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Port of Marghera

ITPMA🇮🇹Italy

Port Location

About Port of Marghera

Also known as: Canale Vittorio Emanuele III, Canale di Magheria, Canale di Porto Marghera

Porto Marghera is an industrial seaport on the Adriatic Sea, serving Venice. It handles a wide range of cargo including bulk, containers, and petroleum products via tankers. The port accommodates various vessel types, from bulk carriers to passenger ships.

Background
Marghera is a municipalità (borough) of the comune of Venice, Italy. It includes the industrial area known as Porto Marghera or Venezia Porto Marghera.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Region

Subdivision
IT-VE
Body of Water
Adriatic Sea
Latitude
45.4500°
Longitude
12.2167°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3170080 →
Wikidata
Q1024724 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
ITPMA
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1917

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Marghera?+
The approach to Marghera is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Canale di San Marco Lighthouse at 6.4 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Rocchetta (7.7 NM SSE), Rocchetta Pilot Tower (7.7 NM SSE), Chioggia (13.6 NM SSE), Porto Piave Vecchia (15.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Marghera on?+
The Port of Marghera is situated on the Mediterranean Sea in IT. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Marghera?+
You can track vessels near Marghera (ITPMA) 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 ITPMA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Marghera?+
The Port of Marghera 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 Marghera?+
MARGHERA (UN/Locode: ITPMA), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 45.44000° N, 12.24000° E.
Where is the Port of Marghera located?+
Coordinates: 45.44000° N, 12.24000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:FUSINA — UN/Locode: ITFSA — 45.42000° N, 12.23000° EVENICE — UN/Locode: ITVCE — 45.43648° N, 12.28866° ECHIOGGIA — UN/Locode: ITCHI — 45.22024° N, 12.29012° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Marghera?+
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 Marghera?+
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 Marghera?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.