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Port of Catania

ITCTA🇮🇹Italy

Port Location

About Port of Catania

Also known as: Catania Ferry Port, Catania Harbour

Catania is a port on the Ionian Sea coast of Sicily, Italy. It handles a variety of vessel types, including bulk carriers, container ships, and passenger vessels. The port features mobile and fixed cranes for lifting operations.

Background
Catania is the second-largest municipality in Sicily, after Palermo, both by area and by population. Despite being the second city of the island, Catania is the centre of the most densely populated Sicilian conurbation, which is among the largest in Italy. It has important road and rail transport infrastructures, and hosts the main airport of Sicily. The city is located on Sicily's east coast, facing the Ionian Sea at the base of the active volcano Mount Etna. It is the capital of the 58-municipality province known as the Metropolitan City of Catania, which is the seventh-largest metropolitan area in Italy. The population of the city proper is 297,517, while the population of the metropolitan city is 1,068,563.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
9.01m
Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
9m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
S
Repair Code
C
Terminals
1

History

Established
-0728-01-0

Terminals

EST TERMINAL CATANIA

EUROPEA SERVIZI TERMINALISTICI

Porto Di Catania, 95121 Catania CT, Italy

www.esterminal.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ITCTA
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
IT-CT
Area
East Mediterranean
Sub-area
Ionian Sea
Body of Water
Ionian Sea
Latitude
37.4922°
Longitude
15.0931°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40270 →
GeoNames ID
9828323 →
Wikidata
Q1903 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.comune.catania.it →
OpenStreetMap
View on OSM →
Seamark Type
harbour

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Catania?+
The controlling depth at Catania is 9.01 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.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Catania?+
The approach to Catania is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Catania Molo di Levante Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the SE. Other aids include Capo Molini (6.4 NM NE), Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses (13.2 NM SSE), Riposto (Punta Chiancona) (15.2 NM NNE), Diga Centrale (18.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Catania?+
The Port of Catania 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 Catania?+
You can track vessels near Catania (ITCTA) 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 ITCTA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Catania?+
The Port of Catania 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.
What is the Port of Catania?+
CATANIA (UN/Locode: ITCTA), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 37.49220° N, 15.09314° E.
Where is the Port of Catania located?+
Coordinates: 37.49220° N, 15.09314° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PORTO DELL'ETNA DI R — UN/Locode: ITRPT — 37.73149° N, 15.20839° EAUGUSTA — UN/Locode: ITAUG — 37.19920° N, 15.21417° EPRIOLO GARGALLO — UN/Locode: ITPRL — 37.15000° N, 15.18000° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Catania?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 9.01 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Catania?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Catania?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Catania?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft and Tugs Harbor Craft.