Port of La Maddalena

The approach to La Maddalena is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Isola Chiesa Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Forte Camicio (1 NM E), Guardia Vecchia Range Front (1 NM SSW), Guardia Vecchia Range Rear (1 NM SSW), Cala Stagnali Range Front (2.5 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of La Maddalena 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 La Maddalena (ITMDA) 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 ITMDA on the live map.

The Port of La Maddalena is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITMDA — 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 La Maddalena 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.