The port of Monfalcone is located on the north Adriatic coast between Trieste and Venice (Lat. 45° 47' 30" North , Long. 13° 33' East)  and is considered good and safe. It is protected from all winds including the "BORA" strong ENE wind.The port, partly natural, and partly man-made, has large and important industries including Società Fincanteri SpA, a large shipyard.  Imports include coal, timber, woodpulp and iron.The majority of the traffic consists of bulk cargo and oil. The port is well connected to the rest of Italy via road and rail.

BERTH AND FACILITIES 
The port of Monfalcone includes the following sectors: 
1. Porto Rosega quay. Is the commercial port area where are discharged  timber, logs, wood pulp, scrap iron, kaolin and loaded general cargo, round iron, pipes, tiles and building material. 
It has a length of about 1.250 metres and a maximum draft of 12,00 metres. Portorosega quay is connected by railway.Water depth: From - 7,00 metres to 10,50 metres Berth no. 1,2,3 = 7,00 m - berth no. 4 = 7,50 m – berth no. 5 and 6 = 9,10 m - Berth no. 7 and 8 = 10, 10 m - berth no. 9 = 10,50 m. Lifting capacities: 1 mobile crane x 90 mtons, 2 shore cranes x 40 mtons and 3 x 15 mtons and 1 forklift lifting 40 tons 
2. Silos (De Franceschi) quay:Silos quay, which has length of 120 metres and a draft of 11,00 metres, is in concession to De Franceschi and it is used for the discharge of cereals directly into the silos, sometimes is also available to third parties.The Silos (about 40.000 tons capacity) has its own private is equipped with grain elevator tower.
3. Endesa quay:The term electrical power plant ENDESA has its own private quay of about 330 metres of length and depth alongside of 27 feet and is only used to meet the requirements of the thermo electrical power station.
4. Fincantieri quay:Fincantieri quay, which has a length of 1.350 metres, is reserved to the shipyard activity. Fincantieri has 1 one ship-building dock for ships upto 300.000 tons dwt and 5 building-ships available for ships upto 150.000 dwt. 
 
SERVICES 
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 500 G.R.T. - 2 Pilots. (Tel and fax: +39 481 43011  The Pilot boards ships 1 mile from the white flashing fairway buoy. Pilots monitor VHF ch 14 from 0600-2000hrs (throughout 24 hours on request). Pilot boards 1.6 km outside port entrance. 
TOWAGE: 2 Tugs ( 1.000 and 1.500 HP ). Additional tugs may be sent from the port of Trieste. 
MOORING: Compulsory. 10 mooringmen.
BALLAST WATER FACILITIES: It is possible to discharge dirty ballast/slop into a barge upto a maximum capacity of 800 cbm per day. 
BUNKER: All grades of fuel and lubricating oil are available by truck and by barge from Trieste with 24 - 36 hours notice. SAMER agency can supply to ship owners competitive prices for all types of products. 
CAR HIRE: Available.  
CONSULATES: Most countries are represented at Trieste. 
DERATIZATION AND FUMIGATION: Available 
DIVERS AND FROG MEN: Available also for underwater repairs. 
DRYDOCKS: Nearest available in Trieste 
FIRE PICKETS: The service is provided by local fire brigade and by the fire brigades of Harbour Master, Italcantieri and Endesa. 
FRESH WATER: Available at Porto Rosega and De Franceschi berths. 
GARBAGE REMOVAL: The service is compulsory every day. 
GAS FREE SAFETY CERTIFICATE: Certificate of gas free or of inert gas obtainable. 
LAUNDRY: Available. 
LOCAL HOLIDAY: 21st of November ( Madonna della Salute ) 
MEDICAL ATTENDANCE: Available as well hospitalisation. 
MOTOR LAUNCHES: Service not available in Monfalcone, anyhow ships are allowed to use their own lifeboats. 
P. & I.: All main P. & I. clubs are represented in Trieste. 
SHIPCHANDLERS - PROVISIONS AND SHIP'S STORES: Available for any requirement.One local firm operates in the ships supplied field. Several firms are organized to supply foodstuffs, ship's stores and spare parts from Trieste. 
REGISTERS OF SHIPPING: All main Registers of shipping are represented in Trieste. 
REPAIRS: Engine repairs: few firms and several available in Trieste. Electricity: few firms and several available in Trieste. Electronic : Available in Trieste. Coating: Available from Trieste. 
SURVEYORS AND AVERAGE ADJUSTERS: Qualified surveyors and average adjusters are available in Trieste to deal with survey of any kind of damages to ships and cargoes. 
WATCHMEN: Available