Port of Catania (ITCTA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Catania (UN/LOCODE ITCTA) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Italy, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 37.5000° N, 15.1000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sicilia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Catania
Where is Port of Catania located?
Port of Catania is a seaport located in Italy, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 37.5000° N, 15.1000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Catania?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Catania is ITCTA — country code IT, location code CTA.
How deep is Port of Catania?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Catania has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Catania require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Catania.
What type of harbor is Port of Catania?
Port of Catania is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Catania have?
Port of Catania is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Catania are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #40270), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →