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Port of Porto Empedocle

ITPEM🇮🇹Italy

Port Location

About Port of Porto Empedocle

This Italian port on the Strait of Sicily handles bulk carriers, container ships, and fishing vessels. It features mobile cranes and offers wharf and anchorage loading/offloading services.

Background
Porto Empedocle is a town and comune in Italy on the coast of the Strait of Sicily, administratively part of the province of Agrigento. It was named after Empedocles, a Greek pre-Socratic philosopher and a citizen of the city of Akragas, in his day a Greek colony in Sicily. The primary industries of Porto Empedocle are agriculture, fishing, ironworking, pharmaceuticals and rock salt refining.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
7.62m
Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40200 →
GeoNames ID
10376140 →
Wikidata
Q432311 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.comune.portoempedocle.ag.it →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
West Mediterranean
Latitude
37.2811°
Longitude
13.5282°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Porto Empedocle?+
The controlling depth at Porto Empedocle is 7.62 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.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Porto Empedocle?+
The approach to Porto Empedocle is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Capo Rossello Lighthouse at 3.8 NM to the WNW. Other aids include San Giacomo (22.6 NM ESE), Licata Diga Antemurale Inner Arm (22.8 NM ESE), Licata Diga di Levante (23.1 NM ESE), Capo San Marco (27.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Porto Empedocle?+
The Port of Porto Empedocle 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 Porto Empedocle?+
You can track vessels near Porto Empedocle (ITPEM) 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 ITPEM on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Porto Empedocle?+
The Port of Porto Empedocle 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 Porto Empedocle?+
PORTO EMPEDOCLE (UN/Locode: ITPEM), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 37.28106° N, 13.52817° E.
Where is the Port of Porto Empedocle located?+
Coordinates: 37.28106° N, 13.52817° E. Nearby terminals/ports:LICATA — UN/Locode: ITLIC — 37.09202° N, 13.93959° EGELA — UN/Locode: ITGEA — 37.04812° N, 14.24899° ETERMINI IMERESE — UN/Locode: ITTRI — 37.98304° N, 13.71328° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Porto Empedocle?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 7.62 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Porto Empedocle?+
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 Porto Empedocle?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Porto Empedocle?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger and Pleasure Craft.