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Port of Santa Marina Salina

ITSLA🇮🇹Italy

Port Location

About Port of Santa Marina Salina

Also known as: Salina Ferry Port, Salina Harbour

Located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, Santa Marina Salina serves the Aeolian Island of Salina. It handles passenger and tanker traffic, alongside pleasure craft.

Background
Santa Marina Salina is a comune (municipality) and one of the main towns on Salina, one of the Aeolian Islands. It is situated in the Metropolitan City of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) northeast of Palermo and about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northwest of Messina.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
9847364 →
Wikidata
Q489881 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.comune.santa-marina-salina.me.it →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
West Mediterranean
Sub-area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Body of Water
Tyrrhenian Sea
Latitude
38.5586°
Longitude
14.8722°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Santa Marina Salina?+
The approach to Santa Marina Salina is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Marina Corta (1 and 2) Lighthouse at 6.9 NM to the SE. Other aids include Capo d'Orlando (24.2 NM SE), Messina Cable Tower (40.6 NM ESE), Torre degli Inglesi (Torre di Capo Peloro) (40.6 NM ESE), Villa San Giovanni (Molo de Ponente) (41.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Santa Marina Salina?+
The Port of Santa Marina Salina 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 Santa Marina Salina?+
You can track vessels near Santa Marina Salina (ITSLA) 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 ITSLA on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Santa Marina Salina?+
The Port of Santa Marina Salina 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 Santa Marina Salina?+
SALINA (UN/Locode: ITSLA), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 38.55861° N, 14.87216° E.
Where is the Port of Santa Marina Salina located?+
Coordinates: 38.55861° N, 14.87216° E. Nearby terminals/ports:RINELLA — UN/Locode: ITRIN — 38.54622° N, 14.82852° ELIPARI — UN/Locode: ITLIP — 38.47430° N, 14.95950° EVULCANO — UN/Locode: ITVUL — 38.41441° N, 14.96206° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Santa Marina Salina?+
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 Santa Marina Salina?+
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 Santa Marina Salina?+
Vessel types historically calling: Passenger, Pleasure Craft and Tanker.