day and night, see 1.8.
5.3
in the area shown on the chart, about 38 miles ESE of Punta
5.7
Currents and tidal streams. See 1.128 to 1.130 and the
note on chart 2437.
Climate and weather. For general remarks see 1.145.
Local weather. The whole coast is exposed to the N
winds of winter and there are no sheltered harbours.
Climatic table. See 1.166 and 1.167.
PUNTA ALMINA TO POINTE DES PCHEURS

COASTAL ROUTE
Submarine cables
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General information
Charts 773, 142, 2742 (see 1.15)
Route
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Rescue
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5.8
From the vicinity of Punta Almina (3554N 517W) (see
West Coasts of Spain and Portugal Pilot), the route leads
generally SSE, SE and ESE for a total of about 45 miles to
the vicinity of Pointe des Pcheurs (3514N 440W).
5.11
MRCC. A MRCC is located at Mdiq (3541N 519W)
(5.23).
Signals Volume 5 and 5.6.
Natural conditions
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5.10
Submarine cables extend into Ensenada de Ttouan
(3538N 514W) (5.24), as shown on the chart.
5.9
Tunny fishing is particularly active between June and
October in Anse de Ceuta (3548N 518W) (named
Ensenada de Ceuta on Charts 773 and 2742). See 1.8.
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Flow. Tidal streams between Punta Almina and Pointe
Adelau, 22 miles S, do not usually attain any great rate: on
the in-going stream they set NW and on the out-going they
set SW. In the offing there is a constant E-going current and
off Ras el Aswad (3541N 516W), the tidal streams are
sometimes strong and eddies are always formed within
1 mile of the headland.
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Local magnetic anomaly. A local magnetic anomaly is

reported to exist in the E approaches to the Strait of
Gibraltar.
International boundary
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The international boundary between Ceuta and the
Kingdom of Morocco extends inland from the mouth of the
Arroyo de las Bombas (3552N 521W).
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Monte Hacho (35538N 5174W), the highest point
on the Peninsula de Almina crowned by a
prominent castle. A lookout tower stands towards
the W side of the castle and a radio mast (red and
white bands, 33 m in height) stands close N.
Punta Almina Lighthouse (3554N 517W), (2.22).
Chimneys at Fnidk (3551N 521W).
Ras el Aswad Lighthouse (white tower, 13 m in
height) (3541N 516W) standing on the point
(5.15). A white octagonal tower surrounded by
shrubs stands close by.
Monte Taifor (Pan de Azcar), a dark coloured conical
hill 1 cables WSW of Ras el Aswad, dominates
the headland.
Jbel Oudirane (Monte Anna Quelti) (Djebel Quelti) (at
an elevation of 2200 m) (3522N 517W), with a
flattened dark grey, barren, rocky summit. During E
winds it is obscured by cloud.
Major lights:
Punta Almina Light (3554N 517W) (2.22).
Ras el Aswad Light as above.
Sania Ramel Aero Light (tower, 16 m in height)
(occasionally exhibited) (35354N 5200W).
Oued Laou Light (white round tower) (3529N
507W) exhibited from a position inland about
5 cables SW of Pointe Omara.
El Jebha (Puerto de Yebha) Light (black lantern on
white hut, 4 m in height) (3513N 441W).
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Punta Almina to Ras el Aswad
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5.15
From a position E of Punta Almina (3554N 517W)
(see West Coasts of Spain and Portugal Pilot), the track
leads generally SSE for about 13 miles, passing:
ENE of Punta del Desnarigado (Chart 2742), the SE
point of Peninsula de Almina lying 4 cables S of
Punta Almina. Laja de la Corriente, a rocky shoal,
fringes Punta del Desnarigado. Thence:
ENE of an obstruction charted 1 miles SW of Punta
Desnarigado at the N end of Ensenada de Ceuta
(5.19). El Pineo, an above water rock, lies on the
end of a spit of foul ground extending about
1 cables SSW from Punta de Piedras Gordas,
about 1 miles W of the obstruction.
The route continues SSE (with positions given from Ras
el Aswad (3541N 516W)):
ENE of Punta es Snsela (Punta del Canto) (10 miles
NNW), a low reddish point with Roches du Canto,
a spit of foul ground extending about 4 cables E.
Ensenada de Fnidk (Ensenada de Castillejos) lies
close S of the point. Thence:
ENE of Rocher du Caballo (9 miles NNW), a rock
which dries and lies on the extremity of a spit of
foul ground extending about 4 cables E from the

shore, which in this vicinity, is fringed with rocks.
La Condesa, a hillock about 15 m in height, with
the white buildings of a military post standing upon
it, lies on the coast close W. Thence:
ENE of Riffien (9 miles NNW), a small town which
is conspicuous from seaward; its lights can be seen
at night. Tzelata Senslat, a small range of
mountains, rises close W of Riffien. Thence:
ENE of Roche Blanche (Piedra Blanca) (8 miles
NNW), an isolated shoal lying about 3 cables
offshore, which in clear weather is easily
distinguished by the light green colour of the water
over it, thence:
ENE of Pointe Restinga (6 miles NW), a small
projection about 15 m in height which is fringed by
rocky shoals up to 2 cables offshore. A collection of
white low military buildings standing on the point
can be distinguished from seaward. Fortn Negrn, a
ruined fort similar in appearance to the castle on
Monte Hacho (5.14), but much smaller in size,
stands on the N slopes of Jbel Zem-Zem (Monte
Verde) 7 cables W of the point. A tourist resort,
containing several hotels and numerous single-storey
buildings, extends 1 mile S of Punta Restinga and is
prominent from seaward. Thence:
ENE of Ras el Aswad (Cabo Negro), with several
rocks at the foot of the cliffs facing the cape. Islote
Palomas (not named on chart), 6 m in height, lies
close off the N side of the cape. An hotel with a
number of apartment buildings stands in the vicinity
of the cape. A light (5.14) is exhibited from the
cape.
5.16
From a position ENE of Ras el Aswad, the track leads
generally SE for about 8 miles, passing (with positions given
from Ras el Aswad (3541N 516W)):
NE of Al Martil (3 miles S) (5.25) from which lights
are exhibited, thence:
NE of Cabo Mazar (8 miles SSE), lying at the S
end of the beach at the head of Ensenada de
Ttouan (5.24). The cape is high and terminates in a
reddish-grey cliff; the coast adjacent to it is high
and covered with dark coloured vegetation
interspersed with red patches. Ensenada de Mazar
(not charted) (5.26) is entered E of the cape.
Thence:
NE of Pointe Caverner (Punta de la Caverna) (9 miles
SSE), a cliffy point dominated by high land covered
in vegetation similar to that adjacent to Cabo
Mazar.
The track continues to a position NE of Pointe Adelau
(Ras Mencad) (10 miles SSE), which is fringed by foul
ground and faced with cliffs on its N side and lies on the S
side of an exposed cove with a fertile valley at its head.
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From a position NE of Pointe Adelau, the track leads
generally SE for 11 miles passing, (with positions given from
Pointe Adelau (35324N 5112W)):
NE of a length of coast consisting of a series of
beaches separated by high, reddish, rocky points
which are not salient, extending 6 miles SE from
Pointe Adelau to Pointe Omara. This stretch of
coast is covered in vegetation and backed by
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mountains rising to over 1000 m about 4 miles

inland. Thence:
NE of Pointe Omara (Ras Menkal) (6 miles SE), with
an islet close off it, is steep and is surmounted by a
white circular tower. Close S of Pointe Omara, a
white marabout and some other white buildings
stand out well against the green background. Oued
Laou light (5.14) is exhibited close by. Thence:
NE of the mouth of the Oued Laou (Ro Lau)
(7 miles SE) (5.27) where anchorage may be
obtained. From the S end of the beach, the coast
turns E and rises to where, on its slopes there is a
triangular patch of white sand with a deep valley on
one side. Thence:
NE of Banco Cotelle (12 miles SE), reported to consist
of dangerous underwater rocks with depths of 6 to
8 m between it and Pointe Cotelle (Ras el Targa)
(Punta Targa), 1 mile W. The sea does not appear to
break over the bank although tide-rips have been
reported in the vicinity. Pointe Cotelle, which lies
close E of the white triangular patch mentioned
above, is one of the most notable headlands on this
section of the coast and is one of the easiest to
recognise: it is surmounted by a brown circular
tower, and close off the point there are several
rocks, one of which is prominent. Ensenada de
Targa (5.28) lies close E of Pointe Cotelle. Banco
Cotelle has not been surveyed and this part of the
coast should be given a berth of at least 3 to
5 miles.
Pointe Cotelle to Pointe des Pcheurs

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From a position NE of Pointe Cotelle, the track leads
given from Pointe Cotelle (35250N 5011W)):
NNE of Ras Tiguizs (4 miles SE), a reddish, rocky,
flat-topped point. The ruins of a tower stand on a
cliffy projection about 1 miles NW of the point,
and a prominent marabout stands a short distance S
of Ras Tiguizs. Thence:
NNE of Pointe Ali (7 miles SSE) (not named on
chart), on the S side of the entrance to Anse de
Alamos (5.29) where anchorage may be obtained. A
tower (5.29) stands above the point. Thence:
NNE of a shoal patch (8 miles SE), the existence of
which is doubtful, with a depth of 7 m over it,
charted about 8 cables off a length of coast
extending about 3 miles ESE to Pointe
Jagerschmidt. This coastline increases rapidly in
height and consists of almost inaccessible cliffs
rising steeply from the sea. These cliffs are
separated by short stretches of beach, and on their
N sides there are some irregular reddish patches.
Thence:
NNE of Pointe Jagerschmidt (Ras Ijniuen) (9 miles
SE), a dark, rounded projection with Montaa
Jagerschmidt rising 4 miles SW. Close W of the
point there is a small beach flanked by two large
black rocks and two prominent, reddish, rocky islets
lie close off the point. From Pointe Jagerschmidt the
coast continues about 10 miles SE, and for the most
part, is high and cliffy with rocks at its foot.
Thence:
NNE of Ras M ter (14 miles SE) lying on the SE side
of Baie de M ter (not named on chart), which has
a beach at its head where Oued M ter enters the

sea through a deep narrow valley, thence:
NNE of the mouth of Oued Tarssa (17 miles SE)
which is no more than a rivulet and enters the sea
on the S side of Ensenada de Sidi Attar (not named
on chart). On the shore of the bay is a hermitage
surrounded by trees and a marabout stands on the
summit of a spur of the hills SE of the river.
Farther inland, a tower standing on a hill shows up
well against a green background.
The track continues to a position NNE of Pointe des
Pcheurs (Punta de Pescadores) (21 miles SE), which is
rocky and has a rocky islet lying close off it. Although not
so high as the coast in its vicinity, Pointe des Pcheurs is
one of the best landmarks in the neighbourhood as it is
salient with some reddish patches on its dark cliffs, and has
on its summit a rock resembling a tower. Three rocks, with
depths of less than 1 m over them, lie about cable off the
point. Cala Cangrejo lies close E of the point. It is a small
semi-circular cove with an entrance a little over 1 cable in
width and is sheltered from NE winds; anchorage for small
craft can be obtained in the cove. Oued Ouringa enters the
Baie des Pcheurs (Ensenada de Pescadores) (not named on
chart) through a deep narrow valley, 1 miles WSW of
Pointe des Pcheurs; the shore of the bay is fronted by a
sandy beach and the Ro Varenga separates Monte Scovasso
from Monte de la Sierra (not named on chart). Monte de la
Sierra is so named from the serrated appearance of its W
part, but is not very noticeable until Monte Scovasso bears
more than 160. El Jebha (5.30) is entered about 5 cables
WSW of the point and El Jebha light (5.14) is exhibited
close by.
Useful marks:
Montaa Jagerschmidt (3516N 457W).
Monte Scovasso (Jebel Zegsan) (3511N 445W),
with a notch in its summit being visible when
bearing less than 230.
Pointe des Pcheurs (3514N 440W).

Chart 2742
Ensenada de Ceuta
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Ensenada de Ceuta lies between Punta Almina (3554N
517W) and Ras el Aswad (5.15), 13 miles S.
Anchorage. Open anchorage can be obtained anywhere
off the coast in the bay, in depths of 20 to 26 m, sand; care
should be taken to ascertain the nature of the bottom before
anchoring because it is rocky in places.
Anchorage can obtained, with moderate winds between
SW and NW, with Punta es Snsela (3551N 521W)
(5.15) bearing between 305 and 330, distance 1 mile, in
Good anchorage can be obtained with Fortn Negrn
(5.15) bearing 224, distance 2 miles, in a depth of about
30 m, sand and gravel.
Anchorage can be obtained with the octagonal tower on
Ras el Aswad (3541N 516W) (5.14) bearing 144,
distance 2 miles, in a depth of about 35 m, sand and
gravel; or with a conspicuous reddish coloured hill, 129 m in
height with a grove of trees near its summit, 4 miles WNW
of Ras el Aswad, bearing 272, distance 2 miles, in a depth
of about 22 m, sand and shells.
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Chart 2742
Ensenada de la Almadraba
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5.20
Position. Ensenada de la Almadraba (3553N 519W)
lies S of Ceuta and is entered E of Punta de Piedras Gordas
(5.15).
Tunny fishery. A tunny fishery is operated in the shelter
of the bay
Anchorage. The bay provides shelter for small vessels in
depths of 15 m or greater.
Chart 142
Marina Smir
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Description. Marina Smir (3545N 520W) is a port of
entry (1.40) with a strong military and police presence.
Dique Principale extending in an arc generally SSE, for
about 6 cables, from the shore on the N side of the harbour.
A contradique extends a short distance E from the S side of
the harbour to form the entrance which faces S.
Depths in the entrance are reported to be 4 m, minimum.
Directions. Entry can be made difficult in strong E winds
owing to a swell which builds up around the entrance, and
care should be exercised to avoid Roche Redonda, a rock
lying on the extremity of a reef extending from the shore,
1 cables S of the entrance.
Marina Kabila
5.22
Description. Marina Kabila (35434N 5202W) lies
near the mouth of Oued Smir.
Harbour. This harbour is protected from the E by an
outer breakwater which extends generally N in a gentle arc
from the shore on the S side of the harbour; a contradique
extends a short distance E, from the shore on the N side of
the harbour, to form the entrance which faces N. Lights are
reported to stand on the breakwater heads.
Depths in the entrance are reported to silt, but minimum
depths 25 m are found on the E side of the channel and this
side should be favoured.
Directions. It is not recommended to enter in strong E
winds.
Puerto Al Martil
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Mdiq
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5.23
Description. Mdiq (3541N 519W) lies at the head of a
bay formed between Marina Smir (5.21) and Ras el Aswad
(5.15). The village is dominated by a high reddish church,
and on the slope of a hill to the S a cemetery is clearly
visible.
Anchorage, sheltered from S and SSE winds but exposed
N, can be obtained about 5 cables off the harbour in depths
between 10 and 22 m, sand.
Harbour. This is a busy fishing harbour where yachts are
no longer encouraged and it is reported to be officially
closed to pleasure vessels. Within the harbour there is the
Royal Moroccan Yacht Club which caters mainly for the
needs of its own members, most of whom have re-located
their yachts to Marina Kabila (5.22).
Useful mark:
Light (white tower, 4 m in height) (35411,
5185W), is exhibited from the head of of the
outer breakwater.
Chart 773
5.24
Ensenada de Ttouan (Ttuan) is entered between Ras el
Aswad (3541N 516W) (5.15) and Punta Adelau (5.16),
10 miles SSE. The shore of the bay is fronted by a low
beach fringed with a bank having depths of 10 m over it
extending up to 6 cables offshore.
The bay is backed by sand-hills and rises gently to the
foothills of the mountains further inland.
The town of Ttouan lies at an elevation of 60 m about
8 miles SW of Ras el Aswad. It is the principal town in this
part of Morocco and is dominated by a fortress crowned
with ramparts and turrets. From seaward it is distinguished
by its white buildings and tall minarets.
Anchorage can be obtained in Ensenada de Ttouan but
care should be taken to select a sandy spot because the
bottom is rocky in places. See the chart for information on
tidal levels.
Landing can be obtained in the vicinity of a prominent
hotel and some buildings in Ensenada de San Simon (not
charted) which lies at the N end of Ensenada de Ttouan.
5.25
Description. Puerto Al Martil (Puerto de Ro Martn)
(35370N 5165W) lies close within the entrance to Ro
Al Martil (Ro Martn) and fronts the town of Al Martil
which lies on the N bank of the river.
It has been reported that the port may no longer exist
owing to silting by the river.
Anchorage can be obtained off Puerto Al Martil in
depths of 15 to 20 m, sand.
Caution. The mariner is cautioned not to anchor near the
submarine cables shown on the chart. It has been reported
that another two cables from the NE and E come ashore at
the same point.
Leading lights, with sectors marking the best water in the
mouth of the river, are exhibited within the entrance as
follows:
Front light (disc on white column, 1 m in elevation)
(35372N 5165W).
Rear light (disc on column, 15 m in elevation) standing
35 m from the front light.
The leading lines are moved as necessary and lie within
the white sectors of these lights; these sectors are coincident.
On entering, the right and left banks of the river are covered
by the green and red sectors of the lights, respectively.
Caution. When there is a permanent decrease in the
depths of the river mouth, the rear light and its disc are
altered to blue in colour, and the mariner should navigate
with caution.
Ensenada de Mazar
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Description. Ensenada de Mazar (not charted), lies at the
mouth of a fertile valley between Cabo Mazar (3533N
514W) (5.16) and Pointe Caverner, 1 miles ESE (5.16).
Anchorage can be obtained off Ensenada de Mazar in
depths between 13 and 15 m, sand, however, onshore winds
raise a heavy sea.
Oued Laou
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5.27
Position. The town of Oued Laou (3527N 505W) lies
2 miles SSE of Pointe Omara (5.17) on the N bank of
Oued Laou which enters the sea through a large valley.
Anchorage may be obtained in good weather, close
inshore off the beach, which is steep-to, fronting the town.
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Caution. Care should be exercised to avoid an uncharted

submarine cable which comes ashore near the mouth of the
river.
Useful mark: Oued Laou light (5.14).
Ensenada de Targa
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Description. Ensenada de Targa lies close E of Pointe
Cotelle (525N 501W) (5.17). The village of Targa lies in
the valley at the head of the bight and, from a distance,
appears as a red or grey patch.
On the hills to the W of the valley are some houses and a
marabout. On the SE side of the bight there is a hill
surmounted by the ruins of a large fortress and a marabout.
The SE entrance point of Ensenada de Targa is steep, and
close off it are some black rocks, and on the S side there is
another stretch of beach off which lies the S end of Banco
Cotelle (5.17).
Anchorage. The bay offers no shelter except under good
conditions with SW winds.
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wooded valley. The village of Tguizs lies on the bank of

Ro de Tiguizs which enters the sea at the head of the bay.
A marabout stands on a small hill N of the village.
Anchorage. Open anchorage can be obtained in good
weather about 1 mile offshore in Anse de Alamos, in a depth
of about 40 m, sand.
Useful mark: Tour Ali (white circular tower) standing on
a high rocky hill above Punta Ali.
El Jebha
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Description. Anse de Alamos (Ensenada de los Alamos)
(Ensenada de Tiguizs) is a slight indentation in the coast
between Ras Tiguizs (3522N 458W) (5.18) and Pointe
Ali (5.18), 2 miles SSE. It has a sandy beach backed by a
5.30
Description. El Jebha (Puerto Yebha) (Puerto Capaz) is a
small fishing harbour lying 2 cables SW of Pointe des
Pcheurs (3514N 440W) (5.18).
harbour, in a depth of 13 m, mud.
Space for anchoring within the harbour is extremely
limited; in good weather visiting craft can find a quiet
anchorage in Cala Cangrejo (5.18), however, the authorities
must be informed first.
breakwater extending W from the shore on its N side, and
by a short contradique extending N from the S side, to form
the entrance which faces W. A light is exhibited from the
head of each breakwater.
Useful mark: El Jebha Light (5.14).
POINTE DES PCHEURS TO POINTE DE LOS FRAILES

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Chart 773

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5.31
In this area the coastal waters between Pointe de Pcheurs
(3514N 440W) (5.18) and Pointe de los Frailes (5.36),
33 miles E, are described together with anchorages and
off-lying dangers.
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Montaa de Malmusi (not shown on chart), rising to an
elevation of 330 m about 2 miles SW of Morro Nuevo
(3516N 355W). At its summit there is a notch which is
visible on most bearings, though to a lesser degree on S
ones, where a similar notch in a lower hill in front of it
might lead to error.
See also 5.2.
Directions
Pointe des Pcheurs to Pen de Vlez de la Gomera

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General information
Chart 773
Route
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5.33
From the vicinity of Pointe des Pcheurs (3514N
440W) (5.18), the route leads about 33 miles E to the
vicinity of Pointe de los Frailes (5.36).
Principal marks
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5.34
Landmarks:
Monte Scovasso (3511N 445W) (5.18).
Pointe des Pcheurs (3514N 440W) (5.18).
Pen de Vlez de la Gomera (3511N 418W), a

conical rocky island, 77 m in height at its N end,
with a distinctive white fortress standing on its
summit.
Morro Nuevo (3516N 355W), a high prominent
headland with Morro Nuevo Lighthouse (white
support, black lantern, 16 m in height) standing on
Pointe de los Frailes, the N extremity of the
headland.
Major lights:
El Jebha Light (3513N 441W) (5.14).
Morro Nuevo Light as above.
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From a position NNE of Pointe des Pcheurs (3514N
440W) (5.18), the track leads generally E for about
15 miles, passing (with positions given from Pointe des
Pcheurs):
N of Anse de Rocas Negras (2 miles SE), a small
bay with a foul beach and some black rocks on its
E side. At the head of the bay is a small valley, in
which there are some patches of bare red earth.
Thence:
N of Cala Traidores (7 miles ESE). The cove lies
between a cliffy point, surmounted by a high hill,
and a spur of the mountains farther E; at the head
of the cove there is a valley, shut in by mountains
in which is the town of Bab, surrounded by trees
and cultivated land; a white marabout stands on the
coast in this area. Thence:
N of a dangerous underwater rock (11 miles ESE),
with a depth of 7 m over it, lying in the outer part
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of the bay about 1 mile NNE of the mouth of Oued

de Mestaxa (Ro Meztaza) which flows into Cala
Mestaxa (Cala Meztaza), an open unsheltered bay,
the W entrance point of which is cliffy and
surmounted by a white round tower. Thence:
of Ras el Borch Lomchat (14 miles ESE), a point
faced by a white cliff at the foot of which are two
rocky islets, one sharp-pointed, white and fairly
high, the other low and flat. A reef, usually marked
by breakers, extends a short distance N. The point
is the W entrance point to Baie de Iris (5.37).
Thence:
of Torres de Alcal (17 miles ESE), comprising five
towers, standing on a mound 82 m in height, which
dominate Ensenada de Alcal, a small bay close E,
into which Ro de Alcal enters the sea after
prolonged rain. Landing can be effected on a beach
at a settlement of fishermens huts standing at the
foot and close W of the mound. A buoy in the bay
marks submarine cables landed there; mariners are
cautioned not to anchor in their vicinity. Thence:
of Banco Xauen (18 miles NE), thence:
of Pen de Vlez de la Gomera (a conical rocky
island, 77 m high) (18 miles ESE), with a former
military post on its summit. A light (grey tower and
dwelling, 6 m in height) is exhibited from the NW
point of the island. The island, which is connected
to the Moroccan mainland by a narrow ridge of
sand, was Spanish territory and has recently been
returned to Morocco. It is easily identified from W
to N, but when approaching from the E is partially
hidden by the land on the S side of it. Cala de la
Terrera, SSW of the island, is fairly deep, but its
shores are fringed with rocks and reefs.
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Caution should be exercised when navigating this length
of coast during onshore winds as the sea and current set
towards it.
From a position N of Pen de Vlez de la Gomera, the
positions given from Cabo Baba (3512N 417W):
N of Cabo Baba, a bold, dark, steep headland, on the
summit of which are the ruins of a marabout. It
descends from a spur of the mountains, in the crest
of which is a break appearing as a hole when seen
from the E. A west-going current, sometimes
attaining a rate of 2 kn, is experienced off Cabo
Baba. Thence:
N of Bajo Quemado (2 cables E), a circular whitish
rock with a depth of 08 m over it, lying 1 cable
offshore. Islote Quemado (not shown on the chart),
lying close E of Bajo Quemado, is an islet which is
not easily distinguished from the land behind it.
Thence:
N of Punta Negra (3 cables E), close E of Islote
Quemado, which is the first of a series of high
rugged cliffs with some whitish patches on them.
Many of these cliffs rise vertically from the sea and
here and there are small sandy beaches strewn with
black rocks. Frontn del Remoln, the next point E
of Punta Negra, consists of an almost vertical cliff.
Thence:
N of Iles del Topo (4 miles E), lying close off a rocky
point on the E side of which is a cove with a beach
about 2 cables long, thence:
N of Pointe Jal (6 miles E), a high, rocky and almost

vertical point close off which lies an islet, thence:
N of Casa de los Gitanos (not shown on the chart)
(8 miles E), which is white and stands on a hill
whose spurs descend to the sea. Casa de Mellona
(Casa de Melona) (not shown on the chart), about
5 cables E of Casa de los Gitanos, is another white
building standing on top of a hill. Thence:
N of Mont Mellona (Monte de Melona) (10 miles E)
with a white shrine standing on its summit. In the
vicinity of this mountain there are several white
buildings. From abreast Mont Mellona, the coast
continues about 4 miles ENE to Ras Bou Skkour,
and, decreasing gradually in elevation, presents a
continuous wall of vertical rock, without any beach,
with the high land behind preserving its broken
mountainous character. Thence:
N of Cala de Bocic (not charted) (13 miles ENE), on
the W side of Ras Bou Skkour, at the head of
which there are three small beaches. The cove is
suitable only for small craft during offshore winds
and local knowledge is required. A stream enters the
cove and both entrance points are fringed with
black rocks. Thence:
N of Ras Bou Skkour (Punta Bocic) (14 miles ENE),
a point rising to a conical mountain with a white
building standing on its summit, which shows up
well especially from the E. On the E side of the
point there is a bay which affords shelter to small
vessels; local knowledge is required. Thence:
S of Banco Tofio (23 miles NE).
The track continues to a position N of Pointe de los
Frailes (Ras el Jadid) (18 miles ENE), the N point of Morro
Nuevo, lying at the E end of a length of coast, consisting of
cliffs of moderate elevation which gradually decrease in
height, extending E from Ras Bou Skkour. A reef lies under
the point close inshore. Morro Nuevo light (5.34) is
exhibited from the point. The coast of Morro Nuevo is
composed of inaccessible white and yellow cliffs on which
are patches of ferruginous rock.
Anchorages
Baie de Iris
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Description. Baie de Iris (not charted) is entered E of Ras
el Borch Lomchat (3509N 423W) (5.35) and W of Ras
Mohandali (not charted). It has two beaches at its head
separated by a rocky point from which a reef extends to two
white pointed rocks.
le Iris, 38 m in height, lies about 1 cables offshore
almost 1 mile E of Ras el Borch Lomchat. It is connected to
the shore by Arrecife de Levante (not charted), which has
depths of less than 18 m over it. The island is barren and on
its NW side there are some white vertical cliffs, however,
from the N and NE it is not easily distinguishable from the
land behind it.
Two sharp peaks rise to elevations of 1782 m and
1410 m, about 9 miles SSW and SW, respectively, of le
Iris; the higher and E peak is the more noticeable.
Anchorages. Small vessels can anchor in good settled
weather between le Iris and the point at the head of the
cove, in depths between 6 and 11 m, fine sand, with the
vessels head towards the point and a kedge anchor laid out
to seaward. However, as the anchorage is exposed to winds
between NW and NE, it is preferable to anchor on the
seaward side of the island.
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Small vessels can also obtain some shelter from W winds

by anchoring E of le Iris.
Ensenada de Vlez de la Gomera

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Description. Ensenada de Vlez de la Gomera (not
charted) lies between Pen de Vlez de la Gomera
(35111N 4175W) (5.35) and Cabo Baba, about 1 mile
NE. At the head of the bay is Caletn de Levante (not
charted), a small cove where there is a beach about
3 cables long. The cove lies between the ridge of sand
connecting Pen de Vlez de la Gomera to Punta del

Caletn (not charted) on the mainland and Punta del
Reductillo (not charted) to the E.
The Ro de la Vega enters the sea through an extensive
plain close W of Punta del Reductillo.
Anchorage, of a temporary nature can be obtained in
Ensenada de Vlez de la Gomera by small vessels in good
weather; the anchorage is not recommended in winter.
Caution should be exercised to avoid submarine cables
which come ashore at Pen de Vlez de la Gomera.
POINTE DE LOS FRAILES TO CABO NUEVO

GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 773, 580

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This section describes the coastal waters between Pointe
de los Frailes (35158N 3556W) (5.36) and Cabo Nuevo
(35265N 2577W) (5.45) about 48 miles ENE. It includes
a description of the harbour of Al-Hocema together with
other bays and anchorages along the coast.
Coastal Route (5.42).
Baie d Al-Hocema (5.46).
Baie Betoya (5.60).
Principal marks
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Topography
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5.40
Cap des Trois Fourches (Cap des Trois Forcas) (Ras Tleta
Madari) (35257N 2586W) is a prominent and salient
promontory which has three principal points at its N
extremity: Cabo Tacsafet (5.45), Punta del Tio Pinar (5.45)
and Cabo Nuevo (5.45). The coast from Cabo Tacsafet to
Punta de los Farallones (5.76), 2 miles ESE, is dominated
by high land ending in conical peaks so that the N side of
the promontory presents a volcanic appearance. See also 5.2.
Directions
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Rescue
1
5.41
MRCC. A Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre is
located at Al-Hocema (3515N 355W) (5.52).
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COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Chart 773
Route
1
5.42
From the vicinity of Pointe de los Frailes (35158N
3556W), the route leads about 50 miles ENE to the
vicinity of Cabo Nuevo.
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Current
1
5.44
Landmarks:
Morro Nuevo and lighthouse (3516N 355W) (5.34)
Ras Tarf Lighthouse (yellow octagonal three-storey
tower, 32 m in height) (3517N 341W), standing
on Ras Tarf (5.45).
Monte Barcaiztegui (at an elevation of 860 m)
(3508N 330W) is the most prominent of the
mountains in this area. Jbel Mhjr (Jebel Azr)
rises to an elevation of 1140 m, 2 miles WSW.
Jbel Mauro (3510N 314W) and Jbel Tidinit, an
isolated conical peak 5 miles ESE, are the most
prominent peaks in this area.
Ras Tleta Madari (Cap de Trois Fourches) Lighthouse
(grey square tower and dwelling, 18 m in height)
(3526N 258W), standing on Cabo Nuevo (5.45).
Major lights:
Morro Nuevo Light (3516N 355W) (5.34).
Ras Tleta Madari Light as above.
5.43
The constant W-going counter current (1.130), will be
found N of a line joining Pointe de los Frailes and and
Pointe Sidi Chaib (5.45), 8 miles E.
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5.45
From a position N of Pointe de Los Frailes (35158N
3556W), the route leads generally ENE for about 48 miles,
passing (with positions given from Ras Tarf (3517N
441E)):
N of Baie d al-Hocema (8 miles WSW) (5.46),
thence:
N of Pointe Sidi Chaib (4 miles WSW), the E entrance
point to Baie d al-Hocema, thence:
N of Ras Tarf (Cap Quilates), the W entrance point to
Baie Betoya (5.60). Close SE of the point, a
marabout stands on the summit of a hill near a
group of trees. The promontory descends in gentle
slopes from a range of hills, crowned by Jbel
Koundes 4 miles SW of Ras Tarf, running N and S
on the E side of Baie d al-Hocema. The N side of
this promontory is slightly indented and, in one of
the coves thus formed, there is a dark-coloured
sandy beach with a black pinnacle of rock at its W
end. Ras Tarf light (5.44) is exhibited from a
position about 2 cables SW of the point. Thence:
N of Cabo Tacsafet (Cabo Viejo) (35 miles ENE) the E
entrance point to Baie Betoya (5.60). Cabo Tacsafet
has a black conical rock close off it with shoal
water extending 2 cables N. Capo Tacsafet is one of
three major headlands on Cap des Trois Fourches
(5.40). A heavy sea is raised by E winds off Cap
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des Trois Fourches and it should be given a wide

berth.
The track then leads E (with positions given from Cabo
Tacsafet (3526N 259W)):
N of a dangerous wreck (5 cables NE ) the position of
which is approximate and N of Laja del Tio Pinar,
close E, a rocky patch over which the sea breaks,
especially in E winds, thence:
N of Punta del Tio Pinar (Punta del Fraile) (9 cables
ENE), which is low and lies on the E side the
entrance to a cove indenting the coast between
Cabo Tacsafet and the point. The cove has a beach
at its head and is surrounded by high cliffs, one of
which is yellow in colour and has three caves at its
foot. Punta de el Kasba, 3 cables farther E, is cliffy
and higher than Punta del Tio Pinar. Punta del Tio
Pinar is one of three major headlands on Cap des
trois Fourches (5.40). Thence:
N of Cabo Nuevo (Punta de la Farola) (1 miles E)
from which Ras Tleta Madari Light (5.44) is
exhibited. Cabo Nuevo is one of three major
headlands on Cap des trois Fourches (5.40). Cabo
Nuevo lies on the E side of a cove, with rugged
shores and no beach, indenting the coast between
Punta de el Kasba and Cabo Nuevo. A dangerous
wreck lies close off Cabo Nuevo. Punta Calaveo,
which is separated from Cabo Nuevo by a deep
gorge lies 3 cables SE. The point appears conical
from the N and has some underwater rocks close off
it. Thence:
N of a dangerous wreck (1 miles ENE).
The track continues to a position NNE of Cabo Nuevo.
(Directions for Baie dAl Hocema are given at 5.50)
BAIE DAL-HOCEMA
Principal marks
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Directions
Pointe de los Frailes to Al-Hocema
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Chart 580 approaches to Al-Hocema and plan Al-Hocema
Description
5.46
Baie dal-Hocema (Baha de Alhucemas) is entered
between Morro Nuevo (3516N 355W) and Pointe Sidi
Chaib, 8 miles ENE. The port of Al-Hocema (5.52) lies
within the bay on the S side of Morro Nuevo.
Topography
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Baie dal-Hocema has mountainous land both E and W
of it with low-lying land at the head of the bay. There is an
extensive beach at the head of the bay where two streams,
Oued Rhis and Oued Nekor, enter the sea; the hinterland
comprises a well-populated and cultivated plain.
5.48
Currents in the bay are irregular and are much influenced
by the prevailing wind; at times they attain a rate of 1 kn.
Winds from offshore seldom blow and when they do
they commence about 2300 or midnight, continuing until
0800 or 0900 when they are succeeded by sea breezes.
5.51
From a position ESE of the head of Dique de Abrigo
(3515N 355W), the route leads ENE for about 7 miles,
passing (with positions from the head):
NNW of le de Mar (2 miles SSE), which with le de
Tierra close SW, are two low, rugged and
uninhabited islets lying within the 10 m depth
contour line. Close SE of le de Mar there is a
dangerous underwater rock. Thence:
NNW of Pen de Alhucemas (2 miles SSE), with a
ruined white fortress standing upon it. The depths
between the island and the mainland 3 cables S
are less than 5 m and are reported to be silting up.
A rocky shoal fringes the W extremity of the island
and a wreck lies about 1 cable ENE of its E
extremity. Pen de Alhucemas is under Spanish
jurisdiction. Thence:
NNW of Pointe Sidi Chaib (8 miles ENE), where
landing places are charted 8 cables SSW and close
N, respectively, of the point.
The track then joins with the coastal route N of Pointe
Sidi Chaib.
(Directions for the coastal route are given at 5.45)
Al-Hocema
General information
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Natural conditions
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From a position E of Pointe de los Frailes (35158N
3556W) (5.36), the track leads S for about 1 mile, passing
(with positions from Pointe de los Frailes:
E of the E extremity of Morro Nuevo (8 cables ESE)
(5.34), thence:
E of the head of Dique de Abrigo (1 mile SE), which
extends about 2 cables SSE from the S side of
Morro Nuevo. A light (white tower, green top, 7 m
in height) is exhibited from the head of the
breakwater on the E side of the entrance to
Al-Hocema. Thence:
To a position ESE of the head of Dique de Abrigo on
the alignment (274) of the approach leading lights
(5.56).
(Directions for Al-Hocema are given at 5.56)
Al-Hocema to Pointe Sidi Chaib
General information
5.49
Landmarks:
Morro Nuevo (3516N 355W) (5.34).
Oil tanks on Les Islotes (35150N 3532W) (5.56)
in the approaches to Al-Hocema.
Major light:
Morro Nuevo Light (3516N 355W) (5.34).
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Position. Al-Hocema (3515N 355W) is enclosed by
steep hills lying on the N side of Chati Al Oumam (Anse de
Quemado), a cove indenting the W side of Baie d
Al-Hocema between Morro Nuevo and Pointe Morro Viejo,
1 mile S.
Function. Al-Hocema is a fishing and naval harbour and
a port of entry (1.40). The town of Al-Hocema (Villa
Sanjurjo) lies close SW of the harbour and other coves
indent the coast S of Pointe Morro Viejo.
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Al-Hoceima from SW (5.52)

(Photograph Graham Hutt)
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Approach and entry. The harbour is approached from

seaward on the alignment of the approach leading lights
(5.56), and entered between the breakwaters on the
alignment of the entrance leading lights (5.56).
67 473 dwt.
W side of the SSE facing harbour entrance. See photograph

(5.52).

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Limiting conditions
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Tidal levels. Mean spring range about 05 m; mean neap
range about 03 m. See Admiralty Tide Tables Volume 2.
Arrival information
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Notice of ETA required is reported to be 72, 48 and
24 hours prior to arrival.
Outer anchorage can be obtained on the line of bearing
of the Approach Leading Lights (5.56) in depths of about
20 m; in NE winds this anchorage can be dangerous.
Pilotage is compulsory and is available 24 hours,
although it is reported that the pilot boards in daylight only.
The pilot requires an ETA 1 hour prior to arrival and boards
at the intersection of the two leading lines, as shown on the
chart. See also 1.21.
Harbour
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General layout. The main basin is protected from E by
Dique de Abrigo, extending SE from the shore. A
breakwater extends NE from the shore to a former group of
islets, Les Islotes, the E extremity of which forms the W side
of the entrance to the main basin.
An outer mole extending E, thence NE, forms the SE side
of an outer basin, open NE. The head of this mole forms the
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Approach leading lights. The alignment (274) of the
following lights leads towards the harbour:
Front light (red diamond on post on white tower, 5 m
in height) (35148N 3556W).
Rear light (similar structure, 5 m in height) (90 m from
front light).
Caution. These lights are reported to be difficult to
identify except in the morning when the sun shines on their
seaward sides.
Entrance leading lights:
Front light (green diamond on post on white tower,
5 m in height) (35152N 3552W), standing on
the shore close NW of the root of Dique de Abrigo.
Rear light (similar structure) (140 m behind the front
light).
The alignment (330) of the above lights lead into the
harbour, passing:
WSW of the head of Dique de Abrigo, from which a
light (5.50) is exhibited. It is reported that the head
of Dique de Abrigo is being extended in a S
direction and that a buoy has been moored
approximately 1 cables S of the head of the
breakwater. The buoy may mark the limit of the
breakwater extension and the second alignment
leaves this buoy to starboard. Thence:
ENE of Les Islotes, which are two rocky islets joined
together by a short breakwater on the W side of the
harbour. The W islet is the largest of the two and it
is joined to the coast WSW by a breakwater, the
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Escollera del Sur. A light (white tower, red top, 6 m

in height) is exhibited from the E and smallest of
the two islets. Conspicuous oil tanks (5.49) stand on
Les Islotes. Thence:
As required to the allocated berth.
Topography
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Berths
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On the inner side of Dique de Abrigo, two detached piers
have been constructed, each connected to the shore by
walkways. Each pier is about 90 m in length.
At the root of Dique de Abrigo there is a quay which can
accommodate a vessel of 105 m in length, with depths from
58 and 85 m alongside. This quay is used by the Moroccan
Navy and commercial vessels.
Mle de Ribera, on the NW side of the harbour, has
depths between 3 and 94 m alongside; it is used by fishing
boats.
On the SW side of the harbour there is an area of quayed
reclaimed land used by fishing vessels.
5.61
SE of Ras Tarf the coast of the bay rises and is backed
by high mountains in the interior. There are several beaches
between Ras Tarf and Ras Tasemsalt (5.63), 3 miles SE.
From Ras Tasemsalt, the coast continues ESE and consists of
an extensive sandy beach, backed by dark-coloured hills
sloping steeply to the sea.
E of Pointe Afraou (5.63), 10 miles ESE of Ras Tarf,
the coast changes its character and the dark red-coloured
cliffs with numerous flaws, are backed by high rugged
mountains with the stretches of beaches becoming few and
far between.
La Caleta (not charted), 10 miles E of Pointe Afraou, is
the only beach of any size on this length of coast and can be
identified by a natural rock arch at the E end of the beach; a
square tower of rock stands at the foot of cliffs at this end of
the beach.
Landmarks
5.62
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Port services
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Repairs: of a minor nature.
Other facilities: hospitals in the town.
Supplies: fresh water; provisions; petrol and diesel oil in
small quantities.
Rescue: MRCC; lifesaving appliances are maintained at
the harbour.
Directions
Anchorage
Ras Tarf to Pointe Afraou
Baie dal-Hocema
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In Baie dal-Hocema the bottom is sand in most places,
although there are patches of gravel and soft mud. In
addition there are some rocks. The nature of the bottom
should be ascertained before anchoring; generally, the greater
the depth the firmer the bottom.
Anchorage can be obtained E of Pen de Alhucemas
(3513N 353W) (5.51) in a depth of about 11 m, good
holding, taking care to avoid a wreck (5.51) in the vicinity.
In NE winds anchorage can be obtained in the E part of
the bay in depths of about 13 m, 1 miles SSW of Pointe
Sidi Chaib (3516N 345W), as shown on the plan.
Anchorage is also possible, for shallow draught vessels, S
of Pen de Alhucemas.
BAIE BETOYA
General information
5.63
From a position NNE of Ras Tarf (3517N 341W)
(5.45), the track leads generally ESE for about 11 miles,
passing (with positions given from Ras Tarf):
NNE of Ras Tasemsalt (3miles SE), which can be
identified by several black rocks at the foot of cliffs
rising steeply from the sea and by a yellow patch
where there is the mouth of a deep cavern. Thence:
NNE of Sidi Dris (6 miles SE) (5.62), where the Ro
Bu Azzn enters the sea through a fertile valley
close E, thence:
NNE of Pointe Afraou (Ras Afrau) (10 miles ESE)
lying at the end of a line of several sandy beaches
extending ESE from Sidi Dris. The point is
moderately high and is the cliffy termination of a
spur of the mountains which approach within a few
miles of the coast in this neighbourhood. A wharf
and anchorage lie on the W side of the point (5.65).
Shoal water extends about 3 cables offshore from
Pointe Afraou. Marsa Sidi el Hassain (not charted),
is a cove lying close E of Pointe Afraou with a
sandy beach at its head where a stream enters the
sea. A marabout stands on a hillock near the beach
and, close E, a white wall stands on the summit of
the cliffs near a large village.
Pointe Afraou to Cabo Tacsafet
Description
5.60
Baie Betoya indents the coast between Ras Tarf (3517N
341W) (5.45) and Cabo Tacsafet (5.45), 35 miles ENE.
Ras Tarf Lighthouse (3517N 341W) (5.44).

Sidi Dris (3513N 335W) a white shrine which can
be distinguished from several settlements and other
marabouts in the area, because it is isolated and
stands on the summit of a coastal hill.
Mont Barcaiztegui (3508N 330W) and Jbel Mhjr
(5.44) 2 miles WSW.
Jbel Mauro (3510N 314W) and Jbel Tidinit (5.44),
5 miles ESE.
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From a position NNE of Pointe Afraou, the track leads
given from Pointe Afraou (35122N 3292W)):
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NW of a dangerous reef (10 miles E), with a depth of

less than 1 m over it, extending about 1 cables
NNW from the E end of La Caleta (5.61), thence:
NW of Roca del Len (11 miles E) (not charted), a
boulder lying on the coast where from certain
directions it resembles a lion with its mouth open
and provides a distinctive landmark in this area.
Thence:
NW of Rochera du Lion (12 miles E), comprising two
islets, lying close inshore at the foot of cliffs. They
are given their name by the boulder mentioned
above. Thence:
NW of Pointe Betoya (13 miles E), which slopes
steeply to the sea at the E end of coastal mountains
and a stretch of rocky coast extending E from
Rochera du Lion. The point ends in low cliffs, and
a green shrine surrounded by ochre-coloured
buildings, stands on a hill above it. A dangerous
wreck lies close off the point. Thence:
NW of Anse de Iazanen (15 miles ENE) (5.67) which
extends NNE of Punta Betoya, thence:
NW of Pointe Garet (17 miles ENE), on the NE side
of the entrance to Anse de Iazanen. The point is
sandy and not easy to identify and depths off it are
uneven.
The track continues (with positions given from Pointe
Garet (35164N 3086W))
NW of an uncharted stranded wreck (1 mile NNE) of
about 3000 tonnes lying on a drying reef extending
about 5 cables NW of Pointe Noire. Pointe Noire
(Punta Negri) is easily identified because it is higher
than the land in its vicinity and it is faced with
black vertical cliffs: moreover owing toits straight
and uniform appearance, it seems artificial. A white
cottage belonging to the Moroccan Auxiliary Forces
stands on the point. Thence:
NW of Anse Casaza (Cala de Cazara) (2 miles NE)
which indents the coast close E of Pointe Noire
(3517N 308W). Its shores consists of a
succession of rocky points and in one corner of the
cove there is a white marabout. About 5 cables W
of the marabout is a headland with a cove lying
close N. In the middle of this cove, about 1 cables
N of a headland there is a dangerous underwater
rock; it is reported that the shores of the cove are
fringed with submerged rocks. Thence:
S of Isla de Alborn (40 miles NNE) (2.149).
NW of Islote Charranes (9 miles NE) (5.68). Thence:
NW of Punta Rua Riff (9 miles NE), lying on the S
side of the entrance to Cala Tramontana, a cove at
the head of which are two beaches separated by a
white cliff; on the N beach, close to the end of the
cliff, is a white rock. A remarkable prominent
conical hill rises above the point and a spur extends
E from it to a prominent sand-hill on the S side of
the cove. Cala Tramontana is suitable only for small
vessels and local knowledge is required. Thence:
NW of Ras Baraket (10 miles NE), lying on the N side
of the entrance to Cala Tramontana. A prominent
conical hill rises above Ras Baraket, to a similar
height as the one above Punta Riff although it is
not quite as remarkable. A light (white round tower,
4 m in height), is exhibited from Ras Baraket.
Thence:
NW of Cabo Tacsafet (12 miles NE) (5.45) lying at the
end of a length of rugged and indented coastline
extending N from Ras Baraket.
The track then joins the coastal route N of Cabo Tacsafet.

Anchorages
Pointe Afraou
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Description. A loading place for mineral ore, off which
there are several mooring buoys, lies on the W side of
Pointe Afraou (3512N 329W) (5.63). It can be identified
by a house, the only one in the vicinity, about 2 miles W of
the point.
A light is exhibited at night until 2200 from the house
when a vessel is expected.
Anchorage can be obtained with the house bearing 220
distance 1 miles, in a depth of 16 m, sand and gravel.
La Caleta
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Anchorage can be obtained off La Caleta (5.61) in depths
of about 5 m, sand, mindful of the dangerous reef in the
vicinity (3513N 317W) (5.64).
Anse de Iazanen
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Description. Anse de Iazanen lies between Pointe Betoya
(3514N 314W) (5.64) and Pointe Garet (5.64), 4 miles
NE. It has a sandy beach inland of which there is an
extensive, well cultivated plain. The E part of the shore is
backed by low dunes of very white sand which are the only
ones on this stretch of coast.
Ro Kert enters the sea about 1 mile E of Pointe Betoya
and the town of Iazanen lies near its mouth.
Arroyo Tifasor enters the sea about 2 miles NE of the
mouth of Ro Kert and it could be mistaken for it.
Between the mouths of Ro Kert and Arroyo Tifasor,
there is a hermitage called Sam-Mar which is visible from
the sea. There are ochre-coloured buildings and normally
several beached fishing craft at the mouth of Arroyo Tifasor.
Inland of the bay there are the mountain ranges which
include Jbel Mauro and Jbel Tidinit (5.44)
Anchorage can be obtained in Anse de Iazanen with
offshore winds, in depths of 15 to 17 m, mostly sand.
When in the vicinity of Pointe Betoya the route leads
towards the mouth of Ro Kert, and sounding continuously,
an anchorage can be obtained according to draught.
Local knowledge is required for mariners crossing a line
joining Pointe Betoya and Pointe Garet.
Directions. When approaching the bay care should be
taken to avoid the shoals off Pointe Noire, 1 mile NNE of
Pointe Garet.
Islote Charranes
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Description. Islote Charranes (35233N 3008W) lies
off the NNE end a high and very rugged length of coast
extending from Anse Casaza (5.64). There are no beaches
along this stretch of coast and at the foot of the cliffs there
are numerous detached rocks of which Islote Charranes is the
most noticeable. The islet lies about 1 cables W of the S
entrance point to Cala Charranes, a cove at the head of
which is a zig-zag road that shows up well from the W and
SW.
Cala Charranes is suitable only for small vessels and
local knowledge is required.
Anchorage. In good weather or with E winds, anchorage
can be obtained SW of Islote Charranes in depths of 18 to
20 m.
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CABO NUEVO TO SAIDIA

GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 2437

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5.69
This section describes the coastal waters between Cabo
Nuevo (35265N 3577W) (5.45) and Sadia (3505N
213W) (5.83), close to the Algerian border. It includes the
ports of Mellila and Port Nador together with off-lying
islands, anchorages and minor harbours along the route.
Melilla and Port Nador with approaches (5.84).
Topography
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Directions
5.70
See 5.2.
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Rescue
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5.71
MRSC: at Nador (35168N 2550W) (5.110).
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Charts 2437, 580 approaches to Mellila and Port Nador
Route
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5.72
From the vicinity of Cabo Nuevo (35265N 3577W),
the route leads about 42 miles ESE to the vicinity of Sadia.
1
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The international boundary between the Kingdom of
Morocco and Algeria extends inland from the mouth of
Oued Kiss, close E of Sadia (3505N 213W) (5.83).
Local weather
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5.74
When the W side of Monte Gurug (5.75) is covered
with light misty clouds, a levante (E wind) (1.154), which
will later reach the roadstead at Mellila (5.84), has already
started to blow. However, if clouds hang over the E side of
the mountain, W winds may be expected.
Principal marks
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being open when bearing 153, and that on its E

side being visible when bearing 225.
Monte Berard (3503N 230W), 7 miles ENE of
Monte Tessan, appears conical from certain
directions, but when bearing 135 its summit is
saddle-shaped.
Isla Congreso (35110N 2265W) (5.80), the W and
largest island of Islas Chafarinas (5.79), rising to a
height of 137 m, and reported to be visible from a
distance of 25 miles in clear weather.
Major lights:
Ras Tleta Madari Light (35265N 2577W) (5.44).
5.75
Landmarks:
Islas Chafarinas Lighthouse (35110N 2257W)
(5.81).
Ras Tleta Madari Lighthouse (35265N 2577W)
(5.44).
Monte Gurug (3514N 300W), which slopes gently
to the sea, has several peaks the highest of which
rises to 893 m and has an ancient castle, housing
the Legin Espaola, standing on it. When seen
from the NNE, two of its peaks form a conspicuous
saddle and at the foot of the mountain there is a hill
surmounted by a white marabout with a small wood
on one side.
Monte Tessan (3501N 238W). It has fissures on
either side of its summit with that on its W side
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From a position NNE of Cabo Nuevo (35265N
3577W) (5.45), the track leads generally ESE for about
42 miles, passing (with positions given from Melilla Light
(35177N 2559W) (5.102)):
NNE of Laja Lupiana (8 miles N), a rocky shoal
awash, usually marked by breakers extending about
1 cables NE of Farallon Grande. Farallon Grande
is the N and largest islet of a group of three low
islets named Los Farallones, lying about 5 cables E
of Punta de Los Farallones. A dangerous underwater
rock lies about 1 cable SE of Punta de los
Farallones and the channel between the point and
Los Farallones has depths between 10 and 18 m and
is used by local vessels; the channel should not be
attempted without local knowledge. There is a deep
channel between Farallon Grande and the two other
islets of the group which should not be attempted,
except in an emergency, on account of a NW-going
current in the vicinity. A light (white and grey
tower, 5 m in height) is exhibited from Farallon
Grande. Thence:
(Directions continue for Melilla and Port Nador
at 5.103)
NNE of Melilla Light (5.102), thence:
SSW of Provenaux Bank (29 miles NE) which was
reported (1963) to have extended eastwards.
Cbliers Bank lies 16 miles farther NE. Thence:
NNE of Islas Chafarinas (25 miles ESE) (5.79), a
group of three islands, thence:
NNE of Ras el Ma (Cabo del Agua), (26 miles SE), a
flat headland, 40 m in height, with an encampment
standing on it which is protected by a low wall on
its landward side; the headland is fringed by a
rocky reef. A light (white tower on an octagonal
dwelling, 8 m in height), is exhibited from the
headland. Port de Ras-Kebdana (5.78), which is
marked by lights, lies on the E side of Ras el Ma.
From Ras el Ma, Playa Tazagrareta, a sandy beach
with no off-lying dangers, except towards the W
end where depths shoal very gradually, extends
about 11 miles ESE to the mouth of Oued Kiss
(5.73).
The track continues passing (with positions given from
Ras el Ma (35088N 2255W)):
NNE of the mouth of Oued Muluya (4 miles ESE),
the principal river in Morocco.
The track then continues to a position NNE of Sadia
(5.83) 10 miles ESE.
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Channel between Islas Chafarinas and

Ras el Ma
General information
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Description. A channel between Islas Chafarinas
(3511N 226W) and Ras el Ma (5.76) is about 1 miles
wide, and is free from dangers, but within 1 miles N of
Ras el Ma depths are less than 11 m. The colour of the sea
is no guide to depths on account of the muddy water
discharged from Oued Muluya.
Fishing. It is reported that fishing nets are laid in the
channel at night and that their lights cannot be seen until
close to.
Isla Congreso
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Port de Ras-Kebdana
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Description. Port de Ras-Kebdana (3509N 225W), on
the E side of Ras el Ma (5.76), is an artificial fishing and
leisure harbour.
Anchorage, sheltered between SW and NW, can be
obtained for small vessels E of the harbour in depths of
about 4 m, taking care to avoid the submarine cable.
breakwater extending generally E, and ESE in a gentle arc
for about 2 cables from the shore close S of Ras el Ma.
From the E, it is protected by a breakwater extending N for
about 2 cables from the shore on the S side of the harbour,
to a position about cable W of the head of the N
breakwater, to form the entrance which faces S.
Submarine cable. A disused submarine cable is laid
across the approaches to the entrance as shown on the chart.
It is landed at a small hut on the S shore.
Directions. The N breakwater head should be favoured
upon entering because the W side of the entrance shoals
abruptly owing tosilting around the head of the E
breakwater.
Useful marks:
Light exhibited from the headland of Ras el Ma
(35090N 2255W).
Lights (white tower, 7 m in height), exhibited from the
heads of the breakwaters.
Berths. The N and S basins within the harbour are
reported to be dredged to a depth of 5 and 35 m,
respectively.
Supplies: fresh water by tractor; fuel in containers; fresh
provisions.
Spanish Chart 4341 (1.15)
5.79
Description. Islas Chafarinas (3511N 226W) consist of
a group of three islands, Isla Congreso (5.80), Isla de Isabel
II (5.81) and Isla del Rey (5.82), lying off the coast, 2 miles
N of Ras el Ma (5.76). Formerly under Spanish jurisdiction,
they now belong to Morocco.
The islands are of volcanic origin and consist of white
eroded rock. From E or W they show up well, but from the
N, they are difficult to distinguish from the land behind
them. Three lights are exhibited within the group.
range about 01 m. See Admiralty Tide Tables Volume 2.
Currents in the anchorages of the islands are influenced
by the prevailing wind. On very rare occasions an
5.80
Description. Isla Congreso (35108N 2264W), the
largest and W island, is steep and rugged on its W side,
where it attains an elevation of 137 m; the slope of the E
side is more gentle. Rocks fringe the N and E sides.
Banco Congreso is a rocky shoal lying about 2 cables
NE of the N extremity of Isla Congreso.
Landing place. At Punta del Faro, the S extremity of the
island, there is a landing place.
Useful mark. A light (grey round tower, 3 m in height) is
exhibited from Punta del Faro.
Isla de Isabel II
Islas Chafarinas
General information
exceptionally strong current has been experienced during

calm weather.
Anchorages. Islas Chafarinas affords the only natural
anchorage off the coast of Morocco which is suitable for all
classes of vessels. Care must be taken to avoid the marine
farms and disused submarine cables lying between the
islands and the mainland coast. For the best anchorage see
5.81.
5.81
Description. Isla de Isabel II (35111N 2256W) lies E
of Isla Congreso from which it is separated by a deep
channel about 3 cables wide. The island is about 40 m in
height and numerous large white buildings, including a
hospital, stand on it. Moroccan naval ships are reported to
make periodic visits to the island.
Islas Chafarinas Lighthouse stands near the NW extremity
of the island and Torre de la Conquista, which has a
prominent clock, stands at an elevation of 57 m about
cable ESE of the lighthouse.
Anchorage. Good anchorage may be obtained S of Isla
de Isabel II, in depths from 10 to 165 m, muddy sand. This
anchorage is safe in N winds.
In winter, S winds are sometimes quite strong. In strong
E winds a considerable swell builds up in the anchorage.
Strong NE winds also send a considerable sea into the
anchorage through the channel between the two W islands,
despite the existence of Banco Congreso (5.80) in its N
approach.
The best anchorage berth, sheltered from NE winds is
about 1 cables SE of the head of a small mole near the S
end of Isla de Isabel II, in a depth of about 146 m. Small
vessels can anchor close inshore with their sterns secured to
the jetty extending S from Isla Isabel II.
Currents See 5.79.
Rock. An underwater rock, with a charted depth of 08 m
over it, lies about cable SW of the SW side of the island;
a depth of 92 m lies about cable WNW of the rock.
Submarine cables. Three disused submarine cables come
ashore on the E side of Isla Isabel II, as shown on the chart.
Useful marks:
Islas Chafarinas Lighthouse (white tower and dwelling,
18 m in height) (35110N 2257W), standing at
an elevation of 52 m near Punta Espaa, the NW
extremity of the island.
Light (square truncated pyramidal metal tower, 6 m in
height) is exhibited from the head of a small jetty
extending a short distance S from the S side of the
island.
Isla del Rey

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Description. Isla del Rey (35109N 2251W), the E
island of Islas Chafarinas, lies close E of Isla de Isabel II to
which it is connected by a mole that has been breached near
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its centre. The island attains a height of 31 m near its N end

with its E side being cliffy and indented. On the S end of
the island there is a cemetery.
A light-buoy (special) marks a marine farm lying close N
of the mole connecting the two islands.
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Sadia
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Description. Sadia (35052N 2132W) lies at the E
end of Playa Tazagraret where there are two white towers.
The approximate boundary between Morocco and Algeria
lies to the E of the town.
Harbour. Development of a small fishing and recreational
harbour, is reported to have commenced in 1998.
Useful mark:
One of the two white towers standing about 9 cables
W of the mouth of Oued Kiss.
Administration
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MELILLA AND PORT NADOR WITH

APPROACHES
General information
Position
5.84
Puerto de Melilla (3517N 256W) lies on the W side of
a large unnamed bay indenting the coast between Punta de
los Farallones (35255N 2570W) (5.76) and Ras el Ma
(5.76), about 31 miles SE.
Port Nador lies 1 mile SE of Melilla, with which it shares
a common harbour entrance. The town of Nador lies about
5 miles S of the port.
Function
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Melilla is a Spanish municipality contained within an area
of 14 square km. It is a commercial, fishing and recreational
harbour with facilities for handling containers, Ro-Ro,
passenger and liquid petroleum traffic.
The old fortified town and enclave of Melilla has a
population of about 60 000. The town is easily identified by
its many white buildings; it lies partly on a small rocky
peninsula, at the N end of the harbour, connected to the
mainland by a narrow isthmus, 29 m in height. However, the
greater part of the town stands on the mainland extending S,
to beyond the Ro Oro.
Port Nador is the principal Moroccan harbour in the
Mediterranean. It is a medium size commercial and fishing
harbour with good facilities for handling general cargo,
Ro-Ro, bulk and tanker traffic. Principal cargoes handled
include iron ore, barytes, coal, petroleum products, LPG and
agricultural produce.
5.88
Melilla and Port Nador are approached from NE and
entered between Dique Del Nordeste of Melilla to the N and
Dique Principale of Port Nador to the S.
Traffic
Figures for port calls for 2004 are:
Melilla; 269 ship calls totalling 727 513 dwt.
Port Nador; 969 ship calls totalling 4 119 149 dwt.
Port Authorities
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Melilla. Autoridad Portuaria de Melilla, Avda de la
Marina Espanola 4, 52001 Melilla, Spain.
Port Nador. Direction d Exploitation du Port de Nador,
BP 88, Ben Ensar 62050 (Nador), Morocco.
Limiting conditions
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Melilla:
See 5.107.
Port Nador:
Tanker berths inside Dique Principal are deepest;
longest berths SW side of Mole 2 (5.108).
Tidal levels
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Topography
5.86
From Punta de los Farallones (5.76), the coast extends S
for about 8 miles to Melilla. It is steep-to and free from
off-lying dangers and decreases in elevation as Melilla is
approached. Along the length of coast there are, respectively
from N to S, Cala El Hadid (5.103), Cala Teident (Cala
Blanca) and Cala Trifa; all are unimportant coves separated
by rocky points which are terminations of rugged spurs
descending from the hills.
Sebkha Bou Areg (Mar Chica) (3510N 250W) is an
extensive lagoon into which a channel has been dredged
about 5 miles SE of Melilla. The lagoon is separated from
5.87
Although Melilla and Port Nador lie close together and
share the same entrance, mariners should be aware that they
operate under different national administrations and
regulations.
Melilla is a Spanish enclave within Morocco and Port
Nador is under Moroccan sovereignty.
Approach and entry
Charts 2437, 580 approaches to Melilla and Port Nador, and

Melilla and Port Nador
the sea by a sandy beach backed by a narrow strip of land

covered with low dunes.
Monte Atalayn, a conical hill on the W side of the
lagoon is joined to the W shore by a small sandy isthmus
about 5 miles S of Melilla.
From Punta Quiviana (3507N 244W) (5.104), there is
a sandy beach extending a short distance SE which is
succeeded by a line of cliffs, about 15 to 20 m in height in
places, interspersed with beaches.
Cordillera de Quiviana (Sierra Kebduna) (not charted),
which includes Monte Tessan (5.75) and Monte Berard
(5.75), lies parallel to the coast about 3 to 6 miles inland of
this length of coast.
5.91
02 m. See Admiralty Tide Tables Volume 1.

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Melilla: consult harbour authority.
Port Nador: about 60 000 dwt.
Local weather
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Winds from the E are often preceded by a considerable
swell and by clouds over Monte Gurug (3514N 300W).
It has been reported that strong, gusty W winds, which
occur mainly in December and January, make it very
difficult to keep a vessel alongside. Vessels mooring ropes
have parted in these conditions.
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Arrival information
Port radio
1
5.94
There is a radio station at each port. See Admiralty List of
Radio Signals Volume 6 (3).

1
5.95
Melilla. ETA should be given at least 24 hours prior to
arrival.
Port Nador. ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours
prior to arrival.
Outer anchorages
1
5.96
Two designated anchorages, shown on the chart, lie
respectively mile NE and 1 miles NNE from the
common harbour entrance. The latter anchorage is for vessels
carrying dangerous cargoes.
These anchorages are exposed to E winds, on the
approach of which, mariners should seek shelter either at the
anchorage in Islas Chafarinas (5.79), or in the lee of Cap des
trois Fourches (5.40).
Cautions. Disused submarine cables cross both
anchorages and mariners are advised not to anchor 5 cables
E of the head of Dique Nordeste owing to debris remaining
from a cleared wreck.
Submarine cables
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Four submarine cables, three of which are disused, come
ashore in Ensenada de los Galpagos, a cove about 2 cables
NW of the root of Dique Nordeste, as shown on the chart.
Pilotage and tugs

1
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Melilla. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50 tons
and is available 24 hours. Pilots board near the common
entrance; the pilot boat is white with a black letter P on each
side of the bow. By day they display a blue flag with the
letter P in white on it and at night they exhibit an all-round
white light. See also 1.21.
Tug: available.
Port Nador. Pilotage is compulsory and is available
06302200.The pilot boards at the anchorage as shown on
the chart. See also Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 6 (3) and 1.21.
Tug: available.
Harbours
General layout
1
5.99
An artifical harbour is formed by encompassing moles
extending from the coast, leaving a NE facing entrance about
3 cables wide. Melilla lies N of the entrance and Port
Nador lies SE.
Traffic and storm signals

1
5.100
Melilla. A signal station (35176N 2558W) on Muelle
de Ribera, surmounted by a mast, displays the following
traffic and storm signals from one or other yard arms as
necessary.
The flags in the last signal above are hoisted and lowered
constantly.
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Note. In addition to the above, a white flag with a blue

cross displayed from the mast, indicates the arrival of a
warship.
Current
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Current in the outer anchorages (5.96) is usually S-going.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Monte Gurug (3514N 300W) (5.75).
Melilla Lighthouse (dark grey tower with balcony,
aluminium and green lantern, 12 m in height)
(35177N 2559W), standing on the NE bastion
of the ramparts of Torren del Bonete (Torren de
las Cabras).
Monte Tessan (3501N 238W) (5.75).
Monte Berard, (3503N 230W) (5.75).
Isla Congreso (35110N 2265W) (5.75).
Islas Chafarinas Lighthouse (35112N 2257W)
(5.81).
Tahuima Aero Light (tower) (occasionally exhibited)
(35088N 2548W).
Major light:
Ras Tleta Madari Light (5.44).
Useful marks
5.105
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Depths

1
Approach from north
5.103
From a position E of Los Farallones (3526N 256W)
(5.76) the track leads S for about 8 miles, passing (with
positions given from Punta Tarquiat (3521N 257W)):
E of Piedra de los Patos (4 miles N), a shoal lying in
the middle of Cala El Hadid (Cala Vinas), a cove
where anchorage can be obtained in a depth of
about 165 m clear of the shoal and a reef which
extends a short distance NE from Punta de la Mina,
the S entrance point to the cove, thence:
E of Punta Hamara (2 miles N), which is fringed by
foul ground, thence:
E of a wreck (1 miles SE), with a safe clearance
depth of 18 m over it, thence:
E of a fish haven (2 miles SSE), lying 4 cables E of
Punta Rostrogordo.
The track then leads as required to the pilot boarding
ground for Melilla and Port Nador, about 4 cables NE of the
common entrance.
Approach from east

1
5.104
From a position N of Islas Chafarinas (3511N 226W)
(5.79), the track leads WNW for about 24 miles to a position
E of Melilla and Port Nador, passing (with positions from
Islas Chafarinas):
NNE of Punta Quiviana (Ras Quiviana) (15 miles
WSW), which is a rocky headland of no great
elevation. Close off it there are several
blackish-coloured islets with one of them, Piedra del
Burro, being high and conical, lying about 8 cables
ESE. Thence:
NNE of Restinga de Tofio (18 miles W), a large black
rock with several small rocks around it lying on the
beach. The coast SE of the rock is fronted by Laja
de Levante, a reef of rocks upon which the sea
Light (grey hexagonal tower, 30 m in height)

(35175N 2553W), exhibited from the head of
Dique Del Nordeste.
Light (red round tower), exhibited from the head of
Dique Principale, 4 cables SE of the head of Dique
Nordeste.
Light-buoy (E cardinal) moored 2 cables WSW of
the head of Dique Principale and marks the line of
shoal water extending N of the end of Dique Sur,
as shown on the chart.
Berths
breaks in E winds; there are passages between them

giving access for boats to the beach. Thence:
NNE of a wave recording light-buoy moored 3 miles
N of La Bocana (3513N 252W), the dredged
entrance channel into Sebkha Bou Areg (5.86)
where the tidal streams attain a rate of 6 kn at times
and which has a least charted depth of 14 m. A bar
has built up at its seaward end and it should be
attempted only if local knowledge is available.
The track then continues to a position E of the entrance
(24 miles WNW) to Melilla and Port Nador.
5.106
Alongside depths are reported depths. The port authorities
should be contacted for the latest information.
Melilla
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A deep-water complex lies to the S of Dique Del
Nordeste. A basin (Darsena Nordeste 1), with a Ro-Ro berth
in its NE corner, forms the W part of the complex while to
the SE are the two main quays, Muelle Nordeste 2 and a
quay immediately inside the E arm of the mole. The latter
provides the longest and deepest berths with depths of
107 m alongside.
Cargadero de Minerales is on the N side of a quay, which
also forms the N limit of a marina, extending about 1 cable
E from the shore on the W side of the harbour. The
approaches and the outer part of the berth were dredged to
9 m in 1977.
A large enclosed marina lies on the S side of Cargadero
de Minerales, as shown on the chart.
Port Nador
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Dique Principale. Two LPG carrier and oil tanker berths
lie on the inner side of the E arm of the mole. Each is about
100 m in length with a designed depth of 13 m alongside.
Two broad quays, Mole 1 and Mole 2 on the chart, extend
for about 600 m NW from the SE arm of Dique Principal:
Mole 1 provides five berths with reported depths
alongside of 7 m to 10 m (See 5.106).
Mole 2 provides six berths with reported depths
alongside of 10 m to 13 m (See 5.106).
The deeper berths are on the NE sides of the quays.
There are five Ro-Ro berths:
SW side of Mole 1.
Either side of two quays extending NE for about
170 m in the SW part of the harbour, where a
passenger terminal is located.
A fishing basin is located in the S corner of the harbour.
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Port services
Melilla
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Repairs of a minor nature.
Other facilities: hospital in the town; de-ratting facilities.
Supplies: fuel oil; fresh water; provisions.
Communications. Nearest airports: Melilla 1 kn, and
Tahuima, 17 kn distant. Nearest international airport at
Oujada, 140 km distant. Ferry services to Mlaga and
Almera.
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Repairs of a minor nature.
Other facilities: hospital in the town of Nador; de-ratting
facilities.
Supplies: fuel oil reported to be available by road tanker;
fresh water; provisions.
Communications. Nearest airports: Melilla 1 kn, and
Tahuima, 17 kn distant. Nearest international airport at
Oujada, 140 km distant.
Rescue. See 5.71.
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THE COAST OF ALGERIA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 2717, 165

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6.1
This chapter covers the coast of Algeria, which extends
about 550 miles E from the mouth of Oued Kiss (3505N
213W) (5.73) to Ain Bhar (3656N 837E) (6.290). The
two principal ports are Oran (3543N 038W) (6.56) and
Alger (3646N 304E) (6.154).
Oued Kiss to Ras (Cap) Falcon (6.6).
Ras Falcon to Ras Tns (6.39).
Ras Tns to Ras Matifou (6.120).
Baie dAlger, including Alger (6.144).
Ras Matifou to Cap Carbon (6.181).
Cap Carbon to Cap Bougaroun (6.200).
Cap Bougaroun to Ras el Hamra (6.236).
Ras el Hamra to Ain Bhar (6.283).
Tunny fishing
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6.2
The coast of Algeria is for the most part high, bold and
in places mountainous, especially in its E part, where it is
dominated by the mountains of Kabylie. A few islets lie off
the coast but none is more than 6 miles offshore.
6.3
See 1.8.
Rescue
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Topography
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The most salient points are generally faced with cliffs and
the bays have beaches of sand or shingle at their heads.
Nearly all the streams have bars of sand at their mouths
during the summer, and it is only in winter that channels are
formed of sufficient depths to permit small craft to enter
with ease.
Except in the vicinity of the towns, the coast is sparsely
populated.
6.4
The national authority for SAR in the Algerian Maritime
Search and Rescue Region (SRR) is MRCC Alger (6.154)
which liaises with adjacent national authorities; Morcco SRR
to the W, Spain SRR to the NW, France SRR to the N, Italy
and Tunisia SRRs to the NE and E. For further information
see 1.44 and Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 5.
Natural conditions
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6.5
Currents and tidal streams: see 1.132.
Climate and weather: for general remarks see 1.145.
OUED KISS TO RAS (CAP) FALCON

General information
Currents
Charts 2437, 822, 178 (see 1.15)
Route
1
6.6
From the vicinity of the mouth of Oued Kiss (3505N
213W) (5.73), the route leads generally NE for about
78 miles to the vicinity of Ras Falcon (6.15). The coastal
route has been sub-divided as follows:
Oued Kiss to Cap No (6.12).
Cap No to Port de Beni Saf (6.13).
Port de Beni Saf to Ras Sigale (6.14).
Ras Sigale to Ras (Cap) Falcon (6.15).
Principal marks
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Off-lying bank
1
6.7
Alidade Bank, with a least charted depth of 44 m over it,
lies 18 miles WNW of Cap Figalo (3535N 112W) (6.11).
1
6.8
The international boundary between Algeria and the
Kingdom of Morocco is delineated by the Oued Kiss, as
shown on the chart.
Rescue
1
6.9
Life saving appliances are maintained at Ghazaouet
(3506N 152W) (6.16), Port de Beni Saf (35185N
1235W) (6.23) and Oran (6.56). See also 6.4.
6.10
See the note on chart 2437.
A current usually sets parallel to this length of coast
according to the wind direction.
A current usually sets NE parallel to the coast between
Cap Figalo (6.11) and Ras Falcon (6.15).
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Landmarks:
Islas Chafarinas (3511N 226W) (5.79).
Ghazaouet Main Lighthouse (tower on dwelling, 15 m
in height) (3506N 152W). The lighthouse is
obscured by Plateau Touent (6.16) when bearing
more than 237.
The mountain peaks of Jebel Fillaoussne (3501N
141W) and Tadjera, 8 miles N, are the best distant
landmarks along this stretch of coast.
El Mokreum is a prominent islet lying close inshore
about 5 miles NNE of Tadjera; at its W end are
two pointed rocks, about 40 m in height, which are
similar in appearance to a donkeys ears.
Prominent watch tower standing on the summit of Bou
Keltoum (not charted) (364 m in elevation),
(3516N 131W).
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le Rachgoun Lighthouse (yellow square tower, on hut,

15 m in height) (3520N 129W), standing near
the N end of the island (6.34).
Jebel Sidi Kacem (3523N 112W), with a marabout
standing on its summit which is visible from the
NW, Dar Mengel (not charted) (266 m in elevation)
and Dar Touita (not charted) (307 m in elevation),
respectively, 3 miles ENE and 4 miles NE, are
three prominent conically-shaped mountains.
Cap Figalo (Borj Bouabed) (3535N 112W) shows
up well and rises steeply to a rounded hill 195 m in
height; a disused signal station stands on the
summit. A small islet and a number of conical rocks
lie close off the cape.
Mezzaita (3536N 106W) and Hammar Ezzenine
(not charted) (424 m in elevation), 6 miles ENE, are
prominent summits among the mountains in this
area.
les Habibas Lighthouse (tower on dwelling with green
top, 14 m in height) (3543N 108W), standing on
the summit of the SW and largest of the les
Habibas (6.37).
Ben Sabiha (3540N 051W) with an observatory
standing on its summit.
Four radio masts (red lights) (3541N 048W),
standing on Ouled Sidi Bechir el Reh (Chart 822),
(6.38) are conspicuous.
Cap (Ras) Falcon Lighthouse (white octagonal stone
tower, with dwelling, 27 m in height) (3546N
048W), standing on the cape (6.15).
Major lights:
Ghazaouet Main Light as above.
le Rachgoun Light as above.
les Habibas Light as above.
Ras Falcon Light as above.
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NW of Pointe Riba (7 miles WSW), which is bordered

by foul ground extending 3 cables offshore; a
detached shoal patch lies about 6 cables NNE of the
point. Thence:
NW of lot Pigeonnier (not charted) (6 miles WSW), a
large, steep-sided rock lying close off an unnamed
point, thence:
NW of El Anafra (El Anabra) (5 miles WSW), a
village on the W entrance point of Anse dAnafra
(Chart 178) with some rocks lying close W of it,
thence:
NW of Ghazaouet Main Lighthouse (3 miles WSW)
(6.11) standing about 2 cables S of the W entrance
point to the bay. A signal mast stands about
1 cables NE, and a conspicuous chimney stands
about 2 cables E, respectively, of the lighthouse.
Port Ghazaouet (6.16) lies about 6 cables NE.
Thence:
NW of Cap Tarsa, a whitish, rocky double headland
lying at the NE end of a high, rocky length of coast
extending about 3 miles NE of Ghazaouet. Baie
Erkne (not charted) lies close E of the cape and
provides temporary shelter from W winds. Pointe de
Lalla Setti (not charted), on the E side of which lies
a small bay with a sandy beach, lies 1 miles SE of
Cap Tarsa. A white marabout stands on the point
and rocky shoal patches lie 5 cables E and 7 cables
To a position NW of Cap No (6 miles NE), lying at
the end of a line of rocky cliffs, 90 m in height,
extending NE from the small bay on the E side of
Pointe de Lalla Setti. Mersa Arobat (not charted)
(4 miles ENE) and Oued Kiouma (5 miles ENE)
are two noticeable breaks in the cliffs along this
length of coast.
Cap No to Port de Beni Saf

Directions
Oued Kiss to Cap No

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6.12
From a position N of the mouth of Oued Kiss (3505N
213W), the track leads generally NE for about 21 miles
passing (with positions given from Cap Tarsa (3508N
148W)):
NW of Le Kiss (19 miles W), a village lying close E
of the mouth of Oued Kiss with a white minaret
standing on a bluff promontory close to the village.
The ruins of an old fort stand on the crest of the
hills to the W of the village. Thence:
NW of Cap Milonia (17 miles W), which from the N
appears as a rocky mass between two extensive
beaches. The cape is fronted by foul ground. A
signal station (white tower), stands on the summit
of Daklah, a hill at an elevation of 212 m, 7 cables
S of the cape. The signal station operates by day
only. Thence:
NW of Pointe Bou Madane (15 miles W), a rocky
headland on the W side of which is Port Kelah, a
small cove, where shelter can be found for small
craft; on the E side of the headland there is a
disused wharf. Thence:
NW of Ras Kela (11 miles WSW), a black, rocky
headland. A high, rocky length of coast, indented
by several bays which are open N, extends E for
about 7 miles from Ras Kela. Thence:
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6.13
From a position NE of Cap No, the track leads generally
Cap No (35108N 1412W)):
NW of Baie Honine (1 mile E) (6.33), which indents
the coast on the NE side of Cap No, thence:
NW of Mersa Agla (not charted) (3 miles NE), the S
of two creeks where the N creek is suitable for
small craft but local knowledge is required. Close N
of this creek there is a rock which is almost joined
to the coast. Thence:
NW of El Mokreum (3 miles NE) (6.11), where the
passage inshore of the islet is obstructed by rocks.
Bordj Oulad Amar is a ruined tower standing on the
coast, about 5 cables SE of El Mokreum,
overlooking a cove where landing can be effected.
Thence:
NW of Loubar Damah (not charted) (6 miles NE), a
small peninsula which can be identified by three
rocks lying close off it. On each side of the
peninsula there is a cove with the one on the SW
side, although being the smaller of the two, is
deeper and suitable for small craft provided local
knowledge is available; the cove on the NE side has
a shingle beach. Thence:
NW of le Ronde (8 miles NE), a rocky islet about
28 m in height with vertical sides, lying about
2 cables N of Punta El Karouch (not charted). The
point is dominated by a mountain rising to 372 m
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in elevation to the S and Bou Keltoum (6.11),

1 miles ESE. Thence:
NW of Anse de Sidi Madani (not charted) (10 miles
NE), a small picturesque inlet bordered by
remarkable red and yellow cliffs; a white marabout
stands on the summit of a hill to the S of the inlet.
Thence:
NW of Cap Bocchus (Ras Bocchus) (12 miles NE), a
rocky promontory where a rock with a depth of
65 m over it lies 3 cables W. lot Siga lies
1 cables N of the cape and between them there are
some above-water rocks lying on a shoal bank.
Thence:
NW of Baie de la Tafna (12 miles NE) which lies
between Ras Bocchus (3518N 129W) and Ras
Acra, 1 mile NE. The bay has a sandy beach
through which La Tafna Rivire enters the sea. To
the E of the river mouth the shore is backed by
cliffs. Pointe de la Tour Maure, the NE entrance
point of Baie de la Tafna, is dominated by a ruined
tower. A shoal bank, on which there is a number of
above-water rocks, lies 1 miles SW of the point
and 1 cable NW there are depths of 32 m to 46 m.
Thence:
NW of le Rachgoun (13 miles NE) (6.34), thence:
NW of Le Pain de Sucre (14 miles NE), a small islet
lying about 2 cables offshore, 1 miles ESE of le
Rachgoun, thence:
To a position NW of Port de Beni Saf (16 miles NE)
(6.23), which is marked by lights, and lies about
4 miles E of le Rachgoun (6.34).
Ras Sigale to Ras (Cap) Falcon

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6.14
From a position NW of Beni-Saf, the track leads
given from Cap Figalo (3534N 112W)):
NW of a conspicuous conical rock (18 miles SSW)
lying close offshore 8 cables E of Port de Beni Saf.
Port de Beni Saf (6.23) is located about midway
along a length of coast extending from Ras Acra
(35186N 1278W) to Ras Oulassa, 7 miles ENE,
which is high and rich in iron ore. Thence:
NW of Ras Oulassa (Cap Oulassa) (15 miles SSW)
which rises to the rounded summit of Djebel
Ghouaria. Baie de Camerata indents the coast
2 miles E of Ras Oulassa. Thence:
NW of the mouth of the Ro Salado (not named on
chart 178) (8 miles S) which enters the sea at the N
end of a remarkable beach, thence:
NW of Cap Figalo (Borj Bouabed) (6.11) lying at the
N end of a length of coast consisting of vertical
cliffs, 90 m in height, extending from Baie de
Camerata. The coast from Cap Figalo to Cap Sigale,
11 miles NE, is backed by hills up to 400 m in
height. Thence:
NW of Mersa Bou Zadjar (1 miles E), a cove
indenting the coast with the small creek of Oued el
Farod (Wdi el Farsh) entering the sea on its E
side; the mouth the creek is sheltered from N and E
winds. A fishing port is reported to lie in the SW
corner of the cove and in 1989, although
unfinished, it was reported to be in use by a large
fleet of fishing vessels moored alongside or at
anchor. Thence:
Either side of les Habibas (9 miles NNE) (6.37) which

are fringed with dangers. A light (6.11) is exhibited
from the islands. Thence:
The track continues (with positions given from Ras Sigale
(3541N 101W)):
NW of Jebel Lalla Kadra (not charted) (3 miles SW),
a steep-faced headland 189 m in height with a
marabout charted on it; it is fringed with rocks. On
each side of the headland there is a cove; Mersa Ali
Bou Nouar (6.36) on the S side and Mersa Madakh
on the N side. Thence:
NW of a steep-to islet (1 miles WSW), 34 m in
height and lying about 4 cables offshore. Abreast
and close S of the islet there are some creeks,
sheltered by rocks, in which landing can be
effected. Thence:
To a position NW of Ras Sigale (Cap Sigale) (Cap
Blanc), a large rounded projection, about 305 m in
height, faced with a continuous white cliff off which
there are several above-water rocks. A stranded
wreck lies on a rocky patch, with a depth of 4 m
over it, 7 cables N of the point.
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6.15
From a position NW of Ras Sigale, the track leads
given from le Plane (3546N 054W)):
NW of Les Moules (7 miles SW) comprising two
above-water rocks which are steep-to except on their
N and E sides where rocky shoals, with depths of
less than 10 m over them, extend to a distance of
5 cables. A light (3-sided column, 7 m in height) is
exhibited from the rocks. A counter current is
reported to set SW at a rate of up to 2 kn, parallel
to the coast, in the vicinity of Les Moules. Thence:
NW of Ras Lindles (3 miles SW), a high headland
faced with steep cliffs. Tunny fishing (1.8) is
particularly active E of Ras Lindles during the
season. Thence:
NW of a detached rocky bank (2 miles WNW), with a
least charted depth of 12 m over it. le Plane is a
large above-water rock 17 m in height with small
natural basins at its NW and SE extremities which
can offer shelter for boats. The rock is steep-to
except on its W side, where a rocky spit with a
least charted depth of 2 m over it, extends 3 cables
W from it. A detached rocky patch, with a depth of
37 m over it, lies 6 cables NNW of le Plana. A
light (isolated danger daymark on black tower, red
bands, 6 m in height) is exhibited from the rock.
Baie des Andalouses (below) indents the mainland
coast S of le Plana. Thence:
NW of Kef Corals (3 miles E), the NW extremity of
a promontory on the E side of the entrance to Baie
des Andalouses; above-water rocks extend 2 cables
N of the point. Thence:
To a position NW of Ras Falcon (5 miles E), the rocky
NE extremity of the promontory of which Kef
Corals is the NW extremity. From a distance Ras
Falcon appears as an island. Two large above-water
rocks lie close NE of it and an islet, surrounded by
rocks, lies within two cables of its N side. A light
(6.11) is exhibited from the cape and a signal
station stands close to it. Baie des Aiguades lies on
the SE side of Ras Falcon
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Ghazaouet
Chart 178 plan Port of de Ghazaouet
General information
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6.16
Position. The port of Ghazaouet (3506N 152W) lies
close E of the mouth of Oued el Mersa on the E side of a
small bay. On the E side of the bay the tableland of Plateau
de Touent, surmounted by a watch-tower, dominates the
town.
Function. It is a medium sized commercial harbour,
reasonably equipped for handling various cargoes, including
chemicals, edible oils, bulk minerals and grain, general cargo
and passengers. Ro-Ro berths are available and there is a
small fishing harbour.
Approach and entry. The port is approached direct from
the open sea and entered between Les Deux Frres
(35063N 1522W) (6.20) and the head of the breakwater,
1 cables NNE (6.20).
715 901 dwt.
Port Authority. Entreprise Portuaire de Ghazaouet, PO
Box 217, 13400 Ghazaouet, Algeria.

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Limiting conditions
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6.17
Depths. The access channel is reported to be dredged
periodically, about every 3 to 4 months, to a theoretical
depth of 11 m.
Deepest berth. Mle E, E side (6.21).
Longest berths. Mineral Quay and Mle A (6.21).
Maximum size of vessel handled, reported to be LOA
185 m; draught 85 m.
6.20
From a position NW of Ghazaouet Main Lighthouse, the
track leads E for a short distance, passing:
N of Les Deux Frres (35063N 1522W),
consisting of two columnar above-water rocks lying
1 cables N of Les Deux Soeurs, two smaller
above-water rocks lying close off the NW entrance
point to the bay. Both pairs of rocks are surrounded
by shoal water and passage between each pair
should not be attempted. A light (white tower, 4 m
in height) is exhibited from the N and largest of Les
Deux Frres; the light structure is reported to be not
visible from offshore. Thence:
S of the head of the breakwater, 1 cables NNE of
Les Deux Frres; a light (red column on tower,
15 m in height) is exhibited from the head of the
breakwater, thence:
Useful marks:
Light (red column, 6 m in height), standing on a short
spur about 2 cables E of the head of the breakwater.
Light (black column, 6 m in height), standing on the
head of Mle E about 2 cables ESE of the head of
the breakwater.
Berths
Arrival information
6.18
Port radio. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 6(3).
Notice of ETA required should be sent 48 hours prior to
arrival.
Outer anchorage. An open anchorage can be obtained N
of the breakwater, in depths between 18 and 22 m, fine sand,
fairly good holding, as shown on the chart; it is not
recommended in bad weather.
available 24 hours. Pilot boards W of the entrance and
vessels are recommended to keep W of the entrance when
awaiting boarding. For details see Admiralty List of Radio
In adverse weather the pilot advises from the harbour and
boards inside the entrance.
See also 1.21.
Tug is available and compulsory.
Caution is required concerning depths and port

developments.
Landmarks:
Ghazaouet Main Lighthouse (3506N 152W) (6.11).
Chimney standing 2 cables E of the lighthouse.
Silo standing on Mle E, 3 cables NNE of the
chimney.
Major light:
Ghazaouet Main Lighthouse as above.
6.21
Bassin Ouest. Mle E, length 289 m; depth 85 m. Used
for handling mineral and bulk cargo.
Bassin Est:
Mineral Quay, length 300 m; depth 73 m.
Mle A, length 300 m; depth 7 m. Used for
discharging oil and tallow.
Mle B, length 161 m; depth 72 m. Ro-Ro and
passenger berth.
Mle C, length 105 m; depth 72 m. Ro-Ro and
passenger berth.
Port services
1
6.22
Repairs of a limited nature are available.
Other facilities: hospital in town; garbage collection
facilities are available.
Supplies: fuel available by road; fresh water; provisions.
Communications. Airport at Zenata, 50 km distant.
Harbour
1
6.19
General layout. The harbour is protected from the N by
a breakwater extending some 6 cables W from the shore at
the base of Plateau de Touent; the rest of the layout is as
shown on the chart.
Development. Proposed reclamation is reported for the
area between Mle E and Les Deux Soeurs (6.20) including
a breakwater connecting Les Deux Soeurs to Les Deux
Frres (6.20).
Port de Beni Saf

Chart 178 plan of Port de Beni Saf
General information
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6.23
Position. Port de Beni Saf (35185N 1235W) is an
artificial harbour built during the French colonial era for the
export of iron ore from mines in the vicinity. These mines
are no longer in use and Beni Saf is now the most active
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fishing port on the Algerian coast. The town stands up in the

hills across a valley which descends to the harbour.
Function. The population of Beni Saf is about 21 000.
It is reported that upgrading of the ports facilities is to be
undertaken including substantial dredging and new quays.
Approach and entry. The port is approached and entered
from the E through a channel which is about cable wide
at its narrowest.
6195 dwt.
Port Authority. Entreprise Portuaire de Beni Saf, Rue du
Port, Beni Saf, Algeria.

Le Kiss
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6.30
Anchorage in open waters can be obtained NNW of Le
Kiss (3505N 212W) (6.12) in a depth of 12 m, mud and
sand, with Cap Milonia (6.12), 2 miles ENE, bearing
about 080.
Pointe Bou Madane

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6.31
Anchorage sheltered from W winds can be obtained E of
Pointe Bou Madane (3506N 207W) (6.12).
Limiting conditions
1
6.24
Local weather and sea state. During NNW gales, the sea
sometimes breaks about 1 mile off the harbour.
In fresh N or NW winds entry is difficult and in bad
weather it is dangerous.
Mersa Oulad ben Ayed

1
6.32
Anchorage can be obtained in Mersa Oulad ben Ayed, a
cove close E of Ras Kela (3505N 201W) (6.12). On the
E side of the entrance to the cove there are some above and
below-water rocks within 1 cables of the shore; local
Arrival information
1
6.25
Outer anchorage can be obtained outside the port in
depths between 15 and 20 m, sand with good holding.
Pilotage. Pilots are available from Ghazaouet (6.16) with
prior notice. Entry is made only in daylight.
Tugs are not available.
Baie Honine
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6.26
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6.27
From a position ENE of the harbour entrance, the track
leads generally WSW with the mariner exercising due regard
for the shoal water on the S side of the approach and the
shoal spit extending almost 2 cables ENE from the extremity
of the outer breakwater (35186N 1233W), as shown on
the chart, passing:
SSE of the N breakwater head which has a light (black
column on hut, 9 m in height), standing on it,
thence:
NNW of the head of the E breakwater, 1 cables SSW
of the head of the N breakwater, which also has a
light (red column, 7 m in height) standing on it,
thence:
As required for the chosen berth.
Berths
1
6.33
Description. Baie Honine lies E of Cap No (3511N
141W) (6.12) where behind a sandy beach at its head,
about 1 miles E of Cap No, are the ruins of a town with
a prominent tower and a marabout standing close NE.
in depths of 6 m, thick mud with good holding; the
anchorage is exposed NW.
Piers. On the NE side of the bay are several piers for
loading minerals; there are depths of 6 m about cable
offshore.
Chart 178 plan of approaches to Beni Saf
le Rachgoun
1
6.28
Berthing space for small craft will most likely be made at
a quay on the SE side of the harbour next to the coastguard
patrol boat, although fishermen may invite yachts to come
alongside. There is no room to anchor.
6.34
Description. le Rachgoun (3520N 129W) is a rocky,
barren, flat-topped island 66 m in height, with a custom
house on its S side and landing place in the vicinity. A light
(6.11) is exhibited from the N end of the island. Rocks
fringe the NE side of the island to a distance of 2 cables and
the S side is fringed by rocks, some of which are
above-water, to a distance of 1 cable.
Channel. A navigable channel lies between the island and
Ras Acra (Cap dAcra) (6.14) on the mainland SE. The
channel is about 5 cables wide and the N side should be
favoured. A current usually sets E through the channel.
Anchorage of not very good quality can be obtained in
the channel S of le Rachgoun.
Small vessels anchor as close under the lee of the island
as possible, and vessels of a moderate size anchor about
1 cable offshore, selecting a position according to the
direction of the wind.
The bottom is of mud and sand although there are
numerous rocky patches which must be avoided.
Chart 178 plan of approaches to Beni Saf
Port services
1
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Supplies: fresh water can be obtained from a tap on the
quay near the coastguard boat, but pressure is low;
provisions of a limited nature can be obtained in the town.
Cap Figalo
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Anchorage, well sheltered from E winds, can be obtained
3 cables offshore about 5 cables S of the W extremity of
Cap Figalo (Borj Bouabed) (3534N 112W) (6.14).
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Iles Habibas from NNW (6.37)

(Photograph Capt. Peter Mosselberger)
Mersa Ali Bou Nouar

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Description. Mersa Ali Bou Nouar (3538N 104W) is
a deep, narrow cove surrounded by steep hills, indenting the
coast on the SW side of Jebel Lalla Kadra (not named on
the chart) giving good protection from NE through S to SW.
The entrance is 1 cables wide and care should be
exercised to avoid dangerous below-water rocks fringing the
W side of the entrance. The bottom shoals gradually towards
the head of the cove.
middle of Mersa Ali Bou Nouar in depths of 5 to 7 m, sand.
nearest dangerous rocky patches, in depths of 28 m, coral

and gravel.
Small vessels can anchor in a depth of 146 m, sand, in a
small bay on the E side of the larger SW island, inshore of a
rocky patch with a depth of 44 m over it, lying 5 cables
ENE of the lighthouse. Two mooring buoys are moored in
this bay.
Landing can be effected at a small jetty on the S side of
the bay, where it is reported that there is a depth of 15 m
alongside.
A shallow-water anchorage can be obtained in a bay on
the SW side of the larger island below the lighthouse; the
holding ground is not good, although there is a mooring
buoy which can be used in conjunction with a kedge.
Baie des Andalouses

les Habibas
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Description. les Habibas (3543N 108W) consist of
two islands and numerous islets and rocks enclosed within a
marine nature reserve.
The larger and SW island attains its highest elevation near
its S extremity where a light (6.11) is exhibited.
This island is fringed with reefs, above-water rocks and
shoals extending to 7 cables W and about 1 mile SW from
the light-structure.
The smaller and NE island is rounded, flat topped and
lower than the other. It is fringed with rocks, the outermost
of which lie about 2 cables from the island.
The passage between the two islands is foul.
Currents in the vicinity of the islands are strong and
irregular.
Anchorage, sheltered from W and NW winds, can be
obtained with the lighthouse bearing 270 and the summit of
the NE island bearing 010, about 1 cables from the
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Description. Baie des Andalouses lies between Ras
Lindles (3544N 056W) (6.15) and Kef Corals, 6 miles
ENE (6.15).
On the elevated plains overlooking the bay are the
villages of El Ancor and Bou Sfer. Sidi Bou Ameur, upon
which there is a prominent marabout, stands about 1 miles
E of Bou Sfer; it is dominated by Ouled Sidi Bechir el Reh
and Rigada. Four radio masts (6.11) stand on Ouled Sidi
Bechir el Reh.
Anchorage can be obtained in the W part of the bay,
sheltered from ENE through S to SW, where the bottom is
of sand.
Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels, sheltered
from the E, off Plage des Corailleurs (not named on the
chart), which lies on the S side of Kef Corals and 4 cables
offshore. An area of foul ground extending 5 cables offshore
lies about 1 mile SSW of Kef Corals. Caution is necessary
as the bottom is rocky in places.
Local knowledge is necessary in the small vessel
anchorage.
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RAS FALCON TO RAS TNS

GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 2717, 1909

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In this section the coastal waters between Ras Falcon
(3546N 048W) (6.15) and Ras Tns (6.112), about
114 miles ENE, are described. The section is arranged as
follows:
Golfe dOran (6.40).
Port dOran (6.56).
Golfe dArzew (6.81).
Natural conditions
1
Principal marks
1
GOLFE DORAN
General information
Charts 822, 812
Description
1
6.40
Golfe dOran is entered between Ras Falcon (3546N
048W) (6.15) and Ras Aiguille (6.110), 16 miles ENE. The
Port dOran (6.56) lies at the head of Golfe dOran with the
enclosed naval roadstead of Mers-el-Kbir (6.50) lying close
W.
The gulf is divided into three bays by the projecting
headland formed by the lower slopes of Djebel Santon
(3544N 043W) (6.47) and Kef El Menzah (6.49), 8 miles
ENE, on which stands Fort Mers-el-Kbir.
Topography
1
6.41
Djebel Murdjadjo (3540N 047W) dominates the head
of the gulf and city of Oran. From the NW and NE it
appears flat-topped with a vertical fall at its E end whence
an elevated but lower plain extends E to the foot of Djebel
Khar (3547N 030W) (6.110).
Sainte Clotilde (35428N 0410) is a village at the N
foot of Djebel Murdjadjo, and E of the village as far as
Oran, the coast is cliffy. From Oran to Kef El Menzah
(35466N 0333W), the coast consists of yellow cliffs
with a prominent summer resort standing above them.
Prohibited anchorage
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Directions
6.43
Tunny nets are laid annually between 15th March and
10th November in Baie des Aiguades (6.15), and in the
vicinity of Kef El Menzah (6.49) and Ras Aiguille (6.110).
See also 1.8.
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Submarine cables
1
6.44
Two submarine cables come ashore at the E end of Baie
des Aiguades, as shown on the chart.
Foul ground
1
6.47
Landmarks:
Ben Sabiha (3540N 051W) (6.11).
Four radio masts (3541N 048W) (6.11).
Ras Falcon Lighthouse (3546N 048W) (6.11).
Radio masts, 1 miles SE of Ras Falcon Lighthouse.
Belfry in the village of An el Turk, 2 miles SE of
Ras Falcon Lighthouse.
Water tower standing close to the coast, 3 miles SE
of Ras Falcon Lighthouse.
Fort Santon (35441N 0425W), standing on Djebel
Santon.
Fort Santa Cruz (35426N 0397W), standing at the
E end of Djebel Murdjadjo (6.41). A chapel stands
close ENE
Clock tower (35419N 0389W), standing in the city
of Oran.
Cathedral, standing about 2 cables NE of the clock
tower.
Tower (35419N 0382W), standing on the W side
of Oran Railway Station.
Jete Filaoucne Lighthouse (35432N 0375W)
(6.110).
Building (35429N 0369W), resembling a square
tower, close E of Oran.
Stranded wreck, 7 cables WSW of Kef El Menzah
(35466N 0333W) (6.49).
Djebel Khar (3547N 030W) (6.110).
Ras Aiguille Lighthouse (3553N 029W) (6.110).
Major lights:
Ras Falcon Light (3546N 048W) (6.11).
Roseville Rear Leading Light (35433N 0422W)
(6.54).
Jete Filaoucne Light (35432N 0375W) (6.110).
Ras Aiguille Light (3553N 029W) (6.110).
6.42
See 6.108.
Tunny fishing
1
6.46
Magnetic anomaly. A local magnetic anomaly is reported
to exist near the shores of the bight where Port dOran is
situated, especially near the anchorage of Mers-el-Kbir
(6.50).
Current. A W-going current is usually experienced along
the central parts of the middle and E bays. See also note on
chart 822.
6.45
An area of foul ground, charted as a submerged target
(existence doubtful), lies 4 miles ENE of Ras Falcon.
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6.48
From a position NE of Ras Falcon (3546N 048W)
(6.15), the track leads generally ESE for about 8 miles,
passing (with positions given from Cap Gros (35446N
0421W) (chart 812)):
NNE of Haut Fond dAn el Turk (2 miles NW), a
rocky shoal, thence:
NNE of Cap Gros, which rises to a height of 70 m. A
rocky shoal, with a least charted depth of 77 m
over it, extends up to 1 cable offshore about
3 cables W of Cap Gros. Thence:
NNE of a rocky shoal (5 cables ESE), with a depth
of 94 m over it, thence:
Clear of a detached rocky shoal (1 miles ESE), with
a depth of 20 m over it, thence:
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NNE of the entrance to Mers-El-Kbir (1 miles SE),

(6.50) which is marked by lights, thence:
(Directions for Mers-el-Kbir are given at 6.54)
NNE of Pointe Mona (2 miles SE) (35429N
0393W), on which stands Fort Lamoune and
which has a remarkable cave on its W side and lies
near the root of Jete Filaoucne. Thence:
As required to the pilot boarding ground, about 5 cables
N of Jete Filaoucne Light (35433N 0375W).
(Directions for entering Oran are given at 6.75)
Harbour
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Oran to Ras Aiguille

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From the vicinity of the pilot boarding ground about
5 cables N of Jete Filaoucne Light (35433N 0375W),
the track leads generally NNE for about 11 miles, passing
(with positions given from Kef El Menzah (35466N
0333W)):
ESE of Banc de Corail (3 miles W), thence:
WNW of La Briqueterie (2 miles SSW) (not named
on the chart) which rises to a height of 205 m and
dominates the surrounding plain, thence:
WNW of Kef El Menzah (Pointe du Canastel), a
headland rising to a steep-sided, round-topped hill
146 m in height, and backed by cliffs 237 m in
elevation. The headland is fringed by rocks. A
wreck, with a depth of 9 m over it, lies 5 cables W
and another wreck, with a depth of 01 m over it,
lies close E. Baie dEl Menzah (Baie du Canastel)
indents the coast close E of Kef El Menzah; its S
shore is fringed with rocks and the mariner should
not get into depths of less than 9 m. Anchorage can
be obtained in the bay, in a depth of about 10 m;
local knowledge is required. Thence:
WNW of Ras Aiguille (7 miles NNE); a light (6.110)
is exhibited from the cape.
(Directions for the coastal route continue at 6.111)
Port de Mers-el-Kbir
6.53
General layout is shown on the chart. The naval base
lies in the NW part of the harbour and the dockyard, with a
floating dock and other facilities, lies in the SE part of the
harbour.
Local magnetic anomaly. See 6.46.
Landmarks:
Fort Santon (35441N 0426W) (6.47).
Fort Santa Cruz (35426N 0397W) (6.47).
Major light:
Roseville Rear Leading Light (35433N 0422W).

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Roseville Leading Lights:
Front light (black triangle, point up, in white square on
metal framework tower, 18 m in height) (35433N
0424W), standing above the village of Roseville.
Rear light (black square on metal mast, 7 m in height)
(35433N 0422W), 392 m from front light.
The alignment (259) of these lights leads in the fairway
through the entrance to the harbour, passing:
Between the spur extending a short distance S of the
head of Jete Nord, with a light (white column,
11 m in height) (35436N 0407W), standing
cable W of the head of the jetty, and:
The head of Jete Est, with a light (white mast, red
top, 12 m in height) standing on the jetty head,
1 cable S of the spur mentioned above, thence:
Useful mark:
Light (white framework tower, red bands, 12 m in
of Mle Triangulaire.
Port services
1
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Repairs: 15-tonne floating crane.
Supplies: provisions; fresh water; fuel.
Chart 812
General information
1
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Position. Port de Mers-el-Kbir (35435N 0406W) lies
close W of Oran.
Function. Mers-el-Kbir is a naval port which is closed
to navigation.
Topography. Numerous chimneys stand near the coast
between the villages of Saint Andr (35438N 0424W)
and Sainte Clotilde, 1 miles SE. See also 6.41.
PORT DORAN
General information
Chart 812
Position
1
Limiting conditions
1
6.51
Depths in the entrance and within the harbour are shown
on the chart.
Function
1
Arrival information
1
6.52
Outer anchorage can be obtained in depths of 35 to
40 m about 5 cables ESE of the root Jete Nord (35443N
0415W), close E of Fort Mers-el-Kbir, fine sand.
Pilotage and regulations. Mariners wishing to enter the
port must request permission from the naval authorities in
Oran and, upon obtaining it, should proceed to the vicinity
of the entrance to the port where the pilot will board in
good weather.
Entry at night is not recommended. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
6.56
Port dOran (3543N 038W) fronts the city of Oran
which is the second most important city in Algeria. The
naval harbour of Mers-el-Kbir lies close W of the
commercial harbour.
6.57
Oran is a major commercial harbour with extensive
facilities available for handling most types of cargo including
general cargo, liquid petroleum products, coal and grain,
containers and Ro-Ro traffic.
Topography
1
6.58
See 6.41.
Approach and entry

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The port is approached from the Golfe dOran and
entered between the spur, extending a short distance SE from
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close to the head of Jete Filaoucne, and the head of

Traverse de Large, as shown on the chart.
3
Traffic
1
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3 671 196 dwt.
Tugs
Port Authority
1
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Entreprise Portuaire de Oran, Boulevard Mimouni
Lahcene, BP 106, Oran, Algeria.
Harbour
6.62
The mariner should note that a wreck, with a least charted
depth of 12 m over it, lies in the middle of the entrance and
another wreck, with a least charted depth of 15 m over it,
lies close within the entrance.

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Quai du Sngal (6.76).

1
Local weather
1
6.70
The harbour, aligned approximately ENE/WSW, consists
of a series of five main basins, including the Avant Port,
formed by four broad jetties extending N from the shore. A
mole, 1 miles in length, provides protection from the N;
the entrance, facing ENE, is at the E end.
There is a small yacht club in Vieux Port at the W end of
the harbour where there is also an active fishing fleet.
Facilities are very limited.
Submarine cable
6.64
Length 2438 m; draught 116 m.
6.65
Current. Entry into the port is straightforward in good
weather, but during W gales a current sets across the
approaches to the entrance.
Water levels in the port are raised by W winds and
lowered by E winds; the difference between the two levels
may be as great as 1 m.
6.69
Tugs are available.
General layout
Limiting conditions
Limiting depth
A vessel requiring a pilot, whether in the roadstead or

within the port, should make the following signals:
By day, display flag G and sound 3 long blasts.
At night, exhibit two red lights disposed vertically 2 m
apart, and sound 3 long blasts.
See also 1.21.
6.71
A submarine cable extends from Quai Dakar at the head
of Mle Ibn Badis, 7 cables WSW from the harbour
entrance, to the head of a spur extending a short distance
SSE from Jete Filaoucne, as shown on the chart.
Traffic signals
1
6.72
Traffic signals are displayed when the port is closed from
a signal mast (35429N 0378W) standing on the NE end
of Mle Ibn Sina, as follows:
By day, a red flag.
At night, a red light.
Climatic table
Arrival information
1

1
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Masters are advised to send ETA to their agents well in
advance of arrival at the port.
Principal marks
1
Outer anchorage
1
6.67
Anchorage can be obtained in the roads NE of Jete
Filaoucne and clear of the prohibited anchorage area, in
depths about 40 m, sand.
Prohibited anchorage area exists in the close approaches
and entrance to the harbour; its limits are shown on the
chart.
Anchoring is prohibited within Avant-Port as shown on
the chart.
Pilotage
1
6.68
Pilotage is compulsory and is available 24 hours. Requests
for pilots should be made by VHF 3 hours prior to arrival at
the port. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3).
By day, in bad weather, a vessel should approach the
entrance and embark the pilot about 5 cables N of the
entrance to the port; during N gales, special care is
necessary.
At night during very bad weather, owing to possible
congestion within the harbour, a vessel should be kept in the
offing until daylight.
6.73
See 1.166 and 1.179.
6.74
Landmarks:
Fort Santa Cruz (35426N 0397W) (6.47).
Clock tower (35419N 0389W) (6.47).
Cathedral, surmounted by domes, 2 cables NE of the
clock tower.
Tower (35419N 0382W), standing on the W side
of Oran Railway Station.
Jete Filaoucne Lighthouse (35432N 0375W)
(6.110).
Building (35429N 0369W) (6.47).
Major light:
Jete Filaoucne Light (6.110).

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From the vicinity of the pilot boarding ground about
5 cables N of Jete Filaoucne (35432N 0375W), the
track leads a short distance SSE and WSW to the harbour
entrance; the chart is sufficient guide.
Useful marks:
Light (black column, 7 m in height), on the head of a
short spur 1 cable SW of the head of Jete
Filaoucne.
Light (red column, 8 m in height), on the head of
Traverse du Large on the SE side of the entrance.
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Basins and berths

Basins and berths
1
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Avant Port lies immediately within the entrance and
contains several mooring buoys in its SE part.
On its W side there is 200 m of berthing space at Quai
Havre with depths of 9 to 11 m alongside. At the head of
Mle Ibn Sina, Quai Havane, length 150 m, with a depth of
12 m alongside. These berths form part of a container
terminal on the mole.
Bassin de Bjaia lies between Mle Ibn Sina and Mle
Ibn Rachd. It contains 950 m of berthing space with depths
of 85 to 12 m alongside. There are Ro-Ro berths at its head
with a ramp height of 1 m. Used for containers, bulk and
petroleum cargoes.
Bassin de Tnes, lies between Mle Ibn Rachd and Mle
Ibn Badis. It contains 970 m of berthing space, including the
head of Mle Ibn Rachd, with depths of 8 to 105 m
alongside. Used for bulk and petroleum cargoes.
Bassin de Mostaganem lies between Mle Ibn Badis and
Mle Ibn Khaldoun. It contains 1080 m of berthing space,
including the head of Mle Ibn Badis, with depths of 61 to
10 m alongside. Used for bulk grain and general cargo.
Bassin dArzew lies W of Bassin de Mostaganem and
contains 798 m of berthing space, including the head of
Mle Ibn Khaldoun, with depths of 7 to 10 m alongside. It
is for general usage by all types of vessels.
Quai du Sngal, on the S side of the basin; length
400 m.
Bassin Gueydon lies between the root of Jete
Filaoucne and Mle Ibn Batouta at the W end of the
harbour; it is used by naval vessels.
Topography
1
Caution
1
Traffic regulations
1
6.78
Hospitals in town; de-ratting and issue of certificates.
Supplies
Current
6.77
Repairs of a minor nature are available. There are three
slipways, the largest of which has a capacity of 1000 tonnes.
Other facilities
6.84
Prohibited anchorage. A prohibited anchorage area for
tankers encompasses the approaches to Arzew Harbour; its
limits are shown on the charts.
Prohibited area. A prohibited anchorage and fishing area
extends NE from the head of Jete Abri (35516N
0175W), close E of Arzew Harbour; its limits are shown
on chart 838.
Dangers
Repairs
6.83
Owing to the shores of the gulf being in most places low
and with the hills behind lying at some distance inland, the
mariner is advised to exercise due caution at night or in
thick weather, because the land appears to be much farther
off than it actually is.
6.85
The following charted dangers lie in the approaches to
Arzew which should be avoided when approaching or
anchoring in the area (with positions given from lot
dArzew (35525N 0173W)):
Obstruction (4 miles E), with a depth of 68 m over it.
Obstruction (3 miles ESE), with a depth of 60 m
over it, reported (1979).
Remains of two wrecks (4 miles SE), lying close
together, the positions of which are approximate.
Dangerous wreck (5 miles SE).
Obstruction (6 miles SE), the position of which is
approximate.
Caution. Owing to the shores of the gulf being in most
places low and with the hills behind lying at some distance
inland, the mariner is advised to exercise due caution at
night or in thick weather, because the land appears to be
much farther off than it actually is.
Port services
6.82
A number of conspicuous structures, including tanks and
flares associated with the oil and gas industry extend along
the coast for about 5 miles S and ESE from the town of
Arzew. Most are charted.
6.79
Fuel oil; fresh water, the potability of which is suspect
and which is not always available; provisions.
6.86
A slight W-going current usually sets along the shore of
the gulf, and sets E out of the bay at Arzew. See also the
note on the chart.
Communications
1
Principal marks
6.80
Nearest airport at Es-Senia, 6 km distant.
1
GOLFE DARZEW
General information
Charts 822, 838
Description
1
6.81
Golfe dArzew indents the coast between Cap Carbon
(3555N 020W) (6.111) and Ras Ouillis (3607N 014E)
(6.111).
The port of Arzew (6.91), consisting of Arzew Harbour
and Arzew-el-Djdid, lies on the W side of the bay and the
port of Mostaganem (6.100) lies on the E side of the bay.
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Caution. In view of construction work undertaken in the
area, too much reliability should not be placed on the degree
of prominence of charted objects which might have been
overshadowed by later works.
Landmarks:
Flare (35506N 0187W).
Six other flares standing at various distances, from
1 mile SSW to 3 miles ESE of the above flare, as
shown on the chart. All these flares are very
conspicuous when approaching the Golfe dArzew
from the E.
Building (white) (3548N 011W) (position
approximate).
Marabout standing on Ras Sidi Mansour (3548N
005W) (6.90).
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Tower and belfry standing in the village of Mazaghren

(3554N 005E).
Silo standing 1 miles NNE of Mazaghren, on the S
side of the town of Mostaganem (6.100).
Djebel Azeub (3602N 009E), seen from the W is a
detached conical hill standing in the remarkable
ravine of the Oued Chelif (6.90).
Signal station, standing on Ras Amra (3604N
012E).
Major lights:
lot dArzew Light (white tower, 12 m in height)
(35525N 0173W).
Ras Ouillis Light (3607N 014E) (6.110).
Directions
Cap Carbon to Arzew
1
6.88
From a position NE of Cap Carbon (3555N 020W)
(6.111), the track leads generally SE for about 6 miles,
passing (with positions from Cap Carbon):
NE of a spit of shoal water (2 miles SE) extending
8 cables offshore to the 10 m depth contour line,
thence:
NE of lot dArzew (3 miles SE), the SE of a group of
islets lying within 2 cables of the coast, about
3 miles SE of Cap Carbon. A light is exhibited
from the W side of the islet. lot dArzew should
not be approached within 5 cables. The group is
fringed with rocks and shoals, the outermost rock of
which has a depth of 83 m over it, and lies about
2 cables ENE of the islet. Tunny nets are laid SE of
the island as shown on the chart. Thence:
NE of Banc des Trois Doigts (3 miles SE) (chart
838), a rocky bank with a least depth of 34 m over
it, extending to the 10 m depth contour line 3 cables
offshore, 5 cables S of lot dArzew. Thence:
NE of Banc de Madrague (4 miles SE) (chart 838),
with a least depth of 99 m over it, extending to the
20 m depth contour line about 1 mile offshore,
1 mile SE of lot dArzew. Thence:
As required to the pilot boarding ground for Arzew
Harbour (35509N 0145W) or the pilot boarding ground
for Arzew-el-Djdid, 1 miles farther SE.
NW of disused signal station (3 miles SSW),

standing 1 mile inland from a beach at an elevation
of 192 m, thence:
NW of a stranded wreck (2 miles SSW), the position
of which is approximate, thence:
NW of Kef Salamandre (1 mile SW), a low point, with
houses standing on it, fringed by a rocky spit to a
distance of 1 cables W and NW. A light-buoy (N
cardinal) marks the extremity of the spit, 2 cables
NW of the point. Thence:
NW of Jete de Large Light (white tower, red top,
10 m in height), exhibited from the head of the jetty
in Mostaganem, thence:
(Directions for Mostaganem are given at 6.104)
NW of Kef Kharrouba (2 miles NNE) which has a
signal mast and the ruins of a chapel standing upon
it. Anse des Pirates lies on the S side of the point.
Thence:
NW of the extremity (2 miles NNE) of an outfall
pipeline which extends 2 miles from the coast
further NE; a buoy (special) marks the extremity of
the pipeline. Thence:
NW of the shallows extending seawards from the
mouth of Oued Chelif (7 miles NNE). The river is
spanned by an iron bridge about 5 cables from its
mouth, and there is a notable marabout standing on
its N bank. A low point formed by the alluvium
from the river extends seawards from the highland
on either side of the remarkable ravine through
which the river flows. The shallows and the point
continue to extend seawards and should be given a
wide berth. The dangers off this length of coast are
covered by the red sector (197234) of the light
standing on the head of Jete du Large in
Mostaganem. Thence:
NW of a point (11 miles NNE) fringed by rocks,
5 miles NE of the mouth of Oued Chelif and
5 cables SW of Kef el Eurecher, thence:
To a position NW of Ras Ouillis (13 miles NNE)
(6.111), 6 cables NE of Kef el Eurecher; the coast
between the two is reported to be fringed with foul
ground to a distance of almost 3 cables. A light
(6.110) is exhibited from Ras Ouillis.
Port dArzew
Useful mark
6.89
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Light (white column, 8 m in height) (35516N
0175W), exhibited from the head of Jete du
Abri.
(Directions for Arzew Harbour are given at 6.95
and for Arzew-el-Djdid at 6.96)
General information
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6.90
From the vicinity of the pilot boarding grounds, the track
positions given from Jete de Large Light (35565N
0045):
NW of Ras Sidi Mansour (11 miles SW), a rocky
point with a disused signal station standing on the
SW end of a range of hills, 1 mile E, thence:
NW of Stidia (7 miles SW), which is fronted by a
beach interrupting a cliffy length of coastline
extending from Ras Sidi Mansour to Kef
Salamandre, about 10 miles NE, thence:
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Position. The Port dArzew lies on the W side of the
Golfe dArzew. It consists of Arzew Harbour (3551N
018W) and Arzew-el-Djdid (Port de Bethioua), 3 miles
SE.
Function. The harbour at Arzew exports oil, salt and
fertiliser. Arzew-el-Djdid is dedicated solely to the export of
liquefied gas.
Approach and entry. Both sections of the port are
approached from the Golfe dArzew with Arzew Harbour
being entered between Jete du Large and Jete Secondaire,
and Arzew-el-Djdid being entered between either the E or
W end of a detached breakwater, and the respective E or W
breakwaters of the harbour.
71 897 865 dwt.
Port Authority. Entreprise Portuaire dArzew, BP 46,
Arzew, Algeria.
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Lighthouse (white metal tower, black top, 14 m in

height) (35510N 0174W).
Limiting conditions
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Deepest berths:
Arzew Harbour. Jete du Large (6.98).
Arzew-el-Djdid. B3 (6.98).
Longest berths:
Arzew Harbour. Mole No 3 West (6.98).
Arzew-el-Djdid. M1, M6, B1 (6.98).
Tidal levels.
about 00 m. See Admiralty Tide Tables.

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Port operations. It is reported that movements are made
only during daylight in Arzew Harbour, although it is
possible for tankers to be berthed at night.
In Arzew-el-Djdid movements are made only in daylight.
Notice of ETA required should be sent 48 hours prior to
arrival and confirmed 12 hours before arrival.
Outer anchorage for Arzew Harbour can be obtained in
a depth of about 69 m in the vicinity of the pilot boarding
ground (35509N 0145W); otherwise the pilot will advise
on a suitable anchorage. The mariners attention is drawn to
the presence of a wreck 2 cables E of the charted
anchorage.
Anchorage for Arzew-el-Djdid can be obtained about 1
to 1 miles N of the detached breakwater in depths of 60 to
70 m; in both cases the holding ground is reported to be
very poor.
Caution. After prolonged winds from the N sector, a
heavy ground swell sets into the Golfe dArzew, and
accordingly the mariner is advised to use the maximum
amount of cable.
Prohibited anchorage and fishing areas. See 6.84.
Pilotage is compulsory for both sections of the port and
for the anchorages, and is available 24 hours. The pilot
boarding grounds are shown on the chart. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available, and are compulsory for vessels over
1500 grt.
For Arzew-el-Djdid two pilots and six tugs are required
for berthing and one pilot and four tugs for unberthing. It is
reported that owing to the state of the detached breakwater
one pilot and two tugs remain with the vessel throughout its
stay.
Directions for west entrance to Arzew-el-Djdid

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General layouts:
Port dArzew is entered from SSE W of a mole which
extends for mile, initally S then SE, from the vicinity of
Fort de la Pointe (35517N 0177W). The W side of the
entrance is formed by the head of a jetty extending
45 cables ENE from the gas terminal at the SW corner of
the harbour.
An inner harbour is formed by a ruined breakwater
extending E from the shore to form an entrance 1 cables
wide. A broad jetty extends S fron the N side of this inner
harbour to form a small basin on its E side.
Arzew-el-Djdid is enclosed by two moles extending
from the shore; the E mole extends 4 cables N, the W mole
extends 5 cables NE. Between the two moles two shorter
jetties extend NE. The whole is protected from NNE by a
detached mole 1 mile in length, aligned ESE/WNW.
Landmarks:
Flare (35506W, 0187W).
Six other flares (6.87).
6.96
From the vicinity of the pilot boarding ground (35499N
0136W) (6.88), the track leads generally W and ESE for
about 2 miles, passing:
N, W and SSW of a light-buoy (port hand) marking
the W side of a patch of shoal water, with a depth
of 88 m over it, lying close off the W end of the
detached breakwater (35495N 0149W). A light
(white column, 2 m in height), is exhibited from the
head of the W end of the breakwater. A light-buoy
(special) is moored about 4 cables NW of the light.
The track then leads to the designated berth.
Directions for east entrance to Arzew-el-Djdid

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6.95
0145W) (6.88), the track leads generally W and NW for
about 2 miles, passing (with positions given from the head
of Jete du Large (35510N 0174W)):
S of Junction Light-buoy (safe water) (1 miles E),
thence:
N of a light-buoy (N cardinal) (9 cables SSE), moored
5 cables NE of Rocher Damesme, a rock lying close
offshore, thence:
S of a light-buoy (starboard hand) (1 cable E) and S of
a mooring dolphin ( cable SE) at the end of a
walkway extending SE from berth P3 lying close
NW of the head of Jete du Large; the dolphin is
marked by a light. Thence:
S and SW of the head of Jete du Large from which a
Thence as required for the designated berth.
Useful mark:
Light (red tower, 2 m in height), exhibited from a
position close to the head of Jete Secondaire about
3 cables W of the head of Jete du Large.
6.97
0136W) (6.88), the track leads generally SSW and WNW
for about 9 cables, passing:
ESE and SSW of a light-buoy (starboard hand),
moored 2 cables ESE of the E end of the detached
breakwater (35495N 0149W). A light (white
column, green top, 2 m in height), is exhibited from
the E head of the breakwater.
The track then leads to the designated berth.
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6.98
Arzew Harbour:
Jete du Large and Jete Est have a total of three
berths capable of taking tankers up to 120 000 dwt
with maximum draughts between 128 and 149 m.
Jete Secondaire; maximum draught 98 m. LNG and
ammonia
Jete Mthanier, both sides; length 400 m; depth 98 m.
LNG.
Arzew-el-Djdid:
Berth B1; length 480 m; depth 235 m. Tankers,
maximum between 25 000 and 100 000 dwt. B2
and B3 are no longer operational.
Berth M1; length 480 m, depth 135 m. LNG.
Berth M6; length 480 m, depth 135 m. LPG.
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There is a tanker berth, with six unlit mooring buoys,

about 5 cables WNW from the W extremity of the
detached breakwater. This berth can take tankers up to
140 000 dwt.
Port services
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Facilities: hospital at Mohgoune, 5 km distant; other
hospitals in Oran.
Supplies: fresh water available in both harbours; gas oil
available alongside, or at anchor, by barge; provisions are
available in small quantities.
Communications. Airport at Es-Senia, 40 km distant.

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Chart 178 plan of Port de Mostaganem
General information
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Position. The Port de Mostaganem fronts the town of
Mostaganem (3556N 005E) about 20 miles ENE of
Arzew. The white buildings of the town show up well
against the grey hills in the background.
Function. Mostaganem is a small commercial and fishing
port, handling mainly general and bulk cargo. Principal
imports are foodstuffs and timber; there is little export trade.
Approach and entry. The port is approached from the E
side of the Golfe dArzew and entered between the head of
Jete du Large and the head of Mle Sud-Ouest.
661 281 dwt.
Port Authority. Mostaganem Port Authority, BP131
Mostaganem, Algeria.
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Landmark:
Lighthouse (35561N 0042E) on the head of Jete
du Large.
6.104
From a position N of Kef Salamandre (35555N
0036E) (6.90), the track leads generally E and NE for
about 7 cables to the harbour entrance, passing:
S and SE of the head of Jete du Large (35561N
0042E) (6.90), thence:
NW of the head of Mle Sud-Oueste, 1 cables E of
the head of Jete du Large; a light (white column,
green top, 7 m in height), is exhibited from the head
of Mle Sud Oueste. Thence:
Useful marks:
Light (white column, 10 m in height), standing on the
head of Mle de l Indpendance, 3 cables ENE
of the head of Jete du Large.
Light (white round tower, 10 m in height), standing on
a spur, 3 cables NE of the head of Jete du Large.
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Outer basin. There is a total of 767 m of berthing space
available. The deepest berth is No 7 on Mle Sud-Oueste;
length 140 m; charted depth is 82 m. Steel and grain cargo.
A quay for fishing boats lies in the S part of the basin.
Inner basin. There is a total of 682 m of berthing space
available handling general cargo. The longest berth is Quai
du Maghreb; length 412 m; charted depth is 76 m.
Ro-Ro traffic can be accommodated at the general cargo
berths.
Port services
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Deepest berth. Mle Sud-Ouest Berth No 7 (6.105).
Longest berth. Quai du Maghreb Berths 1 to 3 (6.105).
Maximum size of vessel handled. Length 200 m; draught
823 m.
6.106
Repairs of a minor nature only are available.
Other facilities: garbage and sludge disposal.
Supplies: fresh water by road tanker; some fresh
provisions.
Communications: nearest airport Oran, 80 km distant.
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Arrival information
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Outer anchorage. The roadstead off Mostaganem is
completely exposed. Winds between W and N render it
dangerous.
Anchorage can be obtained 6 cables W of the harbour
entrance in a depth of 25 m. The bottom is mud, covered
with sand, although there are some rocky patches which
should be avoided. Holding is reported to be good.
Pilotage is compulsory in an area bounded on the W by
the meridian of Kef Salamandre (35555N 0036E) (6.90)
and on the N by the parallel of Kef Kharrouba (3558N
005E) (6.90); it is available 24 hours and the pilot boards
from a black boat with a white stripe. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
General information
Charts 822, 1909, 178 plan of Port de Tns
Route
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6.108
A prohibited anchorage area lies within the 100 m depth
contour line in the vicinity of Ras Falcon, as shown on the
chart.
Currents
Harbour
6.103
General layout. The harbour consists of two basins
formed by a mole extending W, thence SW, for a total of
8 cables from the shore at its N end; a broad mole extending
NW from the shore to leave a SW facing entrance 160 m
wide, and a broad jetty extending NW about midway
between the entrance and the head of the harbour.
6.107
From the vicinity of Ras Falcon (3546N 048W)
(6.15), the route leads generally ENE for about 114 miles to
the vicinity of Ras Tns (3633N 120E) (6.112).
6.109
See the notes on the charts.
Principal marks
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6.110
Landmarks:
Four radio masts (red obstruction lights), standing on
Ouled Sidi Bechir (3541N 148W).
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Ras Falcon Lighthouse (3546N 048W) (6.11).

Djebel Khar (Montagne des Lions) (3547N 030W)
is a prominent, isolated mountain appearing from
the W to have a flat top sloping to the S, whereas
from the NE it appears conical.
Ras Aiguille Lighthouse (white tower with dwelling,
11 m in height) (3553N 029W), partially
obscured between 000 and 010, standing on Ras
Aiguille, a rocky projection dominated by a hill
243 m in elevation.
Djebel Krichtel (3552N 027W), 600 m in elevation,
with a disused signal station standing on its summit.
Djebel Korima (elevation 294 m) (3606N 015E). A
prominent reddish watch tower stands on its summit
and on its NE slope there is a village.
House, standing about 7 cables S of Pointe d El
Aoua (3613N 023E) (6.112).
Tacheta N, Srim and Allouda are prominent mountains
rising to their summits 6 miles SE, 5 miles SE
and 8 miles ESE, respectively, of Cap Kramis
(3620N 040E) (6.112). When seen from the NW
they appear as a saddle-shaped group and can be
seen up to 50 miles away in clear weather.
Nadji Lighthouse (yellow square tower or a red
building, 29 m in height), standing on the mainland
1 mile ENE of lot Colombi (3626N 055E)
(6.112).
Sidi Merouane dominates the rocky Ras Tns (Cap
Tns) (3633N 120E) (6.112); there is a
distinctive disused white signal station standing on
the summit. From E or W, the cape appears at a
distance to be steep-sided, with a rounded top
surmounted by a sharp peak. From the N the cape
appears lower than its true height.
Major lights:
Ras (Cap) Falcon Light (3546N 048W) (6.11).
Roseville Rear Leading Light (35433N 0422W),
(6.54).
Jete Filaoucne Light (white pylon on hut, 15 m in
of the jetty in Oran (6.56).
Ras Aiguille Light as above.
lot dArzew Light (35525N 0173W) (6.87).
Ras Ouillis Light (yellow octagonal tower on red
Nadji Light as above.
Ras Tns (Cap Tns) Light (white square tower, on
standing on the W extremity of the cape (6.112).
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Ras Falcon to Ras Ouillis

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From a position NW of Ras Falcon (3546N 048W),
the track leads generally ENE for about 54 miles, passing
(with positions from Ras Falcon):
NNW of the Golfe dOran (6 miles E) (6.40), thence:
(Directions for the Golfe dOran are given at 6.48)
NNW of Ras Aiguille (16 miles ENE); a light (6.110)
is exhibited from the cape, thence:
NNW of Rocher de l Aiguille (17 miles ENE), a
conical rock joined to the shore by a reef, 1 miles
NE of Ras Aiguille; the coast extending E of
Rocher de l Aiguille is high, cliffy and fringed

with rocks to a short distance offshore. Thence:
The track continues ENE passing (with positions from
Ras Aiguille (35527N 0293W)):
NNW of a detached rocky shoal (1 miles NE), with a
charted depth of 12 m over it, lying 6 cables NNE
of Rocher de l Aiguille. Djebel Orousse, a
mountain which rises to its summit about 1 mile
inland, lies 3 miles ESE. Mariners are advised to
give this shoal a wide berth owing to strong
currents in the vicinity of Ras Aiguille; the sea
breaks over the shoal in heavy weather where
depths are reported to be uneven. Thence:
NNW of Ras Ferrat (5 miles ENE), which is high
and rocky. A hill attaining an elevation of 408 m,
1 miles SSW of the cape is also known as Ras
Ferrat. Thence:
NNW of Ras Carbon (7 miles ENE), which is the
NW extremity of a hilly promontory of which Ras
Ferrat is the W extremity. It rises to a rocky,
rounded hill which, from a distance NW, appears
detached. A disused signal station stands 4 cables
SW of the cape. Rocks and shoals fringe the cape
to a distance of 6 cables NE. The cape is the W
entrance point to Golfe dArzew (6.81) and it is
reported that from the W the promontory gives a
good radar response at a distance of over 30 miles.
Thence:
(Directions for Golfe dArzew are given at 6.88)
To a position NNW of Ras Ouillis (Cap Ouillis) (Cap
Ivi) (37 miles ENE), which is backed by
mountains. From the SW and NE the cape appears
as a plateau, some 20 m in height, falling steeply to
the sea; it is surmounted by a hillock with Ras
Ouillis Light (6.110) standing on it; the lighthouse
is not easily identified.
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From a position NNW of Ras Ouillis, the track leads
given from Ras Ouillis Light (3607N 014E)):
NNW of Port de Bosquet (4 miles ENE) (not
charted), named after an inland village; it is fringed
with rocks to a distance of about 1 cables. There
is an old rubble wharf which is inaccessible even to
small boats. Thence:
NNW of Kef el Asfer (7 miles NE) lying at the N
end of Baie Teddert, a slight indentation extending
NE from Port de Bosquet, where the Oued el Abid
enters the sea at its N end. Kef el Asfer is a low
point which is dangerous at night or in thick
weather, because the mariner may be deceived by
the loom of the hills some distance inland. Thence:
NNW of Pointe dEl Aoua (9 miles NE), a bare
rocky point close E of which there is a landing
place fronting a small village. Currents are
experienced off Pointe dEl Aoua and at times they
are strong. Thence:
NNW of the mouth of Oued Kaddous (20 miles NE),
where it enters the sea 11 miles ENE of Pointe dEl
Aoua; about midway between them a group of
white buildings surmounts a rocky cliff about 15 m
in height. Oued Kaddous is easily identified from
the N, and on its E side there is a conical hill,
about 117 m in height, surmounted by a marabout.
Thence:
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NNW of the mouth of Oued Kramis (23 miles NE),

where it enters the sea 3 miles NE of Oued
Kaddous; it is open W, and is easily identified from
W or NW by some large yellow sand-hills near by.
A marabout stands just below the crest of the hills
on the N side of the river. Thence:
NNW of Cap Kramis (24 miles NE), a headland
faced with steep cliffs which show up red when the
setting sun shines on them. Thence:
The track continues (with positions from Cap Kramis
(3620N 040E)):
NNW of Cap Magroua (7 miles ENE), a rounded
hillock with Jebel Tamiste rising in gentle slopes
2 miles SSW. The town of La Guelta stands on
the coast 1 miles E of the cape, and the spire of a
white marabout, standing SE, is easily identified.
Thence:
NNW of lot Colombi (14 miles ENE), which lies
3 cables offshore, 1 mile WSW of Nadji Light
(6.110). Hadjrat Nadji Light (white metal pylon,
2 m in height) is exhibited from the islet and a
tower stands 1 miles ESE. The coast from Nadji
Light to Cap Kalah, 13 miles ENE, is fringed with
rocks. Thence:
The track continues (with positions given from lot
Colombi (36264N 0552E)):
NNW of Pointe Rouge (9 miles ENE), which has
foul ground fringing it and a shoal, with a depth of
10 m over it, lying 5 cables N. The point has a
village standing on it and a bay close E of it. A
white isolated house stands about 2 miles WSW
of the point and a stranded wreck lies close SE of
the point. Anchorage for small vessels, only in
offshore winds, can be obtained in the bay; local
knowledge is required. Landing can be effected in a
cove between Pointe Rouge and El Mersa but it is
exposed to N winds. Thence:
NNW of Cap Kalah (13 miles ENE), with a rock
6 m in height lying 2 cables N of it. Djebel Bou
Mecaoud rises 3 miles SSW of the cape. Oued
Manis enters the sea 2 miles E of Cap Kalah and
an anchorage for small vessels, during offshore
winds, can be found in its vicinity in Baie des
Manis; local knowledge is required. From Cap
Kalah, the rocky coast continues for 6 miles E to
Tns. Thence:
NNW of Port de Tns (20 miles ENE) (6.113), which
is marked by lights (6.117), thence:
To a position NNW of Cap Tns (Ras Tns on Chart
178) (21 miles ENE), where some large rocks lie
within 1 cable of the N side of it. A light (6.110) is
exhibited from the cape. cueil de l Etna, with a
depth of 29 m over it, lies 1 cables NE. The cape
should not be approached within 3 cables.
Limiting conditions
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Notice of ETA required. Vessels approaching the
anchorage should contact the Port Authority on VHF, giving
the vessels details.
Outer anchorage in summer can be obtained about
5 cables SW of the W end of the detached breakwater, in
depths of about 14 m, mud and sand, good holding, clear of
the charted wrecks in the area.
In winter, owing to prevailing W winds, it is advisable to
anchor farther NW of the harbour, to allow greater freedom
to move seaward in bad weather.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 100 grt. Pilot
boards about 1 mile from the harbour entrance. See also
1.21.
Tug is available and compulsory for vessels over 500 grt.
Harbour
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Chart 178 plan of Port de Tns
General information
6.113
Position. Port de Tns (36316N 1192E) lies about
1 mile NE of the town of Tns on the E side of a wide bay
extending 7 miles WSW from Ras Tns (6.112).
Function. Tns is a small commercial port mainly
handling containers, general, bulk and liquid cargoes. The
town has a population of about 28 000.
6.114
Deepest and longest berth: SW jetty (6.118).
72 m. It should be noted that the port is difficult for large
vessels.
Local weather and sea state. The roadstead off the town
of Tns is exposed between W and N where the sea breaks
at a considerable distance offshore in heavy weather.
Arrival information
Port de Tns
Topography. The coast between the harbour of Tns

and Ras Tns, 1 miles NE, is cliffy and backed by a ridge
which rises to its highest point at Djebel Ach Zerfet, 1 mile
ENE of the harbour.
Approach and entry. The port is approached from the
open sea and entered from either end of a detached
breakwater which lies across the harbour entrance, as shown
on the chart. The W entrance is the main channel; the E
entrance is suitable only for small craft.
181 978 dwt.
Port Authority. Entreprise Portuaire de Tns, Port de
Tns, Tns, Algeria.
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6.116
General layout. The harbour consists of a single basin
formed by a broad mole extending 500 m NW from the
shore and with a short extension NE at its head. A
breakwater extends 470 m W from the shore 600 m NNE
from the base of the mole. The head of this breakwater is
the E side of the NNW facing entrance which is protected
by a detached breakwater aligned ENE/WSW.
There is a small fishing harbour in its NE corner of the
harbour.
See note on the chart concerning depths.
Landmarks:
Ras Tns (3633N 120E) (6.112).
Silo (white) (36315N 1190E), elevation 47 m, on
the SW mole.
Water tower (36309N 1185E).
Building (36310N 1189E).
Tower (36309N 1195E).
Building (36315N 1193E), at the head of the
harbour.
Major light:
Ras Tns Light (6.110).
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from the head of the SW jetty.

Light (white tower, red lantern, 8 m in height),
exhibited from the head of the NE jetty.
Directional light (stone hut) (white sector 1) exhibited
from the shore, 3 cables E of the E head of the
detached breakwater.

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From a position WSW of the harbour entrance, the track
leads ENE through the W entrance passing between the W
head (36317N 1189E) of the detached breakwater, and
the head of the SW jetty, 1 cable SE. Thence the track turns
sharply to lead SSE into the harbour, between the heads of
the NE and SW jetties.
Caution is necessary when entering the harbour by the W
entrance during strong NW winds, to avoid drifting on to
the SW jetty; in heavy weather, entry is dangerous.
Clearing bearing. The line of bearing 071 of Djebel
Ach Zerfet (36321N 1202E) (6.113), open S of the
detached breakwater, passes clear through the W harbour
entrance.
Useful marks:
exhibited from the W head of the detached
breakwater.
Light (white tower, green top, 4 m in height), exhibited
from the E head of the detached breakwater.
Light (white tower, green top, 7 m in height), exhibited
Berths
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Anchorage berth can be obtained inside the harbour but
the mariner should be ready to let go a second anchor, and
veer the cable of the first, because heavy squalls sometimes
descend from the mountains during E winds.
Alongside. The commercial berths are on the SW mole
which has been dredged to a depth of 75 m for 220 m of its
length. There are 4 berths with depths of 6 to 75 m
alongside. A Ro-Ro berth lies at the NW end of this jetty.
Port services
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Facilities: hospital in the town.
Supplies: provisions; fresh water on the SW jetty.
Communications: Algiers Airport, 200 km distant.
RAS TNS TO RAS MATIFOU

General information
Charts 1909, 1910, 1710
Route
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6.120
From the vicinity of Ras Tns (3633N 120E) (6.112)
the route leads generally ENE for about 95 miles to the
vicinity of Ras Matifou (3649N 314E) (6.127). The
coastal route is sub-divided as follows:
Ras Tns to lot Tokikt Indich (6.124).
lot Tokikt Indich to Cherchell (6.125).
Cherchell to Tipaza (6.126).
Tipaza to Ras Matifou (6.127).
Tunny fishing
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6.121
See 6.3 and 1.8.
Current
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6.122
Throughout the year the current sets E predominantly,
with a rate of to kn.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Sidi Merouane (3633N 120E) (6.110) rising above
Ras Tns.
Taznount (3630N 124E) is a prominent hill.
Tames Guida (3627N 129E), dominates the coast in
the area and although it is prominent from the
offing, it cannot be seen from close inshore.
Bou Touil (3632N 138E).
Djebel Gouraya (Guraya), which rises to an elevation
of 997 m 3 miles S of the village of Gouraya
(3634N 154E) (6.125) is easily seen and
dominates the the area.
Forte Joinville Lighthouse (grey truncated conical
tower, 26 m in height) (3637N 211E), standing
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Cherchell (6.128).
Chenoua (36365N 2224E), summit at an elevation
of 905 m.
Kobr er Roumaia (Tombeau de la Chrtienne) (33 m in
height, at an elevation of 263 m) (36346N
2333E) is a prominent mark standing 5 miles ESE
of Tipaza; it surmounts the crest of a range of rocky
hills bordering the coast. It is a rugged cone, which
from a distance has the appearance of a large
haystack.
Marabout, close W of Fouka (3640N 245E)
(6.127), is prominent.
Sidi Fredj Lighthouse (white building, 24 m in height)
(3646N 251E), standing on the E point of a
small peninsula. Three prominent radio masts stand
close E.
Cap Caxine Lighthouse (yellow square tower, green
top, 33 m in height) (3649N 257E), standing on
the cape (6.127).
TV mast (3648N 301E), the position of which is
approximate.
Bou Zegzag (3636N 327E), dominates the coast in
its area and can be identified from the N by its
summit which is in the form of a small cone rising
from a level but irregular crest.
Major lights:
Ras Tns Light (3633N 120E) (6.110).
Forte Joinville Light as above.
Chra Aero Light (at an elevation of 1600 m)
(36257N 2531E).
Sidi Fredj Marina Light (white building, 24 m in
height) (36461N 2508E), standing close NE of
Sidi Ferruch (6.127).
Cap Caxine Light as above.
Jete Khar Ed-Dinn Light (metal tower) (3647N
305E), on the head of the jetty in Alger.
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Ras Matifou Light (white square tower, green top,

11 m in height) (3649N 315E), about 1 miles E
of Ras Matifou (6.127).
Directions
The islet should be given a wide berth at night and

in thick weather.
lot Tokikt Indich to Cherchell

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From a position N of Ras Tns (3633N 120E), the
positions given from lot Tokikt Indich (3636N 151E)):
N of Kef Arend (22 miles W), the E extremity of the
headland of which Cap Tns is the W extremity;
cueil du Phoque (not charted), a dangerous
below-water rock, lies within cable E of Kef
Arend. Baie de Terarenia (6.135) lies close E of Kef
Arend. Thence:
N of cueil du Maure (20 miles W) (not named on
the chart), a dangerous below-water rock lying
3 cables offshore, thence:
N of Kef Es Souari (18 miles W), which is 61 m in
height and is fringed by a reef extending about
1 cables offshore. Souhalia, a conical shaped
mountain, rises close S. Thence:
N of Kef el Haouaci (16 miles W), a small peninsula
fringed by above and below-water rocks to a
distance of about 2 cables N; it is the E entrance
point to Baie des Souhalias (not named on the
chart). A small creek, where boats can obtain shelter
from W or N winds, enters the sea on the E side of
the peninsula. Thence:
N of Pointe Abd-el-Kader (14 miles WSW), where
the land rises to a hill 274 m in height; the W slope
of the hill is penetrated by a natural tunnel in a NE
to SW direction. A white minaret, surrounded by
trees, stands on the E slope of the hill. Thence:
N of lot Sidi Djilani (13 miles WSW), 1 miles ESE
of Pointe Abd-el-Kader; the islet lies on the E side
of the entrance to Baie de Beni Haouas with the
village of Francis Garnier standing at its head. A
stranded wreck lies on the E side of the bay and
Port Breira (6.136) lies in the lee of the islet.
Thence:
N of Cap Sirat (9 miles WSW). A stranded wreck
lies close N. Rocher Djelali (not charted), 8 m in
height, stands in the middle of a sandy beach
1 miles E of the cape and a rock lies about
2 cables N of Rocher Djelali. Thence:
N of the mouth of Oued Damous (7 miles WSW)
where it enters the sea through a remarkable gap in
the mountains which are several hundred metres in
height. A road bridge crosses the river mouth and
the village of Dupleix stands 5 cables E. Thence:
N of Pointe Imkardou (4 miles WSW), with the
village of Villebourg (6.137) standing 2 miles E,
thence:
To a position N of lot Tokikt Indich, a flat-topped,
rocky and steep-to islet lying about 1 miles N of
Kef-el-Arer; a light is exhibited from the islet. There
is a rocky patch, with a depth of 12 m over it,
about 4 cables WNW of the islet and the marabout
of Sidi Brahim-el-Krouas is visible 2 cables E of
Kef-el-Arer. A large white structure, clearly visible
from seawards, is reported to stand in a grove of
trees on a rocky point, 1 miles E of the marabout.
6.125
From a position N of lot Tokikt Indich, the track leads E
for about 16 miles, passing (with positions given from lot
Tokikt Indich (3636N 151E)):
N of Gouraya (3 miles ESE), a village on the coast
easily identified by its white houses which show up
against a green background. There is a small jetty
here to which small vessels can secure; local
knowledge is necessary. A rock, with a depth of
6 m over it, lies 5 cables N of the jetty, and other
rocks lie within 1 cables NW, N and NE of the
jetty. Thence:
N of Pointe Taska (3 miles ESE), a headland ending
in low cliffs with some ruins standing on it. A reef
fringes the point to a short distance and a wreck,
with a depth of 25 m over it, is reported to lie
about cable offshore, 2cables SW of the point.
Thence:
N of lot Taourira (10 miles E), a round-backed islet,
10 m in height lying 1 cable offshore. The detached
conical hill of Taourira rises to its summit about
1 mile S of the islet; a white circular structure
stands E of a village at the foot of the hill. Thence:
N of Pointe des Oliviers (12 miles E), a headland
with the village of Novi, which shows up well from
seaward, standing 1 mile E, thence:
N of a detached rocky patch (15 miles E), with a
depth of 6 m over it, lying 4 cables NNE of Cap
Rouge, thence:
N of Pointe Djorf el Ahmar (16 miles E) (Chart
1710), which is fringed by foul ground, with
several rocks lying on it, extending to a distance
over 2 cables NNW, thence:
To a position N of lot Joinville (16 miles E), a
former islet which now forms the N part of
Cherchell Harbour (6.128). Fort Joinville Light
(6.123) is exhibited from the islet.
(Directions for Cherchell are given at 6.132)
Cherchell to Tipaza
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From a position N of lot Joinville, the track leads
generally E for about 13 miles, passing (with positions given
from Forte Joinville Light (3637N 211E)):
N of cueil du Grand Hammam (2 cables NE), a
rock, 16 m in height, lying on the N extremity of a
rocky bank, with the remains of a breakwater
standing on it, extending N from Pointe des
Marabouts on the E side of the approaches to
Cherchell. A light (6.132) is exhibited on the N
extremity of the rock. Thence:
N of a detached rocky shoal (7 cables ENE), with a
depth of 05 m over it, lying cable N of Kef
Zizirin (Cap Tizirine), the N extremity of a small,
narrow, rocky peninsula extending N from the coast,
thence:
N of Cap Blanc (2 miles E), which is faced with
yellow cliffs, thence:
N of some rocky islets (3 miles E) lying within
3 cables W and NW of Ras el Amesfout (not named
on the chart), thence:
N of cueil du Sphinx (5 miles ENE), a below-water
rock lying on the N end of a rocky spit extending
N from the coast, thence:
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N of a rocky shoal (7 miles ENE), with a depth of

4 m over it, which is the outermost of several other
rocks off this length of coast, thence:
N of lot Berinshel (7 miles ENE), a rocky islet lying
2 miles NW of Pointe Berinshel (not named on
the chart); the islet is surrounded by rocks
extending to 2 cables. Thence:
N of a patch (10 miles ENE), with a depth of 6 m over
it, lying 5 cables ENE of two low rocky islets,
surrounded by rocks, which are within 2 cables of
the coast, thence:
N of Ras el Amouch (10 miles E), a headland
fringed by reefs to a distance of about 1 cable; a
disused signal station stands on a hill above the
point at an elevation of 158 m. The headland is the
N entrance point to Anse des Carrires (6.138),
thence:
N of Pointe Chenoua (10 miles E), the N entrance
point to Baie de Chenoua (6.138), 6 cables SSE of
Ras el Amouch. Pointe Chenoua is fringed by rocks
in places and there is a factory on the point along
with marble quarries. Thence:
To a position N of Ras el Kalia Light (yellow square
tower, green top, 11 m in height) (12 miles E),
exhibited from Ras el Kalia, a point on the W side
of the approaches to Tipaza (6.139); a bay on the
W side of the point is foul. A buoy is reported to
be moored about 2 cables N of the point.
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From a position N of Ras el Kalia, the track leads
from Ras el Kalia Light (36360N 2270E)):
N of Banc des Romains (4 cables NNE) (not charted),
a rock with a least charted depth of 9 m over it,
thence:
N of lots Sidi Sad (5 cables E), consisting of two
islets lying on a spit extending N from the coast. A
radio mast (red obstruction lights), stands in an
approximate position 1 miles SE of the islets.
Thence:
N of Bou Aroun (10 miles ENE) (6.140) which
exhibits a light, thence:
N of Port de Khemisti (11 miles ENE) (6.141) which
exhibits a light, thence:
The track continues (with positions given from Sidi
Ferruch (3646N 251E)):
N of Castiglione (10 miles SW), one of a number of
villages near this length of coast, thence:
N of Fouka (7 miles SW), a village standing at an
elevation of 105 m where, close to the beach below,
there is a group of houses. Oued Mazafran enters
the sea about 3 miles NE of Fouka. In good
weather, anchorage can be obtained off the coast
between Fouka and the mouth of Oued Mazafran.
Thence:
N of Sidi Ferruch, a small low peninsula with three
islets on its SW side and one on its NE side. The
marina of Sidi Fredj (6.142) lies on the E side of
the peninsula. Sidi Fredj Marina light (6.123) is
exhibited from the NE point. Winds from the NW
give rise to strong currents between Oued Mazafran
and Sidi Ferruch. Thence:
N of Ras Acrata (Pointe Acras) (3 miles NE), the W
extremity of the large promontory of Cap Caxine.
The point is fringed with rocks and a shoal bank
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offshore about 5 cables E of Ras Acrata. Thence:
The track continues (with positions from Cap Caxine
Light (36490N 2573E)):
N of Cap Caxine, from which a light (6.123) is
exhibited, thence:
N of Pointe Pescade (3 miles E), the N extremity of
Cap Caxine promontory. Between the Cap Caxine
Light and the point the coast is fringed with rocks
to a distance of about 2 cables. Pointe Pescade is a
double point; its W part ends in a flat islet which is
almost joined to the coast, and off its E part there
are two islets with a boat channel between them and
the coast. A signal station stands about 1 mile ESE
of the point. On the E part of the point there are
the ruins of a fort, W of which there is a landing
jetty with a depth of 4 m at its head. Anchorage for
small vessels can be obtained in the lee of the point,
sheltered from W winds; local knowledge is
required. Thence:
N of Baie dAlger (9 miles ESE) (3648N 309E)
(6.144), thence:
Clear of Banc de Matifou (Banc de Bourdj el Bairi)
(13 miles ENE), a rocky bank marked by a
light-buoy (isolated danger), the position of which is
approximate. Strong currents are experienced in the
vicinity of this shoal. And:
N of Ras Matifou (Cap Matifou) (Bourdj el Bairi)
(13 miles E), the W extremity of a low headland,
with a light-buoy (port hand) the existence of which
is doubtful, marking the extremity of a rocky spit
extending 4 cables W of it; a buoy (port hand) is
moored 2 cables S of the light-buoy. The N side of
the headland is cliffy and about 1 miles long with
its E part rising to a flat-topped hillock, which from
a distance, appears as an island. A rocky spit, with
a depth of 31 m at its extremity, extends 3 miles
NW from the coast about 6 cables E of Ras
Matifou. A light (6.123) is exhibited from a
position E of the cape, and a signal station stands
close NNW of the lighthouse; two pylons stand
close together about 5 cables W of the lighthouse.
Clearing bearing. The line of bearing 098 of Le Rocher
(6.186), 2 miles E of Ras Matifou Lighthouse, well open N
of les Sandja (6.186), 8 cables NE, passes N of the 31 m
spit mentioned above.
Cherchell
Chart 1710 plan of Port de Cherchell
General information
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Position and function. The small fishing harbour of
Cherchell is one of the most attractive harbours on the
Algerian coast and is formed between lot Joinville (3637N
211E) (6.125) and the coast S.
The town of Cherchell, with a population of about
20 000, stands on the coast immediately S of the harbour
and is backed by green hills.
Approach and entry. The port is approached from the N
W of cueil du Grand Hammam (6.126) and entered from E
through an entrance 23 m wide.
Traffic. In 2004 there was one reported ship call with a
total of 8039 dwt.
Port Authority. Entreprise Portuaire de Mostaganem,
Quai de l Indpendance, Mostaganem.
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Light (white column, red lantern, 7 m in height), on

the head of Quai de la Douane on the S side of the
harbour entrance
Limiting conditions
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Maximum size of vessel handled is 55 m in length;
draught 35 m.
Arrival information
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Port operations. Entry and departure cannot be
undertaken during bad weather. Night entry is not
recommended.
Outer anchorage. In good weather anchorage can be
obtained about 4 cables WNW of Kef Zizirin, 1 mile ENE of
lot Joinville, in depths nearing the 20 m contour line, sand.
Great care should be taken because the bottom is rocky in
many places.
In winter, vessels should be anchored farther offshore and
be ready to leave at the slightest sign of bad weather.
Vessels should not be anchored N of lot de Joinville as
the bottom is rocky and the holding ground very bad.
Anchorage in the roadstead off Cherchell is very bad; it is
entirely exposed and even moderate breezes raise a heavy
sea.
Harbour
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General layout. The harbour consists of a small artifical
basin formed between lot Joinville and the mainland
1 cables S. It is quayed on all sides and has a narrow E
facing entrance in the NE corner. There is a small craft
harbour outside and S of the entrance of the main harbour.
Landmarks:
Fort Joinville Lighthouse (3637N 211E) (6.123).
Ruins of the Old Fort standing in the town, about
2 cables SE of Fort Joinville Lighthouse.
Basins and berths

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From a position NNE of Fort Joinville Light (36368N
2113E) (6.123), the track leads initially S then W towards
the harbour entrance, passing (with positions given from Fort
Joinville light):
W of cueil du Grand Hammam (2 cables NE)
(6.126), thence:
W of a detached breakwater (2 cables ENE), thence:
E of the breakwater head (1 cable ENE), at a distance
of at least 60 m, from which a light (white column,
black lantern, 5 m in height) is exhibited.
Thence the track leads W through the harbour entrance
into the basin.
Clearing bearing. By day the line of bearing, about
185, of the ruins of the Old Fort (6.131) standing in the
town, passes clear W of cueil du Grand Hammam and clear
of the head of Jete Joinville.
Clearing marks. By night, in the approach to the
harbour, the alignment (202) of the lights on the heads of
Jete Joinville and the E end of Quai du Nord passes clear
W of cueil du Grand Hammam.
Useful marks:
Light (N cardinal topmark on yellow tower with a
black top, 7 m in height), on cueil du Grand
Hammam (6.126).
Light (white column, 5 m in height), on the head of
Jete Joinville.
Light (white column, 4 m in height), on the head of
Quai du Nord.
6.134
Repairs: slipway in the S part of the small craft harbour,
close SE of the main harbour.
Other facilities: hospital in town.
Supplies: fresh water at the quays; gas oil by road tanker;
provisions.

Charts 1909, 1910 (see 1.15)
Baie de Terarenia
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Description. Baie de Terarenia indents the coast close E
of Kef Arend (3633N 123E) (6.124) with Oued Bou
Yacoub entering the sea at its head. There are some rocks
near the beach and also about 1 cable offshore in the vicinity
of the river mouth.
Anchorage can be obtained in the bay, sheltered from W
winds, about 2 miles from the head of the bay with Kef el
Haouaci (36325N 1315E) (6.124), in line bearing about
090, with the extremity of the land near Kef Es Souari
(6.124), 2 miles W, and Kef Arend bearing about 326, in
Port Breira
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There is about 400 m of berthing space in the main
harbour.
6.136
Description. Port Breira lies close W of lot Sidi Djilani
(36321N 1352E) (6.124), 1 miles E of Pointe
Abd-el-Kader (6.124). The islet is joined to the mainland by
a footbridge.
Anchorage can be obtained off Port Breira in good
holding sheltered from E winds.
Berth. A transporter for loading iron ore lies on the N
point of the islet and three mooring buoys lie close N in
depths of 12 to 14 m. Vessels up to 6000 tonnes and 122 m
in length can be accommodated. Cargo operations are not
possible in W to N winds.
Villebourg
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village of Villebourg, 2 miles E of Pointe Imkardou
(3634N 146E).
A rock, 1 m in height, lies N of Villebourg about
1 cables offshore and another rock, with a depth of 1 m
over it, lies 2 cables W.
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Anse des Carrires lies between Ras el Amouch
(3638N 224E) (6.126) and Pointe Chenoua (not charted)
(6.126), 6 cables SSE. Its shores are fringed with rocks in
places, with a large building standing on its S side. A rock,
35 m in height, lies cable offshore in the S part of the
bay.
Anchorage can be obtained in Anse des Carrires by
small vessels, about 2 cables offshore, in a depth of 9 m,
sand and rocky patches.
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Baie de Chenoua is a small open bay close S of Pointe
de Chenoua. Rocks extend about cable from the shore of
the bay in places. A rock, 3 m in height, lies at the S end of
the bay.
from W winds, in Baie de Chenoua, in depths between 12
and 17 m, sand, about 2 cables offshore.
Port de Khemisti
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Tipaza
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Description. Tipaza (3636N 227E) has two very small
harbours, protected by breakwaters, lying at the head of a
bay between Ras el Kalia (6.126) and lots Sidi Sad (6.127),
5 cables E. The town of Tipaza is reported to have a
population of 2500.
Anchorages. Vessels can obtain an open anchorage N of
Banc des Romains, 4 cables NE of Ras el Kalia, in depths
Small vessels can anchor S of Banc des Romains in
depths between 12 and 15 m.
In good weather, small vessels can anchor about 1 cable
SE of Ras el Kalia Light (6.126), in a depth of 8 m, off the
custom house.
Harbours. Both harbours are too small and shallow for
yachts and are exposed to winds from NW, through N to E;
shelter from W winds is poor.
Useful marks:
Light (white column, green lantern, 7 m in height),
(3637N 211E), is exhibited from the head of
New Mole, 2 cables SE of Ras el Kalia Light.
Light (white mast, 10 m in height), is exhibited from
the head of Jete Est close E of the head of New
Mole.
Light (white column, 3 m in height), is exhibited from
the head of Jete Ouest, at Port de Plaisance (not
charted), about 1 mile E of Tipaza.
Sidi Fredj
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Description. Bou Aroun (Bou Haroun) (36375N
2400E), a very small fishing harbour enclosed by
breakwaters.
Harbour. Depths within the harbour are reported to be
between 1 and 2 m.
Useful mark. Bou Haroun Jete Est light (white mast,
5 m in height), is exhibited from the head of the harbours E
breakwater.
6.141
Position. Port de Khemisti (Chiffalo) (36385N
2404E) lies 1 miles NE of Bou Aroun.
Harbour. The harbour is very small and is protected by
two breakwaters with depths of about 2 m outside the
entrance, and little more than knee deep within it. The
harbour is accessible only to very small boats.
Useful mark. Port de Khemisti W Jetty light (white post,
6 m in height), exhibited from the head of the jetty.
6.142
Description. Sidi Fredj (Sidi Ferruch) (3646N 251E)
lies on the E side of the peninsula of Sidi Ferruch (6.127). It
is part of a large holiday resort and tourist complex.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the E by Jete
Principale which extends SE from the shore on the N side of
the harbour. Another breakwater extends a short distance E
and NE to a position W of the head of the Jete Principale,
to form the entrance which faces SE.
Depths within the harbour are between 2 and 4 m.
Directions. Shoal water, with depths believed to be less
than 2 m, extends along the shore on the S side of the
approach to the entrance and accordingly the Jete Principale
side should be favoured.
In NE winds of force 5 or more, entry is difficult with
the seas breaking on the shoal water in the approach.
Night entry is not recommended as the lights are
unreliable and only a few street lights exist.
Useful marks:
Light (white column, 10 m in height), is exhibited
from the head of Jete Principale.
Lights are exhibited on each side of the entrance.
Repairs of an emergency nature can be effected provided
no spares are required. A 16-ton travel lift is available.
Supplies: diesel, petrol and lubricating oil of good
quality; fresh water; limited provisions.
El Djemila
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Description. El Djemila (Guyotville) (An Benian)
(3648N 255E), a small fishing harbour with a light (white
metal tower, red top, 7 m in height) exhibited from the jetty
head.
Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels off
Guyotville; local knowledge is required.
BAIE DALGER AND PORT DALGER

GENERAL INFORMATION
Topography
Charts 1910, 855 plan of Baie dAlger, 2555

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The section describes the waters of the Baie dAlger,
indenting the coast between Pointe Pescade (3649N
301E) (6.127) and Ras Matifou (6.127), 10 miles E,
together with off-lying dangers and the major port of Alger
(Algiers), which stands on the W side of the bay about
4 miles SE of Pointe Pescade.
The section is arranged as follows:
Pointe Pescade to Ras Matifou inshore route
(6.147).
Alger (6.154).
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From Pointe Pescade the coast continues SE for about
11 miles SE to Sainte Eugne, a suburb of Algiers. The
promontory of Cap Caxine is dominated by a range of hills
attaining an elevation of 412 m at Bou Zarea, 12 miles S of
Pointe Pescade. The shores of the bay are for the most part
fronted by a sandy beach and several forts surmount the
heights overlooking Alger, which later appears as a large
white triangle on the slopes of the hills.
The shore of the bay E of Alger is free from off-lying
dangers, and depths decrease regularly towards it.
Caution. Approaching from the N, the high land in the
vicinity of Cap Caxine (3649N 257E) (6.127), appears as
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if detached from the mainland because it is separated from

the mountains of the interior by the plain of Mitidja. Care
should be taken to avoid mistaking the heights of Chenoua
(6.123), 32 miles WSW, for the high land above Cap Caxine.
On nearer approach Ras Matifou (6.127) also appears as
an island.
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MRCC: located at Alger (3647N 304E) (6.154).
POINTE PESCADE TO RAS MATIFOU

INSHORE ROUTE
General information
Directions
Pointe Pescade to Alger
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Route
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From the vicinity of Pointe Pescade (3649N 301E)
(6.127), the route leads SE for about 4 miles to the vicinity
of the entrance channel to Alger (6.154), thence E for about
5 miles to the vicinity of Ras Matifou (36488N 3134E)
(6.127).
Anchorages
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Designated Anchorage Areas Nos 1, 2, 3 and 4 are shown
on the chart.
Traffic regulations
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Prohibited anchorage. Anchoring is prohibited as
follows:
In the entrance channel to the port of Alger, which lies
between the E limit of Anchorage Area No 1 and
the W limit of Anchorage Area No 2, as shown on
the chart.
In an area between the E limit of Anchorage Area No
2, and the W limit of Anchorage Area No 4, as
shown on the chart. This is to protect submarine
cables.
Prohibited area. It has been reported (1998) that the
Algerian authorities claim a prohibited area exists between
latitudes 3646N and 3648N and longitudes 307E to
310E. Mariners are advised to request up-to-date
information on prohibited areas from the Port Authority in
Alger. See also 1.37.
6.150
Landmarks:
TV mast (6.123) (3649N 301E).
Two radio masts standing at Fortin Duprr (36485N
3022E), 3 cables SW of Pointe des Consuls
(6.151).
Notre Dame dAfrique church dome, standing at an
elevation of 134 m, 5 cables SE of the above radio
masts.
Military hospital, standing about 5 cables SE of Notre
Dame dAfrique.
Fort l Empereur, standing at an elevation of 215 m
about 1 miles S of the military hospital.
Building, standing about 4 cables SE of Fort l
Empereur.
6.151
From the vicinity of 36510N 3035E, NE of Pointe
Pescade (6.127), the track leads generally SE for about
3 miles, passing (with positions given from Roche M
Tahen (3648N 304E)):
NE of Pointe des Consuls (1 miles NW), which is
fringed with shoal water to a distance of 2 cables
NE, thence:
NE of Pointe des Anglais (9 cables NW), where a
rocky spit extends 2 cables N, thence:
NE of Roche M Tahen, the outermost rock of an area
of rocky foul ground fringing Pointe el Kettani,
3 cables WSW. A light (E cardinal daymark on
black tower, yellow bands, M Tahen in white), is
exhibited from the NE side of Roche M Tahen.
Thence:
NE of lot de la Marine (4 cables SSE), with an old
lighthouse standing on it. A rocky patch, with a
depth of 53 m over it, lies close E of the islet and
the islet is connected to the mainland by reclaimed
land on the N side of Alger harbour. Thence:
To a position (about 2 miles ENE) at the N end of the
entrance channel, lying between Anchorage Areas Nos 1 and
2, leading to the port of Alger.
(Directions continue for Alger at 6.175)
Alger to Ras Matifou

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2
Principal marks
1
Monument (obstruction lights), about 2 miles SE of

Fort l Empereur. Two radio towers stand close SE.
Building, 8 cables E of the monument.
Dome, at an elevation of 126 m, just over 1 mile SE of
the monument.
Major lights:
Cap Caxine Light (3649N 257E) (6.123).
Jete Khar Ed-Dinn Light (3647N 305E) (6.123).
Ras Matifou Light (3649N 315E) (6.123).
6.152
From a position at the NE end of the entrance channel,
the track leads generally E for about 5 miles, passing:
N of No 8 Light-buoy (special) (36470N 3086E),
marking the W limit of the prohibited anchorage
area (6.149), lying E of Anchorage Area No 2.
Oued el Harrach enters the sea 2 miles SSW of
the buoy and the village of Maison Carre stands
on the N slope of a hill close E of the river.
Monastre Saint Joseph, large and prominent, stands
between the village and the shore, thence:
N of Borj el Kiffan (Fort de l Eau), a village about
3 miles E of the mouth of Oued el Harrach, thence:
N of Anchorage Area No 4, 1 miles SW of Ras
Matifou, the limits of which are shown chart,
thence:
Between Ras Matifou (36488N 3134E) (6.127)
and Banc de Matifou (6.127), about 2 miles N.
Useful marks:
Radio masts (36447N 3110E).
(Directions continue for the coastal route east of
Ras Matifou at 6.186)
Anchorage
Baie de Matifou
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Description. Baie de Matifou (36483N 3135E) (not
charted) lies in the E part of the Baie dAlger on the S side
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of Ras Matifou. The fishing village of Tamentfoust stands on

the coast at the head of the bay with a lazaretto standing
between the village and Ras Matifou.
Anchorage can be obtained in Baie de Matifou, S of Ras
Matifou, protected from the NE and E, in depths of 10 to
16 m, good holding and clear of the prohibited anchorage
area (6.149).
A pier extends about 1 cable SSW from a headland on
the W side of the village; a spur extends SE from the E side
of the pier. A can buoy is moored SE close off the head of
the pier, and another can buoy is moored 2 cables S of the
piers head.
Useful mark:
Light (white round column, 7 m in height), exhibited
from a position near the head of the pier.
Local weather
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Winds from the W raise the level of the sea in the
harbour and E winds lower it. The difference in the level
may amount to as much as 1 m.
Swell. When a swell, between N and E, is raised outside
the harbour, then a considerable swell is also experienced at
the berths in Bassin du Vieux Port, in the N part of the
harbour.
Arrival information
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Masters are advised to give early notices of their ETA to
their agents.
Outer anchorages
ALGER (ALGIERS)
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General information
Charts 855 plan of Baie dAlger, 2555
Position
1
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The port of Alger (Algiers) (3647N 304E) is the
largest port in Algeria and fronts the capital city of Alger.
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The principal exports are minerals, wine, esparto, cork,
fruit and vegetables. The main imports are wood, oil,
building materials and dairy products. The port of Alger is
also a naval port.
At the 1998 census the population was 1 519 570.
6.157
The port is approached through the entrance channel
between Anchorage Areas Nos 1 and 2 and entered through
Passe Nord, between Jete Khar Ed-Dinn and Jete de
Vieux Port, or through Passe Sud, between Jete de
Mustapha and Brise-lames de lEst, as shown on the charts.
Traffic
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29 715 655 dwt.
Port Authority
1
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Entreprise Portuaire dAlger, BP 830, 2 Rue dAngkor,
Algiers, Algeria.
Limiting conditions

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Deepest berth: Mle Skikda, Berth No 35 (6.176).
Longest berth: Mle Bologhine, Berth No 22 (6.176).
6.161
Draught 116 m; 25 000 tonnes (reported).
6.168
Arrival information. Mariners should report the
following information on arrival to the Captain of the Port:
Name of vessel.
Nationality.
Tonnage.
Length, draught and cargo.
Vessels entering or leaving the port must use the entrance
channel between anchorage areas Nos 1 and 2, as shown on
the charts. Vessels departing the port have priority over those
entering.
Other regulations are in force in the port, the nature of
which should be ascertained on arrival. The most important
are as follows:
The use of the ships whistle or siren etc, is forbidden,
except in special circumstances.
No vessel may refuse to accept a hawser, or slack off
the lines securing a vessel when required to do so
to assist the movement of another vessel.
Vessels carrying explosives and dangerous materials
must display a red flag by day, and a red light at
the masthead at night.
It is reported that the port of Algiers may be entered by
small craft only in the event of an emergency. Entry in other
circumstances might be penalised. Prior permission must be
obtained from the port authorities, and entry will be
controlled by the navy.
Quarantine

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Available and compulsory for vessels over 1500 tonnes.
Regulations
6.156
Suburbs extend along the W shore of the bay N and S of
the city. See also 6.145.
Approach and entry

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Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 1500 tonnes and
is available only during daylight. The pilot boards E of
Passe Sud, as shown on the chart, from a black boat with
two white anchors painted on it. At night the signal for a
pilot is the letter P made by lamp. Requests for a pilot
should be made 24 hours in advance. See also 1.21.
Tugs
Topography
1
6.165
See 6.149.
Pilotage
Function
1
6.164
See 6.148.
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Quarantine regulations are enforced. Bills of Health must
be presented at the Health Office on Mle de la Sant in
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Alger Bassin de lAgha from NNW (6.170)

Darse de l Amiraut at the N end of the harbour as shown

on the chart. Vessels arriving from infected countries must
not enter the port, the usual quarantine anchorage is in Baie
Matifou (6.153) where there is a lazaretto.
Traffic signals regulating the entry and departure of

vessels are displayed from the main yard-arm of the flagstaff
at the signal station. If no signal is displayed vessels can
enter and depart freely.
The following additional signals, displayed from the main
yard-arm, indicate the entrance to which the traffic signals
apply:
Special signals, shown above and to the right of the

above signals, refer to vessels enjoying priority.
Storm signals are displayed from the upper yard-arm of
the flagstaff.
Harbour
General layout
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General layout. The harbour consists of three basins,
Bassin de Vieux Port lies in the N section and is entered
from SE through Passe Nord, Bassin de l Agha lies in the
middle section and can be entered from either of the other
basins, and Bassin de Mustapha lies in the S section and is
entered from SE through Passe Sud.
Wreck
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A wreck (position approximate), part of which is visible
above water, lies about 2 cables SE from Passe Nord and
about 1 cable SW from Jete Khar EdDinn.
Traffic signals
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The signal station stands on the S end of Jete de Vieux
Port and will communicate with vessels in the roadstead,
when it is not otherwise engaged.
It is reported that the signals for naval ships approaching
the roadstead are displayed from a signal mast close W of
the old lighthouse standing on lot de la Marine (36473N
3042E) (6.151).
Climatic table
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See 1.166 and 1.180.
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Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Two radio masts (36485N 3022E) at Fortin
Duprr (6.150).
Notre Dame dAfrique church dome (6.150).
Military hospital, 5 cables SE of Notre Dame
dAfrique.
Fort l Empereur (6.150), about 1 miles S of the
hospital.
Building, 4 cables SE of Fort l Empereur.
Monument and radio masts (6.150), about 2 miles SE
of Fort l Empereur.
Building, about 8 cables E of the monument.
Dome, standing 1 mile SE of the monument (6.150).
Major light:
Jete Khar Ed-Dinn Light (3647N 305E) (6.123).
Basins and berths

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6.175
From a position about 2 miles ENE of Roche M Tahen
(3648N 304E) (6.151) at the N end of the entrance
channel, the track leads generally SSW in mid-channel for
about 3 miles to the pilot boarding ground, passing (with
positions given from Roche M Tahen):
ESE of Roche M Tahen, thence:
ESE of lot de la Marine (4 cables SSE) (6.151),
thence:
The track continues SSW (with positions given from
Jete Khar Ed-Dinn Lighthouse (3647N 305E)
(6.123)):
ESE of No 3 buoy (conical) (2 cables E), moored on
the SE limit of Anchorage Area No 1, thence:
ESE of Passe Nord (3 cables WNW), which lies
between Musoir Nord, a spur extending a short
distance SW from about the mid-length of Jete
Khar Ed-Dinn, and the N end of Jete de Vieux
Port a little under 1 cable SW. A light (white tower,
green top, 8 m in height), is exhibited from the head
of Musoir Nord and a light (white tower, red top,
7 m in height) is exhibited from the N head of Jete
de Vieux Port. The head of Jete Khar Ed-Dinn is
being extended ESE. Thence:
To a position ESE of the head of Jete de Mustapha
(8 cables SSW). A light-buoy (starboard hand) is
moored close off the extended head of the jetty
which is charted as being under construction in
1984. Passe Sud lies between a spur extending a
short distance SW from a position about 2 cables
WNW of the head of Jete de Mustapha, and the
head of Brise-lames de l Est, about 1 cables SW.

A light (white tower, green top, 7 m in height) is
exhibited from the head of Jete de Mustapha and a
light (white tower, red top, 7 m in height) is
exhibited from the head of Brise-lames de lEst.
Foul area. It was reported (1998) that close NW of the
spur on Jete de Mustapha, storms have displaced concrete
blocks into the harbour along the inner face of the jetty,
forming a foul area over which the depth is unknown. A
semi-submerged wreck lies on each side of the spur where
Jete de Mustapha joins Jete de l Agha.
Attention is drawn to a wreck, with a charted depth of
12 m over it, lying on the S side of the approach to Passe
Sud.
6.176
Only the largest berth in each basin is mentioned:
Bassin du Vieux Port. Mle El Djezar, Berth No 11,
charted length about 300 m; charted depths alongside 78 m
to 11 m.
Bassin de l Agha. Mle Bologhine. Berth No 22,
charted length about 550 m; charted depths alongside 73 m
to 83 m.
Bassin de Mustapha:
Mle Skikda. Berth No 35, charted alongside depths
94 m to 116 m. Oil berth.
Brise-lames de lEst. There are two LNG berths each
reported to be 250 m in length; depth alongside
114 m.
Darse No 6 (W side of Bassin Mustapha). Berths Nos
24 and 25 are used as Ro-Ro berths.
Port services
Repairs
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Repairs are available. Two dry docks lie in Darse No 3,
Bassin de Vieux Port. The largest is 14103 m in length;
breadth 2255 m.
Other facilities
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Hospitals and clinics in the city; de-ratting and issue of
certificates; limited oily waste disposal.
Supplies
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Provisions; fresh water; fuel oil, diesel oil; gas oil.
Communications
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Nearest airport is Houari Boumediene, 20 km distant.
RAS MATIFOU TO CAP CARBON

Ras Bengut to Ras Corbelin (6.187).
Ras Corbelin to Cap Carbon (6.188).
General information
Charts 1910, 1710 and plans
Tunny fishing
Route
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From the vicinity of Ras Matifou (36488N 3134E)
(6.127), the route leads generally E for about 89 miles to the
vicinity of Cap Carbon (6.188). The coastal route is
Ras Matifou to Ras Bengut (6.186).
6.182
See 6.3 and 1.8.
Rescue
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6.183
Life-saving appliances are maintained in Port de Dellys
(3655N 355E) (6.189). See also 6.4.
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Current
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with a rate from to kn.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Bou Zegzag (3636N 327E) (6.123).
Draa-ed-Dar (3646N 323E), an isolated cone-shaped
hill rising in the middle of a plain.
Radar station standing in the village of Alma-Marine,
1 miles ENE of Draa-ed-Dar, is visible from a
distance.
Boukarouk (Bou Arous) (3645N 335E) and Sidi
Feredje (Sidi Fereje), about 7 cables E, are two
notable summits of a chain of mountains. From the
N the summits appear similar to a saddle and from
the E they show up as two sharp peaks.
Jebel Boubrac (3653N 350E), a prominent conical
mountain.
Ras Bengut Lighthouse (white square tower, green top,
yellow dwelling, 29 m in height) (3656N 354E),
standing close W of Ras Bengut (6.186).
Lookout tower, standing on a hill 8 cables S of Ras
Bengut Lighthouse.
Tala-Aicha (350N 404E), is a prominent mountain
with a crater-like summit.
Koudiat Mechbouda (36508N 4107E), 843 m in
height, has a remarkable clump of trees standing on
its summit.
Tamgout (3649N 425E).
Ifri Ou Erzen (Jebel Arbalu) (3645N 451E),
dominates the stretch of coast in this area. From the
NW, its summit appears conical but from other
directions it appears more flattened.
Djebel Gouraya (36464N 5050E), with a fort and
signal station standing on it, is a prominent feature
rising to an elevation of 660 m.
Major lights:
Ras Matifou Light (3649N 315E) (6.123).
Ras Bengut Light as above.
Dellys Light (yellow tower, red lantern, 8 m in height)
(36554N 3553E) standing on Point de Dellys
(6.187).
Ras Sigli Light (white octagonal tower, black top,
25 m in height) (3654N 446E) standing on the
point (6.188).
Cap Carbon Light (white round tower, on house, 10 m
point (6.188).
N of Le Rocher (Bordelaise) (12 miles W), a rock,

2 m in height, lying 1 miles E of les Sandja,
about 1 miles NNE of the fishing village of An
Taya. A large white house with a group of trees
stands in the area and is well visible from seaward.
A rocky patch, with a depth of 7 m over it, lies
about 1 mile E of Le Rocher; between them and the
coast there are other rocks, shoals and the remains
of a wreck. Anchorage for small vessels, sheltered
from W winds, can be obtained by off Ain Taya;
local knowledge is essential. Thence:
N of lots Aguelli (10 miles W), a group of rocky
islets lying within 1 mile of the coast; the largest
and highest islet being reported to have a white
beacon standing upon it. The N extremity of the
largest islet is foul for about 1 cables, and a
dangerous below-water rock lies about 1 cables
SSE of its S extremity. Thence:
N of Djezirat el Kadra (3 miles WSW), a small islet
lying close off a point with rocks and foul ground
extending about 4 cables N. Baie Hadjar-Makreloof
(not named on the chart), in which a landing can be
effected, lies NE of these dangers. El Achaichi is a
headland on the N side of the entrance to the bay at
the N end of a chain of mountains extending from
Boukarouk and Sidi Feredje (6.185). Thence:
N of Port de Zemmouri Bahar (6.197) which exhibits a
light, thence:
N of the mouth of Oued Isser (5 miles ENE), thence:
N of Pointe Djinned (8 miles ENE), a high headland
with Jebel Djinned rising to its summit about
1 miles ESE. A dangerous below-water rock lies
lies on a shoal about 2 cables W of the point and
Baie Mersa Djinned (not charted), SW of it, is
fringed by a shoal bank extending up to cable
offshore in places. Anchorage, of a temporary
nature, can be obtained in the bay by small vessels
sheltering from E winds; local knowledge is
required. Thence:
N of the mouth of Oued Sebaou (15 miles ENE)
where a patch, with a depth of 4 m over it, lies
about 3 cables off the rivers mouth. About
1 miles inland, this river flows between Jebel
Boubrac (6.185) and Djebel Ouamri, about 2 miles
ENE. Thence:
To a position N of Ras Bengut (Cap Bengut)
(17 miles ENE), which is easily to identify from
seaward. It is located at the E extremity of the
mountain chain of which Jebel Djinned is the W
end, and on certain bearings appears saddle-shaped.
A reef extends 1 cables NNW from the cape.
Ras Bengut to Ras Corbelin

Directions
Ras Matifou to Ras Bengut

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From a position N of Ras Matifou Light (3649N
315E) (6.123), the track leads generally E for about
31 miles, passing (with positions given from Zemmouri
Bahar (3648N 334E)):
N of les Sandja (14 miles W), a group of rocks with
the largest being the highest. There are rocky
patches extending 2 cables E and W of the group
and mariners should not attempt to pass between
these rocks and the coast. Thence:
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Caution. Between Dellys and Ras Corbelin, about
24 miles E, the coast consists of sandy beaches fronted by a
bank, with depths of less than 55 m over it, extending about
5 cables offshore; the bank is separated by headlands with
reefs extending from them. These dangers are covered by the
red sector of Ras Corbelin Light when bearing less than
104. A vessel should not be allowed to get into depths of
less than 35 m.
From a position N of Ras Bengut, the track leads E for
about 25 miles, passing (with positions given from Ras
Bengut (36556N 3537E)):
N of a shallow spit extending almost 3 cables NE of
Pointe de Dellys (1 miles E). The point is high
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and narrow and a small destroyed jetty extends

from the SE side of the head of the point. A light is
exhibited from the point (6.185). Tunny nets are
laid out annually off the point and Port de Dellys
(6.189) lies close SW of the point. Thence:
N of the mouth of Oued Oubay (3 miles ESE). A
ruined tower stands on the W side of the mouth and
a large, square, white house stands on the E side.
Thence:
N of Pointe Messia (5 miles E) (not charted), with a
reef having depths of less than 55 m over it,
extending about 3 cables N. Thence:
N of Arbane Millia (8 miles E), which is a large, white
rock, over 31 m in height and lying close inshore,
thence:
N of an islet (11 miles E), lying about 2 cables NNW
of Pointe Tigzirt; the islet is fringed to a distance of
about 3 cables N by a reef, awash. The point is
easily identified by a large white house, with a
small dome, and by the red roofs of the village of
Tigzirt. Anchorage for small craft can be obtained,
sheltered from E winds, under the lee of Pointe
Tigzirt and landing can be effected on the point.
Local knowledge is required. Thence:
Important caution. For temporary regulations
concerning the entrance channel see 1.37.
N of Cap Tedls (12 miles E), a high rounded
promontory with the village of Taksebt standing on
its summit. From the N, the cape is hard to
distinguish against the much higher terrain inland
which is covered with cultivated fields and houses.
Thence:
The track continues (with positions given from Cap
Tedls (36546N 4094E)):
N of Roches Sidi Kraled (1 miles E) (not named on
the chart), consisting of a rocky spit extending
7 cables NE from Sidi Kraled (1 mile ESE) (not
named on the chart), a point with a mosque
standing upon it. Small craft can obtain an
anchorage in the lee of Roches Sidi Kraled,
sheltered from the W; the holding ground is poor
and local knowledge is required. Thence:
N of Pointe Timliline (5 miles E) (not named on the
chart), which is dominated by two rounded hills,
281 and 283 m in height, about 1 mile inland,
thence:
N of Pointe At Raouria (6 miles E), a point fringed
by rocky shoals to a distance of 3 cables on its W
side and dominated by a hill, 248 m in height; a
village of the same name stands on the point.
Thence:
N of Rocher de Mers el-Farm (8 miles E), awash, and
lying 6 cables NNW of Pointe de Mers el-Farm (not
named on the chart). Another rock, awash, lies
about 1 mile NNE of the point. These dangers are
covered by the red sector of Ras Corbelin Light
when bearing less than 104. Pointe de Mers
el-Farm lies at the E end of Plage de Bleruna which
extends E from Pointe At Raouria. Thence:
N of Baie Mers el-Farm (12 miles E) where the small
town of Azzeffoun (6.198) stands in the SE corner,
thence:
To a position N of Ras Corbelin (Cap Corbelin)
(13 miles E), the NW extremity of a mountainous
projection, reddish-yellow in colour, which attains
elevations of 412 m and 425 m, respectively, 1 mile
and 1 miles SE of the cape. The former has a
hermitage surrounded by trees standing on it. Ras

Corbelin Light (white round tower, 13 m in height)
stands on the point. A signal station stands 1 cable
S of the light and a watch-tower stands close SE of
the signal station.
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Caution. Between Ras Corbelin and Ras Sigli, 16 miles
E, there are several well-marked stretches of sandy beach,
separated by points fringed with reefs. A vessel should not
be allowed to get into depths of less than 35 m in this area.
Between Ras Sigli and Cap Carbon, 18 miles ESE, the
coast is fringed with rocks extending to a distance of 1 mile
offshore in places.
From a position N of Ras Corbelin, the track leads E for
about 33 miles, passing (with positions given from Ras Sigli
(3654N 446E)):
N of Pointe Ksila (5 miles W), a point dominated by
two conical hills 260 m in height, which is fringed
by rocks to a distance of about 4 cables, thence:
N of Ras Sigli (Cap Sigli), which shows up well only
from close inshore either E or W of it. The cape is
fringed by rocks to a distance of 1 miles W, and
5 cables E. Jebel Mindjou rises to an elevation of
672 m, about 1 miles S of the cape and on its
summit there are some rocky outcrops which
resemble ruins. Thence:
N of Pointe El Euch (1 miles E) (not named on the
chart), fronted by a reddish-yellow, rocky islet, 33 m
in height, which lies close inshore and has a small
rock at its N end. Thence:
N of a point (2 miles ESE), 1 mile ESE of Pointe El
Euch, which is fringed to a distance of over
3 cables by a rocky reef. Ras Sigli anchorage
(6.199) lies close E. Thence:
N of Timri N Tguerfa (8 miles ESE), a headland
with a small isolated house standing on it. The
terrain rises steeply inland to the summit of Iril N
Temeridjine, 2 miles S. Thence:
N of Rocher des Moules (10 miles ESE), consisting
of a spit of coral and rocks, one of which is 1 m in
height, extending 5 cables NE of Pointe des Moules,
thence:
N of le Pisan (12 miles ESE), lying about 6 cables
NE of Pointe Boulima. The island is fringed by
above and below-water rocks, especially on its N
side. An above-water rock lies about 5 cables NNW
of the islands W extremity and there is foul ground
between them. A dangerous wreck lies about
3 cables SE of the island and a patch, with a depth
of 57 m over it, lies in the channel between the
island and Pointe Boulima. Pointe Boulima is
reddish and lies at the E end of a sandy beach and
on its W side there is a small, natural boat harbour
with a narrow entrance in which there is a rock.
There is a reef, one head of which dries, about
cable WSW of the entrance to the boat harbour;
foul ground lies between the entrance and the reef.
All these dangers are covered by the red sector
(114126) of the auxiliary light, exhibited from
Cap Carbon. Thence:
N of Pointe Mezaa (13 miles ESE), which is
surmounted by a conical hillock and joined to the
mainland by a ridge of sand, so that from certain
directions, it appears as an islet; its E side is fringed
with rocks. Thence:
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To a position N of Cap Carbon (Cap Carbon)

(18 miles ESE), the E extremity of a small
peninsula surmounted by a small conical hill, 220 m
in height, extending NE from the E spurs of Djebel
Gouraya (6.185). A light (6.185) is exhibited from
the cape and an auxiliary light (white round tower,
and square dwelling, 8 m in height), is exhibited
from the foot of the cliffs on the N side of Cap
Carbon.
School, 1 mile ESE of the lighthouse, about 5 cables

SW of Pointe de Dellys.

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Chart 1710 plan of Port de Dellys
General information
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Position and function. The town of Dellys stands on the
shore of a bay close S of Pointe de Dellys (36554N
3553E) (6.187). The harbour functions as a commercial
and fishing harbour.
Topography. Dellys is set amongst green wooded hills
and is reported to be one of the more attractive places on the
Algerian coast.
Traffic. In 2004 there was one recorded ship call of
4005 dwt.
Port Authority. Entreprise Portuaire de Dellys, Dellys,
Algeria.
Limiting information
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Maximum size of vessels handled:
Cargo vessels, LOA 100 m; draught 549 m.
Ro-Ro vessels, LOA 105 m.
Current. A counter current sets W and N off Dellys
within about 2 cables offshore and then sets NE to join the
main current (6.184).
Berths
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6.192
The harbour is protected from the E by a mole extending
generally SSE from a position about 3 cables SW of Pointe
de Dellys. The head of this mole forms the E side of the S
facing entrance; the head of a broad jetty extending E from
the shore forms the W side.
Landmarks:
Lookout tower and school S and E of Ras Bengut
Lighthouse (3656N 354E) (6.185).
Mosque, close W of the harbour, is clearly visible
when approaching from the E.
6.195
Supplies: fresh water at No 2 Berth; fresh produce is
reported to be available in the town.
Communications: airport near Alger, 80 km distant.

Charts 1910, 1710 plan of Port de Dellys
lots Aguelli
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Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels about
1 cable E of the middle of the largest of the lots Aguelli
(3648N 321E) (6.186) off a remarkable cave, in depths
between 12 and 15 m, rocky bottom. A sandy bottom can be
found farther offshore but the position is less sheltered.
Port de Zemmouri Bahar

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Two quays provide five berths, two of which are for
commercial vessels:
No 1 Berth (N Quay) on the NW side of the mole,
length 107 m; depth alongside 60 m.
No 2 Berth (S Quay) at the head of the W jetty, length
Ro-Ro vessels with stern ramps can be accommodated.
Port services
Arrival information
6.191
Notice of ETA required: 24 hours.
Outer anchorage can be obtained off Dellys, sheltered
from W and NW winds, about 2 cables SSE of the jetty on
Pointe de Dellys (36554N 3553E) (6.187), as shown on
the chart, good holding.
It is reported that an anchorage can also be obtained
about 4 cables E of the port in depths of about 22 m, clear
of the wave recorder buoy charted 6 cables E of the
breakwater. However, it should be noted that vessels should
not be anchored S of the parallel of the breakwater head
because of a rocky bottom.
Pilotage is compulsory and is available during daylight
hours only. The pilot boards within the anchorage area. See
also 1.21.
Traffic regulations. For temporary regulations concerning
the entrance channel see 1.37.
6.193
From a position E of the spit extending NE from Pointe
de Dellys (36554N 3553E) (6.187), the track leads
generally SSW for about 8 cables to a position E of the head
of the mole, the chart is a sufficient guide.
Useful marks:
Pointe de Dellys Light (6.187).
Light (white tower, green top 8 m in height), exhibited
from the head of the mole.
Light (white round tower, 10 m in height), exhibited
from the head of the jetty, 1 cable W of the head of
the above breakwater.
6.197
Description. Port de Zemmouri Bahar (Port de
Courbet-Marine) (36484N 3337E), is a very small port,
lying on the N side of Mers el Hadjdje, an open bay with
El Achaichi on its S side.
Traffic regulations. For temporary regulations concerning
the entrance channel see 1.37.
and is reported to silt up.
Depths. Depths between 4 and 5 m lie in the entrance
which then shoal to the beach within the harbour.
Useful mark. A light (white round tower on square hut,
7 m in height) is exhibited from the head of the N
breakwater.
Azzeffoun
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Description. Azzeffoun (3654N 424E) is a small town
on the SE side of Baie Mers el Farm.
Anchorage can be obtained, sheltered from E winds, W
of the jetty in depths of 8 to 10 m.
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It is reported that small craft can obtain an anchorage

close SE of the jettys head in depths of 4 to 6 m.
Jetty. A jetty extends about cable SW from the shore
fronting the town. The depth alongside the jetty is reported
to be 4 m at its outer part. The jetty must be vacated at the
first indications of a ground swell. There is a boat slip to the
N of the jetty.
Caution. It is reported that in 1996 the outer two thirds
of the jetty had been removed, along with the light, and that
development work had commenced on a new harbour which
would take a few years to complete.
Useful mark:
Light (white round water tower, 4 m in height), is
exhibited from the head of the jetty.
6.199
Anchorage (36529N 4489E) of a temporary nature,
can be found in a bay indenting the coast about 2 miles
ESE of Cap Sigli (6.188) and on the E side of the unnamed
point (6.188) lying 1 mile ESE of Pointe El Euch (6.188).
Vessels should anchor with the outermost rocks on the
reef fringing the unnamed point bearing about 337, in a
depth of 12 m, sand.
CAP CARBON TO CAP BOUGAROUN

GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 252

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In this section the coastal waters between Cap Carbon
(3647N 506E) (6.188) and Cap Bougaroun (3705N
628E) (6.207), are described together with off-lying
dangers, bays and anchorages including the ports of Bejaa
(3645N 506E) (6.229) and Jijel (3650N 547E) (6.208)
and Djen-Djen (6.215), 5 miles E of Jijel.
Golfe de Bejaa (6.223).
Rescue
1
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Life saving appliances are maintained in Bejaa. See
also 6.4.
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Directions
Chart 252
Route
1
6.202
From a position in the vicinity of Cap Carbon (3647N
506E) (6.188), the route leads generally E and ENE for
about 70 miles to the vicinity of Cap Bougaroun (6.207).
Cap Carbon to Jijel

1
Tunny fishing
1
6.203
See 6.3 and 1.8.
Current
1
6.204
Principal marks
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6.205
Landmarks:
Ifri Ou Erzen (3645N 451E) (6.185).
Jebel Ta Babor (3632N 528E), is the highest of a
chain of mountains. The mountain appears
flat-topped and isolated from the NW or NE, but
from the N it can be distinguished from the others
only by its height and by a small spur on its W
side.
Jebel Taounnart (3642N 535E), is a mountain in the

shape of a steep roof which from the W appears as
a sharp cone, and from the N as a table-land.
Msid Ech Chita (3638N 542E), stands out among
other mountains.
Ras Afia Lighthouse (yellow octagonal tower, red top,
14 m in height) (3649N 542E), is exhibited from
Ras Afia (6.206).
Mezritrane, an isolated mountain (not charted) rising to
a height of 392 m, 1 miles SSE of Ras Afia
Lighthouse. The mountain dominates the area, and a
white tower stands 7 cables NE of its summit.
Factory, 2 miles ESE of Ras Afia Lighthouse.
Jebel Bou Kertzoum (36477N 5494E) (not
charted), rising to a height of 148 m.
El Koudiat (not charted), rising to a height of 112 m
4 miles ENE of Jebel Bou Kertzoum, also Jebel
Seddets, 10 miles E of Jebel Bou Kertzoum.
Major lights:
Cap Carbon Light (3647N 506E) (6.185).
Ras Afia Light as above.
Cap Bougaroun Light (white octagonal tower, yellow
lantern, 10 m in height) (3705N 628E) exhibited
from the point (6.207).
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6.206
From a position N of Cap Carbon (36467N 5063E),
the track leads E for about 32 miles, passing (with positions
from Cap Carbon):
N of the Golfe de Bejaa (9 miles ESE) (6.223),
thence:
N of Pointe Cavallo (23 miles E) lying at the
extremity of a range of high, wooded, conical
peaks, separated by deep valleys. The point is
fringed to the E and ENE by below-water rocks,
with depths from 35 m to 45 m over them. Small
craft can secure alongside a jetty on the E side of
the point; local knowledge is required.
The track continues (with positions given from Pointe
Cavallo (3647N 536E)):
N of Grande Cavallo (7 cables ENE), an islet, covered
in brushwood lying about 3 cables offshore, which
has a rocky shoal spit, with a least depth of about
1 m over it, extending 2 cables NNE; the sea
breaks over this spit in strong NW winds. The
channel between the islet and the mainland has
depths between 4 and 7 m and is suitable for small
craft; local knowledge is required. Thence:
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N of Banc des Kabyles (5 miles NNE), over which the

sea breaks in bad weather and is frequently marked
by tide-rips. The bank lies within the red sector
(124--154) of the auxiliary light on Ras Afia and
lies 3 miles N of Petit Cavallo. Petit Cavallo is a
flat rocky islet lying, about 2 cables NW of Pointe
Petit Cavallo (not named on the chart), on a rocky
bank extending to 1 mile W and NW of the point.
The point is dominated by a white square house.
Thence:
N of cueil de la Salamandre (5 miles NE), about
1 miles ESE of Banc des Kabyles, over which the
sea also breaks in bad weather and is frequently
marked by tide-rips; this danger also lies within the
red sector of (124--154) the auxiliary light on Ras
Afia. Thence:
N of Ras Afia (5 miles ENE). A light (6.205) is
exhibited from the point and an auxiliary light
(white masonry hut, 1 m in height) is exhibited
from the main lighthouse. Thence:
To a position N of Jijel Main Lighthouse (yellow
square tower, black top, 12 m in height) (9 miles
ENE), standing on the head of Jete Nord at Jijel.
Clearing bearing. The line of bearing 105 of Jebel
Seddets (3647N 602E) (6.205), well open N of Jijel Main
Lighthouse (3650N 547E) with El Koudiat (6.205)
midway between them and open N of Jebel Seddets, passes
about 7 cables N of Banc des Kabyles and over 1 mile N
of cueil de la Salamandre.
(Directions for Jijel are given at 6.212)
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6.207
From a position N of Jijel Main Lighthouse, the track
leads generally ENE for about 36 miles, passing (with
positions given from Jijel Main Lighthouse (36497N
5469E)):
NNW of the port of Djen Djen (5 miles ESE) (not
charted) (6.215). Two masts, marked by obstruction
lights, stand on the coast in this vicinity as shown
on the chart. Thence:
NNW of the wave measuring device (6 miles ENE),
which is marked by a light-buoy (special with
topmark) located two miles off the coast and to the
NE of Djen Djen, thence:
NNW of Haut-fond de Jijel (6 miles NE), a rocky
off-lying bank, thence:
NNW of lot Tazerout (14 miles ENE), an islet lying
close off Pointe de Tazerout (not named on the
chart); about 3 miles W of the islet and a short
distance inland some reddish sand-hills rise to about
88 m. The point is 13 m in height, rocky and lies at
the E end of a sandy beach backed by hills among
which the most prominent are Jebel Bou Kertzoum,
El Koudiat and Jebel Seddets (6.205). Thence:
NNW of the river mouth of Oued el Kebir (15 miles
ENE), where it enters the sea, thence:
NNW of Djemaa Auorre (Jemaa Aurera) (20 miles
ENE) (not named on the chart), a small rocky
cone-shaped peninsula, 25 m in height, with a
marabout standing on it, thence:
NNW of the mouth of Oued Zhour (Wad Zhur) (not
charted) (23 miles ENE) which enters the sea
3 miles NE of Djemaa Auorre at the S end of a
line of cliffs continuing to Cap Bougaroun, thence:
NNW of lot Lamein (24 miles NE), an islet 10 m in
height. The coves of Casabianca (6.222) and Mersa
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Zeitoun (6.221) lie 1 and 2 miles SE,

respectively, from the islet; a small disused
lighthouse stands on the coast between the coves.
Thence:
NNW of Ras Atia (26 miles NE), a sharp point with a
light (white round tower, 15 m in height) exhibited
from it. The ruins of a house stand a short distance
N of the light. Thence:
The track continues (with positions given from Ras Atia
(37016N 6159E)):
NNW of Mersa Damous (2 miles ENE) where some
houses with red roofs stand on a cliff on the W side
of this cove. There is a remarkable ravine, very
conspicuous from seaward, at the head of the cove.
Thence:
NNW of Ras el Kmakem (4 miles ENE), a salient
point lying at the end of a small headland, 22 m in
height. Thence:
NNW of a shoal patch (6 miles NE), with a depth of
NNW of Ras el Karne (7 miles ENE) (not charted)
which is fringed by rocks to a distance of 3 cables,
thence:
NNW of Pointe des Roches Noires (8 miles ENE), so
named because of the dark coloured above-water
rocks extending to a distance of 3 cables off the
point, thence:
To a position NNW of Cap Bougaroun (10 miles
ENE), the N extremity of the mountainous
promontory lying between lot Lamein and Collo
(3701N 634E) (6.245). Among the numerous
summits of this promontory are Jebel Agilman and
Jebel el Goufi, 5 miles SW and 7 miles SSW,
respectively, from Cap Bougaroun. A signal station
stands close E of the lighthouse (6.205). Strong
currents are sometimes experienced off Cap
Bougaroun. In 1936, HMS Lucia experienced a
tide-rip setting ENE and SSW, after a W gale, about
18 miles NE of the cape.
Traffic bound for Skikda (6.257) joins the TSS (NP6.1)
5 miles N from Cap Bougaroun.
Clearing bearing. The line of bearing of more than 094
of the signal station standing on Cap Bougaroun, open N of
the N rock off Pointe des Roches Noires, passes more than
3 cables N of this rock.
Useful mark:
Mont Tahar (36536N 6092E) (not charted) which
rises on the shore to a height of 346 m at the end
of the beach extending from the mouth of the Oued
el Kebir; a monument is charted on Mont Tahar.
Port de Jijel
Chart 1712 plan of Port de Jijel
General information
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Position. Port de Jijel (3650N 547E) lies on the E side
of a small peninsula on the N side of the town of Jijel and
33 miles ENE of Port de Bejaa (6.229).
Function. Jijel is a small general cargo port with Ro-Ro
facilities. A small fishing fleet uses the harbour. The
population is about 55 000.
Topography. The coast around Jijel is less spectacular
than to the W or E. The town is flat without any grandeur.
Approach and entry. The harbour is approach from ENE
and entered from SE between Epi Nord and Jete Sud.
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578 946 dwt.
Port Authority. Entreprise Portuaire de Jijel, PO Box 87,
Terre Plein Port, Quai Sud, Jijel, Algeria.
Port services
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Limiting conditions
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Maximum permitted draught is reported to be 9 m.
Water level. The level of the water varies by about
05 m. The variations are most pronounced in March and
April, and sometimes amounts to as much as 07 m.
Swell. In summer months during strong E winds, a
considerable swell enters the port.
Arrival information
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Notice of ETA required: 24 hours.
Outer anchorage of an exposed nature can be obtained
between 5 cables to 1 mile off the breakwaters in depths
from 22 m to 37 m.
Pilotage is not compulsory but is available from Bejaa
during daylight hours only. The pilot boards off the entrance
to the harbour. See also 1.21.
Tug is available.
Port de Djen-Djen
Chart 252
General information
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Harbour
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The harbour is enclosed by Jete Nord, extending 4 cables
E from the Citadelle thence 1 cables SSE, and Jete Sud,
extending NE from Fort Duquesne to leave a SE facing
entrance 1 cable wide. The main basin, in the S corner of the
harbour, is quayed on three sides. There is another quay in
the NW and a shallow-water basin in the W corner.
Landmarks:
Jijel Main Lighthouse (3650N 547E) (6.206).
Water tower standing about 1 cables WNW of Fort
Duquesne (36492N 5465E).
White square tower of the town hall, about 4 cables
NW of Fort Duquesne.
6.215
Position. Djen-Djen (36490N 5535E)lies on the coast
5 miles E of Jijel (6.208).
Function. The port serves the surrounding area with
general cargo and the nearby Bellara steel complex with the
import of iron ore and the export of finished steel products.
Approach and entry. The port is approached from N and
entered from a fairway light-buoy through a channel, marked
by light-buoys, leading between the heads of two
breakwaters which are marked by lights.
Traffic. The port handles 42 million tonnes annually.
Port Authority. Port Authority of Djen-Djen Port
Operations, Entreprise Portuaire de Jijel BP 87, Jijel, Algeria.
Arrival information
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6.212
From a position NE of Jijel Main Lighthouse (3650N
547E) (6.206), the track leads generally S for about
7 cables, passing:
E of a rocky spit, with several above-water rocks lying
upon it and a charted depth of 64 m at its
extremity, extending about 1 cables E of the islet
lying at the E end of Jete Nord. The spit should be
given a berth of at least 3 cables. Thence:
E of the head of Epi Nord, a short breakwater
extending about 1 cables SSE of the above
mentioned islet. A light (black column, 3 m in
height) is exhibited from the head of Epi Nord, and
another light (red column, 3 m in height) is
exhibited from the head of Jete Sud, about 1 cable
SW of the head of Epi Nord.
Thence as required to enter the harbour between the heads
of Epi Nord and Jete Sud.
6.214
Facilities: two hospitals are reported to be in the town;
Ro-Ro facilities are available.
Supplies: fresh water; provisions, especially fruit and
vegetables. bunkers are not available.
Communications. A local airport 15 km distant.
6.216
Outer anchorage. The anchorage area is bounded by the
following positions:
36490N 5471E.
36500N 5471E.
36500N 5510E.
36490N 5510E.
Pilotage is compulsory and is available in daylight only.
Requests for pilots should be made 24 hours in advance. On
arrival in the road contact should be made with the Port
Captain on VHF channel 16. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
Harbour
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General layout. It is reported that the harbour is
protected from the W and N by the West Breakwater which
extends a total of 1500 m N from the shore on the W side
of the port; a detached breakwater, 1500 m in length,
orientated SW/NE lies close off its head. The East
Breakwater extends 900 m NNW from the shore on the E
side of the port to a position SSE of the head of the West
Breakwater to form the entrance which faces NE.
The Steel Quay lines the inner half of the West
Breakwater and the General Cargo Quay lines the entire W
side of the East breakwater.
A container quay extends some 250 m parallel to the East
Breakwater from a position on the shore between the two
breakwaters.
Developments. It is reported that a grain terminal and a
tanker terminal are planned.
Berths
Berths
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Up to date details of berths available in Jijel are
unknown. The chart provides the best guide currently
available.
Masters are advised to obtain berth information from the
ships agents or the Port Authority prior to arrival.
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Steel Quay: length 1060 m; depth 105 to 182 m.
General Cargo Quay: length 750 m; depth 11 m.
Container Quay: length 250 m; depth 11 m.
Three Ro-Ro berths lie in the basin between the General
Cargo Quay and the Container Quay. Maximum draught
is 11 m.
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During gales, the current sets with the direction of the

wind, but after a gale, it sets along the shore of the gulf in a
direction contrary to that of the gale.
Port services
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Facilities. Hospital in Taher 4 km distant.
Supplies: fresh water; fuel oil by road; supplies are very
limited.
Communications: airport nearby.
Principal marks
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Grande Cavallo
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Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained between
Pointe Cavallo (3647N 536E) (6.206) and Grande
Cavallo (6.206), 7 cables ENE, in depths of 10 to 12 m, but
the bottom is rocky in places and the shelter afforded very
poor.
In good weather, small craft can find an anchorage close
S of Grande Cavallo.
6.226
Landmarks (with positions given from Ras Bouak):
Djebel Gouraya (36464N 5050E) (6.185).
House, 1 cable W of Ras Bouak (36457N 5064E)
(6.227).
Chimney (6 cables W).
Two minarets (about 1 mile WSW).
Chimney, standing 1 miles SW of the minarets.
Dar Mohand (3642N 505E), a detached hill rising a
short distance inland above a low sandy stretch of
coast extending SSE from Bejaa.
Aokas (3638N 514E), a cone-shaped hill, the sides
of which fall steeply to the sea.
Jebel Taounnart (3642N 535E) (6.205).
Major light:
Cap Carbon Light (3647N 506E) (6.185).
Mersa Zeitoun
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Description. Mersa Zeitoun (3657N 616E) has an islet
with two conical summits lying close off its S entrance
point. An above-water rock lies on a rocky spit, with a depth
of 2 m over its extremity, extending 2 cables W from an
isolated rock on the beach in the cove.
Anchorage, with excellent shelter from E winds, can be
obtained by small vessels between the spit and the S
entrance point of the cove.
Directions
Cap Carbon to Bejaa
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Casabianca
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Anchorage for small vessels, sheltered from N and E
winds, can be obtained about 3 cables off the beach in
Casabianca (36583N 6153E), a cove indenting the coast
1 mile N of Mersa Zeitoun (6.221), in depths between 15
and 26 m.
Alternatively, a temporary anchorage can be obtained
abreast a house with a red roof close to the shore in depths
of 10 or 12 m, sand.
Bejaa to Pointe Cavallo
GOLFE DE BEJAA
General information
Charts 252, 1710 and plan of Port de Bejaa
Description
1
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Golfe de Bejaa is entered between Cap Carbon (3647N
506E) (6.188) and Pointe Cavallo (6.206), 24 miles E. Port
de Bejaa (6.229) lies in a bight on the W side of the gulf,
close SW of Cap Carbon. There is no safe anchorage in the
gulf except off Bejaa.
Topography
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The S shore of the gulf is dominated by a chain of
mountains, the highest of which is Jebel Ta Babor, 23 miles
SE of Cap Carbon (6.188).
Current
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From a position E of Cap Carbon (3647N 506E)
(6.188), the track leads S for about 1 miles, passing (with
positions given from Cap Carbon):
E of Kef Lekhal (4 cables S), a steep headland which
obscures Cap Carbon Light when bearing more than
333. The mariners attention is drawn to the pilot
boarding ground (6.231) for Port de Bejaa which is
charted in the vicinity. Thence:
E of Ras Bouak (1 mile S), a headland lying at the S
end of a line of high grey-coloured cliffs extending
S from Cap Carbon, thence:
E of a light-buoy (special) (1 miles S), marking a
wave recorder, thence:
E and S of the head of Jete Est (1 miles S), on the
E side of the entrance to the harbour of Bejaa. A
light (hut on black metal framework tower, 15 m in
height), is exhibited from the head of Jete Est.
(Directions for Bejaa are given at 6.233)
6.225
There is usually a counter-current setting N through the
anchorage off Bejaa.
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From a position SE of the head of Jete Est, the track
positions from Cap Carbon (36467N 5063E)):
NNW of Pointe Aokas (10 miles SE), dominated by
Aokas (6.226) and lying at the E end of a length of
coast extending E from the vicinity of Dar Mohand
(6.226), which is fronted by a bank, with depths of
less than 6 m over it, extending to a distance of
5 cables offshore in places; several points along this
stretch are fringed by below-water rocks. A white
house stands out on the summit of a hillock close
W of the point. Thence:
NNW of Les Falaises (15 miles SE), standing at the
head of a cove of the same name, 7 miles E of
Pointe Aokas, where in good weather landing can
be effected, thence:
NNW of an unnamed point (16 miles SE), 2 miles
ENE of Les Falaises, which lies on the W side of
the entrance to Anse Ziama (not charted); a
dangerous below-water rock lies close NE of the
point. Thence:
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NNW of Pointe Ziama (17 miles SE), on the E side

of the entrance to Anse Ziama. The point may be
identified by a rocky ridge, 137 m in height, with a
small house standing near its extremity. In good
weather, landing can be effected in the coves on
either side of Pointe Ziama. Thence:
NNW of le Ronde (17 miles SE), a rock, about
5 cables N of Pointe Ziama, with a 27 m patch
close S of it, thence:
NNW of le Mansouriah (19 miles ESE), a
cone-shaped island 2 miles E of le Ronde, which is
the outermost of a group of rocks fringing Pointe
Mansouriah (not named on the chart). Rocky shoals
extend a short distance NE and SW from le
Mansouriah. A light (column, 6 m in height), is
exhibited from the island. The cone-shaped and
pointed summit of Jebel Ibrake (not charted on BA
chart), 846 m in elevation, lies 1 mile SE of Pointe
Mansouriah; a road winding through these hills is
clearly visible. Anchorage can be obtained by small
vessels, sheltered from N and W winds, on the E
side of a group of rocks which terminate in le
Mansouriah and landing can be effected in a small
bay on the E side of Pointe Mansouriah; local
The track continues (with positions given from le
Mansouriah (36409N 5289E))
NNW of a bay where Oued Guelil (2 miles ENE)
(not charted) enters the sea. The river is reported to
run even in the dry season and a landing can be
effected in this bay; a dangerous below-water rock
lies close off the point on the N side of the bay.
Thence:
NNW of Pointe Taza (3 miles ENE). Baie de Taza

(not named on chart) lies on the SW side of this
point and although it appears to afford an
anchorage, it should be avoided because it is
dangerous in bad weather. Thence:
NNW of Pointe Jebel Er-Rihana (6 miles NE) (not
charted), with an islet 12 m in height lying close off
it, thence:
To a position NNW of lot Hadjret Tafalkout (7 miles
NE) (not charted), which is 17 m in height and has
a patch with a depth of 3 m over it about 5 cables
NE. The islet lies about 5 cables offshore and is the
outermost of several dangers between Pointe Jebel
Er-Rihana and Pointe Cavallo (6.206), 1 miles
farther NE. A light (white metal structure, green
top, 5 m in height), is exhibited from the islet.
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Port de Bejaa
Chart 1710 plan of Port of Bejaa
General information
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Position. Port de Bejaa (Bougie) lies on the W side of
Golfe de Bejaa, about 1 miles S of Cap Carbon (3647N
506E) (6.188).
Function. The main cargoes handled are general, bulk,
containers, liquefied gas and oil.
Topography. The town is backed by beautiful mountains
in what is considered to be one of the prettiest bays on the
North African coast.
Bejaia from NNE (6.229)

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Port limits are reported to lie within a line joining Ras

Bouak (36458N 5064E) to the mouth of Oued
Soummam (36435N 5051E).
Approach and entry. The port is approached from Golfe
de Bejaa and entered from SSE between Jete Est and Jete
Sud.
21 646 828 dwt.
Port Authority. Entreprise Portuaire de Bejaa, Avenue
des Freres Amrani, Bejaa, Algeria.
Harbour
1

1
Limiting conditions.
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Deepest berth: Tanker Berth No 1 (6.234).
13 m.
Local weather. Between December and March, a heavy
swell sometimes enters the harbour, usually during and after
prolonged NW winds, which causes violent surging at the
tanker berths in Avant-Port and may require a vessel to put
to sea.
Arrival information
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Notice of ETA required. Tankers should give at least
48 hours, thence 24 hours notice, including their maximum
draught. If 24 hours notice varies by more than 1 hour an
updated ETA should be sent.
Other vessels should give at least 6 hours notice.
Outer anchorage, sheltered from all winds except those
between N and NE, can be obtained as convenient off the
breakwaters at Bejaa. The bottom consists of mud and sand,
and the holding ground is good where the mud is hard, but
bad where it is soft. However it is reported that in all
weather conditions the pilot will advise a suitable berth.
Pilotage is compulsory within a line joining Cap Carbon
(3647N 506E) and Pointe Aokas (6.228), 10 miles SE
(Chart 252), and is available 24 hours.
The pilot boarding ground lies 8 cables SE of Cap
Carbon, as shown on the chart. In a heavy swell the pilot
will board in the harbour entrance. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
Regulations. It is reported that no night movements for
tankers with LPG or refined products is allowed. No night
berthing for tankers over 80 000 dwt; night departure is
allowed.
6.232
General layout.The harbour consists of three adjoining
basins extending for 1 miles NE/SW and entered from SSE
close to the N end.
Landmarks: see 6.226.
6.233
Caution. A dangerous area surrounds a wreck lying about
1 miles SSW from the harbour entrance, as shown on the
chart.
Several other wrecks lie up to a distance of 2 miles
from the harbour entrance, in an arc between SE and S, as
shown on the chart. A light-buoy is moored in the middle of
this area about 1 miles SSE of the harbour entrance.
From a position S of the head of Jete Est (3645N
506E) (6.227), the track leads generally NNW for a short
distance, passing:
Between the head of Jete Est, giving it a clearance of
at least 15 m, and:
The head of Jete Sud on the W side of the entrance,
2 cables W of the head of Jete Est; a light (white
column, red lantern, on hut, 8 m in height), is
exhibited from the head of Jete Sud. Thence:
Basins and berths

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Avant-Port. Tanker Berth No 1, maximum draught 13 m.
Vieux-Port and Arrire-Port. It is reported that between
them these basins provide a total of 19 berths with depths
alongside ranging from 61 to 93 m. There are berths for
yachts in the W corner of Vieux-Port.
General cargo, bulk and Ro-Ro berthing facilities are
available. Containers are handled at the general cargo berths.
Port services
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Repairs of all kinds are available, but permission must
first be obtained from the Harbour Master. There is a
floating dock in Arrire-Port, length 190 m; width between
fenders 32 m; 15 000 dwt.
Other facilities: hospitals in the town; garbage disposal;
oily waste disposal; deratting and issue of certificate.
Supplies: provisions; fresh water; fuel oil available at the
tanker berths by prior arrangement, or by barge; lubricating
oil and intermediate fuels are also available by prior
arrangement.
Communications: Bejaa Airport 6 km distant.
CAP BOUGAROUN TO RAS EL HAMRA

Inshore route from Anse des Beni Said to Ras El
Hadid (6.246).
Skikda and Port Mthanier with approaches (6.257).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 252, 2121
COASTAL ROUTE

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In this section the coastal waters between Cap Bougaroun
(3705N 628E) (6.207) and Ras el Hamra (6.242),
64 miles E, are described together with off-lying dangers, the
port of Skikda (3653N 654E) (6.257) and other harbours
and anchorages. The section is arranged as follows:
General information
Charts 252, 2121 1712 (see 1.15)
Route
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6.237
From a position in the vicinity of Cap Bougaroun
(3705N 628E) (6.207), the track leads E for about
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51 miles, then generally ESE for about 16 miles to the

vicinity of Ras el Hamra (6.242).
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Tunny fishing
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See 6.3 and 1.8.
Current
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Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Ras el Hadid (Cap de Fer) Lighthouse (white round
tower, yellow lantern, white dwellings, 17 m in
height) (3705N 710E), standing on Ras el Hadid
(6.241) one of the most salient points on the coast
of Algeria. There is a signal station near the
lighthouse.
Tower (3700N 634E), standing in Collo (6.245).
Flare (3651N 655E), the position of which is
approximate, close SE of Skikda (6.257).
Marabout on the E entrance point to Baie de Sidi
Akkche (3705N 716E) (6.241).
Jebel Edough (3654N 739E) (6.299).
Pointe du Pain de Sucre, 5 miles N of Jebel Edough
(6.299), terminating in a pyramidal crest, 192 m in
height. and dominated by Koudiat el Guelaa
attaining an elevation of 521 m, 1 mile S.
Major lights:
Cap Bougaroun Light (3705N 628E) (6.205).
Ras el Hadid Light as above.
Cape de Garde Light (grey square tower, white
exhibited from the point (6.242).
Directions
N of lot Toukouch (Takouch) (7 miles E), 33 m in

height and lying about 1 mile offshore, thence:
N of Seiche du Ras Toukouch (10 miles E), a coral
patch lying 2 miles NNW of Ras Toukouch, the
NE extremity of the small multi-headed peninsula of
Presqule de Toukouch. Roche Begra and Roche
Turque are two dangerous rocks lying 2 cables
apart in the approaches to a bay on the NW side of
the peninsula. Ras Toukouch Light (white tower,
black lantern, 10 m in height), is exhibited from the
summit of hill close inland from Ras Toukouch. A
white lookout tower stands at an elevation of 198 m
on the summit of Mont Sidi Merkeb, about 3 cables
SW of the lighthouse. Mont Sidi Yahia, a conical
hill rising to an elevation of 545 m, 2 miles SSW of
the lighthouse, has a marabout standing on it. le
Djezira, 64 m in height, is the largest and outermost
of two islets almost joined to the coast NE of the
lighthouse. A current, with a rate at times of as
much as 2 kn, has been experienced on the bank
between Seiche du Ras Toukouch and the coast. In
bad weather, the sea over this bank is especially
heavy and vessels should avoid passing over it.
Thence:
The track continues (with positions given from Ras
Toukouch Lighthouse (37047N 7235E)):
N of a rock (4 miles ESE), with a depth of 6 m over
it, lying about 3 cables offshore, thence:
To a position N of Roche Axin (Roche Akcine)
(6 miles ESE), a rocky shoal with several heads,
lying 5 cables offshore and covered by the red
sector of Ras Toukouch Light. A light (isolated
danger daymark on black octagonal tower, red
bands), is exhibited from Roche Axin.
Useful mark:
Sidi Benhout (white marabout, rising to an elevation of
536 m) (3702N 728E), standing upon the
summit of a flat-topped conical hill, about 7 cables
inland.
Roche Axin to Ras el Hamra

Cap Bougaroun to Roche Axin
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6.241
From a position N of Cap Bougaroun (3705N 628E)
(6.207), the track leads E for about 51 miles, passing (with
positions given from Cap Bougaroun):
N of Ras El-Kriba (Ras el Kebir) (4 miles SE), a
headland separating Anse de Tamanart on the NW
from Anse des Beni Said on the SE. Thence:
(Directions for the inshore route from
Anse des Beni Said to Ras el Hadid are given at 6.249)
N of Collo (6.245) (7 miles SE), thence:
N of Skikda (23 miles SE) (6.257), thence:
N of the Skikda TSS, thence:
N of Ras el Hadid (34 miles E), where a rocky islet
with some rocks close W of it, lies 3 cables W of
the cape. A light (6.240) is exhibited from the cape.
In winter, strong currents are experienced off the
cape and, with WNW winds, there is a heavy swell.
Thence:
The track continues (with positions given from Ras el
Hadid (37050N 7104E)):
N of Baie de Sidi Akkche (5 miles E), where
anchorage can be obtained sheltered from E winds;
local knowledge is required. Several above-water
rocks lie within 5 cables N of the E entrance point
of the bay. Thence:
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From a position N of Roche Axin, the track leads
given from Roche Axin Light (37032N 7307E)):
NNE of Ras Axin (Ras Akcine) (7 cables SE), reddish
in colour and dominated by Sommet du Matefouch
(Gourari) (not charted) rising to an elevation of
573 m, thence:
NNE of Sidi Bou Zeid (4 miles SE), (useful mark),
thence:
NNE of Pain de Sucre (8 miles ESE), which is
fringed by rocks, thence:
NNE of Voile Noir (9 miles ESE), a conical rock
lying close offshore, thence:
NNE of Anse de Sidi Begra (11 miles ESE), a bay
where a rock, with a depth of 5 m over it, lies
about 2 cables off its W entrance point. Thence:
To a position NNE of Ras el Hamra (Cape de Garde)
(14 miles ESE), a headland fringed by rocks on its
N and E sides extending to 1 cables offshore in
places. Near its extremity are two hills and, when
seen from E or W, appears from a distance as an
island. Cape de Garde Light (6.240) is exhibited
from a position 4 cables W of the cape and a signal
station stands at an elevation of 158 m, on the
summit of a hill, 2 cables SW of the lighthouse.
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Useful mark:
Sidi Bou Zeid (a marabout) (3659N 734E),
standing on the summit of a coastal hill, which is a
prominent feature when not hidden by a
neighbouring wood. A tall chimney stands in the
village of An Barbar at the foot of the coastal hill.
(Directions continue for the coastal route at 6.290
and are given for the Golfe dAnnaba at 6.301)
Collo
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(see 1.15)
Anse de Tamanart and Anse des Beni Sad

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Description. Anse de Tamanart and Anse des Beni Sad
indent the coast N and S, respectively, of Ras El-Kriba
(3703N 633E).
Anse des Beni Said is dominated by Sidi Achour, rising
to an elevation of 540 m, about 6 cables inland on the S side
of the bay; a white hermitage stands on its summit.
Anchorages. A good anchorage, sheltered from W winds,
can be obtained in Anse de Tamanart, in a depth of about
15 m. A swell sometimes rounds Cap Bougaroun and enters
the outer part of the anchorage. It is reported that some
unmarked piles lie in Anse de Tamanart.
An anchorage can be obtained in Anse des Beni Said, but
care should be taken to avoid a dangerous rocky reef
(Roches des Beni Sad) lying about 3 cables from the head
of the bay.
Local knowledge is required for both anchorages.
Baie de Toukouch
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Description. Baie de Toukouch indents the coast between
le Djezira (37047N 7238E) (6.241) and La Pointe
Perce, 2 miles SSE. The bay is dominated by Sidi Yahia, a
cone-shaped mountain which rises to an elevation of 545 m
about 1 miles W of La Pointe Perce; a mosque stands on
its summit.
The shore of the bay S of Mersa Toukouch to La Pointe
Perce, is fringed with rocks extending out to a distance of
1 cables. Roche Felkoum is the outermost of these dangers.
The small town of Mersa Toukouch, also known as
Chetabi, with a population of about 4000, stands on the N
side of the bay.
Anchorage, with good shelter from W winds, can be
obtained with the church in Mersa Toukouch bearing about
274, and the extremity of the land in the NE part of the
bay bearing about 031, in depths between 15 and 17 m, as
shown on the chart. However, it should be noted that NE
and E winds send in a heavy sea.
Harbour. On the N side of the bay, close E of the town,
there is a small harbour consisting of two jetties, with a
125 m long quay between them, extending S from the shore.
The harbour is well protected from the N and NW but not
so from the NE and E. There is a mooring buoy in the
harbour and two small slipways.
Useful marks:
the head of the E jetty.
the head of the W jetty.
Berths. There are depths between 2 and 45 m alongside
the jetties and between 5 and 6 m alongside the quay.
6.245
Description. The town of Collo, with a population of
41 000 (2000), stands among green hills on a neck of land
at the base of the peninsula named Presqule Djerda, of
which Cap Collo (3701N 635E) (6.249) is the NE
extremity, separating Bahr Ensa on the N from Baie de
Collo on the S. Occasionally cork is exported from Collo by
using barges to load vessels at anchor; a small fishing fleet is
based here.
Port Authority Entreprise Portuaire de Skikda, Skikda,
Algeria.
Outer anchorages. Bahr Ensa is free from dangers and
affords temporary anchorage in its central part in depths of
about 20 m.
Baie de Collo, lying between Cap Collo and Ras Frao
(6.249) (chart 252), 3 miles SE is one of the best open
anchorages in Algeria. It affords excellent shelter from W
and N winds.
A good berth for a large vessel is with Sidi Achour
(6.243), 2 miles W of Cap Collo, in line with the church in
Collo bearing 297, and Cap Collo Lighthouse in line with
the SE extremity of the peninsula, of which Cap Collo is the
NE extremity, bearing 021, in a depth of about 27 m, as
shown on the chart.
Anchorage can be obtained by small craft closer to the
village, about 2 cables S of the head of the jetty, in depths
between 6 and 10 m, sand, taking care to avoid the wreck
charted about 2 cables SE of the church.
Pilotage. There is no official pilot but assistance of a
local pilot may be obtained by day only. See also 1.21.
Harbour. The harbour consists of an open roadstead and
a jetty, extending about cable S from the shore on the E
side of the town, from the root of which a quayed area
extends W and NNW.
Useful marks:
Light (white column, black lantern, 8 m in height), is
exhibited from the head of the jetty. The light is
obscured when bearing less than 221.
Small fort, 3 cables W of the head of the jetty, is
conspicuous.
The fort and tower stand on the NE slope of Koudiat
Djezair which rises to about a height of 100 m, SW of the
town.
Berths. There is a total of 230 m of berthing space with
depths alongside of 4 to 5 m.
Caution. It is reported that as soon as E winds
commence, considerable surging occurs alongside and vessels
should vacate the harbour to anchor in the bay.
Facilities: small hospital in the town.
Supplies: provisions in small quantities; fresh water from
tap on the quay; diesel oil on the quay.
INSHORE ROUTE FROM ANSE DES BENI

SAID TO RAS EL HADID
General information
Charts 252, 1712 plan of Collo Anchorage (see 1.15)
Route
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6.246
The route from the vicinity of Pointe Sidi Yahia
(37017N 6343E), on the S side of the entrance to Anse
des Beni Said (6.243) leads ESE for about 16 miles to the
vicinity of le Srigina (6.249), on the W side of the
approaches to Stora (6.282), Skikda (6.257) and Port
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Mthanier (6.257), thence NE for about 13 miles to the

vicinity of Ras el Hadid (6.241).
For Skikda TSS see NP6.1.
tower, red top, 12 m in height), is exhibited from

the island.
(Directions for Stora, Skikda and Port Mthanier
are given at 6.273)
Topography
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The coast between Anse des Beni Said and Ras el Hadid
is backed by mountainous terrain to some distance E of
Skikda (3653N 654E), where it descends to the low
plain, fronted by wooded dunes, of Oued el Kebir (6.250),
before rising to the highland SE of Ras el Hadid (6.241).
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Tower standing 1 miles SW of Cap Collo (3701N
635E) (6.249).
le Srigina (45 m in height) (3656N 653E) (6.249).
Flare, the position of which is approximate (3651N
655E) (6.240).
Ras el Hadid Lighthouse (3705N 710E) (6.240).
Major lights:
Cap Bougaroun Light (3705N 628E) (6.205).
Ras el Hadid (6.240).
Directions
le Srigina to Ras el Hadid

1
Point Sidi Yahia to le Srigina

1
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From a position in the vicinity Anse des Beni Said
(6.241), NNE of Pointe Sidi Yahia (37017N 6343E)
which has a mosque standing on the summit of a hill close
SW, the track leads generally ESE for about 16 miles,
passing (with positions given from Cap Collo (37010N
6351E)):
NNE of La Seiche de Collo (6 cables NE), a rocky
shoal, thence:
NNE of Cap Collo, from which a light (white
octagonal tower, green lantern, 11 m in height), is
exhibited.
NNE of Ras Frao (3 miles SE), a headland on the
SE side of Baie de Collo (6.245) at the end of a
sandy beach dominated by Morne Telezza, an
isolated, conical, wooded hill rising to its summit
3 miles WSW of Ras Frao. Thence:
NNE of le Mta (7 miles ESE), which is reddish in
colour with a rounded summit lying 5 cables
offshore, 1 mile E of Ras Erded; the island is not
easy to distinguish from the coast behind it.
Demnia, a mountain, rises to 665 m in height,
3 miles S of Ras Erded. Thence:
NNE of lot Bibi (8 miles ESE), 46 m in height, lying
about 6 cables W of Ras Bibi, a long, narrow and
rugged peninsula, with two rounded summits, which
appears to be divided into two when viewed from
W. Thence:
NNE of a chain of islets (10 miles ESE) extending
3 cables NNW of Pointe de Sept les, thence:
NNE of a rocky spit (13 miles ESE), with a depth of
47 m (Chart 855) over its extremity, extending
2 cables NNW of lot Esrah, which is the outermost
of several conical islets fringing the N side of
Pointe Esrah (Kef Esrah), a broad headland at the E
extremity of a mountain range. Thence:
NNE of Baie dEsrah (13 miles ESE) (6.253), thence:
To a position NNE of le Srigina, which is fringed by
rocks and shoals to a short distance offshore and
lies 2 miles ESE of lot Esrah. A light (white square
6.250
From a position E of le Srigina, the track leads generally
le Srigina (36564N 6533E)):
NW of a stranded wreck (6 miles ESE) lying about
3 cables offshore, thence:
NW of Ras Filfila (10 miles E), a headland of rocky
cliffs; a conical rock, 35 m in height, lies on the NE
side of the point. Thence:
NW of Seiche de Filfila (9 miles ENE), a rocky
bank, thence:
NW of a rocky shoal (13 miles E), with a depth of
15 m over it, which is the outermost of a line of
shoals fringing a low beach fronting the shore,
thence:
NW of the mouth of Oued el Kebir (18 miles ENE); a
white marabout stands close N of the mouth. Sandy
bays, separated by rocky projections, lie N of the
river mouth. Thence:
NW of Pointe Sidi Bou Merouane (18 miles ENE),
from which a light (white tower, 5 m in height) is
exhibited. The point is fringed with foul ground and
has a marabout standing on it. E of the point a
shingle beach fronts the village of El Mersa (6.255).
Thence:
To a position NW of Ras el Hadid (16 miles NE)
(6.241). Anse des Corailleurs (6.256), lying about
8 cables SE of Ras el Hadid Lighthouse, affords
shelter to small vessels. Anse des Espagnols (6.256)
lies between Anse des Corailleurs and Ras el Hadid.

Ras Erded
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Anchorage for small vessels can be found either side of
Ras Erded (36575N 6410E), according to the direction
of the wind, or on the S side of lot Mta; local knowledge is
required.
Ras Bibi
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Anchorage. Good anchorage can be found in the bays on
either side of Ras Bibi (3658N 645E), local knowledge is
required.
Baie dEsrah
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Description. Baie dEsrah (36565N 6515E) is entered
SE of lot Esrah, where a sandy beach fronts the shore at its
head and a large house with a red roof stands behind it.
Anchorage can be obtained in Baie dEsrah in depths of
about 20 m, sand, sheltered from W winds.
Saint Louis
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Description. Saint Louis (36545N 7070E), a small
village where there is a jetty with a pontoon at its head, lies
near the head of a cove on the E side of Ras Filfila.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained in depths of
35 to 8 m in the cove; a rock awash, lies about cable off
the beach; local knowledge is required.
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El Mersa
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Anchorage for small vessels, sheltered by Pointe Sidi Bou
Merouane, can be obtained off El Mersa (37015N
7155E); its NW part is encumbered by rocks and local
Limiting conditions
Controlling depths
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Description. Anse des Corailleurs, lying about 8 cables
SE of Ras el Hadid Lighthouse (3705N 710E), affords
shelter to small vessels. A rock obstructs the entrance and
local knowledge is required. Anse des Espagnols lies
between Anse des Corailleurs and Ras el Hadid
Anchorage, in a depth of about 15 m, can be obtained
for small vessels in the middle of Anse des Espagnols; a
rock awash lies about cable off the beach in the NE
corner of the bay; local knowledge is required.

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Position
6.258
The two harbours at Skikda and Port Mthanier, together
with the anchorages in Golfe de Stora form Port de Skikda.
The old harbour at Skikda has good facilities for handling
bulk grain, container, general cargo and Ro-Ro vessels,
together with oil tankers.
Port Mthanier is used exclusively for oil, petroleum
products and LNG.
6.259
Skikda is easily identified with the mountainous
promontory of which Cap Bougaroun (6.207) is the
extremity, to the W, and that of Ras el Hadid (6.241) to the
E. The old harbour lies between Pointe du Chteau-Vert and
Cap Skikda, 1 mile farther ESE.
Approach and entry

6.260
Both harbours are approached through the TSS (see
NP6.1). Skikda is entered between Grande Jete du Nord
and Mle du Chteau. Port Mthanier is entered through a
dredged channel between its breakwaters, on the alignment
of leading lights.
Traffic
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31 441 577 dwt.
6.269
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 grt and over,
and is available in daylight only.
The boarding position for the anchorages SE of lot des
Singes (6.268), and for Skikda, is 1 mile NNW of the
entrance to the harbour.
The boarding position for Port Mthanier is 1 mile N of
the harbour entrance.
See Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3). See also
1.21.
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6.262
Entreprise Portuaire de Skikda, Skikda, Algeria.
6.268
The Golfe de Stora affords good protection from W but
not NW winds. In bad weather heavy seas set into the bay.
A designated anchorage for tankers, the W limit of which
is shown on the chart, is established NE of Skikda harbour,
with depths up to about 40 m, sand and mud.
Large vessels, other than tankers, can obtain anchorage in
an area SE of lot des Singes (36544N 6531E), clear of
the prohibited anchorage area and without obstructing the
harbour entrance, in depths of about 17 m, sand. In winter
vessels should anchor farther out in depths of 20 to 22 m.
Small vessels can obtain anchorage off the breakwater at
Stora, 1 mile NW of Skikda, clear of the prohibited
anchorage area.
Prohibited anchorage. In order to protect a submarine
cable, a prohibited anchorage area extends NE from Baie de
Stora (36542N 6631E) (6.282).
Pilotage
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ETA of 78, 48 and 24 hours. For details see Admiralty
List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3).
Outer anchorages
Topography
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Water levels. Winds from the W raise the level of the
water in the harbour at Skikda by about 03 m, and E winds
lower it by about the same amount.
Swell from the N has caused sufficient movement at
berths in Port Mthanier to stop cargo operations.
Arrival information
Chart 855 plans of Golfe de Stora and Skikda
Function
6.265
At Port Mthanier; LOA 265 m; draught 148 m.
Local weather
SKIKDA AND PORT MTHANIER WITH

APPROACHES
6.257
Skikda (Philippeville) (3653N 654E), with Port
Mthanier, 1 mile E, lies on the S side of the Golfe de Stora
which indents the coast E of le Srigina (3656N 653E).
6.264
Skikda: Tanker Berth P3 (6.275).
Port Mthanier: P3 (6.276).
6.263
Depths including dredged depths, which should not be
relied upon, are as shown on the chart. Masters are advised
to obtain up to date information on these depths from the
Port Authority.
6.270
Tugs are available and compulsory for vessels exceeding
1500 grt.
Traffic regulations
2
279
TSS have been established in the NW and N approaches

to Skikda, as shown on the chart. The use of these TSS is
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mandatory, although they are not IMO-adopted. Mariners are

advised that the principles for the use of routeing systems
defined in Rule 10 of The International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972) apply.
Port Mthanier
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Harbour
General layouts
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Skikda consists of two basins fronting the town. A mole,
Grande Jette du Nord, extends 1 cables NNW from the
coast before turning WNW for 7 cables. The tanker berths
are on the inside of this mole. A broad mole extends
2 cables NNE from the shore towards a point about
1 cables ESE from the head of Grande Jette du Nord to
leave a WNW facing entrance cable wide. A broad jetty
extends NNE about half way down the harbour to form the
two basins.
Port Mthanier is enclosed by two moles. The NW mole
extends 2 cables N from the shore, thence NE for
1 cables and, finally, ENE for 5 cables. The E mole
extends 3 cables NW from the shore 7 cables E of the root
of the NW mole. A jetty, with berths on both sides, extends
2 cables NW from the shore 1 cables W from the E mole.
Landmarks
Basins and berths

Skikda
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le Srigina (3656N 653E) (6.249).

Building (36536N 6540E), close to the root of
Mle du Chteau-Vert.
Tower (36532N 6544E) of pilot building.
Silo, 4 cables E of the above tower.
Flare, 2 miles SE of Skikda (chart 252).
Flares, the positions of which are approximate,
7 cables, 8 cables and 1 miles, respectively,
from the head of Port Mthanier W breakwater.

6.274
From the SE end of the W TSS the pilot boarding
position is 2 miles S. From the S end of the E TSS it is
5 miles SW.
The track then leads SE and thence WSW to the harbour
entrance.
Leading lights. The alignment (244) of Port Mthanier
Leading Lights exhibited from the N side of Djebel Mouader
(36528N 6552E) leads into the harbour:
Front light (white framework tower, red lantern).
Rear light (similar structure), (400 m from front light).
Caution. The positions and alignment of the leading
lights are approximate and should not be relied upon.
Useful marks:
Light (green metal tower, 13 m in height), exhibited
from the head of Jete Principale.
Light (white tower, red top), exhibited from the head
of Jete Secondaire.
6.275
Avant-Port:
Tanker berth P3. LOA 230 m; maximum draught 13 m.
Quai de Marinelle. LOA 290 m; maximum draught
105 m. A rock, with a charted depth of 9 m over it,
lies about midway along this berth.
Darse:
Tanker berth P1. LOA 190 m; maximum draught 11 m.
Quai Sud. LOA 400; maximum draught 6 m.
Ro-Ro berths lie at the W end of Quai Sud and along
the E side of Transverse Sud.
Port Mthanier
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P3; maximum length 260 m; depth 16 m.
Skikda
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From the SE end of the W TSS the pilot boarding
position is 3 miles SW. From the S end of the E TSS it is
7 miles WSW.
The track then leads SSE to the harbour entrance, keeping
within the red sector of the light exhibited from the head of
Grande Jete du Nord.
Useful marks:
le du Lion (36553N 6534E), a conical islet 30 m
in height from where a light is exhibited (white
square tower).
Light (white square tower, green lantern, 9 m in
height) exhibited from lot des Singes (36544N
6531E), an islet connected to the mainland by a
bridge.
Light (white round tower 14 m in height), exhibited
from the head of Grande Jette du Nord.
Light (white tower, red top, 8 m in height), exhibited
from the head of Traverse Nord, a spur extending a
short distance SSE, on the N side of the harbour
entrance.
Light (white round tower 8 m in height), exhibited
from the head of Mle du Chteau-Vert on the S
side of the harbour entrance.
Building at root of Mle du Chteau-Vert.
Tower 1 cables S of the root of Traverse Sud.
Silo at SE end of E basin.
Port services
Repairs
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Repairs are available. Permission should be obtained from
the Harbour Master before repairs are undertaken.
Other facilities
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Hospital in the town; de-ratting and issue of certificates.
Supplies
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6.279
Provisions; fresh water; fuel oil available by barge.
Communications
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6.280
Nearest airports: Annaba 80 km, Qacentina 80 km,
Constantine, 100 km distant.

El Kalaa
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It is reported that good weather anchorage can be found
SW of El Kalaa, an islet 1 cables W of lot Esrah
(36575N 6512E), in depths of 6 to 8 m, in clearly
visible sand patches interspersed with rock; local knowledge
is required.
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Stora
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Description. Stora (36542N 6528E), 1 miles NW of
Skikda, is a small fishing and leisure harbour, standing at the
head of Baie de Stora. A beach extends S for about
1 cables from the harbour to Rochers de la Marne, a rocky
point which extends about cable NE from the shore and
lies close SW of the harbour entrance.
Anchorage and prohibited anchorage. See 6.268.
outer breakwater extending S for about 2 cables from the
shore on the E side of the village. Another breakwater
extends a short distance E from the shore on the S side of
the village, to a position about 1 cable NW of the head of
the outer breakwater, to form the entrance which faces S.
Caution. During strong N winds, when heavy seas enter

the Golfe de Stora, a considerable swell makes entry into the
harbour dangerous.
Useful marks:
Light (grey round post, 9 m in height)), on the head of
the outer breakwater.
Light (pylon, red top), on the head of the short
breakwater.
Berths. There are a number of berths for fishing vessels
at jetties in the NW part of the harbour and recreational craft
are accommodated at finger piers on the inner side of the E
breakwater.
Supplies: fuel is available at the first fishing quay;
provisions are available.
RAS EL HAMRA TO AIN BHAR

Major light:
Cap de Garde Light (3658N 747E) (6.240).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 2121

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6.283
In this area the coastal waters between Ras el Hamra
(3658N 747E) (6.242) and Ain Bhar (6.290), 40 miles E,
are described together with off-lying dangers and ports and
anchorages along the coast. This section is arranged as
follows:
Golfe de Annaba (6.298).
Directions
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COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Chart 2121 (see 1.15)
Route
1
6.284
From the vicinity of Ras el Hamra (3658N 747E)
(6.242), the route leads E for 38 miles to the vicinity of Ain
Bhar (6.290).
Tunny fishing
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6.285
See 6.3 and 1.8.
Off-lying bank
1
6.286
Bank Le Sec (3711N 830E), with a least depth of
40 m over it, lies 17 miles N of El Kala (6.291).
1
6.287
The international boundary between Algeria and Tunisia
extends inland from a position on the coast 1 miles E of
Ain Bhar.
Current
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6.288
Principal marks
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6.289
Landmark:
Jebel Bou Abed (3641N 802E), a mountain, visible
from a great distance.
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6.290
From a position NNE of Ras el Hamra (3658N 747E),
the track leads generally E, passing (with positions from Ras
el Hamra):
N of the Golfe dAnnaba (6 miles SE) (6.298), thence:
N of Ras Rosa (22 miles E), a rocky brushwood
covered cape dominated by Jebel Karoussa, nearly
3 miles S. The W side of the cape is faced with
reddish cliffs and some rocks fringing the cape
appear from the E and W to be some distance
offshore, but actually lie about 1 cable off the coast.
A light (white round tower, 13 m in height), is
exhibited from the cape. Thence:
The track continues (with positions given from Ras Rosa
(36573N 8144E)):
N of Rocher de Schiavone (1 miles SE), a high
conical rock lying close off a point separating Baie
du Grande Canier to the N from Baie du Petit
Canier to the S. Anchorage can be obtained in both
bays with fairly good shelter from W to WNW,
however, both are open NE and local knowledge is
required. Thence:
N of a rocky patch (4 miles ESE), with a depth of
46 m over it, lying 3 cables offshore. A ruined
tower, with the remains of buildings nearby, stands
about 1 mile farther ESE. Thence:
N of Ras M Zina (6 miles ESE), a point of medium
height which is not easily distinguished from others
nearby, thence:
N of Ras el Alem (8 miles ESE), a high rounded
headland easily recognisable because of its height
and the projection of Bec de l Aigle (not charted),
the W part of the cape, which shows up well from
the W. The cape is dominated by Kef el Alem
rising to 235 m in height, close S, and Kef Trbiche
rising to 256 m, 9 cables S. Thence:
N of Pointe des Carrires (9 miles ESE) (chart 1712),
1 mile WNW of El Kala, which is fringed by
shoal water to a distance of 1 cable N, thence:
N of El Kala (10 miles ESE) (6.291), thence:
N of Pointe du Cimetire (10 miles ESE) (chart
1712), 5 cables E of El Kala, which is fringed by
partly drying rocky foul ground, to a distance of
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over 2 cables W and over 1 cable N. A light (white

tower, 4 m in height) is exhibited from the head of
a jetty close E of the point. Thence:
To a position N of An B har (Cap Roux) (18 miles
E), a headland that can be identified by reddish
cliffs on its W side and is fringed by above and
below-water rocks to a distance of 2 cables. A
tower and some ruined houses stand on the E side
of the cape.
Useful mark:
Monte Rotondo (at an elevation of 178 m) (3654N
831E).
El Kala
Basins and berths

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Chart 1712 plan of Port de La Calle
General information
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6.291
Position and function. El Kala (Port de La Calle) is a
small natural harbour used by a fishing fleet, lying between
Pointe Noire (36540N 8262E), a rocky peninsula fringed
with foul ground, and lot de France, 3 cables E. The small
town of El Kala stands on the S side of the harbour and has
a population of about 5000.
Caution. It was reported (2000) that the head of the

breakwater is partly destroyed and blocks of rubble lie off its
E side.
Useful marks:
exhibited from close E of the W extremity of lot
de France.
Belfry tower of the church standing about 2 cables
ESE of the above light.
Light-buoy, reported (1997), moored about 1 cable NE
of Pointe Noire.
6.296
A spur extending N from the quayed S side of the
harbour divides it into two small basins. There are a number
of berths available on both N and S sides of the harbour
with various depths alongside.
Port services
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6.297
Supplies: water taps in the NE corner of the harbour, but
it is reported that no water is available; fresh provisions;
fuel.
GOLFE DE ANNABA
Depths
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6.292
Charted depths in the entrance and in the harbour, which
has been partially dredged, are reported to be uncertain and
should be treated with caution.
General information
Charts 2121, 1567 plan of approaches to Annaba and plan
Annaba
Description
Arrival information
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Outer anchorages. Anchorage can be obtained in Baie de
Boulipha which has a sandy beach and is entered between
Pointe des Carrires (36542N 8253E) (6.290) and Pointe
Noire. The bay offers fairly good shelter from W winds but
with NW winds a heavy swell sets in around Ras el Alem
(6.290). le Maudite is a rocky islet lying on the E side of
the bay.
An open anchorage can also be obtained about 4 cables N
of the lighthouse standing near the W end of lot de France,
in depths of about 22 m, sand and gravel, poor holding.
Entry should be attempted only in good weather.
Topography
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Harbour
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6.294
General layout. The harbour is formed on its N side by
lot de France which is connected to the mainland at its SE
end by quays, thus forming the head of the harbour. On its
W side the harbour is protected by a breakwater, extending
N from the shore on the E side of Anse du Moulin. It is
suitable for small vessels with draughts up to 35 m.
Signals. When entry is impracticable, a red flag is
displayed by day, and at night two red lights are disposed
vertically, from a signal station standing on Tour de Moulin
(36539N 8265E).
6.295
The harbour is entered from N between the head of the
breakwater and the rocky spit extending cable NW from
the W end of lot de France, about 1 cables SE. Entry
should only be attempted in good weather. Local knowledge
is required.
6.299
Golfe de Annaba is easily recognised and is embraced on
the W by the mountainous ridge called Jebel Edough which
extends WSW from Ras el Hamra and terminates in Kef
Seba which is 1008 m in elevation. On the E of the bay
there is a range of lower mountains, of which Jebel Karoussa
is one of the summits, extending S from Ras Rosa. These
are separated at the head of the gulf by a low plain, which at
some distance inland, is backed by detached mountains.
From the mouth of Oued Seybouse (6.303), close S of
Annaba, a sandy beach backed by low wooded dunes,
extends 9 miles ESE to the mouth of the Oued Mafragh, the
combined mouth of Oued bou Namoussa and Oued el Kebir.
From the mouth of Oued Mafragh, the coast, consisting of a
succession of cliffs 50 to 100 m in height, continues 15 miles
ENE to Ras Rosa.
Principal marks
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6.298
Golfe de Annaba is entered between Ras el Hamra
(3658N 747E) (6.242) and Ras Rosa (6.290), 21 miles E.
The port of Annaba (6.303) lies on the W side of the gulf
about 4 miles S of Ras el Hamra.
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Landmarks:
Fort Gnois (36571N 7468E).
Four buildings, 42 m in height (3655N 746E).
Four chimneys (36537N 7459E).
Dome of Basilique de San Augustn (36530N
7447E).
Jebel Bou Abed (3641N 802E) (6.289).
Major light:
Cap de Garde Light (3658N 747E) (6.240).
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Ras el Hamra to Annaba
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6.301
From a position NE of Ras el Hamra (3658N 747E)
(6.242), the track leads generally SSW for about 5 miles,
passing (with positions from Fort Gnois Light (36571N
7466E)):
ESE of Fort Gnois, where a light (white tower on
building, 8 m in height), is exhibited from 2 cables
W. Thence:
ESE of Baie du Lazaret (6 cables SSW) (6.305),
thence:
ESE of a rocky spit (2 miles S) extending a little over
1 cable E from a point on the S side of Baie des
Corailleurs, thence:
ESE of Kef du Lion (2 miles S), a rocky headland
fringed with rocks. The SE side of Kef du Lion
forms the root of Jete du Lion which embraces the
N and E sides of Annaba harbour. Thence:
To a position E of the head of Jete du Lion (2 miles
SSE) in the vicinity of the pilot boarding ground.
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Annaba
Chart 1567, plan approaches to Annaba and plan of Annaba
General information
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6.303
Position. The port of Annaba lies on the W side of the
Golfe dAnnaba, about 4 miles S of Ras el Hamra (3658N
747E) (6.242).
Function. Annaba (Bne) handles general cargo, bulk,
containers and oil products.
Topography. The town and port are backed by a wooded
mountain range extending WSW from Ras el Hamra and
6.304
115 m.
Local weather. During NE gales, which are rare, heavy
seas are experienced off the harbour entrance.
Arrival information
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6.302
From a position E of the head of Jete du Lion, the track
positions given from the light is exhibited from the head of
Jete du Lion (36543N 7470E)):
NNW of La Petite Seiche (1 miles E). Roches du
Vautour lie 2 miles S. Thence:
NNW of Roche Saint Joseph (3 miles ESE), thence:
NNW of the mouth of Oued Mafragh (8 miles ESE)
(6.299). The mouth of this river is frequently
obstructed by sand which accumulates there during
strong N winds. Thence:
NNW of Roche des Pagres (11 miles E), thence:
NNW of a rock (14 miles E), with a depth of 9 m
over it, lying in the approaches to Calle Traverse, a
cove indenting this deserted length of coast, thence:
NNW of Roche du Mauvais Corail (14 miles E),
thence:
NNW of a wreck (20 miles E), with a depth of 12 m
over it, lying in the approaches to a cove where
small vessels can sometimes find shelter, thence:
To a position NNW of Ras Rosa (21 miles E)
(6.290).
Useful marks:
Stranded wreck (36509N 7515E), reported to be
conspicuous visually and on the radar display.
Signal station at an elevation of 43 m (36507N
7575E).
Ras Rosa Light (36569N 8143E).
terminating in Jebel Edough (6.299), with the fortress of

Kasbah standing on a hill overlooking the town from N.
Oued Seybouse enters the sea close S of the harbour. It is
one of the smallest rivers in Algeria and flows only in
summer and after each rainy season the river mouth alters
and depths off it are shoal and are liable to change.
Golfe dAnnaba and entered between the heads of Jete du
Lion and Quai Sud.
2 310 415 dwt.
Port Authority. Entreprise Portuaire dAnnaba, Mole
Gigogne, Quai Nord Annaba, Algeria.
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Port operation. It is reported that tankers are not
permitted to berth at night.
Notice of ETA required: see Admiralty List of Radio
Signals Volume 6(3). Masters are advised to send their ETA
as early as feasible.
Outer anchorages. Anchorage can be obtained in
Mouillage du Fort Gnois (36570N 7467E), lying at the
N end of Baie du Lazaret, in depths well over 20 m.
Mariners are advised not to anchor within the 20 m depth
contour line owing to its proximity to the shore.
The anchorage is well sheltered from W and NW winds,
and those from the NE and E seldom blow strongly,
although a swell, which does not break, sometimes enters the
anchorage.
Anchorage can be obtained in Baie des Corailleurs about
1 miles SSW of Mouillage du Fort Gnois, although it is
not as secure as the one described above.
Anchorage for night entry. Vessels arriving off the port
for entry at night, and awaiting a pilot, should anchor
2 miles E of the harbour entrance, in depths of 20 to 31 m,
sand, clear of La Petite Seiche.
Pilotage is compulsory SW of a line joining Ras el
Hamra and the mouth of Oued Mafragh (6.299), 10 miles
SE, and is available 24 hours.
Pilot boards about 5 cables E of the harbour entrance, as
shown on the chart, from a black launch with white
upper-works. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
Regulations concerning entry. Special regulations are in
force in the harbour of Annaba and its approaches, a copy of
which should be obtained on arrival. The principal
regulations are as follows:
Vessels leaving the harbour have precedence over those
entering, with the exception of mail vessels and
vessels in distress, which have precedence all the
time.
A vessel approaching the harbour, and about to enter,
shall sound one long blast on the whistle or siren.
Should any vessel within the harbour be about to
leave, she should sound two long blasts, and any
vessel about to enter should give way accordingly.
A mail vessel when about to enter should sound two
long blasts instead of one.
Small craft must keep out of the way of large vessels,
and are not affected by the foregoing regulations.
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Light (white tower, 14 m in height), is exhibited from

the head of Quai Sud on the S side of the harbour
entrance, about 1 cables SW of the head of Jete
du Lion.
Harbour
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General layout. The harbour is about 1 mile long aligned
NE/SW. A SE facing entrance at its NE corner gives access
to the Avant Port, on the W side of which is a small basin
serving fishing and naval vessels, and yachts. The main
quays are in Grande Darse, which opens SW from Avant
Port. A small basin, Petite Darse, opens W from the SW
corner of Grande Darse.
Development. A basin enclosed by two moles is under
construction (2004) E of the current SE mole, Quai Sud.
Climatic table. See 1.166 and 1.182.
Berths
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6.307
From a position in the vicinity of the pilot boarding
ground (6.301), 5 cables E of the harbour entrance the track
leads as required, passing between the head of Jete du Lion
(6.301), and the head of Quai Sud.
Useful mark:
Light (white tower, 17 m in height), is exhibited from
the head of Jete du Lion on the N side of the
entrance to the harbour.
6.308
There is a total of 24 berths for general cargo and bulk
with depths alongside ranging from 4 to 13 m.
Three tanker berths are available with depths ranging
from 7 to 13 m.
Ro-Ro vessels can be accommodated at conventional
berths.
A passenger ship berth has a length of 225 m with a
depth of 98 m.
Port services
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Repairs of a minor nature are available. Two patent slips
are reported to be available with lifting capacities of 100 and
200 tons. Divers are reported to be available.
Other facilities: two hospitals in the town; deratting and
issue of certificates.
Supplies: provisions; fresh water; fuel and diesel oil.
Communications. Airport, 8 km SE.
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THE COAST OF TUNISIA
GENERAL INFORMATION
the Atlas Mountains. The E coast is less bold and the
mountain ranges recede from it as the latitude decreases.
The two major ports, Bizerte and Tunis, both lie on the N
coast.
Charts 165, 176

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7.1
The chapter covers the coast of Tunisia which extends E
from a position about 1 miles E of Ain Bhar (3656N
837E) (6.290), for about 120 miles to Cap Bon (3705N
1103E) (7.32), and thence about 230 miles S to the border
with Libya at Ras Ajdir (3310N 1134E) (7.260).
Ain Bhar to Cap Bizerte (7.6).
Cap Bizerte to Cap Bon (7.24).
Cap Bon to Cap Afrique (7.120).
Cap Afrique to Sfax (7.163).
Sfax to Ras Ajdir, including Gulf of Gabs (7.223).
Tunny fishing
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Natural conditions
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7.4
Currents and tidal streams. See 1.132 and 1.135.
Climate and weather. See 1.166 and 1.145.
Rescue
Topography
7.2
Along this coast there are three large bights. Golfe de
Tunis indents the N coast with the Gulf of Hammamet and
the Gulf of Gabs indenting the E coast. Lying off the
Tunisian coast are several islands, rocks and dangerous
shoals.
The N coast of Tunisia is similar to that of Algeria; it is
bold, rocky and dominated by the N ranges of the E part of
7.3
See 1.8.
7.5
The Tunisian Navy is responsible for SAR in the
Tunisian Maritime Search and Rescue Region (SRR), which
is provisional and the boundary has yet to be declared. There
are MRCCs at Bizerte (7.53) and Tunis (7.89), and MRSCs
at Klibia (7.151) and Sfax (7.195). Adjacent SRRs are;
Algeria SRR to the W, Italy SRR to the NE, and Malta and
Libya SRRs to the E. For further information see 1.44 and
AIN BHAR TO CAP BIZERTE

GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 2121

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7.6
This section describes the coastal waters between Ain
Bhar (3656N 837E) (6.290) and Cap Bizerte (3720N,
952E) (7.18), including the off-lying islands, together with
minor harbours and anchorages along the coast.
les de la Galite (7.9).
Topography
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7.7
Between Ain Bhar and Cap Tabarka (3658N 845E)
(7.17), the coast is high and indented consisting of cliffs
separated by sandy beaches fringed with rocks. This length
of coast is backed by Jebel Adissa and Jebel Bir, 13 miles S
and 11 miles SSE of Ain Bhar, respectively, forming part
of a range of mountains extending NE to Jebel el Msid
(7.15).
From Tabarka, 1 mile SE of Cap Tabarka, the coast is low
and sandy as far as Jebel Moruna, a rocky hill 3 miles E of
Tabarka.
The coast is backed by well defined sand-hills for about
8 miles NE of Jebel Moruna to the black peak of Jebel
Zouara.
From Cap Negro (3706N 859E) (7.17), the coast is
rocky and indented with several short stretches of beach.
Between Jebel Zitana, which rises to a height of 464 m,

5 miles ENE of Cap Negro, and Cap Serrat (7.23), 8 miles
farther NE, an undulating plain from 60 to 80 m in height,
slopes gently to the sea. A chain of mountains rises parallel
to the coast behind this plain.
Jebel Blida, 3 miles SE of Cap Serrat, rises to three
conical summits about 7 cables inland and, Jebel Loko,
5 miles ENE of Jebel Blida, is a conical hill lying about
6 cables inland; between these two hills the coast is rocky.
A sandy beach extends 1 miles to Ras El Golea (7.18)
from a position on the coast NW of Jebel Loko; Oued Bered
enters the sea through this beach.
From Ras El Golea to Ras al Dukara (7.18), 8 miles
ENE, the coast is backed by mountains and is mostly cliffy
although there is a sandy beach almost midway along it. E
of Ras al Dukara the coast is backed by mountains and
consists of low cliffs and rocks, interspersed here and there
with sandy beaches.
The coast E of Ras el Koran (7.18), 5 miles ENE of
Ras al Dukara, to Ras Ben Sekka (7.18), 4 miles E of Ras el
Koran, is fringed with cliffs and then a low plateau bordered
with dunes and a few hillocks. From Ras Ben Sekka to Cap
Blanc (7.18), 4 miles E, the coast consists of a sandy beach
followed by dunes which are then succeeded by cliffs rising
gradually in height towards the cape.
Currents
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7.8
Throughout the year the current sets predominantly E
with rates from to kn.
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Iles de la Galite from WSW (7.9)

(Photograph Capt. Peter Mosselberger)
LES DE LA GALITE
Charts 2121, 1712 plan le de la Galite
General information
1
7.9
Description. les de la Galite (3732N 856E) lie about
22 miles NW of Cap Serrat (7.23), and the channel between
them is known as Canal de la Galite. They consist of a small
group of islands, islets and rocks of which le de la Galite is
the largest. The islands are of volcanic origin and fishermen
from Bizerte work on the surrounding banks.
Except for a small settlement of the National Guard on
le de la Galite, the islands are uninhabited although the
original Franco-Italian inhabitants return in the summer
months.
Topography
1
7.10
le de la Galite. The coasts of le de la Galite are very
steep and it is easily accessible only on the NW side and in
a bay on its S side, about 8 cables from the islands SE
extremity. The W part of the island rises from Pointe de
Mistral at its W extremity to Grand Sommet, the summit of
the island where there is a lookout hut. The SE extremity of
the island rises to Piton de lEst (7.19).
The N side of the island is foul in places for about
2 cables offshore and the S side is comparatively steep-to.
Galitons de l Ouest consist of two islets, Galiton, the
larger of the two, and La Fauchelle (7.19), lying about
1 miles SW of le de la Galite. The islets are fringed by
rocks extending to 3 cables in places. A light (7.15) stands
on Galiton.
Ecueils des Sorelles consisting of two underwater rocks,
lie 14 miles SW of Galitons de l Ouest. A concrete block,
2 m in height, stands on the W rocky patch and in moderate

winds it is covered with breakers. A dangerous wreck lies
between the two patches. These dangers are covered by the
red sector (064069) of the auxiliary light on Galiton
(7.15). See also 7.17.
A depth of 15 m, reported (1970) lies 3 miles N of
Ecueils des Sorelles.
Strong currents are experienced near Ecueils des
Sorelles.
Clearing bearings. The line of bearing of more than
076, open S of le de la Galite, passes 2 miles N of
Ecueils des Sorelles.
The line of bearing 048 of LAiguille (7.19) in line with
Grand Sommet (7.10), passes about 4 miles SE of Ecueils
des Sorelles.
Galitons del Est consist of three rocks lying off the N
end of le de la Galite; they are named from S to N Gallina,
Pollastro and the largest, Gallo.
Basse du Nord is a rocky shoal lying 8 cables N of Gallo
and other shoals, with a least depth of 64 m over them, lie
within 6 cables N of Gallo.
Banc des Mazzarilles, is rocky and lies about 8 miles N
of le de la Galite.
Spiss Bank, with a least charted depth of 10 m over it,
lies 6 miles N of Banc des Mazzarilles.
Anchorages
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7.11
Owing to the depths off the S side of le de la Galite, a
vessel has to anchor close inshore.
The best berth is with the W entrance point of the bay on
the S side of the island bearing about 252, open N of the
NW extremity of Galiton, and Piton de lEst (7.19) in line
with the centre of a conspicuous white cliff between two
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small stony beaches on the W side of the bay, as shown on

the chart. The bottom is covered with weed and the holding
ground is good. Care should be taken to avoid the wreck
charted close SW of the anchorage.
A considerable swell may enter the bay with any wind
direction. The bay is open to S winds but these are
infrequent and, except in winter, usually light.
In good weather, temporary anchorage can be obtained by
small vessels in a small bay with a sandy beach on the N
side of le de la Galite, in depths between 78 and 96 m,
sand.
Useful marks:
Two charted radio masts standing on the S side of le
de la Galite are prominent.

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Ain Bhar to Cap Serrat

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Harbour
1
7.12
There is a very small fishing harbour in the NW corner of
the bay on the S side of le de la Galite. Lights are exhibited
from the harbour.
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Chart 2121
Route
1
7.13
From the vicinity of Ain Bhar (3656N 837E) (6.290),
the route leads about 61 miles ENE to the vicinity of Cap
Bizerte (3720N, 952E) (7.18).
Topography
1
7.14
See 7.7.
Principal marks
1
7.15
Landmarks:
Houses (3658N 850E). Another group of houses,
charted as a house, lie 4 miles E.
Jebel el Msid (3655N 904E), rising to a prominent
rocky summit resembling a group of ruins.
Kef en Nsoor (3782N 933E), rising to a
conspicuous conical summit.
House (3795N 975E). A marabout (not charted)
stands on the summit of a hill about 5 cables SE.
Tower (37201N 9416E). Jebel Daouda, with a ruin
standing on its summit, lies 3 miles ESE.
Signal station (37199N 9502E). A radio mast (red
and white) stands close WNW.
Major lights:
le de Tabarka Light (white tower, black bands, 8 m in
height) (3658N 846E), standing in the ruins of a
castle on the island (7.17).
Galiton de l Ouest Light (black tower, cupola, on grey
exhibited from the summit of Galiton (7.10). The
red sector (064069) of an auxiliary light exhibited
from the same structure covers Ecueils des Sorelles
(7.10), 14 miles WSW.
Cap Serrat Light (low black tower, white band, on
yellow dwelling, 13 m in height) (3714N 913E),
Ras Engelah Light (black square tower, white band, on
white dwelling, 15 m in height) (37207N
9445N), standing on the point (not named on the
chart) about 7 cables W of Ras Ben Sekka (7.18).
7.16
Racon: Ecueils des Sorelles Light-buoy (3724 836E)
(7.17).
7.17
From a position N of Ain Bhar (3656N 837E)
(6.290), the route leads generally ENE for about 30 miles,
passing (with positions given from Cap Negro (3706N
859E)):
NNW of Pointe Galina (15 miles SW). A mooring
buoy lies close off the point. An old lookout can be
seen standing on a hill between Pointe Galina and
Cap Tabarka, 1 miles E. Thence:
NNW of Cap Tabarka (14 miles SW), a headland
consisting of rugged grey cliffs fringed with rocks.
Gros Rocher, a rock, lies 1 cables NW. Thence:
NNW of le de Tabarka (13 miles SW), 95 m in
height, with a ruined castle on its summit from
which a light (7.15) is exhibited. The N side of the
island is faced with steep cliffs and the S side
slopes gently to its S end where there are some
ruins. The island is fringed with rocks and shoals
extending about 1 cable offshore. Thence:
SSE of Ecueils des Sorelles (25 miles NW) (7.10). A
light-buoy (W cardinal) and Racon (7.16) marks the
W side of these dangers and a buoy (E cardinal)
marks the E side; because of their exposed position
these buoys should not be relied upon. Thence:
NNW of Cap Negro, which is not easy to identify.
Anse Budmah (7.21) lies on its S side. Thence:
NNW of Cap Kavansur (3 miles NE), thence:
SSE of Galitons de l Ouest (24 miles N) (7.10),
thence:
NNW of Cap Serrat (14 miles NE) (7.23).
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7.18
From a position NNW of Cap Serrat, the route leads
generally ENE, passing (with positions given from Ras al
Dukara (3718N 934E)):
NNW of Ras El Golea (8 miles WSW), a rocky
point at the NE end of a sandy beach, thence:
SSE of Banc Nord des Frres (12 miles NW), thence:
NNW of Les Fratelli (7 miles W), where rocks
extend about 4 cables NNE from the E and higher
of these two rocks, towards a patch with a depth of
5 m over it. The rocks are covered by the red
sectors (238261) (bearing less than 085) of Cap
Serrat Light (7.15) and Ras Engelah Light (7.15),
respectively. Thence:
NNW of Ras al Dukara, a headland made identifiable
by its irregular crest rising in cliffy steps from the
sea, thence:
NNW of Ras el Koran (5 miles ENE), a headland
consisting of flat grey rocks, from which a rocky
shoal area extends about 5 cables NNE. Thence:
NNW of Ras Ben Sekka (9 miles ENE) which is
formed by the plateau (7.7) extending E from Ras
el Koran. It is fringed with rocks and shoals
extending to 7 cables offshore. A stranded wreck
lies close N. A light (7.15) is exhibited from Ras
Engelah (not named on the chart) 7 cables W.
Thence:
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SSE of Estafette Bank (19 miles NNE). It was reported

(1996) that a wreck lies on the E end of the bank.
NNW of Cap Blanc (13 miles E), which is faced with
white vertical cliffs. Jebel Seba rises 2 miles SSW,
and the wooded summit of Jebel Kbir rises
2 miles S. Thence:
NNW of Cap Bizerte (14 miles E). where there are
three small prominent peaks. A dangerous wreck,
awash, lies 5 cables ESE of the cape. A reservoir
stands close S of the cape.
Services:
Repairs: hull and engine repairs; travel-lift of 250-tons
capacity; slipway.
Communications: airport 12 km distant.
Chart 2121
Anse Budmah
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7.19
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Jebel Sidi Mohamed (3753N 8595E).

Jebel el Hamar (37100N 9136E), a large rounded
hill. Jebel Zelzla (not charted), rises to a ragged
peak about 1 mile W.
Sidi Chiha (37158N 9318E) with two separate
masses of rock on its summit.
La Fauchelle (3730N 852E), the W of two islets
comprising the Galitons de l Ouest (7.10).
LAiguille (not charted), a prominent cone at the SE
end of the islet, is 137 m in height.
Piton de lEst (37314N 8571E), a conical peak in
the SE part of le de la Galite (7.10).
(Directions continue for the coastal route at 7.32
and for the inshore route at 7.38)
Sidi Mechrig
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Chart 1712 plan Tabarka
Tabarka
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7.20
Description. Tabarka (36575N 8458E) is a small
town, with a fishing and recreational harbour, set among the
green mountains and fertile valley of Oued Kbir.
Anchorage can be obtained either E or W of le de
Tabarka although neither affords good protection and the
holding ground is bad. The W anchorage is exposed to the
predominant NW wind and is dangerous in bad weather.
In the E anchorage, known as the Summer Anchorage,
vessels can anchor in depths of about 14 m, as shown on the
plan.
Harbour. The old and new harbours lie S of le de
Tabarka which is connected to the mainland by a broad
substantial causeway, quayed on both sides. The old harbour,
now largely silted up, lies on the W side of the causeway
and the new harbour on the E side.
The new harbour is protected by N and S breakwaters.
Entry to the harbour is from SE through an entrance 120 m
wide. The inner sides of both breakwaters are completely
quayed. There are depths from 2 to 5 m within the harbour.
Hazards. Fishing nets are often laid between the S
breakwater and the shore and the N breakwater side of the
entrance should be favoured.
A seiche of 2 m has been reported to occur within the
harbour.
Useful marks:
Light (green tower), standing on the head of the N
breakwater.
Light (red tower), standing on the head of the S
breakwater.
Berths. There is a large amount of berthing space
available including a reserved area, Porto Corallo, for
visiting yachts.
7.21
Anchorage can be obtained in Anse Budmah, which
indents the coast on the S side of Cap Negro (3706N
859E) (7.17), with good protection from the NE to S; the
holding ground is only moderate and it is suggested that the
mariner should not hesitate to move if the wind shifts to the
N or W. The N shore of the bay is fringed with rocks.
Small vessels can anchor with Cap Negro bearing 280,
in a depth of 7 m, in the only area of the bay where the
bottom is not rocky.
7.22
Description. Sidi Mechrig is a newly constructed fishing
harbour in Anse de Sidi Mechrig (3710N 907E), which
can be identified by a small rocky point surmounted by a
ruin.
Approach. The shore W of the harbour is foul so the
approach should be made from NW.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the NW by an
outer breakwater which, with an area of reclaimed land
extending a short distance NW from the shore SE, forms the
entrance facing SW.
Depths are uncertain but are reported to be 25 m in the
entrance and within the harbour.
Useful marks:
The ruins of a Roman bath house, 5 cables S of the
harbour.
Lights, exhibited from the heads of the jetties and
breakwater.
Services. Facilities are extremely limited. A 15-ton
crane/travel-hoist is reported to be available.
Cap Serrat
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7.23
Description. Cap Serrat (3714N 913E) is a headland
extending NE with three hills of equal elevation upon it. A
light (7.15) is exhibited from the cape and a signal station
stands close by. The cape is fringed to a distance of 5 cables
by a rocky outcrop with depths of 6 to 85 m over it. The E
side of Cap Serrat is faced with cliffs which diminish in
height for about 1 miles S to a sandy beach at the head of
a bay.
Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels, protected
from WNW to S, in a bay about 1 miles S of Cap Serrat
with a remarkable projection consisting of large symmetrical
blocks piled one upon the other, about 1 mile SSE of the
cape, bearing 337, distance about 1 cable. There are depths
between 7 and 8 m fairly close inshore, but the holding
ground is only moderately good. The remains of a partially
submerged wreck lie on the beach about 5 cables E of the
anchorage.
Landing. Landing can be effected at a small jetty.
Small vessels can also obtain an anchorage in a cove
between a rock off the mouth of Oued Guemgoum, 2 miles
SE of Cap Serrat, and a small peninsula close E of the river
mouth, in depths between 5 and 6 m.
Local knowledge is required for both anchorages.
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CAP BIZERTE TO CAP BON

46 miles to the vicinity of Cap Bon (3705N 1103E)
(7.32) in the E-bound traffic lane of the TSS.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 2122

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7.24
This section describes the waters of the Tunisian coast
between Cap Bizerte (3720N, 952E) (7.18) and Cap Bon
(3705N 1103E) (7.32), 47 miles ESE. It includes the
coastal and inshore routes in the Golfe de Tunis and
descriptions of the major ports of Bizerte, Menzel Bourguiba,
La Goulette and Tunis, together with minor harbours and
anchorages along the coast.
Inshore route Cap Bizerte to le Plane (7.33).
Golfe de Tunis Inshore route (7.42).
Port de Bizerte and Port de Menzel Bourguiba (7.53).
La Goulette and Tunis (7.89).
Principal marks
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Topography
1
7.25
See 7.2.
Traffic regulations
1
7.26
A TSS has been established off les Cani (3721N
1008E) (7.32) at a distance between 11 and 20 miles off
the coast, as shown on the charts.
A TSS has also been established off Cap Bon (3705N
1103E) (7.32) at a distance between 3 and 11 miles off the
coast, as shown on the chart. Both TSS are IMO-adopted
and Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea (1972) applies.
Restricted areas
7.27
An area which is dangerous for trawling is centred
4 miles ENE of les Cani (3721N 1008E) (7.32), as
shown on the charts.
An area within which fishing is prohibited surrounds the
island of Djamour el Kbir (3708N 1048E) (7.32), as
shown on the charts. Landing on the island is also
prohibited.
Directions
Rescue
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7.28
Life saving appliances are available at Bizerte. See also
1.44 and 1.45.
Natural conditions
1
7.29
The current sets E predominantly at a rate from to
kn throughout the year, turning through the Sicilian
Channel E of Cap Bon and reducing in strength gradually to
less than kn.
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COASTAL ROUTE
Chart 2122
Route
1
7.31
Landmarks:
les Cani Lighthouse (white round tower, black bands,
on dwelling, 21 m in height) (3721N 1007E),
standing on the summit of the NE islet (7.32).
Sidi Guebbari (37138N 10065E), a minaret.
Djamour el Kbir (3708N 1048E) (7.32).
Cap Bon Lighthouse (white tower, red top, 20 m in
height) (3750N 1126E). Two radio masts and a
signal station lie about 8 cables S.
Major lights:
les Cani Light as above.
le Plane Light (white square tower, red bands, 12 m in
height) (3711N 1020E), exhibited from the
middle of the island (7.39).
Cap Bon Light as above.
7.30
From the vicinity of Cap Bizerte (3720N, 952E)
(7.18), the coastal route leads generally E for about 8 miles
to where it enters the E-bound traffic lane of the TSS off
les Cani. The route continues E in the E-bound traffic lane
for about 8 miles before leading generally ESE for about
291
7.32
From a position N of Cap Bizerte (3720N, 952E), the
route leads about 16 miles E, partially through the E-bound
traffic lane of the TSS (7.26) off les Cani, thence 45 miles
ESE to the TSS off Cap Bon, passing (with positions given
from les Cani Light (3721N 1007E)):
N of Banc Ouest de Cani (3 miles WNW), thence:
N of Ras ez Zebib (6 miles SSW) (7.39), thence:
N of les Cani, consisting of two islets lying on a
rocky bank. A light (7.31) is exhibited from the NE
islet. Thence:
N of a 95 m patch (5 miles NNE) (reported 1977). A
wreck, with a depth of 18 m over it, lies 1 miles
E.
Thence the track leads ESE, passing:
NNE of a bank (15 miles E), with a least charted depth
of 15 m over it, lying 15 miles E of les Cani,
thence:
NNE of le Plane (14 miles SE) (7.39), from which a
light (7.31) is exhibited. le Plane marks the W side
of the entrance to Golfe de Tunis (7.42). Thence:
NNE of Djamour el Kbir (Zembra) (35 miles ESE),
an island with three peaks and rugged cliffs on its
NW side. From NW the summit resembles a
flat-roofed building with a central dome. The island
has been declared a military zone where landing is
prohibited. Lantorcho, a rock, lies 4 cables W of the
N point. Thence:
NNE of Djamour es Srir (Zembretta) (39 miles ESE), a
small flat-topped islet 49 m in height, from which a
light (white square tower, black lantern, 8 m in
height) is exhibited, thence:
To a position NE of Cap Bon (3705N 1103E) at the E
end of the E-bound traffic lane of the TSS. A light (7.31) is
exhibited from the cape. Temporary anchorage for small
vessels can be obtained, sheltered from SE winds, in a bay
on the W side of the cape, in a depth of 20 m, rocky
bottom. Local knowledge is required.
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INSHORE ROUTE CAP BIZERTE TO

LE PLANE
Directions
Cap Bizerte to Bizerte

General information
Charts 2122, 1569
Route
1
7.33
From a position NE of Cap Bizerte (3720N, 952E) the
route leads SSE initially to Bizerte, thence E and ESE to the
vicinity of le Plane (7.39), 23 miles ESE.
Topography
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Between Cap Bizerte and Bizerte, 3 miles S, the coast is
low; the N part is bordered by small cliffs fringed with
rocky flats; the S part is sandy.
E of the harbour at Bizerte, a sandy beach extends
2 miles ESE and from the end of this beach, the coast
which continues for about 6 miles E to Ras ez Zebib
(7.39), is rocky and backed by hills.
Ras ez Zebib is backed by the high land of Jebel bou
Choucha with the mosque of Sidi bou Choucha standing on
the E side of its summit.
The shore E of Ras ez Zebib is backed by large sand
dunes to Ras Sidi Ali el Mekki (7.39), 11 miles ESE. Ras
Jebel, 1 miles SE of Sidi Guebbari, is a large village
standing on a hill. Jebel Faouara rises to its summit about
1 miles SSW.
Jebel el Feratass, consisting of two prominent cones, rises
close W of a point, 3 miles E of Ras Jebel. Jebel en
Nadour, 1 miles SSE of Jebel el Feratass, is the summit of
a chain of hills which descend towards the E. An old signal
station (7.46) stands on its summit. The village of Raf-Raf
lies close NNW. The coast between Jebel el Feratass and
Wadi Namuna (not charted) (7.41), which enters the sea
1 miles ESE of Jebel el Feratass, is rocky.
Bizerte to le Plane
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1
7.35
An area, within which anchoring is prohibited to protect
submarine cables, lies in the approaches to Bizerte, as shown
on the chart.
Rescue
1
7.36
Life saving appliances are available at Bizerte. See also
1.44 and 1.45.
Principal marks
1
7.37
Landmarks:
Hotels, buildings, church, flagstaff, flares and other
features in the approaches to Bizerte (Chart 1569).
Houses (37159N 10036E) SW of Ras ez Zebib.
les Cani Lighthouse (3721N 1007E) (7.31).
Sidi Guebbari (37138N 10065E) (7.31).
Cap Bon Lighthouse (3750N 1126E) (7.31).
Major lights:
les Cani Light (7.31).
le Plane Light (3711N 1020E) (7.31).
7.38
From a position about 2 miles ENE of Cap Bizerte
(3720N, 952E), the track leads 4 miles S, passing (with
positions given from Cap Bizerte (37200N 9518E)):
E of Pointe du Douali (1 mile S), thence:
E of Banc du Boberak (2 miles SSE), extending up
to 4 cables offshore, thence:
To the vicinity of the pilot boarding ground, shown on
the chart, 1 mile ENE of Dique Exterior, the detached
breakwater protecting the entrance to Bizerte harbour.
Useful marks:
Light (red tower, 8 m in height), exhibited from the N
head of Dique Exterior.
Light (white pylon, black top, 8 m in height), exhibited
from the S head of Dique Exterior.
(Directions for Bizerte are given at 7.74)
7.39
ground, the track leads E for 8 miles, then ESE for about
15 miles, passing (with positions given from Ras ez Zebib
(37162N 10042E):
N and NNE of Ras ez Zebib, a headland identified by
two conical hills rising above it to a height of about
90 m. The extremity of the headland is low and foul
for about 2 cables offshore.
The track continues ESE, passing:
SSW of Banc du Sud (5 miles NNE) a rocky patch
lying on the bank extending SSW from les Cani,
from which a light (7.31) is exhibited. Cani Buoy
(S cardinal) marks the SSW end of the bank.
Thence:
NNE of le Pilau (9 miles ESE), a conical islet lying
about 1 mile offshore, thence:
NNE of Ras Sidi Ali el Mekki (Cap Farina)
(11 miles ESE), the E extremity of a narrow
promontory which is easy to identify. The passage
between the headland and le Plane is not
recommended. Thence:
To a position NNE of le Plane (13 miles ESE), a small
islet, from which a light (7.31) is exhibited. A stranded
wreck, the position of which is approximate and which is
reported to be conspicuous on radar, lies close NW.
Useful marks:
Chimney (37159N 10041E). A coastguard station
stands close by.
Signal station (37107N 10114E) on Jebel en
Nadour.

Chart 1569
Cap Zebib
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7.40
Description. Cap Zebib is a fishing and small craft
harbour close S of Ras ez Zebib (37162N 10042E)
(7.39).
an outer breakwater extending about 130 m ESE, then about
150 m SSW from the shore on the N side of harbour. An
inner breakwater extends a short distance ESE, from the
shore on the S side of the harbour, towards the head of the
outer breakwater to form the entrance which faces SSW and
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is about 60 m wide. The shallow remains of an old disused

harbour lie close S of of the entrance.
Depths in the entrance are about 6 m, and within the
harbour are from 2 to 4 m.
Useful marks:
Light (green tower), standing on the head of the outer
breakwater.
Light (red tower), standing on the head of the inner
breakwater.
Light (red beacon), marking the limit of the shoal
water on the W side of the entrance, about 50 m S
of the head of the inner breakwater.
Berths. There are a number of berths at two finger piers
on the NW side of the harbour and a quay on the inner root
of the N breakwater with depths of about 2 m alongside.
Facilities: 15-ton crane/boat hoist on the quay.
Supplies: diesel at the quay; fresh water from the fish
market on the W side of the harbour; limited provisions.
Wadi Namuna anchorage

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Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels off the
mouth of Wadi Namuna, 1 miles ESE of Jebel el Feratass
(3712N 1011E) (7.34), in fairly good holding.
Landing can be effected at the mouth of the river.
GOLFE DE TUNIS INSHORE ROUTE
Rescue
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7.42
From the vicinity of le Plane (3711N 1020E) the
inshore route leads S to the approaches to La Goulette
(7.89), and Tunis (7.89), about 23 miles S, thence about
36 miles NE to the vicinity of Cap Bon (7.32).
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Topography
1
7.43
The W shore of the gulf is in most places low with a
large part made up of the delta of Oued Mejerda (7.47). Lac
de Tunis (7.89) lies on the W side of the Baie de Tunis at
the head of the gulf. The head and E side of the gulf is
backed by ranges of mountains separated by Plaine de
Soliman.
Jebel Resass (not charted), with a serrated crest, rises to
an elevation of 795 m about 13 miles S of La Goulette
(3649N 1018E). Jebel Zaghouan (chart 176), the highest
mountain in the area which can be seen in clear weather,
rises to an elevation of 1291 m, 30 miles S of La Goulette.
From Cap Carthage (36522N 10213E) the coast
continues 4 miles SSW to La Goulette (7.89). The ruins of
the ancient Phoenician city of Carthage, with a small white
fort close by, stand on the N part of this section of the coast.
The S part of this length of coast together with a stretch
of low sandy beach extending from La Goulette to the
mouth of Oued Miliane, about 2 miles S, separates Lac de
Tunis from Baie de Tunis. The village of Maxula Rads lies
close N of Oued Miliane.
The village of Hammam-Lif stands on the coast, 3 miles
SE of Maxula Rads, at the foot of Jebel Bou Kournine
which has a television mast standing on its summit.
Sidi Djammi is a tall grey marabout standing on sand
dunes near the coast, 3 miles E of Hammam-Lif.
7.45
Tunny fishing is undertaken annually between April and
October in the vicinity of Baie d Oumcetren (3701N
1054E) (7.52), as shown on the chart. See also 1.8.
Principal marks
Charts 2122, 1184
7.44
See 7.28.
Tunny fishing
General information
Route
A tall minaret stands in the village of Soliman, 3 miles

ESE of Sidi Djammi on the Plaine de Soliman (7.43); a salt
water lagoon lies between the village and the coast.
Kef (36483N 10346E) is the summit of Jebel Bou
Korbous, a barren, rocky range of hills bordering the E side
of the Baie de Tunis.
Between Ras el Fartass (3653N 1037E) (7.48) and
Ras el Ahmer (7.48), 18 miles NE, the coast is backed by
the Jebel Sidi Aberrahmen, a range of mountains the
principal summits of which are Jebel Ben Oulid (not
charted), 473 m in height with cliffs near its summit, Jebel
Hoummaine and Jebel Bou Krim (7.48), respectively, 9 miles
ESE, 8 miles ESE and 15 miles E of Ras el Fartass.
The coast is cliffy for 3 miles E of Ras el Fartass and
thence a sandy beach extends 6 miles NE to Ras Degbi
Marsa. Between this point and the marabout of Sidi Daoud,
6 miles NE, the coast consists of rocky points separated by
sandy beaches.
Between Ras el Ahmer (3703N 1035E) (7.48), and
Cap Bon (7.32), 6 miles ENE, the coast is rocky and
indented.
7.46
Landmarks:
Signal station (3711N 1011E) on Jebel en Nadour
(7.34).
Cap Carthage Lighthouse (white tower, black top, 12 m
in height) (36525N 10210E), standing on the
cape (7.47).
The following positions are given from Cap Carthage
Light:
Hotel (6 cables SW).
Presidential Palace (1 mile SSW).
Cathedral (1 miles SSW).
Building (white) (4 miles SSW).
Silo (red lights) (4 miles SSW).
Chimneys (red light) (5 miles SSW).
House (6 miles SSW).
Cap Bon Lighthouse (3750N 1126E) (7.31).
Major lights:
le Plane Light (3711N 1020E) (7.31).
Cap Carthage Light as above.
Cap Bon Light (7.31).
Directions
le Plane to La Goulette
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From a position NE of le Plane, the route leads S for
about 23 miles, passing (with positions given from le Plane
(3711N 1020E)):
E of Ras Sidi Ali el Mekki (2 miles WSW), thence:
E of the entrance to Lac de Ghar El Melh (6 miles
WSW), a shallow lagoon. The entrance to the
lagoon, on either side of which lies a dangerous
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wreck, is at the head of a bay with general depths

between 5 and 20 m. Thence:
E of the headland (6 miles SW) where the mouth of
the Oued Mejerda enters the sea. Thence:
E of Cap Gammarth (16 miles S), a reddish cliff about
20 m in height dominated by large sand dunes.
Sebkhet Ariana, a very shallow lake lies 3 miles W.
Jebel Sidi Amor, with Jebel el Ayari about 1 miles
S, lies at the N end of a chain of hills about 7 miles
W of the cape. La Marsa, a summer resort lies
about 1 mile S of the cape.
Thence (with positions given from Cap Gammarth
(36550N 10193E)):
Clear of a wreck (4 miles ESE), with a depth of 14 m
over it, thence:
E of Cap Carthage (3 miles SE), from which a light
(7.46) is exhibited. The village of Sidi Bou Sad
(7.51) stands close SW of the cape. A stranded
wreck, and a dangerous wreck, marked by a
light-buoy (isolated danger) lie 3 cables NE of the
cape.
Thence (with positions given from Cap Carthage Light
(36524N 10210E)):
E of the Presidential Palace (1 mile SSW) which is
fronted by a prohibited entry area, marked by
light-buoys (special), as shown on the chart. A
light-buoy (starboard hand) lies 5 cables E of the
palace. Thence:
E of Ras el Milhr (2 miles SW). A ruined mole
extends ESE from the point. Thence:
E of a wreck, dangerous to navigation, reported sunk
about 8 cables N of Goulette No 1 buoy.
To the pilot boarding position in the vicinity of the
Fairway Light-Buoy (safe water).
Useful marks:
Kalaat el Andalousa (3704N 1007E), a village.
Mast (red lights) (36495N 10187E),
(Directions for La Goulette are given at 7.112)

Port de Ghar El Melh
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ground, the route leads generally NE for about 35 miles,
passing (with positions given from Ras el Fartass
(36530N 10367E)):
NW of the mouth of Oued Jourt (13 miles SW), where
rocky shoal water with depths of less than 10 m
over it, extends up to 1 miles offshore, thence:
NW of Marsa Tal Fan (10 miles SW), fringed by
rocks. A hut lies 1 miles ENE. Thence:
NW of a hut standing on the coast 1 miles ENE of
Marsa Tal Fan, thence:
NW of a rocky shoal (8 miles SSW), with a depth of
13 m over it. The line of bearing of more than
059 of Kef (36483N 10346E), and the line of
bearing of less than 190 of the minaret in the
village of Soliman (36418N 10295E) (7.43),
open W of the above mentioned hut, passes,
respectively, NW and W of the shoal. Thence:
NW of Pointe Er Reis (6 miles SSW), a sharp rocky
point, thence:
NW of a partially submerged wreck (4 miles SSW),
lying close offshore. A marabout and power station
stand in the village of Korbous about 2 cables NE
of the wreck. A wharf lies N of the village,
however, a charted dangerous wreck lies close
offshore N of the village. Thence:
NW of Ras Dourdass (1 miles SW). There are

several thermal springs on the shore in the area.
Thence:
NW of Ras el Fartass, a steep rocky headland
surmounted by ruins. A stranded wreck lies close
NW. Thence:
NW of Ras Degbi Marsa (9 miles WNW) (7.43),
thence:
NW of a light-buoy (N cardinal) (15 miles NE),
which seasonally marks the seaward limit of the
tunny nets laid in this area. Thence:
NW of Ras el Ahmer (17 miles NE), a low rocky
point from which a light (red pylon) is exhibited. A
stranded wreck lies 5 cables NW. Jebel el Hamam, a
conical hill rises 1 miles SSE; from certain
directions the hill appears as an islet. And:
SE of Djamour el Kbir (17 miles NE) (7.32) see also
7.27. The small harbour of Lantorcho lies on its S
side. The harbour is protected by breakwaters and
lights are exhibited on each side of the entrance. A
dangerous wreck, marked by buoys and light-buoys,
is reported to lie about 1 SSE of the harbour
entrance. Thence:
SE of Djamour es Srir (18 miles NE), from which a
To a position N of Cap Bon (24 miles ENE) (7.32), in
the ESE-bound traffic lane of the TSS.
Useful mark:
Jebel Bou Krim (3655N 1056E), forms a
conspicuous cone.
7.49
Description. Port de Ghar El Melh (3710N 1013E) is
a small fishing and leisure harbour, 3 miles WSW of Ras
Sidi Ali El Mekki, and on the N side of Lac de Ghar El
Melh. It is not easily identified owing to the lack of
buildings.
Harbour. The harbour consists of an artificial basin
which is entered between two breakwaters extending SSE
from the shore.
Depths. The breakwaters should be given a wide berth
owing to shifting sand banks. Silting occurs in the entrance.
Night entry is not recommended.
In 1997 it was reported that there were depths of 4 m in
the approach, 3 m in the entrance and 2 to 3 m within the
harbour.
Useful marks:
Light (masonry tower, 4 m in height), standing on the
Light standing on the head of the W breakwater.
Light standing on the head of a groyne about cable
NE of the head of the E breakwater.
Berths. There a number of berths at two finger piers and
a quay in the NE part of the basin.
Repairs. There is a small boatyard on the W side of the
harbour and a slip for vessels up to 15 tons on the E side.
Supplies. Diesel and fresh water are available in the NE
part of the harbour; provisions are limited.
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Anchorage, with good shelter from the prevailing winds
can be obtained about 1 mile WSW of the cape (3711N
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1017E) (7.39) where the depths shoal regularly to the

shore; the bottom is sand with good holding.
Useful marks:
Light, standing on the head of Jete Sud.
Light, standing on the head of Jete Nord.
PORT DE BIZERTE AND PORT DE

MENZEL BOURGUIBA
Chart 1184 plan La Goulette and Tunis
Sidi Bou Sad

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Description. Sidi Bou Sad, close SW of Cap Carthage
(36522N 10213E) (7.47), is an artifical harbour
protected from the E and S by an outer breakwater
extending S and SW from the shore close S of Cap
Carthage, with a shorter inner breakwater extending SSE
from the shore on the W side of the harbour, as shown on
the chart.
An unpleasant swell enters the harbour in strong SE
winds.
Depths. The entrance tends to silt up and is not dredged
frequently. In 1997 depths of 5 m were reported outside the
entrance with 3 m between the breakwater heads, depths
within the harbour vary between 2 and 45 m, although
obstructions are reported to lie off the head of the central
quay.
Directions. Owing to a tendency for a sand bar to build
up to the NW from the outer breakwater head, it should be
rounded at a distance of at least cable and entry should be
made by closely favouring the head of the inner breakwater.
Entry in winds of Force 6 or more from NE to S is not
recommended owing to breaking seas over the sandbanks
around the outer breakwater head. Entry at night is not
recommended.
Useful marks:
Light (pylon, 4 m in height), standing on the head of
the outer breakwater.
Light (pedestal, 3 m in height), standing on the head of
the inner breakwater.
These lights are reported to be unreliable.
Supplies: water and electricity at the pontoons; diesel and
petrol at the head of the inner breakwater; provisions.
General information
Chart 1569 plan Bizerte and approaches, plan Port de Bizerte
and Goulet du Lac, plan Port de Menzel Bourguiba
Position
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Sidi Daoud
7.55
Baie de Bizerte is connected to Goulet du Lac by Canal
de Bizerte, a narrow dredged channel extending SW from
the outer basin of Bizerte harbour. The town quays line the
N side of the channel and the S side is fronted by the
village of Zarzouna. Goulet du Lac extends 3 miles SW from
the SW end of Canal de Bizerte, then bends S into Lac de
Bizerte (7.85) where the naval and industrial port of Menzel
Bourguiba (7.87) lies on its SW shore.
Approach and entry
Chart 2122
7.52
Description. Sidi Daoud harbour lies on the N side of
Baie d Oumcetren (3701N 1054E).
Approach. Sidi Daoud is surrounded by shoal water and
with onshore winds the sea builds up.
Local knowledge is absolutely essential.
Harbour. The harbour is protected on the E and S by
Jete Sud extending S from the shore for about 1 cables,
thence WNW and N for about 2 cables. Jete Nord extends
S from the shore on the W side of the harbour, for about
cable, to a position about 60 m W of the head of Jete
Sud to form the entrance facing S. The bottom is covered
with thick weed and shoals quickly towards Jete Sud.
Dredged depths in the channel are reported to be 5 m
and depths within the harbour are generally reported to be
between 2 and 3 m, although there are shallower patches and
a dangerous wreck is said to lie close within the entrance.
Directions. The harbour must be approached from the
NW and in the tunny season care should be taken to avoid
tunny nets which extend WNW from the coast in the
vicinity; the extremity of these nets is marked by the
light-buoy (N cardinal) (7.48).
A dredged channel, marked by light-beacons (port and
starboard hand) is reported to exist, although the existence of
these cannot be relied upon.
7.54
Bizerte is a major commercial harbour with facilities for
handling most types of vessel. Principal cargoes handled
include cement, petroleum products, iron ore, wood, steel,
cereals and clinker. There are naval facilities in the port.
In 2001 the population was estimated to be 110 800.
Topography
7.53
Port de Bizerte (3716N 952E), about 32 miles NNW
of Tunis, lies at the head of Baie de Bizerte, which is
entered between Cap Bizerte and Ras ez Zebib. Menzel
Bourguiba (7.87) lies about 8 miles SW on the shores of Lac
de Bizerte (7.85).
7.56
The port is approached from the Baie de Bizerte and
entered either through the N entrance or the S entrance
which lie at each end of Dique Exterior, the detached
breakwater protecting the main entrance between the heads
of Jete Nord and Jete Este, as shown on the chart.
Caution. The S entrance is considered to be preferred for
large vessels owing to the strong E current off Jete Nord
and the fact that the N entrance is much narrower. In
addition the S entrance presents a much better aspect for
entry between the heads of the breakwaters and into the
channel. Dique Exterior should be given a wide berth as it
slopes underwater for about 37 m. The head of Jete Est
should also be given a wide berth due to masonry debris
lying off it.
Traffic
1
7.57
5 197 290 dwt.
Port Authority
1
7.58
Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports, Quai Tarak
Ibn Ziad, 7000 Bizerte, Tunisia.
Limiting conditions
Vertical clearance
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7.59
A lifting road bridge spans Canal de Bizerte about
5 cables within its entrance. It has a vertical clearance of
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13 m, when closed, and a horizontal clearance of 74 m.

Requests for opening should be made through the Port
Office 30 minutes in advance. See Admiralty List of Radio
Signals Volume 6(3) for details.

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Deepest berth:
Oil berth A (7.76).
Longest berth:
Quai Transatlantique (7.77).
Tidal levels
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1
7.61
01 m. Strong winds may cause changes in levels of 1 m in
Goulet du Lac. See Admiralty Tide Tables.
Harbour
7.69
Anchoring is prohibited in Canal de Bizerte, and in the
dredged channel and also in the submarine cable area
(37148N 9505E) of Goulet du Lac, as shown on the
chart.
Inner anchorages
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Large vessels can obtain anchorage in Baie de la
Ppinire (37154N 9520E), in depths of 84 to 99 m,
good holding.
Anchorage for large vessels can also be obtained in Baie
des Carrires (37142N 9500E) (7.75).
Small vessels can obtain anchorage in the N part of Avant
Port, ensuring sufficient swinging room and without
obstructing the fairway. The anchorage offers room for only
two vessels and at night it is often crowded with fishing
vessels; it should be kept in mind that sea-water intakes risk
being blocked by seaweed.
Anchorage can also be obtained for small vessels in the
entrance to Baie de Sebra (7.75), S of the buoyed entrance
channel, in depths of 7 to 9 m. The anchorage should be
approached at minimum speed.
Submarine cables
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Outer anchorages
7.64
Anchorage may be obtained about 1 miles ENE of the
SE end of the detached breakwater at the entrance, in depths
7.68
General layout. The E facing entrance, protected from
NE by a detached breakwater, leads into the Avant Port,
where there are tanker berths at the SE side. Canal de
Bizerte, quayed on both sides, leads SW to the Goulet du
Lac, which has several small bays with berths opening off its
NW side. Goulet du Lac continues SW and then turns S to
enter Lac de Bizerte. There is a small marina in Avant Port
on the NW side of the entrance to Canal de Bizerte.
Prohibited anchorage areas
Arrival information
7.67
Tankers are not allowed to enter or leave the harbour
during the hours of darkness.
General layout
7.66
Tugs are available.
Traffic regulations
7.63
ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.
7.65
Pilotage is compulsory and is available 24 hours; for
tankers it is available only during daylight hours. Pilot
boards about 1 mile E of Dique Exterior, as shown on the
Tugs
Tidal streams
7.62
Tidal streams. In Avant Port, the in-going stream sets
along Jete Est before entering the Canal de Bizerte. The
out-going stream sets over towards the head of Jete Nord.
The stream sets up and down the Canal de Bizerte, except
in the vicinity of obstructions. When running strongly, a
considerable set N is experienced in the vicinity of the signal
station, 5 cables WSW of the head of Jete Est.
In Goulet du Lac, the tidal stream is confined chiefly to
the dredged channel and is weak in the bays and along the
shore, except where the dredged channel passes close to the
land.
The out-going stream begins about 4 hours after LW, and
the in-going stream about 3 hours after HW, at Gibraltar;
these times should be regarded as very approximate. The
streams are strong and can attain 3 to 4 kn at springs. Slack
water is often only of a few minutes duration although it
may last as much as an hour or more.
In winter, after a long period of bad weather from the W,
the in-going stream can cease for several days.
The local authorities, who should be consulted before
arriving or leaving the port, publish a monthly memorandum
giving details of tidal streams, including tidal and traffic
control signals.
Signals indicating the direction of the tidal stream are
displayed from the signal station, mentioned above, as
follows:
of about 35 m, good holding ground, as shown on the chart,

and avoiding the non-dangerous wreck charted about
2 cables SW.
Small vessels can obtain an anchorage closer to Jete Est
with a bottom of sand and rock, taking care to keep clear of
the approaches to the S entrance, and if not intending to
enter Lac de Bizerte, or the channel leading to it, they can
take shelter in Avant Port (7.70).
Prohibited anchorage area. See 7.35.
7.71
Submarine cables are laid across Canal de Bizerte and in
the submarine cable area (7.69) of Goulet du Lac.
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7.72
Speed limit of 8 kn is in force in Goulet du Lac.
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Fishing and the movement of fishing vessels is prohibited

in Goulet du Lac
Traffic and storm signals

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Traffic signals are displayed from the signal station
5 cables WSW of the head of Jete Est, as follows:
E of a light-buoy (starboard hand), marking the

channel, 1 cable WSW of the head of Dique
Exterior, thence:
W and S of the head of Jete Nord, from which a light
(green conical tower, 8 m in height), is exhibited. A
mooring buoy lies close E. And:
N of the head of Jete Est, from which a light (red
tower, 17 m in height), is exhibited.
S entrance. From a position in the vicinity of the pilot
boarding ground, the track leads WSW, WNW and W to the
harbour entrance, passing:
SSE and SSW of a light-buoy (starboard hand)
moored cable SSE of the SE head of Dique
Exterior, from which a light (white pylon, black
top, 8 m in height), is exhibited, thence:
NNE and N of the head of Jete Est and S of the head
of Jete Nord. Lights are exhibited from the head of
each jetty.
Goulet du Lac
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The following signals may be displayed by dredgers

operating:
A vessel wishing to use the channel should sound three

long blasts on her whistle or siren, and should not attempt to
pass the dredger until the channel clear signal is shown.
Storm signals. No visual storm warning signals are used.
See 1.43.
Climatic table: see 1.166 and 1.183.

Entrance
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N entrance. From a position in the vicinity of the pilot
boarding ground, E of Dique Exterior, the track leads W, S
and W to the harbour entrance, passing:
N and W of a buoy (port hand), 1 cable N of the NW
head of Dique Exterior, from which a light (red
tower, 8 m in height), is exhibited, thence:
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7.75
From the entrance the track leads generally SW for about
5 miles, through a channel, dredged to depths of 11 m
(1989) and 12 m (19871989) as shown on the chart,
marked by numbered light-buoys (lateral), passing (with
positions from Pointe du Palmier (37150N 9515E)):
SE of a light-buoy (special) (2 miles NE), moored on
the W side of the channel in Avant Port, thence:
Between the heads of two jetties (1 miles NE) at the
entrance to Canal Bizerte, from the heads of which
lights are exhibited. Thence:
Through the lifting road bridge (1 miles NE), thence:
SE of the entrance channel to Baie de Sebra, (9 cables
NNE). This dredged channel is marked by
numbered light-buoys (lateral) to the head of the
bay (7.78). Thence:
SE of Pointe de Sebra (6 cables NNE), from which a
light (white tower, black stripes, 15 m in height) is
exhibited. Obstructions lie on the W side of the
channel, 2 cables SSW. Thence:
NW of Baie de la Ppinire (5 cables NE), thence:
NW of Pointe du Palmier, thence:
SE of Banc de Sidi Salah (6 cables WNW) fringing a
low and wooded length of coast lying between
Pointe de Sebra and Pointe de l Amiraut, thence:
SE of Pointe de la Direction du Port (8 cables W) on
the S side of the entrance to Baie Ponty. The bay is
used by the Tunisian Navy and the village of La
Pcherie, the headquarters of the Navy, lies at the
head of the bay. Thence:
NNW of Coal Wharf (1 miles WSW), a reclaimed
extension of Pointe de la Carrire. Submerged
obstructions (buoyed) extend 2 cables WNW from
the wharf. And:
SSE of Ras el Kram (1 miles WSW), the S entrance
point of Baie de Sette Meriem where a number of
jetties can accommodate vessels drawing up to 5 m.
Baie de Karouba lies W of Ras el Kram. Thence:
SE of Pointe Karouba (1 miles WSW), the N
entrance point of Anse de Menzil Smal. A white
beacon stands on the point. Thence:
NW of Baie des Carrires (1 miles SW) which
indents the shore S of Pointe de la Carriere A
stranded wreck lies close off the point. A beacon
(ruined) stands on Hennchir Charaa, 4 cables S of
the point. A mooring buoy lies in the S part of the
bay. Thence:
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SE of Pointe de l le Srira (1 miles SW), the SE

extremity of le Srira, an area of reclaimed land
fronted by a rubble sea wall. A berth with dolphins
and mooring buoys lies on the point. Thence:
NW of Pointe de Chacal (2 mile SSW), the SW
entrance point of Baie des Carrires. Ras ech
Charaa lies 1 cable SW. Thence:
SE of Pointe du Douar (2 miles SW), the W entrance
point of Baie de Bellaouidet, thence:
W and SW of Ras el Gueblaoui, (2 miles SSW),
2 cables S of Ras ech Charaa, at the N entrance
to the channel through Lac de Bizerte.
(Directions for Lac de Bizerte and
Menzel Bourguiba continue at 7.86)
Basins and berths

Zarzouna
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Avant Port
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Oil berths:
Berth A: Length 250 m; depth 1067 m.
Berth B: Length 150 m; depth 825 m.
Canal de Bizerte
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Lac de Bizerte
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A total of about 700 m of berthing length. Used for
general and bulk cargo.
Quai Transatlantique: Length 400 m; depth 885 m.
2
Baie de Sebra
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Cement Quay, on the S side of Baie de Sebra (37158N
9513E) (reported details): Length 180 m, depth 105 m. On
the N side of the bay there are two berths with a total of
about 220 m of space with depths of about 9 m.
Goulet du Lac
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7.79
Grain Quay, fronting the Silos (3716N 952E) on the N
side of the entrance to Goulet du Lac: Length 220 m, depth
975 m.
Port services
Repairs
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7.80
Minor repairs can be carried out. There are dry-docks at
Menzel Bourguiba (7.87).
Other facilities
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Hospital in town; full anti-pollution equipment available;
deratting and issue of exemption certificates.
Supplies
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7.82
Provisions; fresh water at some quays and by road tanker;
oil fuel alongside and by road tanker.
Communications
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Nearest international airport at Tunis, 60 km distant.
7.84
Description. Zarzouna fishing harbour (37161N
9536E) is an artificial harbour lying close E of Jete Est.
Harbour. The harbour is formed by two angled
breakwaters extending NNE from the shore, as shown on the
chart, with an entrance facing SE. There are depths of 22 to
54 m within the harbour which is reported to give good
protection in any weather.
Useful marks:
Lights are exhibited from the heads of the breakwaters.
Berths. The harbour contains two finger piers and a quay
on its S side. The W side is also quayed and the inner side
of the E breakwater. Numerous berths are available.
Services:
Two travel-lifts of 110-ton and 250-ton lifting
capacities.
Fuel, water and limited provisions are available.
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7.85
Description. Lac de Bizerte is a salt water lake entered
close W of Ras el Gueblaoui (37136N 9493E) (7.75) at
the S end of Goulet du Lac. The artificial harbour of Menzel
Bourguiba (7.87) lies at the head of the lake, about 4 miles S
of Ras el Gueblaoui.
Topography. The W shore of Lac de Bizerte is low and
marshy and is fringed by a bank. Oued Tindja flows from
Lac Ichkeul (chart 2121) and enters the lake, 3 miles SW of
Ras el Gueblaoui.
The N shore of the lake is backed by hills among which
are Jebel Touila (37147N 9531E), surmounted by a
beacon. Jebel Ain Ez Safra lies about 4 cables E. The village
of Menzel Djemil lies about 1 mile SE.
Fishing stakes occupy the NE corner of the lake. The S
shore is low and backed by hills.
Dredged channel. From the entrance to the lake, the
dredged area broadens out into a turning area, then a narrow
channel leads across the lake to the entrance to Menzel
Bourguiba, as shown on the chart. The channel and turning
area was dredged to a depth of 100 m (19871989).
Landmarks:
There are many landmarks in the area, especially on
the SW side of Lac de Bizerte in and around
Menzel Bourguiba, for which the chart is the best
guide.
7.86
Directions (continued from 7.75). From a position
between Nos 19 and 20 Light-buoys off Ras el Gueblaoui
(37136N 9493E), the track leads through the dredged
channel, passing (with positions given from Ras el
Gueblaoui):
ENE of Pointe des Grbes (1 miles WSW), the SE
point of Djezika el Kbira, thence:
ENE of a buoy (port hand) (1 miles SSW), marking
the edge of the 5 m depth contour line, thence:
Either side of No 21 Light-buoy (safe water) (1 miles
SSE), marking the N end of the narrow entrance
channel. A mooring buoy lies 5 cables NE, and a
dangerous wreck lies a farther 7 cables NE.
Thence:
The route leads generally S through the dredged channel
for about 2 miles to the harbour entrance, passing:
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ESE of the Pyrotechnic Harbour (3 miles SSW). A

light is exhibited from the head of the breakwater
on the N side of the harbour. Thence:
Between Nos 24 and 23 Light-buoys (lateral)
(3 miles S). A lookout tower stands on the W side
of the channel about 3 cables W. Thence:
To the harbour entrance. A number of mooring buoys and
other buoys lie in the area SE of the entrance, as shown on
the chart.
SE of obstructions (3 miles S), close N of Quai
Nord, thence:
Between the head of Quai Nord (about 7 cables SE)
and the N head of Digue Est on the N and S sides,
respectively, of the harbour entrance. A light stands
on the head of Quai Nord and on the head of
Digue Est. A lookout tower stands 2 cables N of
the head of Quai Nord and there are obstructions
charted between them. A pillar buoy marks a
dangerous wreck 2 cables S of the N head of Dique
Est and other pillar buoys mark an area of
obstructions, 3 cables SE of the head of Digue Est.
Another pillar buoy and several mooring buoys lie
E of Digue Est, as shown on the chart.
Clearing marks. The alignment (015) of the beacon
standing on Pointe Karouba (37147N 9497E) (7.75)
with Ras ech Charaa (7.75), 9 cables SSE, passes close E of
the 5 m depth contour line.
Useful marks:
Lights, exhibited from the heads of both breakwaters.
Light (white tower, 20 m in height) (37097N
9486E), exhibited occasionally from the signal
station.
Menzel Abd Er Rahmane

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General information
Chart 1184 plan Baie de Tunis and plan La Goulette and Tunis
Position
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7.87
Position. Menzel Bourguiba (Sidi Abdallah) (37095N
9485E) lies on the SW side of Lac de Bizerte. It is a
totally artificial rectangular harbour, protected by two short
breakwaters extending E from the shore and enclosed by a
detached breakwater.
Function. It is a small commercial harbour with extensive
repair facilities at a shipyard in the NW part of the harbour.
Principal cargoes handled include coal, minerals steel and
zinc.
Port Authority. OMMP, Quai Tarek Ibn Zaid, 7000
Bizerte, Tunisia.
Depths. The N part of the harbour is dredged to a depth
of 100 m, as shown on the plan. There are depths of 7 to
96 m in the remainder of the basin.
Notice of ETA: see 7.63.
Anchorages: see 7.64 and 7.70.
Pilotage and tugs: see 7.65.
Large vessels can enter only by day, preferably at or near
slack water.
Berths:
Quai Sud, on the inner side of the S breakwater, has
155 m of berthing space with a depth of 825 m
alongside. There are a number of berths at 4 finger
piers, close N of Quai Sud.
Services:
Repairs: undertaken; four dry docks, the largest of
which is 240 m in length, breadth 35 m.
Other facilities: university hospital in the town;
de-ratting.
Supplies: fresh water; provisions and bunkers see 7.82.
Communications: airport at Tunis, 70 km distant.
7.89
La Goulette (3648N 1018E) lies on a spit of sand on
the W side of Baie de Tunis, at the entrance to Lac de Tunis
a large shallow lagoon, on the W side of which lies the city
of Tunis (3648N 1012E), the capital of Tunisia and the
seat of Government. A dredged channel connects La
Goulette to Tunis, 5 miles W.
Function
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Menzel Bourguiba
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7.88
Menzel Abd Er Rahmane (37140N 9518E), 1 miles
ENE of Ras Krabeuch, is a large village, fronted by a small
fishing harbour. A prominent minaret stands in the village. A
light is exhibited from the head of the breakwater and a
light-buoy (starboard hand) is moored close E.
7.90
La Goulette, together with the new harbour at Rads,
close W, is a modern well equipped port handling most
types of vessel, including general cargo, bulk ore, cereals,
phosphates, tankers, container and Ro-Ro.
Tunis is a medium sized commercial harbour handling
various types of vessel. Principal exports include phosphates,
iron ore, dates, olive oil and cereals. Imports include general
cargo foodstuffs, iron and steel.
The population of La Goulette is about 40 000. In 2001
the population of Tunis was estimated to be 690 900.
Approach and entry

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7.91
The port is approached from Baie de Tunis through a
dredged channel and entered between Dique Sud and Jete
Nord, as shown on the chart.
Tunis is approached and entered through Canal de Tunis
(7.113), a dredged channel through Lac de Tunis (7.89),
leading from the W part of La Goulette. The N side of the
canal is bordered by a causeway, carrying a road, which
links Tunis to La Goulette.
Traffic
1
7.92
In 2004 the numbers of ship calls and totals of tonnage
were as follow:
La Goulette; 1344, 10 240 749 dwt
Tunis; 26, 210 449 dwt.
Port Authority
1
7.93
Office de la Marine Marchande et des Ports La Goulette,
Batiment Adminstratif, Port de la Goulette 2060 La Goulette,
Tunisia.
Limiting conditions
Depths
1
299
7.94
The charted limits of the dredged areas between La
Goulette and Rads are approximate. See note on plan. Less
water has been reported in Canal de Tunis. For the latest
information the Port Authority should be consulted.
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Vertical clearance
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7.95
An overhead power cable, with a vertical clearance of
42 m, spans the channel at the E end of Bassin de Rads,
about 1 miles within the entrance to La Goulette, as shown
on the chart.
Another power cable, with the same vertical clearance,
spans the channel 2 cables E of the above mentioned
power cable.

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7.96
La Goulette:
Deepest Grain Quay (7.114).
Longest Quai du Commerce (7.114).
Tunis:
Bassin Central (7.115).
Tidal levels
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Tugs
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Regulations concerning entry

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General layout
1
7.97
02 m. See Admiralty Tide Tables.
7.98
NW winds cause the water level to rise by 02 m and SE
winds cause it to lower by 02 m.
Density of water
1
7.99
Density: 1028 g/cm3.

1
7.105
Vessels are prohibited from deviating outside the dredged
entrance channel when entering or leaving the port. The
channel must be followed for its entire length.
Tankers and ore carriers are not permitted to enter or
depart during the hours of darkness.
A speed limit of 5 kn is enforced within the harbour.
When passing the mineral-loading berths on the S side of La
Goulette, speed must be reduced to a minimum.
Harbour
Abnormal levels
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7.104
Tugs are available at La Goulette, Rads and Tunis.
7.106
La Goulette harbour entrance is protected by two curved
breakwaters and is entered from ESE. There are three basins
containing the main cargo berths, as shown on the chart. A
small fishing and leisure harbour lies on the N side of the
entrance on the inner side of the N breakwater.
There is a turning area, dredged to 12 m (1998) and
marked by light-buoys (special), on the S side of the
channel, close inside the entrance.
There is another turning area on the SW side of Bassin
Sud.
Tunis harbour consists of two basins containing the
commercial berths, fronted by artificial islands at the W end
of the entrance channel.
Submarine cables
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7.100
La Goulette: LOA 200 m; draught 88 m.
Tunis: LOA 144 m; draught 625 m.
7.107
Submarine cables are laid across the harbour about
1 mile within the entrance, as shown on the chart.
Ferry
1
7.108
Harbour ferries cross the channel at the W end of La
Goulette harbour, as shown on the chart.
Arrival information
Traffic signals
1
7.101
12 hours.
Anchorage
1
7.102
Anchorage, sheltered from S and W winds, can be
obtained about 2 miles N of No 1 Fairway Light-Buoy, in
depths of 11 to 13 m, sand, good holding. In winter it
sometimes becomes dangerous.
Prohibited anchorage. Anchoring is prohibited within
5 cables of the Fairway Buoy.
Pilots
1
7.103
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 100 grt and is
available 24 hours. For tankers and ore carriers pilotage is
available only during daylight hours.
Pilot boards about 2 cables E of the Fairway
Light-Buoy, as shown on the chart, or in bad weather by
agreement, inside the harbour entrance. See also 1.21.
300
7.109
The following traffic signals for La Goulette and Tunis
are displayed from the signal station standing close to the
root of Jete Nord (36486N 10183E):
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For entry to Canal de Tunis the following signals are

displayed:
Directions for entry to La Goulette and Tunis

Sea to La Goulette
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7.112
From a position close N of No 1 Goulette Fairway
Light-buoy (safe water) (36478N 10226E) the track
leads 1 mile WNW to the outer end of the entrance channel,
thence a further 2 miles WNW to the harbour entrance
through the dredged channel, marked by numbered
light-buoys (lateral), to a position about 1 cable SSW of the
head of Digue Nord.
Thence the track leads about 7 cables NW through the
harbour.
Thence the track turns W to lead about 5 cables through
the dredged channel to the entrance of Canal de Tunis.
Canal de Tunis
3
Vessels in the canal may display the following signals:
7.113
From a position in the dredged channel at the W end of
La Goulette harbour, close S of No 21 Light-beacon the
track leads 4 miles through the channel, marked by
numbered light-beacons, to Tunis harbour entrance, keeping
in the centre of the channel with the head of basin
Directional Light (white building, 10 m in height)
(36477N 10114E) ahead bearing 258, and by night in
the intensified sector (256260) of the light. .
The initial part of the track passes through the N part of
Bassin de Rads, containing a number of berths. The limits
of the dredged area are marked by numbered light-buoys.
It is essential to keep in the centre of the channel,
especially if the draught exceeds 5 m, as the cross section of
the channel is V-shaped.
Basins and berths
The following signals are displayed by dredgers:
La Goulette
1
Climatic table
1
7.110
See 1.166 and 1.185.
Principal marks
1
7.111
With positions given from the light on the head of Digue
Nord (36485N 10185E):
Building (white) (2 cables NW).
Silo (red lights) (5 cables W).
Chimneys (1 miles NW), at power station.
Chimneys (1 miles SW).
House (2 miles SW).
7.114
Bassin Nord:
Quai du Commerce has a length of 1100 m with
depths of 81 to 93 m alongside. there are seven
berths handling general cargo and containers. A
Ro-Ro berth lies at its SE end.
Bassin Sud:
Grain berth at dolphins with a depth of 97 m.
Tanker berth at dolphins, continuation WNW of grain
berth, with length 150 m and depth 81 m.
Ore Jetty at dolphins, length 80 m and depth 975 m.
Phosphate berth, W of Bassin Sud, length 120 m and
depth 78 m.
Bassin de Rads: at the W end of the harbour S of the
entrance to the Canal de Tunis, is newly developed and
contains 7 numbered berths, as shown on the chart. Details
are unknown and the Port Authority should be contacted.
Tunis
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7.115
There are two principal commercial basins in the harbour,
Bassin Central and Bassin des Minerais. There are 14 berths
with a total berthing space of 1135 m. Depths vary between
43 and 75 m. One berth is reserved for iron ore, with the
remainder used for general cargo and Ro-Ro.
There is a small yacht harbour in the N part of the
harbour.
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Goulette, exemption certificates issued; limited oily waste

disposal.
Port services
Repairs
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7.116
Machinery and hull repairs undertaken; slip at La
Goulette, capacity 300 tonnes; divers available.
Supplies
1
Other facilities
1
7.118
Fuel oil by barge and road tanker; fresh water on quays;
provisions.
Communications
7.117
Several hospitals at Tunis; deratting at Tunis and La
7.119
International airport at Tunis, 5 km N of the port.
CAP BON TO CAP AFRIQUE

GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 176, 2122, 1162

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7.120
This section describes the waters of the Tunisian coast
between Cap Bon (3705N 1103E) (7.32) and Cap
Afrique, about 95 miles S. It includes the offshore and
inshore routes, Gulf of Hammamet (3610N 1050E), and a
description of the port of Sousse, together with other minor
harbours and anchorages along the coast.
Offshore route (7.123).
Inshore route (7.130).
Firing practice area

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Restricted areas
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7.121
A restricted area, shown on the chart, within which
anchoring and fishing is prohibited, is centred 2 miles ESE
of Ras ed Drek (3703N 1104E). It protect gas pipelines
laid in the Sicilian Channel. Four light-buoys (special) are
moored within the area: the two outer light-buoys are shown
on the chart.
Lights (special daymark on yellow beacon) stand on the
coast where the pipelines come ashore, 1 miles SW and
2 miles SSW, respectively, of Ras ed Drek.
Caution. Mariners are advised not to anchor or trawl in
the vicinity of pipelines. See 1.25.
Another restricted area, shown on the chart, within which
anchoring is prohibited, is centred 1 miles S of Ras el
Melah (3653N 1108E). It encloses in an area where
submarine cables come ashore.
7.122
See 1.44 and 1.45.
Charts 2122, 176
Route
7.128
Racon: Ras ed Drek Light-buoy (7.129).
Directions
7.123
From the vicinity of Cap Bon (3705N 1103E) (7.32)
the route leads about 95 miles SSE, to a position ENE of
Cap Afrique (3530N 1105E).
Cap Bon to Cap Afrique

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Topography
7.124
Ras ed Drek (7.129) is the S of three points lying close
together about 3 miles SE of Cap Bon, with the coast
between being high and inaccessible.
7.127
Landmarks:
Cap Bon Lighthouse (3750N 1126E) (7.31). Two
radio masts and a signal station lie about 8 cables S.
Klibia Lighthouse (white masonry structure, black
lantern, on E bastion of a fortress, 18 m in height)
(3650N 1107E), exhibited from Ras Mostefa.
Radio mast (3648N 1157E) (8.20), on Isola di
Pantelleria.
Montagna Grande (3647N 1200E), (8.18) on Isola
di Pantelleria.
Major lights:
Cap Bon Light (3750N 1126E) (7.31).
Klibia Light as above.
le Kuriat Light (3548N 1102E) (7.135).
Cap Afrique Light (3530N 1105E) (7.135).
General information
7.126
See 1.8.
Principal marks
OFFSHORE ROUTE
7.125
A firing practice area exists about 20 miles E of Cap
Afrique between latitudes 3530N and 3540E and
longitudes 1130E and 1140E: navigation in the area is
dangerous. See the appendix for additional information.
Tunny fishing
Rescue
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Sidi Mohamed Ech Cherif (not charted), standing on a

hill 5 miles S of Cap Bon, is a large marabout surrounded
by trees.
Between Ras ed Drek and Ras el Melah (7.129), 10 miles
SSE, the coast consists of beaches alternating with cliffs
backed by a range of hills extending S from the three
summits near El Haouaria, a village standing about 2 miles
SW of Cap Bon. The range extends about 10 miles SSE to
Jebel Ouazdra, a reddish hill with an elevation of 142 m.
302
7.129
From a position ENE of Cap Bon (3705N 1103E), at
the E end of the E-bound traffic lane of the TSS, the route
leads SSE for about 88 miles, passing (with positions given
from Klibia Lighthouse (3650N 1107E)):
ENE of Ras ed Drek (12 miles N), a headland
comprised of three points. The ruins of a fort stand
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on the headland. Stranded wrecks lie on the shore

SSW of the headland. Thence:
ENE of Ras ed Drek Light-buoys (11 miles N)
marking the prohibited fishing and anchoring area
(7.121). A Racon (7.128) is tramsmitted form the
NW light-buoy.
ENE of Ras el Melah (2 miles NNE). A stranded
wreck lies close E of the point, and an obstruction,
with a depth of 16 m over it, lies 1 miles NE of
the point. Thence:
ENE of Ras Mostefa, from which Klibia Light
(7.127) is exhibited, consisting of two sharp points
on the W side of which stand the ruins of a battery,
a marabout and a custom house. Thence:
(Directions for the inshore passage to
Cap Afrique are given at 7.136)
ENE of Banc de Korba (17 miles S). A wreck is
reported to lie on the SSW edge of the bank in
approximate position 3632N 1105E. And:
WSW of Isola di Pantelleria (3636N 1200E) (8.17),
thence:
WSW of a well-head (31 miles SE), thence:
WSW of Birsa Bank (41 miles SE), thence:
ENE of le Kuriat (63 miles S), from which a light
(7.135) is exhibited, thence:
ENE of Ras Dimass (74 miles S), thence:
To a position E of Cap Afrique (3530N 1105E) from
which a light (7.135) is exhibited.
INSHORE ROUTE
rises to an elevation of 166 m about 6 miles NNW of Ras

Maamoura.
From Hammamet, the coast, which continues for
22 miles to Hergla (7.154) (not charted), is backed by hills
increasing in elevation towards the interior. From Hergla, the
shore, backed by dunes continues SSE for 9 miles to Ras
Marsa (7.136) where Les Sorelles form a plateau close inland
with three peaks resembling detached, equidistant redoubts.
Oued el Hammam (not charted) enters the Gulf of
Hammamet 1 miles S of Ras Marsa and about 1 mile
inland the white buildings of the village of Hammam
Sousse, in which a minaret stands, show up from among the
surrounding vegetation.
The coast SE of Sousse (3550E, 1039E) (7.144), is
backed by extensive undulating plains covered with
vegetation. Sidi Abdelhamid stands on the shore 1 miles
SE of Sousse and 3 miles farther SSE, Sidi en Najar stands
on a hill 43 m in height.
The coast consists of a low, marshy tongue of land
extending from Sidi Abdelhamid to Presqule de Monastir,
6 miles ESE, which separates Sebkhet d Ain Sahline, a large
dried up salt lake, from the sea.
Presqule de Monastir is a large plateau covered with
olive trees and gardens. Its N side is faced with rugged cliffs
where a presidential palace, numerous buildings and ruins
can be seen. The town of Monastir (7.157) stands on the NE
end of the peninsula. The E side of the peninsula slopes
gently to the sea. Baie de Monastir (7.139) lies between
Presqule de Monastir and le Kuriat (7.137), 9 miles E.
From Ras Dimass, 10 miles S of le Kuriat, a sandy
beach backed by hills extends about 7 miles S to Cap
Afrique.
General information
Tunny fishing
Charts 2122, 176, 1162 (see 1.15)
Route
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7.130
The inshore passage from Ras Mostefa (3650N
1107E) to Cap Afrique (7.138), 81 miles S, leads at a safe
distance offshore, following the general trend of the coast,
and through the Gulf of Hammamet which lies between Ras
Maamoura (3628N 1048E) (7.136) and Presqule de
Monastir (7.131), 41 miles S. The route is sub-divided as
follows:
Ras Mostefa to Sousse (7.136).
Sousse to E of le Kuriat (7.137).
le Kuriat to Cap Afrique (7.138).
Topography
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7.131
From Klibia (3650N 1107E) (7.151) a sandy beach,
off which there are no dangers, extends 27 miles SSW to
Ras Maamoura. The beach is backed by a plain extending
to the foothills of the Jebel Sidi Aberrahmen range of
mountains (7.43).
Numerous villages, marabouts and ancient ruins stand on
this length of coast, many of them visible from seaward.
The most important are Sidi Aati and Sidi Hassne (not
charted) about 4 miles W of Klibia; the village of Menzel
Temime, 6 miles SW of Klibia, Sidi Ahmed Ben Selmane
and Sidi Salem close E of it; the village of Menzel-Heurr,
3 miles SSW of Menzel Temime, Sidi Ali Moujehed (not
charted) 1 mile S of it; the villages of Korba and Tazerka
(not charted), standing 10 and 12 miles, respectively, SSW
of Menzel-Heurr and the village of Somaa (not charted)
standing on the slopes of Jebel Oued en Nemer (not
charted), 4 miles WSW of Korba. Jebel Oued en Nemer
7.132
Tunny nets are laid out annually between April and
August in the area N of Monastir (3546N 1050E) and
NNW of le Kuriat (3548N 1102E). Mariners are warned
to keep a good lookout for these nets which are generally
marked by day and night. See 1.8.

1
7.133
Anchoring is prohibited on account of submarine cables
between the meridian of 1045E and that of Ras Maamoura
(1048E), N of parallel 3624E. See also 7.121.
Mooring buoy
1
7.134
There is a tanker mooring buoy (36095N 10524E)
18 miles S of Ras Maamoura.
Principal marks
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7.135
Landmarks:
Klibia Lighthouse (3650N 1107E) (7.127).
Hammamet Casbah Lighthouse (lantern on Casbah
wall, 14 m in height) (3624N 1037N), standing
on the Casbah tower in Hammamet.
Jebel Zaghouan (3620N 1012E) (7.43).
A minaret, marabout and water tower standing in the
village of Hergla (3602N 1031E) (7.154) (not
shown on BA chart) are good landmarks.
Hotel (35536N 10360E) on the S side of El
Kantaoui Yacht Harbour (7.155).
Belfry (35500N 10381E) in the NW part of
Sousse (7.144). Buildings, 3 cables E and 2 cables
ESE, of the belfry, are conspicuous.
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Sousse Casbah Lighthouse (metal pylon on white

square stone tower, 22 m in height) (35494N
10382E), at Sousse.
Power station (35472N 10408E). A chimney (red
and white), marked by obstruction lights, stands
within the complex.
Hotel (35459N 10448E), 3 miles SE of the
power station.
le Kuriat Lighthouse (white square tower, red top,
white dwelling, 26 m in height) (3548N 1102E),
on the summit of the island (7.137).
Cap Afrique Lighthouse (hexagonal tower, red top, on
standing on Sidi Jabeur, a shrine standing on a
hillock near the extremity of Cap Afrique (7.138).
Major lights:
Klibia Light (3650N 1107E) (7.127).
Hammamet Casbah Light as above. Visible
255165 (270).
Sousse Casbah Light as above.
le Kuriat Light as above.
Cap Afrique Light as above.
Sousse to E of le Kuriat
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Directions
Charts 2122, 176 (see 1.15)
Ras Mostefa to Sousse

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7.136
From a position SE of Ras Mostefa (3650N 1107E)
(7.129), the route leads initially SSW for about 65 miles,
passing:
WSW of a dangerous wreck lying 1 mile SSW of Ras
Mostefa, thence:
WNW of Banc de Korba (3633N 1106E) (7.129),
and:
ESE of a dangerous wreck (not charted) lying 1 mile
offshore, about 1 miles ESE of the village of
Korba (3635N 1051E) (7.131). A light-buoy
(special) is moored in the vicinity of the wreck.
Thence (with positions given from Korba):
ESE of Ras Maamoura (8 miles SSW), a low point
surmounted by the village of El Maamoura. A
dangerous wreck lies close S. Thence:
ESE of Banc de Nabeul (12 miles SSW). The hotel
complexes of Nabeul standing on the coast 5 miles
NNW of the bank are conspicuous. A light-buoy
(special) is moored 3 miles WSW of Nabeul.
Thence:
ESE of Banc Maamoura (18 miles S), thence:
ESE of a commercial fishery (37 miles SSW), located
close inshore, in the vicinity of 36003N
10343E, and marked at its N, E, W, and S
extremities, by four cardinal buoys.
Chart 1162, plans approaches to Sousse and Port de Sousse
ESE of Ras Marsa (35539N 10358E), a point
fringed by rocky ledges to a distance of 5 cables.
Sidi El Kantaoui stands on a dune 6 cables S of the
point and the yacht harbour of El Kantaoui (7.155)
lies close S. Thence:
ESE of a light-buoy (special), marking the seaward
end of a submarine outfall extending about 3 cables
E from a point 2 miles SSE of Ras Marsa,
thence:
ESE of a light-buoy (special) marking the seaward of a
submarine outfall extending about 4 cables E from
the coast 5 cables N of the outer breakwater at

Sousse, thence:
To a position in the vicinity of Sousse 1 Light-buoy
(starboard hand) (35497N 10399E) moored in the
approaches to Sousse.
Useful marks:
Sidi Djabroun (not charted) (3629N 1048E), at an
elevation of 40 m, 2 miles N of Ras Maamoura.
Fort (3609N 1019E) (not charted), at an elevation
of 200 m on Takrun, an isolated hill. Baba Sellum,
a small fort (not charted), stands on the coast
7 miles E of Takrun.
Light (red truncated tower, white base) (35497N
10392E), exhibited from the head of Jete Abri.
(Directions for Sousse are given at 7.148)
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5
7.137
From a position in the vicinity of Sousse 1 Light-buoy
(35497N 10399E), the route leads generally E for about
27 miles, passing (with positions given from the head of
Jete Abri (35497N 10392E)):
N of a restricted area (2 miles SE), to which entry is
prohibited, the limits of which are shown on the
plan, extending about 2 miles NE from the harbour
of the power station (7.135). Lights are exhibited
from the heads of the two breakwaters protecting
the harbour. Thence:
N of Ksira te Achman (9 miles ESE), a small islet
lying close N of le Sidi el Rhedamsi on which
stands a chimney. Sidi el Rhedamsi is connected to
the mainland SW by a causeway, and by a
breakwater to Ksira Lostiana, small islet 1 miles
SE, forming the N part of Monastir (7.157).
Thence:
N of Baie de Monastir (7.139) which lies E of
Presqule de Monastir (7.131), thence;
N of le Kuriat (3548N 1102E), the larger of two
islands lying near the N extremity of a shallow spit
forming the E side of Baie de Monastir. A light
(7.135) is exhibited from the island. A seasonal
light-buoy (N cardinal) is moored about 3 miles N
of the island between March and August annually.
It marks the tunny nets laid at this time, which are
up to 3 miles in length, and should be given a
berth of a least 2 miles. The light on the buoy is
reported to be unreliable. On the W side of the
island there is a small breakwater sheltering a
wooden landing pier. Thence:
N of a dangerous wreck, 7 miles E of le Kuriat. A
second dangerous wreck lies close S. The wrecks lie
on a bank extending 8 miles E of le Kuriat, on
which in bad weather heavy seas are encountered.
Thence:
To a position about 13 miles E of le Kuriat.
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From a position about 13 miles E of le Kuriat the route
leads S for about 19 miles, passing (with positions given
from le Kuriat Light (3548N 1102E)):
E of a dangerous wreck (6 miles ESE), and:
Clear of a bank (12 miles E), with a depth of 24 m
over it, the existence of which is doubtful. Thence:
Chart 3403
E of Ras Dimass (11 miles S), a low rocky point
fringed by a shoal bank extending about 1 mile
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offshore. le de Thapsus lies close N on the E edge

of the narrow spit extending to le Kuriat.
Anchorage can be found off the coast S of Ras
Dimass. Thence:
To a position E of Cap Afrique (3530N 1105E), the E
extremity of a low peninsula fringed by rocks and shoals to
a distance of 4 cables ENE. A light-buoy (E cardinal) is
moored close E of these dangers. A light (7.135) is exhibited
from the cape.
Useful marks:
Sidi Bessari (3536N 1103E), a mosque.
Sidi Massaoud (3531N 1103E), a mausoleum with
a minaret.
deep area with depths between 58 and 8 m. The deep is

separated from the main part of the bay by a bar, with
depths of less than 5 m over it, through which there is a
buoyed channel suitable for vessels drawing less than 43 m.
Anchorage in the deep is secure in all winds, and the
entrance channel is approached with the minaret in Soukrine
bearing 155.
Dangerous wreck. A dangerous wreck, the position of
which is approximate, lies in the bay in position 3545N
1055E as shown on the chart.
Side channels
le Conigliera Channel
Baie de Monastir
Chart 1162 plan approaches to Sousse
Description
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Baie de Monastir lies between Presqule de Monastir
(3546N 1049E) (7.131) and a shallow spit, about 8 miles
ESE, extending NE from the mainland to le Kuriat (7.137).
It affords the best refuge on the E coast of Tunisia.
Although open to N and NE winds, the masses of
seaweed fringing the shores and surrounding the islands,
deaden the sea and render anchorages in depths of less than
10 m absolutely secure. The head of the bay is generally
shallow with the 10 m depth contour line extending to over
3 miles offshore in places.
The town and harbour of Monastir (7.157) lie on
Presqule de Monastir, the W entrance point to the bay.
Other small harbours lie on the shores of the bay
Teboulba Channel
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Topography
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From Monastir New Fishing Harbour (35454N
10502E), a low marshy shore leads S towards the head of
the bay. le el Ennt is a low islet covered in vegetation lying
5 cables offshore, 1 miles S. It is connected by a causeway
to the shore close N of the village of Kneis where there is a
minaret surrounded by trees.
A conspicuous house (35408N 10489E) stands close
to the road, 1 miles S of Kneis. Sidi Djah, with a radio
mast on its summit, lies 1 miles SW. Farther E the villages
of Ksibet el Mediouni (7.159) and Lamta stand close to the
coast, both with marabouts standing in the centre. Enshir el
Bey, 3 miles ESE of Lamta, is a very distinctive hill with a
whitish summit on which stands a large white building.
The village of Teboulba (Soukrine) (7.161) lies 1 miles
SE of Enshir el Bey. It contains a large mosque with a tall
minaret. Sidi Fadeline (not charted) stands on a hill 1 mile E.
On the E side, le Conigliera, a low island 1 miles SSW
of le Kuriat (3548N 1102E) (7.137), has clumps of
vegetation, a square house and the ruined buildings of a fish
canning factory visible. It lies towards the N end of the spit
forming the E side of the bay.
7.141
Large vessels can obtain anchorage in the central part of
the bay with le Kuriat Light (3548N 1102E) (7.135)
bearing 054 and the tower of the citadel in Monastir
(35466N 10500E) bearing 286, in depths of about
13 m.
Small vessels can obtain a sheltered anchorage as
convenient on either side of the bay, according to wind
direction, or in Fosse de Teboulba (3542N 1056E), a
7.143
A channel, marked by light-beacons (lateral), has been
dredged from the N end of the entrance channel leading to
Teboulba (35396N 10575E) (7.161) across the S end of
the spit extending from the coast to le Conigliera. The
channel is reported to lead 085 to about 3 cables from its E
end where it turns and leads about 040; dredged depths are
reported to be between 25 and 275 m and the width of the
channel is about 40 m.
The channel is used by the fishing fleet from Teboulba.
Caution. Fishing vessels under sail work the shallows on
either side of the channel and from a distance, due to a
mirage effect, their masts can be mistaken for the channel
marks.
Sousse
Chart 1162 plan Port de Sousse
General information
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A narrow, tortuous buoyed channel, with a minimum
charted depth of 32 m, leads across the spit on the E side of
Baie de Monastir (7.139), about 1 miles SSW of le
Conigliera (7.140). Rocks, with depths of 22 and 28 m over
them, and the wreck of a sailing vessel lie respectively,
6 cables ENE, 6 cables SE and 6 cables S from the E
entrance to the channel.
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Position. The port of Sousse (3550N 1039E) lies on
the S side of Gulf of Hammamet.
Function. The port is an active commercial and fishing
port. The principal imports are timber, cotton, wood-pulp,
soya-bean oil, general cargo, pellets and grain. Principal
exports include salt, olive oil, tyres, general cargo and
textiles.
Topography. The town of Sousse with its tiered
buildings, the square tower of the Casbah and its white
battlemented walls make it easy to identify.
The ruins of a battery stand on the shore at the N end of
the town and a small minaret stands close S of the battery.
Approach and entry. The port is approached from E and
entered through a dredged entrance channel thence between
the heads of pi Nord and pi Sud.
2 311 300 dwt.
Port Authority. Office des Ports Nationaux Tunisiens,
Rue Abdallah Ibn Zoubaier, 4000 Sousse, Tunisia.
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Limiting conditions
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Longest berth: pi Sud (7.149).
9 m.
Local weather and sea state. During the summer months
haze can obscure the landmarks until close inshore.
There is an uncomfortable swell in strong E winds.
of the head of Jete Abri, and between the heads of pi

Nord and pi Sud.
Thence as required to the berth.
Light (red truncated tower, white base), exhibited from
the head of Jete Abri.
Light (green conical tower, 8 m in height), exhibited
from the head of pi Nord.
Light (red conical tower, 8 m in height), exhibited
from the head of pi Sud.
Arrival information
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Notice of ETA: 24 hoursto the Harbour Masters office.
Anchorage. For much of the year anchorage in the
roadstead off Sousse is not considered to be safe as it is
exposed to winds between N and SE and the holding is
poor. However, in summer the seas are subdued by the
weedy bottom and consequently the anchorage is considered
to be acceptable.
Anchorage may be obtained, in depths of about 12 m,
7 cables ESE of the head of Jete Abri (35497N
10392E). A shoal, with a depth of 97 m over it, lies
3 cables ESE of this position. Closer inshore anchorage can
be obtained, in depths of about 7 m, 2 cables SSE of the
jetty head. Both anchorages are shown on the plan.
Anchorage can also be obtained on the alignment (251)
of Sousse Casbah Lighthouse (7.147) with the head of Jete
Abri.
Without a pilot on board, vessels drawing more than 6 m
must not anchor farther W than the alignment (158) of Sidi
Abdelhamid with Sidi en Najar (7.131), 3 miles SSE.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 100 grt. Pilot
boards at the entrance to the dredged entrance channel in the
vicinity of Sousse 1 light-buoy. See also 1.21.
Tug is available.
Port regulations are in force and copies should be
obtained on arrival.
Berths
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General layout. the harbour, entered from E, consists of
a large outer basin containing the commercial berths, a small
fishing basin in the SW part and small yacht harbour in the
NW part, as shown on the chart.
Traffic signals regulating entry and exit are displayed
from the signal station standing on the N side of the harbour
2 cables W of the head of Jete Abri.
Storm signals are displayed only when the wind is
expected to exceed Force 5.
Landmarks:
Belfry (35500N 10381E) in the NW part of
Sousse. Buildings, 3 cables E and 2 cables ESE,
of the belfry, are conspicuous.
Sousse Casbah Lighthouse (7.135).
Power station (35472N 10408E). A chimney (red
and white), marked by obstruction lights, stands
within the complex.
Hotel (35459N 10448E).
Charts 2122, 176 (see 1.15)
Klibia
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5
1
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Repairs: minor hull and machinery repairs.
Other facilities: hospital and clinics in town; deratting
and issue of exemption certificates; garbage disposal.
Supplies: fresh water; provisions; gas-oil by road tanker
from Tunis or Sfax.
Communications: nearest airport, Monastir 14 km distant.
Harbour
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pi Sud: length 340 m; depth 85 m. Oil tankers.
There is a Ro-Ro berth SW of this berth. A
dedicated salt loading berth lies at the S end of the
dolphins.
Quai du Commerce: length 307 m; depth 85 m.
General cargo, vegetable oil, containers.

From a position in the vicinity of Sousse 1 Light-buoy
(starboard hand) (35497N 10399E), the track leads
8 cables W to the harbour entrance, through the dredged
channel, marked by numbered light-buoys (lateral), passing S
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Description. Klibia fishing harbour lies on the S side of
Ras Mostefa (3650N 1107E) (7.129).
Approach and entry. The harbour is well sheltered and
entry is safe in any weather except strong E winds which
can produce breakers close to the entrance. W gales may
raise a swell within the harbour
Anchorage, sheltered from W through N to NE can be
obtained in Anse de Kbilia about 3 to 5 cables S of the
head of the outer breakwater, weed bottom. Another berth, a
little farther W, in a depth of 12 m, is shown on French
charts; the holding is mediocre.
Anchorage is prohibited E of the bearing 329 of
Klibia Lighthouse (7.127) on Ras Mostefa.
breakwater extending about 8 cables SW and W from the
headland with an inner breakwater extending about 4 cables
S from the shore on the W side of the harbour. A spur
extends about 1 cables NW from the outer breakwater, to a
position W of the head of the inner breakwater, to form the
entrance which faces NW.
Depths in the harbour are reported to be 4 m or more.
Wrecks. Dangerous wrecks lie, respectively, about 1 mile
S and 1 mile SW of the harbour entrance.
Around dusk the whole fishing fleet leaves the harbour,
some of them are unlit.
Useful marks:
Light (white pylon), standing on the head of the outer
breakwater.
Light (green pylon), standing on the head of the spur
on the outer breakwater.
Light (red pylon), standing on the head of the inner
breakwater.
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Kelibia (7.151)
Berths. The entire inner length of the outer breakwater is

quayed.
Reclaimed land extending NW from the root of the outer
breakwater houses a repair yard and travel-lift with berths for
yachts and naval craft at jetties in a basin N of this. The W
side of the basin is bounded by a large quayed area for the
use of fishing vessels. The the inner breakwater W of this is
quayed and used by the Tunisian Navy.
Services:
Repairs: 250-ton travel lift.
Supplies: diesel; fresh water; provisions in small
quantities; limited fuel by road tanker.
Beni Khiar
7.152
Description. Beni Khiar (3628N 1048E) is a small
fishing and pleasure harbour lying on the S side Ras
Maamoura (7.136).
Harbour Two breakwaters protect the harbour with the
entrance facing S.
Caution. In an E swell, or strong SE to SW winds, seas
break close to the entrance and on the irregular and shallow
sea bed about 1 cables SW of the entrance, thus making
entry dangerous.
Depths within the harbour are reported to be between 15
and 2 m, although dredging has subsequently been
undertaken (1998). The entrance is encumbered by weed.
Useful marks:
Light on the head of each breakwater.
Berths. The first pier is reported to have a depth of about

25 m alongside.
Supplies: fresh water; diesel; provisions.
Hammamet
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Description. The town of Hammamet (3624N 1037N)
stands on Ras Hammamet, a low sandy promontory. It lies
in one of the main tourist areas of Tunisia and many hotels
can be seen around the area.
Anchorage. Anchorage, sheltered from N and NW winds,
may be obtained in the roads, but holding is mediocre and
poor in winds from E to S. At times heavy NW squalls
descend from the mountains.
Small vessels can obtain shelter from NE and E winds by
anchoring close inshore W of Ras Hammamet.
Large vessels can obtain an anchorage in depths of about
15 m, with a coastguard hut standing on the beach 2 miles
ENE of Ras Hammamet kept open of the S side of the
towns fortifications and bearing less than 069.
Landing can be effected on the beach under the W walls
of the town.
A dangerous wreck, marked by a buoy (W cardinal),
reported missing (2000), lies 2 cables WNW of Ras
Hammamet.
Anchoring is prohibited, on account of submarine
cables, in an area extending E from the coast about 4 miles
SW of Ras Hammamet.
Port Yasmine (36223N 10328E) is a newly
constructed harbour located close W of Hammamet. Depths
in the entrance are 6 m and alongside berths vary between 6
and 23 m. The port entrance is 50 m wide and faces SSW.
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travel-lift and kerosene from a service station

outside the port.
Hergla
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Description. Hergla (3604N 1030E) is an artificial
harbour, fronting the village. It is used by fishing vessels
and pleasure craft and is suitable for vessels with draughts
up to 3 m.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by NE Breakwater
extending ESE from the N side of the harbour for about
2 cables; Nouvelle Jete Sud extends about cable NE from
the S side of the harbour to a position about 50 m short of
the head of Northeast Breakwater, to form the entrance
facing ESE.
Rocky ledges extend to a distance of 1 cables from the
small point upon which the harbour is built. A stranded
wreck lies about 1 cables N of the root of NE Breakwater.
Fishing nets can be found in the vicinity of the harbour.
Useful marks:
Lights are exhibited from the heads of each breakwater.
Berths. There are a number of berths available at three
finger piers in the SW part of the harbour.
Repairs. There is a boat yard; emergency repairs can
be organised.
Supplies. Water, diesel and limited provisions are
available.
Chart 1162 plan approaches to Sousse (see 1.15)
Charts 1162 plan approaches to Sousse, 176 (see 1.15)
le Kuriat
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El Kantaoui
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Description. El Kantaoui (3554N 1036E), 5 miles N
of Sousse, is built amidst a large holiday resort.
Port Authority. Port Authority, Port El Kantaoui, Sousse
4089, Tunisia.
Approach and entry. The harbour is approached from
SE and entered through a 20 m wide channel, dredged to a
depth of 4 m, marked by light-buoys (lateral). The area each
side of the channel is shallow and rocky, and on approach,
Ras Marsa should be given a berth of at least 5 cables. Craft
drawing more than 3 m should use the entrance channel
carefully as it tends to silt up and seaweed is reported to be
a problem. Rocks lie SW of the entrance to the dredged
channel.
Entry is difficult in strong NE to E winds, and when seas
break around the entrance channel conditions are impossible
for entry. A heavy swell enters the harbour in strong SE
winds.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by short curved E and
W breakwaters, which form the entrance facing SE. The
entrance is approached through a dredged channel about
1 cable long, marked at its entrance by light-buoys (port and
starboard hand) which are reported frequently to be unlit.
Depths within the harbour are reported to be 15 to
35 m.
Useful marks:
Light (green stone tower, 6 m in height), standing on
the head of the N breakwater.
Light (red stone tower, 6 m in height), standing on the
Berths. There are a large number of berths available at
the quays in the SW part of the harbour and at pontoon
berths in the N part of the harbour. Fishing boats berth at
the quay on the NE side.
Services:
Repairs. A 40-ton travel-lift stands close within the
entrance at the root of the N breakwater.
Supplies. Provisions and water are available. Diesel oil
and petrol is available on the quay next to the
7.156
Anchorage can be obtained on the E side of the spit
connecting le Kuriat (3548N 1102E) (7.137) to the
mainland. It is well sheltered from the NW and N, and
partly, due to the effect of seaweed, from NNE.
In bad weather, vessels from S are advised to take
advantage of this anchorage in order to avoid the heavy seas
on the bank ENE of le Kuriat.
Good holding is assured by keeping le Kuriat Lighthouse
(7.135) bearing 348, vessels being anchored as close to
shore as their draught permits.
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Description. The town and harbour of Monastir (3547N
1050E) lie on Presqule de Monastir, the W entrance point
to Baie de Monastir (7.139).
Anchorage. With E to ENE winds anchorage may be
obtained in the bay W of le el Sidi Rhedamsi. Holding
ground is not very good, but the anchorage is sheltered from
E and ENE winds. It is reported that fishing nets are laid at
night in this bay.
There is an anchorage in a small bay on the E side of the
town of Monastir, between Ksira Lostiana and Ksira
Maksura, another small islet 3 cables SE. Owing to a rocky
holding ground the anchorage is bad and exposed to onshore
winds; it should only be used temporarily in W winds.
Harbour. The harbour is formed by the causeway
connecting le el Sidi Rhedamsi to the mainland and the
breakwater joining the same island to Ksira Lostiana (7.137).
It is entered from SE between a short spur extending SW
from the SW side of Ksira Lostiana and the head of a rubble
breakwater extending about cable NE from the mainland
SW of the islet to form the entrance which faces SE.
Depths. The entrance channel which leads from seaward,
through the outer basin and into the inner basin has a depth
of 60 m. Within Avant Port depths are 25 to 6 m and in
Port de Plaisance between 3 and 5 m.
Useful marks:
Large tower (35467N 10500E) in a citadel at the
N end of the E walls of the battlements.
Light (white tower), exhibited from the head of NE
breakwater (SE end of Ksira Lostiana).
Light (green tower), standing on the head of the spur
on the N side of the harbour entrance.
Light (red tower), standing on the head of the rubble
breakwater on the S side of the harbour entrance.
Berths. The harbour comprises Avant Port, the outer
basin, which is separated from the inner basin of Port de
Plaisance, by two short spurs forming the entrance. The
inner basin contains two piers with pontoon berths in the
NW part and 4 finger piers in the SW part. The rest of the
harbour is fully quayed.
Avant Port is used by some small fishing boats.
Large craft over 12 m in length use the NE breakwater
and very large craft can berth at the NW end of the
breakwater.
Services:
Repairs: boatyard with a 30-ton travel-lift.
Other facilities: hospital in town.
Supplies: provisions; fresh water; diesel oil; petrol.
Communications: Skans-Monastir international
airport, 8 km W of the town.
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Monastir New Fishing Harbour

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Description. Monastir New Fishing Harbour (35454N
10502E) is a large artificial harbour, about 1 mile S of
Monastir and close S of Bordj el Kelb.
Topography. An old fishing harbour, marked by a light
(tripod) on the head of a breakwater, lies about 8 cables N of
Monastir New Fishing Harbour. From the harbour, a short
stretch of rocky indented coast continues SE; a small fort
and large house with buildings between them stand on this
coast.
Monastir New Fishing Harbour, with Bordj el Kelb, stand
at the N end of an extensive beach of mud and sand.
An old custom house pier lies 3 cables S of Bordj el
Kelb with the custom house standing on the coast nearby
near some salt pans. Between them there is a factory with
two chimneys.
Anchorage. Anchorage can be obtained, sheltered from
NW, E and SE winds, 4 cables ESE of Bordj el Kelb Light
(35458N 10504E), in depths of about 10 to 13 m, good
holding, as shown on the chart. Landing can be effected at
the old customs pier.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by a N breakwater,
extending S for about 1 cables from an area of reclaimed
land on the N side of the harbour and a S breakwater
extending about 1 cable NE from an area of reclaimed land
on the S side of the harbour, forming the entrance which
faces SW.
Depths. In the entrance there are depths of 5 m and
within the harbour depths of 3 to 45 m.
range negligible. See Admiralty Tide Tables.
Useful marks:
Light (white minaret, black bands, 6 m in height),
(35458N 10504E), exhibited from Bordj el
Kelb.
House (yellow), 8 cables SW of Bordj el Kelb.

Light (green pedestal), on the head of N breakwater.
Light (red pedestal), on the head of S breakwater.
Berths. There are numerous berths available at the piers
and quays within the harbour.
Services:
Repairs: boatyards with full repair facilities; 250-ton
travel-lift.
Supplies: provisions; fresh water; fuel.
Ksibet el Mediouni
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Description. Ksibet el Mediouni (35413N 10518E) is
a very small fishing harbour.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by a short breakwater,
which is approached through a channel marked by
light-beacons the first pair of which stand at the entrance
about 1 mile NW of the harbour.
Depths in the channel and harbour are unknown.
Useful mark:
Light (green tower), standing on the head of the
breakwater.
Berths and services. The single quay is short and
shallow. Water and fuel are reported to be available.
Sayada
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Description. Sayada (35406N 10536E) is a small
busy fishing harbour. It is reported that visitors are not
welcome.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by two breakwaters. It
is approached through a dredged channel of uncertain depth.
Useful marks:
Light (green stone tower, 6 m in height), on the head
of the N jetty.
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Light (red stone tower, 6 m in height), on the head of

the S jetty.
Berths. There are two piers at the head of the harbour
and the inner side of the N breakwater is quayed. Vessels
berth stern to the quay.
Teboulba
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Description. Teboulba (Soukrine) (35395N 10575E),
3 miles ESE of Sayada, is an old fishing port now greatly
enlarged.
Harbour. The harbour is formed by two breakwaters
extending NNE, and parallel to each other, from the shore.
The W breakwater is about 800 m in length with the final
length arcing gently E. The E breakwater is about 600 m in
length with the final 200 m curving in a WNW direction and
terminating about 50 m S of the head of the W breakwater,
to form the entrance which faces E.
Directions. The harbour is approached and entered
through a channel, about 9 cables long and 65 m wide,
dredged to a depth of 35 m, marked by light-buoys, leading
from Fosse de Teboulba (7.141).
Teboulba Channel. If approaching from the S or E, the
use of Teboulba Channel (7.143) is not recommended.
Depths in the harbour are between 2 and 35 m.
Useful marks:
Light (green stone tower, 6 m in height), on the head
of the W breakwater.
Light (red stone tower, 6 m in height), on the head of
the E breakwater.
Berths. The harbour contains two basins separated by a
central quay. There is a reasonable length of berthing space
available but fishing vessels occupy most berths. Leisure
craft may only berth where possible.
Services:
Repairs are available. There is a boatyard on the large
quayed area of the W breakwater with a 130-ton
travel-lift.
Supplies. Fuel, water and plentiful provisions are
available.
Bekalta
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Description. Bekalta (35375N 11030E) is a small
fishing harbour lying close S side of Ras Dimass (7.138).
Approach. When approaching from the N the shoal
extending E from Ras Dimass should be given a good
berth.
Anchorage. In fair weather, an anchorage can be obtained
S of the shoal off the harbour entrance.
Digue Principale extends about cable E from the shore on
the N side of the harbour, then about a farther 1 cable S; a
small breakwater extends E from the shore on the S side of
the harbour, to a position about 50 m W of the head of
Digue Principale to form the entrance which faces S. A
rubble groyne extends a short distance S from the root of the
small breakwater.
Depths. The harbour has a depth of about 2 m but is
often encumbered by large quantities of seaweed which make
depths generally uncertain.
Useful marks:
Light (green tower, about 7 m in height) on the head
of Digue Principale.
Light (red tower, about 7 m in height), on the head of
the small breakwater.
Berths and services. Berthing space may be available at
the S finger pier. Fuel and water is reported to be available.
CAP AFRIQUE TO SFAX

GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 3403
Hazards
1

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This section describes the waters between Cap Afrique
(3530N 1105E) (7.138) and Sfax (7.195), about 52 miles
SSW. It includes the coastal route to Sfax, E of Bancs
Kerkenah, the inshore route through Canal des Kerkenah,
together with descriptions of Sfax, les Kerkenah, Ashtart
Offshore Oil Terminal, and other minor harbours and
anchorages along the coast.
Inshore route (7.174).
Banks, Islands and Oil Platforms on Bancs Kerkenah
(7.183).
Sfax and approaches (7.195).
Rescue
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7.164
Bancs Kerkenah (3453N 1132E) comprises an
extensive shoal area extending up to 43 miles seaward
between Ras Kaboudia (3514N 1109E) (7.177) and Ras
Burmada, 52 miles SW. les Kerkenah lie in the SE part,
surrounded by a number of drying areas. Depths over the
banks vary from about 02 m in the central part to 20 m on
their outer perimeter.
7.165
Oil and gas offshore fields:
Miskar Gasfield (3422N 1152E) (7.173) is
established SE of Bancs Kerkenah. A submarine gas
pipeline is laid from the field to Nakta (3434N
1036E) (7.232), 64 miles WNW, as shown on the
chart.
Ashtart Oilfield (3417N 1125E) (7.186), is
established S of Bancs Kerkenah. It is surrounded
by a restricted area of radius 3 miles, to which entry
is prohibited without permission. Full details of
Ashtart Oil Terminal are given at 7.186.
Oil Platforms W of le Chergui. See 7.185.
Pipelines. Mariners are advised not to anchor or trawl
in the vicinity of pipelines. See 1.25.
Tunny fishing: see 1.8.
Exercise area: firing practice area; see 7.125.
7.166
MRSC and lifeboat at Sfax (3444N 1046E) (7.195).
Flow
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Tidal streams The in-going stream appears to flow from
the NE or E and sets across Bancs Kerkenah with the
out-going stream setting in the reverse direction. Therefore,
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when proceeding along the NE and SE sides of the banks,

caution must be exercised, for the tidal stream may set direct
onto the banks. On the outer edges of the banks, the tidal
streams turn about the time of HW and LW, and the
maximum rate, attained at about half tide, does not exceed
1 kn.
Directions
Cap Afrique to Tunisian Plateau
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Charts 3403, 1162 plan Approaches to Sfax
Route
7.168
From a position E of Cap Afrique (3530N 1105E) the
coastal route leads about 45 miles S to the vicinity of the E
limit of Bancs Kerkenah (7.183), thence about 58 miles
generally WSW to a position in the vicinity of No 8
Light-buoy (3427N 1055E) (7.173) in the S approaches
to Sfax. The route is sub-divided as follows:
Cap Afrique to Tunisian Plateau (7.172).
Tunisian Plateau to Sfax (7.173).
Beacons
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The E and S sides of Bancs Kerkenah are marked by
unlit beacons, generally just inside the 5 m contour, as
follows (with positions given from Ras Djlija (34498N
11148E)):
Maruka Beacon (black, 8 m in height) (16 miles
NE).
El Barani Beacon (black, 11 m in height (16 miles
ENE).
El Mzebla Beacon (black, 8 m in height) (19 miles
E). A dangerous wreck (existence doubtful) and a
stranded wreck, lie, respectively, about 2 miles NE
and about 1 miles NW. A buoy (non-IALA) is
moored about 1 miles S of the beacon.
Sakit Hamida Beacon (black and white, 8 m in
height) (16 miles ESE). A dangerous wreck lies
2 miles SSE.
Oued Bou Zrara Beacon (black and white, 8 m in
height) (14 miles SE). A buoy (spherical), marks an
obstruction, 1 miles SSW. A dangerous wreck lies
about 1 mile farther SSW.
Said Beacon (7 miles S), on drying banks close S le
Chergui.
Ras Es Semoum Beacon (red and white) (16 miles
SW), on Ras Es Semoum, the S point of le
Gharbi; a stranded wreck lies 1 miles S.
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Ras Kaboudia Light (3514N 1109E) (7.176).
Tyna Light (3439N 1041E) (7.214).

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Racons:
Kerkenah Banks Light-buoy No 4 bis (3451N
1150E)(7.172).
Kerkenah Banks Light-buoy No 8 (3427N 1056E)
(7.172).
7.172
General information. The outer perimeter of Bancs
Kerkenah is marked by numbered light-buoys to aid
navigation. If the weather is too thick to navigate visually
from light-buoy to light-buoy the mariner should keep his
vessel in depths of more than 20 m, sounding continuously,
when in the vicinity of the banks, and take into account any
effect from tidal streams, as shown on the chart. See tidal
levels at 7.183.
From a position E of Cap Afrique (3530N 1105E), the
route leads S for about 45 miles, passing (with positions
given from Ras Kaboudia (3514N 1109E)):
E of Ras Kaboudia, from which a light (7.176) is
exhibited, thence:
E of No 1 Light-buoy (E cardinal) (20 miles ESE),
thence:
E of No 2 Light-buoy (26 miles ESE). A dangerous
wreck lies 5 miles ENE. A buoy (starboard hand
with E cardinal topmark), 2 miles S, marks a
wreck with a depth of 35 m over it. Thence:
E of No 3 Light-buoy (E cardinal) (31 miles ESE). A
stranded wreck and another wreck, with a depth of
13 m over it, lie 2 miles S. Thence:
E of a wreck (39 miles SE), with a depth of 18 m
over it, thence:
E of No 4 Light-buoy (E cardinal) (37 miles SE),
thence:
E of No 4 bis Light-buoy (E cardinal) (40 miles SE).
A dangerous wreck lies 1 miles N; a wreck, with
a depth of 16 m over it, lies close W; and a
dangerous wreck lies 10 miles ESE.
Thence to a position SE from No 4 bis Light-buoy.
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From a position SE of No 4 bis Light-buoy, the track
leads generally WSW for about 58 miles, passing (with
positions given from El Ataya (3444N 1118E)):
SSE of No 5 Light-buoy (E cardinal) (17 miles ESE).
A wreck, with a depth of 13 m over it, lies 2 miles
SSE. Thence:
NNW of Miskar Gas Field Platform (35 miles SE)
(7.165), from which a light is exhibited, thence:
SSE of No 6 Light-buoy (S cardinal) (8 miles SSE).
Oued Mimoun (7.192) lies 5 miles NW. Thence:
SSE of Oued Sadum (5 miles SSW), thence:
NNW of Ashtart Oil Terminal Platform (27 miles S)
(7.186), with a light (mast on platform) standing
close SE; other lights are close by, thence:
SSE of No 7 Light-buoy (S cardinal) (14 miles SSW),
thence:
SSE of a dangerous wreck (18 miles SSW); other
dangerous wrecks lie respectively, 5 miles and
8 miles NW. Thence:
SSE of a dangerous wreck (23 miles SW), thence:
Clear of a well (27 miles SW).
Thence the track leads generally NNW for about 7 miles
to a position WSW of No 8 Light-buoy (S cardinal)
(25 miles SW), in the approaches to Sfax.
(Directions continue at 7.262. Directions for the
Gulf of Gabs are given at 7.232 and directions
for Sfax are given at 7.216)
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INSHORE ROUTE
General information
Charts 3403, 1162 plan approaches to Sfax (see 1.15)
Useful marks:
Radio tower (red) (3525N 1059E).
Sidi Ben Rayada (3529N 1103E), a marabout.
Sidi Abdallah el Merakchi (3515N 1107E), a
marabout.
Route
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The route from the vicinity of Cap Afrique (3530N
1105E) (7.138) leads generally S for about 17 miles to the
vicinity of Ras Kaboudia (7.177) at the N end of the
approaches to Canal des Kerkenah (7.178). Thence it leads
SSW for about 40 miles through Chenal de la Louza and
Canal des Kerkenah to Sfax roads.
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The in-going stream appears to flow from the NE or E
and, setting across the Bancs Kerkenah, enters the Canal des
Kerkenah from either end. The out-going stream sets in the
reverse direction. In Canal des Kerkenah, the tidal streams
are stronger than across the banks (7.183), and may attain a
rate of 1 kn. In the N and S entrances, eddies up to 3 kn
can be encountered. They turn from 2 to 3 hours after HW
and LW, and attain their maximum rate shortly before the
time of HW and LW.
The streams set fairly through the channel and meet about
mid-length, where they are irregular.
In Chenal de la Louza (7.183), the out-going stream is
weaker than the in-going stream.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Cap Afrique Lighthouse (3530N 1105E) (7.135).
Ras Kaboudia Lighthouse (white inverted triangle on
an octagonal tower, red bands 18 m in height)
(3514N 1109E), exhibited from Tour Khadija
(7.177).
Major lights:
Ras Kaboudia Light as above.
Tyna Light (3439N 1041E) (7.214).
Directions
Cap Afrique to Ras Kaboudia

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From a position E of Cap Afrique, the route leads S for
about 17 miles, passing (with positions given from Cap
Afrique (35304N 11048E)):
E of Mahdia (1 mile WSW) (7.179), marked by lights,
thence:
E of Rejiche (3 miles SW), a village. Sidi Bel
Kassem (not charted), a mosque stands on the coast
nearby. Thence:
E of Ras Salakta (7 miles S), a headland fringed with
rocks for a short distance offshore. The small visible
village of Ksour Essaf lies on the hills about 3 miles
inland. The coast is backed by extensive dunes.
Thence:
E of Ras Kaboudia (17 miles SSE), the SE
extremity of a rocky plateau terminating in a small
peninsula fringed with islets. A light is exhibited
from Tour Khadija, at the NE end of Ras
Kaboudia. The village of Chebba (7.181) lies
2 miles W of the extremity of the peninsula.
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From a position about 5 miles E of Ras Kaboudia, and
sounding continuously, the track leads S, for about 9 miles
to the entrance to the Canal des Kerkenah, passing (with
positions given from Ras Kaboudia (35133N 11095E)):
E of a light-buoy (E cardinal) (3 miles ESE) marking
a dangerous wreck, thence:
E of a beacon (5 miles SSE), position approximate, on
the 5 m depth contour of the shallows extending
SSE from Ras Kaboudia. These shallows are
covered by the red sector (325135) of Ras
Kaboudia Light. Thence:
W of No 1 Light-buoy (20 miles ESE) (7.172), thence:
E of a light-buoy (E cardinal) (10 miles SSE), moored
5 cables NE of a dangerous wreck, thence:
E of No 0 Light-buoy (starboard hand) (10 miles
SSE), moored on the W side of the entrance to the
Canal des Kerkenah. Thence:
The route leads generally SSW for about 7 miles, thence
generally SW, WSW and SSW for about 20 miles, passing:
WNW of K2 buoy (non-IALA port hand) (15 miles
SE), moored on the E side of the entrance to the
Canal des Kerkenah, thence:
ESE of a dangerous wreck (12 miles S) lying on the
S side of the N approaches to the Chenal de la
Louza (7.183). Port de Louza, a very small fishing
port lies 8 miles W. Thence:
ESE and SSE of No 1 Buoy (starboard hand).
Thence (with positions given from Ras Djlija (3450N
1115E) (7.191))
WNW of K4 buoy (non-IALA port hand) (6 miles
NW), thence:
WNW of Ras Djlija, thence:
WNW of a dangerous wreck (6 miles WNW), and:
SSE of a dangerous wreck (8 miles WNW), marked
on its N side by a buoy (starboard hand). No 9
buoy (non-IALA starboard hand) is moored about
1 miles WNW of the wreck where the Chenal de
la Louza joins the Canal des Kerkenah, thence:
NNW and WNW of No 10 buoy (port hand) (12 miles
W), moored on the E side of the S approaches to
the Chenal de la Louza. A stranded wreck lies about
1 mile ESE. Thence:
WNW of No 12 buoy (port hand) (14 miles W),
thence:
ESE of No 11 buoy (starboard hand) (34444N
10552E), moored on the W side of the entrance
to the Canal des Kerkenah. Thence:
ESE of a dangerous wreck (20 miles WSW), lying
about 2 miles SW from No 11 buoy, thence:
The track leads SW for about 4 miles to the vicinity of
the pilot boarding ground for Sfax.
Useful marks:
Marabout (3510N 1102E), at Melloulche.
Marabout (3504N 1059E), at Lella Sada. A
conspicuous building and mast stand in Jebiniana,
4 miles WSW.
Marabout (3458N 1055E), with large cupola, at Sidi
Mahrclouf.
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A tower, 207 m in height, is charted 9 miles SSW of

Sidi Mahrclouf.
Tower (at an elevation of 18 m) (3448N 1052E)
standing on Ras Sidi Mansour. Another tower (at
an elevation 207 m), lies 2 miles NW.
Tower (ruined, yellowish coloured) (3440N 1100),
on the NW end of le Garbi.
Marabout (3439N 1058E), in Sidi Youssef (7.194).

Mahdia
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Description. Mahdia (3530N 1105E) is the second
largest fishing harbour in Tunisia and lies 1 mile WSW of
Cap Afrique (7.138). A small fort with a square battlemented
tower stands on the isthmus in the W part of the town.
From the harbour a sandy beach extends SW. The beach
is fronted by a bank, with depths of less than 55 m over it,
extending up to 8 cables offshore.
Anchorage can be obtained S of Mahdia with complete
shelter from N and NE, however, the holding ground is
poor.
Vessels should not anchor W of the alignment (011) of
Sidi Jabeur (7.135) and the ruins of a portico standing at the
entrance of the ancient harbour S of it and about 6 cables
NE of the fishing port entrance.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the S by an
outer breakwater extending ESE and ENE for about 5 cables
from the shore on the S side of the port. An inner
breakwater extends about 1 cables SSW from the shore on
the E side of the harbour, with a spur branching a short
distance SSE, from close to the breakwater head to a
position about 100 m from the head of the outer breakwater,

to form the entrance which faces NE.
Depths in the harbour entrance are 45 m and within the
harbour to be between 2 and 45 m.
Useful marks:
Light (white tower), exhibited from the head of the
outer breakwater.
Light exhibited from the head of the spur on the inner
breakwater.
Berths. The quay at the SW end of fish hall in the basin
on the N side of the harbour is reserved for visiting yachts.
Depths alongside this quay are reported to be 26 to 3 m, but
an underwater projection of boulders lies at mid-length,
marked by a painted warning.
Services:
Repairs: emergency engine repairs undertaken.
Supplies: fresh water; diesel oil; petrol; provisions.
Salakta
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Description. Salakta is a small fishing port lying on the S
side of Ras Salakta (3523N 1103E) (7.177). The remains
of an old breakwater extend from the coast about 2 cables
SW of the harbour. Rocky patches lie S of the head of the S
breakwater.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by two short rubble
breakwaters extending W and S from an area of reclaimed
land, with the entrance facing W.
Depths between 2 and 4 m in the harbour have been
reported.
Lights are reported to stand on the head of each
breakwater.
Berths. There is no room for large craft, although an
anchorage can be obtained W of the entrance off the beach,
in fine sand with reasonable protection.
Mahdia (7.179)
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Chebba
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Description. Chebba (3514N 1109E) is a fishing and
leisure harbour situated on the N point of Ras Kaboudia
(7.177), close E of the town. The town has two minarets,
Approach. It is entered through a dredged channel,
marked by light-buoys (lateral). Shallow banks extend SE
from the harbour.
A dangerous wreck, marked by an light-buoy (E
cardinal), lies about 2 miles SE of the harbour entrance.
Harbour. The harbour consists of a large basin protected
by two breakwaters with the entrance facing SE.
Depths in the channel are 35 to 4 m in the middle but
the sea bed is irregular near the entrance thus causing the sea
to break in strong winds. Depths in the harbour are from 2
to 4 m. The port and channel has to be dredged from time to
time.
Useful marks:
Lights (green and red towers), on the heads of the N
and S breakwaters.
Berths. There is room only for about 10 yachts and they
are usually accommodated at the first pier within the
entrance.
Services:
Repairs: undertaken; boatyard with slipway.
Supplies: diesel; fresh water; petrol in jerry-cans from
the village of Chebba; limited provisions.
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A good anchorage can be obtained in almost any weather,
in depths of about 7 m, 10 miles SSE of Ras Kaboudia
(3514N 1109E), on the W side of the N end of the Canal
des Kerkenah (7.178), as shown on the chart.
Anchorage can also be obtained in other areas, as
convenient, although care should be taken to avoid some
holes with depths between 20 and 26 m.
Tidal levels:
E point (3452N 1139E): mean spring range about
06 m; mean neap range negligible.
El Abassia (3443N 1115E): mean spring range
09 m; mean neap range 01 m.
Bordj el Hassar (3443E, 1109E): mean spring range
about 10 m; mean neap range about 02 m.
S point (3432N 1058E): mean spring range 11 m;
mean neap range 02 m.
See Admiralty Tide Tables.
Anchorages. Bancs Kerkenah, in common with all similar
shoals off the coast of Tunisia, possess one remarkable
characteristic: the swell from the offing diminishes rapidly in
depths of less than 15 m, so that in nearly any weather a
vessel may anchor without danger from the swell in depths
of 7 m or less. This is due to the bottom sloping gently and
being covered with a thick growth of seaweed.
The holding ground in general is good, although it is
advisable to veer plenty of cable because in some parts the
bottom consists of soft sandy mud, and in others the weed is
so thick that the anchor can obtain little hold; in both
instances vessels are liable to drag.
In strong NE winds it is reported that a good anchorage
can be obtained with Sakit Hamida Beacon (3445N
1134E) (7.169) bearing 010, distance 4 miles, in a depth
of 12 m.
Local weather. Occasionally depressions form S of the
Atlas Mountains and move across the Gulf of Gabs
(3400N 1030E) (7.227), usually heading NE. Though
relatively small these are sometimes vicious and may cause
gales in this region.
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les Kerkenah (3441N 1109E) are generally low and
not easy to distinguish from seaward. le Chergui, the largest
island, is divided at spring tides into three parts by shallow
lagoons. The NE part is barren and uninhabited but there are
several villages in the SW part, including Oulad el Kassem
and Oulad Yaneg. The village of Melita stands in the middle
of le Gharbi, the SW island.
Oil platforms
BANKS, ISLANDS AND OIL PLATFORMS
ON BANCS KERKENAH
Bancs Kerkenah
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Description. Bancs Kerkenah (3453N 1132E), an
extensive shoal area comprising sand, mud and weed, extend
about 43 miles seaward between Ras Kaboudia (3514N
1109E) (7.177) and Ras Burmada (7.232), 52 miles SW.
The shallower parts of these banks are intersected by
numerous steep-sided channels. les Kerkenah (3441N
1109E), a group of small islands and islets lie in the SE
part of the banks.
Canal des Kerkenah (7.178), a natural channel about
30 miles in length, traverses the banks from NE to SW,
between 5 to 10 miles offshore. It is used by small vessels,
up to 3 m draught, to access Sfax and other small harbours
along the coast. Chenal de la Louza (3500N 1108E) is a
narrow tortuous channel marked by conical beacons on its W
side and buoys on its E side, suitable for vessels drawing up
to 4 m. It leads from the N end of the Canal des Kerkenah
to a deep between the channel and the mainland coast. Less
water than charted was reported in the channel (1969).
Numerous wrecks are located on the banks, the positions
of which can be seen on the chart.
7.185
Description. A group of oil platforms, from which lights
are exhibited, are established off the W coast of le Chergui
as follows:
Delta Platform (34449N 11058E).
Platform (34444N 11053E).
Cercina II Platform (34438N 11067E).
Platform (34420N 11053E).
Cercina III Platform (34416N 11059E).
Submarine pipelines. Submarine pipelines link each
platform to Delta Platform, from which a submarine pipeline
extends to the shore at Sfax, as shown on the charts.
Ashtart Oil Terminal

Chart 3403
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Position. Ashtart Oil Terminal (3417N 1124E) lies
40 miles SE of Sfax, 27 miles SSE from les Kerkenah.
Function. The terminal exports crude oil via a storage
tanker and a SPM.
Restricted area. An entry prohibited area of 3 miles
radius surrounds the terminal.
Radiobeacon is reported to transmit from the platform in
reduced visibility when a tanker is expected.
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Traffic. In 2004 1 056 331 tonnes of crude oil were

exported.
Port Authority. Socit des Recherches et dExploitation
des Ptroles de Tunisie, PO Box 91 3099 El Bousten, Route,
Sfax, Tunisia.
Limiting conditions
7.187
Maximum size of vessel handled: 150 000 dwt.
Weather: berthing does not take place if wind speed
exceeds 25 kt.
Sidi Frej anchorage
Arrival information
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Notice of ETA. ETA should be sent 72, 48 and 24 hours
before arrival to the Port Authority, SEREPT, Sfax.
Anchorage: 3 miles S of the storage tanker.
Pilotage is compulsory and is available during daylight
hours only. Pilot boards at the anchorage.
Berthing takes place from 0600 to 1800, unberthing is
permitted at any time.
See also 1.21.
Tugs are available for berthing.
7.189
Storage tanker; PC1 (ship to ship) 70 000 dwt and PC3
(tandem) 100 000 dwt; PC2 (SPM) 150 000 dwt.
Lights are exhibited from all the facilities.
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Facilities: medical facilities in Sfax; helicopter may be
available in emergency; no waste reception.
Communications: airport at Sfax, 40 miles distant.

Ennajet
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Description. Ennajet the principal fishing harbour lies
close to the N point of le Chergui. Approach to the harbour
is made from Buoy K4 (non-IALA) (3455N 1111E) on
the E side of Canal des Kerkenah.
Useful marks:
Light (black pedestal, white top, 9 m in height)
(3450N 1115E), exhibited from Ras Djlija, the
N point of le Chergui.
Lights exhibited from the heads of the breakwaters at
Ennajet.
7.193
Anchorage can be obtained off Sidi Frej (34414N
11080E) in depths of 2 to 25 m, good holding, well clear
of Cercina III Platform (7.185). Approach is made by
shallow draught craft from No 12 Buoy (3448N 1058E)
in the Canal des Kerkenah.
Port Sidi Youssef
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13 m in the remainder; the sides of the channel are steep-to.
Useful marks:
Tower (red and white, radiobeacon), N of the port.
Large hall, standing close to the root of the partially
submerged breakwater, is conspicuous.
Services:
Repairs: undertaken; boatyard with a 100-ton
travel-lift and a 10-ton crane.
Supplies: fresh water; fuel; limited provisions.
7.194
Description. Port Sidi Youssef (34395N 10583E) is a
small harbour on the W point of le Gharbi where a ferry
service to Sfax operates.
Approach is made through a channel, marked by
light-buoys and dredged to 3 m in 1966, entered 1 miles
WNW of Ras Sidi Youssef.
Restricted area. A restricted area, within which anchoring
and fishing are prohibited, due to submarine power cables,
extends from the W coast of le Gharbi to the mainland, as
shown on the chart.
Harbour. The harbour is well protected by two
breakwaters with the entrance facing WNW. The harbour is
dredged to a depth of 4 m.
Useful marks:
A marabout in Sidi Youssef is very conspicuous in the
afternoon.
A directional light (white round tower), at the head of
the harbour.
Lights (green and red pylons), exhibited from the
breakwater heads.
Berthing. The harbour is not very big and berthing is
restricted. The ferry needs a large turning circle and this
needs to be borne in mind when laying out a kedge.
SFAX AND APPROACHES

General information
Chart 1162 plans Approaches to Sfax and Port de Sfax
El Ataya
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Description. El Ataya (3444N 1118E) is a small busy
fishing harbour situated close to the E point of le Chergui.
Approach to the harbour is made through the 4 mile long
natural channel of Oued Mimoun, the entrance of which is
marked by buoys with palm fronds planted at random farther
in. Entry into the channel should be made at LW when the
drying banks on either side are visible. In rough seas the
entrance to the channel is difficult to identify.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by two unlit angled
breakwaters, projecting a short distance SW from close
seaward of the root of a partially submerged breakwater
which extends about 1 miles SE from the shore.
Position
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Sfax (3444N 1046E) lies on the E coast of Tunisia,
about 19 miles W of les Kerkenah, on the SW side of
Bancs Kerkenah.
Function
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It is a medium sized modern commercial harbour with
facilities for handling bulk, oil, container and general
cargoes.
Principal exports include phosphates, salt, vegetable oils,
esparto gRas and dates. Imports include grain, petroleum
products, sulphur and general cargo.
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Sfax stands on a plain of olive trees and plantations
extending to the foot of some hills between 91 and 152 m in
height, about 9 miles from the coast. The coast in the
vicinity of Sfax is low and marshy and the white buildings
of the town stand out well from seaward.
The summits of these hills, Chridi, 132 m in height, with
a geodetic pillar standing on it, and Sidi Bou Ketheir, 141 m
in height, with a marabout standing on it, are not easily
identifiable.
Approach and entry

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The port is approached
Light-buoy (3427N 1056E)
dredged channel, 2 miles
directional light, between the
Submarine gas pipeline

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from the vicinity of No 8

(7.173) and entered through a
long, on the bearing of a
heads of the breakwaters.
7.199
4 732 691 dwt.
Limiting conditions
7.208
available 24 hours.
Pilot boards 1 mile SE of the entrance to the dredged
channel, as shown on the chart. See also 1.21.
Tugs
Port Authority
7.200
Office des Ports Nationaux Tunisiens-OPNT, Port de Sfax,
3000 Sfax, Tunisia.
7.207
The submarine gas pipeline from Miskar Gas Field
(7.165) comes ashore at Nakta (3434N 1036E) (7.232), as
shown on the chart.
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Anchorage may be obtained in depths of about 62 m,

1 mile SE of the tower (34433N 10466E) on the head
of the S breakwater, mud and weed, as shown on the chart.
Caution. Attention is drawn to a wreck, with a depth of
39 m over it, and a dangerous wreck, lying respectively,
2 cables ESE, and 3 cables W, of the anchorage position.
For vessels with greater draught anchorage may also be
obtained S of the entrance to the buoyed channel, in depths
of 11 to 12 m, good holding, but clear of the charted disused
submarine cable.
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Tugs are available.
Regulations
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Entry and departure at night is not permitted for tankers
of any size.
Harbour
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Mean tidal levels

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General layout
Quai de Madagascar (7.217).

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Tidal streams
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Tidal streams. In the roadstead off Sfax the in-going
stream sets NE and the out-going stream sets SW. A rate of
1 kn may be attained. The direction of the tidal stream
changes shortly before the time of half-tide, and the greatest
rate is attained shortly before HW and LW.
The tidal streams set across the dredged channel, and are
appreciable to within about 5 cables from the entrance to the
harbour.
Submarine pipeline
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Notice of ETA
7.205
ETA should be sent 12 hours prior to arrival and vessels
intending to enter the harbour at night should confirm this
direct to the Harbour Master at least 1 hour before sunset.
Anchorage
1
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The roadstead off Sfax affords a sheltered anchorage,
although when a fresh breeze is blowing it is prudent to veer
plenty of cable.
7.213
See 1.166 and 1.186.
Landmarks
Arrival information
7.212
Submarine pipeline is laid across the NW end of the
dredged entrance channel, as shown on the chart.
Climatic table

7.204
LOA 185 m; draught 101 m.
7.211
The harbour contains 3 basins. The main commercial
berths lie in Bassin Principal and Nouvelle Darse. The E
side of Nouvelle Darse handles tankers. Bassin des Voiliers,
on the W side of the harbour, is used by government marine
craft and the ferry service to les Kerkenah.
A large fishing and leisure harbour lies close S of the
main harbour
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Tyna Lighthouse (white tower, red bands, white

exhibited form the shore 1 miles WNW of Ras
Tyna (7.232).
Building (34421N 10436E), with chimney. A
water tower lies close NE, and the detached
marabout of Sidi Abid, standing on a white wall
7 miles W of the building, shows up clearly.
House (34436N 10437E). Three chimneys lie
6 cables E.
Medina Minaret (34 442N 10457E). The
green-roofed tower of the town hall lies 3 cables
SE.
Quai du Commerce Directional Light (grey metal
framework tower on hut, black top, white band,
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17 m in height), exhibited from the head of the

harbour.
Chimney (34440N 10467E), at phosphate works.
Tower, on the SW side of the entrance to the harbour.
Tanks for oil storage Quai des Petroliers, about
9 cables ESE of the town hall.

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Racon: Kerkenah Banks Light-buoy No 8 (7.173).
Quai du Commerce, Quai Gafsa and Quai Mdila have

a total of about 1300 m of berthing space.
Bassin des Voiliers at the head of Bassin Principal, is
reserved for the Tunisian Navy and ferries to the Kerkenah
Islands.
Berths in Nouvelle Darse:
Quai Siape: length 370 m; depth 105 m.
Tanker berth at the S end of Quai des Petroliers: length
150 m; depth 105 m.
Port services

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Approach. From a position W of Bancs Kerkenah No 8
Light-buoy (3427N 1056E), the track leads about
14 miles NNW to the vicinity of the pilot boarding ground,
passing (with positions given from Tyna Light (3439N
1041E)):
ENE of a dangerous wreck (11 miles SE), thence:
ENE of a dangerous wreck (8 miles SE), thence:
Clear of a shoal patch (9 miles ESE), with a depth of
ENE of a wreck with a depth of 15 m over it
(6 miles SE), thence:
ENE of a dangerous wreck (7 miles ESE). Thence:
Clear of a dangerous wreck (8 miles E), marked on its
E side by a light-buoy (special), and:
ENE of a dangerous wreck (6 miles E). An obstruction
lies close NNE from this wreck. Thence:
To the vicinity of the pilot boarding position and thence
to the entrance channel between Sfax Nord Light-buoy
(starboard hand) and Sfax Sud Light-buoy (port hand).
Entrance channel. The track leads 2 miles through the
channel, marked by numbered light-buoys (lateral), to the
harbour entrance. The limits of an area dredged to 7 m on
the N side of the entrance is marked by a light-buoy (S
cardinal), and another light-buoy (W cardinal) moored about
1 cable NNW, as shown on the chart.
Cautions. A dangerous wreck lies close NE of the
dredged channel between Sfxa 5 and 7 Light-buoys.
Attention is drawn to the direction of the tidal streams as
shown on the chart; see also 7.203.
Repairs
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Other facilities
1
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Fuel oil; fresh water; provisions.
Communications
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Airport, 7 km distant, with limited international flights.
Fishing harbour
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Berths in Bassin Principal:
Quai de Madagascar: length 667 m; depth 105 m.
Includes a Ro-Ro berth 150 m in length at its NW
end.
7.219
Hospitals in town; deratting and issue of certificates.
Supplies
Basins and berths

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Minor repairs undertaken; floating dock, capacity
500 tonnes.
7.222
A fishing harbour, with some leisure craft facilities, lies
close S of the main harbour, as shown on the chart. The
harbour is approached and entered through a channel,
dredged to a depth of 5 m (1981) but less water was
reported (1996), leading 7 cables W from a position in the
main entrance channel close N of Sfax No 8 Light-buoy.
Leisure craft have better protection and facilities than in
the main commercial harbour.
Useful marks:
Lights, exhibited from the detached and entrance
breakwaters.
Berths. The best place to berth is among smaller fishing
vessels at one of the finger piers. There are depths of 2 to
Services:
Repairs. There are shipyards and repairs are
undertaken; 150-ton and two 250-ton travel lifts.
Supplies: fresh water; fuel; and provisions.
SFAX TO RAS AJDIR, INCLUDING GULF OF GABS

GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 3403, 9

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This section describes the coastal waters of Tunisia
between Sfax (3444N 1046E) (7.195) and Ras Ajdir
(3310N 1134E), 100 miles SSE, on the border with
Libya. It includes the coastal route and a description of the
Gulf of Gabs (3400N 1030E), the ports of La Skhirra
(7.239) and Port de Ghannouch (7.245), together with other
minor harbours, islands and anchorages along the coastline.

Gulf of Gabs (7.227).
Topography
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The coastal plain extending from Sfax to the border with
Libya is generally low and marshy. A number of rivers flow
into the sea. Farther inland it is backed by ranges of hills,
the longest of which is Djebel Matmata with Djebel
Zmertene (3324N 1009E), elevation 713 m, its central
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peak. Kalaa Matmata lies NW and Tadjera Khir, with a

signal structure standing on its summit, lies 13 miles E.
The Gulf of Gabs (3400N 1030E) is backed by hills
with mountains behind them.
Djebel Zemlet el Beida (at an elevation of 273 m)
(3405N 1052E), with another summit 163 m high about
3 miles NE, appear flat-topped from the E and as two
sharp peaks from the SE.
Zemlet el Gueloua (at an elevation of 247 m) (33493N
9553E) rises to its summit 16 miles S of Djebel Zemlet el
Beida.
7.225
See 1.8.
The mosque of Sidi Tussarq (3345N 1044E) consists

of a cylindrical tower standing on the coast. Sidi Yaya,
2 miles farther N, consists of two marabouts standing close
together, and, Sidi Jmur, another marabout 3 miles farther
N, is square and has a small spire. Sidi Salem (not charted)
stands on the coast 4 miles E of Bordj Djilidj (3353N
1045E). Bordj el K bir (not charted) stands on the coast
close E of the Houmt Souk. Sidi Smar (not charted), with a
water tower, stands 2 miles E of Bordj el K bir, and Sidi
el Hachchani (not charted) with two palm trees close to it,
stands on Ras Rmel (33536N 10559E). The two
marabouts of Sidi Zekri stand close together 3 miles SE of
Ras Rmel. Sidi Bakkour (not charted) stands 5 miles SE of
Ras Rmel, and Sidi Sliman, where there is a cylindrical
tower, stands 1 miles farther SE.
Submarine gas pipeline
Natural conditions
Tunny fishing
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The submarine gas pipeline from Miskar Gas Field
(7.165) comes ashore at Nakta (3434N 1036E) (7.232), as
shown on the chart.
GULF OF GABS
General information
Charts 3403, 9 plan Gulf of Gabs
Routes
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Initial route. From a position SSE of Sfax (3444N
1046E) and S of Bancs Kerkenah No 8 Light-buoy
(3427N 1056E) (7.173), in the approaches to Sfax, the
route leads initially about 25 miles SW to a position SSE of
le Kheneiss (3422N 1018E) in the vicinity of O
Light-buoy (safe water), in the central part of the entrance to
the Gulf of Gabs.
N route. From O Light-buoy the route leads 13 miles
WNW and 5 miles NNW to the approaches to La Skhirra
(3418N 1009E) (7.239).
SW route. From O Light-buoy the route leads 18 miles
SW to the approaches to Port de Ghannouch (3355N
1006E) (7.245).
Principal marks
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S of the approaches to Baie de La Skhirra (3417N
1010E) (7.239), the coast is low and fringed for about
10 miles by mudbanks which dry to about 1 mile offshore in
places.
Oued Oum el Kram enters the sea 4 miles S of Nador
Tower (3414N 1004E) (7.233) and Oued el Akarit enters
the sea 3 miles S. Tarf el Ma, a large ruined building, lies
2 miles farther S.
Oued Melah enters the sea 4 miles S of Tarf el Ma, and
between the river and Gabs, 8 miles S, there several oases
with minarets standing in them, including Rhennouch and
Bou Chemma.
SE of Gabs (3353N 1006E) (7.255), the coast is low
and flat for a short distance and then changes to dunes
extending to the mouth of Oued es Sourrag, 4 miles SE of
Gabs. Farther SE a number of villages and marabouts lie
close to the shore including, Kettana (3345N 1012E), Sidi
Toumi and Sidi Sellem.
le de Jerba (3348N 1052E), at the SE entrance to the
Gulf of Gabs and close off the coast is fairly low except in
the centre where there are some hills. It is joined to the
mainland by a causeway at its S end.
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Depressions, usually moving on a NE or ENE track,
occasionally traverse the Gulf of Gabs and sometimes cause
gales.
Tidal streams off le de Jerba set parallel to the coast, as
shown on the chart.
Off Houmt Souk (3353N 1052E) (7.257), the in-going
stream sets W, and the out-going sets E. A maximum rate of
2 kn is attained which is sufficient to cause vessels at anchor
to lie broadside on to the wind, and at times even stern to it.
The tidal streams turn at the times of HW and LW.
7.230
Landmarks:
Tyna Lighthouse (3439N 1041E) (7.214).
Mosque (3426N 1021E), 1 miles WNW of Ras
Yonga.
Djebel Zemlet el Beida (3405N 1052E) (7.224), is
conspicuous.
Minaret (3358N 1000E), close E of Metoua.
Hotel (33534N 10065E), in Gabs.
Tower (3341N 1021E).
le de Jerba Airport Aero Light (support, 26 m in
height) (3353N 1047E).
Major lights:
Tyna Light (3439N 1041E) (7.214).
Baie de La Skhirra Light (dark green metal framework
tower) (3420N 1008E), exhibited from the shore
6 cables NW of the root of the Skhirra Oil
Terminal.
Port de Ghannouch Light (black conical tower, 5 m in
height) (33556N 10068E), exhibited from the
Gabs Light (white octagonal tower, black top, 11 m in
height) (34537N 10069E), exhibited near the
root of the main quay in the harbour.
le de Jerba Airport Aero Light as above.

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Racon: Kerkenah Banks Light-buoy No 8 (3427N
1056E) (7.173).
Directions
Initial route
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From a position SSE of Sfax in the vicinity of Kerkenah
No 8 Light-buoy (3427N 1056E), the track leads about
26 miles SW, passing with positions from Ras Burmada
(3431N 1033E)):
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SE of Ras Tyna (11 miles NE) from which a light

SE of the village of Nakta (3 miles NE). A pale
yellow water-tank lies SW. Sidi Mohamed Bou
Akkazine, a marabout, lies 2 miles NW of Nakta.
Thence:
SE of Ras Burmada. A wreck with a depth of 10 m
over it lies 2 miles SSE. Thence:
SE of Ras Yonga (11 miles SW), at the end of a low
marshy length of coastline, thence:
SE of le Kheneiss (15 miles SW), lying in the N
part of Bancs des Sur-Kenis, a drying bank of mud
and weed, extending up to 6 miles offshore in
places. lots Sur-Kenis, three rocky islets, lie in the
central part of the bank. The outer edge of the bank
is marked by No 1 Beacon (red and white, E
cardinal topmark). Thence:
NE of a dangerous wreck (position approximate)
(24 miles S). Thence:
To a position SE of O Light-buoy (safe water) (3408N
1026E), marking the 20 m depth contour of the coastal
bank extending SE from Bancs des Sur-Kenis.
(For the approach to
La Skhirra Oil Terminal see 7.239)
South route to Port de Ghannouch (Gabs)

1
Canal dAdjim
Chart 3403 (see 1.15)
Description
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North route to La Skhirra

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From a position SE of O Light-buoy (3408N 1026E)
the track leads 15 miles WNW, 3 miles NW and 3 miles
NNE, passing (with positions from No 2 Beacon (34156N
10162E)):
SSW of O Buoy (11 miles SE), thence:
SSW of No 2 Beacon (red and white, S cardinal
topmark), thence:
SSW of No 1 Light-buoy (starboard hand) (5 miles
SW), marking Tte de la Corne Sud, a spit
extending S from Banc des Sur-Kenis on the N side
of Passe d Entre.
Thence the track leads NW, passing:
SW of Seuil du Sud (6 miles WSW), a 12 m rocky
shoal area, thence:
Between No 3 and No 4 Light-buoys (lateral), marking
the S end of a deep water tongue between Banc de
Milieu and Avance du Nador.
Thence the track leads NE to the anchorages and pilot
boarding place, passing (with positions from the Old
Lighthouse (34174N 10057E)):
SE of Banc Crevettes (2 miles SE), over which less
water was reported (1987), thence:
SE of Banc Sadok (2 miles ESE), thence:
NW of No 5 Light-buoy (starboard hand) (3 miles
E), marking the NW point of Banc Ali, and thence
as required.
Useful marks:
Radio mast (red and white bands) (34195N
10085E), marked by obstruction lights.
Signal station (disused), on the summit of Djebel ed
Dissa (3355N 959E).
Bordj Yonga (3428N 1025E), a fort with four
towers.
Nador Tower (ruins, 15 m in height) (3414N
1004E).
Light (34161N 10052E), on breakwater head.
Light (34171N 10057E), exhibited on breakwater
head at La Skhirra village.
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From a position SE of O Light-buoy (3408N 1026E)
the track leads 18 miles SW through open water, passing:
NW of a stranded wreck (33573N 10368E), lying
on the 20 m depth contour line, 7 miles NW of
Bordj Djilidj light (7.262).
Thence the track leads to the Fairway Light-buoy
(33572N 10091E) in the approach to the harbour
entrance channel.
7.235
Canal d Adjim (3343N 1043E) is the W entrance
channel to Golfe de Bou Grara (7.238) which separates le
de Jerba (7.228) from the mainland. lot Guettaet el Baharia
is a low inconspicuous islet lying in the entrance to Canal d
Adjim, 1 mile N of Ras el Djerf. The channel is buoyed and
skirts Ras el Djerf, however, it is barred by shoals at each
end with those at the W end being the shallower. Buoyage
in the channel is unreliable.
Tidal streams. In the Canal d Adjim the in-going stream
sets ESE and attains a rate of 3 kn at springs. The out-going
stream sets WNW with a maximum rate of 1 kn. The
direction and rate of the tidal streams may be affected by
weather conditions.
Tidal levels:
Adjim Bar (3344N 1040E): mean spring range
about 07 m; mean neap range 04 m.
Houmt Adjim (3343N 1044E): mean spring range
11 m; mean neap range about 02 m.
See Admiralty Tide Tables.
Submarine cables are laid across the channel in a NE
direction from Ras el Djerf, one of which is a power cable.
Overhead cable. An overhead cable, with a vertical
clearance of 30 m, spans the channel between the two
submarine cables mentioned above.
Directions
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Approaches. Passe Ouest and Passe Nord are two natural
channels leading into Canal d Adjim. Passe Ouest, which
leads S of lot Guettaet el Baharia, is the most frequently
used and has a minimum depth of 27 m; Passe Nord, which
leads N of lot Guettaet el Baharia, has a least depth of 2 m.
Buoys mark both channels, which are entered 4 cables SE
and 2 miles ENE, respectively, of the W Channel light.
Buoyage in unclear and unreliable, being particularly
confusing where the two channels merge with the main
channel to Canal d Adjim.
Useful marks:
W Channel Light (tank on masonry base, 5 m in
height) (33420N 10365E), standing about
5 miles W of Ras el Djerf.
Light (green metal tripod) (33417N 10441E) ,
standing about 8 cables SE of Ras el Djerf.
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Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained in Canal d
Adjim, as marked on the chart, off Ras el Djerf; the holding
ground of muddy sand is good, and the anchorage is well
sheltered.
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Golfe de Bou Grara

Description
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Golfe de Bou Grara affords good shelter, however, there
are numerous unmarked shallow banks and detached shoals
within the gulf. The E entrance to the gulf is closed by a
causeway linking the mainland to le de Jerba.
range 0 m. See Admiralty Tide Tables.
Useful mark:
Light (3332N 1041E) standing on the head of a
jetty at the fishing village of Bou Grara.
Terminal
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General information
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Position. La Skhirra Oil Terminal (3418N 1009E) lies
at the head of Baie de La Skhirra on the NW side of the
Gulf of Gabs.
Function. The terminal is used exclusively for the export
of crude oil and some phosphoric acid.
Topography. Oued ben Ghalef (Kelba) (7.254) enters the
N side of the bay about 3 miles ENE of Baie de La Skhirra
Light (3420N 1008E) (7.230). Skhirra Khedima, is a
small projection about 2 miles E of the light, where a small
pier extends about 1 cables S. The W side of the bay
consists of rugged cliffs of red clay intersected by deep
ravines.
Approach is made from the Gulf of Gabs through Passe
d Entre (34122N 10115E) (7.233) and a natural
channel between Banc du Milieu (7.233) and Avance du
Nador (7.233), 4 miles WNW.
Traffic. In 2004 about 84 million tonnes of cargo were
exported.
Port Authority. Comp des Transports par Pipe-Lines au
Sahara-TRAPSA, 118 Avenue de la Liberte, Tunis, Tunisia.
Port de Ghannouch (Gabs)

Chart 9 plan Gabs and Ghannouch
General information
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range about 04 m. See Admiralty Tide Tables.
Density of water: 1030 g/cm3.
Maximum size of vessel handled: 164 545 dwt; draught
1525 m.
Arrival information
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Anchorages. Anchorage can be obtained in a depth of
about 23 m, 9 cables S of No 5 Light-buoy (3417N
1010E), as shown on the chart.
Anchorage can also be obtained about 5 cables N of the
buoy in a depth of 18 m, as shown on the chart.
The holding ground in both anchorages is reported to be
good, except in W gales.
Prohibited anchorage. A prohibited anchorage area lies
within a circular area of radius 1 miles, about 2 miles E
of Passe d Entre (34122N 10115E) (7.233), as shown
on the chart.
pilot boards, from a black and white boat, about 6 cables
SW of No 5 Light-buoy, as shown on the chart. Two pilots
are used for vessels over 70 000 dwt. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available and their use is compulsory.
7.244
Facilities: medical at Gabs; limited reception of dirty
ballast water, tank washing residues and oily bilge water.
Supplies: provisions from Sfax; fresh water; no fuel oil is
available although it is reported (1997) that it will be
available in the near future.
Communications: Sfax Airport, 80 km distant.
Small craft
Limiting conditions
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There are two main berths at the terminal, one each side:
length 300 m; depth 15 m, at each. The berth at the NE
extension is suitable for a vessel 160 m in length and
draught 9 m. It handles phosphoric acid.
Port services

Chart 9 plans Gulf of Gabs and La Skhirra
7.242
The terminal consists of a 2350 m long pier, extending
SE from the shore, with a loading platform, 250 m in length,
at its head. Dolphins are situated off its SW end to assist in
mooring operations. A spur with dolphins extends from its
NE end, forming a berth used by chemical tankers.
7.245
Position. Port de Ghannouch (3355N 1006E),
generally refered to as Gabs, lies in the SW part of the Gulf
of Gabs, 2 miles N of the major town of Gabs.
Function. It is a busy commercial harbour serving the
town of Gabs. Principal imports include aluminium, paper,
grain, sulphur, general cargo and petroleum products.
Exports include fertilisers, sulphuric and phosphoric acid.
Approach and entry. The port is approached through a
dredged entrance channel and entered between the heads of
the breakwaters, as shown on the chart.
4 842 767 dwt.
Direction du Port de Gabs, PO Box 65, Gabs 6000,
Tunisia.
Limiting conditions
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Deepest and longest berths: Ammonia Berth and
Phosphate Berth (7.251).
Tidal levels. See tidal levels for Gabs Fishing Harbour
(7.255).
Density of water: 1025 g/cm3.
Maximum size of vessel handled: reported to have had a
maximum draught of 125 m.
Local weather and sea state:
Tidal stream sets across the entrance channel,
particularly near the breakwaters.
Swell. The harbour is open to swell from E and S,
particularly during April and May.
See also Gabs Fishing Harbour (7.255).
Arrival information
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Anchorage can be obtained 1 miles E, in depths of
about 18 m, and 5 cables S, in depths of about 14 m, of
No 0 Light-buoy (safe water) (33572N 10091E), as
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shown on the chart. The latter anchorage is reported to have

good holding.
Caution. A dangerous wreck lies in approximate position
3356N 1010E, about 1 miles SSE from No 0
Light-buoy.
pilot boards close to No 0 Light-buoy from a boat with a
black hull and white upper-works. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available and compulsory for vessels with
dangerous cargoes.
Chart 3403
Mahres
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Harbour
7.248
General layout. The harbour consists of a large artificial
basin protected by breakwaters and with a ESE facing
entrance. The main cargo berths are located on the S, NW
and W walls of the basin.
Depths. It was reported (2002) that the approach channel
had been dredged to 135 m (1988). For current depths the
Port Authority should be consulted.
Climate table: See 1.166 and 1.187.
Major light:
Port de Ghannouch Light, on the head of the N
breakwater (7.230).
Zaboussa
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ground, close to the No 0 Fairway Light-buoy, the track
leads 2 miles generally SW through the entrance channel,
marked by numbered light-buoys (lateral), to the harbour
entrance between the heads of the breakwaters.
Gabs fishing harbour
Useful marks
7.250
Light (black conical tower, 5 m in height) (33554N
10067E) standing at the head of the N
breakwater.
Light (red conical tower, 5 m in height) (33552N
10065E), on the head of the S breakwater.
Berths
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Phosphate Berth: length 530 m; depth 125 m.

Ammonia Berth: length 260 m; depth 125 m.
Grain and Sulphur Berths (3 berths): total length
600 m; depth 105 m.
New Grain Berth, NW corner: length 375 m; depth
105 m. The inner part of the quay is also for use
by Ro-Ro vessels.
Port services
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Repairs: minor repairs undertaken.
Facilities: hospital at Gabs; deratting and issue of
certificates; garbage disposal.
Supplies: provisions; fresh water; fuel oil by road tanker
from Sfax.
Communications: nearest airport at Sfax, 136 km distant;
Jerba-Melitta international airport, on le de Jerba, 145 km
distant.
7.254
Zaboussa (34206N 10127E) (not charted) is a small
fishing harbour at Ras el Ferchatt, about 3 miles NE of the
terminal at La Skhirra. It is reached through a narrow
channel, marked by light-beacons (lateral) in Oued ben
Ghalef (Kelba) (34193N 10109E).
Chart 9 La Skhirra-Gabes and Ghannouch with approaches
7.253
Description. Mahres (3431N 1030E) is a small
artificial fishing harbour built at the end of short jetty
extending over drying mud flats.
Approach. The harbour is entered through a dredged
channel, marked by light-beacons, terminating between low,
partially submerged breakwaters.
Depths in the channel and harbour are reported to be
18 m and 15 m, respectively.
Berths. It is reported that visitors are not welcome in the
harbour, however, an anchorage can be obtained according to
draught with the fort in Mahres bearing 000, good holding,
and sheltered from W through N to NE.
Useful mark:
Mahres Directional Light (white pylon) (34308N
10299E).
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Description. Gabs (3353N 1007E) is a large busy
fishing harbour, fronting the town. The port lies about
2 miles SSE of Port de Ghannouch (7.245).
Entry and depths. The entrance channel between the
breakwater heads is dredged periodically to maintain a
minimum depth of 25 m. There are depths of 25 to 4 m in
the harbour basin.
Tidal levels. See information in Admiralty Tide Tables.
about 03 m.
Local weather. At Gabs, winds of 31 kn and over are
most frequent from December to April, but rare in June and
July. They are mainly from the SW to W or from the NE to
E. During a NE gale in November, 54 kn has been recorded.
Traffic signals. When entry into the roadstead at Gabs is
prohibited, a red light is exhibited within the harbour.
Anchorage can be obtained, as shown on the chart, about
3 cables NE of the harbour entrance, in depths of 70 m,
sand, good holding except in E winds.
Harbour. The harbour is enclosed by two large
breakwaters as shown on the chart.
Useful marks:
Mast, marked by obstruction lights, and pylons, about
9 cables SW of Gabs Light (34537N 10069E)
(7.230).
Light (hexagonal concrete tower), on the head of the N
breakwater.
Light (hexagonal tower), on the head of the S
breakwater.
Berths. It is reported that there is little room for visiting
yachts with the most likely place being on the NE side of
the fish hall quay alongside a national guard patrol boat.
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Services:
Repairs: are undertaken; boat yard with 200-tonnes
travel-lift.
Supplies: fresh water; diesel; petrol; plentiful
provisions.
Useful marks:
A light on the head of each breakwater.
Services:
Repairs: boat yard with a slip.
Supplies: fresh water; diesel oil; provisions.
COASTAL ROUTE
Chart 3403
Zarat
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Description. Zarat Harbour (3341N 1022E), is a small
fishing harbour on an isolated part of the coast, 17 miles SE
of Gabs. The village of Zarat lies about 3 miles inland from
the harbour.
Harbour. The harbour is enclosed by two breakwaters at
the end of a long causeway extending from the coast.
Depths. There are general depths of 15 m within the
harbour.
Useful marks:
Lights on the heads of the N and S breakwaters.
Berths. The harbour is not suitable for craft over 12 m in
length.
Houmt Souk
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Description. Houmt Souk (3353N 1052E) is the
principal town on the le de Jerba (7.228).
Approach. The approach is made through a dredged
channel marked by buoys and light-buoys through the banks
of sand and weed extending up to 4 miles offshore.
Night entry is not recommended because the lights are
reported to be unreliable.
Tidal streams set strongly across the channel. See also
7.229.
range 02 m. See Admiralty Tide Tables.
Anchorage can be obtained 4 miles N of Houmt Souk in
the vicinity of the light-buoy, as shown on the chart. The
holding ground is reported to be excellent; see 7.229 for
effect of tidal streams on vessels at anchor here.
Caution. A dangerous wreck lies about 5 miles NW of
the anchorage.
extending N, broadly parallel to each other, from the coast
fronting the town, forming the entrance which faces N. The
breakwaters are low and cover at HW.
Depths in the channel are reported to vary between 3 and
5 m and within the harbour between 1 and 38 m.
Landmarks:
Radio tower, marked by obstruction lights, standing
5 cables SE of Houmt Souk Light (white pylon, red
bands, yellow base, 8 m in height) (3353N
1052E). The tower is reported to be visible from a
distance of almost 10 miles.
A group of eucalyptus trees standing SW of the radio
tower and the fortress of Bordj el K bir (7.228),
standing on the coast close E of the radio tower.
Directions. From a position close E of the light-buoy
moored 4 miles N of the harbour, it is reported that the
alignment (190) of Houmk Souk Light, leads in
mid-channel between the buoys and light-buoys into the
harbour. The mariner is advised to stay well in mid-channel
as depths near the buoys are much less.
Care should be exercised not to confuse palm fronds,
standing on the drying banks on each side of the channel,
with the buoys.
General information
Chart 3403 (see 1.15)
Route
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From a position SSE of Sfax, in the vicinity of Kerkenah
No 8 Light-buoy (3427N 1056E), the track leads SE,
passing NE of le de Jerba, to a position NNE of Ras Ajdir
(3310N 1133E), 77 miles SSE.
Topography
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The E coast of le de Jerba (7.228) trends S for 2 miles
to Sidi Garous (7.262) then SW for about 7 miles to Bordj
Kastil, a prominent square fort standing on the extremity of
a low peninsula. The bay enclosed by this peninsula and a
series of low islets S of it, is very shallow.
From Bordj el Kantara, 3 miles W of Bordj Kastil, a
causeway extends SSE to the mainland, close NE of Ras el
Kressim (3337N 1055E), closing off the E entrance to
Golfe de Bou Grara (7.238).
Ras Marmour (3337N 1103E) lies at the N extremity
of a chain of hills, faced with cliffs, backing the coast to
Zarzis (7.263), 8 miles SE. Between Zarzis and Ras Ajdir,
30 miles SE, is low and backed by extensive lagoons.
From the entrance to Bhiret el Bibane (3315N 1118E)
(7.262) to Ras Ajdir there is a chain of coastal hillocks,
many of which are surmounted by ruins. The only ruin
which can be identified stands on a white cliff at Ras el
Ketef (3311N 1130E) (7.262).
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The international boundary between Tunisia and Libya
extends S from Ras Ajdir (3310N 1133E).
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Hotel (3351N 1058E), 1 mile NW of Sidi Zekri
(7.228).
Ras Taguerness Lighthouse (white tower, red bands,
49 m in height), (3350N 1104E) exhibited close
W of the point (7.262).
Television mast (3331N 1104E), at an elevation of
420 m, marked by obstruction lights.
Major lights:
le de Jerba Airport Aero Light (7.230).
Ras Taguerness Light as above.
Zarzis Light (white octagonal tower, black top, 14 m in
height) (3330N 1107E), exhibited near the
Custom House.
Directions
Kerkenah No 8 Light-buoy to Ras Ajdir

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From a position in the vicinity of Kerkenah No 8
Light-buoy (3427N 1056E), the route leads SE for about
67 miles, passing (with positions given from Ras Taguerness
Light (3350N 1104E)):
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NE of a dangerous wreck (17 miles NW), thence:

NE of Bordj Djilidj, a small square fort standing on
the NW extremity of le de Jerba. A light (white
octagonal tower, black top, on building, 12 m in
height) is exhibited from the point. Thence:
NE of a buoy (non-IALA) (10 miles NW), marking the
edge of the inshore shoal area, thence:
SW of Ashstart Oil Terminal (32 miles NE), thence:
NE of Ras Rmel (7 miles NW) (7.228), thence:
NE of a dangerous wreck (6 miles N), thence:
NE of Ras Taguerness from where a light (7.261) is
exhibited. A dangerous wreck lies 6 miles NE
from the cape with another dangerous wreck,
position approximate, about 4 miles farther
inshore. Thence:
NE of Sidi Garous (2 miles S), standing on a point
which is fringed with shoals and an obstruction,
thence:
NE of Aghir (4 miles SSW), where there is a small
prominent fort, and from which a light (round
tower, white and red bands) is exhibited. Anchorage
can be obtained in depths of 6 to 7 m SE of the
fort, clear of an obstruction lying about 5 cables
ESE of the fort. The anchorage is sheltered from the
W and N, and the sea raised by E winds is
deadened by seaweed growing in the shallower
water. Thence:
NE of Ras Marmour (12 miles S). A wreck, with a
depth of 1 m over it, lies 2 miles N, and a
dangerous wreck lies 3 miles NNE. The coast
between Ras Marmour and Zarzis, 8 miles SSE, is
fringed by rocks and a shoal bank extending to
about 1 mile offshore. Detached shoals, with depths
of less than 9 m over them, lie within 7 miles
offshore at the S end of this length of coast. An
unsurveyed wreck, which is considered to have a
safe depth of 20 m over it, lies 25 miles E of Ras
Marmour. Thence:
Clear of a wreck (27 miles ESE), with a safe clearance
of 20 m over it, thence:
SW of Didon SBM (43 miles E), from which a light is
exhibited, and:
(Directions for Zaris are given at 7.267)
NE of a light-buoy (N cardinal) (28 miles SSE). A
dangerous wreck lies 2 miles SW. Ras Zira, the NE
extremity of the Banc el Biban, lies 3 miles WSW,
and Ras Lemsa lies 10 miles farther WSW. A
beacon, marking a well-head at the seaward end of
an oil pipeline, stands on Ras Zira. Thence:
NE of a dangerous wreck (32 miles SE), thence:
NE of Ras el Ketef (45 miles SSE), a small minor
fishing port marked by lights and used by boats.
Two beacons, 4 miles NE, mark the entrance to a
channel leading to an anchorage, suitable for small
craft, N of Ras Ajdir.
Thence to a position NNE of Ras Ajdir (3310N
1133E).
Caution. The coast between Zarzis and Ras Ajdir,
30 miles SE, is fringed by a bank of sand and weed, with
depths of less than 20 m over it, extending to 14 miles
offshore; numerous shoals lie on this bank. Mariners
navigating along this length of coast should be guided by
soundings and should not get into depths of less than 18 m.
Useful mark:
El Bibane (3316N 1119E) a fort standing on an
islet in the entrance to Bhiret el Bibane, an
extensive lagoon. The lagoon is entered through a
narrow channel with a bar at the entrance with a

depth of 1 m over it.
(Directions continue for the coastal route in
Mediterranean Pilot, Volume V)
Zarzis
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Position. Zarzis (3330N 1107E), lies about 30 miles
NW of the Tunisia/Libya border.
Function. It is a totally artificial harbour principally for
exporting oil. It also serves a fertilizer factory and has a
busy fishing and pleasure harbour.
Topography. The town can be recognised by a large rifle
butt to the SE and a marabout NE of it. The large white
Custom House and Zarzis Lighthouse (7.261), dominate the
harbour.
There is also a small fort in the town and two marabouts,
one about 8 cables N at Ksar Zaouia and the other about
2 miles S of the town at Sidi Bou Teffaha, which can be
seen from seaward.
dredged channel and entered S of the breakwater.
1 518 266 dwt.
Direction du Port de Zarzis, BP 291, Zarzis 4170, Tunisia.
Limiting conditions
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Deepest and longest berth. Commercial Quay (7.268).
Maximum size of vessel handled is up to a draught of
105 m.
Local weather. The prevailing winds are E in the
summer and W in the winter. Storms are rare, confined on
average to three days in winter, five days in spring and one
day in summer. The Sirocco (1.154) blows from N to NE
and can attain a speed of 40 kn when visibility is reduced by
clouds of dust and sand.
Arrival information
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Anchorage can be obtained in a depth of about 20 m,
sand and weed, good holding, in the vicinity of the Fairway
Light-buoy, about 9 miles E of the harbour, as shown on the
chart.
Anchorage may also be obtained about 1 miles E of
Zarzis Lighthouse (3330N 1107E), in depths of about 6
to 7 m, as shown on the chart.
Submarine pipeline is laid from a well-head (3326N
1118E) to the shore close S of the harbour entrance.
Pilotage is compulsory and available 24 hours. See also
1.21.
Tugs are available and compulsory for tankers.
Harbour
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General layout. The harbour is protected from the N and
NE by an outer breakwater extending almost 1 miles SE
from the shore close to the foot of Zarzis Lighthouse.
An area of reclaimed land provides a large quayed area
on the W side of the harbour extending E towards the head
of the outer breakwater to form the entrance which faces S
and is about 5 cables wide.
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An inner, angled breakwater extends E from the shore at

the NW end of the harbour to form a fishing vessel basin
with the inner length of the outer breakwater.
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7.267
From a position in the vicinity of the Fairway Light-buoy
(3330N 1118E), the track leads generally W for about
4 miles, passing:
Between No 1 Light-buoy (starboard hand) and No 2
Light-buoy (port hand), at the entrance to the
dredged channel, 4 miles W of the Fairway
Light-buoy.
Thence the track leads in mid-channel for about 3 miles
through the entrance channel, marked by numbered
light-buoys (lateral) to the harbour entrance. Close W of the
main breakwater head there is a dredged turning circle. The
limits of the dredged area off the berths is marked by
light-buoys.
Useful mark:
Light (red and white tower, 9 m in height), standing on
the head of the outer breakwater.
Fishing harbour
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There are a number of berths in the busy harbour in the
N part of the main harbour. Leisure craft can obtain
accommodation at the wharf where the fish hall stands close
inside the entrance to the basin. Pleasure craft rarely visit.
Services:
Repairs. There is a boatyard and slip with workshops
for mechanical repairs.
Supplies. Water, diesel, and petrol from the town, is
available. Provisions are available.
Anchorage
Banc el Biban
Berths
7.268
7.269
Facilities. There is a hospital in Zarzis.
Supplies. Provisions and fresh water are available.
Free Zone. Close inland of the Commercial Quay there is
a free zone which was reported (1998) non operational.
Communications. Nearest airport is on le de Jerba,
about 30 miles distant.
Commercial Quay, on the W side of the harbour:

length 610 m; depth 10 m. Three berths for
35 000 dwt ships. There is a Ro-Ro berth at the
NW end.
Tanker jetty, extending SE from the quayed area:
length 185 m; depth 10 m. One 25 000 dwt berth.
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Anchorage (33174N 11224E) as marked on the
chart, can be obtained on the E side of Banc de Biban
(7.262) with the fort at the entrance to Bhiret el Bibane
(3316N 1119E) (7.262) bearing 185, distance about
8 miles in a depth of about 75 m, or with the fort bearing
235, distance about 3 miles in a depth of about 6 m. The
holding ground is excellent.
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SICILIAN CHANNEL
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 165, 176
8.1
The chapter covers the Sicilian Channel between Tunisia
and Sicilia, 78 miles wide at its narrowest part between Cap
Bon (3705N 1103E) (7.32) and Capo Feto (3740N
1231E) (9.24); the Maltese Islands, Isole di Pantelleria and
Isole Pelagie island group.
It is divided into two sections:
Sicilian Channel, including Isole di Pantelleria and
Isole Pelagie island group. (8.7).
The Maltese Islands (8.57).
8.2
The route described is for a vessel on passage along the
main shipping route from the Strait of Gibraltar to the Suez
Canal or a port in the E Mediterranean.
8.5
The Sicilian Channel is covered by three Maritime Search
and Rescue Regions (SRR); Tunisia SRR in the W, Italy
SRR to the NW and S and E coasts of Sicilia, and Malta
SRR to the S and E. For further information see 1.44 and
Natural conditions
Tunny fishing
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See 1.25.
Rescue
Route
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8.3
are generally marked by day and night.
For additional information on fishing see 1.8.
8.6
Local magnetic anomalies were reported, in 1976, to
exist near the following positions:
3710N 1200E, close W of Pantelleria Bank (8.11).
3655N 1303E, about 15 miles SSE of Terrible Bank
(8.11).
Currents. The current sets predominantly in a general E
direction at to kn throughout the year turning through
the Sicilian Channel E of Cap Bon (3705N 1103E) and
reducing gradually in strength to under kn.
In the Malta Channel (3615N 1430E) (8.58), the
current is affected by the wind but normally sets ESE at
rates up to 1 kn.
For general information on currents see 1.128 to 1.133.
SICILIAN CHANNEL
Topography
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 165
Area covered
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The area covered by this section comprises:
Through route (8.9); Cap Bon to the Malta Channel.
Isola di Pantelleria (8.17).
Isole Pelagie island group (8.35).
GPS
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Loss of GPS satellite lock has been reported (2005) in the
vicinity of 3642N 1330E.
Banks and off-lying dangers
THROUGH ROUTE
General information
Charts 2122, 2123, 2124, 176
Routes
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The through route leads ESE from the Cap Bon TSS
(7.26), passing about 5 miles N of Isola di Pantelleria and
thence through the Malta Channel between Sicilia and the
Maltese Islands.
Vessels bound for Valleta Harbours or Malta Freeport
(Marsaxlokk) should, when clear of Isola di Pantelleria,
shape a course to pass about 5 miles off Gawdex (Gozo).
8.10
Isola di Pantelleria (3647N 1200E) (8.17) and the
Maltese Islands (3600N 1420E) (8.57) lie close to the
main shipping route through the Mediterranean Sea, with the
Isole Pelagie lying about 75 miles SSE of the island of
Pantelleria (8.17).
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Skerki Bank (3750N 1055E), the bottom of which
consists of coral, rock, sand and shells, extends from a
position about 23 miles NE of les Cani (3721N 1007E)
(7.32) for about 33 miles NE to a position about 46 miles W
of Isola Marettimo (9.31).
Skerki Channel, at the W end of which there is a TSS
(7.26), lies between the bank and les Cani.
Caution. The currents in the neighbourhood of Skerki
Bank are uncertain in both rate and direction, and with the
shoal patches over the bank not being marked by breakers
all the time, care should be taken to give the dangers on the
bank a wide berth.
Keith Reef (3749N 1055E), a shoal patch on the
bank, consists of compact limestone. A small dangerous
underwater rock, covered with weed, lies on the patch;
usually it is marked by breakers. A dangerous wreck lies on
the NE end of Keith Reef.
Sylvia Knoll, lies on the NE end of Skerki Bank, about
7 miles NE of Keith Reef.
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Biddlecombe Patch, lies about 2 miles NNW of Keith

Reef.
Locust Patch and Hecate Patch lie close together about
5 miles SW of Keith Reef. A least depth of 35 m lies over
the SW part of Skerki Bank, about 19 miles SW of Keith
Reef.
El Haouaria Bank (3720N 1103E) has a least charted
depth of 19 m over it. A dangerous wreck lies on the NW
side of the bank about 1 miles WNW of the 19 m depth.
Talbot Shoal (3730N 1141E), with a minimum
charted depth of 88 m, is small and steep-to on its N and W
sides.
A small bank, with numerous pinnacles rising to depths
between 17 and 27 m, lies about 4 miles E of Talbot Shoal
as shown on the chart.
A depth of 30 m, reported in 1983, lies 6 miles NE of
Talbot Shoal.
Adventure Bank (3721N 1209E), with numerous
depths of less than 50 m over it, covers an extensive area in
the NE part of the channel.
Pantelleria Bank (3710N 1206E), with depths from
12 to 29 m over it, lies on the S part of Adventure Bank
and a shoal, with depths from 13 to 31 m over it, lies
10 miles NE of Pantelleria Bank.
Graham Shoal (3710N 1243E) is of volcanic origin
and in June 1831 HM Sloop Rapid passed over the area and
recorded earthquake shocks.
In July 1831, the crater of a volcano appeared above the
surface, and towards the end of August the land was about
55 m in height. It subsequently began to subside and had
disappeared by December of that year.
In 1952, a least depth of 85 m, coral and cinders, was
obtained over Graham Shoal by HMS Dalrymple, however,
in 1988 there was a least depth of 69 m over Graham Shoal;
a patch, with a depth of 165 m over it, lies 7 cables NW
of it.
Currents. The currents in the vicinity of Graham Shoal
are irregular both in direction and rate. They usually set SE,
but a NE-going current, with a rate of 3 kn, is sometimes
experienced.
Terrible Bank, with a least depth of 20 m over it, lies
8 miles E of Graham Shoal.
In 1977, a depth of 17 m was reported to lie
approximately 7 miles NNE of the least charted depth.
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Numerous submarine cables are laid throughout the
channel.
Submarine gas pipelines are laid between Cap Bon
(3705N 1103E) and Capo Feto (3740N 1231E).
Charts 2122, 2123, 2124
Cap Bon to the Malta Channel
8.13
A firing practice area, much used by Tunisia, exists close
W of Skerki Bank between latitudes 3745N and 3800N,
and longitudes 1015E and 1030E.
Current meters
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Landmarks on Isola di Pantelleria:
Radio mast (red and white mast, marked by
obstruction lights) (36487N 11574E), standing
close S of Monte Sant Elmo (8.20).
A tower and radio mast (40 m in height), standing on
Montagna Grande (3647N 1200E) (8.18).
Punta Spadillo Lighthouse (white round tower on
standing on Punta Spadillo (8.28).
Landmark on Isola di Linosa:
Punta Beppe Tuccio Lighthouse (white round tower
and building, 17 m in height) (35524N
12525E), standing about 1 cable SW of the point
(8.37).
Landmark on Gawdex:
Gordan Lighthouse (white tower on dwelling, 22 m in
height) (3604N 1413E), standing on the summit
of the hill at the NE end of Gawdex (8.59). The
flagstaff of a signal station stands close N of the
lighthouse.
Landmark on Malta:
Nadur Tower (245 m in elevation) (3554N 1422E)
standing on the SW side of the island of Malta
(8.60).
Major lights:
Cap Bon Light (3705N 1103E) (7.31).
Punta San Leonardo Light (white lantern on yellow
standing 1 cable SE of Punta San Leonardo (8.25).
Punta Spadillo Light -- as above.
Punta Beppe Tuccio Light as above.
Gordan Light as above.
Grand Harbour Light (3554N 1431E) (8.76).
Luqa Aeronautical Beacon Light (structure) (3552N
1428E), visible 170--345 (175), standing in the
vicinity of the airport on the island of Malta.
Ponta ta Delimara Light (3549N 1434E) (8.127) at
Marsaxlokk.
8.14
Current meters are moored in the channel and have a
minimum depth of 35 m over them; their positions are
shown on the charts. The meters are checked periodically to
collect data and during these operations all other vessels
should pass at least 1000 m clear.
8.16
From the E end of the Cap Bon TSS (7.26) the track
leads generally ESE for about 47 miles, passing:
SSW of a 302 m obstruction (position approximate)
(37003N 11514E); thence:
NNE of Punta San Leonardo Light (3650N 1157E)
(8.15), standing on the E side of the entrance to
Porto di Pantelleria (8.21), thence:
(Directions for Porto di Pantelleria are given at 8.25)
NNE of Punta Spadillo Light (3649N 1201E)
(8.15), thence:
NNE of Punta Trcino Light (white round tower, 3 m
in height) (3638N 1203E), standing on Punta
Trcino (8.28), the NE point of Isola di Pantelleria
(8.17).
The track continues ESE for 110 miles to the Malta
Channel.
(Directions for the Maltese Islands are given at 8.69)
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ISOLA DI PANTELLERIA
General information
Arrival information
Chart 193 plan Isola di Pantelleria
Description
8.17
Isola di Pantelleria (3647N 1200E), an Italian island in
the Sicilian Channel, is of volcanic origin and contains the
craters of numerous extinct volcanoes with several streams of
lava and pumice stone.
The island lies on a bank, with depths of less than 100 m
over it, extending 2 miles NW from its NW side and to a
distance between 4 and 8 cables from its other sides.
In October 1891, a submarine volcanic eruption was
observed near the W edge of the bank by the Italian Naval
Vessel Bausan.
Topography
8.18
Montagna Grande (3647N 1200E), rises near the
middle of the island and is its highest point. The mountains
of the island are higher in the SE part than in the NW.
The terraced slopes of the hills are intensely farmed. They
are dotted with huts and to a great extent are covered with
vineyards.
Small arms firing range
8.19
Pantelleria -- Punta Spadillo. A small arms firing range
(3650N 1200E) is established at Pantelleria -- Punta
Spadillo (not charted), facing the coast off Punta Spadillo
(8.28). The range extends from the shore to positions to
seaward between about 1 miles NW and mile NNE of
the cape. Vessels should avoid entering the firing range area
when prescribed signals are displayed.
Harbour
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Landmarks:
Signal station (disused, at an elevation of 245 m)
(36492N 11573E) standing on Monte Sant
Elmo on the NW end of the island about 3 miles
NW of Montagna Grande (8.18).
Radio mast (marked with red obstruction lights)
(36487N 11574E) about 3 miles NW of
Montagna Grande (8.18).
Punta Spadillo Lighthouse (3649N 1201E) (8.15).
Major lights:
Punta Spadillo Light (3649N 1201E) (8.15).
Punta San Leonardo Light (3650N 1157E) (8.15).
Porto di Pantelleria
8.21
Position. Porto di Pantelleria (36500N 11565E) lies
on the NW coast of Isola di Pantelleria.
Function. Wine, dried fish and agricultural produce are
exported.
Limiting conditions
8.24
General layout. The harbour is divided into two basins,
Porto Vecchio and Porto Nuovo, with a common entrance
open NNE.
Climate table. See 1.186 and 1.188, climatic table for
Pantelleria.
Landmarks:
White house, from where a light is exhibited, standing
close SE of Punta San Leonardo (36502N 566E)
(8.25).
Church spire 3 cables SSE of Punta San Leonardo.
The ruins of Castello Relegati, 3 cables S of Punta San
Leonardo. A tower stands on the castle.
Chimney 3 cables SSW of Punta San Leonardo.
Borgo San Nicolo, a large pink building 1 cable W of
the chimney.
Major light:
Punta San Leonardo Light (8.15).
Directions
Chart 193 plan Porto di Pantelleria
General information
8.23
Notice of ETA required. Masters of vessels bound for
any one of the designated anchorages for the port, must
contact the Harbour Master at Trapani (3801N 1231E)
(9.68) suitably in advance to obtain authorisation.
Anchorage. Vessels waiting to enter port must anchor in
one of the designated anchorages, A1 to A6, each of a
radius of 4 cables, which are scattered around the island. For
ease of identification these are:
A1 (36503N 11554E).
A2 (36504N 11559E).
A3 (36499N 11591E), see 8.30.
A4 (36472N 12035E).
A5 (36448N 12028E).
A6 (36473N 12564E).
Anchoring within the harbour is dangerous in NE winds.
Prohibited anchorage and fishing area. In order to
protect submarine cables a prohibited area has been
established N of the port.
Prohibited danger area. Owing to storm damage (2002)
and the danger of collapse, vessels are prohibited from
navigation, anchoring or stopping within 50 m of the outer
mole. The danger zone is marked by appropriate danger
markings.
Pilotage. A pilot is available.
Local knowledge is recommended.
Regulations. Owing to irregularities between surveys and
the charting of Diga Foranea and Molo Cidonio, constituting
a danger to vessels entering/leaving the port, entry is
restricted. Entry to Porto Vecchio (old port) is permitted only
by day and in good weather.
8.22
Controlling depth is 6 m in the entrance.
Deepest and longest berth is Diga Foranea (8.26).
Local weather and sea state. A heavy swell occurs with
the wind from W to NE.
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8.25
From a position NNE of Punta San Leonardo (36502N
11566E), a low point at the NW extremity of the island,
from where a light (8.16) is exhibited, the line of bearing
232, or the white sector (228--235), of a directional
light (post) on Molo Cidonio leads SW for about 7 cables,
passing (with positions given from Punta San Leonardo):
NW of Punta Bue Marino (5 cables ENE), a low
dark rocky point which is the N extremity of the
island. Submarine cables come ashore here and there
are two coves close E of it. Thence:
Between the head of Diga Foranea (2 cables NW), with
a light (green mast, 5 m in height) standing at its
head, and:
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A semi-submerged beacon marking the extremity of a

shoal spit, with drying rocks on it, extending
cable NW from Punta San Leonardo. Thence:
Cautions. A stranded wreck on the Punta San Leonardo
spit should be given a berth of at least 200 m.
In the middle of Porto Vecchio there are the ruins of an
ancient mole extending NE and N from the shore on the S
side of the basin. Lattice masts stand on the N end of this
mole. Owing to the presence of large stone blocks which are
covered by 1 to 2 m of water, the head of Molo Adragna
should be given a clearance of at least 10 m.
Prohibited area
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Basins and berths

1
8.26
Porto Vecchio fronts the town and is enclosed by Mole
Adragna and Molo Nasi.
Molo Nasi has quays on its E side and is used by
scheduled ferry services. A light is exhibited at the head of
the mole. Most of the shoreline within the basin is quayed.
Molo Adragna is used by fishing vessels.
Average depths alongside the quays are reported to be
2 m.
Porto Nuovo is enclosed between Diga Foranea and
Molo Nasi.
Diga Foranea is internally quayed with charted depths
alongside from 5 to 11 m.
Molo Cidonio, at the S end of Diga Foranea, is quayed
with depths of 5 m on its S side, although there are depths
of a good deal less than this in its approaches. A light is
exhibited at the head of the mole from where a spit, with
above-water rocks at its extremity, extends for about 60 m
ESE.
The SE part of Porto Nuovo is used by recreational craft.
8.27
Repairs: two slips for small vessels.
Other facilities: hospital, few other facilities.
Communications: airport 2 km SE of the town; regular
communication by sea with Isola di Lampedusa (8.45),
Trapani (9.68) and Porto Empedocle (9.109) in Sicily.
Description
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North-east coast
8.28
From Punta Bue Marino (36504N 11573E) (8.25),
the NE coast of Isola di Pantelleria extends ESE for about
5 miles to Punta dellArco. Its salient features are as
follows (with positions given from Punta Bue Marino):
Punta Mordomo (3 cables E).
Punta Caruscia (1 mile ESE) with Punta della
Pozzolana, 8 cables farther SE on the S side of
Ancoraggio di Campobello (8.30).
Punta Spadillo (3 miles ESE), the rocky NE extremity
of a promontory on the W side of which there is a
cove named Cala dei Cinque Denti. A light (8.15)
stands on Punta Spadillo and a small arms firing
range (8.19) is located close by.
Punta Liscetto (3 miles ESE) with Punta del Gadir,
3 cables farther SE. The coast between Punta
Spadillo and Punta del Gadir is rocky with several
caves. A prohibited area (8.29) lies close to Punta
del Gadir.
Punta Carace (4 miles ESE), with Punta Zinedi and
Punta Rubasacchi, 3 cables and 9 cables farther
ESE, respectively.
8.29
Navigation, anchoring, bathing and fishing are prohibited
in an area off Punta del Gadir, protecting a historic wreck,
bound by the following points:
364890N 120179E;
364886N 120185E;
364878N 120165E;
364888N 120160E.
Anchorages
Port services
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Punta Trcino (5 miles ESE), a high rocky headland

with Faraglione di Trcino, a rocky islet of almost
the same height lying close off it; a small pillar
stands on top of the islet and a light (8.16) stands
on Punta Trcino. Cala di Tramontana (8.30) lies on
the N side of Punta Trcino and Cala di Levante
(8.30) lies between the point and Punta dellArco,
3 cables SSE.
8.30
Ancoraggio di Campobello (36499N 11591E).
Anchorage, A3 (8.23), sheltered from W winds, can be
obtained by small vessels in Ancoraggio di Campobello
between Punta Caruscia and Punta Pozzolana, in a depth of
about 29 m, rock and weed with patches of coarse sand.
A small detached shoal, with a depth of 112 m over it,
lies 3 cables NNE of Punta della Pozzolana.
Landing can be effected at a steep-sided rocky place
about 4 cables SSE of Punta Caruscia.
Cala di Levante. Anchorage can be obtained in Cala di
Levante (but see 8.23), about 1 cables S of Faraglione di
Trcino (36480N 12032E), in depths between 20 and
22 m, sand with some patches of rock.
Landing can be effected in the cove.
East coast
Description
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8.31
From Punta dellArco (36477N 12033E), the E coast
of Isola di Pantelleria, consisting for the most part of high
precipitous cliffs, extends 3 miles SSW to Punta Limarsi.
Its salient features are as follows (with positions given from
Punta dellArco):
Punta del Duce (1 mile S).
Scogli del Formaggio (1 miles S), a reef with
above-water rocks lying close offshore. A rock,
awash, lies 2 cables S of Scogli del Formaggio.
Punta del Cortigliolo (almost 2 miles S), which is
fringed with rocks.
Faraglione di Dietro Isola (2 miles S), is high,
conical and the N of two above-water rocks. The S
rock is low and flat and is called Galera della Salina
(not named on the chart). Punta Salina, with Cala
Ficara on its S side, is 1 cables SSW of
Faraglione di Dietro Isola. An anchorage for small
vessels is charted in Cala Ficara, N of Punta Carace.
Cala Rotonda is 6 cables SW of Punta Carace; a
noticeable red cottage stands at its head.
Punta Limarsi (3 miles SSW), is a rugged and rocky
headland on the S side of the indentation of Porto
Dietro Isola (8.32). A light (white metal column on
pedestal, 6 m in height), stands on Punta Limarsi; it
is unreliable.
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8.32
Designated anchorages A4 and A5 are on this coast, see
8.23.
Porto Dietro Isola. Small vessels can anchor (but see
8.23) in Porto Dietro Isola about 2 cables NE of Punta
Limarsi (36444N 12020E) in depths between 22 and
27 m, coarse sand with some rocks.
South-west coast
Description
8.33
From Punta Limarsi (36444N 12020E) (8.31), the
SW coast of Isola di Pantelleria extends generally NW to
Punta della Croce (3650N 1156E) on the W side of Porto
di Pantelleria (8.21). Its salient features are as follows (with
positions given from Punta Limarsi):
Gli Scoglietti (4 cables SW), a shoal spit with
above-water rocks and a rock, awash, lying on it.
Punta di Sciaccazza (1 mile W), with a prominent
white house standing above it.
Punta Polacca (2 miles W), lying at the W end of a
high and rocky length of coast extending from
Punta di Sciaccazza. Punta del Molinazzo and Punta
della Garretta lie between, and Cala di Licata is
2 cables NW of Punta Polacca.
Secca di Nic (2 miles W) is a below-water rock
lying about 1 cable SW of Punta di Ferreri, a
headland on the W side of Porto di Nic. Porto di
Nic is suitable only for boats. Punta del Rosso di
Nic lies 3 cables NNW of Punta di Ferreri.
Cddia di Scauri, (2 miles NW) is a prominent hill
faced with cliffs about 90 m in height.
Punta delle Tre Pietre (4 miles WNW), the SW
extremity of a promontory about 3 cables W of
Porto di Scauri (8.34). Three small above-water
rocks lie at the foot of the point. A light (white
metal column on pedestal, 5 m in height), stands
2 cables E of Punta delle Tre Pietre. A prominent
large, white three-storied building, with arched
windows, stands close W of the light. A light buoy
(special), 7 cables NNW of Punta delle Tre Pietre,
marks the extremity of a sewage outfall extending
SSW from the E side of Cala di Sataria.
Punta Fram (36483N 11556E), where the coast in
the vicinity rises to a remarkable wall of black lava.
Some large, white, three-storied buildings stand on
the point.
Cddie Rosse, a reddish coloured hillock near the coast
about 1 mile N of Punta Fram with some lime kilns
standing near it. The coast from the vicinity of
Cddie Rosse extends about mile N to Punta
Sidere, where an outfall extends 4 cables NW,
thence mile NNE to Punta della Croce; the coast
is low, black, rocky and fringed with small rocks
and shoals. A cemetery lies about 1 cable S of
Punta della Croce.
ISOLE PELAGIE ISLAND GROUP

General information
Chart 176
Description
8.35
Isole Pelagie is a small group of three Italian islands
consisting of:
Isola di Linosa (3552N 1252E) (8.36),
Isola di Lampedusa (8.45), 25 miles SW and,
Scoglio (Isola) Lampione (8.56), 10 miles farther W.
Isola di Linosa is of volcanic origin, whereas Scoglio
Lampione and Isola Lampedusa lie on the African
continental shelf.
Isola di Linosa
Charts 2124, 193 plan Isola di Linosa
General information
8.36
Population. Isola di Linosa (3552N 1252E) has a
population of a few hundreds.
Topography. Monte Vulcano rises in the SE part of the
island and Monte Rosso rises about 5 cables N of Monte
Volcano in the NE part of the island. Monte di Ponente rises
in the W part of the island.
The peaks of both Monte Vulcano and Monte di Ponente
are truncated by a crater. The slopes between the craters are
farmed and the island looks green from the S. The N coast
is more rugged and steep-to with large areas covered by
black rocks.
North coast
8.37
The N coast extends E from Punta Balata Piatta
(35513N 12508E), the NW extremity of Isola di Linosa,
for about 1 miles to Punta Beppe Tuccio, the NE extremity
which is low, rocky and fringed with rocks. A light (8.15)
stands 1 cable SW of Punta Beppe Tuccio.
A rocky bank, with a least depth of 144 m over it, lies
7 cables NE of Punta Balata Piatta.
East coast
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Porto di Scauri
Harbour. The W breakwater is L-shaped and quayed

along its inner side. There is a quay on the shore N of the
W breakwater where two finger piers extend SSE from the
quay.
Depths within the harbour vary from 3 to 7 m.
Anchorage can be obtained off Porto di Scauri by small
vessels about 1 cable S of the light standing E of Punta delle
Tre Pietre (8.33), in depths of about 21 m (see also 8.23).
Useful marks:
of the W breakwater.
of the E breakwater.
These lights are reported to be unreliable.
8.34
Description. Porto di Scauri (36462N 11578E), is a
harbour for pleasure craft protected by two breakwaters.
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8.38
The E coast extends S from Punta Beppe Tuccio for
1 miles to Punta Calcarella, the SE extremity of the island,
where a detached below-water rock, with a depth of 4 m
over it, lies 2 cables E.
Faraglioni is an islet 3 cables S of Punta Beppe Tuccio.
There are rocks in the narrow channel between it and the
coast.
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South coast
entrance point to Scalo Vittorio Emanuele is fringed with

rocks.
Cala Mannarazzo (35525N 12517E), is sometimes
used by ferries when strong S winds prevent the use of
Scalo Vecchio.
8.39
The S coast extends W from Punta Calcarella for about
1 mile to Punta Arena Bianca, the SW extremity of the
island. A light (white square stone pillar and hut, 6 m in
height), visible 2765--150 (2335), stands 1 cables NW
of Punta Arena Bianca.
Isola di Lampedusa
West coast
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8.40
The W coast extends NNW from Punta Arena Bianca for
1 miles to Punta Balata Piatta.
Charts 193 plan Isola di Lampedusa, 2124
General information
8.41
Anchoring is prohibited in an area N of Cala Mannarazzo
(35525N 12517E) (8.44) where there is an intake,
extending 1 cables NE of the cove, for a desalination plant.
8.45
Position and topography. Isola di Lampedusa (3531N
1235E) is barren, flat-topped and of a white calcareous
stone. The sides of the island are steep except at the SE end
where the land slopes gently to the sea.
The island attains its highest elevation, 133 m, at Monte
Albero Sole on the N coast 1 miles ENE of Capo Ponente
(3531N 1231E).
Nature reserve
Capo Ponente

1
8.42
A marine nature reserve has been established around the
NW, N and E coasts of Linosa from Scalo Vittorio
Emanuele in the W to Punta Calcarella in the SE.
Restrictions on navigation, anchoring and other marine
activities apply and the local authority should be consulted.
Submarine cables
1
8.43
Submarine cables come ashore close E of Scalo Vecchio
(35513N 12517E) (8.44), as shown on the chart.
North coast
8.44
The island has three landing places.
Scalo Vecchio (35514N 12516E), 2 cables S of the
village of Linosa, is the principal landing place on the
island.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained off Scalo
Vecchio, sheltered from N winds, in depths of 15 m, sand,
good holding.
There are two small concrete jetties at the head of the
cove at Scalo Vecchio. The E jetty is unserviceable owing to
submerged concrete blocks alongside, The jetty close NW,
which is about 27 m in length, has depths of 12 m
alongside; its SW end is foul.
Services. Small quantities of fresh provisions are available
and regular communications by sea are maintained with
Trapani (9.68) and Porto Empedocle (9.109) in Sicily. The
ferry calls at either Scalo Vecchio or Cala Mannarazzo,
depending on the wind direction.
Cala Pozzolana di Ponente indents the W coast of the
island 3 cables SE of Punta Balata Piatta (35513N
12508E).
sheltered from E and SE winds; but prior approval must be
obtained from the local authority (see NP8.2). The
recommended berth is in the middle of the bay about 1 cable
W of a steep cliff in a depth of 15 m, as shown on the chart,
sand with good holding. The cliff lies at the foot of Monte
di Ponente and has two yellowish patches on it. A short
quay on the S side of the bay has a least depth of 54 m
alongside.
Scalo Vittorio Emanuele, where a landing can be effected
at a small breakwater and quayed area on the S side of the
cove, lies close S of Cala Pozzolana di Ponente. The S
8.46
Capo Ponente (3531N 1231E), the W extremity of the
island, is faced with whitish cliffs and is fringed with
below-water rocks and rocks awash to a distance of 1 cable
offshore.
Useful marks:
Light (white metal pillar on pedestal, 5 m in height),
visible 290--222 (292), stands on the point
Radio mast, marked by an obstruction light, stands
5 cables ENE of the light structure.
8.47
The N coast of Isola di Lampedusa is free of off-lying
dangers, although several rocks lie close inshore. It is high
with steep cliffs, especially under Monte Albero Sole, and
nowhere can landing be effected. The salient features on the
N coast are:
Scoglio Pignolato and Scoglio Sacramento are
above-water rocks lying 1 cable SW and 1 cables
ENE, respectively, of Punta Parise (35317N
12313E).
Scoglio Faraglione (35317N 12325E), is a high
whitish rock.
Punta Muro Vecchio, 4 cables E of Scoglio Faraglione,
has an above-water rock on its W side.
Punta Cappellone, 1 miles E of Punta Muro Vecchio.
Punta di Taccio Vecchio (35315N 12358E).
Punta Alaimo, 3 cables E of Punta di Taccio Vecchio.
A radio mast stands on Monte Imbriacole 7 cables S
of Punta Alaimo.
Capo Grecale (3531N 1238E), from which a light
(8.53) is exhibited, is the NE extremity of the
island.
East coast
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8.48
The E coast of the island lies between Capo Grecale and
Punta Sottile, the low, rocky SE extremity of the island,
about 1 miles S of the cape.
Four coves lie between Capo Grecale and Punta Parrino,
9 cables S of the cape. Cala Creta and Cala Pisana are the
largest; a light-buoy (special) marks a marine farm off the
entrance to Cala Creta.
A rocky shoal, with a depth of 24 m over it, lies cable
N of the S entrance point to Cala Pisana.
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Cala Pisana, close to the head of the cove. There is a depth
of 2 m at the head of the quay; the S side is foul.
Anchorages
South coast
8.49
The S coast of the island between Punta Sottile and Capo
Ponente (3531N 1231E) (8.46) has numerous caves and
coves. The largest cove, at the SE end, has the town of
Lampedusa (8.55) at its head and forms the principal harbour
of the island.
A sewage outfall extends 6 cables S from the headland on
the E side of the entrance to the harbour.
Isola dei Conigli, 2 miles ESE from Capo Ponente
(3531N 1231E) (8.46), is flat-topped and steep-sided. It
lies so close off the coast of Isola di Lampedusa that it is not
easily identified.
Some rocks, the outermost of which is dark, round-topped
and remarkable, lie on a shoal bank within 1 cable of the S
side of the Isola dei Conigli. An anchorage (8.54) lies E of
the island (but see NP8.3).
Useful marks:
Light (green column, 5 m in height), standing on Punta
Maccaferri, the E entrance point to Porto di
Lampedusa (3530N 1236E).
Light (red column on pedestal, 5 m in height), standing
on Punta Guitgia, the W entrance point to Porto di
Lampedusa.
Off-lying shoals
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8.50
There are several off-lying shoals:
A shoal, the existence of which is doubtful, lies with a
depth of 24 m over it, 12 miles NNW of Capo
Grecale (3531N 1238E).
Other shoals, with depths of 17, 20 and 26 m over
them, lie, respectively, 10 miles ESE, 14 miles
ESE and 19 miles S of Capo Grecale.
Chart 193 plan Porto di Lampedusa
Porto di Lampedusa
Nature reserve
1
8.51
A marine nature reserve has been established around the
S, N and NE coasts of Lampedusa from Punta Galera in the
S to Cala Pisana in the E (see chart).
Restrictions on navigation, anchoring and other marine
activities apply and the local authority should be consulted.
Submarine cable
1
8.52
A submarine cable comes ashore in Cala Pisana
(35303N 12374E) (8.48).
Principal marks
1
8.53
Landmarks:
Capo Grecale Lighthouse (white octagonal tower on
visible 112--075 (323), standing on the cape
(8.47).
Two large framework masts, standing close W of the
above lighthouse.
Belfry of the church in the town of Lampedusa. It
shows up well above the houses of the town when
viewed from the SE, and as it is illuminated at
night, it can be seen from a considerable distance.
Major light:
Capo Grecale Light as above.
8.54
Capo Ponente. Anchorage, open but sheltered from E
winds, can be obtained by small vessels off the coast
between Capo Ponente (3531N 1231E) (8.46) and Punta
Parise (8.47), 5 cables N; good holding (but see NP8.3).
Punta di Taccio Vecchio. Anchorage, sheltered from S
winds, can be obtained close W of Punta di Taccio Vecchio
(35315E, 12358E) (but see NP8.3).
Isola dei Conigli. Anchorage for small vessels can be
obtained in the bight on the E side of Isola dei Conigli
(35306N 12333E) (8.49). It affords a good anchorage
over a sandy bottom (but see NP8.3).
Local knowledge is required in all these anchorages.
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8.55
Description. Porto di Lampedusa (3530N 1236E) is
the only harbour on Isola di Lampedusa.
It is open SSW and occasionally a combination of sea
and swell renders it dangerous.
The population of the island is reported to total over
4000 and during the summer months is greatly increased by
tourists from the Italian mainland. The inhabitants are mostly
employed in sponge and sardine fishing.
Topography. The small town of Lampedusa stands on
the NE side of the harbour and the shores of the harbour are
mostly rocky with some sandy beaches.
Port radio. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 6(3).
Climate table. See 1.166 and 1.189.
Anchorage can be obtained off the entrance in depths of
about 15 m, good holding in sand and weed. The harbour
itself is suitable only for small vessels.
Harbour. The harbour is divided into three bays. Cala
Guitgia lies on the W side, Cala Salina lies at the head and
Cala Palme lies on the E side. All three coves are shoal, and
in Cala Palme, the most frequented, small craft are hauled up
on the beach at its head.
Anchorage. Vessels up to 80 m in length can anchor in
Cala Guitgia. However, elsewhere within the harbour
anchoring is reported to be unsatisfactory for, although the
holding ground consists of sand and weed, the low-lying
surrounding land, in places, affords little protection from the
wind.
Directions. The harbour is approached from S and
entered between Punta Maccaferri (35297N 12360E), the
W extremity of a headland named Cavallo Bianco and Punta
Guitgia 2 cables W.
Useful marks:
Belfry in the town of Lampedusa (8.53).
Punta Maccaferri lighthouse (8.49).
Punta Guitgia lighthouse (8.49).
Berths:
A quay, length about 170 m, on E side of the harbour
1 cable NE of Punta Maccaferri, is used by ferries
and tankers.
Small vessels and craft berth stern to the various moles
as directed.
Services. There is a health office standing on Punta della
Sanit and there are regular sea communications with
Trapani and Porto Empedocle in Sicily. An airfield lies close
SE of the town from where there are regular flights to
Palermo throughout the year and to Rome in July and
August.
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(Photograph -- Graham Hutt)
Scoglio Lampione
appears similar to a wall rising from the sea. It is steep-to on

its E side, where there are some rocks close inshore.
Access to the summit can be made on the E side of the
islet from a concrete landing stage.
Useful mark:
Light (square hut, 6 m in height), standing on the W
side of the islet.
Charts 176, 3403
Description
8.56
Scoglio Lampione (Isolotto Lampione) (3533N 1219E)
is flat topped with cliff sides. When seen from the NW, it
THE MALTESE ISLANDS

GENERAL INFORMATION
which is about 45 miles wide. Depths in the channel are less

than 200 m and there are no off-lying dangerous shoals.
Chart 194
8.57
This section describes the coastal waters of the Maltese
Islands (3621N 1421E) together with fringing dangers.
The area covered is sub-divided as follows:
North coast of Gawdex (Gozo) and the NE coast of
Malta (8.69).
Valletta harbours (8.84).
East coast of Malta (8.120).
West coast of Gawdex and SW coast of Malta
(8.139).
Charts 194, 2538
Gawdex (Gozo)
Description
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8.58
The Maltese Islands consist of a group of which Malta is
the largest. The others are Gawdex (Gozo) and Kemmuna
(Comino), together with small islets.
The islands lie on the W part of an extensive bank with
depths of less than 100 m over it. They are separated from
the E end of the S coast of Sicilia by the Malta Channel
8.59
Gawdex, formerly known as Gozo, is the second largest
island of the group and Victoria (Rabat) (3603N 1414E)
is the principal town. There are, in addition, several villages
and numerous detached houses. The entire island is well
cultivated.
The island is almost entirely surrounded by perpendicular
cliffs with those on the W and S sides being very high.
The island is also very hilly and attains an elevation of
196 m near its W end.
Several towers and redoubts stand near the coasts of the
island.
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Malta (3554N 1425E), the largest of the Maltese
Islands presents the appearance of an inclined plane, sloping
gradually from its highest part on the SW side of the island.
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The remainder of the surface of the island is covered with

hills of moderate elevation, the steep slopes of which are
terraced and cultivated.
The W and SW coasts of the island consist for the most
part of perpendicular cliffs, surmounted by steep slopes. The
remaining coasts are much indented by bays and creeks with
the most important being the harbours of Valletta (8.84).
Malta contains three cities and many villages. Of the
former, Mdina (35532N 14242E), with its cathedral and
very high battlemented walls, stands on rising ground SE of
the Bingemma Hills. Valletta (3554N 1431E) (8.84), the
capital city and port, stands on the NE coast with the city of
Sliema lying close NW of it.
Rescue
8.67
SAR operations are co-ordinated by MRCC Malta
(3553N 1421E).
Natural conditions
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See 8.6.
NORTH COAST OF GAWDEX AND THE

NORTH-EAST COAST OF MALTA
General information
Island Population
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The projected population of the islands for the year 2010
is 405 000.
Restricted areas
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8.62
Seasonal swimming zones, some of which may not be
shown on the charts, are established in various bays within
the Maltese Islands. These areas, marked by yellow or red
buoys, which might be joined by wire ropes, are reserved for
swimmers between June and September; the buoys and ropes
may remain in place throughout the year. Within these areas,
navigation is prohibited.
Regulations
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8.63
No vessel is permitted, during night time, to make use of
any private signals off any bay or creek of the islands. The
only authorised signals are as follows:
A vessel requiring a pilot to burn a blue light.
A vessel in distress to use the signal authorised under
the Merchant Shipping Act.
Topography
Tunny fishing
8.64
Tunny nets are laid mostly in Il-Bajja tal-Melliea
(3559N 1422E) (8.81), between September and April. See
also 8.3.
Other fishing activities
8.65
Intensive fishing is undertaken off the Maltese Islands.
Trawling and seining takes place on or around Hurd Bank
(8.66) or near Filfla (3547N 1425E) (8.145) from
December to August.
Lampuki fishing takes place between 6 and 60 miles off
the islands from mid-August to November.
Pots are laid within 4 miles of the NE coast of Malta near
Sliema (3555N 1430E), within 2 miles of the SW coast
near Ras-il-amrija (35495N 14263E) (8.145), and
within 2 miles of the S coast of Gawdex.
Anchored lines are laid SW of Malta from December to
April within 4 miles of a line joining the following positions:
3542N 1420E;
35345N 14135E.
8.70
The coast of Gawdex between Il-Bajja ta Marsalforn
(36045E, 14156E) (8.80) and Mistra Rocks (8.77),
2 miles ESE, has the appearance of a tableland bordered by
precipitous reddish cliffs, 76 to 107 m in height, surmounted
by steep slopes covered with large boulders.
This line of cliffs is broken by the cultivated valleys of
Wied ir-Ramla and Wied San Blas which are separated by a
headland, Il Rajel (8.77).
The coast from Mistra Rocks to Ras il Qala, 2 miles SE
(8.77) becomes gradually less precipitous.
The coast of Malta between Il-Ponta ta L-Arax
(3600N 1422E) (8.152) and Dalet ix-Xilep, 7 cables
SE (8.76), consists of high broken cliffs with rocks below
them, especially near the latter point.
Between Dalet ix-Xilep and Il Ponta tal-Qawra, about
3 miles ESE (8.78), there are two large bays, Il-Bajja
tal-Melliea (8.81) and Il-Bajja ta San Pawl (8.82).
Between Il Ponta tal-Qawra and Saint Julians Point
4 miles SE (8.79), the coast is indented by numerous bays
suitable only for small craft where landing can usually be
effected.
Fishing
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See 8.64 and 8.65.
Off-lying shoals
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Hurd Bank
8.66
Hurd Bank, with a least charted depth of 35 m over it,
coral and sand, lies 9 miles ENE of the E extremity of
Malta.
8.69
The route leads from a position N of San Dimitri Point
(36045N 14112E) (8.77), the W extremity of Gawdex,
to the vicinity of the pilot boarding position for Valletta
(35548N 14324E) (8.79).
The area to be described includes the coastal waters
together with off-lying dangers, bays and anchorages
between San Dimitri Point and the pilot boarding position.
Kemmuna (3601N 1420E) and the waters either side
of it are described at 8.150.
8.72
Sikka-il-Bajda consists of number of shoal patches, with
depths of less than 20 m over them, lying between 1 and
2 miles NE and E of Dalet ix-Xilep (35594N
14226E) (8.76).
Submarine cables
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Submarine cables run generally NE from Il-Bajja ta San
or (35556N 14294E) (8.78) and from Il-Bajja ta San
iljan (35551N 14298E).
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Prohibited anchoring and fishing area
8.74
A prohibited anchoring and fishing area extends in a SE
direction from Saint Georges Point to Ras il-ebel, 4 miles
SE.
Artifical reefs are laid about 5 cables E and ENE from
Saint Georges Point (35557N 14296E) and about
3 cables NE and 3 cables ENE from Saint Julians Point
(35551N 14299E).
Grand Harbour Light (metal framework tower standing

on Il-Fortizza Sant Jiermu) (35541N 14312E)
(8.113).
Luqa Aero Light (35512N 14281E) (8.15).
Directions
San Dimitri Point to Ras il Qala

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Pembroke ranges. When red flags are disposed from
It-Torri tal-Madliena (35562N 14284E) (8.78) and from
Ras l-Irqieqa (8.78), 4 cables E, live firing practice is being
carried out on the Pembroke Ranges which extend 2 miles
offshore.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Gordan (Hill) Lighthouse (3604N 1413E) (8.15).
Qolla s-Safra (36045N 14154E), a prominent,
yellow steep-sided, conical hill, 63 m in height. It
rises on the W side of Il-Bajja ta Marsalforn (8.80).
Mirzuq, is a noticeable hill with a tall statue standing
on its summit, 4 cables S of Qolla s-Safra.
Xagra (3603N 1416E), a village standing on
tableland has a prominent church with a red dome.
The village is visible from seaward and there are
several windmills standing in the vicinity.
Nadur, a village standing 1 miles ESE of Xagra, has
a conspicuous church dome. The village is visible
from seaward and there are several windmills
standing in the vicinity.
It-Torri L-Abjad, a tower standing 2 cables WSW of
Il-Ponta ta L-Arax (3600N 1422E) (8.152).
Church, standing on Dalet ix-Xilep (35593N
14226E), a high bluff which has statue standing
close to the edge of the cliff.
It-Torri l-Amar (35585N 14206E), a conspicuous
red tower standing on a ridge.
Melliea, 1 miles SE of It-Torri l-Amar, with its
conspicuous church, standing on high ground.
Statue of Saint Paul, standing on the summit of the W
part of the island of Il-Gejjer ta San Pawl
(3558N 1424E) (8.78).
Il-Palazz ta Selmun (Selmun Palace), with a prominent
hotel nearby, standing on a hill 104 m in height,
1 mile WSW of Saint Pauls statue.
It-Torri tal-Qawra (yellow watch-tower, 23 m in
height), standing 2 cables WSW of Il-Ponta
tal-Qawra (35576N 14258E) (8.78).
Dome of the church at Mosta (35546N 14255E)
standing 1 miles NE of Mdina, is one of the
largest in the world with a diameter of more than
37 m. It is visible from seaward over most of the
NE coast of Malta.
Radio Mast on ebel San Pietru, marked by
obstruction lights, 1 miles NE of the church at
Mosta.
Saint Andrews Tower (35558N 14283E), standing
on a large yellow stone building.
Major lights:
Gordan Hill Light (3604N 1413E) (8.15).
8.77
From a position NE of San Dimitri Point (36045N
14112E), the high, bold and steep-to NW extremity of
Gawdex, the track leads generally SE for about 8 miles,
passing (with positions given from Gordan Lighthouse
(3604N 1413E) (8.15)):
NE of Forna Point (6 cables NNE), lying at end of a
cliffy, steep-to, length of coast extending E from
San Dimitri Point, thence:
NE of foul ground extending 1 cables N of Reqqa
Point (1 mile ENE), thence:
NE of Il Qolla I Bajda (1 miles ENE), a hill rising
on a small promontory fronted by low cliffs and
fringed with rocks and shoal water extending
2 cables offshore. The hill is a remarkable, white,
steep-sided mound, 26 m in height, in the form of a
truncated cone with a redoubt on its E side. On
either side of the promontory there is a small bay,
where the depths in both are shoal and their shores
are fringed with rocks. Thence:
NE of Il-Bajja ta Marsalforn (2 miles E) (8.80),
thence:
NE of a rocky bank, with a least charted depth of
152 m over it, lying 6 cables ENE of Il Rajel
(4 miles E) (not named on the chart). Ir-Ramla, is a
bay on the W side of Il Rajel, which has a
remarkable sandy beach with a white statue standing
on it close E of the mouth of the Wied ir-Ramla.
The bay is encumbered with shoals where the
bottom is alternately white sand and rock. A
temporary anchorage can be obtained off the beach;
local knowledge is required and only craft of less
than 6 m draught should proceed into the inner part
of the bay. Thence:
NE of Mistra Rocks (4 miles E), which are large
fallen boulders covering a bold point. A square
tower, 134 m in height, stands near the edge of the
cliffs above the point, and a hill rises to 118 m
behind the tower. San Blas Bay indents the coast on
the W side of the point at the mouth of the Wied
San Blas; it is encumbered with rocky patches.
Thence:
NE of Ras il Qala, (6 miles ESE), the SE extremity
of Gawdex which is free of off-lying dangers; a
radar mast (not charted) stands 6 cables inland from
the point.
Ras il Qala to Saint Georges Point
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From a position NE of Ras il Qala the track leads
generally SE for about 9 miles, passing (with positions
given from Il Ponta ta L-Arax (3600N 1422E)):
NE of Kemmuna (1 miles NW) (8.150), thence:
NE of Il Ponta ta L-Arax (8.152), thence:
NE of Sikka-il-Bajda (8.72), lying between 1 and
2 miles NE and E of Dalet ix-Xilep (7 cables
SSE) (8.76), lying on the N side of the entrance to
Il-Bajja tal-Melliea (8.81). Thence:
NE of Il-Gejjer ta San Pawl (Saint Pauls Island)
(2 miles SE), an island lying close inshore on the
SE side of Blata I-Bajda. The island is in two parts
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which are joined by a narrow isthmus named

Issillat; the E part is known as Selmunett. Saint
Pauls statue (8.76), stands on the W part of the
island. Il-Bajja ta San Pawl (8.82) lies on the S
side of the island. Thence:
NE of a spit, with a depth of 94 m over it, extending
over 5 cables ENE from Il-Ponta tal-Qawra
(3 miles SE), a low point at the extremity of a
peninsula covered with high conspicuous buildings.
A special conical light-buoy has been laid about 2
cables NW of the extremity of the spit. Diving takes
place in the vicinity, consequently, mariners should
give the area a wide berth. Il-Bajja tas-Salina (8.83)
is entered S of the point.
The track then continues SE (with positions given from
Ras il-Qretjen (35569N 14273E)):
NE of Ras il-Gallis (1 mile WNW), which has It-Torri
tal-Gallis (white, 12 m in height) standing 1 cable
SE of it. Thence:
NE of Gallis Rocks (5 cables NW), lying within
2 cables of the coast (see 8.75 for firing practice
area), thence:
NE of Ras il-Qretjen which rises to a hillock with
Torri Qalet Marku (pink, 24 m in elevation)
standing on the summit. Qala San Marku and Qala
ta Baar i-agaq are two shallow bays lying
NW and SE, respectively, of Ras il-Qretjen. Thence:
NE of Marku Shoal (3 cables E), thence:
NE of It-Torri tal-Madliena (white tower, 12 m in
height) (1 mile SE). The domes of the churches
Gargur, Naxxar and Mosta (8.76), stand 1, 2
and 2 miles, respectively, SW of the tower. Fort
Madalena stands at an elevation of 131 m, 6 cables
WSW of the tower, thence:
NE of Madalena Shoals (1 miles ESE), extending
2 cables ENE of Ras l-Irqieqa. Thence:
NE of Outer Saint Georges Rock, the outer rock area
of Saint Georges Shoals, a rocky spit extending
about 7 cables NNE from Saint Georges Point
(35557N 14296E), the N entrance point to
Il-Bajja ta San Gor. Middle Saint Georges Rock
and Inner Saint Georges Rock are two other rocky
areas lying on the spit between Outer Saint
Georges Rock and the point. Saint Georges Tower
and hotel complexes stand on the point.
Anchorages and bays
Chart 211 plan Channels Between Malta and Gawdex
Saint Georges Point to Valletta Harbours
8.79
From a position NE of Saint Georges Point, the track
leads generally SE for about 2 miles, passing (with
positions given from Saint Julians Point (35551N
14299E)):
NE of Il-Mercanti (3 cables N), a dangerous
underwater rock, marked by a light-beacon (E
cardinal), lying close to the extremity of a spit
extending NE from the coast. A yacht racing marker
is laid about 1 cables NNW of the rock during the
summer months. A tower stands about 3 cables SW
of the rock. Thence:
NE of Portomaso yacht harbour (8.83A), thence:
NE of Saint Julians Point, lying on the SE side of the
entrance to Il-Bajja ta San iljan thence:
NE of Dragut Shoal (35546N 14312E), lying
2 miles NE of Il Ponta ta Dragut. The shoal
should be avoided during a Gregale (1.154), or
when a heavy sea is running. Il Fortizza ta Tigne
Chart 211 plan Il-Bajja taMarsalforn

Il-Bajja taMarsalforn (Marsalforn Bay)
8.80
Description. Il-Bajja taMarsalforn (36045N 14156E),
which indents the coast of Gawdex, has the village of
Marsalforn standing at its head. The village is somewhat
overshadowed by tourist developments extending around the
shores of the bay. The beach at the head of the bay is
fronted by stone breakwaters and the flat rocks lining the W
shore of the bay S of Il-Ponta ta Santa Marija have to some
extent been paved over; there is a short breakwater (not
charted) extending E from the N end of the paved area.
St Pauls Church, with a tower, stands among the
buildings on the E side at the head of the bay. A shallow
boat harbour lies on the E side of the bay close N of the
church and between the boat harbour and the bays E
entrance point the shore is fringed by a drying reef.
Il-Bajja tal-Melliea
stands above Tigne Point, the NW entrance point to

Il-Port ta Marsamxett (8.119), cable SSW of Il
Ponta ta Dragut; there is a clock tower W of the
fort. Thence:
(Directions continue for Il-Port ta Marsamxett at 8.119)
To position in the vicinity of the Fairway Light-buoy
(safe water)where the pilot will board.
(Directions for Valletta, Il-Port Il-Kbir
(Grand Harbour) are given at 8.113)
8.81
Description. Il-Bajja tal-Melliea indents the coast
between Dalet ix-Xilep (35593N 14226E) (8.76) and
Ras il-Griebeg, 1 mile S. It is the largest bay on this length
of coast with one of the largest sandy beaches in Malta.
Melliea Rock, a dangerous underwater rock, lies about
4 cables from the head of the bay among an area of
submerged rocks and shoals. A light-beacon (isolated danger)
marks this rock.
Tunny nets are laid during the season within 5 cables S
and SW of Dalet ix-Xilep, see 8.71.
Marine farms are established in the bay.
Anchorage. The bay affords a good anchorage during
offshore winds. Deep draught vessels should keep the statue
of Saint Paul (8.76), bearing more than 112 and open of
the outermost above-water rock off Ras il-Griebeg.
Chart 211 plan Il Bajja ta San Pawl
Il-Bajja ta San-Pawl
337
8.82
Description. Il Bajja ta San Pawl (Saint Pauls Bay) is
entered between Il-Gejjer ta San Pawl (3558N 1424E)
(8.78) and Il-Ponta tal-Qawra (8.78), 1 miles ESE. It is a
large bay around which Maltas major tourist resort has been
developed.
The village of San Pawl il-Baar stands along the inner
half of the S shore of the bay and L-Golja tal-Wardija, with
a prominent escarpment at its E end, rises behind the village.
Tunny nets are laid during the season within 3 cables of
Il-Gejjer ta San Pawl, see 8.71.
Marine farms. Two marine farms have been established
near the NW side of the bay. An area surrounding the
seaward farm is marked by buoys (special).
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Is-Sikka ta San Pawl (Saint Pauls Shoal), lies near the

middle of the bay, about 4 cables SE of Saint Pauls statue
(8.76), and a small patch of foul ground lies about 4 cables
E of the shoal.
Anchorage. An anchorage, sheltered from offshore winds,
can be obtained anywhere in the bay, in depths over 18 m.
The holding ground is good, except on the patch of foul
ground mentioned above, in depths of less than 20 m. Care
should be taken to select a sandy spot.
Anchoring and fishing is prohibited in the charted
approach channel.
Reserved Swimming areas: A reserved swimming area
lies close NE of the concrete mole at the head of the bay. A
second reserved area fronts the coast 6 cables farther E.
Landmarks:
Statue of Saint Paul (3558N 1424E) (8.76).
Il-Palazz ta Selmun (8.76), 1 mile WSW of Saint
Pauls statue.
It-Torri tal-Qawra (8.76), 1 miles ESE of Saint Pauls
statue.
Directions. Passing Il-Gejjer ta San Pawl. From a
position N of Il-Gejjer ta San Pawl, the line of bearing of
more than 128 of It-Torri tal-Gallis, standing 1 cable SE of
Ras il-Gallis (35574N 14260E) (8.78), in line with
It-Torri Qawra (6 cables NW) (8.76), passes cable NE of
the shoal water extending E from Selmnett.
Thence, from a position E of Il-Gejjer ta San Pawl, the
track leads generally WSW for 1 miles to the head of the
bay, passing (with positions given from Saint Pauls statue
(3558N 1424E)):
NNW of Il-Ponta tal-Qawra (1 miles ESE) (8.78),
thence:
NNW of Buibba Point (1 mile SE), where the
approach channel is entered; it is 250 m in width
and extends from the 30 m depth contour for 1 mile
WSW.
SSE of a beacon (3 cables E), standing on the S shore
of Selmunett. The beacon is difficult to distinguish
against the background of rock. There is a landing
place on the S side of the isthmus of Issillat (8.78),
1 cables W of the beacon. The channel between
Il-Gejjer ta San Pawl and the mainland is suitable
only for dinghies. Thence:
SSE of Ras il-Minuna (4 cables SSW), a headland
with Fortizza ta Campbell standing on the heights
above it, thence:
NNW of It-Torri ta Wignacourt (1 mile S), a signal
station with a flagstaff standing close SSW. Thence:
SSE of a rocky patch (7 cables SSW), with a depth
of 73 m over it. A sewage outfall extends
1 cables E from the shore 2 cables WNW of the
patch.
Thence as required to the head of the bay.
Useful mark:
Light at the head of Il-Moll tal Vea on the S shore
3 cables from the head of the bay.
Berths. A curved breakwater, 174 m in length, extends
WSW from a position on the shore 3 cables ENE of It-Torri
ta Wignacourt (35570N 14242E). There are numerous
moorings S of the breakwater. Owing to obstructions the
head of the breakwater should be given a clearance of at
least 6 m.
A concrete mole, with depths of 21 to 24 m alongside
the outer 67 m of its S side, extends 120 m WNW from the
S shore 3 cables WSW from the head of the bay.
From the root of Il-Moll tal Vea an embankment
extends S and W to the head of the bay. Between the mole
and the shore to the S, there is a boat harbour providing a

sheltered anchorage.
Il-Moll tal Fekruna, on the N side of the bay 4 cables
from the head, is a concrete quay, 53 m in length with
depths between 21 and 34 m alongside.
The shore SW of Il-Moll tal Fekruna is built up and
moorings lie off it.
Il-Bajja tas-Salina
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Description. Il-Bajja tas-Salina is entered between
Il-Ponta tal-Qawra (35577N 14259E) (8.78) and Ras
il-Gallis, 3 cables SE (8.78). The bay gets its name from
the government saltworks at its head. An hotel stands close
E of the saltworks. Hotels and restaurants line the W shore
of the bay.
Anchorage. The bay is mostly shallow but anchorage
with, good holding, can be obtained.
VALLETTA HARBOURS
General information
Chart 177
Position and general description

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Valletta Harbours lie on the NW and SE sides of the
peninsula on which the city of Valletta stands. They consist
of Il-Port ta Marsamxett (8.119) and Il-Port Il-Kbir (Grand
Harbour) (8.106) which lie NW and SE, respectively, of the
peninsula.
Function
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Il-Port Il-Kbir is the principal port of Malta and has
traditionally been a commercial port providing a complete
range of maritime services.
In 2002 the southern harbour district had a population of
85 562; Valletta had a population of 7 173, and Sliema
12 575.
Topography
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Il-Port Il-Kbir is one of the most spectacular natural deep
water harbours in the Mediterranean and is embraced around
its perimeter by uninterrupted fortifications of huge
proportions.
Port limit
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The port limit is defined by the breakwater (35 542N
14315E).
Approach and entry
8.88
The harbour is approached from the vicinity of the
Fairway Light-buoy (35548N 14325E) and entered
between the head of the N breakwater (35 542N
14315E) and the head of the S breakwater, 2 cables SW.
Traffic
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16 690 200 dwt.
Port Authority
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338
8.90
Malta Maritime Authority, Maritime House, Lascaris
Wharf, Valletta VLT 01, Malta.
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Limiting conditions
Controlling depth
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Wreck, depth 157 m, in centre of harbour entrance.

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Magazine Wharf (8.114).
Charts 177, 2538
Tidal levels
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See Admiralty Tide Tables Volume 2.
01 m.

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It is reported that the longest vessel to enter the port was
356 m, for repairs at the Malta Drydocks.
Local weather and sea state

1
The waiting anchorage, 4 miles E from Il-Bajja ta

Marsaskala (3552N 1435E), is normally used by container
ships bound for Marsaxlokk (8.132).
Permission to anchor in order to obtain shelter may be
given depending on weather conditions and individual
circumstances. Vessels may be given permission to drift off
the lee coast.
8.95
The prevailing wind is NW, at times reaching gale force.
Strong NE winds, the Gregale (see 1.154), raise a very
heavy swell.
Such winds have a long fetch and this, combined with the
orientation of the main harbours, causes the swell
experienced within them to be higher than would be
normally expected for a given wind force.
A NE wind of force 6, given a long fetch can make
conditions very uncomfortable in the harbours, especially in
Il-Port ta Marsamxett (8.119).
When such conditions exist, alternative temporary
anchorages can be found in Marsaxlokk (8.132).
8.99
A prohibited anchorage and fishing area covers the inner
approaches to Valletta Harbours, as shown on the chart.
Submarine cables
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A submarine cable runs NE from each of Il-Bajja ta San
or and Il-Bajja ta San iljan.
Entry prohibited area

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An entry prohibited area has been established around a
sewage outfall extending 4 cables NNE from the coast 1 mile
ESE of the entrance to Il-Port Il-Kbir.
Pilotage
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8.102
available 24 hours. The pilot boats display a red and white
flag, divided horizontally, and have the words Pilot Boat
painted on each side of the bow.
In good weather the pilot boards near the Fairway
Light-buoy, as shown on the chart.
Whenever weather conditions prevent pilot boats moving
outside Il-Port Il-Kbir entrance to meet incoming vessels, the
following signals will be disposed from the Palace Tower
Signal Station (35539N 14309E) (8.112) and from
Fortizza Sant Anglu (8.113), 4 cables SSE.
Port radio
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See Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3).

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ETA should be sent 48 hours prior to arrival, to the Port
Operations Manager. The ETA should be sent again at least
2 hours prior to arrival and when within 5 miles of the
Fairway Light-buoy.
Charts 2538, 194
Anchorages
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There are five bunkering anchorages and one waiting
anchorage, all charted, off Malta:
Bunkering Area 1: 2 miles NE from Il-Bajja
tal-Melliea (3559N 1422E).
Bunkering Area 2: 1 mile NE from Il-Ponta ta-onqor
(3552N 1434E).
Bunkering Area 3: 10 miles E from of Malta on Hurd
Bank (3554N 1447E). This anchorage is also
used by laden tankers.
Bunkering Area 4: 1 miles SE from Il-Ponta ta
Delimara (3549N 1434E).
Bunkering Area 6: 1 mile S from Ras Il-Qammie
(3558N 1419E).
When these signals are disposed, Masters must exercise

their discretion as to whether or not it is safe to enter the
harbour in order to meet the pilot boat.
Vessels underway with a pilot on board must display the
following:
For additional manoeuvring signals see 8.109.

See also 1.21.
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8.103
Tugs are available.
Regulations
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8.104
There is a speed limit of 10 knots when within 1 cable of
the coast anywhere in Malta.
Special regulations are in force in both harbours.
Vessels carrying explosives and lying off Valletta
Harbours when waiting for a berth, should display the
following signals:
Quarantine
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8.105
Vessels in quarantine are permitted, in certain cases, to
enter Il-Port ta Marsamxett for the purposes of taking fuel
or provisions.
Vessels which are not permitted to enter either of the
harbours are allowed to communicate, in quarantine, with the
islands of Kemmuna (8.150) and Kemmunett (8.151), under
such restrictions as the Collector of Customs may impose.
Il-Port Il-Kbir (Grand Harbour)

Chart 177
General layout
1
8.106
A natural deep-water inlet runs SW for 1 miles from its
entrance, with a bay and three creeks, each mile long,
indenting its SE shore.
The main inlets within the harbour are as follows:

Bighi Bay lies between Il-Fortizza Ricasoli, on the S
side of the harbour entrance (8.113) and Fortizza
Sant Anglu, 4 cables SW (8.113). Ships are often
moored in the bay and gales from the NW can be a
danger to vessels in the bay. There are imposing
buildings standing in Bighi on a peninsula on the
SE side of the bay. Submerged mooring wires are
laid out from the ends of a tank cleaning jetty on
the NE side of the bay; they are used for holding
vessels off when alongside and for unberthing.
Id-Dala Tal Kalkara indents in the SE part of Bighi
Bay between the Bighi peninsula and the peninsula
of Vittoriosa, 1 cables SW. This inlet is
encumbered with submerged moorings, wrecks, and
a disused submarine cable, which make anchoring
in the inlet inadvisable. A large marina was under
construction (2003) on the E side of the creek.
Id-Dala Tad-Dockyard lies between the peninsulas
of Vittoriosa and Senglea, 1 cables SW. This inlet
is encumbered with submerged moorings and
disused submarine cables. No 1 Dry Dock lies at its
head.
Id-Dala Tal-Francizi, lies between the peninsula of
Senglea and Corradino Heights, 3 cables SW. The
sides of the inlet are lined with wharfs and Nos 2,
3, 4, 5 and No 6 (China Dock) Dry Docks are
entered from it. A disused submarine cable lies in
the inlet.
The Marsa lies at the SW end of the harbour, 6 cables
W of Id-Dahla Tal-Francizi. It is lined with
numerous wharfs and No 7 Dry Dock is entered
from SW Extension, close to the head of the inlet.
The dock and its surrounding area is a shipbuilding
complex.

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8.107
The limits of the prohibited anchoring and fishing area
mentioned in 8.99, extend NW from the head of the S
Saint Elmo Lighthouse
Il-Port Il-Kbir (Grand Harbour) entrance (8.106a)

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Carmelitine Church Dome
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Saint Elmo Lighthouse
Il-Ponta ta Ricasoli
Il-Port Il-Kbir (Grand Harbour) entrance (8.106b)

(Photograph -- Graham Hutt)
entrance breakwater on Il-Ponta ta Ricasoli (35539N

14314E) (8.113), to the shore beneath Il-Fortizza Sant
Jiermu (8.113).
Traffic signals
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Prohibited anchorages
1
8.110
Traffic signals are displayed from the Palace Tower Signal
Station (35539N 14309E) (8.112) and from Fortizza
Sant Anglu, 4 cables SSE (8.113).
8.108
Anchoring is prohibited in an area between Lascaris
Wharf (35536N 14308E), Fortizza Sant Anlu and
Senglea Point.
Anchoring is also prohibited in Id-Dahla Tad-Dockyard
(8.106) and Id-Dahla Tal-Francizi (8.106).
Manoeuvring signals
1
8.109
Vessels manoeuvring with a pilot on board must display
the following signals under the circumstances specified
below, using the flags described in the International Code of
Signals.
When it is unsafe for small craft and low-powered vessels

to proceed outside the Valletta Harbours, a blue triangular
flag will be displayed from the Palace Tower Signal Station
and from Fortizza Sant Anglu.
Climate table
1
8.111
See 1.166 and 1.190.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Saint Pauls Church Spire (35541N 14307E).
Carmelitine Church Dome, cable SE of Saint Pauls
Church.
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Saint Johns Cathedral, with its two turrets standing on

a ridge in the centre of the city 2 cables SSE of
Saint Pauls Church.
Flagstaffs standing on the Governors Palace Signal
Station (35539N 14309E).
There are many other landmarks in the area for which the
chart is a sufficient guide.
Major light: Grand Harbour Light (35542N 14312E)
(8.76).
Directions
8.113
position close to the Fairway Light-buoy (35548N
14325E), the track leads generally SW for about 1 mile to
a position SW of the head of the N breakwater. Saint Elmo
Lighthouse (white round tower, red band on E side), stands
Caution. A large vessels speed on passing the
breakwaters should not be greater than is necessary for
keeping her under command. It is most undesirable to stop
engines before the ship is settled on her heading up the
harbour.
Masters are reminded that ships may be moored in Bighi
Bay (8.106).
The track then leads W for a short distance, thence S and
generally SW for about 7 cables to the middle of Il-Port
Il-Kbir, passing (with positions given from Il-Ponta ta
L-Imgerbeb (35538N 14311E)):
S of the head of the N breakwater (5 cables NE). The
breakwater extends 2 cables E from a position a
short distance E off Il-Ponta ta Sant Jiermu; the

ruins of a bridge pier stands midway between the
root of the breakwater and the point. Il-Fortizza
Sant Jiermu stands on the heights above the point,
thence:
N and W of the head of the S breakwater (2 cables
ENE), which extends cable NW from Il-Ponta ta
Ricasoli. A light (metal structure on white round
stone tower, red bands on E side, 9 m in height),
obscured 120--157 (37) when firing or
searchlight practices are taking place, stands on the
head of the breakwater. Il Fortizza Ricasoli stands
above the point and a light is occasionally exhibited
from a D/F station on the E side of the fort.
Obstruction lights are exhibited from a radio mast,
5 cables SE of the breakwater head. The mast is
the SE most of a group of masts standing close E
of the fort. Bighi Bay (8.106) is entered SW of
Il-Ponta Ricasoli. Thence:
E and SE of a light-buoy (starboard hand), moored on
the edge of shoal water fringing Il-Ponta ta
L-Imgerbeb, thence:
NW of a wreck (2 cables SSW), with a depth of
82 m over it, lying about 60 m N of Saint Angelo
Point, thence:
NW of a light-buoy (port hand) (2 cables SSW),
moored on the extremity of shoal water fringing
Fortizza Sant Anlu which stands on the NW end
of the peninsula of Vittoriosa. A signal station in
the fort repeats traffic and storm signals from the
Palace Tower Signal Station in Valletta. Id-Dala
Grand Harbour -- Fortizza Sant Anglu (8.113)

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Tad-Dockyard (8.106) is entered SW of Fortizza

Sant Anglu. Thence:
NW of a light-buoy (port hand) (4 cables SW), moored
on the edge of shoal water fringing Senglea Point,
the NW extremity of Senglea Peninsula. A
prominent watch tower stands at the NW angle of a
fort on the peninsula.
Thence as required to the allocated berth.
Il-Port ta Marsamxett
General information
Berths
8.114
Magazine Wharf, lying beneath the N side of
Corradino Heights (35530N 14306E), length
252 m, charted depth 134 m. Grain and self
discharging container ships.
Laboratory Wharf Container Terminal, an extension
SW from Magazine Wharf, length 191 m; reported
depth 12 m, there is a charted depth of 114 m at
the SW end of this berth. Grain and self discharging
container ships. A Ro-Ro berth lies at the SW end
of this wharf.
Pinto Wharfs Nos 4 and 5, 4 cables N of Magazine
Wharf, length 250 m; reported depth 11 m,
shallower depths are charted at the NE end of No 5
Wharf. Passenger and naval vessels.
Pinto Wharfs Nos 1 and 2, 2 cables NNW of
Magazine Wharf, length 264 m; depth 94 m.
Passenger and general cargo.
Deep Water Wharf, 3 cables WNW of Magazine
Wharf, length 350 m, charted depths between 92
and 107 m. General cargo. There is a Ro-Ro berth
at the NE end of this wharf.
New Flagstone Wharf, 2 cables WSW of Deep Water
Wharf, length 217 m, charted depths between 114
and 117 m. Petroleum, bulk cargo.
Port services
Repairs
1
8.115
Repairs of all kinds are available. The services include
major conversions to hull cleaning, engine overhauls and
underwater repairs. There are seven dry docks, the largest of
which is China Dock (No 6) (8.106): length 360 m; breadth
62 m; capacity 300 000 dwt. There is a shipbuilding dock,
No 7 (8.106), length 290 m, breadth 50 m, capacity
80 000 dwt.
Other facilities
8.116
1
Medical facilities. Full range is available.

Oily waste and refuse collection facilities are
available.
D/F calibration is available.
De-ratting is available.
Supplies
1
8.117
Limited amounts of fresh water are available; as much
notice as possible should be given. Bunkers and ample
provisions are available.
Communications
1
10
8.118
Malta International Airport, 6 km distant.
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8.119
Description. Il-Port ta Marsamxett is entered between
Tigne Point (35554N 14309E) (8.79) and the NW side
of the city of Valletta. Yachting facilities are concentrated in
Il-Port Ta Marsamxett.
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within an area
bounded by the harbour entrance, the mouth of Id-Dala ta
tas-Sliema and a line drawn S across the harbour from the
Royal Malta Yacht Club, 6 cables SW from the entrance.
Submarine cables. Within the harbour and its inlets there
are numerous disused submarine cables, including a disused
cable area. The landing places of some of the cables are
marked by notice boards.
Anchoring is prohibited in an area extending S across
the harbour from the Royal Malta Yacht Club and in an area
in the mouth of Id-Dala ta tas-Sliema.
Submarine water pipeline lies across the harbour
entrance about 1 cable WSW of Tigne Point.
Traffic Signals are displayed when it is unsafe to proceed
outside Il-Port Ta Marsamxett, see 8.110.
Landmarks:
Two towers, aligned N/S cable apart, behind Saint
Lukes Hospital (35537N 14297E).
Chimney cable NNW of the hospital.
For other landmarks in the city of Valletta see 8.112.
Major light: Grand Harbour Light (35541N 14312E)
(8.76).
Directions (continued from 8.79). From a position SE of
Dragut Shoal (35546N 14312E), the track leads
generally SW for 1 miles to the entrance to Id-Dala ta
L-Iimsida, passing (with positions given from the flagstaffs
standing on the Governors Palace Signal Station (35539N
14309E)):
NW of the head of the N breakwater (6 cables ENE)
(8.113) of Il-Port Il-Kbir (Grand Harbour), thence:
SE of shoal water fringing Il-Ponta ta Dragut (5 cables
N) and Tigne Point (4 cables N), thence:
SE of the unnamed E extremity (4 cables NW) of
Il-Gira ta Forti Manoel, an island connected to the
mainland by a shoal flat spanned by a bridge.
Il-Fortizza Manoel and the disused Manoel Hospital
stand on the island which separates Id-Dala ta
tas-Sliema from Id-Dala ta L-Azzarett. The Royal
Malta Yacht Club stands in Il-Fortizza Manoel,
thence:
NW of a shoal spit (5 cables W), with a depth of 4 m
charted over its extremity, thence:
NW of a fuelling barge (5 cables W), moored
between two buoys off the entrance to a small
marina, thence:
NW of a light-buoy (isolated danger) marking a wreck
(6 cables WSW), with a depth of 17 m over it,
thence:
SW of the head of a breakwater extending S from
Msida Point (7 cables W); a light stands on the head
of the breakwater. Msida Marina lies on the W side
of the breakwater in Id-Dahla ta L-Iimsida. Offices
for customs, immigration and the harbour master are
all in a three masted hulk lying in the marina.
Berths:
Id-Dala ta L-Azzarett. There are alongside berths
on the quay on the NE side by the old Quarantine
Hospital. Farther W and on the opposite side of the
inlet small vessels and yachts berth stern to the
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walls. There are numerous submerged moorings and

before selecting a berth th Harbour Master should
be consulted.
An anchorage can be obtained in the middle of the
inlet clear of the submerged moorings; mud, good
holding.
Id-Dala ta tas-Sliema. There are some rough
alongside berths at a pier on the N side of Il-Gzira
Ta Forti Manoel in the inlet; prior arrangement
must be made at the boatyard on the island. Much
of the inlet is foul as shown in the dotted area on
the chart.
Wreck. A dangerous wreck lies amongst the moorings
on the S side of the creek 1 cable E of the
yachtyard.
Msida Marina is at the SW head of the harbour.
Principal marks
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General information
Charts 177, 2538, 36
Route
1
8.120
The route leads from the vicinity of the fairway
light-buoy off Valletta Harbours (35548N 14325E)
(8.79), to the vicinity of Bengajsa Reef (35482N
14331E) (8.128).
The area includes the coastal waters together with
off-lying dangers and bays between the two positions,
together with Malta Freeport (Marsaxlokk) (8.132).
Submarine cables
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8.121
See 8.73.
8.127
Landmarks:
It-Torri Ta San Tumas, a conspicuous white castle
with a turret at each of its four corners, 2 cables W
of Il-Gira (35517N 14346E) (8.128).
Church with a red dome in the town of etjun
(35514N 14320E).
Ta San Girgor, low red dome, 2 cables SE of etjun
Church
Church with dome and two spires standing on a ridge
in the town of al-Gaxaq, about 9 cables WSW of
etjun Church. An old round signal tower, 17 m in
height, stands at the E end of the village of Gudja,
7 cables W of the church in al-Gaxaq. The
church in Gudja also has a dome and two spires.
Chimney (154 m in elevation, and marked by
obstruction lights) (35501N 14335E), at
Delimara Power Station (8.132).
Il-Fortizza ta San Lujan, 7 cables WSW of the
chimney, is a large conspicuous square building
with a turret at each of its corners, standing on a
promontory faced with white cliffs from 15 to 18 m
high in Marsaxlokk (8.132).
Old lighthouse (sandstone tower painted with black
and white bands, 24 m in height), standing about
7 cables S of the chimney.
Church, at Birebbua (35496N 14316E).
Water tower close NE of Il-Fortizza ta Bengajsa
(35485N 14320E).
Major lights:
Grand Harbour Light (35542N 14312E) (8.76).
Ponta ta Delimara Light (building), standing 2 cables
NW of Ponta ta Delimara (35492N 14337E)
(8.128), close S of the Old Lighthouse (above).
Marine farms
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8.122
There are two large marine farms, marked by light-buoys
(special), between Munxar Pass (8.130) and Il-Bajja ta
Marsaxlokk (8.132). Numerous smaller farms may be
encountered closer inshore and in bays.
8.123
See 8.74.
Valletta Fairway
Marsaxlokk
1
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1
8.124
See 8.101.
Measured distance
8.125
A measured distance of 1 mile with a running track of
129/309 lies E of Ras il-ebel (35534N 14331E)
(8.128). Each end of the measured distance is marked by
lines painted on the walls of fields on the hillside.
Natural conditions
8.126
Currents. A S set has often been observed off the E end
of the island of Malta. During N winds its rate increases, and
on occasions it has been experienced as far off as Hurd
Bank.
About 1 mile off the entrance to Il-Bajja ta Marsaxlokk, a
very strong current sometimes sets NE. It is caused,
apparently, by SE winds lasting several days and ceases after
two days of W winds.
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Il-Bajja
ta
8.128
From a position in the vicinity of Valletta Fairway
Light-buoy (35547N 14325E), the track leads generally
SE and SSW for about 9 miles, passing (with positions
given from Il-Gira (35517N 14346E)):
NE of Kalanka tal-Patrijiet (2 miles NW), a small
cove, thence:
NE of Ras il-ebel (2 miles NW), a small headland,
thence:
NE of Della larga Forca (1 miles N), a bank with a
least depth of 91 m over it and a depth of 143 m
over its N extremity.Thence:
NE of Il-Ponta ta-onqor (4 cables N), a low
headland. A beacon (stone, black and white bands),
stands about 1 cable W of Il-Ponta ta-onqor. It is
reported that the beacon is difficult to distinguish.
Il-Ponta ta-onqor lies on the N side of the
entrance to Il-Bajja ta Marsaskala (8.129), thence:
NE of Secca onqor (5 cables NE), a shoal of rock
and weed with depths of less than 8 m over it,
extending about 5 cables ESE of Il-Ponta
ta-onqor. Il-Gira is the S entrance point to
Il-Bajja ta Marsaskala and the N entrance point to
Il-Bajja ta San Tumas (8.129). Il-Torri ta San
Tumas stands 2 cables W from Il-Gira. Thence:
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NE of Secca il-Munxar (7 cables SE), a shoal lying

on a rocky spit extending 1 miles ENE of Il-Ponta
tal-Munxar, a point lying at the NE end of some
white cliffs, 44 m in height. Munxar Pass lies across
the spit, (8.130). Thence:
NE, E and ESE of Outer Munxar Rock (1 mile SE),
lying close to the 20 m depth contour 4 cables ESE
of Secca Il-Munxar. The rock is marked by a
light-buoy (E cardinal) 2 cables E.
Caution. Depths in the vicinity of the spit are very
uneven and cause heavy seas during E winds. Outer Munxar
Rock should be given a wide berth. Thence:
ESE of Xorb il-Gain (1 miles S), a low-lying
headland on the N side of the entrance to Il-ofra
I-Kbira
(8.131)
and
Il-ofra
-ghira
(8.131).Thence:
ESE of Il-Ponta ta Delimara (35493N 14338E),
which ends in a high cliff at the S end of a
peninsula extending from Il-ofra -ghira. The
coast of the peninsula is irregular and cliffy. Il-Bajja
ta Marsaxlokk (8.132) lies W of the peninsula. A
light (8.127) and an old lighthouse stand 2 cables
NW of the point, thence:
ESE of Taqtiega ta Delimara, an islet with rocks
awash extending S of it, lying 1 cable SW from
Il-Ponta ta Delimara. Thence:
ESE of a light-buoy (S cardinal), moored 3 cables S of
Ponta ta Delimara, thence to the pilot boarding
position for Il-Bajja ta Marsaxlokk. Thence:
(Directions continue for Il-Bajja ta Marsaxlokk
from the NE at 8.136)
ESE of Bengajsa Reef, lying a little over 1 mile SSW
of Taqtiega ta Delimara near the extremity of a
spit extending to the 20 m contour from Il-Ponta ta
Bengajsa, on the S side of the approaches to
Il-Bajja ta Marsaxlokk. Bengajsa Patch lies on the
spit 3 cables S of Il-Ponta ta Bengajsa. The reef
affords some protection to Marsaxlokk during S
winds and a light-buoy (E cardinal) is moored
1 cable E of the spit.
(Directions for Il-Bajja ta Marsaxlokk
are given at 8.136)
Munxar Pass
1
Il-ofra I-Kbira and Il-ofra -gira
Chart 36
General Information
Il-Bajja ta Marsaskala and Il-Bajja ta San Tumas
8.129
Description. Il-Bajja ta Marsaskala and Il-Bajja ta San
Tumas (Saint Thomas Bay) are bays separated by the
peninsula of which Il-Gira (35517N 14346E) (8.128) is
the extremity.
Il-Bajja ta Marsaskala, entered S of Il-Ponta ta-onqor
(8.128), about 4 cables N of Il-Gira, is a small bay,
surrounded by a village, which shoals steeply a short
distance within the entrance. In the inner part of the bay
there is a large number of small craft moorings through
which a fairway, marked by buoys (special), leads to quays
at the head of the bay. There is a light on the E end of the
quay on the S side of the bay. There is reported to be good
holding with protection from N to S through W.
Il-Bajja ta San Tumas is a shallow bay entered between
Il-Gira and Il-Ponta tal-Munxar (8.128), 7 cables SSW. The
bottom of the bay is sand and rocks covered with weed.
8.131
Description. Il-ofra I-Kbira and Il-ofra -gira are
coves separated by a narrow peninsula 4 cables SW of
Xorb il-Gain (35504N 14343E) (8.128). Both have
high white cliffs at their heads.
The coves are protected from all directions except the SE
and shoal gradually towards their heads. The bottom consists
of sand patches, rock and stones.
It is reported that when in use, radio transmitters
overlooking the heads of the coves distort electrical
equipment of vessels in the vicinity.
Il-Bajja ta Marsaxlokk (Marsaxlokk or Malta

Freeport)
Anchorages and Munxar Pass
8.130
Description. Munxar Pass is a channel of deeper water
lying mid-way along the spit extending ENE from Il-Ponta
tal-Munxar (35510N 14344E) (8.128). The bottom is
uneven and rocky with a minimum depth of 73 m.
Leading marks. The alignment (211) of:
The old lighthouse (35493N 14335E) (8.127) just
open of:
Xorb il-Gain (1 miles NNE) (8.128):
Leads though Munxar Pass.
8.132
Position. Il-Bajja ta Marsaxlokk indents the E coast of
Malta between Ponta ta Delimara (35492N 14337E)
(8.128) and Il-Ponta ta Bengajsa, about 1 mile SW (8.128)
and the harbour facilities therein are known as Malta
Freeport.
Function. The port is owned by the Malta Freeport
Corporation Limited providing a customs free zone for
container and break bulk and includes a tanker terminal.
Over 95% of the ports container traffic is for transhipment.
Topography. On the E side of Marsaxlokk, the shore
consists of a bold yellow cliff between 21 and 37 m in
height, for more than 3 cables N of Ponta ta Delimara.
Thence it becomes less precipitous until about 5 cables
farther N it is faced with a high white cliff below which is
Delimara Power Station.
Fortizza Tas-Sil stands on a hill 4 cables N of the power
station.
The village of Marsaxlokk stands at the head of a shallow
inlet on the E side of the promontory with Il-Fortizza ta
San Lujan standing on it, 4 cables W of the power station
(8.127). In the village there is a church with a dome and
twin steeples.
Approach and entry. The port is approached from SSE
and entered between Ponta ta Delimara and the head of a
breakwater extending 5 cables NE from Il-Ponta ta
Bengajsa.
47 031 795 dwt.
Port Authority. Malta Freeport Corporation Limited,
Freeport Centre, Port of Marsaxlokk, Karlafrana BBG 05,
Malta GC.
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8.133
Deepest and longest berth. Container Terminal No 1
(8.137).
Largest vessel handled is reported to be 276 m LOA.
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Local weather and sea state. It is reported that SE gales

may make entry to the port difficult.
Arrival information
8.134
Notice of ETA required. A vessels ETA should be given
48 hours prior to arrival and again to Valletta Port Control
on VHF at least 2 hours before arrival at Valletta or
Marsaxlokk pilot boarding position (see below) and again
when within 5 miles of the pilot boarding position.
Anchorages. See 8.98
Submarine pipeline. A salt water pipeline extends
1 cables SE from the shore S of Il-Fortizza ta San Lujan.
available 24 hours. The pilot will board either at the
boarding position off Valletta (8.102) or Marsaxlokk. See
also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
Marine farm. A marine farm lies close E of the oil
pipeline.
Harbour
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8.135
General layout. Within Il-Bajja ta Marsaxlokk the
container terminals are on the SW side, close inside the SSE
facing entrance. Two small shallow bays open to the N and
NW respectively.
Directions
1
8.136
position (35486N 14335E), the track leads generally
NNW for about 1 mile to a position NE of the container
terminals, passing (with positions given from the head of the
breakwater (3549N 1433E)):
Between the light-buoy (S cardinal) (6 cables ESE),
moored 3 cables S of Ponta ta Delimara (8.128),
and Bengajsa Patch (7 cables SW) (8.128),
thence:
WSW of Taqtiega ta Delimara (5 cables E), thence:
ENE of the head of the outer breakwater extending
5 cables NE from Il-Ponta Ta Bengajsa (8.128). A
light (reported to be a steel pillar, 18 m in height)
visible 260--042 (142), stands on the head of the
breakwater. The oil terminal berths lie on the inner
side of this breakwater (8.137), thence:
WSW of a light-buoy (W cardinal) (3 cables NW),
moored on the 20 m contour, thence:
ENE of the head of a detached inner breakwater
(2 cables NW), extending N from the E end of
Container Terminal No 2; a light stands on the N
end of this breakwater.
Useful mark:
A beacon (iron, triangular daymark), standing on ajra
Rock, 7 cables N from the breakwater head.
Port services
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8.137
Container Terminal No 1:
North Quay: length 1000 m; charted depths 135 to
143 m.
West Quay: length 168 m; charted depth 93 m.
Container Terminal No 2:
North Quay: length 480 m; charted depths 139 to
145 m. There is a Ro-Ro berth at the N end of this
quay.
8.138
See 8.115.
WEST COAST OF GAWDEX AND

SOUTH-WEST COAST OF MALTA
General information
Charts 194, 2537, 2538
Route
8.139
The route leads from a position W of San Dimitri Point
(36045N 14112E) (8.77), the NW extremity of
Gawdex, to a position SW of Filfla (3547N 1425E)
(8.145), thence to a position in the vicinity of Bengajsa
Reef (8.128), 7 miles E of Filfla.
The area described includes the coastal waters, off-lying
dangers, bays and anchorages between San Dimitri Point and
Bengajsa Reef.
Nature reserve - restricted areas
Berths
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Oil Terminal. The berths are in a basin SE of the
container terminals. There is a Ro-Ro berth at the head of
the basin. Tanker berths are:
Jetty No 1: maximum size of vessel 6000 dwt, 100 m
LOA, draught 7 m. White and black products.
Jetty No 2: maximum size of vessel 50 000 dwt, 220 m
LOA, draught 135 m. White and black products.
Jetty No 3: maximum size of vessel 120 000 dwt,
300 m LOA, draught 16 m.
Delimara Power Station:
Fronting the power station, about 9 cables NE of
Container Terminal No 2, there is a quay of length
370 m; depth 9 m. White and black products.
as Saptan Fuelling Dolphin is 5 cables N of the
head of the breakwater. Mooring buoys are laid NNE and
SSW from the dolphin.
Shell Oil Pier extends SSE from a low promontory on
the N side of Il-Bajja ta Birebbua, 9 cables WNW of the
breakwater head; mooring buoys lie on each side of this pier
and Ellis Rock Light-buoy (S cardinal) is moored close to a
rock of that name, 1 cables E of the head of the pier.
San Lujan Oil Company berth. The berth consists of
three mooring buoys at the end of a submarine pipeline
7 cables NW from the breakwater head.
There is a three buoy gas berth 2 cables NNW from the
oil berth, close to the NW head of the bay.
At the head of the small bay in the NE corner of Il-Bajja
ta Marsaxlokk are the village of Marsaxlokk, numerous
piers, small craft moorings, slips and a fish harbour.
8.140
A nature reserve of 1 mile radius is centred on Filfla
(3547N 1425E). No navigation or underwater activities
are permitted within the area without written authority.
Passage between Filfla and Malta is restricted to
non-commercial vessels and other vessels of less than 50 m
LOA.
Tunny fishing
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Tunny nets are laid N from Ras Il-Qammie (3558N
1419E) (8.143) and N from Ix-xagra tal-Majjiesa (8.145),
during the season. See also 8.65.
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Current
8.142
A current setting W along the coast between It-Torri tal
Wied urrieq (35492N 14272E) (8.145) and Il-Ponta ta
Bengajsa, 4 miles E (8.145), is sometimes experienced
with fresh W or NW winds. It might extend from 5 cables to
1 mile offshore and attains a rate from to 1 kn.
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Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Gordan Hill Lighthouse (3604N 1413E) (8.76).
It-Torri tal-Qawra (36030N 14115E).
Church with red dome at the village of Xagra,
3 miles E of It-Torri tal-Qawra (8.76).
It-Torri ta Kemmuna (36005N 14198E).
Hotel (36592N 14199E), 3 cables E of Il-Ponta
ta-irkewwa (8.152).
Il-Torri l-Amar (35585N 14206E) (8.76).
Ras Il-Qammie (3558N 1419E), a steep
conspicuous point, strewn with boulders and rising
to a high ridge with cliffs on each side.
Church at Melliea (8.76), 2 miles ESE of Ras
Il-Qammie.
Hotel, blue and white, mile SE from Ras il-Wax
(35566N 14199E).
Nadur Tower (3554N 1422E) (8.15).
Signal station, disused, (35524N 14226E), standing
on the cliffs 4 cables SW of the village of Dingli.
Radio masts of a disused DF station, 4 cables ESE of
the signal station.
Radio masts, one standing 5 cables N and the other
standing 7 cables E of Il-Minkba (35488N
14285E) (8.145).
Water tower, standing close NE of Il-Fortizza ta
Bengajsa (35485N 14320E) (8.127).
Directions
Charts 194, 2537, 2538, 36, 211 plan of Channels Between

Malta and Gawdex
Ras in-Newwiela to Bengajsa Reef
Chart 2537
San Dimitri Point to Ras in-Newwiela

1
8.144
From a position E of San Dimitri Point (36045N
14112E) (8.77), the track leads S thence SE and ESE for
7 miles, passing (with positions given from Il-Pinnur
tal-Wardija (3602N 1411E)):
W of a spit with a rock, awash, fringing Dwejra Point
(1 mile N). The point lies at the S end of a length
of coast, free of off-lying dangers and lined with
cliffs about 90 m in height, extending from San
Dimitri Point. Thence:
W of a cluster of dangerous underwater rocks with an
above-water rock (9 cables N) lying on the
extremity of foul ground fringing the coast to a
distance of about 2 cables between Dwejra Point
and Ir-Ras, 3 cables S. The edge of the foul
ground is steep-to, and Il-Bajja tad-Dwejra (8.146)
is entered S of Ir-Ras. Thence:
SW of Il-Pinnur tal-Wardija, a bold, perpendicular
headland which is the SW extremity of Gawdex.
From Il-Pinnur tal-Wardija, the coast turns ESE and
consists of cliffs higher than those forming the W
coast of the island. Thence:
SW of Ras Marax (1 miles ESE)195, a cliffy
promontory on the N side of the entrance to Il-Bajja
tax-Xlendi (8.147). Thence:
SW of a spit of rocks and shoal water extending to the

10 m depth contour line off Ras il-Bajda (almost
1 miles ESE); It-Torri tax-Xlendi stands cable E
of the point. Ras il-Bajjada lies 5 cables SE of Ras
il-Bajda. From Ras il-Bajda, the coast consists of
steep white cliffs, about 50 m in height, with
numerous caves at their foot. Thence:
SW of Ras in-Newwiela (4 miles ESE), the S extremity
of Gawdex. A tower stands 8 cables NW of Ras
in-Newwiela.
(Directions continue for the channels on either side of
Kemmuna at 8.151 and 8.152)
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8.145
From a position SW of Ras in-Newwiela, the track leads
generally SE and ENE for about 25 miles, passing (with
positions given from Ras Il-Qammie (3558N 1419E):
SW of a shoal spit fringing Ras Il-Qammie to the
20 m depth contour line. Thence:
SW of a rock (9 cables SE), with a depth of 64 m
over it, lying on a spit of foul ground extending
1 cables W of Ras in-Niexfa. Ras in-Niexfa lies
on the S side of a bay of the same name (not
named on the chart). The N shore of the bay is
bold and steep-to, and the E shore is fringed in
places with boulders lying close inshore. Entry is
prohibited to an area at the head of the bay.
Bunkering Area 6 (8.98) is in the mouth of the bay.
Il-Prajjet is a rocky cove on the S side of Ras
in-Niexfa. The cove is the only place suitable for a
landing by small boats between Ras Il-Qammie
and Ras il-Wax. Thence:
SW of a spit of foul ground (1 miles S) fringing Ras
il-Wax and extending to the 20 m depth contour
line. The headland is similar in appearance to Ras
Il-Qammie (8.143). Thence:
SW of Il-Qarraba (2 miles SSE), a remarkable rocky
promontory lying on the S side of Ir-Ramla ta
Gajn Tuffiea. Il-Torri ta Gajn Tuffiea stands
on the N side of the head of the bay; a large grey
hotel stands near the tower. An anchorage can be
found in the middle of the bay in a depth of about
11 m. Thence:
SW of Ras il-Pellegrin (3 miles S), a headland fringed
with rocks some of which extend to a distance of
1 cable offshore. Il-Bajja tal nejna (8.148) is
entered N of the headland. Thence:
SW of Ras ir-Raheb (4 miles S), a steep-to, precipitous
headland lying on the S side of the entrance to
Il-Bajja ta Fomm-ir-Ri (8.149). From Ras
ir-Raheb, a continuous wall of high, precipitous,
steep-to cliffs extends 6 miles SE to Ix-Xaqqa
(below). At the foot of these cliffs there are
numerous caves or grottoes with the highest part of
the island rising to more than 200 m above them.
Thence:
SW of Ras id-Dawwara (6 miles S), thence:
SW of Ix-Xaqqa (3550N 1425E), a small cove
from where the cliffs are of no great elevation to
It-Torri tal Wied urrieq, 2 miles ESE (below),
however the land rises steeply behind them to the
summits of hills about 2 cables inland. ara
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s-Sewda is a small rock, 06 m in height, lying close

inshore 4 cables SE of Ix-Xaqqa, thence:
The track continues generally SE and ENE (with
positions given from Ix-Xaqqa):
SW of Filfla (2 miles S), a rocky precipitous islet
rising to 59 m. Two rocks, 155 and 88 m in
height, lie on a spit close off the W end of the islet;
a rock, awash, lies on the extremity of the spit.
amrija Bank, with a rocky uneven bottom, extends
about 7 cables SW from the coast 2 miles NNE of
Filfla. Torri amrija, yellow in colour and 10 m in
height, stands on the hillside above Ras il-amrija
(1 miles ESE). The channel between Filfla and
amrija Bank is wide and deep, although
navigation is restricted, see 8.140. Thence:
SW and SSE of Stork Rock, lying 3 cables S of
Filfla; the passage between the rock and Filfla is
shoal. Thence:
SSE of It-Torri tal Wied urrieq (2 miles ESE), a pink
square tower, 12 m in height, thence:
SSE of Il-Minkba (3 miles ESE) lying at the end of
a line of high dark cliffs extending from It-Torri tal
Wied urrieq, thence:
SSE of Il-Fortizza ta Bengajsa (35485N 14320E)
(8.127), thence:
SSE Il-Ponta ta Bengajsa (8.128), lying 5 cables ENE
of Il-Fortizza ta Bengajsa, at the end of a cliffy
length of coast extending from Il-Minkba. The cliffs
are are less broken, more precipitous but lighter in
colour than those farther W: in one place they rise
to over 91 m. Thence:
SSE of Bengajsa Reef, 7 cables SE of Il-Ponta ta
Bengajsa (8.128).
(Directions for Marsaxlokk are given at 8.136)
Charts 2537, 2538
Il-Bajja tal-nejna
Il-Bajja ta Fomm-ir-Ri
Il-Bajja tad-Dwejra
8.146
Description. Il-Bajja tad-Dwejra is an almost circular bay
surrounded by steep hills and entered between Ir-Ras
(36029N 14113E) (8.144) and Il-Ponta tal-arrux,
1 cables S.
The entrance to the bay is partially blocked by Fungus
Rock (Il-ebal tal-eneral).
The channel N of the rock is about 30 m wide and the
channel S of the rock is about 61 m wide.
Anchorage can be obtained in depths of 5 to 12 m, rock
and sand.
Chart 211 plan of Channels Between Malta and Gawdex
General information
Chart 211 plan Il-Bajja tax-Xlend
Il-Bajja tax-Xlendi
8.147
Description. Il-Bajja tax-Xlendi is entered between Ras
Marax (36018N 14129E) (8.144) and Ras il-Bajda
(8.144), about 1 cable SW. The village of Xlendi stands at
the head of the bay and a pier extends SW from the NE
corner.
A rock, depth 09 m, close to the middle of the entrance
is marked by a light-beacon (S cardinal).
The inner part of the bay is suitable only for craft under
6 m in length.
8.149
Description. Il-Bajja ta Fomm-ir-Ri is entered between
Ras il-Pellegrin (35554N 14200E) (8.145) and Ras
ir-Raheb, 9 cables SSW. The S side of the bay is faced with
a steep-to cliff from 37 to 52 m in height. The NE side is
fringed with boulders and submerged rocks which have
fallen from the cliffs above.
Anchorage, sheltered from E winds, with good holding
can be obtained in the bay. It is reported that the anchorage
is not comfortable with the swell from the NW when the
waves are deflected from the cliffs on the S side of the bay.
Kemmuna, the south coast of Gawdex and

the north coast of Malta
Anchorages
Chart 211 plan Il-Bajja tad-Dwejra
8.148
Description. Il-Bajja tal-nejna is a small bay entered
between Il-Qarraba (35557N 14204E) (8.145) and Ras
il-Pellegrin (8.145), 4 cables SW. Landing can be effected on
a beach at the head of the bay.
Anchorage. Vessels entering the bay should keep a
solitary house at the head of the bay bearing more than
120. The sandy bottom shoals gradually towards the head
of the bay.
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8.150
Description. The island of Kemmuna, formerly known as
Comino (3601N 1420E), lies between Gawdex and
Malta and is separated from them by Il-Fliegu ta Gawdex
to the N, and Il-Fliegu ta Kemmuna to the S.
The area to be described embraces these waters, the S
coast of Gawdex and the N coast of Malta, together with
off-lying dangers, anchorages and a small port.
Topography. Kemmuna is fringed with rocks, and its
irregular coasts are mostly cliffy. The soil is cultivated and
the island rises to its highest point, 75 m, above its E coast.
The whole of the E side of the island consists of high cliffs
with many caves and scattered rocks at their base.
The coast of Malta between Il-Ponta ta-irkewwa
(35593N 14197E) (8.152) and Il-Ponta ta L-Arax,
2 miles ENE (8.152), is low and rocky. It is indented by
several small bays with beaches at their heads and, on the
points between them and at their heads, are the remains of
old batteries.
Ferry. There is a scheduled ferry service operating
between Marr Harbour (36016N 14180E) (8.154) and
the ferry terminal (8.153) 2 cables NNE of Il-Ponta
ta-irkewwa (8.152).
Regulations. Passage through Il-Fliegu ta Gawdex and
Il-Fliegu ta Kemmuna is restricted to non-commercial
vessels and other vessels of 50 m and shorter in length.
Marine farm. A marine farm, marked by light-buoys
(special), lies in Il-Fliegu ta Kemmuna, 1 mile NNE of
Ponta ta-irkewwa.
Prohibited anchorage and fishing areas. Anchoring is
prohibited in both channels. Fishing is prohibited in the
vicinity of submarine water pipelines crossing both channels.
Currents. The currents in the channels N and S of
Kemmuna are irregular in direction, sometimes setting
against a strong wind, but their rate is usually less than 1 kn.
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Landmarks:
It-Torri ta Kenuna (168 m in elevation) (36022N
14170E).
Church dome in Nadur (36022N 14177E) (8.76).
It-Torri ta Kemmuna (36004N 14198E) (8.143).
Hotel 2 cables E of Il-Ponta ta-irkewwa
(35592N 14196E) is visible from all sides of
the promontory.
It-Torri l-Abjad (35597N 14219E) (8.76).
Il-Torri l-Amar (35585N 14206E) (8.76).
Ras Il-Qammie (3558N 1419E) (8.143).
Directions Il-Fliegu ta Gawdex (North Comino Channel)

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8.151
From a position SW of Ras in-Newwiela (36007N
14157E) (8.144), the track leads generally ENE for about
5 miles, passing (with positions given from Melliea Point
(36011E, 14175E)):
SSE of Marr ix-Xini (8 cables W), a narrow inlet
with a tower standing on the E entrance point.
Shelter can be obtained in a depth of 46 m near the
head of the inlet. Thence:
SSE of Fessej Rock (7 cables WSW). Thence:
SSE of Ras il-ob (5 cables WSW), a headland with
a rocky shoal close E. In order to protect a
submarine outfall, an entry prohibited area has been
established extending to a distance of 1 cable
seaward of the headland. Thence:
SSE of Melliea Point with Fort Chambray standing at
an elevation of 78 m close NNE. The village of
Marr stands close NE of the fort. Thence:
SSE of the head of the outer breakwater (7 cables
ENE) to Marr Harbour (8.154). A light stands on
the head of the breakwater and on the head of the
inner breakwater, about cable N. Thence:
NNW of the extremity of a rocky bank (1 miles E),
extending about 1 cable NW from the NW
extremity of Kemmunett (Cominotto). A light-buoy
(W cardinal) is moored on the extremity of this
bank. Kemmunett is bare, rocky and lies close off
the W side of Kemmuna. Thence:
SSE of Il-ebel ta-awl (1 miles ENE) lying close
inshore. The coast E of Il-ebel ta-awl forms the
N shore of Il-Fliegu ta Gawdex. Thence:
SSE of the W end of a chain of above-water rocks
(2 miles ENE), lying close offshore and extending
2 cables ENE to the islet of ebel tal-alfa, and:
NNW of San Niklaw Bay (2 miles E), where good
holding is reported. A large hotel, with a private
beach, stands on the W side of the bay. Thence:
NNW of Santa Marija Bay (2 miles E), which is
reported to have good holding. Some houses stand
near the head of the bay. Thence:
NNW of a spit (2 miles E) with above and
below-water rocks lying on it extending 1 cable
NNW of Gemieri, the NE extremity of Kemmuna.
Thence:
SSE of Ras il Qala (almost 2 miles ENE) (8.77).
(Directions for the Northeast coast of Malta
are given at 8.78)
Directions Il-Fliegu ta Kemmuna (South Comino Channel)

8.152
From a position SW of Ras in-Newwiela (36007N
14157E) (8.144), the track leads generally E for about
6 miles, passing (with positions given from Ras l-Irqieqa

(36002N 14195E)):
S of Marr ix-Xini (2 miles WNW) (8.151). Thence:
S of Fessej Rock (2 miles WNW). Thence:
S of Ras il-obz (2 miles WNW) (8.151). Thence:
S of Melliea Point (2 miles WNW) (8.151). Thence:
N of Il-Ponta ta-irkewwa (1 mile S), the NW
extremity of Malta which is a low promontory
backed by high sloping land and is steep-to on its S
side. Ir-Ramla ta-irkewwa, also known as
Paradise Bay, is a small bay with a sandy bottom
indenting the coast S of the promontory, where an
anchorage can be obtained. And:
S of Ras l-Irqieqa, the SW extremity of Kemmuna, a
low, narrow point which can be rounded at a
distance of 1 cable. A light (white concrete column)
stands close off Ras l-Irqieqa.
Keeping in mid-channel, the route continues generally E,
passing:
N of the head of the breakwater (8 cables S) of the
Il-Ponta ta-irkewwa Ro-Ro terminal (8.153).
Thence:
N of Il-Palazz tal-Marfa (1 miles SE), a pink,
crenellated building. A modern hotel stands near
Il-Palazz tal-Marfa. Thence:
N of Ir-Ramla tal-Bir (1 miles SE), a small bay
dominated by a large hotel complex. A jetty extends
ENE from the NW entrance point to the bay. The N
side of the jetty is rocky and foul and the S side
has depths of 27 to 64 m alongside. Thence:
S of Skoll tal-Abjad tal-Prosha (1 miles E), a group
of three rocky heads lying within 2 cables of the
coast about 2 cables SSE of the SE extremity of the
island; Sultan Rock is the E of the three. Thence:
N of a spit, with depths of less than 10 m over it,
extending 1 cables NNW of Il-Ponta ta L-Arax
(2 miles E).
(Directions for the Northeast coast of Malta
are given at 8.78)
Ponta ta-irkewwa Ro-Ro terminal
8.153
Position. The Ro-Ro terminal lies on the N side of Ponta
ta-irkewwa (35592N 14196E) (8.152). It is primarily
a commercial harbour used by passenger ferries to Il-Port ta
l-Imarr (Marr Harbour) (8.154), the main port on
Gawdex.
Harbour. The harbour consists of a basin open NE. It is
protected on its NW side by a mole extending NE for about
1 cable. About cable SE of the mole is a jetty extending
NE for about cable. Lights are exhibited from the heads of
the mole and jetty.
Berths. There are two Ro-Ro berths in the basin where
depths vary from 5 to 6 m.
Useful marks:
A light (concrete column, 9 m in elevation), standing
on the head of the mole.
A light (6 m in elevation) standing on the head of the
S jetty.
Chart 211 plan Il-Port ta l-Imarr
Il-Port ta l-Imarr (Marr Harbour)
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8.154
Description. Il-Port ta l-Imarr (36016N 14181E) is
Gawdexs main port.
Anchorage. Temporary anchorage can be obtained off the
entrance to the harbour in a depth of about 18 m, sand. The
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anchorage is exposed to E winds which blow through Il

Fliegu ta Gawdex and also to S and W winds.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by a breakwater
extending NE and another extending SSW from the shore to
form an E facing entrance.
Berths. There is a commercial quay and ferry terminal
with two Ro-Ro berths in the SW part of the harbourr.
Passenger ferries run from here to Il-Ponta ta-irkewwa
(8.153). It is reported that a fast catamaran service and a
ferry service operate to Marsamxett.
Small craft must keep clear of the ferries.
Lagoon, is the channel between Kemmuna and Kemmunett

(36009N 14193E) (8.151). It is noted for the clarity of
its blue waters over a sandy bottom. It is obstructed at its S
end by a sand bar with a depth of 06 m over it. There is a
designated swimming area here.
Current. The current in the lagoon is reported to be
irregular.
Il Mazz
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Chart 211 plan of Channels Between Malta and Gawdex
Bejn Il-Kmiemen
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Description. Bejn il-Kmiemen, also known as Blue
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8.156
Description. Il-Matz is the bay lying between Kemmunett
and Ras l-Irqieqa (8.152), 5 cables SSE. Several
above-water rocks and islets lie on a shoal bank off the NE
shore of the bay.
Anchorage can be obtained in the bay in depths between
17 and 22 m.
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SICILIA WEST AND SOUTH COASTS INCLUDING ISOLE GADI
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 165
Italy Maritime Search and Rescue Region (SRR). MRCC

Roma is responsible for co-ordinating SAR operations within
Italian waters and liaising with RCCs of other nations. There
are MRSCs at Palermo, on the N coast, and Catania, on the
E coast. Adjacent SRRs are; Tunisia to the W, and Malta to
the S. For further information see 1.44 and Admiralty List of
Radio Signals Volume 5.

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9.1
The chapter covers the W and S coasts of Sicilia from
Capo San Vito (3811N 1244E) (10.17) to Capo Passero
(3641N 1509E) (13.119), and includes Isole gadi
(3800N 1215E) (9.26) along with ports of varying sizes.
West coast of Sicilia (9.6).
South coast of Sicilia (9.92).
Tunny nets
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Natural conditions
1
9.2
See 1.8.

1
9.3
See 1.25.
Rescue
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9.4
The W and S coasts of Sicilia are contained within the
9.5
Local magnetic anomalies were reported (1976) to exist
near the following position:
3620N 1520E, about 22 miles SSE of Porto Palo
(9.176).
Currents. In the Malta Channel (3615N 1430E) (8.58),
the current is affected by the wind but normally sets ESE at
rates up to 1 kn. Along the S coast of Sicilia there is
usually a SE-going current of kn, but a strong counter
current and onshore sets up to 1 kn may be experienced. For
general information see 1.128 to 1.133.
WEST COAST OF SICILIA

GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 2122, 964
Area covered
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9.6
In this section the coastal waters between Capo San Vito
(3811N 1244E) (10.17) and Capo Granitola (3734N
1240E) (9.25) are described including the waters of Isole
gadi (3800N 1215E) (9.26).
The section is sub-divided as follows:
The coastal route (9.14) Capo San Vito to Capo
Granitola.
Isole gadi (9.26).
The inshore route (9.60) Isolotto Asinelli to Capo
Lilibeo.
Exercise areas
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9.7
Minewarfare exercises are conducted in an area W of
Sicilia. For further details see Appendix, Area M531.
Marine nature reserve

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9.8
The area surrounding the Isole gadi (3800N 1215E)
(9.26) is a declared marine nature reserve, as shown on the
charts.
Inside the reserve perimeter several zones have been
established which are subject to numerous restrictions and
regulations.
The location and identification of the zones together with
their regulations are outlined below.
Zone A Maximum Restricted Zone. There are two
areas:
One off the W coast of Isola Marettimo (3758N
1203E) (9.31) extending within the 50 m depth
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contour line from Cala Bianca (3759N 1202E)

(9.37) to Punta Libeccio (37577N 12026E)
(9.33).
The second area surrounds Isolotto Maraone (3759N
1225E) (9.66).
Within the Maximum Restriction Zones, the following are
prohibited:
Navigation, stopping, fishing, the possession of fishing
gear, diving with breathing apparatus unless
authorised for study or photography, hunting,
removal of or damage to flora, fauna and minerals,
the introduction of alien species or explosives,
discharges of which may affect the environment,
and any activity detrimental to the research and
development of the reserve.
The following are permitted when properly authorised:
Navigation and stopping.
Guided visits.
Bathing.
Zone B Controlled Restriction Zone. There are five
areas located as follows:
Two areas within the 50 m depth contour line N and S
of Isola Marettimo, these extend from Cala Bianca
to Punta Troia (37596N 12040E) (9.35) on the
N coast and from Punta Libeccio to Punta Bassana
(37570N 12055E) (9.23), on the S coast.
An area within the 50 m depth contour line W of Isola
Levanzo (3800N 1220E) (9.56) between Capo
Grosso (3801N 1220E) (9.22) and a position
close E of Il Faraglione, 2 miles S (9.59).
An area within about 7 cables of Punta Faraglione
(9.47), the N point of Isola Favignana (3756N
1218E) (9.44).
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An area surrounding Isolotto Formica (3759N

1226E) (9.66).
Within the Controlled Restriction Zones, the following are
prohibited:
Fishing carried out by haul nets.
Sub-aqua fishing and holding gear for sub-aqua
fishing.
Navigation and stopping within 1500 m of the coast
unless specifically authorised.
The following are permitted:
Bathing with and without breathing apparatus.
Authorised fishing.
Navigation beyond 1500 m from the shore.
Navigation within 1500 m of the shore if properly
authorised.
Zone C Minimum Restriction Zone. These areas
comprise:
The area around Isola Marettimo outside zones A and
B.
The areas around Favignana, Levanzo, Maraone and
Formica.
Within the Minimum Restriction Zones, the following are
permitted:
Diving with breathing apparatus, sport and professional
fishing except with haul nets.
Zone D Protection Zone. This area comprises the
remaining sea area within the perimeter of the reserve
(generally midway between Isola Marettimo, Isola Favignana
and Isola Levanzo).
Within the Protection Zone, the following are permitted:
Sport and professional fishing including the use of
haul nets.
Bathing and diving, including the use of breathing
apparatus.

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9.10
NE of Trapani. The presence of unexploded devices on
the sea bed, in deep water, is possible NE of Trapani, in the
area bounded by:
3825N 1206E,
3817N 1214E,
3812N 1206E,
3820N 1156E.
SSW of Punta Bassana. A prohibited entry area for
navigation, stopping, anchoring and fishing, owing to the
presence of a wartime explosive device lying on the seabed,
is established centred on position, 37465N 11585E. The
prohibited area has a radius of 1 mile based on this position
which lies about 11 miles SSW of Punta Bassana.
WSW of Porto Empedocle. A prohibited area for
anchoring and fishing, owing to the presence of unexploded
material lying on the seabed, is established centred on
position 37124N 13171E. The prohibited area has a
radius of 1 mile based on this position which lies about
12 miles WSW of Porto Empedocle.
General information
Charts 2122, 964
Route
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9.14
From a position in the vicinity of Capo San Vito
(3811N 1244E) (10.17), the route leads SW to the
vicinity of Isole gadi, thence S between these islands and
then SE to a position in the vicinity of Capo Granitola
(3734N 1240E) (9.25). The route is further sub divided
as follows:
Capo San Vito to Punta Sottile (9.22).
Punta Sottile to Capo Lilibeo (9.23).
Capo Lilibeo to Capo Feto (9.24).
Capo Feto to Capo Granitola (9.25).
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9.15
The coast between Capo San Vito (3811N 1244E)
(10.17) and Punta del Saraceno (9.22), about 6 miles SW is
indented by a wide bay with low shores. Close inland the
steep slopes of high mountains are traversed by a fairly wide
valley. Monte Sparagio, the highest summit in the area, rises
at the head of this valley, 8 miles SSE of Capo San Vito.
The buildings of the city of Trapani extend WSW from
the slopes of Monte San Giuliano (3802N 1235E) (9.21)
to Torre Ligny (9.65), 4 miles WSW.
The coast between Trapani and Capo Lilibeo (37482N
12255E) (9.23) is low, flatish and occupied by extensive
salt pans. Numerous windmills, used for grinding salt and
for pumping water to the saltpans above sea level, are
distinctive.
The coast between Capo Lilibeo and Mazara del Vallo
(9.83) 12 miles SE, is low and indented. Mazara del Vallo
lies at the head of a wide bay between Capo Feto (3740N
1231E) (9.24) and Capo Granitola, 9 miles SE (9.25); its
shores are low, verdant and scattered with farm houses.
Depths
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Prohibited anchoring and fishing areas

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9.13
A prohibited trawling area lies centred on a wreck lying
about 2 miles SE of Capo Granitola (3734N 1240E)
(9.25); its limits are shown on the chart.
COASTAL ROUTE CAPO SAN VITO TO

CAPO GRANITOLA
9.9
A prohibited entry area of 1 mile in radius, surrounding a
sunken gas carrier, lies centred on a position 4 miles SSW
of Punta Bassana (3757N 1205E) (9.23).
Explosives danger areas
9.12
See 1.25.
Prohibited trawling area
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An area extending from the coast NW of Monte San

Giuliano (3802N 1235E) (9.21).
An area extending SW from the coast close SE of
Mazara del Vallo (3739N 1235E) (9.83).
Submarine gas pipelines. In order to protect submarine
gas pipelines, a prohibited anchoring and fishing area has
been established as follows:
An area extending S and SW from the coast close E of
Capo Feto (3840N 1231E) (9.24).
The limits of all these areas are shown on the charts.
9.11
Submarine cables. In order to protect submarine cables,
prohibited anchoring and fishing areas have been established
as follows:
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9.16
Caution. The 20 m depth contour line fringes the coast to
a distance of 3 miles between Capo Lilibeo (37480N
12255E) (9.23) and Capo Feto (9.24), 9 miles SSE, with
a detached depth of 19 m lying 5 miles W of Capo Feto.
Masters of deep-draught vessels are advised to give this
length of coast a good berth.
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Hazards
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9.17
Minewarfare exercise areas: See 9.7.
Small arms firing range (Appendix P38) (3808N
1241E) extends about 2 miles to seaward in the bay
between Capo San Vito (10.17) and Punta del Saraceno
(9.22). Vessels should avoid entering the firing range area
when warning signals are displayed.
Tunny nets are laid annually between March and
November, as follows:
Between Punta del Saraceno (38065N 12395E)
(9.22) and Punta San Giuliano (9.66), about
7 miles WSW.
In the vicinity of Capo Granitola (3734N 1240E)
(9.25).
See also 1.8.
Off-lying banks
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9.18
Banco
Granitola
Banco
(3801N
Scuso, is a rock lying 9 miles WNW of Capo

(3734N 1240E) (9.25).
dei Pesci, lies 5 miles NW of Capo Grosso
1220E) (9.22).
Regulations
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9.19
All vessels which are subject to the pilotage regulations of
Trapani (3801N 1231E) (9.68), but not bound for that
port, are prohibited from navigating within an area of
approximately 6 miles from the port.
Vessels carrying noxious substances, dangerous or
polluting cargoes must maintain a minimum distance of
3 miles from the coast when passing within the area of
jurisdiction of the Mazara del Vallo Maritime District
(3739N 1235E) (9.83).
Directions
Capo San Vito to Punta Sottile
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Natural conditions
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9.20
See 9.30 for information on natural conditions in the
vicinity of Isole gadi.
Principal marks
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9.21
Landmarks:
Capo San Vito Lighthouse (3811N 1244E) (10.15).
Torre Isolidda, 79 m in height and partially in ruins,
standing on flat ground named Piana di Sopra,
2 miles S of Capo San Vito.
Monte Passo di Lupo, a conical peak rising to 868 m
in height, 4 miles SSE of Capo San Vito.
Monte Cofano, 5 miles SSW of Capo San Vito, a
prominent conical mountain and Torre Cofano, a
partially ruined rectangular tower, standing on Punta
del Saraceno (9.22) at the foot of Monte Cofano, is
a good mark.
Monte San Giuliano (3802N 1235E), a prominent
mountain especially when viewed from the NE. The
town of Erice stands on the summit; it is dominated
by a tall framework mast, painted red and white,
and surrounded by ruined walls with some square
towers. The ruins of a fortress stand at of the E end
of the town. A large conspicuous circular tower,
which shows up well from the W and NW, stands
on the S side of the town.
Scogli Porcelli Lighthouse (round tower, 25 m in
height), standing on Scogli Porcelli (38026N
12264E) (9.22).
Punta Sottile Lighthouse (white round tower and

standing on Punta Sottile (9.22).
Punta Libeccio Lighthouse (white tower on white
dwelling, black bands, 24 m in height) (37573N
12031E), standing on the coast 4 cables SE of
Punta Libeccio (9.33).
Capo Granitola Lighthouse (white round tower, 35 m
in height) (3734N 1240E), standing on a low
dwelling about 5 cables WNW of Capo Granitola
(9.25).
Major lights:
Capo San Vito Light, visible 036000 (324)
(3811N 1244E) (10.15).
Punta Sottile Light, visible 316237 (281) as
above.
Punta Marsala Light (white round tower and
two-storey dwelling, 14 m in height) (3755N
1222E), standing on Punta Marsala (9.48).
Punta Libeccio Light, visible 298151 (213) as
above.
Marsala, Molo di Ponente Light (white round tower on
standing on the head of the mole in Marsala (9.76).
Cabo Granitola Light as above.
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9.22
From a position NW of Capo San Vito (3811N
1244E) (10.17), the track leads generally SW for about
26 miles, passing (with positions given from Scogli Porcelli
(3803N 1226E)):
NW of Punta del Saraceno (11 miles ENE), the N
extremity of a rounded promontory, and NW of
Scoglio Scialandro (3807N 1241E) (not named
on the chart), a low black rock lying about 3 cables
NW of Secca Bonagia (7 miles ENE), a rocky shoal
lying 9 cables NW of Torre Bonagia. The tower
stands on the coast and is surrounded by the
buildings of a tunny fishery. A mole and a quay lie
in the vicinity of Torre Bonagia, thence:
Clearing bearing. The line of bearing of less than 241
of the light structure standing on Isolotto Asinelli (3804N
1232E) (below), open SE of the SE extremity of Isola
Levanzo (3800N 1220E) (9.56), passes NW of Secca
Bonagia.
NW of Punta Pizzolungo (5 miles ENE), thence:
NW of Isolotto Asinelli (4 miles ENE), a low black
rock lying on a rocky shoal extending about
1 cables W of it. A light (isolated danger daymark
on black column on pedestal, red bands, 6 m in
height), stands on the rock. Thence:
(Directions for the inshore route are given at 9.66)
NW of a rock (1 miles NNE), with a depth of
NW of Scogli Porcelli, consisting of rocks, awash,
with Banco San Giovanni lying 1 mile SE, thence:
(Directions for Trapani are given at 9.72)
NW of Capo Grosso (5 miles WSW), the steep,
rocky N extremity of Isola Levanzo. A light (white
round tower and dwelling, 12 m in height), visible
032331 (299), stands on the cape; a flagstaff
stands near the lighthouse. A shoal, with a depth of
191 m over it, lies 1 miles ENE of Capo Grosso.
Thence:
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NW of a rock (9 miles SW), with a depth of 172 m

over it, lying 2 miles N of Punta Sottile, thence:
NW of Punta Sottile (10 miles SW), the rocky, very
low, white W extremity of Isola Favignana (9.44).
The point is fringed by shoal water to a distance of
4 cables.
Punta Sottile to Capo Lilibeo

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9.23
From a position NW of Punta Sottile, the track leads S
and SE for about 11 miles, passing (with positions given
from Punta Sottile (3756N 1216E)):
E of Punta Bassana (8 miles W), the steep, rugged
SE extremity of Isola Marettimo (9.31), thence:
W of Punta Sottile, thence:
W and SW of Scogli Corrente (1 miles S), a group
of low, black rocks lying close off an unnamed SW
point of Isola Favignana (9.44), thence:
SW of Secca del Torro (4 miles SSE), a below-water
rock, thence:
SW of Capo Lilibeo (11 miles SSE), a low point with
some prominent buildings standing on it.
Caution. The coast between Capo Lilibeo and Mazara del
Vallo (9.83), 12 miles SE, is fringed in general by extensive
shoals and for this reason the mariner is advised to navigate
in depths greater than 20 m.
Capo Feto to Capo Granitola

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ISOLE GADI
General information
Chart 964
Description
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Capo Lilibeo to Capo Feto
5
6

9.24
Thence from a position SW of Capo Lilibeo, the track
leads SE for about 10 miles, passing (with positions given
from Capo Lilibeo (37480N 12255E)):
SW of a shoal patch (1 miles SW), with a depth of
SW of Marsala (1 mile SE) (9.76), thence:
SW of a dangerous underwater rock (2 miles SSE),
lying 4 cables offshore on an extensive bank with
depths of less than 5 m over it, extending to a
distance of 5 cables offshore between Marsala and
Torre Scibiliana (5 miles SSE). Thence:
SW of Torre Scibiliana, (5 miles SSE) a tall, square,
dilapidated dark red tower, standing on a short
rocky point of the same name. Several ruined
houses stand nearby and a water tower, visible from
seaward, stands in the village of Strasatti, 2 miles
E of the tower. Thence:
SW of a dangerous underwater rock (6 miles SSE)
lying about 3 cables SW of Punta Biscione. The
coast between Punta Biscione and Capo Feto,
3 miles SE (below) is fringed with shoal water
extending to over 5 cables offshore in places. The
small square belfry of the church of San Giuseppe
stands out among the houses scattered about the
countryside, 1 mile ESE of Punta Biscione, thence:
SW of a shoal patch (7 miles SSE), with a depth of
SW of Capo Feto (3740N 1231E), a very low point
fringed by shoal water to a distance of 7 cables
offshore. A light (white tower on building, 12 m in
height), stands on Capo Feto and another light
(special daymark on yellow post, black G), marks
the position where a gas pipeline comes ashore,
8 cables E of Capo Feto Light.
9.25
Thence from a position SW of Capo Feto the track leads
SE for about 10 miles, passing (with positions given from
Capo Feto (3740N 1231E)):
SW of Mazara del Vallo (3 miles ESE) (9.83), lying
at the end of a low lying length of coast extending
from Capo Feto, thence:
Either side of a wave monitoring light-buoy (special)
(8 miles S). A disused lighthouse (8 miles ESE),
with a dilapidated, white round tower close to it,
stands on the coast close SE. Thence:
SW of Capo Granitola (9 miles SE), a low point
fringed with rocks. A light (9.21) is exhibited from
the cape and a wave recorder buoy lies 1 miles S.
9.26
Isole gadi (3800N 1215E) lie off the W coast of
Sicilia and consist of three principal islands, together with
some islets and rocks. The main islands are:
Isola Marettimo (9.31).
Isola Favignana (9.44).
Isola Levanzo (9.56).
The population of the group numbers several thousand.
Topography
1
9.27
Topographically, the group has similar characteristics as W
Sicilia with Monte Falcone (9.32) on Isola Marettimo being
the highest peak of the group.
Exercise areas
1
9.28
See 9.7.

1
9.29
Submarine cables are laid as follows:
Between Porto di Marettimo (37580N 12048E)
(9.43) and a position close N of Punta Longa
(9.46), 12 miles ESE, on the S side of Isola
Favignana.
Between a position close NE of Punta Longa and
Capo Lilibeo (9.23), 8 miles SE.
Submarine water pipelines. Prohibited anchorage and
fishing areas exist in order to protect water pipelines, as
follows:
Between Punta Faraglione (37574N 12185E)
(9.47) and Punta Pesce (9.59), 5 miles NE.
Between the E side of Isola Favignana (3756N
1220E) (9.48) and Punta Scario (9.67), 3 miles
ESE.
The limits of both areas are shown on the chart.
Natural conditions
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9.30
Currents in the vicinity of the islands are mostly caused
by the wind. In the channel between them and the coast of
Sicilia, they are strong and set NE and SW; the NE-going
current predominates in summer.
Winds. Strong W winds are sometimes presaged by dense
fog around Monte Falcone on Isola Marettimo and raise a
lively sea even at a short distance E of the island.
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Isola Marettimo
General information
1
9.31
Description. Isola Marettimo, lying about 18 miles off the
W coast of Sicilia, is the W-most island of the group with
about 1000 inhabitants.
9.32
Topography. Isola Marettimo is the most mountainous of
the group and culminates in Monte Falcone, about 1 miles
SE of Punta Mugnone, the NW extremity of the island. The
terrain, which is almost sheer on its W side, slopes gently to
the SE and terminates in Punta Bassana (9.23).
Marettimo (9.43) stands on Punta San Simone, 1 miles

SSE of Punta Troia.
Scoglio Cammello, lying close offshore at the S end of
Cala Manione (9.41), is prominent. It lies off a cave
of the same name.
Dangerous wrecks lie, respectively, about 6 cables and
1 mile NW of Punta Bassana, as shown on the
chart.
Useful marks:
Church (Marettimo) (9.43).
Scala Vecchio breakwater Light (9.43).
Scala Nuovo breakwater Light (9.43).
Bays and anchorages

Coastline
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The W coast is generally high, rocky and sheer to the
sea, extending from Punta Mugnone (37595N 12107E)
(9.32) to Punta Libeccio, 2 miles SSE. Significant features
are:
Punta Libeccio is a low, narrow rocky projection with
a landing place nearby. A light (9.21) is exhibited
from the point and a small rectangular building
stands close S of the lighthouse.
A spit, with a least reported depth of 3 m over it,
extends W to the 10 m depth contour line off Punta
Mugnone.
A light-buoy (special) is moored close to the limits of
Zones A and B of the Marine Nature Reserve in
this area (9.8), about 6 cables W of Punta Mugnone.
A light-buoy (special) is moored close to the limits of
Zones A and B of the Marine Nature Reserve in
this area, about 8 cables W of Punta Libeccio.
Useful marks:
Light (yellow mast, 5 m in height), standing on the W
side of Cala Bianca, about 3 cables SE of Punta
Mugnone.
Light (yellow mast, 5 m in height), standing on Punta
Libeccio.
9.34
The south coast extends from Punta Libeccio to Punta
Bassana (9.23), 2 miles ESE.
Secca del Cretazzo, a dangerous underwater rock, lies
1 cable offshore, 4 cables SE of the Punta
Libeccio Lighthouse (9.21); it is usually marked by
breakers.
Clearing bearing. The line of bearing of less than 093
of the S extremity of the peninsula which terminates at
Punta Bassana, with the lighthouse on Punta Sottile
(3756N 1216E) (9.21) open S, passes at least 1 cable S of
Secca del Cretazzo.
Landmark:
Punta Libeccio Lighthouse (37573N 12031E)
(9.21).
Major light:
Punta Libeccio Light (37573N 12031E) (9.21).
9.35
The N coast of the island extends from Punta Mugnone
to Punta Troia, 1 miles E, the NE extremity of the island.
Punta Troia is the extremity of a small rocky peninsula,
which appears as an isolated mass, with an old castle
standing on it. The coast between the two points is fringed
with rocks, awash.
9.36
The E coast of the island extends from Punta Troia, to
Punta Bassana, almost 3 miles SSE. The village of
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9.37
Cala Bianca (37594N 12020E), which has high cliff
faced shores, is entered on the S side of Punta Mugnone.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained about
1 cables offshore, sheltered from NE winds, in a depth of
about 30 m, sand and weed, good holding.
9.38
Cala Spalmatore lies 1 miles SSE of Cala Bianca; the
cove has a beach where a landing can be made.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained in a depth
of 20 m, sand and weed. It gives good shelter from the NE
and moderate protection from the SE.
9.39
Cala Cretazzo is entered NW of Punta Cortiglio
(37568N 048E), on the S side of the peninsula which
terminates at Punta Bassana.
from NE winds, in depths of about 15 m, sand and weed;
the anchorage in Cala Spalmatore (9.38) is reported to be
preferable.
9.40
Scala Maestro (37595N 12036E) (not named on the
chart) indents the coast on the W side of Punta Troia.
from SW winds, about 1 cables offshore, in a depth of
18 m. The bottom is rocky and the anchor should be
buoyed.
9.41
Cala Manione (37595N 12040E) is entered close S
of Punta Troia.
Anchorage for small vessels can be obtained with good
shelter from W and NW winds, about 1 cables offshore in
depths between 10 and 15 m, good holding of sand and
weed.
Caution. See 9.42.
9.42
Cala Marino indents the N side of Punta Bassana
peninsula (3757N 1205E).
from W and SW winds, in a depth of 15 m, sand and good
holding.
Caution. During W gales, a heavy swell sets into both
Cala Manione and Cala Marino. In such conditions better
shelter is obtained about 2 cables S of the village of
Marettimo (37581N 12045E) (9.43), off a small chapel
on the road to the cemetery.
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Chart 964, plan Marettimo
Porto di Marettimo
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2
9.43
Description. Porto di Marettimo (37581N 12045E)
fronts the village of the same name.
Harbour. The harbour consists of three small craft basins.
Scalo Vecchio, the N basin, is protected by a
breakwater extending about cable NNW from the
N side of the village. The basin has numerous
rocks, awash in its centre and close inshore. The
breakwater is internally quayed with depths between
1 and 3 m alongside.
Scalo Nuovo, the S basin, is protected by a breakwater
extending about 1 cable SE from the S side of the
village. The breakwater is quayed and hydrofoils
and scheduled ferries use this basin where depths
are reported to be between 1 and 45 m.
Scalo di Mezzo, on the E side of the village, is
exposed N and E and has numerous rocks, awash.
Below-water rocks fringe the coast to a distance of
cable in the vicinity of Scalo di Mezzo.
Useful marks:
Church (with a belfry) (37581N 12045E) standing
in the village of Marettimo.
Light (red mast, 7 m in height), exhibited from the
head of the breakwater protecting Scala Vecchio,
1 cables NNW of the church.
Light (green mast, 5 m in height), exhibited from the
head of the breakwater protecting Scala Nuovo,
1 cables SE of the church.
Anchorage of a temporary nature can be obtained off the
village in depths between 10 and 12 m. The water is very
clear and care should be taken to select a sandy spot as the
bottom is generally rocky. A good position is with the the
light structure standing on the head of the Scalo Vecchio
breakwater bearing 273, distance about 2 cables; the
anchor should be buoyed.
Caution. Care should be taken to avoid the submarine
cable which comes ashore in the vicinity (9.29).
Isola Favignana
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9.44
Description. Isola Favignana, lying about 8 miles E of
Isola Marettimo, is the largest island of the group with a
population of about 4500.
Topography. A hilly ridge named Montagna Grossa
extends S from Punta Faraglione (37574N 12185E)
(9.47), the N extremity of the island, across the island and
culminates in a peak named Monte Santa Caterina. An old
castle stands on the summit and within it there is a disused
signal station painted black and white in chequers with a
mast from which storm signals used to be disposed.
On each side of the ridge the land is low and poorly
cultivated.
Tunny fishing is periodically undertaken (March to
November) in the waters around the island.
Coastline
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9.45
The west coast of the island, which is low and rocky,
extends from Punta del Ferro (37567N 12167E) to
Punta Sottile (9.22), 6 cables SSW; between the two points
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the shore is fringed with rocks and shoals extending to about

3 cables offshore.
From Punta Sottile, the coast trends generally SSE to the
unnamed point (9.23), 1 miles SSE, with Scogli Corrente
(9.23) lying close off it. Cala Grande (9.49) and Cala
Rotonda (9.50) lie between these two points.
9.46
The south coast of the island trends generally E from the
unnamed point to Punta Fanfalo, 3 miles ESE, the S
extremity of the island which has an extensive tourist resort
with white houses standing on it.
Between Scogli Corrente and Punta Longa, a low, rocky
whitish projection, 1 miles E, with a some buildings
standing on it and a small craft harbour lying close NNW,
the following dangers lie close offshore (with positions given
from Scogli Corrente (37548N 12171E)):
Isolotto Galera and Isolotto Galeotta (2 cables and
6 cables E, respectively), are low, whitish rocky
islets; the former lies on a coastal bank, and the
latter on a small detached shoal.
Isolotto Preveto (7 cables E), low and rocky, is
separated from Isola Favignana by a passage about
1 cable wide, with a least charted depth of 23 m.
Scogli Palumbo (1 miles E), a reef lying in the
approach to Insenatura del Passo (9.51).
The shore of the bay between Punta Longa and Punta
Fanfalo, 1 miles ESE, is fringed with rocks, below-water
and awash.
9.47
The N coast trends generally NE from Punta del Ferro
(37567N 12167E), the NW extremity of the island, to
Punta Faraglione, 1 miles ENE. The coast between these
two points is fringed with rocks and shoals extending about
2 cables offshore and Punta Faraglione appears as an islet
when seen at a distance from W or E.
From Punta Faraglione, the coast trends, free of off-lying
dangers, SSE for 1 miles to Porto di Favignana (9.55) and
then generally E for about 1 mile to Punta San Nicola and a
further 1 miles ESE to Punta Calarossa where Cala Rosa
(9.54) indents the coast close W.
Prohibited area. Owing to the danger of landslides
passage, stopping, anchoring or fishing in the vicinity of the
coast about 6 cables W of Punta Calarossa (37556N
12220E) are prohibited.
Useful marks:
Punta Faraglione Light (special yellow daymark on
yellow post, 5 m in height) (37570N 12186E),
exhibited from the coast 2 cables S of Punta
Faraglione; it marks the S end of the water pipeline
(9.64) extending SW from Punta Pesce.
Porto di Favignana Light (9.55).
Church in Favignana (9.55).
9.48
The E coast of the island extends generally S from Punta
Calarossa for about 1 miles to Punta Marsala, the SE
extremity of the island, from which a light (9.21) is
exhibited. A prohibited anchorage (9.29) lies along this
stretch of coast which was previously known as Bove
Marino. The coast then continues WSW for about 6 cables to
Punta Fanfalo (9.46). Between Punta San Nicola and Punta
Fanfalo, the coast is low but backed by steeply rising ground
strewn with light-coloured boulders.
A dangerous wreck lies close inshore about 5 cables
NNE of Punta Marsala, as shown on the chart.
Landmark and major light:
Punta Marsala Lighthouse (9.21).
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Useful mark:
Bue Marino Light (yellow special daymark on yellow
post, 5 m in height) (37550N 12223E); it marks
the W end of the water pipeline (9.29) extending
WNW from Punta Scario (9.67).
Anchorage, with good shelter during SW winds, can be

obtained.
Chart 964, plan of Favignana
Favignana
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Cala Grande
1
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Cala Grande is entered on the S side of Punta Sottile
(3756N 1216E) (9.22). It is reported to have depths of
about 6 m in its centre.
Cala Rotunda
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Cala Rotonda is entered about 5 cables S of Cala Grande,
and has reported depths of about 6 m in the middle of the
cove.
Anchorage of a temporary nature can be obtained in both
coves.
Insenatura del Passo

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The anchorage is entered between Isolotto Preveto
(3755N 1218E) (9.46) and Punta Longa (9.46), 7 cables
E.
from NW and NE winds. The bottom is of sand and weed.
Cautions. Scogli Palumbo (9.46), a reef, lies in the
mouth of the bay. Care should be taken to avoid the
submarine cable (9.29), which comes ashore in the bay.
East of Punta Longa

1
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Anchorage. In the bay between Punta Longa (3755N
1219E) (9.46) and Punta Fanfalo, 1 miles farther ESE,
anchorage can be obtained with the green dome of the
church in the town of Favignana bearing 350 and the S
extremity of Punta Longa in line, bearing about 271, with
the S side of Isolotto Preveto. The anchorage is well
sheltered from NW and NE winds in a depth of about 15 m,
weed.
Caution. Care should be taken to avoid the submarine
cable (9.29) which comes ashore in the bay.
Pietra Cadute
1
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Pietra Cadute (37543N 12217E) is reported to be one
of the best anchorages off Isola Favignana.
Anchorage can be obtained about 2 cables offshore, in
a depth of 12 m, between Punta Fanfalo (3754N 1221E)
(9.46) and Punta Marsala (9.48), 6 cables ENE.
Isola Levanzo
Chart 964 and plan Levanzo
General information
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Cala Rosa
1
9.55
Description. Favignana (3756N 1220E), the only port
on Isola Favignana, lies at the head of a bay entered between
Punta Faraglione (9.47) and Punta San Nicola (9.47).
Topography. A large fish-canning factory stands on the
W side of the bay and Villa Florio, a prominent, large, dark
grey building with a belvedere stands in the small town of
Favignana on the E side of the bay. A small fort stands on
the S side of the town.
Anchorages. Vessels waiting to enter Favignana must
anchor exclusively in one of the designated anchorages; C1
and C2 N of the port and C3, C4 and C5 S of the island.
Masters of vessels bound for these anchorages must
contact the Trapani Harbour Master by VHF Channel 16,
suitably in advance to obtain the necessary authorisation.
Harbour. The harbour consists of Cala Principale which
is U-shaped and open N and NW and is given some
protection by an outer breakwater extending about cable
NW from the E entrance point to the harbour. A small basin
is formed by a broad jetty extending SSW from near the
base of the breakwater. There is another small basin, open
SSW, about half-way between the first and the head of the
bay.
Useful marks:
Church (with a green dome), standing in the small
town of Favignana.
Favignana Light (red column on pedestal, 5 m in
height) (37560N 12194E), standing at the head
of the outer breakwater.
Light (red mast, green bands, 6 m in height), standing
on the head of a jetty about 1 cables SSE of the
outer breakwater light.
Berths:
Molo San Leonardo extends SW from the elbow on
the outer breakwater; it is about 90 m in length with
depths of about 5 m on its outer side and 15 m on
its inner side. Hydrofoils and ferries use the outer
berth.
9.54
Cala Rosa lies on the W side of Punta Calarossa
(37555N 12220E) (9.47). The cove has steep, bare cliffs
with large caves. Depths in the cove are reported to vary
between 4 and 75 m. The W headland of the bay is Punta
Cala Rosa.
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Description. Isola Levanzo (3800N 1220E) is the
smallest island of the Isola gadi and has a population of
about 230.
Topography. The island is rugged and rises to Pizzo del
Monaco above its W side. Except at its NW and SW ends,
the coasts of the island consists of steep cliffs. The terrain is
generally barren although there is some vine cultivation.
Restricted areas. Two restricted areas, each 100 m radius,
within which anchoring, stopping, fishing and underwater
activities are prohibited, have been established off the N and
SE sides of the island, as shown on the chart. They protect
the sites of historic wrecks and are as follows:
N of Capo Grosso, centred on 38015N 12200E.
SE of Punta San Leonardo, centred on 37593N
12212E.
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Coastline
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9.57
The entire coastline of the island is free of dangers with
the exception of Punta dei Sorci (38006N 12194E)
which is fringed by a bank with depths of 55 m over it
extending a short distance offshore.
Anchorage
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Cala Tramontana is entered 8 cables SSW of Capo
Grosso (9.22), the N extremity of the island; Punta dei Sorci
(9.57), is its W entrance point.
Anchorage of a temporary nature can be obtained in the
bay, with winds between E and SW, in depths between 20
and 29 m.
Useful marks
9.59
1
Capo Grosso lighthouse (9.22).

Il Faraglione (37592N 12197E), a remarkable
conical rock connected to the SW extremity of the
island by a small isthmus.
Light (yellow special daymark, on yellow post, 5 m in
height), standing on the coast close W of Punta
Pesce, 5 cables E of Il Faraglione; it marks the NE
end of the water pipeline extending from Punta
Faraglione (9.47).
Tower (low, four-sided) standing on a hill 3 cables W
of Punta l Altarella (37596N 12212E).
Principal marks
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INSHORE ROUTE ISOLOTTO ASINELLI

TO CAPO LILIBEO
General information
Chart 964
Route
1
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The route leads, at a safe distance offshore, from a
position W of Isolotto Asinelli (3804N 1232E) (9.22) to
a position in the vicinity of Capo Lilibeo (37480N
12255E) (9.23). The inshore route is further sub divided as
follows:
Isolotto Asinelli to Isolotto Formica (9.66).
Isolotto Formica to Capo Lilibeo (9.67).
Least charted depth

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A depth of 118 m is charted close to the route 14 miles
ESE of Punta Marsala (3755N 1222E) (9.48).
9.62
Exercise areas: see 9.7.
Tunny nets are laid out annually between March and
November in the vicinity of Isolotto Formica (9.66), see also
1.8.
Isolotto Asinelli to Isolotto Formica
9.66
From a position W of Isolotto Asinelli (3804N 1232E)
(9.22), the track leads generally SSW for about 5 miles,
passing (with positions given from Scogli Porcelli
(38026N 12263E)):
Between a wreck (3 miles E), with a depth of 122 m
over it, lying 1 mile WNW of Punta San Giuliano,
a low rocky point with the buildings of a tunny
fishery standing on it. And:
A rock (1 miles NNE) (9.22), with a depth of 125 m
over it, thence:
WNW of Scoglio Malconsiglio (3 miles ESE), a rock
24 m in height, lying on the middle of a shoal,
3 cables N of Torre Ligny (9.65). A chain of
above-water rocks, extend NNW from the extremity
of the unnamed point NW of Torre Ligny; the
outer-most of these rocks is called Punta Ligny.
Thence:
ESE of Scogli Porcelli (9.22), and:
Chart 964 and plan Trapani

WNW of Secca Balatella (2 miles ESE), a detached
rocky shoal lying off an area of rocky shoal water
lying between Punta Ligny and Scoglio Palumbo
(9.72).
ESE of Banco San Giovanni (1 mile SE), thence:
Regulations
1
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See 9.19 for vessels subject to the pilotage regulations of
Trapani.

1
9.64
In an area extending NW from the coast NW of Monte
San Giuliano (3802N 1235E) (9.21), see 9.11.
9.65
Landmarks:
Monte San Giuliano (3802N 1235E) (9.21).
Scogli Porcelli Lighthouse (38026N 12263E)
(9.21).
Torre Ligny (38012N 12299E) (named on chart
964, plan Trapani), a prominent, square tower
standing close to the extremity of a long rocky
point extending WNW from the city of Trapani
(9.68).
Isolotto Formica Lighthouse (white round tower on
house, 20 m in height) (37595N 12 255E),
standing on the E end of the islet (9.66).
Punta Marsala Lighthouse (3755N 1222E) (9.21).
Major light:
Punta Marsala Light (3755N 1222E) (9.21).
Directions
Hazards
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Between a position close NE of Punta Longa

(37550N 12191E) (9.46) and Capo Lilibeo
(9.23), 8 miles SE.
Historic wreck. Anchoring, fishing and any other
maritime activity is prohibited in an area of about 1 cables
radius centred on a position about 1 miles ENE of Isolotto
Formica (37595N 12255E) (9.66), as shown on the
chart.
Intake pipeline. Anchoring and fishing is prohibited in
the vicinity of an intake pipeline for a desalination plant,
1 mile NE of Torre Nubia (3759N 1230E) (9.66); the
limits are shown on the charts.
Discharge pipeline. A submarine outfall pipeline for the
discharge of cleansed water, extending up to about 2 miles
offshore, was being constructed (2002) near to Torre di
Mezzo.
Submarine water pipeline. Anchoring and fishing is
prohibited in an area between the E side of Isola Favignana
(3756N 1220E) (9.48) and Punta Scario (9.67), 3 miles
ESE; the limits are shown on the chart.
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WNW of a wreck (3 miles SSE), with a depth of 7 m
over it, thence:
WNW of a spit of shoal water extending to the 5 m
depth contour line, 8 cables W of Punta Nubia
(4 miles SE). Punta Nubia lies at the end of a
length of coast containing extensive salt pans, which
are often inundated by the sea, extending 2 miles S
from Trapani. The towns of Xitta and Paceco stand
on the slopes of the hills above the salt pans.
Drying rocks fringe the point to a distance of about
3 cables. Torre Nubia is a white square tower
standing on the point at a height of 14 m. Thence:
ESE of a detached shoal rocky shoal (3 miles SSW),
with a depth of 48 m over it, lying 2 cables ENE
of Isolotto Formica. Isolotto Formica and Isolotto
Maraone, 3 cables E, lie on a detached bank and are
embraced by a Zone B and a Zone A, respectively,
of the Marine Nature Reserve (9.8). Light-buoys
(special) are moored close to the limits of these
zones, as shown on the chart. Isolotto Maraone is
very low, bare and fringed by a rocky bank with
depths of less than 5 m over it. The island is
fringed by a shoal bank on its W side; a dangerous
wreck lies close SW of this bank.
Caution. Isolotto Maraone is visible only from a very
short distance and should be approached with due care.
Trapani and approaches

Chart 964 and plan Trapani
General information
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Isolotto Formica to Capo Lilibeo

1
9.67
From a position ESE of Isolotto Formica, the track leads
given from Punta Marsala (3755N 1222E)):
WNW of Torre di Mezzo (6 miles ENE), a tall,
rectangular, light-coloured tower. A submarine
outfall pipeline (9.64) is under construction nearby.
Thence:
WNW of Secca del Fiume (4 miles ENE), a shoal
lying 1 miles offshore with a another shoal,
having a depth of 108 m over it, about 1 mile W.
Thence:
WNW of Torre San Teodoro (4 miles E), a square
squat tower, standing at an elevation of 26 m and
clearly visible, with another small conspicuous
tower, surmounted by a flagstaff, nearby. Thence:
WNW of Punta Tramontana (4 miles E), the N
extremity of Isola Grande, a long low island
scattered with piles of salt. The W coast of the
island is fringed by a shoal bank extending to over
1 mile offshore and Stagnone, a marshy area, lies
between the island and the coast of Sicily. Thence:
ESE of Punta Calarossa (1 miles N) (9.48), thence:
WNW of a light-beacon (W cardinal daymark on
yellow single pile beacon, black band) (2 miles E),
standing 1 miles WNW of Punta Scario, on the
NW extremity of the bank fringing Isola Grande. A
light (yellow special daymark on yellow post)
stands on the point and marks the E end of the
water pipeline (9.64) extending from the E coast of
Isola Favignana (9.48); a similar light marks the W
extremity of the pipeline. Thence:
ESE of Punta Marsala (9.48), thence:
WNW of Punta dello Stagnone (5 miles SE), the S
extremity of Isola Grande, thence:
WNW of Capo Lilibeo (6 miles SSE) (9.23).
9.68
Position. Trapani (3801N 1231E), fronts the city of
Trapani which stands on the N side of a bay indenting the
W coast of Sicily.
Function. The port handles general and bulk cargo with
the principal exports being salt, wine, tinned tuna fish, oil
and flour. Trapani has a population of approximately 70 000.
waters either S or E of Scogli Porcelli, according to draught,
and entered between Molo della Colombia and Molo del
Ronciglio.
TSS. A TSS has been established in the approaches and
entrance to the harbour, as shown on the chart. It is not IMO
adopted.
It consists of a central separation line, on the parallel of
38003N thence NE through the entrance. Inbound vessels
use the E and NE-bound traffic lane, S of the line. Departing
vessels use the SW and W-bound lane, N of the line.
Vessels entering the harbour must give way to vessels
leaving. Stopping is prohibited within 3 cables of the
harbour entrance.
1 698 567 dwt.
Port Authority. Capitaneria di Porto, Via Le Regina
Elena, I91100 Trapani, Sicily, Italy.
Limiting conditions
1
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Deepest and longest berths:
Banchina Isolella Nord (9.74) and Pontile del
Ronciglio NE side (9.74).
Maximum size of vessel handled is reported to be: LOA
202 m; draught 85 m; 35 000 dwt.
Local weather. When large clouds occur to the E during
SE winds, squally WSW onshore winds can generally be
expected after a short interval. Violent SE winds (the
Scirocco, see 1.154) are preceded by a clear sky, little wind,
with the Isola gadi (9.26) clearly visible. Usually bad
weather begins with the Scirocco which normally blows for
three days and suddenly veers SW.
Occasionally the combination of sea and swell can effect
vessels moored at Trapani, however, it is not dangerous,
although it is an indication of approaching stormy
conditions.
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Notice of ETA required: 24 hours. Masters of vessels
bound for the anchorage areas, see below, must contact the
Maritime Authority on VHF for allocation of an anchor
berth. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3).
Anchorage. Designated anchorages, shown on the chart,
are established in the approaches to Trapani, SSW of the
harbour, as follows (with positions centred from Isolotto
Formica Light (37594N 12256E)):
A1 (4 miles SSE) general use.
A2 (2 miles SE) reserved for vessels carrying
dangerous goods and waste material.
A3 (3 miles SSE) general use.
A4 (1 miles ESE) general use.
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Each anchorage has a radius of 2 cables. Anchorage is

prohibited within these areas without prior authorisation from
the Port Authority.
An outfall extends W from the shore for 1 miles
between A2 and A4. Its outer end is marked by a light-buoy
(special).
Anchorage in Golfo de Castellammare. Designated
anchor berths are also established in Golfo de Castellammare
off Castellammare del Golfo (3802N 1253E) (10.36).
Masters intending to use these anchorages should obtain
authorisation from the Harbour Master in good time before
arrival.
Caution. During strong W and SW winds the anchorages
can become subject to a significant swell and risk of
dragging anchor owing to the poor holding quality of the
bottom.
If strong winds blow between SE and WNW entry into
the harbour can become difficult.
In winter the harbour is frequently congested during bad
weather.
Prohibited anchorage and fishing area. See 9.64 for
information on an intake pipeline and historic wreck in the
area.
Pilotage. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 grt
and is available from 0700 to sunset. Pilot boards 5 cables
SW of the harbour entrance, as shown on the chart. See also
1.21.
Tugs are available.
Local knowledge is required for entry during S and W
winds when entry can be dangerous.
Regulations. Harbour regulations are in force. Vessels
entering the harbour must give way to vessels departing.
Vessels must not be stopped within 3 cables of the entrance.
Column (white marble and surmounted by a bronze

statue, 20 m in height) (38007N 12305E) which
is illuminated at night.
Directions
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Harbour
1
9.71
General layout. The harbour is formed by a natural inlet,
quayed on both sides and at its head, measuring about 1 mile
E/W and entered from SSW between the heads of Molo
della Colombaia (38006N 12299E) and Molo del
Ronciglio (4 cables ENE).
The NW side of the harbour, between the E end of
Isolotto Colombaia (38007N 12296E) (9.72) and Pontile
della Sanit, 5 cables ENE, is largely shoal. A fishing vessel
basin and two yacht basins lie in this area.
Development. Molo della Colombaia is being extended
450 m S/SSW; a detached rubble breakwater aligned E/W is
being constructed SE of the new head of Molo della
Colombaia; quays are being constructed on the W side of
Molo del Ronciglio (2005).
Climate. See the climatic table for Trapani/Birgi (1.193).
Landmarks:
Monte San Giuliano (3802N 1235E) (9.21).
Scogli Porcelli Lighthouse (38026N 12263E)
(9.21).
Torre Colombaia, a fort with an old disused octagonal
lighthouse in it, standing at the E end of Isolotto
Colombaia.
Villa Nasi, a square building of two storeys, standing
on Punta Ro (38011N 12295E), the NE
extremity of Isolotto Lazzaretto.
The green cupola of the church of San Francesco
(38010N 12303E), is prominent from N or S.
The slightly smaller cupola of the cathedral close N of
a dark coloured belfry, 2 cables ENE of the church
of San Francesco, is prominent from N or S.
9.72
Approaches to the pilot boarding position. From a
position SW of Scogli Porcelli (38026N 12263E) (9.22),
the track leads generally ESE for about 4 miles, passing
(with positions given from the light standing on Scoglio
Palumbo (38008N 12293E)):
NNE of Isolotto Maraone (3 miles WSW) (9.66),
thence:
Between Banco San Giovanni (2 miles ENE) (9.22),
and Isolotto Formica (3 miles WSW) (9.66),
thence:
N of the wreck (1 miles SW) (9.66) and water intake
pipe (9.64), thence:
SSW of Secca Balatella (4 cables NNW), a shoal
with a least depth of 3 m over it, thence:
SSW of Scoglio Palumbo, a low rocky islet, lying on
the N side of the approaches to Trapani. Scoglio
Palumbo Light (white round tower, 12 m in height)
is exhibited from the point, thence:
SSW of Isolotto Colombaia (close E), to the vicinity of
the pilot boarding ground.
9.73
Pilot boarding position to the harbour entrance. From
the pilot boarding position, the TSS leads E for about
4 cables and generally NNE for about 5 cables, passing:
N of an uncharted wreck (380007N 122965E),
thence (with positions given from Torre Colombaia
(38008N 12298E (9.71)):
S and ESE of the head of Molo della Colombaia
(1 cables SSE), a breakwater extending about
1 cables SSE of the E end of Isolotto Colombaia;
the head of the breakwater should be given a berth
of at least 50 m. A light (red column on pedestal,
5 m in height), stands on the head of the
breakwater, thence:
WNW of the head of Molo del Ronciglio (4 cables
E), a breakwater extending 1 cable WNW from the
shore on the E side of the harbour entrance. The
head of the breakwater should be given a berth of
at least 25 m. A light (green column on green hut),
stands on the head of the breakwater, thence:
As required for the allocated berth, the plan is a sufficient
guide.
Berths
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Inner Basin:
Pontile del Ronciglio NE side: length 200 m; depth
10 m. Ferries, container ships and tankers carrying
alcohol ethanol.
Pontile del Ronciglio SW side: length 115 m; depth
10 m. Ferries and container ships.
Banchina del Ronciglio: length 295 m; depths 45 to
7 m. Tankers and military vessels.
Banchina Isolella Nord: length 200 m; depth 10 m.
Heavy traffic for direct transfer to the main
highways.
Banchina Marinella: length 360 m; depth 35 to 44 m.
Ferries from the Isola gadi, bunkering for fishing
and minor vessels. A buoyed wreck lies close off
this berth.
Banchina Garibaldi: length 145 m; depth 85 m. Mainly
for ferries to Sardinia and Tunisia.
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Port services
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Repairs: undertaken; floating dock, length 12243 m,
breadth 2219 m, capacity 5000 tonnes; floating dock, length
1156 m, breadth 293 m, capacity 4500 tonnes.
Other facilities: hospital in city; refuse collection.
Supplies: provisions; fresh water; bunkers by road tanker.
Communications: airport at Birgi, 16 km distant.
Arrival information
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Marsala
2
Chart 964, and plan Marsala
General information
1
9.76
Position. The town of Marsala (37480N 12255E) is
fronted by a large spacious artificial harbour on the W coast
of Sicily, 1 mile SE of Capo Lilibeo (9.23).
Function. The ports principal import is wood, the
principal export is wine. The population of Marsala is
approximately 80 000.
Topography. Marsala stands on low, level ground
extending SE of Capo Lilibeo. Inland, the terrain is hilly and
well cultivated with numerous scattered hamlets standing on
it. The distinctive profile of Monte San Giuliano (3802N
1235E) (9.21) can be seen in the distance along with the
mountains of W Sicily farther inland. Vines are intensely
cultivated in the area.
open sea and entered between the head of Diga Foranea
(37471N 12261E) and a bank of shoal water fringing
the shore, 5 cables E, to a distance of 3 cables.
207 003 dwt.
Port Authority. Marsala Port Authority, Comandante de
Porto, Ufficio Circondariale, Piazza Piermonte e Lombardo,
I91025 Marsala, Italy.
9.77
Depths in the approaches and within the harbour can be
seen on the plan. However, depths within the harbour are
subject to continuous changes and accordingly the mariner is
advised to contact the Port Authority for the latest
information.
Deepest and longest berth:
Banchina Cristoforo Colombo (9.81).
Variations in water level. Meteorological conditions
which normally occur in winter with W winds, can cause a
notable effect on water levels. Variations of up to 0.5 m in
water level have been reported to occur within 15 minutes.
See also 1.134.
Largest vessel handled is reported to be: LOA 140 m;
draught 56 m.
Local weather. Conditions can cause strong currents and
as a precaution vessels are moored parallel to the berths so
that these currents are met end on.
When Isole gadi and Pantelleria are clearly visible, SE
winds can be expected; however, if they are hidden by mist
there will probably be winds from the W.
Caution. It is dangerous to enter the harbour in SE gales.
On approaching Banchina dei Mille, in the NW part of the
harbour, during strong W winds, care should be exercised so
as not to drift onto the section of curved quay to the E
owing to the presence of rocky depths.
9.78
Anchorage can be obtained with the head of Diga
Foranea in line bearing about 021 with the head of Molo di
Ponente, in a depth of 11 m, clay and weed. Small vessels
can obtain shelter from NW winds under the lee of Diga
Foranea.
available from 0700 to 1900 hours and is provided by the
Trapani-Marsala Pilotage Authority. The pilot boards about
1 mile SSW of the head of Diga Foranea, as shown on the
Harbour
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General layout is shown on the plan.
Landmarks:
The grey dome of the cathedral standing in the middle
of the city is prominent, and a 14-storey building
standing close NW of it is clearly distinguished
from a great distance.
Large buildings connected with the wine industry,
standing at about 18 m in height on the waterfront
at the S end of the town.
Molo di Ponente Lighthouse (37473N 12262E)
(9.21).
Major light:
Molo di Ponente Light (37473N 12262E) (9.21).
Directions
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Limiting conditions
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The harbour is congested during the period of the grape

harvest owing to the presence of tankers and in winter
because numerous berths are taken for shelter.
9.80
ground, 1 mile SSW of the head of Molo di Ponente
(3747N 1226E), the track leads generally NE and N for
about 1 miles to the entrance to the inner harbour, passing
(with positions given from the head of Molo di Ponente):
NW of a spit (2 cables SE), with a depth of 48 m
over, extending W from the shoal bank fringing the
shore E, thence:
SE and E of the head of Diga Ponente; a light (red
column on pedestal, 6 m in height) stands on the
head of the breakwater, thence:
In mid-channel between the 5 m depth contour lines on
each side and between the heads of Molo di Ponente
(2 cables NNE), and Molo di Levante, 1 cable ESE of the
head of Molo di Ponente. Thence:
Useful mark:
Light (green column on pedestal, 6 m in height),
standing on the head of Molo di Levante.
Berth
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Banchina Cristoforo Colombo, length 220 m; reported
depth 65 m. General cargo and wine.
Port services
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Repairs. Minor repairs and underwater hull cleaning can
be carried out.
Medical facilities. Hospital in Marsala.
Supplies. Fuel and gas oil available by road tanker; water
and provisions available.
Communications. Nearest airport, Birgi, 13 km distant.
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Mazara del Vallo

Chart 964, and plan Mazara del Vallo
General information
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Position. Mazara del Vallo (3739N 1235E) is an
artificial harbour lying on the W coast of Sicily.
Function. The main exports are wine, grain, fruit, linseed
and soap. The port is also an important centre of the fishing
industry.
Topography. The town is easily recognised by the
prominent cupolas and belfries of its numerous churches. For
the most noticeable see 9.86.
Approach and entry. The port is approached from
seawards and entered between the head of Nuovo Molo di
Ponente and Secca del Palamito, a shoal bank on the N side
55 232 dwt.
Port Authority. Mazara del Vallo Port Authority, Via
Lungomare Fata Morgana sn, 191026 Mazara del Vallo,
Italy.
Directions
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Limiting conditions
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9.84
Depths in the approaches and within the harbour are
shown on the plan. There are two areas N of Nuovo Molo
di Ponente which have been dredged to 78 m, the limits of
which are shown on the plan. The harbour is liable to
silting.
range negligable. See Admiralty Tide Tables.
Maximum size of vessel handled is reported to be LOA
120 m; draught 56 m.
Local weather. In summer there is almost always a sea
breeze from the W which raises a lively sea; commencing in
the morning it veers towards the land at sunset and loses
strength during the night.
In winter strong winds prevail from SE to SW.
For information on the Scirocco see 1.154.
Occasionally a wave or surge phenomenon can occur
owing to the combination of swell and wave action.
9.85
Anchorages. Designated anchorages Nos 1 to 3 are
shown on the chart. Vessels must not remain at anchor
longer than 24 hours after their arrival.
Prohibited anchorage and fishing areas protecting a gas
pipeline, submarine cables and a submarine outfall extending
to a distance of 2 miles from the coast 2 miles SE of the
entrance to the harbour, are shown on the chart.
available between 0700 and 1900 hours. The pilot boarding
ground is shown on the chart. See also 1.21.
Harbour
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General layout. The harbour embraces both sides of the
mouth of the Fiume Mazara and consists of three basins,
namely:
Avamporto (Outer Basin).
Darsena Pescherecci (Fishing Basin).
Canal-Port, consisting of quayed sections of both
banks of the Fiume Mazara extending N for about
1 km from its mouth; it is suitable only for small
craft.
9.87
From the pilot boarding position, about 6 cables S of the
head of Nuovo Molo di Ponente, the track leads N and
WNW for about 8 cables into the harbour entrance, passing:
E and NNE of the head of Nuovo Molo di Ponente.
Useful marks:
Light (red metal column, on hut 5 m in height),
standing on the head of Nuovo Molo di Ponente.
Light (green metal column on hut), standing on the
head of Diga Antemurale.
Berths
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Ro-Ro berth in Avamporto at the S end of the quayed
section of Nuovo Molo di Ponente has a depth of 7 m.
Molo Ruggero II, on the S side of Darsena Pescherecci, is
quayed on its N side.
Molo Vespri Siciliani is quayed on both sides and is used
as a tanker berth.
Port services
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Arrival information
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A buoy (S cardinal) marks Secca Balata, a rocky bank on

the W side of the entrance to the river.
Landmarks:
The cupola of the cathedral, standing 45 m in height,
5 cables NNE of the head of Nuovo Molo di
Ponente, with a greyish-red belfry, 48 m in height,
standing close to it.
The twin spires of the church of San Veneranda, close
NNW of the cathedral.
The belfry of the church of San Francesco (not
charted), standing in the NW part of the town; it is
isolated, brick coloured, square and surmounted by
a pyramid.
A prominent white statue of San Vito, standing on the
W side of the mouth to the Fiume Mazara.
The building of the Harbour Masters Office, standing
on the N side of Darsena Pescherecci, is prominent.
9.89
Repairs: undertaken; three shipbuilding and repair yards
for vessels up to 800 tonnes.
Other facilities: small hospital in town.
Supplies: fresh water; diesel; petrol.
Communications: airport at Birgi, 36 km distant.

Bay east of Punta del Saraceno
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Anchorage can be obtained E of Scoglio Scialandro
(38068N 12410E) (9.22), in a depth of 11 m, sand.
Cala Baffuta
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Anchorage of a temporary nature can be obtained in Cala
Baffuta, close SW of Monte Cofano (3805N 1240E)
(9.21), in a depth of about 20 m, sand, good holding,
approximately 4 cables offshore.
Small vessels can enter Cala Baffuta and anchor about
2 cables from the head of the cove in a depth of 9 m.
Outfall pipeline. In both cases care should be exercised
to avoid a sewage outfall extending 5 cables NW from the
shore 1 miles SW of Punta del Saraceno (38065N
12395E) (9.22).
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SOUTH COAST OF SICILIA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 2123
Area covered
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In this section the coastal waters between Capo Granitola
(3734N 1240E) (9.25) and Capo Passero (3641N
1509E) (13.119) are described together with off-lying
dangers and intervening ports and anchorages.
The section is sub-divided as follows:
Capo Granitola to Capo Rossello (9.93).
Capo Rossello to Capo Scalambri (9.101).
Gela (9.129).
Capo Scalambri to Capo Passero (9.153).
CAPO GRANITOLA TO CAPO ROSSELLO
General information
Charts 2122, 2123
Route
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9.93
From a position in the vicinity of Capo Granitola
(3734N 1240E) (9.25), the route leads generally ESE to
the vicinity of Capo Rossello (3718N 1327E) (9.98).
Directions
Capo Granitola to Capo Rossello
Unexploded ordinance
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Anchoring and fishing is prohibited, owing to unexploded
ordnance, in an area (not shown on the chart) close off the
small boat harbour of Marinella di Selinunte (9.98), in
approximate position 37348N 12504E.
Marine farms
1
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Between Capo Granitola and Capo Rossello numerous
marine farms have been established. See also 1.8.
Tunny fishing
1
9.96
Tunny fishing is carried out annually between March and
In the vicinity of Capo Granitola (3734N 1240E)
(9.25).
In the vicinity of Marinella di Selinunte (3735N
1250E) (9.98).
Between Capo San Marco (3730N 1301E) (9.98)
and Porto di Sciacca (9.100), 3 miles E.
In the vicinity of Siculiana Marina (3720N 1324E)
(9.98).
Principal marks
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9.97
Landmarks:
Capo Granitola Lighthouse (3734N 1240E) (9.21).
Tower (high white), standing on Capo Scaro
(37345N 12540E) (9.98).
House (Casa Cavaretto, white), standing in an elevated
position, 3 miles ESE of Capo Scaro.
House (Casa Bertolino, white), which has the
appearance of a low ancient fort, standing on the
coast 2 miles SE of Casa Cavaretto. A massive,
square, two-storey building resembling a tower
stands close E of Casa Bertolino.
Mast (lattice frame, red and white bands, 76 m in

height), standing on Capo San Marco (3730N
1301E) (9.98).
Picco di Caltabellotta, 10 miles ENE of Capo San
Marco, is a prominent peak.
Torre Macauda, is a remarkable dilapidated square
tower standing on a rocky bluff, 69 m in height,
8 miles ESE of Capo San Marco.
Torre Verdura, is a grey, square tower with a large
flat-roofed building attached to it, standing 8 cables
SE of Torre Macauda; it shows up well from
seaward.
Torre di Monterosso (very large square, dark-coloured
tower) standing on the summit of a coastal hill
which descends steeply to the sea.
Major lights:
Capo Granitola Light (3734N 1240E) (9.21).
Capo San Marco Light (white tower on hut, 11 m in
height) (3730N 1301E).
Capo Rossello Light (white tower, 10 m in height)
(3718N 1327E).
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9.98
From a position SW of Cape Granitola (3734N
1240E), the track leads generally ESE for about 41 miles,
passing (with positions given from Capo San Marco Light
(3730N 1301E)):
SSW of Torre Tre Fontane (14 miles WNW), a low
dilapidated quadrangular tower standing on the coast
with some cottages close W, thence:
SSW of Marinella di Selinunte (10 miles WNW), a
village with a prominent grey-coloured tank
standing in it. A small craft fishing harbour,
protected by breakwaters, fronts the village and a
prohibited area (9.94) lies close offshore. Thence:
SSW of Capo Scaro (7 miles NW), a small rocky
point with Porto Palo di Menfi, a small craft fishing
harbour, lying on its E side. Several shoal patches,
with depths between 21 and 37 m over them, lie
between cable SE and 1 cables ENE of the
entrance. Thence:
SSW of a detached, rocky patch, with a depth of 9 m
over it, lying 8 cables SSE of Capo San Marco, an
irregular, yellowish projection fringed with rocks.
Torre Mazzone (prominent, round, white tower, at
an elevation of 95 m) stands on the cape. Thence:
SSW of Sciacca (2 miles E) (9.100). The coast ESE
from Sciacca is fringed by rocks, thence:
SSW of shoal water (7 miles ESE), with a depth of
126 m over it, extending about 2 miles W of Torre
Macauda (9.97), thence:
SSW of a shoal (8 miles ESE) lying about 1 mile
SSW of Torre Verdura (9.97). Thence:
SSW of shoal water (14 miles ESE), with a depth of
63 m at its extremity, fringing Capo Bianco to
about 1 mile. The cape is a flat-topped, salient
projection, 30 m in height and flanked by white
cliffs, lying close S of the mouth of the Fiume
Platani. Thence:
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SSW of Torre Salsa (16 miles ESE), a square, grey

partly ruined tower standing on a bluff about 61 m
in height; numerous rocks fringe the bluff. Thence:
SSW of Secca Vollera (20 miles ESE) (not named on
the chart), a shoal area of dangerous rocks fringing
the coast in the vicinity of Siculiana Marina to a
distance of 7 cables. Siculiana Marina is a small
craft fishing harbour. It is reported that since 1991
the harbour has been partly silted up. Thence:
SSW of Punta Secca (22 miles ESE), thence:
SSW of Capo Rossello (24 miles ESE), a dark, reddish
cliff fronted headland fringed with rocks. Scogli
Gucciarda (named on the chart 965, plan
Approaches to Porto Empedocle) are two low rocks,
lying very close together about 1 miles SE of the
cape. They are clearly visible from W and E.
CAPO ROSSELLO TO CAPO SCALAMBRI

General information
Chart 2123
Route
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Small arms firing range (Appendix: P38)

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Charts 2122, 2123 (see 1.15)
Anchorage off Torrente Foggia di Mezzo

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9.99
Anchorage can be obtained off the mouth of the Torrente
Foggia di Mezzo (3730N 1304E) (not named on the
chart). The anchorage lies S of some tunny fishery buildings
with a tall chimney, located near the mouth of the river. Care
is required to avoid tunny nets laid during the season. Local
9.100
Description. Porto di Sciacca (3730N 1305E), a
fishing vessel and yacht harbour, fronts the town of Sciacca
about 3 miles E of Capo San Marco (9.98). The town of
Sciacca, of modern appearance, is surrounded by an irregular
wall and stands on the steep slope of a hill which rises
sharply from the sea. Sciacca has a population of
Depths. The harbour is liable to silting and dredging is
carried out periodically.
Prohibited anchorage area has been established over an
area of foul ground between the following co-ordinates:
37294N 13039E;
37294N 13050E;
37287N 13034E;
37287N 13042E.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the E by Molo
di Levante Esterno, which extends in a general direction W
for about 3 cables from the E side of the harbour. Molo di
Ponente extends a short distance S from the W side of the
harbour, to form the entrance which faces W. Molo di
Levante Interno divides the harbour into an outer and inner
basin.
Anchorage, as shown on the chart, can be obtained in the
roads SW of the harbour in a depth of 15 m, sand, good
holding, taking care to avoid a wreck charted on Italian
Chart 19, 5 cables SW of the entrance.
Useful marks:
Light (white metal pillar on pedestal, 6 m in height),
exhibited from the head of Molo di Levante
Esterno.
Light (red metal pillar, 6 m in height), exhibited from
the head of Molo di Ponente.
9.102
Agrigento Drasi. A small arms firing range (3711N
1336E) is established at Agrigento Drasi (not charted),
facing the coast between the mouth of the Fiume Naro
(9.107) and Punta Bianca (9.107) The range extends about
6 miles to seaward. Vessels should avoid entering the firing
range area when warning signals are displayed.
Gela Montelungo. A small arms firing range is
established at Gela Montelungo (not charted), facing the
coast in the vicinity of the water tower (9.145), 2 miles NW
of Gela. The range is about 1 mile wide extending from the
shore about 2 miles S. Vessels should avoid entering the
firing range area when prescribed signals are displayed.

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9.101
From a position in the vicinity of Capo Rossello
(3718N 1327E) (9.98), the route leads generally ESE to
the vicinity of Capo Scalambri (3647N 1430E) (9.108).
The route is further sub divided as follows:
Capo Rossello to Licata (9.107).
Licata to Capo Scalambri (9.108).
9.103
Anchoring and fishing is prohibited, in order to protect a
submarine cable, in an area 8 miles SE of Capo Rossello
(3718N 1327E) (9.98): its limits are shown on the chart.
Submarine cable
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A submarine cable comes ashore about 1 miles ENE of
Porto di Licata (3706N 1356E) (9.119), as shown on the
chart.
Chart 965 plan Approaches to Porto Empedocle and plan
Approaches to Licata and Gela
Fish havens
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Fish havens, which are shown on the respective plans,
have been established as follows:
Between Capo Rossello (3718N 1327E) (9.98) and
Punta Grande (9.107), 1 miles E.
Between La Secca (3713N 1334E) (9.107) and the
coast NNE.
SW of Punta Bianca (3712N 1339E) (9.107).
W and E of the entrance to Porto di Licata (37050N
13565E) (9.119).
Charts 2123, 965 plan Approaches to Porto Empedocle and plan
Porto Empedocle
Principal marks
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9.106
Landmarks:
Seminary building (large) (37188N 13346E),
which dominates the town of Agrigento.
Rupe Atenea (3718N 1336E), a prominent hill with
a steep-sided summit and a radio mast.
San Giacomo Lighthouse (white round tower, 37 m in
height) (37057N 13565E).
Capo Scalambri Lighthouse (white round tower, 34 m
in height) (3647N 1430E).
Landmarks in the vicinity of Gela see 9.145.
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Offshore marks:
Prezioso Production Platform (37005N 14027E).
Perla Production Platform (3657N 1423E).
Major lights:
Capo Rossello Light (3718N 1328E) (9.97).
San Giacomo Light as above.
Capo Scalambri Light as above.
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Charts 2123, 965 plan Porto Empedocle
Capo Rossello to Licata

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10
9.107
From a position SSW of Capo Rossello (3718N
passing (with positions given from Punta Agragas
(37157N 13346E) (9.127)):
SSW of a rocky spit (4 miles WNW), with a depth
of 27 m over its extremity, extending 2 cables SW
of Punta Grande, thence:
(Directions for Porto Empedocle are given at 9.113)
SSW of the extremity (3 miles W) of a submarine
outfall pipeline extending about 1 miles S from
the coast, thence:
SSW of Porto Empedocle (2 miles NW) (9.109),
thence:
SSW of La Secca (2 miles SSW), an extensive rocky
shoal, with a least charted depth of 55 m over it.
Two submarine outfall pipelines extend about
1 miles SSW from the coast on either side of San
Leone Bagni Harbour (9.127), close SE of Punta
Agragas as shown on the plan.
(Directions from Porto Empedocle (9.115) merge here)
Clearing bearing. The line of bearing of more than 314
of Capo Rossello (3718N 1327E) (9.98) with Torre di
Monterosso (9.97), 1 miles NW, and open W of the cape,
passes over 3 cables SW of La Secca. Thence:
SSW of Scoglio Bottazza (2 miles SE), a rocky patch
lying 7 cables SW of the mouth of the Fiume Naro.
Clearing marks. The alignment (113) of the following
marks passes about 6 cables SW of Scoglio Bottazza and
2 cables NE of La Secca:
The white scar on Punta Bianca (37117N 13397E)
(below) and:
Castello di Montechiaro, 1 miles farther ESE, thence:
SSW of the Agrigento-Drasi small arms firing range
(9.102), thence:
SSW of Scoglio Pietra Patella (5 miles SE), a small
dark, above-water rock, lying 3 cables SW of Punta
Bianca. Punta Bianca takes its name from a rocky
cliff of very light colour, which seen from the W
appears as a clear and distinctive isosceles triangle,
and from the SE as a whitish stripe. Thence:
Chart 2123
SSW of Marina di Palma (9 miles SE), a village
standing on the coast fronted by a small harbour
suitable only for small craft with a draught up to
23 m. Palma di Montechiaro, a town standing
2 miles inland, is only visible from certain bearings.
Fiume Palma enters the sea about 5 cables ESE of
Marina di Palma, thence:
SSW of Punta Tenna (10 miles SE). Castellazzo di
Palma, a small ruined tower, stands on a range of
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barren, rocky hills, 2 miles ENE of Punta Tenna;

it is not easy to identify.
Thence the track continues ESE (with positions given
from Castellazzo di Palma):
Either side of a dangerous wreck (5 miles SW), the
existence of which is doubtful, thence:
SSW of Torre di Gaffe (2 miles ESE), a grey
cylindrical tower, standing on a point of the same
name, with a small group of houses nearby. Thence:
Charts 2123, 965 plan Approaches to Licata and Gela
SSW of Torre San Nicola (4 miles ESE), a
prominent, partially ruined grey prism shaped tower
on a rocky light-coloured bluff and Rocca San
Nicola (not named on the charts), a prominent rock
30 m in height, lying close inshore 5 cables W of
Torre San Nicola. Thence:
SSW of Rocca San Nicola (4 miles SE) (not named on
the charts), lying close off Punta San Nicola (not
named on the charts). Open anchorage in good
weather can be obtained about 4 cables offshore
midway between Torre de Gaffe and Torre San
Nicola, with a wind-pump bearing about 045 in a
depth of about 8 m, good holding in sand; local
SSW of Rocca Muddafedda (5 miles SE), a large
rock connected to the coast by a low sandy isthmus.
Thence:
SSW of the entrance to Porto di Licata (9.119).
Useful marks:
Two chimneys (marked by obstruction lights)
(37172N 13312E), located close W of the root
of Molo di Ponente in Porto Empedocle (9.109).
Tower (Torre di Carlo V), massive and square, 30 m in
height) (37171N 13316E), located at the root of
Molo F. Crispi in Porto Empedocle.
Temple of Concordia (37174N 13355E) and
Temple of Giunone Lacina, 4 cables E of it.
Cathedral (Cupola and a red roof) (3719N 1340E)
in the town of Favara. It is a good mark from
certain directions.
Tower (Castello di Montechiaro, large square and
partially ruined) (3711N 1342E), near the mouth
of the Fiume Palma.
Licata to Capo Scalambri

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9.108
From a position SSW of the entrance to Porto di Licata,
the track leads generally ESE for about 32 miles, passing
(with positions given from Torre Manfria (3706N 1408E):
SSW of Punta delle Duerocche (5 miles W), so named
because of two low, clearly visible rocks lying close
inshore. Thence:
SSW of Castello di Falconara (4 miles W), a
battlemented building standing on a small rocky
point. Thence:
SSW of Prezioso Production Platform (6 miles SW)
(9.143); a wreck (charted as dangerous on chart
2123) lies 2 miles ENE of the platform. A light is
exhibited from the platform, thence:
SSW of Butera (5 miles NNE), an inland town, in
which there is a clearly visible tower, standing on a
rocky peak at an elevation of 400 m. Thence:
SSW of the Gela-Montelungo small arms firing range
(3 miles ESE) (9.102). A dangerous wreck
(3 miles SSE) lies close NW of a marine farm
contained within a prohibited area. Thence:
SSW of Gela (5 miles ESE) (9.129), thence:
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SSW of Perla Production Platform (9 miles SE)

(9.143); lights are exhibited from the corners of the
platform, thence:
SSW of Punta di Zafaglione (17 miles SE), a group
of rocky spurs fringed by rocks. A dangerous wreck
is reported to lie 1 miles NW of the point, thence:
SSW of Scoglitti (19 miles SE) (9.128). The town of
Vittoria can be easily identified standing at an
elevation of 168 m, 6 miles NE of Scoglitti, thence:
SSW of a stranded wreck (24 miles SE) lying about
1 miles W of Capo Scalambri.
SSW of Capo Scalambri (24 miles SE). The cape is
low, rocky and fringed with rocks; it should be
given a wide berth.
Porto Empedocle
Chart 965 plan Approaches to Porto Empedocle and plan
Porto Empedocle
General information
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Position. Porto Empedocle (3717N 1332E) is the only
harbour on the S coast of Sicily offering safe shelter from S
winds.
Function. The port has facilities for handling general and
bulk cargoes, including minerals, fertilisers and ammonia; it
is also a centre for the fishing industry. The population is
Topography. The town extends along the coast with the
land rising abruptly behind it to a plateau a short distance
inland. Numerous tall buildings stand on this plateau.
Approach and entry. The port approach from the W via
the Radio Reporting Point (9.111) is straight forward, and
entry is effected E of the head of Molo di Ponente.
722 663 dwt.
Port Authority. Porto Empedocle Port Authority,
Capitaneria di Porto, Via Gioeni, Porto Empedocle, Sicily,
Italy.
Harbour
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Limiting conditions
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9.110
Controlling depths. There is a charted depth of 74 m in
the entrance. Dredged depths in the entrance and within the
Outer Harbour (Avamporto) are reported to be subject to
appreciable variations, especially in winter, and accordingly
Masters are advised to contact the Port Authority for the
latest information.
Deepest and longest berth: Banchina Commandante
Todaro (9.116).
range negligable. See Admiralty Tide Tables.
Local weather. Strong winds from the SE or SW can
made entry difficult. SW winds can generate a heavy swell
along Molo di Levante (the E breakwater comprising
Banchina Ammiraglio Sciangula and Banchina
Commandante Todaro) which might cause difficulty even for
large vessels.
Currents. Winds from the NW can generate a current
setting E with a rate up to a maximum 2 kn, depending on
the strength of the wind.
9.112
General layout. The harbour is protected from SE and S
by a mole extending, initally, 2 cables SSE from the shore,
thence SW for a further 3 cables. About 3 cables W from
the base of this mole a second mole extends 2 cables S,
thence 5 cables SSE to end 3 cables beyond the head of the
E mole, leaving a SSE facing entrance about 100 m wide.
There is an inner basin (Porto Vecchio), used by fishing
vessels and yachts, in the NE part of the harbour.
Useful marks:
The two chimneys standing close W of Molo di
Ponente (9.107).
Torre di Carlo V (9.107) at the base of Molo F. Crispi.
Directions
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Anchorages. Designated anchorages, as shown on the

chart, for vessels awaiting entry have been established as
follows:
B1 Anchorage, 1 mile SW of the harbour entrance, is
reserved for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes
(including gas carriers and oil tankers). Attention is
drawn to the outfall pipeline (9.107) in the vicinity.
B2 Anchorage, 1 mile ESE of the harbour entrance,
is reserved all other commercial vessels.
available 24 hours, however, the port is open only between
0700 and 1900 hours. It is reported that the pilots have a
lookout service from the signal station tower standing on the
head of Molo F. Crispi; the pilot boards about 2 cables
from the harbour entrance. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
Regulations. In order to avoid passing through the
designated anchorage areas, all vessels must make for the
Radio Reporting Point (RRP) 1 miles S of the head of
Molo di Ponente.
Vessels entering or departing the harbour must keep to the
starboard side of the entrance channel and maintain a speed
of not more than 3 kn. Vessels entering and departing must
not meet in the entrance channel; the latter have priority over
vessels entering.
Quarantine. It is reported that free pratique is not
available by radio. The Port Health Officer will board when
the vessel is alongside.
Deratting Exemption Certificate. If renewal of this
certificate is required advance notice of 72 hours must be
given.
9.111
Notice of ETA required: 48 and 24 hours to the vessels
agent advising nature of cargo, reason for calling and
number of crew and passengers.
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9.113
Approach from the west. From a position SSW of Punta
Grande (3717N 1329E) (9.107) the track leads E for
about 3 miles, passing (with positions given from Punta
Grande):
S of the head of the submarine outfall pipeline
(1 miles SE) (9.107), thence:
To the ,RRP 1 miles S of the head of Molo di Ponente
(2 miles ESE) (9.112). A light (red column on pedestal,
5 m in height), stands on the head of Molo di Ponente.
9.114
Entry. From a position in the vicinity of the ,RRP the
track leads generally N and NNW for about 1 miles,
passing:
E and ENE of the head of Molo di Ponente, in the
dredged entrance channel, thence:
WSW of the head of the outer section of Molo di
Levante. A light (green metal framework tower, 7 m
in height), stands on the head of Molo di Levante,
thence:
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As required to the designated berth.

Useful mark:
Light (S cardinal daymark on black beacon, yellow
top, 5 m in height), standing on the head of a
breakwater protecting an area of works in progress
(1995), 5 cables E of the head of Molo di Levante.
9.115
Departure to the south. Clearing marks. From a
position in the vicinity of the entrance to the dredged
entrance channel S of the light standing on the head of Molo
di Ponente (37165N 13316E) (9.112), the alignment
(007), astern, of the following marks passes over 1 mile W
of La Secca (3713N 1334E) (9.107):
The light standing on the head of Molo di Ponente,
and:
The summit of Monserrato, a prominent hill, 2 miles
farther N, thence:
When SSW of La Secca the route merges with the track
leading between Capo Rossello and Licata.
(Directions merge at 9.107)
Angelo and the tower of a disused signal station standing on

its summit.
Port limits lie between the mouth of the Fiume Salso and
Monte Ecnomo, 8 cables W.
Approach and entry. The port is approached from S and
entered between the head of Diga di Levante on the E, and
the head of Diga Antemurale on the W.
72 712 dwt.
Port Authority. Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo, Guardia
Costiera-Licata, Via Libotti nr 9, 192027 Licata (AG),
Sicily, Italy.
Limiting conditions
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9.120
Dredged depths within the harbour are liable to change
owing to silting. Mariners are advised to consult the Port
Authority for the latest information.
Local weather. Strong winds from the SE and SW can
make entry difficult.
Arrival information
Berths
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Avamporto:
Molo di Ponente has a berth for oil tankers (not
charted): maximum vessel length 120 m; maximum
draught 7 m.
Banchina Commandante Todaro: maximum vessel
length 180 m; maximum draught reported to be
62 m. General cargo and bulk; private facilities
available for discharging from tankers.
Porto Vecchio:
Banchina Ammiraglio Sciangula: maximum vessel
length 180 m; maximum draught reported to be
42 m. Passengers and Ro-Ro.
Harbour
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9.117
Other facilities: refuse collection.
Supplies: fresh water and bunkers available by road
tanker.
Communications: airport at Palermo, 120 km distant.
9.118
Small craft facilities available at three pontoons, each
about 50 m in length, attached to Molo F. Crispi in Porto
Vecchio.
Fishing vessels use the rest of Molo F. Crispi.
During bad weather, Porto Vecchio becomes congested
with fishing vessels.
General information
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9.119
Position. Porto di Licata (3706N 1356E) fronts the
town of Licata close W of the mouth of the Fiume Salso.
Function. Porto di Licata is a fishing port with facilities
for commercial vessels. The principal exports are agricultural
products and the principal imports are cement, wood, wine,
iron and fertiliser. The population is approximately 41 000.
Topography. Monte Ecnomo (3706N 1356E) rises
above the city of Licata, with the remarkable Castel San
9.123
Landmarks:
Monte Ecnomo (3706N 1356E) with Castel San
Angelo and the tower of the disused signal station.
San Giacomo Lighthouse (9.106), standing 5 cables SE
of Castel San Angelo.
Church (San Angelo, with a blue dome), standing in
the E part of the town 3 cables N of San Giacomo
Lighthouse.
Major light:
San Giacomo Light (37057N 13565E) (9.106).
Directions
Porto di Licata
Chart 965 plan Approaches to Licata and Gela and plan Porto di
Licata
9.122
General layout. The harbour is embraced between Diga
di Levante on the E and Diga Antemurale on the W, with
the entrance facing S.
Marine farms lie close inside the heads of Diga di
Levante and Diga Antemurale. Navigation, stopping,
anchoring, and any other unauthorised maritime activities are
prohibited within 30 m of these farms.
Principal marks
Porto Vecchio
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Anchorage. The anchorage position is designated by the
Port Authority with assistance given by the pilot.
provided by the Pilots Association of the port of Gela.
Pilots communicate with vessels on VHF and the service is
available between 0700 and 1900 daily. The pilot boards
5 cables S of the harbour entrance, as shown on the chart.
See also 1.21.
Tugs are available from Gela on request.
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9.124
From a position S of the harbour entrance, the track leads
N into the entrance; the chart is a sufficient guide.
Caution must be exercised when approaching from the S
because Diga Antemurale is very low and difficult to
identify.
Useful marks:
Light (round green tower, 8 m in height), exhibited
from the head of Diga di Levante.
Light exhibited from the head of Diga Antemurale.
Light (red tower, 11 m in height), exhibited from the
head of a spur extending E from Diga Antemurale
about 2 cables NNW of its head.
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Light (pole, 5 m in height), exhibited from the head of

the rubble breakwater.
Light (pole, 5 m in height), exhibited from the head of
Molo di Levante.
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Darsena de Levante in the NE part of the harbour lies
between Diga di Levante and Molo di Levante; it is shallow
and is not in use.
Darsena Centrale lies in the N part of the harbour
between Molo di Levante and Molo di Ponente.
Banchina Nord on the N side of this basin is the only
commercial berth: length 190 m; maximum draught
6 m.
Banchina di Levante on the W side of Molo di
Levante is used by fishing vessels.
Darsena Marianello lies in the NW part of the harbour
and is used by fishing vessels.
GELA
General information
Chart 965, plan Approaches to Licata and Gela, and plan Gela
Position and description

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9.126
Other facilities: hospital; refuse disposal.
Supplies: fresh water and bunkers by road tanker.
Communications: airports at Catania, 190 km distant, and
Palermo, 185 km distant.
Function
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Description. San Leone Bagni (37165N 13316E) lies
close SE of Punta Agragas and 3 miles ESE of Porto
Empedocle (9.109). Fiume San Leone enters the sea close N
of Punta Agragas. The town is very extensive and can be
recognised by numerous houses and villas built along the sea
front.
Harbour. The harbour fronts the small town and is
protected by Molo di Ponente from the W and SW, and by
Molo Levante from the E, with the entrance facing SE.
Depths within the harbour average 3 m, but they are
subject to shoaling.
Useful marks:
of Molo di Ponente.
of Molo di Levante.
Services. A full range of services is available.
9.131
12 202 501 dwt.
Port Authority
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9.132
Gela Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo, Street Mare no 156,
193012 Gela, Italy.
Limiting conditions
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9.133
Maximum size alongside is: length 180 m; draught
947 m; 41 000 dwt.
Maximum size at the ANIC Sea Berth is: draught 128 m;
60 000 dwt.
Water levels
Scoglitti
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9.130
The principal commercial activities are undertaken at
Porto Isola and comprise petroleum products and bulk and
general cargo commodities. The population of Gela is about
73 000.
Traffic
Chart 2123
9.128
Description. Scoglitti (3653N 1426E) is a village
dominated by a conspicuous white church with a tall, dark,
square belfry.
Harbour. A refuge harbour fronting the village is
protected from the S by the Molo di Levante which extends
some 2 cables W and NW from the shore on the S side of
the harbour. Protection against silting from the N is provided
by a rubble breakwater extending for a similar distance W
and SW from the N side of the harbour to form the entrance
which faces S.
Access to the refuge harbour is restricted to vessels whose
length does no exceed 20 m with a maximum draught of
15 m.
Berths. Two internal moles enclose a small basin which is
used for fishing vessels and recreational craft.
Anchorage. An open anchorage can be obtained off
Scoglitti.
Useful marks:
Light (white stone tower on building, 13 m in height),
standing in the village.
9.129
The town of Gela (3704N 1415E) stands on the
summit and seaward slope of a plateau, about 45 m in
height, which terminates on the W at Capo Soprano. Owing
to the importance of oil, Gela is divided into two port zones
with the outer zone known as Porto Isola, consisting of a
pier (9.142), 1 miles long extending from the ANIC Oil
Refinery, about 2 miles E of Gela, and Porto Rifugio (9.152)
fronting the W end of the town.
9.134
During N winds the water level throughout the Gela area
is sometimes lowered by 025 to 03 m below the norm. In S
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9.135
Prevailing winds are generally from SW to NW and
attain force 3 to 4. However, in the event of disturbances in
the vicinity of Gela, winds of force 7 to 8 can occur raising
heavy seas and swell which because of the poor protection
afforded by the outer breakwater (9.142), can cause vessels
to suspend cargo operations at the pier (9.147) and on
occasions to unberth and put to sea.
Currents depend on the prevailing winds and have an
approximate rate of up to kn which continues, on
occasions, to set for 4 to 10 hours after the cessation of the
wind depending upon its direction, duration and intensity.
These currents affect the entire area of Porto Isola and
strongly influence berthing operations at the outer
breakwater, the ANIC 1300 pier (9.142) and the ANIC Sea
Berth (9.147).
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Weather warning signs. The Scirocco (1.154) is forecast

by clear visibility of Capo Scalambri (3647N 1430E)
(9.108) accompanied by dense clouds over the mountains
NW of Gela.
W winds are preceded by clear visibility of Licata
(3706N 1356E) (9.119) with clouds on the S horizon.
Harbour
General layout
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Arrival information
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9.136
Notice of 24 and 2 hours.
2
Anchorages
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9.137
Vessels waiting to berth at the port or carrying out
commercial operations, must anchor exclusively within the
following designated anchorage areas, all of which are
shown on the chart:
Areas A and B vessels under 2000 grt.
Areas C and F vessels under 5000 grt.
Area D for vessels over 5000 grt.
Area E vessels over 30 000 grt bound for the ANIC
Sea Berth (9.147).
Caution. A dangerous wreck lies in the SE corner of
Area C, as shown on the chart.

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Prohibited anchorage and fishing areas lie as follows:
An area extending 1 miles SSW from Porto Isola
outer breakwater (37018N 14150E).
An area extending over 1 mile SSW and SSE from the
coast about 1 miles NE from the outer breakwater.
The limits of these areas are shown on the chart.
Caution. A dangerous wreck, of which the masts are
visible at chart datum, lies in the middle of the second
prohibited area mentioned above.
9.139
Prohibited anchorage area has been established in order
to protect three submarine pipelines lying between the outer
breakwater and the head of the pier at Porto Isola (9.142);
the limits of the area are shown on the chart.
Submarine pipelines
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9.140
Pilotage is compulsory for tankers and all for vessels of
500 grt and over. The service is available during daylight
hours for berthing and throughout 24 hours for unberthing.
The pilot boards from a black boat, with a white letter P on
each side, either 1 mile WSW of the W end, or 1 mile SSE
of the E end of the outer breakwater (37018N 14150E)
at Porto Isola, as shown on the chart. Vessels anchoring must
have a pilot on board. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
9.144
See 1.166 and1.194.
Landmarks
9.145
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Regulations
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9.141
Tankers carrying hydrocarbons, noxious liquid substances
or dangerous liquid chemicals are prohibited from stopping
either within or outside the roads for undertaking storage
operations.
When in harbour, tankers should maintain a constant
watch on VHF.
Fishing and any other marine activities, including subaqua
diving, are prohibited in the anchor berths.
9.143
Submarine pipelines extend as follows:
From Prezioso Production Platform (37005N
14026E) to Perla Production Platform, 9 miles
ESE, thence:
From Perla Production Platform to the ANIC Oil
Refinery, 6 miles NNE, as shown on the chart.
From ANIC Sea Berth, 3 miles NNE of Perla
Production Platform, to the E end of the outer
breakwater, 1 miles farther NNE, as shown on the
chart. A light-buoy (special) is moored at the
seaward end of this pipeline.
From Gela 1 and Gela Cluster Production Platforms,
6 cables NE of the E end of the outer breakwater
(9.142), to the ANIC Oil Refinery, 1 mile farther N.
Climate
Pilotage
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9.142
Porto Isola consists of a berthing area on each side of
the head of the ANIC Oil Refinery Pier extending from the
coast E of Gela and an outer breakwater, about 6 cables in
length, lying more or less at right angles to and 1 cable SW
of the head of the pier. There are six berths numbered 1 to 6
on the inner side of the breakwater. In addition to the above,
the ANIC Sea Berth consisting of a system of six mooring
buoys, lies almost 1 miles SSW of the outer breakwater, as
shown on the chart.
Two concrete water intakes for a desalination plant extend
from the shore on saddles, parallel to and 20 m off the pier,
for about 1300 m.
From the W side of the pier, where vessels cannot berth,
about 1200 m from the shore, there are two short piers, the
longer being named Pontile ANIC 1300 and the shorter
connects Gela 2, an oil platform with a lattice tower about
40 m in height, to the pier.
Gela 1 Production Platform stands 6 cables ENE of the E
end of the outer breakwater and Gela Cluster Production
Platform stands close to Gela 1, to which it is connected by
a walkway.
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Water tower (mushroom-shaped, red and white

chequers on white base, 35 m in height) (3705N
1412E), standing about 5 cables WNW of ANIC
Village. Tall pink-coloured buildings stand within
the village.
Chimney, standing 1 miles ESE of the water tower.
Church (San Giacomo) (37041N 14145E).
Church (Rosario, with a belfry), 3 cables ESE of San
Giacomo Church.
Church (Madre, with a dome), about 1 cable ESE of
Rosario Church.
Tower (Tall square tower of the white Palazzo del
Comune), 1 cable SSW of Madre Church.
Chimneys (two) (37035N 14164E), standing close
together at a power station within the ANIC Oil
Refinery.
Flares (three), standing close together 3 cables ESE of
the chimneys.
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Tower (framework with red and white vertical stripes,

45 m in height) with three flares burning, 5 cables S
of the flares mentioned above; conspicuous by day
and night.
Port services
Repairs
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Other facilities
Directions
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9.146
From a position seaward of the Prezioso Production
Platform (37005N 14026E) (9.108) and the Perla
Production Platform (9.108), 8 miles ESE, the track leads
as required to one of the designated pilot boarding grounds
(9.140), the chart is a sufficient guide.
Useful marks:
Light (green mast on hut, 5 m in height) (37020N
14147E), exhibited from the W head of the outer
breakwater (9.142).
Two lights, vertically disposed (red mast, 5 m in
height), exhibited from the head of Pontile ANIC
1300 (9.142), 8 cables NE of the W head of the
outer breakwater.
Two lights, vertically disposed (red mast, black bands),
exhibited from the head of the ANIC Oil Refinery
Pier, 3 cables ESE of the head of the W head of
the outer breakwater (9.142).
Light (red mast on hut, 5 m in height), exhibited from
the E head of the outer breakwater.
Light exhibited from Gela 1 Production Platform,
6 cables ENE of the E head of the outer breakwater
(9.142).
9.150
Fuel and diesel oil; fresh water; provisions.
Communications
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International airport at Catania, 100 km.

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Porto Rifugio
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Berths
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9.149
Hospital in town; deratting and issue of certificates; oily
waste disposal.
Supplies
9.147
ANIC Sea Berth:
Maximum size 70 000 dwt, draught 128 m. Crude oil
and fuel oil. Vessels are often lightened at this berth
before proceeding to the outer breakwater.
Outer breakwater:
Berth No 1: length 240 m; maximum draught 93 m;
maximum 30 000 dwt. Loading and discharging
black products, fuel and gas oil.
Berth No 2: length 180 ; maximum draught 93 m;
black products, naptha, fuel and gas oil.
maximum 30 000 dwt. Loading gas oil, gasoline and
naptha.
maximum 30 000 dwt. Loading gas oil, gasolene
and naptha.
LPG and Toluene.
LPG.
ANIC Oil Refinery Pier:
There is a berth on each side of the head of the pier
where both are reported to be capable of taking
ships up to 41 000 tonnes displacement. The
reported details are: W side length 180 m; draught
852 m. E side length 180 m; draught 96 m. Ore
and bulk cargo facilities at both berths.
A small pier extends 1 cables W from the W side of
the main pier to which vessels carrying dry goods
can berth. The draught of vessels using this pier
must not exceed 9 m, nor exceed 20 000 grt.
9.148
Minor repairs undertaken.
9.152
Description. Porto Rifugio (3704N 1414E) fronts the
shore at the NE end of the town of Gela.
Approach channel. An approach channel 130 m in
length and 40 m in width, with an average depth of 45 m, is
reported to lie almost parallel to, and 25 m off, the W Mole;
it is not marked. Depths diminish appreciably during winter
storms and dredging is periodically undertaken. Mariners
should exercise due care.
Pilotage is compulsory, owing to the changing depths, for
those not familiar with the port. The pilot boards about
1 mile WSW, or SSE, respectively, of the head of the E
Mole. See also 1.21.
Depths in the entrance and within the harbour are
reported to be approximately 45 and 35 m, respectively.
Regulations. Only craft whose draught does not exceed
15 to 2 m and whose water-line does not exceed 20 m, can
enter port. Entry is permitted only during daylight and
favourable meteorological conditions.
Harbour. The harbour is protected by a quayed E Mole
and a quayed W Mole, with the entrance facing SW. A
quayed shelter mole extends NW from a position about
1 cable inside the head of the E Mole; two finger floating
piers, for pleasure craft, extend from the internal side.
Useful marks:
Light (green column on pedestal, 5 m in height),
exhibited from the head of E Mole.
Light (red column on pedestal, 5 m in height),
exhibited from the head of W Mole.
Berths. There are about 60 berths within the harbour.
Services. There is a boatyard and patent slip.
CAPO SCALAMBRI TO CAPO PASSERO

General information
Chart 2123 (see 1.15)
Route
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9.153
From the vicinity of Capo Scalambri (3647N 1430E)
(9.108), the route leads generally ESE to the vicinity of
Capo Passero (3641N 1509E) (13.119).
Shore firing range (Appendix: P38)

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There is a shore firing range located in the approaches to
the river Pachino. The limits of the target zone is a circle of
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2700 m radius centred on 36382N 15005E. A yellow

lightbuoy (special) with a radar conspicuous topmark is laid
in the centre of the area.

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9.155
Anchoring and fishing is prohibited in an area extending
SW from the coast in the vicinity of Pozzallo (3643N
1451E) (9.164); its limits are shown on the chart.
Archaeological prohibited Area

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9.156
In order to protect archaeological and natural features,
anchoring, navigation and all types of fishing area prohibited
within a circular area of a radius of 100 m centred on
Isolotto dei Porri Lighthouse (36412N 14560E).
Historic wrecks
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Anchoring, stopping, fishing and any other marine
activity is prohibited in the vicinity of the following historic
wrecks:
Within a circular area with a radius of 1 mile centred
on a position about 2 miles SE of Punta di Porto
Palo (3640N 1508E) (not named on the charts)
(9.163).
Within a circular area with a radius of 2 cables
centred on a position about 6 miles SE of Punta
di Porto Palo.

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Macchia del Fiume Irminio Nature Reserve has been
established extending up to 300 m off the mouth of the
Fiume Irminio between the following co-ordinates:
36465N 14356E;
36433N 14354E;
36460N 14359E;
36462N 14360E.
Navigation, anchoring, fishing, stopping, landing or
swimming is prohibited.
Directions
Capo Scalambri to Capo Passero
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Offshore oilfield
1
9.159
Vega Oilfield lies about 11 miles SSW of Punta del
Corvo (3643N 1442E) (9.163) and consists of a
production platform, SBM and storage tanker, all
interconnected by submarine pipelines. Lights are exhibited
from the platform, SBM and storage tanker.
Navigation, stopping and fishing are prohibited within a
circular area of a radius of 4000 m centred on the platform.
See also 9.12.
Local magnetic anomalies

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9.160
See 9.5
Principal marks
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9.161
Landmarks:
Capo Scalambri Lighthouse (3647N 1430E)
(9.106).
Chimney (disused factory) (3643N 1444E), standing
on a low headland, 1 miles E of the village
Sampiere.
Torre Caprera ( a distinctive and clearly visible square
medieval tower, 25 m in height) (3644N 1451E),
standing in the town of Pozzallo (9.164). The tower
is also known as Torre del Conti di Modica.
9.162
Racon: Vega Oilfield (3632N 1438E) (9.159).
Nature reserve
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Isola delle Correnti (3639N 1505E) (9.173), shows

up well from E and W.
Water tower (36430N 15049E) (13.104).
Cozzo Spadaro Lighthouse (3641N 1508E)
(13.104).
Capo Passero Lighthouse (36413N 15091E)
(13.104).
Offshore mark:
Vega Oilfield Production Platform (3643N 1442E)
(9.159).
Major lights:
Capo Scalambri Light (3647N 1430E) (9.106).
Cozzo Spadaro Light, visible 170095 (285)
(36413N 15079E) (13.104).
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9.163
From a position SSW of Capo Scalambri (3647N
passing with positions given from Capo Scalambri:
SSW of a light-buoy (special) (2 miles SSE) moored
over capped well heads, thence:
(with positions given from Punta Religione (3642N
1447E):
SSW of Marina di Ragusa (11 miles WNW), a
village with a notable white church and belfry. A
boat harbour consisting of a single mole and
slipway fronts the village; a light (yellow square
tower on building, 12 m in height), is exhibited
from the beach fronting the village. Thence:
SSW of Donnalucata (8 miles WNW) (9.172), thence:
SSW of Punta del Corvo (3 miles WNW). A mast
(red and white horizontal bands), standing about
2 miles N of Punta Corvo is clearly visible, as is the
town of Scicli, 2 miles farther N. Thence:
SSW of Punta Religione, a rocky point, thence:
SSW of the extremity of an outfall pipeline (3 miles
ENE) (not charted), marked by a light-buoy
(special) (not charted), extending about 1 miles
SSW from the coast close W of Pozzallo (9.164).
Thence:
SSW of a light-buoy (special) (5 miles E), thence:
SSW of Isolotto dei Porri (7 miles E), the largest of
a group of rocks. A light (red framework tower on
hut, black bands, 8 m in height), is exhibited from
Isolotto Porri, thence:
SSW of Secche di Circe (8 miles E), an area of shoal
water with other shoals and rocks awash lying
between it and the coast N, thence:
SSW of Scoglio Iannuzzo (9 miles E) (not named on
the BA chart), a low round rock with another
above-water rock lying 1 cables N of it, thence:
SSW of Punta Castelluzzo (10 miles E) which has the
appearance of a high, narrow wall of dark-coloured
rock, rugged and flat on top. A large prism-shaped
mark painted in white and red vertical stripes,
stands on the point. Thence:
SSW of a rocky patch (12 miles ESE), with a depth of
167 m over it and the firing range target light-buoy
(9.154) moored about 2 miles N of the patch,
thence:
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SSW of a group of several low, dark-coloured rocks

(13 miles ESE) extending up to 2 cables SSW
of Punta delle Formiche, a rocky, whitish-coloured
headland. A pyramidal-shaped mark painted in
white and red vertical stripes, stands on the point.
Thence:
The track then continues ESE passing [with positions
given from Isola delle Correnti light (3639N 1505E)
(9.173)]:
SSW of two shoal patches (1 miles W) and (7 cables
W), lying close together, with depths, respectively,
of 45 m and 96 m over them, thence:
SSW of a dangerous wreck (about 1 miles S), lying at
a depth of 12 m about 6 cables S of Isola delle
Correnti. Other hazards lie in the vicinity of Isola
delle Correnti. Thence:
SSW of Punta di Porto Palo (not named) (3 miles NE),
lying on the E side of the entrance to Rada di
Portopalo (9.175) with Porto Palo (9.176), close N.
Thence:
SSW of Capo Passero (4 miles NE) (13.119).
Harbour
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General information
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9.164
Position. Porto di Pozzallo lies about 5 cables W of the
town of Pozzallo (3644N 1451E).
Function. The ports main imports are grain, granite
blocks and wood. Cement is the main export. The
population of Pozzallo is about 17 000.
Topography. Some sheds, a chimney and a water tank,
25 m in height, stand in an area behind the port. A very
large white building stands on the E edge of the town.
designated channel and entered E of the head of Diga
Foranea (outer breakwater).
Port Authority. Ufficio Circondariale Marittimo, Via E.
Giunta 21, Pozzallo, Sicily, Italy.
9.165
Deepest and longest berth. Banchina Commerciale
(9.169).
Maximum size of vessel handled is 15 000 grt with a
draught of 93 m, however it is reported that vessels up to
97 m, have been berthed with prior permission from the
Harbour Master.
9.170
Other facilities: hospital about 18 km from the port.
Supplies: fresh water, diesel and gas oil are delivered by
road tanker, and advance notice is required. No fuel oil
available.
Communications: international airport at Catania, 150 km
distant.

Punta Secca
Arrival information
9.166
Notice of ETA required should be made well in advance,
especially if tugs are required which take at least 6 hours to
arrive from Siracusa or Augusta.
Anchorage. A designated anchorage area lies about
3 miles SE of Pozzallo.
Vessels using this anchorage must do so only with prior
permission of the harbour authority.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 grt. Berthing
is undertaken during daylight hours only. The pilot boards
from an orange-coloured launch about 5 cables SE of Diga
Foranea. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available only from Syracuse or Augusta.
Quarantine. Free pratique is not granted by radio and is
granted only after a thorough inspection on board.
9.169
Commercial berth: length 600 m; draught 93 m.
Passenger vessels, Ro-Ro vessels and other cargo vessels.
Port services
9.168
Entrance channel. A designated uncharted entrance
channel lies between the following co-ordinates:
36430N 14506E;
36430N 14513E;
364165N 14506E;
364165N 14513E.
Useful marks:
Light (white round tower, red band and dwelling, 10 m
in height) (36434N 14506E), exhibited from the
shore.
Light (red mast), exhibited from the head of the outer
mole of Porto Piccolo on the N side of the
commercial harbour.
Berth
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General layout. The commercial harbour of the port is
sheltered by Diga Foranea which extends SE and E from the
shore on the W side of the harbour, and by Molo di
Sottoflutto extending S from the E side of the harbour. The
E outer part of Diga Foranea is quayed for about 600 m
with the inner SE part functioning as a connecting road to
the mainland. The quayed root of the inner section of Molo
di Sottoflutto is used by fishing vessels.
Porto Piccolo lies at the N end of the harbour beside the
root of Molo di Sottoflutto. The entrance is subject to
shoaling; depths to starboard when entering are 05 m; craft
with draughts not exceeding 13 m can enter on the port side
of the centre line. It is quayed throughout and is used by
fishing vessels, port services craft and pleasure craft.
9.171
Description. Punta Secca (3647N 1430E) is a narrow
tongue of rocks extending seawards from a sandy beach and
a small bay lying close E of Capo Scalambri (9.108).
Shelter. The bay is protected by a natural reef.
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Description. Donnalucata (3646N 1438E) is a small
village on the coast.
Pier. There is a pier, about 150 m in length, fronting the
village which is used by fishing vessels and other small
craft.
Useful marks:
A light (green mast, 5 m in height), is exhibited from
the head of a pier.
A church with a small belfry and green pyramidal
tower is situated towards the W end of the village.
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Isola delle Correnti

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9.173
Description. Isola delle Correnti (3639N 1505E) is
connected to the mainland by a low narrow isthmus which,
in bad weather, is completely submerged and covered with
breakers.
Harbour. A small natural boat harbour lies on the E side
of the island.
A dangerous wreck lies at a depth of 12 m about
6 cables S of Isola delle Correnti
Shoal patch. A patch of shoal water, with a depth of
58 m over it, lies close NE of the wreck.
Submerged wreck. A partially submerged wreck (not
charted on BA chart) lies about 5 cables SE of Isola delle
Correnti.
Useful mark:
A light (tower and dwelling, 11 m in height), is
exhibited from Isola delle Correnti.
Isola delle Corrente
9.174
Anchorage during NW winds can be obtained from 4
to 5 cables offshore, about midway between Isola delle
Correnti (3639N 1505E) (9.173) and Punta di Porto Palo
(9.163), 3 miles NE, in a depth of about 15 m.
Porto Palo
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9.175
Description. Rada di Portopalo is entered between Punta
di Porto Palo (3640N 1508E) (9.163) and Punta Anipro,
1 miles WSW.
The shores of the bay (Baia di Porto Palo) are low,
marshy and fringed by rocky shoals which extend E for
some distance from the W side of the bay, terminating in the
entrance with two rocky patches having depths of 4 and
45 m over them, respectively.
The village of Portopalo lies about 8 cables NNE of
Punta di Porto Palo.
Anchorage. The bay affords excellent shelter for small
vessels during NE winds.
Useful mark:
Punta di Porto Palo light (white post, red bands, 5 m
in height), visible R025050 (25), W050025
(335), is exhibited from the point. The red sector
covers the shoal water between the point and Isola
di Capo Passero (13.119).
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General information. Porto Palo lies on the NW side of
Punta di Porto Palo (3640N 1508E) (9.163) and on the E
side of Rada di Portopalo (9.175).
Harbour. The harbour is protected by Molo di Levante
which extends about 2 cables WSW from the shore some
2 cables NNW of Punta di Porto Palo. Opposite the
breakwater, protection is provided by Molo di Ponente
extending about 2 cables E from the shore on the W side of
the bay.
Shoal. A light-buoy (port hand) marks a shoal in the
vicinity of Molo di Ponente.
Prohibited area with a radius of 50 m surrounds a wreck
lying on a bearing of 010 4 cables distant from the light at
the head of Molo di Levante.
Useful marks:
Punta di Porto Palo light (9.175).
Molo di Levante Light (green column, 4 m in height),
visible 130060 (290), exhibited from the head
of the mole.
Light (yellow mast on black platform, 3 m in height),
exhibited from the offshore fuelling platform.
Berths. The port is a refuge harbour and is quayed for
about 360 m along the N side of Molo di Levante with
depths ranging between 4 m at its outer end and 15 m at its
inner end. A small jetty extends a short distance N from the
root of Molo di Levante.
The port gives shelter for fishing vessels and wine
carriers; pleasure craft, in transit, may berth at any available
space along the quay of Molo di Levante.
Services. An offshore fuelling platform, for fishing vessels
only, lies about 80 m N of the head of Molo di Levante.
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SICILIA NORTH COAST AND OFF-LYING ISLANDS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 1976
Marine farms

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10.1
The area covered by this chapter includes the N coast of
Sicilia with the off-lying islands and waters lying between
Capo San Vito (3811N 1244E) (10.17) and Capo Peloro
(3816N 1539E) (10.124).
The chapter is arranged as follows:
Capo San Vito to Capo Zafferano (10.7).
Capo Zafferano to Capo dOrlando (10.83).
Capo dOrlando to Capo Peloro (10.114).
Isole Eolie (10.166).
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10.2
Fishing for swordfish using bottom-set drift nets occurs
during the summer season in the waters:
Between Capo Gallo (3814N 1319E) (10.15) and
Isola di Ustica (3842N 1310E) (10.39).
Between Capo Zafferano (3807N 1332E) (10.15)
and Isole Eolie (3830N 1500E) (10.166).
See also 1.8.
10.5
The N coast of Sicilia is contained within the Italy
Maritime Search and Rescue Region (SRR). MRCC Roma is
responsible for co-ordinating SAR operations within Italian
waters and liaising with RCCs of other nations. There is a
MRSC at Palermo (3808N 1322E) (10.51). For further
information see 1.44 and Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 5.
Natural conditions
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10.4
Although the positions of many marine farms are given in
the text the mariner should be aware that aquaculture is an
expanding business and that new farms are being established
at many locations along the N Sicilian coast and in the Isole
Eolie.
10.3
See 1.25.
10.6
Winds. The prevailing winds are from SW and NW, and
are preceded by a swell. Gales, when they occur, do not
moderate much towards the coast.
Currents. During good weather, a current sets W at a rate
from to kn, and is stronger inshore than in the offing.
On other occasions the current is much influenced by the
wind. See also 1.128 to 1.133.
Climate and weather. For general remarks see 1.145. For
climatic tables see 1.166, 1.191 (Isola di Ustica) and 1.192
(Palermo).
CAPO SAN VITO TO CAPO ZAFFERANO

GENERAL INFORMATION
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
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Route
Area covered
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10.7
This section describes the coastal waters between Capo
San Vito (3811N 1244E) (10.17) and Capo Zafferano
(3807N 1332E) (10.15) together with off-lying dangers.
This section is sub-divided as follows:
Golfo di Castellammare (3807N 1255E) (10.27).
Isola di Ustica (3842N 1310E) (10.39).
Porto di Palermo (3808N 1322E) (10.51).
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10.9
The route leads at a safe distance offshore from the
vicinity of Capo San Vito (3811N 1244E) (10.17) to the
vicinity of Capo Zafferano (3807N 1332E) (10.15).
10.8
See 10.5
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10.10
Nets are laid annually between March and November, as
follows:
In the vicinity of Punta di Slanto (3811N 1246E)
(10.17).
In the vicinity of Golfo di Castellammare (3807N
1255E) (10.27).
In the vicinity of Punta Raisi (3811N 1307E)
(10.17).
See also 1.8.
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10.11
On the E side of Baia di Carini (10.20), 1 miles S of
Isola delle Femmine (3813N 1314E) (10.17), as
shown on the chart.
In the Baia di Mondello (10.24), 1 miles SSE of
Capo Gallo (3813N 1319E) (10.15), as shown on
the chart.

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10.12
A prohibited anchoring and fishing area lies between
Punta di Mondello (38127N 13198E) (10.17) and Punta
Priola (10.17), 1 miles SE; the limits are shown on the
chart.
A prohibited anchoring and fishing area is established to
cover a submarine cable which comes ashore close to the
AGIP Oil Terminal (3806N 1325E) (10.64); the limits are
shown on the chart.
Measured distances
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Between the Isola delle Femmine (3814N 1314E)
(10.17) and Capo Gallo (3814N 1319E) (10.17), there is
a measured distance.
West Limit marks. Torre on Isola delle Femmine in
line, bearing 164, with a daymark (column, white
with a black top band) located on the lower slopes
of Monte Cuccio (10.15).
East Limit marks. Torre Mondello (38127N
13198E) (10.17) in line, bearing 164, with a
middle daymark (white mark with a central black
vertical stripe, on a road buttress) and a back
daymark (column, black and white in bands,
surmounted by a cross, at an elevation of 359 m)
(38112N 13203E).
Distance. 80007 m.
Depth. Minimum depth along the track is 110 m.
Running track. 074on a parallel index of 12 miles
off Isola delle Femmine.
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Off-lying bank
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10.14
La Barra is a rocky bank lying 4 miles NE of Capo
Gallo (3814N 1319E) (10.17).
Principal marks
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10.15
Landmarks:
Capo San Vito Lighthouse (white round tower and
Punta Cavazzi Lighthouse (white round tower, 28 m in
height) (3842N 1309E), standing on the point
(10.41).
A white spherical radar aerial, marked by obstruction
lights and standing on Monte Guardia dei Turchi,
the summit of Isola di Ustica (3842N 1310E)
(10.39).
Monte Cuccio (3807N 1316E), with a small grey
church standing on its summit.
The cape is a high rocky mass with sheer sides. A

light (below) is exhibited from the cape. Close by,
an area with a radius of 100 m centred upon
381325N 131989E, is prohibited for anchoring,
mooring, fishing and diving.
Monte Pellegrino (3810N 1321E), steep, barren and
of a dark reddish-colour rising above Palermo
(10.51). A grey-coloured disused signal station
stands on the summit with a square yellow tower
close N. Red and white television masts, standing
about 3 cables SE of the signal station and marked
by obstruction lights, are visible from a considerable
distance.
Monte Catalfano (38063N 13316E) rises steeply to
an elevation of 376 m. Capo Zafferano lies 6 cables
NE.
Capo Zafferano (3807N 1332E) rises to a rocky,
conical hill 226 m in elevation, which from NW or
SE appears as an island because the land between it
and Monte Catalfano, to the SW of it is low. A
light (below) is exhibited from the cape.
Major lights:
Capo San Vito Light (the reserve light red sector
covers the shoal which fringes the cape) as
above.
Punta Raisi Aero Light (3812N 1306E) (metal
framework tower on red and white chequered
control tower), standing on Punta Raisi (10.17).
Punta Cavazzi Light as above.
Punta Omo Morto Light (white tower on dwelling,
10 m in height) (3843N 1312E), standing on
Punta Omo Morto (10.41).
Capo Gallo Light (white round tower and dwelling,
7 m in height) (38135N 13190E), standing on
the cape.
Palermo Diga Foranea Light (white round tower, 11 m
elbow of the N breakwater.
Capo Zafferano Light (white octagonal tower and
dwelling, 11 m in height) (3807N 1332E). The
red sector, 298344 (46) covers Scoglio Formica
and Secca di Chiana (10.91).
10.16
Racon: Palermo Diga Foranea Lighthouse (38077N
13225E) (10.15).
Directions
Capo San Vito to Capo Zafferano
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Capo Gallo (3814N 1319E), the N extremity of a
mountainous promontory named Monte Gallo. From
a distance the cape has the appearance of an island.
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10.17
From a position N of Capo San Vito (3811N 1244E),
a low flat point and NW extremity of Penisola di San Vito,
the track leads E for about 39 miles, passing:
N of shoal water, with a depth of 5 m over it, fringing
Capo San Vito to a distance of 1 mile.
Caution. In bad weather heavy breakers, dangerous to
small vessels, are experienced off the cape. Large vessels
should not approach the cape within 1 miles.
N of Punta di Slanto (3811N 1346E), a low flat
headland from which a light (10.18) is exhibited. A
light-buoy (special) (not charted) marks the
extremity of a submarine outfall about 1 cables
ENE of the point. Golfo di Castellammare (10.27)
is entered E of the point.
(Directions for Golfo di Castellammare
are given at 10.33)
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Thence the track continues E (with positions given from

Capo Gallo (3814N 1319E)):
N of Punta Raisi (10 miles WSW), a low rocky point
lying at the NE end of a low, rocky 1 mile length
of coast, fringed with rocks, extending from Punta
Molinazzo (10.35). Thence:
(Directions from Golfo di Castellammare (10.35)
merge here)
N of Torre Muzza (7 miles WSW) (not named on the
chart), a reddish, partially ruined tower standing on
the NE extremity of a small, rocky promontory,
thence:
S of Isola di Ustica (3842N 1310E) (10.39), thence:
N of Isola delle Femmine (4 miles W) with a squat,
square, ruined tower standing on its highest point.
The island is connected by a shoal flat to Punta del
Passagio (not named on the chart) which has a
clearly visible cylindrical tower standing on it. The
village of Isola delle Femmine (10.21), with its
harbour, stands close SE of the point. Thence:
N of Capo Gallo (10.15), thence:
N of Punta di Mondello (1 mile SE), a rocky point
with an old tower standing upon it, lying on the N
side of the entrance to Baia di Mondello (10.24).
The tower is used for measured distance. Thence:
N of Punta Priola (2 miles SE), on the W side of the
entrance to Golfo di Palermo (10.51). Conspicuous
buildings stand on the coast NW of the point,
thence:
(Directions for Palermo are given at 10.73)
N of Scoglio Mongerbino (38072N 13304E), two
above-water rocks lying close off Capo
Mongerbino, the NW extremity of the promontory
formed by Monte Catalfano (10.15).
Caution. Navigation is dangerous in the vicinity of Capo
Mongerbino owing to explosives on the seabed in depths of
16 to 20 m.
(Directions from Palermo (10.74) merge here)
Thence from a position N of Capo Mongerbino the track
passes:
N of IIsolotto, a large rock lying close off Capo
Zafferano, 1 miles ESE of Scoglio Mongerbino,
thence:
N of Capo Zafferano (10.15).
Useful marks
A disused signal station (single-storied house with a

polygonal tower) (3814N 1319E), standing at an
elevation of 527 m, 5 cables SW of Capo Gallo
(10.15).

Charts 1976, Italian Chart 252 plan San Vito Lo Capo (see 1.15)
San Vito Lo Capo

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Baia di Carini
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Punta di Slanto light (white square house, 5 m in

height) (3811N 1246E), standing on the cape.
The red sector of the light covers the shoal fringing
Capo San Vito 2 miles NW.
Monte Monaco (3810N 1245E), rising to an
elevation of 532 m about 1 miles SE of Capo San
Vito, has steep rocky sides. The mountain lies at the
N end of a ridge descending from Monte Sparagio
(9.15), about 7 miles S.
Torre dellUsciere (high square tower and half in ruins,
at an elevation of 17 m) (3811N 1246E),
standing close SE of Punta di Slanto.
Television mast (marked by obstruction lights, 30 m in
height) (3812N 1306E), standing at an elevation
of 115 m and about 9 cables ESE of Punta Raisi
Aero Light (10.15).
Torre Sciachea (grey tower, with a triangular pillar on
its roof) (38105N 13135E), surrounded by a
high grey wall.
10.19
Description. San Vito Lo Capo (3811N 1244E), with
a population of about 3600, is a small fishing village
standing at the head of a bay between Capo San Vito
(10.17) and Punta di Slanto (10.18).
Harbour. The harbour fronting the NW side of the
village is protected by two breakwaters, Molo Nord on the N
side and Molo di Sottoflutto on the S side. The harbour
affords good shelter from all directions except E and SE.
Depths. The harbour is subject to continuous silting.
Periodic dredging is carried out and depths normally range
from 3 m in the entrance to 05 m in the inner area. The
bottom is of sand and weed.
Useful marks:
Torre Torrazzo, a partially ruined round reddish tower,
standing close to the shore 1 cable SW of the root
of Molo Nord.
head of Molo Nord.
Two lights, vertically disposed (green mast, 6 m in
height) (private), exhibited from the head of a spur
extending SE from the angle of Molo Nord.
height) (private), exhibited from the head of Molo
di Sottoflutto.
10.20
Description. Baia di Carini lies between the headland
with Torre Muzza (3811N 1310E) (10.17) standing on it
and Punta del Passagio (not named on the charts) (10.17),
4 miles E. The bottom in the middle of the bay is rocky.
The villages of Carini, notable for its castle and standing
about 3 miles SSE of Torre Muzza, and Capaci, located
3 miles E of the tower, are visible from the sea.
Marine farms, consisting of submarine barriers, have
been established in an extensive area extending from Torre
Muzza to Isola delle Femmine (10.17), close off Punta del
Passagio.
Anchorage can be obtained according to the direction of
the wind, either SE of Torre Muzza, or in the E part of the
bay. In both places the bottom is sand and care should be
taken to avoid the marine farms mentioned above.
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Description. Porto di Isola delle Femmine fronts the N
part of the village of the same name close S of Punta del
Passagio (38120N 13145E) (10.17). The village has a
Anchorage, sheltered from winds between SE and W, can
be obtained off the village.
Harbour. The harbour is used by local fishing boats and
is protected by two moles. Molo Sopraflutto to the N of the
village is quayed on its S side and Molo Sottoflutto to the E
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is quayed on its W side. Quays also front the village and

there is a small inner harbour.
Useful marks:
Lights are exhibited from the head of each breakwater.
Punta Clesi
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Description. Sferracavallo (3812N 1317E) is a village
standing at the head of a cove, in a deep valley penetrating
the mountains in this area. The sides of the cove are rocky
but there is a sandy beach at its head. The cove is protected
NE by Punta di Barcarello (not named on the charts), a low,
salient point lying 1 miles SW of Capo Gallo (3814N
1319E) (10.15).
Anchorage can be obtained in the cove in depths of
about 7 m, the bottom being sand in places, and weed
elsewhere.
Harbour. A breakwater extending about 1 cable W from
the shore fronting the village, and quayed on its S side,
provides shelter from the N. Berthing alongside the mole is
prohibited because of dangers in the area.
Submarine outfall extends about 1 mile WNW from the
shore close to the root of the breakwater.
Useful mark:
Two lights, vertically disposed, (white mast, red
bands), exhibited from the head of the breakwater.
10.25
Harbour. A privately owned small harbour (38119N
13201E) lies close W of Punta Clesi. It is sheltered by a
small mole extending about 50 m NW from the shore. The
mole is quayed internally and has depths of 2 to 3 m at its
head gradually decreasing to 1 m near its root.
Useful mark:
height) (private), exhibited from the head of the
mole.
Addaura Marina
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10.26
Description. Addaura Marina (Colonia Marina), which is
privately owned, lies 3 cables W of Punta Priola (38115N
13215E) (10.17)
Harbour. Addaura Marina is sheltered on its W side by a
breakwater extending NE from the shore for 130 m, then E
for 90 m. The shore, which is partially quayed from the root
of the breakwater, has a slipway.
Useful mark:
Light (private) exhibited from the head of the
breakwater.
Services. Fuel and water are available.
GOLFO DI CASTELLAMMARE
General information
Chart 1976 (see 1.15)
Chart 963 plan Golfo di Palermo
Description
Fossa del Gallo

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Description. Fossa del Gallo is about 5 cables SSE of
Capo Gallo (3814N 1319E) (10.15).
Harbour. The harbour is protected on its N side by an
outer breakwater of three sections extending E, SE and S
from the shore. The breakwater is about 250 m in length and
is quayed internally. The harbour entrance faces S.
On the W side of the harbour entrance a short rubble
mole extends SE; a slipway lies close W to the root of this
mole and an L-shaped pontoon lies within the harbour.
Useful marks:
Lights exhibited from the head of the breakwater and
on the head of the mole.
Topography
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Baia di Mondello
1
10.24
Description. Baia de Mondello indents the coast between
Punta di Mondello (38127N 13198E) (10.17) and Punta
Clesi (10.25), 9 cables SSE. Extensive urban development
stands along the shores of the bay. The village of Mondello
stands near the N end of the beach.
Prohibited anchorage and fishing area. See 10.12.
Danger. A dangerous underwater rock lies about 1 cable
SE of the head of the harbour breakwater.
Harbour. The village of Mondello is fronted by a small
harbour protected from the E by a quayed breakwater
extending SSE from the shore. A pier on concrete piles
extends a short distance SSE from the shore about 75 m W
of the breakwater.
Depths in the harbour are reported to be shoal it is
suitable only for small boats.
Useful marks:
A dilapidated tower standing in the village.
Two lights, vertically disposed (tower), exhibited from
10.27
Golfo di Castellammare is a large bay entered between
Punta di Slanto (3811N 1246E) (10.17) and Punta Raisi
(10.17), 15 miles E.
10.28
The shores of the bay are backed by mountains at the feet
of which are the villages of Alcamo (3759N 1258E),
standing at an elevation of 256 m, and Partinico, standing at
an elevation of 180 m, 8 miles NE of Alcamo. On the
coast the towns of Castellammare del Golfo (38015N
12520E) (10.36), Balestrate (10.35), 6 miles ENE, Terrasini
(10.38), 7 miles farther NE and others can be seen. A
railway is laid along the S and E shores of the bay.
To the E of Castellammare del Golfo, the low, sandy
shore is connected to the mountains by very fertile hills laid
out in terraces.
Prohibited areas
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10.29
Unexploded ordnance. Owing to the presence of wartime
ordnance, navigation, anchoring and stopping by any vessel
or boat, as well as any type of fishing or water activity, are
all prohibited in an area bounded by the following positions:
38060N 12479E;
38062N 12484E;
38058N 12487E;
38056N 12483E.
Vessels must maintain at least a distance of 5 cables from
the above area.
Prohibited fishing area. Trawling and fishing by other
similar methods is prohibited within a restricted area defined
by the line joining the following points.
38067N 12474E (shore) (Torre dellUzzo) (not
named on the chart);
38084N 13032E (shore) Capo Rama (10.35),
12 miles E.
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Prohibited anchoring and fishing area. Anchoring,

fishing by any means, and bathing activities are all
prohibited until further notice in a district known as Cala dei
Muletti, 3 miles SSE of Capo Rama (3808N 1303E)
(10.35), owing to explosives on the seabed.
Navigation in this area is dangerous.
ENE of a detached above-water rock lying close off

Punta La Porta (2 miles SE), so named from a
hole in it. Pizzo Castellazzo rises steeply to an
elevation of 239 m, about 1 mile SW of the point.
Thence:
ENE of Secca della Cernia (3 miles SE) (not shown
on the chart), a shoal patch with a depth of 69 m
over it, lying about 2 cables NNW of the head of
Molo Nord breakwater lying on the N side of Porto
di Castellammare del Golfo (10.36). A light (green
metal column on round pedestal, 5 m in height), is
exhibited from the head of Molo Nord. Tunny nets
are laid out annually between March and November
off the port.
Marine farms
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Marine farms consisting of submarine barriers, have been
established as follows:
In an area at a depth of 85 m, about 2 miles E of
the small craft harbour of Porto di Castellammare
del Golfo (3802N 1253E) (10.36). On the chart
this is shown as an obstruction.
In an area about 1 miles N of Porto di Castellammare
del Golfo (10.36).
In an extensive area to a distance of 8 cables offshore
between the vicinity of Balestrate (3803N
1300E) (10.35) and the vicinity about 2 miles NE
of Trappeto (3804N 1302E) (10.37).
In a circular area about 4 cables off Punta Molinazzo,
6 miles NNE of Trappeto (10.37).
Italian chart 252 plan Castellammare del Golfo (see 1.15)
Useful marks
10.34
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10.31
A nature reserve lies between Torre dellImpiso
(38082N 12474E) (10.33), and Torre Scopello (10.33),
4 miles SSE. Passage is prohibited by power driven craft
within 300 m of the shore fronting the reserve.
Landmarks
Chart 1976, Italian chart 17 (see 1.15)
Porto di Castellammare del Golfo to Punta Raisi

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1
Monte Monaco (38100N 12452E) (10.18) and

Monte Sparagio (10.18), 7 miles S.
Monte Inici, 5 miles SE of Monte Sparagio.
Monte Bonifato (3757N 1258E) makes a good
landmark owing to its regular and almost pyramidal
shape. A conspicuous tower stands on its summit.
Directions
Punta di Slanto to Porto di Castellammare del Golfo

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10.33
From a position E of Punta di Slanto (3811N 1246E)
(10.17), the track leads leads generally SSE for about
10 miles, passing (with positions given from Torre Scopello
(38045N 12494E)):
ENE of a shoal patch (5 miles NNW), with a depth
of 168 m over it, lying in the entrance to a bay
which opens S of Punta di Slanto. Thence:
ENE of Torre dellImpiso (4 miles NNW), a partly
ruined square tower standing about half-way up a
steep slope of a rugged rocky point, thence:
ENE of a prohibited area (1 miles NNW) containing
an explosive device, thence:
ENE of a dangerous wreck (9 cables NNW), with a
reported depth of 25 m over it, lying about 2 cables
offshore, thence:
ENE of Punta Pispisa (not named on the chart) with
Torre Scopello, a tall, prominent, square whitish
tower standing on a rocky hill above the point. Two
high rocks, named Faraglione, lie close off the
point. A tunny fishery consisting of a group of
white buildings lie close S of the point. Tunny nets
are laid out annually between March and November
in the vicinity, and in Baia di Guzzo, about 5 cables
S of Torre Scopello, thence:
The cathedral (38018N 12530E) dominating the

town of Castellammare del Golfo (10.36). Higher
up, standing in the outskirts of the town, there is a
prominent church with two belfries.
An ancient castle, comprising a massive conspicuous
tower adjoining a tall white buttressing wall,
standing on a rocky point on the S side of the
entrance to Porto di Castellammare del Golfo, about
1 cable N of the cathedral.
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10.35
From a position N of the head of Molo Nord (13021N
12529E) (10.33), the track leads generally NE for about
13 miles, passing (with positions given from Capo Rama
(3808N 1303E)):
NW of Alcamo Marina (9 miles SW). Villa Protomeno,
a massive building with a battlemented tower, stands
on a ridge in a wooded area about 1 miles E of
Alcamo Marina. Tunny nets are laid out annually
off Alcamo Marina, thence:
NW of Balestrate (5 miles SSW), a small town,
which can be recognised by two low belfries with
small grey domes and a church, standing on a rocky
projection. A chimney stands in the centre of the
town E of the church. Thence:
NW of a rocky shoal (4 miles SSW), with a depth of
55 m over it, lying about 3 cables off Trappeto
(10.37). Thence:
NW of Villa Fassini (1 miles SE) (not shown on the
chart), which is clearly visible and stands on a plain
a short distance inland. It is surmounted by a small
battlemented tower and the entire building is painted
in white and red bands. A large tourist complex,
consisting of numerous unusual white buildings, is
located S of the villa. Thence:
NW of Capo Rama, a rocky projection about 30 m in
height, with a clearly visible old and partially ruined
circular tower standing on its summit. Torre Alba, a
high, square crenellated tower stands on a small
promontory, 1 miles NE of Capo Rama, thence:
NW of the harbour at Terrasini (1 miles NE) (10.38),
thence:
NW of rocks, awash, fringing Punta Molinazzo
(2 miles NNE) to a short distance offshore. Punta
Molinazzo, is a low, rocky headland with a large
rectangular tower standing on it. Thence:
NW of Punta Raisi (4 miles NE) (10.17).
(Directions merge with the coastal route at 10.17)
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two N corners. Two yellow day-buoys also displaying an X

top mark are laid at the two shore-facing corners.

Charts 1976, Italian charts 17, 252 plan Castellammare del
Golfo (see 1.15)
Porto di Castellammare del Golfo

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Description. Porto di Castellammare del Golfo (3802N
1253E), is a small craft harbour fronting the N part of the
town of Castellammare del Golfo which stands on a gentle
slope rising from the sea to the foot of the mountains
behind. The population of the town is about 14 000.
Anchorage can be obtained off the port during offshore
winds, W of Secca della Cernia (38024N 12528E)
(10.33), in depths of 12 m, good holding ground, or E of
the shoal in depths of 16 m. In approaching the anchorages
care should be taken to avoid tunny nets during the season
(March to November) in which they are established.
Designated anchorage berths, numbered B1 to B4, each
having a radius of 4 cables, have been established by the
port authority. Their positions are shown on Italian chart 17.
Anchorage is prohibited within these areas without prior
authorisation from the Port Authority in Trapani, which
controls this harbour.
Local weather. SE winds raise a swell in the harbour and
those from the NE can cause problems. Local advice is that
with winds from the NE mariners are advised to leave their
moorings as soon as possible.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the N by Molo
Nord and from the E by Molo del Castello in the immediate
vicinity of the ancient castle.
Molo Nord is quayed on its S side, but the depths are
shoal and several concrete blocks lie close off it. Molo del
Castello is quayed internally. The shoreline is quayed for
about 130 m.
Directions. From a position E of the head of Molo Nord,
the route leads generally WSW into the harbour, Italian chart
252 is a sufficient guide.
Caution. The mariners attention is drawn to a shoal spit
with a rock, awash, extending 1 cable NNW from the head
of Molo del Castello. Mariners are advised to navigate with
extreme caution within, as well as outside, the harbour.
Useful marks:
The light, exhibited from the head of Molo Nord
(10.33).
Light (white square stone hut, 4 m in height), visible
263093 (190), exhibited near the NE end of the
castle on Molo del Castello.
Berths. Several pontoons extend from the quayed section
of Molo del Castello and from the quayed section of the
shoreline extending S of the root of Molo Nord. They are
for the use of recreational craft.
Near the longest pontoon on the W side of the harbour,
there is an obstruction, with a depth of 28 m over it, lying
2 cables SW from the head of Molo Nord.
Charts 1976, Italian Chart 16 (see 1.15)
Terrasini
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ISOLA DI USTICA
General information
Chart 1976 plan Isola di Ustica
Position
1
10.37
Description. Trappeto (3804N 1302E), is a small
village. In the village is a yellowish church and belfry with
surrounds of dark stone.
Anchorage can be obtained off a sandy beach NE of
Trappeto, about 2 cables offshore in a depth of 11 m,
taking care to avoid the fish havens in the area (10.30).
Marine farm. A Marine farm is located about 7 cables
offshore, opposite the town. It is marked by two yellow
light-buoys, each displaying an X top mark, and laid at the
10.39
Position. Isola di Ustica, of volcanic origin, lies 30 miles
N of Punta Raisi (3812N 1306E) (10.17).
Topography
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Trappeto
1
10.38
Description. Terrasini (3810N 1305E) lies almost at
the head of a bay entered between Capo Rama (3808N
1303E) (10.35) and Punta Molinazzo, 2 miles NNE
(10.35). The harbour fronting Terrasini is used mainly as a
fishing harbour, although during summer it is used
extensively by small craft.
Fishing nets and gear are likely to be laid in the bay
especially during periods of calm seas.
Movement restriction. Owing to the absence of harbour
lights it is prohibited for any vessel to enter or leave the port
at night or when the visibility is reduced. It was reported in
1998 that the depths in the harbour have been greatly
reduced.
Anchorage is permitted only within an area in the lee of
the SW mole (Molo di Sopraflutto) to a distance of 5 cables.
Prior permission should be obtained from the Harbour
Master by VHF.
Harbour. The harbour consists of an inner boat harbour
protected by two moles, and an outer harbour, protected on
its N side by a breakwater and on its SW side by a mole
extending 190 m NW from the head of the seaward mole of
the boat harbour.
On the harbour side of the SW mole, 50 m from its head,
an anti-swell spur extends 60 m NE. The inner section of the
SW mole has been quayed on its E side. The N breakwater
extends 2 cables W from the coast 2 cables NE of the boat
harbour.
The entrance into the outer harbour faces W and is 12 m
wide.
Depths range from 6 m in the entrance to 05 m towards
the shoreline.
Services. Most are available.
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10.40
The island has lost all trace of volcanic activity and its
volcanoes have lost their characteristic shape. It is very fertile
and intensely cultivated except in areas formed by volcanic
lava.
When seen from a distance W or E, the island appears as
two islets lying close together.
A hilly ridge crosses the island in an E-W direction rising
to Monte Guardia dei Turchi, at an elevation of 244 m. The
N side descends in steep slopes to a large flat area about
20 m in height which then falls gently to the N coast. The S
side is less steep and the hilly offshoots extend as far as the
S part of the island. The village of Ustica, the only centre of
habitation with a population of about 1200, stands on a
saddle extending NE from the mountain to the rocky mass
of Capo Falconara (10.41) with its sheer, vertical cliffs.
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10.41
The S and E sides of the island are free of off-lying
dangers and in many places the coastline is steep and
inaccessible. Its salient features are as follows, (with
positions given from Punta Cavazzi (3842N 1309E)):
Punta Cavazzi, from which a light (10.15) is exhibited,
is the rocky SW extremity of Isola di Ustica. A
submarine intake extends seawards for 800 m from
Punta Cavazzi, as shown on the plan.
Punta dello Spalmatore (3 cables N), a long, sharp
tongue of rock, fringed by above-water rocks. A
prominent square tower stands about 1 cables SE
of the point and, on the N side of the point, there is
a small concrete boat ramp.
Punta di Megna (1 mile NNE), a headland lying at the
end of a rocky length of coast fringed with rocks
and shoals, awash, extending from Punta dello
Spalmatore. There is a deep passage between Punta
di Megna and Scoglio del Medico (10.45), 3 cables
NW, but shoal spits extend N and W from the
point.
Punta Gorgo Salato (2 miles NE) (not named on the
chart), the N extremity of Isola di Ustica, with
Scoglio Colombara (not named on the chart), a high
rock resembling a stumpy tower, lying close inshore
1 cable SE.
Punta Omo Morto (2 miles ENE), a steep, sheer
rocky point about 100 m in height. The cemetery
for Ustica is visible with a small rose-coloured
church, about 4 cables WNW of the point.
Capo Falconara (2 miles ENE), the E extremity of
the island with the scarcely visible ruins of an old
fort standing above it at an elevation of 156 m. A
restricted area with a radius of 50 m is centred upon
an historic wreck lying in the entrance to Cala Santa
Maria (10.50), close S of Capo Falconara.
Scoglio Pastizza (18 miles ENE) (not named on the
chart), an above-water rock lying close offshore.
Punta dellArpa (Punta Licciardolo) (8 cables E), a
gently sloping point, fringed with above-water
rocks, which is the S extremity of Isola di Ustica. A
shoal, known as La Secchetella, with a depth of
27 m over it, lies about 4 cables S of the point.
Principal marks
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10.45
1
10.43
The area surrounding Isola di Ustica is a declared Marine
Nature Reserve, as shown on the chart. The zone restrictions
which apply, are the same as those detailed at 9.8.
The reserve is divided into three zones as outlined below:
Zone A Maximum Restricted Zone lies off the W
coast of the island between Punta dello Spalmatore
(38418N 13092E) (10.41) and Punta di Megna,
9 cables NNE (10.41). The seaward limit is shown
on the plan and it is marked by several light-buoys
(special) (not charted).
Zone B Controlled Restriction Zone lies between a
line extending 3 miles generally WSW from Punta
Cavazzi (3842N 1309E) (10.41) and a line
extending 3 miles generally ENE from Punta Omo
Morto (3843N 1312E) (10.41). Its limits are
shown on the chart.
Banco Appollo is a detached, sandy shoal lying

1 miles WNW of Punta dello Spalmatore
(38418N 13092E) (10.41).
Scoglio del Medico is a large above-water rock lying
3 cables NW of Punta di Megna (38428N
13096E) (10.41).
Secca Colombara is a rocky shoal lying on the 50 m
depth contour line, 6 cables N of Punta Gorgo
Salato (38433N 13109E) (10.41) (not named on
the chart). The shoal is covered by the red sector,
135145 (10), of the reserve light standing on
Punta Omo Morto (3843N 1312E) (10.15).
Clearing marks. The alignment (about 198) of the
following, passes about 5 cables W of this danger:
The tower standing on Punta dello Spalmatore, (10.41)
and:
Punta di Megna (10.41).
Anchorages
Anchorages within Zone B
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10.46
There are three anchorages which lie within a Zone B
Controlled Restriction Zone:
Between Punta Cavazzi and Punta dello Spalmatore
(10.47).
NW side of island (10.48).
NE side of island (10.49).
Appropriate authorisation is required to use them.
Between Punta Cavazzi and Punta dello Spalmatore

1
Marine Nature Reserve

1
10.44
Landmarks:
The radar aerial (not charted) standing on Monte
Guardia dei Turchi (38424N 13106E) (10.15).
Punta Cavazzi Lighthouse (3842N 1309E) (10.15).
Major lights:
Punta Cavazzi Light (3842N 1309E) (10.15).
Punta Omo Morto Light (3843N 1312E) (10.15).
Offshore dangers
Local weather
10.42
See 1.166 and climatic table for Isola di Ustica (1.191).
Zone C Minimum Restriction Zone covers the area

extending 3 miles S of two positions mentioned in
Zone B; its limits are shown on the chart.
10.47
Anchorage can be obtained in the bay between Punta
Cavazzi (3842N 1309E) (10.41) and Punta dello
Spalmatore, 3 cables N (10.41), about 1 cables offshore
and about 1 cables from the nearest rocky shoals fringing
the N part of the bay, in depths of about 38 m.
Caution. If anchoring in this bay, mariners should note
that the seabed is rocky, and in particular a shoal, with a
depth of 55 to 6 m over it, lies about 1 cables WNW of
Punta Cavazzi Lighthouse (10.15).
Clearing line. Care should be taken to keep the line of
bearing of not less than 013 of Scoglio del Medico (10.45),
9 cables N of Punta dello Spalmatore, in line with, or open
of Punta dello Spalmatore in order to keep clear of the
shoal. The anchor should be buoyed.
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Anchorage can be obtained during SE winds off the NW
side of the island, with Scoglio del Medico (38430N
13094E) (10.45) bearing 265, and Punta di Megna
(10.41), 3 cables SSE, bearing 145, in a depth of 20 m,
rock. The anchor should be buoyed.
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North-east side of island

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10.49
Anchorage can be obtained during SW winds off the NE
side of the island, about 1 cables offshore in a depth of
30 m, sand and rock, with Punta Omo Morto Light (3843N
1312E) (10.15), in line bearing 145 with the end of the
spur on Capo Falconara (10.41), 1 cables behind, and the
cemetery for Ustica, 4 cables WNW of Punta Omo Morto
(10.41), bearing WSW. The anchor should be buoyed.
There is a pier, about 80 m in length with depths
alongside of 5 to 6 m, lying near the cemetery.
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Cala Santa Maria

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10.50
Description. Cala Santa Maria indents the coast 2 cables
SW of Capo Falconara (38428N 13120E) (10.41). The
village of Ustica (10.40) stands at the head of the bay.
Anchorage in the the roads is permitted only by prior
authorisation from the Maritime Authority.
Harbour. An internally quayed breakwater extending
ENE for about 120 m from the SW shore of the bay gives
protection to a small harbour. Depths between 4 and 6 m are
available alongside the quayed area. Hydrofoils are reported
to berth at the quayed area.
A restricted area (historic wreck) (10.41) lies in the
entrance to Cala Santa Maria.
Useful marks:
Torre Santa Maria, a square, stone tower standing to
the S of the village, at an elevation of 91 m, about
1 cable WSW of the root of the breakwater, is
conspicuous.
A tall, white, round tower of a disused windmill
standing on a hill about 2 cables SW of the tower.
height), exhibited from the head of the breakwater.
Berths. Banchina Sirena, an irregularly-shaped quayed
area lies on the seaward side of the root of the breakwater; it
is used by water tankers and is exposed NE to SE.
The shore NW of the breakwater is partially quayed and
Banchina Barresi is an irregularly-shaped quayed area on the
N side of the harbour; it is suitable only for small craft. A
quayed area a short distance E is used by water tankers.
Services:
Medical. Facilities: doctor in the village.
Supplies: limited quantities of provisions; imported
fresh water and diesel are reported to be available.
10.53
The gulf is overshadowed by Monte Pellegrino (3810N
1321E) (10.15) to the W and Monte Catalfano (38063N
13316E) (10.15) to the E. Between the two the shores of
the gulf are backed by mountains, the fertile slopes of
which, known as the Conca dOro, are well cultivated with
citrus fruits and vegetables.
The city of Palermo may be identified by the prominent
mountains surrounding it and its numerous domes and large
buildings of artistic merit.
10.54
Between the Torre Corsaro (38057N 13259E) (10.74)
on the W side of the ESSO Oil Terminal (10.65) and Capo
Zafferano (3807N 1332E) (10.15), there are two measured
distances:
The outer measured distance:
West Limit marks. Torre Corsaro in line bearing 180,
with Gibilrossa Column (not charted) standing
4336 m inland.
East Limit marks. A monument, standing about
2 cables S of Capo Zafferano, in line bearing
174, with Torre Solanto (38046N 13326E)
(10.93).
Distance. 87134 m.
Depth: Minimum depth along the track is 340 m.
Running track; the line of bearing of a mark
(Bordonaro) (38099N 13221E), in line bearing
269, with the disused signal station standing on
Monte Pellegrino (10.15), 7 cables inland.
The inner measured distance:
West Limit marks. As above for the outer measured
distance.
East Limit marks. As above for the outer measured
distance.
Distance: 91799 m.
Depths: Minimum depth along the track is 100 m.
Running track; the line of bearing of the Theatre
Dome (38072N 13214E) (10.71) in line bearing
266, with the summit of Monte Cuccio (10.15),
8058 m inland.
Traffic
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6 392 954 dwt.
Port Authority
PORTO DI PALERMO
INCLUDING GOLFO DI PALERMO
Limiting conditions
General information
Chart 963 plan Golfo di Palermo and plan Porto di Palermo
Position
1
10.51
Golfo di Palermo lies between Punta Priola (38115N
13215E) (10.17) and Capo Mongerbino (38071N
13305E) (10.17). The city and port of Palermo (3808N
1322E) lies on the SW side of the gulf.
10.57
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Deepest berth: Molo Trapezoidale (10.75).

Longest berth: Banchina del Puntone (Container
Quay) (10.75).
Tidal levels
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Function
10.52
Palermo is the capital and principal port of Sicily and in
2001 had a population of 686 722.
10.56
Autorita Portuale di Palermo, Via Piazza Ucciardone 4,
I90139 Palermo, Italy.
10.58
02 m. See Admiralty Tide Tables and chart.

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10.59
The largest vessel to call at the port is reported to be:
LOA 250 m; draught 113 m; 50 000 dwt.
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Local weather
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Submarine cables
10.60
Winds. On occasions during winter, gale force winds
from the ENE and NNE occur. These gales can render it
difficult, and indeed make it impossible, to carry out cargo
operations alongside and for vessels to enter harbour.
10.66
Two submarine cables come ashore about 4 cables S of
the AGIP Terminal (38063N 13246E) (10.64), as shown
on the chart.
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within 5 cables of
the submarine cables.
Regulations
Arrival information
1

1
10.61
Notice of 48 and 24 hours.
Anchorages
1
10.62
Anchorage can be obtained as convenient off the
harbour, in good holding ground. The water is rather deep in
the area and consequently the mariner is advised to approach
his chosen anchorage with 1 shackle of cable on the
windlass.
The holding ground inside the harbour is bad.
Anchorage can be obtained between Punta del Corsaro
(38057N 13260E) (10.74) and the village of Aspra
(10.74), 3 miles E, keeping well clear of the ESSO Terminal
(38060N 13263E) (10.65) and the submarine outfall in
the vicinity of Aspra, in depths of 16 to 18 m, good holding.
10.67
It is reported that entry, departure and movement within
the port is prohibited within 30 minutes of the arrival or
departure of a daily ferry service from Naples, which
normally arrives at 0645 and departs at 2030. The same
regulation applies to another ferry service which operates on
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, arriving about
1300 and departing about 1500.
Harbour
General layout
1
10.68
The harbour consists of two major basins, Porto
Commerciale where cargo operations are undertaken and
Porto Industriale, adjacent to and NE of Porto Commerciale,
which is given over largely to ship repair, maintenance and
conversion. Both basins are entered from SSE.
Development
1
10.69
Molo Foraneo (Diga Foranea) is being extended (2004).
Pilotage and tugs

1
10.63
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 grt and over,
and is available only during the day. The pilot boards vessels
about 1 mile from the harbour entrance and in bad weather
the pilot boat will lead vessels through the entrance.
The pilot station, and lookout tower 29 m in height,
stands close S of the root of Pontile Vittorio Veneto
(38076N 13220E).
See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
Climatic table
1
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Palermo
Principal marks
1
Offshore Terminals
1
10.64
AGIP Terminal, about 2 miles ESE of Palermo Diga
Foranea Light (38075N 13225E) (10.15), consists of
four mooring buoys which provide a berth for the discharge
of oil through a submarine pipeline extending 4 cables
offshore. A light-buoy (special), is moored 2 cables N of the
extremity of the pipeline and a platform lies 4 cables WNW.
Maximum size: length 185 m; draught of 975 m;
25 000 dwt.
Prohibited entry area embraces the terminal, the limits
of which are shown on the chart.
10.65
ESSO Terminal, about 1 miles E of the AGIP
Terminal, consists of three mooring buoys providing a berth
for the discharge of oil through a submarine pipeline
extending about 4 cables offshore. A light-buoy (special), is
moored 1 cable WNW of the extremity of the pipeline.
Maximum size: length no limit; draught 15 m.
Prohibited entry area embraces the terminal, the limits
of which are shown on the chart.
Dangerous wrecks lie, respectively, 1 cables W and
4 cables WSW of the extremity of the pipeline.
10.70
See 1.166 and the climatic table for Palermo/Punta Raisi
(1.192).
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10.71
Landmarks:
Monte Pellegrino (3810N 1321E) (10.15).
An hotel (Castello Utveggio), standing on a rocky spur
covered in thick vegetation, 9 cables S of the signal
station on the summit of Monte Pellegrino. The
hotel is reddish in colour with three battlemented
towers.
Monte Cuccio (3807N 1316E) (10.15), is visible
from Golfo di Palermo.
Montagna Grande (38035N 13265E), a distinctive
mass with many rocky points, rising to an elevation
of 645 m.
The dark dome of the Theatre (38072N 13214E),
standing in the city of Palermo.
A tall building standing 1 cables WNW of the
Theatre.
The black dome of the cathedral, standing 3 cables
SSW of the Theatre. A massive, square,
light-coloured building of the Astronomical
Observatory, surmounted by a small white dome,
stands near the cathedral.
Monte Catalfano (38063N 13316E) (10.15).
Major lights:
Capo Gallo Light (3814N 1319E) (10.15).
Palermo Diga Foranea Light (38075N 13225E)
(10.15).
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Bagheria is situated at an elevation of 86 m about

1 miles inland from Aspra. Thence:
N of Scoglio Mongerbino (about 3 miles ENE), lying
close off Capo Mongerbino (10.17).

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Racon: Palermo Diga Foranea Lighthouse (38075N
13225E) (10.15).

Basins and berths
Approach from the north

1
10.73
Punta Priola to Porto Commerciale entrance. From a
position E of Punta Priola (38115N 13215E) (10.17),
the route leads S for about 9 miles S passing, (with
positions given from Torre Arenella (38090N 13225E),
standing on the shore inside the basin of the harbour at
Arenella)):
E of Torre Rotolo (1 miles NNW), a small round
tower, standing in ruins, thence:
E of Vergine Maria (1 mile NNW), a village standing
on the coast, thence:
E of a dangerous wreck (5 cables N), with a depth of
6 m over it, lying close outside the 20 m depth
contour line, thence:
E of Punta Arenella (1 cable N), not named on the
chart, a rocky point from where the root of the
outer breakwater of the basin at Arenella (10.73) is
established. Torre Arenella, a truncated, reddish
tower 18 m in height fronts the village of Arenella.
Thence:
E of Villa Belmonte (4 cables SW), an ochre-coloured
building of three storeys, thence:
E of the head of the outer breakwater (1 miles S) of
Porto Industriale. A light is exhibited from the head
of the breakwater, thence:
E of Palermo Diga Foranea Light (38075N
13225E) (10.15), thence:
E of the head of the extension to Diga Foranea,
3 cables SE of Diga Foranea Light. A light is
exhibited from the head of the extension, thence:
As required passing S and SW of the head of the
extension to enter the harbour between Diga Foranea Light
and the head of Molo Commandante Bersagliere, 1 cables
W. A light (red tower, white bands, 6 m in height), is
exhibited from the head of Molo Commandante Bersagliere.
Porto Commerciale
1
Ro-Ro facilities
1
10.77
There are no berths for cargo operations in Porto
Industriale where most of the basin is given over to ship
repair and ship building.
Two dry docks lie in the N part of the basin
.
Port services
Repairs
1
Departure to the east

10.74
Porto Commerciale entrance to Capo Mongerbino.
From a position E of the head of the extension to Diga
Foranea, the route leads generally E for about 5 miles,
passing:
N of the AGIP Terminal (38063N 13246E)
(10.64), thence:
N of the ESSO Terminal (38060N 13263E)
(10.65). Torre Corsaro (not named on the chart), a
square tower with a white stripe on its N side (used
for measured distance) stands on Punta del Corsaro
(not named on the chart) a rocky point, 3 cables
SW of the terminal. Three tall light-coloured
chimneys stand on the coast close E of the tower.
Thence: (with positions given from Torre Corsaro)
(38058N 13259E))
N of the extremity of a submarine outfall (2 miles
ENE) extending 6 cables NW from a position on
the coast (3 miles E), thence:
N of the village of Aspra (3 miles E), with a high,
slender, square belfry standing in it. The town of
10.76
Eight vessels can be taken to a maximum beam of 23 m,
berthing bow or stern to, at the following:
Pontile Vittorio Veneto (2).
Pontile Piave (2).
Pontile San Lucia, Banchina Sammuzzo, Container
Quay and Banchina Quattroventi (1 each).
Porto Industriale
Directions for leaving harbour
10.75
Only the largest berths are described:
Banchina del Puntone (Container Quay); length 400 m;
draught 134 m.
Pontile Piave N and S sides; length 326 m; draught
114 m. Bulk cereals.
Molo Trapezoidale; length 300 m; depth 9 to 15 m.
Dry bulk cargoes.
Two floating docks lie in the NE part of the basin, as
shown on the chart.
10.78
Repairs of all kinds are available.
The largest dry dock; length 370 m; breadth 67 m;
draught 1135 m; capacity 400 000 dwt.
The largest floating dock; length 285 m; breadth
462 m; depth over keel blocks 76 m; lifting
capacity 52 000 tonnes displacement; 150 000 dwt.
Other facilities
1
10.79
Medical facilities. There are several hospitals.
Oily waste reception facilities are available.
Supplies
10.80
1
Provisions are available in quantity.

Fresh water is available alongside any quay and in the
roads.
Bunkers. Fuel, diesel and gas oil are available at the
berths and by barge with a capacity of 360 tonnes.
Communications
1
10.81
Nearest airports: Falcone and Borsellino International,
25 km.
Rescue
1
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10.82
See 10.8.
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CAPO ZAFFERANO TO CAPO DORLANDO

Principal marks
GENERAL INFORMATION
Chart 1976
Area covered
1
10.83
This section describes the coastal waters between Capo
Zafferano (3807N 1332E) (10.15) and Capo dOrlando
(3810N 1445E) (10.106) together with off-lying dangers
and intervening ports.
Termini Imerese (10.107).
Rescue
1
10.84
See 10.5.
4
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Charts 1976, 963 plan Porto di Termini Imerese (see 1.15)
Route
1
10.85
The route leads from the vicinity of Capo Zafferano
(3807N 1332E) (10.15) to the vicinity of Capo dOrlando
(3810N 1445E) (10.106).
Tunny fishing
10.86
Tunny nets are laid annually between March and
November as follows:
In the vicinity of Capo Grosso (3802N 1336E)
(10.91).
In the vicinity of Trabia (3800N 1339E) (10.91).
In the vicinity of Castel di Tusa (3801N 1415E)
(10.94).
See also 1.8.
10.90
Landmarks:
Monte Catalfano (38063N 13316E) (10.15).
Pizzo di Cane (3759N 1333E), a distinctive,
conically-shaped mountain which may be identified
by two notches on its W side.
Monte Santo Calogero (3757N 1344E), the slopes
of which are covered with olive groves, has a sharp
summit that appears from certain bearings as two
peaks.
Capo Cefal Lighthouse (white octagonal tower on
white house, 26 m in height) (3802N 1402E),
standing on the cape (10.92). The ruins of a castle
stand on a distinctive conical hill, rising to a height
of 269 m, behind the lighthouse.
A conspicuous tower in the W part of the distinctive
village of Pollina standing on the summit of a
mountain at a height of 762 m, 6 miles ESE of
Capo Cefal.
The ruins of an ancient castle standing in the village of
Tusa at an elevation of 614 m, 4 miles E of
Pollina, are easily recognised and make an excellent
landmark.
Isola Alicudi (3833N 1421E) (10.173).
The chapel of San Croce di Santo Stefano (3759N
1423E) (not named on the chart), standing on the
summit of a hill at an elevation of 874 m, is very
prominent.
Isola Filicudi (3834N 1434E) (10.179).
The village of San Marco dAlunzio, with two
conspicuous belfries, standing on a round-topped
mountain at an elevation of 548 m, 3 miles E of
Santa Agata di Militello.
Capo dOrlando (3810N 1445E) (10.106).
Major lights:
Capo Zafferano Light (3807N 1332E) (10.15).
Capo Cefal Light as above.
Capo dOrlando Light (octagonal tower on dwelling,
10 m in height), standing on the cape as above.
Prohibited areas
1
10.87
Anchoring, fishing by any method and bathing are
prohibited in an area of radius 150 m, centred upon Scoglio
Formica (38054N 13337E) (10.91), and where depths do
not exceed 50 m, in order to protect archaeological remains.
A similar prohibited area (not charted) lies about
1 cables offshore in the vicinity of the reef extending W
from Capo dOrlando (3810N 1445E) (10.106).
Directions
Capo Zafferano to Capo Cefal

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Submarine cables
1
10.88
Two submarine cables come ashore at Santa Agata di
Militello (3804N 1438E) (10.105).
Local weather
1
10.89
Unexpected heavy squalls are experienced off the mouths
of the valleys between the mountains backing the length of
coast between Capo Cefal (3802N 1402E) (10.92) and
Capo Raisigerbi (10.94), 5 miles E. The phenomenon
occurs with particular violence in the ravine of the Torrente
Carbone (not charted), about 1 miles SE of Torre Caldura
(38024N 14025E) (10.94) (not charted).
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10.91
Capo Zafferano to Pontile ENEL. From a position N of
IIsolotto, the rock lying close off Capo Zafferano (3807N
1332E), where the coast for 2 miles S of the cape is
fringed with rocks and shoals to a short distance offshore,
the track leads E for about 10 miles, passing (with positions
given from the root of Pontile ENEL (37582N
13452E)):
N of Secca di Chianca (12 miles NW), a rock with a
depth of 116 m over it, lying on the S side of the
approaches to Seno di Santa Elia. Thence:
N of Scoglio Formica (11 miles NW), a rock, awash,
which is difficult to see and lies on a small shoal
7 cables SSE of Secca di Chianca. A submarine
outfall extends 4 cables E from the shore close S of
Punta Porticello, about 1 mile WNW of Scoglio
Formica. Thence:
E of several designated anchorages (10 miles NW)
(10.99) lying off the coast between Torre Solanto
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(38046N 13326E) (10.93) and Torre Colonna

(below), thence:
of Torre Colonna (8 miles NW) (not named on
chart 1976), a low, squat tower with a turret on top,
thence:
of Capo Grosso (8 miles NW), a promontory 73 m
in height. Owing to the risk of landslips, the whole
coastal area around Capo Grosso should be given a
good berth. Thence:
of Punta Mandra (7 miles NW) (not named on the
chart), 2 cables ESE of Capo Grosso, a narrow
headland pierced by a large fissure, thence:
of the extremity of a submarine outfall (7 miles
NW) and a castle, with a remarkable tower, standing
on a small promontory in front of the village of San
Nicola lArena (10.101), thence:
NW) extending 12 miles offshore, thence:
NW) and a conspicuous old, square, crenellated
fortress standing in the village of Trabia at the foot
of Monte Rosamarina, thence:
NW) extending 1 miles NE from the coast on the
N side of Termini Imerese (10.107), thence:
of the head of Pontile ENEL (10.110). Three
chimneys, marked by obstruction lights, with
another under construction in 1997, stand close
together near the root of Pontile ENEL. Thence:
10.92
Pontile ENEL to Capo Cefal. From a position N of the
head of Pontile ENEL, the route leads E for about 13 miles,
passing (with positions given from the root of Pontile ENEL
(37582N 13452E)):
N of the mouth of Fiume Torto (8 cables E). The river
is spanned by a railway bridge which is visible
from seaward and a short distance inland two large
buildings can be seen. Thence:
N of the head of a pier carrying a sea-water intake
pipe extending from the coast fronting the village of
Molara (2 miles E). A light (yellow pile, 5 m in
height), is exhibited from the head of the pier.
Thence:
N of Torre Battilamano (2 miles E), a low, square
partially ruined tower attached to a building which
stands on the coast. Fiume Grande enters the sea
close E of the tower where a long masonry bridge
spans the river. Thence:
N of the extremity of a submarine outfall extending
from a position on the coast (6 miles ENE). Torre
Roccella (not named on the charts), stands on the
coast close to the root of the outfall. The village of
Campofelice, stands on a flat green spur of the
mountains close S of the tower. Thence:
N of Capo Plaia (10 miles ENE), a low, flat, rocky
point covered with olive trees. A prominent hotel
and another smaller white building stands near the
point. Capo Plaia is fringed with rocks to a distance
of 1 cables offshore. Thence:
N of Punta Santa Lucia (not named on the charts)
(12 miles ENE), a rocky point. Torre Santa Lucia,
circular and in ruins stands on the point. Thence:
N of two dangerous shoals (13 miles ENE) lying
close together within 2 cables of the coast, thence:
N of Capo Cefal (14 miles ENE). The town of Cefal
stands on the W side of a conical hill behind the
lighthouse (10.90). A cathedral, (two square belfries

and pyramidal tops), stands in the town.
Useful marks
10.93
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Torre Solanto, a castle with a short yellow-coloured

tower (38047N 13327E), standing on the point
of the same name. The tower is used for measured
distance.
Torre di Capo Grosso, a square tower standing on
Capo Grosso (3802N 1336E) (10.91).
Torre Mandra, a square prominent tower, standing on
Punta Mandra (10.91), 2 cables ESE of Capo
Grosso.
Chart 1976 (see 1.15)
Capo Cefal to Torre del Lauro

1
10.94
From a position N of Capo Cefal (3802N 1402E)
(10.92), the track leads E for about 23 miles, passing (with
positions given from Capo Raisigerbi (3802N 1409E)):
N of a light-buoy (special) (5 miles WNW), marking
the extremity of a submarine outfall extending
almost 1 mile ENE from Capo Cefal. Torre
Caldura (not charted), a square, partially demolished
tower stands on a rocky point 5 cables ESE of the
cape. Porto di Presidiana (10.103) lies close NW of
Torre Caldura. Thence:
N of Punta Santo Ambrogio (2 miles WSW) (not
named on the chart), the extremity of a rocky height
fringed by rocks. Thence:
N of Capo Raisigerbi (Capo Finale), a moderately high
promontory with reddish rocky sides fringed to a
short distance by shoals and rocks. An extensive
tourist development stands amongst the vegetation
on the point. Thence:
N of a light-buoy (special) (8 cables ENE) (not shown
on the chart), marking the extremity of a submarine
outfall extending 8 cables NNE from the coast,
thence:
N of Fiume Pollina (1 miles ESE), the mouth of
which is spanned by a masonry bridge of five
arches, thence:
N of Castel di Tusa (5 miles E), a village standing on
a rocky spur descending from the heights upon
which Tusa (10.90) is standing. Thence:
N of Santo Stefano di Camastra (9 miles E) which
stands on a small hill covered with olive trees and
vines. Several large modern blocks of flats can be
seen. Thence:
S of Isola Alicudi (3833N 1421E) (10.173), thence:
N of Punta Caronia (13 miles E), a low, white rounded
projection extending from the deep valley, of the
Fiume Caronia. A submarine outfall (not shown on
the chart) extends 6 cables N from the coast on the
E side of Punta Caronia. Thence:
N of Torre del Lauro (18 miles E) (not named), which
although charted is no longer visible, thence:
Torre del Lauro to Capo dOrlando

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10.95
From a position N of Torre del Lauro, the track leads E
for about 10 miles, passing (with positions given from Capo
dOrlando (3810N 1445E)):
N of the village of Acque Dolci (10 miles SW),
standing near the coast with a large church and
belfry standing in it. Thence:
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S of Isola Filicudi (3834N 1434E) (10.179), thence:

N of the extremity of a submarine outfall (9 miles SW)
(not shown on the chart), extending NNW for about
6 cables from the coast close E of the Torrente
Inganno (not shown on the chart); a railway bridge
spans the mouth of the river. Thence:
N of Santa Agata di Militello (8 miles SW) (10.105),
thence:
N of the Fiumara di Rosmarino (6 miles SW) (not
named on the chart), thence:
N of a light-buoy (special) (3 miles SSW) (not shown
on the chart), marking the extremity of a submarine
outfall extending 8 cables NW from the shore close
NE of the mouth of the Fiumara di Zappulla,
thence:
N of a reef extending about 5 cables offshore from the
W side of Capo dOrlando, thence:
N of Capo dOrlando. The town of Capo dOrlando
extends along the coast for about 1 mile W of the
cape. Thence:
Caution. Capo dOrlando is known for unexpected
squalls and heavy seas which occur in its vicinity.
Fiume Torto
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Chart 963 plan Approaches to Termini Imerese
10.96
Designated anchorages between Torre Solanto and

Torre Colonna
A massive, square, reddish castle, with two rows of

windows, standing on summit of a hill behind the
town of Motta dAffermo (3759N 1418E), makes
an excellent mark from a distance. The town stands
at an elevation of 700 m.
Torremuzza (Mozza tower) (3801N 1419E) (not
named on the charts), a square tower with a group
of houses standing close to. A small collection of
houses and a group of thirteen silver-coloured
cylindrical oil tanks stand close E.
A conspicuous church, with a reddish-coloured belfry,
standing in the town of Santa Agata di Militello
(3804N 1438E) (10.105).
The town of Caronia (3802N 1427E), with its
remarkable castle, standing on a low hill.
Chart 963 plan Golfo di Palermo and plan Approaches to

Termini Imerese
10.97
Description. Porticello Santa Flavia (Porticello)
(38053N 13325E), a hamlet of the village of Santa
Flavia, stands on the coast and is fronted by a small harbour.
Anchorage. Five anchorage berths are established within
the port limits of Porticello, sheltered from NW winds, in
Seno di Santa Elia (10.91), 7 cables NNW. These berths can
be used by vessels of less than 5000 grt, and length less than
130 m.
Prohibited fishing area. For the safety of navigation and
the protection of life at sea, fishing, however carried out, is
prohibited in an area around the harbour of Porticello Santa
Flavia, though not within it, for a distance of 200 m from
the port and along the coast as far as San Nicola lArena
(3801N 1337E) (10.101), where again, fishing is allowed
within the harbour.
Harbour. The small-craft harbour is protected by two
breakwaters, quayed on their inner sides, and divided into an
E and W basin by a quayed inner mole. Molo Foraneo is
10.99
Anchorages. Between Torre Solanto (38045N
13326E) (10.91) and Torre Colonna (10.91), 3 miles SE,
five designated anchorages have been established numbered
A1 to A3 inclusive, and B1 and B2, as shown on the chart.
Regulations. These anchorages are solely for vessels in
transit not exceeding a length of 130 m or 5000 tons.
Masters must obtain prior permission by VHF from the
Local Maritime Authority and when anchored must report
the usual ships details, cargo and anticipated movements.
For further information Masters should contact the Maritime
Navigation Office at Porticello Santa Flavia.
Submarine outfalls. Two submarine outfalls extend about
8 cables NE from the shore 9 cables S and about 2 miles
SSE, respectively, from Torre Solanto, as shown on the
chart.
Useful mark:
A large grey-coloured church, without a belfry,
standing at an elevation of 80 m in the town of
Casteldaccia, 1 miles SSW of Torre Solanto.
Porti di Spagna
Porticello Santa Flavia
10.98
Anchorage can be obtained off the beaches either side of
the mouth of Fiume Torto (37586N 13461E) according
to draught. The bottom is sand.
Useful marks:
the outer breakwater and Molo Sottoflutto is the inner

breakwater.
Useful marks:
Light (pillar on hut, 4 m in height), exhibited from the
head of Molo Foraneo.
Light (red metal framework tower on round pedestal,
6 m in height), exhibited from the head of Molo
Sottoflutto.
Berths. The harbour can offer shelter in any weather to
small craft with a draught of 4 m. There are depths of 27 to
34 m at berths on Molo Foraneo, with greater depths of 44
to 6 m alongside the S end of the mole. There are also
depths of 27 to 34 m and alongside the W side of the W
basin. There is a least depth of 35 m in the entrance to the
W basin. Most of the quays are reserved for fishing boats.
Pleasure craft may only berth close to the head of Molo di
Sottoflutto, and are subject to the needs of the fishing fleet.
10.100
middle of Porti di Spagna (3804N 1333E) (not named on
the chart), a small bay indenting the coast close S of Torre
Solanto, in depths between 13 and 15 m, mud and sand.
Care should be taken to avoid the submarine outfalls and
designated anchorages (10.99).
San Nicola lArena

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10.101
Description. San Nicola lArena (3801N 1337E) is a
village fronted by a small craft harbour for the use of fishing
and recreational vessels.
Anchorage. Open anchorage can be obtained off the
harbour where the holding ground is good, taking care to
avoid the outfall.
Local knowledge is advisable.
Harbour. The harbour is sheltered from the N by Molo
di Sopraflutto which extends generally NE for about
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2 cables from the shore about 1 cable NW of the castle

(10.91), and from the SE by Molo di Sottoflutto, extending
parallel to Molo di Sopraflutto for about 1 cables from the
foot of the castle. The entrance faces E and is about 70 m
wide.
Two small moles extend SE from Molo di Sopraflutto
creating the inner basins of the harbour. Parts of the inner
faces of the moles are quayed and numerous pontoons are
provided.
Depths in the entrance are 3 m, and at the quays 25 m.
Depths shoal to a small beach at the root of Molo di
Sopraflutto.
Submarine outfall pipeline extends about 6 cables NNE
from the shore close to the foot of the castle.
Useful mark:
Light (green mast), exhibited from the head of Molo di
Sopraflutto.
Berths. There are about 450 berths available for
recreational vessels, of which about 10% are available for
visitors.
Santa Agata di Militello

1
Capo dOrlando
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Chart 1976 (see 1.15)
Cefal Anchorage
1
10.102
Anchorage can be obtained between Torre Santa Lucia
(38023N 14000E) (10.92) and Capo Cefal (10.92),
1 miles E, about 5 cables offshore in depths of not less
than 10 m.
Small craft can approach closer to the old harbour of the
town of Cefal and landing can be effected at a small mole
in the harbour.
10.105
Description. Santa Agata di Militello (3804N 1438E)
consists of numerous large modern buildings and a church
(10.96). A long yellow building with a tall, slender chimney,
stands close W of the town.
Anchorage can be obtained off the town in good holding
of mud and sand, taking care to avoid the submarine cables
(10.88) which come ashore in the area and the dangerous
wreck charted about 4 cables ENE of the head of the
breakwater.
Breakwater. A breakwater extends about 2 cables NE
from the shore on the W side of the town. Two lights,
vertically disposed (red and green mast, 6 m in height), are
exhibited from the head of the breakwater.
Berths. Hydrofoils and fishing vessels berth on the inner
side of the breakwater.
10.106
Description. Capo dOrlando (3810N 1445E), rocky
and 100 m in height, has a conical appearance when viewed
from the N. A church, surrounded by an old wall which
gives it the appearance of a castle, stands on the summit of
the cape and is especially visible from the N.
Anchorage can be obtained close E of Capo dOrlando,
good holding, mud and sand. Local knowledge is required.
Explosives danger. Navigation, anchoring, fishing and all
forms of underwater activity are prohibited in the area of the
reef Agr Capo dOrlando (38096N 14455E) owing to
the presence of explosive devices on the sea bed up to
250 m offshore.
TERMINI IMERESE
Chart 963 plan Approaches to Termini Imerese and plan Porto di
Termini Imerese
Porto di Presidiana
1
10.103
Description. Porto di Presidiana (Insenatura di Presidiana)
lies on the E side of Capo Cefal (3802N 1402E)
(10.92), close NW of Torre Caldura (10.94).
Harbour. The harbour is protected on its N side by a
mole extending about 2 cables E from the shore about
4 cables WNW of Torre Caldura. A concrete jetty, with
finger piers, extends E for about 1 cables from the shore
about 1 cables S of the root of the mole. The head of this
jetty is T-shaped and is reserved solely for hydrofoils.
About 1 cables SE of the jetty, a hydrofoil pier extends
1 cable NE. Above water rocks lie between this jetty and
Torre Caldura.
Caution. The harbour is subject to shoaling and rocks
and submerged stone blocks lie within the harbour. Entry is
dangerous with winds from the W and NW, and also from
the NE and E. A SE wind raises a swell.
Capo Cefal submarine outfall: see 10.94
Useful marks:
Light (white support), exhibited from the head of the
mole.
Light (red support), exhibited from the head of the
hydrofoil pier.
Services. There is a hospital in the town.
General information
1
Limiting conditions
1
Capo Raisigerbi
1
10.104
Anchorage can be found E or W of Capo Raisigerbi
(3802N 1409E), good holding of mud and sand.
10.107
Position. Termini Imerese (3759N 1342E), with a
population of about 27 000, stands on the E slope of a hill.
Topography. From the N, the town is partially hidden by
the spur of a hill called Colle del Castello (37593N
13419E).
The grey cathedral with its square belfry and green spire
stands in the N part of the town with the belfry of San
Giovanni standing in the W part of the town.
Chiesa della Gancia, with its high, square, yellowish
belfry and cupola, dominates the surrounding buildings in
the high part of the town and a large white convent, with a
large red building of several stories close SE, stands in the S
part of the town.
open sea and entered S of the head of Diga Foranea.
3 393 839 dwt.
Port Authority. CIRCOMARE (Regional Coastguard
Office)
390
10.108
Longest berth. Banchina Diga Foranea (10.112).
Local weather. The harbour is well sheltered from N and
W winds. SW winds descend violently from the mountains
but do not raise a sea and are not considered dangerous.
Caution. The SE wind (Scirocco) descends very violently
from the E of Monte Santo Calogero (3757N 1344E)
(10.90), (shown on chart 1976), and raises disturbed seas in
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the entire harbour and places vessels berthed in the NE part

at risk. Under these circumstances, it is advisable to move
outside the harbour and anchor in the roads in the lee of
Monte Santo Calogero, where the bottom holds reasonably
well, or, outside Diga Foranea over a sandy bottom.
Nevertheless, gusts descending from the sides of the
mountain can cause vessels to drag.
Arrival information
1
10.109
Notice of ETA: at least 24 hours.
Outer anchorages. Vessels in the roads at Termini
Imerese waiting to enter port or to carry out operations at the
pier of the thermo-electric power station Pontile ENEL
(10.110), 1 miles E, can anchor exclusively in one of the
designated anchor berths, as shown on the chart, and
established by the Maritime Authority.
In particular, berths A1 and A2 are reserved for tankers
and the remaining berths A3, A4 and B1 are for the use of
dry cargo vessels. B1 berth lies outside the pilotage area.
Masters of vessels arriving must report the preferred berth
by VHF, requesting the necessary authorisation.
To anchor in positions other than those above, for
particular circumstances, or because of adverse weather
conditions, authorisation should be requested from the local
Maritime Navigation Office.
Pilotage is available between 0700 and 1900. Vessels
berthing to the ENEL (National Electricity Authority) pier
must use a local pilot. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.
Regulations. Vessels whose grt exceeds 500 tons must
employ berthing assistants.
Directions
1
Harbour
1
10.110
General layout. Termini Imerese is protected from N and
NE by a mole/breakwater extending E thence ESE for a total
of 9 cables. A short mole, Molo Trapezoidale, extends E to
form the S side of the main basin. Entry is from SSE. A
smaller basin is formed on the S side of Molo Trapezoidale
by a breakwater extending E, thence N.
Pontile ENEL is an oil pipeline pier with four mooring
buoys near its head. These buoys are liable to be swept
away to sea. An additional mooring buoy (not shown on the
chart), for use during SE winds, is moored about 3 cables
SW of the pier head.
A water intake lies 4 cables N of the root of Pontile

ENEL; it is marked by a light (post with red and white
bands).
Prohibited entry area embraces Pontile ENEL and the
water intake, as shown on the chart.
Landmarks:
Colle del Castello (37594N 13419E) (10.107), is
the best landmark and is easily distinguished at
night by the lights standing on it.
Two high brick chimneys standing near the root of
Diga Foranea, 2 cables ENE of Colle del Castello.
The three chimneys (10.91), standing near the root of
Pontile ENEL.
10.111
From a position about 1 mile NE of the head of Diga
Foranea (37592N 13433E), the route leads as required to
the harbour entrance or the oil berth at Pontile ENEL. The
chart is a sufficient guide.
Useful marks:
Light, exhibited from the head of Diga Foranea
(37592N 13433E).
Light (white metal mast) (private), standing on the
head of Pontile ENEL, almost 1 miles E of the
head of Diga Foranea.
Light (red column, 5 m in height), standing on the N
head of Molo Sottoflutto, 5 cables W of the head of
Diga Foranea.
Two lights, vertically disposed, (green mast, 10 m in
height) (private), standing on the head of Molo
Trapezoidale, 6 cables W of the head of Diga
Foranea.
Berths
1
10.112
Banchina Diga Foranea; length 650 m.
Molo Trapezoidale, N side; length 300 m; depths 7 m
alongside.
Banchina Sebastiano Veniero; vessels up to 100 m in
length can berth here; depths about 5 m alongside.
Port services
1
10.113
Repairs. minor repairs undertaken.
Other facilities: small hospital in town.
Supplies: fresh provisions; water on the quays.
CAPO DORLANDO TO CAPO PELORO

GENERAL INFORMATION
COASTAL ROUTE
General information
Chart 1976
Area covered
Charts 172, 1018 (see 1.15)
10.114
This section describes described the coastal waters
between Capo dOrlando (3810N 1445E) (10.106) and
Capo Peloro (3816N 1539E) (10.124).
Golfo di Patti (10.126).
Porto di Milazzo (10.137).
Route
1

1
Rescue
1
10.116
The route leads leads at a safe distance offshore from the
vicinity of Capo dOrlando (3810N 1445E) (10.106) to
the vicinity of Capo Peloro (3816N 1539E) (10.124).
10.115
See 10.5.
391
10.117
Two submarine cables come ashore 3 miles ESE of
Capo Rasocolmo (3818N 1531E) (10.124).
Three gas pipelines extend across the N approaches to
the Stretto di Messina from positions on the coast between 3
and 6 cables WNW of Mortelle (38163N 15368E)
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(10.124). All three pipelines are embraced by prohibited

anchoring and fishing areas, the limits of which are shown
on the charts. See also 1.25.
Minewarfare exercise areas

1
10.118
Minewarfare exercises are conducted within 3 miles of the
shore in the sea area between Capo di Milazzo (10.123) and
Capo Peloro (10.124). See Appendix, Italian Area M 532.
Prohibited areas
1
10.119
Three buoyed areas for mooring recreational craft are laid
each year between May and September in the area fronting
Gioiosa Marea (3811N 1454E) (10.123). Fishing,
sub-aqua activities, and movement by vessels not using the
buoys are prohibited in the area lying within 300 m of the
buoyed areas.
Currents
1
10.120
See 10.171 for the currents between the coast of Sicilia
and Isola Vulcano (3824N 1458E) (10.211).
5
Principal marks
1
10.121
Landmarks:
Capo dOrlando (3810N 1445E) (10.106).
A very tall cylindrical tower, standing on the W side
of the village of Piraino, 5 cables S of Capo Piraino
(3810N 1451E) (10.123).
Monte Aria (3823N 1459E) (10.214).
Punta dei Porci Lighthouse (38220N 14595E)
(10.214).
A television mast, painted red and white, and a church,
standing on the summit of Monte Trinit (38151N
15143E) (named on chart 805), the highest point
on Penisola di Milazzo (10.123).
Capo Peloro Lighthouse (white octagonal tower, black
bands, white dwelling, 37 m in height) (3816N
1539E), standing on Capo Peloro (10.124).
Pylon (38159N 15391E) (12.18), standing
1 cables S of Capo Peloro Lighthouse.
Major lights:
Capo dOrlando Light as above.
Capo di Milazzo Light (white tower, 10 m in height)
(3816N 1514E), standing on Capo di Milazzo
(10.123).
Capo Rasocolmo Light (white building, 13 m in
height) (3818N 1531E), obscured 255 shore
over Secca Rasocolmo (10.124), standing on Capo
Rasocolmo (10.124).
Capo Peloro Light as above. Visible 1125069
(3165).
passing (with positions given from Capo Calav (38115N

14550E)):
N of the Fiume di Naso (6 miles WSW). The town of
Naso, in which there is a pointed belfry, stands on
the summit of a wooded hill, 500 m in height,
2 miles SSW of the river mouth, thence:
N of Scoglio di Brolo (4 miles WSW), a tall,
rounded conspicuous rock, lying 3 cables offshore.
A tall, square crenellated tower, stands in the the
village of Brolo abreast the rock. A large six-storey
hotel can be seen standing close E of the tower.
Fiume di Brolo enters the sea close E of the village.
Caution. Heavy squalls from the mountains inland are
sometimes experienced off Brolo.
Thence the track continues E passing:
N of Capo Piraino (3 miles WSW), a high, rugged
headland fringed with rocks and shoals, awash.
Torre Chiavole (large square, tower partly covered
by a red roof), stands on the cape. Thence:
N of a light-buoy (special) (2 miles WSW), marking
the extremity of a submarine outfall extending NW
from the coast close SW of Gioiosa Marea (3811N
1454E). Thence:
N of Capo Calav, the high, rugged rocky extremity of
a spur of Monte Pizzicalori. The cape is precipitous
on its N and E sides, with rocks close inshore and a
sandy beach on its W side. Thence:
(Directions for Golfo di Patti are given at 10.132)
S of Punta dei Porci (11 miles NNE) (10.215), the S
extremity of Isola Vulcano (10.211), thence:
N of a shoal (15 miles ENE), with a depth of 88 m
over it, lying about 2 cables N of Punta Gamba di
Donna, the W extremity of the head of Penisola di
Milazzo. Penisola di Milazzo is fringed by rocks
and shoals extending a short distance offshore, and
it is covered with olive groves. From E or W, the
peninsula appears as an island with a town and
citadel at its S end. Thence:
(Directions from Golfo di Patti (10.133) merge here)
N of Capo di Milazzo, about 3 cables E of Punta
Gamba di Donna, the N extremity of Penisola di
Milazzo. Capo di Milazzo Light (10.121) is
exhibited from the headland.
Capo di Milazzo to Capo Peloro

1
10.124
From a position N of Capo di Milazzo, the track leads
from Capo Rasocolmo (3818N 1531E)):
N of a shoal (13 miles W), with a depth of 82 m over
it, lying 3 cables NNE of Punta Mazza. A wreck
lies between the shoal and Punta Mazza and a rock,
awash, lies about 1 cable ENE of the point. Thence:
(Directions for Porto di Milazzo are given at 10.158)

1
10.122
Racon: Cape Peloro Lighthouse (3816N 1539E)
(10.121).
3
Directions
Capo dOrlando to Capo Milazzo

1
10.123
From a position N of Capo dOrlando (3810N 1445E)
(10.106), the track leads generally E for about 24 miles,
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N of the minewarfare exercise area (12 miles W to
4 miles E) (10.118), thence:
N of Capo Rasocolmo, the extremity of a fertile and
cultivated tableland, about 75 m in height, which
descends in a steep, rocky slope to a remarkable
accumulation of sand fronted by a sandy beach.
Cape Rasocolmo Light (10.121) is exhibited from
the cape. Torre Rasocolmo, a square, white-painted
tower stands on the edge of the slope amongst
green vegetation. Thence:
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(Directions from Porto di Milazzo (10.159) merge here)

N of the N extremity of Secca Rasocolmo (2 miles
ENE), a sandy bank extending 1 miles from the
coast.
Clearing bearing and marks. A vessel passing the shoal
from W to E, should keep the whole of Penisola di Milazzo
well open of Capo Rasocolmo until the alignment (133) of
the following marks passes about 5 cables NE of the edge of
Secca Rasocolmo:
Torre Cavallo (38148N 15408E) (12.22).
Capo Peloro Lighthouse (3816N 1539E) (10.121).
Thence:
N of a pair of lights (special) (3 miles ESE), in line
bearing 211, marking the W limit of the prohibited
anchoring and fishing area (10.129), thence:
N of a pair of lights (special), at Mortelle, (4 miles
ESE), in line bearing 256, marking the E limit of
the same prohibited anchoring and fishing area.
Thence:
N of Torre Bianca (38163N 15385E), a cylindrical
tower standing on the coast where a small
prohibited anchoring area has been established, as
shown on chart 917, thence:
N of Capo Peloro (6 miles ESE), a low sandy cape
subject to erosion, which is the NE extremity of
Sicilia. A light (10.121) stands 1 cable W of the
point. The erosion causes the sandy bank fringing
the cape to alter its shape and depth.
Caution. Owing to the shifting nature of the fringing
bank, Capo Peloro should not be approached within 5 cables.
Useful mark:
A disused signal station, standing on a thickly wooded
hill at Forte Spuria (38160N 15372E), named
on chart 917, is plainly visible from the WNW.
(Directions for the Stretto di Messina
are given at 12.20)
GOLFO DI PATTI
General information
Charts 1976, 172 (see 1.15)
Description
1
Topography
1
Porticciolo Capo dOrlando
10.128
Tunny fishing takes place annually between March and
In the vicinity of San Giorgio (38105N 14565E)
(10.132).
Close N of Marina di Patti (38095N 14578E)
(10.132).
Close N of the village of Oliveri (38075N
15035E) (10.132).
Off the mouth of the Torrente Mazzarra (not shown on
the chart), 3 miles ENE of Oliveri.
On the W side of Penisola di Milazzo (3815N
1515E) (10.123).
See also 1.8.
Prohibited areas
1
10.125
Description. Porticciolo Capo dOrlando is a small
harbour lying about 9 cables SE of Capo dOrlando
(10.106). It is sheltered from the N by an elbowed outer
breakwater extending N and E, with an inner breakwater
about 120 m in length giving protection from the E.
It has been reported that construction of the harbour is
incomplete, however, that portion of the outer breakwater
already completed is quayed on its inner side with depths of
5 m alongside, maintained by periodic dredging. The
construction of quays along the entire shoreline within the
harbour is planned.
Prohibited area. As a consequence of shoaling,
navigation within 100 m of the seaward side of the outer
breakwater is prohibited. The shoaling extends into the
harbour entrance and its limits are not marked.
Useful marks:
Light (green tower), exhibited from the head of the
outer breakwater.
Light (red tower), exhibited from the head of the inner
breakwater.
10.127
Baia di Patti, indenting the W side of Golfo di Patti, is
fringed by wide pebbly beaches through which several
streams enter the sea. The shores of the bay are backed by
hills giving the appearance of an amphitheatre.
Baia di Oliveri, indenting the S and E sides of the gulf,
has a sandy accessible beach, free of off-lying dangers,
backed by a fertile area with luxuriant vegetation and
scattered houses. Numerous streams, spanned by bridges,
enter into the bay. The sharp pointed summit of Rocca di
Novara lies about 8 miles S of the head of the bay.
Tunny fishing
Minor harbour
10.126
Golfo di Patti is a wide bay entered between Capo Calav
(38115N 14550E) (10.123) and Punta Gamba di Donna
(10.123), 15 miles ENE. It is divided into two bays, Baia di
Patti (10.127) on the W and Baia di Oliveri (10.127) on the
E, by Capo Tindari (10.132), 6 miles ESE of Capo Calav.
10.129
Prohibited fishing area. In order to promote fish
breeding, the entire bay is a prohibited area for trawl fishing
or fishing by any other method which could damage the sea
bed. The limits of the area are shown on the chart.
Prohibited anchoring and fishing areas. Anchoring and
fishing is prohibited in an area extending about 3 miles
offshore fronting Marina di Patti (38095N 14578E)
(10.132), where a submarine cable comes ashore.
Anchoring and fishing is prohibited in an area
embracing a submarine outfall extending from the coast
fronting Falcone (38074N 15043E) (10.132), as shown
on the chart.
Local weather
1
10.130
The N wind raises heavy seas, especially in winter. SE
winds are violent, but near the coast, do not raise a heavy
sea. The area is sheltered from W and SW winds, however
the NE wind can be troublesome.
Principal marks
1
393
10.131
Landmarks:
Monte Pizzicalori (3811N 1455E) (10.123).
The remarkable ruins of Gioiosa Vecchia (3909N
1456E), standing on a ridge.
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A large cathedral (38082N 14578E) with a

conspicuous belfry, illuminated at night, standing in
the city of Patti.
A large church with a grey dome, and a belfry with a
grey spire, standing in the town of Barcellona
Pozzo di Gotto (3809N 1513E).
The silvery-grey dome of the cathedral (38134N
15146E) (10.157), standing in Milazzo.
The television mast (38151N 15143E) (10.121)
standing on Monte Trinit.
Major light:
Capo di Milazzo Light (3816N 1514E) (10.121).

Baia di Oliveri
1
Portorosa
1
Directions
Capo Calav to the approaches to Portorosa
1
10.132
From a position NNE of Capo Calav (38115N
14550E) (10.123), the track leads generally ESE for about
9 miles, passing (with positions given from Capo Tindari
(3809N 1503E)):
NNE of San Giorgio (5 miles WNW), with a large red
tunny fishery building. A marine farm, marked by a
light-buoy, lies about 7 cables E from the village.
Thence:
NNE of two rocks (about 4 miles WNW) (charted as
underwater rock depth unknown), one with a depth
of 06 m over it, and the other awash, lying close
together within cable of the coast. Thence:
NNE of the prohibited area (10.129) fronting Marina
di Patti (3 miles W). An open pile pier, 35 m long
with an alongside depth of 4 m, fronts the village. It
is used mainly by fishing vessels and can take craft
up to 15 m in length and 35 m draught. Thence:
NNE of Pietra di Patti (2 miles W), a high, brown
conical rock about 6 cables offshore, with Scoglio di
Patti, a lower, smaller rock lying close E. Thence:
NNE of Capo Tindari, high, steep and rugged with a
vertical cliff 279 m in height on its E side. The cape
is fringed by Secca di Tindari (not named on the
charts), a shifting sandbank with the 10 m depth
contour line extending to a distance of 7 cables E
from the cape. Thence:
NNE of the village of Oliveri (1 miles SSE), which
is mostly hidden by a railway embankment. The
village is dominated by a castle standing on a
mound surrounded by trees. Thence:
NNE of the submarine outfall (10.129) fronting the
village of Falcone (2 miles SE). The village of
Frnari (not shown on the chart), about 1 miles
SSE of Portorosa, is clearly visible.
Useful mark:
Torre del Forte (38075N 15069E) (not named on
the charts), a square building more like a house than
a tower, stands in the small village of Tonnarella,
close NE of Portorosa.
Portorosa harbour approaches to Punta Gamba di

Donna
1
10.134
Anchorage can be obtained in Baia di Oliveri (3808N
1504E) (10.127), the best berth being off the village of
Oliveri (10.132), good holding of hard mud, taking care to
avoid the prohibited anchoring and fishing area fronting
Falcone (10.132), close E of Oliveri.
10.135
Description. Portorosa (38076N 15067E) is a
residential development embracing a recreational harbour
consisting of a waterway extending about 5 cables inland.
Regulation. Owing to shoaling in the entrance vessels
with a draught in excess of 25 m must contact the Port
Management Authority before entering harbour.
Harbour. The entrance is protected by an inner and outer
breakwater and the waterway divides into two branches
about 2 cables inland. The E branch is narrow and curved
with the W branch being wider and having a quayed section
of berths from which a T-shaped pier extends.
Depths in the port entrance are subject to shoaling and
within the waterway depths range between 4 and 6 m in the
outer harbour, and about 3 m in the inner water areas.
Useful marks:
head of the outer breakwater.
Light (red mast, 6 m in height), exhibited from the
head of the inner breakwater.
Cala SantAntonio
1
10.136
Position. Cala SantAntonio (3816N 1514E) indents
the W side of the N part of Penisola di Milazzo (10.123).
Anchorage, well protected from NE and SE winds, can
be obtained in the middle of Cala SantAntonio in depths of
about 165 m.
PORTO DI MILAZZO
General information
Charts 1018, 805 plan Rada and Porto di Milazzo
Position
1
10.137
Porto di Milazzo (38130N 15145E) fronts the city of
Milazzo which stands on the root of the Penisola di Milazzo
(10.123) on the W side of Baia di Milazzo.
Function
1
10.138
Milazzo is mainly an oil port with the harbour itself
having facilities for handling dry cargoes. The city has a
population of about 31 000.
Topography
1
10.133
From a position about 1 mile WNW of Portorosa
Harbour, the route leads generally NE for about 9 miles,
passing:
NW of Penisola di Milazzo (3815N 1515E)
(10.123), thence:
NW of Punta Gamba di Donna (38160N 15135E)
(10.123).
394
10.139
From Milazzo to Capo Rasocolmo (10.124), 14 miles
ENE, the coast is low, sandy, well cultivated and free from
off-lying dangers. Numerous streams enter the sea along this
stretch of coast with their mouths being spanned by bridges.
The low coastal hills are backed by the broken and
irregular ridges of the Monti Peloritania mountain range
which rises to Monte Antennamare (38094N 15280E),
from where it decreases in height towards Capo Rasocolmo.
In the distance Monte Etna and the mountains of Calabria on
the Italian mainland can be seen.
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Between the valleys of the Torrente Muto and the

Fiumara di Niceto, whose mouth is spanned by a long
arched bridge about 3 miles E of the entrance to Milazzo
harbour, a spur of the mountains descends in regular level
terraces which show up well from the sea.
Between Gesso (38149N 15282E) and Capo
Rasocolmo, the coast is steep and the hills fall sharply in
difficult slopes. There are small valleys with torrent-like
rivers, spanned near the shore by stone bridges and viaducts
carrying the coast road.
Arrival information
Port radio
1
Notices of ETA required

1
Traffic
1
10.141
20 180 030 dwt.
2
Port Authority
1
10.149
Harbour: at least 24 hours.
Oil Refinery:at least 72 hours with a 48 hours update.
Anchorages
Approach and entry

10.140
The approach is made either from the N or E through the
Baia di Milazzo with the harbour being entered S of the
head of Molo Foraneo.
10.148
The harbour and refinery operate on different VHF
frequencies; see Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3).
10.142
Milazzo Port Authority, Capitaneria di Porto, via Molo
Marullo, I98057 Milazzo, Sicily, Italy.
10.150
Designated anchorages. Vessels exceeding 1000 grt or
over must anchor in one of the designated anchorages, Nos 1
to 6, inclusive, as shown on the chart. Anchor berths Nos 2
and 5 have been reported to be out of use and it is
recommended that the services of a pilot be used for
anchoring.
Any change of anchor berth, for safety or other reasons,
must be authorised by or arranged direct with the Maritime
Authority.
Anchorage for smaller vessels can be obtained between
the harbour entrance and the restricted area off Pontile di
Ponente (10.151), in a depth of about 29 m, good holding
ground of mud. Care should be exercised not to impede
access to and from the harbour.
Prohibited areas
Limiting conditions
Controlling depth
1
10.143
In the harbour entrance 58 m. Within the basin 45 m
minimum.

1
10.144
Harbour: Molo Foraneo (10.160).
Oil Refinery: Pontile di Levante Berth 5 bis (10.161).
Tidal levels
1
10.145
Pilotage and tugs
Maximum size of vessels handled

1
10.146
Harbour: LOA 200 m; draught 9 m.
Oil Refinery Berths: 420 000 dwt.
Local weather
1
10.147
Elongated white clouds over the Peloritania mountain
range SE of Milazzo (10.137) presage a SE wind. When the
Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands N of Milazzo) (10.166) are
covered by fog, winds can be expected from the N, and
when they are clearly visible winds from the S are to be
expected. Large dark-grey strato-cumulus clouds to the W of
Milazzo, presage rain and winds from the W of considerable
strength, but of short duration.
Caution. The harbour is open to the E, and strong ESE
winds render it uncomfortable. It is dangerous to enter the
harbour during stormy winds from the NE to the SE. During
bad weather, the port is often congested with small vessels
taking shelter.
10.151
Anchoring and fishing is prohibited within a large area
extending E and N from Punta La Croce di Mare
(38139E, 15150E), the limits of which are shown on the
chart.
Entry restricted areas, the limits of which are shown on
the chart, lie centred on the heads of Pontile di Ponente
(38127N 15158E) and Pontile di Levant, 3 cables ENE.
Anchoring, fishing and navigation is prohibited within these
areas for other than authorised vessels.
Anchoring prohibited areas, the limits of which are
shown on the chart, lie centred on the heads of two
platforms standing over the extremities of water intake
pipelines, respectively, 6 cables and 8 cables ESE of the
head of Pontile di Levante (10.155).
Entry prohibited areas, the limits of which are shown
on the chart, lie centred upon the heads of the above
platforms.
10.152
Pilotage is compulsory within a zone extending 1 mile
from the coast between Porto di Milazzo and meridian
1519E, and is available throughout 24 hours. The pilot
boards about 1 miles NNE of the harbour entrance, as
shown on the chart.
A VHF pilotage service may be used by vessels of less
than 2000 grt not employing a tug; vessels up to 20 000 grt
entering the pilotage zone to anchor; and passenger ferries
up to 6000 grt on regular services. See also 1.21.
Tugs are available.

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Between Capo Milazzo and the port, during the
summer period:
All high speed craft must navigate at least 15 miles
offshore.
All high speed craft, exempt hydrofoils, must not
exceed 18 knots.
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All vessels entering or leaving harbour must:

Proceed with care and at the minimum speed required
for manoeuvrability.
Manoeuvre in such a way as to have a view of the
harbour basin or the roadstead so as to be ready for
immediate action whenever there are other vessels
leaving or entering.
In the harbour waters hydrofoils must not navigate on
their foils.
Vessels leaving have precedence over those entering;
however, vessels leaving cannot commence their departure
movements if the entry manoeuvres of another vessel are
already under way.
All vessels entering or leaving harbour are prohibited
from:
Navigating at a speed in excess of 5 kn.
Passing through the harbour entrance, inward or
outward bound, simultaneously with other vessels.
Using whistles or sirens other than for reasons covered
by the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions At Sea (1972).
Using radar when berthing to quays.
Special regulations within 5 cables of the harbour
entrance:
Fishing by any means is prohibited.
Small craft (Rowing boats, sailing boats and
power-driven craft) must not obstruct the entrance
channel.
Tankers. Tankers berth between 0600 and 2000, and
unberth between 0600 and 2100.
Directions
Approach from the north
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Marine farm
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A marine farm, marked by buoys, lies about 3 miles E
from the harbour entrance.
Harbour
General layout
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Harbour. The NE side of the harbour is formed by Molo
Ludovico Marullo which extends SE for 2 cables, thence a
short section of mole runs E for cable to where Molo
Foraneo extends SE for a further 2 cables. The SW side of
the SE facing entrance is formed by Molo Sottoflutto
extending 1 cable from the shore.
Oil Refinery. The three oil refinery jettys extend N from
the shore from to 1 miles ESE from the harbour
entrance.
Anchorage
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Depths within the harbour generally vary between 1 and
10 m with the bottom being of coarse sand and gravel
having a superficial layer of mud on top. Holding is reported
to be fairly good.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
The television mast standing on Monte Trinit
(38151N 15143E) (10.121).
A tower, standing 1 mile SSE of the television mast.
The old cathedral with its dome standing within the
walls of a conspicuous castle (38138N 15145E)
in the N part of Milazzo.
The silvery-grey dome of the new cathedral (38134N
15146E), standing in the lower part of the city.
The Town Hall, a two storey brick building fronted by

palm trees, standing near the root of Molo Ludovico
Marullo, 1 cables S of the new cathedral.
A tall yellow building of a mill, standing 4 cables SSE
of the town hall near the root of Molo Sottoflutto.
Two tall flare stacks of the oil refinery, standing,
respectively, 1 mile and 1 miles ESE of the mill.
Both stacks are brightly lit by variously spaced
white lights.
Three chimneys, standing between 5 cables E and
7 cables ESE of the second flare stack.
Major light:
Capo di Milazzo Light (3816N 1514E) (10.121).
10.158
Punta Mazza to the harbour entrance. From a position
E of Punta Mazza (38162N 15143E) (10.124), the track
leads S initially, for about 2 miles, passing, (with positions
given from Punta Rugno (38147N 15152E)):
E of Punta Cirucco (1 miles NNW), which is fringed
with rocks and where shoal water, having a depth
of 35 m over its extremity, extends to 1 cables
offshore. Thence:
E of Punta Rotolo (7 cables NNW), with rocks
fringing its N side, thence:
E of Punta Rugno, which can be identified by a two
storey, reddish-coloured villa fronted by a terrace,
standing on its summit. Thence:
E of Punta La Croce di Mare (8 cables S), which is
fringed very close inshore by the Scogli Croce di
Mare (not charted), a group of rocks 12 m in
height. A rough stone shrine can be seen standing
on one of them. The shore becomes sandy S of
Punta La Croce di Mare, and a rubble breakwater
extends about cable ESE from the coast,
1 cables SSW of the point.
Thence for tankers, the route continues as required to
the allocated berth at the Oil Refinery Piers
(between 2 and 2 miles generally SSE), and for
vessels bound for the harbour, the route turns to
lead SW and NW for about 1 miles, passing:
SE and SW of the head of Molo Foraneo (38129N
15150E). A light (green column on pedestal, 6 m
in height) is exhibited from the head of the
breakwater, thence:
NE of the head of Molo Sottoflutto, 1 cables SW of
the head of Molo Foraneo, marked by a light (red
metal column on pedestal, 5 m in height), thence:
Useful marks, at the Oil Refinery Piers:
Two lights, vertically disposed (green post), standing
about cable N of the head of Pontile di Ponente
(38127N 15158E).
(with positions given from the head of Pontile di
Ponente):
Two lights, vertically disposed, (red mast, green band,
on platform, 5 m in height) (3 cables ENE),
standing about 1 cable N of the head of Pontile di
Levante.
Two lights, vertically disposed, (red post on dolphin)
(5 cables E), on the head of Pontile No 3.
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Harbour entrance to Capo Rasocolmo. From a position
E of the head of Molo Foraneo (38129N 15150E), the
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route leads generally ENE for about 13 miles, passing

(with positions given from the head of Molo Foraneo):
NNW of the Oil Refinery Piers (between 7 cables ESE
and about 1 miles E), and their associated lights
(10.158).
NNW of the extremities of the two water intake
pipelines (about 1 cables generally ESE), each
marked by a light (special daymark on mast),
thence:
NNW of an Oceanographic Platform (2 miles E) (on
station until April 2005) lying 3 cables offshore. A
special spherical light-buoy has also been laid
12 cables SSW of the platform. Thence:
NNW of a wreck (3 miles E), with the masts visible,
lying close inshore, thence:
NNW of a marine farm (about 3 miles E), marked by
a light (special daymark on special buoyant beacon).
Navigation, stopping, bathing and fishing, other
than by vessels employed by the farm, is prohibited
within 100 m of the farm. Thence:
NNW of the extremity of a submarine outfall (5 miles
ENE), extending 1 mile NNW from the coast, where
anchoring or fishing is prohibited within 200 m of
the pipeline. Thence:
NNW of the town of Spadafora (6 miles E), thence:
NNW of the extremity of a submarine outfall
(8 miles ENE), extending about 3 cables WNW
from the coast; a light-buoy (special) marks the end
of the outfall. A remarkable bridge with many
arches spans the mouth of the Fiumara Saponara,
6 cables SW of the root of the outfall. Thence:
NNW of a marine farm (9 miles ENE), thence:
NNW of Capo Rasocolmo (13 miles ENE) (10.124).
Berths
Harbour
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The deepest berth is Molo Foraneo; length about 300 m;
depth 9 m.
Oil Refinery
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Only the main berths at each jetty are mentioned:
Pontile di Ponente (Jetty No 1); Berth Nos 1 and 2;
maximum draft 14 m.
Pontile di Levante (Jetty No 2); Berth No 5 bis;
maximum draft 256 m; 420 000 dwt. Berth
No 6 bis; maximum draft 1585 m; 300 000 dwt.
Pontile No 3, E of Pontile di Levante, is not in service
(2004).
Port services
Repairs
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All kinds of deck and engine repairs are undertaken.
Other facilities
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Medical: hospital.
Refuse disposal facilities are available and their use is
reported to be compulsory after 24 hours in port.
Supplies
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Provisions are available.
Fresh water is available alongside and by barge when
at anchor.
Bunkering is available only by road tanker.
Communications
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Nearest airport: Reggio Calabria, 50 km.
ISOLE EOLIE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fishing
Chart 172
Description and area covered

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Isole Eolie, also known as Isole Lipari, consists of seven
principal islands, together with several islets and rocks, all of
which are of volcanic origin, and lying within 35 miles of
the E part of the N coast of Sicilia.
Isola Alicudi (3833N 1421E) (10.173).
Isola Filicudi (3834N 1434E) (10.179).
Isola Salina (3834N 1451E) (10.185).
Isola Lipari (3829N 1456E) (10.196).
Isola Vulcano (3824N 1458E) (10.211).
Isola Panaria (3838N 1504E) (10.218).
Isola Stromboli (3847N 1513E) (10.228).
Topography
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The islands are generally high, steep-sided and rocky, and
contain large craters at considerable elevations. They are
fertile, well cultivated and pumice stone is the most
important product.
The volcanoes on Isola Vulcano and Isola Stromboli are
still active. See also 1.124.
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Tunny nets may be found extending as much as 6 miles
offshore. See 1.8.
Long-net fishing has been reported as much as 24 miles
offshore in the vicinity of Isole Eolie. Mariners are reminded
to keep a good lookout for these nets which are generally
marked by day and night. See 1.8.
Caution. Specifically, during the months of April to July,
long-net fishing takes place E of Isola Lipari and Isola
Vulcano, between the parallels of 3822N, and 3832N, and
within 5 miles of their coasts. long-net fishing also takes
place during the same months to the E of Isola Salina.
During the fishing season these areas should be avoided.
From 15th April to 15th July, annually, fishing takes
place on a large scale in an area NE of Isola Stromboli.
During this period, vessels should pass at a distance not less
than 5 miles E of Strombolicchio Lighthouse (3849N
1515E) (10.232).
Concentrations of long-net fishing vessels have been
encountered in May about 12 miles N of Isola Salina and
about 15 to 20 miles W of Isola Stromboli, and also to a
lesser extent at the end of April, to the S of Isola Filicudi
and Isola Salina.
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Regulations for hydrofoils

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The following regulations have been established by the
Lipari Navigation Office:
Hydrofoils should not commence navigation if the
weather/sea state conditions do not allow movement
on foils.
If the weather/sea state conditions change during a
voyage, hydrofoils must enter the closest and safest
port or anchorage.
Navigation on the foils is prohibited within a distance
of 2 miles from the coastal zone during the hours of
darkness or during poor visibility.
Coastline
Features and dangers
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Rescue
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See 10.5.
Anchorages
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Natural conditions
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Punta Molopasso (Punta Malpasso) is the NW extremity
of the island and Scoglio Galera, low and blackish, lies
among rocks and shoals fringing the W coast S of the point.
A shoal, with a depth of 125 m over it, lies on the 100 m
depth contour line about 3 cables offshore, 7 cables SSW
of Punta Molopasso; it is shown on the Italian chart.
The NE side of the island is fringed by shoal water, as
shown on the chart.
The SE coast of the island is steep-to and includes Punta
Palomba and Punta Fucile, 5 cables NNE.
The principal buildings stand on its E side.
10.171
Currents between the islands are sometimes very strong.
Generally they are influenced by the winds. A current has
been observed setting S in summer, being particularly
noticeable near Isola Alicudi and Isola Filicudi.
In the channel between Sicilia and Isola Vulcano, near the
coast of the latter, a current has been observed varying in
rate up to 3 kn and setting E or W.
10.172
Local weather. In summer, the NE wind prevails and in
winter the SW and WSW winds prevail and reach the
leeward coasts of the islands with violent squalls.
Weather warning signs. When the coast of Sicilia is
clearly visible because of unusually clear atmospheric
conditions, SE winds can be expected. However, if the
Calabrian coast is also clearly visible, E winds can be
expected.
If the above coasts are covered by cloud there will be
winds, respectively from the N or W. Distinctive elongated
clouds form in a direction opposite to that from which the
wind will blow.
10.177
The island does not offer any shelter. In bad weather the
sea runs along its coasts and heavy seas are to be found
everywhere.
Small vessels can find temporary anchorage about cable
off the SE shore of the island, NNE of the landing at
Palomba (10.178), in depths between 25 and 30 m.
Palomba landing
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Landing can be effected at a T-headed pier, with a 25 m
frontage, extending from the coast close to the SE extremity
of the island at a place called Palomba, where ferries and
hydrofoils berth. Depths alongside the T-head are about 7 m,
whereas the N side is subject to shoaling. The berth is very
exposed to winds from the NE quadrant.
A short pier, 10 m in length with depths of 15 m at its
head, extends ESE from Scoglio Palomba, a short distance
SSW of the T-headed pier.
Useful mark:
Light (white mast, 8 m in height), standing on the head
of the T-headed pier.
ISOLA FILICUDI
General information
ISOLA ALICUDI
Position
General information
Position
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Isola Alicudi (3833N 1421E), the W island of the
group, lies about 29 miles NW of Capo dOrlando on the
Sicilian coast.
Topography
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The island is a rounded cone and rises to its summit at
Montagnola, the volcano is no longer active and its crater is
almost inaccessible.
The W side of the island is steep, precipitous and
uninhabited. The E side has cultivated terraces, rounded hills
and heights with small groups of houses.
10.180
The island is of volcanic origins and from a distance has
a characteristic conical shape similar in appearance to Isola
Alicudi and Isola Stromboli.
The W and N slopes of Monte Fossa Felci, the highest
point of the island, are steep, rocky and deserted, while the S
and E slopes, though less steep, are verdant and intensively
cultivated, with small groups of farmhouses.
Submarine cables
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Isola Filicudi (3834N 1434E), lying 8 miles ENE of
Isola Alicudi, has a population of about 250.
10.175
A submarine cable comes ashore at Palomba (10.178) on
the SE side of the island, as shown on the chart.
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A submarine cable comes ashore on the NE side of the
island and an area in which anchoring and fishing are
prohibited has been established to protect it. See chart
Another cable comes ashore about 3 cables E of Punta
Stimpagnato (38335N 14334E) (10.182), as shown on
the chart.
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Salient features and dangers
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The salient features and dangers are as follows:
Capo Graziano (38335N 14356E), the SE
extremity of the island, is a reddish, rocky peninsula
with a rounded summit, which it is connected to the
island by a low cultivated isthmus. From a distance
N and S, the promontory resembles a large detached
rock. A shoal, with a depth of 25 m over it, lies
about 1 cable E of the cape, as shown on the charts.
Another shoal, with a depth of 32 m over it, is
shown on the Italian charts about 1 cables NNW
of the above mentioned shoal.
Punta Stimpagnato, 1 miles W of Capo Graziano, the
SW extremity of the island is formed from rocky
slopes cut by ravines topped with sharp points and
pinnacles, which give it a distinctive appearance. A
church with a pointed spire, stands in the village of
Pecorini (10.184), a short distance E of Punta
Stimpagnato.
Punta Perciato, 1 miles NW of Punta Stimpagnato,
has several natural arches in it. The NW and N
coasts of the island extending from Punta Perciato
to Punta de Zucco Grande, 1 miles ENE (below)
are generally high and precipitous, and are fringed
with above-water rocks up to cable offshore.
La Canna, 2 miles NW of Punta Stimpagnato, the
most noticeable of a group of rocks lying about
7 cables off the NW coast of Isola Filicudi, is high
and shaped similar to an obelisk. Scoglio
Montenassari, a low blackish rock from where a
light is exhibited, lies between La Canna and the
island. Other rocks lie between these two rocks and
extend S of them. The channel between this group
of rocks and the island is 5 cables wide and clear of
dangers.
Banco di Filicudi, is a small bank lying 1 miles NW
of La Canna.
Punta La Zotta (not named on the BA chart), 1 mile
ENE of La Canna, the NW extremity of the island
is high and rocky; a light (white round tower, 3 m
in height), stands on the point.
Scoglio Giafante (Gianfante on Italian charts),
1 cables NE of Punta La Zotta, is a high,
noticeable, steep-sided rock lying near the W end of
the N coast. A detached shoal, with a depth of
49 m over it, lies 4 cables NE of Scoglio
Giafante, and another shoal (shown on the Italian
chart), with a depth of 175 m over it, lies between
them.
Punta de Zucco Grande, about 1 miles E of Scoglio
Giafante, the NE extremity of the island, is high,
steep and rocky with vineyards on the slopes above
it.
Pecorini a Mare
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Position
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Isola Salina (3834N 1451E), lies 9 miles E of Isola
Filicudi.
Topography
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The island consists of two ancient volcanoes, namely,
Monte dei Porri rising to 857 m in the W part of the island
and Monte Fossa delle Felci, which rising to 962 m in the
SE part of the island, is the highest summit in the
archipelago. The two mountains are connected by a low flat
ridge.
Although the volcanoes are no longer active, the land on
the N side E of Malfa (38346N 14500E) (10.190)
exudes vapour, and close off the S side, in the vicinity of
Rinella (10.192), there are intermittent submarine discharges
of sulphuretted hydrogen which on occasions can be smelled
from a distance, and is known to have killed fish.
There are several fertile valleys and plains on the island,
and its coasts are in most places, steep-to and free from
off-lying dangers.
The principal village on the island is Santa Maria Salina,
situated 1 miles S of Capo Faro (10.190). Wine, grapes,
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Description. Pecorini a Mare is located 1 miles W of
Capo Graziano (38335N 14356E) (10.182).
Anchorage can be obtained off Pecorini and also for
small vessels about 6 cables E, SW of the isthmus of Capo
Graziano; in both places the bottom is sandy.
Pier. A quayed pier extends about 35 m S from the shore
fronting the village; there are depths of 5 m at its head. It is
suitable for small craft and is sheltered from N winds.
ISOLA SALINA
Anchorages and landings
10.183
Description. Porto Filicudi is a the name given to a wide
bay, on the N side of Capo Graziano (38335N 14356E)
(10.182), at the head of which, standing along a shingle
beach, are the houses of a village of the same name.
Pier. A quayed pier extends about 55 m NE from the

shore in the N part of the bay. There are depths of 10 m at
the head of the pier and 55 m at mid-length. Ferries berth at
the head of the pier, hydrofoils on the S side and
recreational craft towards the root.
Useful mark:
Two lights, vertically disposed, (red and green mast,
5 m in height), exhibited from the head of the pier.
10.187
A prohibited anchoring and fishing area, the limits of
which are shown on the charts, has been established on the
W side of the island in order to protect a submarine cable.
A prohibited anchoring and fishing area has been
established, in order to protect submarine cables, extending
from the E coast of the island to the N coast of Isola Lipari,
as shown on the charts.
Off-lying danger
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Secca del Capo is a shoal lying on a bank about 3 miles
NE of Capo Faro (3835N 1452E) (10.190). It is much
frequented by fishermen.
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Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Capo Faro Lighthouse (tower on dwelling, 12 m in
height) (3835N 1452E).
Punta Lingua Lighthouse (white tower on dwelling,
11 m in height) (3832N 1452E).
Major light:
Capo Faro Light as above.
Coastline
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Punta Lingua (3832N 1452E), the SE extremity of
Isola Salina, is low with a salt-pan lying on it. The
point is fringed by a shoal bank extending about
2 cables offshore, and is fronted by a shifting beach
of shingle. A yellow church stands in the village of
Lingua close N of the point. Small boats can berth
at a small pier close N of the church.
Punta Grottazza, 7 cables W of Punta Lingua,
terminates above the sea in a steep rocky cliff.
Scoglio dellAriana (38326N 14496E), is a shoal,
awash, lying about cable offshore. The shoal is
dangerous for those heading W from Rinella
(10.192) or coasting around the island.
Punta Valle la Spina (38338N 14478E), the W
extremity of Isola Salina, is a very high vertical
rocky cliff.
Scoglio Faraglione, about 1 mile NNE of Punta Valle
la Spina, is a large, rounded rock joined to the coast
by a reef, and another reef extends about 1 cable
NW of the rock.
Punta Perciato, the NW extremity of Isola Salina, is
steep-sided and has a hole in it which is noticeable
from the NE or SW.
Malfa, a village with a population of about 800, stands
in a slightly elevated position where the land
descends in walled terraces to the sea, about
1 miles E of Punta Perciato. There is a small craft
harbour, named Scalo Galera (10.194), fronting
Malfa.
Capo Faro, 3 miles E of Punta Perciato, the NE
extremity of the island is sheer and rocky. On its
SE side there is a small jetty and several caves
which are used as boat shelters.
Pollara anchorage
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Description. Scalo Galera is the name given to the small
craft harbour fronting a high tiered retaining wall at Malfa
(38346N 14500E) (10.190).
Anchorage of a temporary nature, during S winds, can be
obtained by small vessels off Malfa.
Harbour. The harbour is protected from the W by a
rubble breakwater extending N for about 30 m and then E
for about 40 m, and to the E, there is a quayed pier about
65 m long with depths of about 3 m at its head.
Directions. Vessels heading W from the harbour should
exercise due care and attention to Scoglio Turchiscu, a rock
with a depth of 1 m over it, lying cable offshore.
Dangers. Three rocky shoals, with depths of 15 to 46 m
over them, lie respectively, from the head of the pier as
follows:
1 cables NE.
cable NE.
cable ENE.
Berths. Small craft can berth alongside the pier,
preferably on the E side. Fishing boats can be beached close
W of the breakwater.
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Anchorage, of a temporary nature, can be obtained by
small vessels in good weather, abreast the church in Lingua
close NNE of Punta Lingua (3832N 1452E) (10.190),
about 1 cable offshore in a depth of 29 m, taking care to
avoid a submarine cable, shown on the Italian chart 248,
which comes ashore 7 cables N of Punta Lingua.
Anchorage, of a temporary nature, can also be obtained
SW of Punta Lingua, about 2 cables offshore in depths
10.193
Anchorage, of a temporary nature in winds between NE
and S, can be obtained by small vessels in Cala di Pollara,
close S of Punta Perciato (38348N 14484E) (10.190), in
a depth of 26 m, sandy bottom, between Scoglio Faraglione
(10.190) and Punta Perciato.
Scalo Galera
Anchorages, landings and harbours
10.192
Description. Rinella (38328N 14497E) is a village at
the seaward end of the cultivated valley of Vallonazzo. The
village is fronted by a quayed apron backed by high walls.
Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels, in a depth
of 22 m, shingle, with the belfry of the church in Rinella in
line with that in Leni on the S slopes of Monte dei Porri.
Pier. A pier, quayed on its E side, extends about cable
SSE from the W end of the apron. Small ferries on
scheduled services and water tankers berth at the quay which
has depths of 13 m at its head and 45 m at its root.
Useful mark:
Light (red mast), exhibited from the head of the pier.
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Description. Porto Marina Salina fronts the village of
Marina Salina (38325N 14524E).
Anchorage can be obtained opposite the S church in
Marina Salina, about 1 cable offshore, in a depth of 29 m.
The bottom is part sand and rock, but the holding is good.
Care should be taken so as not to stray into the prohibited
anchoring and fishing area (10.187).
Regulations:
Anchoring in the roads must be authorised by the
Maritime Navigation Office of Lipari.
Mooring or stopping of any vessels of any kind within
a radius of 300 m of the harbour is prohibited.
All vessels entering and leaving the harbour must
proceed at the minimum speed required for
manoeuvring purposes.
Hydrofoils must not navigate on their foils when
within 5 cables of the head of Molo Commerciale.
There is a 3 knot speed limit in the tourist dock.
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Harbour. The harbour is sheltered by two quayed moles.

Molo Commerciale, with a berthing spur (Branchina di
Pozzo dAgello) for ferries, extends about cable from the
shore on the N side of the harbour. Molo di Sottoflutto,
extends at right-angles from the shore on the S side of the
harbour for about 50 m, thence as Molo di Sopraflutto, it
continues generally S for about another 240 m roughly
parallel to the shore, to form a tourist harbour.
Pontile Aliscafi (Hydrofoil Pier), extends a short distance
from the shore midway between Molo Commerciale and
Molo di Sottoflutto.
Useful marks:
height), exhibited from the head of Molo
Sopraflutto.
Two lights, vertically disposed, (red mast, 6 m in
Sottoflutto.
Two lights, vertically disposed, (green and red mast),
exhibited from the head of Pontile Aliscafi.
Berths:
Molo di Sopraflutto: Reserved for use by the
coastguard, with advanced permission may be used
by pleasure craft.
Banchina Riva: Floating Piers 1, 2 and 3N for pleasure
craft; 3S reserved for fishing boats.
Molo Sottoflutto: reserved for fishing boats.
Branchina di Pozzo dAgello: reserved for passenger
ferries.
In Bocche di Vulcano (3826N 1457E) (10.211), the

strait separating Isola Lipari from Isola Vulcano.
Off-lying danger
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Position
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Isola Lipari (3829N 1456E), is the largest of the Isole
Eolie and is separated from Isola Salina by Canale della
Salina, a deep channel about 2 miles wide.
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There are three principal peaks on the island, which from
N to S are, Monte Chirica, Monte San Angelo and Monte
Guardia.
The E side of the island is well cultivated and densely
populated, whereas the W side is cliffy, broken by ravines
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In order to protect submarine cables, prohibited anchoring
and fishing areas have been established as follows, as shown
on the chart:
From the N coast of the island to the E coast of Isola
Salina.
In a triangular area extending N and NE from the
promontory of Sciarra di Monte Rosa (3829N
1459E) (10.200), on the E coast of the island.
In a triangular area extending E and SE from a
position on the E coast in the vicinity of Lipari,
about 1 miles SW of Sciarra di Monte Rosa. A
light (special topmark on mast) (not shown on the
chart) marks the limit of this cable area, about
5 cables S of Punta Scaliddi (38283N 14575E)
(10.205).
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Pietra Lunga (38263N 14566E), a rock resembling
a column, with a beacon standing on its summit.
Pietra Menalda, a rock close SW of Pietra Lunga.
A prominent iron cross, 15 m in height, standing on
Monte Rosa, the summit of the promontory of
Sciarra di Monte Rosa (3829N 1459E).
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10.199
Banco del Bagno, is a very small rock rising abruptly
from considerable depths, about 1 miles W of Punta delle
Grotticelle (3828N 1455E) (10.201).
Clearing marks. The alignment (103) of the following
marks, passes about 1 mile S of Banco del Bagno:
Pietra Lunga (38263N 14566E) (10.200), and:
Punta Crepazza, (5 cables farther ESE) (10.201).
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Punta Crepazza (38263N 14572E), the S extremity
of the island, appears from E or W as a detached
rock. The coast on either side of it is high, steep
and cliffy.
Punta del Perciato (not named on the chart), 6 cables
WNW of Punta Crepazza, is pierced by a large
natural arch. Faraglione di Pollara, a large rounded
rock lies 2 cables SW of Punta del Perciato and is
joined to the coast by a reef. Another reef extends
1 cable NW of the rock. Pietra Lunga and Pietra
Menalda (10.200) lie close S of Punta del Perciato.
Le Formiche, is a group of rocks lying on a shoal
close NW of Punta del Perciato; one of them is
high and clearly visible, and the others are very low
or awash.
Punta delle Grotticelle (38278N 14551E) can be
identified by several small caves at sea level and by
the pink and yellow colour of its rocks.
Pietra del Bagno, a rock high on its E end and low on
its W end, lies about 2 cables offshore, 1 miles
NW of Punta delle Grotticelle. The channel between
the rock and Isola Lipari is foul.
Punta Palmeto (38295N 14540E), where a group
of above-water rocks called Scoglio Le Torricelle
(not named on the BA chart) lie close of offshore
about 1 cables N of the point.
Scoglio Imerata, almost 2 miles NNE of Punta
Palmeto, a humped-back, above-water rock which is
clearly visible.
Punta Legno Nero, (38314N 14556E) is a point
on the W side of the entrance to Rada di
Acquacalda (not named on the charts), a roadstead
fringed by a beach of dark sand. A pier, built for
loading pumice, extends about 100 m from the
shore E of Acquacalda village; it is currently not in
use. There are mooring buoys in the vicinity of the
pier and a light (white mast, red bands, 5 m in
height) (not shown on the chart), stands on the head
of the pier.
Punta Castagna, about 1 miles E of Punta Legno
Nero, the NE extremity of the island, is fringed
with rocky shoals and rocks awash, extending to a
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distance of cable. A bank, with depths of less

than 9 m over it, sand and pumice, extends up to
2 cables offshore in places, for a distance of
1 miles S of Punta Castagna.
Porticello (38310N 14576E), is a village where
there are loading facilities for pumice.
Capo Rosso, 1 mile S of Punta Castagna, a short, sheer
promontory made distinctive by its reddish colour.
Canneto di Lipari, 1 mile S of Capo Rosso, is a village
along the shore. with a pier for ferries and small
craft. A light (green mast, 5 m in height), is
exhibited from the head of the pier.
Punta San Giuseppe (3827N 1458E), on the S side
of the entrance to Rada di Lipari (10.205).
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Description. Lipari-Porticello (38310N 14575E) can
be identified by the intense white of the quarries and by a
road cut half way up into a mountain.
Local weather. Winds from the NE and SE quadrants are
dangerous at all the piers.
Anchorage can be obtained off Porticello, taking care to
avoid the prohibited anchoring and fishing area (10.198).
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 grt, and can
be obtained, by day only, from Rada di Lipari. The pilot
boards about 1 mile SE of Pignataro (38287N 14578N)
(10.207), as shown on the BA chart. The service is provided
by the Pilotage Corporation at Milazzo (10.137). See also
1.21.
Tugs are available from Milazzo.
Piers. There are three piers fronting the village, as
follows:
The N most pier extends about 50 m from the coast
about 2 cables S of Punta Castagna (38312N
14577E) (10.201). It is used by small vessels.
Pontile Pumex No 2, about 1 cable S of the N pier;
length about 240 m; depth 14 m at its head but
shoaling to 8 m about 150 m from the head. There
are mooring buoys in the vicinity of the pier which
is used for loading pumice by vessels of up to
20 000 tons.
Pontile Pumex No 1, close S of Pumex No 2, is
currently unusable.
There are two other piers about 2 cables S of Pumex
No 2 which are in a state of disrepair and are dangerous, all
vessels must keep at least 100 m clear of the pier heads. A
light is exhibited from the head of each of these piers.
10.204
Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels off Canneto
di Lipari (38293N 14579E) (10.201), about 1 cable
offshore, in depths between 20 and 29 m, sand and weed,
taking care not to stray into the prohibited anchoring and
fishing area (10.198).
Lipari
Landings, bays and anchorages

10.202
Description. Vallemura (Val di Muria), between Punta
Levante (38273N 14562E) and Punta delle Grotticelle
(10.201), 1 mile WNW, is a bay with a sandy beach where
access can be made to the interior of the island.
Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels off
Vallemura, with Le Formiche (38267N 14564E)
(10.201) in line with Pietra Lunga (10.200), 2 cables SE,
in depths of about 25 to 30 m, sand.
The anchorage is only used when the moorings in Rada
di Lipari (3828N 1458E) (10.205) cannot be used
because of strong onshore winds.
Useful marks:
height), exhibited from the head of the N-most pier.
Two lights, vertically disposed, (black mast, red bands,
7 m in height), exhibited from the head of Pumex
No 2.
10.205
Description. Rada di Lipari indents the coast of Isola di
Lipari between the promontory of Sciarra di Monte Rosa
(3829N 1459E), and Punta San Giuseppe (10.201), about
1 miles SSW.
Topography. The small town of Lipari stands along the
W shore of Rada di Lipari.
Castello di Lipari stands in the middle of the front of the
town on a high steep rocky projection. The partially ruined
walls of the castle embrace the oldest quarter of the town.
Punta Scaliddi, with the remarkable, square, pale
grey-coloured building of the town hall with crenellations
and arched windows standing on it, lies to the N of the
castle. To the N of Punta Scaliddi, where the landing of
Sottomonastero (10.209) lies, the shore is known as Marina
Lunga (10.208) extending to the church of Porto Salvo,
3 cables NNW of Punta Scaliddi. The shore then continues,
tending to become higher, to the harbour of Pignataro
(10.207).
To the S of the castle and Marina Corta (10.210), the
coast is high, rocky and faced with blackish vertical cliffs.
Traffic. In 2004 there were 95 ship calls at Lipari with a
total of 467 192 dwt. A further 279 371 dwt, involving 125
ship calls, were handled elsewhere on Isola Lipari.
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Anchorages:
Anchorage can be obtained about 3 cables WSW of
Punta Cappelluzza (38288N 14588E) (not
named on the chart), the SE end of Sciarra di
Monte Rosa (10.200), 1 cable S of a building on
the shore, in depths of 29 to 40 m, sand, good
holding.
Caution. Between this anchor berth and Molo di
Pignataro (38285N 14578E) (10.207), in the vicinity of
a reddish-coloured length of coast which is subject to
frequent landslides, there is a very deep hollow where
attempting to anchor would be dangerous.
Anchorage, sheltered from NW to NNE winds, can be
obtained off the above mentioned mole in depths of
35 to 40 m, sandy bottom, good holding. This
anchorage has room for only one small vessel and
can only be used if the vessel does not obstruct the
entrance to Pignataro Harbour (10.207). In winter,
heavy N squalls descend from the valley on the W
side of Monte Rosa (10.200).
Pilotage, available only during daylight hours, is
compulsory for vessels over 500 grt. The pilot boards about
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1 mile SE of Pignataro (10.207), as shown on the chart. The

service is provided by the Pilotage Corporation at Milazzo
(10.137). See also 1.21.
Tugs are available from Milazzo.
Regulations. Anchoring, stopping and landing are
prohibited in the the vicinity of the shore extending S of
Marina Corta (38280N 14574E) (10.210) owing to the
danger of cliff falls.
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Pignataro Harbour (38285N 14578E), the refuge
harbour for Lipari, is protected by Molo Pignataro, extending
about 1 cables WSW from the shore. It is quayed internally
with a quayed shoreline of about 160 m in length extending
WNW from the root of the mole.
Depths range from 11 m at the head of the mole to 3 m
close to the root.
Weather. The harbour is sheltered from the NE and SE
quadrants, although is subject to violent winds from the NW.
Useful mark:
Light (green framework tower on pedestal, 6 m in
height), exhibited from the head of the mole.
Berths. Berthing is prohibited for 70 m from the head of
Molo Pignataro owing to structural subsidence.
Berths for hydrofoils, fishing vessels, commercial vessels,
recreational craft and official vessels are strictly allocated and
visitors are advised to contact the Harbour Master before
entry.
10.208
Marina Lunga, between Pignataro Harbour and Punta
Scaliddi (10.205) 5 cables SSW, has four piers fronting the
shore. The N pier has an outlet for a desalination plant and
two of the others are used for supplying fuel and lubricating
oils to recreational craft and small vessels, with the other
being used for the discharge of fuel oil to a power station.
10.209
Sottomonastero lies on the N side of Punta Scaliddi
(38283N 14575E) (10.205). It comprises a quayed area
named Banchina Sottomonastero, lining the shore on the
NW side of Punta Scaliddi, with a quayed shoreline
extending NW for about 1 cable from the root of Banchina
Sottomonastero. A pier extends about cable NE from the
NW end of the quayed shoreline.
Ferries, commercial traffic and fishing vessels use the
quays with recreational craft using the pier.
Regulation. Anchoring and stopping by any vessel within
150 m of the facilities at Sottomonastero is prohibited.
Useful marks:
Two lights, vertically disposed, (red mast 6 m in
height), exhibited from Punta Scaliddi.
Two lights, vertically disposed, (white mast, red bands,
7 m in height), exhibited from the head of the pier.
10.210
Marina Corta is a small bay about 2 cables S of Punta
Scaliddi (38283N 14575E) (10.205). It is enclosed to
the S by an islet, where a church with a small, white pointed
belfry stands upon it; the islet is connected to the mainland
by a short quayed causeway which divides the harbour area
into two basins N and S.
The N and larger of the two basins, is open to the NE
and is protected to the E by Pontile Aliscafi, an internally
quayed breakwater extending about cable NNE from the
islet. The shoreline in the basin is quayed and fronts the
towns public square.
The S basin is open to the SE and is protected on the E

by Molo Aliscafi, which is internally quayed and extends
about 50 m SE from the islet.
Regulation. Vessels operating in the vicinity of Marina
Corta must proceed at a minimum speed commensurate with
their safe handling and hydrofoils must not navigate on their
foils.
Berths. Pontile Aliscafi is used by hydrofoils and has
depths of about 6 m at its head diminishing to 05 m at its
inner part.
Molo Aliscafi is used by hydrofoils and has depths of
about 8 m at its head to about 2 m close to its root.
Developments. Works are progress (2000) in order to
build additional quays in the S basin and access is only
permissible for high speed vessels on scheduled services. The
works area is marked by buoys and notices ashore.
Useful mark:
Light (white round tower on base, 2 m in height),
standing on the islet alongside the church.
ISOLA VULCANO
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Isola Vulcano (3824N 1458E) has a scattered
population of about 500 and is separated from Isola Lipari
by Bocche di Vulcano, a deep channel about 4 cables wide
and free from dangers with the exception of a patch, with a
depth of 75 m over it, lying about 1 cable off the N coast of
Isola Vulcano.
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The island is fairly well cultivated on its S side with the
remainder being barren and rugged, especially on its W side.
Gran Cratere, also known as Fossa di Vulcano, rising in
the N part of the island, is active and is easily recognised by
its distinctively conical shape with unusual colouring,
especially near its summit.
Monte Vulcanello is no longer active and forms the N
end of the island to which it is connected by a low sandy
isthmus. When seen from E or W, Monte Vulcanello
resembles an islet.
The S part of the island is an extinct volcano, the highest
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established in Bocche di Vulcano (10.211), in order to
protect a submarine cable, as shown on the chart.
Anchoring, fishing, stopping or landing is prohibited,
because of the danger from landslips, in the sea areas off the
W and E sides of the island in the vicinity of Gran Cratere.
Vessels on passage should give these areas a wide berth.
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Monte Aria (3823N 1459E), the highest part of an
extinct volcano in the S part of Isola Vulcano
(10.211).
Punta dei Porci Lighthouse (white tower on dwelling,
31 m in height), standing on Punta dei Porci
(10.215), 1 mile S of Monte Aria. The light is
visible 251093 (202).
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Punta dei Porci (38220N 14595E), the S extremity
of the island. The W coast of Isola Vulcano is
steep, rugged, barren and fringed with rocks close
inshore.
Capo Grotta Abate (Capo Secco on Italian chart),
2 miles NW of Punta dei Porci, a large rocky mass
with sheer reddish-coloured sides.
Testa Grossa, 1 miles NNW of Capo Grotta Abate, a
long, rocky promontory with reddish cliffs is the W
extremity of Isola Vulcano.
Punta del Monaco, 5 cables N of Testa Grossa,
Capo Grosso, a thin rocky promontory 4 cables NNE
of Punta del Monaco; between them lies Cala di
Mastro Minico (not named on the chart) near the
middle of which lies an above-water rock named
Scoglio di Mastro Minico (not named on the chart).
Anchorage for small craft can be found near the
middle of the cove; entry should be made N of
Scoglio di Mastro Minico.
Punta Nere (not named on the charts), comprises some
prominent blackish-coloured rocks, and lies on the S
side of the entrance to Porto di Levante (10.217). A
light (framework tower, 4 m in height), is exhibited
from the point.
Punta Luccia, 7 cables ESE of Punta Nere, where a
shoal spit extends to the 10 m depth contour line
over 1 cable NNW. The point lies on the E side of
Cala Rossa (not named on the chart), a bay with
rocky inaccessible shores indenting the coast
between Punta Luccia and Punta Nere.
Punta Molo di Femmina (not named on the chart),
1 miles SSE of Punta Luccia.
Punta Bandiera, the SE extremity of the island lying
7 cables SSE of Punta Molo Femmina. Insenatura di
Cannitello is a bay (not named on the chart),
entered close S of Punta Bandiera, with a short
stretch of dark sand at its head and a cultivated
hillside above it. Anchorage for small vessels can be
obtained in the bay and boats can be hauled out on
the beach. Local knowledge is required.
Punta Gelso (not named on the chart), about 2 cables
SW of Punta Bandiera, on the S side of the
entrance to Insenatura di Cannitello. A short mole
extends from the coast for about 45 m, some
4 cables WSW of Punta Gelso and 2 cables NE of
Punta del Porci. The mole is used by fishermen and
visitors and, in the event of a volcanic eruption, it is
intended for use by ferries.
Porto di Ponente
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Description. Porto di Ponente is entered between Punta
Cala Formaggio (38253N 14569E) (not named on the
chart) and the SW side of Monte Vulcanello (10.212),
3 cables ENE. Above-water rocks lie off both sides of the
entrance and the sandy isthmus connecting Monte Vulcanello
to Isola Vulcano lies at the head of the bay.
Pier. On the W side of the bay a pier extends a short
distance NE and is intended for the use of ferries in the
event of a volcanic eruption.
Depths at the head of the pier were dredged to 37 m in
1966, but are subject to shoaling on the W side.
Porto di Levante
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Description. Porto di Levante is entered between Punta
Nere (38249N 14581E) (10.215) and the SE side of
Monte Vulcanello (10.212), 5 cables N. At the head of the
bay some houses stand on the sandy isthmus connecting
Monte Vulcanello to Isola Vulcano, and Faraglione della
Fabbrica, consisting of two large distinctively coloured
volcanic rocks, are visible in the vicinity.
Anchoring is very difficult because the deep water
obliges vessels to approach close to the shore. The best
position for small vessels is reported to be in front of
Faraglione della Fabbrica, at about cable offshore in a
depth of 30 m over a sandy bottom.
Caution. Anchoring is not recommended off the S shore
of Porto di Levante, or in the vicinity of Punta Nere, owing
to a rock bottom. The sea water off the S shore of the bay is
very warm and sulphurous.
It is dangerous to remain at anchor in SE winds. Under
these circumstances it is recommended to move to a position
W of the island.
Regulations. Berthing at Pontile Aliscafi is reserved
solely for hydrofoils which must reduce their approach and
berthing speeds to a minimum. Mooring to Pontile Aliscafi
is prohibited, even momentarily, for any other vessels.
Within a 600 m radius of Pontile Aliscafi, it is prohibited
for any vessel of any type or tonnage, to navigate at a speed
in excess of 6 kn.
Piers. Molo Commerciale extends about 95 m E from the
head of the bay. It is quayed on its S side and is reserved
for commercial vessels and local ferries.
Pontile Aliscafi extends about 60 m NE from the shore
about 150 m SW of the root of Molo Commerciale; it is
used by hydrofoils.
Banchina Commerciale e Turistica is quayed and fronts
the shore between Molo Commerciale and Pontile Aliscafi.
Depths at the mole range from 5 m at its root to 9 m at
its head. Because of the nature of the island, depths off the
head of the mole increase very rapidly to 200 m about 40 m
off the mole.
Useful mark:
Two lights, vertically disposed (green mast, 5 m in
Commerciale.
ISOLA PANARIA
General information
Description
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Isola Panaria (3838N 1504E) is the largest island in a
group of eight small islands and rocks. The island group is
all that remains of a very ancient and large volcano partly
demolished by the sea. Isola Panaria lies on the W part of
the seamount bank which has depths of less than 200 m over
it. On the E part of the bank there are several islets and
shoals:
The small rock groups of Le Formiche (10.225) and
Panarelli (10.226).
The shoal, minimum charted depth 31 m, Secca dei
Pesci (10.225).
The large rocks of Lisca Bianca (10.226) and Dattilo
(10.226),
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Bottaro (not named on the chart) (10.226) and Lisca

Nera (10.226)
Isola Basiluzzo (10.227).
10.219
Isola Panaria has an elliptical shape and is divided along
its major axis by an elevated ridge rising to Picco del Corvo
which is surmounted by a small iron cross. The W side of
the island is rocky and descends in steep ledges and
precipitous gullies without vegetation. The E side is less
steep, verdant and cultivated, with scattered farmhouses
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established, in order to protect submarine cables, extending
SSW and ENE from the S side of the island; the limits of
the area are shown on the charts.
Obstruction
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Panaria-Scalo Ditella
10.221
An obstruction, with a depth of 179 m over it, lies about
1 mile NNE of Punta Palisi (38388N 15045E) (10.222).
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Anchorage can be obtained off the E coast of Isola
Panaria because depths are moderate, the holding ground,
however, is reported to be poor.
Peppemaria Anchorages. A good berth for a large vessel
is NE of Punta Peppemaria, about 2 cables offshore in a
depth of 22 to 24 m, with the summit of Scoglio Spinazzola
(38395N 15065E) (10.227) in line bearing 039 with the
SE extremity of Isola Stromboli (3847N 1513E) (10.228),
and the N extremity of Lisca Bianca (38384N 15069E)
(10.226) in line bearing 269 with that of Dattilo (10.226),
8 cables W.
Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels N of Punta
Peppemaria, about cable offshore, in a depth of 8 to 9 m.
Anchorage can also be obtained about 3 cables SE of
Punta Peppemaria, in depths of about 25 m, good holding
ground of sand and weed.
10.222
The salient features and the dangers lying close inshore,
are as follows:
Capo Milazzese (38375N 15034E), a steep cliff
fringed with rocks, is the SW extremity of Isola
Panaria. A shoal, with a depth of 225 m over it,
lies 6 cables NW of the cape. The W coast of the
island is completely rocky, steep, desolate and
inaccessible with rocks fringing the shore to a short
distance.
Punta Scritta, 1 mile N of Capo Milazzese, the NW
Scoglio La Nave, 4 cables NE of Punta Scritta, a high
prominent rock with a rounded profile when seen
from E or W.
Punta Palisi (or Punta Briglia), 5 cables E of Scoglio
La Nave, a rocky overhanging cliff of reddish
colour fronted by small rocks.
Punta Peppemaria (38382N 15046E) (not named
on the the chart), a rocky point with a light (white
metal framework tower, 9 m in height) standing on
it. The village of San Pietro stands close by, while
Scalo Ditella (10.224) lies on the N side of the
point.
With positions given from Punta Peppemaria:
Scoglio del Sorcio (not shown on the the chart)
(3 cables SSW), is low and difficult to identify
and lies 1 cables NE of Punta di Dranto, the N
entrance point to Baia Milazzese (not named on the
chart) (below).
Punta Torrione (not named on the the chart) (7 cables
SW), a small promontory which divides Baia
Milazzese into two coves with stony beaches.
Punta Milazzese (1 mile SW), a promontory lying on
the E side of Cala di Iunco, a cove encumbered
with rocks and having Capo Milazzese on its W
side.
10.224
Description. Scalo Ditella is the name given to the
landing site at Panaria which consists of a single pier.
Regulations. The following activities are prohibited in the
roads:
Navigation of hydrofoils on their foils.
Anchoring within a radius of 150 m from the mole.
Mooring buoy. A mooring buoy for the use of hydrofoils
lies about cable NE of the head of the mole.
Pier. A quayed mole extends about 100 m E from the
shore close N of Punta Peppemaria (38382N 15046E)
(10.222).
Depths alongside the head of the mole are reported to be
5 m.
Berths. The head of the mole terminates in a berthing
spur for ferries on scheduled services. The head of the mole
is also reserved for commercial shipping; small fishing
vessels and recreational craft can berth near the root provided
they do not impede hydrofoil operations.
Useful mark:
head of the mole.
Off-lying islets and shoals

Le Formiche and Secca dei Pesci
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Le Formiche is a steep group of rocks, just above-water
or awash, lying 6 cables SSE of Punta Peppemaria
(38382N 15046E) (10.222). A shoal with a depth of
6 m over it lies almost 1 cable W of them, otherwise the
channel between the rocks and Isola Panaria is free of
dangers. The red sector (319343 (24)) of the light
standing on Punta Peppemaria covers these dangers.
Secca dei Pesci, is a rocky shoal near the SE extremity of
the bank (10.218), 2 miles SE of Le Formiche.
Lisca Nera, Bottaro, Lisca Bianca, Dattilo and

Panarelli
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This group of rocks lie within a 2 miles radius E of Isola
Panaria.
Lisca Nera, 1 miles E of Punta Peppemaria
(38382N 15046E) (10.222), is the S rock of the
group and is low and black. A rock, with a depth
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Nera.
Bottaro and Lisca Bianca, close NE of Lisca Nera, are
joined by a shoal. Both these rocks are encrusted
with sulphuretted aluminium, and sulphuretted
hydrogen is continually bubbling up between them.
Dattilo, is high and the W rock of the group. It is also
of volcanic formation, but, owing to the iron in the
composition of its lava, it is mostly of a reddish
colour.
Panarelli, the N rocks of the group, are very low and
although only 2 cables NE of Dattilo, differ
considerably from it. They are formed of very hard,
pungent, vitreous lava.

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Basiluzzo (3840N 1507E), located 2 miles NE of Isola
Panaria, is the N of the smaller islets and rocks on the bank.
It is also the highest and largest of the smaller islets.
Its coasts are high, cliffy and much indented. Its summit,
which is partly cultivated, is flat and slopes gradually from
N to S.
Basiluzzo is only inhabited during the season of
cultivation. Access to the summit is obtained from its SE
extremity.
Scoglio Spinazzolo (not named on the the chart) is a
high, steep-sided rock lying close off the W extremity of
Basiluzzo.
ISOLA STROMBOLI
General information
Description
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Isola Stromboli (3847N 1513E), which has a
population of about 400, is the N island of the Isole Eolie
and is formed from a single volcanic cone which is still
active. At night it is almost always possible to see the
reddish glow of the crater.
Topography
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The coasts of the island are generally rocky, rugged and
cliffy.
The island consists principally of lava from the ancient
crater and is partly covered by material from successive
eruptions, namely, slag, small pebbles and ash. These
materials render two thirds of the island cultivatable up to
half its height and higher up there are only thickets of
broom, cane, weeds and finally bare rock.
The volcano is in almost continuous activity centred on
the NW side of the island in a depression, named Sciara del
Fuoco, which is usually filled with white vapour rising from
the outpourings of the volcano. The stream of lava, stone
and cinders descending steeply to the sea contrasts sharply to
the verdant slopes on the NE side of the island.
The SE coast of the island is barren with reddish cliffs
interrupted by gullies of dark sand.
Strombolicchio
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In order to protect a submarine cable, a prohibited
anchoring and fishing area, shown on the chart, has been
established off the NE side of the island.
10.231
Capo Monaco (38463N 15130E) is the SE
Punta Lazzaro, 1 mile WNW of Capo Monaco, has the
village of Ginostra standing close NNW of it. The
landing of Scalo Pertuso (10.233) fronts the village.
Punta delle Chiappe, 1 mile NNW of Punta Lazzaro,
rises to a rounded hill and is rugged, rocky and
fringed with rocks close inshore.
Punta Labronzo, 1 miles NE of Punta delle Chiappe,
is the NW extremity of the island and lies close N
of the area where the discharge from Sciara del
Fuoco (10.229) enters the sea. In this area, even
during periods when the volcano is inactive,
accumulations of a dense whitish vapour can be
seen. The point is fringed with rocks, some of
which are above-water, and the point should not be
approached within 2 cables. A solitary white cottage
stands on Punta Labronzo.
San Bartolomeo, Piscit, San Vicenzo and Scari are
villages standing, almost without interruption, along
the NE coast of Isola Stromboli to a position close
S of Punta della Lena (below). Landing can be
effected at Scari (10.234). The church standing in
San Bartolomeo has a belfry with no distinguishing
feature, and the church in San Vicenzo has a belfry
with a large white dome.
Punta della Lena, about 1 miles ESE of Punta
Labronzo, is the NE extremity of Isola Stromboli,
and a building with a tall red chimney stands close
to it. A disused signal station is charted 7 cables
SW of the point. Landing and an anchorage can be
effected at Scalo di Ficogrande (10.235), close W of
the point. A sandy bank, with depths of less than
9 m over it, extends about 3 cables NE from Punta
della Lena and two rocks, with depths of 5 m and
73 m over them, lie on it.
Caution. It is advisable, when berthing at the above
mentioned landing, not to pass through the channel between
Punta della Lena and Strombolicchio (10.232), about
9 cables NNE, owing to the presence of shoals.
Punta dellOlmo, 1 miles SSW of Punta della Lena,
is fringed with rocks, some of which are above
water.
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Description. Strombolicchio (3849N 1515E), is a large
steep-to, steep-sided rock, 50 m in height. On its summit
there are some rocky protuberances.
The E side of Strombolicchio is light in colour and has
reddish fissures.
A flight of steps has been cut into the NW side of the
rock.
Light (white round tower, 8 m in height), stands on the
summit of Strombolicchio. The lighthouse is not visible from
the E as it is hidden by rocky spurs.
Regulations. Owing to the danger of landslips, it is
prohibited to approach or moor within 50 m of the rock. It is
also prohibited for any vessel, other than those employed by
the lighthouse service, to use the landing on the rock.
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hydrofoils. The mole is also used by ferries on scheduled

services.

Scalo Pertuso
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10.233
Description. Scalo Pertuso fronts Ginostra (3847N
1512E) (10.231) and consists of a stone landing stage
which is connected to the village by a clearly visible
winding stairway.
Prohibited area. It is reported that Scalo Pertuso has
been declared a prohibited area for all maritime activities
owing to the danger from falling rocks. The restriction also
applies to its approach and the surrounding sea area.
Landing sites. The landing stage can be used only in
very calm seas by very small craft; there are very large rocks
facing the landing stage. S of the village there is another
small landing named Scalo di Lazzaro.
Scalo di Ficogrande
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Scari
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Description. Scari (not charted) (38471N 15140E) is
fronted by a Commercial Mole with a public square
adjoining its root.
Pier. The N side of the head of the mole is used by
high-speed craft and the S side of the head is used by
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Description. Scalo di Ficogrande lies close W of Punta
della Lena (38482N 15146E) (10.231).
Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels intending to
undertake commercial operations at San Bartolomeo, close
offshore in a small bay named Ficogrande, close W of Scalo
di Ficogrande.
The anchorage can be used only in good weather and on
the first indications of strong winds it is advisable to put to
sea.
Caution. The mariners attention is drawn to a dangerous
rocky shoal lying towards the E end of the bay.
Pier. Landing can be effected by small boats at a small
pier fronting Scalo di Ficogrande. However the vicinity of
the pier is almost completely silted up.
Close W of this pier, another pier about 10 m in length, is
used by water tankers.
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ITALY SOUTH WEST COAST, CAPO SUVERO TO STRETTO DI MESSINA
GENERAL INFORMATION
CAPO SUVERO TO CAPO VATICANO

General information
Charts 1976, 1941, 1018
Charts 1976, 1941, 1018
11.1
The area covered by this chapter comprises coastal
routes S of 39N between Capo Suvero (3857N 1610E)
and Scilla (3815N 1543E) at the entrance to the Stretto
di Messina. This includes Golfo di S Eufemia, Golfo di
Gioia and the ports of Vibo Valentia Marina (3843N
1608E) (11.20) and Gioia Tauro (3826N 1554E)
(11.52).
The chapter is divided into the following sub-sections:
Capo Suvero to Capo Vaticano (11.8).
Capo Vaticano to Stretto di Messina (11.31).
Porto di Gioia Tauro (11.52).
The Italian coastline N of 39 N is covered by the the
final chapter of the Mediterranean Pilot Volume II.
Routes
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Topography
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11.2
The coastline varies between low sandy beaches
occasionally backed by plains in the N, a central high
rocky shoreline in the vicinity of Capo Vaticano, and low
sandy beaches in the S. The entire coastline has a backdrop
of mountains which are predominantly over 1000 m high.
Topography
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Fishing
1
11.3
Tunny fishing nets are laid out annually between March
and September all along this coastline. See 1.8.
Outfalls
1
11.4
Many of the villages along this coastline have outfalls ,
as shown on the chart. Mariners are reminded that
regulations in force prohibit anchoring or fishing within
2 cables either side of these outfalls.
Weather
1
11.5
These shores are exposed to all winds from the W
semi-circle. In summer the prevailing winds are from the
NW quadrant. In autumn and winter it becomes the
Libeccio (the SW wind) while in spring it is frequently the
Scirocco (the SE wind) which blows, though the relief of
the land affects its direction. See also 1.145 to 1.166.
Anchorage
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11.6
In favourable conditions of weather, vessels can safely
anchor in most places off these shores, although local
knowledge is sometimes essential. The only ports of shelter
are Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina (11.20) and Porto di
Gioia Tauro (11.52).
Rescue
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11.7
MRSC at Reggio Calabria (3807N 1539E) (12.34).
See also 1.44 and Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 5.
11.8
This sub section has been divided into three routes:
Offshore route (11.15). From a position WNW of
Capo Suvero (3857N 1609E) passing NW of
the Golfo di Sant Eufemia to a position W of
Capo Vaticano (3837N 1550E).
Inshore route S-bound (11.16). From a position WNW
of Capo Suvero the route leads SE to the vicinity
of 3846N 1608E where it then leads S to Porto
di Vibo Valentia Marina (3843N 1608E)
(11.20).
Inshore route N-bound (11.18). From a position W of
Capo Vaticano the route leads NE to the vicinity
of 3848N 1555E, where it then leads ESE to
the vicinity of 3846N 1608E, before finally
leading S to Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina.
11.9
Golfo di Sant Eufemia lies between Capo Suvero
(3857N 1609E) (11.15) and Capo Vaticano (3837N
1550E) (11.15), 25 miles SW.
From Capo Suvero to Sant Eufemia Marina (11.17),
3 miles ESE of Capo Suvero, the coast is sandy and is
reported to be liable to advance owing to progressive
silting. There are some lakes close to this stretch of coast.
Between Sant Eufemia Marina and Briatico (11.18),
14 miles SSW of Capo Suvero, the shore of Golfo di
Sant Eufemia is a sandy beach which is wide and backed
by a plain.
This beach gradually narrows as the hills approach the
coast. From the mouth of the Fiume Angitola (38465N
16120E) (11.16) to the small harbour at Marino di Pizzo
(Pizzo Calabro) (11.28), 13 miles S of Capo Suvero, the
coast consists of a narrow sandy beach backed by high
land. Between Marino di Pizzo and Briatico (38433N
16027E) lies the port of Vibo Valentia Marina (11.20).
On this stretch of coastline, the shore again opens out to
become sandy and wider.
From Briatico to Capo Cozzo (11.15), 3 miles WSW,
the shore of the gulf becomes high, rocky and interspaced
with several narrow sandy beaches and numerous villages
along the shore.
However, between Capo Cozzo and the small port of
Tropea (3841N 1554E) (11.30), 4 miles WSW, the coast
again opens out to a wider sandy beach.
Between Tropea and Capo Vaticano, 5 miles SW, the
shore of the gulf becomes high, rocky and interspaced with
several narrow sandy beaches and numerous villages along
the shore. Here and there are old towers and within the
coast rise well-cultivated hills dotted with small villages.
Explosives dumping grounds

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Owing to explosives on the seabed within about 5 cables
of the coast navigation is dangerous in the vicinity of:
Latitudes 3850N to 3853N.
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The wreck 1 mile SSW of the mouth of Fiume

Angitola (38456N 16108E) (11.16).
Capo Cozzo (3843N 1558E) (11.15).
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Airport. All vessels with a masthead height greater than
10 m are prohibited from entering an area off Lamezia
Terme Aerodrome bounded by:
Latitude 3855N; 3854N.
Longitude 1613E; and the coast.
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within a
1 cables radius of the following positions:
38437N 15589E (facing Capo Cozzo).
38437N 15587E (facing Capo Cozzo).
38414N 15532E (facing Tropea).
Marine farm
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11.12
There is a marine farm, consisting of four floating
cages, in the area bounded by:
38515N 16120E; 38521N 16116E
38521N 16121E; 38516N 16121E
Each corner of the area is marked by a buoy (special).
Vessels must remain clear of the farm by at least
1 cables.
Directions for inshore route south bound

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Capo Suvero to Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina

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Rescue
11.13
A line-throwing apparatus is maintained at Marino di
Pizzo (11.28). See also 11.7.
Principal marks
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11.14
Landmarks:
Capo Suvero Lighthouse (metal framework structure
on a white octagonal tower surmounting a two
story building, 25 m in height), standing on the
cape (38571N 16095E) (11.15).
Capo Vaticano Lighthouse (white tower, 8 m in height
and surmounting a dwelling), standing on the cape
(38371N 15497E) (11.15).
Major lights:
Capo Suvero Light as above.
North Mole. Calata Buccarelli Head (green tower,
15 m in height), at the entrance to Porto di Vibo
Valentia Marina (38434N 16077E) (11.20).
Capo Vaticano Light as above.
Directions for offshore route

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Capo Suvero to Capo Vaticano

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11.15
From the vicinity of 3900N 1555E the route leads
SSW for about 26 miles , passing:
WNW of Capo Suvero (38571N 16095E) from
which a light (11.14) is exhibited. Capo Suvero is
of little elevation, but rises steeply from the beach,
and is fringed by a rocky bank. There is a rocky
shoal, with a depth of 45 m over it, approximately
5 cables S of the lighthouse. A submarine pipeline
extends about 7 cables WNW from the cape.
Thence:
WNW of Golfo di Sant Eufemia, thence:
WNW of Capo Cozzo (3843N 1558E) which has a
rounded top and precipitous rocky sides. There is a
white two-storied house with a red roof standing
near the summit. Close by is an explosives

dumping ground (11.10) and two prohibited areas
(11.11). Thence:
WNW of Scoglio Vadera (11.18) (38383N
16497E), thence:
WNW of Scoglio Mantineo (38371N 15495E)
(11.18).
The track then leads to the vicinity of 3837N 1539E,
about 8 miles W of Capo Vaticano, from which a light
(11.14) is exhibited. Capo Vaticano is rocky, steep and
rugged; its sides are furrowed by water-courses which are
crossed by bridges, some constructed of iron and some of
stone. It is one of the most remarkable headlands on the
Italian coast, and can be identified by the prominent
buildings of the lighthouse and a disused signal station,
which stands on the flatish top of the cape.
(Offshore directions continue at 11.41)
(Inshore directions continue at 11.42)
11.16
From the vicinity of 3900N 1555E the route leads SE
for about 17 miles to the vicinity of 3846N 1608E, a
position about 2 miles N of Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina
(11.20), passing (with positions from Capo Suvero
(38571N 16095E)):
SW of Capo Suvero (11.15) from which a light
SW of Lago La Vota (11.27) (1 mile ESE), thence:
SW of the marine farm (11.12) (5miles ESE),
thence:
SW of Golfo di Sant Eufemia Pier (6 miles SSE),
from which two vertical lights (red and green
mast, elevation 11 m) are exhibited. The pier,
which is in an advanced state of decrepitude,
extends about 3 cables from the coast near the
mouth of Torrente Turrina. Vessels are prohibited
from approaching the pier. There are explosives on
the seabed (11.10) in this area.
Thence to the vicinity of 3846N 1608E, where the
route then leads S to Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina
(11.20), passing:
W of the mouth of Fiume Angitola (11 miles SSE). It
can be distinguished by a metal bridge which
crosses it amidst trees about 5 cables above its
mouth. A little farther upstream it is spanned by a
high concrete bridge with 30 arches. Tunny nets
are laid out annually to the SW of the mouth of
the river. An outfall pipeline is laid 5 cables
WNW from a position 1 miles S of the river
mouth. About 3 cables SW of the mouth of the
river stands a fish factory comprising a group of
low buildings and a chimney. Thence:
W of a dangerous wreck (11.10) (11 miles SSE)
close inshore, thence:
W of submarine pipeline (13 miles SSE) off the town
and small harbour of Pizzo (11.28).
The track then leads to the approaches to Porto di Vibo
Valentia Marina (11.20).

Useful marks
11.17
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Torre Lupo (38591N 16085E), a truncated conical

building which stands on a rocky spur extending to
the beach.
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Sant Eufemia Marina (38559N 16130E) which

consists of a few houses through which the railway
passes, the railway station being notable.
(Directions for Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina
continue at 11.24)
Useful marks
11.19
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Capo Vaticano to Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina

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11.18
From the vicinity of 3837N 1539E, about 8 miles W
of Capo Vaticano (11.15), the route leads NE for about
16 miles to a position 3848N 1555E, about 6 miles NW
of Capo Cozzo (11.15), passing (with positions from Capo
Vaticano (38371N 15497E)):
NW of Capo Vaticano (11.15) from which a light
(11.14) is exhibited, and:
NW of Scoglio Mantineo (1 cables W), which lies
offshore of the extremity of Capo Vaticano, thence:
NW of Scoglio Vadera (1 miles N), a small low rock
of a blackish colour, surrounded by deep water,
which lies 3 cables offshore, thence:
NW of a submarine pipeline (1 miles NNE), thence:
NW of the town of Tropea (11.30) (5 miles NNE)
from whose mole head a light is exhibited, thence:
NW of Capo Cozzo (11.15) (9 miles NE).
Thence to the vicinity 3848N 1555E, where the route
then leads ESE for about 11 miles to the vicinity of
3846N 1608E, passing (with positions from Capo
Vaticano (38371N 15497E)):
NNE of Scoglio Arena (10 miles NE), an
above-water rock about 24 m high, lying about
cable offshore abreast Torre Galera (3843N
1600E). Torre Galera, is a round tower, in ruins,
standing on the flat top of a remarkable rocky spur
which rises precipitously from the beach. A
prominent convent stands on the beach against the
foot of this spur. Thence:
NNE of a dangerous wreck (11 miles NE) which
lies off the village of Briatico (3843N 1602E)
(11.29), thence:
NNE of the submarine pipeline (12 miles NE) at
Briatico and 6 cables W of Scoglio Saf (Scafo),
laid 8 cables NNE from the shore, thence:
NNE of Scoglio Saf (12 miles NE), an
above-water rock lying 3 miles WNW of Banchina
Fiume, and about 1 cable offshore. It lies on a spit
which, with depths of less than 2 m over it,
extends as much as 3 cables offshore NE of the
rock. Torre di Rocchetta (38435N 16025E), a
large, square, whitish edifice in ruins, stands on
the beach 7 cables W of Scoglio Saf, and is
fronted by some above-water rocks. Thence:
NNE of the submarine pipeline (13 miles NE),
1 mile ESE of Scoglio Saf, laid 5 cables NNE
from the shore.
The track then leads to the vicinity of 3846N 1608E,
where the route then leads S to commence the approach to
Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina (11.20) while passing W of
the submarine pipeline (173 miles NE) off the small
harbour of Pizzo (11.28).
Church (38390N 15518E) with a belfry

surmounted by a cupola standing in the village of
Ciaramiti at an elevation of 249 m about 1 mile
inland from the coast and about 1 mile SSW of
San Domenica.
Church with an arched belfry stands in an isolated
position close E of San Domenica (38398N
15523E). One of the most prominent villages, it
stands at an elevation of 106 m about 2 miles
WSW of Tropea Light-structure and is about
2 cables inland.
Church (white, with a light-coloured belfry)
(38408N 15554E) dominating the E end of the
village of Parghelia. The village is about 3 cables
inland and 3 miles WSW of Capo Cozzo. It is
built along a ridge 87 m high which slopes steeply
to the sea. It houses are uniform in size with
yellowish-red roofs.
Castello di Bivona (38428N 15549E) stands
1 miles W of Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina, is
light coloured and makes a good landmark,
although mostly in ruins with only the tower and a
part of the central building remaining. From
seaward the castle appears to be standing on the
beach, but is actually about 5 cables inland, W of
a group of tall trees which hide it on some
bearings.
(Directions for Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina
continue at 11.24)
Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina

Chart 805 plan of Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina (see 1.15)
General information
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11.20
Position and function. Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina
(3843N 1608E) is situated 14 miles S of Capo Suvero
and 1 miles SW of Pizzo. The town of Vibo Valentia,
which has a population of about 31 000, stands at an
elevation of 557 m on the slopes of hills about 2 miles
SW of Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina, and can be identified
by some rows and clumps of trees in its vicinity. Its dark
and massive castle is prominent but, like the town itself, is
only visible from seaward between the bearings of 180
and 225. The coast between the port and the mouth of
Fiumara Murria, 4 miles W is sandy.
of 1 754 536 dwt.
Port Authority. Porto di Vibo Valentia Marina,
Banchina Pola, Vibo Valentia, Italy.
Limiting conditions
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11.21
Deepest and longest berth: Banchina Bengasi (11.25).
Maximum size of vessel handled: 170 m LOA; draught
70 m.
Arrival information
1
411
11.22
Notice of ETA required. Commercial vessels should
send their ETA to the port agent as early as possible and
report updates as appropriate.
Outer anchorage. Vessels waiting to carry out
commercial cargo operations can do so at one of the
anchor berths designated by the Harbour Master. These
anchor berths all lie within 1 mile radius of the N mole
light.
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Prohibited anchorages. There are regulations in force

regarding permission to anchor within 1 mile of the N
Mole light at the head of Calata Buccarelli.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 500 tons or
greater. Provided previous notice is given, pilotage is
available 24 hours. The pilot will board from a small boat
at 5 cables from the light on Calata Buccarelli (outer mole),
in the white sector, or close to the head of the outer mole
in bad weather. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 6(3). See also 1.21.
Tugs. The use of tugs by commercial vessels is
compulsory. Two tugs of 1050 HP are available.
Regulations concerning entry:
Precedence is given to vessels entering port.
Vessels over 200 tons are prohibited from entering
port, without first having been allocated a berth.
Special regulations are in force for tankers which
includes their not being allowed to leave, enter
port or berth/unberth between 0700 hrs and sunset.
There are restrictions for vessels up to 50 tons
anchoring within the harbour.
There is a speed limit in the port of 5 kn.
Marine farm. A marine farm, marked by buoys, lies
about 2 miles W from the harbour.
Harbour
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11.23
General layout. The port is enclosed by two moles with
an entrance facing E.
The W end is formed by a peninsula extending NE for
5 cables and which is prolonged 1 cables farther ENE by
Calata Buccarelli. Calata Papandrea is situated on the E
side of the N end of the peninsula. Calata Papandrea and
Buccarelli are quayed on their E sides.
The E end is formed by Molo Generale Malta and its
extension Molo Cortese which extends NW from the shore
by 3 cables and is 4 cables E of the root of Banchina
Fiume.
The Captain of the Ports office is situated at the head
of the harbour, close to Banchina Pola.
Coastal protection breakwaters. Two detached rubble
breakwaters have been constructed 8 cables SW of Calata
Buccarelli Light. The breakwaters, 12 m in width and
300 m in length, lie 120 m off the coast and parallel with
it.
Wreck. A dangerous wreck (position approximate) lies
alongside Molo Generale Malta and about 100 m from its
head. It is dangerous to berth at this quay, especially at
night.
Depths. The harbour is subject to silting and periodic
dredging is necessary. Outside the harbour, and to the W of
it, a wide beach is advancing seaward.
Natural conditions:
Local weather. Although the port 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 and along the quay, causing
inconvenience to vessels in the harbour.
Flow. The currents follow the coastline setting from
N to S; they are subject to the influence of the
tidal streams from Stretto di Messina (12.7), and
off the entrance of the port they occasionally attain
a rate of 1 kn.
Vessels entering harbour will sometimes experience a
W-going current even with wind and sea from
between W and WSW.
Major light:
North Mole. Calata Buccarelli Head Light (11.14).
Directions
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Vessels approaching from NW will usually identify the
town of Pizzo (11.28) from a considerable distance, and
should steer for that town until the tall, light-coloured
chimney (useful mark) is distinguished; a little later the
dark line of the N Mole Calata Buccarelli, will show up
against a whitish beach.
When the E end of Longobardi village (useful mark)
bears 180, course may be shaped for Porto di Vibo
Valentia Marina.
Cautions:
Owing to the submerged foundations of the head of
Calata Buccarelli, it is dangerous to approach
closer than 15 m to the quay abreast the
light-structure.
Between Pizzo railway station and Vibo Valentia
Marina, at the entrance to a tunnel entrance, there
is a railway signal which, according to
circumstance, exhibits a FR, or FG, or FW light.
Care needs to be taken not to confuse it with the
two pier head lights.
Useful marks:
Molo Cortese Head Light (red column on a pedestal,
5 m in height), standing at the head of Molo
Cortese.
The village of Longobardi standing at an elevation of
200 m on a hillside about 1 mile S of Porto di
Vibo Valentia Marina.
Metallic coloured tanks, visible from all directions,
standing in the vicinity of Banchina Bengasi quay
on the N side of the port.
Conical turret with a flagstaff painted red and white,
mounted on a large warehouse, standing near the
tanks.
Villa Gagliardi, a yellow two-storied building with a
red roof surmounted by a turret also with a red
roof, standing on the beach about 5 cables W of
the chimneys mentioned later.
Chimney, light-coloured, 75 m in height which shows
up well against a dark green background, and
close by two other chimneys, 60 m in height,
standing about 6 cables WSW of Porto di Vibo
Valentia Marina.
Tall two storey house, painted yellow with a red roof
stands approximately 5 cables W of the chimneys,
near a group of tall trees.
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Within the harbour there are six quays, or banchina.
Banchina Bengasi, on the W side of the harbour, is 300 m
long with depths of 6 to 8 m and is used for mixed goods
in bulk and specialist cargoes. The outer berths, Banchina
Papandrea and Calata Buccarelli, are oil products berths.
Molo Generale Malta and Molo Cortese are quayed on
their W sides.
Vessels under 200 tonnes must moor end on to the berth
as directed.
Port services
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Repairs: minor repairs to machinery; 30 ton slipway.
Other facilities: hospital at Vibo Valentia.
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Supplies: fresh water; limited supplies of fresh

provisions; petrol; bunkering by road tanker from Banchina
Bengasi in daylight hours only.
Communications: airport at Lamezia Terme, 30 km
distant.

Chart 1941
Lago La Vota
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Lago La Vota (3856N 1612E) is a small harbour
1 mile ESE of Capo Suvero (11.15).
Marino di Pizzo (Pizzo Calabro)

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Description. The town of Pizzo (Pizzo Calabro)
(3844N 1610E), 2 miles SSW of the mouth of Fiume
Angitola, is built on a large mass of volcanic rock, 106 m
high and perpendicular on its NE and W sides. The town
stands on the coast and interrupts the long stretch of sandy
beach. Marina di Pizzo is situated on this part of the coast
NW of the town. When approaching from N or W, the
town has the appearance of a large white patch, which, on
nearer approach, widens and extends lower down on its S
side until the stretch of beach can be distinguished.
Anchorage. During fine weather, or with winds between
NNE and SSE, anchorage can be obtained W of Marino di
Pizzo in depths of 10 to 20 m. The bottom is hard sand
and the holding ground is poor; local knowledge is
required. It is dangerous to remain in this anchorage with
winds from the W semi-circle.
Breakwater. A breakwater, about 1 cable in length, lies
in depths of about 3 m parallel with the coast abreast
Marino di Pizzo.
Fishing. See 11.3.
Outfall. An outfall pipeline is laid 5 cables from the
coast from a position about 2 cables SW of Pizzo.
Anchoring and fishing in the area are prohibited.
Useful marks:
The cathedral situated in the N part of the town has a
prominent cupola surmounted by a square
structure.
A large tower and the ruins of a castle are clearly
visible in the town.
Supplies. Fresh provisions and water can be obtained.
Small quantities of petrol and lubricants are also available.
partly surrounded by ancient walls. The town is reported to

have a population of about 6900. On the beach which
fronts the town are two rocky masses; Isola, the W one,
shows a large cavern when bearing 160, and is
surmounted by a chapel and is connected with the town by
an arched viaduct, which is low and only visible from
seaward when bearing 190. San Leonardo, the E rocky
mass, is rugged but flat and cultivated on top, and appears
isolated on the beach. The church of Michelelizza, with a
cupola, stands amongst trees E of the town and is
prominent.
Speed limit: 3 kt within the harbour and a 300 m radius
of the harbour.
Prohibited anchoring and fishing. A prohibited area
(11.11) lies about 8 cables NW of the harbour.
Harbour. The small harbour at Tropea is protected by
an outer mole (Molo di Sopraflutto) extending 1 cables
NE from San Leonardo. About 500 m E from the root of
the outer mole, an inner mole (Molo di Sottoflutto) extends
N. .Close to the head of Molo di Sottoflutto a third mole
extends W to enclose the harbour. There are three jetties on
the inner side of Molo di Sottoflutto. .Depth in the entrance
is 7 m and in the centre of the basin 5 m.
Submarine pipeline. A submarine pipeline is laid from
Tropea beach, position 38408N 15545E, for 2 cables on
a bearing of 348 then for a further 4 cables N.
Sandbank. A sandbank, with depths of 2 to 3 m over
it, has formed at a distance of about 1 cable from the outer
mole, and is about 1 mile long and 10 m wide.
Directions. The following mark may be of use:
Two lights (green mast, 12 m in height) exhibited
from Tropea mole head.
Lights are also reported to be exhibited from the head
of Molo di Sottoflutto.
Berths:
Tropea mole has been quayed from its root for
approximately 200 m.
Molo Martello is internally quayed.
The shoreline from the root of Molo Martello is
quayed to the W.
Other facilities: small hospital at Tropea.
Supplies: fresh water; fresh provisions.
Communications: airport at Lamezia Terme, 50 km
distant.
Briatico
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The village (3843N 1602E), which has a population
of about 4100, stands on a small plateau on the coast,
about 30 m high with vertical sides, situated on the W bank
of Fiumara Murria. The village is dominated E by a church
with belfries surmounted by cupolas, and W by a large,
dark building partly in ruins. The ruins of an ancient
village can be seen W of Briatico. A submarine pipeline
extends about 7 cables NNE from Briatico and there is a
dangerous wreck (11.18) 9 cables NW.
Anchorage. In fine weather, anchorage can be obtained
about 2 cables offshore abreast Briatico in depths of
about 8 m; local knowledge is required.
CAPO VATICANO TO STRETTO DI

MESSINA
General information
Chart 1018
Routes
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Tropea
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Description. The town of Tropea (3841N 1554E)
stands on a plateau of volcanic rock, about 60 m high,
which rises steeply from the wide beach. The town is
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This section has been divided into two routes:
Offshore route. From the vicinity of 3837N
1539E, about 8 miles W of Capo Vaticano
(11.15), the route leads S passing W of the Golfo
di Gioia (11.32) to the vicinity of 3819N
1539E, about 3 miles N of Capo Peloro (10.124).
From this position it then leads SE for about
42 miles to the vicinity of 38165N 15435E
where it joins the S-bound traffic scheme at the N
entrance to the Stretto di Messina (12.15).
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Inshore route south bound. From the vicinity of

3837N 1539E, about 8 miles W of Capo
Vaticano, the route leads SE for about 14 miles
to the vicinity of 3828N 1551E where it joins
the approach to Porto di Gioia Tauro (11.52).
From Porto di Gioia Tauro the inshore route
continues SSW for 12 miles to the vicinity of
38170N 15448E, about 2 miles NE of Scilla
(12.41), where it leads WSW for about 1 miles
to the vicinity of 38165N 15435E, where it
joins the S-bound traffic separation scheme at the
N entrance to the Stretto di Messina (12.15).
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Topography
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Golfo di Gioia lies between Capo Vaticano (11.15) and
Scilla (12.41), 22 miles SSW.
The shores of the gulf are mountainous in the N. These
mountains slowly recede from the coast further S giving
way to low stony or light-coloured sandy beaches, backed
by plains and gently undulating country containing wide
valleys and forests. The coast further S is intersected by
numerous water-courses.
S of Gioia Tauro (11.52) the mountains again approach
the coast near the mouth of Fiume Petrace (11.45) where
the beach narrows and gives way to a steep coastline
covered with vineyards, the main cultivation, but with some
olive groves on the tops of hills which, in places, extend to
the coast.
S of Capo Barbi (11.44) the coast is high, precipitous,
but accessible with vineyards in terraces on its slopes and
on the heights plantations of olives and chestnuts. Sections
of the motorway, with its bridges and viaducts can be seen
all along this part of the coast. The summits of the hills
between Bagnara Calabra (11.51) and Scilla (12.41) are
covered with chestnut trees except for some bare patches
between Torrente Fiumara (11.45) and Torrente Favazzina
(11.45); the lower slopes W of Fiume Favazzina are again
covered with vineyards.
Several towns and villages are scattered along the shores
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Submarine telegraph cables come ashore about cable
SW of the mouth of Torrente Fiumara (11.45). Anchoring,
fishing and any activities which could affect the seabed are
prohibited in an area off the coast about mile on both
sides of this landing place. Landing within 200 m of the
cables is also prohibited. The boundaries of the area are
marked by beacons surmounted by a sphere painted black
and yellow and inscribed with the letter T.
For regulations concerning submarine cables see 1.25.
A submarine methane-gas double pipeline has been
laid SW from a position close S of the Fiume Petrace
mouth (11.45). The route of the pipeline, which terminates
on the Sicilian coast, may be seen from the chart. Mariners
are cautioned that these pipelines contain flammable gas
under high pressure, a vessel damaging a line could face an
immediate fire hazard or loss of buoyancy.
11.36
Owing to the presence of obstructions and explosive
ordnance, a restricted area (3829N 1554E), indicated on
the chart, has been established along the coast to the N of
Porto di Gioia Tauro (11.52). Anchoring, fishing or any
other seabed activity is prohibited in this area.
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The depths in the Golfo di Gioia are great close up to
the shores. The coast is generally free from dangers and
may be approached to within a short distance except
abreast San Ferdinando (11.43).
11.35
Vessels passaging S intending to continue through the
Stretto di Messina, which abuts the S end of this waterway,
will need to comply with the regulations concerning
pilotage and traffic movements in the Stretto di Messina
(12.11 and 12.13).
Signals Volume 6(3). See also 1.21.
Dumping ground
Depths
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These gas pipelines cross the N approaches to Stretto di

Messina and are marked on the chart. On shore a pair of
yellow beacons, in line bearing 166, stand at Condoleo di
Scilla 2 miles E of Castello di Scilla, and another pair of
yellow beacons, in line bearing 175, stand at Favazzina.
The beacons, each with a letter G and topmark X, mark the
N and S limits respectively of the submarine pipeline
landing area. All four beacons exhibit lights.
For further information on submarine pipelines see 1.25.
11.37
The inshore streams of Golfo di Gioia depend on those
of Stretto di Messina (12.7) and change as they change.
The stream sets NNE with a rising tide, and SW with a
falling tide. The streams attain a rate of 2 to 3 kn near
Stretto di Messina, and gradually decrease towards Capo
Vaticano (3837N 1550E).
Along the coast between Capo Vaticano and Scilla,
1 hour after the beginning of the N-going stream
(Montante), a counter stream, called Bastardo della
Montante, begins but is hardly felt off Capo Vaticano
where a permanent NW-going current, with a rate of less
than kn, overcomes it.
This counter stream, whose phases conform to those of
the main stream, does not occur during the S-going stream
(Scendente).
The counter stream is liable to irregularities during
strong winds from between SW and NW, on account of
which caution is necessary when approaching the coast in a
sailing vessel with fresh winds between S and W, or when
bad weather is expected from that quarter.
Such winds usually fall light off the Stretto di Messina,
so that if the stream then be foul for the vessel to fetch the
anchorage off Scilla (12.41) or Porticello (12.42), she risks
being set on a lee shore.
As soon as the weather moderates, the streams resume
their normal directions.
During the summer, with fine weather, this counter
stream does not run at neap tides.
Rescue
11.38
A line-throwing apparatus is maintained at Gioia Tauro
(11.52). See also 11.7.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Capo Vaticano Lighthouse (38371N 15497E)
(11.14).
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1 cables SE of Torre Cavallo.
1 cables S of Capo Peloro Lighthouse.
Major lights:
Capo Vaticano Light (38371N 15497E) (11.14).
Scilla Light (white tower, 6 m in height), standing on
Castello di Scilla (38153N 15429E) (12.41).
Capo Peloro Light (3816N 1539E) (10.121).

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Racons:
Gioia Tauro North Mole Head Lighthouse (38268N
15536E) (11.72).
Capo Peloro Light (38160N 15390E) (10.121).
See Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 2.
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of Capo Vaticano (11.15), the route leads S passing:
W of the Golfo di Gioia.
To a position 3819N 1539E, about 3 miles N of Capo
Peloro (10.124). From this position it then leads SE for
about 42 miles passing:
NE of Capo Peloro.
To the vicinity of 38167N 15435E where it joins the
S-bound traffic scheme at the N entrance to the Stretto di
Messina (12.15).
(Directions continue for Stretto di Messina at 12.20)
Directions for inshore route south-bound
Capo Vaticano to Porto di Gioia Tauro

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of Capo Vaticano (11.15), the route leads SE for about
14 miles, passing (with positions from Capo Vaticano
(38371N 15497E)):
SW of Secca del Monaco (4 cables SE) which lies in
the middle of a small bight between Capo Vaticano
and a rocky spur (7 cables SE) encumbered with
rocks. Secca del Monaco lies about 2 cables
offshore. Thence:
SW of Scoglio della Galea (1 miles SE) which is
the extremity of a ridge of above water rocks
extending about 1 cables SW from Punta del
Fortino di Santa Maria, thence:
SW of the outfall pipeline (6 miles SE) laid close to
Nicotera Marina (11.47), from the shore, position
38327N 15561E, for 4 cables on a bearing
of 2595, thence:
SW of the common mouth (8 miles SE) of the
Fiume Mesima and Fiume Vena which flow into
the sea 2 miles SSW of Nicotera Marina. The
forest belt along the valleys of these rivers is
visible from a considerable distance. And:
SW of the restricted area (11.36) (8 miles SE)
marked on the chart. The coast abreast San
Ferdinando (9 miles SE) which must be
approached with caution as depths of less than 5 m
extend as much as 4 cables offshore.
The track then leads to the vicinity of 3828N 1551E.

From this position vessels can then proceed to Porto di
Gioia Tauro (11.52) or continue SSW on the next leg of
the inshore route.
11.43
Useful marks:
Church of Santa Maria (38366N 15510E)
standing on the beach between Scoglio della Galea
and Secca del Monaco.
Church (38351N 15536E) standing in the village
of Ioppolo about 6 cables inland and on the side of
the slopes of Monte Poro which rises to 710 m.
Torre di Ioppolo (38339N 15541E), a round
tower the upper part of which is broken away,
standing on a rugged cliff; two houses stand close
NE of the tower, while close NW are two whitish
cliffs near a beach, and between them is a bridge
constructed partly of iron and partly of stone.
White railway station (38329N 15560E) is
situated in an isolated position half-way up the hill
between Nicotera Marina (11.47) and the town of
Nicotera. It can be identified by two water tanks,
one on either side of it, and by a group of white
two-storied houses a few hundred metres W of it.
Church (38330N 15564E) which stands in the
prominent town of Nicotera can be identified by
its dark square belfry. Nicotera, which has a
population of about 7400, stands at an elevation of
218 m about 2 miles ESE of Torre di Ioppolo and
about 3 cables inland. Additional town features are
a distinctive large house with arches; a very large,
tall, light-coloured modern building at the N edge
of the town; and in a prominent isolated position
NW of the town is the chapel of Madonna della
Scala which is partly in ruins.
Dark slender belfry (38294N 15584E) which rises
from amongst the buildings of the town of
Rosarno. Rosarno stands at an elevation of 61 m at
the W end of an isolated hill on the S bank of
Fiume Mesima and about 2 miles E of San
Ferdinando. The town also has a prominent reddish
building surmounted by a tower. Rosarno is visible
from a considerable distance, but when within
about 2 miles of the coast, is hidden by trees,
except when bearing about 085 and in line with
San Ferdinando.
Square belfry of the church (38290N 15551E)
which stands in the village of San Ferdinando,
about 1 miles S of the mouth of the Fiume
Mesima and Fiume Vena. The church faces
seaward and overlooks the low houses of the town.
Another church stands on the beach S of the
village and is visible from a distance of about
6 miles.
(Directions for Porto di Gioia Tauro
are given at 11.71)
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From Porto di Gioia Tauro the inshore route continues
SSW for 12 miles, passing (with positions from Capo
Peloro light (38161N 15391E) (10.121)):
WNW of the submarine gas pipelines (14 miles NE)
which originate from the vicinity of the mouth of
Fiume Petrace. The mouth of the river can be
identified by the thick belts of trees which line its
banks and by a strong discolouration of the water
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owing to deposit brought down by the river, which

is sometimes to be seen off the mouth and can
often be seen at a considerable distance offshore.
Thence:
WNW of Scoglio Agliastro (11 miles NE) which
lies about 1 cable offshore and about 1 mile SW of
Pietrenere (11.48), thence:
WNW of Capo Triari (11 miles ENE), a precipitous
rocky spur which marks the start of the rocky
coast which continues S. A reef extends seaward
about cable. Thence:
WNW of the outfall pipeline (10 miles NE) which
is laid 2 cables WNW from a position midway
between Capo Triari and Capo Barbi, thence:
WNW of Capo Barbi (10 miles NE) backed by
precipitous cliffs. These cliffs eventually become
an overhang at the N end of Marina di Palmi
(11.49), about 3 miles S of Capo Barbi. Thence:
WNW of Pietra Galera (9 miles NE), a small
offshore rock lying about 1 mile S of Capo Barbi,
thence:
WNW of submarine telegraph cables (7 miles ENE)
(11.34) near the mouth of the Torrente Fiumara,
thence:
WNW of outfall pipeline (5 miles E) extending NW
for 350 m from Favazzina (11.45). The mouth of
the Favazzina river exits from a narrow valley
lying about 2 miles SW of the mouth of Torrente
Fiumara. The coast between these two rivers
consists of a narrow beach backed by the slopes of
Piano della Chiusa. A whitish railway embankment
runs parallel to and close within the beach and
can, from a distance, be confused with it. Thence:
WNW of the landing site of gas pipelines (11.34)
(4 miles ESE), 5 cables WSW of the village of
Favazzina and about 1 miles E of Castello di
Scilla (12.41), thence:
WNW of several coastal protection rubble
breakwaters (5 to 3 miles E) which have been laid
offshore at a maximum distance of 100 m between
Favazzina (11.45) and Scilla (12.41).
The track then leads to the vicinity of 38167N
15435E at the N entrance to Stretto di Messina.
11.45
Useful marks:
Iron bridge (38249N 15535E) with masonry
arches at both ends, visible from seaward at the
mouth of the Fiume Petrace which enters the sea
about 1 mile SW of Gioia Tauro (11.52).
Monte Terzo (38240N 15529E), with a prominent
summit 189 m high 1 miles S of the mouth of
the Fiume Petrace, joining the terraced slopes of
Monte Sant Elia (below), 3 miles SSW of
Monte Terzo, give this part of the coast a
distinctive appearance by which it can be
recognised from a considerable distance.
Small white church (38207N 15505E) and a
large, cylindrical tank at an elevation of 579 m
stands at the summit of Monte Sant Elia. When
viewed from NNW the summit appears as a
compact mass with a rounded outline covered with
sparse vegetation. Some radio masts also stand
close to the summit. High up on the SE slopes of
Monte Sant Elia are two dense clumps of trees
which stand out against the skyline when seen
from the S.
Dark round Tower, Torre Rosci (38177N

15487E), with the upper part broken away,
stands about the middle of a beach. This tower is
prominent when viewed from SW but is not easily
distinguished from its background when viewed
from NW. Close N of Torre Rosci is Porto di
Bagnara Calabra (11.51).
Church (38176N 15493E) with a white cupola, a
red roof and a belfry surmounted by a smaller
white cupola, is located at the NE end of the
village of Pellegrina which stands on a hill about
5 cables E of Torre Rosci.
Church (38173N 15485E) stands 3 cables NE of
Bagnara Calabra (11.51). A long viaduct
(38161N 15483E) carrying the motorway is
prominent inland of Bagnara Calabra.
Masonry bridge (38168N 15479E) with three
arches and an iron bridge on pillars cross the
narrow and tortuous course of the Torrente
Fiumara near its mouth. The river mouth can be
identified by the red house which stands on the
NE bank close to Scoglio Martorana (11.51).
Church (38158N 15514E) with a belfry which
has a cupola can be readily identified from a
distance standing in the small town of Sant
Eufemia dAspromonte at an elevation of 588 m
about 2 miles SE of Pellegrina, and the same
distance inland.
Chimney (38155N 15456E) standing in the
village of Favazzina, which is close SW of the
mouth of the Torrente Favazzina.
(Directions continue for Stretto di Messina at 12.20)

North-west of Scoglio della Galea
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Description. Between Scoglio della Galea (38363N
15509E) and Secca del Monaco (11.42) is a small bight
at the end of which is a small sandy beach; a few houses,
dominated by the small chapel of Santa Maria, lie along
this beach.
Anchorage. Good anchorage can be obtained off the
sandy beach, but local knowledge is required. Between
Scoglio della Galea and the next rock of that ridge is a
small channel, with depths of 55 to 9 m.
A submarine pipeline has been laid from the beach
(38365N 15510E) for 4 cables on a bearing of 270.
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Description. Nicotera Marina (38328N 15558) is a
village standing on a stretch of beach SSW of the town of
Nicotera (11.43). The red roofs of new buildings in the
village show up well between the old buildings, especially
the roof of a large, low building near the N end of the
village; a metal chimney on a large house near the S end
of the village is also prominent. There is an outfall pipeline
laid close to the town (11.42).
Anchorage can be obtained off Nicotera Marina in
depths of 35 to 40 m with Capo Vaticano Lighthouse just
open SW of Torre di Ioppolo (11.43), and the railway
station (11.43) bearing 056 and in line with Nicotera
Church (11.43). When in line with the station, this church
appears to stand on the summit of the conical hill on which
Nicotera is built. This anchorage is not recommended for
large vessels being only a short distance offshore, and the
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depths inshore decrease rapidly. According to local reports,

however, a vessel may safely ride out bad weather in it.
Anchorage can also be obtained farther S about
2 cables offshore, with the metal chimney near the S end
of the village bearing 090 in depths of 14 to 20 m, sand;
inshore of this berth the depths also decrease very rapidly,
and local knowledge is required.
Pietrenere
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Description. Torre di Pietrenere (38236N 15517E),
a tall, light-coloured, round tower, stands on a rocky spur
1 miles SSW of the mouth of Fiume Petrace. At the foot
of the rocky spur the beach terminates at Pietrenere, a
group of blackish rocks. The tower is prominent when seen
from either NW or SW. When viewed from W, however, it
does not show up well against the green vegetation behind
it.
A small harbour lies close SW of Torre di Pietrenere,
with an outer mole extending about cable SSW, and
thence the same distance S.
Stretto di Messina. In fine weather small sailing vessels can

anchor off the town in depths of 12 m, sand; local
knowledge being required. Larger vessels anchor farther off
the coast between Scoglio Martorana and the mouth of
Torrente Fiumara.
Marine farm. There is a marine farm, marked by buoys
(special) and a light-buoy (special), about 1 miles WSW
of the harbour.
Harbour. Mainly a fishing boat harbour it is sheltered
by an outer mole, about 300 m long and bearing
approximately N. An inner mole bearing approximately W,
is about 50 m long.
Useful marks:
Lights (green and red masts, 6 m in height) are
exhibited from the heads of the outer and inner
moles.
Berths. The outer mole is internally quayed as is the
inner mole. The moles are marked at their heads by lights.
Permitted draughts are 6 m at the outer mole and range
from 35 to 45 m at the other quays.
Marina di Palmi
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11.49
Temporary anchorage can be obtained in depths of
about 20 m on a sandy patch fronting Marina di Palmi
(38209N 15504E). Marina di Palmi is at the head of
the cove, dominated by a disused quarry, bounded in the N
by the bare rugged cliffs of Capo Barbi (11.45) and S by
the steep rocky slopes of Monte Sant Elia (11.45). The
sides of the cove are steep and rocky, but at its head is a
small stony beach.
The bottom around the sandy patch is rocky and unfit
for anchoring. Local knowledge is required.
PORTO DI GIOIA TAURO

General information
Chart 1019 plan of Porto di Gioia Tauro
Position
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Cala Iancuia
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11.50
Temporary shelter can be obtained in the S part of
Cala Iancuia (38189N 15494E), but local knowledge is
necessary. In the N part of the cove near the coast is a
rocky shoal, but the S part is deep. High up on the cliff
close N of the cove is the mouth of a grotto, which can be
seen from some distance SW. The S part of the cove is
formed by the precipitous sides of Monte Alto which can
be identified by its sharp peak and a landslip on its
seaward side.
Function
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Porto di Bagnara Calabra

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11.51
Description. Porto di Bagnara Calabra (38179N
15488E) is a small artifical harbour 1 mile NE of the
town of Bagnara Calabra and close N of Torre Rosci
(11.45).
The town is built partly on the moderately steep slopes
of a spur and partly on a beach at the foot of the spur,
close NE of the mouth of the Torrente Fiumara (11.45). A
very long autostrada viaduct can be clearly seen against the
hillside. Fishing with drift nets for swordfish is prohibited
within 2 miles of Porto di Bagnara Calabra. Scoglio
Martorana, is at the extremity of that spur and can be
identified by a red house which stands by itself halfway up
a slope on the NE bank of the Torrente Fiumara. The
house serves as a fishing observatory during the swordfish
fishing season (May to July). The beach at the foot of
Scoglio Martorana is of sand and stones and may be
approached within a short distance.
Anchorage. The anchorage off the town of Bagnara
Calabra is insecure and is exposed to the strong currents of
11.52
Gioia Tauro Industrial Port (38267N 15536E) is
located on a large plain N of the town of Gioia Tauro,
largely behind the original coastline, and extending N to
the village of S Ferdinando and about 7 cables inland. The
suburbs of Gioia Tauro extend to the coast and the town is
visible from a considerable distance seaward, except when
within about 2 miles of the coast, when it is masked by
trees, except from N and SW. The population of the town
is about 18 500.
11.53
The port has 12 million square metres of land, 3145 m
of berths and is operated by the Medcenter Container
Terminal as a hub and feeder container port. It provides
bi-weekly dedicated feeder connections to a number of
strategic ports in the Mediterranean.
Port limits
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11.54
Port limits extend 1 mile out from the breakwater.
Approach and entry

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11.55
The port is approached from the W and entered between
two breakwaters, Molo Nord 1100 m in length and Molo
Sud 350 m in length; the breakwaters converge towards the
entrance which is 250 m wide and faces W.
Traffic
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11.56
87 067 524 dwt.
Port Authority
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417
11.57
Port of Gioia Tauro Authority, Contrada Lamia, 89013
Gioia Tauro RC, Italy.
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Limiting conditions
Harbour
General layout

1
11.58
Banchina di Levante (11.73).
Mean tidal levels

1
11.59
Density of water
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11.60
1025 g/cm3.

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11.61
CMBT Concord, 26 150 dwt.
Pier
1

1
11.62
Prevailing winds: N NW. The port anticipates an average
of 6 days per year when there will be adverse weather
conditions.
11.68
The harbour consists of the following:
Bacino di Espansione, a basin of 375 m radius inside
the WNW facing entrance (width 280 m) to the
port.
Darsena Servizi, the services basin, on the E side of
Bacino di Espansione.
A channel, of minimum width 200 m and marked by
lights on either side of its entrance, leads NNE for
2350 m from the N side of Bacino di Espansione
toDarsena Trapezoidale.
Darsena Trapezoidale, a partly quayed dock and
turning basin.
11.69
At about 5 cables S of the light on Molo Sud there is a
pier of reinforced concrete on piles; it is about 130 m long
and without any light. Berthing on it is prohibited.
Flow
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11.70
Entry is always subject to strong cross currents as a
result of the close proximity to the Stretto di Messina.
Arrival information
Directions
1
11.63
At least 24 hours by FAX and at least 1 hour before
arrival on VHF. See the relevant edition of Admiralty List
Approach channel
1
Outer anchorage
1
11.64
The port has good holding ground. Vessels waiting to
enter the port must anchor N of a line between position
38351N 15429E and the light on Molo Nord,
remaining at a distance not less than 1 miles from the
coast and clear of the restricted area (11.36) marked on the
chart.
Anchorage can be obtained close inshore in fine weather
off Gioia Tauro; local knowledge is required. A convenient
berth is with the S factory chimney on the beach bearing
165. It is dangerous to remain in the roadstead with winds
from the W semi-circle.
Pilotage
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11.65
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of over 500 grt.
Vessels over 290 m must use two pilots. Pilots board 1 mile
from the breakwater. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 6(3) and 1.21.
Tugs
1
11.66
Two tugs are available.
Restricted area
1
11.67
A restricted area (3829N 1554E) (11.36) is indicated
on the chart.
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11.71
Vessels entering and leaving the port must navigate
within the triangular area, indicated on the chart. Stopping,
anchoring, fishing or any activity which could impede
navigation are prohibited in this area. Passing in opposite
directions and overtaking are prohibited within a distance
of 5 cables from the light on Molo Sud.
A sectored port entry light (PEL) leads through the
entrance on a heading of 103. Two further PELs within
the harbour lead 019/199.
11.72
Useful marks:
North Mole Head Light (red tower, 5 m in height)
(38268N 15535E).
South Mole Head Light (green tower 10 m in height)
(38266N 15534E).
Darsena Servizi S Mole Light (green mast, 5 m in
height) (38267N 15543E).
Darsena Servizi N Mole Light (red mast, 5 m in
height) (38267N 15544E).
E side of Channel Entrance Light (green mast, 5 m in
height) (38269N 15542E).
W side of Channel Entrance Light (red mast, 5 m in
height) (38269N 15541E).
A tall tank, in the town, surrounded by lattice
structures.
A church with low yellow belfry on a square base
and with a red roof is in the town.
Chimneys of several factories are close to the beach
abreast the town. They assist to identify the
locality.
A tall chimney, which rises from among low
buildings with red roofs S of the town and beside
the beach, is remarkable and visible from a
distance.
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Berths
Alongside berths
11.73
The port contains the following quayed areas:
East side; length 3145 m, draught 135 to 155 m.
Ro-Ro berth at the N end of the E side; length
144 m, draught 125 m.
West side; consists of two berths and a Ro-Ro
terminal.
Port services
Repairs
1
11.74
Repairs can be undertaken. Divers available.
Other facilities
1
11.75
Full capability to handle container and Ro-Ro cargoes.
Medical facilities available at Ospedale Gioia Tauro
2 km distance.
Garbage disposal available.
Supplies
1
11.76
Fresh water and fuel oil is available.
Communications
1
11.77
The port is connected to the Italian railroad network
with its own dedicated railroad station with six rail tracks
providing a total length of 4200 m. This allows the
operation of 20 block trains per day, representing a total
capacity exceeding 400 000 teu per year. There is also a
railway station in town 05 km distant. The port has
dedicated access to the Italian motorways. Airports at
Reggio Calabria, 60 km distant, or Lamezia Terme, 65 km
distant.
Harbour regulations
1
11.78
Within 1 mile of the harbour entrance all fishing and
pleasure craft, whether rowing, sailing, or powered, must
leave the way clear for vessels entering or leaving port.
Both stopping and fishing by any method are prohibited
within 1 mile of the harbour entrance.
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Vessels which intend to remain at anchor near the

entrance, though outside the port limits must report their
position by radio to the Gioia Tauro Maritime Navigation
Officer (Circomare), also indicating any information
pertaining to the vessel.
Fishing with drift nets for swordfish is prohibited within
a radius of 2 miles Porto Gioia Tauro.
Merchant vessels leaving the port have precedence over
those entering; military units have precedence over all craft,
whether those craft are entering or leaving.
The approach, mooring, and stopping of vessels within
the harbour area must be authorised by the Maritime
Authority, previously requested at least 24 hrs before ETA;
as soon as possible and, in any case, at least 1 hour before
ETA, vessels must contact Porto di Gioia Tauro Circomare
by VHF Ch 16.
It is prohibited to remain at anchor within the harbour
area, with the exception of those cases for which
Circomare can authorise stopping in Bacino di Espansione
in such a position as not to impede the normal passage of
vessels.
Fishing vessels can berth to Banchina Pescherecci, W
side of the canal, whilst observing the rules in force.
Only naval units on government service, boats used for
harbour duties, and pleasure craft (of length between
520 m, and maximum draught of 45 m) can remain in the
service dock; berthing is permitted on the E side of the
dock by fishing boats of less than 3 grt, of length less than
20 m, and draught less than 45 m.
The discharge into the sea of refuse of any kind, the
cleaning of bilges, and all other activities which could
cause marine pollution, are prohibited; in addition, the
depositing of waste material or refuse of any kind on the
quays or on the hard standing areas behind them is also
prohibited.
Discharged goods, or cargo for loading onto vessels, can
be deposited onto quays with prior authorisation of the
Maritime Authority.
Refuelling operations of combustibles and fuels are
prohibited; products listed in category C of MARPOL
annex II can be replenished only by road tanker with prior
authorisation of Gioia Tauro Circomare; manual decanting
is prohibited.
It is prohibited to approach within 100 m of vessels at
anchor in the roads, or within 100 m of vessels in the
harbour which intend to carry out commercial operations.
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STRETTO DI MESSINA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 917, 1018

1
12.1
The chapter covers the Stretto di Messina, embracing
both the Sicilian shore and that of Calabria on the Italian
mainland, from the vicinity of 38167N 15435E in the
N to 38020N 15336E at the S entrance. The only
major port is Porto di Messina.
Scilla and Capo Peloro to Capo Scaletta and Punta di
Pllaro (12.15).
Porto di Messina (12.49).
Peloro (10.124), in an arc NE, E and SE to 1 miles E of

Castello di Scilla (12.41).
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in an area between
5 cables N of the N pipeline and 5 cables S of the S
pipeline. The W landing place of these pipelines is
described at 10.124, and their E landing place at 11.44.
For further information on submarine pipelines see 1.25.
Weather
1
12.5
In the vicinity of the high land on either side of the
strait, squalls can descend through the valleys with much
violence. For general weather and climate information see
1.145 to 1.166.
Topography
1
12.2
Stretto di Messina is narrowest near its N end where,
between Capo Peloro (10.124) and Torre Cavallo (12.22), it
is about 1 miles wide. At its S end, between Capo
Scaletta (12.24) and Punta di Pllaro (12.24), it is about
7 miles wide. It is deep and free from off lying dangers.
On either side of the strait habitation is mainly
concentrated on narrow coastal strips which are backed by
mountainous terrain with many peaks rising to more than
1000 m.
Currents
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Fishing
1
12.3
Fishing with fixed nets is carried out to a considerable
extent throughout the year along the shores of Stretto di
Messina both by day and by night, but it does not interfere
with through navigation of the strait.
Fishing for swordfish by drift nets in the strait is
prohibited between Capo Scilla Lighthouse (12.18) at the N
entrance, and Capo dell Armi Lighthouse (14.9) at the S
entrance.
Tides and tidal streams

1

1
12.4
Submarine cables come ashore at various points, detailed
in the directions, on both sides of Stretto di Messina. These
points are marked by the alignment of a pair of beacons,
each surmounted by a yellow and black ball on which is a
white T; see 1.25.
Two submarine cables are laid through Stretto di
Messina.
Two submarine cables are laid from 4 cables SW of
Punta San Raineri (38116N 15345E) (12.21) E to
2 miles S of Punta Pezzo (38138N 15382E) (12.20).
Four submarine power cables are laid from a position
1 miles NNW of Punta San Raineri to a position
1 miles S of Punta Pezzo.
Owing to submarine cables, anchoring, trawling or any
other underwater activity is prohibited in an area between:
38106N.
And 38134N.
Four submarine methane-gas pipelines are laid across the
N entrance to Stretto di Messina from 2 miles W of Capo
12.6
Owing to currents and whirlpools, famous from
antiquity, some caution is necessary in navigating the strait.
The waters of the Ionian Sea are appreciably colder and
more salty than those of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The difference
in density of the waters at the ends of the strait sets up
currents which flow from N to S through the strait on the
surface and from S to N below about 27 m. The normal
rate of the surface S-going current is about kn, although
with some strong winds its rate may rise to as much as
1 kn. The steady S-going current has usually little effect on
the tidal streams at springs, but causes the N-going stream
to commence later and to finish earlier at neaps.
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12.7
Stretto di Messina connects the Tyrrhenian Sea to the N
with the Ionian Sea to the S. Off Capo Peloro (10.124), at
the N entrance to the strait, the tide behaves like that of
the Tyrrhenian Sea. From Punta Pezzo (12.20) and to the S,
it behaves like that of the Ionian Sea. Though these two
tides are of the same type, the times at which HW and LW
occur, differ at the strait by about 6 hours.
Thus, when it is HW at Capo Peloro, it is LW at Villa
San Giovanni (12.27), only 3 miles farther S, and vice
versa. Hence, twice each lunar day, the water level has a
maximum slope N through the strait, and twice each lunar
day a slope to the S.
Though the difference in level is small, amounting to
less than 03 m at springs, it is concentrated into such a
short distance that streams of 4 kn at springs are generated
by it. These streams set with their greatest force where the
strait is most narrow and shallow, that is to say, between
Punta Pezzo (12.20) and Ganzirri (12.46), and their strength
diminishes rapidly N and S of this line as the strait
deepens rapidly.
At springs the N-going and S-going streams set for
6 hours each with a maximum rate of 4 kn. At neaps
the N-going stream sets for only about 5 hours and the
S-going stream for 7 hours with a maximum rate of 2 kn.
A strong N wind can reduce the duration of the N-going
stream to 3 hours, and increase that of the S-going stream
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to 9 hours. The N-going stream is known locally as the

montante and the S-going stream as the scendente.
Under ordinary conditions at springs, the tidal streams in
mid-channel set as follows:
Interval from
HW
Remarks
Gibraltar
N-going stream begins in the following

positions:
0245
NW of Scilla (12.41). The rate in this

vicinity is about : the maximum.
0215
Between the old disused power cable

pylons (12.18).
0145
NW of Punta Pezzo (3814N 1538E).
0015
W of Punta Pezzo. The rate in this

vicinity is about the maximum.
S-going stream begins in the following

positions:
+0330
NW of Scilla. The rate in this vicinity is

about : the maximum.
+0400
Between the old disused power cable

pylons (12.18).
+0430
NW of Punta Pezzo. The maximum rate is

attained in this vicinity, 4 kn at springs,
2 kn at neaps.
+0600
W of Punta Pezzo. The rate in this

vicinity is about the maximum.
The N-going stream sets along the axis of the strait. The
S-going stream deviates somewhat from the axis and first
sets towards the shore at the SE end of an imaginary line
joining the old power cable pylons (12.18), thence WSW
past Punta Pezzo (12.20) and then W across the strait
towards Pace (12.23) on the Sicilian side, thence S along
the Sicilian shore to Porto di Messina (12.49). It then
recrosses the strait setting SE to the Calabrian shore and
past Reggio di Calabria (12.34), at the same time becoming
wider and considerably weaker.
the strait and progress to the S. With the S-going stream

the taglio moves S in advance of the stream; with the
N-going stream the taglio also progresses S but against the
onset of the stream. After the first taglio has past the
direction of the reversed stream becomes established.
The second taglio or taglio grande is often in the form
of breakers, up to 1 miles off Punta Pezzo (12.20), and
begins in the vicinity of the submarine ridge across the
strait. It sweeps S through the strait and passes up to about
1 hour after the first taglio. As the second taglio passes, the
stream increases in strength to a rate not much less than
the maximum.
With the N-going stream the second taglio is often not
very remarkable, but with the S-going stream it can be an
imposing spectacle. As it progresses S, it tends to join the
first taglio off Reggio Calabria. If the wind is blowing
against the advancing taglio the short high seas formed
may become dangerous to small craft.
Eddies
1
12.9
Near the shores of the strait, the streams may give rise
to eddies with counter-currents close inshore, especially off
or in the lee of projecting headlands. These eddies are
locally termed bastardi or refoli. They extend 5 cables or
less offshore and commence from 1 to 2 hours after the
turn of the stream. The most marked of these eddies are:
On the Montante:
NE of Punta Pezzo (12.20), between Cannitello
(12.22) and Torre Cavallo (12.22).
WSW of Capo Peloro (10.124) off the village of
Torre Faro (12.45).
From the entrance to Porto di Messina (12.49) N to
the coast off San Francesco di Paola (12.23),
2 miles S of Pace (12.23).
On the Scendente:
S of Capo Peloro.
From Punta San Salvatore (12.68) clockwise round
Porto di Messina, and thence up the coast to Pace
(12.23) and the vicinity of 38151N 15362E.
Off the village of Acciarello (12.22).
Between Catona (12.22) and Punta Calamizzi (12.24).
Overfalls and tide-rips

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12.8
At each turn of the tidal stream there occurs a brief
stand followed by one or more tagli or bores (similar in
many respects to those set up in certain rivers). These tagli
are caused by the shape of the bottom of the strait, in
particular the submarine ridge extending from Punta Pezzo
(12.20) to Ganzirri (12.46), affecting the flow of the
streams and the upwelling of water of different density and
temperature.
The water conditions vary according to whether the flow
is from the Tyrrhenian Sea or Ionian Sea. With the S-going
stream, the water is in general thermally stable from the
Tyrrhenian Sea; but with the N-going stream, colder and
more dense water from the Ionian Sea comes to the
surface, sometimes bringing with it species of fish from
great depths. These varying water conditions are of
considerable importance to the local fishermen as they
produce alterations in the distribution of fish.
The first taglio is often of complex appearance
consisting of tide-rips and overfalls of no great height,
together with small whirlpools, which spread across the
strait in bands. The taglio starts normally in the N part of
Whirlpools
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12.10
Small whirlpools, known locally as garofali or vortici,
are seen in most parts of the strait, especially soon after
one or other of the tagli has passed. They mark areas
where denser water is sinking. They are commonly
accompanied by smooth, oily patches, known as sorgimente
or macchis dolio, where water is welling up from below.
The only whirlpools which present any danger to small
craft, are those which form always near the same places,
owing to peculiarities in the bottom. These locations are:
Between 1 and 1 cables offshore abreast Torre Faro
(12.45).
A few hundred metres W of Punta Pezzo (12.20).
Off the beach S of Punta San Raineri (12.21).
These whirlpools are stronger and larger in springs. Any
one of them does not exist continuously but lasts up to
about hour, when it dies away and a new one starts up
nearby. The whirlpool off Torre Faro is the Charybdis of
the Ancient Greeks which, with the mythological cave
dwelling monster Scylla on the opposite shore, is reputed
to have made for a hazardous passage through the Strait.
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Pilotage
1
12.11
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of:
(a) 15 000 grt and greater.
(b) 6000 grt and greater if carrying pollutants.
Sailing vessels, however, without exact knowledge, and
especially at night, are also advised to take a pilot.
Pilots can be requested from Messina Pilotage
Corporation, via VHF, without notice.
Pilots are available 24 hours per day and in all weathers.
Pilots for vessels on passage S-bound through the strait
embark 3 miles N of Capo Peloro (10.124) or for N-bound
vessels 2 miles SE of Punta San Raineri (12.21).
Pilots for Porto di Messina, see 12.58.
For additional information see Admiralty List of Radio
See also 1.21.
Topography east coast

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Vessel Traffic Service

1
12.12
A voluntary reporting system pertains.
Traffic regulations
1
12.13
Passage of the strait is prohibited to vessels of
50 000 grt or greater carrying pollutants.
Vessels passing through the strait should keep to
starboard of a line joining:
38165N 15435E.
38140N 15366E.
38108N 15360E.
This TSS is established by the Italian Government. It
has not been adopted by the IMO.
Vessels on passage through the strait should keep
engines ready for immediate manoeuvring and should
maintain constant watch on VHF Channel 16.
Vessels which are required to embark a pilot (12.11)
should pass the following information at least 12 hours in
advance via Messina Radio and again confirm their ETA at
least 1 hour in advance:
Name.
Nationality.
Callsign.
GRT.
Type and quantity of pollutant carried.
ETA at Capo Peloro (10.124) or Punta San Raineri
(12.21).
All other vessels should pass similar information by
VHF Channel 16 at least 2 hours in advance.
SCILLA AND CAPO PELORO TO CAPO

SCALETTA AND PUNTA DI PELLARO
General information
Charts 917, 1018
Routes
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12.16
A sandy beach nestles between Scilla (12.41) and Capo
Paci. South of Capo Paci to Punta Pezzo (12.20), 3 miles
WSW, the beach becomes steep and narrow, intersected by
the mouths of various torrents and backed by hills and a
cultivated plateau.
The town of Villa San Giovanni (12.27) dominates the
coast S of Punta Pezzo. Farther S of the town for about
2 miles to the mouth of the Fiume di Catona, the coast is
again a narrow sandy beach behind which the land is
green, well cultivated and dotted with numerous houses. It
is backed by gentle slopes which descend from the
mountains of the interior, and between them and the coast
is a stretch of undulating country.
Between Fiume Catona and Fiumara di Gallico the
beach is backed by a steeply rising high terrace. Both
rivers, on either side of this plateau, flow through wide
flatish valleys.
South of Fiumara di Gallico the beach approaches the
town of Gallico Marina. Here a breakwater has been
constructed to protect the middle of the beach fronting the
town.
Farther S the sandy beach narrows to give way to a cliff
which, near its S end, is reinforced by a seawall. Farther S
again is the harbour of Porto di Reggio Calabria.
Between Porto di Reggio Calabria and Punta Calamizzi,
the coast is devoid of a beach, but is easy to land on.
A beach re-emerges from the rocks 5 cables S of Punta
Calamizzi, continuing 1 mile S to the mouth of Fiumara di
Sant Agata.
The coast S of Fiumara di Sant Agata consists of a low,
steep bank which is fronted by a sea wall. Thence, as far
as Punta di Pllaro, 3 miles S, the coast forms a bight
with a narrow, steep-to beach at its head. The shore of the
bight is backed by well-cultivated land with numerous
buildings dotted amongst the trees. Short terraces of
varying elevation rise gradually in gentle slopes to a range
of coastal hills which extend SE, gradually receding from
the coast. Several rivers flow into the bight. The beach at
Punta di Pllaro is much wider than that of the bight.
Topography west coast
Rescue
12.14
MRSC at Reggio di Calabria (3807N 1539E) (12.34).
See also 1.44 and Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 5.
Stretto di Messina N part (Scilla and Capo Peloro

to Porto di Messina) (12.20).
Stretto di Messina S part (Porto di Messina to Capo
Scaletta and Punta di Pllaro) (12.24).
At the S entrance to the Strait, the route then splits
either continuing SSW along the Sicilian SE coast (Chapter
13) or altering SE along the Italian S coast (Chapter 14).
12.15
This sub-section has been divided, for convenience, into
two abutting routes:
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A narrow sandy beach runs SW from Capo Peloro
(10.124) as far as Porto di Messina (12.49), 6 miles SW. A
road and ribbon of houses backs onto this beach for most
of its length. Near the cape, behind the road, are two large
lagoons which are connected to each other and to the sea
by narrow channels. A ridge of hills parallels the shore
4 miles W of Capo Peloro and starts to climb steadily to
join the mountains SW of Porto di Messina.
The coast SSW from Porto di Messina, is almost
entirely built up, and fringed by an easily accessible sandy
shore, which continues almost straight for 9 miles to Capo
Scaletta (12.24). It is backed by mountains, the lower
slopes of which are fertile, and furrowed by the valleys of
numerous rivers, frequently dry and whitish in appearance
during summer. The coast is skirted by a railway, and
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along it, and on the slopes of the mountains, are numerous

small villages and detached buildings.
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Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Pylon (white framework tower, orange bands, 200 m
in height) (38147N 15410E), standing
1 cables SE of Torre Cavallo. The overhead
power cables that once spanned the strait from this
pylon have been permanently removed. Air
obstruction lights are exhibited.
Pylon (white framework tower, orange bands, 200 m
in height) (38159N 15391E), standing on Capo
Peloro. The overhead power cables that once
spanned the strait from this pylon have been
permanently removed. Air obstruction lights are
exhibited.
Major lights:
Scilla Light (white tower, 6 m in height), standing on
Castello di Scilla (38153N 15429E).
Capo Peloro Light (white 8-sided tower, black bands,
white dwelling, 37 m in height), standing on the
cape (38161N 15391E).
Punta Pezzo Light (white round tower, red bands,
23 m in height) standing amongst trees about
1 cable E of the point (38138N 15382E).
Punta San Raineri Light (white turret, painted with
black bands, surmounting a white square tower,
42 m in height) standing on the point (38115N
15345E).
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Racon: Capo Peloro Lighthouse as above.
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Directions for Stretto di Messina north part

Scilla and Capo Peloro to Punta Pezzo

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From the vicinity of 38167N 15435E, the track
leads WSW for 58 miles, passing (with positions relative
to Capo Peloro (38160N 15393E)):
NNW of outfall pipeline (3 miles E) extending N
for 500 m from a position 5 cables ESE of Scilla
Light (12.18), thence:
NNW of Scoglio Pietra Vuoia (3 miles ESE), a flat
rock only just above water which lies about
3 cables E of Castello di Scilla (12.41), about
1 cable offshore and about cable W of the
outfall pipeline, thence:
NNW of La Chiana (3 miles ESE), a rocky shoal
with depths of 18 m over it, which lies abreast of
the Castello di Scilla and about cable offshore
abreast Marina della Chianalea (the beach to the E
of the cliff of Scilla), thence:
NNW of the point and harbour mole at Scilla (12.41)
(3 miles ESE), thence:
NNW of the anchorage abreast Marina Grande di
Scilla (12.41) (2 miles ESE), thence:
NNW of Capo Paci (2 miles ESE), thence:
NNW of a rock (2 miles ESE), plainly visible from
seaward, which lies close off the middle of San
Gregorio, the narrow sandy beach between Capo
Paci and Torre Cavallo. San Gregorio beach can be
distinguished by a bridge, the mouth of a tunnel

and some small, white houses. Thence:
NNW of the anchorage off Porticello (12.42)
(1 miles SE), thence:
NNW of the dangerous wreck (1 miles SE) about
1 cable offshore Marina di Porticello (12.42),
thence:
NNW of the Montante tidal eddy (12.9) (1 miles
SE), thence:
SSW of Capo Peloro (10.124). Vessels should remain
at least 1000 m offshore when rounding the cape
as the currents of the strait cause erosion on the
shore resulting in frequent alterations in its shape
from that depicted on the chart, thence:
SSW of the Scendente tidal eddy (12.9) (4 cables S),
thence:
SSW of the whirlpool, Charybdis (12.10), (4 cables
SW), thence:
SSW of the Montante tidal eddy (5 cables SW)
(12.9), thence:
SSW of the yellow lightbuoy (1 miles WSW) which
marks the channel into Pantanto Grande (12.46),
thence:
SSW of the outfall pipeline (1 miles WSW) near
the village of La Torretta, thence:
NNW of Punta Pezzo Lighthouse (12.18) (2 miles
SSW). Punta Pezzo wide, flatish, low and sandy, is
protected by artificial rubble works. It projects W
from the foot of a hill on which stand several
villages. The vegetation is luxuriant and cultivation
quite intensive in the vicinity of the point. Near
the shore, NE of the lighthouse, stands a whitish
church with a red roof and a belfry with spire
surmounted by a cross. Tidal streams and currents
are strong near Punta Pezzo, and generate
noticeable eddies and whirlpools. Thence:
NNW of a whirlpool (12.10) (2 miles SW).
The track then leads to the vicinity of 38140N
15366E.
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The route then leads SSW for 3 miles, passing (with
positions relative to Punta San Raineri (38116N
15345E)):
ESE of the two designated anchorages (3 miles N) off
Grotta (12.47), thence:
ESE of the Scendente tidal eddies (12.9) (36 miles
NNE to 7 cables WNW), thence:
ESE of the restricted area (25 miles N) surrounding
the wreck off the village of Pace (12.23). An area
of 500 m radius centred on the wreck is prohibited
for anchoring, trawl fishing, and any other marine
activity affecting the seabed. Thence:
ESE of the Paradiso designated anchorage (12.48)
(21 miles N), thence:
ESE of the foul area (17 miles N) indicated on the
chart between Paradiso and the mouth of the
Fiume dell Annunziata (12.23), thence:
ESE of the two light-beacons (special) (13 miles N)
adjacent to the entrance to the Fiumara della
Annunziata. This area is subject to silting which
can modify the shape of the coastline. Thence:
WNW of the Scendente tidal eddies (12.9) (29 miles
NE), thence:
ESE of the Montante tidal eddies (12.9) (8 cables
NW), thence:
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ESE of Punta Secca lighthouse (12.68) (3 cables

NW), thence:
ESE of Punta San Raineri Lighthouse (12.18). The
point is the E extremity of Braccio di San Raineri
which lies 2 cables SSE of Punta Secca. A signal
station, from which storm signals are displayed, is
collocated with the lighthouse. At spring tides a
strong N wind against the N-going stream raises a
heavy sea off Punta San Raineri. It is advisable to
give this point a wide berth under these conditions.
Thence:
ESE of the whirlpool (12.10) (2 cables SE), thence:
WNW of the dangerous wreck (3 miles ESE) 1 cable
offshore the village of Catona, thence:
ESE of the large tanker degassing berth (3 cables
SSW) The berth is 2 cables long consisting of
eight dolphins, joined to the shore.
Thence, to the vicinity of 38108N 15360E at the S
end of the Traffic Separation Scheme.
Directions for Stretto di Messina south part

Porto di Messina to Capo Scaletta and Punta di Pllaro
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12.22
Torre Cavallo (38148N 15408E), a round tower
partly ruined, stands half-way up a hillside. On its
W side is a long, crenellated wall, with arches, and
in front of it is a stone embankment, also with
arches, supporting a road.
Fortino Garibaldi (38146N 15406E), also known
as Castello di Alta Fiumara, consisting of ruins
and a tower.
River mouth of Torrente Zagarella (38143N
15398E).
Church (38140N 15389E) with a square tower
surmounted by a spire, standing at the W end of
the town of Cannitello.
of Acciarello.
River mouth of the Fiume di Catona (38111N
15381E).
Church (39111N 15385E) with a yellow spire
seen rising above the houses in the town of
Catona.
12.24
From the vicinity of 38108N 15360E, the track
leads SSW for 87 miles, passing (with positions relative to
Punta Calamizzi (38060N 15379E)):
WNW of the anchoring and fishing prohibited area
(4 miles N), indicated on the chart, owing to
submarine cables, S of Catona, thence:
WNW of the Scendente tidal eddies (12.9) (3 miles
N), thence:
ESE of the anchoring and fishing prohibition area
(5 miles NW), indicated on the chart, owing to
submarine cables laid across the strait, thence:
WNW of Rada di Pentimele anchorage (12.43)
(2 miles NE), thence:
WNW of the entrance to Reggio di Calabria (12.34)
(1 miles NE), thence:
WNW of Rada di Giunchi anchorage (12.44) (1 mile
NE), thence:
WNW of the anchoring and fishing prohibited area
(6 cables NE), indicated on the chart, owing to
submarine cables, SW of Porto di Reggio Calabria,
thence:
ESE of anchoring and fishing prohibited area
(5 miles WNW), indicated on the chart between
Tremestieri church (12.26) and Galati Marina
church (12.26).
WNW of Punta Calamizzi (38060N 15379E).
Fiumara di Calopinace enters the sea 1 cable N of
the point. Particularly strong currents are
frequently experienced off the river mouth. Some
submerged rocks fringe the coast 5 cables S of the
point. Thence:
WNW of anchoring and fishing prohibited area
(1 miles S), indicated on the chart, owing to
submarine cables, thence:
WNW of Punta di Pllaro (5 miles S), a wide sandy
point with a radio mast (12.25), and:
ESE of Capo Scaletta (7 miles WSW).
Thence, to the vicinity of 38020N 15336E at the S
entrance to Stretto di Messina.
Useful marks east coast

12.25
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of Santa Agata. A breakwater has been built at
Santa Agata to shelter fishing boats. It is not
possible to berth to this breakwater.
Building (38143N 15348E), with a remarkable
green dome, standing above all the surrounding
houses, in the village of Pace.
River mouth of the Fiume dell Annunziata
(38130N 15340E). A yellow light-beacon
(12.20) is laid close offshore.
Church (convent of San Salvatore dei Greci)
(38130N 15339E), standing on the shore on
the S side of the mouth of Fiumara dell
Annunziata.
Church (San Francesco di Paola) (38124N
15337E), with a cupola, standing near the beach
1 cables NW of the mouth of Fiumara di S
Leone.
(Directions for Porto di Messina are given at 12.69)
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River mouth of Fiumara di Gallico (38101N

15384E).
Church (red roof, low square belfry) (38099N
15389E), standing behind the village of Gallico
Marina.
River mouth of Fiumara di San Pietro dell Agida
(38093N 15392E).
River mouth of Torrente Torbido (38086N
15391E).
Chimney (38083N 15395E).
Tower (white, based on the ruins of an old fort)
(38079N 15401E) on Monte di Pentimele
(12.43).
Radio mast (38063N 15394E), marked by fixed
red obstruction lights.
Cathedral belfry at Reggio di Calabria (38063N
15386E).
River mouth of Fiumara di Sant Agata (38046N
15382E) with a long iron bridge close within its
mouth.
Church (white building, red roof and a spire)
(38036N 15393E) at San Gregorio. About
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8 cables N is the Tito Minniti airport with a

control tower in the form of a mushroom.
River mouth of Fiumara di Valanidi (38036N
15390E).
Chimney (38015N 15388E) surmounting a square
tower and low red building.
Radio mast (38012N 15380E), red and white,
marked by fixed red obstruction lights.
Church (38009N 15384E), bright red with a
belfry.
Tower (square, pointed, resembling a belfry)
(38002N 15394E) (Torre di Pllaro).
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River mouth of Fiumara di Gazzi (38096N

15327E).
River mouth of Fiumara di San Filippo (38088N
15321E), which is wide and whitish.
Church (38089N 15318E) in the village of
Pistunina, which is white with a distinctive pointed
belfry on its facade.
Church (38083N 15315E) in the village of
Tremestieri, with a belfry.
River mouth of Fiumara di Mili (38070N
15309E).
Church (white, red roof and a low square belfry)
(38062N 15304E) in the village of Galati
Marina which rises above the houses.
River mouth of Fiumara di San Stefano (38057N
15304E), spanned by an iron bridge of three
spans.
Building (Scuola Agraria) (large, two-storey)
(38046N 15292E), standing on a hillock
1 miles SW of Fiumara di San Stefano. Also
conspicuous at the foot of the hill are the
buttressing walls of the autostrada.
Church (white, square belfry) (38040N 15292E)
in the village of San Paolo.
Tower (large, square) (38032N 15279E) in the
town of Scaletta Superiore.
(Directions continue for the offshore route along the
SE Sicily coast at 13.14)
(Directions continue for the inshore route along the
SE Sicily coast at 13.15)
(Directions continue for the S Italian coast at 14.10)

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Position and function. Porto di Villa San Giovanni
(3813N 1538E) is situated about 7 cables S of Punta
Pezzo (12.20). It is a major ferry port connecting Italy to
Sicily (Messina). The town has a population of about
13 000. There is a narrow, sandy beach abreast the town,
which, on account of the strong current, is protected from
erosion by numerous groynes.
Traffic. In addition to scheduled ferry traffic, in 2004
there was one reported ship call of 4775 dwt.
Port Authority. The port authority for Porto di Reggio
Calabria (12.34) also regulates Porto di Villa San Giovanni.
Limiting conditions
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General layout. Molo di Ponente extends 2 cables NW
from the shore and is completely quayed on the NE side,
protecting the harbour from the W. At the S end of the
harbour are three piers forming four basins, three of the
basins being for ferries. The shore N of the ferry terminal
to the root of Molo Sottoflutto is formed by Banchina di
Levante. Three other piers extend from the shore N of
Molo Sottoflutto.
The port is used almost exclusively by the regular train
ferries operating from the terminal; hydrofoils berth to the
inner mole, while private ferry operators lease the piers and
spurs N of the inner mole.
The port office is located between the N end of
Banchina di Levante and the root of Molo Sottoflutto.
Flow. The Montante (N-bound) and Scendente (S-bound)
currents are stronger in spring than in other seasons. The
Montante attains a rate of 4 to 5 kn in winter and 6 to 7 kn
in summer. The Scendente, especially, affects both the mole
and the harbour, rendering manoeuvres of vessels difficult.
Chart 992, plan of Villa San Giovanni
12.29
Harbour regulations for Porto di Villa San Giovanni are
the same as those for Porto di Reggio Calabria (12.36).
Harbour
Porto di Villa San Giovanni

General information
Depths at the berths and at the entrance are subject to

shoaling.
Deepest and longest berth. Molo di Ponente (12.32).
Maximum size of vessel handled. Apart from the local
ferries, access to the harbour is restricted to small vessels
of shallow draught which can berth alongside the E quay.
This is owing to the narrow width of the harbour and the
necessity for keeping the mole and the approaches to the
ferry basins clear for ferry movements.
Local weather and sea state. Winds from WNW are
the most frequent. The Sirocco (SE) and
Mezzogiorno-Scirocco (SSE) winds bring fog. In autumn
the Grecale (NE) wind often blows. The most troublesome
wind is the Ponente-Maestrale (WNW), as it is frequently
stormy, especially between February and March; at this
time heavy seas are raised which break over the mole.
With the Maestrale (NW) wind it is dangerous to enter or
remain in the harbour.
12.28
Controlling depths. The depths inside the harbour are
continuously changing as a result of storms and currents.
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There are no specific directions for entering harbour but
the following marks may be of use:
Light (green post, 4 m in height) (38134N
15379E) exhibited from the head of the L-shaped
pier.
Chimney (38133N 15381E) in the N part of the
town.
Cathedral (38133N 15382E) which has a facade
of three large arches flanked by two square towers,
situated in the centre of the town.
Light (green post) (38132N 15379E) exhibited
from the head of the pier.
Molo di Ponente Light (green stone tower, 10 m in
height) (38131N 15378E) exhibited from the
head of the mole.
Molo Sottoflutto Light (red metal pillar, 4 m in
height) (38131N 15380E) exhibited from the
head of the mole.
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W-side, Molo di Ponente, is the longest berth with
depths that average 52 m.
S-side, the deepest berths are the ferry boat basins
which are maintained by dredging bi-annually at
67 m.
E-side, Banchina Levante.
Port services
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Facility: small hospital in the town.
Supplies: fresh provisions; fresh water; limited amount
of fuel oil.
Communications: Italian Government ferry service
maintains regular communications between Villa San
Giovanni and Porto di Messina.
Reggio di Calabria
Chart 992, plan of Reggio di Calabra
General information
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Position and function. Reggio di Calabria (3807N
1539E), is situated on the E side of the Stretto di
Messina. The town was totally destroyed by an earthquake
in 1908 and has been completely rebuilt. In 2001 it had a
population of 180 353. When seen from the N the town
appears as a multi coloured row of two-storied houses.
The port is situated between Torrente Montevergine in
the N close to the harbour entrance, and Torrente
Annunziata, which flows through the town, and enters the
sea just S of the harbour.
The main local industries are the extraction of the
essence of oranges, lemons and bergamot, the rearing of
silkworms for the weaving of silk, plus the production of
oil, wine and fruit. There is an active all year round fishing
industry. Fishing for swordfish is carried out from April to
June.
The main imports are cement, coal, wheat, flour and
marble. The main exports are timber, wood products, citrus
products, vegetables, oil and wine.
of 591 535 dwt.
Port authority. Reggio Calabria Port Authority,
Capitaneria di Porto, 189100 Reggio Calabria, Italy.
Limiting conditions
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Controlling depth. There is a charted depth of 103 m
in the entrance; depths within the harbour are generally
greater.
Deepest and longest berth. Banchina di Levante Nuova
(12.39).
Maximum size of vessel handled. Vessels not exceeding
180 m in length and 1006 m in draught.
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A prohibited anchorage area (12.24) is established SW

of Rada di Giunchi.
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessel movements over
1500 grt, within a 900 m radius of the harbour entrance.
Exceptions are Strait of Messina ferries and the departure
of scheduled services by vessels under 15 000 grt. Pilotage
available 24 hours; request via VHF; board 5 cables NW of
Molo di Ponente Head light.
See also Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3)
and 1.21.
Tugs. No tugs available, however, they can be ordered
in advance from Porto di Messina.
Harbour regulations for Reggio Calabria and Villa
San Giovanni:
All vessels entering or leaving should proceed with
care and at the minimum speed necessary for their
manoeuvrability. They must manoeuvre so as to be
able to see the harbour basin or the outer harbour
in order that they can immediately remain clear
when they see other vessels leaving or entering.
Hydrofoils must not navigate on their foils within
the harbour.
All vessels entering or leaving the harbours are
forbidden to exceed 5 kn; to pass through the
harbour entrance at the same time as another
vessel; or to use the whistle or siren except as
required by the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea.
Small craft, within 1 mile of the harbour entrance,
must give way to vessels entering or leaving.
Vessels impeded by small craft should sound at
least four blasts.
Vessels are forbidden to stop or anchor within
5 cables of the harbour entrance.
Vessels leaving have precedence over vessels arriving,
but vessels should not begin to leave if another
vessel is already entering.
Naval vessels have precedence over merchant vessels.
Ferries have precedence over naval and merchant
vessels.
Ferries which reverse direction must do so outside the
harbour entrance. Between sunset and sunrise,
having completed half the turn, they must
extinguish the lights at the stern and light those at
the bow. In all other situations ferries must observe
the regulations for avoiding collisions at sea.
Fishing, including fishing for sport, is prohibited
within 1 mile of the harbour entrance.
For tanker and dangerous substance regulations see
the relevant Admiralty List of Radio Signals.
Tankers should send their ETA at least 48 hours in
advance and maintain VHF watch for the entire
period they remain within harbour limits.
12.36
VTS. A VTS system is in force for the port.
Notice of ETA: at least 24 hours and with completed
landing application.
Anchorages. North of the harbour is Rada di Pentimele
(12.43). South of the harbour is Rada di Giunchi (12.44).
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General layout. The harbour consists of an artificial
basin, protected from the S and W by Molo di Ponente
which exhibits a light from its head. It extends nearly
4 cables N from the coast, close N of the mouth of the
Torrente Annunziata. The harbour entrance is open to the N
and is about 1 cable wide. On the E side of the entrance is
Moletto di Sottoflutto which continues 1 cable S from the
shore and forms the W side of a small yacht basin and
marina. At the S end of the harbour is the ferry terminal
with two landing piers.
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Flow. The currents (12.6) and tidal streams (12.7) of the

Stretto di Messina are very strong at the entrance to the
harbour. In particular the scendente (12.7) reaches the
Calabrian coast with streams of considerable velocity.
According to the wind, the point of incidence of these
streams moves between the bay at Catona (3 miles N)
and the end of the mole at Porto di Reggio Calabra, at
which point, especially in winter, the rate of the current is
sufficient to severely impede the manoeuvre of vessels.
Thus the currents at the entrance to the harbour present
anomalies which are well known only to those with local
knowledge.
During the scendente, and especially when it is
strengthened by a fresh SW wind, a current of variable
intensity and flowing W, forms to the N of the harbour
entrance. Vessels approaching the entrance must proceed
with great care and hold close to the coast where the
current is weaker, in order to avoid being carried onto the
head of the mole. However, owing to water depths, it is
also necessary to enter harbour no more than cable E of
the mole.
During the montante (12.7), with winds from the S, the
transverse current runs E.
In each case, when entering harbour, it is necessary to
manoeuvre using full engine power.
Winds from the NW produce heavy swells in the
harbour, very noticeable in the S part. In particular, onshore
winds raise a short uncomfortable sea alongside Banchina
Margottini.
Banchina di Levante Nuova (New Eastern Quay,

extending N from above quay), length 410 m,
depth 12 m. Has Ro-Ro berth at N end.
On W side of the harbour there is 710 m of quayage
with depths of 4 to 12 m.
Banchina Margottini, at the S end of the harbour, is
120 m long, depth 8 m. Ferries to Sicily and Malta
operate from here.
Port services
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Repairs: minor repairs to hull and machinery
undertaken.
Other facilities: compulsory garbage removal daily;
laundry service; ships chandlers; hospital; deratting
certificates and exemption certificates. For deratting see
1.114.
Supplies: fresh water; fresh provisions; fuel oil;limited
supplies of diesel fuel and petrol.
Communications: daily ferry service to Porto di
Messina; regular sea communications with other Italian
ports; airport (Tito Minniti) 5 km S of the town.
Rescue. See 12.14.

on the Calabria coast
Chart 917
Scilla
Directions
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Vessels entering the harbour should steer for a position
about 1 cables N of the head of Molo di Ponente, before
turning S to enter the harbour. They should then pass clear
of, but no more than cable E of the mole, as the eddy
currents making off the entrance to the harbour may affect
their manoeuvring.
When passing through the entrance, a berth of about
30 m should be given to some above-water blocks close to
the E side of the entrance.
With S winds, vessels should berth alongside the mole
heading S. With N winds, vessels may be turned inside the
harbour.
In winter, vessels should moor with two anchors before
securing to any of the quays; holding ground is good.
Useful marks:
Molo di Ponente Head Light (green metal column,
10 m in height) (38077N 15390E) exhibited
from the head of the mole.
Entrance, E side Light (red metal column, 11 m in
elevation) (38076N 15391E) exhibited from
the S end of Molo di Sottoflutto.
Church (belfry, yellowish spire) (Chiesa di Santa
Caterina) (38074N 15392E), rising from
among the bright red roofs of the town 3 cables
SE of the entrance.
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Banchina di Levante Vecchia (Old Eastern Quay, on
SE side of harbour), length 280 m, depths 8 to
12 m. Vessels normally berth starboard side to.
Used by cruise and Ro-Ro vessels.
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Description. At Scilla (38153N 15429E) there is a
castle which surmounts a small rocky spur, 72 m in height.
The town of Scilla, which has a population of about 5600,
is divided into three parts, San Giorgio, the largest part, is
also the highest and stands at an elevation of 73 m close
SSE of the castle.
Marina Grande di Scilla lies at the head of the bight
between Castello di Scilla and Capo Paci (38152N
15421E), 6 cables WSW of the castle. The Marina
consists of a sandy beach on which stands another part of
the town. A bridge with nine arches is situated at the W
end of the bight.
Useful mark:
A light (12.18) is exhibited from Castello di Scilla
A harbour mole extends cable NE from the cliff of
the spur and there are depths of 2 m along its SE side
which is quayed and at the centre of which is a boat ramp.
It affords shelter to small local craft and fishing boats. It is
dangerous to approach the mole in WSW winds, and
vessels should give the mole head a berth of at least 50 m.
A rocky shoal, La Chiana (12.20), lies about cable SE of
the harbour.
Anchorages:
Temporary anchorage is possible, in fine weather, E
of the castle, with the N extremity of the rocky
spur bearing 270, between 1 and 2 cables
offshore, in depths of 27 m to 29 m. However, this
anchorage is not recommended, as the bottom is
fouled by large blocks of stone.
Anchorage can be obtained about 1 cables offshore
abreast Marina Grande di Scilla in depths of about
9 m, sand and good holding ground; local
knowledge is required. This anchorage is however,
exposed to the strong currents of the Stretto di
Messina, and is dangerous during strong onshore
winds.
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Porticello
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Description. The hamlet of Porticello (38144N
15403E), in the district of Torre Cavallo, consists of a
few huts situated on the SW side of the mouth of the
Fiumara di Santa Trara which exits to the sea at Marina di
Porticello. The mouth of the Fiumara di Santa Trara is
about 5 cables SW of Torre Cavallo (12.22).
Anchorage, sheltered from winds between ENE, through
S, to WSW, can be obtained 1 cables off the mouth of
Fiumara di Santa Trara, in depths of about 29 m. This is
the best anchorage for large vessels. Small vessels can
anchor closer inshore in a depth of 20 m, sand and weed,
good holding ground. This anchorage is untenable with N
winds. A wreck (12.20) considered dangerous to surface
navigation lies 2 cables SSW of the anchorage.
Grotta
Rada di Pentimele
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Position. The area (38081N 15393E) fronting the
coast 1 mile N of the entrance to Porto di Reggio Calabria
is known as Rada di Pentimele. Easily identified by Monte
di Pentimele, a whitish, precipitous hill with a tower
(12.25) SW of the summit.
Anchorage. It affords one of the safest anchorages in
the Stretto di Messina. Good holding ground, weaker
currents, SW winds moderate.
Chart 992 plan Reggio di Calabria
12.44
Description. The area (38069N 15388E), just S of
the mouth of Torrente Annunziata, and off the main part of
the town of Reggio di Calabria is known as Rada dei
Giunchi.
This small bight in the coastline provides some shelter
from N and E winds, however, the anchorage is untenable
during strong winds from other directions.
Anchorage can be obtained about cable offshore in
depths of 26 to 29 m.
The currents in this anchorage are strong and irregular,
especially at the start of the Scendente (12.7).
A prohibited area (12.24) for anchoring and fishing is
marked on the chart abutting the bight to the S.
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Description. Torre Faro (38159N 15386E) lies close
W of Punta Sottile and 4 cables SW of Punta Peloro at the
NW entrance to Stretto di Messina. A conspicuous white
church with a red roof and a low pointed belfry is situated
in this small fishing village. The signal station at Forte
Spuria (10.124), 1 miles WNW of the village is not
plainly visible from the E.
Close offshore are eddies (12.9), and the whirlpool
Charybdis (12.10).
Temporary anchorage can be obtained by small vessels
abreast the church in Torre Faro, about cable offshore, in
depth of 29 m; local knowledge is required.
12.48
Description. Paradiso (38136N 15341E) is one of
several villages forming an almost continuous ribbon of
houses along the Sicilian shore of the Stretto di Messina. A
church stands in the village.
Anchorage can be obtained to the E of the village in
depths between 20 and 40 m, fine gravel or sand, good
holding ground. This anchorage is said to be the best on
the W side of the strait, but in winter it is exposed to
strong N gusts and precautions must be taken to avoid
dragging into the deeper water to the S of it. Anchoring in
greater depths is not advised because, with the strong
currents of the strait, and the nature of the bottom, the
anchor can drag with consequent drift S by the vessel.
A designated anchorage berth, shown on the chart, has
been established off Paradiso by Porto di Messina. This
anchorage is prohibited for all vessels carrying, or having
carried dangerous cargoes, unless awaiting cargo operations
within the port. Its position is (relative to Punta Secca
Light (12.68)):
Anchorage A (2 miles N).
Local regulations demand that vessels transiting the strait
must remain at a distance of not less than 500 m from
vessels anchored in Rada Paradiso.
PORTO DI MESSINA
General information
Chart 992 plan Porto di Messina
Ganzirri
12.46
Description. The village of Ganzirri (38154N
15366E) near the NE tip of Sicily lies between the
Pantanto Grande and the Stretto di Messina. The main
12.47
Position. The village of Grotta (38147N 15349E)
lies 3 miles SW of Capo Peloro.
Anchorage can be obtained to the SE of the village in
depths between 20 and 40 m, good holding ground.
Anchoring in greater depths is not advised because, with
the strong currents of the strait, and the nature of the
bottom, the anchor can drag with consequent drift S by the
vessel. Two designated anchorage berths, shown on the
chart, have been established off Grotta by Porto di
Messina. Their positions are (relative to Punta Secca Light
(12.68)):
Anchorage C (3 miles NNE).
Anchorage B (2 miles NNE).
Paradiso

on the Sicilia coast
Chart 917
coastal road skirts N of the town and adjacent to Pantanto

Grande. The villages of Ganzirri, Santa Agata (12.23),
Grotta (12.47), Pace (12.23) and Paradiso (12.48) constitute
an almost uninterrupted line of houses from 1 to 4 miles
SW of Torre Faro (12.45).
An outfallextends 2 cables SE from the coast, close E of
the village of Ganzirri at La Torretta.
Useful mark:
Church (white with a red roof and a belfry)
(38155N 15365E) standing in the village of
Ganzirri.
Anchorage. Temporary anchorage can be obtained by
small vessels off Ganzirri in a depth of 11 m, sand and
good holding ground. However, this anchorage is exposed
to strong SE and SSE winds, which raise a heavy sea.
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Porto di Messina (38115N 15340E) is situated in
NE Sicily, facing the Stretto di Messina and the mainland.
The port lies between the coast of Sicily and a tongue of
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land named Braccio di San Raineri which, curving NE, N

and finally W, forms an almost circular basin and
terminates at Punta San Salvatore. A citadel stands near the
root of Braccio di San Raineri, 4 cables SW of Punta San
Raineri.

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The town of Messina, which lies on the W side of the
harbour, had in 2001 a population of 252 026. It has twice
been destroyed by earthquakes, the most recent in 1908.
The white houses of the town stand in the form of an
amphitheatre at the foot of, and on the lower slopes of the
dark coloured mountains which rise behind this part of the
coast of Sicily.
The port is a naval base and commercial harbour which
can accommodate a large number of vessels either
alongside or bow-moored, and is almost never congested,
even during bad weather. The port offers facilities for
general and bulk cargoes as well as passengers. The
principal exports are fruit, wine, sulphur and silk.
12.52
Messina Port Authority, Via V Emanuele 11, n 3,
198100 Messina, Italy.
12.53
Banchina Colapesce (12.70).
12.54
Density of water
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1025 g/cm3.
Arrival information
Outer anchorage
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Vessels can anchor at the following designated anchor
berths marked on the charts:
Anchorage A (38137N 15347E) off Paradiso
(12.48).
Anchorage B (38143N 15353E) off Grotta
(12.47).
Anchorage C (38146N 15355E) off Grotta.
Other than for force majeure, anchorage is prohibited in
Rada Paradiso for vessels conveying noxious substances
and/or dangerous cargoes, as defined by MARPOL 73/78,
or which have conveyed these cargoes and have not been
cleaned or are not gas-free. Exceptions to this prohibition
are vessels waiting to undertake commercial operations in
Porto di Messina.
12.60
The area NE of a line joining the NW corner of Pontile
Libia and Punta San Salvatore, as marked on the chart, is
reserved for the use of the Italian Navy, and no vessels are
allowed to enter it without Naval Authority permission.
Mean tidal levels

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Tugs are available, including a salvage tug.
Restricted area
Limiting conditions
12.58
Pilotage is compulsory for all merchant vessels
exceeding 200 tons, and for naval vessels exceeding
3000 tons displacement. Pilots for vessels entering port are
embarked 1 miles N of Punta San Raineri Light. For
entering harbour at night the ETA must be reported in
advance. Pilots are available 24 hours per day in any
weather and listen out on VHF. The pilot boats are painted
black with a white band round their bulwarks, with the
letter P or the word Pilota on their sides. When
carrying a pilot by day, they display the international code
flag H.
See also 1.21.
Tugs
12.51
.In 2004 there were 6577 ship calls with a total of
1 662 008 dwt.
Port Authority
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in the entrance to
submarine cables,
in the approaches
between parallel
Pilotage
Traffic
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12.57
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited
and within Porto di Messina. Owing to
anchoring and fishing is also prohibited
to Porto di Messina, in the strait
38106N and parallel 38134N.
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12.61
From sunset to sunrise, and during conditions of poor
visibility, hydrofoils must not navigate on their foils in the
2 mile wide coastal corridor along the coastal zone of the
Messina Maritime Division. This restriction is extended
beyond 2 miles from the coast into the Stretto di Messina,
to cover the waters of the strait which are under the
jurisdiction of the Messina Maritime Division, the sea area
bounded by the lines through:
Punta Calamizzi (12.24) and the church of Tremestieri
(12.26).
Torre Cavallo (12.22) and Capo Peloro (10.124).
Tankers conveying hydrocarbons (as defined by SOLAS
74 and by MARPOL 73/78) or noxious substances or
dangerous chemical products in a liquid or gaseous state,
and exceeding 500 grt, must maintain a distance of not less
than 3 miles from the coast, whilst passing through the
waters controlled by the Messina Maritime Division. This
prohibition does not apply to through-traffic passing the
narrow part of the Strait.
All vessels, when navigating in the water adjacent of the
degassing station, to the W of Porto di Messina, must pass
at a distance of not less than 100 m from a ship which is
berthed to that pier.
Navigation is prohibited for power-driven vessels in a
zone 300 m wide from the coast within the area bounded
by:
The point at 50 m W abreast Punta San Salvatore.
The point at 300 m E abreast Punta San Raineri.
Craft entering harbour must pass Punta Secca at a
distance of not less than 700 m.
Power-driven vessels must obey the speed limit of 7 kn,
which is established within a 5 cable radius of the entrance
to Porto di Messina.
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Vessels may not enter harbour until a quayside berth has

been allocated.
All vessels with the exception of high-speed craft
(hydrofoils, catamarans, mono-hulls) which are carrying out
daily connections with the Italian mainland, must, on
arrival at Porto di Messina await outside the port until they
have confirmed that no departing craft is using the
entrance. Vessels leaving have precedence over those
entering.
Precedence for entry is based on a vessels arrival at
5 cables from the harbour entrance. Vessels must (by VHF
Ch 16) inform interested traffic of their intentions.
Warships have precedence over all merchant vessels,
whether entering or leaving.
During entry/departure movements at the port, vessels
must maintain a distance from each other of not less than
200 m.
Vessels are prohibited from passing one another in the
entrance of the harbour.
In the event of simultaneous entry/departure by vessels,
Italian State Railway train ferries take precedence over
others.
There is a maximum speed limit of 7 kn for vessels
entering or leaving harbour.
Ships owners/agents must deliver a berthing request, in
accordance with current formats, to the port authority at
least 24 hours in advance of a vessels ETA. Exemptions
are:
Vessels bound for the Italian Navy area of the
harbour.
Craft which use a leased berth.
Naval and police craft.
High-speed craft (hydrofoils, catamarans, mono-hulls)
on daily connecting services with the Italian
mainland.
Craft plying regular passenger and ferry traffic with
the Italian mainland.
Fishing boats and pleasure craft must call the maritime
authority by radio for the allocation of a berth, or, if
without a radio apparatus, immediately on arrival in port.
No vessel is allowed to swing at anchor within the
harbour; all must be secured head and stern.
Entry into the port is prohibited for vessels conveying
hydrocarbons and/or noxious substances and/or chemical
products in a liquid or gaseous state, or which have
conveyed the said cargoes and have not been cleaned
and/or are not gas-free.
Mooring of the above vessels to the Norimberga quay
can be authorised, with advance agreement of the port
authority, for the purpose of commercial operations
connected with the function of the coastal depots which are
connected to this quay.
Vessels are prohibited from sounding a whistle or siren
except for the purpose of making a signal prescribed by the
When in port, all vessels must maintain a continuous
24 hour watch on Ch 16.
Strong currents in the harbour approaches

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About two hours after the S-going tidal stream is
established in the strait, a current forms in the harbour,
passing through the middle of the entrance and reaching the
quays and the ferry berthing docks; it is then deflected into
two streams. One stream goes W and then N along the W
quays, exiting the entrance on the side of the Harbour
Masters office. The other stream goes E and N along the
E quays, exiting the entrance on the side of Punta San
Salvatore. The E of these two N-going streams is the
wider.
A similar stream is established during the N-going tidal
stream, but is of considerably less strength. In the vicinity
of the swinging buoy, in the centre of the harbour, the
direction of the stream is very variable.
Wind and swell

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The prevailing wind is NW. Troublesome winds in the
harbour are the Greco (NE) and Greco-Levante (ENE), to
which the harbour is open. The swell caused by the
Greco-Tramontana (NNE) and Scirocco (SE) is slight and
does not hinder commercial operations. The port is
considered sheltered in all weathers.
Compass swing buoy

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In the NE of the harbour is a compass swing buoy.
Climatic table
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12.67
See 1.166 and 1.196.
Principal marks
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12.62
The entrance to the port is over 400 m wide, faces N
and lies between Punta San Salvatore and the port office
on the shore, 2 cables W. There is a marina, Marina del
Nettuno, close N of the entrance.
12.63
Strong currents and heavy seas in the harbour
approaches are experienced near Punta San Raineri (12.21),
especially at springs, and when combined with strong N
winds, the S-bound current of the strait becomes
sufficiently strong to cause difficulties to some
power-driven vessels. Consequently, this area is dangerous,
as vessels with insufficient power, caught by the forces of
current and wind, can be carried ashore between Punta
Secca and Punta San Raineri.
Currents within the harbour
Harbour
The harbour is fully quayed internally. There are

commercial wharfs along the W, SW, S, SE and E sides.
The NE of the harbour is a restricted area controlled by the
Italian Navy. Outside the harbour in the SE corner of
Braccio di San Raineri is a tanker degassing berth (12.21).
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Landmarks:
Punta Secca Light-tower (small iron framework
surmounting a yellow square tower, 12 m in
height) (38118N 15344E) standing at the
point.
Punta San Salvatore Light-tower (red metal
framework tower painted with a white band, 12 m
in height) (38118N 15338E), standing on the
point at the E entrance to Porto di Messina. The
light is obscured when bearing greater than 250
and less than 340.
Statue, Madonna della Lettera (38117N 15338E),
53 m in height, is illuminated at night by a green
searchlight, and stands close E of Punta San
Salvatore Lighthouse at the E entrance to Porto di
Messina.
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West entrance light-tower (green metal framework

tower, 12 m in height) (38118N 15335E),
standing abreast the entrance beside the port office.
Dome (38117N 15331E) of the Ossario dei
Caduti, 122 m in height and surmounted by a
cross.
Major Light:
Punta San Raineri Light (38115N 15345E)
(12.18).
church with a very tall spire, about 1 miles S of

Castello Gonzaga. The cemetery is clearly visible
when approaching from S.
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Vessels approaching from N bound for Messina, which
for any reason may have to stop engines, or proceed
slowly, should navigate with caution, having taken into
consideration the strong currents (12.63) experienced off
Punta San Raineri and the associated port designated
restricted area (12.61).
Vessels approaching from S, owing to the strong currents
experienced off Punta San Raineri and the port designated
restricted area, should make a very wide turn at Punta
Secca before heading for the entrance.
Vessels should avoid approaching closer than 40 m from
the E side of the entrance to the harbour and closer than
70 m from the W side as these waters are not very safe.
Vessels entering or leaving the harbour or manoeuvring
within the harbour must navigate, making allowance for the
currents (12.64) within the harbour.
Useful marks:
Dome of the observatory (38120N 15332E).
Village of Castellaccio (38117N 15326E), about
1 mile W of statue of Madonna della Lettera, on
the former site of Forte San Salvatore standing at
Belfries, two pointed, on the side of the facade of the
Santuario della Madonna di Montalto (38116N
15330E).
Square tower and spire of the cathedral (38115N
15333E).
Castello Gonzaga (38113N 15324E), 5 cables S
of Castellaccio village, at an elevation of 146 m.
Dome (38112N 15334E) of Santa Caterina
Church.
Chimney (38109N 15337E), standing close to the
shore, 9 cables S of the statue of Madonna della
Lettera.
Cemetery (38105N 15325E), large, which lies on
a gentle slope surmounted by a Gothic style
12.70
West side, hydrofoil ferry service berth, plus farther S
two commercial general cargo quays, including
Banchina Colapesce, the largest berth in the
harbour, 295 m long, draught 90 to 110 m.
South-west side, two commercial general cargo quays.
South side, one commercial quayed berth plus six
piers and five dock berths used by ferries,
including rail ferries. The sixth dock berth has
shallow depths, and is also reserved for use by the
Railway Authorities.
South-east side, four quayed berths, used mainly for
ship repair activities.
East side, Pontile Libia, used for bow-mooring of
waiting vessels.
North and NE side, berths for naval use only.
Port services
Repairs
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12.71
Undertaken; shipyard; dry dock; floating dock; divers.
Other facilities
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12.72
Hospitals; reception of oily waste for vessels up to
260 000 dwt; garbage removal. For deratting see 1.114.
Supplies
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12.73
Fresh water; fresh provisions; piped fuel oilat some
wharfs, otherwise by road tanker.
Communications
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12.74
Frequent communications by sea are maintained with
other Italian ports, and with the principal ports in the
Mediterranean. There is a ferry and ferry/rail service to the
mainland of Italy. Nearest railway, Messina. Airports at
Reggio di Calabria (12.34), 8 miles, and Catania (13.18)
about 80 km SSW.
There is a coastal radio station at Messina. See
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Capo Scaletta
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Rada di Taormina
Capo di Taormina
Riposto
13.30
13.5
13.
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Capo Molini
30' Catania
13.18
1018
30'
922
922
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Augusta
13.44
Capo Santa Croce

Baia di Augusta
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Melilli Oil Terminal
Siracusa
13.120
Capo Santa Panagia

966
Baia di Siracusa
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Capo Murro di Porco

973
Capo Passero
30'
30'
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15
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SICILIA SOUTH EAST COAST
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 1018, 1941

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13.1
This chapter covers the E coast of Sicilia from the S
end of Stretto di Messina at latitude 38020N to Capo
Passero (3642N 1509E) at the SE extremity of Sicilia, a
distance of 83 miles.
It is divided into two sections:
South end of Stretto di Messina to Porto di Augusta
(13.5).
Porto di Augusta to Capo Passero (13.97).
Fishing
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13.2
Italian naval exercise areas are located off the E coast of
Sicilia. In these areas firing practice, submarine exercises,
as well as exercises requiring restricted air space are
conducted.
In particular, submarines exercise frequently offshore,
both surfaced and dived, in the areas indicated on the chart
between Catania (13.18) and Capo Passero (13.119), and up
to about 50 miles offshore. Vessels on passage through and
close to these areas must adhere to the arrangements

promulgated in any notice to mariners giving warning of an
exercise under way or scheduled. In the absence of a
specific notice, they must navigate with care through the
area maintaining a good visual and radar watch for
submarines.
See 1.10 and 1.11.
13.3
Night time fishing with gill nets (1.8) occurs during the
summer months in the sea area lying between Promontorio
di Taormina (13.12) and Capo Murro di Porco (13.104).
The nets are marked on the surface by a long line of white
lights and a good lookout needs be maintained by mariners
for the presence of the attendant small boats which are
difficult to see against the illuminated background.
Rescue
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MRSC at Catania. See also 1.44, 1.47 and Admiralty
List of Radio Signals Volume 5.
SOUTH END OF STRETTO DI MESSINA TO PORTO DI AUGUSTA

GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 1018, 1941

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13.5
This section describes the coastal and offshore routes
from Stretto di Messina to Porto di Augusta, including a
description of Porto di Augusta. It is arranged as follows:
Coastal and offshore routes (13.8).
Porto di Augusta (13.44).
Coastal traffic
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13.6
Vessels passaging S along the E coast of Sicily via the
inshore route are likely to be bound for Porto di Riposto
(13.30) or Porto di Catania (13.18). Vessels using the
offshore route may be bound for Porto di Augusta (13.44)
or destinations farther SW.
Topography
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13.7
Monte Etna (37450N 14595E), an active volcano
dominates the entire coastline. It is visible from a very
great distance, and forms an excellent mark. The summit of
the volcano lies 10 miles W of Porto di Riposto. Like all
volcanoes, its elevation varies from time to time. In 1990 it
was about 3274 m high, in 1936, 2801 m, in 1950 2798 m
and 1971 it was 3262 m high. This great volcano rises on
its E-side directly from the sea, into which flow several
streams of lava. Some lava streams even project under
water, as between Acireale (13.16) and Capo Molini
(13.36). Fiume Alcantara (13.16) and Fiume Simeto (13.17)
flow round the base of the volcano, the former on its
N-side, and the latter on its W and S sides.
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The cultivated slopes of the mountain are densely

populated. The regular slopes of the mountain are
interrupted by a great many secondary cones, or craters,
formed along the fractures of the lateral eruptions. The
summit of Monte Etna is not perpetually covered with
snow, partly because of the heat of the rocks, but more so
because of the hot vapour continually escaping from it
which quickly melts the snow, even in winter.
LOsservatorio Etneo, a two-storied building with a
dome standing at an elevation of 2943 m, is situated on the
flat space of Piano del Lago and about 5 cables from the
edge of the main crater.
The coast from Capo Scaletta (38033N 15287E) to
Capo San Alessio (13.12), 10 miles SW is fronted by a
sandy beach, and backed by an almost uninterrupted line of
coastal villages with mountains behind them. A motorway
and railway line also follow the coast close inland.
Between Capo San Alessio to Capo Schis (37494N
15167E) (13.15) the coast is similar, but with fewer
villages. This part of the coast is dominated by
Promontorio di Taormina (13.12).
South of Capo Schis, for about 6 miles SW, there is a
shingle beach, backed by woods and free from off-lying
dangers. At the end of the beach, the coast becomes darker
and steeper owing to the lava rock formations. Between the
coast and the foot of Monte Etna is a large cultivated plain
in which are many towns and villages. Along this stretch of
coastline and also further S, the motorway and railway line
lie further inland.
At the end of the shingle beach is Porto di Riposto
(37440N 15125E) (13.30), where the coastline becomes
higher and consists of cliffs of black lava and clay, which
continue S for about 13 miles, as far as Porto di Catania
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(13.18). The hinterland along this part of the coast are the
E foothills of Monte Etna.
South of Porto di Catania the coast again becomes a
long sandy beach which extends for about 11 miles before
turning E to revert to high cliffs. Behind the beach is the
intensely cultivated plain of Catania backed by gently rising
hills. Some of this plain is marshy, while some other parts
are reclaimed land.
The coast then remains steeper-to with low cliffs as far
as Porto di Augusta (13.44). It is backed by hills and
skirted by the railway line.
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General information
Charts 1018, 1941
Routes
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13.8
Both routes start at the S end of the Stretto di Messina.
Passage south-bound along Sicilian coast has been split into
an offshore and an inshore route:
The offshore route (13.14) leads generally S to a
position about 7 miles E of the entrance to Porto
di Augusta.
The inshore route (13.15) leads SSW to a position
about 6 miles E of the entrance to Porto di
Catania, where it then leads SE to rejoin the
offshore route.
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Navigation and fishing are prohibited within 200 m of
the coast near Capo Molini (37346N 15106E) owing to
the presence of explosive ordance.
Prohibited fishing area

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13.10
Fish breeding takes place in the area bounded by the
coast and a line drawn from Capo Molini (37346N
15106E) (13.36) to Capo Santa Croce (37147N
15155E) (13.12), trawl fishing or fishing by any means
which could damage the seabed is prohibited.
13.11
A marine nature reserve, within which fishing is
prohibited, extends from close S of Capo Molini (3735N
1511E) to a point on the coast 3 miles SW and up to
1 mile offshore. Within the reserve is an entry prohibited
area, marked by light-buoys (special), surrounding Isole
Ciclopi.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Monte Scuderi (38038N 15240E) rises to an
elevation of 1253 m, 3 miles W of Capo Scaletta.
From N or S the summit appears rounded, but
from E it is in the form of a trapezium.
Castle ruins, dark square, Castello Saraceno
(38006N 15225E) stands at an elevation of
743 m, at the summit of Monte Belvedere.
Monte Sant Elia (37578N 15187E) rises to an
elevation of 815 m.
Capo San Alessio (37547N 15210E). The cape is
the termination of a spur of the mountains and has
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a square tower and a redoubt on it. Behind the

tower, two other concentric towers are visible. A
white hotel with four arches in the central part of
the facade may be recognised at 15 miles to the
SW of the cape. From the N the cape appears to
slope regularly to the sea and near its extremity
are some light-coloured stripes. From the E, it
appears to be faced with rocky cliffs on its S side.
The cape is fringed close inshore with rocks, and a
rock with 18 m over it, lies about 2 cables SSE
of the square tower.
Montagna Grande (37562N 15116E) rises to an
elevation of 1374 m.
Monte Veneretta (37523N 15161E) rises to an
elevation of 884 m.
Promontorio di Taormina (37508N 15179E). The
promontory is dominated by the village of Castel
Mola (elevation 450 m) and the land slopes down
from the village to the ruins of Castello Saraceno
(elevation 398 m) and the town of Taormina
(population about 10 000). The town can be
identified by its large and brightly coloured hotels.
A large, white cross, visible from all bearings,
stands close to the castle. The town extends E
towards the sea on the three headland spurs; Punta
Castelluccio, the NE spur; Capo San Andrea, the E
spur and Capo di Taormina, the SE spur. The
promontory is fronted with cliffs, and is fringed
with rocks extending a short distance offshore. A
small cove (13.26) lies NE and Porto di
Castelluccio (13.27) lies SE of Capo di
Castelluccio. Between Capo San Andrea and Capo
di Taormina lies a wide bay, divided into two parts
by Isola Bella, which at low tide appears to be
connected to the shore by a low isthmus. A large,
brick-coloured, five-storied building stands on
Capo di Taormina.
Monte Etna (37450N 14595E) (13.7).
Capo Molini (37345N 15106E) (13.36).
Radio mast (359 m in elevation) (37339N
15062E), 22 miles WNW of Aci Castello
(13.38).
Radio mast (268 m in elevation) (37321N
15046E), exhibiting air obstruction lights.
Monte Santa Sofia radio mast (framework mast with
red and white bands, 277m in elevation)
(37318N 15044E), exhibiting air obstruction
lights.
Torre SIP (telecom tower, upper part painted black
and white chequers, 366 m in elevation)
(37149N 15025E) standing on Monte Cassare.
Capo Santa Croce (37146N 15155E) from which
a light is exhibited. The cape is low and rocky
with some dwellings on it. Scoglio Stoneddo is a
low rock situated close off the cape, and a shoal
bank extends about 1 cables from the cape.
Major lights:
Molo Sopraflutto Elbow Light, (white round tower,
6 m in height) (37437N 15126E) stands at the
SE corner of Porto di Riposto.
Capo Molini Light, (white square stone tower
surmounting a white building, 20 m in height)
(37346N 15106E) standing on Torre Santa
Anna on the NE side of the cape.
Sciara Biscari Light (white round tower, 28 m in
height) (37293N 15051E) standing 1 cable
inland, at the SE corner of the city of Catania.
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(Photograph Lt Cdr T Tulloch RCN)
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Capo Santa Croce Light (white round tower, 27 m in

height, and attached to a dwelling) (37147N
15154E) standing on the cape.
Dromo Giggia, Rear Leading Light, (Central beacon
tower, black and white bands, surmounting a
brown building, 9 m in height) (37121N
15092E) standing at an elevation of 79 m and
1 miles W of the front light. This light, visible
245301 (56), is a leading mark for the
entrance to Rada di Augusta and Porto Megarese.
A radio mast with air obstruction lights stands
nearby.
13.13
Racon: Augusta, Passo di Levante Green Beacon
(37120N 15140E) (13.76).
The track then continues SSW, passing (with positions

from Capo Molini (37345N 15107E)):
ESE of Molo Sopraflutto Elbow Light (9 miles
NNW) (13.12), thence:
ESE of Capo Molini (13.36), thence:
ESE of Sciara Biscari Light (6 miles SW) (13.12),
thence:
ESE of Capo Santa Croce (20 miles SSE) (13.12),
thence:
ESE of Baia di Augusta (24 miles SSE) (13.46),
thence:
ESE of Dromo Giggia, Rear Light (22 miles S)
(13.12).
Thence the track leads to the vicinity of 3711N
1522E, a position about 7 miles E of Porto di Augusta
(13.44).
(Directions for Porto di Augusta are given at 13.76)
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Charts 1018, 992
13.14
From the vicinity of 38020N 15336E at the S
entrance to Stretto di Messina, the track leads SSW for
about 51 miles passing (with positions from Capo di
Taormina (13.12) (37506N 15180E)):
ESE of Capo dAli (12 miles NNE) (13.15), thence:
ESE of Capo San Alessio (4 miles NNE) (13.12),
thence:
ESE of Promontorio di Taormina (13.12), thence:
ESE of Capo Schis (1 miles SSW) (13.15).
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entrance to Stretto di Messina, the track leads SSW for
about 36 miles passing (with positions from Capo di
Taormina (13.12) (37506N 15180E)):
SE of Capo dAli (124 miles NE) a prominent bluff
headland of light colour with overhanging cliffs
and cut by fractures, close off which lie some
above-water rocks, thence:
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SE of San Alessio anchorage (50 miles NE) (13.25),

thence:
SE of Capo San Alessio (48 miles NE) (13.12),
thence:
SE of the outfall pipe (26 miles NE) which extends
ESE from the shore for about 1 cable, thence:
SE of Promontorio Taormina (37506N 15180E)
(13.12), thence:
SE of Rada di Taormina (1 mile SW) (13.28), thence:
SE of Capo Schis (17 miles SW). The cape is low
and blackish in appearance, with several modern
buildings on it. On the N part of the promontory
stands Castello Schis, a yellow building
surmounted by a square tower, 15 m in height. A
white 2-storied hotel stands nearby. The cape is the
seaward extremity of one of the oldest and longest
streams of lava erupted by Monte Etna (13.7).
Thence:
SE of Le Pietre Nere (2 miles SW), a series of rocks
that fringe the coast to the S of Capo Schis,
thence:
SE of a submarine sewer pipe (27 miles SW), about
180 m long, laid about 12 mile SW of Capo
Schis. and close to the mouth of the Fiume
Alcantara (13.16).
The track then continues SSW, passing (with positions
from Capo Molini (37345N 15107E)):
SE of an outfall pipeline (57 miles NNE) extending
about 2 cables ESE from the shore, thence:
SE of an obstruction area (9 cables N) about 1 cable
offshore, thence:
SE of Capo Molini (13.36), thence:
SE of the Marine Reserve (12 miles SSW) (NP13.1),
thence:
SE of fishing restricted area (15 miles S) (13.10),
marked on the chart.
15135E, a position about 6 miles E of Porto di Catania
(13.18)
Useful marks
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Church, large red cupola, (38016N 15248E)

stands at the SW side of the village of Ali, at an
elevation of 488 m and on the S side of a
mountain slope. The church is not visible when
bearing less than 330.
Two very tall motorway bridges (38004N
15253E) stand on the main road behind the
village of Ali Marina. The bridges have eight and
nine arches respectively. Also on the N side of the
village is an old stone bridge with six arches.
A low bridge with seven pillars (37598N
15247E) spans the wide mouth of Fiumara di
Fiumedinisi where it flows into the sea. Two other
bridges span the river further upstream.
Church (37583N 15234E), with a belfry in two
parts and a clock, stands in the small town of
Roccalumera (population about 4000).
River mouth (37579N 15232E), Fiumara di
Pagliara, spanned by an iron bridge.
Church (37577N 15229E), facade with spires and
a rose window, stands in the village of Furci
Siculo.
River mouth (37574N 15228E), Fiumara di
Svoca, spanned by a masonry bridge with seven
arches.
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Church (37566N 15212E), white with a square

white belfry, stands in the small town of Santa
Teresa di Riva (population about 8000).
River mouth (37558N 15215E), Fiumara dAgr,
spanned by an iron bridge with 12 arches. With W
and SW winds, especially strong squalls can be
experienced off the river mouth.
Convent (37550N 15199E) with a chapel and
pointed belfry, in the village of Forza dAgr,
stands at an elevation of 429 m, on the the
mountain slope descending to Capo San Alessio.
The village was reported to have a population of
about 1000.
Porto di Giardini-Naxos harbour mole light
(37496N 15166E) (13.29).
River mouth (37484N 15156E) of the Fiume
Alcantara, backed by woods, which enters the sea
on a shingle beach. It normally has only a little
water during summer months.
Minissale. It normally has only a little water
during summer months.
Church (37473N 15128E) with a tall white belfry
with a green top, stands in the village of
Fiumefreddo di Sicilia.
Small church (37456N 15129E), white pointed
belfry, beside a water tank and a white shed,
stands in the village of Fondachello.
Church (37453N 15117E), large grey dome,
stands in the village of Mascali.
Porto di Riposto marks and lights (37440N
15125E) (13.30).
Church (37436N 15110E), large, with two
belfries, stands in the town of Giarra. Giarra has a
Torre Archirafi (37426N 15130E) (13.31).
Church (37400N 15100E) with two belfries
surmounted by small cupolas, standing at an
elevation of 141 m, in the village of Guardia.
of Puzzillo (13.32).
of Stazzo (13.33).
Church (cupolas and belfries) (37367N 15099E)
standing in the town of Acireale. Acireale has a
Four Light-buoys centred on 37337N 15104E,
marking the Marine Reserve (NP13.1).
Marks and light (37332N 15107E) at Aci
Castello (13.38).
Marks and light (37318N 15069E) at Ognina
(13.39).
Marks and light (37311N 15066E) at San
Giovanni Li Cuti (13.40).
(Directions for Porto di Catania are given at 13.22)
Directions for inshore route southern part

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From the vicinity of 37290N 15135E, a position
about 6 miles E of Catania (13.18), the track leads SSE for
about 19 miles to the vicinity of 37110N 15225E, a
position 7 miles E of Porto di Augusta, passing (with
positions from Capo Santa Croce (13.12) (37145N
15155E)):
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ENE of the mouth of the Fiume Simeto (12 miles

NW), which lies near the middle of a long sandy
beach extending S from Porto di Catania for
11 miles before turning E. The river, one of the
largest in Sicilia, has little water in it except after
heavy rains, or during the melting of the snow on
the mountains. Thence:
ENE of a dangerous wreck (position approximate)
(9 miles NW), considered dangerous to surface
navigation, thence:
ENE of a dangerous wreck (position approximate)
(6 miles NW), thence:
ENE of Punta Castelluccio (7 miles NW), high with
steep cliffs in places, with numerous modern
dwellings and residential complexes. Four white
buildings, in the shape of a blockhouse, stand W
of Punta Castelluzzo. This area is fringed with
rocks, backed by hills and skirted by a railway.
Thence:
ENE of a shoal (5 miles NW), least depth 3 m,
reported to lie NE of Brcoli (13.42), thence:
ENE of Punta Bnico (5 miles NW), thence:
ENE of Capo Campolato (4 miles NW), which is low
and flat with whitish, rocky outcrops. It is fringed
with rocks, but is otherwise steep-to. From the
cape, well-cultivated land, with olive groves in
places, rises gently to the summit of a hill, 82 m
in elevation, about 1 mile S of the cape. Thence:
ENE of Capo Santa Croce (37147N 15155E)
(13.12), thence:
ESE of Baia di Augusta (3 miles S) (13.46).
1522E, a position about 7 miles E of Porto di Augusta
(13.44).
(Directions for Porto di Augusta are given at 13.76)
Arrival information
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General information
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Limiting conditions
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13.19
Controlling depth. There is a wreck, with a depth of
9 m over it, lying in the harbour entrance cable SSW
from the head of Molo di Levante.
13.20
Notice of ETA required: 72 hours. See Admiralty List
Outer anchorage. Four designated anchor berths, as
shown on the chart, have been established E of Molo di
Levante. Small vessels can anchor S of the harbour
entrance, clear of the submarine cables, but vessels should
put to sea, or seek shelter in the harbour, on any indication
of fresh onshore winds.
Wave measuring device. A wave measuring device,
which is marked by a light-buoy (special), is situated
3 miles SE of the harbour entrance.
Submarine cables come ashore about 1 miles SSW of
the entrance to the harbour, as marked on the chart. The
cable direction is indicated by the alignment of two
beacons, each surmounted by a black and white wicker ball
with the letter T in white upon it.
Another cable, also charted, runs E from the base of
Molo di Levante, passing about 1 cables N of anchorage
A1.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of more than 500 grt.
The pilot will normally board 1 mile off the port entrance;
in adverse weather conditions boarding may take place in
the lee of the breakwater. See the Admiralty List of Radio
Signals Volume 6(3) and 1.21.
Tugs. Available; compulsory for tankers.
Regulations concerning entry. For tanker regulations
see 1.38 and Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3).
Harbour
Chart 992 plan of Porto di Catania

13.18
Position. Catania (37305N 15053E), the second
largest city in Sicilia, stands on the edge of a large fertile
and intensely cultivated plain overshadowed by Monte
Etna. The city has been partially or completely destroyed
by eruptions of Monte Etna several times in history; the
worst being in 1669 when lava flowed into the sea.
Function. The port has berths for general cargo, bulk
cargo, container, tanker, ferry and Ro-Ro vessels.
Additionally there are facilities for yachts. The principal
exports are sulphur, fruit, oil, almonds, wine and asphalt. A
flourishing fishing industry operates from the port.
Catania had a population of 313 110 in 2001.
Fishing prohibited area. Fishing is prohibited (13.10) in
the bay outside the port, as marked on the chart, out to
about 4 miles offshore.
Traffic. .In 2004 there were 1390 ship calls with a total
of 5 769 073 grt.
Port Authority. Catania Port Authority, Piazzale
Circumentnea 2, Catania, l95131, Italy.
Deepest and longest berth. Molo di Mezzogiorno

tanker berth (13.23).
Mean tidal levels. Mean spring range about 02; mean
neap range negligible. See Admiralty Tide Tables.
Density of water is 1025 g/cm3.
Local weather and sea state. Strong NE and SE winds
send a swell into the harbour. It is dangerous to enter the
port during SE gales.
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General layout. The port is protected from the E by
Molo di Levante breakwater, which extends 1 mile S from
the shore, starting from a position about 4 cables E of the
city cathedral. Molo di Mezzogiorno extends about
23 cables E from the shore opposite a triangular knuckle
on Molo di Levante. This knuckle, on the W side of the
mole, is 28 cables N of the mole head.
The entrance to the harbour, about 1 cables in width,
lies between Molo di Mezzogiorno and Molo di Levante. A
second narrow breakwater, Molo dellAsino, also extends
about 2 cables E from the shore 1 cables S and parallel
to Molo di Mezzogiorno.
Sporgente Centrale extends 3 cables S from the head of
the harbour, and divides the N part into two basins, the W
being Porto Vecchio and the E being Porto Nuovo, the NW
part of which is a fishing harbour. Transverse moles,
1 cables from the head of Porto Nuovo, extend cable
from Sporgente Centrale and Molo di Levante.
Porto Peschereccio, fishing harbour, lies on the W side
of the harbour between Porto Vecchio and Molo di
Mezzogiorno. Its entrance, which is about cable wide,
faces SE.
The port office is on the N side of Porto Vecchio, and
close NE of it is the Custom house.
Development. Work is in progress (2004) to create a
cruise ship passenger terminal by extending Molo di
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Levante. This berth will be 750 m in length and up to 50 m

wide. There are also plans to create a Ro-Ro ferry terminal
in the S part of the harbour.
Climatic table: see 1.166 and 1.195 (Catania,
Fontanorossa Airport).
Landmarks:
Monte Etna (37450N 14595E) (13.7) (chart
1941).
Radio mast (37321N 15046E) (13.12).
Monte Santa Sofia radio mast (37318N 15044E)
(13.12).
Cathedral Dome (37301N 15053E).
Chimney (white) (37294N 15053E) exhibiting
fixed air obstruction lights.
Torre SIP (37149N 15025E) (13.12) (chart 1941).
Major light:
Sciara Biscari Light (37293N 15051E) (13.12).
Port services
Directions
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Entry. There are no specific directions for entering
harbour but the following marks may be of use:
Light-buoy (special) (37263N 15089E) (13.20)
(chart 1941).
Molo di Levante Head Light (green column, 6 m in
height) (37292N 15059E).
Breakwater head light (red post on platform, 5 m in
height) (37293N 15057E).
Chimney (37294N 15053E).
Molo di Levante Knuckle Light (green column on a
pedestal, 6 m in height) (37295N 15059E).
Molo di Mezzogiorno Light (red column on a
pedestal, 6 m in height) (37295N 15057E).
Grain Silos (37297N 15055E), about 30 m in
height, exhibiting air obstruction lights.
Tower (37298N 15056E).
Chimney (37299N 15054E).
Flag Pole (37300N 15055E) at the N end of
Porto Vecchio and near to the port office.
Wrecks. Four wrecks lie in the harbour and one near its
entrance as follows:
A wreck, with a depth of 9 m over it, lies in position
37292N 15059E, cable SW of Molo di
Levante Head.
Two wrecks, depths 14 m and 20 m, marked on the
chart, lie between Molo di Mezzogiorno and the S
breakwater in the vicinity of 37295N 15057E.
A wreck, partially visible, also lies farther inshore
between Molo di Mezzogiorno and the S
breakwater in the vicinity of 37294N 15056E.
A wreck, with a depth of 3 m over it, lies in the NE
part of Porto Nuovo.
Occasional marks. Aeronautical obstruction lights are
occasionally exhibited from the following positions:
Chimney, 1 mile NNW of Molo di Mezzogiorno head.
Structure, 2 miles SW of Molo di Mezzogiorno head,
in the vicinity of the international airport.
13.24
Other facilities: several hospitals; reception of oily
waste; deratting certificates and deratting exemption
certificates (24 hours notice to health authorities required).
For deratting see 1.114.
Supplies: fresh provisions; fresh water; fuel oil, small
quantities available.
Communications: Catania Fontanorossa International
Airport lies about 4 km S of the city.
Rescue: MRSC at Catania. See 13.4.

Chart 1018
San Alessio
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Anchorage (37550N 15209E), sheltered from S
winds, can be obtained by small vessels off the village of
San Alessio (population about 1200) in depths of 9 to
10 m, sand, good holding, local knowledge required.
The village stands on the N side of Capo San Alessio
(13.12), and can be identified by a prominent hotel, white,
3-storied, which is located to the N of the village. Scoglio
San Alessio, a blackish rock, lies close off the S end of the
beach fronting the village.
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Landing place. A village (37516N 15180E) with a
landing place suitable only for small boats, lies on the S
side of the cove close NW of Punta Castelluccio (13.17).
The approach is obstructed by Scoglio Zigennaro and some
other rocky shoals which lie near the entrance to the bay.
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Fishing vessels berth in Porto Peschereccio, which has

depths of 35 to 4 m, in the SW corner of the harbour.
Alongside berths. Banchina Francesco Crispi (ore berth)
is on the W side of Porto Vecchio and has depths of 7 to
9 m alongside. Ferries berth at the root of this banchina,
the remaining part being used by bulk carriers. The W side
of Molo di Levante, Porto Nuovo, Porto Vecchio, and the
N side of Molo di Mezzogiorno are all quayed. Molo di
Levante is not used for commercial operations, however
there is a degassing station for gas carriers along part of it.
Otherwise, Molo di Levante is used mainly by fishing
boats and pleasure craft. See also development (13.21).
The E side of Sporgente Centrale, is assigned to naval
vessels drawing not more than 9 m. Two berths on the W
side are used for smaller vessels.
Molo di Mezzogiorno, the designated tanker berth is
310 m long. There are depths of 7 to 8 m on its N side. At
the NE corner of the mole is a small ramp.
13.23
Basins. There are two basins, formed by Sporgente
Centrale extending 3 cables S, in the N part of the harbour.
Porto Vecchio, the W basin, has depths of 6 to 10 m; Porto
Nuovo, the E basin, has depths of 7 to 10 m.
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Porto di Castelluccio (37513N 15182E), lies on the
S side of Punta Castelluccio (13.17), is open E and is
suitable for small craft, local knowledge being required. In
the entrance are two rocks, Scoglio Mezzar, which is
above-water, and the other with a depth of 15 m over it.
There is deep water very close inshore and with a narrow
sandy beach fringed by small rocks which restrict it. The
bottom is sand and rock, and the N part is foul.
Temporary shelter. The bay can offer temporary shelter
but is exposed to winds from between NNE and SSE.
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Rada di Taormina
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Description. Rada di Taormina (37502N 15172E),
lies between Capo di Taormina (13.12) and Capo Schis
(13.15), 1 miles SW. The town of Taormina (13.12)
dominates the N end of the bay. The NW shore of the bay
consists of a pebbly beach, fronting the town of Giardini,
which in turn is backed by the railway and well cultivated
hills. The small harbour of Porto di Giardini-Naxos (13.29)
is situated at the SE corner of the bay, near Castello Schis
(13.15).
Local weather and sea state. It is dangerous to remain
in the roads with the Scirocco (SE) or the
Greco-Tramontana (NNE) winds. In winter the latter can
sometimes blow with gale force.
Pilotage is not available.
Current. There is usually a current running SW along
the coast.
Rocks. Close offshore the NW of the bay are numerous
above-water and submerged rocks.
Useful marks:
Cross, white (37512N 15171E), near to Castello
Saraceno (13.12).
Church (37500N 15164E), green roof with an
octagonal spire, stands near the shore about
8 cables NNW of Capo Schis.
Castello Schis (37494N 15163E) (13.15).
Anchorage can be obtained about 5 cables WSW of
Scoglio Agnia, 18 m in height, which lies close S of Capo
di Taormina, in depths of 15 to 20 m, sand and good
holding ground.
Anchorage can also be obtained in the S part of the bay,
about 4 cables N of Capo Schis, in similar depths.
Both anchorages are exposed to E and SE winds.
Landing. Boats can land at Porto di Giardini-Naxos
(13.29) at the SE end of the anchorage.
Charts 966 plan of Porto di Riposto, 1018
Porto di Riposto
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Porto di Giardini-Naxos
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Description. The harbour (37496N 15165E) is
situated at the SE corner of Rada di Taormina (13.28) and
2 cables NNW of Capo Schis (13.15). The harbour is used
mainly by fishing boats, and in summer, owing to the
proximity of Rada di Taormina, by pleasure craft. It offers
a modest refuge from very high seas raised by the Scirocco
(SE wind). Several rubble breakwaters have been
constructed close NW of the harbour to protect the town
beach front.
Pilotage. None available.
Regulations concerning entry. There is a speed limit of
3 kn within the harbour. Vessels may not stop at the port
entrance or alongside the wreck (below). Berthing to the
mole is only permitted to allow the disembarking of
persons via the two sets of landing steps.
Harbour layout. The harbour consists of a high, wide
mole extending about 250 m NNE. A partly submerged
wreck lies about 80 m from the head of the mole, towards
the root, in a depth of 10 m. The first 10 m of the pier
from the head is prohibited for use owing to a shoal depth;
from 80 m to 95 m is also prohibited owing to the
semi-submerged wreck. The area between these prohibited
areas is reserved for fishing vessels over 20 grt.
Shoaling. The harbour is subject to shoaling and the
local authorities should be consulted concerning depths and
port regulations.
Directions. There are no specific directions for entering

harbour but the following mark may be of use:
Harbour mole light (red column, 8 m in elevation)
(37496N 15166E) exhibited from the head of
the mole.
Berths. The mole is quayed on its W side. There are
depths of 5 m at the N end of the quay, shoaling to 2 m at
its root. Yacht facilities are provided, and up to twelve
yachts can berth at the mole.
Landing. Another small quay, in shallow water, extends
WSW from the root of the mole. Its use is reserved for the
disembarking of passengers.
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Position. Porto di Riposto (37440N 15125E) is a
small port on the Sicilian E coast between Capo Taormina
(13.12) and Capo Molini (13.12), about 10 miles E of
Monte Etna (13.7).
Outer anchorage. Anchorage can be obtained anywhere
off the town, or in the bay to the N, in good weather. The
holding is good and the bottom is sand, but in the vicinity
of a dark red building with a chimney, a short distance N
of the town, the bottom is rocky. It is dangerous to stay in
the roads with wind between NE and SE. At times, heavy
NW and N squalls are experienced in this anchorage.
Pilotage. A pilot, tug and any other berthing assistance
required, can be obtained through Catania (13.18).
See also 1.21.
Harbour layout. The harbour consists of an outer mole,
with its root on the shore SE of the town centre. The mole
is made up of three arms; the first bears ENE; the longer
second arm bears almost N with a gentle curve; the third
bears NNW. The total length of the mole is about 805 m.
The inner mole, running E, begins in front of the church,
Madonna della Lettera, and has a length of 170 m of which
only 80 m is usable. Porta dell Etna, a marina, is enclosed
within the harbour.
About 50 m N of the outer mole there is an oil pipeline
terminal.
Along the coast N and S of the harbour, there are rock
rubble barriers, placed as coastal defences.
The port office is located on the sea front, in the town,
on the W-side of the harbour.
Development. Work to extend the inner and outer
moles, the construction of an anti swell groyne, and the
building of a shoreline quay was in progress in 2004.
Various local restricted areas and port entry restrictions will
be in force while the development work is ongoing.
A mooring buoy is laid in the middle of the harbour, to
which vessels of moderate tonnage can moor, although not
to a single mooring.
Wind and swell. The harbour is subject to swell and it
is dangerous to enter and moor when there are strong
winds from the ENE to ESE, especially as no tugs are
available. With exceptionally agitated seas the waves pass
over the outer mole, which increase the swell within the
harbour and render it dangerous to remain in port.
Principal marks:
Landmark. Cathedral (37440N 15123E) with a
remarkable cupola stands near the centre of the
town.
Major light. Molo di Sopraflutto Elbow Light
(37438N 15127E) (13.12).
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Church (Madonna della Lettera) (37441N

12123E) standing NE of the cathedral and
cable W of the inner mole.
Molo di Sopraflutto Head Light, (red metal column,
elevation 11 m) (37441N 15127E) stands at
the NE corner of Porto di Riposto.
Molo di Sottoflutto Head Light, (green mast, 5 m in
height) (37441N 15125E) stands at the NW
corner of Porto di Riposto.
Two-storied towers on the SW corner of the Nautical
Technical Institute building which stands near the
beach.
Five-storied building surmounted by two white
shelters stands close S of the Nautical Technical
Institute.
Church (37436N 15110E), large, with two
belfries, stands in the village of Giarra (13.16).
Berths. The outer mole is quayed on its W-side for
780 m and is divided into three sections, called A, B and
C. Quay A has depths of 3 m alongside, while B and C
have depths of 6 to 12 m alongside. The end section of
quay B is not usable.
The inner mole is quayed on its S-side and is used for
berthing of small fishing boats and pleasure craft.
About 50 m N of the outer mole there is an oil pipeline
terminal; small tankers moor bow-on to the terminal.
Repairs: slip; crane (45 tonnes); boat hoist (160 tonnes);
boatyard.
Other facility: small hospital in the town.
Supplies: fresh water on quay; fuel.
Stazzo
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Torre Archirafi
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13.31
Description. Torre Archirafi (37426N 15130E)
stands near a village on a rounded projection 1 miles SSE
of Porto di Riposto. The village shows up well from S. The
beach is stony and dark, and fronted by rocks. A refuge
mole has been constructed at Torre Archirafi for fishing
vessels.
Local knowledge is advisable for safe navigation.
Directions. There are no specific directions for
approaching the mole but the following marks may be of
use:
Torre Archirafi (37426N 15130E).
Detached two-storied building (red with white
window frames), standing 2 cables S of Torre
Archirafi.
Dangerous boulders. Navigation, stopping, mooring and
any other marine activity is prohibited in an area extending
E for 50 m and N for 200 m from the head of the mole,
owing to the presence of large dangerous boulders awash.
Mole. The mole is about 50 m in length and 4 m in
width, there is also a small public slip for boats.
Puzzillo
1
13.32
Description. The village of Puzzillo (37396N
15119E), also known as Pozzillo, stands on the N side of
a lava stream projection (low with a dark appearance)
which lies about 3 miles S of Torre Archirafi. It is
fringed with rocks extending a short distance offshore.
Harbour layout. The harbour is situated in the E of the
town and consists of a mole and a breakwater. The N mole
extends E and then SE providing protection from N and
NE. The S rubble breakwater extends NE and protects the
harbour from SE winds. The harbour entrance opens NE.
Local knowledge is advisable for safe navigation and

landing.
Directions. There are no specific directions for
approaching the harbour but the following mark may be of
use:
Church (reddish belfry) (37397N 15116E),
standing on the N side of the projection.
Tsunami. The coast from about mile N of Puzzillo to
a point about 3 miles farther S, in the vicinity of Santa
Maria La Scala (13.35), is susceptible to subsidence or
collapse thus producing localised tsunami.
For this reason entry is prohibited into an area 300 m
long and 200 m wide from the shore, opposite the rubble
breakwater situated about 900 m N of Puzzillo.
The local authorities issue warnings and precautions to
be taken when appropriate.
Obstructions. It was reported (1995) that, as a result of
storms, several large structural blocks have been moved
from their original positions and now comprise a danger for
craft bound for the harbour.
Submarine pipeline. A submarine pipeline has been
laid, about 7 cables N of Puzzillo, from position 37402N
15120E to position 37401N 15123E.
Berths. The N mole is quayed on its S side, with depths
of 15 m to 2 m alongside.
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Description. The village of Stazzo (37390N
15114E), 5 cables S of Puzzillo (13.32), stands on the S
side of the same lava stream projection (low with a dark
appearance) which lies about 3 miles S of Torre Archirafi.
It is fringed with rocks extending a short distance offshore.
landing. See also Obstructions below.
Regulations concerning entery. Entering and leaving
this harbour is permitted only during daylight hours. Craft
belonging to the harbour masters offices of Catania,
Augusta and Riposto can carry out these manoeuvres at
night provided they are under the command of the master.
Harbour. At Stazzo there is a small boat and fishing
harbour. It consists of two small inlets separated by a rocky
point. The W inlet, the smaller of the two is sheltered by a
mole extending ENE. The inlet entrance opens SE. The
second inlet 150 m further E is sheltered by a mole
extending 140 m SSW from the shore. Its entrance opens
SSW.
Church (37390N 15114E) on the sea shore at the
S end of the village.
House (white) with two crenellated towers, one higher
than the other, inland of the church.
Danger. Because of the presence of potentially
dangerous ordnance in an area varying in depths from 8 m
to 30 m adjacent to the harbour, the passage and stopping
of vessels of any kind, fishing, bathing and diving are
prohibited in the sea area extending 500 m from the shore,
between the head of the outer mole of the W inlet and a
point 450 m SW of the mole.
Tsunami and landslips. See 13.32.
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Berths. The E inlet mole extending ENE is quayed on

its W side. The W inlet mole extending SSW is quayed on
its N side.
Landing at the harbour can be effected during N and
NE winds.
Santa Tecla
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Description. The village of Santa Tecla (37384N
15107E) stands on the coast about 1 mile SW of Stazzo
(13.33).
Harbour layout. Close N of Santa Tecla is a small boat
and fishing harbour protected from NE by a breakwater
which extends SE and then S from the shore. The harbour
entrance opens S.
Tower (dark coloured) standing close N of the
village. The tower is close to the boat harbour.
Tsunami. See 13.32.
Obstruction. It was reported (1997) that the entrance to
the small boat harbour is partly obstructed by a
semi-submerged block, making it very dangerous for craft
entering or departing.
Berths. The inner leg of the breakwater extending SE is
quayed on its SW-side.
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13.35
Description. Santa Maria la Scala (37372N 15105E)
stands on the coast among high cliffs of black lava. It lies
about 1 m S of Santa Tecla (13.34) and 25 m N of Capo
Molini (13.36).
landing.
Regulations concerning entery. Entering and leaving
this small craft harbour is only permitted during daylight
hours. Craft belonging to the harbour masters offices of
Catania, Augusta and Riposto can carry out these
manoeuvres at night provided they are under the command
of the master.
Harbour layout. The small boat and fishing harbour is
protected from the E by a wide mole with external rubble
extending cable S from the shore with depths on its W
side of 3 m at its outer end and 15 m to 2 m elsewhere.
The harbour entrance opens S.
Shoals. Two small shoals, with depths of 27 m and 5 m
over them, lie close together about 2 cables offshore and
8 cables S of Santa Maria la Scala.
Tsunami and landslips. See 13.32. Locally, the area
100 m to seaward of the coast is prohibited for navigation
and bathing.
Berths. The inner leg of the breakwater extending S is
quayed on its W-side.
Chart 992 plan approaches to Catania
Capo Molini
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13.36
Description. Capo Molini (37346N 15106E) is
formed by lava, and some rocks lie close off it. On the S
side of the cape is a cove, on the shores of which stands
the village of Capo Molini, where there is a factory with a
tall chimney and numerous small dwellings.
Mole. In the bay W of the cape there is a small mole,

60 m long.
Anchorage. There is an anchorage in the shelter of
Capo Molini, good holding, but scattered with rocks.
the cove or anchorage but the following marks may be of
use:
Capo Molini Light (37346N 15106E) (13.12).
Danger. An explosives dumping ground lies close
offshore (13.9).
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Description. Aci Trezza (37338N 15097E) stands on
the coast, 1 mile SSW of Capo Molini (13.36). Most of the
houses in the village are red in colour. The village includes
a small fishing harbour.
Anchorage can be obtained, in good weather, in the bay
to the N between Capo Molini and Isole Ciclopi. The
holding is good, but the bottom is rocky in some places;
local knowledge is required. Caution: vessels should put to
sea when heavy clouds hang about the crater of Monte
Etna (13.7), for strong onshore winds may then be
expected. See NP13.1 and chart for details of marine nature
reserve.
Regulations concerning entry. When entering or
leaving the harbour vessels must keep to the starboard side
of the channel at the mouth of the harbour. The maximum
permitted speed is 3 kn. Vessels should avoid passing at the
mouth of the harbour; the vessel leaving has precedence.
Stopping, fishing and diving are prohibited within 100 m of
the S breakwater head.
Entering and leaving this small craft harbour is only
permitted during daylight hours. Craft belonging to the
harbour masters offices of Catania, Augusta and Riposto
can carry out these manoeuvres at night provided they are
under the command of the master.
Harbour layout. The small craft and fishing harbour is
protected by two moles (N and S) which have several
arms. The harbour entrance opens E.
Directions. The harbour is approached from NE, taking
care not to infringe the prohibited entry area surrounding
Isole Ciclopi. See NP13.1 and chart for details of marine
nature reserve.
Danger. A rocky shoal covered by 12 m of water, in
depths of 10 m has been reported in the sea area between
Aci Trezza and the Isole Ciclopi islands, bearing 2805
12 miles from Capo Molini lighthouse. Passage between
Isole Ciclopi and the coast is therefore dangerous.
Useful marks:
Four light-buoys centred on 37337N 15103E,
marking the marine reserve.
Church (37337N 15097E) standing in the village,
near to the fishing harbour.
Isole Ciclopi (37336N 15100E) are a group of
four basaltic rocks, of prismatic columnar
formation, lying close SE of Aci Trezza. They are
darker than the land behind them, and are easy to
identify.
Isola di Aci (37337N 15100E), the largest and N
island of the Isole Ciclopi, is surmounted by a
small tower, and lies about 2 cables offshore.
Berths. Both the N and S moles are quayed internally,
while a small quayed dock lies between the shore and the
root of the N mole. The N mole has depths of 5 m, whilst
the S mole has depths between 15 m and 4 m alongside.
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On the W shore are two slips, and in the S part of the

harbour there are several floating pontoons for the use of
pleasure craft.
Aci Castello
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13.38
Description. Aci Castello (37333N 15088E) is
situated on the coast 1 mile SW of Isole Ciclopi (13.37),
and can be identified by a massive basaltic cliff rock
extending into the sea in front of the town. On the summit
of the rock are some ruins. Close N of the cliff is a small
stone pier. The town has a population of about 18 000.
Temporary Anchorage can be obtained off Aci
Castello, during offshore winds, in depths of 20 m to 29 m.
Local knowledge is required for anchoring and
recommended for safe navigation.
Harbour layout. There is a small harbour, protected by
Molo Porticciolo, the outer mole, 110 m long and
exhibiting a light at its head. A smaller inner mole also
provides additional shelter. The harbour is particularly
crowded in summer; caution is required when entering at
night owing to craft at anchor.
Radio mast (37339N 15062E) (13.12), 22 miles
WNW of the village.
Aci Castello, Molo Porticciolo, N corner light (red
post, 3 m in height) (37332N 15107E).
Church (37334N 15088E) standing in the centre
of the village.
Church (37331N 15087E) standing at the S end
of the village.
Rock falls. The cliffs beneath the ruins on the massive
rock are subject to crumbling, with occasional large rock
falls onto the reef below. Mariners should exercise caution
in this area.
Berths. There are numerous piers along the shores of

the inlet.
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Ognina
13.39
Description. Ognina (37319N 15069E), also known
as Porto dUlisse, is a small creek with cliff like sides and
a small beach at its head. It lies 2 miles SW of Aci
Castello (13.38). On the S shore of the creek is a small
harbour used by fishing vessels and providing facilities for
yachts and pleasure craft.
Temporary Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels
in Porto dUlisse during offshore winds. The holding
ground is good, the bottom being sand and weed.
Local knowledge is required for anchoring.
elbowed mole extending N from the S shore, quayed
internally and with protecting rubble on its external side. A
second elbowed rubble breakwater is situated W of the
main mole. Between these moles is a small public slip. The
harbour entrance opens to the E.
Spherical buoy (37318N 15080E) exhibiting a
light.
Ognina (Porto dUlisse) E mole head light (white
mast with red stripes, 4 m in height) (37319N
15069E)
Church (37318N 15069E), standing 1 cable S of
the harbour.
Wreck. A dangerous wreck (37318N 15072E) lies
in the approaches to Ognina.
13.41
Description. Piazza Europa (37309N 15064E) lies
on the coast in front of the city of Catania (13.18) and
about 2 km from the main harbour of Catania. The small
harbour is called Caito, although it is also known as Piazza
Europa harbour.
Harbour. There is a small marina providing facilities for
yachts. The harbour entrance is open to the S and protected
from all other directions.
Danger. Owing to the danger of landslip, the sea area
opposite the Caito district, extending seaward for 150 m is
prohibited for navigation, stopping, fishing, and bathing.
Chart 1941
13.40
Description. Santa Giovanni Li Cuti (37312N
15066E) lies on the coast at the N side of a small bay
and about 75 cables SW of Porto dUlisse (13.39). Within
the bay a small fishing harbour has been constructed. It is
sheltered by a short elbowed mole with rubble placed on
its external side.
Radio mast (37322N 15046E) (13.12).
Monte Santa Sofia radio mast (37319N 15044E)
(13.12).
San Giovanni Li Cuti, mole head light (support
structure, 5 m in height) (37312N 15066E)
Regulations concerning entry. Only local fishing boats
are allowed to use this harbour.
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Description. Brcoli (37170N 15112E), a small
village lies on the W side of a small, narrow cove which is
formed between Punta Bnico (13.17) and Capo Campolato
(13.17).
Harbour. The harbour, or canal-port, is a channel whose
mouth is situated to the W of the town, close NW of the
light, with banks consisting of natural rocks. It can be
considered as an extension of the mouth of the Torrente
Porcaria. Depths are variable between 18 m and 4 m,
owing to silting; dredging is carried out periodically.
Castle with four towers, one at each corner, standing
close N of the village, and on the W side of the
entrance to the cove.
Brcoli Light (white tower, red band, on grey
standing close N of the castle. This light is
obscured when bearing more then 230.
Lime Kiln standing 2 cables W of the castle.
Shoal. A shoal depth of 3 m is reported to lie NE of
Brcoli, in position 37178N 15105E.
Wreck. There is a wreck, considered dangerous to
surface navigation, lying about 23 miles NNW of Brcoli.
Landslip. Because of the danger of landslip, navigation
is prohibited, within 50 m of the coast, in parts of Baia del
Silenzio. This is the bay formed between Brcoli and Punta
della Campolato, 1 miles farther E.
River Berths. Floating piers, about 140 m long in total
are used in summer for berthing pleasure craft on the E
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side of the canal-port. A single floating pier, 60 m long, is

also established during the summer season on the E side of
the bay close E of the town.
Anchorage, sheltered from all but N winds, can be
obtained about 2 cables NE of the castle, in a depth of
about 18 m, rock and weed.
Chart 966 plan of Rada di Augusta
Porto Xifonio
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13.43
Porto Xifonio (37140N 15141E) is the bay to the E
of Isolotto di Augusta. In the N part of the bay are
extensive salt-pans. On the NE side of Porto Xifonio are
some remarkable quarries, and there are a number of small
piers for loading stone. A road viaduct connecting Isolotto
di Augusta with the mainland crosses the NW part of the
bay. Small boats can enter Porto Megarese from Porto
Xifonio by passing under the bridges connecting Isolotto di
Augusta to the mainland. There are small boat harbours at
Cala della Mola and Cala Granatello.
Directions. From the vicinity of 37117N 15160E the
track leads NW. Porto Xifonio is entered between Punta
Izzo (37140N 15149E), lying 8 cables SW of Capo
Santa Croce, and Isolotto di Augusta (13.48), about 1 mile
SW.
Dangers. Rocky shoal depths extend in a wide band
from the N and E coasts towards the centre of Porto
Xifonio. Two shoals, Secca S Pietro and Secca S Francesco
lying to the E of Isolotto di Augusta mark the E limit of
shoal area.
Useful marks:
Citadel (37141N 15133E) at the N end of
Isolotto di Augusta (13.48)
Skyscraper (37138N 15132E) (13.74).
Tower (37132N 15135E) (13.76).
Anchorage. The bay provides excellent anchorage for
medium to small vessels.
PORTO DI AUGUSTA
General information
Charts 966 plan of Rada di Augusta, 973
Position
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13.44
Porto di Augusta (37120N 15120E) is situated on
the SE coast of Sicilia, and on the W side of Baia di
Augusta.
Several large oil refineries with associated chimneys,
flares and jetties occupy almost all of the shore to the W
of Baia di Augusta. Some of the chimneys in the refineries
are marked by red air obstruction lights.
Port limits
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Function
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13.45
Porto Megarese and Seno del Priolo are tanker ports.
Porto Megarese also has facilities to handle bulk,
multipurpose, liquid, gas, cement and Ro-Ro cargoes.
13.46
Baia di Augusta (37119N 15155E) lies between
Capo Santa Croce (13.12) and Penisola Magnisi (13.49).
Penisola Magnisi splits in half the larger bight formed
between Capo Santa Croce and Capo Santa Panagia
(13.105). Baia di Augusta is the N bay, while Baia di Santa
Panagia (13.106) forms the S bay. The W shore of the
bight is backed by a chain of flat topped hills, which
13.50
The port limits, as marked on the charts, encompass the
area between the coast and a line joining Capo Santa Croce
Light (13.12) to 37095N 15168E and thence to
Penisola Magnisi Light (13.77).
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decline in elevation towards Capo Santa Panagia, and the

crest of which is broken only by a hill, with an elevation
of 188 m, 4 miles W of the cape.
Baia di Augusta is divided into three parts, namely:
Porto Xifonio (13.43), used by medium to small craft.
Porto Megarese (13.69), the main harbour.
Seno del Priolo (13.72).
Within Baia di Augusta are three main topographical
features:
Forte Vittoria (13.47).
Isolotto di Augusta (13.48).
Penisola Magnisi (13.49).
13.47
Forte Vittoria and Forte Garcia (37142N 15123E)
lie close together on a small islet at the N end of Porto
Megarese.
13.48
Isolotto di Augusta. The city of Augusta (37137N
15133E), which has a population of about 34 000, can
be easily identified standing on Isolotto di Augusta. The
city is connected to the mainland N of it by two bridges,
under which boats can pass from Porto Xifonio (13.43) to
Porto Megarese (13.69). Close S of these bridges stands the
old citadel. The cathedral has an elevation of 51 m near the
N end of the city, but owing to the high buildings
surrounding it, it is not visible from sea.
13.49
Penisola Magnisi (37094N 15141E) is less than
30 m high, and is joined to the mainland by a narrow,
sandy isthmus. Cala Canaletto lies on the S of the isthmus.
Its shores are sandy and free from dangers. Torre Magnisi
(large round tower) stands on the W side if the peninsula
above the isthmus, while Punta Tuano marks the NW
extremity. A lighthouse (13.77) is situated at the NE
extremity of the peninsula.
Secca Magnisi, with depths of less then 10 m over it,
extends about 5 cables NNE from the NE extremity of the
peninsula.
Punta Magnisi (37088N 15147E) is the SE extremity
of the peninsula, and depths of less then 10 m extend about
3 cables E of it, but it is comparatively steep-to on its S
side.
A T-shaped pier extends about cable SSW from a
position 2 cables W of Punta Magnisi. An oil pipeline
connects it to the mainland.
Tunny nets are laid out periodically off the NE side of
Penisola Magnisi.
13.51
Fishing (13.3) is fairly active but does not usually
interfere with navigation. Gill drift net fishing is prohibited
within the harbour limits, and in an area extending 2 miles
to seaward from the E limiting line. However, gill drift net
fishing is permitted in Seno del Priolo (13.72).
Traffic
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13.52
57 131 034 dwt.
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Buoy A1
Forte Garcia
Hangar
Forte Vittoria
Forte Garcia and Forte Vittoria from SSE (13.47)

Port Authority
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Arrival information
13.53
Port Authority of Augusta, Capitaneria di Porto, Guardia
Costiera, Via Marina di Ponente, l96011 Augusta (SR),
Italy
Port operations
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Limiting conditions
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13.54
Porto Megarese. Pontile Superpetroliere (13.88).
Seno del Priolo. Pontile Enichem Priolo (13.91)
13.59
During adverse weather conditions which prevent the
pilot embarking outside the harbour vessels will be radar
assisted, via VHF, until such time as the pilot is embarked.
Mean tidal levels
13.55
Mean spring range about 02; mean neap range
negligible. See Admiralty Tide Tables.
Density of water
13.60
24 hours. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 6(3).
72, 48 and 24 hours, advised to agent.
Outer anchorage
13.56
1025 g/cm3.
13.58
Use of the port berthing service is compulsory for
vessels of more than 500 grt and for all vessels carrying
explosives or inflammable cargo.
13.61
There is no designated anchorage outside the harbour.
However, and noting 13.62, anchorage may be found.
Prohibited areas
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Porto Megarese. Tankers of up to 375 000 dwt; 198 m
draught.
Seno del Priolo. Tankers up to 12 000 dwt; 76 m
draught.
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Unexploded ordnance dumping ground. (37097N
15165E) (13.102).
Penisola Magnisi. Anchoring and fishing are prohibited
within an area adjacent to the pipeline laid ENE for
9 cables from the N end of Penisola Magnisi (13.49). This
prohibited area is marked on the chart.
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Porto Megarese harbour entrances. In the sea area off

Imboccatura di Levante, vessels are prohibited from
stopping, anchoring or fishing within a band 1 mile wide
based on the leading line, extending 1 miles seaward of
the entrance to Porto Megarese, or within 25 cables of the
entrance when inside the harbour. The prohibited areas are
In the sea area off Imboccatura di Scirocco, vessels are
prohibited from stopping, anchoring or fishing within a
band 400 m wide extending 400 m seaward of the S
entrance to Porto Megarese, or within 25 cables of the
entrance when inside the harbour. The prohibited areas are
Porto Megarese berths and breakwaters. Anchoring
and fishing is prohibited in a strip, 3 cables wide, lying
along the inner side of the breakwaters.
Anchoring and fishing is prohibited in several areas in
the vicinity of berths in the N and NW parts of the port.
These areas are marked on the chart.
Porticciolo di Terre Vecchie. Entry is prohibited in the
approaches to the naval base at Porticciolo di Terre Vecchie
(13.70) as shown on the chart.
A buoyant light-beacon (W cardinal) stands on the W
limit of the prohibited area W of Terre Vecchie. Within the
prohibited area a further area, marked by 8 buoys (special),
is situated close SSE of the light-beacon.
Restricted area
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A restricted area is established inside the main E
entrance, 1 cables either side of the leading line, from the
entrance to the W shore. Within this restricted area, vessels
must not anchor or obstruct the use of the E entrance
leading marks.

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General layout
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Submarine cables
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A submarine power cable is laid from the S extremity of
Isolotto di Augusta SSE, close W of the Diga Settentrionale
breakwater, to the light-beacon on the N side of the main
entrance.
Pilotage
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Pilotage is compulsory for all merchant vessels over
500 grt and available 24 hours. The pilot usually boards
between 1 mile and 2 miles from the entrance to Porto
Megarese, weather permitting, or else inside the breakwater.
Larger vessels may be boarded 3 miles from the entrance.
A second pilot is compulsory during berthing for vessels of
more than 50 000 grt and for vessels of more than
60 000 grt when unberthing. See alsoAdmiralty List of
Pilot boats are painted black with a white band and the
letter P on either bow.
See also 1.21.
Tugs
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Available. The use of at least one tug is compulsory.
Local knowledge
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13.68
Vessels must adhere to the regulations concerning the
prohibited areas (13.62) and restricted area (13.63).
Vessels are prohibited from entering or leaving harbour
at the same time as another.
A vessel leaving the harbour has precedence over a
vessel entering.
Vessels are prohibited from discharging refuse overboard
within the limits of Porto di Augusta. This prohibition also
applies to vessels anchored in the roadstead, and to vessels
in the open sea within the limit of territorial waters (1.64)
off Porto di Augusta.
13.67
Mariners should consult the port authorities for the latest
information on depths, aids to navigation and port
developments.
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Porto Megarese (37127N 15125E), the middle and
main part of Porto di Augusta, is protected on its E side by
Isolotto di Augusta and by three breakwaters built over a
chain of shoals:
Diga Settentrionale extends 11 cables SSE from the
S extremity of Isolotto di Augusta, passing over
Secca Avolos and about 1 cables E of Torre
Avolos (13.74).
Diga Centrale extends from a position 2 cables S of
the head of Diga Settentrionale for about 1 miles
SW, passing over Secca di Mezzo and Secca
Caruzzone. From its SW end a spur breakwater
extends 1 cable SSE.
Diga Meridionale extends from a position on the
shore 9 cables WSW of the SW extremity of Diga
Centrale, for 7 cables ENE.
The main entrance to Porto Megarese, called
Imboccatura di Levante (Passo di Levante), lies between
Diga Settentrionale and Diga Centrale in the E part of the
harbour.
A second entrance to Porto Megarese, called
Imboccatura di Scirocco (Passo Sud), lies between Diga
Meridionale and Diga Centrale in the S part of the harbour.
Inside the main harbour E entrance is a large turning
basin. From this basin vessels manoeuvre as required to
proceed to Porticciolo di Terre Vecchie (13.70), Porto
Commerciale (13.71) or to their allocated berth.
13.70
Porticciolo di Terre Vecchie (37131N 15134E) is a
boat harbour, reserved for Italian naval vessels, lying close
W of the root of Diga Settentrionale at the S end of
Isolotto di Augusta. It is protected by Isolotto Augusta and
Diga Settentrionale on its N and E side and by a
breakwater on its W side. The entrance is open to the S.
13.71
Porto Commerciale (37142N 15118E) lies in the
NW part of Porto Megarese and is situated on the mainland
to the W of Forte Vittoria and Forte Garcia (13.47). The
port consists of a basin formed by a shoreline quay,
Banchina Commerciale and a Ro-Ro pier on the SW side.
The basin opens to the SE. Lights are exhibited at the
basin entrance. This area handles mainly bright sulphur and
small quantities of dry cargo.
Some reclamation and construction work was reported
(1999) to be continuing to the NE of Porto Commerciale.
There are plans to extend the existing berths of the current
commercial area NE, so that vessels can berth on the SE
side of the reclaimed area.
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Seno del Priolo (37096N 15131E) lies between
Diga Meridionale and Punta Tuano, the NW extremity of
Penisola Magnisi (13.49). The coast is fringed by a shoal
bank which, with depths of less than 10 m, extends as
much as 6 cables offshore.
A single pier extends 5 cables NE from the shore 1 mile
W of Punta Tuano. A light is exhibited from the pier head.
Vessels can enter Porto Megarese from Seno del Priolo
via Imboccatura di Scirocco (13.81).
Natural conditions
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Winds. The ponente-libeccio, the WSW wind (see
1.154), when fresh, raises seas which can be dangerous to
craft within the roads. The harbour is exposed to the
scirocco and levante.
When the village of Mililli (37076N 15134E) is
covered by cloud it forecasts fresh winds from N through E
to S. When clouds gather E of Monte Etna (13.7) winds
will generally be from S to W. Cloud W of Monte Etna
forecasts winds from E or NE.
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Landmarks:
Torre SIP (37149N 15025E) (13.12) (chart 1941).
Water tank (mushroom shaped and painted in white
and red horizontal bands, 20 m in height)
(37159N 15129E) standing at an elevation of
81 m.
Hangar (with a flagpole) (37147N 15120E),
standing on the mainland at the NW end of the
harbour.
Forte Vittoria and Forte Garcia (37142N 15123E)
(13.47), standing within the harbour at its N end.
Skyscraper (tall building surmounted by a small
tower) (37138N 15132E), standing close S of
the cathedral.
Torre Avolos Tower (circular framework mast, 18 m
in height) (37128N 15135E) is part of a
conspicuous fort standing 2 cables S of the S
extremity of Isolotto di Augusta. The top of the
mast, at an elevation of 37 m, is marked by air
obstruction lights. The fort includes an old signal
station, painted black and white in chequers, which
is now closed and no longer displays storm
signals. By day, the mast is not clearly visible
owing to urban development. The fort is connected
to Diga Settentrionale by a causeway.
Oil refinery flares (a group) (37125N 15105E),
standing close to the Pontile Esso piers and
2 miles W of Torre Avolos.
Two chimneys (Oil refinery, with their top parts
painted red and white in bands, 76 m in height)
(37134N 15109E), standing 6 cables NW of a
group of flares.
Oil refinery flares (3 in number) (37109N
15120E), standing close NE of a tall chimney.
Torre di Belvedere signal mast (37057N 15123E)
(13.104).
Major lights:
Capo Santa Croce Light (38147N 15154E)
(13.12).
Dromo Giggia Rear Light (37121N 15092E)
(13.12).
13.75
Racon: Augusta, Imboccatura di Levante Green Beacon
(37120N 15140E) (13.76).
13.76
From the vicinity of 3711N 1522E, a position about
7 miles E of Porto di Augusta the track leads W to the
vicinity of 37117N 15160E.
Leading lights. The alignment (273) of Rada di
Augusta Leading Lights leads through the middle of
Imboccatura di Levante (13.78):
Front light, Punta Gennalena, (brown building
surmounted by a central beacon tower, black and
white bands, 9 m in height) (37120N 15111E),
standing about 350 m NW of Punta Gennalena on
the W shore of Porto Megarese.
Rear light, Dromo Giggia, (1 miles W of front
light) (13.12)
Useful marks:
Tower (37132N 15135E), standing at the S end
of Isolotto di Augusta (13.48).
Chimney (37130N 15103E), standing 2 cables S
of the Fiume Marcellino, exhibiting air obstruction
lights.
Diga Settentrionale Off Head Light (green round
tower on a beacon, 12 m in height) (37120N
15140E), standing close W of the head. This
structure is fitted with a radar reflector and a
Racon.
Diga Centrale off N head light (red round tower on a
beacon, 14 m in height) (37117N 15140E),
standing close W of the N head. This structure is
fitted with radar reflector.
Church (with a belfry) (37095N 15111E) standing
in the village of Priolo Gargallo
Penisola Magnisi Light (37095N 15141E) (13.77).
There are numerous chimneys in the area surrounding
the harbour, some of which are not charted.
(Directions for Porto Xifonio are given at 13.43)
(Directions continue for Imboccatura di
Levante at 13.78)
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There are no specific directions for entering harbour but
the following marks may be of use:
Pontile Montecatini (Also called Enichem Priolo)
Light (metal mast) (37099N 15126E), standing
at the head of the pier.
Penisola Magnisi Light (white truncated conical tower
on concrete base which has black and white
horizontal bands, 6 m in height) (37095N
15141E), standing at the NE extremity of
Penisola Magnisi (13.49).
Caution. Secca Magnisi (13.49), a bank with depths less
than 10 m over it, extends 5 cables NNE from the NE
extremity of Penisola Magnisi. A submarine pipeline runs
ENE across this bank; see 13.62.
North of Seno del Priolo is Imboccatura Scirocco (Passo
Sud), the second entrance to Porto Megarese.
(Directions continue for Imboccatura di
Scirocco at 13.81)
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Diga
Centrale
Red Beacon
Augusta Imbroccatura di Levante from E (13.78)
Old Lght Beacon

Punta Cantera
Green Beacon
Diga
Seltentrianale

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From the vicinity of 37117N 15160E the track leads
W following the leading marks through the middle of
Imboccatura di Levante which has depths of more than
35 m.
Vessels should keep very close to the line of the leading
marks from at least 5 cables E of the entrance until at least
2 cables W of the entrance and within the harbour.
At the entrance, vessels must hold exactly to the
entrance leading marks transit, and pass 100 m from the
head of the N breakwater and 50 m from the head of the S
one, owing to submerged breakwater foundation blocks.
Vessels leaving Porto Megarese must follow a similar
procedure being on the back transit for at least 5 cables
before departing E through the entrance. Vessels should
then turn, as soon as it is safe to do so, after passing
through the entrance, so as to avoid obscuring the leading
marks for inbound vessels.
Caution. Care must be taken not to use the old leading
marks at Punta Cantera (37124N 15111E), 4 cables N
of the current leading marks.
Caution is also necessary when approaching the harbour
entrance in bad weather, for the sea breaks very heavily
over the breakwaters.
Close inside the entrance at the W end of Imboccatura
di Levante is the turning basin (13.82). From this turning
basin vessels should navigate, as required, to proceed to
their allocated berth.
Useful marks:
Tower (black and white chequers, 12 m in height)
(37124N 15111E), standing in front of a
conspicuous building at Punta Cantera, was the
front mark of the old leading line. In 1982 the
tower was not visible from seaward.
The rear mark of this disused leading line is a
rectangular structure (red and white bands)
standing 1 miles WNW.
(Directions continue for Porto Commerciale at 13.80)
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The track from the turning basin (13.82) leads NNE to
Porticciolo di Terre Vecchie (13.70 and 13.90), passing W
of Torre Avolos (13.74).
The entrance channel is marked by several small red
buoys moored on the 5 m contour line between Torre
Avolos and the entrance.
Useful marks:
A buoyant light-beacon (37133N 15128E)
(13.62).
Tower on Isolotto di Augusta (37132N 15135E)
(13.76).
Porticciolo di Terre Vecchie Mole Light (red mast,
6 m in height) (37130N 15134E), standing at
the head of the mole on the W side of Porticciolo
di Terre Vecchie harbour.
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The track from the turning basin (13.82) leads N to
Porto Commerciale (13.71), passing W of the Porticciolo di
Terre Vecchie prohibited area (13.62).
Useful marks:
A buoyant light-beacon (37133N 15128E)
(13.62).
Monument (37135N 15116E), standing at Punta
Cugno.
A light-beacon (37137N 15119E), marking the
NE edge of the shoal off Punta Cugno.
Porto Commerciale wharf head light (green mast, 6 m
in elevation) (37142N 15119E) standing at the
SW corner of the harbour wall.
Pontile Ro-Ro Light (red support, green band, 6 m in
height) (37141N 15118E) standing at the head
of the pier.
Imboccatura di Scirocco
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Imboccatura di Scirocco (37106N 15130E), the
second entrance to Porto Megarese, lying between Diga
Centrale and Diga Meridionale, has no leading lights and
has dredged depths of 16 m.
When passing through this entrance, N-bound vessels
should be heading for its centre point at least 2 cables
before reaching it. When departing, S-bound vessels should
be heading for its centre point at least 1 cables before
reaching it.
Vessels using this entrance should keep at least 30 m
from the head of the two breakwaters owing to submerged
breakwater foundation blocks.
The following marks may be of use:
South East entrance E side beacon (green mast on
cylindrical stone tower with triangular topmark,
10 m in height) (37107N 15130E), standing
close NE of the SW end of Diga Centrale.
South East entrance W side beacon (red mast on
cylindrical stone tower with square topmark, 10 m
in height) (37106N 15129E), standing close
NW of the NE head of Diga Meridionale.
Imboccatura di Scirocco also leads to the turning basin
(13.82). From this turning basin vessels should navigate, as
required, to proceed to their allocated berth.
(Directions for Porticciolo di Terre Vecchie
are given at 13.79)
(Directions for Porto Commerciale are given at 13.80)
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Banchinas Militaire Reparto Lavori and Lavori Corvette
lie at the NW corner of Isolotto di Augusta and are
reserved for repair work to Italian navy vessels. A floating
dock lies close to the W of Lavori Corvette. Lights are
exhibited from the two pier heads at Banchina Militaire and
Reparto Lavori.
Banchina Torpediniere (37138N 15130E), lies on the
W side of the city of Augusta, 1 cable W of the cathedral,
and is 350 m in length with depths of 6 m alongside. It is
reserved for use by the Italian navy.
Pontile Santa Andrea lies cable S of Banchina
Torpediniere and forms a small fishing harbour.
The port office is cable SW of Pontile Santa Andrea
on Isolotto di Augusta.
Alongside depths are reported depths. The port
authorities should be contacted for the latest information.
Tanker berths
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Turning Basin
13.82
A turning basin, dredged to 218 m (1979), lies between
Imboccatura di Levante and the heads of the piers on the
W side of the harbour. Less water was reported (1997) in
the turning basin.
Waiting areas
13.83
Two waiting areas have been established as follows:
Waiting area A lies 5 cables NE of Punta Cugno
(37135N 15116E) (13.88).
Waiting area B lies 2 cables E of Punta Cantera
(37124N 15111E) (13.78).
13.86
Anchorage, under the pilots directions, can be obtained
inside the breakwaters but clear of the leading marks
restricted area (13.63); holding is not very good.
Designated anchor berths are marked on the chart.
Alongside berths
Basins and berths
13.85
A1 (37139N 15125E), A2 and A3 (37126N
15128E) buoys are available for mooring large vessels.
Anchorage
13.84
A2 buoy (37134N 15124E)is used for compass
adjustments.
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There are 30 berths for oil and chemical operations. Port
regulations dictate that vessels not effecting commercial
operations cannot stay at refineries piers, owing to safety
considerations, and must therefore shift to an anchor berth
or depart the harbour. These tanker berths are distributed
among the following jetties and locations:
Banchina Pantano Daniele (37146N 15130E), lies
in the NE corner of the port on the mainland.
Pontile Maxcom (37144N 15130E), lies on the
mainland close NW of Isolotto di Augusta. Lights
are exhibited at its head. This pier is also known
as Pontile Shell. There are 3 alongside berths.
Cugno fuelling base (37138N 15116E) lies
3 cables NW of Punta Cugno and 12 miles W of
Isolotto di Augusta. It consists of a shoreline quay
with 3 piers and 2 jetties extending NE. Platform
Condea, a liquid chemical platform, which exhibits
a light from its head lies close S. A new L-shaped
pier, Pontile Alfa (SASOL pier), extends about
cable SSE and then 1 cables ENE from the
vicinity of Platform Condea. The ENE arm has
berths on both sides, with alongside depths of
about 12 m; it exhibits a pier head light. A shoal
lies about 1 cable E of Punta Cugno and extends
NW to the fuelling base. About 1 cables NNE
from Punta Cugno are 2 platforms for ships to
take on water.
Pontile Consortile (37132N 15117E) extends
4 cables SE from reclaimed land 2 cables SW of
Punta Cugno. A light is exhibited from its head.
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Pontile Esso No 1 and No 2 (37128N 15114E),

2 cables apart, each extend 6 cables ESE from the
shore about 1 mile SW of Punta Cugno. Lights are
exhibited from both piers.
Pontile ENEL (37126N 15112E), electricity board
pier, is situated about 170 m to the S of Esso No 2
pier and extends 2 cables E from the shore. It is
not used for berthing ships but as a water intake.
Pontile Cementeria (37117N 15116E) extends
3 cables ENE from the shore 2 cables S of Punta
Gennalena. The berths of this jetty service the
cement factory. Lights are exhibited from the pier.
Pontile Esterno (37115N 15114E), a water intake
pier, extends 3 cables NE from the coast 2 cables S
of Pontile Cementeria. The water intake pier
exhibits a light from its head.
Pontile Marina Militare (37113N 15116E) extends
2 cables NE from the shore 6 cables SE of Punta
Gennalena. It is about 6 m in height and fendered
at intervals along its N face. The S side carries a
roadway and is not available for berthing, except
at its E end. This jetty has 2 Italian Navy/NATO
naval berths on its N side. A light is exhibited
from the pier head.
Pontile Superpetroliere (supertanker pier) (37113N
15123E), for deep draught tankers, extends
6 cables ENE from the shore about 1 mile SE of
Punta Gennalena. Tankers of up to 420 000 dwt
and of up to 198 m draught can berth at this jetty
in charted depths of 22 m. This pier services the
AGIP-Petroli Oil Terminal. Lights are exhibited
Pontile Liquidi (liquid cargo pier) (37109N
15124E), lies 5 cables NNE of the root of Diga
Meridionale and extends 1 cables ENE from the
shore. It consists of three segments. All three
segments service the AGIP-Petroli Oil Terminal.
Lights are exhibited from the head of two of the
segments.
Pontile Carichi Secchi (dry cargo) (37106N
05125E) lies to the S of Punta Girotta. It
consists of a walkway and two platforms. Lights
are exhibited from the head of the pier.
A water intake pier (37104N 15123E), lies close
to the root of Diga Meridionale and extends
2 cables ENE from the shore.
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Naval basin. The naval basin (37131N 15134E) has
several quays on the N and E sides. A light is exhibited
from the head of the W pier and the basin opens to the S.
Service basin. There is a service basin (37135N
15131E), open to the N, 4 cables NNW of Porticciolo di
Terre Vecchie. It is protected by a mole which extends
1 cables N from the former Punta del Bastione. This
basin is used to accommodate port service vessels. The
entrance is marked by lights.
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Pontile Enichem Priolo (also known as Pontile
Montecatini) (37099N 15126E) is a special liquids pier.
The pier has two platforms. There are two berths on the N
side and one on the S side of the jetty. A light is exhibited
Port services
Repairs
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There are two floating docks, the larger has a lifting
capacity of 8500 tonnes with dimensions of 160 m length
and 232 m breadth. Repairs and divers available.
Other facilities
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Hospital facilities available. For deratting see 1.114.
Facilities for the reception of oily waste available. Garbage
collection is compulsory on vessels arrival and daily
thereafter. Compass adjustment can be arranged.
Supplies
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Fresh water, piped to quays or by barge; all grades of
fuel oil, piped to quays or by barge; provisions.
Communications
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Banchina Commerciale extends 1 cables SE from the

N end of Banchina di Riva.
A Ro-Ro pier extends SE 1 cable from the SW end of
Banchina di Riva.
There are three quays where two vessels up to
25 000 dwt can moor simultaneously.
13.95
Nearest airport is Catania Fontanorossa International,
distance 45 km.
Harbour regulations
13.89
Banchina di Riva (37143N 15117E) extends
1 cables NE from a point 1 cable E of the mouth of
Fiume Mulinello.
13.96
Pratique should be applied for by radio within 12 hours
prior to vessels arrival or on vessels arrival at the inner
anchorage.
PORTO DI AUGUSTA TO CAPO PASSERO

about 32 miles farther S. In includes the commercial port of
Siracusa and Melilli Oil Terminal (13.106). It is arranged
as follows:
Siracusa (13.120).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 973, 1941
Area covered
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This section describes the coastal route from Augusta
(3714N 1513E) to Capo Passero (3642N 1509E),
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Charts 973, 1941
Route
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From the vicinity of 3712N 1522E, 6 miles E of
the entrance to Rada di Augusta the track leads SSE for
about 13 miles to the vicinity of 3700N 1528E where it
then leads SSW for about 27 miles to the vicinity of
3637N 1512E, a position about 5 miles SE of Cozzo
Spadaro Light (13.104).
Rescue
13.103
See 13.4.
Principal marks
Topography
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13.99
The coast S of Baia di Santa Panagia (13.106) as far as
Capo Ognina (13.105) is steep and rocky with considerable
depths close offshore. Further S as far as Porto di
Marzamemi (13.118) the shore becomes lower in elevation
with sandy beaches alternating with steep rocky cliffs and
shallower water extending up to 2 miles offshore in places.
The coast between Marzamemi and Capo Passero
(13.119) again becomes steep and rocky, while the
hinterland becomes arid and barren.
Historic Wrecks
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Two historic wrecks centred on 36384N 15094E and
36365N 15141E, lie approximately 3 miles and 7 miles
SSE of Cozzo Spadaro Light (13.104).
A third historic wreck lies in position 36450N
15073E about 2 cables offshore fronting Marzamemi
(13.118).
Anchoring, stopping, fishing and all other marine
activities are prohibited within 1 mile, 3 cables, and
1 cables respectively of these wrecks. Vessels must
navigate with care when in the vicinity of these wrecks.
Traffic regulations
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Marine farm prohibited area. Close offshore of the
anchorage area off Capo Passero (13.119) there is a marine
farm. An entry prohibited area has been established around
the farm, based on the following positions:
A (36421N 15098E)
B (36427N 15084E)
C (36428N 15090E)
It is marked by light-buoys (special)at each corner. The
prohibited area extends, beyond this inner enclosed area, to
an area radius 500 m around the above positions. A lighted
floating structure, known as Acqua Azzurra is moored in
position 36429N 15091E. Navigation, stopping,
anchoring, and any kind of maritime activity, including
subaqua, are prohibited in the vicinity of Acqua Azzurra.
Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in an area S and
SW from Capo Murro di Porco (13.104), as shown on the
chart.
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The area bounded by latitudes 37093N and 37099N
and longitudes 15158E and 15170E is permanently
prohibited for anchoring and fishing, and is dangerous to
navigation owing to the presence of unexploded ordnance.
This prohibited area is marked on chart 973.
A protected marine area has been established

surrounding Penisola della Maddalena (3700N 1520E). It
extends from Punta Castelluccio (37026N 15182E) to a
point on the coast about mile W from Punta di Milocca
(37004N 15171E).
Within this area there are three sub-areas of varying
prohibitions, the most restricted area being in the vicinity
of Capo Murro di Porco. The local authority should be
consulted for details.
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Landmarks:
Chimney (Power station, 193 m in height) (37083N
15131E), standing at the NW end of Baia di
Santa Panagia, exhibition air obstruction lights.
Torre di Belvedere signal mast (disused semaphore
station) (37057N 15123E) standing on a high
hill, at an elevation of 188 m, W of the village of
Belvedere.
Monument (large block of white marble on a tiered
base, at the sides of which are bronze statues)
(37048N 15178E), standing NE of Siracusa,
on the coast beside Punta Cammello.
Monument (war memorial, tall cylindrical building of
light colour, with columns) (37041N 15172E),
standing at the S end of Siracusa.
Radio mast (37041N 15172E), standing at the S
end of Siracusa, close E of the monument.
Punta della Mola (high rocky shore) (37025N
15185E), forms a conspicuous promontory,
standing 7 cables SE of the entrance to Porto
Grande. Two small bays Calanca di Massolivera to
the NW and Cala delle Rive Bianche to the SE lie
either side of the promontory. Punta Tavola lies
5 cables SE.
Capo Murro di Porco Lighthouse (white tower)
(37002N 15201E), standing at the SE
extremity of Penisola della Maddalena. The cape
consists of steep, rocky cliffs, about 15 m high,
above which cultivated land rises to an elevation
of about 60 m. Tunny nets are laid out annually
about 1 mile N and W of Capo Murro di Porco. A
least depth of 13 m rises from depths of about
40 m at approximate position 330 m, 110 from
Capo di Porco Lighthouse. An area about 24 miles
square, part of the Italian naval exercise areas
(13.2), lies close N and E of the cape. Naval units
may frequently be found exercising here.
Colonna Pizzuta (a very old column, 10 m in height)
(36508N 15062E), standing on a rectangular
base with steps, at the summit of a hill, 4 cable
inland, and at an elevation of 31 m. Torrente
Tellaro flows into the sea about 5 cables SSE of
the column.
Water tower (25 m in height) (36430N 15049E),
standing close W of the town of Pachino is clearly
visible from all directions and from a great
distance.
Cozzo Spadaro Lighthouse (white 8-sided tower, 36 m
in height) (36412N 15079E), surmounting a
white dwelling, standing on the distinctive hill,
elevation 46 m, of the same name, near the coast
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to the W of Isola di Capo Passero. A former

signal station, consisting of a house painted black
and white in chequers, stands close S of the
lighthouse. Close NNE is Villa Belmonte, a
prominent building surmounted by a turret. The
village of Porto Palo lies 2 cables SSE of the
lighthouse.
Capo Passero Lighthouse (white round tower attached
to a stone hut on NE corner of a castle, 19 m in
height) (36413N 15091E), standing at the E
extremity of the cape (13.119).
Major lights:
(13.12)
Porto di Siracusa leading lights (13.136).
Capo Murro di Porco Light as above.
Cozzo Spadaro Light as above.
Directions
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From the vicinity of 3711N 1522E, the track leads
SSE passing (with positions relative to Capo Santa Panagia
(37065N 15178E)):
ENE of Penisola Magnisi (4 miles NW) (13.49),
thence:
ENE of the unexploded ordinance prohibited area
(34 miles NNW) (13.102), thence:
ENE of Baia di Santa Panagia (26 miles NW)
(13.106), thence:
ENE of Capo Santa Panagia, the NE extremity of a
hilly promontory, the sides of which gently slope
to the sea. The coasts of the promontory are rocky.
Tunny nets are laid out annually off the N side of
the promontory. Thence:
ENE of Punta Spuntone (16 miles S) which has steep
rocky shores with yellowish cliffs bordering it;
near it are some caves. Thence:
ENE of Scoglio a Pizzo (21 miles S), which is the
outermost of a group of rocks which extend about
1 cables from the shore, 5 cables SSW of Punta
Spuntone, thence:
ENE of Isola Ortigia (27 miles S), on which stands
part of the city of Siracusa (13.120). Isola Ortigia
extends about 9 cables S from Porto Marmoreo
(13.113). Castello Maniace is situated at the S
extremity of Isola Ortigia. Storm signals are shown
from the signal station in Castello Maniace.
Thence:
ENE of Scoglio dei Cani (28 miles SSE), which is
almost awash, and lies 1 cables off the middle of
Isola Ortigia. In rough weather the sea breaks
heavily over it. Thence:
ENE of Baia di Siracusa (35 miles SSE). The bay
lies between Punta Spuntone and Punta Tavola,
2 miles SSE. The bay is divided into two parts
by Isola Ortigia. Thence:
(Directions for Porto di Siracusa are given at 13.137)
ENE of Punta Castelluccio (39 miles SSE) (13.139),
thence:
ENE of Punta della Mola (40 miles SSE) (13.104),
thence:
ENE of Capo Murro di Porco (66 miles SE)
(13.104).
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Thence to the vicinity of 37000N 15255E, where

the track then leads SW passing (with positions from Capo
Murro di Porco (37002N 15202E)):
SE of Baia di Ognina (2 miles WSW) (13.114),
thence:
SE of Capo Ognina (39 miles WSW) which is faced
by cliffs and is surmounted by an inconspicuous
ruins of a tower. An Italian exercise mine,
dangerous to fishing, is moored close SW, depth
25 m, in approximate position 36570N
15150E. Thence:
Chart 1941 (see 1.15)
SE of Punta del Cane (68 miles SW). Tunny nets are
laid out annually near this headland. There is a
small private harbour, having a quay with depths
of 1 m alongside, and a slipway, 1 mile SW of
Punta del Cane, and close to the mouth of Fiume
Cassibile. Thence:
SE of Capo Negro (92 miles SW), a low cape with a
small house on it. A shoal bank, with a depth of
4 m over it, and over which the sea breaks in bad
weather, extends 5 cables SE of the cape. A wreck,
dangerous to navigation, lies 1 mile NE of the
cape, two additional wrecks also dangerous to
navigation, lie 8 cables SE and 9 cables SSE from
the cape. An Italian exercise mine, dangerous to
fishing, is moored close SE, depth 11 m, in
approximate position 36550N 15110E. Thence:
SE of Isolotto Vendicari (17 miles SW) (13.117),
thence:
SE of the marine farm (20 miles SW) and vessel
Acqua Azzurra (13.101). A LANBY is moored
close NE of the marine farm. Thence:
SE of Isola di Capo Passero (21 miles SW) (13.119),
thence:
SE of the historic wreck (232 miles SW) (13.100),
thence:
NE of the historic wreck (242 miles SSW) (13.100).
15120E, a position about 5 miles SE of Cozzo Spadaro
Light.
Useful marks:
Five radio masts (61 m in height) (37062N
15171E), standing 5 cables SW of Capo Santa
Panagia (13.105).
Radio mast (37012N 15187E) (13.114).
Water tower (37009N 15187E) (13.114).
Torre Cuba (36590N 15144E) (13.114).
Church (36545N 15081E) (13.115).
Tall chimney (36540N 15076E) (13.115).
Church dome (36537N 15044E) (13.116).
Torre Vendicari (36481N 15059E) (13.117)
Pachino Church (36429N 15055E) (13.119).
(Directions continue for the Sicilian SW coast
at 9.163)
Melilli Oil Terminal

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General information
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13.106
Position. Melilli Oil Terminal (3707N 1516E) is
situated at the SE end of Baia di Santa Panagia. This bay
lies between Penisola Magnisi (13.49) and Capo Santa
Panagia (13.105), 3 miles SE.
Function. The port is an Oil Terminal for crude, fuel
and gas oils, kerosene, propane and butane.
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Topography. In the N part of the bay, Cala Canaletto

lies to the S of the isthmus joining Penisola Magnisi
(13.49) to the mainland. Its shores are sandy and free from
dangers.
The shore in the S part of the bay is fringed with rocks
extending a short distance offshore. The bay is wide and
open, free of navigational hazards and offers a good
anchorage.
Port limits. The harbour limits are marked on the chart
and consists of the area bounded by the shore and the line
joining Punta Magnisi and Capo Santa Panagia.
Port Authority. Melilli Oil terminal, Refinery Manager,
Mediterranean Raffineria, Siciliana Petroli SpA, l98057
Milazzo, Sicily, Italy.
Limiting conditions
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Deepest and longest berth. Pontile ISAB berth 6
(13.111).
Maximum size of vessel handled. It has been reported
that VLCCs up to 400 000 dwt and drawing up to 235 m,
with an under keel clearance of 50 m, can use number 6
berth.
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Notice of ETA required: 72 hours. See Admiralty List
Anchorage for large vessels, awaiting berths at the oil
terminal can be obtained in the following zones:
Corridor A (for vessels between 25 000 and
50 000 grt) which lies between the seaward port
limit and a line parallel with it 6 cables NE.
Corridor B (for vessels exceeding 50 000 grt) which
lies between the outer limit of corridor A and a
line parallel with it a further 5 cables NE.
Corridor C (for vessels less than 25 000 grt) which
lies inshore between the seaward port limit and the
remainder of Baia di Santa Panagia, but clear of
prohibited areas.
A submarine cable (disused) (37069N 15150E)
comes ashore close W of the service harbour.
A salt water intake, protected by an L-shaped
breakwater 200 m long, is situated 1 mile WSW of Punta
Magnisi (13.49). The intake connects, by submerged
pipeline, with the shore, close to the power station, 2 cables
E. Lights (13.110) are exhibited from the middle part of the
structure.
Desalination plant water intake extends 2 cables N
from the root of Pontile ISAB. The seaward end is marked
by a yellow buoyant-beacon.
Prohibited areas:
Desalination plant water intake pipeline.
Navigation, anchoring, stopping, or any marine
activities are prohibited within 100 m of the
desalination plant water intake pipeline.
Pontile ISAB. The area 5 cables either side of pontile
ISAB is prohibited to all activities to ensure that it
remains clear for tanker berthing manoeuvres.
Pilotage is compulsory in Baia di Santa Panagia. For all
inbound vessels this applies from 15 miles E of the port
limiting line. For all outbound vessels pilotage is
compulsory out to a position 1 mile E of the port limiting
line. The pilot will board large vessels approaching from
the S off Porto di Siracusa, and about 1 mile N of Capo
Santa Panagia for vessels approaching from N. A second
pilot is recommended, by local authorities, for vessels of

60 000 grt or above. The pilot boat has a black hull with a
white band and white superstructure with the word Piloti
painted on each side. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals
Volume 6(3) and 1.21.
Tugs up to 3300 hp available. The number of tugs
allocated is decided by the harbour authority, based on the
vessel grt.
Regulations concerning entry. For tanker regulations
see 1.27.
Tankers should send their ETA at least 72 hours in
advance and maintain contact with Augusta coast radio
station or the harbour master at Siracusa by VHF until
entering Baia di Santa Panagia.
Vessels berth during daytime only, unberthing at any
time. When alongside the pier a floating boom must be
rigged all round in order to prevent oil pollution.
The following are prohibited in Baia di Santa Panagia:
Passage, berthing and/or demurrage of unauthorized
craft within 300 m of vessels.
the navigation of pleasure craft, water skiing and
similar activities.
fishing, by any method.
All vessels are prohibited from anchoring in Rada di
Santa Panagia other than in stipulated anchorages.
In addition to the prohibition against fishing in Rada di
Santa Panagia, any activity near the tanker anchorage
waiting zones which could obstruct anchoring is prohibited.
All vessels are prohibited to approach within 3 cables of
other vessels manoeuvring or at anchor.
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Pontile ISAB extends about 7 cables NE from the S
shore of Baia di Santa Panagia, 2 miles SSE of Punta
Magnisi.
Shallow water extends about cable from the shore
close to the root and on the SE side of Pontile ISAB. The
NW limit is marked by a light-beacon (special).
Current. A current sets S in Baia di Santa Panagia in
summer and autumn at the rate of kn. The current is
quite noticeable near the coast and extends 1 mile to
1 miles offshore.
Service harbour. A small harbour protected from the E
by a breakwater, lies 5 cables WNW of the root of Pontile
ISAB. A light (13.110) is exhibited from its head.
Landmarks:
Chimney, power station (37083N 15131E)
(13.104).
(13.104).
Major Light:
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6 miles E of the entrance to Rada di Augusta, the track
leads SW to Melilli Oil terminal. The following pairs of
lights aid navigation in the harbour approaches and assists
berthing.
Starboard lights in line are exhibited close W of the
main pier, in line bearing 229, as follows:
A1 Rear Light (green post, 20 m in elevation)
(37066N 15152E), standing W of the root of
the main pier.
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A1 Front Light (green post, 13 m in elevation)

(37067N 15153E), standing close to the shore
340 m from the rear light.
Port lights in line are exhibited close S of the main
pier, in line bearing 229, as follows:
A2/Common Rear Light (red post, 20 m in elevation)
(37064N 15155E), standing S of the root of
the main pier.
A2 Front Light (red post, 13 m in elevation)
(37065N 15157E), standing close to the shore
South lights in line are exhibited close SE of the main
pier, in line bearing 245, as follows:
A2/Common Rear Light (37064N 15155E) as
above.
A3 Front Light (white post, 13 m in elevation)
(37065N 15158E), standing close to the shore,
Useful marks:
Penisola Magnisi Lighthouse (37095N 15141E)
(13.77).
Pier Light (green metal mast on a pedestal, 17 m in
of the pier 3 cables W of Punta Magnisi.
Salt water intake Light (red mast, 5 m in height)
(37084N 15135E), standing on an L-shaped
breakwater 200 m long, approximately 2 cables
offshore.
Water tower (37078N 15133E), standing close to
the shore N of Marina di Melilli.
Chimney (37068N 15144E), standing 6 cables W
of the service harbour.
ISAB service harbour mole Light (metal post on a
parapet, 1 m in height) (37069N 15152E),
standing at the head of the mole and 5 cables NW
of the root of the main pier.
Pontile ISAB secondary pier Light (white mast with
green bands, 5 m in height) (37067N 15158E),
standing on the T-head extending SE of the main
pier and 2 cables from the shore.
Pontile ISAB main pier Light (white mast with black
bands, 5 m in height) (37071N 15162E),
standing at the head of the pier.

Chart 966 plan of Siracusa
Porto Marmoreo
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There are four berths for tankers on Pontile ISAB which
has depths of more than 25 m on both sides of its head.
The largest berth is number 6 on the NW side of the
pier; it can accommodate vessels of 400 000 dwt and has
depths alongside of 2839 m.
A fifth berth is available alongside a T-head extending
180 m from the SE side of the main pier 270 m from its
root.
13.113
Description. Porto Marmoreo (37041N 15175E) lies
on the N side of Isola Ortigia (13.105). It is the ancient
port of Siracusa.
Harbour layout. The harbour is protected by two moles
with an entrance, about cable wide, between their heads.
The N mole is about 1 cable long extending SSE from the
shore. The S mole extends about cable NNE from Isola
Ortigia.
A passage about 15 m wide, with depths of about 4 m in
it, close within the entrance, leads to the main part of the
harbour.
Riva Nazario Sauro fronts the S side of the harbour, and
close W of it a shallow channel leads under a bridge into
the main harbour of Siracusa.
Outer breakwaters. A spit with depths of less than
55 m over it, extends 2 cables NE from the NE side of
Isola Ortigia. An outer breakwater has been built on this
spit and extends 1 cables NNE from Punta Scogliera.
This breakwater protects the port from the S. Several
rubble breakwaters lie parallel with the coast N of the
harbour entrance.
A Jetty supporting an outfall pipeline extends about
1 cables ESE from the shore, from a position 1 cables
N of the harbour entrance.
Shoals. There are general depths in the harbour of 2 m
to 37 m, but the N and E parts are shoal, and the harbour
is liable to silting.
Landmarks:
(13.104).
Monument (37041N 15172E) (13.104).
Radio mast (37041N 15172E) (13.104).
Directions: The port is entered 3 cables SW of Scoglio
a Pizzo (13.105), and on the N side of Isola Ortigia
(13.105). Having passed through the harbour entrance,
vessels must remain within the narrow channel until the
main part of the harbour is reached.
Useful marks:
Chimney (37042N 15174E), standing on the
shore close NW of Porto Marmoreo.
Porto Marmoreo N Mole Light (green mast on a hut,
the head of the mole.
Porto Marmoreo S Mole Light (red mast on a hut,
Berths. There are quays on all sides of Porto Marmoreo,
and in the SW corner is a small boat basin. There is a
fishing basin and two slipways in the harbour.
Facilities. There are two yacht clubs with yacht facilities
within the harbour.
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Repairs: some undertaken.
Other facilities: clean and dirty ballast discharge, ballast
reception tanks of 100 000 cubic metres; hospital at
Siracusa.
Supplies: fresh water; fuel oil, all grades.
Communications: nearest airport Catania Fontanorossa
International, distance 47 km.
Baia di Ognina
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Description. Baia di Ognina (3700N 1518E) is the
bay between Capo Murro di Porco (13.104) and Capo
Ognina (13.105), 4 miles WSW. It is free from off-lying
dangers.
Prohibited anchorage. Anchoring and fishing are
prohibited, owing to the presence of submarine cables
(disused), marked on the chart, which extend seaward SE
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and SSE from the S part of the bay. The NE and W limits
of the area are indicated by the alignment of two beacons,
surmounted by a black and yellow ball with the letter T in
white, situated, respectively, on Punta di Milocca, 2 miles
W of Capo Murro di Porco, and on Punta Asparano,
3 miles WSW of Capo Murro di Porco.
Useful marks:
Church (37019N 15182E).
Radio mast (37012N 15187E).
Water tower (37009N 15187E)
Torre Cuba (reddish tower) (36590N 15144E),
standing 1 mile WNW of Capo Ognina. The tower
shows up well from S.
Anchorage can be obtained in depths of about 24 m,
good holding ground of mud and sand, in the N part of the
bay, avoiding the submarine cable area to the S. The
anchorage is sheltered from winds between N and W.
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Marina di Avola
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Description. Marina di Avola (36540N 15086E)
stands on the coast about 2 miles SW of Capo Negro
(13.105). It consists of a few small buildings and a large
flat-roofed concrete structure near the beach. Marina di
Avola is connected to the main town of Avola by a road,
visible from seaward, which terminates close to two
prominent red and white columns. The town of Avola,
which has a population of about 31 300, is clearly visible
from seaward and stands on a wooded hill, at an elevation
of 40 m close inland NW of Marina di Avola.
Local knowledge is advisable for safe navigation,
anchoring and landing.
Directions. There are no directions, but when
approaching from the N two skyscrapers are conspicuous,
of which the one nearest the sea has a facade with a single
vertical column of windows. Another building, blue
coloured is also conspicuous. There are two churches in the
town, one has a reddish dome, whilst the other has a grey
dome with white corners.
Useful marks:
Church (36545N 15081E), standing in the town
of Avola.
Tall chimney (36540N 15076E)
Anchorage can be obtained, with offshore winds, about
4 cables off Marina di Avola, in depths of 8 m to 10 m.
Mole. There is a mole at Marina di Avola, at which
small craft can berth in calm weather. The depths are rather
shallow and the mole is surrounded by rocks half awash
which makes it dangerous to berth in the event of a swell
or bad weather.
Calabernardo
13.116
Description. Calabernardo (36524N 15083E) is a
small bay 1 miles S of Marina di Avola (13.115), and its
small harbour acts as the port for the town of Noto. Fiume
di Noto flows into the sea close N of Calabernardo.
The town of Noto, which has a population of about
22 000, stands at an elevation of 160 m3 miles WNW of
the harbour.
Lido di Noto is the name of the locality to the SW of
Calabernardo in which there are numerous tourist
establishments with large buildings near the beach.
Local knowledge is advisable for safe navigation,
anchoring and landing.
13.117
Torre Vendicari (large square tower without a roof)
(36482N 15059E), standing by the coast. Some
salt-pans are situated on both sides of the tower, and a
tunny fishery establishment, with a tall chimney, stands
near the tower.
Isolotto Vendicari (36477N 15063E), on which
stand two wooden buildings, is low and rocky, and lies
6 cables SSE of Torre Vendicari. It is joined to the
mainland by a low tongue of sand, and some salt-pans are
situated to the W of it.
anchoring.
Shoal depths. Some detached shoal patches with a depth
of 11 m over them lie about 12 cables ESE of Isolotto di
Vendicari.
Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels between
Torre Vendicari and Isolotto Vendicari; local knowledge is
required.
Porto di Marzamemi
Harbour layout. The harbour is protected by two

moles, one extending about 20 m NE from the shore and
the other about 50 m E. It has depths of not more than
15 m and provides little shelter. The harbour is used
mainly by vessels carrying agricultural products.
Church dome (36537N 15044E), standing in the
town of Noto.
Anchorage can be obtained, with offshore winds, off
Lido di Noto.
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Description. Marzamemi (36446N 15072E) is
situated, 3 miles SSE of Isola Vendicari, on the shore of a
rocky projection fringed by extensive shoals, especially to
the N and E. Porto di Marzamemi (Fosso dell Isola
Grande) is the harbour for the nearby town of Pachino. The
shallow bay of Marzamemi is situated S of the village and
extending to Punta Robacasale 5 cables further S. The bay
has many shoals and there are two islets in the bay, Isola
Piccola in the N and Isola Grande in the S.
Tunny Fishery. A tunny fishery is laid out annually in
the vicinity of Marzamemi, see also 1.8.
Outer Anchorage. Vessels may anchor about 5 cables
offshore, fairly good holding but rocky in parts. It is
dangerous to remain at anchor when winds blow from
seaward.
Local knowledge is necessary for safe navigation and
anchoring.
A historic wreck (13.100) lies 2 cables offshore.
Regulations concerning entry. It is prohibited for any
vessel to enter or leave Porto di Marzamemi during the
hours of darkness or in poor visibility.
It is prohibited to navigate within 100 m of the outer
structures of the port.
Harbour layout. The harbour consists of two basins:
La Balata situated close to the village and N of Isola
Piccola is protected from the N by the mainland
and a mole on the E side of the bay which extends
about 150 m S. The basin is sheltered from winds
from between NW and NE. On the N shore of the
basin the depths shoal rapidly and it is encumbered
with rocks. The basin entrance opens to the SE
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and is marked by lights at the mole head and on

Isola Piccola.
La Fossa, or Fosso allIsola Grande, lies between
Isola Grande and Punta Robacasale. It is sheltered
from the N by two rubble breakwaters, one of
which connects the mainland to Isola Grande and
the other outer mole which extends about 220 m
ESE from the SE corner of Isola Grande. To the S,
the port is bounded by an inner mole extending
about 300 m NE from Punta Robacasale and
protecting the basin from the SE. There are depths
of 7 m in the entrance over a sandy bottom, but
the basin shoals inside and is liable to silting,
consequently the basin is only suitable for small
craft. The basin entrance opens to the SE.
Church (36446N 15072E), standing in the village.
La Balata Pier Light (pole) (36443N 15072E),
Isola Piccola Light (pole) (36443N 15071E),
La Fossa Breakwater Light (green metal column on
round pedestal, 6 m in height) (36438N
15080E), standing at the head of the breakwater.
La Fossa Mole Light (red metal column on round
pedestal, 6 m in height) (36437N 15080E),
Shoal depths. Some detached shoal patches with a depth
of 11 m over them lie about 12 cables NE of Marzamemi.
Berths:
Small craft can berth of the W side of La Balata pier,
while medium sized fishing vessels can shelter
behind it.
The inner S mole of La Fossa basin is quayed on its
NW side for the use of pleasure craft, although
facilities are limited. Fishing vessels moor to this
quay.
Anchorage may be obtained between Marzamemi and
Isola Piccola by small vessels during offshore winds.
SIRACUSA
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Chart 966 plan of Siracusa, 973
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Isola di Capo Passero
13.119
Description. Isola di Capo Passero (36413N
15090E) which is steep-sided, except at its W end, lies
close inshore. It is joined to the mainland by a shoal which
is sometimes fordable. An old castle, surmounted by a
lighthouse (13.104), stands on Capo Passero, the E
Tunny nets. A tunny fishery is laid out annually NE
and ENE of Isola di Capo Passero. It can extend up to
about 2 miles seaward. See 1.8.
Useful marks:
Water tower (36430N 15049E) (13.104).
Church (36429N 15055E), standing in the centre
of the town of Pachino.
Capo Passero Lighthouse (36413N 15091E)
(13.104).
Cozzo Spadaro Lighthouse (36412N 15079E)
(13.104).
Anchorage can be obtained, sheltered from W winds,
about 1 miles NNW of Isola di Capo Passero and SW of
the marine farm, as shown on the chart, in depths of 16 m
to 18 m.
Marine farm. Close offshore of the anchorage area is
the marine farm prohibited area (13.101).
13.121
The city of Siracusa lies primarily on the mainland at
the N end of the harbour, but overspills SE onto Isola
Ortigia. An ancient Greek colony, the city maintains grand
and inspiring reminders of its splendid past. It had a
population of 123 657 in 2001.
Most commercial traffic passes through the main port,
Porto Grande, although small vessels can use the old port,
Porto Marmoreo (13.113). There are facilities for general
and bulk cargoes. The main exports are fruit, olive oil,
wine, cement and fertilisers. Tankers do not use the port,
but are handled at Melilli Oil Terminal (13.106) about
3 miles N of the city.
Topography
13.120
The port of Siracusa (37030N 15173E), known as
Porto Grande, is situated on the SE coast of Sicily and to
the W of Baia di Siracusa (13.105).
13.122
The port is formed by a large, horseshoe shaped, natural
bay extending 1 miles N/S by 1 mile E/W, protected from
the NE by Isola Ortigia and from the SE by Punta
Castelluccio (37027N 15182E). The harbour is safe and
protected; it can accommodate many large vessels.
At the S end of Isola Ortigia stands Castello Maniace,
an old square based castle with a circular tower at each
corner. An extensive protecting reef surrounds the point on
which an offshore breakwater has been built, 1 cable SE of
Castello Maniace, and forming the N side of the harbour
entrance.
Scoglio Castelluccio lies 1 cable NW of Punta
Castelluccio and forms the S side of the harbour entrance.
A spit, with a depth of 7 m over it near its N extremity,
extends about 2 cables NW from the coast close SW of
Scoglio Castelluccio.
Secca Galera (13.138), lies close inside the entrance.
The S shore of the harbour is fronted by a shoal bank
and, in places, is fringed with rocks.
The W shore of the harbour is low, sandy and parts of it
are marshy. The mouth of Fiume Anapo opens to the sea
midway along this shore which is fronted by a resultant
shoal bank extending as much as 3 cables offshore in
places.
The harbour is subject to shoaling owing to silt being
carried into the port by Fiume Anapo.
Fishing
1
13.123
Fishing is fairly active, particularly from March to May,
by boats with lamps to seaward of Castello Maniace and
near Secca Galera, but they do not usually interfere with
navigation. See 1.8.
Traffic
1
457
13.124
331 234 dwt.
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Port Authority
1
13.125
Siracusa Port Authority, Capitaneria di Porto, Guardia
Costiera, Piazzale Largo IV Novembre, l96100 Siracusa,
Italy.
Limiting conditions
1
13.126
Molo San Antonio Berth Number 1 (13.141) is the
deepest berth. Foro Italico has the longest berth (13.141).
Density of water
1
Seaplane station
1
13.127
The density of the water is 1025 g/cm3.
13.128
There is a port radio station. See the relevant Admiralty
List of Radio Signals.
Pilotage
1
13.129
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500 grt and
available 24 hours. Weather permitting, pilots will board
vessels either 1 mile NNE of Castello Maniace light and SE
of Scoglio a Pizzo, or 1 mile ESE of Castello Maniace
light, or to the W of Punta Castelluccio. See the relevant
Admiralty List of Radio Signals.
Porto di Siracusa also provides the pilotage for Melilli
Oil Terminal.
See also 1.21.
13.130
Available.
Prohibited areas
1
13.131
A Seaplane area (37040N 15168E), as shown on
the chart, is established in the sea area 50 m wide adjacent
to the seaplane station in the N of the harbour.
An Obstruction area (37023N 15173E), owing to
foul ground, lies 2 cables WNW of Punta Spinazza, as
shown on the chart.
A marine shell-fish farm, marked on the chart, and
marked by four yellow light-buoys, is located at the S end
of the harbour.
Landslip area. Passage, bathing and navigation are
prohibited in the area to the W of Punta Castelluccio and
for a distance of 50 m from the shore owing to the danger
of landslip.
13.132
Passage is restricted in the W side of the harbour owing
to seaplane operations.
Harbour
General layout
1
13.136
Landmarks:
(13.104).
Punta Spuntone (37049N 15181E) (13.105).
Monument (37048N 15178E) (13.104).
Monument (War memorial) (37041N 15172E)
(13.104).
Radio mast (37041N 15172E) (13.104).
Punta Della Mola (37025N 15185E) (13.104)
Major lights:
Carrozziere rear leading light (red and white
chequered masonry tower and dwelling, 15 m in
height) (37029N 15158E), standing in front of
a white building, situated 5 cables W of Caderini
light structure.
Caderini front leading light (red and white chequered
masonry tower and dwelling, 8 m in height)
(37029N 15164E), and attached to some white
buildings, standing on the W shore of the harbour,
11 cables WSW of Castello Maniace.
Restricted area
1
13.135
The currents along the coast outside the harbour are
derived from the winds and are generally light. However,
with NE winds, they can attain considerable rates.
Inside Porto Grande there is a constant current flowing S
following the W coast of Isola Ortigia and exiting the
harbour entrance. This current, created by the Fiume
Anapo, La Darsena channel and the wind, varies between
one to three knots, according to whether the winds are
favourable or contrary. With strong ENE and ESE winds,
the current flowing out through the entrance of the harbour
attains its maximum strength.
Principal marks
Tugs
1
13.134
A seaplane station is located in the N of the harbour and
W of all the other harbour berths. It is surrounded by a
prohibited area (13.131).
Current
Arrival information
Port radio
the narrow channel and associated dock joining Porto

Marmoreo with Porto Grande and separating Isola Ortigia
from the mainland. La Darsena is spanned by a stone
bridge with low arches. The entrance is marked by lights.
Immediately NW of La Darsena is the railway station
with a large wharf, Molo San Antonio alongside it. This
mole extends 1 cables S from the shore and is connected
to the railway system.
Molo San Antonio and the area E of it are approached
by a dredged channel 110 m in width with depths of 9 m.
13.133
All the berths are in the N and NE corner of the port.
There are two jetties and two small piers on the W side of
Isola Ortigia. Immediately N of these jetties is La Darsena,
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13.137
5 miles E of Porto di Siracusa the track leads W to Porto
Grande.
A vessel approaching the harbour from N should give
Isola Ortigia (13.105) a wide berth so as to clear Scoglio
dei Cani (13.105). It is advisable to head for Capo Murro
di Porco (13.104) and turn only when the light of Castello
Maniace (13.139) bears W in order to arrive on the leading
line of the port entrance.
A vessel approaching from S should remain about 1 mile
from the coast NW of Capo Murro di Porco. When the
light on Punta Castelluccio (13.139) bears W, a turn should
be made onto the leading line of the port entrance.
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The leading marks (13.136), in line bearing 2672, aid

navigation in the harbour approaches and leads through the
middle of the entrance to the harbour.
Vessels should pass at least 200 m to seaward of
Castello Maniace to avoid the shoals fronting it,
particularly dangerous in bad weather when the currents
which form there tend to set vessels towards the N coast.
Deep draught vessels should take care not to navigate S
of the leading line when close W of the harbour entrance
owing to the location of Secca Galera (13.138).
When Castello Maniace lighthouse bears more than
028, the vessel will be inside the shoals on both sides of
the entrance, and course may be altered for the anchorage
or allocated berth.
Leading Marks:
Carrozziere rear leading light (37029N 15158E)
(13.136).
Caderini front leading light (37029N 15164E)
(13.136)
Caution. It has been reported that the lights of motor
vehicles proceeding along the main road W of these lights,
and intermittently obscured by foliage, can, at times, be
mistaken for the leading lights, and caution is therefore
necessary.
Secca Galera
1
13.138
Secca Galera, with a depth of 6 m over it, lies 12 cables
S of the leading marks line, close inside the entrance and
3 cables NW of Scoglio Castelluccio
Useful marks:
1
13.139
Hospital (37045N 15170E), standing on the
mainland 1 mile NW of the cathedral.
Chimney (37043N 15165E) standing on the
mainland 8 cables W of Porto Marmoreo.
Chimney (37042N 15174E), standing on the
shore close NW of Porto Marmoreo.
Convent (with a cupola) (37037N 15176E),
standing on Isola Ortigia, 4 cables NNW of
Castello Maniace.
Anapo lies on the W side of the harbour, 5 cables
NNW of Caderini front leading light. A large iron
bridge spans the river 2 cables W of its mouth.
Castello Maniace Light (green round tower on a
standing in the castle.
Punta Castelluccio Light (8-sided tower surmounting
a dwelling, painted with red bands, 8 m in height)
(37026N 15182E), standing on Punta
Castelluccio.
Port services
Repairs
1
Anchorage
1
13.143
There is a hospital in Siracusa. There are facilities for
the reception of oily waste. Yacht facilities includes a
50 ton slip.
Supplies
1
Alongside berths
13.141
A small pier, with a depth of 24 m at its head is
situated 3 cables NNW of the light structure in Castello
13.142
Minor repairs can be effected.
Other facilities
Basins and berths

13.140
There are two defined anchorages, A and B, within the
harbour. Holding in mud in the N anchorage, B, is poor;
that in A is better.
Maniace. A flagstaff stands on the pier, and the port office

is situated nearby.
Foro Italico (37036N 15175E) is the main berth on
Isola Ortigia, it is 350 m long and can accommodate
vessels with a maximum draught of 60 m. It is used by
small naval craft and pleasure craft. The N part of the quay
is reserved for naval craft.
Pontile Zanagora is at the N end of Foro Italico, and is
the N of the two piers on Isola Ortigia. It is about 70 m in
length, has depths of 52 m alongside its S side and 73 m
alongside its head. The N side is shoal. Depths of less than
6 m extend about 5 m from these quays. It is used mainly
by fishing vessels, but ferries berth at the short pier lying
in the angle between Foro Italico and the S side of Pontile
Zanagora.
Caution. Winds from NE and SE cause a sea which
meets off Foro Italico, and sometimes inconveniences
vessels secured to it.
Calata di Piazza Mazzini, a wharf with a charted depth
of 64 m, extends about 1 cable NW from the root of
Pontile Zanagora to the entrance of La Darsena. This area
between La Darsena and Pontile Zanagora is used for
fishing and yachting berths and facilities.
La Darsena is quayed on both sides, and there are
depths of 7 m to 8 m alongside both quays. La Darsena
leads to a small dock area and to Porto Marmoreo (13.113).
Caution. In winter, winds between ENE and SE
sometimes give rise to a strong current through La
Darsena, which is dangerous to the small craft in it.
The area between Pontile Zanagora and Molo San
Antonio, 2 cables W, has been dredged to depths of 73 m
to 9 m.
Molo San Antonio has three berths. Berth Number 1, the
largest, is 200 m long and can accommodate vessels with a
maximum draught of 8 m.
Caution. Alongside depths are reported depths. The port
Small craft usually use the berths at Foro Italico, Calata
di Piazza Mazzini or La Darsena and its associated dock
area. Alternatively they can use Porto Marmoreo (13.113).
13.144
Fresh water, provisions available. Fuel oil can be
obtained for small vessels by road tanker.
Communications
1
459
13.145
Nearest airport is Catania Fontanorossa International,
distance 56 km.
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41
17
30'
18
30'
30'
30'
30'
Taranto
14.117
1643
41
14.211
Porto di Campomarino
di Maruggio
Porto Cesreo
14.212
14.178
14 .
91
1417
140
40
Gallipoli
14.196
140
40
Capo Spulico
Golfo
di
Ta r a n t o
14.91
Golfo
di
Cor igliam o
Porto di
Corigliano Calabro
14.106
Capo di
Santa Maria
di Leuca
14.54
Capo Trionto
1976
14
30'
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Cariati Marina
14.90
Punta Alice
Cir Marina
14.88
1941
Crotone
14.77
39
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2
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140
140
39
Capo Colonne
Capo Rizzuto
Marina di
Catanzaro
14.49
Golfo di
Squillac e
14.35
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1018
30'
30'
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14.33
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SOUTH COAST OF ITALY STRETTO DI MESSINA TO CAPO SANTA MARIA DI
LEUCA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 1018, 1941, 187, 188
Punta di Pllaro to Capo Colonne (14.3).

Golfo di Taranto and offshore sea area (14.54).

1
14.1
The area covered by this chapter comprises the S coast
of Italy, including Golfo di Taranto, from Punta di Pllaro
(3801N 1538E), at the SE end of Stretto di Messina, to
Capo Santa Maria di Leuca (3948N 1822E), at the SW
tip of Italy between Golfo di Taranto and the Strait of
Otranto leading to the Adriatic Sea.
Included are a description of the major port of Taranto
and the offshore route from Capo Colonne (3902N
1712E) to Capo Santa Maria di Leuca.
The chapter is arranged as follows:
Rescue
1
14.2
The S coast of Italy is contained within the Italy
Maritime Search and Rescue Region (SRR). MRCC Roma
is responsible for co-ordinating SAR operations within
Italian waters ane liaising with RCCs of other nations.
There are MRSCs at Reggio Calabria and Catania. For
further information see 1.44 and Admiralty List of Radio
Signals Volume 5.
PUNTA DI PLLARO TO CAPO COLONNE

GENERAL INFORMATION
Charts 1018, 1941
Area covered
14.3
This section describes the coastal route from Punta di
Pllaro (3801N 1538E) to Capo Colonne (3902N
1712E), a distance of about 120 miles, the inshore route
for the Golfo di Squillace (3844N 1648E) and the
harbours of Sideno Marina and Marina di Catanzaro.
Punta di Pllaro to Capo Spartivento (14.4).
Capo Spartivento to Punta Stilo (14.18).
Punta Stilo to Capo Colonne including Golfo di
Squillace (14.35).
PUNTA DI PLLARO TO CAPO

SPARTIVENTO
General information
Chart 1018
Route
1
14.4
From the vicinity of 38020N 15336E, 3 miles
WNW of Punta di Pllaro (12.24) the track leads SE for
about 14 miles to a position about 4 miles S of Saline
Joniche (14.12). The track then leads E for about 16 miles
to a position about 4 miles S of Capo Spartivento.
Fishing prohibited areas

1
Topography
1
14.5
The coast between Punta di Pllaro and Capo dell Armi
(14.10), 4 miles SSE, has a dearth of vegetation which
gradually diminishes until, in the immediate vicinity of
Capo dell Armi, it disappears.
Short steep streams wind down from the mountains
along this stretch, and the deposit which they bring down
is clearly visible.
Between Capo dell Armi and the mouth of Fiumara di

Melito (14.13), 5 miles ESE, the coast is mountainous
and well-cultivated and is fringed by a narrow beach.
About 2 miles inland between Fiumara di Sant Elia
(14.11) and Fiumara Anna is Pentidattilo, a prominent
rocky cliff shaped like a huge hand. This cliff rises about
150 m from the slope of a hill, and its summit attains an
elevation of 454 m. At the foot of the cliff is the village of
Pentidattilo.
E of Melito di Porto Salvo (14.13), as far as Bova
Marine (14.15), 7 miles E, the coast rises to a dominant
plateau, buttressed by numerous spurs between which
several streams flow into the sea. Nearly all these streams
are crossed near their mouths by iron bridges on stone
pillars. This part of the coast may be safely approached to
within a short distance.
The coast E of Bova Marine and Fiume San Pasquale
(14.11) consists of a rocky cliffs intersected by ravines and
fringed by a narrow beach.
Between Torre Mozza and Capo Spartivento, 3 miles E,
the coastal slopes become less steep and reach the coast in
spurs which, owing to their whitish colour, resemble huge
sand dunes the summits of which are covered with sparse
vegetation. Along this stretch of coast, which is partly
sandy and partly stony, there are many scattered houses.
14.6
For reasons concerning the safety of navigation fishing
for sword-fish by drift nets is prohibited in the following
areas:
Within a radius of 3 miles of Capo dell Armi
(14.10).
Within a radius of 3 miles of Capo Spartivento
lighthouse (14.9).
Prohibited entry area

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14.7
Entry is prohibited into an area of radius 1 miles
centred on position 37538N 16007E owing to the
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presence of a wreck containing explosives. The prohibited

area is marked on the chart.
14.8
In general these are weak and are dependent on the tides
of Stretto di Messina (12.7).
14.9
Landmarks:
Church (with a spire painted bright red) (37565N
15428E), standing in the village of Saline. The
village is located amongst thick vegetation.
Chimney (lower part grey, top part painted in red and
white bands, 176 m in height) (37561N
15434), standing in an oil refinery about 1 mile
SE of the village of Saline. The chimney is
marked by three groups of red obstruction lights
disposed vertically.
Monte Pappagallo (37560N 15544E) standing on
the coast at an elevation of 95 m, lies on the E
bank of Fiumara d Amendolea close to its mouth.
It can be identified by its whitish colour and by a
clump of trees on its summit.
Monte Porticella di Bova (flatish top with a notch on
its W side which is prominent from seaward,
1042 m in elevation) (38004N 15559E),
overlooking the town of Bova on its S slope. The
seaward slopes are furrowed by deep valleys.
Radio mast (red and white, 831 m in elevation)
(37593N 16008E) standing on Picco del Gallo
and about 4 miles inland NNW of Capo
Spartivento.
Major lights:
Capo dell Armi Light (white octagonal tower on a
white two-storied dwelling, 12 m in height)
(37573N 15408E) standing on the cape
(14.10).
Capo Spartivento Light (white square tower attached
to a dwelling, 15 m in height) (37555N
S
S
Useful marks
14.11
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Directions
Punta di Pllaro to Capo Spartivento
14.10
entrance to Stretto di Messina the track leads SE and then
E passing (with positions relative to Saline Joniche outer
mole head light (37555N 15439E) (14.12)):
SW of Capo dell Armi (3 miles NW) which is high,
rounded and bare, with whitish rocky cliffs rising
perpendicularly from the sea, thence:
SW of the explosives danger prohibited area (14.7)
SW of Porto Saline di Montebello Jonche harbour
(14.12), thence:
S of Melito di Porto Salvo anchorage (2 miles ESE)
(14.13).
Thence the track continues E (with positions relative to
Capo Spartivento light (37555N 16037E)):
S of Bova Marina anchorage (6 miles W) (14.15),
thence:
S of Capo San Giovanni (6 miles W), a steep cliff
headland, fringed by some rocks close inshore. A
Principal marks
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Currents
prominent statue, close to a light coloured chapel

in a walled cemetery, stands on the point. Thence:
of a wreck (5 miles W), considered dangerous to
surface navigation, and covered by less than 18 m
of water, thence:
of a rocky shoal bank (3 miles W) off Torre Mozza
(14.17), thence:
of the prohibited entry area (3 miles WSW) (14.7),
thence:
of Punta di Spropoli (1 miles W). Fiumara Spropoli
enters the sea close W of the point. Thence:
of an ODAS light-buoy (moored 1 miles SSW)
(not charted), thence:
of Capo Spartivento from where a light (14.9) is
exhibited. The cape is rugged, rocky and fringed
by a narrow sandy beach on which are some
houses. The cape can be identified from some
distance by its whitish appearance and by the
lighthouse and disused signal station standing on
it. The signal station consists of a round building
in front of a group of low buildings with windows,
standing close NW of the lighthouse structure. The
cape can be approached to within a distance of
about 5 cables, however, two rocky patches lie
close together about 2 cables SSW of Capo
Spartivento lighthouse and about 1 cables
offshore; there is a depth of 12 m over the W
patch, and about 2 m over the E patch. There are
other rocky patches close off this part of the coast
which should not be approached within a distance
of less than 2 cables. A wave recorder buoy is laid
about 1 mile SE from the Cape.
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Church (with a red roof and a square belfry, at an

elevation of 515 m,) (37599N 15415E)
standing in the village of Motta San Giovanni. The
church is visible from NW and SW, but is
obscured by hills from other directions.
of Lazzaro which is situated on the coast.
Mouth of the Fiumara di Lazzaro (37577N
15403E) which flows into the sea close S of the
village of Lazzaro. Its banks are covered with
luxuriant vegetation.
Mouth of the Fiumara di Molaro (37563N
15424E) which flows into the sea about
1 miles SE of Capo dell Armi.
Mouth of the Fiumara di Sant Elia (37556N
15444E) which flows into the sea about
3 miles ESE of Capo dell Armi.
Mouth of the Fiumara Anna (37552N 15454E)
which flows into the sea about 4 miles ESE of
Capo dell Armi.
Mouth of the Torrente Acrifa (37552N 15505E).
The river enters the sea about 1 miles E of Torre
del Salto (14.14). There is a group of houses on
the W bank of the stream and two bridges, one of
iron and the other of concrete, cross the stream
close within its mouth.
Mouth of the Fiumara d Amendolea (37556N
15533E). The river enters the sea through a wide
valley 3 miles E of Torre del Salto, and close
within its mouth is an iron bridge on seven pillars.
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Mouth of the Fiumara San Pasquale (37554N

15570E) which enters the sea 6 cables E of
Capo San Giovanni.

Porto Saline di Montebello Jonche
1
14.12
Description. Porto Saline di Montebello Jonche
(37556N 15439E) is situated about 1 miles SE of the
village of Saline (14.9). Close NW is an oil refinery.
Controlling depth. 15 m in the harbour entrance
channel. See caution.
Deepest and longest berth. The quayed area is about
700 m long with depths between 78 m alongside.
Local knowledge. Owing to shoaling at the entrance and
within the harbour local knowledge is necessary. See
caution.
Harbour layout. The harbour is protected by
breakwaters extending 2 cables SSE and 4 cables WSW
from the coast. Both breakwaters exhibit lights at their
heads. The entrance to the harbour is about 100 m wide
and is open WSW. Prior to 1996, average depths were
15 m at the entrance and towards the centre of the port; at
the quays, however, the depths ranged between 7 m and
8 m. Close E of the harbour there is a water intake
terminal marked by a light.
Porto Saline di Montebello Jonche outer mole (green
mast, 5 m in height) (37555N 15439E)
standing at the head of the mole.
Porto Saline di Montebello Jonche inner mole (red
mast, 5 m in height) (37555N 15439E)
Water intake platform (yellow mast, 6 m in height)
(37555N 15439E).
Caution. In 1996, as a result of storms, shoaling took
place and the port entrance was almost completely blocked.
A passage, 10 m wide, was dredged allowing the passage
of craft of draught up to 15 m. The current situation must
be confirmed with the harbour authority before entry is
attempted.
Berths. Inside the harbour there is a turning basin
reported to be dredged to 12 m, a dock dredged to 8 m and
Booa Marina. The dock at the NW end of the harbour has
an open-pile pier with a hexagonal platform at its head for
bow-mooring to the same pier. Depths at the quays on the
NNE side of the harbour are reported to range between 7 m
and 8 m. The pier and two jetties are marked at their heads
by lights.
There is a marina within the harbour.
Torre del Salto

1
14.14
Description. Torre del Salto (37552N 15493E), a
ruined tower on the coast 1 miles E of Melito di Porto
Salvo (14.13), stands on a flat-topped hill which is
intersected by a ravine through which flows a small stream.
On the beach close E of the tower is a factory chimney
and a group of houses.
Anchorage. Local craft find anchorage off the coast
abreast Torre del Salto.
Bova Marina
1
14.15
Description. Bova Marina (37558N 15556E), a
town about 2 miles E of the mouth of Fiumara d
Amendolea (14.11), has a population of about 4500. It
consists of a prominent group of houses intersected by
Fiumara Sideroni which flows through a verdant valley and
the E part of the town.
The town of Bova stands at an elevation of 827 m on
the summit of Monte Porticella di Bova (14.9) about
4 miles N of Bova Marina.
Local knowledge is necessary for anchorage.
Useful marks:
Monte Porticella di Bova (38004N 15559E)
(14.9).
Mouth of the Fiumara Sideroni (37557N
15555E), which is crossed by a bridge near the
shore.
Chimney of a factory (not charted), standing in the
centre of the Bova Marina.
Anchorage can be obtained off Bova Marina about
4 cables offshore in depths of 29 m. Small vessels can
anchor about 2 cables offshore in depths of about 6 m,
abreast a bridge which crosses Fiume Sideroni. With N
winds, this anchorage is considered the best on this part of
the coast.
Palizzi Marina
Melito di Porto Salvo

14.13
Description. Melito di Porto Salvo (37550N
15478E), a small town with a population of about 11 000
is situated amongst citrus orchards on the slopes of a hill
on the W bank of the Fiumara di Melito and close to its
mouth.
Local knowledge is necessary for the anchorage.
Wreck. The wreck of a steamer, marked on the chart,
lies about 400 m to the W of the mouth of the Fiume di
Melito, about 350 m offshore and in depths of 25 m
to 28 m.
Useful marks:
Church (small with a dark dome and a yellow belfry)
(37550N 15463E) standing near the beach
close SW of the town.
A block of modern buildings standing in the town.
Tower (the colour of burnt earth, 45 m in height)
(37554N 15471E) stands behind the town at
Mouth of the Fiumara di Melito (37550N
15476E) which is crossed by a bridge with two
arches.
Anchorage can be obtained close W of the mouth of
Fiume di Melito about 2 cables offshore in depths of about
29 m. Owing to the steep slope of the bottom the holding
ground is not good.
Supplies. Small quantities of fresh provisions can be
obtained in the town.
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14.16
Description. Palizzi Marina (37551N 15590E) is a
small village situated on the green banks of a stream
3 miles E of Capo Spartivento. A dense wood bisects the
village.
Useful marks:
Church (low, pyramidal belfry) (37552N 15592E),
standing in the village of Palizzi Marina and close
to an iron bridge.
Railway station and bridge (37552N 15592E)
stands close E of the mouth of the stream.
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Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels off Palizzi

Marina railway station.
Torre Mozza to Punta di Spropoli

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14.17
Description. Torre Mozza (37550N 15598E), the
dark ruins of which are only visible from E and W, stands
on a cliff at the E side of a small valley, 6 cables E of
Palizzi Marina anchorage (14.16). A few houses are
scattered along a road close to Torre Mozza and the mouth
of a tunnel can be seen W of the tower.
Local knowledge is necessary for anchorage as the
beach fronting this stretch of coast is slowly extending
seaward.
Shoal bank. A rocky shoal bank, with a least depth of
06 m over it, fronts the coast abreast Torre Mozza, and
extends about 2 cables offshore.
Prohibited area. A prohibited area (14.7) lies close SE
of Torre Mozza.
Anchorage sheltered from N winds, can be obtained off
the coast between Torre Mozza and Punta di Spropoli,
about 2 miles E. Vessels must however remain clear of
the prohibited area. Smaller vessels can anchor about
2 cables offshore in depths of 10 m, while larger vessels
can anchor about 5 cables offshore in depths of 15 m to
20 m.
Small arms firing range

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Currents
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General information
Chart 1941 (see 1.15)
Topography
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14.19
Between Capo Spartivento and Punta Stilo, about
40 miles NE, the coast consists of a low narrow and sandy
beach backed by hills which rise to mountains farther
inland.
On account of the lack of shelter, this stretch of coast
should be given a wide berth during strong onshore winds.
Most of the villages on this coast are built with their
houses parallel with the beach and from seaward appear
large, in fact, they are small dwellings.
Prohibited areas
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14.20
Owing to the presence of archaeological remains on the
seabed anchoring, fishing and any other under-water
activities are prohibited in the following areas:
Area of radius cable centred on 38239N
16327E, about 1 cable from the coast E of Torre
di Riace.
Area adjacent to Punta Stilo bounded by the coast
and the 10 m depth contour, and limited to a line
between the following positions:
38271N 16349E.
38271N 16352E.
38266N 16350E.
38266N 16347E.
14.23
From autumn through winter the tramontana (N) and
scirocco (SE) winds prevail. The scirocco is squally, rainy,
and frequently brings thick fog.
Principal marks
CAPO SPARTIVENTO TO PUNTA STILO
14.18
From a position S of Capo Spartivento the track leads
NE for about 45 miles to a position about 7 miles E of
Punta Stilo.
14.22
These are weak and depend in general on the prevailing
wind.
Winds
Route
14.21
A small arms firing range is established facing the coast
close S of Locri (14.26) and beside the mouth of Fiumara
di Gerace (14.26). The range extends about 2 miles to
seaward. Vessels should avoid from entering the firing
range area when prescribed signals are displayed. See
Appendix (P38).
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14.24
Landmarks:
Monte Scapparone (bare mountain top, 1058 m in
elevation) (38030N 16014E) standing about
6 miles W of Capo Bruzzano. It can be identified
by its rounded summit which is sparsely covered
by trees, and by a spur which extends NE towards
the coast, with jagged rocky cliffs.
Montalto (mountain summit, 1956 m in elevation)
(38095N 15551E), standing behind Monte
Scapparone and about 12 miles inland from the
coast.
Castle (large, 209 m in elevation) (38101N
16094E) standing on the flat summit of a
wooded hill in the village of Bovalino Superiore.
The castle is particularly conspicuous when seen
from NE. It is located about 1 miles NNW of
Bovalino Marina (14.31).
Monte San Andrea (893 m in elevation) (38224N
16212E), lies about 4 miles NNE of Gioiosa
Marina.
Monte Stella (1048 m in elevation) (38275N
16254E), lies about 2 miles WSW of Monte
Consolino, and is easily identified from the NE
both by its elevation and by the relative sharpness
of its summit.
Tower (water-tank) (38272N 16329E) standing
1 miles WNW of Punta Stilo light and close
WSW of the village of Monasterace.
Monte Consolino (701 m in elevation) (38288N
16279E), lies 5 miles WNW of Punta Stilo and
on the alignment of the lighthouse and
Monasterace. On the summit of the mountain is a
rugged and precipitous cliff which forms an
excellent landmark. Close E of this cliff is the
village of Stilo at an elevation of 400 m.
Major light:
Punta Stilo light (white octagonal tower painted with
black bands, 15 m in height) (38268N 16347E)
standing on the hill above Punta Stilo (14.25).
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Capo Spartivento to Punta Stilo

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14.25
From a position S of Capo Spartivento the track leads
NE passing (with positions relative to Capo Spartivento
(3756N 1604E) (14.10)):
SE of a wreck (1 miles NE) considered dangerous
to navigation lying in depths of 7 m to 15 m,
thence:
SE of a wreck (2 miles NE) considered dangerous to
navigation, thence:
SE of the rocky spit (3 miles NE) off Torre
Sperlongara (14.26), thence:
SE of a wreck (4 miles NE), considered dangerous to
navigation, lying 6 cables NE of Brancaleone
Marina (14.28), thence:
SE of Scoglio Monistili (5 miles NE), an
inconspicuous above-water rock, lying close
inshore 2 miles NE of Torre Sperlongara, thence:
SE of Capo Bruzzano (7 miles NE), which
terminates in a steep, rocky point of whitish
colour, fringed by rocks extending a short distance
offshore. Torre di Capo Bruzzano (14.26) stands
about 6 cables SSW of the point. Thence:
SE of a dangerous shoal (12 miles NE), reported in
1942 to lie about 5 cables offshore midway
between Bianco (14.30) and the mouth of the
Fiumara Buonamico (14.26), thence:
SE of the small arms firing range (19 miles NE)
(14.21), thence:
SE of the submarine power cables (20 miles NE) (not
charted) landed to shore about 8 cables SW of
Locri and close S of the mouth of Fiumara di
Gerace (14.26), thence:
SE of the outfall pipeline (22 miles NE) 1 miles
SSW of Siderno Marina. The pipeline extends
6 cables offshore. Thence:
SE of Siderno Marina pier (24 miles NE) (14.33).
Thence the track continues NE, passing (with positions
from Punta Stilo Light (38268N 16347E)):
SE of a possible bar (15 to 7 miles SW). In 1941 it
was reported that a bar over which the depths
were less than 5 m, and with a least depth of
12 m, had formed about 2 cables offshore
between the mouth of the Fiumara Turbido (14.26)
and the mouth of the Fiumara Allaro, 7 miles
ENE. Off this stretch of coast, depths of 10 m are
found about 3 cables offshore, and it should not
be approached within that distance. Thence:
SE of the wreck (11 miles SW) considered
dangerous to navigation, thence:
SE of Roccella Ionica. A light is exhibited from close
E of the village and a wave recorder light-buoy
(special) lies about 1 miles SE. Thence:
SE of the archaeological prohibited area (3 miles SW)
(14.20), thence:
SE of the rubble protecting breakwater (8 cables S),
about 3 cables long, laid in front of the long beach
at the modern village of Monasterace Marina.
Thence:
SE of the second archaeological prohibited area
(1 cable S) (14.20), thence:
SE of Punta Stilo, lying about 3 miles NE of Torre
di Riace (14.26). The point is low and sandy and
is dominated by a hill.
Thence the track leads to a position about 7 miles E of

Punta Stilo where the route splits, either continuing NE
offshore for Capo Colonne or turning N inshore for Golfo
di Squillace.
Useful marks
14.26
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10
465
Torre Sperlongara (small tower) (37578N

16059E) standing on a rocky hill close to the
coast and about 3 miles NE of Capo Spartivento.
From some bearings the Torre resembles a rocky
outcrop. A prominent grey framework mast stands
close N of the tower. A rocky spit extends about
1 cables offshore abreast Torre Sperlongara.
Torre di Capo Bruzzano (a ruined tower, 2 m in
height) (38018N 16084E) standing at an
elevation of 157 m on a flat-topped hill, with steep
sides, close to the coast.
Mouth of Fiumara Buonamico (crossed by a bridge)
(38076N 16098E) flowing into the sea about
2 miles N of Bianco.
Mouth of Fiumara Careri (crossed by a bridge)
(38080N 16100E) flowing into the sea about
3 miles N of Bianco.
Mouth of Fiumara Condoianni (38110N 16134E)
which lies about 1 mile NE of Adore Marina
(14.32). Condoianni railway station, consisting of a
group of two-storied red buildings is situated on
the coast about 6 cables NE of the river mouth.
Tower (ruined, square) (38126N 16117E)
dominates the village of Condoianni which is
situated around a conical hill, 187 m in elevation
and 1 miles NW of the mouth of the river of the
same name.
Mouth of Fiumara di Gerace (38133N 16154E)
which enters the sea about 7 cables SW of the
town of Locri. Locri has a population of about
13 000 and is one of the most modern and
important centres of the Ionian Calabrian coast.
The chimney at Locri, shown on the chart, is not
visible from seaward.
The town of Gerace (built on a rocky plateau, at an
elevation of 435 m) (38161N 16133E) standing
about 3 miles NW of Locri.
Mouth of Fiumara Siderno (crossed by a bridge)
(38150N 16171E) about 1 mile SW of Siderno
Marina.
Wide mouth of Fiumara Turbido (crossed by an iron
bridge with five spans, and by another bridge with
three spans close behind it) (38176N 16196E)
to the SW of Gioiosa Marina.
Tower (old round, dark in colour, top part ruined)
(38180N 16201E) standing in the village of
Gioiosa Marina.
Mouth of Fiumara Amusa (crossed by an iron bridge)
(38203N 16276E).
Torre Camillaro (white round tower, 41 m in
elevation) (38207N 16280E), standing on an
olive covered hill on the coast about 3 miles ENE
of Roccella Ionica and between Fiumara Amusa
and Fiumara Allaro.
Mouth of Fiumara Allaro (crossed by an iron bridge)
(38208N 16285E).
Torre San Fili (round, semi-ruined, 112 m in
elevation) (38220N 16297E), standing on a hill
sparsely covered with olives. There is a large
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square building, partly covered by vegetation close

NE of it.
Torre di Riace (tall, metal, truncated, conical tower,
partly in ruins, at an elevation of 97 m) (38239N
16320E), standing on the summit of a bare
flat-topped hill. It dominates the village of Riace
Marina (Marina di Fondaco Nouvo), a group of
scattered houses on the coast about 2 miles NE of
Torre San Fili.
Church (340 m in elevation) (38250N 16283E)
standing in the town of Stignano.
Mouth of Fiumara Stilaro (38256N 16343E),
standing close SW of Monasterace Marina (14.25).
(Directions continue at 14.43 and for
Golfo di Squillace at 14.45)
Bianco
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Fiume Paterello
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14.27
Position. The mouth of Fiume Paterello (37555N
16040E) lies close NE of Capo Spartivento (14.10).
from NW winds, about 1 cables off the mouth of Fiume
Paterello in depths of about 55 m.
14.29
Description. The mouth of Fiumara La Verde
(38035N 16088E) lies 1 miles N of Capo Bruzzano
(14.25). The river is usually dry in summer and has trees
fringing its banks.
Directions. There are no specific directions for the
anchorages but the following marks may be of use:
Torre di Capo Bruzzano (38018N 16084E)
(14.26).
River mouth Fiumara La Verde (crossed by two
bridges; the iron bridge nearest the sea has three
spans) (38035N 16088E).
Anchorage can be obtained off the coast between Capo
Bruzzano and the mouth of the Fiumara La Verde, with
14.31
Description. Bovalino Marina (38089N 16107E) is
a town standing on the coast about 1 mile NE of the mouth
of Fiumara Careri. Modern housing blocks have extended
the town S almost as far as Fiumara Careri (14.26).
Anchorage can be obtained off Bovalino Marina. This
anchorage affords shelter from N winds and is preferable to
that off Bianco (14.30).
Ardore Marina
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Fiumara La Verde
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14.30
Description. The village of Bianco (38052N
16090E) which has a population of about 3900, is
situated on the coast 3 miles N of Capo Bruzzano. It can
be identified by the white hills which dominate it N and S.
anchorage but the following mark may be of use:
Church (low grey belfry, and a cupola which is
higher than the belfry and terminates in a point)
(38054N 16088E).
Shoal. A dangerous shoal (14.25) is reported to lie
about 1 miles NE.
Anchorage can be obtained about 8 cables off Bianco
in depths of 18 m to 20 m, sand and good holding ground.
It is dangerous to remain at this anchorage with SE
winds, which, if strong, raise a heavy sea and are often
accompanied by mist which renders the coast invisible from
a distance of about 1 mile.
Bovalino Marina
Brancaleone Marina anchorage

14.28
Position. The village of Brancaleone Marina (37578N
16062E) stands on the coast close NE of Torre
Sperlongara (14.26).
anchorage but the following marks may be of use:
Church (large grey and with a square belfry, 350 m in
elevation) (37587N 16048E) standing in the
village of Brancaleone. Brancaleone is about
1 miles NW of Brancaleone Marina.
Mouth of La Fiumarella (crossed near its mouth by a
masonry bridge with three arches) (not charted)
which enters the sea close NE of the village.
Wreck. A wreck (14.25) lies close inshore 6 cables NE.
Two other wrecks (14.25) lie about 1 miles SW.
A rocky spit (14.25) lies off Torre Sperlongara close
SW.
Anchorage can be obtained in convenient depths off
Brancaleone Marina. There are depths of 10 m, good
holding ground about 2 cables offshore. However, the
anchorage is untenable with winds in the ENE or ESE.
Torre di Capo Bruzzano bearing 225, distance about

1 miles, in depths of 26 m to 29 m, sand.
Small vessels can anchor close off the mouth of Fiumara
La Verde, in depths of 6 m.
Both these anchorages are untenable with inshore winds.
14.32
Description. Ardore Marina (38104N 16125E) is a
small village standing on the coast. The town of Ardore
stands at an elevation of 250 m on the summit of a hill
2 miles NW of Adore Marina. The town of Adore can be
identified by a cemetery on the hill below it.
Church (red roof with a yellow belfry alongside it)
(38104N 16125E), standing in the centre of
Adore Marina.
Anchorage can be obtained off Adore Marina.
Sideno Marina
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Description. Siderno Marina (38163N 16181E)
which has a population of about 16 000, is situated on the
coast 2 miles NE of Locri (14.26). A pier, exhibiting a
light, extends about 1 cable SE from a position 7 cables
NE of Siderno Marina; it is used by vessels for the
discharge of loose cement.
Pilotage. An authorised pilot will indicate the anchor
berth to vessels.
See also 1.21.
Directions. There are no specific directions for the pier
or anchorage but the following marks may be of use:
Mouth of Fiumara Siderno (38150N 16171E)
(14.26).
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Church (yellow square belfry) (38159N 16178E)

standing in the S of the town.
Siderno Marina lights (red mast with black bands,
13 m in elevation) (38163N 16187E) are
displayed vertically, standing at the head of the
pier.
Mouth of Torrente Torbido (crossed by an iron
bridge) (38164N 16196E) situated about
7 cables NE of Siderno Marino.
Pier. The pier can be used by vessels up to 110 m in
length, with draught not exceeding 7 m. Berthing is only
permitted on the N side of the pier where there are
mooring dolphins and where vessels are sheltered from SW
and NW winds.
Anchorage can be obtained about 2 cables off Siderno
Marina in depths of 20 m to 26 m. This anchorage is
sheltered from winds between W and NW, but is
completely exposed to those between E and SE.
Supplies. Fresh water and provisions are available.
Roccella Ionica (Jonica)

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Description. Roccella Ionica (Jonica) (38194N
16245E), a town which has a population of about 7000,
is built partly on a plain close to the coast and partly on a
rocky hill surmounted by a large citadel. Close N of the
hill is another hill, steeper and higher, on which at an
elevation of 150 m, stands an old tower surrounded by
ancient fortifications. There is considerable trade in the
summer with the exporting of local produce.
Controlling depth. Depths at the harbour entrance are
reduced owing to shoaling to approximately 3 m. Safe
access can therefore only be made by craft of a draught of
less than 2 m and mariners should contact the harbour
authority before entering harbour.
Anchorage can be obtained off Roccella Ionica, but the
beach here is continuously extending. The bottom is mud
and good holding ground.
Pilotage. Unauthorised local pilots are available.
See also 1.21.
There is a harbour speed limit of 3 kn.
Vessels must not use the port entrance unless they
have been allocated a berth.
Vessels are prohibited from entering or leaving
harbour between sunset and sunrise, and when
visibility is less than 1 mile.
Harbour. The harbour lies about 10 cables ENE of
Roccella Ionica. It is locally known as Porto delle Grazie.
To the E of the harbour an outer mole bears SE from the
shore for about 1 cable, it then turns SW for a further
3 cables, a light is displayed from its head. To the W of
the harbour, a mole extends SE for about cable, where
its head then splits into two arms, also about 1 cable
long, extending S and ESE. These two arms combined with
that of the extension of the E mole to the S, forms the area
of water known as Avamporto or outer harbour. The
harbour entrance faces W. The inner harbour has two
berthing spurs extending SE from the NW shore quay area
to form three basins. There is a Patent slip and a small dry
dock in the NW corner of the W inner basin.
Currents. The current is usually SW-going along the
coast and is very weak except before NE winds when its
rate increases.
Winds. Dark clouds gathering on the SE horizon, locally
known as Barrata, indicate strong SE winds. Winds from
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SW-going current along the coast and by clouds gathering
on the mountains.
Bar. A possible bar (14.25) was reported in 1941 off
this part of the coast.
Wreck. A wreck, considered dangerous to navigation
lies about mile SW of the town and about 1 miles
WSW of the harbour.
harbour or anchorage but the following marks may be of
use:
Citadel (with a large square castle) (not charted)
surmounting a rocky hill in the town.
Church (with a white spire) (38194N 16245E),
standing in the centre of the town.
Roccella Ionica outer mole head light (green mast,
Roccella Ionica W mole head light (red mast, 8 m in
of the mole.
Caution. With strong winds between E through to
WSW, entry into the harbour is rendered very difficult by
wave motion and by waves breaking about cable from
the harbour entrance. When a heavy swell is running entry
is dangerous.
Berths. The outer mole and all of the inner harbour is
quayed internally. The two E inner basins have been fitted
with floating piers for berthing pleasure craft. The W inner
basin is used by government craft and fishing boats. Part of
the outer mole is reserved exclusively for the use of small
(under 25 grt) passenger vessels.
Supplies. Provisions available in the town. Bunkering by
road tanker is possible with the harbour masters approval.
PUNTA STILO TO CAPO COLONNE AND

GOLFO DI SQUILLACE
General information
Charts 1941, 187, 140 (see 1.15)
Route
1
14.35
From a position about 7 miles E of Punta Stilo, the route
splits, either continuing NE offshore for Capo Rizzuto and
Capo Colonne or turning N inshore for Golfo di Squillace.
Topography
1
14.36
Golfo di Squillace is entered between Punta Stilo (14.25)
and Capo Rizzuto (14.43), about 36 miles NE. The gulf
has low and sandy shores which are backed by the high,
green mountainous slopes of the Appennino Calabrese.
Numerous streams, almost all of which are short and
swift-running, flow into the gulf.
Between Capo Rizzuto and Capo Colonne, 9 miles
NNE, the coast is generally flat and rocky with steep cliffs,
between 15 m and 20 m high in many places.
Prohibited area
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14.37
The sea area of 2 cables radius centred on 3830N
1635E, the position of a wreck almost wholly sunk and
destroyed, is prohibited for navigation, anchoring, fishing
and stopping. The remains of the stranded wreck lies about
1 cables offshore and about 1 miles NNE of the church
at Marina Vincerello (14.46).
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Firing range
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14.38
There is a shore firing range extending about 5 miles
from the coast abreast of Marina di Catanzaro. See
Appendix (E341).
Principal marks
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Oceanographic buoys
1
14.39
Two oceanographic buoys have been laid with their
associated mooring trots in the following positions:
38535N 17051E;
38534N 17042E.
Capo Rizzuto marine nature reserve

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14.40
A marine nature reserve has been established between
the W approaches to Torre Le Castella (38544N
17013E) (14.51) and the N approaches to Capo Colonne
(39015N 17125E) (14.43). The reserve, known locally
as Capo Rizzuto nature reserve, extends seaward from
shore to the 100 m depth contour. Within the general area
there are two zones A and B. Offshore limits of the reserve
may be seen on the chart.
In zone A (maximum restriction zone) which contains
two areas, one SW of Capo Colonne (14.43) and one off
Capo Cimiti (14.43), the following are prohibited:
Navigation, approaching, and stopping by all craft,
unless authorised for services of study;
formations;
Underwater swimming, either with or without
breathing apparatus, unless authorised for study;
The hunting, capture, collection, injury, or in general
any activity which could constitute a danger or
agitation for any animal or vegetable species,
including the introduction of foreign species;
in the zone.
These sections are marked onshore by notice boards and
offshore by light-buoys, with radar conspicuous top-marks,
all painted yellow.
In zone B (controlled restricted zone) the following are
prohibited:
formations;
Fishing, whether professional or recreational, unless
authorised in advance;
The introduction of foreign species;
The hunting, capture, collection, injury, or any
activity which could damage or constitute a danger
for any animal or vegetable species;
in the zone.
The controlled reserve area is marked only by notice
boards onshore.
The protected zone also extends to the territorial coastal
areas of the state littoral property, where prohibitions and
restrictions for the protection and safeguard of the coastal
environment are in force.
Directions
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Winds
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14.41
There are almost always winds blowing in Golfo di
Squillace. In some seasons of the year, even when the
weather is calm to seaward, offshore winds are
encountered.
14.42
Landmarks:
Catanzaro (38542N 16357E), a large town
situated 5 miles NNW of Marina di Catanzaro
(14.49), has a population of about 97 000. It can
be easily identified from seaward as it stands at an
elevation of 343 m and appears as a large white
patch on the mountains. At night, its lights are
visible from a distance of about 15 miles offshore.
Signal station (tower, disused, painted black and
white in chequers, surmounting a group of houses,
standing 2 miles WNW of Capo Colonne light.
Major lights:
Capo Rizzuto light (white octagonal tower attached to
a dwelling, 17 m in height) (38537N 17057E)
standing 2 cables within the extremity of the cape
(14.43). An auxiliary light,which covers Secca Le
Castella (14.51) to the W, and Secchi di Capo
Rizzuto (14.43) to the E, is exhibited from the
same tower.
Capo Colonne light (white octagonal tower attached
to a two-storied dwelling, 22 m in height)
(39015N 17123E) standing 2 cables S of the
N extremity of the cape (14.43).
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14.43
From a position E of Punta Stilo, the track leads NE
passing (with positions relative to Capo Rizzuto (38535N
17057E)):
SE of the Capo Rizzuto marine nature reserve (14.40)
(6 miles W to 2 miles E and 10 miles NE). The
reserve is marked on the chart. Thence:
(Directions inshore for Golfo di Squillace rejoin here)
SE of two Oceanographic buoys (38534N
17051E) (14.39), thence:
SE of Capo Rizzuto from which a light (14.42) is
exhibited. The cape is the extremity of a low
rocky promontory on which stands a lighthouse
and two towers. The lighthouse stands 2 cables N
of the point. A square tower stands on the W side
of the cape, while a round tower, called Torre
Rotonda, stands on a small point on the E side of
Capo Rizzuto and about 5 cables NE of the S
extremity. This small point creates two small coves
(14.53). The two towers are visible from a
considerable distance seaward and render
identification easy. Thence:
SE of Secca di Capo Rizzuto (1 miles ENE). These
are two shoals lying 1 miles and 2 miles ENE
of Capo Rizzuto. The former has a least depth of
4 m over it and lies about 8 cables offshore. The
latter has a least depth of 8 m over it and lies
about 11 cables offshore. These shoals are covered
by the red sector of the auxiliary light on Capo
Rizzuto (14.42) between the bearings of 227 and
270. Capo Colonne light (14.42) is obscured over
them. Capo Colonne bearing 022 and just open E
of Capo Cimiti (below) leads about 3 cables SE of
Secchi di Capo Rizzuto. Thence:
SE of a semi-submerged wreck (2 miles NE),
thence:
SE of Capo Cimiti (5 miles NE), known locally as
Capo di Mezzo. The cape is a low rocky
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promontory, dominated by a prominent farmhouse

consisting of a large white two-storied building.
Five white silos, also prominent from seaward,
stand close SW of the cape. A shoal bank, with a
depth of 9 m over its extremity, extends about
8 cables ENE of Capo Cimiti. The S of two Capo
Rizzuto marine nature reserve (14.40) Zone A
areas, lies between positions about 1 mile N and S
of Capo Cimiti and extending about 5 cables
offshore. The area is marked on the chart and can
be easily identified by its associated lights and
buoys. Thence:
SE of the N of two Zone A designated areas (8 miles
NE), of the Capo Rizzuto marine nature reserve
(14.40). This zone lies close SW of Capo Colonne.
The area is marked on the chart and can be easily
identified by its associated lights and buoys.
Thence:
SE of Capo Colonne (9 miles NE) from which a
light (14.42) is exhibited. The cape is the N
extremity of a flat, level and rocky promontory
about 20 m high. A lattice mast, 62 m in height
stands alongside the lighthouse, while the remains
of an ancient temple and a Doric column are
located close in front of it. Some houses, a large
old square tower and a small chapel also stand on
the promontory. The S extremity of the promontory
is Punta Cicala, lying about 6 cables S of Capo
Colonne. A bank with a least depth of 14 m over
it, fringes the promontory and extends as much as
2 cables E of it. Thence:
SE of a current meter (marked by a yellow,
cylindrical, radar-conspicuous, special, light-buoy)
(10 miles NE), temporarily moored 6 cables ESE
of Capo Colonne in position 39014N 17132E.
Vessels should remain at least 1 cables from this
buoy.
Thence the track continues NE to a position about
5 miles E of Capo Colonne.
Useful marks
14.44
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Tower (169 m in elevation) (38584N 17073E),

standing 2 miles WNW of Capo Cimiti.
Torre Scifo (square building with windows and a
four-sided steep tent roof) (39011N 17113E),
standing on the coast 3 miles NNE of Capo
Cimiti. A long white viaduct, with several arches,
is situated about 6 cables W of the tower.
(Directions continue for the offshore route at 14.64
and for the coastal route at 14.72)
Useful marks
Directions for Golfo di Squillace

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From a position about 7 miles E of Punta Stilo, the track
leads NNW passing (with positions relative to Punta Stilo
light (38268N 16347E)):
E of the prohibited area (14.37) (3 miles N), thence:
E of a wreck (4 miles N), considered dangerous to
surface navigation, located about 8 cables offshore
and 8 cables E of the village Santa Caterina
dello Ionio Marina (14.46). Thence:
E of the anchorage (7 miles N) off Marina di
Badolato (14.47), thence:
E of the yacht harbour of Bocche di Gallipari (under
construction) (8 mile N), thence:
E of the anchorage (15 miles N) off Soverato

(14.48).
The track then continues NE, passing (with positions
from Capo Rizzuto (38534N 17057E)):
SE of Scoglio Pietra Grande (26 miles WSW),
which lies close inshore 3 miles N of Soverato.
This rock is the largest of a group of above-water
rocks; it can be readily distinguished as its dark
mass which interrupts the whitish line of the
beach. On the promontory adjacent to Scoglio
Pietra Grande are numerous residential villas of
various colours. Thence:
SE of Punta di Staletti (25 miles WSW) which lies
1 miles NNE of Scoglio Pietra Grande. It is the
extremity of a promontory which is partly covered
with vegetation and terminates in steep, rocky
sides. On the summit of the promontory is a castle
with a red roof and a small crenellated tower;
additionally, there are numerous residential villas
of various colours. On the crest of the promontory,
a little inland is a mast (14.46), and on the S side,
halfway up from the coast, can be seen twelve
concrete bridges of the motorway. Thence:
SE of the submarine cable landing site (25 miles
WSW), thence:
SE of the shore firing range (23 miles WSW) (14.38).
SE of Marina di Catanzaro anchorage (22 miles
WSW) (14.49), thence:
SE of the submarine cable landing site (20 miles
WSW), thence:
SE of a submarine pipeline (15 miles W) (not
charted) which has been laid from the shore
starting from a position 1 mile E of Marina di
Sellia, and extending SSE from the coast for about
10 cables, to the 50 m contour. A radar
conspicuous light-buoy has been laid at the
termination of the pipeline.
The track then continues E, passing (with positions from
Capo Rizzuto (38534N 17057E)):
S of Barco Vercillo anchorage (5 miles WNW)
(14.51), thence:
S of Secca Le Castella (3 miles W) (14.51), thence:
S of a wreck (3 miles W) (14.52) and some shoals in
the bay off Capo Piccolo, thence:
S of the Capo Rizzuto nature reserve (from 6 miles
W to 2 miles E) (14.40). The reserve is marked
on the chart. Thence:
S of Capo Rizzuto (14.43).
Thence the track leads to a position about 8 miles SE of
Capo Rizzuto and rejoins the coastal route.
14.46
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Mouth of Fiumara Assi (38273N 16349E) flows

into the sea about 5 cables N of Punta Stilo.
Church (red roof and a square yellow belfry with a
green spire) (38287N 16346E), standing in the
village of Marina Vincerello which is about 2 miles
N of Punta Stilo.
Church (light coloured with a square, red roofed
belfry) (38317N 16341E), standing on the
coast in the village of Santa Caterina dello Ionio
Marina.
Church (prominent belfry) (38321N 16313E)
standing on a rounded hill in the village of Santa
Caterina dello Ionio. A deep ravine lies on the N
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side of the village. The village lies 2 miles WNW

of Santa Caterina dello Ionio Marina.
Church (with a belfry, 310 m in elevation) (38371N
16319E) standing on a hill in the centre of the
village of Sant Andrea Apostolo. The church
overlooks the other buildings. A second church,
with a belfry, stands at the S end of the village.
Mouth of Torrente Melis (crossed near its mouth by a
red iron bridge) (38392N 16330E). The river
flows into the sea about 5 miles N of Marina di
Badolato (14.47).
Mouth of Fiume Ancinale (crossed near its mouth by
a long iron bridge) (38404N 16333E).
Mast (painted with red and white bands, at an
elevation of 306 m) (38458N 16337E),
standing on a crest of the promontory, 7 cables
WNW of Punta di Staletti (14.45).
Church (38458N 16325E), standing near the
summit of Monte di Staletti.
Building (large white) (38544N 16447E),
standing in the centre of the village of Marina di
Sellia. The village has a population of about 5500
and stands on sloping land in a wooded area. A
church also stands in the village.
Torre del Crocchio (dark tower in ruins) (38548N
16495E), standing close to the coast and on the
W bank of Fiume Crocchio. Behind the tower are
numerous buildings. A yellow railway station
standing 7 cables NW of the tower is also
prominent.
Church (slender belfry with an inconspicuous cupola,
standing in the village of Cropani, about 4 miles
NNW of Torre del Crocchio.
Soverato
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Marina di Badolato
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Description. Marina di Badolato (38342N 16343E)
is a small village about 2 miles N of Santa Caterina dello
Ionio Marina (14.46), consists of a row of modern
buildings.
Monte Manna (93 m in elevation) (38344N
16337E) lies close NNW of the village and a
large building stands on its slopes.
Church (with a cross illuminated at night) (38340N
16312E) standing in the village of Badolato
Superiore.
Anchorage, as marked on the chart, can be obtained
about 4 cables off Marina di Badolato in depths of 10 m.
This anchorage, sheltered from winds from the W
semi-circle, is considered to be the best anchorage off this
part of the coast.
Bocche di Gallipari
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Bocche di Gallipari (38355N 16342E) is a small
harbour under construction (2002) at the mouth of Torrante
Gallipari.
14.48
Description. Soverato (38413N 16329E), a town
which with a population of about 10 500, is situated on the
coast about 1 miles NNW of the mouth of Fiume
Ancinale (14.46). The town contains several five or
six-storied buildings, and is prominent from seaward. The
coast N of Soverato forms a wide arc as far as Punta di
Staletti (14.45). This bay is protected to the S by a sandy
point extending ESE more than 16 cables from the coast at
Soverato.
Shoals. The waters in front of the sandy point off
Soverato are dangerous out to a position, at least 16 cables
offshore, owing to the shoals forming there as a result of
sedimentary deposits from the Fiume Ancinale.
Currents off Soverato are variable and depend on the
wind. They normally follow the line of the coast and
sometimes attain a rate of two kn.
Tides. The water level rises appreciably when strong
SW winds are expected.
Church (with a white belfry, at an elevation of
129 m) (38413N 16320E) standing above the
houses in Soverato Superiore, about 8 cables W of
Soverato.
Depths. The depths in the roadstead abreast of, and to
the N of Soverato are continually decreasing owing to
deposit brought down by Fiume Ancinale (14.46).
Anchorage can be obtained off Soverato, about
1 cables offshore, in depths of 29 m, sand and good
holding ground. Anchorage further NNW, as marked on the
chart, can be obtained in the adjacent bay. This anchorage,
sheltered from winds from the W semi-circle, is one of the
safest on this part of the coast and can be used all year
round. It is however dangerous with winds between N and
SE.
Other facilities. Minor repairs can be undertaken.
Supplies. Fresh provisions can be obtained in Soverato.
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Description. Marina di Catanzaro (Catanzaro Lido)
(38493N 16370E) is a town situated on the coast about
4 miles NNE of Punta di Staletti, and is the most important
centre on the shores of Golfo di Squillace. Its buildings,
which are very scattered, include numerous large white
factories and tall chimneys. The town exports leather, soap,
oil and bricks.
Harbour radio. There is a harbour radio station.
Harbour. The harbour is at Catanzaro Lido close E of
Marina di Catanzaro. It is protected by moles. The outer
mole extends S for about 270 m and thence W as rock
rubble for about 200 m. The inner mole extends S as a
rubble breakwater for about 70 m. The harbour entrance
opens W. The current (2005) status of the harbour is
unknown and the harbour authority must be consulted
before approaching.
Pilotage. There are unlicensed pilots available who will
board vessels on application being made to the local
authority.
See also 1.21.
Firing range. There is a shore firing range (14.38) at
Marina di Catanzaro.
anchorage or harbour, but the following marks may be of
use:
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Catanzaro (38542N 16357E) (14.42).

Mouth of Fiume Corace (spanned by a long iron
railway bridge near its mouth) (38490N
16365E). The river flows into the sea close SW
of the town. There is a small sandbank at the
mouth of the river formed by the deposit brought
down.
Mooring buoy. A mooring buoy is reported to be laid
in a position about 1 cables SE of the town, in a depth of
about 55 m.
Anchorage. In winter, vessels can always work cargo
off Marina di Catanzaro with offshore winds, as the sandy
bottom is good holding, and the depths permit a close
approach to the beach. The bottom is sand out to about
50 m from shore, and muddy farther out. It is dangerous to
remain in the roadstead with onshore winds from the SE.
Large vessels can anchor about 8 cables offshore to the
E of the village, in about 26 m of water.
Smaller vessels can anchor within cable of the shore
along the stretch of coast between the refuge harbour and
the mouth of Fiume Corace.
Hospitals. There is a large civil hospital as well as a
military hospital in the town of Catanzaro (14.42).
Anchorage west of Capo Rizzuto

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Coast between Marina di Catanzaro and Barco

Vercillo
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Anchorage. There are no sheltered anchorages along
this coast. However, with offshore winds, anchorage can be
obtained as follows:
About 5 cables off the coast between Marina di
Catanzaro and the mouth of Fiume Crocchio
(14.46), about 12 miles ENE.
About 10 cables off the coast between the mouth of
Fiume Crocchio and Barco Vercillo (14.51), about
7 miles farther ENE.
Barco Vercillo
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Description. Barco Vercillo (38556N 16588E) is
located about 6 miles WNW of Capo Rizzuto (14.43).
Close offshore is a good anchorage for small vessels.
Local knowledge is required for the anchorage. Care is
needed to avoid the shoals which fringe the coast on the E
side of the anchorage.
Tower (isolated, at an elevation of 215 m) (39017N
16596E), standing close SE of the town of Cutro
and 4 miles N of San Leonardo di Cutro
(38572N 16591E). Two water tanks are also
situated close to the town of Cutro.
Torre Le Castella (round, surmounting an old castle)
(38544N 17013E), standing at Le Castella, a
group of ruined bastions. These bastions stand on
a low peninsula, almost entirely surrounded by sea,
with a small fishing village of the same name
situated close NE of it. The village is dominated
by a grey water tank on a reddish tower.
Bank. Care must be taken to avoid a bank, with depths
of less than 55 m over it, which fronts the E shore of the
anchorage and extends as much as 4 cables offshore in
places.
Secca del Palombaro is a shallow patch with a depth of
32 m over it, which lies near the outer edge of the bank,
about 11 cables WNW of Le Castella.
Secca Le Castella, two rocky shoals close together, lies

5 cables SSW of Le Castella. The SE head has a least
depth of 46 m over it, and the NW head has a least depth
of 34 m over it.
Secca Le Castella is covered by the red sector of Capo
Rizzuto auxiliary light (14.42) between the bearings of
084 and 133.
Inshore Channel. The depths in the channel between
the Secca Le Castella shoals and the coast are between
64 m to 96 m.
Clearing bearings. The two towers on Capo Rizzuto
(14.43), in line, lead about 1 miles S of Secca Le
Castella.
Anchorage, sheltered from winds from the N
semi-circle, can be obtained off Barco Vercillo, in the bay
to the E of Le Castella, as shown on the chart, about
6 cables from the N shore in a depth of about 10 m, sand.
Local small craft anchor in the inlet close E of Le
Castella.
14.52
Description. The bay (38540N 17045E) between
Capo Rizzuto (14.43) and Torre Le Castella (14.51)
provides some shelter from N winds.
Anchorage, as marked on the chart, can be obtained in
the bay W of Capo Rizzuto. However, its use is bound by
the prohibitions existing in zone B of the Capo Rizzuto
marine nature reserve (14.40).
Directions. Vessels should approach keeping Capo
Piccolo bearing 011, and should anchor in depths of about
15 m on a notional line joining Torre Le Castella and Torre
Rotunda. The bottom is rocky and irregular and vessels are
recommended to use an anchor buoy.
Useful marks:
Torre Le Castella (38544N 17013E) (14.51).
Torre Ritani (grey isolated tower on high bare
ground, partially ruined, at an elevation of 122 m)
(38566N 17034E). Two white silos, close
together, are situated 1 mile NE of the tower. They
stand out against a wooded background and are
prominent from S or E.
Capo Piccolo (extremity of a small rocky
promontory) (38547N 17045E). The cape
projects a short distance S from the head of the
bay, 2 miles E of Le Castella. There is a
flat-topped hill close N of the cape.
Torre Rotunda on Capo Rizzuto (38540N
17056E) (14.43).
Shoals. The shores of the bay in front of Capo Piccolo
are fronted by a bank which, with depths of less than 9 m
over it extends in places as much as 8 cables offshore. On
this bank are two shoals; one, a rock with a depth of 4 m
over it, lies about 7 cables WSW, and the other, with a
depth of 46 m over it, lies about 7 cables SE of Capo
Piccolo.
An obstruction lies close SE of Le Castella.
Anchorage east of Capo Rizzuto

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Description. Two small coves (38539N 17061E) are
formed by the small point on which stands Torre Rotunda
(14.43). One cove is close SW and the other close NE of
the tower.
Anchorages. Small vessels can obtain shelter from
winds between W through N to NE in the two coves on
the E side of Capo Rizzuto. Shelter from NE is obtained
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from a shallow bank which extends about 4 cables SE from

a point on the coast about 3 cables E of the village of
Madonna Greca. However, the use of these anchorages is
bound by the prohibitions existing in zone B of the Capo
Rizzuto marine nature reserve (14.40).
anchorages but the following marks may be of use:
Arene Rosse (two prominent reddish landslips)
(38559N 17075E), about 3 miles NE of
Capo Rizzuto. The SW of the two is more

extensive.
Village of Madonna Greca (38543N 17061E) (not
charted) lies about 9 cables NNE of the extremity
of Capo Rizzuto (14.43). It is prominent from NE.
Torre Rotunda on Capo Rizzuto (38540N
17061E) (14.43).
Capo Rizzuto light (38537N 17057E) (14.42).
Secca di Capo Rizzuto. Care needs to be taken to
remain clear of Secca di Capo Rizzuto (14.43).
GOLFO DI TARANTO AND OFFSHORE SEA AREA

GENERAL INFORMATION
Area covered
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This section describes the coastal and offshore routes for
Golfo di Taranto, the inshore route for Golfo di Corigliamo
and the direct route from Punta Alice to Taranto. The
harbours and anchorages within Golfo di Taranto, including
the major port of Taranto, are described.
Offshore route from Capo Colonne to Capo Santa
Maria di Leuca (14.62).
Coastal route from Capo Colonne to Capo Trionto
(14.65).
Coastal route from Capo Trionto to Punta Rondinella,
including Golfo di Corigliano inshore route, and
Taranto (14.91).
Taranto (14.117).
Coastal route from Taranto to Capo Santa Maria di
Leuca (14.178).
Topography
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Golfo di Taranto is entered between Capo Colonne
(14.43) and Capo Santa Maria di Leuca (14.64), about
72 miles NE.
The W side of the Gulf is dominated by the mountains
of the Appennino Calabrese which are visible from a
considerable distance.
The NW side, between the mouth of Torrente Canna
(14.112) and Punta Rondinella (14.119) about 34 miles NE,
the coast is low, marshy, wooded in places and intersected
by numerous rivers and torrents. It is sparsely populated.
The NE side side of the Gulf is flat and low and forms
the S boundary of the large plain of Salentina.
All the shores of the gulf are fringed by a sandy beach
which, in general, fronts marshy ground.
Capo Santa Maria di Leuca is also the W entrance point
to the Strait of Otranto and Adriatic Sea.
Fishing
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Italian Naval Exercise areas are located in the Gulf of
Taranto. In these areas firing practice, mine warfare
practice, submarine exercises, as well as exercises requiring
restricted air space are conducted. See Appendix.
In particular, submarines frequently exercise offshore,
both surfaced and dived, in the areas indicated on the chart
N of 3934N and W of 1754E. Vessels on passage
through and close to these areas must adhere to the
arrangements promulgated in any notice to mariners giving
warning of an exercise under way or scheduled. In the
absence of a specific notice, they must navigate with care
14.57
Tunny fishing takes place throughout the gulf. Nets may
be found extending as much as seven miles offshore.
Mariners are warned to keep a good lookout for these nets
which are generally marked by day and by night.
Marine farms, which may be floating or fixed structures,
and their associated moorings should be avoided. The
charted positions of the farms are approximate, and further
farms may be established without notice. The farms are
generally marked by buoys and beacons, which may be
unlit.
See also 1.8.
Measured distances
1
Exercise areas
1
through the area maintaining a good visual and radar watch

for submarines.
See also 1.10, 1.11 and Annual Notice to Mariners
Number 8.
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There are two measured distances at the head of Golfo
di Taranto.
The first measured distance is in five sections; three of
these sections can be seen on Chart 1417. The five sections
are divided as follows:
NW and first limit marks. Chiatona beacon (14.103)
in line bearing approximately 023, with the
dome of Massafra church (14.103), 4 miles
inland.
Second limit marks. Isolotto San Pietro Beacon
(14.160) in line bearing approximately 025, with
Torre Montello (14.156), on the mainland 3 miles
NNE.
Third limit marks. Capo San Vito Light (14.156) in
line bearing approximately 024, with the
Governors Palace tower (14.156), amongst the
houses of Taranto, 4 miles NNE.
Fourth limit marks. Casa Todaro (14.209) in line
bearing approximately 024, with a castellated
tower (not charted) in the village of Pulsano
(14.191) and Roccaforzata castle (14.189).
Fifth limit marks. Torre Zozzoli (Sassoli) (Sgarrata)
(14.191) in line bearing approximately 029, with
the pillar surmounting the highest point of the
church (not charted) of San Pasquale in the village
of Lizzano (14.191).
Sixth limit marks. Torre dei Molini (14.211) in line
bearing approximately 024, with Correggia beacon
(14.191).
Distances. Sections from NW to SE are: 98356 m;
49736 m; 12 8903 m; 58534 m; and 14 1344 m
long respectively.
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Depths. Minimum depths along the sections from NW

to SE are: 400 m; 430 m; 340 m; 360 m and
230 m.
Running track: The course is 115 on a line joining
Ginosa Marina disused light-structure (14.97) and
Isola Sant Andrea lighthouse (14.202), 54 miles
ESE.
Principal marks
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The second measured distance is located SE of Taranto
and can be seen on Chart 1417. The limits are as follow:
NW limit marks. Torre Saturo (14.208) in line
bearing 0606, with the castle at Leporano
(14.189).
SE limit marks. Torre Castelluccia (14.191) in line
bearing 0592, with Altura beacon (14.191).
Distance: 60824 m long.
Depths. Minimum depth along the measured distance
is 180 m.
Running track. The course is 150 with Capo San
Vito lighthouse (14.156) in line with the belfry of
Mottola church (14.103), situated 15 miles
WNW.
Currents
14.60
On the W side of the gulf, the current is usually S-going
and rarely attains a rate of 1 knot. Winds from the S
influence its direction and, when fresh and persistent, or
before a strong SE wind, the current may reverse and set
N.
On the E side of the gulf, the currents are mainly
influenced by the winds, especially S winds. A NW-going
current is often the advanced warning of the imminent
arrival of strong S winds.

Capo Colonne to Capo Santa Maria di Leuca
Winds
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From autumn through winter the tramontana (N) and
scirocco (SE) winds prevail. The tramontana is often
accompanied by dense clouds and strong electrical
discharges. Between Capo Spulico (14.110) and Punta
Rondinella (14.119), the NW wind can frequently veer to
WNW or even W.
The scirocco is squally, rainy, but of shorter duration,
and frequently brings thick fog. However, it raises heavy
seas which render almost all the anchorages on this coast
dangerous, as they are exposed to the S quadrant.
In spring, winds from the NW quadrant prevail.
Both the scirocco (SE) and libeccio (SW) winds bring
mist. Sometimes the fog is so thick that the coast is visible
only within 100 m.
14.63
Landmark:
Signal station (disused, painted black and white in
Chequers and with arched windows) (39486N
18205E), standing 1 miles NW of Capo Santa
Maria di Leuca light.
Major light:
Capo Santa Maria di Leuca light (white octagonal
tower surmounting a two-storied dwelling, 48 m in
height) (39478N 18220E), standing 1 cables
NNE of Punta Meliso (14.220). An auxiliary light
is exhibited from the same structure. At night,
Secche di Ugento (14.193) and its detached
patches are covered by the red sector of Capo
Santa Maria di Leuca light, between the bearings
of 094 and 106.
14.64
From a position about 5 miles E of Capo Colonne, the
track leads NE for 64 miles passing:
SE of Golfo di Taranto (39500N 17200E)
(14.55), thence:
S of Punta Ristola (39474N 18206E), the W
extremity of the bay which lies between Punta
Ristola and Punta Meliso (14.220) 1 mile ENE,
thence:
To a position S of Capo Santa Maria di Leuca (which
appears rocky and precipitous from S, but presents
a more gradual slope from other directions, at an
elevation of 140 m) (39478N 18220E). At the
S extremity of the cape is Punta Meliso on which
stands a light (14.63). The cape is the E entrance
point of Golfo di Taranto (14.55) and the W
entrance point of the Adriatic Sea.
(Directions continue in Mediterranean Pilot Volume III)
CAPO COLONNE TO CAPO TRIONTO

General information
Charts 187, 140 (see 1.15)
Route
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From a position E of Capo Colonne, (3902N 1712E),
the track leads N for 25 miles to a position E of Punta
Alice. The track then leads NW for a further 25 miles to a
position NE of Capo Trionto (3938N 1645E).
Topography
OFFSHORE ROUTE
General information
Chart 187
Route
1
14.62
From a position about 5 miles E of Capo Colonne the
track leads NE for about 64 miles to a position S of Capo
Santa Maria di Leuca.
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The coast between Capo Colonne and Crotone, 4 miles
NW, is fringed in many places by rocks close inshore. The
depths over the shore bank fringing the coast between Capo
Colonne and a point about 2 miles WNW vary
considerably, and the bank may extend further offshore
than is charted. Caution is therefore necessary when
approaching anchorages along this stretch of coast, and
vessels are advised not to anchor in depths of less than
11 m.
North of Crotone as far as Punta Alice, 19 miles N the
coast consists of a beach composed alternately of sand and
shingle, which is free from off-lying dangers.
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Between Punta Alice and Capo Trionto the coast is

fringed by a sandy beach and dominated by the mountains
of the Appennino Calabrese which descend quickly to the
shore.
Oil and gas production platforms

1
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Six production platforms, Luna-A, Luna-B, Luna 27,
Luna 40SAF, Hera Lacinia and Hera Lacinia 14 are
located to the E and SE of Crotone, details are shown on
the chart.
Lavinia 3 well-head is situated 3 miles SSE of Punta
Alice; and about 2 miles E of the mouth of Fiume Lipuda
(14.73). The well-head is marked by a buoy (special).
Unauthorized navigation is prohibited within 500 m of
the production platforms and wells.
See also 1.25.
Submarine pipelines
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Submarine gas and oil pipelines connect the wells and
production platforms and an oil pipeline from Luna A
production platform (3 miles NE of Castello di Carlo V
(14.71)) connects to the shore, as shown on the chart.
A submarine gas pipeline runs from the Lavinia-3
well-head to the coast, as shown on the chart.
Anchoring and trawling are prohibited within 2 cables
of the above pipelines.
See also 1.25.
Directions
Capo Colonne to Punta Alice
Unexploded mine danger area

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An unexploded mine lies 1 miles NW of Capo
Colonne in position 39032N 17110E. Its position is
marked on the chart. It lies close SW of the Hera Lacinia
production platforms (14.67) and within the zone B area of
the Capo Rizzuto marine nature reserve (14.40). Passage
and anchoring within 5 cables of the mine are prohibited.
Currents
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A W-going current sometimes becomes established in
the vicinity of Punta Alice (14.89).
Off the point this current divides into two branches, one
of which turns S and the other NW along the coast.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Castello di Carlo V (large fort with high bastions,
surmounted by a disused yellow semaphore tower)
(39049N 17079E), standing on the coast
between the two harbours, with the town of
Crotone extending W and S from it.
Chimney (NW of two, red and white bands, 90 m in
elevation) (39053N 17066E), standing N of
Crotone and about 1 mile W of the entrance to
Puerto Nuovo. The chimney exhibits three
vertically disposed, fixed, red, air obstruction
lights.
Water tank (tall white, at an elevation of 343 m)
(39159N 17027E), standing in the village of
Strongoli. The village has a population of about
6500. Built on a flat-topped summit, the village is
dominated by Castello di Strongoli near its S
extremity; a cupola can also be seen amongst the
buildings of the village. Both the Water tank and
the castle are prominent and can be seen from a

considerable distance.
Church (white, at an elevation of 576 m) (39172N
16587E), standing in the village of San Nicola
dell Alto. The village is on a saddle in the
mountains between a sharp peak and a rounded
summit. The church is very prominent and can be
seen from a considerable distance in all directions.
Close to the church and also clearly visible is a
tall television mast.
Signal station (white, disused, at an elevation of
418 m) (39232N 17031E), standing on the
summit of Serra Sanguigna, a bare dome-shaped
hill about 3 miles WNW of Cir. The signal
station stands out clearly against the skyline and
can be seen from a considerable distance in all
directions.
Castle (with large towers at its corners, at an
elevation of 217 m) (39336N 16480E),
standing in the village of Calopezzati. A square
tower surmounted by a spire and a small white
tower also stand in the village.
Major light:
Punta Alice Light (white tower attached to a house,
about 3 cables SW of the extremity of the point.
14.72
From a position about 5 miles E of Capo Colonne, the
track leads N passing (with positions relative to Punta
Alice (39240N 17094E)):
E of the Capo Rizzuto nature reserve (from 22 to
30 miles S) (14.40). The reserve is marked on the
chart. Thence:
E of the unexploded mine danger area (21 miles S)
(14.69), marked on the chart, thence:
E of the Oil and gas production platforms and wells
(19 miles S) (14.67), plus their associated
submarine pipelines (14.68), thence:
E of Crotone (18 miles S) (14.77), thence:
E of a wreck (9 miles S), considered dangerous to
surface navigation, thence:
E of a semi-submerged wreck (4 miles S), thence:
E of Lavinia 3 Well head (3 miles SSE) (14.67),
plus its associated submarine pipeline (14.68),
thence:
E of Cir Marina (2 miles SE) (14.88).
Thence the track leads to a position E of Punta Alice
(14.89).
Useful marks
14.73
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Bridge (iron railway) (39121N 17068E), standing

about 1 miles W of the mouth of the Fiume Neto
is prominent from SE. Two red silos also stand
close to the bridge.
Mouth of the Fiume Neto (39126N 17088E). The
river enters the sea through a wooded point 7 miles
N of Crotone. The mouth is hidden by the woods
and can only be seen when close to the shore.
Depths increase abruptly at a short distance off the
river mouth. However, a rock, with a depth of
about 1 m over it, on which the sea nearly always
breaks, lies about cable NNE of the N entrance
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point. A shoal with a depth of 4 m over it lies NW

of this rock.
Torre Borgatorio (well-preserved square building
surmounted by a white hut) (39152N 17060E),
standing on a gentle slope near the coast, 3 miles
NW of the mouth of the Fiume Neto. A prominent
brick kiln stands close N of it.
Torre Melissa (large building in the shape of a
truncated cone, at an elevation of 46 m) (39179N
17064E), standing on the coast about 3 miles N
of Torre Borgatorio. On the beach about 5 cables
N of Torre Melissa is a group of houses amongst
which is a church with a white facade and a spire.
Mouth of the Fiume Lipuda (spanned by a long iron
bridge) (39207N 17075E), lies about 6 cables
SW of Torre Nuova. A submarine gas pipeline
runs E for about 2 miles from the mouth of the
river to Lavinia 3 well head (14.67).
Torre Nuova (square, dark red, ruined building)
(39213N 17077E), standing on the beach
3 miles NNE of Torre Melissa.
Capo Trionto lighthouse (white conical tower, 18 m in

height) (3937N 1645E), close W of the point
(14.75).
(Directions continue at 14.98 and for
Golfo di Corigliano at 14.99)
Crotone
Chart 140 plan Approaches to Crotone, plan Crotone
General information
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From a position E of Punta Alice the direct track to
Taranto leads N for 60 miles to the pilot boarding position
(40248N 17072E).
Punta Alice to Capo Trionto

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From a position E of Punta Alice, the track leads NW
passing (with positions relative to Punta Alice (3924N
1710E)):
NE of Punta Fiume Nic (8 miles NW). Fiume Nic
flows into the sea at the point which is low in
elevation. Consequently, Torre Policaretto, which
stands on Punta Fiume Nic, appears to rise from
the sea. The tower is now in ruins and consists of
two separate parts, which in clear weather are
visible from a distance of about 10 miles N or SE.
A bank, on which the depths are less than 9 m,
fronts the coast to the S of Punta Fiume Nic, and
it extends as much as 1 miles offshore at its
broadest point. Thence:
NE of Cariati Marina anchorage (11 miles NW)
(14.90), thence:
NE of the bank (11 to 23 miles NW), with depths of
less than 10 m over it, which fronts the coast
between Cariati Marina and Capo Trionto and
extends in places 8 cables offshore. Thence:
NE of Punta Santa Cataldo (12 miles NW), thence:
NE of Capo Trionto (23 miles NW) from which a
light (14.76) is exhibited. The cape is low,
rounded, steep-to and covered with thick
vegetation. Fiume Trionto enters the sea through
the point.
Thence the track leads either NNE coastal, or W inshore
to Golfo di Corigliano.
Limiting conditions
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Church, surmounted by a cupola, (3928N 1657E)
at the village of Terravecchia, on a summit
covered by dark vegetation.
Monte Acquaviva (3929N 1655E).
Pietra Avoltoio, tree covered, (3928N 1653E).
14.78
Deepest and longest berth. Molo di Sottoflutto
extension, S face (14.84).
Tidal levels. Sea levels can vary significantly depending
on the meteorological conditions which prevail at different
times of the year.
In winter, with W winds, the water level can rise by up
to m. Between January and March, with good weather, a
reduction of about m can occur.
Maximum size of vessel handled. Length 200 m,
breadth 30 m, draught 9 m.
Currents. A constant S-going current runs about 2 miles
off this part of the coast. Close off Crotone, the currents
are weak, variable and influenced by winds. With stormy
weather, and winds from the NE or SE quadrants, strong
currents are generated near Bacino Nord.
Winds. With strong winds from the NE or SE quadrants,
berthing manoeuvres at Banchina di Riva become difficult.
Arrival information
Useful marks
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Position. Crotone (39050N 17080E), located on the
SE coast of Italy, has a population of about 59 000. The
town and port stands on a point 43 m high, with two
harbours; Porto Nuovo the main harbour lying on the N of
the point, and Porto Vecchio used by smaller vessels, lying
on the S side of the point.
Owing to the scarcity of harbours of refuge along this
coast, both of these harbours are often congested in winter.
Function. The port handles bulk, liquid and general
cargoes. The principal industries are the manufacture of
fertilisers. Zinc, timber and agricultural products are also
important exports.
There is a coast radio station at Crotone. See Admiralty
List of Radio Signals Volume 1(1).
297 334 dwt.
Port Authority. Crotone Port Authority, Capitaneria di
Porto, Crotone, Italy.
475
14.79
Notice of ETA. Commercial vessels to advise ships
agent of ETA 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. See
Outer anchorage. Anchorage may be obtained SE of
Crotone with Molo Vecchio light structure bearing 330
and the cemetery bearing 225 in depths of 13 m, good
holding ground but exposed to E winds.
Small vessels can anchor closer inshore E of the
cemetery in depths of about 7 m.
Care should be taken when approaching the coast as
depths may vary from those charted.
Waiting anchorage. Vessels bound for Porto Nuovo,
must, while waiting to embark a pilot, anchor 1 mile from
the head of Molo Foraneo on the transit of Luna A
platform (14.67) with Molo Foraneo light.
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Oil and gas production platforms and wells (14.67),

as marked on the chart, lie to the E and SE of the port.
Cables and pipelines (14.68), as marked on the chart,
with their associated prohibited areas, lie to the N E and
SE of the port.
Wreck. A wreck (position approximate), marked on the
chart, with a least depth of 4 m over it, lies about 5 cables
NW of the mole head.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding 500 grt and
tankers of any size. Notice should be given if a pilot is
required at night.
See also 1.21.
Tugs. Available. Compulsory for vessels over 1600 grt
or carrying dangerous cargo and for all vessels exceeding
2500 grt.
Regulations concerning entry Porto Vecchio:
Craft whose draught is greater than 2 m are
prohibited from entering Bacino Sud.
Permitted craft must enter harbour at right angles to,
and midway between the line joining the two
harbour entrance lights.
Exiting craft have precedence over entering craft.
Directions for Porto Nuovo

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General layout. Porto Nuovo, or Bacino Nord, is the
port to the N of Castello di Carlo V, and is protected from
the E by Molo Foraneo which extends about 9 cables NNW
from a position 2 cables E of the castle.
Molo di Sottoflutto extends about 5 cables ENE from a
position on the shore 6 cables SW of the head of Molo
Foraneo, and protects the harbour from the N. Adjoining
the inner side of Molo di Sottoflutto, at its W end, there is
a new spacious quayed extension area about 1 cable wide
and extending 3 cables ENE from the shore. To the S of
the extension area is a dredged approach channel about
cable wide, which has a semi-submerged wreck, length
104 m, orientated 135/315, bows SE, at its W extremity.
Molo Giunti, on which stand some silos, elevators and
tanks, extends about 1 cables NNE from the shore
3 cables NW of the root of Molo Foraneo, thus dividing
the harbour into a large outer part, with a smaller inner
harbour in the SE corner. Lights are exhibited from the
mole head.
The harbour entrance opens to the N where there is
normally a depth of about 10 m.
Climatic table for Crotone see 1.166 and 1.197.
Marks:
Castello di Carlo V (39049N 17079E) (14.71).
Chimney (39053N 17066E) (14.71).
Cemetery (isolated position, surrounded by a low
wall) (not charted), standing about 1 mile S of the
town.
Lights:
Porto Nuovo, Molo Foraneo (red metal lattice
framework tower surmounting a hut, 7 m in height)
(39057N 17076E), standing 10 m from the
head of the mole.
Porto Nuovo, Molo Sottoflutto (green framework
tower, 7 m in height) (39055N 17076E)
14.82
Vessels approaching from N should head for the
platforms, which are clearly visible, remaining about
1 miles from them, then head for the N conspicuous
chimney to approach the harbour entrance, holding to
starboard as necessary.
When entering the harbour, the head of Molo Foraneo
should be given a clearance of 100 m and the head of
Molo Sottoflutto, 2 cables S, a clearance of 50 m.
Directions for Porto Vecchio

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Vessels approaching Porto Vecchio from the N must
avoid a rocky ledge, with a depth of 35 m over it, which
extends about 1 cable E of the head of Molo Vecchio.
With fresh E winds, the sea breaks at the mouth of
Porto Vecchio and makes entrance difficult.
Vessels entering should give the W side of the head of
Molo Vecchio a berth of not less than 60 m. Regulations
dictate entering at right angles to, and midway between the
line joining the two harbour entrance lights.
The Molo Vecchio head light and Moletto Sanit head
light are reported to be difficult to identify at night against
the backdrop of lights in the town.
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the E by Molo Vecchio, a wide breakwater which extends

SSE then SSW for 2 cables from the coast E of the fort.
The W side of the harbour entrance is protected by Pontile
Sanit which projects cable E from the shore abreast of
Molo Vecchio. The harbour affords good shelter to small
vessels. The entrance opens to the S.
A small slip is situated on the W side of the outer
harbour, close S of an inner jetty at which boats can be
moored. The inner basin is mainly used as a fishing
harbour.
Lights:
Porto Vecchio, Moletto Sanit (red pedestal
surmounting a house, 7 m in height) (39047N
17081E), standing at the head of the mole.
Porto Vecchio, Molo Vecchio (green metal pedestal
surmounting a hut, 7 m in height) (39046N
17082E), standing within 40 m of the head of
the mole.
14.81
General layout. Porto Vecchio, or Bacino Sud, is the
port to the SE of Castello di Carlo V, and is protected from
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Porto Nuovo. The spacious quayed area attached to
Molo di Sottoflutto has quays of 390 m on its S face and
200 m on the E face; there are depths of 118 m and 88 m
respectively, alongside the quays. Abreast the S quay an
approach area was dredged to 108 m in 1991. The original
section of the mole, E of this area, is quayed internally.
In the inner harbour there are depths of 86 m to 96 m
alongside the SE side of Molo Giunti, and 67 m to 97 m
alongside the inner end of Molo Foraneo.
Banchina di Riva, situated between the roots of Molo
Giunti and Molo Foraneo, has depths of 83 m to 86 m
from W to E.
Porto Vecchio. Molo Vecchio is quayed internally on its
W side. Moletto Sanit is also quayed internally. There are
normally depths of about 5 m in the entrance and outer part
of Porto Vecchio, and between 25 m to 5 m alongside
quays, but the harbour is subject to silting. Yachts moor
stern-to on Molo Vecchio.
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Port services
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Repairs to hull and machinery of small vessels can be
undertaken.
Other facilities: hospital; garbage collection compulsory,
daily collection by a private company.
Supplies: all grades of fuel oil by road tanker; fresh
provisions; fresh water, however, in summer, the supply of
water can be limited.
Communications: nearest airport Lamezia Terme,
110 km distant.

Chart 140 plan Approaches to Crotone
Punta Alice
Anchorage north-west of Capo Colonne

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Anchorage (39032N 17096E) can be obtained about
half-way between Capo Colonne and Crotone with the
disused semaphore station (14.42) bearing 180 and the NE
extremity of Castello di Carlo V (14.71) bearing 325, in a
depth of 14 m, sand, good holding.
Cautions:
An unexploded mine (14.69), within a prohibited area
of mile radius, is reported to lie 1 mile E of the
anchorage.
Several rocks and shoal areas lie within 2 cables of
the coast between Capo Colonne and Crotone.
Gas production platform HERA LACINIA 14 (14.67),
within a 500 m prohibited area, is mile NE of
the anchorage.
Fossa della Vergadoro (Borgatorio)

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The so-called Fossa della Vergadoro (Borgatorio)
anchorage lies 9 miles S from Punta Alice, E of the village
of Strongoli, where there is a prominent water tower
(39159N 17027E) (14.71). Sheltered from offshore
winds, anchorage can be obtained in depths of 8 m to 9 m,
sand.
Cir Marina
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Description. Cir Marina (39222N 17079E),
population about 14 000, consists of a long row of modern
dwellings extending along the beach about 1 mile NNE of
Torre Nuova and about 2 miles SW of Punta Alice. In front
of the town a marina and fishing port has recently (1997)
been built. The local beach is sandy and suitable for
hauling up boats.
Harbour layout. The small harbour is situated on the
shore facing the town of Cir Marina. It is sheltered by an
outer mole, Molo Foraneo Principale, bearing ENE, and by
an inner mole, Molo di Sottoflutto. The harbour consists of
a large outer turning basin, and an internal basin with two
docks. The entrance is about 30 m wide, faces N and is
marked by lights. Two internal mole spurs between the
turning basin and internal basin are also marked by lights.
Signal station (39232N 17031E) (14.71).
Building (with two cupolas, at an elevation of 266 m)
(39227N 17039E), standing in the town of
Cir which is situated on a green hill about
3 miles W of Cir Marina.
Cir Marina Molo Foraneo light (on a red wall, 5 m

in elevation) (39224N 17083E), standing at the
head of the mole.
Cir Marina inner mole light (on a green wall, 5 m in
elevation) (39224N 17083E), standing at the
head of the mole.
Berths. Mole Foraneo is quayed internally as far as
Molo Martello. Two floating piers, for the use of pleasure
craft, are located in the S basin number 2. There is a boat
slip and a basin along the S shore. Draughts within the port
range between 13 m and 15 m.
Anchorage can be obtained off Cir Marina sheltered
from N winds but exposed to those from SE. The coast in
this vicinity can be approached to within a short distance,
and there are depths of 55 m about 1 cable offshore.
14.89
Description. Punta Alice (39240N 17094E) is low
and steep-to. Its outer part is bare and sandy for about
4 cables within its extremity, further W the ground is
covered with vegetation. A lighthouse (14.71) stands about
3 cables SW of the extremity of the point, and a prominent
building, with an industrial plant nearby, stands about
5 cables W of Punta Alice. Several tanks and a chimney
also stand nearby.
Function. Export of mineral salt.
Topography. Both the pier and the prominent building
are reported to give good radar responses.
Currents. Currents (14.70) are sometimes experienced
off Punta Alice.
Anchorage can be obtained off the coast abreast
Madonna di Mare church (39241N 17075E), sheltered
from SW winds.
Pilots. Pilots are required for berthing to the T-head pier
and should be ordered in advance through Crotone. The
pilot station is equipped with VHF radio.
Tugs. Available.
Pier. Between Punta Alice and Madonna di Mare a
T-head pier, supported by piles, extends about 1 cable N.
The pier structure ends in a hopper for the loading of
mineral salt. Mooring consists of five steel buoyant
dolphins established along an E-W line for a length of
about cable. In addition, at about 80 m from the first and
last dolphins, there is a reinforced concrete berthing pillar.
A mooring buoy is laid at about 70 m to the N of the
central dolphin. There is a least depth of 10 m alongside
the pier.
Jetty. There is a jetty 5 cables S of Punta Alice light.
Buoyed area. A light-buoy is laid in the vicinity of the
T-head pier to mark the buoyed area which allows berthing
to the pier.
Outfall pipe. Close W of the light-buoy is another
day-buoy marking the terminal of an outfall pipe.
Directions. There are no directions for the jetty, pier or
anchorage. However, the following marks may be of use:
Torre Vecchia (a square-based tower) (not charted),
standing 14 cables W of Punta Alice.
Church (Madonna di Mare) (39241N 17075E),
standing 16 cables W of Punta Alice.
Supplies. Stores and water are available.
Cariati Marina
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Description. Cariati Marina (39298N 16571E) is the
dense complex of buildings located below the town of
Cariati. Cariati Marina can be identified by its white houses
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and by the chimneys of several factories. Cariati,

population 10 000 in 2000, is situated about 3 miles
WNW of Punta Fiume Nic (14.75), and at the foot of
Monte Acquaviva (14.76). The town stands on a plateau,
70 m high, with steep sides; it has a bastioned wall and its
houses are predominantly dark coloured. The prominence of
the town from seaward depends on the conditions of light
and it is sometimes difficult to distinguish against the
mountainous background. A small harbour, used by local
fishermen, has been constructed at Cariati Marina. The
harbour is located immediately S of where the Torrente
Moranidi enters the sea.
Regulations concerning entry. Owing to silting the
harbour has been closed on occasion and its current status
must be ascertained before it is approached.
Harbour. The harbour is sheltered by by an elbowed
outer mole, Molo Sopraflutto, which bears ENE for
1 cables and then ESE for another 1 cables, thus
protecting the port from N winds. In 2000 the outer mole
was extended by an additional cable of rubble-work with
two anti-silt rubble structures, each of about 50 m, being
added at right angles to the rubble extension, and on both
sides of the extension.
An inner mole, Molo Sottoflutto, extends about 1 cable
NE from a position on the shore about 1 cables S of the
root of the outer mole.
The harbour has no navigational lights.
Rubble protection breakwater. A rubble protection
breakwater, about cable long, extends from a position on
the shore about cable N of the root of the outer mole
and the mouth of Torrente Moranidi.
Useful mark:
Church (with a tiled cupola) (39297N 16568E),
standing in the town of Cariati.
Shoal. A shoal with a depth of 27 m over it, lies
parallel with the beach NE of Cariati Marina and about
2 cables offshore. There are depths of about 4 m between
the shoal and the beach, decreasing towards the latter.
Berths. The shore between the moles is quayed. Close
to the root of the inner mole there is a boat slip.
Anchorage can be obtained, sheltered from offshore
winds, off Cariati Marina in depths of 15 m to 24 m, good
holding ground.
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AND TARANTO
General information
Charts 187, 1417 (see 1.15)
Route
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From a position NE of Capo Trionto (3938N 1645E),
the track leads either N for about 19 miles to a position
about 10 miles ENE of Capo Spulico (3958N 1638E), or
W, N and then E inshore around Golfo di Corigliano before
rejoining the coastal route. From this junction, the track
continues NNE for about 27 miles to a position about
3 miles SSW of Taranto (14.117).
14.92
Along the stretch of coast between Capo Trionto and
Capo Spulico lies Golfo di Corigliano. The coastline of the
Gulf is an undulating beach which is interrupted by alluvial
deposits brought down by the numerous rivers and streams
14.93
Fishing is prohibited within a radius of 5 cables
centred on 39590N 16433E owing to the presence of a
buoy moored at about 25 m below the surface.
An unexploded device lies 5 miles SE of the disused
light-structure (14.97) in position 4021N 1658E, in a
depth of 650 m. This device may constitute a danger,
particularly for seabed activities.
Submerged danger. A yellow coloured metal beacon
lies, semi-submerged and unmarked, in position 40294N
17015E. It constitutes a danger to surface navigation.
A firing practice area is located off the coast between
Capo Spulico (14.110) and Lido di Metaponto (14.115).
See Appendix (T841) and 14.56.
Minewarfare exercises are conducted offshore between
Lido di Metaponto (14.115) and Ginosa Marina (14.116).
See Appendix (M541) and 14.56.
Exercise minefield. A permanent exercise minefield,
marked on the chart, is established within a radius of
5 cables centred at 40257N 16577E, about 3 miles W
of Ginosa Marina (14.116). Because of underwater
obstructions, and frequent exercise surface and air activity,
entry and fishing are prohibited.
A submarine exercise area is located off the coast
between Capo Spulico (14.110) and Lido di Metaponto
(14.115).
A second submarine exercise area is located off the
coast E of Termitosa beacon (14.103) and SE of Torre Lato
(14.103).
See also 14.56.
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in the vicinity. During winter, the beach is inaccessible near

the mouths of these torrents.
Between Capo Spulico and the mouth of the Torrente
Canna (14.112), 8 miles N the coast is high and fringed
with numerous rocks close inshore.
Further NE the coast again becomes lower and is
fronted by a beach.
The mouths of rivers which enter the sea between the
Fiume Sinni (14.101) and Ginosa Marina (14.116), 19 miles
NNE, are hidden by low scrub and are difficult to
distinguish.
The coast between the mouth of the Fiume Sinni and
that of Fiume Agri (14.101), about 4 miles NNE, is mostly
marshy with some lagoons and swamps, whilst farther
inland are extensive woods.
Further NE of Ginosa Marina as far as Chiatona Beacon,
the coast is low and flat, fronted by a beach, but with a
backdrop of steep hills rising to the mountains.
The coast between Chiatona Beacon and Porto
Industriale Esterno (14.141) is low and fringed by a bank.
Within the beach the ground is low, wooded and intersected
by marshes. Behind the woods, there is a cultivated plain
dotted with houses.
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A marine farm has been established close W of Secca
Armeleia (14.102), as shown on the chart.
A second marine farm of floating cages has been
established about 1 mile W of Capo Trionto (14.75), in
the vicinity of 39372N 16430E.
The centre of the area is marked by a light-buoy
(special). The farm covers an area about cable square
and has a buoy (special) at each corner.
See also 1.8.
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Measured distance
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See 14.58.
Currents
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Currents off this part of the coast are entirely influenced
by the winds and are appreciable, especially during winter.
Landmarks
14.97
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Chimneys (two in number, the upper parts painted red

and white in bands, 206 m in height) (39370N
16364E) standing about 1 miles W of Sant
Angelo di Rossano (14.104) and marked by air
obstruction lights.
Monte Sellaro (elevation 1439 m) (39511N
16220E) forms half of two pointed peaks close
together known as Due Sorelle. The other peak
Monte Pellari (elevation 1336 m) stands close by.
Both peaks rise from an imposing and rugged
mass situated 11 miles NW of the mouth of the
Crati river (14.99). These peaks form an excellent
landmark from seaward.
Castello di Rosito (39588N 16370E) (14.111).
TV mast (tall, red and white) (40000N 16359E),
standing on Il Titolo, a hill about 1 mile N of the
village of Rosito Capo Spulico. The mast exhibits
red air obstruction lights.
Castle (reddish in colour, well preserved, with a
prominent square tower on its S side, at an
elevation of 67 m) (40193N 16426E), standing
on a flat area in the middle of some olive groves
beside the village of San Basilio.
Lighthouse (disused, white square tower on a
two-storied white building with black bands)
(40256N 16535E), stands close SE of Ginosa
Marina (14.116) railway station.
Punta Rondinella (40287N 17107E) (14.119).
Torre Montello (40295N 17114E) (14.156).
Chimney (40296N 17116E) (14.156).
Useful marks
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Directions
Capo Trionto to Capo Spulico

1
14.98
From a position about 5 miles NE of Capo Trionto the
track leads NNW passing (with positions relative to Capo
Trionto light (39373N 16451E)):
ENE of Banco di Amendolara (15 miles N). This
off-lying bank with a least depth of 26 m over it,
lies 7 miles SE of Capo Spulico. Thence:
E of Capo Spulico (21 miles NNW) (14.110).
Thence the track leads to a position about 6 miles ENE
of Capo Spulico.
Golfo di Corigliano inshore route

1
14.99
From a position about 5 miles NE of Capo Trionto the
track leads W passing (with positions relative to Capo
Trionto light (39373N 16451E)):
N of the marine farm (1 miles W) (14.94) and
associated light-beacon, thence:
N of Sant Angelo di Rossano anchorage (5 miles
W) (14.104).
The track then continues N passing (with positions

relative to Capo Trionto light (39373N 16452E)):
E of Schiavonea anchorage (10 miles WNW)
(14.105), thence:
E of Porto di Corigliano Calabro (11 miles WNW)
(14.106), thence:
E of Punta Coscio (12 miles NW) which is where the
Fiume Crati flows into the sea. The river mouth,
about 30 m wide with depths of 18 m to 3 m, is
divided into two channels by a small island. After
heavy rain, the water off the mouth of this river is
discoloured for about 1 mile seaward. The coast in
the vicinity of the point is flat and covered with
thick vegetation. Thence:
E of Centro Nautico (Laghi di Sibari) Marina
E of Casa Bianca anchorage (13 miles NW)
(14.108).
The track then continues NE, passing (with positions
relative to Capo Trionto light (39373N 16451E)):
SE of Torre della Guardia anchorage (16 miles NW)
(14.107), thence:
SE of Trebisacce Marina anchorage (18 miles NW)
(14.109), thence:
SE of five rubble barriers (20 miles NNW) which
front the beach at Amendolara Marina (39559N
16363E), a small village about 2 miles NE of
Torre Albidona (14.100). The rubble barriers have
been placed opposite the beach, parallel to the
shore and 100 m from it. Each rubble barrier is
100 m long and they are spaced 25 m apart.
Thence:
SE of Capo Spulico (21 miles NNW) (14.110).
Thence the track leads to a position about 6 miles ENE
of Capo Spulico and rejoins the coastal route.
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14.100
Castle (white, surmounted by a small square tower)
Corigliano Calabro. The town has a population of
about 36 000 and bears the same name as the gulf.
The town stands on a hill 3 miles from the coast,
and Schiavonea (14.105) is its seaport.
Torre Villapiana (cylindrical, dark coloured, partly
hidden by vegetation, with a small lookout post on
its top) (39502N 16305E), stands on the coast
7 miles NNW of Punta Coscio. The tower is also
known as Torre Saraceno.
Church (belfry with a spire) (39509N 16272E),
stands amongst the dark houses of the village of
Villapiana.
Mouth of Fiume Saraceno (wide) (39505N
16312E), lies close NNE of Torre Villapiana.
When dry its bed is visible from a considerable
distance seaward.
Torre Albidona (grey, round and conspicuous, at an
elevation of 79 m) (39545N 16341E), standing
on the edge of a steep landslip about 3 miles NE
of Trebisacce.
Church (at an elevation of 810 m) (39554N
16281E), standing in the village of Albidona,
located about 4 miles W of Torre Albidona.
Church (square belfry, at an elevation of 236 m)
Amendolara. A large dark convent also stands at
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the N end of the village. Amendolara has a

SE of Secca Armeleia (3 miles E), a shoal of rocks

and weed with a least depth of 8 m over it. During
strong S winds, the sea breaks on the shoal.
Thence the track leads to the approaches to either
Taranto Container Terminal (14.163) or the approaches to
Taranto Mar Grande (14.158).
Charts 187, 1417 (see 1.15)
Capo Spulico to Ginosa Marina
(Continued from 14.98 and 14.100).

14.101
From a position about 6 miles ENE of Capo Spulico
(14.110), the track leads NE passing (with positions relative
to Castello di San Basilio (40193N 16426E) (14.97)):
SE of the anchorage off Castello di Rosito
(20 miles S) (14.111), thence:
SE of the obstruction area (20 miles S) (14.93),
thence:
SE of Scoglio del Cervaro (15 miles SSW), a low
blackish rock lying close inshore 6 miles N of
Capo Spulico. The rock shows up against the
light-coloured beach behind it, and can be
distinguished from a distance of about 6 miles in
clear weather. Thence:
SE of the anchorage off Torre Lizzana (14 miles S)
(14.112), thence:
SE of the mouth of Fiume Sinni (10 miles S),
which enters the sea through a sandy point,
projecting some distance seaward from the
adjoining coastline, about 2 miles ENE of Nova
Siri Marina (14.112). The sea is sometimes
discoloured for a distance of about 2 miles off the
mouth of this river, and there are depths of 10 m
about 5 cables off the point. Thence:
SE of the mouth of Fiume Agri (6 miles S). The
mouth is difficult to distinguish owing to low
scrub. Caution: It has been reported that, owing to
deposit brought down by Fiume Agri, the coastline
adjoining the mouth of the river had extended
about cable seaward of that shown on the chart.
Thence:
SE of the mouth of Fiume Cavone (3 miles SE)
(14.114), thence:
SE of the mouth of Fiume Basento (5 miles ENE)
(14.115).
Useful marks
1
Chart 1417
Ginosa Marina to Punta Rondinella

1
14.102
Thence the track continues NE passing (with positions
relative to the disused light-structure (40256N 16535E)
(14.97):
SE of the the explosives danger area (5 miles SE)
(14.93), thence:
SE of the exercise minefield prohibited area
(3 miles E) (14.93).
relative to Termitosa beacon (40284N 16571E)
(14.103)):
SE of the mouth of Fiume Lato (crossed close inland
by a bridge) (2 miles NE). Torre Lato (14.103)
stands close SW of the river mouth and an outfall
pipeline extends about 5 cables ESE from the
shore abreast Torre Lato. Thence:
SE of the submarine exercise area (3 miles E)
(14.93).
relative to Torre Lato (40296N 16592E) (14.103)):
SE of the submerged hazard (1 miles E) (14.93).
SE of the marine farm (2 miles E) (14.94), thence:
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14.103
Church (with a pointed belfry, at an elevation of
599 m) (40026N 16321E), standing in the
village of Montegiordano, on the mountain of the
same name. Montegiordano Marina stands on the
coast about 2 miles E.
16317E), standing on a rounded summit in the
town of Rotondella, 6 miles WNW of Nova Siri
Marina (14.112). The town can be seen from a
considerable distance seaward.
Tower (water) (40104N 16419E), standing close
to the beach.
Church (white belfry with a green spire) (40129N
16408E), standing in the town of Policoro.
Amongst the houses stands a tall dark, massive
building resembling a large castle. To the S of the
castle, a seven-storied modern building is also
conspicuous, flanked on its S side by a lower,
brick red coloured hotel.
Tower (tall, square, at an elevation of 292 m)
Montalbano Ionico, on a bare hill 9 miles NW of
the mouth of Fiume Agri (14.101).
Tower (water) (40193N 16477E), standing close
to the beach.
Torre Mattoni (dark square tower, partly in ruins)
(40242N 16519E), standing in an isolated
position on the beach about 1 miles SW of
Ginosa Marina (14.116). A prominent group of
dark red two-storied houses stand about 8 cables
WSW of the tower.
Termitosa Beacon (black and white diagonal stripes,
3 miles NE of the disused light-structure (14.97)
at Ginosa Marina.
Torre Lato (low square white tower which is well
preserved) (40296N 16592E), standing 2 miles
NE of Termitosa Beacon and on the SW side of
the mouth of Fiume Lato (14.102). The white
tower shows up well against the green wooded
background.
Chiatona beacon (cylindrical tower painted black and
white in bands, 7 m in height) (40313N
17045E), standing 4 miles ENE of Torre Lato.
The beacon is used for measured distance (14.58).
Patemisco beacon (painted black and white in stripes,
1 mile ESE of Chiatona Beacon. The beacon
stands about 4 cables W of the mouth of the
Fiume Patemisco.
Church (with a cupola, at an elevation of 110 m)
Massafra. The church is used for measured
distance (14.58).
Church (387 m in elevation) (40380N 17023E),
standing on the summit of a hill in the village of
Mottola. Being higher then the surrounding hills,
the church and village are generally visible when
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other peaks are obscured by fog. The church is

used as a mark for compass adjustment (14.172).
(Directions for Taranto Mar Grande are given at
14.158 and for Taranto Container Terminal at 14.163)

Porto di Corigliano Calabro
Sant Angelo di Rossano

1
14.104
Description. Sant Angelo di Rossano (39372N
16384E) stands near the coast about 5 miles W of Capo
Trionto. Several factory chimneys in the town can be
identified from about 3 miles offshore, but houses on the
beach can only be distinguished on close approach owing
to their low nature and the presence of vegetation.
Local knowledge is necessary to use the anchorage and
vessels should be ready to leave at the first sign of an
onshore wind.
Dangerous pier. The remains of a pier, consisting of
several iron posts extend from the beach in front of Sant
Angelo di Rossano and should be avoided by all boats.
Submarine outfall pipeline. A submarine outfall
pipeline, about 1 cables long, extends at right angles to
the shore from 3937N 1637E in the Sant Angelo
district.
Sea-water intake pipes. Four sea-water intake pipes,
each about cable long are laid about 5 cables to the W
of the outfall pipe, they extend from the shore to the 40 m
contour.
Prohibited areas. Fishing, passage, stopping and any
other marine activity are all prohibited in the area of the
outfall and intake pipes.
Currents. During winter there is usually a SE-going
current off Sant Angelo di Rossano.
Directions. There are no specific directions for Sant
Angelo di Rossano. However, altering S when Rossano
church bears 180 leads to Sant Angelo di Rossano.
Useful marks:
Chimneys (39370N 16364E) (14.97).
Church (with a cupola, at an elevation of 297 m)
Rossano which surmounts an olive covered hill
about 2 miles S of Sant Angelo di Rossano.
Rossano has a population of about 34 000.
Anchorage can be obtained by vessels engaged in the
export of local produce, about 8 cables off the beach in
front of Sant Angelo di Rossano with a hawser secured to
a mooring post on the beach.
Schiavonea
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14.105
Description. Schiavonea (39391N 16325E) is
situated 5 miles WNW of Sant Angelo di Rossano. The
village shows up well against a background of trees and is
visible from a distance of about 10 miles seaward. In
summer the village is a popular bathing resort. Anchorage
can be obtained close offshore.
Submarine pipeline. A submarine pipeline has been laid
from the shoreline, close S of Schiavonea tower, on a
bearing of 068 for about 4 cables, terminating in position
39392N 16337E. A restricted area surrounds the
pipeline where stopping, anchoring, fishing or passage are
prohibited.
Useful mark:
Tower (large red square) (39391N 16324E),
standing amongst the houses in the village. The
tower only becomes visible at a distance of about
3 miles from the coast.
Anchorage can be obtained off Schiavonea with the
castle (14.100) at Corigliano Calabro in line with the W
extremity of Schiavonea village in depths of 15 m to 20 m,
good holding ground of mud and sand.
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14.106
Description. Porto di Corigliano Calabro (39402N
16315E), formerly Porto di Sibari, is situated
approximately 1 mile N of Schiavonea (14.105). The port
has been excavated out behind the coastline, between
Torrente Malfrancato, which enters the sea close N of the
harbour entrance, and a water drain 1 mile to the S.
Function. The port is used mainly by traffic connected
with petroleum products necessary for the operation of the
thermo-electric power station at Rossano. It also
incoporates a fishing harbour.
Controlling depth. Least depth 7 m.
Port operation: 0800 to 2000.
Outer Anchorages. Four designated anchor berths are
as follow:
A1 (39407N 16321E);
A2 (39414N 16321E);
A3 (39420N 16325E);
A4 (39426N 16326E).
Vessels awaiting to carry out commercial operations
must anchor in one of the anchor berths. Before anchoring
it is necessary to contact the Maritime Authorities on VHF
for authorization.
Prohibited areas:
Vicinity of anchor berths. Stopping, fishing and all
maritime activities are prohibited at the anchor
berths and pilot zone, for all vessels not at anchor.
The prohibited area is bounded by the following
positions:
39402N 16319E (red entrance light);
39400N 16337E;
39406N 16336E;
39403N 16319E (green entrance light).
Navigation prohibited in an area of 1 mile radius
centred on position 39391N 16320E, situated
to the S of the port entrance.
Pilotage is not compulsory but is advisable owing to
unpredictable wind shifts.
Tug. One tug available.
Regulations. Vessels waiting to carry out operations in
the port must anchor in one of the anchor berths to the N
of the port, having first obtained authorisation, via VHF,
from the local maritime authority.
Harbour layout. The port is entered between two outer
moles, (Molo Nord and Sud), lights are exhibited from the
head of each mole. The entrance opens E. W of the moles
is a turning basin, approximately 2 cables wide, and to
the S of the turning basin are two berthing docks. A
lighthouse with an entrance directional light is situated on
the elbow of Molo Sud. A light is also exhibited on the
NE corner of the Banchina separating the two docks.
Useful marks:
Porto di Corigliano Calabro, N Mole light (green
mast, 6 m in height) (39403N 16317E),
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Porto di Corigliano Calabro, S Mole light (red mast,

Lighthouse (white truncated pyramidal tower)
(39402N 16316E), standing on the elbow of
Molo Sud. It exhibits an entrance directional light.
Berths. Dock 1 (the E dock) is quayed on all three
sides and has depths of about 12 m. Dock 2 (the W dock)
is quayed only on its E side and has depths of about 7 m
at the entrance decreasing to 35 m towards the shoreline
quay.
Port services:
Repairs: divers.
Other facilities: pharmacy; oily waste disposal.
Supplies: chandlery.
Capo Spulico
1
Torre della Guardia

1
14.107
Description. Torre della Guardia (39476N 16290E),
4 miles NNW of Punta Coscio (14.99), is a low,
castellated tower attached to several light-coloured
buildings, standing on the coast. Anchorage can be
obtained close offshore. The village of Torre Cerchiara lies
2 cables inland.
Useful marks:
Tank (cylindrical, with its support in red and white
vertical stripes) (not charted), stands 1 cables
WNW of Torre della Guardia.
Building (red, three storied) (not charted), stands
close N of the tank and is surrounded by low
buildings with red roofs.
Anchorage, sheltered from offshore winds, can be
obtained by local craft engaged in the export of liquorice,
off Torre della Guardia.
14.108
Description. Casa Bianca (39440N 16301E) (not
charted) is a conspicuous building situated about 1 miles
WNW of Punta Coscio (14.99), and about 3 cables inland.
Anchorage can be obtained close offshore opposite this
building.
Local Knowledge is required.
Anchorage (39445N 16310E) can be obtained to
the N of the mouth of the river Crati and about 5 cables
offshore NE of Casa Bianca in depths of 20 m to 29 m,
mud. It is locally reported that this anchorage is tenable in
moderately strong onshore winds.
Trebisacce Marina
14.109
Description. Trebisacce Marina (39517N 16320E) is
situated on the beach close SE of the village of Trebisacce.
Trebisacce Marina has a small pier and an anchorage. The
coast in this vicinity is low, of an alluvial nature and
intersected by numerous torrents.
Trade. Local produce is exported from Trebisacce in the
summer.
Local knowledge is required for the anchorage.
Useful marks:
Church (with a belfry) (39521N 16318E),
standing in the village of Trebisacce. The village
lies on a spur 73 m high, rising steeply from the
coast. In clear weather the village is visible from a
distance of about 12 miles seaward.
Chimney (tall, factory) (not charted) amongst the
houses of Trebisacce Marina.
14.111
Description. Castello di Rosito (39588N 16370E) is
a dark castle, prominent from seaward, standing near the
shore 1 miles NNW of Capo Spulico.
Useful marks:
16361E), standing in the village of Rosito Capo
Spulico.
Tank (grey, supported by a framework structure) (not
charted), standing in the village of Rosito Capo
Spulico.
Anchorage can be obtained close inshore abreast the
castle during summer, sheltered from offshore winds.
Torre Lizzana
1
14.110
Description. Capo Spulico (39578N 16378E) is the
NE entrance to Golfo di Corigliano (14.92). The cape is
low, rounded and partly covered by bushes. Fiume Ferro
enters the sea at Capo Spulico. Anchorage can be obtained
close S.
Useful mark:
Torre Spulico (circular and in ruins) (39572N
16375E), standing 6 cables S of the cape. The
tower can be identified by its distinctive shape;
one side of it being broken away.
Anchorage, sheltered from winds between W and NNE
can be obtained by small vessels S of Capo Spulico. The
bottom is sand.
Castello di Rosito
Casa Bianca
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Wall (long white, with arches and an iron bridge) (not

charted) on the beach.
Pier. An iron pier extends about cable from the beach
fronting Trebisacce Marina. There are depths of 3 m to
34 m alongside the head of the pier. However, to seaward
of the pier head for a distance of about 60 m, depths are
only 24 m to 3 m.
Anchorage can be obtained off Trebisacce Marina; the
bottom is sandy and the holding good. Large vessels
anchor about 1 mile offshore in depths of about 20 m. The
depths decrease towards the beach and there are depths of
18 m about 2 cables offshore.
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14.112
Description. Torre Lizzana (40059N 16370E) is a
large, dark, square, well preserved tower which is
surmounted by two white watch-towers. The tower which is
not charted, lies about 1 miles N of Scoglio del Cervaro
(14.101), and is prominent from seaward. Torre Lizzana
stands close S of the mouth of Torrente Canna. Anchorage
can be obtained close offshore.
Useful marks:
Railway station (tall red building surrounded by
houses) (40077N 16385E), standing in the
village of Nova Siri Marina, 2 miles NE of Torre
Lizzana, can always be easily identified.
Castle (greyish houses grouped together, at an
elevation of 199 m) (40065N 16346E),
standing in the village of Rocca Imperiale,
1 miles WNW of Torre Lizzana. Owing to
intervening heights, neither the village nor the
castle is visible from seaward until well N of Capo
Spulico.
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Torrente Canna (40061N 16374E) enters the sea

close N of Torre Lizzana and the railway station of
Rocca Imperiale.
Railway station (Stazione di Rocca Imperiale) (dark
yellow) (not charted), standing close N of Torre
Lizzana.
Tank (not charted), standing beside the railway
station, close N of Torre Lizzana.
Anchorage can be obtained off the coast in front of
Torre Lizzana in depths of about 15 m, mud and sand,
good holding.
Torre Scanzano
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14.113
Description. Torre Scanzano (40154N 16447E) is a
tower shaped like a truncated pyramid and surmounted by a
small building. Its E side is painted with black and white
bands. The tower stands in an isolated position close to the
beach 2 miles NNE of the mouth of Fiume Agri (14.101).
Anchorage can be obtained offshore E of the tower.
Useful marks:
Church (with a small white and red belfry in the
shape of an inverse letter V) (40150N
16420E), standing in the village of Scanzano
Ionico (population about 6200).
Building (large reddish, surmounted by a small tower
and resembling a castle) (not charted), standing in
the village of Scanzano Ionico.
Building (yellow, tobacco factory) (not charted),
standing in the village of Scanzano Ionico.
Anchorage can be obtained about 1 miles offshore E
of Torre Scanzano in depths of about 13 m. In winter it is
advisable to anchor farther offshore. It is dangerous to
remain at this anchorage with ESE or S winds.
Torre Scanzano and NNE of the mouth of Fiume

Basento.
Buildings (group, several with five or more stories)
(not charted), standing in the village of Torremare,
about 1 mile NNW of the beacon.
Railway station (with a large and prominent water
tank) (not charted), standing 2 cables E of the
buildings in Torremare.
Hotel (multi storied) (40217N 16501E), standing
in Lido di Metaponto.
Anchorage can be obtained S of the town and close off
the coast E of the beacon.
Chart 1417
Ginosa Marina
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14.116
Description. Ginosa Marina (40257N 16533E) is a
small village standing on the beach, close W of the disused
light-structure.
Climatic table for Marina di Ginosa see 1.198.
Useful marks:
Railway station (surrounded by a group of red and
yellow houses) (40257N 16534E), standing at
Ginosa Marina.
Light-structure (40256N 16535E) (14.97).
Tower (40254N 16532E) standing 3 cables SW
of the light-structure.
Anchorage can be obtained off the coast ESE of the
light structure.
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General information
Chart 1643
Position
Fiume Cavone
1
14.114
Description. The mouth of Fiume Cavone (40172N
16466E), flows into the sea 2 miles NE of Torre
Scanzano. The mouth is difficult to distinguish owing to
low scrub.
Useful marks:
Torre Scanzano (40154N 16447E) (14.113).
Castello di San Basilio (40193N 16426E) (14.97).
Water tower (40193N 16477E) (14.103).
Anchorage can be obtained off the coast close N of the
mouth of Fiume Cavone.
Lido di Metaponto
1
14.115
Description. Lido di Metaponto (40215N 16500E)
consists of a group of hotels (buildings of five or more
stories), villas and bathing establishments standing on the
beach. About 1 mile WNW is the village of Torremare and
the railway station of Metaponto. Anchorage can be
obtained to the S of the village.
Useful marks:
Water tower (40193N 16477E) (14.103).
Mouth of the Fiume Basento (40202N 16491E),
which flows into the sea 1 miles SW of Lido di
Metaponto. The mouth is difficult to distinguish
owing to low scrub.
Beacon (pyramid, black, white and red bands, 6 m in
height) (not charted), standing 6 miles NNE of
14.117
The port of Taranto (4027N 1712E) consists of a
group of harbours, stretching 8 miles W to E, at the head
of Golfo di Taranto (14.55).
The city of Taranto, known as the city of the two seas
as it lies across the neck of land separating Mar Grande
(14.140) and Mar Piccolo (14.143), had a population of
201 349 at the 2001 census. Its three main areas are:
Borgo della Stazione, of modern construction, stands
between Punta Rondinella (14.119) and Porto
Mercantile (14.140).
Taranto Vecchio, the ancient part of the city, with
closely packed houses, stands between Ponte di S.
Egidio to N and Canale Navigabile (14.142) to SE.
Taranto Nuovo, the largest part of the city, lies to the
SE of Canale Navigabile (14.142)and contains
large modern buildings and wide regular streets.
Function
1
14.118
This is a major commercial and naval port. The
principal industries are shipbuilding, repair and engineering,
the manufacture of cement, linen and cotton goods, and
fishing. These industries also produce the main exports.
The port offers facilities for both wet and dry cargoes.
There is a container terminal, which also handles bulk
cargoes and iron products.
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1
483
14.119
The harbour is sheltered from the W by the shoals and
breakwaters which extend from Punta Rondinella to Isolotto
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San Pietro and Isolotto San Paolo. It is sheltered from the

S and SW by Capo San Vito and its associated shoal and
breakwater.
Punta Rondinella, low and narrow, (40287N
17107E), standing on the N side of Golfo di Taranto, is
the NW point of Mar Grande (14.140), and extends SW
from the coast interrupting the general trend of the coast.
Isolotto San Pietro (4027N 1709E) is the larger of
two islets on the W side of Mar Grande and is low and
rocky. Punta Lo Scanno, its N extremity, lies 1 miles SW
of Punta Rondinella, while Punta La Forca is its W
extremity, 1 mile WSW of Punta Lo Scanno.
A bank, on which the depths are 55 m or less surrounds
Isolotto San Pietro, and extends as much as 8 cables off its
N and 2 cables off its S sides. Numerous detached shoals
with depths of 9 m to 11 m over them, the positions of
which can best be seen on the chart, lie between about
8 cables NNW and the same distance SSW of Punta La
Forca.
Isolotto San Paolo (40263N 17106E) lies about
6 cables SE of Isolotto San Pietro with which it is
connected by a breakwater. A small basin (14.140) opening
N lies on the N side of the island.
Isole Chradi is the collective name given to the islands
of Isolotto San Pietro, and Isolotto San Paolo.
Capo San Vito (40247N 17121E), the S entrance
point of Mar Grande, lying 2 miles SE of Isolotto San
Paolo, is low and is dominated by Capo San Vito
Lighthouse (14.156). A disused signal station, consisting of
a square tower stands close W of the lighthouse.
Porto Idustriale Esterno. The basin was dredged to

139 m in 1993.
Vertical clearances
1

1
14.120
Taranto seaward port limit extends to a line joining the
mouth of the Fiume Sinni (4009N 1641E) (14.101) to
Punta Prosciutto (4017N 1746E) (14.190).
14.121
Mar Grande is approached through the traffic
separation scheme, marked on the chart, and entered
between Isolotto San Paolo SE mole head (14.119) and
Diga di San Vito mole head (14.159).
Taranto Container Terminal (Molo Polisettoriale) and
Porto Industriale Esterno are approached through the
restricted entry channel NW of Diga Frangiflutti (Foranea)
and entered between the NW end of Diga Frangiflutti and
the SW end of Diga di Sottoflutto.
Mar Piccolo is approached through Mar Grande and
entered via Canale Navigabile.

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Limiting conditions
Controlling depths
1
14.124
Mar Grande. Least charted depth in the entrance
channel is 209 m. The entrance is shoal at its NW side.
14.130
Cargo vessels, at least 6 hours; tankers, at least 36 hours.
Anchorage
14.122
59 125 864 dwt.
14.123
Autorita Portuale di Taranto, CP 267, Porto Mercantile,
I74100 Taranto TA, Ferrovia, Italy.
14.129
Mar Grande:
Oil terminal: maximum length 325 m; draught 22 m;
225 000 dwt.
Jetty No 4: draught 23 m; 300 000 grt.
Taranto Container Terminal:
Molo Polisettoriale: maximum draught 135 m.
Canale Navigabile/Mar Piccolo. Maximum beam
3999 m at 82 m maximum draught trimmed 12 m by the
stern.
Arrival information
Port Authority
1
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Density varies between 1025 g/cm3 and 1031 g/cm3.
Traffic
1
14.127
Mean spring range about 02 m; mean neap range is
negligible. See Admiralty Tide Tables.
Density of water
Approach and entry

1
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Mar Grande:
Oil Terminal (14.169).
Deepest alongside berth: Porto Industriale Jetty
Number 4 (Berths 3637) (14.167).
Molo Polisettoriale (14.168).
Tidal levels
Port limits
1
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Canale Navigabile swing bridge has a closed vertical
clearance of 12 m above mean sea level (14.150).
Mar Piccolo road bridge, between Mar Piccolo W and E
has a vertical clearance of about 34 m.
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14.131
Mar Grande. The main anchorage, shown on the chart,
extends in a broad U shape, 4 to 8 cables wide, from the
NE part of Mar Grande, 4 cables S of Porto Mercantile,
towards the entrance and thence to the NW to 8 cables S
from Punta Rondinella. Depths in the S and E vary from
11 m to 33 m, and in the NW part from 6 m to 15 m. The
bottom is mud, reasonable holding, and generally safe in all
weathers. However, vessels in ballast may drag in strong
winds.
The wreck of a pleasure craft, with about 15 m of mast
showing above water, lies in the NE anchorage, 1 cables
S from the E end of the E detached breakwater.
There are numerous designated anchorages and mooring
buoys. Some anchor berths are reserved for Naval vessels.
There is a small anchorage about mid-way between the
Oil Terminal and the head of Oil Pier, 3 cables W of Secca
della Sirena (14.161).
Taranto Container Terminal. An anchorage, shown on
the chart, extends for 1 miles SW of Diga Frangiflutti.
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Prohibited areas and anchorages

1
14.132
Anchorage is prohibited in the entrances to Porto
Mercantile and Porto Industriale, and on or near the leading
line for Canale Navigabile (14.165).
Anchoring or stopping are prohibited:
Within 300 m of Capo San Vito Lighthouse and
buoys designated for use by naval vessels.
Within 200 m of Isolotto di San Paolo, Isolotto di San
Pietro and the breakwater connecting them.
Within 100 m of any of the breakwaters surrounding
Mar Grande.
Anchoring, fishing and stopping are prohibited, owing to
the possible presence of explosive devices on the sea bed,
in two areas centred at:
4025N 1711E, close S of the harbour entrance,
and;
4028N 1708E, extending 3 miles W from the
breakwater N of Isolotto San Pietro (14.119).
Two areas dangerous for navigation and fishing, owing
to the presence of submerged obstructions, are centred at:
4026N 1709E, extending 1 miles S from Isole
Cheradi to the N edge of the main entrance
channel. The W edge of this area is marked by a
light-buoy (S cardinal), and;
4028N 1706E, 3 miles WNW from Punta la Forca.
Anchoring, stopping, fishing and undertaking any other
marine activity are prohibited within a radius of 150 m
centred on 40252N 17122E, 5 cables N from Capo San
Vito (14.119), where a statue of Cristo del Mare (2 m in
height) stands on the seabed.
Obstruction. A devotional statue, representing Mother
and Child, (diameter 1 m, height 1 m), stands on the
seabed, in about 10 m of water in a position about 2 cables
NE of Capo San Vito.
Submarine outfall
1
14.133
A submarine outfall extends 2 miles WSW from the
coast, about 1 mile ESE of Capo San Vito, as shown on the
chart. It is marked by a light-buoy (special).
Traffic regulations
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Pilotage
1
14.134
Pilotage is compulsory for merchant vessels over 500 grt
entering or leaving Mar Grande, and for all vessels
authorised to enter or leave Mar Piccolo.
Merchant vessels wishing to enter Mar Piccolo must
request a pilot from the Captain of the Port, who will
inform vessels of the time when they must be ready to
move.
Pilots available 24 hours. By day the pilot boat displays
flag J of the International Code of Signals, with the letter P
in the centre.
Pilots board 3 miles from the harbour entrance for
vessels of draught greater than 16 m and 1 mile from the
harbour entrance for vessels of draught less than 16 m.
Outbound vessels disembark pilots between the
breakwaters.
See Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3) and
1.21.
Tugs
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14.135
Available. Compulsory for tankers over 2000 grt.
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14.136
Mar Grande:
TSS. The Italian Government has established a Traffic
Separation Scheme, as shown on the charts in the
approaches to Taranto. This scheme is not IMO-adopted.
The Italian authorities advise that the principles for the use
of the routeing system defined in Rule 10 of the
(1972) apply.
The harbour master controls the entry and exit of vessels
from the harbour and basins and authorises and directs their
movements.
Vessels must only enter through the main entrance
(14.159). The secondary entrance (14.159) can be used only
by tugs, fishing vessels and small craft.
Vessels leaving have precedence over those entering.
Stopping, anchoring, fishing or undertaking any maritime
activities are all prohibited in the traffic separation scheme.
Vessels must not stop in the fairway, or obstruct other
vessels entering or leaving.
For tanker regulations see 1.38 and Admiralty List of
Tankers should send their ETA at least 36 hours before
entering territorial waters in the vicinity of Taranto and
maintain VHF watch until entering harbour.
Lightening operations may only be carried out with the
permission of the harbour master.
Vessels which are carrying, or which have carried,
dangerous or polluting cargoes in a liquid or gaseous state,
are prohibited from navigating within the coastal zone
extending 6 miles from the coast between the mouth of
Fiume Sinni (14.101) and Punta Prosciutto (40175N
17458E) (14.190), unless entering or leaving the port of
Taranto.
Vessels must only anchor, or moor to, designated berths
or buoys. Authority to use the mooring buoys must be
requested from the local Naval authority.
Vessels should not anchor, or touch bottom, in the
vicinity of the numerous shellfish beds shown on the chart.
Berthing is permitted only in daylight, unberthing at any
time.
Berthing is not permitted if S winds of 14 kn or more
are blowing or N winds of 16 kn or more are blowing.
Linesmen for mooring are compulsory for all vessels
over 500 grt.
14.137
Taranto Container Terminal and Porto Industriale
Esterno additional regulations:
Restricted entry channel. An entry restricted area exists
between the northern of the four buoyant light-beacons
(14.163) and the entrance to Porto Industriale Esterno, as
shown on the chart. Within this area, entry is only
permitted to those vessels entering or leaving the port.
Regulations concerning entry. The Taranto harbour
master controls the entry and exit of vessels from the
harbour and basins and authorises and directs their
movements.
Access to Porto Industriale Esterno must be between the
green light on the NW head of Diga Foranea and the red
light on the SW head of Diga di Sottoflutto.
Vessels leaving have precedence over those entering.
14.138
Prohibited areas and anchorages. See 14.132.
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Shellfish beds
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14.139
Extensive areas, shown on the chart, of shellfish beds
exist in S part of Mar Grande and in Mar Piccolo.
See also 1.8.
Harbour
Mar Grande
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14.140
The main harbour facilities lie within Mar Grande
(4027N 1712E), measuring 4 miles E to W and 3 miles
N to S, and entered from SW through a TSS. Within Mar
Grande a marked channel leads NNW to the three main
basins and berths of Porto Industriale Interno. Porto
Mercantile is in the NE corner of Mar Grande.
About 3 cables WSW of Punta Rondinella (14.119) there
is an entrance into Mar Grande, Passo Rondinella, through
the breakwater running between Punta Rondinella and
Punta Lo Scanno (14.119), 1 miles SW. The gap, marked
by lights, is about cable wide with a depth of about 6 m
in the centre. The area on either side of the breakwater is
mostly shallow and encumbered with shoals.
Taranto Container Terminal and Porto Industriale

Esterno
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General layout. The port consists of a basin extending
5 cables SW from the coast, with a turning area at the
seaward end.
The NW side of the basin is protected by a rubble
breakwater, Diga di Sottoflutto, extending SSW for 8 cables
from the shore 2 miles NW of Punta Rondinella. A light is
exhibited from the S end of this breakwater.
A detached breakwater, Diga Frangiflutti (Foranea),
7 cables in length and orientated NNW/SSE, protects the
basin from SW. Its N head is 3 cables WSW from the S
head of Diga di Sottoflutto. Lights are exhibited from both
ends of the detached breakwater.
An offshore construction yard extends SE between the
root of Jetty No 5. and Punta Rondinella.
Development and obstructions. Reclamation work
commenced in 1998 along the shore E of Porto Industriale
Esterno towards Punta Rondinella (14.119). Off this
reclaimed area (Pontile Belleli) two large, single fluke
anchors have been placed in positions 40297N 17099E
and 40294N 17102E. They are marked by red marker
buoys and light-buoys (special).
Work was reported to be in progress (2001) lengthening
Diga Frangiflutti.
The Taranto Container Terminal, Molo Polisettoriale, has
1800 m of quay.
Seaplane area
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Mar Piccolo
1
14.146
Military aircraft and authorised civilian aircraft operate
from Mar Piccolo Secondo Seno (14.145).
Hazards
Canale Navigabile
14.142
The Canale Navigabile, connecting Mar Grande and Mar
Piccolo, is about 2 cables long, 73 m wide between the
quays which line its banks, and 58 m wide between the
piers of the swing bridge which crosses it. There are depths
of 12 m in the canal. All four corners of the canal, and all
four corners of the swing bridge supports are marked by
lights.
Secondo Seno, or Seno di Levante (Second Bay or East

Bay). which is largely laid to shellfish beds.
The two bays of Mar Piccolo are divided by a
promontory which projects about 1 miles S from the N
shore, terminating in Punta Penna (14.166). Punta Pizzone
(14.166) extends N from the S shore to create a narrow
channel between the two bays. A bridge crosses the
channel from Punta Penna to the S shore close E of Punta
Pizzone.
14.144
Mar Piccolo Primo Seno (West Bay). The shores are
fringed with banks outside which there are depths of 11 m
to 13 m.
On these shoal banks there are numerous mussel beds
(14.139).
Three piers (40295N 17142E) used for the
extraction of sea water, extend about 1 cable from the NW
shore from a position about 4 cables NNE of Pontile del
Genio Marina (14.172). Lights are exhibited from the heads
of these piers.
The Canale Navigabile Leading Lights (14.165) are
situated 2 cables SE and 4 cables NE of the sea-water
intake piers.
There are berths at Pontile del Genio Marina (14.172),
Tozzi commercial shipyard (14.172), an Italian Naval
dockyard (14.172) and Molo Nord (14.172). In the SE
corner is the access channel (14.166) into Mar Piccolo
Secundo Seno (14.145).
14.145
Mar Piccolo Secundo Seno (East Bay). The shores are
fringed with banks which have 55 m or less over them,
and extend as much as 6 cables offshore in places. Outside
these banks there are depths of 7 m to 9 m.
On these shoal banks there are numerous mussel beds
(14.139).
Secca Santa Caterina, with depths of 37 m over its outer
end, extends about 2 cables SE from the shore 3 cables NE
of Punta Penna (14.166). A light-buoy (port hand) marks
the SE end of a mussel bed lying on Secca Santo Caterina.
A concrete pier, on which is a torpedo testing workshop,
extends 1 cables ENE, passing under the road bridge,
from a position 3 cables SSW of Punta Penna.
Secundo Seno also includes harbour facilities at
Porticciolo di Buffoluto naval base (14.173), Pontile
Carburanti air force refuelling jetty (14.173) and an isolated
mole close NE of Punta Pinna (14.173).
14.143
Mar Piccolo Primo Seno, or Seno di Ponente (First Bay
or West Bay), is NE of, and entered from, Mar Grande via
Canale Navigabile (14.142). Farther E is Mar Piccolo
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Diving vessels. Deep and shallow water diving vessels,
exhibiting the appropriate diving signals, frequently operate
in Mar Grande daily between 0700 and 1400 hours.
Exercise areas. There is an Italian Navy small arms
firing range (14.181), a minewarfare exercise area (14.93)
and a firing practice area (14.93) close to Capo San Vito
(14.119).
Adverse weather. During winter, the grecale (NE) wind
coming from the Adriatic and crossing the wide plain of
Salentina without obstruction sometimes blows with
considerable violence, making navigation on Mar Piccolo
difficult. In general winds from the N tend to blow for a
few days, frequently diminishing temporarily in intensity
during overnight periods.
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The libeccio (SW) wind can cause lively seas and

frequently raises water levels in Mar Grande.
The scirocco (SE) wind is frequently violent and can
cause difficulties for vessels moored in Porto Mercantile. It
also raises rough seas in the roads.
In spring, the roads can be subjected to gusting winds
from the W called calabresi. They tend to be of short
duration, even if somewhat violent, dying down towards
sunset.
See also 14.61.
Regulations and traffic signals for Canale Navigabile

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14.148
It is compulsory for vessels passing through the Canale
Navigabile, when entering or departing, to maintain radio
watch on VHF Channel 68 in order to make direct contact
with Castello Signal Station (14.151, 14.153 and 14.154).
As a rule vessels will be allowed to leave Mar Piccolo
before vessels waiting to enter are permitted to do so.
Vessels leaving Mar Piccolo must leave the leading line
as soon as possible, in order to allow any vessels entering
to manoeuvre.
14.149
Regulations for vessels which require the swing
bridge to be opened. Canale Navigabile is regulated
exclusively by the Naval authorities. No traffic is allowed
at its quays, and it is used exclusively by Italian naval
vessels or merchant vessels carrying Government stores.
However, in certain circumstances other vessels may obtain
permission from the Naval command to pass through.
All warships or merchant ships wishing to pass through
Canale Navigabile should make their request through the
Captain of the Port to the Naval authorities giving at least
48 hours notice.
In every case, a vessel must have adequate steerage way
to manoeuvre under control in the canal, and a speed of 6
to 12 kn is considered the most convenient for large
vessels. Speed is normally limited to 6 kn, but large vessels
of length exceeding 150 m, but of less than 12 000 metric
tons displacement, are allowed to pass through at a speed
not exceeding 10 kn. In such a case, however, the speed of
revolution of the propellers must be reduced while actually
in the canal.
Vessels with a beam exceeding 32 m must:
Transit the canal during daylight hours, and must
have favourable weather conditions.
Have precedence over other vessels.
Take two pilots and two tugs of at least 2000 hp.
The maximum beam allowed is 3999 m at 82 m
maximum draught trimmed 12 m by the stern.
Timetable. The normal times of opening the swing
bridge are:
0020 and 0500.
Special opening times are:
0930, 1445, and 2130.
The times refer to the beginning of the operation to
open the bridge which takes 6 to 8 minutes. The maximum
time for which the bridge is opened, based on the most
common case of one entry and one exit movement, is 20
minutes.
14.150
Regulations for vessels which do not require the
swing bridge to be opened. Naval vessels of any type can
always pass through the channel with the bridge closed
provided that the top of their masts are lower than the
bridge lights. These bridge lights are 12 m above sea level
at the centre of the bridge and 85 m at the two extremities.
Permission for foreign vessels, which meet the masthead

height requirements, to pass under the bridge when closed,
can be obtained from the Naval authorities through the port
office.
The passage of hired boats or national fishing boats is
normally allowed.
During the entire bridge cycle, when it is being opened
for a large vessel, it is forbidden for any other craft to
passage through the canal or remain moored to its quays.
14.151
Signals by vessels which require the swing bridge to
be opened. Vessels having obtained permission to pass
through, must display the signal JFR of the International
Code of Signals when ready to proceed; vessels entering
Mar Grande from seaward should display this signal when
abreast Capo San Vito.
It must be taken into consideration that 15 minutes are
required for preparation, 5 minutes for opening the bridge,
and additional time for passing through the canal and
closing the bridge again.
A vessel must, therefore, display the signal at least 30
minutes before the time at which the bridge will be closed
according to the time-table (14.149).
The signal requesting the opening of the bridge is
received by Castel Sant Angelo Signal Station (14.156) in
the case of vessels proceeding into Mar Piccolo, and by the
flagship for vessels proceeding out of Mar Piccolo; but in
the latter case the signal is repeated to Castel Sant Angelo
Signal Station.
Vessels leaving Mar Piccolo should wait near the front
leading light (14.165) so as to be able to see the signals
made from Castel Sant Angelo.
Provided the signal JFR has been displayed within the
specified time for opening the bridge, or 20 minutes
beforehand, and at not less than 30 minutes before the
stated time for closing it Castel Sant Angelo will repeat
the signal JFR.
The vessel, Castel Sant Angelo and the flagship will in
succession, in that order, haul down the signal JFR; where
upon Castel Sant Angelo will display its canal signals
(14.153 or 14.154).
At night vessels may make the signal JFR by flashing
lamp either directly to Castel Sant Angelo, or through the
flagship; the request may also be made to the flagship by
radio.
Canale Navigabile signal station current direction

signals
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14.152
Castel Sant Angelo Signal Station (14.156) exhibits the
following signals by day:
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14.153
Canale Navigabile signal station daylight traffic
signals. Castel Sant Angelo Signal Station (14.156) will
display the following day signals:
1
All signals made by Castel Sant Angelo, with respect to

bridge operations, will be confirmed to naval vessels by
radio, and to merchant vessels via the pilot by means of his
portable radio telephone.
14.154
Canale Navigabile signal station night time traffic
signals.The same conditions outlined at 14.153 pertain by
night. Castel Sant Angelo Signal Station (14.156) will
make the following signals by night:
The number of vessels leaving will be communicated to

the first vessel entering by flashing lamp.
A refusal to open the bridge for any reason is indicated
by the firing of a red Verys light from Castel Sant Angelo
and by a radio warning.
Natural conditions
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2
2
If for any reason the bridge cannot be opened, Castel

Sant Angelo will notify vessels by re-displaying the ball
and, if the delay should be but momentary, will indicate by
means of the International Code of Signals the probable
number of minutes of its duration, at the same time hauling
down the ball; these signals will be repeated by the
flagship.
Should the permission of the Naval authorities not have
been received for a vessels passage; should the signal JFR
be displayed by the vessel less than 30 minutes before the
time of closing the bridge; should any accident have
rendered it impossible to open the bridge; or should the
vessels movements suggest that the bridge will not be able
to close by the appointed time, Castel Sant Angelo will
reply to the signal JFR displayed by the vessel, by
displaying the signal JFR with flag N of the International
Code of Signals, indicating a negative answer to the
request for passage.
In such cases Castel Sant Angelo will inform the vessel
by the International Code of Signals, or other suitable
means, either the time that the bridge will next be opened,
or give instructions regarding the vessel.
14.155
Currents. External currents are rather weak, influenced
mainly by the wind. They flow in an E/W direction.
However, careful attention needs to be paid to the currents
through Canale Navigabile (14.142 and 14.152) as they are
most irregular. Currents across the ends of the canal are
frequently encountered.
The causes of the variations of these currents are not
known, but they undoubtedly depend on the strength and
duration of winds, and the movement of the water in the
adjacent areas.
Climatic table: see 1.166 and 1.198.
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Tower (white) (40271N 17095E), standing on
Isolotto San Pietro (14.119).
Torre Montello (slender square tower with three rows
of windows) (40295N 17114E), standing about
9 cables NNE of Punta Rondinella (14.119). The
tower is conspicuous from S and SE. The tower is
used as a mark for compass adjustment.
Chimney (painted red and white, emitting a flare,
visible at a considerable distance at night)
(40296N 17116E), stands 1 cables NE of
Torre Montello.
Chimney (painted red and white in bands) (40295N
17116E), standing 1 cable ESE of Torre
Montello.
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Chimney (painted red and white in bands) (40294N

17117E), standing 1 cables ESE of Torre
Montello.
San Cataldo Cathedral (tower with a belfry)
(40285N 17137E), standing in Taranto Vecchio
(14.117). The cathedral is used as a mark for
compass adjustment (14.172).
Governors Palace (Palazzo del Governo, large square
looking building with two small lateral towers on
its N and S seaward corners) (40282N
17143E), standing on a high stone slope, among
the houses of Taranto Nuova (14.117), and on the
NE shore of Mar Grande. The N tower of the
palace is used for measured distance (14.58).
Castel Sant Angelo (castle) (40283N 17140E),
standing at the SE end of Taranto Vecchio and at
the SW entrance point of Canale Navigabile
(14.142). A lookout and signal station with a
flagstaff, at which are displayed current signals
(14.152) and signals relating to the passage of
vessels using the Canale Navigabile (14.142) is
situated on Castel Sant Angelo.
Castle at Leporano (40230N 17200E) (14.189).
Castle at Roccaforzata (40262N 17231E)
(14.189).
Major lights:
Porto Industriale Rear Light (40291N 17121E)
(14.161).
Capo San Vito Light (white octagonal tower
surmounting a dwelling, 43 m in height)
(40247N 17122E), standing 2 cables N of the
SW extremity of Capo San Vito (14.119). The
lighthouse is used for measured distance (14.58).
Useful marks
1

1
14.157
Racon: Diga di San Vito Lighthouse (40257N
17117E) (14.160).
Directions for entering Mar Grande

Approach
1
14.158
Vessels approaching the port should make for the TSS,
as shown on the chart. The scheme extends for 3 miles, on
an alignment of 060/240, from midway between the outer
breakwaters. There is a 50 m wide separation zone between
the ENE and WSW lanes, which are 350 m and 300 m
wide respectively.
Use of the TSS is compulsory.
Deep-draught vessels should note the 177 m patch
1 miles NW from Capo San Vito Light, 1 cables SSE of
the TSS and 3 cables E of the buoyant light-beacon (W
cardinal) (14.160) marking the W corner of a prohibited
area.
14.159
The harbour entrance is about 8 cables wide lying
between the head of the SE mole of Isolotto San Paolo and
the head of Diga di San Vito.
Secca di San Vito, a shoal with depths of less then 2 m
over it, extends about 9 cables WNW from a position on
the coast about 1 mile NNE of Capo San Vito (14.119).
Diga di San Vito, a curved breakwater, extends WNW
close to the SW edge of the Secca di San Vito shoal to a
position about 1 miles NNW of Capo San Vito. The head
14.160
A buoyant light-beacon (S cardinal) (40262N
17081E) marking the W limit line of the
prohibited area (14.132).
A buoyant light-beacon (W cardinal) (40253N
17104E) is moored 1 mile WSW of the head of
Diga di San Vito and marks the W side of patches
with a least depth of 167 m over them.
Isolotto San Paolo light (red round tower, 11 m in
of the SE mole.
Diga di San Vito light (green metal framework tower,
the head of the mole. A racon (14.157) is situated
at the light. When entering Mar Grande at night,
this light is difficult to distinguish against the
lights of the city behind it.
Secca della Sirena detached breakwater light (red
standing at the SE head.
Tower (square with a pointed top surmounted by a
white cross, 20 m in height) (40278N 17148E),
standing 7 cables SE of the SW entrance to Canale
Navigabile. The tower is floodlight by night.
Isolotto San Pietro beacon (6 m wide square white
tower with a black vertical stripe, 8 m in elevation)
(40268N 17098E), standing in the SE corner
of the island. The beacon is used for measured
distance (14.58).
Directions for entering Porto Industriale

Interno and Porto Mercantile
Entry
1
of Diga di San Vito, from where a light is exhibited

(14.160), forms the S side of the entrance.
The breakwater on the SE side of Isolotto San Paolo
should be given a berth of at least 1 cable on account of its
submerged foundations.
Having passed the entrance into Mar Grande, vessels
should then steer to pass about 4 cables NW of the head of
Diga di Tarantola, before shaping course for their berth.
Diga di Tarantola, a slightly curved breakwater, extends
along Secca della Tarantola, a narrow shoal, on which there
are depths of 27 m to 7 m, extending NNW from the shore
1 miles ENE from the root of Diga di San Vito. A light
(14.160) is exhibited from a position 1 cable N from the
head of the breakwater and forms part of the exit leading
line for Canale Navigabile (14.165). Directions within Mar
Grande are at:
Channel into Porto Industriale (14.160).
Approach to Porto Mercantile (14.162).
Entrance into Canale Navigabile (14.165).
The reciprocal directions should be followed for leaving
Taranto.
Passo Rondinella. Passage through Passo Rondinella
(14.140) is exclusively for small vessels of shallow draught.
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A channel, 1 miles long, about 1 cables wide, and
dredged to 25 m leads from a position about 7 cables NW
from Secca della Tarantola Light (40269N 17137E) to
the W basin between Jetty No 3 and Jetty No 4.
Leading lights. The alignment (341) of Porto
Industriale Leading Lights leads through the centre of the
channel:
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Front light (40288N, 17123E) (white framework

structure with rectangular white panel and black
vertical stripe, 18 m in height), standing on Quay
No 4.
Rear light (white framework structure with
rectangular white panel and black vertical stripe,
21 m in height) (4 cables from front light).
The track passes (with positions from the Front Leading
Light):
ENE of the Oil Terminal (14.169) (1 miles S),
thence:
WSW of a buoyant light-beacon (starboard hand)
(1 miles SSE), thence:
ENE of a buoyant light-beacon (port hand) (11 cables
SSE), marking the SSE extremity of Secca della
Sirena, a shoal with a least depth of 77 m over it.
The S extremity of the shoal (1 miles S) is
marked by a buoyant light-beacon (S cardinal).
Thence:
ENE of the light at the SE end of a detached
breakwater (8 cables S) positioned on the N and
NW part of Secca della Sirena. Thence:
WSW of the light at the W end of a detached
breakwater (6 cables SSE) (14.122), thence:
As required for the berth.
limiting line of the anchorage (14.131) and the

vicinity of the seaward SW end of the restricted
entry channel (14.137).
Entry
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Directions for entering Mar Piccolo

Canale Navigabile
1
Porto Mercantile
1
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There are no specific directions for entering Porto
Mercantile, but he following marks may be of use:
Porto Industriale Jetty No 1 W light (green mast with
red bands, 6 m in height) (40285N, 17132E),
standing at the head of the Jetty on the W corner.
Porto Industriale Jetty No 1 E light (red mast with
green bands, 6 m in height) (40285N,
17133E), standing at the head of the Jetty on the
E corner.
Porto Mercantile E mole light (green column on
pedestal, 10 m in height) (40285N, 17134E),
There are depths of 9 m in the entrance to Porto
Mercantile and in the middle of the harbour.
Directions for entering Taranto Container

Terminal (Molo Polisettoriale) and Porto
Industriale Esterno
Approach
1
14.163
Vessels bound for Taranto Container Terminal and Porto
Industriale Esterno, once having sighted Capo San Vito
lighthouse (40247N 17122E) (14.156), shape a course
to pass W of the prohibited areas (14.132) and the
following buoyant light-beacons:
Buoyant light-beacon (S cardinal) (40262N
17081E) (14.160).
Buoyant light-beacon (W cardinal) (40272N
17067E), moored about 2 miles SSW of the
head of Diga Sottoflutto, marking a shoal of least
depth 98 m.
17058E), moored about 2 miles WSW of the
head of Diga Sottoflutto and marking a prohibited
area (14.132).
17067E), moored about 1 miles WSW of the
head of Diga Sottoflutto and marking the SW
14.164
When authorised, vessels enter harbour via the restricted
entry channel (14.137). There are no specific directions,
however, the mariner will note the following marks (with
positions given from the light at the head of Diga
Sottoflutto (40297N 1787W)):
Light, N end of Diga Frangiflutti (green post, 6 m in
height) (3 cables WSW).
Buoyant light-beacon (special) (3 cables NW),
marking the the NE limit of the restricted entry
channel.
Diga Sottoflutto Light (red post, 6 m in height).
Buoyant light-beacon (special) (4 cables SSE),
marking the SE limit of the turning area.
Buoyant light-beacon (starboard hand) (3 cables ESE),
marking the SE side of the entrance to the bay.
14.165
There are no specific directions for Canale Navigabile.
There are, however, two sets of leading lights to assist
entry and exit.
Entry leading lights:
Canale Navigabile Front light (white pyramid with
black stripes, 10 m in height) (40293N,
17144E), standing about 1 mile NNE of Castel
Sant Angelo.
Canale Navigabile Rear light (white square tower
with a black stripe and top, 9 m in height)
(40298N, 17145E), standing at Casa Troilo,
about 5 cables NNE of the front light.
The alignment (013) of these lights leads through the
middle of the canal.
Exit leading lights:
Front Diga di Tarantola light (green round tower,
11 m in height) (40268N, 17137E), standing at
Rear Casa Gigante Beacon light (white tower with
black stripes and with a black top, 20 m in height)
(40254N, 17132E), standing on the beach
4 cables E of the root of Diga di San Vito. A light
is occasionally exhibited from a mast on Casa
Gigante Beacon. The beacon forms part of the
leading line for Canale Navigabile. A red
obstruction light is exhibited from the masthead.
The alignment (193) of these lights leads through the
middle of the canal. They are exhibited only when vessels
are passing through the canal at night. See also Admiralty
List of Lights Volume E.
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There are no directions for this canal, however the
following marks may be useful:
Centre of the main arch of the bridge (vertical
clearance about 34 m) is marked by two white
lights and lights are also exhibited from each side
of the arch.
An isolated danger mark (red and black pile with a
top mark) (40286N, 17160E), standing on the
S side of the channel, marks a shoal of 03 m. The
mark exhibits a white light.
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Punta Penna (a low narrow point) (40288N,

17162E), standing 1 miles E of the N entrance
to Canale Navigabile.
Torre Galeone (tower) (40290N, 17161E),
standing about 2 cables N of Punta Penna.
Punta Pizzone tower (metal tower, 50 m in height)
(40285N, 17160E), marked with a red
obstruction light, standing at the point and about
3 cables S of Punta Penna. Four unlit pillars stand
in the bay 1 cables SE of the tower.
The canal is about 2 cables wide, with the navigable
width reduced to about 1 cable by banks on both sides
which are marked by light-buoys.
Basins and berths

Porto Industriale
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Porto Industriale comprises the offshore construction
yard and Jetty No 5 at Porto Industriale Esterno and many
of the berths along the N shore of Mar Grande (Porto
Industriale Interno).
Within Mar Grande there are four jetties projecting up to
3 cables SSE from the N shore, and forming three basins
between them. Lights are exhibited at the heads of the
jetties.
Two detached breakwaters are situated about 2 cables S
of the heads of Jetties No 2 and No 3. A light is exhibited
from the W end of the W detached breakwater and at the E
end of the E detached breakwater.
A small enclosed basin, entrance facing W, is situated
between Jetty No 4 and the Oil Pier farther W.
All the berths of Porto Industriale are for the exclusive
use of the ILVA Company; they are:
Jetty No 2 (II Sporgente): discharging by vessels of
80 000 to 120 000 grt; depths 16 m E side, 105 m
W side.
Jetty No 3 (III Sporgente) both sides: loading finished
iron products by vessels up to 45 000 grt; depth
125 m.
Jetty No 4 (IV Sporgente) E side: discharging by
vessels of 300 000 grt; depth 15 to 25 m; vessels of
draught up to 23 m must maintain their stern/bow
at 25 m from the first bollard from the head. The
limit is marked by a yellow light on a metal
structure, white and red vertical stripes.
Jetty No 5 (V Sporgente, Porto Industriale Esterno),
1200 m in length, depth alongside 113 m.
The offshore construction yard, with its expansive
services area, is quayed (Banchina Belleli) on its
SW side.
Porto Mercantile
14.168
Porto Mercantile consists of two distinct and separate
areas; the old basin within Mar Grande, and Taranto
Container Terminal (Molo Polisettoriale) (14.141) to the
NW and outside Mar Grande.
Porto Mercantile within Mar Grande, is situated between
Porto Industriale (14.167) and Taranto Vecchio (14.117). It
is a small commercial basin open S. Close NE stands
another part of Taranto, the modern town of Borgo della
Stazione (14.117).
Ponte di S. Egidio, a masonry bridge with three
passages through it for small boats, in the NE corner of
Porto Mercantile, joins Borgo della Stazione with Taranto

Vecchio (14.117). The three boat passages form a natural
access from Mar Grande into Mar Piccolo.
About cable S of the middle of the basin entrance is a
deep depression of the sea bed, with a maximum depth of
42 m, in which is a submerged fresh water spring. In calm
weather, small whirlpools form over this area.
The W side of the harbour is formed by Jetty No 1
(I Sporgente).
Quay No 1, NW side of basin, passenger ships and
ferries, depth alongside 83 m.
Jetty No 1, depths alongside; E side (port services)
9 m, W side (mixed cargo) 10 m, head (mixed
cargo) 6 m.
Quay No 2, mixed cargo, depths 8398 m.
Molo di S. Eligio (40285N, 17134E), E side of
basin is the new tourist berth, under construction
(2004).
Molo Polisettoriale, 1800 m in length, maximum
permitted draught 135 m.
Quay No 5 (Calata V), at head of the basin. The berth
extending SE for 200 m from the root of Molo
Polisettoriale; maximum permitted draught 13 m.
Oil terminal
1
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The Oil Terminal (40273N, 17123E) consits of a
CBM connected to the shore by a submarine oil pipeline.
Tankers bring the hook-up on their starboard side on a
heading of 239.
Oil Pier
1
14.170
The Oil Pier (40285N 17116E) extends 3 cables SSE
from the shore 5 cables E of Punta Rondinella (14.119).
There are four berths on the pier: the two inshore
berths can accommodate vessels with maximum
draught 85 m; outer berths 99 m and 60 000 dwt.
Two lights, disposed vertically, are exhibited from a
detached mooring dolphin off the head of the pier.
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Pontile Chiapparo (40263N 17147E), a pier with
two arms branching from its head forming a Y, extends
1 cables NW from the coast, 7 cables NE of the root of
Diga di Tarantola. Lights are exhibited from the heads of
each arm.
A mooring trot is laid, clear of the shellfish beds
(14.139), about cable WNW of the W arm of Pontile
Chiapparo.
An elbowed pier, with a light at its head, extends WNW
and then WSW from the shore about 5 cables NNE from
the root of Pontile Chiapparo. A light-buoy (special) is laid
1 cables S from the head of the pier and marks the S
entrance point to the basin at New Naval Station. There are
four finger piers extending WNW between the basin and
Pontile Chiapparo.
The berths inside the N mole and the basin are
numbered clockwise P1 to P14. Charted depths alongside
are from 79 to 92 m.
Berths on either side of the four finger piers are
numbered P15 to P22 from N to S. Charted alongside
depths are from 76 to 114 m.
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Mar Piccolo Primo Seno

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Pontile del Genio Marina (14.172) has depths of 9 m
alongside its head, and small craft can berth alongside. It is
connected to the railway system.
Anchorage. The area in the W basin, W of the
extension of the axis of Canale Navigabile, is reserved for
Merchant vessels. Ships should anchor so as not to
interfere with the movements of vessels passing through the
canal. A designated anchorage area is also marked on the
chart, located in the middle of the basin.
Buoys. There are at least five mooring buoys in the W
basin, the positions of which can best be seen on the chart.
They are reserved for use by warships and vessels hired by
the Navy. Naval authority permission must be obtained to
use these moorings.
Compass adjustment. In the N part of the basin is a
mooring buoy used for compass adjustments.
Tozzi commercial shipyard at the head of the W basin
has a berth with a dredged depth of 104 m alongside.
Naval dockyard. The Naval dockyard (14.172) is partly
quayed and partly fitted with wooden piers lying parallel
with and connected to the shore. In front of these piers are
their associated mooring chains and moorings.
TARANTO TO CAPO SANTA MARIA DI

LEUCA
General information
Charts 1417, 187 (see 1.15)
Route
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Pontile Carburanti (14.173) air force refuelling jetty has
depths of about 5 m at its outer head. Tankers use two
berthing buoys, one situated 30 m NNE and the other 30 m
NNW of the pier head.
Port services
Repairs
1
14.174
Large repairs to hulls and machinery can be undertaken
both in private shipyards and in the Naval dockyard. There
are two graving docks in the Naval dockyard see 1.109.
There are several patent slipways of which the largest can
take vessels up to about 120 m in length.
Other facilities
1
14.175
There is a large civil as well as a Naval hospital in
Taranto. Garbage collection is compulsory and frequent
collection may be arranged. De-ratting can be carried out.
There are facilities for the reception of oily waste.
Supplies
14.176
Fresh water available by barge, stores and provisions
available, bunkering available by barge with advanced
notice. Large stocks of fuel oil, diesel oil and petrol are
normally maintained for Italian Government vessels.
Communications
1
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Between Capo San Vito and Torre dell Ovo (14.210),
15 miles ESE, the coast is generally low and rocky with
many small indentations. The hinterland is dominated by
the hills of Roccaforzata, which attain an elevation of
145 m about 8 miles ENE of Capo San Vito and 5 miles
inland.
Between Torre dell Ovo and Torre Lapillo, 15 miles
E, the coast is generally low and rocky with some sandy
beaches. Several towers, most of which are prominent from
seaward, stand on this stretch of coast.
Further E as far as Torre Cesreo and Porto Cesreo
(14.212) the coast is fronted by numerous rocks and islets
which, in places, extend as much as 4 cables offshore.
Between Porto Cesreo and the promontory on which
stands part of the town of Gallipoli (14.196), 11 miles SSE,
the coast is alternately rocky and sandy. There are some
woods and the hinterland is moderately high.
Along this part of the coast there are many small coves,
none of which is important. There are also numerous
towers, most of which serve as good marks.
South of Gallipoli a sandy bay extends 3 miles S to
Punta del Pizzo (14.215). Here the coast then becomes low
and rocky as it continues SE for 3 miles to Torre Suda
(14.195). On these coastal slopes are several buildings
which become more numerous as Torre Suda is
approached.
Between Torre Suda and Torre San Gregorio (14.218)
the coast alternates between being a low and rocky shore,
and being a sandy coastline fronted by shoals (14.193 and
14.194).
The coast between Torre San Gregorio and Punta Ristola
(14.64), 2 miles SE is again low and rocky with several
small indentations.
From Punta Ristola to Capo Santa Maria di Leuca
(14.64) the coast is fronted by the Banco La Scala (14.64)
shoal bank.
Fishing areas
1
14.178
From the outer end of the Mar Grande TSS the track
leads SE for about 70 miles to a position SW of Capo
Santa Maria di Leuca, where it then alters ENE for a
further 15 miles.
14.177
Nearest airports are Brindisi national airport (80 km) or
Bari International Airport (100 km).
492
14.180
Between 1st April and 30th September there are large
concentrations of pots and nets laid in the Ovadi area,
which is the area approximately bounded by the coast and
by:
A line extending 165 from Torre Colimena (14.191)
to the junction with:
A line extending about 5 miles 240 from Isola di
Santa Andrea light (14.202), and:
A line between Isola di Santa Andrea light and Torre
dell Alto (14.213).
Vessels should remain outside of this area whenever
possible to avoid damage to the fishing gear and to avoid
fowling of their vessel.
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Many moored pots are laid on the various shallow banks

along this coast and in particular on Banco La Scala
(14.64), about 1 miles S of Capo Santa Maria di Leuca.
For more information on fishing see 1.8.
Exercise areas
1
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Small arms firing range. An Italian Navy small arms
firing range is established facing the coast between Capo
San Vito (14.119) and a position on the coast, 2 miles
SE. The range extends about 2 miles to seaward. When
the prescribed signals (two red flags by day; two red lights
by night) of the firing range are displayed, all vessels are
prohibited from entering the firing range area.
A minewarfare exercise area lies within 6 cables of the
coast close SE of Capo San Vito.
See Appendix (M542) and 14.56.
Firing practice areas are located off the coast as
follows:
Between Capo San Vito (14.119) and Torre dell Ovo
(14.210).
To seaward of Gallipoli (14.196).
See Appendix (T842 & T843) and 14.56.
Marine farms
1
Measured distance
1
14.182
See 14.58.
Prohibited area
1
14.183
Anchoring, stopping, fishing and undertaking any other
marine activity are prohibited in the sea area of about
1 cable radius centred on 40181N, 17292E. A
devotional statue, (height 2 m), stands on the seabed close
to the shore, in about 8 m of water. The centre of the
prohibited area, lies about 8 cables WNW of Torre dell
Ovo (14.210). Vessels with a draught greater than 3 m are
prohibited from navigating in this vicinity.
14.186
The historic wreck of a Roman ship lies 5 cables SW of
Torre Santa Caterina (14.213) in position 40081N
17589E. Anchoring, fishing and any other underwater
activity is prohibited within 1 cables of the wreck.
Explosives danger areas
Porto Cesreo Marine Nature Reserve

14.184
The Porto Cesreo Marine Nature Reserve, shown on the
chart, extends for 7 miles from the shore between Punta
Prosciutto (14.190) and Torre dell Inserraglio (14.195).
The protected area is divided into three zones, A, B and C,
defined as follows:
Zone A comprises two areas which are designated
maximum restriction zones;
(a) An area adjacent to the coast between Torre Sant
Isidoro (14.195) and a position about 1 miles S.
(b) An area extending around Penisola La Strega
(14.212).
Within these areas entry, professional and recreational
fishing, removal of or damage to geological or mineral
formations, hunting, capture or damage to any animal or
vegetable species, any damage to the environment and/or
living species including the introduction of alien species,
introduction of arms, explosives, toxic or polluting
substances and activities which can obstruct scientific
research or studies are prohibited.
Craft must proceed at speeds of less than 10 kn when
within cable of the boundary of the protected area.
The corners of the two sea areas of zone A are marked
by yellow light-buoys (special).
14.185
The sea area adjacent to the coast between Torre
Squillace (14.212) and Torre Sant Isidoro (14.195) has
several marine farms. Three light-buoys (special) marking
marine farms are laid in the following positions:
40136N 17543E;
40133N 17540E;
40152N 17524E.
Historic wreck restricted area
Zone B comprises two areas which are designated as

controlled restricted zones:
40143N 17434E;
40114N 17459E;
40161N 17459E;
40161N 17448E.
and
40130N 17549E;
40115N 17549E;
40115N 17518E;
40130N 17518E.
Within these areas anchoring, sub-aqua fishing, hunting,
capture or damage to any animal or vegetable species, any
damage to the environment and/or living species, including
the introduction of arms, explosives, toxic or polluting
substances are prohibited. Navigation is only permitted at
speeds of less than 10 kn.
Zone C within which anchoring, uncontrolled mooring,
sub-aqua fishing and all activities which can alter, change
or damage the natural environment are prohibited.
For further details, the administrative authority or the
designated local authority should be consulted.
14.187
Owing to the presence of explosives on the seabed
navigation is dangerous as follows:
Within cable of Torre Chianca (40163N
17522E), in depths of about 1520 m.
Within 1 mile of the position marked on the chart
about 5 miles S of Punta del Pizzo (14.215), in a
depth of 70 m.
Currents
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Along this part of coast the currents set from E to W.
They are usually weak, but attain some strength with strong
E winds.
With strong and enduring NW winds, a noticeable
SE-going current can occasionally be observed.
Inshore currents around Capo Santa Maria di Leuca are
variable. Under normal conditions of weather, the current
from the Adriatic Sea usually sets S.
Strong SE winds are sometimes preceded by a current
setting from Capo Santa Maria di Leuca towards Secche di
Ugento (14.193).
Principal marks
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Landmarks:
Castle (conspicuous square tower surmounted by a
triangulation pillar, at an elevation of 47 m)
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Leporano, 1 miles NE of Torre Saturo (14.208)
and 6 miles ESE of Capo San Vito. The castle is
used for measured distance (14.58).
Castle (conspicuous, at an elevation of 144 m)
(40262N 17231E), standing by the hills at
Roccaforzata, and 8 miles ESE of Capo San
Vito. The castle is used as a mark for measured
distance (14.58) and compass adjustment (14.172).
Monte del Diavolo (a bare and narrow conical
hillock, at an elevation of 117 m) (40206N
17402E), standing about 4 miles NNW of Torre
Colimena (14.191).
Television mast (upper part painted in horizontal
white and red bands, 75 m in height) (40213N
17494E), standing about 2 miles N of the Serra
Iannuzzi pylon (below). The mast is marked by red
aeronautical obstruction lights.
Pylon (painted in vertical white and orange stripes,
supporting a tank, 53 m in height) (40191N
17500E), standing near the village of Serra
Iannuzzi. The pylon is marked by red aeronautical
obstruction lights.
Signal Station (disused and painted black and white
in chequers, at an elevation of 110 m) (39486N
18206E), standing about 1 miles NW of Capo
Santa Maria di Leuca light.
Major lights:
Capo San Vito Light (40247N 17122E) (14.156).
Torre San Giovanni di Ugento light (white
prism-shaped building with its seaward face
painted black and white in chequers, 23 m in
height) (39531N 18067E), standing on the
point. The arcs of visibility of the light covers the
shoals of Secche di Ugento (14.193). For details of
these arcs see the relevant Admiralty List of Lights.
Capo Santa Maria di Leuca Light (39477N
18220E) (14.63).
Directions
Useful marks
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1
14.190
From a position about 3 miles SSW of the entrance to
Taranto the track leads SE passing (with positions relative
to Torre dell Ovo (40179N 17302E) (14.210)):
SW of an obstruction (15 miles NW), 5 cables NNE
of Capo San Vito (14.119), thence:
SW of the devotional statue (15 miles WNW)
(14.132), 2 cables NE of Capo San Vito, thence:
SW of the submarine outfall (15 miles NW)
(14.133) and associated light-buoy off Capo San
Vito, thence:
SW of Capo San Vito (15 miles NW) (14.119),
thence:
SW of a light-buoy (special) (15 miles NW) lying
close inshore about 7 cables E of Capo San Vito,
thence:
SW of a small arms firing range (15 miles NW)
(14.181), thence:
SW of a minewarfare exercise area (15 miles NW)
(14.181), thence:
SW of the prohibited area (8 cables WNW) (14.183),
thence:
SW of Torre dell Ovo (14.210), thence:
SW of Secca del Ovo (1 miles SE) (14.210),

thence:
SW of Porto di Campomarino di Maruggio (2 miles
E) (14.211), thence:
SW of the Ovadi fishing area (11 miles E to 25
miles SE) (14.180), thence:
SW of a wreck considered dangerous to navigation
(11 miles ESE), thence:
SW of Punta Prosciutto (12 miles E) which stands
1 mile E of Torre Colimena (14.191) and marks
the W limit of Porto Cesreo Marine Nature
Reserve. Thence:
SW of Porto Cesreo Marine Nature Reserve
(15 miles ESE) (14.184), thence:
SW of the explosives danger area (17 miles E)
(14.187) off Torre Chianca (14.187), thence:
SW of an obstruction (16 miles ESE), the wreckage
of an aircraft, the existence of which is doubtful
and the position approximate, was reported in 1947
to lie about 5 miles SW of Torre Cesreo. The
obstruction is marked on the chart.
Thence the track leads to a position about 15 miles SW
of Porto Cesreo (14.212).
494
14.191
Tower (with a castellated top) (not charted)
Pulsano. The tower is used for measured distance
(14.58).
Torre Castelluccia (square white tower with a black
vertical stripe, at an elevation of 22 m) (40206N
17229E). The tower is used for measured
distance (14.58).
Torre Zozzoli (Torre Sassoli) (Torre Sgarrata) (tower
in ruins, seaward face painted white with a black
vertical stripe) (40198N 17242E), standing on
a low, rocky point 1 miles SE of Torre
Castelluccia. The tower is used for measured
distance (14.58).
Church (at an elevation of 40 m) (not charted),
standing in the village of Lizzano (40236N
17267E). The church is visible among the white
houses of the village and is used for measured
distance (14.58).
Altura beacon (6 m wide square white tower with a
black vertical stripe, 8 m in height) (40231N
17285E), standing about 4 miles inland. The
tower is used for measured distance (14.58).
Correggia beacon (6 m wide square white tower with
a black vertical stripe, 8 m in height) (40198N
17350E), standing about 2 miles inland. The
tower is used for measured distance (14.58).
Torre Boraco (massive square light coloured tower)
(40182N 17381E).
Torre San Pietro (light coloured and connected to a
church with a belfry) (40183N 17404E),
standing close to the coast about 1 miles E of
Torre Boraco. On some bearings it is hidden from
seaward by high dunes on the beach, and by
intervening vegetation. When seen from W against
the high vegetation, Torre San Pietro appears more
like a group of houses than a tower.
Torre Colimena (tower surmounted by a white hut)
(40177N 17446E), standing on a short point
about 5 miles E of Torre Boraco. Torre Colimena
is the tallest of the towers on this stretch of coast.
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14.192
From a position about 15 miles SW of Porto Cesreo the
track continues SW passing (with positions relative to Isola
Sant Andrea light (40028N 17567E) (14.202)):
SW of the Ovadi fishing area (extending from
17 miles NNW to Isola Sant Andrea light)
(14.180), thence:
SW of Porto Cesreo Marine Nature Reserve
(10 miles NNW) (14.184), thence:
SW of three wrecks considered dangerous to
navigation (10 miles, 9 miles and 8 miles NNW),
thence:
SW of a wreck considered dangerous to navigation
SW of Santa Caterina di Nard small craft harbour
(6 miles NNE) (14.213), thence:
SW of Isola Sant Andrea (14.196) and Porto di
Gallipoli (14.196), thence:
SW of Punta del Pizzo (3 miles SE) (14.215),
thence:
SW of a wreck with a least depth of 8 m over it
(4 miles SE) (14.215), thence:
SW of an explosives danger area (8 miles SE)
(14.187), thence:
SW of Secca Il Pazzi (11 miles SE) (not named on
chart), an above-water rock, lying 1 miles SE of
Torre Sinfono (not named on chart), and about
1 cable offshore. Thence:
SW of Torre San Giovanni di Ugento light (14.189)
and harbour (14.216) (12 miles SE), thence:
SW of Scoglio Tondo and adjacent rocks (13 miles
SE) (14.216), thence:
SW of Secche di Ugento buoyant light-beacon (W
cardinal) (15 miles SE) marking the W edge of
Secche di Ugento. It is moored about 2 miles
SW of Torre Mozza (14.195). Thence:
SW of some shoal banks (19 miles SE) (14.194),
thence:
SW of Marina di Torre Vado (not named on chart)
small craft harbour (20 miles SE) (14.217).
SW of a wreck (23 miles SE) (not marked on
chart), considered dangerous to navigation in
position 39480N 18198E, about 2 cables
offshore in depths of about 13 m. Thence:
SW of Punta Ristola (24 miles SE) (14.64).
Thence the track leads to a position S of Capo Santa
Maria di Leuca at longitude 1822E, where it then alters
NE to enter the Strait of Otranto and the Adriatic Sea.
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14.193
SW of Secche di Ugento (39500N 18088E), a group
of rocks and shoals which front the coast between Torre
San Giovanni di Ugento (14.216) and Torre I Pali (14.195),
about 5 miles SE.
These rocks and shoals lie on a bank which, with depths
of less then 55 m over it, extends as much as 2 miles
offshore SSW of Torre Mozza (14.195).
Amongst these rocks and shoals are: Secca La Giurlita,
an above-water rock lying close to the W edge of the bank
1 miles W of Torre Mozza; Secca del Palombaro, with
depths of about 1 m over it lying 1 mile SW of Torre
Mozza; and two large rocks awash, lying close to the S
extremity of the bank 1 miles SSW of Torre Mozza.
14.194
Between Torre I Pali (39502N 18125E) (14.195) and
Torre San Gregorio (14.218), 5 miles ESE, the coast is
fronted by a bank which, with depths of less than 55 m
over it, extends in places about 8 cables offshore.
On this bank there are isolated patches with depths of
2 m to 3 m over them.
Useful marks
Detached patches, with depths of 20 m to 28 m over

them, lie between 5 miles and 6 miles SSE and SSW of
Torre Mozza as shown on the chart.
Secche di Ugento buoyant light-beacon (14.192) marks
the W edge of Secche di Ugento.
Caution. By day in poor visibility, vessels should keep
in depths of not less than 30 m when in the vicinity of
Secche di Ugento.
Red sectors of lights:
At night, Secche di Ugento and its detached patches
are covered by the red sector of Torre San
Giovanni di Ugento light (14.189), between the
bearings of 310 and 013 and also by the red
sector of Capo Santa Maria di Leuca light (14.63),
between the bearings of 094 and 106.
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14.195
Torre Sant Isidoro (square tower with a dark upper
part and a light lower part) (40130N 17553E).
Tunny fishing nets extend about 1 mile W from
the coast S of Torre Sant Isidoro.
Torre dell Inserraglio (tower of whitish appearance)
(40110N 17556E), standing on the coast
2 miles S of Torre Sant Isidoro, is visible from a
distance of 6 or 7 miles. It appears to rise from the
sea.
Torre Fiume (known locally as Torre delle Quattro
Colonne) (consisting of four tall square towers
situated at the corners of a square building)
(40075N 17598E). The tower is used as a
hotel/restaurant and bathing establishment.
Torre dell Alto Lido (round tower, at an elevation of
70 m) (40069N 18004E), standing on a steep
rocky slope 6 cables SE of Torre Fiume. It is
easily identified from seaward.
Torre Sabea (three-storied crenellated building in the
shape of a truncated pyramid) (40047N
18005E), standing on the coast 2 miles S of
Torre dell Alto Lido, and about the same distance
NE of Porto di Gallipoli.
Torre di Castelfranco (tall slender steeple-like tower)
(39587N 18035E), standing on a mountain
ridge, and located in a residential area.
Monte Specchi (at an elevation of 104 m) (39575N
18038E), standing about 1 miles ENE of Torre
Suda. On the summit stands a large prominent
building, dark red in colour, and with a tower at
both ends.
Torre Suda (white round tower surmounted by a
superstructure) (39569N 18019E), standing on
the coast and surrounded by buildings. Amongst
these buildings is one with a small crenellated
tower which resembles a castle. When seen from
S, Torre Suda stands out against the other
buildings.
Torre Sinfono (low tower) (39550N 18042E),
standing 2 miles SE of Torre Suda. It is not
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group of houses.
Torre Mozza (truncated conical tower) (39514N
18099E), standing by itself on the coast, and
situated about 2 miles SE of Torre San Giovanni
di Ugento (14.216).
Torre I Pali (truncated conical tower partly in ruins)
(39502N 18125E), standing on the SE
extremity of a tongue of low land, and about
2 miles SE of Torre Mozza. A white house
stands close W of the tower, and there are some
fishermens cottages behind it. La Fanciulla, a low,
dark and rugged rock, lies close W of the tongue
of low land.
(Directions for Gallipoli are given at 14.202)
(Directions continue NE of Capo Santa Maria di Leuca
in Mediterranean Pilot Volume III)
Limiting conditions
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Chart 140 plan Approaches to Gallipoli, plan Gallipoli
General information
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Position. The town of Gallipoli (40033N 17586E) is
built partly on a promontory, 2 miles SW of Torre Sabea
(14.195), and partly on a small rocky and chalky island
close W, which is connected to the promontory by a
masonry bridge. The town has a population of about
20 000. The town is divided into two parts.
The old part of the town stands on the island with an
ancient castle, Castello Revellino (14.203), on its E side.
The modern part of the town, Il Borgo, extends for
about 5 cables along the promontory. It is dominated by a
tall skyscraper (14.202).
Function. The chief exports are wine, oil, olive pulp
and casks. The principal imports are manufactured goods,
cement, grain and coal.
Topography. The coast in the vicinity of Gallipoli is
generally low. Near the town the main features are:
The island (40032N 17585E) on which the old
town of Gallipoli is built, is surrounded by a bank
which, with depths of less than 55 m over it,
extends as much as 2 cables offshore SW of the
town.
Isola del Campo, which is 4 m high, and Scoglio dei
Piccioni lie close to the W edge of the bank
extending 2 cables W of the old town of
Gallipoli. There are depths of 15 m in the fairway
between Isola del Campo and Isola Sant Andrea
to the W.
Isola Sant Andrea (40029N 17570E) lies with its
E extremity about 8 cables WSW of the W
extremity of Gallipoli Island. It is surrounded by a
bank which, with depths of less than 55 m over it,
extends in places cable offshore. The island is
low and, with strong SE winds, the sea almost
completely inundates it.
Rafo di Sant Andrea (40026N 17570E) is a
shoal with a least depth of 23 m over it, lying
about cable off the SE side of Isola Sant
Andrea.
Port limits extend about 3 cables NW of the port
entrance.
372 288 dwt.
Port Authority. Gallipoli Port Authority, Capitaneria di
Porto, Lungomare Marconi, Gallipoli, Italy.
14.197
Controlling depth. There are generally depths of 9 to
11 m in the outer harbour and 7 to 12 m within the port
although these are liable to change. The port authority must
be consulted for the latest information.
Deepest and longest berth. Molo Foraneo (14.206).
Maximum size of vessel handled. Approximately
26 000 dwt; draught 105 m.
Local weather. During stormy weather from any
direction, the effects are experienced throughout the
harbour. Consequently, vessels should moor securely when
adverse weather is forecast.
14.198
Notice of ETA: 24 hours. See Admiralty List of Radio
Outer anchorage. Anchorage may be obtained either N
or S of the town. Anchor berths are shown on the chart.
Masters of vessels must request authorisation from the
Harbour Master before reaching the anchorage.
The N anchorage is protected from winds from the NE
and SE; it is exposed to the NW wind (maestrale) and to
winds from the W quadrant which raise heavy seas. Torre
Sabea (40048N 18005E) is an excellent mark for
identifying this anchorage.
The S anchorage is the recommended anchorage when N
winds blow. Torre San Giovanni (40029N 18001E) is
an excellent mark for identifying this anchorage.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500 grt entering
the harbour and is available 24 hours. Local pilots will
board vessels at all times and in all weathers at the harbour
entrance. See Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume 6(3)
and 1.21.
Tugs are not available but can be ordered from Taranto.
Fishing area. All approaches to Porto di Gallipoli pass
through, or close to, busy fishing areas.
Fishing is prosecuted throughout the year in the vicinity
of Gallipoli using trawl nets and pots. Seasonal Tunny
fishing nets are also periodically established in these
waters. Vessels navigating close inshore are at risk of
fowling such fishing gear. See also 14.180.
Regulations concerning entry. Vessels which are
carrying, or which have carried, dangerous or polluting
cargoes in a liquid or gaseous state, are prohibited from
navigating, other than for force majeure, within the coastal
zone extending 3 miles from the coast, within the
jurisdiction of the Maritime Navigation Officer of Gallipoli.
All vessels must observe the International Regulations
for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea and must report
their positions as opportune during entry, departure and
when berthed.
Stopping and anchoring by vessels at a distance of less
than 1 miles from the light at the head of Molo di
Tramontana (14.203) is prohibited.
Harbours
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Porto Mercantile. The main harbour lies on the N side
of the town and is protected to the N by Molo Foraneo
(Molo di Tramontana), and the E by an inner mole. A light
is exhibited from the head of each mole.
Banchina del Lido and Banchina Ferrovia are located in
the SW part of the harbour and are connected to the Italian
railway system. A bridge connects Banchina Ferrovia with
the new part of the town, Il Borgo.
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A bank with depths of less than 55 m over it fronts the

S shore of the harbour abreast the E end of Banchina della
Ferrovia and extends as much as cable offshore.
Scoglio della Uccolette, a rocky bank on which there are
numerous rocks awash, extends about cable offshore in
front of the masonry bridge.
A small services basin is situated in the SE part of the
port. It has depths of about 3 m in it.
Currents in this locality depend generally on the
direction of the wind and vary in rate. They are also felt in
the main harbour. The strongest current is that caused by
SW winds, which sets up silting in the harbour.
14.200
Porticciolo San Giorgio, situated on the NW side of the
old town, close SSW of the root of Molo Foraneo, is a
well protected boat harbour with depths from 14 m to
27 m in it.
14.201
Seno del Canneto is a small harbour used exclusively
by fishing boats, with depths of 3 m to 35 m, and situated
S of the bridge connecting the island with the mainland. It
is protected from S by a breakwater which extends about
cable from its W side, and by an angled mole which
projects a similar distance from its SE corner.
Cala Fontanelle harbour. Three cables NE of Porto
Mercantile (14.199) is Cala, a bay, sheltered on the W by
a rubble mole and on the E by by the mole of Darsena
Fontanelle. Fishing boats and other craft can find refuge in
Cala Fontanelle.
Darsena Fontanelle harbour. About 3 cables NE of
Porto Mercantile is Darsena Fontanelle (a dock) sheltered
by a mole of two arms at right angles to each other,
bearing NW and NE.
Darsena Scogliera Azzurra or Santa Leonardo landing
place lies about 7 cables NE of Darsena Fontanelle and
consists of a quayed dock and an outer, partly ruined,
rubble mole bearing N.
Tides are negligible, however, strong SE gales cause an
appreciable rise of sea level.
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It is advisable to pass far to seaward of the coastal
section between Capo Santa Maria di Leuca (14.64) and
Porto di Gallipoli during the fishing season (April to
October) in order to avoid areas covered by moored pots;
in particular on Banco La Scala (14.64). See also 14.198.
Useful marks:
Masseria dell Alto (14.213) to the N of Gallipoli can
be seen from a considerable distance.
Isola Sant Andrea light (white octagonal tower
surmounting a two-storied building, 43 m in
height) (40028N 17567E), standing at the SW
extremity of Isola Sant Andrea. Storm signals are
displayed from the lighthouse.
Skyscraper (tall building, 54 m in height) (40033N
17589E) standing at the W end of Il Borgo. Red
aeronautical obstruction lights are exhibited from
the building.
Radio mast (marked by red air obstruction lights, at
an elevation of 50 m) (40034N 17593E),
standing close E of Casa Vallebona.
Torre San Giovanni (tall square tower surmounted by
a small structure) (40028N 17002E), standing
1 mile ESE of the entrance to Seno del Canneto.
This tower should not be confused with Torre San
Giovanni di Ugento, a tower with a similar name,

about 11 miles SSE.
Torre del Pizzo (39597N 17599E) (14.215).
Grosso di Racale (chart 187) (an olive covered ridge
about 100 m high) (39576N 18060E) extends
for some miles SE from a position about 7 miles
SE of Castello Revellino (14.203) and is
prominent.
14.203
Attempting to avoid fishing activity (14.198), the most
useful initial approach course for Porto Mercantile (14.199)
is 107 on the light at the head of Molo Foraneo. However,
course should be altered in the final approach to pass N of
Secca del Rafo light-beacon (N cardinal).
Vessels approaching from S or W can pass between
Molo Foraneo and the light-beacon on Secca del Rafo,
provided they pass S of the beacon by at least 1 cables.
With strong winds between NE and NW, entry to the
harbour is difficult, and in such conditions the head of
Molo Foraneo must be given a wide berth.
Secca del Rafo (40038N 17586E) is a shoal about
cable long in a NW and SE direction, with a least depth
of 26 m over it. It is marked by a buoyant light-beacon (N
cardinal).
Useful marks:
Secca del Rafo buoyant light beacon (N cardinal)
(40038N 17586E), marking the N edge of
Secca del Rafo.
Molo Foranea (Molo di Tramontana) light (green
column on a pedestal, 7 m in height) (40036N
17590E), standing at the head of the mole.
Inner mole light (red tower, 10 m in elevation)
(40035N 17590E), standing at the head of the
mole.
Castello Revellino (ancient castle) (40033N
17587E), standing at the E end of Gallipoli
island.
Harbour Masters office (red square isolated building)
(40034N 17589E), standing on the E end of
the bridge joining the two parts of the town.
Casa Vallebona (house with a roof painted red and
white in chequers from which a tower rises)
(40034N 17593E).
Tower (Collegio Sacre Cuore) (40033N 17593E),
standing 1 cable S of Casa Vallebona.
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There are no specific directions for entering Seno del
Canneto (14.201), but the following marks may be of use:
Seno del Canneto W breakwater light (red mast 5 m
in height) (40031N 17588E), standing at the
Seno del Canneto E breakwater light (green mast 5 m
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There are no specific directions for entering Darsena
Fontanelle (14.201), but the following marks may be of
use:
Chimney (40040N 18001E), standing on the coast
about 11 cables ENE of the harbour masters
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office and close to Santa Leonardo landing place

(14.201).
Chimney (white, attached to a white building)
(40037N 17597E), standing about 8 cables
ENE of the harbour masters office.
Hospital (white buildings in three parts) (40035N
17595E), standing 5 cables ENE of the harbour
masters office.
Useful mark:
Casa Todaro (a small house painted black and white
in chequers) (40218N 17206E), lying close NE
of Porto Logovivo.
Measured distance. Casa Todaro is used for measured
distance (14.58).
Shelter. The cove affords shelter from winds between
NW and E.
Torre dell Ovo

Basins and berths
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Porto Mercantile. The whole port basin is quayed
internally. The deepest and longest berth is Molo Foraneo
which is about 3 cables long, with depths (1995) between
9 m at its root, to 127 m at its head. Depths within the
port are liable to change and the local authority should be
contacted for the most recent information. There is a
slipway for small boats at the E end of the S shore, close
N of the Harbour Masters office.
Seno del Canneto. The SE mole is quayed internally.
There is a mooring buoy in the centre of the harbour for
use in bad weather. A landing place for boats, with a least
depth of 15 m, lies on the E side of the harbour, but care
must be taken to avoid several rocks, awash, in the vicinity.
Additionally there is a slipway for small boats within the
harbour. Additional berths are provided on a floating
pontoon extending N from the SW mole.
Porticciolo San Giorgio. There are depths from 14 m
to 27 m within the harbour.
Darsena Fontanelle. Both arms of the protecting mole
are quayed internally. There is a slipway at the root of the
mole. The berths are equipped to receive pleasure craft up
to 20 m in length. Average depths in the harbour are 3 m.
Port services
14.207
Repairs: available for small/medium wooden hulled
vessels; engine, electrical and electronic equipment repairs.
Other facility: hospital.
Supplies: fresh water; provisions; fuel by road tanker by
prior arrangement.
Communications: airport at Brindisi, 80km distant.
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Torre Saturo
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Position. Torre Saturo (square building surmounted by a
small white structure with a black vertical stripe)
(40222N 17183E), stands on a small point, separating
two coves, 5 miles SE of Capo San Vito light. These
coves can provide some shelter.
Measured distance. The tower is used for measured
distance (14.58).
Shelter. Local fishing boats obtain shelter from NE
winds in either of these coves, the W of which has a sandy
beach at its head.
Porto Loqovivo
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Position. Torre dellOvo (tower surmounted by a
flagstaff) (40177N 17302E), lies on the coast 5 miles
ESE of Torre Zozzoli (14.191). Close by is an anchorage
and breakwater.
Prohibited area. A prohibited area (14.183) lies about
8 cables WNW.
A rocky spit, with depths of 4 m over it, extends about
6 cables S from the coast about 4 cables SE of Torre dell
Ovo.
Secca dellOvo, over which there is a least depth of
6 m, lies 1 miles SE of Torre dell Ovo.
A rocky bank, with depths of 7 m over it, extends
about 1 miles SE from the coast 1 miles ESE of Torre
dell Ovo.
Tunny fishery. A tunny fishery is periodically laid out
near Torre dell Ovo.
Useful mark:
17299E), standing in the village of Monacizzo,
about 2 miles NNW of Torre dell Ovo.
Breakwater. A low and rocky breakwater extends a
short distance SW from the coast close NW of Torre
dellOvo, but it is only visible from a distance of 2 or
3 cables offshore.
from offshore winds, W of Torre dellOvo; the bottom is
rocky and has deep crevices and the use of an anchor buoy
is advisable.
14.209
Position. Porto Logovivo (40216N 17204E), is a
cove lying about 1 miles ESE of Torre Saturo (14.208).
Local knowledge is required to use this cove.
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Description. Porto di Campomarino di Maruggio
(40178N 17338E) is a small refuge harbour located
close SSW of Torre dei Molini.
Anchorage can be obtained outside the harbour in fine
weather, sheltered from winds between NW and NE, about
3 cables off the E breakwater abreast Torre dei Molini.
There are depths of about 9 m, sand.
Harbour. The harbour is enclosed by two moles which
exhibit lights from their heads. The harbour is split by a
services quay into a W and E basin.
Dangerous obstruction. A semi-submerged pile, in
about 1 m of water, indicated by an orange marker buoy, is
situated about 1 cables to the E of the E breakwater and
at a distance of about cable from the coast. Navigation,
fishing, bathing or any other maritime activity are all
prohibited within a radius of 20 m centred on the marker
buoy.
Useful mark:
Torre dei Molini (tall dark coloured tower with a
white stripe) (40179N 17338E). Torre dei
Molini is not very prominent being backed by a
group of low buildings, but a short distance farther
N is a large light-coloured building which is
visible from 8 to 10 miles offshore and serves to
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identify the locality. Torre dei Molini is used for

measured distance (14.58).
Berths. In the E basin there are berths for fishing boats;
in the W basin there are berths at three masonry piers.
Depths at the quays are about 1 m to 3 m.
Facilities. Fuel is available and there is a slipway.
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Description. Porto Cesreo (40153N 17537E) is a
small harbour lying on the SE side of the peninsula on
which Torre Cesreo stands, and at the S end of the village
of Cesreo.
Penisola La Strega is a low and narrow tongue of land,
extending about 1 miles NW from Torre Squillace,
1 miles SE of Torre Cesreo. This peninsula protects
Porto Cesreo from the SW.
The port is comprised of the two bays which form this
natural harbour. The W roads (Rada di Ponente) is
sheltered by Isole dei Conigli and lies on the W side of the
Torre Cesreo peninsula; the E roads (Rada di Levante) is
the main harbour and is sheltered by Penisola La Strega.
The port provides shelter for small craft.
Porto Cesreo Marine Nature Reserve (14.184) lies
off the coast in the approaches to Porto Cesreo.
Harbour. The entrance to Rada di Levante lies between
Scoglio di Testa and Scoglio del Capparone about 2 cables
ESE.
The harbour affords secure shelter. However, with a SW
wind, known locally as Vento di Calabria, the sea breaks in
the Rada di Levante entrance and the effect is felt in the
roadstead.
Directions. There are no specific directions for Porto
Cesreo. There is, however, a set of leading lights to assist
entry and departure of Rada di Levante.
Obstruction. An obstruction (14.190), lies about
5 miles SW of Torre Cesreo.
Wrecks. Two wrecks (14.192), considered dangerous to
navigation, lie about 4 miles SW of Torre Cesreo.
Scoglio di Testa is a low rock situated about 2 cables
SSW of Torre Cesreo. It marks the NE entrance to Rada
di Levante.
Scoglio del Capparone is a low rock situated close off
the NW extremity of Penisola La Strega. It marks the SW
entrance to Rada di Levante.
A rocky bank, with depths of less than 3 m over it
extends 3 cables SSW from Torre Cesreo. On this bank
lies Scoglio di Mezzo, Scoglio della Casa and Scoglio di
Testa.
A rocky patch, with a depth of 1 m over it, lies about
cable SE of the SE extremity of Scoglio di Testa.
Depths. Owing to silting caution is required. The
entrance to Rada di Levante was reported to have a least
depth of about 4 m. However, there are depths of between
05 m to 10 m over a large part of the harbour, and the SE
part is completely silted up.
Leading lights. The alignment (034) of the leading
lights leads through the middle of the entrance to Rada di
Levante.
Useful marks:
Front leading light (framework tower on a black and
white chequered hut, 12 m in height) (40155N
17540E), standing at an elevation of 26 m, and
about 3 cables ENE of Torre Cesreo.
Rear leading light (black and white chequered square
tower, 15 m in height) (40158N 17543E),
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standing about 3 cables NE of the front light. The

leading lights are occasionally extinguished.
In 1999 it was reported that the leading line had been
temporarily replaced by two light buoys, (not
charted) (port and starboard hand), marking the
channel.
Torre Cesreo (massive square tower) (40154N
17535E).
Isole dei Conigli (Isole Grande) (40154N
17531E), lying about 3 cables W of Torre
Cesreo.
Torre Squillace (square tower) (40140N 17546E),
standing near the root of Penisola La Strega. When
seen from the W it has a light-coloured upper part
and a dark lower part, but when seen from S, it is
of a uniform light colour.
Berths. The Torre Cesreo peninsula between the two
bays is mostly quayed. In the E bay a quay about 1 cable
long extends along the E shore of the peninsula. In the W
bay, a quay also about 1 cable long extends along the W
shore of the peninsula, and close N the shore is also
quayed for a section of about cable.
Moorings. There are no special regulations controlling
moorings.
Landing place. There is a rough landing place, suitable
only for small boats, close E of Torre Cesreo.
Facilities. There is a patent slip within Rada di Levante.
Chart 140 plan Approaches to Gallipoli
Santa Caterina di Nard

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The village of Santa Caterina di Nard (40085N
17592E) is located halfway up a bare slope at the head
of an inlet (Insenatura di Santa Caterina) about 5 cables SE
of Torre dell Alto.
Restricted area. A restricted area (14.186) lies about
5 cables SW of Santa Caterina di Nard.
Useful marks:
Torre dell Alto (well preserved dark square tower
surmounted by a white square hut) (40086N
17586E).
Church (with a belfry) (40091N 17592E),
standing in the village of Masseria dell Alto about
7 cables NE of Torre dell Alto. The village is
overlooked by a dense wood close N. In the
village a large brick-coloured farmhouse is also
prominent.
Torre Santa Caterina (dark tower) (40085N
17593E), standing amongst the houses of the
village of Santa Caterina.
A rocky shoal, with depths of 18 m over it, lies about
1 cable from the head of the inlet.
Harbour. There is a small harbour sheltered by a mole,
consisting of a jetty of concrete blocks, extending SE from
the W shore.
Inlet. Local craft can obtain shelter from NW winds in
this inlet in depths of 6 m, sand.
Berths. The mole is quayed on its inner side along a
35 m section. On the W shore is a shoreline quay about
40 m long, located between two patent slips. Depths
alongside the quays is about 2 m. The W quay is used for
berthing pleasure craft. The quay of the mole is reserved
for fishing boats and visiting craft.
Santa Maria al Bagno

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14.214
Santa Maria al Bagno (40078, 17597E), known
locally as Il Vagno, situated close SE of Santa Caterina di
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its head.
Anchorage can be obtained by small vessels in the
middle of the inlet close within the entrance in depths of
8 m to 9 m, sand.
Punta del Pizzo

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Position. Punta del Pizzo (40000N 17596E) lies
about 3 miles SE of Gallipoli, and at the S end of a
sandy bay which stretches between them. The point
projects NW.
Useful marks:
Torre San Giovanni (40028N 17002E) (14.202).
Torre del Pizzo (small white round tower) (39597N
17599E), standing 4 cables ESE of the point.
Torre Suda (39569N 18019E) (14.195).
Tunny fishing nets. Between February and November
tunny nets extend about 8 cables NNW from the coast
close to Punta Pizzo.
Explosives danger area. An explosives danger area
(14.187), marked on the chart, lies about 5 miles S of
Punta del Pizzo
Wreck. A wreck (39587N 17597E) with a least
depth of 8 m over it, lies about 14 cables S of Punta Pizzo,
3 cables offshore.
Shelter. Local craft can obtain shelter from SE and ENE
winds on the E side of the point.
Torre San Giovanni di Ugento

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14.216
Position. Torre San Giovanni di Ugento (39531N
18068E) stands on a rocky point about 5 miles SE of
Torre Suda. A light (14.189) is exhibited from the tower.
The tower is surrounded by fishermens cottages and a
small harbour for fishing boats and other craft has been
constructed close SE.
Vessels are to pass more than 50 m from the harbour
breakwater heads.
Vessels entering or leaving must exercise caution, and
not exceed the speed limit of 3 kn.
Mooring alongside the outer mole is prohibited owing
to storm damage.
Harbour. The harbour, limited to a draught of 2 m, is
sheltered by an outer rubble mole bearing SE and by a
small inner mole bearing SW. Lights are exhibited at the
heads of the moles. Since December 1994 the outer mole
has been unusable as a result of storm damage.
Fishing gear. Much fishing gear is laid out in these
waters, generally marked by flags on floats. They
frequently lie within a 3 mile radius of Torre San
Giovanni di Ugento light.
Scoglio Tondo and adjacent rocks. An offshore ridge
of rocks (39528N 18072E), about 6 cables in length,
runs parallel with the coast about 1 cable offshore, and
lying about 1 miles SE of Torre San Giovanni di Ugento.
Seen from the S, the ridge shows seven distinct rocks, the
largest of which is Scoglio Tondo which has a rounded top.
Small fishing boats obtain shelter from onshore winds in
the channel between the ridge and the coast, but local
knowledge is necessary.
Secca di Ugento (14.193) rocks and shoal lies SSE of
Torre San Giovanni di Ugento.
Useful marks:
Torre San Giovanni di Ugento outer mole light (red
Torre San Giovanni di Ugento La Terra rocks light
(green mast, 5 m in height) (39527N 18069E),
standing at the head of the inner mole.
Secche di Ugento buoyant light-beacon (39497N
18083E) (14.192).
18098E), standing in the town of Ugento, about
3 miles NE of Torre San Giovanni di Ugento.
Church (39535N 18087E), standing about
1 miles E of Torre San Giovanni di Ugento.
Berths. The outer mole is quayed internally and the
shoreline is also partly quayed.
Marina di Torre Vado

1
14.217
Marina di Torre Vado (39498N 18166E) is a small
harbour located close W of the tower of the same name.
Useful marks:
Torre Vado (round, well preserved tower) (39498N
18166E), standing close to the coast near some
houses on a slope. Torre Vado is also known
locally as Torre Marciano.
Torre Vado Outer Breakwater light (green post, 3 m
head of the mole.
Torre Vado Inner Breakwater light (red post, 3 m in
of the mole.
Harbour. The small harbour is protected by an angled
outer mole extending about cable SW, and then about
1 cable W. An inner mole extends S for about cable,
from a position on the coast about 1 cable W of the root of
the outer mole. The harbour opens W and the entrance is
about 40 m wide.
The harbour is used almost exclusively by local fishing
boats.
Berths. The outer and inner moles are quayed internally.
Part of the shoreline, within the harbour, is also quayed.
Facilities. Limited, slipway and a small crane.
Torre San Gregorio

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Position. Torre San Gregorio (39487N 18186E)
stands on a small promontory by the coast, and on a hill
33 m high. The tower, almost completely in ruins, is
located about 2 miles SE of Torre Sinfono (14.195).
Being of the same colour as the land around it, the tower
is not easily distinguished from seaward. There are some
whitish houses E of the tower.
Rock. A rock, nearly awash, lies close off the small
promontory on which Torre San Gregorio stands.
from N winds, about 1 cables off the head of a small
cove about 4 cables SE of Torre San Gregorio in depths of
about 4 m.
Porto di Santa Maria di Leuca

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Position. Leuca (39479N 18213E) is the town
standing at the head of the bay formed between Capo
Ristola (14.64) and Punta Meliso (14.220). The bay is
fronted by Banco la Scala (14.64). The town is a popular
summer resort with numerous fine villas. It has a
population of about 5300. The harbour is a tourist and
fishing port known locally as Marina di Leuca.
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Regulations:
The speed limit within the harbour is 2 kn.
Craft leaving the port must pass at least 50 m from
the the head of the outer mole.
Vessels leaving harbour have precedence over those
entering.
Buoys and moorings may be laid only with the prior
permission of the Harbour Authority.
Harbour. The harbour lies on the E side of the bay. It
is protected from S by an outer breakwater consisting of
three arms which generally bears WSW and extends about
4 cables from Punta Matazeddu on the E shore. A small
groyne extends about cable NNW from a position about
1 cables E of the outer breakwater head.
An inner mole extends about 1 cables SSE from the N
shore, opposite the outer mole groyne, to form the harbour
entrance which opens WSW.
A light is exhibited from the head of the outer mole.
Lights are also exhibited at the harbour entrance from the
head of the groyne and the head of the inner mole.
There is a slipway for boats within the harbour at the
root of the outer breakwater.
Caution. It was reported (1998) that owing to recent
storms, depths in the entrance channel and alongside the
quays of the outer mole had been reduced to 6070 cm.
Local authorities should be contacted in advance of
entering the port, to confirm depths in the entrance, within
the harbour and alongside the berths.
Harbour development. Dredging, development and
repair work has been taking place but the current status
(2005) of such works is unknown.
Pier. At the centre of the roads outside the harbour, and
about 2 cables NE of Torre Omomorto, a concrete pier
25 m long, 10 m wide and about 1 m high, extends from
the coast in front of Leuca. The pier has depths of 15 m
alongside its head and can be used only in calm weather.
Wind. With strong N winds, squalls in the bay in the
vicinity of the anchorage are very violent. Under these
conditions vessels should moor with two anchors and long
cables.
Banco la Scala (39464N 18212E) (14.64) fronts the
bay.
Useful marks:
Capo Santa Maria di Leuca (39478N 18220E)
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(14.64).
Capo Santa Maria di Leuca light (39477N
18221E) (14.63).
Signal Station (39486N 18206E) (14.189).
Punta Matazeddu (not charted) is a point which
projects SW from the coast about 2 cables NNW
of Punta Meliso (14.220). It forms the root of the
harbour outer mole.
Santa Maria di Leuca Harbour Mole light (tower, 6 m
head of the outer mole.
Berths. The outer breakwater is quayed internally from
its root as far as the harbour entrance groyne with depths
of about 35 m alongside. The inner mole is quayed
internally and several floating piers are attached to the
shore on the NW side of the harbour basin. External berths
at the floating piers are reported to have depths of about
35 m alongside. A short section of the shore N of the
slipway at the root of the outer mole is also quayed.
Fishing boats normally use the quayed areas of the outer
mole and other craft berth to the floating piers.
Anchorage can be obtained in the bay affording shelter
from NE winds, but it is dangerous with S winds. The best
berth is off the town of Leuca, about midway between
Punta Ristola and Punta Meliso, in depths of about 12 m.
Punta Meliso
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Position. Punta Meliso (39477N 18220E) is the SW
extremity of Capo Santa Maria di Leuca (14.64). Capo
Santa Maria di Leuca light stands about 1 cables NNE of
Punta Meliso.
Useful mark:
Capo Santa Maria di Leuca light (39478N
18220E) (14.63).
Banco la Scala (39464N 18212E) (14.64) is the
bank fronting the bay between Punta Ristola (14.64) and
Punta Meliso.
Anchorage. Small vessels with a draught of less than
4 m can find shelter from the sea raised by strong NE
winds, NNW of Punta Meliso in depths of 7 m to 8 m,
sand.
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AREAS USED FOR FIRING EXERCISES, SPECIAL AREAS AND SUBMARINE OPERATING
AREAS
(AS COVERED BY THIS VOLUME)
ALGERIA
Firing area
1
Exercise Zones
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Firing practice takes place in a sector of radius 5 cables,

bounded by lines of position from Fort MerselKebir
(35443N, 1416W) on bearings 350 and 110.
Five Naval Air exercise zones, which may be dangerous

to mariners, exist in the vicinity of the Maltese Islands.
They are defined as follows:
Area
Position/Remarks
Zone D1
3505N,
3505N,
3420N,
3420N,
1406E
1521E
1624E
1349E
Zone D2
3631N,
3530N,
3541N,
3612N,
3631N,
1700E
1735E
1525E
1525E
1550E
Zone D3
3601N,
3558N,
3555N,
3551N,
3556N,
1412E
1420E
1420E
1414E
1410E
Zone D4
A circular area of radius 85 miles,

centred on 3540N, 1459E. A
lightbuoy, fitted with a radar
reflector, lies at the centre of the
area.
Zone D6
An area between the latitudes

3611N and 3631N and
longitudes 1600E and 1700E.
MOROCCO
Firing area
2
Firing exercises are carried out from position 3522N,

404W, through a sector 270 to 360 for a distance of up
to 20 miles.
Firing exercises are carried out from the coast, for a
distance of 2 miles out to sea, from N of Melilla to Punta
Tarquiat.
Firing exercises will be announced in Moroccan notice
to mariners.
TUNISIA
Firing areas
3
Banzart (Bizerte) Exercise Area

A dangerous area exists to the NNE of Bizerte. This
area is used by the Tunisian Navy for firing
practice and is bounded by latitudes 3745N and
3800N and longitudes 1015E and 1030E
Susah (Sousse) Exercise Area
A dangerous area exists to the ESE of Sousse This
area is used by the Tunisian Navy for firing
practice and is bounded by latitudes 3530N and
3540N and longitudes 1130E and 1150E.
Tunis radio will announce on the evening before and on
the day that firing practice takes place, for the above areas.
SPAIN
Surface and antiAircraft areas
7
MALTA
Firing areas and Exercise Zones
5
Forts on the Maltese Islands may execute firing

exercises towards the sea onto towed objects. These
regulations govern artillery practice from any fort on the
Maltese Islands:
A blue pennant over a red flag will be shown at the
station from which practise is to take place on the
afternoon prior to the practice and at 07:00 hrs on
the day of the practice. The same signal will be
shown on the vessel towing the targets.
A red flag will be hoisted at the firing location
15 minutes before the commencement and will be
kept flying during firing practice. Bombardments
by vessels or planes may take place on Filfla Islet
(9.149). Whilst such practice is taking place, a red
flag is displayed by day and a red light is shown
at night on Torri tal Wied urrieq (9.149).
The following are permanent areas for surface and

antiAircraft firing areas:
Area
Position/Remarks
LED22
(South of
Cartagena)
Between 3713N and 3656N

and
Between 115W and 045W
LED103
(Around Isla de
Cabrera)

and
M134
(S of Cartagena)
Depth charge exercises may take

place within a circle of 2 mile
radius centred on 3727N, 100W
M135
(Islas Columbretes)
Rocket firing may take place in an

area:
and
Between 0043W and 0408E
Mine Sweeping
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Mine sweeping exercises may take place near Islas

Baleares within the following areas:
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Position/Remarks
Area
Position/Remarks
M21
Area bounded by the SW coast of

Isla de Mallorca, the latitude
3905N and longitudes 224E and
249E
LED58
(NE of Gibraltar)
A circle of radius 5 miles, centred

on 39155N, 4595E.
LED58
(E of Ceuta)

and
LED95
(SW of Isla de
Ibiza)
An area enclosed by a line joining

the following positions:
3835N, 107W
3825N, 127W
3740N, 052E
3757N, 018E
3825N, 033E
M22
Area bounded by the E coast of

Isla de Mallorca, the latitudes
3930N and 4000E and the
longitude 349E
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Naval exercises may occur within the following areas:

Area
Position/Remarks
LED21
(Around Islas
Columbretes)
A circle of radius 10 miles, centred

on 39511N, 0403E.
The operations within the different exercise areas

mentioned above will be announced in local broadcasts of
navigational warnings or local notice to mariners.
ITALY
day. These signals can be given either from shore or from
onboard another aircraft.
General information
10
Firing danger areas off the coast of Italy are subject to

special regulations. Within territorial waters regulations may
prohibit navigation or give notice of danger. Outside of
territorial limits notices of danger may be promulgated.
These regulations and notices of danger may be
published in local Notices to Mariners and Port Authority
Orders or broadcast by local coastal radio stations.
For firing, torpedo and gunnery practices, the shore
batteries and Naval vessels must normally fly the
international Code Signal B; furthermore, one of the
following signals of the International Code of Signals can
also be raised, under the Answering Pennant:
MZ Navigation within the area Lat... Long... is
dangerous.
NE4 Navigation with extreme caution, remain
outside range of fire.
NF You are heading towards danger.
NG You are in a dangerous situation.
PQI Hold further to seaward from the coast.
UY Exercises are underway; please remain a good
distance from me.
Finally, to inform an aircraft that it is flying in the
vicinity of a prohibited or dangerous area, a series of
rockets launched at 10 second intervals, and exhibiting red
or green bursting lights or stars, will be used by night or
Specifications of the Areas

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Each area is indicated by a letter of the alphabet

followed by three numbers: the significance of the
abbreviations is as follows:
The distinctive letter indicated the type of activity
causing the prohibition or danger to the area.
The numbers the first number indicates the type of
area and is the same for all areas of the same
type.
T8 areas used for firing practice (sea to ground).
E3 areas used for firing practice (ground to sea).
M5 areas in which underwater obstructions are
present (sweeping practice).
S7 areas used for submarine exercises.
In addition to the above areas, there are zones of
restricted airspace identified by the letters P, R or
D. These zones, used for air to air and/or air to
surface firing practice, extend from the sea surface,
and therefore may constitute a hazard to surface
navigation.
The second number identifies the area which has
jurisdiction:
(0 La Spezia, 1 Naples, 2 Cagliari, 3
Messina, 4 Taranto, 5 and 6 Ancona).
The third number indicates the specific area.
Italian Areas covered in this volume

Area
Naval District
Limits of Area
T 831
Messina
372230N, 152000E
372230N, 152900E
370430N, 152900E
Remarks
374030N, 152124E
371414N, 151515E
T 832
Messina
Lats: 3711N, 3751N

Longs: 1525E, 1553E
T 833
Messina
Lats: 3725N, 3715N

Longs: 1535E, 1548E
T 834
Messina
Lats: 3711N, 3700N

Longs: 1525E, 1543E
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E 331
Messina
A circle of radius 2700 m centred

on position: 363919N,
150052E
A yellow lightbuoy (special, with radar conspicuous

topmark) is laid in the central position.
M 531
Messina
3748N, the coast

3742N, 1215E
3742N, 1200E
3808N, 1200E
3808N, 1230E
The coast, 1230E
Subdivided into the following
subareas:
(a)
Lats: 3808N, 3755N
Longs: 1200E, 1215E
(b)
Lats: 3808N, 3755N
Longs: 1215E, 1230E
(c)
Lats: 3755N, 3742N
Longs: 1200E, 1215E
(d)
3748N, The coast
3742N, 1215E
3755N, 1215E
3755N, The coast
Naval vessels in the area have stern gear fitted for

mechanical or magnetic mine sweeping.
M 532
Messina
The coast, 1517E

3814N, 1517E
3820N, 1530E
3820N, 1537E
The coast, 1537E
subareas:
(a)
The coast, 151700E
381400N, 151700E
381712N, 152400E
The coast, 152400E
(b)
The coast, 152400E
381712N, 152400E
382000N, 153000E
The coast, 153000E
(c)
The coast, 153000E
382000N, 153000E
382000N, 153700E
The coast, 153700E

S 731
Messina
Lats: 3725N, 3720N

Longs: 1508E, 1519E
S 732
Messina
Lats: 3715N, 3725N

Longs: 1525E, 1555E
S 733
Messina
Lats: 3645N, 3708N

Longs: 1525E, 1610E
D 44
Messina
A circle of radius 35 miles centred

on position: 3705N, 1620E
Siracusa:
Air space dangerous from the sea surface to 900 m because
of antisubmarine and range firing practice.
P 38
Messina
A circle of radius 20 miles centred

on position: 364020N,
150053E
and bounded to the S by a line
through positions:
3630N, 1439E
3630N, 1522E
Pachino:
Air space prohibited (dangerous outside of territorial waters)
from the sea surface to unlimited height because of intensive
air/ground range firing practice.
P 38
(cont)
Messina
Lats: 371415N, 371821N

Longs: 151518E, 151751E
Augusta Punta Izzo:

Firing range fronting the sea for practice with portable arms.
P 38
(cont)
Messina
381739N,
381735N,
381720N,
381723N,
Messina Tono:
153406E
153435E
153418E
153405E
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P 38
(cont)
Messina
381200N,
381230N,
381200N,
381115N,
151130E
151200E
151320E
151300E
Milazzo Ro Rosso:
Messina
380830N,
380840N,
380620N,
380710N,
124054E
124302E
124227E
123930E
Trapani Fassino Custonaci:

Messina
Zone A:
371200N,
371100N,
371230N,
371220N,
Zone B:
371400N,
370945N,
370748N,
371135N,
P 38
(cont)
Agrigento Drasi:
134000E
133900E
133740E
133918E
133718E
133226E
133524E
133945E
P 38
(cont)
Messina
370506N,
370235N,
370235N,
370436N,
141112E
141112E
141236E
141236E
Gela Montelungo:
P 38
(cont)
Messina
381030N,
381303N,
381324N,
381300N,
381135N,
161543E
161510E
161530E
161830E
161750E
Locri Torrente Gerace:

P 38
(cont)
Messina
364926N,
364922N,
365020N,
365013N,
120043E
120023E
115915E
120102E
Pantelleria Pinta Spadillo:

T 841
Taranto
Lats: 3958N, 4017N

Longs: The coast, 1651E
Golfo di Taranto:
Only for amphibious practice.
T 842
Taranto
The coast, 171220E

400700N, 171220E
400000N, 173000E
The coast, 173000E
Golfo di Taranto:
T 843
Taranto
400300N, 171300E
395200N, 173800E
393400N, 173800E
393400N, 171300E
subareas:
(a)
4003N, 1713E
3852N, 1738E
3947N, 1738E
3947N, 1713E
(b)
Lats: 3947N, 3934N
Longs: 1713E, 1738E
Golfo di Taranto:
E341
Taranto
384957N,
385018N,
384848N,
384658N,
384626N,
384628N,
163820E
163906E
164318E
164058E
163912E
163617E
Lido di Catanzaro Castaci:
M541
Taranto
402600N,
402600N,
402100N,
402100N,
The W coast
170530E
170530E
The W coast

M542
Taranto
The coast, 171220E

402400N, 171220E
402354N, 171324E
The coast, 171324E
Taranto Capo S. Vito:

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S 741
Taranto
Lats: 4000N, 4018N

Longs: 1651E, 1709E
subareas:
(a)
Lats: 4000N, 4018N
Longs: 1651E, 1700E
(b)
Lats: 4000N, 4018N
Longs: 1700E, 1709E
Remarks
S 742
Taranto
402930N,
402800N,
402650N,
402830N,
S 743
Taranto
4000N, 1651E
4000N, 1754|E
3939N, 1754E
3934N, 1738E
3934N, 1713E
3942N, 1713E
3942N, 1651E
subareas:
(a)
4000N, 1651E
4000N, 1713E
3942N, 1713E
3942N, 1651E
(b)
Lats: 4000N, 3934N
Longs: 1713E, 1738E
(c)
4000N, 1738E
4000N, 1754E
3939N, 1754E
3934N, 1738E
(d)
3942N, 1651E
3942N, 1713E
3934N, 1713E
3934N, 1700E
3940N, 1651E
D 28/A
Taranto
4017N,
4017N,
4010N,
3950N,
3950N,
4000N,
4000N,
1700E
1715E
1730E
1717E
1711E
1717E
1700E
Golfo di Taranto:
Air space dangerous from the sea surface to an unlimited
height because of range firing practice.
D 28/B
Taranto
4010N,
4002N,
3950N,
3950N,
1730E
1737E
1737E
1717E
Golfo di Taranto:
Air space dangerous from the sea surface to an unlimited
height because of range firing practice.
170030E
170230E
170100E
165900E
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Aati, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131

Abassia, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.183
Abd-el-Kader, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Abdallah
Abdallah el Merakchi, Sidi . . . . . . . 7.177
Abdallah, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.87
Abdelhamid, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Aberrahmen, Jebel Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Abid
Abid, Oued el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Abid, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.214
Abjad
Abjad tal-Prosha, Skoll tal- . . . . . . . 8.152
Abjad, Torri L- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Acciarello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.22
Aceite, Torre de Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Ach Zerfet, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.113
Achaichi, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Achman, Ksira te . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.137
Achour, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.243
Aci
Aci Castello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.38
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.38
Temporary anchorage . . . . . . . . . 13.38
Aci Trezza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.37
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.37
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.37
Aci, Isola di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.37
Acireale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Acquacalda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Acquacalda, Rada di . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Acquaviva, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.76
Acque Dolci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95
Acra
Acra, Cap d; see Ras Acra . . . . . . . . 6.34
Acra, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.34
Acras, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Acrata, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Acrifa, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.11
Addaura Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.26
Addaya
Addaya, Cala de, Puerto de . . . . . . . 4.256
Addaya, Islas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Adelau, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16
Adentro, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Adissa, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7
Adjim
Adjim, Canal d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.235
Houmt Adjim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.235
Adore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.32
Adore Marina, Anchorage . . . . . . . 14.32
Adra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.103
Adra, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.88
Adriano, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.108
Adriatic Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.64
Adventure Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Afia, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.206
Afortunada Oilfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.138
Afraou, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.63
Afrau, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.63
Afrique, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.138
Aghir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.262
Agilman, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Agla, Mersa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Agliastro, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.44
Agnia, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.28
Agragas, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.127
Agri, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.101
Agrigento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.106
Agrigento-Drasi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.102
Agr, Fiumara d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Agua
Agua Amarga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.179
Agua Amarga, Cala de . . . . . . . . 2.179

Agua Dulce, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Agua, Cabo del: Morocco . . . . . . . . . 5.76
Agua, Cabo del: Spain . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Aguadulce, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.147
Aguas, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Aguelli, lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Aguila, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Aguilas
Aguilas, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Aguilas, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Aguilas, Las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Aguilas, Monte de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Aguilas, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.204
Arrival information . . . . . . . . . . 2.206
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.209
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.208
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.207
Limiting conditions . . . . . . . . . . 2.205
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.210
Aguilica
Aguilica, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Aguilica, Isolte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.208
Aguilica, Monte de la . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Aguilica, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Aguilones, Punta de los . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Aguilot, Islote D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Aguilucho, Punta del
(3724N, 0135W)
Aguja = needle, see proper name
Aguja, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.223
Amar, It-Torri L- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Ahmed Ben Selmane, Sidi . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Ahmer, Rass el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.48
Ahorcados
Ahorcados, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.23
Ahorcados, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.23
Arax, Il-- Ponta ta L- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.152
Aigle, Bec de l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Aiguablava, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.312
Aiguablava Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.312
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.312
Aiguades, Baie des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15
Aiguadolc Puerto Deportivo de: Sitges,
Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.205
Aiguafreda, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Aiguille
Aiguille, Cap de l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.111
Aiguille, L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.19
Aiguille, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.110
Aiguille, Rocher de l . . . . . . . . . . . 6.111
Aiguilles, Pointe des
(36577N 8454E)
An = source, see proper name
An Benian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.143
An el Turk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.47
An el Turk, Haut Fond d . . . . . . . . . 6.48
Ain Ez Safra, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85
An Taya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Aire
Aire, Cerro del (3643N, 0330W)
Aire, Isla del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
At Raouria, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Aitana, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Azeub, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.87
Ajdir, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.260
Akarit, Oued el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Akcine
Akcine, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.242
Akcine, Roche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Akkche, Sidi, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Akms, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.275
Al Oumam, Chati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.52
507
Al-Hocema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.52
Al-Hocema, Baie d . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.46
Al-Hocema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.52
Arrival information . . . . . . . . . . . 5.54
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.57
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.56
General information . . . . . . . . . . . 5.52
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.55
Limiting conditions . . . . . . . . . . . 5.53
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.58
Alaimo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Alairo, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.252
Alamos
Alamos, Anse de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29
Alamos, Ensenada de los . . . . . . . . . 5.29
Alarcn, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Alba, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.35
Albalat, Castillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111
Albelern, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Albercuitx, Atalaya de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.167
Albero Sole, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.45
Albidona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.100
Albidona, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.100
Albir, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.257
Alborn, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.149
Alboraya, Puerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.95
Albufera
Albufera, Cala de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.272
Albufera, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.272
Albufera = lagoon, see proper name
Albufereta, Ensenada de la . . . . . . . . . 2.321
Albuixech, Algar de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Alcal
Alcal, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Alcal, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Alcal, Torres de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Alcamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.28
Alcamo Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.35
Alcanar
Alcanar, Las Casas de . . . . . . . . . . . 3.102
Alcanar, Puerto Cargadero de . . . . . 3.124
Alcanar, Puerto de las Casas de . . . 3.123
Alcantara, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Alcaufa
Alcaufa Nou, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Alcaufa Vey, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Alcaufa, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Alcaufa, Ensenada Arenal de . . . . . 4.263
Alcazaba
Alcazaba, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.135
Alcazaba, Playa de la
(3645N, 0307W)
Alcoc, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.286
Alcorrin, Piedra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Alcy, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Alcudia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.192
Alcudia, Atalaya de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Alcudia, Baha de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.188
Alcudia, Ciudad de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.192
Alcudia, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.192
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.197
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.196
General information . . . . . . . . . . 4.192
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.195
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.198
Alella, Riera de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
Alem
Alem, Kef el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Alem, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Alfaques, Puerto de los . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.125
Alfaro, Roquero de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29
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Alga
Alga, Ensenada de S . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Alga, Islote de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.32
Algameca
Algameca Chica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.235
Algameca Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.227
Algarrobo, Ro del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.113
Alger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.154
Alger, Baie d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.144
Alger, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Alger, Port d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.154
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.176
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.175
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.170
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.177
Algeria
Currents off the coasts of
Algeria and Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . 1.132
Principal ports,
harbours and anchorages . . . . . . . 1.108
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.37
Rescue services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45
The coast of Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1
Algiers, Port d: see Alger, Port d . . . 6.154
Alhucemas, Baha de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.46
Alhucemas, Pen de . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.51
Ali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Ali Bou Nouar, Mersa . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.36
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.36
Ali el Mekki,Rass Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . 7.39
Ali Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Ali Moujehed, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Ali, Banc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.233
Ali, Capo d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.15
Ali, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Ali, Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29
Alias, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Alicante
Alicante, Baha de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.302
Alicante, Puerto de
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.322
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.320
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.316
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.324
Alicante, Rada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.312
Alice, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.89
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.89
Pier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.89
Alicudi, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.173
Alidade Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7
Aliga, Punta S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Aljamilla, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.88
Allaro, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Allouda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.110
Alma-Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.185
Almadraba
Almadraba, Algar de la . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Almadraba, Ensenada de la . . . . . . . 5.20
Almadraba, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Almagrera, Sierra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.164
Almanzora, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Almenara, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.69
Almera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.114
Almera, Golfo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.114
Almera, Llanos de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89
Almera, Puerto de
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.140
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.137
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.132
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.141
Almera, Rada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.127

Almera, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.138
Almerimar, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.104
Almina
Almina, Peninsula: Ceuta . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Almina, Punta: Ceuta . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Almudn, Torre de
(40192N, 00217E)
Almucar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.96
Alta Fiumara, Castello di . . . . . . . . . . 12.22
Altafulla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.200
Altafulla, Villa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.183
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.200
Altarella, Punta L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.59
Altea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.289
Altea, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.289
Altea, Islote de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.257
Altea, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.290
Alto
Alto Lido, Torre dell . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Alto, Masseria dell . . . . . . . . . . . 14.213
Alto, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50
Alto, Torre dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.213
Altura beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.191
Alumbres, Castillo de los . . . . . . . . . . 2.177
Amarillos, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.209
Amendolara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.100
Amendolara Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
Amendolara, Banco di . . . . . . . . . . 14.98
Amendolea, Fiumara d . . . . . . . . . . . 14.11
Amer
Amer, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.206
Amer, Ro de Son . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Amesfout, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.126
Ametlla
Ametlla de Mar, Puerto de La . . . . . 3.145
Ametlla, Cala de l . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.145
Ameur, Rass (34408N 11074E)
Amiraut, Pointe de l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Amor, Sidi, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.47
Amouch, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.126
Ampolla
Ampolla, Golfo de l . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.142
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.142
Ampolla, L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.142
Ampolla, Puerto de L . . . . . . . . . . . 3.143
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.143
Amposta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.126
Ampuriabrava, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . 3.315
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.315
Waterways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.315
Ampurias
Ampurias, Castelln de . . . . . . . . . . 3.308
Ampurias, Playa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.308
Amusa, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Anabra, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Anafra
Anafra, Anse d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Anafra, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Anapo, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.122
Ancinale, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.46
Anciola
Anciola, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96
Anciola, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96
Ancor, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.38
Ancoraggio = anchorage,
see proper name
Andalousa, Kalaat el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.47
Andalouses, Baie des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.38
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.38
Andalucia, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.320
Andraitx
Andraitx, La Mola de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Andraitx, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.111
Andr, Saint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
Andritxol, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Androna, Bajo La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
Angitola, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.16
Anglais, Pointe des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.151
508
Anguila, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.62

Animas, Punta de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Anipro, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.175
Anna
Anna Quelti, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Anna, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.11
Annaba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.303
Annaba, Golfe de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.298
Annaba, Port d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.303
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.308
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.307
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.306
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.309
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.303
Annunziata
Annunziata, Fiume dell . . . . . . . . . 12.23
Annunziata, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . 12.34
Anse = bay or cove, see proper name
Antas, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.180
Antecristo, Peal del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.252
Antennamare, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.139
Antoni, Can Pere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.129
Antonio, Cala Sant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.136
Aokas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.226
Aokas, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.228
Aoua, Pointe dEl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Appennino Calabrese . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.55
Appollo, Banco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.45
Aquil, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Arabi, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Aranol, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Arbalu, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.185
Arbane Millia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Archirafi, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.31
Refuge mole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.31
Arco, Punta dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28
Ardore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.32
Ardore Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.32
Arena
Arena Bianca, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.39
Arena, San Nicola l . . . . . . . . . . . 10.101
Arena, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.18
Arenal
Arenal de Alcaufa, Ensenada . . . . . 4.263
Arenal de Castell, Cala . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Arenal de Son Severa . . . . . . . . . . . 4.211
Arenal de Tirant, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . 4.254
Arenal Gran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.214
Arenal, El, Arenal, El, Puerto . . . . . 4.125
Arenal, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.125
Arenal, Playa del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Arend, Kef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Arene Rosse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.53
Arenella
Arenella, Isla: E Spain . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Arenella: Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.73
Arenella, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.73
Arenella, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.73
Arenys
Arenys de Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
Arenys de Mar, Puerto de . . . . . . 3.261
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.261
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.261
Arenys de Munt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
Arenys, Riera de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.261
Arer, Kef-el- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Argentona, Riera de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
Aria, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.214
Ariana, Scoglio dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.190
Armeleia, Secca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.102
Armi, Capo dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.10
Aro, Puerto d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.293
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.293
Yacht harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.293
Arobat, Mersa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Arpa, Punta dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.41
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Arrecife = reef, see proper name

Arroyo = stream or rivulet,
see proper name
Art, Baha de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.211
Artrutx, Cabo d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.233
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.228
Artuiz, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.275
Arzew
Arzew, Golfe d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.81
Arzew, lot d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.88
Arzew, Port d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.91
Arzew Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.91
Arzew-el-Djdid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.91
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.98
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.94
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99
Asfer, Kef el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Ashtart
Ashtart Oil Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.165
Ashtart Oil Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.186
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.189
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.190
Asinelli, Isolotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.22
Asparano, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.114
Aspra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.74
Assi, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.46
Aswad, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Atalaya, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.232
Atalayasa, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Atalayn, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.86
Ataya = watch-tower or highview-point,
see proper name
Ataya, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.192
Atenea, Rupe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.106
Atia, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Attar, Sidi, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Atunara, La, Fishing Harbour . . . . . . . . 2.65
Aubarca
Aubarca, Farayo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Aubarca, Morro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Aucanada
Aucanada, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.189
Aucanada, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.189
Aucelles, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Augusta, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.44
Arrival information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.58
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.82
Cantera, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.78
Commerciale, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.71
Cugno, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.88
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.76
Gennalena, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.76
Girotta, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.88
Granatello, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.43
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.69
Isolotto di Augusta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.48
Limiting conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.54
Megarese, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.69
Mola, Cala della . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.43
Penisola Magnisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.49
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.92
Seno di Priolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.72
Terre Vecchie, Porticciolo di . . . . . . 13.70
Xifonio, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.43
Auorre, Djemaa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Aurera, Jemaa; see Auorre Djemaa . . 6.207
Avanzada, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.183
Avelln, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.188
Avola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.115
Avola, Marina di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.115
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.115
Mole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.115
Avolos, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.74
Avoltoio, Pietra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.76
Axin
Axin, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.242
Axin, Roche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Ayari, Jebel el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.47
Azoha
Azoha, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Azoha, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Azr, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44
Azucenas, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.105
Azzeffoun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.198
B har, An . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Bab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Baba
Baba Sellum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.136
Baba, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Bacs, Bajo dels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Badalona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
Badella, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.37
Badolato
Badolato Superiore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.47
Badolato, Marina di . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.47
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.47
Badn, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111
Baffuta, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.91
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.91
Bagheria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.74
Bagnara Calabra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.51
Bagnara Calabra, Porto di . . . . . . . . 11.51
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.51
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.51
Bagno
Bagno, Banco del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.199
Bagno, Pietra del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Bagur, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Baar ic-aghaq, Qala ta . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Bahia = bay, see proper name
Bahr Ensa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.245
Baie = bay, see proper name
Bairi, Bourdj el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Bairi, Bourdj el, Banc de . . . . . . . . 6.127
Bajadella, la, Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.31
Bajda
Bajda, Il Qolla I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.77
Bajda, Ras il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.144
Bajjada, Ras il . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.144
Bajo = shoal, see proper name
Bajol
Bajol, Atalaya de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.232
Bajol, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.232
Bajos, Torre de los (3647N, 0235W)
Bakkour, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Balaguer
Balaguer, Coll de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Balaguer, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Balata
Balata Piatta, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.37
Balata, Secca: Mazara del Vallo . . . . 9.86
Balatella, Secca: Trapani . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.66
Balcones, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Baleares, Islas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
Principal ports,
Baleato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Balellas, Isletas las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Balerma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89
Balerma, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89
Balestrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.35
Balis, Puerto El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.259
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.259
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.259
Ballena, Bajo de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.256
Ballenas, Las (3645N, 0402W)
Ballesta, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.186
509
Baa, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111

Baalbufar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Banc Sadok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.233
Bancal, Punta El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.239
Banch, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Banco = bank or sandbank,
see proper name
Bandiera, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.215
Baos
Baos, Punta de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89
Baos, Punta de: Adra . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87
Baos, Punta de: Estepona . . . . . . . . 2.24
Baos, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Banys, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.272
Bar, Ermita de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Baraket, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.64
Barani, El, Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.169
Barbada, Piedras de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.121
Barbar, An . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.242
Barber, Punta de la Cueva de . . . . . . 2.288
Barbi, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.44
Barbinas, Punta de Sas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Barcaiztegui, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44
Barcarello, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.22
Barcars
Barcars, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . 4.186
Barcars, Losa del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.186
Barcars, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.186
Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto . . . . . . . . 10.131
Barcelona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.212
Barcelona, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.210
Basins and berths . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.234
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.233
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.227
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.239
Barco Vercillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.51
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.51
Bardina, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.183
Barona, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.183
Barqueta, La, Piedra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.24
Barra
Barra Alta, Placer de la . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Barra, La: Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.14
Barra, La: Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Barra, Montaa La . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.313
Barracas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.126
Barranco
Barranco de Maro, Punta del . . . . . . 2.84
Barranco del Agua, Torre del . . . . . 2.256
Barranco Hondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.268
Barril, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.252
Barrilla, Cala de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Basa
Basa, Cabo la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.46
Basa, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.46
Basento, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.115
Basetas
Basetas, Puerto de las . . . . . . . . . . . 2.297
Basetas, Punta de las . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.297
Basiluzzo, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.227
Bassa Nova, Ensenada de la . . . . . . . . 4.214
Bassana, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.23
Basset, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.94
Bastardo della Montante . . . . . . . . . . . 11.37
Bastione
Bastione, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.90
Batera
Batera, Punta de la: E Spain . . . . . . 3.309
Batera, Punta de Sa:
Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.214
Battilamano, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92
Baul, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.109
Bauz, Islote El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Beca, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Bechi, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.81
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Bechir el Reh, Sidi, Ouled . . . . . . . . . . 6.38

Begra
Begra, Roche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Begra, Sidi, Anse de . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.242
Begur Nature Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.302
Bejaa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.229
Bejaa, Golfe de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.223
Bejaa, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.229
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.234
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.233
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.232
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.235
Bekalta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.162
Bel, Pea de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.109
Belilla: see Velilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.99
Bella, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Bellaouidet, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Bellver, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.122
Belmonte
Belmonte, Villa: E Sicilia . . . . . . . 13.104
Belmonte, Villa: N Sicilia . . . . . . . . 10.73
Beltran, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Belvedere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.104
Belvedere, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Belvedere, Torre di . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.104
Ben Sekka, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18
Benagalbn, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Benalmdena
Benalmdena, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . 2.34
Benalmdena, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.34
Bengajsa
Bengajsa Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Bengajsa Reef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Bengajsa, Il-Fortizza ta . . . . . . . . 8.127
Bengajsa, Il-Ponta Ta . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Bengut
Bengut, Cap; see Ras Bengut . . . . . 6.186
Bengut, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Benhout, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Beni Haouas, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Beni Khiar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.152
Beni Saf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.23
Beni Saf, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.23
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.28
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.27
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.26
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.29
Beni Sad
Beni Sad, Anse des . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.243
Beni Sad, Roches des . . . . . . . . . . 6.243
Benicarlo, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.121
Benicasim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Benicasim, Olla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
Benicasim, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Benidorm
Benidorm, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . 2.287
Benidorm, Islote de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Benidorm, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.288
Beppe Tuccio, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.37
Berard, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75
Berbera
Berbera, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19
Berbera, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19
Bered, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7
Berengueles, Ensenada de los . . . . . . . . 2.96
Bergantn
Bergantn, Islote El . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Bergantn, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Berinshel
Berinshel, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.126
Berinshel, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.126
Bermeja
Bermeja, Laja de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.34
Bermeja, Sierra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22

Bermeja, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.34
Bernat
Bernat, Caball, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Bernat, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.52
Bertolino, Casa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.97
Bess
Bess Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.254
Bess, Rio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.253
Bess, Trmica del . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.223
Bess, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.251
Bessari, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.138
Bethioua, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.91
Betoya
Betoya, Baie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.60
Betoya, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.64
Beu, Torre den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.208
Bey, Enshir el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.140
Bhiret = lagoon, dock, shelf,
see proper name
Bianca
Bianca, Cala: Isola Marettimo . . . . . 9.37
Bianca, Casa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.108
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.108
Bianca, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Bianca, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.124
Bianco
Bianco (Calabria) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.30
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.30
Bianco, Capo: S Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Biban, el, Banc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.262
Anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.271
Bibane, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.262
Bibane, El, Bhiret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.262
Bibi
Bibi, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Bibi, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Biddlecombe Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Bighi
Bighi Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.106
Bighi peninsula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.106
Bingemma Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60
Biniancolla, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.278
Binibeca
Binibeca, Cala de
(39496N, 4146E)
Binibeca, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Binicous
Binicous, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.232
Binicous,Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.232
Binidali, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Biniencolla, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Binigaus, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.283
Biniparraitx, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Binirrs, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.52
Binisafulla, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Bir
Bir, Ir-Ramla tal- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.152
Bir, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7
Birgi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.82
Birsa Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.129
Birebbua, Il-Baja ta . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.135
Biscione, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.24
Bivona, Castello di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.19
Bizerte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.54
Bizerte, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.53
Bizerte, Canal de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.55
Goulet du Lac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.55
Lac de Bizerte . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.86
General information . . . . . 7.85
Menzel Bourguiba . . . . . . 7.87
Bizerte, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18
Bizerte, Port de
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.76
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.74
510
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.68
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.80
Blanc, Cap
Blanc, Cap: Cherchell . . . . . . . . . . . 6.126
Blanc, Cap: Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18
Blanc, Cap: W Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Blanca
Blanca, Cala: Isla de Menorca . . . . 4.233
Blanca, Cala: Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . 5.86
Blanca, Cala: S Spain
(3736N, 0043W)
Blanca, Piedra: Cartagena . . . . . . . . 2.233
Blanca, Punta: E Spain . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Blanca, Punta: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . 4.51
Blanca, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111
Blanca,Piedra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Blancar, Bajo El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16
Blanch, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Blanche, Roche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Blanco
Blanco Cabo: Bahia de
San Antonio: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . 4.46
Blanco, Cabo: Isla Conejera:
Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.40
Blanco, Cabo: Isla de Mallorca . . . . . 4.90
Blanco, Cabo: N Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . 4.42
Blanco, Cabo: S Spain . . . . . . . . . . 2.258
Blanco, Puerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.296
Blanes
Blanes, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.242
Blanes, Cala, Punta de . . . . . . . . 4.241
Blanes, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.271
Blanes, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . 3.288
Blanes, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.288
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.288
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.288
Blanqu, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.208
Blata I-Bajda, Il . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Bleda, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.313
Bledas, Islas
Bledas, Islas: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Bleda Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Bleda Pequea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Bleda Plana, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Redonda del Este . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Redonda del Oeste . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Bledas, Islas: Isla de Menorca . . . . 4.252
Bledes, Ses
Bledes, Ses, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
Bledes, Ses, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
Bleruna, Plage de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Blida, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7
Blue Lagoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.155
Boberak, Banc du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.38
Boca = mouth or entrance,
see proper name
Boca del Ro, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Boca, Cala Vall de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.167
Bocana, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.104
Bocchus, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Bochs, Cala, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Bocic
Bocic, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Bocic, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Boix, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Bola, La (3735N, 0051W)
Bolaga, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.199
Bombas, Arroyo de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.13
Bombasa, Piedras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Bon, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.32
Bona, Cala, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.212
Bonagia
Bonagia, Secca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.22
Bonagia, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.22
Bne: See Annaba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.303
Bonete, Torren del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.102
Bnico, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.17
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Bonifato, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.32

Booa Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.12
Boquellas, Pasaje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Boraco, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.191
Borch Lomchat, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Bordelaise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Bordj = small port, see proper name
Bordonaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.54
Borgatorio, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.73
Borgo = village, see proper name
Borj = small port, see proper name
Borracho, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.215
Borri, Cala Es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
Borsellino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.81
Bosch
Bosch, Cala en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.292
Bosch, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.51
Bosque, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.41
Bosquet, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Bossa, Playa den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.72
Bota, La, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Botafoch, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Botarell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Bottaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.226
Bottazza, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Bou Abed, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.289
Bou Ameur, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.38
Bou Aroun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.140
Bou Arous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.185
Bou Haroun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.140
Bou Keltoum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Bou Kertzoum, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.205
Bou Madane, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.31
Bou Mecaoud, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Bou Merouane, Sidi, Pointe . . . . . . . . 6.250
Bou Sfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.38
Bou Skkour, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Bou Touil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.123
Bou Yacoub, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.135
Bou Zadjar, Mersa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Bou Zarea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.145
Bou Zegzag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.123
Bou Zeid, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.242
Bouabed, Borj; see Cap Figalo . . . . . . . 6.11
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.35
Bouak, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.227
Boubrac, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.185
Bougaroun
Bougaroun Cap;
see Ras Bougaroun . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Bougaroun, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Bougie: See Port de Bejaa . . . . . . . . . 6.229
Boukarouk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.185
Boulima, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.188
Boulipha, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.293
Bova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.9
Bova Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.15
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.15
Porticella di Bova, Monte . . . . . . . . . 14.9
Bovalino
Bovalino Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.31
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.31
Bovalino Superiore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.24
Bove Marino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.48
Bvedas
Bvedas, Placer de las . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Bvedas, Torre de las . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Brafi, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Brahim-el-Krouas, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Brancaleone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.28
Brancaleone Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.28
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.28
Branchs Canyellas, Los . . . . . . . . . . . 3.310
Breira, Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.136
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.136
Brescas, Punta de las
(39327N, 2224E)
Briatico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.29
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.29
Briglia, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
Briqueterie, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.49
Brolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Brolo, Fiume di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Brolo, Scoglio di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Brcoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.42
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.42
River berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.42
Brut
Brut, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.243
Brut, Cala En . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Bruzzano, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25
Capo Bruzzano, Torre di . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Bu Azzn, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.63
Buch, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Buda, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.102
Budmah, Anse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.21
Bue Marino, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25
Bugibba Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.82
Bullent, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Buonamico, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Burmada, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.232
Burriach, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.251
Burriana
Burriana, Grao de
(3952N, 0004W)
Burriana, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.93
Burriana, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.79
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.84
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.83
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.82
Limting conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.80
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85
Burriana, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.82
Busquets, Cala den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.238
Butera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.108
Can Barret, Escuy de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.190

C des Baxell, Punta Es . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
Can Negre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Can Pastilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.126
Can Picafort, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.199
Cas Catal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.134
Caball Bernat, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Caballas, Pen de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.97
Caballeria, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.252
Caballet, Muelle den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Caballo
Caballo, Banco del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Caballo, Rocher du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Cabezo
Cabezo el Fraile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Cabezo, Bajo El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.270
Cabezo, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Cabezo = shoal head, see proper name
Cbliers Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.76
Cabo = cape, see proper name
Cabot, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.105
Cabras, Torren de las . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.102
Cabrera
Cabrera, Freu de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.83
Cabrera, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.95
Cabrera, Isla de, Archipelago . . . . 4.95
Cabrera, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.97
Cabrera, Sierra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.164
Cabricas, Punta de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Cabrito, Ensenada del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.31
Cabrn
Cabrn, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Cabrn, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.100
Cadaqus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
511
Cadaqus, Dedos de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306

Cadaqus, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Cadaqus, Montaa de . . . . . . . . . . 3.308
Cadaqus, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Cadute, Pietra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.53
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.53
Caduti, Ossario dei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.68
Caito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.41
Caixas, Bajo Las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.111
Cala, Cala, Port de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.53
Cala = cove or small bay,
see proper name
Cala Conca, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Cala Grao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.272
Cala, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.321
Calabernardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.116
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.116
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.116
Calabeza, Morro de la, Cabo del . . . . 4.207
Calabria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.2
Calaburras, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Calafat, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.147
Calafates, Punta de los . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.289
Calafats, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.94
Calahonda
Calahonda, Caleta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.101
Calahonda, Torre de: Cabo Sacratif . 2.86
Calahonda, Torre de:
Punta Ladrones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Calamizzi, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.24
Calapatar, Ro del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Calarossa, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.47
Calav, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Calaveo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45
Calcarella, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.38
Caldere, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.252
Calds, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Caldura, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.94
Calella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.262
Calella de Palafrugel . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Calella, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Calella, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.262
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.262
Caleta
Caleta de San Llorens . . . . . . . . . . 4.282
Caleta de Vlez, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.113
Caleta, La: Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.61
Caleta, Punta de la: Mallorca . . . . . 4.110
Caleta, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.94
Caletas, Port de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43
Caleta = cove, see proper name
Caletn
Caletn de Levante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.38
Caletn, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.38
Calle, La, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.291
Callosa, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.253
Calnegre
Calnegre, Punta de:
Golfo de Mazarrn . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Calnegre, Punta: Cabo de Palos . . . 2.254
Cal
Cal den Rigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.128
Cal, Cala Es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.190
Cal, Punta des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.190
Calobra, Cala de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.175
Calogero
Calogero, Monte Santo: N Sicilia . . 10.90
Caln, Piedra del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Calonge, Riera de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Calopezzati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.71
Calopinace, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.24
Calpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.293
Calpe, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.293
Calpe, Pen de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.253
Calpe, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.295
Caltabellotta, Picco di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.97
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Calvario
Calvario, Cerro del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.200
Calvario, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.261
Cambrils
Cambrils, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.149
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.149
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.149
Cambrils, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.149
Cambrils, Villa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.149
Camerata, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Camillaro, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Cammello
Cammello, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.104
Cammello, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.36
Camp de Mar
Camp de Mar, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . 4.103
Camp de Mar, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.103
Camp Roig, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.214
Campana, Puig de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.253
Campbell, Fortizza ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.82
Campello, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.281
Campo
Campo, Isola del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.196
Campoamor, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.283
Campobello, Ancoraggio di . . . . . . . . . 8.30
Campofelice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92
Campolato, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.17
Campomarino di Maruggio,
Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.211
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.211
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.211
Campos
Campos, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.104
Campos, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Campos, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Can
Can, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Can, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Can, Islotes de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Canal
Canal, Ensenada de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.33
Canal, Fondeadero de la . . . . . . . . . . 4.33
Canale = Canal, see proper name
Canaletto, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.106
Caas, Arroyo de las
(36272N, 05045E)
Canastel
Canastel, Baie du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.49
Canastel, Pointe du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.49
Candado, Puerto de El . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.112
Cane
Cane, Pizzo di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.90
Cane, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.105
Caelles, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.290
Canet
Canet de Berenguer, Puerto . . . . . . . 3.98
Canet de Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
Canet, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Nova-Canet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Canfli, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.287
Cangrejo, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Cani
Cani, les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.32
Cani, Scoglio dei . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.105
Canier
Canier, Grande , Baie du . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Canier, Petit, Baie du . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Canna
Canna, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.182
Canna, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.112
Cannitello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.22
Cannitello, Insenatura di . . . . . . . . 10.215
Can, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Cantal, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Cantales, Punta de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Cantera
Cantera, Isla La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.270
Cantera, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.78

Canto
Canto, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Canto, Roches du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Cauelos, Cala de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.94
Canutells, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.279
Cayamel, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.210
Canyellas
Canyellas Grosas
Canyellas Grosas, Cala de . . . . . 3.310
Canyellas Grosas, Punta de la . . . 3.310
Canyellas Petitas, Cala de . . . . . . . . 3.310
Canyellas, Los Branchs . . . . . . . . . 3.310
Canyelles
Canyelles, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.290
Canyelles, Cala, Puerto de . . . . . 3.290
Canyelles, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.337
Cap, capo = cape or headland
see proper name
Capaci . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.20
Capaz, Puerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30
Capdepera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.209
Capellanes, Cala de los
(38212N, 0249W)
Capicorb, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Capicorp, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111
Capo, Secca del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.188
Capparone, Scoglio del . . . . . . . . . . . 14.212
Cappellone, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Cappelluzza, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.206
Caprera, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.161
Capuchin Convent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.127
Carabassa
Carabassa, Morro de sa . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Carabassa, Punta de sa . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
Carace
Carace, Punta: Cala Ficara . . . . . . . . 8.31
Carace, Punta:
NE coast of Pantelleria . . . . . . . . . . 8.28
Caradero = loading terminal,
see proper name
Caragol
Caragol, Baja Es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Caragol, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Caragol, Islote des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Caragol, Puig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43
Caragol, Islote El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.24
Caragolet, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70
Carb, Playa des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Carbon
Carbon, Ras: Golfe dArzew . . . . . 6.111
Carbon, Cap: Golfe de Bejaa . . . . . 6.188
Carbone, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.89
Carbonera
Carbonera, Puig de la . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Carbonera, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Carbonera, Sierra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
Carbonera, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Carboneras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Carboneras, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Carboneras, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.189
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.194
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.193
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.192
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.195
Carboneras, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Carchuna
Carchuna, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86
Carchuna, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86
Carchuna, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86
Careri, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Cargador, Bajo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Cargolls, Islas de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.44
Cariati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90
512
Cariati Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90

Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90
Carihuela, Playa de
(3636N, 0431W)
Carini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.20
Carini, Baia di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.20
Carlo V
Carlo V, Castello di: Crotone . . . . . 14.71
Carlo V, Torre di: S Sicilia . . . . . . . 9.107
Carlos, Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Caronia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.96
Caronia, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.94
Caronia, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.94
Carre, Maison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.152
Carrire, Pointe de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Carrires
Carrires, Anse des . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.138
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.138
Carrires, Baie des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Carrires, Pointe des . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Carril, Ensenada del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Cartagena, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.211
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.236
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.233
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.227
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.237
Carthage, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.47
Caruscia, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28
Casa = house, see proper name
Casa, Scoglio della . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.212
Casabianca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.222
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.222
Casablanca Production Platform . . . . . 3.138
Casaza, Anse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.64
Caserio = Hamlet, see proper name
Cassare, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Cassibile, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.105
Castagna, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Castalla, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.279
Casteldaccia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.99
Castelfranco, Torre di . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Castell
Castell, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.309
Castell, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273, 4.167
Castell, Cala Arenal de . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Castell, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Castell, Punta des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.232
Castella
Castella, Le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.51
Castella, Le, Secca . . . . . . . . . . . 14.51
Castella, le, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.51
Castella, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.41
Castell de Llans, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.337
Castellaccio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.69
Castellammare
Castellammare del Golfo,
Porto di, Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . 10.36
Castellammare, Golfo di . . . . . . . . . 10.27
Castellar, Cabezo del
(3645N, 0310W)
Castellazzo, Pizzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.33
Castelldefels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.183
Castello, Colle del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.107
Castelln de la Plana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.86
Castelln de la Plana, Puerto de . . . . 3.86
Berthing platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.90
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.93
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.92
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.91
Offshore Oil Terminal . . . . . . . . . 3.89
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Castelluccia, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.191
Castelluccio
Castelluccio, Punta: Siracusa . . . . 13.139
Castelluccio, Scoglio . . . . . . . . 13.122
Castelluccio: Taormina
Castelluccio NW Cove . . . . . . . . 13.26
Landing place . . . . . . . . . . 13.26
Castelluccio, Porto di . . . . . . . . . 13.27
Temporary shelter . . . . . . . 13.27
Castelluccio, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Castelluzzo
Castelluzzo, Punta: E Sicilia . . . . . . 13.17
Castelluzzo, Punta: S Sicilia . . . . . . 9.163
Castiglione
Castiglione: Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Castillejos, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Castillo
Castillo, Cerro del: Alicante . . . . . . 2.319
Castillo Punta del:
Baha de Alcudia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.189
Castillo, Punta del:
Ensenada de Santa Ponsa . . . . . . . 4.109
Castillo, Punta del:
Puerto de Cabrera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.97
Castillo, Punta del: Torrevieja . . . . . 2.262
Castillo = Castle, see proper name
Castor, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Catal, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.62
Catalfano, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.15
Catalua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.210
Catalua, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.167
Catania, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.18
Basins and berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.23
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.22
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.21
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.24
Catanzaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.42
Catanzaro Lido . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.49
Catanzaro, Marina di . . . . . . . . . . . 14.49
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.49
Refuge harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.49
Catona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.22
Catona, Fiume di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.22
Catraca, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Cavallo
Cavallo Bianco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55
Cavallo, Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.206
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.220
Cavallo, Petit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.206
Cavallo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Petit
Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.206
Cavallo, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.206
Cavallo, Torre: N Sicilia . . . . . . . . 10.124
Cavallo, Torre: S Italy . . . . . . . . . . . 12.22
Cavaretto, Casa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.97
Cavazzi, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.41
Caverna, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16
Caverner, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16
Cavone, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.114
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.114
awl, Il-ebel ta- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
Caxine, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Cazara, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.64
Cefal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92
Cefal anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.102
Cefal, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92
Clesi, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.24
Cnia, Rio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111
Central Trmica, Espignn de la . . . . . . 2.58
Cerbre, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Cerchiara, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.107
Cerdana, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.109
Cernia, Secca della . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.33
Cerquero, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Cerrillos, Torre de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.137
Cerro = hillock, mound, hill

see proper name
Cervaro, Scoglio del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.101
Cervera, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.255
Cesreo
Cesreo, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.212
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.212
Marine Nature Reserve . . . . . . . 14.184
Cesreo, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.212
Ceuta, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.19
Chacal
Chacal, Anse du (37139N 9495E)
Chacal, Pointe de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Chafarinas, Islas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.79
Chaib, Sidi, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45
Chambray, Fort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
Chapa
Chapa de Puntas, Bajo de la . . . . . . 2.172
Chapa, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Charaa, Rass ech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Charco, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Charraca, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Charrac, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Charranes
Charranes, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.68
Charranes, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.68
Charybdis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20
Chteau-Vert, Pointe du . . . . . . . . . . . 6.261
Chebba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.181
Chelif, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90
Chemma, Bou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Chenoua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.123
Chenoua, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.138
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.138
Chenoua, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.126
Cherchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.128
Cherf, Sidi (3701N, 634E)
Chergui, les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.184
Chridi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.197
Cherka, Oued el (36593N, 6340E)
Chetabi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.244
Chiana, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20
Chianalea, Marina della . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20
Chianca
Chianca, Secca di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.91
Chiappe, Punta delle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.231
Chiatona beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Chiavole, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Chibli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Chica
Chica, Boca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Chica, Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.86
Chico, Freu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
Chiffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.141
Chiha, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.19
Chihli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Chilches, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Chinchilla, Barranco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.102
Chinch, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.46
Chirica, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.197
Chiusa, Piano della . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.44
Choucha
Choucha, Jebel bou . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.34
Choucha, Sidi bou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.34
Chrtienne, Tombeau de la . . . . . . . . . 6.123
Chucho, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Chullera
Chullera, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Chullera, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Churriana (3540N, 0430W)
Churruca, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Ciaramiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.19
Cicala, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.43
Ciclopi, Isole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.37
Marine reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.37
Ciega, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.209
Cimetire, Pointe du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Cimiti, Capo: Mezzo, Capo di . . . . . . 14.43
513
Cinque Denti, Cala dei . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28

Cipresses, Roqueros de los . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Circe, Secche di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.163
irkewwa
irkewwa, Ir-Ramla ta- . . . . . . . . . 8.152
irkewwa, Ponta ta- . . . . . . . . . . . 8.152
Ro-Ro terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.153
Cir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.88
Cir Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.88
Cirucco, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.158
Ciscar, Banco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Ciutadella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.234
Ciutadella, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.234
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.240
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.238
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.237
Clavaguer, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Clementina, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Clot
Clot de la Mola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Clot, Punta des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Clota, Cala de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.309
Cocedor, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.254
Coco, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Cocodrilo de Bonaire, Puerto . . . . . . . 4.187
Codera, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Codol
Codol de la Torre Nova,
Ensenada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Codol, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.38
Codol, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.34
Codolada, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Codolar
Codolar del Imperial,
Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
Codolar, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Codrell, Escollo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.277
Cofano
Cofano, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.21
Cofano, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.21
Colativi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.135
Colegio de Religiosas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
Colera
Colera, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.339
Colera, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.339
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.339
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.339
Colibr, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.69
Colimena, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.191
Collo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.245
Collo, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.245
Collo, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Collo, La Seiche de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Colls, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Colls, Los, Banco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.253
Collserola, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.231
Colom
Colom, Casa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Colom, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Colom, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.214
Colombaia
Colombaia, Isolotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.72
Colombaia, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.71
Colombara
Colombara, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.41
Colombara, Secca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.45
Colombi, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Colomer, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.167
Colonia Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.26
Colonna
Colonna Pizzuta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.104
Colonna, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.91
Colonne, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.43
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.86
Columbrete Grande, Islote . . . . . . . . . 3.131
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Columbretes, Islotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.127

Marine reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.129
Comarruga, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.202
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.202
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.202
Comino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.150
Cominotto:Kemmunett . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
North Comino Channel . . . . . . . . . . 8.150
South Comino Channel . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
Conca
Conca d Oro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.53
Conca, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Conca, Cala, Punta de . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Concepcin
Concepcin, Castillo de la
(37361N, 00589W)
Concepcin, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Concha, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
Conchas, Cala de las
(3717N, 0145W)
Concordia, Temple of . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Condesa, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Condoianni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Condoianni, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Conejera
Conejera, Isla: Isla de Cabrera
Archipelago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.101
Conejera, Isla: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . . 4.41
Conejeras, Las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.41
Conejos, Isla de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Congreso
Congreso, Banco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.80
Congreso, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.80
Conigli
Conigli Isola dei:
Isola di Lampedusa . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.49
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.54
Conigli, Isole dei: S Italy . . . . . . . 14.212
Conigliera, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.140
Conigliera, le, Channel . . . . . . . . . 7.142
Conquista, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.81
Consolino, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.24
Constantine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.282
Consuls, Pointe des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.151
Conti di Modica, Torre del . . . . . . . . . 9.161
Cope
Cope, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Cope, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Copfre, Puerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.100
Corace, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.49
Corail, Banc de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.49
Corailleurs
Corailleurs, Anse des . . . . . . . . . . . 6.256
Corailleurs, Baie des . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.301
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.305
Corailleurs, Plage des . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.38
Corals, Kef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15
Corallo, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.20
Corballera, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.125
Corbelin
Corbelin, Cap; see Ras Corbelin . . . 6.187
Corbelin, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Corberana, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Corda, Mola de sa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Corigliano
Corigliano Calabro . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.100
Corigliano Calabro, Porto di . . . . . 14.106
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.106
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.106
Corigliano, Golfo di . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.92
Corne Sud, Tte de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.233
Cornuda, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.262
Corpmari, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Corral
Corral fals, Punta des . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Corral, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.38
Corrals, Punta (38582N, 1161E)
Correggia beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.191
Corrente, Scogli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.23
Correnti, Isola delle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.173

Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.173
Corriente, Laja de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Corsaro
Corsaro, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.74
Corsaro, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.74
Corta, Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.210
Cortiglio, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.39
Cortigliolo, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.31
Corvo
Corvo, Picco del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.219
Corvo, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.163
Coscio, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
Costa
Costa de Garraf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.183
Costa, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Costera, Ensenada sa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Cotelle
Cotelle, Banco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17
Cotelle, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17
Countries and Ports
Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54
Flora and fauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.61
General description . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.57
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.56
Industry and trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.62
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.59
National limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.55
Physical features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.60
Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.58
Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.63
Flora and fauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.66
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.68
National limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64
Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67
Malta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.72
Flora and fauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.79
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.77
National limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.73
Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.76
Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.81
Flora and fauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.88
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.84
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.83
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.86
National limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.82
Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
Port services
Docking facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.109
Other facilities
Compass adjustment . . . . . 1.113
Deratting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.114
Measured distances . . . . . . 1.115
Minor repair services . . . . . 1.110
Salvage Services . . . . . . . . 1.112
Principal ports,
Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Flora and fauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.97
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.93
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.92
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
National limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.91
514
Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.94
Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.99
Flora and fauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.106
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.102
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.101
Industry and trade . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.107
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.104
National limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.100
Physical features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.105
Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.103
Courbet-Marine, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . 6.197
Couss, Port du (36555N, 3534E)
Cova de Orenga, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Covas
Covas Blancas
Covas Blancas, Punta de:
Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.48
Covas Blancas, Punta de:
Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.167
Covas, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.280
Covas, Punta de Las . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Cozzo
Cozzo Spadaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.104
Cozzo, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.15
Cranc
Cranc, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Cranc, Laja del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Cratere, Gran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.212
Crati, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
Crepazza, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Crestas, Punta de ses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Creta, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.48
Cretazzo
Cretazzo, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.39
Cretazzo, Secca del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.34
Creu
Creu, Punta de la: E Spain . . . . . . . 3.333
Begur Nature Reserve . . . . . . . . 3.302
Creu Punta de la:
Isla de Formentera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Creu, Punta de la: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . 4.42
Creu, Punta de Sa: NW Mallorca . . 4.166
Creu, Punta de sa: SE Mallorca . . . . 4.215
Creus, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Creveta, Sa , Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.97
Crevettes, Banc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.233
Crevillente, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.253
Cristal, Cala de (3716N, 0145W)
Cristina, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Cristo, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.213
Crocchio
Crocchio, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.46
Crocchio, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.46
Croce di Mare, Scogli . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.158
Croce, Punta della . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Cropani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.46
Crotone, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.77
Nuovo, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.80
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.82
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.85
Vecchio, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.81
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.83
Crux, Punta del Cerro de la . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Cuarentena, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Cuba, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.114
Cubellas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Cubells, Ermita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18
Cuccio, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.15
Cucuruc, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Cucurucs de la Cebolla . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Cddia
Cddia Rosse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Cueva
Cueva Azul, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.98
Cueva de Barber, Punta de la . . . . 2.288
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Cueva de los Lobos, Isla de la . . . . 2.172

Cueva, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Cuevas, Ro de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111
Cugno, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.88
Culip, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Cullar, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Cullera
Cullera, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Cullera, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.32
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.32
Cullera, Rada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
Cullera, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13
Cullera, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Culo de Perro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89
Cura, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26
Cutro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.51
Dado
Dado Grande, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Dado Pequeo, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Dados, Islotes los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Dalet ix-Xilep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Daklah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Dalias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89
Dalas, Dalas, Campo de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89
Dalt Vila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.66
Dames, Baie des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.258
Damesme, Rocher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.95
Damous
Damous, Mersa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Damous, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Daoud, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.52
Daouda, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15
Dar = house, see proper name
Dar, Rio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Dartuch, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.233
Dattilo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.226
Dawwara, Ras id- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Degbi Marsa, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Degollador
Degollador, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.241
Degollador, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . 4.241
Dehesa de Campoamor, Puerto:
Puerto de Campoamor . . . . . . . . . . . 2.283
Delgada, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.255
Delimara, Ponta ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.127
Dellys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.189
Dellys, Pointe de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Dellys, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.189
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.194
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.193
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.192
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.195
Demnia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Denia
Denia, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16
Denia, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.21
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.19
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.22
Dentro, Bajo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.251
Descargador, Bajo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Descubridor
Descubridor, Isla del . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.258
Descubridor, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . 2.258
Desnarigado, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Devesa, Banco de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Dey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.173
Dey, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.173
Dey, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165

Dey, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Diablo, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.99
Diavolo, Monte del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.189
Diaz, Banco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Didon SBM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.262
Dietro Isola
Dietro Isola, Faraglione di . . . . . . . . 8.31
Dietro Isola, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.32
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.32
Dimass, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.138
Dingli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.143
Direction du Port, Pointe de la . . . . . . . 7.75
Dissa, Djebel ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.233
Ditella, Scalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.224
Djabroun, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.136
Djah, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.140
Djammi, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Djamour = island, see proper name
Djebel = hill, see proper name
Djedid, Bordji el (36521N 10208E)
Djelali, Rocher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Djellidji (3336N 1052E)
Djemila, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.143
Djen-Djen, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.215
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.218
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.217
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.219
Djerda, Presqu le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.245
Djerf, Rass el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.235
Djezair, Koudiat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.245
Djezira, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Djezirat = Island, Islet see proper name
Djeziret = Island, Islet see proper name
Djilani, Sidi, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Djilidj, Bordj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.262
Djinned
Djinned, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Djinned, Mersa, Baie . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Djinned, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Djlija, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.191
Djorf el Ahmar, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.125
Domingo, Morro den . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.111
Don Jorge Juan, Banco de . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Donas, Cal Sas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.215
Doncella, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29
Donnalucata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.172
Pier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.172
Dorado, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Dos Colls, Estel des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.100
Douali, Pointe du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.38
Douar, Pointe du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Dourdass, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.48
Draa-ed-Dar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.185
Dragonera
Dragonera, Freu de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.93
Dragonera, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.80
Dragut
Dragut Shoal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.79
Dragut, Banc (34154N 10130E)
Dragut, Il Ponta ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.79
Dranto, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
Drek, Rass ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.129
Dris, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.62
Duce, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.31
Due Sorelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.97
Duerocche, Punta delle . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.108
Dukara, Ras al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18
Dupleix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Duque
Duque, Laja de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Duque, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Duquesa, La, Yacht Harbour . . . . . . . . . 2.67
Duquesne, Fort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.211
Dwejra
Dwejra Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.146
Dwejra Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.144
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Eau, Fort de l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.152

Ebro, Rio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.126
Ecnomo, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.122
cueil = reef, see proper name
Edough, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.299
gadi, Isole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.26
El = the, see proper name
El-Kriba, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Elche, Albufera de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.277
Elena, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.137
Ellis Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.135
Embarcad, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Embaset, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.94
Emboixar, Punta de Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.98
Emile Baudot, Banco del . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3
Empedocle, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.109
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.112
Vecchio, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.118
Emperador, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.258
Empered, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.186
Empereur, Fort l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.150
Empuriabrava, Puerto de:
Puerto de Ampuriabrava . . . . . . . . . . 3.315
Encalladora, Islote La . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Encaizada de la Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.254
Encantados, Torre de los . . . . . . . . . . . 3.260
Enderrocat, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Enderrosais, Punta des . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.238
Engelah, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18
Engossaubas, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.183
Enguixa, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Ennajet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.191
Ennt, le el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.140
Ensenada = bay or cove,
see proper name
Enteniment, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.24
Entina, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Entinas
Entinas, Ensenada de las . . . . . . . . 2.104
Entinas, Punta de las . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89
Entre, Passe d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.233
Entugores, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Eolie, Isole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.166
Er Reis, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.48
Er-Rihana, Pointe Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.228
Erded, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Erice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.21
Erkne, Baie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Ermita = hermitage,
see proper name
Es-Senia airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.80
Escala
Escala, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.309
Escala, Puerto de L . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.314
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.314
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.314
Escaleta
Escaleta, Punta de la: S Spain . . . . . 2.257
Escaleta, Punta de la:
Isla Conejera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.101
Escaleta, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.270
Escombreras
Escombreras, Bajo de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.233
Escombreras, Ensenada de . . . . . . . 2.211
Escombreras, Islote de . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Escombreras, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . 2.227
Escorxada, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.284
Escu, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Escubridor, Isla del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.258
Escuits, Punta dels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Esculles, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.186
Escullet, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43
Escullos, Los, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . 2.176
Esmeralda, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Espada, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
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Espadn, Pico de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.69

Espagnols, Anse des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.256
Espalmador
Espalmador, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19
Espalmador, Puerto El . . . . . . . . . . . 4.32
Espalmador, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.18
Espaa, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.81
Espardell, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Espardell
Espardell Tramontana, Piedra . . . . . 4.61
Espardell, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Espartel, Alto de la Cuesta del . . . . . . . 2.71
Esparto
Esparto, Isla del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Esparto, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.270
Esper, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Espets, Laja de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.277
Espignon = mole or pier,
see proper name
Espinosa, Islote El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Esponja
Esponja, Bajo de La . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Esponja, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.101
Esponja, Islote La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Esportiou, Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.152
Esquirol, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Esrah
Esrah, Baie d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.253
Esrah, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Esrah, Kef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Esrah, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Est, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.275
Estacio
Estacio, Cala del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.254
Estacio, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.254
Estafette Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18
Estancia
Estancia, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.126
Estancia, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Estancia, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86
Estanque = lagoon, see proper name
Estanquillo, Arroyo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
Estany
Estany Gras, Puerto de L . . . . . . . . 3.144
Estany, Entinas del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.92
Estany, Torrente de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.193
Estartit, Puerto de L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.313
Este, Marina del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.97
Estels, Islotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.100
Estepona, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29
Estoy, Ro Cap d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.213
Estrach, Caldas de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.260
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.260
Estrem, Cala (39562N, 3028E)
Estret, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.188
Estreta, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Estreta, Cala, Bajo de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.101
Etna
Etna, cueil de l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Etna, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.7
Etna, Porta dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.30
Etneo, LOsservatorio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.7
Eubarca
Eubarca, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.41
Eubarca, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Euch, Pointe El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.188
Eurecher, Kef el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90
Europa Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Fabbrica, Faraglione della . . . . . . . . 10.217
Fabiol, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.94
Fadeline, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.140
Falaises, Les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.228
Falc
Falc, Cabo: Baha de Palma . . . . . 4.124
Falc, Cabo: Cap Cerbre;
Spain/France border . . . . . . . . . . . 3.326
Falc, Cabo: Golfo de Rosas . . . . . 3.310
Falc, Cabo: Isla Cabrera . . . . . . . . 4.100
Falc, Cabo: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . . . 4.20

Falcon
Falcon, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15
Falcon, Ras; see Cap Falcon . . . . . . . 6.15
Falcn, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.255
Falconara
Falconara, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.41
Falconara, Castello di . . . . . . . . . . . 9.108
Falcone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.132
Falcone, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.32
Falconera
Falconera del Furinet . . . . . . . . . . . 4.249
Falconera, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Falconera, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.310
Fanals, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.272
Fanciulla, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Fanfalo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.46
Fangal
Fangal, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.142
Fangal, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.142
Faouara, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.34
Faraglione
Faraglione: Isola di Linosa . . . . . . . . 8.38
Faraglione: N Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.33
Faraglione, Il: Isola Levanzo . . . . . . 9.59
Faraglione, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.47
Faraglione, Scoglio:
Isola di Lampedusa . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Faraglione, Scoglio:
Isola Salina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.190
Faraglione = rocky islet,
see proper name
Farallon
Farallon Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.76
Farallones, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.76
Farallones, Los, Punta de . . . . . . . 5.76
Faralln, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.274
Farallons
Farallons de Punta Rama, Los . . . . . 4.20
Farallons, Els . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Farallons, Punta des . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.189
Farallons, Punta dels . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Faray
Faray des Fret, Islote . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Faray de Aubarca . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Faray, Islote des . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.206
Faray, Punta des . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.206
Farayons, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Farina, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.39
Farnals, Puebla de, Puerto . . . . . . . . . . 3.96
Faro
Faro, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.190
Faro, Punta del: Islas Chafarinas . . . . 5.80
Faro, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.45
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.45
Farod, Oued el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Farola
Farola, Punta de la: Morocco . . . . . . 5.45
Farola, Punta de la: Porto Colom . . 4.207
Farola, Punta de sa:
Puerto de Ciudadela . . . . . . . . . . . 4.233
Farruch, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.178
Farrutx
Farrutx, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Farrutx, Farall de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.190
Farrutx, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.190
Farsh, Wdi el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Fartass, Rass el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.48
Fassini, Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.35
Fauchelle, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.19
Favaloro, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55
Favara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Favaritx, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Favazzina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.45
Favazzina, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.45
Favignana, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.44
Favignana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.55
Fekruna, Il-- Moll tal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.82
Feli, Morro den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
516
Flix, Sierra de (3653N, 0234W)

Felkoum, Roche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.244
Femmine, Isola delle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.17
Femmine, Isola delle, Porto di . . . . 10.21
Fer, Cap de: see Ras el Hadid . . . . . . . 6.241
Feratass, Jebel el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.34
Ferchatt, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.254
Feredje, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.185
Fereje, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.185
Fernera, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Ferr, Punta den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.103
Ferranda, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Ferrat, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.111
Ferrei, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Ferrera
Ferrera, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Ferrera, Cala, Bajo de . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Ferrera, Islote La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Ferrera, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.310
Ferro
Ferro, Cap de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Ferro, Castel de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86
Ferro, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.110
Ferro, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.45
Ferruch, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Ferruch, Sidi, Marina . . . . . . . . . . . 6.142
Fesca Central Thermo-electric
Power Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.253
Fessej Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
Feto, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.24
Ficara, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.31
Ficogrande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.235
Ficogrande, Insenatura di . . . . . . . 10.235
Ficogrande, Scalo di . . . . . . . . . . . 10.235
Fidalgo, Banco EL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Figalo, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.35
Figuera
Figuera, Cala: Bahia de Palma . . . . 4.130
Figuera, Cala, Punta de . . . . . . . . 4.124
Figuera, Cala:
NW coast of Mallorca . . . . . . . . . 4.167
Figuera, Cala: Puerto de Mahn:
Menorca, Figuera, Cala,
Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Figuera, Cala:
SE coast Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . . 4.217
Figuera, Cala, Puerto de . . . . . . . 4.217
Figuera, Cala: SE Spain . . . . . . . . . 2.174
Figuera, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.142
Figuera, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Figueral
Figueral, Losa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.44
Figueral, Playa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.44
Filfila
Filfila, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.250
Filfila, Seiche de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.250
Filfla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Filicudi
Filicudi, Banco di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.182
Filicudi, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.179
Filicudi, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.183
Fillaoussne, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Finale, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.94
Fiumara, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.45
Fiumarella, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.28
Fiume
Fiume, Secca del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.67
Fiume, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Fiume, fiumara = river,
see proper name
Fiumedinisi, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Fiumefreddo di Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Fliegu = channel, see proper name
Fluvi, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.308
Fnidk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Fnidk, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Foggia di Mezzo, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
Foguera, Punta Na . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
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Foix
Foix Power Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Foix, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Fomm-ir-Ri, Il-Bajj ta . . . . . . . . . . . 8.149
Fondachello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Fondaco Nouvo, Marina di:
Riace Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Fondeadero = anchorage,
see proper name
Font
Font Salada, Cala de
(39459N, 3232E)
Font, Cala de Sa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.206
Fontana
Fontana, Cala de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.300
Fontana, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.300
Fontanellas, Las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Fontcalent, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.319
Fonts, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Fora, Cap de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Forada, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.101
Foradada
Foradada, Peninsula de la . . . . . . . . 4.172
Foradada, Punta de na . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Forana, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.206
Forat, Morro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Forca, Della larga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Forcat, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.244
Formaggio
Formaggio, Punta Cala . . . . . . . . . 10.216
Formaggio, Scogli del . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.31
Formentera, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
Formentor
Formentor, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.167
Formentor, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.183
Formentor, Promontorio del . . . . . . 4.162
Formica
Formica, Isolotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.66
Formica, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.91
Formiche
Formiche, Le: Isola Lipari . . . . . . 10.201
Formiche, Le: Isola Panaria . . . . . 10.225
Formiche, Punta delle . . . . . . . . . . . 9.163
Forna Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.77
Fornell, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.109
Fornells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.255
Fornells, Atalaya de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Fornells, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Fornells, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.255
Fornells, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.312
Fornells, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.255
Forte, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.132
Fortin
Fortin Duprr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.150
Fortin, Monte del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Fortin, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Fortino di Santa Maria, Punta del . . . . 11.42
Fortizza = fort, see proper name
Forza dAgr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Fosa, la
Fosa, la, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.297
Fosa, la, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.297
Fosca, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Fossa
Fossa delle Felci, Monte . . . . . . . . 10.186
Fossa Felci, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.180
Fouka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Fraile
Fraile, Cabezo el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Fraile, Isla El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Fraile, Pen del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.94
Fraile, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45
Frailes
Frailes del Cabo de Gata, Los . . . . . 2.168
Frailes, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Frailes, Pointe de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Fram, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
France, lot de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.291
Francs, Escollo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.252
Francis Garnier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124

Francoli, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.155
Frao, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Frare, Seca del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Frares, Cala des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.240
Fratelli, Les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18
Fray Bernado, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Fredj, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.142
Frej, Sidi, Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.193
Frres, Les Deux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.20
Freu
Freu, Cabo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Freu, Isla del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.271
Freus, Els: Isla de Menorca . . . . . . . 4.262
Freus, Els, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Freus, Los: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . . . . 4.22
Freu = narrow strait, see proper name
Frontal, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.274
Frontet, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.216
Fucile, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.176
Fuengirola
Fuengirola, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.32
Fuengirola, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.32
Fuente, Ensenada de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.184
Fuentes, Puerto de Las . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.119
Fuera
Fuera, Bajo de: Cabo de Palos . . . . 2.251
Fuera, Bajo de: Rada de Mazarrn . 2.172
Fuera, Estel de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.100
Fuera, Laja de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Fuerte, fuerto = fort, see proper name
Fuerza, Piedra de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.121
Fullolas, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Fungus Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.146
Fuoco, Sciara del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.229
Furci Siculo: Furci Sicolo . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Furi
Furi de l Aguia Glida . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Furi Fit, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Frnari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.132
Fustam, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.284
Gabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.255
Gabs, Gulf of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.227
Gabina
Gabina, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.105
Gabina, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19
Gadir, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28
Gdor, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.135
Gaffe
Gaffe, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Gaffe, Torre di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Gagliardi, Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.24
Galacho, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.125
Galpagos, Ensenada de los . . . . . . . . . 5.97
Galati Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.26
Galea, Scoglio della . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.42
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.46
Galeone, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.166
Galeotta, Isolotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.46
Galera
Galera della Salina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.31
Galera, Castillo de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.99
Galera, Escull de la:
Isla de Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.277
Galera, Islote La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.255
Galera, Islote: Baha de Palma . . . . 4.124
Galera, Islote: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . . 4.13
Galera, Islotes de La:
Isla de Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.241
Galera, Isolotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.46
Galera, La, Isolote:
Punta del Molino . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Galera, Pietra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.44
Galera, Punta de la:
Bahia de Portman . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.167
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Puerto de Jvea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.301
Galera, Punta: Cabo Non . . . . . . . . 4.40
Galera, Punta: Cala Portinatx . . . . . . 4.42
Galera, Punta:
E coast Isla de Menorca . . . . . . . . 4.262
Galera, Punta: Freu de Dragonera . . . 4.94
Galera, Punta: Isla Espardel . . . . . . . 4.61
Galera, Sa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Galera, Scalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.194
Galera, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.176
Galera, Secca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.138
Galera, Torre de la: Cabo Toix . . . . 2.257
Galera, Torre de la:
Ensenada de Velilla . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.99
Galera, Torre: Calabria . . . . . . . . . . 11.18
Galeras, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.232
Galerica, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.186
Galerotas, Cala de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.274
Galina, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.17
Galinda, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Galite, les de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.9
Galite, Canal de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.9
Galitons de lOuest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Galitons del Est . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Galiton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Gallico
Gallico Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25
Gallico, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25
Gallina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Gallipoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.196
Gallipoli, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.196
Arrival information . . . . . . . . . 14.198
Basins and berths . . . . . . . . . . . 14.206
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.202
Limiting conditions . . . . . . . . . 14.197
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.207
Porticciolo San Giorgio
harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.200
Porto Mercantile harbour . . . . . 14.199
Seno del Canneto harbour . . . . 14.201
Gallo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Gallo, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.15
Gallo, Fossa del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.23
Gallo, Monte: N Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . 10.15
Gallo, Picco del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.9
Gamba
Gamba di Donna, Punta . . . . . . . . 10.123
Gamba, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Gamba, Cala, Puerto de . . . . . . . 4.127
Gammarth, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.47
Gancho, Punta des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Ganda, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.23
Arrival information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.28
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.27
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.23
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.26
Limiting conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.29
Ganduf, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.98
Ganzirri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.46
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.46
Garbi, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.271
Garb, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Garcia
Garcia, Forte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.47
Garcia, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.138
Garde
Garde, Cap de: Tunisia
(37123N 10117E)
Garde, Cape de: Algeria . . . . . . . . . 6.242
Garet, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.64
Garibaldi, Fortino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.22
Garous, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.262
Garraf
Garraf, Costa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.183
Garraf, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.207
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.207
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Garretta, Punta della . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33

Garrofa, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.137
Garrouba, Pointe (36543N, 3560E)
Garrucha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.197
Garrucha, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Garrucha, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.197
Garvet, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.338
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.338
Gastab
Gastab, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19
Gastab, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.32
Gat, Punta del
Gat, Punta del: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . 4.43
Gat, Punta del: Mallorca . . . . . . . . . 4.206
Gata, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Gata, Cabo de, Laja de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.90
Gata, Cabo de, Los Frailes de . . . . . 2.168
Gate, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.234
Gatillepis, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Gazzi, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.26
Gebel = hill or high point,
see proper name
ebel, Ras il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Gela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.129
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.146
Gela 1 Production Platform . . . . . . 9.142
Gela 2 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.142
Gela-Montelungo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.102
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.142
Porto Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.129
Porto Rifugio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.129
Gelso, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.215
Gennalena, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.76
Gnois, Fort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.300
Gnois, Fort, Mouillage du . . . . . . 6.305
Genovs
Genovs, Morro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Genovs, Puerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.176
Gerace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Gerace, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Gesso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.139
Gain, Xrobb il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Gajn
Gajn Tuffieha, Ir-Ramla ta . . . . . . 8.145
Gajn Tuffieha, It-Torri ta . . . . . . . 8.145
Ghalef, Oued ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.254
Gallis
Gallis Rocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Gallis, Ras il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Gallis, Torri tal- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Ghannouch, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.245
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.251
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.249
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.248
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.252
Ghar El Melh
Ghar El Melh, Lac de . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.47
Ghar El Melh, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.49
Gharbi, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.184
Gargur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Gawdex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.59
Gawdex, Il-Fliegu ta . . . . . . . . . . 8.150
Ghazaouet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.16
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.21
Directions for entering harbour . . . . 6.20
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.19
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.22
Gemieri, Ras tal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
Ghouaria, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Giafante, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.182
Giardini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.28
Giardini-Naxos, Porto di . . . . . . . . . 13.29

Giarra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Gibilrossa Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.54
Gibralfaro
Gibralfaro, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Gibralfaro, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.37
Gibraltar
East anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16
Gibraltar Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Rescue services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
Rock of Gibraltar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Ginesta, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.208
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.208
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.208
Ginosa Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.116
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.116
Ginostra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.231
Gioia Tauro, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.52
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.73
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.71
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.68
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.74
Gioia, Golfo di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.32
tidal streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.37
Gioiosa
Gioiosa Marea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Gioiosa Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Gioiosa Vecchia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.131
Girotta, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.88
Gitanos, Casa de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Giunchi, Rada di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.44
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.44
Giunone Lacina, Temple of . . . . . . . . 9.107
Giurlita, La, Secca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.193
Gli Scoglietti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
nejna, Il-Bajja tal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.148
Gobernad, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.277
Gola = narrow channel,
see proper name
Golea, Ras El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18
Golfet de Cabo Creus, Ensenada El . . 3.335
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.335
Gonzaga, Castello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.69
Gorda, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Gordan Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.15
Gordo
Gordo, Cerro del Cabezo . . . . . . . . 2.247
Gordo, Punta de Cerro . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Gorgo Salato, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.41
Gorgs, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.300
Gorguel, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Gorra, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Gosta, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Goufi, Jebel el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Goulette, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.89
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.114
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.112
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.106
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.116
Gourari; see Sommet du Matefouch . . 6.242
Gouraya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.125
Gouraya, Djebel: Cap Carbon . . . . . 6.185
Gouraya, Djebel:
lot Tokikt Indich . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.123
Governors Palace Signal Station . . . . 8.112
Gozo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.59
Graham Shoal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Gran
Gran, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.215
Gran, Punta de la Casa . . . . . . . . . . 3.309
Granada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.105
Granadilla, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.258
Grand Hammam, cueil du . . . . . . . . 6.126
518
Grand Harbour: Il-Port Il-Kbir . . . . . . 8.106

Grand Harbour Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Grand Sommet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Grande
Grande, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.49
Grande, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92
Grande, Freu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.23
Grande, Isola: SE Sicilia . . . . . . . . 13.118
Grande, Isola, Fosso dell . . . . 13.118
Grande, Isola: W Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . 9.67
Grande, Isole: Conigli,
Isole dei: SE Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.212
Grande, Montagna: E Sicilia . . . . . . 13.12
Grande, Montagna:
Isola di Pantelleria . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.18
Grande, Montagna: N Sicilia . . . . . 10.71
Grande, Porto: see Siracusa,
Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.120
Granitola, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.25
Grao
Grao, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.272
Grao, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.272
Grao = shore or strand,
see proper name
Grao, Playa del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.81
Grara, Bou, Golfe de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.235
Grassi, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.49
Grau, Pera de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Grava, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.62
Graziano, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.182
Grazie, Porto delle: Roccella Ionica . . 14.34
Grbes, Pointe des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.86
Grecale, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Gregale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Griebeg, Ras il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.81
Grills, Cabo dels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.204
Gros
Gros Rocher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.17
Gros, Cabo: N coast
Isla de Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Gros, Cabo: NE Spain . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Gros, Cabo: NW coast Mallorca . . . 4.165
Gros, Cabo: Puerto de Palams . . . 3.273
Gros, Cabo: S coast Isla de
Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Gros, Cap: Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.48
Gros, Cap: Bahia de Pollensa . . . . . 4.183
Gros, P, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Grosa
Grosa, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.274
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.274
Grosa, Punta: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . . 4.43
Grosa, Punta, Bajo Fondo de . . . . 4.43
Grosa, Punta, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43
Grossa
Grossa, Isla: Isla Ibiza . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Grossa, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Grossa, Punta: E Spain . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Grossa, Punta:
NW coast Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . 4.166
Grossa, Testa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.215
Grosso
Grosso di Racale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.202
Grosso, Capo: Isola Levanzo . . . . . . 9.22
Grosso, Capo: Isola Vulcano . . . . 10.215
Grosso, Capo: N coast of Sicilia . . . 10.91
Grosso, Capo, Torre di . . . . . . . . 10.93
Grotta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.47
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.47
Designated anchorages . . . . . . . . . . 12.47
Grotta Abate, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.215
Grotta = grotto or cave
Grottazza, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.190
Grotticelle, Punta delle . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Guadalfeo, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Guadalhorce, Ro
(36399N, 04272W)
Guadalmanza
Guadalmanza, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
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Guadalmanza, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Guadalmanza, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Guadalmanzor, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Guadalmedina, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.37
Guadiaro
Guadiaro, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Guadiaro, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Guainos, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.88
Gujar, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.100
Gualchos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86
Gualchos, Rambla de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.102
Guarda, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.183
Guardamar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.255
Guardamar de Segura . . . . . . . . . . . 2.253
Guardia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Guardia dei Turchi, Monte . . . . . . . 10.40
Guardia, Isla de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Guardia, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.197
Guardia, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.277
Guardia, Torre della . . . . . . . . . . . 14.107
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.107
Guardias, Coll de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Guardiola, Cerro de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.125
Gucciarda, Scogli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Guebbari, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.31
Gueblaoui, Rass el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Guelaa, Koudiat el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.240
Guelil, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.228
Guelta, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Guemgoum, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.23
Guettaet el Baharia, lot . . . . . . . . . . . 7.235
Guilln, Frontn de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19
Guillola, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.322
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.322
Guitgia
Guitgia, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55
Guitgia, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55
Guixeras, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.313
Guxols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.274
Guxols, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.274
Guxols, Peon de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.271
Guxols, San Feli de, Puerto de . . . 3.274
Guraya, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.123
Gurug, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75
Guyotville: see El Djemila . . . . . . . . . 6.143
Guzzo, Baia di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.33
Gejjer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Gira, Il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Habibas, les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.37
Habibas Light, les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Hachchani, Sidi el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Hacho
Hacho, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Hacho, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Hadid
Hadid, Cala El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.103
Hadid, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Hadjar = rock, crag, see proper name
Hadjar-Makreloof, Baie . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Hadjart = rock, crag, see proper name
Hadjdje, Mers el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.197
Hadjrat Nadji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Hadjret Tafalkout, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.228
ajra Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.136
Hajret = rock, crag, see proper name
al-Gaxaq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.127
alfa, ebel tal- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
Hamam, Jebel el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.48
Hamar, Jebel el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.19
Hamara, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.103
Hammam
Hammam Sousse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Hammam, Oued el . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Hammam-Lif . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Hammamet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.153
Hammamet, Casbah . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.135
Hammamet, Gulf of . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.130
Hammamet, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.153
Hammar Ezzenine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11

Hamra, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.242
amrija
amrija Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
amrija, Ras-il . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.65
amrija, Torri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Haouaci, Kef el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Haouaria, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.124
Haouaria, El, Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Harrach, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.152
as Saptan fuelling dolphin . . . . . . . . 8.135
Hassain, Marsa Sidi el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.63
Hassar, Bordj el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.183
Hassne, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Hecate Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Helada, Sierra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.247
Hennchir Charaa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Hera Lacinia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.67
Heretat, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.206
Hergla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.154
Hermanicas, Las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.135
Hroe, Piedra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Herradura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Herradura, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Hidros, Base de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.184
Higuera, Torre de Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Higueras, Cala de las
(38213N, 0256W)
ob, Ras il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
Homenaje, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.122
Homos Morts, Cal dels . . . . . . . . . . 4.216
Honine, Baie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.33
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.33
Hondo, Torre de Arroyo . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.94
Horadada
Horadada, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.101
Horadada, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.101
Horadada, Islote La . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Horadada, Pico de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.109
Horadada: S Spain
Horadada, Puerto de la . . . . . . . . 2.282
Horadada, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . 2.255
Horadada, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . 2.282
Hormiga
Hormiga Grande, La: Cabo de
San Sebastian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Hormiga, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.251
Hormigas
Hormigas, Islas: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . 4.43
Hormigas, Islas: S Spain . . . . . . . . . 2.251
Hormigas,
Las: Cabo de San Sabastian . . . . . 3.273
Hormign, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.251
Hornicos, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Hornillo, Puerto de el . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.204
Hornos Ibricos, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . 2.189
Hort
Hort, Isleta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.44
Horts, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Horts, Cala de,
Islote Escull de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Hospitalet
Hospitalet del Infanta, Puerto . . . . . 3.148
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.148
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.148
Hospitalet, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Hotel Les Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.231
Houari Boumediene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.180
Hoummaine, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Houmt
Houmt Adjim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.235
Houmt Souk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.257
Huertas, Las
Huertas, Las, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Huertas, Las, Playa de las . . . . . . . . 2.279
Humo, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.103
Hurd Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.66
I = island, islet, see proper name
519
Iancuia, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50

Temorary shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.50
Iannuzzi, Serra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.189
Iannuzzo, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.163
Iazanen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.67
Iazanen, Anse de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.67
Ibiza
Ibiza, Banco de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Ibiza, Canal de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
Ibiza, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
Ibiza, Islas de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
Ibiza, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.63
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.68
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.67
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.66
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.69
Ibrake, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.228
Ichkeul, Lac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85
Ifach
Ifach, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.253
Ifach, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.257
Ifri Ou Erzen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.185
Iimsida, Id-Dahla ta L- . . . . . . . . . . . 8.119
Ijniuen, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Il Vagno: Santa Maria al Bagno . . . . 14.214
Il-ofra -gira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.131
Il-Wax, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
le = island, see proper name
Illa, Islote S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Illeta, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Illeta, La, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Illetas, Las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Illot
Illot, El: Ensenada de la Rapita . . . . 4.105
Illot, El: SE coast Isla de Mallorca . 4.207
lot = islet, see proper name
Imbriacole, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Imerata, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Imkardou, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Imperial
Imperial, Codolar del, Ensenada de . 4.99
Imperial, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
Imperial, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.99
Impiso, Torre dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.33
Inganno, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95
Inici, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.32
Insenatura = cove or inlet,
see proper name
Inserraglio, Torre dell . . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Ionian Sea, Tides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.7
Ioppolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.43
Ioppolo, Torre di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.43
Ir-Ramla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.77
Ireqieqa, Ras l- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.152
Iril N Temeridjine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.188
Iris
Iris, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.37
Iris, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.37
Irqiqi, Il-Ponta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Irta, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.109
Isabel II, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.81
Isabela, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.253
Isla = island, see proper name
Isla, Escollo de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.258
Isleta, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.176
Isletas
Isletas, Playa de las:
Isla Formentera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.27
Isletas, Punta de las: Isla de Ibiza . . . 4.36
Islote = islet or small island,
see proper name
Islote, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Islotes, Les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.56
Isola
Isola (Tropea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.30
Isola, Porto: Gela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.129
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Isola = island, see proper name

Isolidda, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.21
Isolotto, L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.17
Isser, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Issillat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Italy
Currents off Sicilia and
S coast of Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.133
Principal ports,
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38
Rescue services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.47
S coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.1
Sicilia
Channel between
Tunisia and Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1
N coast and off-lying islands . . . . 10.1
SE coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.1
Sicilian channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.7
W and S coast including
Isole gadi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.1
Stretto di Messina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.1
SW coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.1
Iunco, Cala di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
Ivi, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.111
Ix-xag ra tal-Majjiesa . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Jmur, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228

Jabeur, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.135
Jadid, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Jagerschmidt
Jagerschmidt, Montaa . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Jagerschmidt, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Jaln, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.300
Jal, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Jaral, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Jarro, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Jate, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Javana, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Jvea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.300
Jvea, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.300
Jvea, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.301
Jebel, Jabal, Jabel = hill,
see proper name
Jebel, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.34
Jebha, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30
Jebiniana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.178
Jerba, le de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Jess, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.99
Jezirat = island, see proper name
Jibliler, Kef (3618N, 037E)
Jijel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.208
Jijel, Haut-fond de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Jijel, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.208
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.213
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.212
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.211
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.214
Jijona, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.319
Joaquin, Piedra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Joinville, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.125
Jolcar, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Jonch, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43
Jonculls, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Jos Bans, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Jourt, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.48
Juana, Pico de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
Jcar, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Judia, Islote de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Judo, Cabo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Jueu, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Junco Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.168
Juncos, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.168
Junquet, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.168
Kbir, Bordj el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228

Kabila, Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.22
Kaboudia, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.177
Kabyles, Banc des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.206
Kabylie mountains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
Kacem, Sidi, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Kaddous, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Kadra, Djezirat el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Kala, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.291
Kalaa
Kalaa Matmata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.224
Kalaa, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.257
Kalah, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Kalia, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.126
Kantaoui, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.155
Kantaoui, El, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.136
Kantara
Kantara, Bordj el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.259
Kantara, El (34400N 11074E)
Karne, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Karouba
Karouba, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Karouba, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Karouch, El, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Karoussa, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Kasba, Punta de el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45
Kasbah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.303
Kassem
Kassem, Oulad el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.184
Kassem, Sidi Bel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.177
Kastil, Bordj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.259
Kavansur, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.17
Kbir, Il-Port Il-: Grand Harbour . . . . . 8.106
Kbira
Kbira, Djezika el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.86
Kbira, Il-ofra I- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.131
Kebduna, Sierra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.86
Kbilia, Anse de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.151
Kebir
Kebir, Oued el: Cap de Fer . . . . . . . 6.250
Kebir, Oued el: Golfe de Annaba . . 6.299
Kebir, Oued el: lot Tazerout . . . . . 6.207
Kebir, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Kbir
Kbir, Djamour el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.32
Kbir, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18
Kbir, Oued: Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.20
Kef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Kef = rocky point, see proper name
Kefar = village, see proper name
Keith Reef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Kela, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Kelah, Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Kelb, Bordj el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.158
Kelba, Oued ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.254
Klibia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.151
Kemmuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.150
Kemmuna, Il Fliegu ta . . . . . . . . . . 8.152
Kemmuna, Il-Fliegu ta . . . . . . . . . 8.150
Kemmuna, It Torri ta . . . . . . . . . . . 8.143
Kemmunett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
Kenuna, Torri ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.150
Kerkenah
Kerkenah, Bancs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.183
Kerkenah, Canal des . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.178
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.182
Kerkenah, les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.184
Kert, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.67
Ketef, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.262
Ketheir, Sidi Bou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.197
Kettana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Kettani, Pointe el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.151
Khadija, Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.177
Khar, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.110
Kharrouba, Kef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90
Khemisti, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.141
Kheneiss, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.232
Kiffan, Borj el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.152
Kiouma, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
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Kiss
Kiss, Le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.30
Kiss, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.73
Kmakem, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Kmienen, Bejn Il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.155
Kneis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.140
Koran, Rass el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18
Korba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Korba, Banc de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.129
Korbous, Jebel Bou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Korima, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.110
Koudia (37170N 9518E)
Koudia, Koudiat = hillock, mound,
knoll, hill, see proper name
Koudiat, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.205
Koundes, Jbel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45
Kournine, Jebel Bou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Krabeuch, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.88
Kraled, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Kraled, Sidi, Roches . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Kram
Kram, Oued Oum el . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Kram, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Kramis
Kramis, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Kramis, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Kressim, Rass el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.259
Krichtel, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.110
Krim, Jebel Bou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.48
Ksar Zaouia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.263
Ksila, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.188
Ksira = islet, see proper name
Ksour Essaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.177
Kuriat, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.137
L-Arax, Il-- Ponta ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.152
L-- Golja tal-- Wardija . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.82
L-Imgerbeb, Il-Ponta ta . . . . . . . . . . . 8.113
La Croce di Mare, Punta . . . . . . . . . . 10.158
La Torretta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.46
Labronzo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.231
Ladrones
Ladrones, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Ladrones, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Lago
Lago La Vota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.27
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.27
Lago, Piano del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.7
Laja = flat rock, see proper name
Laja, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.254
Lalla
Lalla Kadra, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Lalla Setti, Pointe de . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Lamein, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Lamezia Terme Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.11
Lampedusa
Lampedusa, Isola di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.45
Lampedusa, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55
Lampione
Lampione, Isolotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.56
Lampione, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.56
Lamta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.140
Lance de las Caas
Lance de las Caas, Punta del . . . . . . 2.25
Lance de las Caas, Torre . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Lance de los Mozos, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Lanes, Fondeadero de Los . . . . . . . . . 4.271
Lantorcho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.32
Lantorcho Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.48
Laou, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.27
Lapillo, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.179
Lato
Lato, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.102
Lato, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Lau, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17
Lauro, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.94
Lavinia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.67
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Lazaret
Lazaret, Baie du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.305
Lazaret, Rocher du . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.275
Lazareto
Lazareto, Isla del: Isla de Menorca . 4.268
Lazareto, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Lazareto, Punta del: E Spain . . . . . . 3.141
Lazzaretto, Isolotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.71
Lazzaro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.11
Lazzaro, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.11
Lazzaro, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.231
Lazzaro, Scalo di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.233
Legno Nero, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Lekhal, Kef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.227
Lella Sada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.178
Lemsa, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.262
Lena, Punta della . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.231
Leni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.192
Len
Len, Punta La Boca de . . . . . . . . . 2.274
Len, Roca del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.64
Leporano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.189
Leuca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.219
Leuca, Marina di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.219
Pier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.219
Levante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Levante, Arrecife de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.37
Levante, Cala di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.30
Levante, Caletn de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.38
Levante, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Levante, Laja de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.104
Levante, Molinar de, Puerto del . . . 4.128
Levante, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.217
Levante, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.202
Levante, Punta des . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Levante, Cala di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.30
Levanter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Levanzo, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.56
Leveche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Li Cuzzufri: see Monistili, Scoglio . . . 14.25
Libeccio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Libeccio, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.33
Licata
Licata, Cala di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Licata, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.119
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.125
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.124
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.122
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.126
Licciardolo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.41
Ligny
Ligny, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.66
Ligny, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.65
Lilibeo, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.23
Limarsi, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.31
Lindles, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15
Lingua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.190
Lingua, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.190
Linosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.44
Linosa, Isola di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.36
Lion
Lion, le du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.275
Lion, Kef du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.301
Lion, Rochera du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.64
Lions, Montagne des . . . . . . . . . . . 6.110
Lionceau, Le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.275
Lipari
Lipari, Canneto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Lipari, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.196
Lipari, Isole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.166
Lipari, Rada di
General information . . . . . . . . . 10.205
Harbours and landings . . . . . . . 10.207
Lipari-Porticello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.203
Lipuda, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.73
Lisca
Lisca Bianca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.226
Lisca Nera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.226
Liscetto, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28
Lizzana, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.112
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.112
Lizzano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.191
Llad
Llad del Norte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Llad del Sur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Llad, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Llad, Islotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Lladr, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Llafranc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.295
Llafranc, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.295
Llafranc, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.295
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.295
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.295
Llamp
Llamp, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Llamp, Cala (39319N, 2232E)
Llan
Llan, El Castell de . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Llan, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.337
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.337
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.337
Llanes, Los, Fondeadero de . . . . . . . . 4.271
Llantia, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.38
Llarga
Llarga, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.105
Llarga, Punta: NE Isla de
Mallorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.190
Llarga, Punta: NW Isla de
Mallorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Llastre
Llastre, Riachuelo de . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Llastre, Ru de, Punta de . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Llaveria, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Llebeig, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96
Llebeitx
Llebeitx, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Llebeitx, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Llea, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Llentrisca
Llentrisca, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Llentrisca, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Llentrisca, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Lleo
Lleo, Cala del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.44
Lleo, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.44
Llibrell
Llibrell, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Llibrell, Escollo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Lligat
Lligat, Isla de Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Lligat, Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.321
Llobregat
Llobregat, Llano de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.183
Llobregat, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Llobregat, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.183
Llombart, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.208
Llonga, Cala
Llonga, Cala: Baha de Art:
SE Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . . . . . . 4.215
Llonga, Cala, Puerto de . . . . . . . 4.215
Llonga, Cala:
Ensenada de Santa Eulalia . . . . . . . 4.70
Llorenza, La, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.253
Lloret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.289
Lloret de Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.272
Lloret de Mar, Ensenada de . . . . 3.289
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.289
Llosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.278
Llosa de Cala Nova . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Llosa de la Palma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.272
Llosa de Port Salvi . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.271
Llosa del Molino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Llosa, Bajo La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Llosa, Bajo Punta La . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
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Llosa, Laja La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273

Llosas, Punta de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.302
Llucalari, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Lluchmayor, Marinas de, Meseta . . . . 4.124
Lobo, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Lobos
Lobos, Cerro de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Lobos, Torre de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Locri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Locust Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Logovivo, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.209
Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.209
Loko, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7
Loma Pelada, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Longa, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.46
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.52
Longobardi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.24
Los = the, see proper name
Losa, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.251
Losas
Losas, Bajo de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.234
Losas, Punta de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.234
Lostiana, Ksira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.137
Loubar Damah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Louis, Saint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.254
Louza
Louza, Chenal de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.183
Louza, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.178
Louza, Rass el (3500N 1100E)
Luccia, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.215
Lucero, El, Pico de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.71
Luis Campomanes Yacht Harbour . . . 2.294
Lunga
Lunga, Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.208
Lunga, Pietra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.200
Lunga, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.22
Lupiana, Laja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.76
Lupo, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.17
Luqa, Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.15
Luyando, Banco de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
M Tahen, Roche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.151
M ter
M ter, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
M ter, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
M ter, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
M Zina, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Ma
Ma, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.76
Ma, Tarf el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Maamoura
Maamoura, Banc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.136
Maamoura, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.136
Maamoura, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.136
Mabres, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Macaca, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Macarella, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.288
Macarelleta, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.288
Macauda, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.97
Maccaferri, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55
Macenas
Macenas, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Macenas, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Macta, Plage de (35475N, 0081W)
Madakh, Mersa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Madalena
Madalena Shoals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Madalena, Fort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Madani, Sidi , Anse de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Maddalena, Penisola della . . . . . . . . 13.104
Madella, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Madliena, It-Torri tal- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Madonna
Madonna di Mare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.89
Madonna Greca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.53
Madrague, Banc de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.88
Maestro, Scala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.40
Mafragh, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.299
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Magnetic anomalies, local
Cabo Tioso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.167
Mers-el-Kbir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.46
Pantelleria Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6
SSE of Porto Palo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5
Strait of Gibraltar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Terrible Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6
Magnisi, Penisola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.49
Magnisi, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.49
Magnisi, Secca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.49
Magroua, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Mahdia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.179
Mahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.264
Mahn, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.264
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.269
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.267
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.270
Mahrax, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.144
Mahrclouf, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.178
Mahres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.253
Manis
Manis, Baie des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Manis, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Maksura, Ksira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.157
Mala
Mala Baha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Mala, Punta (40038N, 4077E)
Mlaga
Mlaga, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Mlaga, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Basins and berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.59
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.57
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.52
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
Mlaga, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.37
Mlaga, Tetas de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.37
Malagueta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.52
Malaspina, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Malconsiglio, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.66
Malfa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.190
Malfrancato, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.106
Malgrat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.263
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.263
Malgrats
Malgrats, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Malgrats, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Malino, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111
Mallorca
Mallorca, Calas de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Mallorca, Canal de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.78
Mallorca, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.76
Mallorca, Palma de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.136
Malmusi, Montaa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.32
Malpasso, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.176
Malta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60
Malta Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.58
Principal ports,
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39
Rescue services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.48
Maltese Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.57
Malvins
Malvins del Norte, Islote . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Malvins del Sur, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Malvins, Bajo dels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Mamelleta, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Mamola, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87
Manacor, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.213
Manacor, Cala, Torre de . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Manceba, La, Isleta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Mancolibre, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Mandra
Mandra, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.91
Mandra, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.93
Maniace, Castello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.122
Manilva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Manilva, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Manione, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.41
Manises Airfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13
Manna, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.47
Mannarazzo, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.44
Manoel
Manoel, Il-Fortizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.119
Manoel, Il-Gzira Ta Forti . . . . . . . . 8.119
Manresa, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.183
Mansour, Sidi
Mansour, Sidi, Ras: Algeria . . . . . . . 6.90
Mansour, Sidi, Rass: Tunisia . . . . . . 7.178
Mansouriah
Mansouriah, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.228
Mansouriah, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.228
Mantineo, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.18
Manzanera, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.257
Mapfre, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.231
Mar
Mar, le de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.51
Mar, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.98
Mar, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.92
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.92
Mar, Torre del, Fondeadero del . . 2.92
Mar = sea, see proper name
Marabouts, Pointe des . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.126
Maraone, Isolotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.66
Maravilla, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.296
Marbella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.31
Marbella, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
Marbella, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
Marc, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Marcer, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Marcet, Cal den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.232
Marciano, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.217
Mars, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Maret, Cala des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.232
Marettimo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.36
Marettimo, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.31
Marettimo, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.43
Marfa
Marfa Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.152
Marfa, Il-Palazz tal- . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.152
Margaritas, Islas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.41
Mari, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.46
Marin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Marina = beach or landing place,
see proper name
Marina Salina, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.195
Marine, lot de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.151
Marinella di Selinunte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Marino, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.42
Marku Shoal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Marloca, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.67
Marmacen, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Mrmoles, Punta de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Marmoreo, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.113
Marmour, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.262
Maro, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Maroma, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.71
Marqus, Castillo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Marsa
Marsa, Degbi, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Marsa, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.47
Marsa, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.136
Marsa, mersa = port anchorage,
see proper name
Marsal
Marsal, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Marsal, Escull, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Marsala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.76
Marsala, Porto di
Berth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.81
522
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.80
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.79
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.82
Marsala, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.48
Marsalforn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.80
Marsalforn, Il-- Bajja ta . . . . . . . . . . . 8.80
Marsallokk, Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.136
Marsamxett, Il-Port ta . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.119
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.119
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.119
Marsaskala, Il-Bajja ta . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.129
Marsaxlokk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.132
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.137
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.135
Marsaxlokk, Il-Bajja ta . . . . . . . . . 8.132
Martil, Al . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25
Martil, Al, Puerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25
Martil, Al, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25
Martn, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25
Martn, Ro, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25
Martinenca, Puerto Cargadero de la:
Alcanar, Puerto Cargadero de . . . . . . 3.124
Martinet, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Mrtires, Ermita de los . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.109
Martorana, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.51
Maruggio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.211
Maruka, Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.169
Marymontaa, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.292
Marzamemi, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.118
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.118
Grande, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.118
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.118
Piccola, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.118
Mascali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Mascarat
Mascarat, Islote El . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Mascarat, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.294
Mascarat, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.257
Mascot, Torre den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.206
Masnou, Puerto de El . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.255
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.255
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.255
Massafra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Massaoud, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.138
Massina, Isletas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Massolivera, Calanca di . . . . . . . . . . 13.104
Mastella, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Mastro Minico
Mastro Minico, Cala di . . . . . . . . . 10.215
Mastro Minico, Scoglio di . . . . . . 10.215
Mata
Mata, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.63
Mata, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.255
Matar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.258
Matar, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.258
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.258
Yacht Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.258
Matas, Monte de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Matazeddu, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.219
Matefouch, Sommet du . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.242
Materet, El, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Matifou
Matifou, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.153
Matifou, Banc de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Matifou, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Matifou, Ras; see Cap Matifou . . . . 6.127
Matmata, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.224
Mats, Cal dels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.216
Matsoch, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Matsoch, Cala, Bajo de . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Mattoni, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Maudite, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.293
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Maure, cueil du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124

Mauro, Jbel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44
Mauvais Corail, Roche du . . . . . . . . . 6.302
Maxula Rads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Mayor
Mayor, Cala, Ensenada de . . . . . . . 4.124
Mayor, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Mayor, Puig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.164
Mayor, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.189
Mayor, Torre, Punta de . . . . . . . . 4.189
Maza de Oro, Isleta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Mazafran, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Mazaghren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.87
Mazara
Mazara del Vallo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.83
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.88
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.87
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.86
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.89
Mazara, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.86
Mazar
Mazar, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16
Mazar, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.26
Mazarrn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.186
Mazarrn, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . 2.186
Mazarrn, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.187
Mazarrn, Puerto Deportivo de . . . 2.185
Mazz, Il . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.156
Mazza, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.124
Mazzarilles, Banc des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Mazzarra, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.128
Mazzone
Mazzone,Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Mdina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60
Mdiq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.23
Mechbouda,Koudiat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.185
Mechrig, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.22
Mechrig, Sidi, Anse de . . . . . . . . . . . 7.22
Meda
Meda Chica, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Meda Grande, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Meda, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Medas
Medas, Fondeadero de la . . . . . . . . 3.313
Medas, Islas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Media Naranja, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Mediana, Isleta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.257
Mediano, Freu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.24
Medico, Scoglio del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.45
Medio, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
Mediodia, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75
Mediouni, Ksibet el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.159
Megarese, Porto:
see Porto di Augusta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.69
Megna, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.41
Mejerda, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.47
Mekki, Ali el, Sidi, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . 7.39
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Melaa, Ras el (37009N, 6347E)
Melah
Melah, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Melah, Rass el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.129
Melilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.85
Melilla, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.84
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.107
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.103
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.109
Melilli Oil Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.106
Melis, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.46
Melisena, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87
Meliso, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.220
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.220
Melissa, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.73

Melita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.184
Melito
Melito di Porto Salvo . . . . . . . . . . . 14.13
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.13
Melito, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.13
Melliea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Melliea Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
Melliea Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.81
Melliea, Il-Bajja tal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.81
Mellona
Mellona, Casa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Mellona, Mont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Melloulche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.178
Melona
Melona, Casa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Melona, Monte de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Melonar, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86
Menalda, Pietra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.200
Mencad, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.16
Mndez Nez, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Mendoza, Banco de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Mengel, Dar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Menkal, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17
Mnoba, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Menor, Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.275
Menorca
Menorca, Cabo de:
Isla de Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.232
Menorca, Cabo:
Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Menorca, Canal de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.222
Menorca, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.219
Menzah
Menzah, Baie d El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.49
Menzah, Kef El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.49
Menzel
Menzel Abd Er Rahmane . . . . . . . . . 7.88
Menzel Bourguiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.87
Menzel Djemil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85
Menzel Temime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Menzel-Heurr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Menzil Smail, Anse de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Merakchi, Sidi Abdallah el . . . . . . . . . 7.177
Mercante, Il-- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.79
Mercantile, Porto: Gallipoli,
Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.199
Merkeb, Sidi, Mont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Merouane
Merouane, Pointe Sidi Bou . . . . . . . 6.250
Merouane, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.110
Mers el-Farm
Mers el-Farm, Baie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Mers el-Farm, Pointe de . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Mers el-Farm, Rocher de . . . . . . . . 6.187
Mers-el-Kbir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
Mers-el-Kbir, Fort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.40
Mers-el-Kbir, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.54
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.53
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.55
Mersa
Mersa, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.255
Mersa, Oued el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.16
Mesa de Roldn, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.168
Mesas, Las (3625N, 509W)
Mesima, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.42
Mesquida
Mesquida, Cala: E coast
Isla de Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Mesquida, Cala: NE coast
Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Mesquida, Playa de la . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Mesquida, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Messaoud, Sidi (35418N 10494E)
Messia, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
523
Messina
Messina, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.49
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.70
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.69
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.62
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.71
Messina, Stretto di
Currents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.6
Directions - north part . . . . . . . . 12.20
Directions - south part . . . . . . . . 12.24
Eddies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.9
Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.3
Overfalls and tide-rips . . . . . . . . . 12.8
Pilotage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.11
Tides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.7
Whirlpools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.10
Mestaxa
Mestaxa, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Mestaxa, Oued de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Mestral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Metaponto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.115
Lido di Metaponto . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.115
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.115
Meteorological conversion table
and scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.199
Mthanier, Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.259
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.278
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.276
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.273
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.279
Metoua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.230
Mezaa, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.188
Mezritrane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.205
Meztaza
Meztaza, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Meztaza, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Mezzaita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Mezzar, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.27
Mezzo
Foggia di Mezzo, Torrente . . . . . . . . 9.99
Mezzo, Capo di: see Capo Cimiti . . 14.43
Mezzo, Scalo di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.43
Mezzo, Scoglio di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.212
Mezzo, Torre di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.67
Marr
Marr Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.154
Marr ix-Xini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
Mhjr, Jbel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44
Michelelizza (Tropea) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.30
Michorn, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Miel, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Mignuna, Ras il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.82
Miguel Caballero de la
Dehesa de Campoamor Marina:
Puerto de Campoamor . . . . . . . . . . . 2.283
Mijares, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Mijas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
Mijas, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
Mil, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.309
Milazzese
Milazzese, Baia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
Milazzese, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
Milazzese, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
Milazzo
Milazzo, Baia di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.137
Milazzo, Capo di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Milazzo, Penisola di . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Milazzo, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.137
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.160
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.158
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.162
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Milhr, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.47

Mili, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.26
Miliane, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Milieu, Banc de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.233
Millares, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Milocca, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.114
Milonia, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Mimoun, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.192
Mina, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.103
Mindjou, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.188
Minissale, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Minkba, Il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Miramar, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Mirzuq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Miskar Gas Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.165
Mistra Rocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.77
Mistral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Mistral, Pointe de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Mitidja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.145
Mitjana
Mitjana, Cala:
NE coast Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . 4.181
Mitjana, Cala: S coast
Isla de Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.286
Mitjana, Cala:
SE coast Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . . 4.207
Mitjana, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.94
Mitjana, Isleta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.257
Mitjanet, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Mitjorn
Mitjorn, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75
Mitjorn, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75
Mitjorn, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Mitx
Mitx, Losa del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Mitx, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96
Moco, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.233
Mogote Bernat, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Mohamed
Mohamed Bou Akkazine, Sidi . . . . 7.232
Mohamed Ech Cherif, Sidi . . . . . . . 7.124
Mohamed, Jebel Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.19
Mohand, Dar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.226
Mohandali, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.37
Mojcar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Mojcar, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Mojn
Mojn, Cabezo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.186
Mojn, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.254
Mokreum, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Mola
Mola de Andraitx, La:
SW Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Mola, Cabo de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Mola de sa Corda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Mola de Tuent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Mola, Castel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Mola, Clot de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Mola: Isla de Formentera . . . . . . . . . 4.58
Mola, La: Isla de Menorca . . . . . . . 4.253
Mola, La: Mahn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.261
Mola, Punta della: Sicilia . . . . . . . 13.104
Molara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92
Molaro, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.11
Moli
Moli, Cala: Isla de Menorca
(40008N, 4119E)
Moli, Cala: W coast Isla de Ibiza . . . 4.38
Molinar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.128
Molinar de Levante, Puerto del . . . . 4.128
Molinazzo, Punta
Molinazzo,
Punta del: Isola di Pantelleria . . . . . 8.33
Molinazzo, Punta: N Sicilia . . . . . . 10.35
Molinell, Ro del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Molinet
Molinet, Cerro del: Alicante . . . . . . 2.319
Molinet: Puerto de L Estartit . . . . . 3.313

Molini
Molini, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.36
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.36
Mole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.36
Molini, Torre dei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.211
Molino
Molino, Bajo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Molino, Llosa del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Molino, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Molino, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111
Moll, Cala de Son . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.206
Molo di Femmina, Punta . . . . . . . . . . 10.215
Molopasso, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.176
Moltona, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Mona
Mona, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.48
Mona, Puerto Deportive Punta de la . 2.97
Mona, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Mona, Tur de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.253
Monacizzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.210
Monaco
Monaco, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.231
Monaco, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.18
Monaco, Pizzo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.56
Monaco, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.215
Monaco, Secca del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.42
Monasterace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.24
Monasterace Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25
Monastir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.157
Monastir New Fishing Harbour . . . 7.158
Monastir, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.139
Monastir, Presquile de . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Skans-Monastir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.157
Moncfar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.69
Mondello
Mondello, Baia de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.24
Mondello, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.17
Mondello, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.13
Mondrag, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.208
Moneya, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.182
Mongat, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
Mongerbino
Mongerbino, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.17
Mongerbino, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . 10.17
Mong
Mong, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.309
Mong, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.253
Mong, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.308
Monistili, Scoglio: Li Cuzzufri . . . . . . 14.25
Monserrato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.115
Mont del Padr, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Montagnola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.174
Montalbano Ionico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Montalto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.24
Montaa = mountain, see proper name
Montaazo, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Montbri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Montcabr, Crux de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.251
Monte, mte = mountain, see proper name
Montechiaro
Montechiaro, Castello di . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Montechiaro, Palma di . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Montegiordano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Montegiordano Marina . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Montello, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.156
Montenassari, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.182
Monterosso, Torre di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.97
Monterrojo, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29
Monterroso, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29
Montevergine, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . 12.34
Monti Peloritania, Monte . . . . . . . . . 10.139
Montjoi, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.319
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.319
Montjuich, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.231
Montnegre, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.279
Montroig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
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Montseny, Montaa de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.231

Montserrat, Montaa de . . . . . . . . . . . 3.190
Montsia, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.102
Mora, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.190
Moragues, Punta de na . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Moral, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Moral, Cala, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Moranidi, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.90
Morayra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.298
Morayra, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.258
Morayra, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . 2.298
Morayra, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.299
Mordomo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28
Morell
Morell, Baja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Morell, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Morenallet
Morenallet, Escull, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Morenallet, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70
Moreras, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.168
Morey
Morey, Atalaya de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.178
Morey, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.178
Morlanda, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Moro
Moro But, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.98
Moro, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.32
Moro, Isleta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.176
Moro, Islote del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111
Moro, Laja del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Moro, Peas del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Moro, Piedras del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Moro, Puig del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Moro, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89
Morocco
Mediterranean coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1
Principal ports,
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40
Rescue services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49
Moros, Torre dels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Morrell
Morrell, Arrecife del . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.253
Morrell, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.253
Morro = headland or bluff,
see proper name
Morro de Gos, Laja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.142
Morrn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.135
Mortelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.124
Morts, Cala: Cabo Nati . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Moruna, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7
Moscart, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Mosqueros, Cerro de los . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Mosquito, Bajo el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.251
Mosta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Mostaganem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.100
Mostaganem, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . 6.100
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.105
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.104
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.103
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.106
Mostefa, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.129
Motril, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.105
Motta
Motta d Affermo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.96
Motta San Giovanni . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.11
Mottola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Mouader, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.276
Moules
Moules, Les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15
Moules, Pointe des . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.188
Moules, Rocher des . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.188
Moulin
Moulin, Anse du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.294
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Moulin, Tour de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.294

Moya, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Mozza
Mozza tower: N Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . 10.96
Mozza, Torre: Capo Spartivento . . . 14.17
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.17
Mozza, Torre: Ugento . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Msid
Msid Ech Chita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.205
Msid, Jebel el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15
Msida Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.119
Mta, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Muddafedda, Rocca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Muertos, Punta de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Muga, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.308
Mugnone, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.32
Mula de S Agulla, Baja de la . . . . . . . 4.181
Mul, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Mulhacn, Pico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.71
Muluya, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.76
Muntadas Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Munxar
Munxar Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.130
Munxar, Il-Ponta tal- . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Munxar, Secca Il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Outer Munxar Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Murada, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Muralla, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.238
Murdjadjo, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.41
Muria, Val di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.202
Muro Vecchio, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Murria, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.29
Murro di Porco, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.104
Murta, Cala
Murta, Cala: Bahia de Polensa . . . . 4.183
Murta, Cala, Castellet de . . . . . . 4.183
Murta, Cala: East coast of
Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Murt, Punta des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Murtra, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.310
Murviedro, Grao de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.97
Musa, Ir-Ramla ta Wied . . . . . . . . . . . 8.152
Mut, Punta des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Muto, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.139
Muzza, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.17
Mzebla, El, Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.169
Na Girada, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Na Moreya
Na Moreya, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . 4.207
Na Moreya, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Nabeul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.136
Nabeul, Banc de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.136
Nabueles, Punta de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Nadji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.110
Hadjrat Nadji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Nador
Nador Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.233
Nador, Avance du . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.233
Nador, Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.84
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.108
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.103
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.99
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.110
Nadour, Jebel en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.34
Nadur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Nadur Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.15
Najar, Sidi en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Nakta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.232
Namoussa, Oued bou . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.299
Namuna, Wadi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.41
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.41
Nans, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Nans, Cala, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Nao
Nao, Bajo de La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.255
Nao, Cabo de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.258

Nao, Islote de La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.255
Nao, Piedra de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.258
Nao, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.167
Naro, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Nasi, Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.71
Naso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Naso, Fiume di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Nati
Nati, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.233
Nati, Escollo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.233
Natura, Costa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Natural conditions
Climate and weather
Air temperature,
Anticyclones
The Asian anticyclone . . . . 1.150
The Azores anticyclone . . . 1.149
Climatic Tables
Al-Hocema . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.179
Algiers/Darelbeida . . . . . . . 1.181
Alicante . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.172
Almera Airport . . . . . . . . . 1.170
Annaba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.183
Barcelona Airport . . . . . . . 1.175
Bejaa Airport . . . . . . . . . . 1.182
Bizerte Airport . . . . . . . . . . 1.184
Castillo Galeras . . . . . . . . . 1.171
Catania Fontanorossa . . . . . 1.196
Crotone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.198
Gabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.188
Gela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.195
General information . . . . . . 1.166
Gibraltar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.168
Ibiza/Es Codol . . . . . . . . . 1.176
Isola di Ustica . . . . . . . . . . 1.192
Lampedusa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.190
Location of climatic
stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.167
Luqa, Malta . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.191
Mahn/Menorca . . . . . . . . . 1.178
Mlaga Airport . . . . . . . . . . 1.169
Marina di Ginosa . . . . . . . . 1.199
Messina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.197
Monastir-Skanes . . . . . . . . 1.186
Oran/Es-Senia . . . . . . . . . . 1.180
Palermo/Punta Raisi . . . . . . 1.193
Palma de Mallorca/
Son San Juan . . . . . . . . . 1.177
Pantelleria . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.189
Sfax El-Maou . . . . . . . . . . . 1.187
Tortosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.174
Trapani/Birgi . . . . . . . . . . . 1.194
Tunis-Carthage . . . . . . . . . . 1.185
Valencia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.173
Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.158
Depressions,
Mobile depressions . . . . . . . . . 1.151
Fog and visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.163
Fronts, Warm and cold fronts . . . 1.152
General conditions,
Weather pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.146
General information, Overview . 1.145
Humidity, General information . . 1.165
Precipitation
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.159
Rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.160
Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.162
Thunderstorms and
Waterspouts . . . . . . . . . . 1.161
Pressure
Average distribution . . . . . . 1.147
Variability . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.148
Winds
Average distribution . . . . . . 1.153
Coastal wind . . . . . . . . . . . 1.156
Land and sea breezes . . . . . 1.157
Main regional winds . . . . . 1.154
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Open sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.155

Currents
Currents between S coast of
Spain and N coast of Morocco . 1.130
Currents diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . 1.129
Currents off Sicilia
and S coast of Italy . . . . . . . . . 1.133
Algeria and Tunisia . . . . . . . . . 1.132
Currents off the E coast of Spain
and around the Islas Baleares . 1.131
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.128
Maritime topography
Magnetic conditions
Local magnetic anomalies . 1.127
Magnetic variation . . . . . . . 1.126
Seabed
Balearic abyssal plain . . . . 1.118
Gulf of Tunis . . . . . . . . . . . 1.121
Italian Peninsula . . . . . . . . . 1.123
Moroccan and
Algerian coast . . . . . . . . 1.119
Strait of Gibraltar and
Spanish coast . . . . . . . . . 1.117
Strait of Sicily . . . . . . . . . . 1.122
Tyrrhenian Sea . . . . . . . . . . 1.120
West Mediterranean . . . . . . 1.116
Seismic activity, Earthquakes . . . 1.125
Volcanic activity, Volcanoes . . . . 1.124
Sea and swell
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.136
Sea conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.137
Swell conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.138
Sea level and tides
Sea level, Seasonal sea levels . . . 1.134
Tides
Stretto di Messina . . . . . . . . . 12.7
Tides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.135
Sea water characteristics
Bioluminescence . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.144
Colour and transparency . . . . . . 1.143
Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.140
Salinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.139
Sea surface temperatures . . . . . . 1.141
Variability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.142
Navarrete, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Nave, Scoglio La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
Navigation and Regulations
Berthing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20
Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
Admiralty charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
ARCS charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Datums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.16
Foreign charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
Distress and rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.44
Coastguard stations . . . . . . . . . . . 1.52
Global Maritime Distress and
Safety System (GMDSS) . . . . . . 1.44
Lifeboat stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.53
Rescue services
Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.45
Gibraltar (UK) . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.47
Malta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.48
Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49
Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.51
Limits of the book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
Navigation, Aids to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.17
Buoys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.19
Landmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.17
Navigational dangers and hazards . . . 1.3
Coastal conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
Floating hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
Mine danger areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
Piracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
Pilotage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21
National pilotage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21
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INDEX
Radio facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22

Radio aids to navigation . . . . . . . . 1.22
Radio meteorological warnings
and weather services . . . . . . . . . 1.24
Radio navigational warnings . . . . 1.23
NAVAREA III . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.37
Cables and pipelines . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
European Community Regulations 1.27
Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38
Malta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39
Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40
Pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26
Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.41
Submarine cables and pipelines . . 1.25
Traffic Separation Schemes . . . . . 1.36
Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42
Traffic and operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Exercise areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
Marine and integral reserves . . . . . 1.9
Marine exploitation . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
Submarine exercise areas . . . . . . . 1.11
Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
Naxos: See Giardini-Naxos . . . . . . . . 13.29
Naxxar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Ne Cafayes, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Negra
Negra de Percheles,
Punta (3742N, 0044W)
Negra, Isla: E Spain . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Negra, Isla: S Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Negra, Punta: Aguilas . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Negra, Punta: Bahia de Palma . . . . 4.133
Negra, Punta: Bahia de Polensa . . . 4.183
Negra, Punta: Cabo de Gata . . . . . . 2.170
Negra, Punta: Cabo Sacratif . . . . . . . 2.88
Negra, Punta: Cala Caragol . . . . . . . 4.90
Negra, Punta: Cala Fornells . . . . . . 4.255
Negra, Punta: East coast of
Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Negra, Punta: Mlaga . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.33
Negra, Punta: Mazarrn . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Negra, Punta: Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Negra, Punta: Rada de Cullera . . . . . 3.30
Negras
Negras del Freu, Islas . . . . . . . . . . . 4.23
Negras, Ensenada de las
(3653N, 0159W)
Negras, Islas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.67
Negra del Este, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.67
Negra del Oueste, Isla . . . . . . . . . 4.67
Negre, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.302
Negres, Escollo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.44
Negret
Negret, Cabo: N Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . 4.41
Negret, Cabo: SW Isla de Ibiza . . . . . 4.20
Negrete
Negrete, Cabo: Altea . . . . . . . . . . . 2.257
Negrete, Cabo: Cartagena . . . . . . . . 2.173
Negrete, Cabo: N Isla de Ibiza . . . . . 4.40
Negri, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.64
Negro
Negro, Cabo: Cabo de la Nao . . . . . 2.258
Negro, Cabo: East coast of
Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Negro, Cabo: Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Negro, Cabo: West coast of
Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.233
Negro, Cap: Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.17
Negro, Capo: E Sicilia . . . . . . . . . 13.105
Negro, Punta del Cerro . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Negrn, Fortn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Nekor, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.47
Nemer, Jebel Oued en . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Nere, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.215
Nerera, Rocas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Nerja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.93
Neto, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.73

Nevada, Sierra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.70
Newwiela, Ras in- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.144
Nic
Nic, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75
Nic, Fiume, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75
Nic, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Nic, Punta del Rosso di . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Nic, Secca di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Niceto, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.139
Nicotera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.43
Nicotera Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.47
Anchorages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.47
Niexfa, Ras in- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Ni Armat
Ni Armat Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.253
Ni Armat Pequeo . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.253
Nin del Corp, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43
Nitge, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.252
No, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Noire
Noire, Pointe: Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . 6.291
Noire, Pointe: Morocco . . . . . . . . . . 5.64
Non, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.40
Nord des Frres, Banc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18
Norde, Basse du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Norfeo, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Norte
Norte, Llado del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Norte, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
North Comino Channel:
see Gawdex, Il-Fliegu ta . . . . . . . . 8.151
North Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.144
Nostra, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111
Noto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.116
Noto, Fiume di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.116
Noto, Lido di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.116
Notre Dame d Afrique . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.150
Nou
Nou Cous, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Nou, Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.211
Nova
Nova Icaria, Puerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.209
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.209
Nova Siri Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.112
Nova, Cala, Puerto de: Palma . . . . . 4.134
Nova, Cala: SE Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . 4.59
Nova, Llosa de Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Nova, Torre, Ensenada Codol de la:
NE Isla de Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Nova, Torre: Bahia de Palma . . . . . 4.124
Nova, Torre: S coast
Isla de Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.275
Nova, Torre:
SE coast of Isla de Mallorca . . . . . 4.208
Nova-Canet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Novara, Rocca di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.127
Novi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.125
Novios, Cama de los, Roca . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Nsoor, Kef en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.15
Nube, Islote de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.149
Nubia
Nubia, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.66
Nubia, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.66
Nueva
Nueva, Punta de la Torre . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Nueva, Punta Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Nueva, Torre: Cabo Sacratif . . . . . . . 2.85
Nueva, Torre: Gola El Perellonet . . . 3.15
Nueva, Torre: Rada de Salou . . . . . 3.141
Nuevo
Nuevo, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45
Nuevo, Morro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.34
Nuova, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.73
Nuovo
Nuovo, Porto: Crotone, Porto di . . . 14.80
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.84
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.82
Nuovo, Scalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.43
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Obispo, Cerro del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.157

Oeste, Bajo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.270
Ofegats, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Ognina
Ognina, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.105
Ognina, Baia di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.114
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.114
Ognina: Porto Ulisse . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.39
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.39
Temporary anchorage . . . . . . . . . 13.39
Oliguera, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Olimpico de Nova Icaria, Puerto . . . . . 3.209
Oliva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Oliva, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Oliva, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.31
Oliveri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.132
Oliveri, Baia di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.127
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.134
Oliveri, Castello di . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.132
Oliviers, Pointe des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.125
Olivos, Seco de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.76
Olla
Olla de Altea, Puerto La . . . . . . . . . 2.291
Olla, Cabo de la: Isla de Cabrera
(39890N, 2581)
Olla, Cala de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Olmo, Punta dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.231
Oltrera, Cabo d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Omara, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17
Omo Morto, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.41
Or, Marina Cala d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.215
Oran
Oran, Golfe d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.40
Oran, Port d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.56
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.76
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.75
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.70
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.77
Orelletes, Bajo de Ses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.208
Orlando, Capo d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.106
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.106
Oro
Oro, Conca d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.53
Oro, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.85
Oropesa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Oropesa del Mar, Puerto . . . . . . . . . 3.100
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.100
Oropesa, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Orousse, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.111
Ortigia, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.105
Otranto, Strait of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.64
Ouahran, Port d (3543N, 038W)
Ouamri, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Ouazdra, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.124
Oubay, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Oudirane, Jbel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Oudref (33594N 9582E)
Oued = river, see proper name
Ouillis
Ouillis, Cap; see Ras Ouillis . . . . . . 6.111
Ouillis, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.111
Oujada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.109
Oulad
Oulad Amar, Bordj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Oulad ben Ayed, Mersa . . . . . . . . . . 6.32
Oulassa
Oulassa, Cap; see Ras Oulassa . . . . . 6.14
Oulassa, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Oulid, Jebel Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Oumcetren, Baie d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.52
Ouringa, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Ovadi area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.180
Ovo
Ovo, Secca dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.210
Ovo, Torre dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.210
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Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.210
Breakwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.210
Pace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.23
Paceco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.66
Pacheco, Ro Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29
Pachino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.104
Pachino, River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.154
Paci, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20
Padre Bartolo, Ermita del . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Padrn
Padrn, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Padrn, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Pagliara, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Pagres, Roche des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.302
Paguera, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.109
Pain de Sucre
Pain de Sucre, Le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Pain de Sucre, Pointe du . . . . . . . . . 6.240
Pajares, Bajo de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.273
Pjaro, Casa del (3817N, 0031W)
Palamito, Secca del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.83
Palams
Palams, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . 3.281
Palams, Laja de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Palams, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.281
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.286
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.285
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.284
Marina de Palams . . . . . . . . . . . 3.294
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.287
Palancia, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Palazz = palace, see proper name
Palermo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.51
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.73
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.68
Palermo, Golfo di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.51
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.78
Pali, Torre I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Palicorna, Bajos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Palisi, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
Palizzi Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.16
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.16
Palma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.114
Palma di Montechiaro . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Palma Marina, Punta de la
(40355N, 00395E)
Palma Nova, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . 4.132
Palma, Baha de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.113
Palma, Castellazzo di . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Palma, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Palma, Isla de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.272
Palma, Llosa de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.272
Palma, Marina di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Palma, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.135
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.154
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.153
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.148
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.156
Palma, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.272
Palmar, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Palmas, Desierto de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.99
Palme, Cala: Lampedusa . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55
Palmer, Puntazo de el . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.118
Palmeto, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Palmi, Marina di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.49
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.49
Palmier, Pointe du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Palo
Palo di Menfi, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Palo, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.176
Palo, Porto, Baia di . . . . . . . . . . . 9.175
Palo, Porto, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . 9.163
Palom, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Paloma
Paloma, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.112
Paloma, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.112
Palomares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.180
Palomares, Fondeadero de . . . . . . . 2.180
Palomas
Palomas, Isla de Las: Cartagena . . . 2.233
Palomas, Islote de la: Estepona . . . . . 2.29
Palomas, Islote: Morocco . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Palomba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.178
Palomba, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.176
Palomba, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.178
Palombaro, Secca del: S Italy . . . . . . . 14.51
Palomera
Palomera. Punta La . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.288
Palomera, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Palos, Palos, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.273
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.273
Palos, Cabo de, Puerto de . . . . . . . . 2.188
Pals
Pals, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Pals, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Palumbo
Palumbo, Scogli: Isola Favignana . . . 9.46
Palumbo, Scoglio: Porto di Trapani . 9.72
Pan de Azcar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Panarelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.226
Panaria
Ditella, Scalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.224
Panaria, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.218
Pancheta, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Pantaleu, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Pantanto Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.46
Pantelleria
Pantelleria - Punta Spadillo . . . . . . . . 8.19
Pantelleria Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Pantelleria, Isola di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.17
Pantelleria, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.21
Pantinat, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Papa Luna, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.120
Pappagallo, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.11
Paradise Bay: Cirkewwa,
Ir-Ramla tac- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.152
Paradiso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.48
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.48
Paradiso, Rada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.48
Designated anchorage . . . . . . . . 12.48
Parais, Playa del
(3830N, 0016W)
Parda, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Pare Pascual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.109
Pared, Cap de sa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Pareys, Torrente de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.175
Parghelia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.19
Parise, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Parrino, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.48
Partinico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.28
Ps, Escull de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43
Passagio, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.17
Passero, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.119
Passero, Capo, Isola di . . . . . . . . . 13.119
Passero, Isola di Capo,
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.119
Passo di Lupo, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.21
Passo, Insenatura del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.51
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.51
Pastizza, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.41
Patella, Scoglio Pietra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Patemisco
Patemisco beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Patemisco, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Paterello, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.27
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.27
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Patino, Banco de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131

Patos, Piedra de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.103
Patrijiet, Kalanka tal- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Patti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.131
Patti, Baia di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.127
Patti, Golfo di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.126
Patti, Marina di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.132
Patti, Pietra di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.132
Patti, Scoglio di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.132
Pau
Pau, Punta den: E Spain . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Pau, Punta den: Baha de Palma . . 4.119
Payaret, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.41
Payo, Loza del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Pazzi, Il , Secca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.192
Pcherie, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Pcheurs
Pcheurs, Baie des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Pcheurs, Pointe des . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Pecorini a Mare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.184
Pedrassa, Punta de sa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.208
Pedrera
Pedrera Vieja, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Pedrera, Punta: Rada de Salou . . . . 3.141
Pedreras, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19
Pedrosa
Pedrosa, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Pedrosa, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Pedrucho, El (3742N, 0042W)
Peix, Estanque del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.31
Pelada, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Pelagie, Isole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.35
Pelat, Puig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Pellari, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.97
Pllaro
Pllaro, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.24
Pllaro, Torre di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25
Pellegrin, Ras il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Pellegrina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.45
Pellegrino, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.15
Peloro, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.124
Pelosa, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.310
Pembroke Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.75
Pea = rock, see proper name
Peals, Punta dels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Peas
Peas de Carambio, Bajo de . . . . . . . 3.81
Peas Rojas, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Peas, Cabo de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Peiscola, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.120
Penjat, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Penna, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.166
Pen
Pen, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Pen, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Pen = rocky mountain.
see proper name
Pensamientos, Punta de los . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
Pentedattilo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.5
Pentimele
Pentimele, Monte di . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.43
Pentimele, Rada di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.43
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.43
Penyes, Cabo de ses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Ppinire, Baie de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.70
Peppemaria, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
Pera, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Perce, La, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.244
Perciato
Perciato, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Perciato, Punta: Isola Filicudi . . . . 10.182
Perciato, Punta: Isola Salina . . . . . 10.190
Perdigal, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.138
Perdigones, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.83
Perell
Perell, Gola El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.33
Perell, Puerto El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.33
Perell, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Perellonet, Gola El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
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Perla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.106
Pertuso
Pertuso, Scalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.233
Pescade, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Pescadores
Pescadores, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Pescadores, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Pescaro de Carboneras, Puerto . . . . . . 2.196
Pesce, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.59
Pesci
Pesci, Banco dei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.18
Pesci, Secca dei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.225
Pesetas, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Petite
Petite Seiche, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.302
Petite, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.207
Petra = stone, rock, see proper name
Petrace, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.45
Petro, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.216
Petro, Porto, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.208
Pezzo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20
Philippeville: see Skikda . . . . . . . . . . . 6.259
Phoque, cueil du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Pi, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Piana, piano = plain or level ground,
see proper name
Piazza Europa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.41
Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.41
Picada, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Picamosca
Picamosca, Puig de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96
Picamosca, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96
Picas, las
Picas, las, Islote de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Picas, las, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Piccioni, Scoglio dei . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.196
Piccola, Isola: see Marzamemi . . . . . 13.118
Pichirichi, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.182
Pico = peak or summit,
see proper name
Piedad, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.261
Piedras
Piedras del Castillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.67
Piedras Gordas, Punta de . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Pietra = stone, see proper name
Pietra Grande, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.45
Pietre Nere, Le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.15
Pietrenere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.48
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.48
Pietrenere, Torre di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.48
Pietro, Torre San . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.191
Pigeonnier, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Pignataro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.207
Pignolato, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Pila, Isleta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.257
Pilau, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.39
Piles
Piles, Bajos del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.251
Piles, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Pil, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Pin, Cabo des: Baha de Art . . . . . . 4.206
Pinar, Cabo del:
NE coast Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Pineda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
Pinedo, Caserio de
(39252N, 00202W)
Pineo, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Pinillos, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Pino
Pino de la Posada, Cala del . . . . . . . 4.179
Pino, Cabo, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.68
Pino, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.94
Pinos, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Pinto, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Pinu, Ras Ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.77
Piraino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.121
Piraino, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Pirates, Anse des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90
Pisan, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.188
Pisana, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.48
Piscit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.231
Pispisa, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.33
Pistunina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.26
Piton de lEst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.19
Pixerota, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Pizzicalori, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Pizzo
Pizzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.28
Pizzo, Marino di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.28
Pizzo Calabro, Marino di . . . . . . . . 11.28
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.28
Pizzo, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.215
Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.215
Pizzo, Scoglio a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.105
Pizzo, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.215
Pizzolungo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.22
Placer = shoal, see proper name
Plage = beach, see proper name
Plaia, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92
Plana
Plana, Bleda, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Plana, Isla: Golfo de Vera . . . . . . . . 2.186
Plana, Isla: Isla Cabrera
Archipelago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.101
Plana, Isla: Puerto de Mahon . . . . . 4.268
Plana, Isla: SE coast Isla de Ibiza . . . 4.59
Plana, Punta: Benidorm . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Plana, Punta: SW Isla de Mallorca . . 4.90
Plana, Roca (40267N, 00274E)
Plane
Plane, le: Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.15
Plane, le: Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.39
Plano, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.101
Plata, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Platini, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Playa = beach, see proper name
Poal, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Pobre, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.101
Podadera, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.235
Pola, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.272
Polacca, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Polacra, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Policaretto, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75
Policoro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Pollara
Pollara, Cala di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.193
Pollara, Faraglione di . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Pollastro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Pollensa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.185
Pollensa, Baha de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.182
Pollensa, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.185
Pollina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.90
Pollina, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.94
Ponente
Ponente, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.46
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.54
Ponente, Monte di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.36
Ponente, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.216
Pons, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Ponsa, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.313
Ponsella, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.309
Pont, Morro del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.183
Ponty, Baie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Popi, Puig de Sa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.80
Porcaria, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.42
Porcelli, Scogli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.22
Porci, Punta dei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.123
Poro, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.43
Porquerola, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Porrasa
Porrasa, Ensenada de la . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Porrasa, Isla de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Porrasa, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Porri
Porri, Isolotto dei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.163
Porri, Monte dei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.186
528
Porros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Porros, Isla den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.190
Porros, Los, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.255
Port del Torrent, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.47
Port Roig
Port Roig, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.36
Port Roig, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Port Vell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.227
Porta, Punta La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.33
Portals
Portals, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.131
Portals, Puerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.133
Portas
Portas, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
Portas, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
Portbou, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.340
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.340
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.340
Portell, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.288
Portr, Calan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.281
Portet Marina, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.291
Porticciolo Capo dOrlando . . . . . . . 10.125
Porticella di Bova, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . 14.9
Porticello
Lipari-Porticello: Isola Lipari . . . . 10.203
Porticello Santa Flavia: N Sicilia . . 10.97
Porticello, Punta: N Sicilia . . . . . . . 10.91
Porticello: Calabria . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.42
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.42
Porticello, Marina di . . . . . . . . . . 12.42
Porticello: Isola Lipari . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Porticello: N Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.97
Portichol, Isla del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.258
Portinatx
Portinatx, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Portinatx, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Portiol, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.261
Portisol, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Portixol, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.129
Portixol, Cala Es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Portixol, Cala, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . 4.129
Portman, Baha de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Porto ad Ovest:
Industriale Esterno, Porto . . . . . . . . 14.141
Portopalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.175
Portopalo, Rada di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.175
Portorosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.135
Ports, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.233
Pou
Pou, Bajo den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.23
Pou, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.23
Pouet, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.27
Poules, Port aux (35482N, 0097W)
Pous, Cal des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.215
Pozzallo, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.164
Berth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.169
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.168
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.167
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.170
Pozzolana
Pozzolana di Ponente, Cala . . . . . . . . 8.44
Pozzolana, Punta della . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28
Prajjet, Il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Premi
Premi de Mar, Puerto de . . . . . . . . 3.256
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.256
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.256
Premi, San Cristbal de:
Premi de Mar, Puerto de . . . . . . . 3.256
Premi, Villa de San Pedro de . . . . . 3.256
Presidiana
Presidiana, Insenatura di . . . . . . . . 10.103
Presidiana, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.103
Presqule = peninsula,
see proper name
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Preveto, Isolotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.46

Prezioso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.106
Prima
Prima, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Prima, Punta: Cabo Roig . . . . . . . . 2.255
Prima, Punta: Cala Fornells . . . . . . 4.255
Prima, Punta: E coast Isla de
Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Prima, Punta: Isla de Formentera . . . 4.61
Prima, Punta:
NW coast Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . 4.166
Prima, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Priola, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.17
Priolo
Priolo Gargallo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.76
Priolo, Seno del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.72
Prosciutto, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.190
Protomeno, Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.35
Provenaux Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.76
Pucarsa, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.189
Pudent, Estanque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26
Pudenta, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Pudrimel, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.254
Puebla de Farnals, Puerto . . . . . . . . . . . 3.96
Puercos, Isla de Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.23
Puerto = port, see proper name
Puerto, Cabezo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.172
Puig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.96
Puig Caragol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43
Puig de la Carbonera . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Puig de Picamosca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96
Puig de Randa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Puig de Sa Popi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.80
Puig de San Salvador . . . . . . . . . . . 4.205
Puig del Moro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Puig Fumat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.167
Puig Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.164
Puig Pelat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Puig, Algar del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
Puig, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.96
Pujol
Pujol, Escull den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Pujols, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.73
Pujols, Islas del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.73
Pulsano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.191
Punchosos, Islotes Los . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Punta = point, see proper name
Puntarr, Es, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.164
Puntica, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Puzzillo: Pozzillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.32
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.32
Qacentina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.282
Qala = bay or cove, see proper name
Qala, Ras il . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.77
Qalet Marku, Tori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Qammie, Ras Il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.143
Qarraba, Il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Qawra, Il-- Ponta tal- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Qawra, Il-- Torri tal- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Qolla = hill, see proper name
Qretjen, Ras il- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Quattro Colonne, Torre delle:
Fiume, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Quebrada, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Quelti, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Quemado
Quemado, Anse de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.52
Quemado, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Quemado, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Quilates, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45
Quiviana
Quiviana, Cordillera de . . . . . . . . . . . 5.86
Quiviana, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.104
Quiviana, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.104
Rabat: Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.59
Rabells, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.255

Rabiosa, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.277
Rbita, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.88
Rbita, La, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.88
Racale, Grosso di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.202
Rachgoun, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.34
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.34
Rac des Mares, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.74
Rada = roadstead, see proper name
Raf-Raf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.34
Rafalet
Rafalet, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Rafalet, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
Rafo, Secca del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.203
Ragusa, Marina di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.163
Raheb, Ras ir- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Rahmane, Menzel Abd Er . . . . . . . . . . . 7.88
Raisi, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.17
Raisigerbi, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.94
Raja, Escull de la, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . 2.254
Rajel, Il . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.77
Ram, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.232
Rama
Rama, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.35
Rama, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Rambla
Rambla de Gualchos . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.102
Rambla, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Rambla-Honda, Torre de
(3649N, 0234W)
Ramel, Sania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Ramla = bay, see proper name
Ramla, Wied ir-- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.70
Randa, Puig de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Rpita
Rpita, Ensenada de la . . . . . . . . . . 4.105
Rpita, Puerto de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.106
Rpita, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.106
Ras Amra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.87
Ras, Rs, Ras, Rass,
raz = cape or point, see proper name
Ras-Kebdana, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.78
Rasa
Rasa, Punta: Isla de Mallorca
(39331N, 3222E)
Rasa, Punta:
W coast Isla de Formentera . . . . . . 4.19
Rasel, Punta del (38509N, 00064E)
Raso, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Rasocolmo
Rasocolmo, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.124
Rasocolmo, Secca . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.124
Rasocolmo, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.124
Ratas
Ratas, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.63
Ratas, Islote de ses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96
Ratjada
Ratjada, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.209
Ratjada, Cala, Puerto de . . . . . . . 4.209
Ratjada, Morro de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.94
Ratx, Cabo des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.206
Rayada, Sidi Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.177
Rayo, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Real
Real de Zaragoza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Real, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Redona
Redona, Isla:
Ensenada de la Rpita . . . . . . . . . 4.105
Redona, Isla:
Ensenada de Santa Eulalia . . . . . . . 4.70
Redonda
Redonda del Este: Islas Bledas . . . . . 4.21
Redonda del Oeste: Islas Bledas . . . . 4.21
Redonda, Isla:
Isla de Cabrera Archipelago . . . . 4.101
Redonda, Isla: Puerto de Sabina . . . . 4.27
Redonda, Roche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.21
Reductillo, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.38
529
Refeubeitx
Refeubeitx, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Refeubeitx, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Regana, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Regga Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.77
Reggio di Calabria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.34
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.39
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.38
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.37
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.40
Rejiche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.177
Relegati, Castello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.24
Religione, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.163
Remoln, Frontn del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Renegada, Restinga de la . . . . . . . . . . 2.270
Renguera, Picacho de la
(38583N, 00133W)
Resass, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Resgui Bank (37584N 10076E)
Restinga = reef, see proper name
Restinga, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Revellino, Castello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.203
Rey
Rey, Casa del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Rey, Castillo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.164
Rey, Isla del: Puerto de Mahn . . . . 4.268
Rey, Isla del: Islas Chafarinas . . . . . . 5.82
Rey, Losa del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.186
Rhedamsi, le Sidi el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.137
Rhennouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Rhis, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.47
Riace Marina:
Fondaco Nouvo, Marina di . . . . . . . . 14.26
Riace, Torre di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Riba, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Ribera, Playa de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.336
Ricasoli
Ricasoli, Il-Fortizza . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.113
Ricasoli, Il-Ponta ta . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.113
Ridaura, Riera de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.293
Riera de Riudoms, Punta de la . . . . . . 3.141
Riera = stream, dry in summer,
see proper name
Riffien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Rifugio, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.152
Rigade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.38
Rilamar, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Rincn
Rincn, Rocas del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Rinella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.192
Ro
Ro, Punta del: Adra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.88
Ro, Punta del: Motril . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Ro, Punta del: Puerto de . . . . . . . . 2.171
Ro, Punta del: Puerto de Almeria . . 2.138
Ro, Punta del:Cabo de la Huertas . 2.256
Rio = river, see proper name
Riposto, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.30
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.30
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.30
Ristola, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.64
Ritani, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.52
Ru, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Rive Bianche, Cala delle . . . . . . . . . . 13.104
Rizzuto, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.43
Anchorage W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.52
Anchorages E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.53
Rizzuto, Capo, Secca di . . . . . . . . . 14.43
Rmel, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Ro, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.71
Robacasale, Punto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.118
Roca
Roca de la Sal, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . 4.252
Roca Playa de la (3639N, 428W)
Rocas
Rocas Negras, Anse de . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
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Rocas Planas, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . 3.273

Rocca = fortress on rock,
see proper name
Rocca Imperiale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.112
Roccaforzata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.189
Roccalumera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Roccella
Roccella Ionica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.34
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.34
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.34
Roccella, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92
Rocchetta, Torre di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.18
Rocher = rock, see proper name
Rocher, Le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Roches Noires, Pointe des . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Rodalquilar, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . 2.177
Roig
Roig, Cabo: Cabo de San
Sebastin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Roig, Cabo: Golfo de la Ampola . . 3.142
Roig, Cabo: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Roig, Cabo: S Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.255
Roig, Cabo, Puerto de . . . . . . . . 2.284
Roig, Coll, Punta des . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.96
Rojiza, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Roldn
Roldn, Cabezo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.168
Roldn, Cuchillada de . . . . . . . . . . 2.253
Roldn, La Mesa de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.168
Romaguera, Bajo La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.253
Romains, Banc des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Ron, Escull den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Ronda, Serran de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13
Ronde, le
Ronde, le: Golfe de Bejaa . . . . . . . 6.228
Ronde, le: W Algeria . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Rondinella
Rondinella, Passo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.140
Rondinella, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.119
Roquero = rocky shoal,
see proper name
Roqueta, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Roquetas
Roquetas de Mar, Puerto de . . . . . . 2.148
Roquetas, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.137
Roquetas, Fondeadero . . . . . . . . . . 2.146
Ros, Playa del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Rosa
Rosa, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.54
Rosa, Cala, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.54
Rosa, Casa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Rosa, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.200
Monte Rosa, Sciarra di . . . . . . . 10.200
Rosa, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Rosamarina, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.91
Rosarno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.43
Rosas
Rosas, Bahia de, Anchorage . . . . . . 3.317
Rosas, Baha de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.317
Rosas, Golfo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.308
Rosas, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.318
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.318
Rosci, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.45
Roses, Golfo de: Golfo de Rosas . . . . 3.308
Rosh = cape, see proper name
Rosi, Cap de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Rosito
Rosito Capo Spulico . . . . . . . . . . . 14.111
Rosito, Castello di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.111
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.111
Rosmarino, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95
Rossa, Cala: Isola Vulcano . . . . . . . . 10.215
Rossano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.104
Rossello, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Rosso
Rosso di Nic, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Rosso, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Rosso, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.36
Rostrogordo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.103

Rotja
Rotja, Cala: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . . . . 4.46
Rotja, Cala: Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . 4.166
Rotja, Cala, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Rotja, Punta: Isla de Formentera . . . . 4.62
Rotja, Punta: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Rotja, Punta: Menorca . . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Rotja, Punta, Seca de . . . . . . . . . 4.251
Rotolo
Rotolo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.158
Rotolo, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.73
Rotonda
Rotonda, Cala: Isola di Pantelleria . . 8.31
Rotonda, Cala: Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
Rotonda, Torre: Capo Rizzuto . . . . 14.43
Rotondella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Rotondo, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Rouge
Rouge, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.125
Rouge, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Roumaia, Kobr er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.123
Roux, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Rua Riff, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.64
Rubasacchi, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28
Rubo, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Ruejos, Cala de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Rugno, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.158
Rupe = rock, cliff, see proper name
Ruso, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Rustella, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.310
S Elia, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
S. Leone, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.23
S Enclua, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
S Escala, Cala: Cabo Favaritx . . . . . . 4.253
S Escar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
S Estaca, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.131
S Estanyol, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.107
Sa Bassa, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Sa Cova, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Sa Dent
Sa Dent, Bajo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Sa Dent, Punta de: Cabo de la Mola . 4.91
Sa Roquetas, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Sa, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Sabat, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.180
Sabea, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Sabiha, Ben . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Sabina
Sabina, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26
Sabina, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26
Sabina, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.30
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.29
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.28
Sabina, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Sabinal, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.89
Sabinilla, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Sabinilla, La, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Sabinilla, La, Fondeadero de . . . . . . 2.28
Sacramento, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Sacratif, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Sadolitj, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.271
Sadum, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.173
Saf, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.18
Safra, Qolla s- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Safsaf, Pointe (37135N 9537E)
Sagunto, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.72
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.77
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.75
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.78
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Sahona, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19

Sad
Sad, Sidi Bou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.51
Sad, Sidi, lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.127
Said Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.169
Sadia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.83
Saint Andrews Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Saint Angelo Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.113
Saint Elmo Lighthouse . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.113
Saint Georges
Inner Saint Georges Rock . . . . . . . . 8.78
Middle Saint Georges Rock . . . . . . . 8.78
Outer Saint Georges Rock . . . . . . . . 8.78
Saint Georges Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Saint Georges Shoals . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Saint Georges Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Saint Johns Cathedral . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.112
Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, Monastre . . . . . . . . . 6.152
Saint Joseph, Roche . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.302
Saint Julians Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.79
Saint Paul
Saint Pauls Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.82
Saint Pauls Church . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.112
Saint Pauls Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Saint Pauls Shoal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.82
Saint Pauls statue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Saint Thomas Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.129
Sainte Clotilde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.41
Sainte Eugne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.145
Sakit Hamida Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.169
Sal, Sal, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Sal Rossa
Sal Rossa, Cala de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.72
Sal Rossa, Islote de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.72
Sal Rossa, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.72
Sal Rossa, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.72
Sal Vieja
Sal Vieja, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29
Sal Vieja, Torre de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29
Salada
Salada, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50
Salada, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.50
Saladar, Playa del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.304
Saladillo, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.24
Salado, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Salah, Sidi, Banc de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Salakta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.180
Salakta, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.177
Salamandre
Salamandre, cuil de la . . . . . . . . . 6.206
Salamandre, Kef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90
Salas, Isla den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Salem
Salem, Fort Sidi (37173N 9524E)
Salem, Sidi
(Gulf of Hammamet) . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Salem, Sidi (le de Jerba) . . . . . . . . 7.228
Salentina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.55
Saler, Caserio El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Salina
Salina, Il-- Bajja tas-- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.83
Salina, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55
Salina, Canale della . . . . . . . . . . . 10.196
Salina, Galera della . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.31
Salina, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.185
Salina, Marina, Porto . . . . . . . . . . 10.195
Salina, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.31
Santa Maria Salina . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.186
Salinas
Salinas, Punta:
Cabo de San Sebastian . . . . . . . . . 3.313
Salinas, Punta: Isla de Mallorca . . . . 4.90
Salinas, Torre de
(37341N, 01157W)
Salinas = saltpans, see proper name
Saline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.9
Saline di Montebello Jonche, Porto . . 14.12
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Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.12
Salitrona, Cala de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.233
Salobrea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.100
Salobrea, Pen de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.100
Salobrea, Surgidero de . . . . . . . . . 2.100
Salou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Salou, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Salou, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.151
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.151
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.151
Salou, Rada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.150
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.150
Salsa, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Salso, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.119
Saltillo, Punta de (3636N, 0431W)
Salto de la Mora
Salto de la Mora, Laja de . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Salto de la Mora, Punta del . . . . . . . . 2.23
Salto de la Mora, Torre del:
Estepona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Salto, Torre del: S Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.14
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.14
Salvi, Llosa de Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.271
Salvo, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.205
Sam-Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.67
Sampiere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.161
Samun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
San Agar, La Llosa de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
San Alessio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25
San Alessio, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
San Alessio, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25
San Andrea
San Andrea, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
San Andrea, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.24
San Andrs
San Andrs, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
San Andrs, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
San Andrs, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.51
San Angelo
San Angelo, Castel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.119
San Angelo, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.197
San Antn, Cerro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.37
San Antonio
San Antonio Abad, Puerto de . . . . . . 4.48
San Antonio de la Playa, Puerto de . 4.126
San Antonio, Baha de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.45
San Antonio, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.258
San Antonio, Cala de, Escollos de . 4.268
San Augustn
San Augustn, Basilique de . . . . . . . 6.300
San Bartolomeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.231
San Basilio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.97
San Basilio, Castello di . . . . . . . . . . 14.97
San Benet, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.102
San Blas
San Blas Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.77
San Blas, Wied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.70
San Carlos
San Carlos, Laja de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
San Carlos, Peninsula de . . . . . . . . . 4.124
San Carlos, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
San Cristbal
San Cristbal de Premi:
Premi de Mar, Puerto de . . . . . . . 3.256
San Cristbal, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.98
San Cristbal, Punta de: E Spain . . . 3.193
San Cristbal, Punta de: S Spain . . . . 2.98
San Dimitri Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.77
San Domenica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.19
San Esteban
San Esteban, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.263
San Esteban, Ermita de . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
San Felipe
San Felipe, Castillo de: E Spain . . . 3.140
San Felipe,
Castillo de: Isla de Menorca . . . . . 4.263
San Felipe, Castillo de: S Spain . . . 2.170
San Felipet, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268

San Feli de Guxols
San Feli de Guxols, Ensenada de . 3.274
San Feli de Guxols, Puerto de . . . 3.274
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.279
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.278
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.277
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.280
San Ferdinando . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.43
San Fernando, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . 2.319
San Fili, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
San Filippo, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.26
San Gervaisio, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
San Giacomo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.122
San iljan, Il-- Bajja ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.79
San Giorgio
San Giorgio, Porticciolo:
Gallipoli, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . 14.200
San Giorgio: Golfo di Patti . . . . . . 10.132
San Giorgio: Scilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.41
San Giovanni
San Giovanni di Ugento, Torre . . . 14.216
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.216
San Giovanni, Banco . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.22
San Giovanni, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.10
San Giovanni, Torre:
San Girgor, Ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.127
San Giuliano
San Giuliano, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.21
San Giuliano, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.66
San Giuseppe, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
San Gor
San Gor, Il-Bajja ta: Marsaxlokk . 8.135
San Gor, Il-Bajja ta:
Saint Georges Point . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
San Gregorio
San Gregorio, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . 14.218
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.218
San Gregorio: Calabria . . . . . . . . . . 12.20
San Jaime, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.231
San Javier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.247
San Jorge
San Jorge de Alfama, Puerto . . . . . . 3.146
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.146
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.146
San Jorge, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
San Jorge, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.300
San Jorge, Golfo de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.133
San Jos
San Jos, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
San Jos, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . 2.174
San Jos, Puerto Deportivo de . . . . 2.175
San Jos, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.96
San Juan
San Juan de los Terreros,
Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
San Juan de Vilasar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.257
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.257
San Juan, Torre de
(40381N, 00425E)
San Julin
San Julin, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.232
San Julin, Cerro de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.319
San Julin, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
San Justo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.212
San Leonardo
San Leonardo (Tropea) . . . . . . . . . . 11.30
San Leonardo di Cutro . . . . . . . . . . 14.51
San Leonardo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.25
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.15
San Leone
San Leone Bagni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.127
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.127
San Leone, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.127
San Llorens, Caleta de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.282
531
San Lucjan, Il-Fortizza Ta . . . . . . . . . 8.127

San Marco
San Marco d Alunzio . . . . . . . . . . . 10.90
San Marco, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
San Marku, Qala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
San Martin, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.258
San Miguel
San Miguel, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . 4.42
San Miguel, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.51
San Miguel, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . 3.272
San Miguel, Torre de: Isla de Ibiza . . 4.42
San Miguel, Torre de:
Golfo de Almera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.138
San Nicola
San Nicola dellAlto . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.71
San Nicola l Arena . . . . . . . . . . . 10.101
San Nicola, Punta: Isola Favignana . 9.47
San Nicola, Punta: Licata . . . . . . . . 9.107
San Nicola, Rocca: Licata . . . . . . . . 9.107
San Nicola, Torre: Licata . . . . . . . . 9.107
San Nicols
San Nicols, Escollo de . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
San Nicols, Placer de . . . . . . . . . . . 3.16
San Nicols, Punta de: E Spain . . . . . 3.14
San Nicols, Punta:
Isla de Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.232
San Nicols, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.23
San Nicols, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.232
San Nicolo, Borgo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.24
San Niklaw Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
San Pablo, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.255
San Paolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.26
San Pasquale, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.11
San Patricio, Pen de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.87
San Pawl
San Pawl, Il-- Bajja ta . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.82
San Pawl, It-- Gejjer ta . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
San Pawl, Is-- Sikka ta . . . . . . . . . . . 8.82
San Pawl Il-Bahar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.82
San Pedro de Alcntara . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
San Pedro de Premi, Villa de . . . . . 3.256
San Pedro de Roda, convent of . . . . 3.320
San Pedro del Pinatar, Puerto de . . . 2.276
San Pedro Martir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.212
San Pedro Pescador . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.308
San Pedro, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.178
San Pedro, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
San Pedro, Colonia de, Puerto de . . 4.200
San Pedro, Isolte de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
San Pedro, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
San Pietro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
San Pietro dell Agida, Fiumara di . 12.25
San Pietro, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.191
San Pol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
San Pol, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.292
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.292
San Pol, Ermita de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
San Pol, Punta de:
Puerto de Palams . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
San Pol, Punta de:
Canet de Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
San Raineri
San Raineri, Braccio di . . . . . . . . . . 12.49
San Raineri, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.21
San Ramn, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.177
San Salvador
San Salvador, Castillo de . . . . . . . . 3.304
San Salvador, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
San Salvador, Puig de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.205
San Salvatore
San Salvatore dei Greci . . . . . . . . . 12.23
San Salvatore, Forte . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.69
San Salvatore, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.49
San Sebastin
San Sebastin, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . 3.271
San Sebastin, Ermita de . . . . . . . . 3.109
San Sebastin, hermitage of . . . . . . 3.320
San Sebastin, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . 3.231
San Simn, Riera de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.258
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San Simone, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.36

San Stefano, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . 12.26
San Telmo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.112
San Telmo, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . 2.137
San Telmo, Ermita de . . . . . . . . . . . 3.271
San Telmo, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.112
San Teodoro, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.67
San Tomas, Il-Bajja ta . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.129
San Tumas, Torri Ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.127
San Vicente
San Vicente, Atalaya de . . . . . . . . . . 4.43
San Vicente, Cala de:
Isla de Mallorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.176
San Vicente, Cala: Isla de Ibiza . . . . 4.53
San Vicente, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . 4.44
San Vicente, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.71
San Vicenzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.231
San Vito
San Vito Lo Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.19
San Vito, Capo: Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . 10.17
San Vito, Penisola di . . . . . . . . . . 10.17
San Vito, Capo: Taranto . . . . . . . . 14.133
Sancti-Spiritus, Cerro de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.173
Sandja, les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186
Sanguigna, Serra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.71
Sanit, Punta della . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.55
Sanjurjo, Villa: See Al-Hocema . . . . . . 5.52
Sans, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Sant Carles de la Rpita, Puerto de . . . 3.112
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.117
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.116
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.115
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.118
Sant Jordi, Puerto Colonia de . . . . . . . 4.104
Sant Lloren, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.282
Sant Andrea
Sant Andrea Apostolo . . . . . . . . . . 14.46
Sant Andrea, Isola:
Sant Andrea, Rafo di:
Sant Angelo di Rossano . . . . . . . . . 14.104
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.104
Sant Anlu, Fortizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.113
Sant Elia
Sant Elia, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . 14.11
Sant Elia, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.45
Sant Elmo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.113
Sant Elmo, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.20
Sant Eufemia
Sant Eufemia dAspromonte . . . . . 11.45
Sant Eufemia Marina . . . . . . . . . . . 11.17
Sant Eufemia Pier, Golfo di . . . . . . 11.16
Sant Eufemia, Golfo di . . . . . . . . . . 11.9
Sant Isidoro, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Sant Jiermu
Sant Jiermu, Il-Fortizza . . . . . . . . . 8.113
Sant Jiermu, Il-Ponta ta . . . . . . . . 8.113
Santa Agata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.23
Sant Agata, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . 12.25
Santa Agata di Militello . . . . . . . . 10.105
Santa Ana
Santa Ana, Bajo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.235
Santa Ana, Laja de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.272
Santa Ana, Punta de: E Spain . . . . . 3.272
Santa Ana, Punta de: S Spain . . . . . 2.235
Santa Anna, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Santa Brbara, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . 2.319
Santa Cataldo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75
Santa Catalina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Santa Caterina
Santa Caterina dello Ionio . . . . . . . 14.46
Santa Caterina dello Ionio
Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.46
Santa Caterina di Nard . . . . . . . . 14.213
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.213
Santa Caterina, Insenatura di . . . . 14.213

Santa Caterina, Torre . . . . . . . . . . 14.213
Santa Croce, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Santa Cruz, Fort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.47
Santa Elia, Seno di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.91
Santa Eulalia
Santa Eulalia, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . 4.70
Santa Eulalia, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70
Santa Eulalia, Islas de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70
Santa Eulalia, Losa de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Santa Eulalia, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . 4.71
Santa Eulalia, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70
Santa Flavia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.97
Santa Flavia, Porticello . . . . . . . . . . 10.97
Santa Galdana, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.287
Santa Giovanni Li Cuti . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.40
Fishing Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.40
Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92
Santa Lucia, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92
Santa Margarita, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . 3.316
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.316
Waterways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.316
Santa Maria
Santa Maria al Bagno . . . . . . . . . . 14.214
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.214
Santa Maria Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.151
Santa Maria di Leuca
Santa Maria di Leuca, Capo di . . 14.64
Santa Maria di Leuca, Porto di . 14.219
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.219
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.219
Santa Maria la Scala . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.35
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.35
Santa Maria Salina . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.186
Santa Maria, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.50
Santa Maria, Ponta ta . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.80
Santa Maria, Punta del Pen de . . 2.172
Santa Maria, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.50
Santa Marta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.30
Santa Panagia, Baia di . . . . . . . . . . . 13.106
Melilli Oil Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 13.106
Santa Panagia, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . 13.105
Santa Pola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.266
Santa Pola, Baha de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.277
Santa Pola, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.278
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.278
Santa Pola, Castillo de . . . . . . . . . . 2.266
Santa Pola, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.266
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.271
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.269
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.268
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.272
Santa Ponsa
Santa Ponsa, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.109
Santa Ponsa, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . 4.109
Santa Ponsa, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.109
Santa Ponsa, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . 4.110
Santa Sofia, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Santa Susana, Banco de . . . . . . . . . . . 3.253
Santa Tecla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.34
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.34
Santa Teresa di Riva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Santa Trara, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.42
Santandria, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.233
Santayi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.208
Santayi, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.208
Santo Ambrogio, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.94
Santo Calogero, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.90
Santo Pitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.37
Santo Stefano
Santo Stefano di Camastra . . . . . . . 10.94
Santo Stefano, San Croce di . . . . . . 10.90
Santo Toms, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.283
Santon
Santon, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.47
Santon, Fort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.47
532
Saplaya, Port: Puerto Alboraya . . . . . . . 3.95

Saponara, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.159
Saraceno
Saraceno, Castello:
Monte Belvedere . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Saraceno, Castello: Taormina . . . . . 13.12
Saraceno, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.100
Saraceno, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.212
Saraceno, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.22
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.90
Saraceno, Torre:
see Villapiana, Torre . . . . . . . . . 14.100
Sardana, Rocas La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Sardina, Cala
Sardina, Cala: S Spain . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Sardina, Cala, Punta de . . . . . . . . . 2.23
Sardina, Cala: Isla de Ibiza . . . . . . . . 4.41
Sardinera, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.300
Sardo, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Sargantana, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.255
Sarri, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Sassoli, Torre: Zozzoli, Torre . . . . . . 14.191
Sataria, Cala di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Saturo, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.208
Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.208
Svoca, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.16
Sayada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.160
Scafo, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.18
Scala, Banco la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.64
Scalambri, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.108
Scaletta
Scaletta Superiore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.26
Scaletta, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.24
Scalo = landing place, see proper name
Scanzano
Scanzano Ionico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.113
Scanzano, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.113
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.113
Scapparone, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.24
Scari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.231
Scario, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.67
Scaro, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Scauri
Scauri, Cddia di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Scauri, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.34
Schiavone, Rocher de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Schiavonea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.105
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.105
Schis
Schis, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.15
Schis, Castello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.15
Sciacca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.100
Sciacca, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.100
Sciaccazza, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Sciachea, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.18
Scialandro, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.22
Sciara Biscari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Scibiliana
Scibiliana, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.24
Scibiliana, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.24
Scifo, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.44
Scilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.41
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.41
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.41
Scilla, Castello di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.41
Scilla, Marina Grande di . . . . . . . . 12.41
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.41
Scirocco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Scogli, scoglio = reef, see proper name
Scoglitti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.128
Scopello, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.33
Scovasso, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Scritta, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
Scuderi, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Scuola Agraria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.26
Scuso, Banco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.18
Seba
Seba, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.18
Seba, Kef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.299
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Sebaou, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.186

Sebkha Bou Areg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.86
Sebkhet
Sebkhet Ariana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.47
Sebkhet d Ain Sahline . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Sebra
Sebra, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Sebra, Pointe de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Sec, Le, Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.286
Seca, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Secas, Las, Piedras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.109
Secca
Secca, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Secca, Punta: Capo Scalambri . . . . 9.171
Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.171
Secca, Punta: Porto di Messina . . . . 12.21
Secca, Punta: Porto Empedocle . . . . 9.98
Secca = shoal, see proper name
Secchetella, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.41
Secco, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.215
Sech
Sech, El, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Sech, Isla del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.124
Seco, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.81
Seddets, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.205
Segur de Calafell, Puerto de . . . . . . . . 3.203
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.203
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.203
Segura, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.255
Selinunte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Selinunte, Marinella di . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Sella, Ro (3830N, 013W)
Sellaro, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.97
Sellem, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Sellia, Marina di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.46
Selmun, Il-Palazz ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Selmun Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Selmunett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.78
Selva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.336
Selva, Puerto de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.336
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.336
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.336
Semada, Cap (3633N, 137E)
Semoum, Es, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.169
Semoum, Es, Rass, Beacon . . . . . . . 7.169
Semour
Semour, Oued (34356N 11029E)
Semour, Ras Es
(34365N 11027E)
Senglea
Senglea Peninsula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.113
Senglea Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.113
Senieta, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.125
Seno = small bay or creek,
see proper name
Seno del Canneto:
Gallipoli, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.201
Seoreta, Islote La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Snsela, Punta es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Sentinelle Bank (38022N 9409E)
Sept les, Pointe de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Sernella, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.333
Serpis, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25
Serra
Serra Nova, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.190
Serra, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43
Serra, Punta den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.43
Serrallo, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.88
Serralta, Son, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Serrat, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.17
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.23
Ses Cambres, Ensenada . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Ses Monas, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.256
Ses Olles, Calla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Sette Meriem, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Seuil du Sud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.233
Sewda, ara s- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Seybouse, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.303
Sfax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.195

Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.216
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.211
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.218
Sfax, Rass (34412N 10451E)
Sferracavallo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.22
Sgarrata, Torre: Zozzoli, Torre . . . . . 14.191
Sibari, Porto di:
see Corigliano Calabro, Porto di . . . 14.106
Sicilian Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1
Sicily, Strait of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1
Sicily: see Sicilia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38
Sidere, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Siderno
Siderno Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.33
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.33
Pier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.33
Siderno, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Sideroni, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.15
Sidi = tomb, see proper name
Sierra = mountains, see proper name
Sierra, Monte de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Siga, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Sigale, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.14
Sigale, Cap; see Ras Sigale . . . . . . . . 6.14
Sigli
Sigli, Cap; see Ras Sigli . . . . . . . . . 6.188
Sigli, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.188
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.199
Sikka-il-Bajda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.72
Silenzio, Baia del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.42
Simoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Sinfono, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Singes, lot des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.275
Single
Single de la Ginavera, Monte . . . . . . 4.80
Single Mal, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Sinni, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.101
SIP, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Siracusa, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.120
Arrival information . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.128
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.140
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.137
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.133
Marmoreo, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.113
Ortigia, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.105
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.142
Siracusa, Baia di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.105
Sirat, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Sirocco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Sitges
Sitges, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.204
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.204
Sitges, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.205
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.205
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.205
Sitges, Villa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Skerki
Skerki Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Skerki Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Skhirra
Skhirra Khedima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.239
Skhirra, Baie de La . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.239
Skhirra, La, Oil Terminal . . . . . . . . 7.239
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.243
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.244
Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.242
Skikda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.257
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.275
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.273
533
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.271
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.277
Skikda, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.259
Skikda, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.258
Skoll = rock, see proper name
Sliema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.60
Sliema, Id-- Dala ta tas-- . . . . . . . . . . 8.119
Sliman, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Smar, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Smir, Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.21
Soeurs, Les Deux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.20
Sol del Ru, Casa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111
Solanillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.137
Slanto, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.17
Solanto, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.93
Soliman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Soliman, Plaine de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Sller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.168
Sller, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.168
Somaa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Somorrostro, Playa del . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.223
Son Aparets, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.291
Son Bou, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.283
Son Jaumell, Atalaya de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.181
Son Jordi, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.206
Son Saura, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.290
Sopra, Piana di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.21
Soprano, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.129
Sorci, Punta dei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.57
Sorcio, Scoglio del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
Sorelles
Sorelles, Ecueils des . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Sorelles, Les . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Sortell, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Sortell, El, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.320
Sota-aigat, Escull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.101
Sota-aigat, Escull, Punta del . . . . . . 4.101
Sotogrande, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.66
Sottile
Sottile, Punta: Isola di Lampedusa . . 8.48
Sottile, Punta: Isola Favignana . . . . . 9.22
Sottile, Punta: Stretto di Messina . . 12.45
Sottomonastero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.209
Souari, Kef Es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Souhalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Souhalias, Baie des . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Soukrine; see Teboulba . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.161
Soummam, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.229
Source, Roche de la
(36484N, 3170E)
Sourrag, Oued es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Sousse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.144
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.149
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.148
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.147
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.150
Sousse, Casbah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.135
South Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.146
Soverato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.48
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.48
Soverato Superiore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.48
Spadafora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.159
Spadillo, Punta: Pantelleria . . . . . . . . . . 8.28
Spagna, Porti di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.100
Spain
East coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1
Islas Baleares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1
Principal ports,
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.41
Rescue services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
South coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
Spalmatore
Spalmatore, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.38
Spalmatore, Punta dello . . . . . . . . . 10.41
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Sparagio, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.15

Spartivento, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.10
Specchi, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Sperlongara, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Sphinx, cueil du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.126
Spinazzolo, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.227
Spiss Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.10
Spropoli
Spropoli, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.10
Spropoli, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.10
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.17
Spulico
Spulico, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.110
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.110
Spulico, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.110
Spuntone, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.105
Spuria, Forte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.124
Squillace, Golfo di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.36
Squillace, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.212
Srigina, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Srim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.110
Srir, Djamour es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.32
Srira, le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Srira, le, Pointe de l . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.75
Stagnone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.67
Stagnone, Punta dello . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.67
Staletti
Staletti, Monte di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.46
Staletti, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.45
Stazione, Borgo della . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.117
Stazzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.33
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.33
Stefano, Santo Stefano, Santo
Stefano di Camastra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.94
Stella, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.24
Stidia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.90
Stignano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Stilaro, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Stilo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.24
Stilo, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.25
Stimpagnato, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.182
Stoneddo, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Stora, Golfe de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.259
Stork Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Strasatti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.24
Strega, Penisola La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.212
Stromboli, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.228
Strombolicchio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.232
Strongoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.71
Strongoli, Castello di . . . . . . . . . . . 14.71
Sud
Sud, Banc du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.39
Sud, lot (34192N 10165E)
Suda, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.195
Sueca, Ermita de los Santos de . . . . . . 3.13
Sultan Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.152
Sur
Sur, Llad del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Sur, Playa del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75
Sur-Kenis
Sur-Kenis, Bancs des . . . . . . . . . . . 7.232
Sur-Kenis, lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.232
Suvero, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.15
Syen, Oued (37006N, 6340E)
Sylvia Knoll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Ta Babor, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.205
Tabarca
Tabarca, Freu de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.270
Tabarca, Isla de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.255
Tabarca, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.285
Tabarka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.20
Tabarka, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.17
Tabarka, le de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.17
Taccio Vecchio, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.54
Tacheta N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.110
Tacsafet, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45
Tadjera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Tadjera Khir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.224

Tafna
Tafna Rivire, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Tafna, Baie de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Tagomago, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.44
Taguerness, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.262
Tahar, Mont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Taher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.219
Taifor, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.14
Takouch: see Toukouch . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Takrun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.136
Taksebt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Tal Fan, Marsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.48
Tala-Aicha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.185
Talamanca, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.59
Talayas, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Talbot Shoal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Tal, Cala de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.277
Talis
Talis, Escull de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.277
Talis, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.283
Talis, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.277
Tamanart, Anse de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.243
Tamarinda, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.292
Tamarit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Tamarit, Fondeadero del . . . . . . . . . 2.277
Tamarit, Torre del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.277
Tamari, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Tamentfoust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.153
Tames Guida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.123
Tamgout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.185
Tamiste, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Tanca, Llosa de sa, Bajo de la . . . . . . . 4.165
Taormina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Taormina, Capo di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Taormina, Promontorio di . . . . . . . . 13.12
Taormina, Rada di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.28
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.28
Taounnart, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.205
Taourira . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.125
Taourira, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.125
Taranto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.117
Borgo della Stazione . . . . . . . . . . . 14.117
Taranto Nuovo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.117
Taranto Vecchio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.117
Taranto, Goflo di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.55
Taranto, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.117
Basins and berths . . . . . . . . . . . 14.167
Canale Navigabile . . . . . . . . . . 14.142
Container Terminal . . . . . . . . . . 14.141
Directions, Mar Grande . . . . . . 14.158
Directions, Container Terminal 14.163
Industriale, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . 14.167
Limiting conditions . . . . . . . . . 14.124
Mar Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.140
Mar Piccolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.143
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.174
Rondinella, Passo . . . . . . . . . . . 14.140
Sirena, Secca della . . . . . . . . . . 14.161
Tarantola, Secca della . . . . . . . . 14.159
Troilo, Casa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.165
Tarf, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45
Tarf, Trf = cape, headland,
see proper name
Targa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.28
Targa, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.28
Targa, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17
Targa, Ras el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.17
Tarida, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.38
Tarong, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Taronges, Punta de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.90
Tarquiat, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.103
Tarragona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.155
Tarragona, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.153
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.174
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.172
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Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.168
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.177
Tarsa, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.12
Tarssa, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Tas Sil, Fortizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.132
Tasemsalt, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.63
Taska, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.125
Tauima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.102
Tavola, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.104
Taza
Taza, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.228
Taza, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.228
Tazagraret, Playa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.76
Tazerka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.131
Tazerout
Tazerout, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Tazerout, Pointe de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Taznount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.123
Teboulba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.161
Teboulba Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.143
Teboulba, Fosse de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.141
Teddert, Baie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.112
Tedls, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Teffaha, Sidi Bou . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.263
Teident, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.86
Tejeda, Sierra de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.95
Telgrafos, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.251
Telezza, Morne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.249
Tellaro, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.104
Tempone = hill, see proper name
Tenera, Ro de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.31
Tns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.113
Tns, Cap; see Ras Tns . . . . . . . 6.110
Tns, Port de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.113
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.118
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.117
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.116
Port sevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.119
Tns, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.110
Tenna, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.107
Ter, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Terarenia, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.135
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.135
Termini Imerese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.107
Arrival information . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.109
Trmino, Cabo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Termitosa Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.103
Terrasini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.38
Terravecchia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.76
Terravecchia, Porto di:
Terre Vecchie, Porticciolo di:
Terrera, Cala de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Terreros
Terreros, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.182
Terreros, Isla de los . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Terrible Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.11
Terrosa
Terrosa, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.233
Terrosa, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Terzo, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.45
Tessan, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75
Testa
Testa, Bajo de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.251
Testa, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.138
Testa, Scoglio di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.212
Ttouan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.24
Ttouan, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.24
Ttuan: see Ttouan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.24
Teula, Cala la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.252
Tex, Sierra del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.165
Tguizs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29
Thapsus, le de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.138
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Tiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
Tibidabo, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.212
Tides and tidal streams
Bancs Kerkenah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.167
Canal des Kerkenah . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.175
Ionian Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.7
Stretto di Messina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.7
Tyrrhenian Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.7
Tidinit, Jbel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.44
Tierra, le de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.51
Tifasor, Arroyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.67
Tigne
Tigne Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.79
Tigne, Il Fortizza ta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.79
Tiguizs
Tiguizs, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29
Tiguizs, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Tiguizs, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.29
Tigzirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Tigzirt, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Timba, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.336
Timliline, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.187
Timri N Tguerfa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.188
Tindari
Tindari, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.132
Tindari, Secca di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.132
Tindja, Oued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85
Tioso
Tioso, Bajo (3952N, 0004W)
Tioso, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.168
Tio Pinar
Tio Pinar, Laja del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45
Tio Pinar, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45
Tipaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.139
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.139
Tirant
Tirant, Baha de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.254
Tirant, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Tirant,Cala Arenal de . . . . . . . . . . . 4.254
Titolo, Il . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.97
Tizirine, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.126
Tleta Madari, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40
Todaro, Casa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.209
Tofio
Tofio, Banco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Tofio, Puerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.130
Shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.130
Tofio, Restinga de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.104
Toix, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.257
Tokikt Indich, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.124
Toms, Punta den . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.167
Tondo, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.216
Tonnarella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.132
Topina, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.167
Topo, Iles del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.36
Torbido
Torbido, Torrente: Rada di Pentimele . 12.25
Torbido, Torrente: Siderno Marino . . . 14.33
Tordera, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.249
Tordera, Ro, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . 3.253
Toro
Toro, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.108
Toro, El, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.91
Toro, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Torrazzo, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.19
Torre
Torre de Rovira, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . 4.41
Torre Mayor, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . 4.189
Torre Valentina, Punta de . . . . . . . . 3.273
Torre, Cal de sa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.216
Torre, Punta de la:
Cabo de San Sebastian . . . . . . . . . 3.313
Torre, Punta de sa: Isla de
Mallorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.208
Torre, Punta de sa: Isla de
Menorca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.256
Torre, Punta del la
(40009N, 4122E)
Torre, Roca de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.258
Torre = tower or turret or castle,

see proper name
Torredembarra
Torredembarra, Puerto de . . . . . . . . 3.201
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.201
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.201
Torredembarra, Villa de . . . . . . . . . 3.183
Torrejn, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.137
Torremare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.115
Torremolinos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.34
Torremolinos, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.37
Torremuzza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.96
Torrent, Port del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.47
Torrente = torrent, see proper name
Torrenueva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Torren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22
Torret
Torret, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.276
Torreta, Cerro de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.251
Torretas
Torretas, Isla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19
Torretas, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.41
Torrevieja, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.259
Torricelle, Scoglio Le . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.201
Torrione, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.222
Torro, Secca del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.23
Torrox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Torrox, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Torto, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.92
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.98
Tortosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.126
Tortosa, Alfaques de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.102
Tortosa, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.111
Tosal, Cabezo del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Tosqueta
Tosqueta, Cala den . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Tosqueta, Illa den . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253
Tossa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.272
Tossa de Mar, Ensenada de . . . . . . . 3.291
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.291
Tossa, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.272
Touent, Plateau de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.16
Touila, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.85
Touita, Dar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.11
Toukouch
Toukouch, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Toukouch, Seiche du Ras . . . . . . 6.241
Toukouch, lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Toukouch Light, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Toukouch, Presqule de . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Toukouch, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.244
Toumi, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Tour = tower, see proper name
Tour Maure, Pointe de la . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.13
Tozal, Cerro del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.319
Trabia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.91
Trabucador, Playa del . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.102
Trcino
Trcino, Faraglione di . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28
Trcino, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28
Traidores, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Tramontana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Tramontana, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.94
Tramontana, Cala di (3648N, 123E)
Tramontana, Cala: Isola Levanzo . . . 9.58
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.58
Tramontana, Cala: Morocco . . . . . . . 5.64
Tramontana, Ensenada de:
Isla de Formentera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.74
Tramontana, Playa de . . . . . . . . . . 4.74
Tramontana, Ensenada de:
Isla Espardel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.61
Tramontana, Piedra Espardell . . . . . 4.61
Tramontana, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.67
Trapani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.68
Trapani, Porto di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.68
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.74
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.72
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Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.71
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.75
Trappeto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.37
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.37
Traverse, Calle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.302
Tre
Tre Fontane, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Tre Pietre, Punta delle . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.33
Trebalger, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.285
Trbiche, Kef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.290
Trebisacce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.109
Trebisacce Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.109
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.109
Tremestieri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.26
Trenca Brasos, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.309
Triari, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.44
Trifa, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.86
Trinca-Botijas, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.235
Trinidad
Trinidad, Castillo de la . . . . . . . . . . 3.309
Trinidad, Ermita de la . . . . . . . . . . . 3.206
Trinidad, Salinas de la
(40350N, 00414E)
Trinit, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.121
Trionto
Trionto, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75
Trionto, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.75
Trocados, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.19
Troia, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.35
Trois
Trois Doigts, Banc des . . . . . . . . . . . 6.88
Trois Forcas, Cap des . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.40
Trois Fourches, Cap des . . . . . . . . . . 5.40
Trone, Punta la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.306
Troneta, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.167
Tropea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.30
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.30
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.30
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.30
Truch, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.275
Trumal, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Tuano, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.49
Tuent
Tuent, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.174
Tuent, Mola de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Tuna, Cala de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Tunis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.89
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.115
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.112
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.106
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.116
Tunis, Baie de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Tunis, Canal de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.113
Tunis, Golfe de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.42
Tunis, Lac de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.89
Tunisia
Channel between Tunisia and Sicilia . 8.1
Algeria and Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . 1.132
Principal ports,
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42
Rescue services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.51
The coast of Tunisia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1
Turbido, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Turbolo, Fiumara:
see Turbido, Fiumara . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.26
Turchiscu, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.194
Turia, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.34
Turque, Roche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.241
Turqueta, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.289
Turrina, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.16
Tusa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.90
Tusa, Castel di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.94
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Tussarq, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228

Tyna, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.232
Tyrrhenian Sea, Tides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.7
Tzelata Senslat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Uccolette, Scoglio della . . . . . . . . . . 14.199
Ugento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.216
Ugento, Secche di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.193
Ulisse, Porto: see Ognima . . . . . . . . . . 13.39
Ullastrell, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.310
Ullastres, Los . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Ulloa, Banco de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Umella, Punta de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.310
Urania rock (35360N, 5155W)
Usciere, Torre dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.18
Ustica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.40
Ustica, Isola di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.39
Utrera, Cabo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.305
Utveggio, Castello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.71
Vaca, Morro de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.166
Vadera, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.18
Vado
Vado, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.217
Vado, Torre , Marina di . . . . . . . . . 14.217
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.217
Valanidi, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.25
Valds, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.131
Valencia
Valencia, Albufera de . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.15
Valencia, Ciudad de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.34
Valencia, Golfo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8
Valencia, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.34
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.53
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.51
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.47
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.58
Valentina, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.273
Valentina, Torre, Punta de . . . . . . . 3.273
Valeta, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.71
Vall, Torre La (3905N, 0013W)
Vallbona
Vallbona, Playa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.183
Vallbona, Puerto de:
Puerto de Ginesta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.208
Vallcarca, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.206
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.206
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.206
Valle la Spina, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.190
Vallebona, Casa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.202
Vallemura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.202
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.202
Valletta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.84
Valletta Harbours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.84
Azzarett, Id-Dahla Ta L . . . . . . 8.119
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.114
Bighi Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.106
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.113
Grand Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.106
Id-Dahla Ta Tas Sliema . . . . . . . 8.119
Id-Dahla Tad-Dockyard . . . . . . . 8.106
Id-Dahla Tal Kalkara . . . . . . . . . 8.106
Id-Dahla Tal-Francizi . . . . . . . . . 8.106
Il-Port Il-Khir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.106
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.115
The Marsa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.106
Vallonazzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.192
Valls, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.44
Vallvidrera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.212
Vandellos I and II
Nuclear Power Stations . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Vaquero, Torre de Arroyo . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29
Varadero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.105
Varenga, Ro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Variada, Losa de, Bajo . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.262
Vaticano, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.15
Vautour, Roches du . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.302
Vecchia, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.89
Vecchio
Muro Vecchio, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Taccio Vecchio, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . 8.47
Vecchio, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.118
Vecchio, Porto: Crotone, Porto di . . 14.81
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.84
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.83
Vecchio, Scalo: Isola di Linosa . . . . . 8.44
Vecchio, Scalo: Porto di Marettimo . 9.43
Vedr, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13
Vedranell, Islote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13
Vega
Vega Oilfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.159
Vega, Ro de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.38
Vela Blanca, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.170
Vlez
Vlez de la Gomera
Vlez de la Gomera,
Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.38
Vlez de la Gomera, Pen de . . . 5.34
Vlez Mlaga, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Vlez, La Caleta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.113
Vlez, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.113
Vlez, Ro de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.84
Velilla
Velilla, Ensenada de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.99
Velilla, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
Vell
Vell, El . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.253
Vell, Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.227
Velsells, Morro des . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.213
Vena, Fiume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.42
Vendavales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.154
Vendicari
Vendicari, Isolotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.117
Vendicari, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.117
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.117
Vendrell, Villa de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.192
Veneretta, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.12
Venerola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.254
Vent, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.183
Ventoso, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.98
Vera, Golfo de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.164
Verde, Fiumara La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.29
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.29
Verde, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Verdura, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.97
Vergadoro, Fossa della: Borgatorio . . . 14.87
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.87
Verger, Punta del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.164
Vergine Maria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.73
Vermey, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.206
Vey, Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.211
Vibo Valentia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.20
Vibo Valentia Marina, Porto di . . . . 11.20
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.25
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.24
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.23
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.26
Victoria
Victoria, Nuestra Seora de la . . . . 4.183
Victoria: Maltese islands . . . . . . . . . . 8.59
Vieja
Vieja, Torre: S Spain
(37341N, 01157W)
Vieja, Torre: E Spain . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.141
Viejo
Viejo, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45
Viejo, Pointe Morro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.52
Vilanova i La Geltr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.193
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Vilanova i La Geltr, Puerto de . . . 3.193

Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.198
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.197
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.196
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.199
Vilasar de Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.257
Villa = small town or house,
see proper name
Villa San Giovanni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.27
Villa San Giovanni, Port di . . . . . . . 12.27
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.32
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.30
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.33
Villacarlos, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.268
Villajoyosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.256
Villajoyosa, Club Nutico de . . . . . 2.286
Villajoyosa, Playa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.286
Villajoyosa, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . 2.286
Villapiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.100
Villapiana, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.100
Villaricos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Villaricos, Fondeadero de . . . . . . . . 2.181
Villaricos, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.171
Villebourg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.137
Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.137
Vinaroz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.122
Vinaroz, Puerto de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.122
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.122
Vinas, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.103
Vincerello, Marina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.46
Viols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.140
Viyeta, La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.14
Vittoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.108
Vittoria, Forte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.47
Vittorio Emanuele, Scalo . . . . . . . . . . . 8.44
Vittoriosa, peninsula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.106
Voile Noir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.242
Vollera, Secca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.98
Vulcanello, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.212
Vulcano
Vulcano, Bocche di . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.211
Vulcano, Fossa di . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.212
Vulcano, Isola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.211
Vulcano, Monte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.36
Vuoia, Scoglio Pietra . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.20
Wad, Wadi, Wdi =
river or river-bed, see proper name
Wardija, Il-Pinnur tal- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.144
Wied = valley, torrent see proper name
Wignacourt, It-- Torri ta . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.82
Xagra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.76
Xapat, Estels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.100
Xaqqa, Ix- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.145
Xarraca, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.42
Xauen, Banco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.35
Xemena, la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.21
Xifonio, Porto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.43
Xitta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.66
Xlendi
Xlendi Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.147
Xlendi Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.144
Xuriguer, Cabo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.98
Yahia, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yahia, Sidi, Mont . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yahia, Sidi, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yaneg, Oulad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yasmine, Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Yaya, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.244
6.241
6.249
7.184
7.153
7.228
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Yebha, Puerto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.30

Yesera, Bajo de la . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26
Yondal
Yondal, Cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.35
Yondal, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.20
Yonga
Yonga, Bordj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.233
Yonga, Rass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.232
Youssef, Sidi
Youssef, Sidi, Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.194
Youssef, Sidi, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.194
Zaboussa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.254
Zafaglione, Punta di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.108
Zafarraya, El, Pico de . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.71
Zafferano, Capo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.15
Zagarella, Torrente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.22
Zaghouan, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.43
Zambulln
Zambulln, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86
Zambulln, Torre de . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.86
Zappulla, Fiumara di . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95
Zarat Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.256
Zarhouani, Sidi (35438N 10494E)
Zarzis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.263
Berths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.268
Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.267
Harbour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.266
Port services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.269
Zarzouna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.55
Zarzouna fishing harbour . . . . . . . . . 7.84
Zebib
Zebib, Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.40
Zebib, Rass ez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.39
Zegsan, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.18
Zeitoun, Mersa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.221
ejtun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.127
Zekri, Sidi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.228
Zelzla, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.19
Zem-Zem, Jbel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.15
Zembra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.32
Zembretta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.32
Zemlet
Zemlet el Beida, Djebel . . . . . . . . . 7.224
Zemlet el Gueloua . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.224
Zemmouri Bahar, Port de . . . . . . . . . . 6.197
537
Zenata airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.22

gir, Il-Palazz iz- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.152
gira, Il-ofra - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.131
Zhour, Oued (Wad Zhur) . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Zhur, Wad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.207
Ziama
Ziama, Anse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.228
Ziama, Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.228
Zigennaro, Scoglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.26
Zinedi, Punta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.28
Zira, Ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.262
Zitana, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7
Zizirin, Kef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.126
Zmertene, Djebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.224
onqor
onqor, Ponta taz- . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
onqor, Secca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.128
Zorras, Monte de las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.13
Zotta, Punta La . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.182
Zouara, Jebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7
Zozzoli, Torre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.191
Zrara, Oued Bou, Beacon . . . . . . . . . . 7.169
Zucco Grande, Punta de . . . . . . . . . . 10.182
urrieq, Torri tal Wied . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.14
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Weekly Notices to Mariners (Section IV)

IMPORTANT SEE RELATED ADMIRALTY PUBLICATIONS

The coasts of Spain from Gibraltar to Cap Cerbre; Islas Baleares;

PUBLISHED BY THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

E Crown Copyright 2005

Copyright for some of the material in

Local Port Authorities

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office

Local Port Authorities

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Automatic Indentification System

east (easterly, eastward, eastern, easternmost)

forty foot equivalent unit

gram per cubic centimetre

Highest Astronomical Tide

International Association of Lighthouse

Joint Rescue Coordination Centre

Large automatic navigation buoy

north (northerly, northward, northern,

Ocean Data Acquisition System

Port Entry Light

Rescue Coordination Centre

south (southerly, southward, southern,

twenty foot equivalent unit

ultra high frequency

Voyage Data Recorder

west (westerly, westward, western,

abiad, abyad, abyadh . . . . . . . . . . . .

narrow strait, gate

ras, ras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cape, point

salt lake, salt lagoon, salt marsh

anse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bay, creek

quai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . quay, wharf

vieux, vieil, vielle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . old

fleuve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . river, stream

hautfond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . shoal, shallow

creek, small bay

darsena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . basin, wet dock

golfo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gulf, bay

cala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cove, small bay

qala (qalet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bay, inlet

dala (dalet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cove, inlet

ramla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bay, inlet, beach

ebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hill, point

scalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . landing place

ara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rock (in water)

taktigha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rock (in water)

wied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . valley, torrent

THE MALTESE LANGUAGE

cove, creek, haven, opening

basin, dock, breakwater

definite article (masc.)

faralln . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stack; steep, sharppointed rocky

gran, grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . large, great, big

definite article (fem.)

quebrada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ravine, gully

holding ground, anchorage

Chapter Index Diagram

See Index Chart NP (45b)

NP 67 W. COASTS OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL PILOT

Mediterranean Pilot Vol I

LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPERTAINING TO NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION AND REGULATIONS