Port of Melito di Porto Salvo

The approach to Melito di Porto Salvo is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Siderno Marina Lighthouse at 5.4 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Reggio Calabria Molo de Sottoflutto (14.1 NM NNW), Reggio Calabria Molo de Ponente (14.2 NM NNW), Villa San Giovanni (Molo de Ponente) (19.5 NM NNW), Messina Cable Tower (21.9 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Melito di Porto Salvo 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 Melito di Porto Salvo (ITMPS) 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 ITMPS on the live map.

The Port of Melito di Porto Salvo is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITMPS — 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 Melito di Porto Salvo 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.