Port of Manfredonia

The controlling depth at Manfredonia is 9.91 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 Manfredonia is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Manfredonia Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the NE with a nominal range of 23 NM. Other aids include Manfredonia Molo di Ponente (Molo di Mezzogiorno) (0.3 NM SE), Manfredonia Molo di Levante (0.4 NM SE), Foce Aloisa (12.2 NM SSE), Torre Preposti (15.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Manfredonia 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 Manfredonia (ITMFR) 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 ITMFR on the live map.

The Port of Manfredonia is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITMFR — 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 Manfredonia 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.

MANFREDONIA (UN/Locode: ITMFR), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 41.62532° N, 15.91886° E.

Coordinates: 41.62532° N, 15.91886° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BARLETTA — UN/Locode: ITBLT — 41.32858° N, 16.28799° EMOLFETTA — UN/Locode: ITMOL — 41.20876° N, 16.59072° ETERMOLI — UN/Locode: ITTMI — 42.00354° N, 15.00374° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 9.91 m.

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

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: not available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Tanker.