Port of Marina di Carrara

The controlling depth at Marina di Carrara is 9.03 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 Marina di Carrara is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Marina di Carrara Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Marina di Carrara Leading (0.3 NM WNW), La Spezia Diga Foranea Estremità Est (Rada di La Spezia) (7.5 NM WNW), Punta Santa Teresa (7.5 NM WNW), Torre della Scuola (8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Marina di Carrara is situated on the Mediterranean Sea in IT. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Marina di Carrara (ITMDC) 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 ITMDC on the live map.

The Port of Marina di Carrara is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITMDC — 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 Marina di Carrara 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.

MARINA DI CARRARA (UN/Locode: ITMDC), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 44.03212° N, 10.04062° E.

Coordinates: 44.03212° N, 10.04062° E. Nearby terminals/ports:LA SPEZIA — UN/Locode: ITSPE — 44.10472° N, 9.83751° EVIAREGGIO — UN/Locode: ITVIA — 43.86002° N, 10.24298° EMARINA DI PISA — UN/Locode: ITMPA — 43.67885° N, 10.28654° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 9.03 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: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not 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: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Special Craft and Tugs Harbor Craft.