Port of Messina (ITMSN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Messina (UN/LOCODE ITMSN) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Italy, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 38.2000° N, 15.5667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sicilia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Messina
Where is Port of Messina located?
Port of Messina is a seaport located in Italy, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 38.2000° N, 15.5667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Messina?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Messina is ITMSN — country code IT, location code MSN.
How deep is Port of Messina?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Messina has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Messina require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Messina.
What type of harbor is Port of Messina?
Port of Messina is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Messina have?
Port of Messina is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Messina are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #40100), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →