Port of Pescara

The controlling depth at Pescara is 5.18 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 Pescara is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pescara Marina Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the SE. Other aids include Ortona (10.2 NM SE), Ortona Molo Nord (11 NM SE), Ortona Molo Sud (11.1 NM SE), Punta Penna (27.9 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Pescara 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 Pescara (ITPSR) 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 ITPSR on the live map.

The Port of Pescara is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITPSR — 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 Pescara 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.

PESCARA (UN/Locode: ITPSR), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 42.46658° N, 14.23129° E.

Coordinates: 42.46658° N, 14.23129° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ORTONA — UN/Locode: ITOTN — 42.35491° N, 14.41556° EGIULIANOVA — UN/Locode: ITGUI — 42.75319° N, 13.97344° EVASTO — UN/Locode: ITVSO — 42.17623° N, 14.71121° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 5.18 m.

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

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Special Craft.