Port of Koper

The controlling depth at Koper is 16.05 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 Koper is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trieste (Lanterna di Trieste, Molo Santa Teresa) Lighthouse at 5.3 NM to the N. Other aids include Porto Franco Vecchio Breakwater South Head (5.7 NM N), Porto Franco Vecchio Breakwater Spur (6.1 NM N), Vittoria (6.9 NM N), Porto Lignano Sabbiadoro (25.8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Koper is situated on the Mediterranean Sea in SI. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Koper (SIKOP) 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 SIKOP on the live map.

The Port of Koper is a port in SI. Its UN/LOCODE is SIKOP — 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, SI, are the ISO country code for SI. 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 Koper 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.

KOPER (UN/Locode: SIKOP), Slovenia is a seaport located at approximately 45.56217° N, 13.73635° E.

Coordinates: 45.56217° N, 13.73635° E. Nearby terminals/ports:IZOLA — UN/Locode: SIIZO — 45.53840° N, 13.65963° ETRIESTE — UN/Locode: ITTRS — 45.63788° N, 13.76410° EPIRAN — UN/Locode: SIPIR — 45.52670° N, 13.56736° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 12.5m - 13.7m; anchorage depth 17.1m - 18.2m; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 16.05 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: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Unspecified.