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Port of Priolo Gargallo

ITPRL🇮🇹Italy

Port Location

About Port of Priolo Gargallo

This Italian port is located on the southeastern coast of Sicily. It is a significant industrial port, primarily handling liquid bulk cargoes such as gas. Gas carriers are a key vessel type calling at Priolo Gargallo.

Background
Priolo Gargallo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily. It is about 190 kilometres (120 mi) southeast of Palermo and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) northwest of Syracuse.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
22ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40245 →
GeoNames ID
11978623 →
Wikidata
Q490412 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.comune.priologargallo.sr.it →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
IT-SR
Latitude
37.1500°
Longitude
15.1833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Priolo Gargallo?+
The approach to Priolo Gargallo is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Diga Centrale Lighthouse at 3 NM to the N. Other aids include Diga Settentrionale (3.7 NM NE), Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses (8.1 NM N), Catania Molo di Levante (20.6 NM N), Capo Molini (25.6 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Priolo Gargallo?+
The Port of Priolo Gargallo 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 Priolo Gargallo?+
You can track vessels near Priolo Gargallo (ITPRL) 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 ITPRL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Priolo Gargallo?+
The Port of Priolo Gargallo 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 Priolo Gargallo?+
PRIOLO GARGALLO (UN/Locode: ITPRL), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 37.15000° N, 15.18000° E.
Where is the Port of Priolo Gargallo located?+
Coordinates: 37.15000° N, 15.18000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:AUGUSTA — UN/Locode: ITAUG — 37.19920° N, 15.21417° ESANTA PANAGIA — UN/Locode: ITSPA — 37.11359° N, 15.26600° ESIRACUSA — UN/Locode: ITSIR — 37.06164° N, 15.28471° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Priolo Gargallo?+
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 Priolo Gargallo?+
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 Priolo Gargallo?+
Vessel types historically calling: Gas Carrier.