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Port of Licata

ITLIC🇮🇹Italy

Port Location

About Port of Licata

This Italian port on Sicily's south coast handles general cargo and tankers. It features mobile and fixed cranes with lifting capacities up to 49 MT.

Background
Licata, formerly also Alicata, is a city and comune located on the south coast of Sicily, at the mouth of the Salso River, about midway between Agrigento and Gela. It is a major seaport developed at the turn of the twentieth century, shipping sulphur, the refining of which has made Licata the largest European exporting centre, and asphalt, and at times shipping cheese.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
6.01m
Channel Depth
8ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40210 →
GeoNames ID
11978627 →
Wikidata
Q431760 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
comune.licata.ag.it →
Seamark Type
harbour

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
West Mediterranean
Latitude
37.0920°
Longitude
13.9396°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Licata?+
The controlling depth at Licata is 6.01 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 Licata?+
The approach to Licata is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Licata Diga Antemurale Inner Arm Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the SSW. Other aids include San Giacomo (0.3 NM NNE), Licata Diga di Levante (0.5 NM SSE), Scoglitti (26.3 NM ESE), Capo Rossello (26.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Licata?+
The Port of Licata 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 Licata?+
You can track vessels near Licata (ITLIC) 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 ITLIC on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Licata?+
The Port of Licata 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 Licata?+
LICATA (UN/Locode: ITLIC), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 37.09202° N, 13.93959° E.
Where is the Port of Licata located?+
Coordinates: 37.09202° N, 13.93959° E. Nearby terminals/ports:GELA — UN/Locode: ITGEA — 37.04812° N, 14.24899° EPORTO EMPEDOCLE — UN/Locode: ITPEM — 37.28106° N, 13.52817° EPOZZALLO — UN/Locode: ITPZL — 36.71498° N, 14.83283° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Licata?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 6.01 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Licata?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Licata?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not 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 Licata?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Tanker.