Port of Genova (ITGOA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Genova (UN/LOCODE ITGOA) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Italy, on the Ligurian Sea. It sits at 44.3980° N, 8.9220° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Ligurian Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Italy West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Genova
Where is Port of Genova located?
Port of Genova is a seaport located in Italy, on the Ligurian Sea. Its coordinates are 44.3980° N, 8.9220° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Genova?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Genova is ITGOA — country code IT, location code GOA.
How deep is Port of Genova?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Genova has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Genova require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Genova.
What type of harbor is Port of Genova?
Port of Genova is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Genova have?
Port of Genova is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Genova are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #39470), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →