Port of Piombino

The controlling depth at Piombino is 11.06 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 Piombino is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Piombino Lighthouse at 1.3 NM to the SW with a nominal range of 11 NM. Other aids include Porto Baratti (4.4 NM NNW), Marina di Scarlino (Etrusca Marina) Port Office (10.8 NM ESE), Punta Ala (11.2 NM SE), Elba Lighthouses (17.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Piombino 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 Piombino (ITPIO) 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 ITPIO on the live map.

The Port of Piombino is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITPIO — 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 Piombino 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.

PIOMBINO (UN/Locode: ITPIO), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 42.93264° N, 10.54896° E.

Coordinates: 42.93264° N, 10.54896° E. Nearby terminals/ports:FOLLONICA — UN/Locode: ITFOL — 42.92000° N, 10.76000° EPORTO FERRAIO — UN/Locode: ITPFE — 42.81250° N, 10.32700° EMARINA DI VADA — UN/Locode: ITVDA — 43.34960° N, 10.44972° E

Depths: maximum draft approx. 11.06 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, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.