Port of Siracusa (ITSIR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Siracusa (UN/LOCODE ITSIR) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Italy, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 37.0500° N, 15.2833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Sicilia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Siracusa
Where is Port of Siracusa located?
Port of Siracusa is a seaport located in Italy, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 37.0500° N, 15.2833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Siracusa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Siracusa is ITSIR — country code IT, location code SIR.
How deep is Port of Siracusa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Siracusa has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Siracusa require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Siracusa.
What type of harbor is Port of Siracusa?
Port of Siracusa is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Siracusa have?
Port of Siracusa is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Siracusa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #40240), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →