Port of Sarroch (Porto Foxi)

The controlling depth at Sarroch (Porto Foxi) is 17.04 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 Sarroch (Porto Foxi) is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Secca dei Berni Lighthouse at 23.2 NM to the E. Other aids include Isolotto Il Toro (32.2 NM W), Carloforte Casa Fanalista Range Front (34 NM W), Isola Piana (34 NM W), Capo Frasca (48.9 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Sarroch (Porto Foxi) 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 Sarroch (Porto Foxi) (ITPFX) 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 ITPFX on the live map.

The Port of Sarroch (Porto Foxi) is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITPFX — 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 Sarroch (Porto Foxi) 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.

SARROCH (UN/Locode: ITPFX), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 39.08766° N, 9.03576° E.

Coordinates: 39.08766° N, 9.03576° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CAGLIARI — UN/Locode: ITCAG — 39.20612° N, 9.11408° ESANT' ANTIOCO — UN/Locode: ITSAT — 39.07000° N, 8.46000° ESANT'ANTIOCO — UN/Locode: ITNTA — 39.06607° N, 8.45960° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 17.04 m.

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

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.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier and Tanker.