Port of Ancona (ITAOI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ancona (UN/LOCODE ITAOI) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Italy, on the Adriatic Sea. It sits at 43.6290° N, 13.4940° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Italy East Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ancona
Where is Port of Ancona located?
Port of Ancona is a seaport located in Italy, on the Adriatic Sea. Its coordinates are 43.6290° N, 13.4940° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ancona?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ancona is ITAOI — country code IT, location code AOI.
How deep is Port of Ancona?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ancona has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Ancona require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ancona.
What type of harbor is Port of Ancona?
Port of Ancona is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ancona have?
Port of Ancona is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ancona are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #40660), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →