Port of Civitavecchia

The controlling depth at Civitavecchia is 10.05 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 Civitavecchia is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Foce Verde Pierhead Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the SE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Civitavecchia 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 Civitavecchia (ITCVV) 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 ITCVV on the live map.

The Port of Civitavecchia is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITCVV — 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 Civitavecchia 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.

CIVITAVECCHIA (UN/Locode: ITCVV), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 42.10126° N, 11.77771° E.

Coordinates: 42.10126° N, 11.77771° E. Nearby terminals/ports:FIUMICINO — UN/Locode: ITFCO — 41.73806° N, 12.24687° EPORTO ERCOLE — UN/Locode: ITPTH — 42.39267° N, 11.20814° EPORTO SANTO STEFANO — UN/Locode: ITPSS — 42.43629° N, 11.12293° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 15.5m - 16m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 23.2m - OVER and maximum draft approx. 10.05 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: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.