Port of Sitges

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About Port of Sitges

Sitges is a small port on the Mediterranean Sea in Catalonia, Spain. It serves as a harbor for leisure craft and fishing vessels. The port offers shelter and is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Background
Sitges is a town about 35 kilometres southwest of Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain, renowned worldwide for its film festival, Carnival. Located between the Garraf Massif and the Mediterranean Sea, it is known for its beaches, nightspots, and historical sites.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
38543 →
GeoNames ID
11279562 →
Wikidata
Q15551 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.sitges.cat →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ESSIT
Country
🇪🇸Spain
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
ES-B
Area
West Mediterranean
Sub-area
Balearic Sea
Body of Water
Mediterranean Sea
Latitude
41.2336°
Longitude
1.8243°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Sitges?

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The Port of Sitges is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Sitges?

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You can track vessels near Sitges (ESSIT) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Sitges?

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The Port of Sitges is a port in ES. Its UN/LOCODE is ESSIT — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE ESSIT mean?

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The first two characters, ES, are the ISO country code for ES. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sitges?

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The Port of Sitges operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.