Port of Porto-Vecchio

The controlling depth at Porto-Vecchio is 5.02 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Porto-Vecchio is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Forte Camicio Lighthouse at 23.3 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Isola Chiesa (23.3 NM SSE), Guardia Vecchia Range Front (23.7 NM SSE), Guardia Vecchia Range Rear (23.7 NM SSE), Cala Stagnali Range Front (24.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Porto-Vecchio 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.

You can track vessels near Porto-Vecchio (FRPVO) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for FRPVO on the live map.

The Port of Porto-Vecchio 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.

PORTO VECCHIO (UN/Locode: FRPVO), France is a seaport located at approximately 41.58888° N, 9.28870° E.

Coordinates: 41.58888° N, 9.28870° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BONIFACIO — UN/Locode: FRBON — 41.38878° N, 9.15996° EPROPRIANO — UN/Locode: FRPRP — 41.67725° N, 8.90310° EPALAU — UN/Locode: ITPAU — 41.18042° N, 9.38568° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 4.9m - 6.1m; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 5.02 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Ro Ro.