Port of Bovalino Marina

The approach to Bovalino Marina is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Reggio Calabria Molo de Sottoflutto Lighthouse at 24.4 NM to the W. Other aids include Reggio Calabria Molo de Ponente (24.5 NM W), Messina Cable Tower (25.3 NM WNW), Torre degli Inglesi (Torre di Capo Peloro) (25.3 NM WNW), Villa San Giovanni (Molo de Ponente) (25.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Bovalino Marina 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 Bovalino Marina (ITBMA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Bovalino Marina is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITBMA — 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 Bovalino Marina 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.