Avola

Size limits

Draught 2.5m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

Anchorages

There is an anchorage about 0.45nm off Marina de Avola, in depths of 8.0-10m.

Berths: There is a mole at Marina di Avola at which small vessels can berth in calm weather. Landing can be effected at the mole. Max depth 5.0m in approaches and from 0.5m to 3.0m alongside.

Tugs

None.

Charts and publications

BA 1941, 2123. Admiralty Pilot NP45.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Italian Coast Guard Headquarters, Legal Department.

Address: Viale dell'Arte 16, I-00146 Rome, Italy.

Tel: +39 06 590 841 87.

Fax: +39 06 596 482 93.

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.guardiacostiera.gov.it

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Transport

Nearest airport: Catania.

Where it is

Avola is situated on the SE coast of Sicily.

The port

The marina comprises a small pier, with plans to construct further breakwaters and pontoon berths for pleasure craft. There are no facilities available.

What time zone is Avola in?

Local time at Avola is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Avola?

1025.

Which load line zone is Avola in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Avola?

Port State Control at Avola: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Avola?

The UN/LOCODE of Avola is ITAVO.

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