Port of Arbatax

The controlling depth at Arbatax is 11.07 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 Arbatax is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Arbatax Molo di Ponente Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Arbatax Molo di Levante Spur (0.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Arbatax 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 Arbatax (ITATX) 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 ITATX on the live map.

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

The first two characters, IT, are the ISO country code for IT. 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.

The Port of Arbatax 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.

ARBATAX (UN/Locode: ITATX), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 39.94023° N, 9.70110° E.

Coordinates: 39.94023° N, 9.70110° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CAGLIARI — UN/Locode: ITCAG — 39.20612° N, 9.11408° EORISTANO — UN/Locode: ITQOS — 39.86255° N, 8.55294° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 4.9m - 6.1m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 11.07 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.