Port of Santa Panagia

The controlling depth at Santa Panagia is 23 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 Santa Panagia is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Diga Settentrionale Lighthouse at 5.3 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Diga Centrale (6.5 NM NW), Free Municipal Consortium of Siracusa (Southeastern Sicily) Lighthouses (11 NM NNW), Catania Molo di Levante (23.8 NM NNW), Capo Passero (26.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Santa Panagia 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 Santa Panagia (ITSPA) 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 ITSPA on the live map.

The Port of Santa Panagia 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.

SANTA PANAGIA (UN/Locode: ITSPA), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 37.11359° N, 15.26600° E.

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

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): 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.

Vessel types historically calling: Gas Carrier and Tanker.