Port of Crotone

The controlling depth at Crotone is 9 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 Crotone is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Crotone Molo Vecchio Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the S. Other aids include Punta Alice (19.1 NM N), Capo Trionto (37.1 NM NNW), Corigliano Calabro (45.2 NM NW), Porto di Corigliano South Mole (45.3 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Crotone 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 Crotone (ITCRV) 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 ITCRV on the live map.

The Port of Crotone 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.

CROTONE (UN/Locode: ITCRV), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 39.08009° N, 17.13722° E.

Coordinates: 39.08009° N, 17.13722° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CARIATI — UN/Locode: ITCRT — 39.50554° N, 16.94175° ECORIGLIANO CALABRO — UN/Locode: ITCGC — 39.66644° N, 16.52337° EVIBO VALENTIA — UN/Locode: ITVVA — 38.71819° N, 16.12694° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 4.9m - 6.1m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 1.8m - 3m and maximum draft approx. 9 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): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro and Tugs Harbor Craft.