Port of Mazara del Vallo

The controlling depth at Mazara del Vallo is 8 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 Mazara del Vallo is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mazara del Vallo Nuovo Molo de Ponente Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Capo Feto (3.1 NM WNW), Capo Granitola (6.2 NM SE), Trapani Molo del Ronciglio (22.1 NM N), Castello della Colombaia (22.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Mazara del Vallo 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 Mazara del Vallo (ITMAZ) 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 ITMAZ on the live map.

The Port of Mazara del Vallo is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITMAZ — 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 Mazara del Vallo 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.

MAZARA DEL VALLO (UN/Locode: ITMAZ), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 37.64793° N, 12.58353° E.

Coordinates: 37.64793° N, 12.58353° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MARSALA — UN/Locode: ITMRA — 37.78858° N, 12.43892° ETRAPANI — UN/Locode: ITTPS — 38.01200° N, 12.50562° EPALERMO — UN/Locode: ITPMO — 38.13114° N, 13.37366° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Tide Gate and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 8 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: 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.

Vessel types historically calling: Container, Fishing, General Cargo and Tanker.