CALABRIA CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS 3

When this region is thought of, the ‡ rst images that come to mind are, very probably, images of sun, white An economic and cultural crossroads between Europe and the beaches and jagged cli s overlooking a crystal-clear Mediterranean basin, distinguished through the centuries for its strong sea. But Calabria is not only this: most of its territory is cultural identity which originates from the strategic position it enjoys, in fact hilly and there are also three mountainous areas Calabria has always been a privileged meeting point for exchanges of great naturalistic interest, all protected by national between various civilizations and peoples. parks: Pollino, Sila and Aspromonte. Such diversi‡ ed landscapes allow several kinds of tourism; the particu- lar position of the parks close to the coasts, means that the sea can be easily reached, letting people plan a var- ndertaking a journey to discover Ca- ied holiday. And it is precisely this territorial, environ- labria means not only appreciating the mental and landscape variety that is the strong point of extraordinary beauty and fascination Calabria both for those who discover it landing in one of its territory, but also tracing a path- of the many enchanting bays, reachable only from the Uway of discovery in the places of the memory, myth and sea, and for those who walk through its immense forests legend of this region and its age-old history. or who adventure into its Ionian spurs. The cultural in uences from all round the Mediterrane- The sea is undoubtedly the most important Calabrian an are preserved in the numerous and fascinating traces: tourist resource 800 km of coastline overlook the the passing and the integration of various populations Tyrrhenian, the Ionian and the straits of Messina, in a Greeks, Romans, Normans, Arabs, Angevins, Bour- scenario which alternates beaches with ‡ ne sands and bons, Spaniards, French have left indelible traces in the rocks, and o ers numerous opportunities for bathing artistic and architectural patrimony, in the archaeologi- only a few kilometres apart. Among the best known cal landscape, in the local cuisine and craftwork, in the tourist resorts Tropea, Capo Vaticano, Soverato, Scalea, music and in the kind of religiousness which attest to the Diamante, Amantea, Praia a Mare, Corigliano Cala- particular character of this region. bro, or the popular beaches with certi‡ ed clean water There is a pre-historic Calabria, a Greek Calabria, a Byz- such as Cirò Marina, Roccella Ionica and Scilla stand antine, Swabian and Norman Calabria, and a Christian out. The wide variety of types of accommodation and Calabria, to be discovered and understood. The indomi- dining facilities is supported by the famous Calabrian table essence of a unique land, able to o er the tourist sense of hospitality, and by their particular attention to places and treasures rich in history, art and culture can the quality of the service, but also enriched by the op- be enjoyed. These elements interweave in a succession portunity to make interesting excursions along archaeo- of symbols and folk traditions and are revived in the folk- logical and naturalistic routes. loristic events which characterize local realities.

Old towns, ancient villages, churches, IN THE HEART OF THE MEDITERRANEAN, A LAND STILL TO BE DISCOVERED, WITH castles, are set like precious stones A SURPRISINGLY WIDE TOURISTIC OFFER, ABLE TO SATISFY ALL THE VISITORS’ in a natural scenery of rarer attraction. POSSIBLE NEEDS IN ANY PERIOD OF THE YEAR. REGGIO CALABRIA CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS 5

Situated on the Southernmost point of the peninsula, Reggio Calabria rises at the foot of the Aspromonte Massif and extends along the east coast of the Straits of Messina for about 32 Km.

ituated in a touristic area of notable of the most ancient civilizations, the art and the of Magna Grecia and of the Roman empire still exist historical-cultural importance, the town of testimonies of a glorious past. From the splendid side by side. Le Mura Greche represent one of the few Reggio Calabria rises at the exact center of promenade, where there is one of the most important archaeological testimonies which have survived to the the Mediterranean Sea whose numerous and botanical gardens with various species of tropical plants present day of the ancient polis (the old Greek town) of age-oldS civilizations have always in uenced and enriched and centuries-old ‡ cus trees, the historical places can Reghion. Situated on the Promenade and dating back its very ancient history, culture and the spirit of the place. easily be reached. Il Duomo the Basilica Cathedral to the IVth century B.C. they were part of the complex Thanks to its particular position, within a radius of very is one of the most important sacred buildings in the system of outer walls which protected the whole coast. few kilometers one can pass from the mild climate of the whole of Calabria and houses valuable works of art Le Terme Romane, instead, go back to the period when Ionian and Tyrrhenian to the coolness of the tourist resort such as the Statues of Saint Paul and Saint Stephan the town was allied to Rome and was an important of Gambarie. With more than ten km. of ski-runs and and the Chapel of the Santissimo Sacramento, one of Municipio of the Roman Empire in Magna Grecia. modern structures, it is the ideal place to spend a pleasant the most important examples of Calabrian baroque. Other places of interest are Villa Genoese Zerbi and the holiday close to nature and sport. But the sea is everywhere Il Castello Aragonese, situated a few hundred metres Teatro Francesco Cilea. The former is in the Venetian with its beauty, its colours and its re ections. Very long away, built at least 1500 years ago, was enlarged with style typical of XIVth century with outstanding colours white beaches mark its contours, facing nearby Sicily and the addition of two cylindrical crenellated towers in and decorative elements. Built in 1925, it periodically the majestic Mount Etna, which are an essential part of a 1459 by Ferdinando d’Aragona. Today certi‡ ed as a houses art and architectural exhibitions. The Francesco landscape which preserves the attraction of memory and national monument, the two towers rise majestically in Cilea Theatre in the Corso Garibaldi, is the biggest of the new, of myth and of progress. the middle of Piazza Castello, where another evocative theatre in Calabria with a typically XIX century great place full of history rises: La Chiesa degli Ottimati, hall and characteristics that evoke classical architecture. in Arab-Norman style. Built in the xth Century and The town is also the seat of a Museo Nazionale which CULTURE AER AND HISTORY destroyed by the Saracen invasions, it contains today houses magni‡ cent memories of the pre-historic, Greek original works and architectural examples among Historical and modern beauties fuse in a and Roman eras and the famous Bronzi di Riace. These which there is a painting of the Annunciazione dating are two imposing statues dating back to the middle unique scenario: the town, which today has back to 1597 and a splendid Romanic mosaic  oor. In of the Vth century B.C., which represent the ideal of a modern appearance, preserves monuments the same street there is the oldest Christian church in the perfect hero, the highest symbol of the courageous and ancient remains of great value which the town: La Cattolica dei Greci, whose origins are warrior at the service of his homeland. testify to its centuries-old history. linked to the Christian-Orthodox cult. In a mainly neo-classical style, the front portal in gilded bronze on In every corner, street and square of the town centre it is which we can admire some symbolic scenes of the life possible to admire sacred places, churches, monasteries, of Jesus, is extremely interesting. Again in the historical and a real casket of riches which narrate the heritage centre, at a short distance one from the other, memories CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS 7

THE PORT OF REGGIO CALABRIA LENGTH OF JETTIES TYPES OF SHIPS AND AND DRAUGHTS THEIR LENGTHS

HOW TO GET he port of Reggio Calabria, in the Western quay and Length 710 metres Merchant ships, pleasure Wharf Draughts: from 3.30 m to 13 m TO REGGIO CALABRIA Northern part of the town, is made up crafts and fishing boats. Max. Length 200 m. of a semi arti‡ cial basin of a polygonal (western quay) Max. Length BY CAR The main motorway which links the town shape, protected to the West by a 150 m. (western wharf) is the A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria, the only motorway North-South jetty fully docked. The mouth of the T Base western quay length: 60 m. State administration ships which goes through the whole region. port is 180 metres wide and the following basin is 340 Draught: from 4.20 m. metres wide. The depth of the seabed for berthing To 6.40 m. BY TRAIN Reggio is one of the main junctions in and manoeuvring in the basin varies from 13.2 to 14.2 Launching cradle length 70 m. Ships for passenger transport the national railway system seat of the district o© ces. metres, while the moorings and the draughts go from Draught 7 m. The station of Reggio Calabria Centrale is the termi- 3.30 to 13 metres. The total length of the jetties is 1848 Hydrofoil quay length 48 m. Boats for passenger transport nal both for the Tyrrhenian line which links the town metres. To understand better the size of the structures Draught 7 m. to Rome and the Ionian line which links it to Taranto. which delimit the port, indicated with speci‡ c names, consult the following table where all the information Margottini Quay length 120 m. Ships for passenger transport Draught from 4.10 m. To 7.70 m. Mooring pleasure craft BY AIR The town is served by the “Tito Minniti” regarding the length of the jetties and draughts are Aeroporto dello Stretto, situated in the Southern part of reported, as well as the types of ships that can enter the Eastern quay and new length 660 m. Merchant fishing ships the town, at about four Kilometres from the centre. The port and their length, and ‡ nally the zone extending Eastern quay Draught from 7.70 to 11.30 m. Max. Length 250 m. west Max. Length 300 m. New airport is open both to national and international and behind the port and its approximate size. commercial tra© c, and shows constant improvement; Pennant quay length 90 m. Bunkering operations the recent modernization phase has increased the num- Draught South side and brief stays pleasure craft F r o m 5 m . T o 1 1 . 9 0 m . ber of  ights available. The size of runways in fact allow the airport to be used by almost all the narrow body pla- nes used by the various air companies.

BY SEA The port of Reggio, made up of an arti‡ - AREAS BEHIND PORT • New eastern quay: 22,560 sq. m. cial basin, links the town to the Eolian Islands and to AND APPOXIMATE SIZE • Pennant wharf: 1,630 sq. m. Messina, besides having a permanent line which ensu- There is a waiting area for embarkation. • Dock: 3,250 sq. m. res a link with Malta for the transport of vehicles and passengers. THE GROUND AREAS OF THE PORT DISTANCE OF PORT FROM: HAVE A TOTAL AREA OF 79,329 • Reggio Calabria airport. 9 Km SQUARE METRES, • Helicopter launch pad: 9 km DIVIDED INTO: • Railway station: 4 km • Western quay: 9,030 sq. m. • Hospital: 6 km • Western wharf: 9,650 sq. m. • Fire brigade. 2.5 km • Base western quay: 1,260 sq. m. • Slipway: 3,280 sq. m. PREVALENT WEATHER • Wharf R.F.I . speed boats: 1,750 sq. m. CONDITIONS • Margottini quay: 8,419 sq. m. The prevalent winds come from the North and North- • Eastern quay 18,500 sq. m. West and create backwash inside the port dock. CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS 9

CLASSIFICATION service in the port of Messina. TERMINALS AND OTHER access to the A3 motorway (Salerno-Reggio Calabria) With the Royal Law of 7th August 1887, n. 5053, the • Other Useful Services. STRUCTURES and to the slip road S.S. 106 (Reggio Calabria-Taranto) port of Reggio Calabria was listed in the second class • Chemical port consultant: Service unavailable. In the port of Reggio Calabria there are 3 large operative which leads directly to the station and airport. From of the second category of national sea ports as a port of Occasional needs are satis‡ ed by the port’s and homogeneous areas for commercial purposes. the South side there is direct access to the town centre. national economic importance. chemical consultant authorized to operate in the These areas are dedicated respectively to: Entry into and circulation within the port is disciplined, port area. • Embarkation and landing of passengers to and experimentally, by a particular regulation (n. 28/11 of ADMINISTRATION • Shipping agents: 10 shipping agents operate in from Messina and in the summer period to and 6/5/2011). In particular a new regulation regarding the The public administration o© ces present in the port the port. from the Eolian Islands, at the terminal on the use of spaces in the port has been introduced, providing area are: South side of the port; for the narrowing of the road on the Eastern quay, the • Harbour o© ce-Coast guard RULES AND TECNIQUES • Landing of loose goods on the new eastern quay, installation of automatic bars placed at the bottom of the • Customs OF NAVIGATION AND BERTHING embarkation and disembarkation of vehicles and Eastern and Western quays, and the opening of passages • Frontier Police Navigation and berthing of the craft are passengers to and from ro-ro ships, at the new on the South side to allow the transit of vehicles along • Naval Health O© ce disciplined by particular regulations. Beyond Eastern quay; the Margottini quay. • Port Veterinary O© ce the waiting zone of ships in the harbour, there is • Unloading of cement at the terminal situated on • Financial Police-Operative Naval Group with a zone reserved for entries and exits; this is a real eastern quay linked to the silos , on the area behind. NAVAL AND GOODS TRAFFIC three craft landing corridor for the port, purposely chosen, At present, the mercantile tra© c is made up of: • State Police with two craft which extends to about 1500 metres beyond QUAY EQUIPEMENT • Speed boats which carry passengers directly to • Firemen with small rubber dinghies. the mouth. In the access channel for entry and Goods in movement, consisting generally of unpacked Messina/Eolian Islands and vice-versa which moor exit, waiting and the carrying out of any activity clinker, glass and aluminium silicate, are unloaded at the hydrofoil dock and wharf; PORT SERVICES di erent from manoeuvres from and to the directly into lorries, by means of “Gottwald” type • Ships carrying loose goods which moor at the • Piloting service carried out by the Pilot port are forbidden. A typical manoeuvre is as cranes moving on rubber tyres with a maximum weight Eastern and new eastern quays; Association of the Straits of Messina and of the follows: while the ship is in the landing phase at capacity of 52 tons. There is also available additional • Ships which carry out a ferry service to Messina/ port of Gioia Tauro, with its seat in Messina and about one mile from the mouth of the port, the equipment mechanical shovels, buckets, claw-grips, Tremestieri and vice-versa daily, of passengers and a permanent sta of 18 pilots, 4 local experts pilot goes on board and suggests the manoeuvres pincers and other hydraulic utensils. vehicles, which moor at the Eastern quay. and 13 small pilot boat drivers. The association to enter the port to the ship’s captain. Passing There are several Italian ‡ shing boats, of various tonnage, exercises its activity also in the ports of Messina beyond the barriers, once in the manoeuvring TRANSPORT ACCESS AND moored at the Western quay. Considering the statistics and Gioia Tauro and in the area of the Straits of basin with the prow towards the South of the CIRCULATION IN THE PORT regarding the last three year period, the mercantile tra© c Messina. port, the ship carries out an evolution of about The port of Reggio Calabria is usefully linked with the can be calculated at about 160 berths a year. The berthing • Mooring: the service is carried out by the group 180° (to the left); once in the middle of the ports of Messina, Tremestieri and the Eolian Islands of pleasure craft and ‡ shing boats at the Western quay and of moorers and boatmen from the ports of Reggio manoeuvring basin the craft travels as slowly for passenger tra© c. For goods tra© c it is instead wharf (with a total of about 20 mooring places) are about Calabria, Saline Joniche and Gioia Tauro with as possible and gradually nears the quay until connected to the port of Taranto and to numerous 50 a year for ‡ shing boats and 70 a year for pleasure craft. its seat in the port of Reggio Calabria. The the ship  anks the quay side. In the presence of Mediterranean ports such as Casablanca (Morocco), present sta consists of 19 moorers who work strong wind, above all at the mouth of the port, Marseilles (France), Ismir, Souse, Unje, Antalya, with 6 motorboats of which one in the port of the ship must act so as to reduce as far as possible Iskederun, Ertegli, Nemrut (Turkey), Ceuta (Spain), Reggio Calabria. the crossing time of the barriers; in these cases, Patrasso (Greece), Zaporozhya (Ukraine), Valletta • Towing: the service is not available. Occasional according to the type of ship, the use of one or (Malta). There are three unguarded access points to needs are satis‡ ed by “Picciotto Carmelo more towers is foreseen. the port, of which two on the South side and one on rimorchiatori s.r.l.” authorized agency of the the North side. From the North passage there is direct CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS VIBO VALENTIA 11

Vibo Valentia the ancient Monteleone of Calabria, rises in the Western part of the region, with plains that enjoy a privileged position overlooking exceptional natural scenery that evokes incredible “panoramic emotions”.

rom its position at 476 m. above sea level to the North the snow capped mountains of Sila, to the South the peak of Etna and the vast plain of Gioia Tauro can be observed, Fall set in the splendid “Coast of the Gods”, with the headland of Tropea towards the West, as the true pearl of the Tyrrhenian. The characteristic feature of the land around Vibo is that of perpendicularly overhanging the Ancient Hamlets can be admired; which testify all its sea. This has created incredible observation points and splendour. Pizzo Calabro, Filadel‡ a, Serra San Bruno places which join the beauty of the sea to the freshness of (of great religious importance because of the presence nature. For the town its main source of richness is indeed of the Certosa and the nearby Convento Dominicani di the port. In past centuries shipping yards were built and Soriano), Castel Monardo, Briatico Vecchio: these are it was exploited as an important strategic centre for the only a few of the villages it is possible to visit landing whole of the Mediterranean at Vibo Valentia. These ”historical presences” have marked the territory with a culture revived in popular folklore and in the celebration of certain festivities. CULTURE, ART AND HISTORY The main attraction of Vibo Valentia is the Castello Normanno Svevo, built by Ruggero the Norman in about The whole area of Vibo Valentia is enriched 1070. It houses the archaeological museum containing by the numerous historical testimonies and Greek and Roman archaeological remains, medieval by the archaeological mixtures which the pottery and renaissance objects. The Duomo certainly has a great artistic value, in baroque style, whose bronze succession peoples and kingdoms has left portals narrate a great deal about the history of this as a heritage. An important colony of Locri, land. The rovine di ” Hipponion”, including the Grandi around 190 B. C.it passes under Roman Mura of the VIth and Vth centuries are interesting and domination, taking the name of Valentia, worth visiting, as well as some towers in the old town. which, together with Vibo, makes up its Another great cultural resource, typical of this territory present name. is the Comunita’ Arbereshe. This represents an ethno- linguistic minority originating in Albania. Their To understand the power and the beauty of the history of traditions and culture are preserved in their lifestyle this land it is su© cient to look around, and in the space language and cuisine. of a few kilometres Splendid Villages and Characteristic CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS 13

THE PORT OF VIBO VALENTIA LENGTH OF JETTIES TYPES OF SHIPS AND AND DRAUGHTS THEIR LENGTHS

he commercial port of Vibo Valentia is “Buccarelli”quay Tankers max HOW TO GET TO an integral part of the seaside part of length 238 metres D r a u g h t s u p t o 6 m length 130 m. VIBO VALENTIA the urban centre, making it the central and most important part. Partially “Papandrea” quay length 260 metres Tankers max. Length 130 m. BY CAR Driving along the A3 motorway Salerno- created in a natural creek, it is completed by an outer D r a u g h t s u p t o 6 m . T Reggio Calabria four di erent exits can be taken: for jetty, and by a lee breakwater. “Bengasi” quay length 319 m. Merchant ships max. the Serre in the direction of Vibo Valentia Sud, the The port basin is made up of a single expanse of water D r a u g h t s u p t o 6 . 5 m . length 190m. Sant’Onofrio sliproad in the direction of Vibo Valentia and is trapezoidal in shape, measuring about 250,000 “Tripoli”quay length: 83 m. Merchant/passenger/ nord, the Pizzo sliproad to Vibo Marina, and ‡ nally that sq. m. In all, contained between the outer jetty and the D r a u g h t s u p t o 4 . 5 0 m . fishing/pleasure craft of Mileto towards Vibo Valentia. lee breakwater. The outer jetty follows a broken line “Pola” quay Merchant/passenger/fishing/ and the last part , which is called “calata Buccarelli”, is length 100 m. D r a u g h t s u p t o 4 m . p l e a s u r e c r a f t BY TRAIN The station of Vibo Valentia-Pizzo is the orientated towards east/ north-east. The lee breakwater, town’s and province’s main railway station. formed by two elbow arms, is 562 m. Long and is “Fiume” quay length 83 m. Merchant/passenger/fishing/ pleasure craft orientated, instead, towards north/ north-west. The sea D r a u g h t s u p t o 5 m . BY AIR The nearest airport is the Lamezia Terme bed depth for landing and manoeuvring in the basin “Generale Malta” quay length 282 m. merchant/passenger/fishing/ International Airport this is the largest airport in varies from 12 to 13 metres, while the maximum depth D r a u g h t s u p t o 6 m . pleasure craf t Calabria, both for the number of passengers and allowed for mooring and berthing places is between “Cortese” quay length 280 m. passenger ship max. destinations, national and international. Situated in the 4 and 9 metres. The total length of the quays is 1645 D r a u g h t s u p t o 9 m . Length 190 m. middle of the region as also of the Mediterranean area, m. To understand better the size of the 8 quays and “Marina Carmelo” landing merchant/passenger/fishing/ it is used by a range of passengers from all over Calabria, the 3 tourist landing places, shown with their names, 215 boat places with variable seabed depth from 0.70 m. To 7 m. pleasure craf t serving the provinces of Vibo Valentia, Catanzaro, consult the following table which there contains all the Crotone, Cosenza and also Reggio Calabria. The information about the length of the areas and berthing “Stella del Sud” landing 227 boat places with variable merchant/passenger/fishing/ pleasure craft Lamezia airport is connected with regular scheduled places, the type of craft which can use them and their seabed depth from 0.70 m. to 6.5 m.  ights to the main Italian airports: Roma, Milano Linate length, and ‡ nally the existing areas behind the port “Azzurra” landing 134 boat places with variable merchant/passenger/fishing/ and Malpensa, Bologna, Torino, Venezia, Pisa, Bergamo and their approximate size. seabed depth from 0.50 m. To 5.5 m. pleasure craft and Trapani. There are also many international  ights to Paris, Barcelona, Brussels , London, Zurich, Munich; Luxemburg, Stockholm, Cologne, Toronto, Dusseldorf, AREAS BEHIND PORT • “Pola” quay is about 2000 sq. m. to name only a few. The number of charter  ights which AND THEIR APPROXIMATE SIZE • “Fiume” quay is about 3,300 sq. m. increase during the summer is also very high. About 10,000 sq. m. • “Generale Malta” quay is about 5,640 sq. m. • “Cortese” quay is about 4,820 sq. m. BY SEA The port of Vibo Marina is an important THE GROUND AREAS OF THE PORT commercial and touristic base for activities such as the HAVE A TOTAL SURFACE AREA OF DISTANCE OF THE PORT FROM: trading of ‡ sh, wheat and oil; from the port there are 27,720 SQ.M. DIVIDED INTO THE • Reggio Calabria airport: 224 km. connections for the Eolian Islands during the summer. FOLLOWING: • Helicopter landing pads at Reggio Calabria: 50 km. • “Bucarelli” quay is about 2,300 sq. m. • Railway station: 5 km. • “Papandrea” quay is about 2,600 sq. m. • Hospital: 10 km. • “Bengasi” quay is about 5,400 sq. m. • Fire brigade: 50 km. • “Tripoli” quay is about 1,660 sq. m. CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS 15

exclusively to the landing of ‡ shing vessels, and CONNECTIONS, ENTRIES AND PREVALENT WEATHER • Shipping Agents: in the port two shipping the third to speed boat passengers. At the back of CIRCULATION IN THE PORT CONDITIONS agents operate. the Tripoli dock there are two warehouses and an The port of Vibo Valentia Marina is connected to In the winter the prevailing winds, ponente and • Garbage collection: the service is carried out AGIP petrol pump. Behind the Pola quay there is all the main Italian and international ports. There maestrale, come from the west and north-west, bringing by ‡ rms registered according to art. 68 of the a small warehouse let to the Gottellini Shipping are no scheduled shipping lines; the small passenger rain and rough seas with strong backwash which makes Navigation Code, as well as in the national Agency, where there are the o© ces of the same boats which operate only in summer guarantee daily manoeuvring and mooring di© cult for craft. Generally, register of the ‡ rms which manage garbage company, as well as the Harbour O© ce. Behind connections to and from the Eolian Islands. The port in early winter, there can be violent libeccio winds. collection-Regional Section for Calabria. the Fiume quay there is the Military Structure of has an exit into the motorway, with the only di© culty to Also in spring the prevailing winds come from west and the same, where the o© ces and service lodgings have to drive through the roads of the town centre which north-west, even though they are of little e ect, as are RULES AND TECNIQUES OF are situated. lead to the motorway entries and exits of Vibo Valentia/ the summer breezes and winds coming from the second NAVIGATION AND BERTHING • An area for pleasure craft, cruisers and ships in Sant’Onofrio and Pizzo, a few kilometres away. Both quadrant. Navigation and berthing of the craft are disciplined by transit. This area is made up of the “Cortese” the exits lead to the Salerno-Reggio Calabria motorway, particular regulations. Beyond an anchorage zone of and “Generale Malta” lee breakwaters. On the with a further possibility of reaching the junction for CLASSIFICATION ships in the harbour of Vibo Valentia Marina, there is a latter are distributed the moorings of the craft Catanzaro, situated at the Lamezia Terme exit. According to the Inter-ministerial Decree of 18 March zone reserved for entries and exits; this is a real landing belonging to this Authority, as well as other speed 1982, the port of Vibo Valentia was registered in the corridor for the port. In the access channel for entry and boats of the police and ‡ remen, from the local NAVAL AND GOODS TRAFFIC ‡ rst class of the second category of national seaports, exit, waiting and the carrying out of any activity di erent Head o© ces. Along the same wharf, when they The mercantile tra© c which a ects the port consists of: with commercial, ‡ shing and pleasure craft functions. from manoeuvres from and to the port are forbidden. A are out of use in the winter, the passenger ferries • About 68% tankers which moor at the oil tanker typical manoeuvre is as follows: while the ship is in the of the local ship owners are moored. At the head wharfs and carry out unloading operations of ADMINISTRATION landing phase at about half a mile from the port barriers, of the above mentioned Generale Malta quay is re‡ ned oil (lead-free petrol and oil) through Public administration o© ces present in the zone of the the pilot goes on board and suggests the manoeuvres to a second petrol pump. The Cortese quay is used pipelines; port are: enter the port to the ship’s captain. In the presence of for the occasional mooring of cruisers in transit • Ships which transport loose goods and packages • Harbour o© ce-Coast guard strong maestrale wind, the harbour basin is a ected by (usually not more than 2/3 berths a year, above all make up 32% of the total annual tra© c and moor • Customs a strong phenomenon of backwash, so the pilot advises in summer). Besides, the same wharf is also used at the Bengasi quay, with loading and unloading • Naval health O© ce against the entry of ships to carry out commercial for the mooring of tow-boats operating in the port, operations. The goods in movement are mainly • Territorial Unit of Vibo Marina operations. as well as occasionally for the mooring of ships made up of re‡ ned oil products, while a very • Financial police-Provincial Command-Operative and pleasure craft in transit. Finally, in the inner small part is made up of various loose goods and Aero Naval Group (ROAN) and Naval Station TERMINALS AND OTHER part of port without quays and inside the town, packages. • Carabinieri with one boat STRUCTURES there are local tourist landing stages. The port is involved in commercial, ‡ shing and pleasure • Port Section Firemen with two boats. The harbour basin of Vibo Valentia can be divided into boat tra© c which, considering the statistics of the last 3 operative zones: WHARF EQUIPMENT three-year period can be calculated at about 650 berths HARBOUR SERVICES • An area for commercial operations: composed of In the middle of the Bucarelli quay there is the mooring a year. These berths can be subdivided according to • Piloting: the service is carried out by a Local two wharfs, “Bucarelli” and “Papandrea”, which platform for the tankers working for ENI S.p.a. Along frequency and type into 300 ‡ shing boats, 150 pleasure Expert. The permanent sta is therefore made are part of the light security organization (SELE), the oil tanker wharfs there are ‡ xed structures for boats and 200 merchant ships. up of the only sailor trained in piloting and of a and the “Bengasi” wharf, making up the “port the unloading of oil products, transferred through driver of the small pilot boat. facility” of Vibo Marina. Along the Bengasi quay oil pipelines into the plants of the coastal deposits of • Mooring: the service is carried out by the Group there are 7 silos for the storage of grain and two Meridionale Petroli S.r.l. and ENI S.p.a. The Bengasi of moorers and boatmen of the port of Vibo warehouses. quay is, instead , equipped with a self-propelled 43 ton Valentia Marina. • An area for the landing of ‡ shing vessels and Gottwald crane and two mobile port hoppers. As well, passenger boats which operate in the Eolian zone. near the silos for grain there is a self-propelled aspirator. OTHER USEFUL SERVICES This area is made up of the “Tripoli”, “Pola” • Port chemical consultant. and “Fiume” quays. The ‡ rst two are given over CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS CROTONE 17 The town of Crotone can easily be defined as a great holiday resort, thanks to its environmental beauty which offers splendid natural views. In the VIth Century B.C. the town acquired greater importance thanks to the birth of the School Founded by Pythagoras. The town of Crotone o ers visitors a wide choice of cultural routes, which makes it a place of pride for the whole of Calabria. Here are numerous Archealogical Sites which testify to its glorious past. First of all the ising on the beautiful coast of the Ionian Parco Archeologico Nazionale di Capo Colonna which sea, the town is a short distance from the houses one of the most famous Greek sanctuaries in Italy, Protected Marine Area of Isola Capo Il Santuario di Hera Lacinia of which only one column of Rizzuto, one of the largest in Europe. The the temple built in about 470 B.C. survives. Within this MarineR Area “Capo Rizzuto” occupies an area of about area there is the Museo Archeologico where it is possible 15,000 hectares of sea, which makes it the largest in Italy. to see remain of the roman period, architectural remains This is one of the most fascinating protected areas in the of the temple and various small objects discovered on whole of the Mediterranean, and its beauty is an immediate the sea-bed below the promontory. Its history can be revelation: the human eye can ‡ rst distinguish the authentic followed also by visiting the various castles in several and changing hues of the sky and the sea, then the rocks, the parts of the area. Among the most important there is the clay, the sand from which seem to exhale the perfumes and Castello di Carlo V, situated in the historical centre of the meaning of past times. The particular feature of the land town, one of the most important and most solid military around Crotone is that it is by the sea, but at the same time, constructions in the South of Italy. Since 1987, in the only 30 minutes away from town, the Parco Nazionale della tower of the Aiutante, the Museo Civico has been set Sila which presents the visitor with its immense beauty, its up, while the renovated Campana barracks house the evocative places surrounded by thick and luxuriant pine Biblioteca Comunale (the Town Public Library). Another forests and wide green spaces. A famous skiing resort in historical building which appeals strongly to tourists is winter, with numerous hotels and facilities, it is the ideal the Castello di La Castella, built at the beginning of the place to spend a holiday in close contact with nature. sixteenth century and which overlooks the sea in all its Particular merit goes to the places in the area of the lakes, imposing majesty, and o ers guided tours and trips in in the district of Cotronei which o ers visitors, as well as motorboats with transparent bottoms so as to appreciate history and folklore, also enchanting natural scenery which the whole construction. Finally, the Castello di Santa is like a frame to wonderful winter holidays in the snow. In Severina, built in the Byzantine period. The historical summer, thanks to Lago Ampollino, it becomes, instead, a centre of Crotone is perched on a hill and encircled by special place for those who wish to practice water sports. sixteenth century walls which protect a labyrinth of narrow alleys and little squares overlooked by aristocratic old palaces. From Pythagoras Square, the junction CULTURE, ART AND HISTORY between the old town and the modern parts, Piazza Founded by the Achei of Kroton in 709-708 Duomo can be reached, in the characteristic quartiere “La Pescheria”. Here rises the splendid CATHEDRAL, B.C., Crotone reaches its maximum splendor inside which rich nineteenth century decorations stand after its victory over Sibari in 510 B.C., when out, sacred furnishings and paintings from the ‡ fteenth it became the main centre of Magna Grecia. and sixteenth centuries. The splendid promenade merits a chapter of its own; from the stretch of road “Cristoforo Colombo”, the centre of night-life in Crotone, the small tourist harbour can easily be reached. CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS 19

THE PORT OF CROTONE LENGTH OF QUAYS TYPES OF SHIPS AND AND DRAUGHTS THEIR LENGTHS

he port of Crotone is on the east coast Outer Jetty Length 700 m. Mooring of pleasure craft, HOW TO GET TO CROTONE of Calabria and is divided into two permanent and in transit. adjacent but not communicating docks, BY CAR From the north, from the A3 Salerno-Reggio called Bacino Nord, corresponding Giunti Quay Length 170 m. Containers/Ro-Ro, Passenger, bulk carrier, Draught 8.3 m. general cargo, fishing boats, pleasure craft. Calabria Motorway, Crotone can be reached by the to the New Port, and Bacino Sud, where the Old Port T Max length 200 m. Sibari exit in the direction of the SS 106 Jonica, travelling stands. The North dock, used for commercial tra© c, is south. From the south, on the same A3 Motorway, it is to the north-east of the town. Its mouth is orientated to Offshore Quay Length 300 m. Containers/Ro-Ro, Passenger, bulk carrier, Draught from 6 to 7.15 m. general cargo, fishing boats, pleasure craft. necessary to use the Lamezia Terme Catanzaro exit and the North-west, its width is about 200 m., its depth is Max length 200 m. continue in the direction of Catanzaro. The State Road 9.80 m. and it has a maneuvering basin of 500m. The SS 106 is the most important communicating road for the south dock, used as a tourist landing stage, is instead Spezzato di Riva Length 88 m. Containers/Ro-Ro, Passenger, bulk carrier, Draught 8 m. general cargo, fishing boats, pleasure craft. town; it follows the Ionian coast and proceeding towards situated in the East-South Eastern zone of the town. Max length 200 m. the north, places such as Rossano and Corigliano can be The mouth of the harbor is orientated to South-South reached, continuing as far as Puglia. Travelling towards West, it is 50 metres long with a sea depth from 2 to 3 Riva Quay Length 430 m. Containers/Ro-Ro, Passenger, bulk carrier, Draught 8.5 m. general cargo, fishing boats, pleasure craft. the south, instead, one gets to Catanzaro and Reggio metres. The total length of the wharves of the North Max length 200 m. Calabria. dock is 1861 m. The South dock is instead made up of a sheet of water of 66, 400 sq. m., surrounded by about Lee breakwater Length 400 m. Containers/Ro-Ro, Passenger, bulk carrier, Mooring places 11-12-13 Draught 10 m. general cargo, fishing boats, pleasure craft. BY TRAIN The town has one railway station on the 1,200 metres of quay created from the internal wharves Max length 200 m. Ionian line, which allows connections with the main and the external cli s. The depth of the seabed is 2.5 towns in the region and some connections between m. and it o ers safe mooring to small craft. The old port Lee breakwater Length 209 m. Containers/Ro-Ro, Passenger, bulk carrier, Mooring place 14 Draught 10 m. general cargo, fishing boats, pleasure craft. regions. is used mostly by pleasure craft and the ‡ shing boats of Max length 200 m. the local ‡ shing  eet. To understand better the size of BY AIR Crotone is served by the “S. Anna” airport, the structures which delimit the port, indicated with Lee breakwater Length 264 m. Containers/Ro-Ro, Passenger, bulk carrier, Mooring place 15 Draught 10 m. general cargo, fishing boats, pleasure craft. the third largest airport in Calabria; it is used mainly speci‡ c names, consult the following table where all Max length 200 m. by people in the province of Crotone, the stretch of the information regarding the length of the jetties and Ionian coast below Cosenza and part of the province of draughts are reported, as well as the types of ships that Catanzaro. Year after year, mostly in the summer, the can enter the port and their length, and ‡ nally the zone airport has shown an increasing number of users. A new extending behind the port and its approximate size. DISTANCE OF THE PORT FROM: des creating a strong backwash in the docks, they make airport station and a new control tower have recently • Crotone S. Anna Airport: 13 Km. it di© cult to manoeuvre ships and to hold the moorings. been inaugurated, and connections with the rest of the • Helicopter landing pads: 3 km. peninsula have been increased and fares stabilized. • Crotone Railway Station: 2 Km. CLASSIFICAZIONE • Crotone Hospital: 13 Km. With the Ministerial Decree of 4th December 1976, the BY SEA The commercial port of Crotone is, after • Fire Brigade: 5 Km. port of Crotone, formerly called Porto Vecchio and Porto that of Gioia Tauro, the second largest in Calabria. As Nuovo, is registered under the single name of Port of Cro- well as being midway between the ports of Taranto and PREVALENT WEATHER tone, in the ‡ rst class of the second category of the Natio- Messina, it enhances all trade activities and is a stimulus CONDITIONS nal Sea Ports, according to the consolidation act approved to the agricultural economy and industrial activities. During the year, the prevailing winds come from the by the Royal law of 2nd April 1885, N. 3095. With the North and the South-East and create strong currents in Ministerial Decree of 29th December 2006 the Territorial the open sea beyond the port. The main winds are the District of the Harbour Authority of Gioia Tauro was ex- Tramontana and the Scirocco. When they blow, besi- tended to the ports of Crotone and Corigliano Calabro. CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS 21

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OTHER USEFUL SERVICES by the port companies following authorization ree access points: Passage n. 1 and n. 2 respectively at In the port area one quay has been reserved (the head of • Deep-Sea Divers: the service is guaranteed by for temporary storage issued by the harbour the Giunti wharf and at the quay named “Spezzato di the Giunti wharf) for the craft of the Police and Milita- the divers enrolled in the Crotone registers. authority; Riva”. Passage n. 3 is at the lee breakwater. The old port, ry. More precisely there are berthed: • Chemical port service: this is given by the • Passenger ships: the areas behind the Riva on the contrary is well connected to the town area and • Four craft of the Coast Guards chemical consultants enrolled in the register Quay. at present there are no particular access points to the • Five craft of the Financial Police kept by the Gioia Tauro Harbour Authority. port. In the harbour zone only authorized people and • One craft of the Carabinieri • Shipping agents: 5 shipping agents operate in QUAY EQUIPMENT vehicles can circulate. The max. speed allowed is 30 • One of the State Police. the port. Loose goods are moved by cranes moving on rubber ty- km/h. It is forbidden to overtake, to park and to circu- In the areas immediately adjacent to the port there res, and for ships that transport grain, by the use of an late and to deposit anything at less than 5 metres from are the O© ces of the Harbour Authority of the port of RULES AND TECNIQUES OF aspirator. There is also available additional equipment the quay edge. Gioia Tauro, the Custom House and the ‡ re brigade. NAVIGATION AND BERTHING such as mechanical shovels, buckets, claw-grips, pincers Navigation and berthing of the craft are disciplined and other hydraulic machinery as well as semitrailers. NAVAL AND GOODS TRAFFIC HARBOUR SERVICES by particular regulations. A sheet of water in the bay of The port in question is characterized by a tra© c of merchant, • Piloting: the service is carried out by the Pilots’ Crotone has been chosen as an anchorage area for ships. TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS ‡ shing and pleasure craft, with an estimated tra© c of about Association with a permanent sta of one pilot In the access channel for entry and exit from the port, ACCESS AND CIRCULATION 541 berthings a year. These can be subdivided into 111 and one driver of the small pilot boat. Ships waiting and the carrying out of any activity di erent from IN THE PORT merchant ships, 67 ‡ shing boats and 363 pleasure craft. leaving the port, up to 2000 tons, when the use manoeuvres from and to the port are forbidden. A typical At present in the port of Cro- of the tow boat is not requested, can use the manoeuvre is as follows: while the ship is in the landing tone there are no scheduled service by means of the VHF station. This is only phase at about one mile from the mouth of the port, the connections active towards allowed when the captain of the ship has a good pilot goes on board and suggests the manoeuvres to enter other national and internatio- knowledge of Italian. the port to the ship’s captain. Passing beyond the barriers, nal ports. In fact all the com- • Moorage: the service is carried out by the once in the manoeuvring dock with the prow towards the mercial tra© c is represented group of moorers from the ports of Crotone and West, the ship carries out an evolution and as slowly as by the landing of ships which Corigliano Calabro. The present sta consists possible berths at the quay. only unload goods. These go- of three moorers. In the port of Crotone the ods are then transported to group works with a Motorboat named SERENA TERMINALS the deposits of the receivers in registered n. 1121 with a length of 5.97 m., and an AND OTHER STRUCTURES the province of Crotone. The onboard 88 Hp engine. The commercial port of Crotone is subdivided into 3 above mentioned transport is • Towing: with the Decree of the Ministry of large operative and homogeneous areas: carried out exclusively by se- Transport-General Management of Ports, dated • Loose goods: the areas behind the lee breakwater mitrailers/trucks with rubber 9th February 2010 the “Consolidation act” of the n. 15 are used by the harbour companies tyres. From the port exits, towing service for ships in the ports of Crotone, following authorization for temporary storage the slip-road which links S.S. Corigliano Calabro and the Cirò Marina pier was issued by the harbour authority; 106 to the town centre can approved. • Various goods (parts of aeolian towers): the be easily reached. In the new areas behind the lee breakwater n. 14 are used port of Crotone there are th- CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS CORIGLIANO CALABRO 23

Situated in the centre of the Plain of Sibari, Corigliano Calabro rises majestically on a small hill surrounded by green olive-groves and multicoloured citrus groves, protected to the south by the imposing massif of Sila, and to the east by the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea.

he coastal area around Corigliano, with its 12 kilometres of beach, is like an “arrow” in a natural bow, alternating uncontaminated open spaces with well-equipped resorts. AnT example, among many others, is the beach of Marina di Schiavonea, where, pampered by its intense waters, by its the Chiesa di Sant’Antonio with its dome tiled with transparent depths and a ‡ ne sandy beach, it is possible to yellow and blue majolica and a bronze portal, and also spend wonderful holidays without renouncing any comfort. the Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola, inside which are Passing through the countryside around Corigliano it is easy preserved some precious relics of the Saint, patron Saint to come across a wide variety of landscapes within no more of the town. Finally, among the historical monuments, than 5 kilometres. From Piano di Caruso to Giustopago la Porta di Prando, a unique example, almost intact, of it is possible to immerse oneself in woods and evocative a gateway built into the forti‡ ed wall which enclosed paths, both because of the thick vegetation and of the the little town, and the Castello di San Mauro, built numerous animals which populate these places. And if this in 1515 on the ruins of a former medieval monastery. were not enough, in a few minutes, Camigliatello can be To complete your visit, the Museo Minimo is advised; reached, within Sila, a summer and a winter resort, thanks this displays domestic articles, craftwork and work to its modern and e© cient skiing facilities. All this makes implements from the peasant world, and the Museo Corigliano an interesting destination for anybody who wants Internazionale D’arte Presepiale. to choose an ideal itinerary in Calabria. A paradise half-way Ducale, recently restored and returned to between the mountains and the sea, with a rich historical its ancient splendour. and cultural heritage, considering its close connection to Cassano allo Ionio and Rossano Calabro. Sibari belongs to the Built by Roberto il Guiscardo in about 1073 as a former town council, one of the oldest Greek settlements in military fortress, this was part of a close-knit network of Southern Italy, today a seaside resort of some importance. In forti‡ cations with which the Norman King controlled the immediate neighbourhood there is Rossano Calabro, set the town. Today the Castle, all of which can be visited, between the green mountain slopes below Sila and the Ionian and recently restored, presents four towers, one for sea. It is a historical town rich in Greek-Byzantine art and each cardinal point. Inside there are numerous rooms culture, famous for its natural beauties, for its transparent sea of great artistic value among which the Mirror Kall, and enchanting beaches endowed with all the facilities which a masterpiece of Neapolitan baroque decorative art. make for an unforgettable holiday. A walk through the Historical Centre, with its alleys, cottages, old churches, evokes fascination and strong unforgettable feelings. Numerous Churches are CULTURE; ART AND HISTORY scattered around the town, some of which of great This noble site of art and history hides architectural importance such as the Chiesa del Carmine with 16th century frescos on the facade, numerous beauties full of fascination and mystery, among which stand out the Castello CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS 25

THE PORT OF CORIGLIANO CALABRO LENGTH OF QUAYS TYPES OF SHIPS AND AND DRAUGHTS THEIR LENGTHS

he port of Corigliano Calabro is com- HOW TO GET TO pletely arti‡ cial, including its sheet of Quay 1 Length 750 m General cargo/ Ro-Ro Draught 12 Max length 230 m CORIGLIANO CALABRO water, and extends over a total surface of about 1,300,000 sq. m. It is made up Quay 2 Length 180 m General cargo/Ro-Ro BY CAR From the North take the A3 Salerno- Tof a manoeuvering dock with a diameter of about 500 Draught 12 m Max length 230 m Reggio Calabria motorway, Spezzano-Sibari exit; from metres and a depth of 12 metres, 7 quays and 2 docks Quay 3 Length 420 m General cargo/Ro-Ro the South the exit is Tarsia. Alternatively from the parallel with the coast. Draught 12 m Max length 230 m state road S.S. 106 bis from Taranto and from Reggio The “Eastern dock” is 180 m. wide and is enclosed by Quay 4 Length 180 m General cargo/Ro-Ro Calabria, following the directions for Sibari. the commercial wharves numbered 1-2-3. The “Western Draught 12 Max length 230 m dock” is about 180 m. wide and is enclosed by the wharves BY TRAIN The state railway o ers connections numbered 5-6-7. Between wharf 6 and wharf 7 there is a Quay 5 Length 420 m Motor trawler and pleasure Draught 7 m craft, max length 80 m from all over Italy to the station of Corigliano Calabro strip of land, not perpendicular to the above mentioned Scalo. wharves, about 170 metres long, of which about 80 Quay 6 Length 70 m Motor trawler and pleasure metres have been recently transformed into quays. This Draught 7 m craft, max length 80 m BY AIR The principal Italian and European cities strip of land lengthens wharf n.7 so as to increase and Quay 7 Length 450 m Motor trawler and pleasure are connected to Corigliano Calabro with direct  ights improve the landing of the ‡ shing  eet. The total length Draught 7 m craft, max length 80 m to Crotone airport, 90 km. away, and the international of the quays is 2470 metres. To understand better the airport of Lamezia Terme, 160 km. away. size of the structures which delimit the port, indicated with speci‡ c names, consult the following table where BY SEA The town has a port situated in the middle all the information regarding the length of the jetties and of the Gulf of Corigliano, which is part of the larger draughts are reported, as well as the types of ships that AREAS BEHIND PORT PREVALENT WEATHER Gulf of Taranto. The only port in the upper part of the can enter the port and their length. AND APPOXIMATE SIZE CONDITIONS Ionian Coast of Cosenza, it is a large structure given over About 800,000 sq. m. The winds from the North-East, predominating over mainly to ‡ shing and commercial activities even if there those coming generally from (West/South-West), are plans to develop it as a tourist port. THE GROUND AREAS OF THE PORT create a strong backwash at the mouth of the port which HAVE A TOTAL AREA OF 301,300 breaks inside dock n. 2, and causes great di© culty to SQUARE METRES, DIVIDED INTO: manoeuvring ships. The prevailing winds (West/South- • 160,00 sq m. behind quay 1 (East Quay). West) blow suddenly and violently due to the particular • 77,000 sq m. enclosed between quays 3-4-5. orography of the zone, above all in winter. The presence • 55,000 sq m. behind quay 2. of winds from the South is rare and they are blocked • 10,0003 sq. m. behind quay 7 (West quay). or mitigated by the massif of the Sila mountain chain.

DISTANCE OF PORT FROM: CLASSIFICATION • S. Anna airport of Crotone. 120 Km. From an examination of the documents, the port is • Helicopter pads: there are none, but the port has a listed for a possible decree which would classify it in the large space (quay 1) used for occasional landings. third class of the second category with a commercial, • Railway station of Corigliano Calabro Scalo: 7 km. industrial, oil and ‡ shing function. At present there is • Hospital of Corigliano Calabro: 10 km. no formal Ministerial provision for this although, having • Section Fire brigade of Rossano: 15 km. been the seat of the harbour Authority since 2006, it is automatically of national interest. CALABRIA AND ITS PORTS 27

ADMINISTRATION the harbour authority of Gioia Tauro. TERMINALS edge of the quays, is insu© cient. In fact, after the start The public administration o© ces present in the port • Shipping agents: two shipping agents operate in AND OTHER STRUCTURES of the scheduled service between Corigliano Calabro area are: the port of Corigliano. In the port of Corigliano Calabro there are no terminals. and Catania, changes have been made to the port, • Harbour Authority of Gioia Tauro, detachment • Garbage collection: the port has a plan for the On the quay there is a large warehouse of about 1.300 with the resulting improvement of the quays and of the of Corigliano Calabro collection and management of garbage produced sq. m., at present not in use, originally planned as a relative horizontal and vertical road signs, although not • Harbour O© ce-Coast guard by the ships and the remains of cargoes. The deposit for vehicles and quay equipment. Near quay n. yet completely functional. • Custom House infrastructure is generally separated from the 6 there is a ‡ sh market, created in the 90s, and there • Frontier Police built-up area. are also: NAVAL AND GOODS TRAFFIC • Financial police-Operative Naval Group • A passenger embarkation and landing stage, of At present, goods tra© c is made up mainly of loose solid • Carabinieri with one craft RULES AND TECNIQUES OF the Italian Naval League, on the innermost part goods, classi‡ ed by the Harbour chemical expert as not • Regional Phyto-Sanitary Service. NAVIGATION AND BERTHING of the evolution dock (not yet operative). dangerous. If a di erent type of goods needs to be moved, the With a Home O© ce decree of 2005 a permanent Navigation and berthing of the craft in the port are • A shipping yard, of the Italian Naval League, port authority seeks the advice of a competent companies. In detachment of the ‡ re brigade was created with the disciplined by particular regulations. For ships awaiting inside dock 2( not yet operative). the port there are 52 permanent ‡ shing boats of low-medium additional function of port supervision. The nearest mooring anchorage points have been chosen in the sea north • Two ‡ xed supply plants situated at the head of tonnage which usually go out ‡ shing four days a week (from ‡ re brigade garrison is at Rossano. In an emergency of the port, in f ront of the villages of Cassano jonio, Villapiana quay n. 5. Monday to Thursday) from two a.m.to ‡ ve p.m. There are no the time necessary to reach the port is about 15/20 e Trebisacce. For entries and exits; there is a recommended pleasure craft based at Corigliano Calabro. The main  ux of minutes provided that the ‡ re engine is not already in conical landing area, reserved only for navigation and QUAY EQUIPEMENT naval tra© c is therefore the entry and exit of the permanent use elsewhere. There is no Maritime health o© ce; the where waiting and other activities are forbidden. Fishing Goods on the quays are generally moved by means of ‡ shing trawlers. The port registers tra© c both of merchant relative functions are guaranteed by the same o© ce in boats and pleasure craft need not request any authorization equipment such as shovels, buckets, and cranes on ships with about 190 berthings calculated. These berthings Reggio Calabria. for entry and exit but are required to respect the general wheels belonging to the companies in the port. can be subdivided into 130 merchant ships and 54 resident rules so as to guarantee safety and not to obstruct harbour ‡ shing boats. PORT SERVICES tra© c. During navigation and permanence in the port all TRANSPORT ACCESS AND • Piloting: at present the service is carried out by craft must listen to broadcasting on channel 14/16 VHF / CIRCULATION IN THE PORT a local expert, Giuseppe Muscò, appointed to the FM. Ships must not proceed at a speed over ¾ knots. In There is an independent road connection which, port of Corigliano Calabro. The piloting service the immediate neighbourhood of other ships, speed must be leading directly to S.S. 106 Jonica does not go through is not compulsory; however the berthing ships reduced as much as possible. In bad weather conditions the the built up town area. The nearest slipways of the A3 usually request the use of this service. captains of the ships can undertake any action necessary for Salerno-Reggio Calabria motorway (“Tarsia Nord” for • Mooring: the service is compulsory for ships above navigation safety. For example if windy, above all near the those coming from the South and “Firmo” for those 500 TSL. The service is carried out by the group mouth of the port, the ship might be forced to manoeuvre, coming from the North) are about 35 Km away. There of moorers and boatmen from the port of Crotone. increasing speed up 4/5 knots. The pilot embarkation is no railway connection and the port has no railway The sta consists of 3 moorers and two people take point, like that for towing, is about two nautical miles from tracks. The main access point to the port is made up of part in each mooring manoeuvre. For the service the mouth of the port. The ship entering must manoeuvre separate entry and exit vehicle passages. The port can a small boat named Francesco is used (3.65 TSL, with route 268/260° in the ‡ rst part of the landing cone. At also be entered along three small roads passing between 5.98 TSL.F.T). about 0.2 miles from the mouth,it is necessary to approach farms which lead directly o the S.S. 106. Generally • Towing: the service is disciplined with the to the left changing direction to 250° and staying in the speaking, only people and vehicles authorized by the regulation adopted after Ministerial approval, centre of the entrance. Once inside the manoeuvring dock Harbour Authority according to the order given by the together with the harbour Authority of Crotone the ship must immediately turn making an approach of harbour O© ce can enter the port zone. The maximum and Corigliano Calabro, ports which share the 90°/110° to reach the Eastern dock. The entrance into speed allowed is 30 km per hour. As a rule you cannot concession. the dock and the evolution manoeuvre are di© cult in go beyond ten metres from the edge of the quay or the • Other useful services. bad weather conditions(rough sea and wind) but the size cli s. The maintenance of the grounds, horizontal/ • Chemical port consultant the service is guaranteed and the characteristics of the evolution dock allow safe vertical road signs, median strips between lanes and by the port’s chemical consultants registered with manoeuvring. safety barriers to avoid falling into the sea parallel to the LE INFRASTRUTTURE IN CALABRIA

GOLFO DI TARANTO

A3 SALERNO REGGIO CALA Corigliano Calabro

COSENZA

S.S.

MAR TIRRENO 106

BRIA Crotone

CATANZARO LAMEZIA TERME

Vibo Valentia

MAR MEDITERRANEO

MAR IONIO Reggio Calabria