Professional navigation chart centered on Civitanova
Civitanova
Region: Central Adriatic
| Position: 43.311667, 13.73 | Adriatic Sea / Jadransko more
43°18'-7N 13°43'-8E Charts BA 220, 200 The harbour at Civitanova has been dredged and extensive improvements have been carried out. A large fishing fleet is based here and there are several fishing boat repair yards. The sailing club has pontoons and moorings on the W side of the harbour and welcomes visitors. Civitanova can be recognised by a prom
General
43°18'-7N 13°43'-8E Charts BA 220, 200 The harbour at Civitanova has been dredged and extensive improvements have been carried out. A large fishing fleet is based here and there are several fishing boat repair yards. The sailing club has pontoons and moorings on the W side of the harbour and welcomes visitors.
Approach
Civitanova can be recognised by a prominent circular church tower, surmounted by a spire. Closer in, the harbour walls are apparent. A number of oil and gas platforms lie between 2 and 3M offshore in the vicinity of Civitanova. When approaching the harbour entrance beware of underwater ballasting extending from the seaward E mole. Keep to the centre of the channel, and once round the G light on the Molo Nord, head towards the floating pontoons on the W side of the harbour. The harbour is subject to silting so depths The main light at Civitanova is exhibited from the tall circular tower, which overlooks the boat yards and yacht berths may be less than charted. Vessels over 18m in length are not allowed to enter.
Lights
Civitanova main light Mo(C)20s42ml 1M Molo Est (E mole) Fl.R.5s10m8M Horn Mo(R)30s Molo Nord (W mole) Fl.G.5s9m8M Spur on the E mole within the harbour 2F.R(vert)8m3M
Berth
Secure to the W mole near the yacht club if space permits (beware of underwater ballasting) or berth at the yacht club pontoon. The E part of the harbour is used by fishing boats. Note that there is an underwater cable between the head of the spur on the Molo Est and the Molo Sud. In bad weather when surge is a problem, this cable is raised from the harbour bottom. Anchor E of the moorings in a convenient depth.
Shelter
Good shelter from all directions except N and NE. Strong winds from these directions raise a surge in the harbour.
Officials
Harbourmaster. Police.
Facilities
Water and electricity on the pontoons. Fuel is available from a filling station in the town. Most essential provisions including bread, fresh fruit and vegetables are obtainable in the town. Launderette. Post Office, telephones, banks, ATMs. Doctors, dentists, pharmacy, hospital. Tourist information, hotels, restaurants, cafe/ bars. Railway station and bus service. Car hire and taxis. Repairs to hulls, engines, and electrical/electronic installations can be carried out. Slipway. Travel hoists (up to 200-ton). Mobile crane. Chandlers. Porto San Giorgio
Adriatic Navigation Guide Images for Civitanova
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The main light at Civitanova is exhibited from the tall circular tower, which overlooks the boat yards and yacht berths
