Port of Porto Empedocle (ITPEM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Porto Empedocle (UN/LOCODE ITPEM) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Italy, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 37.2780° N, 13.5280° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sicilia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Porto Empedocle
Where is Port of Porto Empedocle located?
Port of Porto Empedocle is a seaport located in Italy, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 37.2780° N, 13.5280° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Porto Empedocle?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Porto Empedocle is ITPEM — country code IT, location code PEM.
How deep is Port of Porto Empedocle?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Porto Empedocle has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Porto Empedocle require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Porto Empedocle.
What type of harbor is Port of Porto Empedocle?
Port of Porto Empedocle is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Porto Empedocle have?
Port of Porto Empedocle is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Porto Empedocle are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #40200), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →