Port of Panarea

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About Port of Panarea

Also known as: Panarea Ferry Port, Panarea Harbour

Panarea is a small port serving the Aeolian Islands north of Sicily. It handles passenger vessels, pleasure craft, and tankers. The port is situated on the volcanic island of Panarea.

Background
Panarea is the smallest of the seven inhabited Aeolian Islands, a volcanic island chain in north of Sicily, southern Italy. It is a frazione of the comune of Lipari. There are currently about 280 residents living on the island year-round; however the population increases dramatically in summer with the influx of tourists especially during the months of July and August. In recent years, the island has become known internationally for its celebrity visitors.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9847333 →
Wikidata
Q654105 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
ITPAN
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
West Mediterranean
Sub-area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Latitude
38.6364°
Longitude
15.0780°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Panarea?

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The approach to Panarea is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Marina Corta (1 and 2) Lighthouse at 11.8 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Capo d'Orlando (23.1 NM SSE), Torre degli Inglesi (Torre di Capo Peloro) (34.8 NM SE), Messina Cable Tower (34.9 NM SE), Villa San Giovanni (Molo de Ponente) (36.1 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Panarea?

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The Port of Panarea 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Panarea?

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You can track vessels near Panarea (ITPAN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Panarea?

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The Port of Panarea is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITPAN — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE ITPAN mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Panarea?

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The Port of Panarea 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.

What is the Port of Panarea?

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PANAREA (UN/Locode: ITPAN), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 38.63644° N, 15.07799° E.

Where is the Port of Panarea located?

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Coordinates: 38.63644° N, 15.07799° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SALINA — UN/Locode: ITSLA — 38.55861° N, 14.87216° ELIPARI — UN/Locode: ITLIP — 38.47430° N, 14.95950° ESCARI — UN/Locode: ITSTR — 38.79758° N, 15.23988° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Panarea?

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

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Panarea?

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

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Panarea?

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Vessel types historically calling: Passenger, Pleasure Craft and Tanker.