Port of Pozzuoli

The controlling depth at Pozzuoli is 6.05 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 Pozzuoli is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Portici Lighthouse at 9.9 NM to the E. Other aids include Salerno Molo di Levante (30.1 NM ESE), Salerno Molo di Ponente (30.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Pozzuoli 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 Pozzuoli (ITPOZ) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Pozzuoli is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITPOZ — 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 Pozzuoli 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.

POZZUOLI (UN/Locode: ITPOZ), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 40.82544° N, 14.11730° E.

Coordinates: 40.82544° N, 14.11730° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BAIA — UN/Locode: ITBAI — 40.82000° N, 14.07000° EBAGNOLI — UN/Locode: ITBLN — 40.80038° N, 14.16940° ENAPOLI — UN/Locode: ITNAP — 40.83799° N, 14.27623° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 6.05 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): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.