Port of Gela

The controlling depth at Gela is 9.44 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 Gela is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Scoglitti Lighthouse at 12.7 NM to the SE with a nominal range of 8 NM. Other aids include Licata Diga di Levante (14.8 NM W), San Giacomo (15 NM W), Licata Diga Antemurale Inner Arm (15.1 NM W), Scaramia (Capo Scalambri, Punta Secca) (19.5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Gela 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 Gela (ITGEA) 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 ITGEA on the live map.

The Port of Gela is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITGEA — 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 Gela 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.

GELA (UN/Locode: ITGEA), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 37.04812° N, 14.24899° E.

Coordinates: 37.04812° N, 14.24899° E. Nearby terminals/ports:LICATA — UN/Locode: ITLIC — 37.09202° N, 13.93959° EPOZZALLO — UN/Locode: ITPZL — 36.71498° N, 14.83283° EPORTO EMPEDOCLE — UN/Locode: ITPEM — 37.28106° N, 13.52817° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 9.44 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: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore and Tanker.