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Port of Piran

SIPIR🇸🇮Slovenia

Port Location

About Port of Piran

Also known as: Slovenia Ferry Port, Slovenia Harbour

This small coastal port in Slovenia, situated on the Gulf of Piran, historically accommodates passenger vessels. Its harbor offers very limited shelter with depths ranging from 1.8 to 3 meters in the channel. Anchorage loading and offloading are supported.

Background
Piran is a resort town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. A bilingual city, with population speaking both Slovene and Italian, Piran is known for its medieval architecture, with narrow streets and compact houses. Piran is the administrative seat of the Municipality of Piran and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
40870 →
GeoNames ID
9853683 →
Wikidata
Q1382 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.piran.si →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
SIPIR
Country
🇸🇮Slovenia
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
Adriatic Sea
Latitude
45.5267°
Longitude
13.5674°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Piran?+
The approach to Piran is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Trieste (Lanterna di Trieste, Molo Santa Teresa) Lighthouse at 10.8 NM to the NE. Other aids include Porto Franco Vecchio Breakwater South Head (11.3 NM NE), Porto Franco Vecchio Breakwater Spur (11.5 NM NE), Vittoria (12 NM NE), Porto Lignano Sabbiadoro (20.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Piran on?+
The Port of Piran 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.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Piran?+
You can track vessels near Piran (SIPIR) 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 SIPIR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Piran?+
The Port of Piran 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 Piran?+
PIRAN (UN/Locode: SIPIR), Slovenia is a seaport located at approximately 45.52670° N, 13.56736° E.
Where is the Port of Piran located?+
Coordinates: 45.52670° N, 13.56736° E. Nearby terminals/ports:IZOLA — UN/Locode: SIIZO — 45.53840° N, 13.65963° EUMAG — UN/Locode: HRUMG — 45.43196° N, 13.51893° EKOPER — UN/Locode: SIKOP — 45.56217° N, 13.73635° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Piran?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Support: anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 1.8m - 3m and anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Piran?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Piran?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: 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 Piran?+
Vessel types historically calling: Passenger.