Port of Siracusa

The controlling depth at Siracusa is 8.38 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 Siracusa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Diga Settentrionale Lighthouse at 8.6 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Diga Centrale (9.6 NM NNW), Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses (14.2 NM NNW), Capo Passero (23.3 NM SSW), Cozzo Spadaro (23.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Siracusa 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 Siracusa (ITSIR) 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 ITSIR on the live map.

The Port of Siracusa 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.

SIRACUSA (UN/Locode: ITSIR), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 37.06164° N, 15.28471° E.

Coordinates: 37.06164° N, 15.28471° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SANTA PANAGIA — UN/Locode: ITSPA — 37.11359° N, 15.26600° EPRIOLO GARGALLO — UN/Locode: ITPRL — 37.15000° N, 15.18000° EAUGUSTA — UN/Locode: ITAUG — 37.19920° N, 15.21417° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Large. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and Mediterranean mooring. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 8.38 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.