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Port of Lipari

ITLIP🇮🇹Italy

Port Location

About Port of Lipari

Also known as: Lipari Ferry Port, Lipari Harbour

This port serves the largest of the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It handles a variety of vessel types, including container, general cargo, and passenger craft. The harbor offers coastal natural shelter with wharf and anchorage loading capabilities.

Background
Lipari is the largest of the seven Aeolian Islands, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the northern coast of Sicily, Southern Italy, and a comune (municipality) including six of them ; it is administratively part of the Metropolitan City of Messina. It has 12,793 permanent residents, but during the May to September tourist season, the total population may reach up to 20,000. It is also the name of the biggest island in the archipelago, where the main urban area of the comune is located.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Elevation
16m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
U
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40300 →
GeoNames ID
9847287 →
Wikidata
Q496389 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.comunelipari.it →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
IT-ME
Area
West Mediterranean
Sub-area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Body of Water
Tyrrhenian Sea
Latitude
38.4743°
Longitude
14.9595°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Lipari?+
The approach to Lipari is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Marina Corta (1 and 2) Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the S. Other aids include Capo d'Orlando (17.7 NM SE), Torre degli Inglesi (Torre di Capo Peloro) (34.8 NM ESE), Messina Cable Tower (34.9 NM ESE), Villa San Giovanni (Molo de Ponente) (35.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Lipari?+
The Port of Lipari 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 Lipari?+
You can track vessels near Lipari (ITLIP) 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 ITLIP on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Lipari?+
The Port of Lipari 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 Lipari?+
LIPARI (UN/Locode: ITLIP), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 38.47430° N, 14.95950° E.
Where is the Port of Lipari located?+
Coordinates: 38.47430° N, 14.95950° E. Nearby terminals/ports:VULCANO — UN/Locode: ITVUL — 38.41441° N, 14.96206° ESALINA — UN/Locode: ITSLA — 38.55861° N, 14.87216° ERINELLA — UN/Locode: ITRIN — 38.54622° N, 14.82852° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Lipari?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and Mediterranean mooring. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER and cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Lipari?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Lipari?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Lipari?+
Vessel types historically calling: Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Special Craft and Tanker.