Port of Ortona

The controlling depth at Ortona is 5.18 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 Ortona is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ortona Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the NW with a nominal range of 15 NM. Other aids include Ortona Molo Nord (0.4 NM ESE), Ortona Molo Sud (0.5 NM SE), Pescara Marina (10.4 NM NW), Punta Penna (17.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Ortona 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 Ortona (ITOTN) 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 ITOTN on the live map.

The Port of Ortona is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITOTN — 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 Ortona 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.

ORTONA (UN/Locode: ITOTN), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 42.35491° N, 14.41556° E.

Coordinates: 42.35491° N, 14.41556° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PESCARA — UN/Locode: ITPSR — 42.46658° N, 14.23129° EVASTO — UN/Locode: ITVSO — 42.17623° N, 14.71121° EGIULIANOVA — UN/Locode: ITGUI — 42.75319° N, 13.97344° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m; oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 5.18 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: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: 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, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.