Licata

1. Licata pilot boarding Pilot boards37°04.6′N 013°56.6′E

Size limits

Draught 6.0m

Water density

1023.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.4m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The port is approached from the S and entered between the head of Diga di Levante on the E and the head of Diga de Antemurale on the W.

Caution: When approaching from the S, Diga Antemurale is very low and difficult to identify. A light is exhibited from a red tower 11m in height, standing at the E head of Antemurale.

Marine farms are situated near the heads of Diga di Levante and Diga de Antemurale. Vessels are not permitted to carry out any marine activity within 30m of these farms.

Directions: From a position S of the harbour entrance, the track leads N into the entrance. The channel has a depth of 8.0m.

San Giacomo Light is exhibited from a white round tower, 37m in height, standing at the root of Molo di Levante, and 0.5nm SE of Castel San Angelo.

The best marks are San Giacomo Lighthouse in line with the cupola of the church of San Angelo, bearing approx 349°. This line leads close W of the extended Diga di Levante. Diga di Levante is a curved breakwater, extending 1nm S on the W side of the mouth of Fiume Salso and protects the harbour entrance from silting. A light is exhibited from a green cylindrical tower 8m in height on the head of the breakwater.

A light is exhibited from a green column, 5m in height standing on a pedestal, situated at the head of Molo di Levante.

Caution: The harbour and outer harbour are subject to continuous silting and are periodically dredged. Masters should consult the port authority for the latest information.

Port limits

The port limits extend from the mouth of the Salso River to Ecnomo Hill, approx 0.8nm W.

Anchorages

There are 2 anchorages available as follows: 37°03.3'N 014°00.0'E, depth 20.0m and 37°04.0'N 013°50.0'E, depth 21.0m. The vessel's anchorage position is designated by the Port Authority with the help of the pilot.

Tugs

Available from Gela, on request from master.

From the breakwater to the commercial port there are some difficult manoeuvres. Vessels over 130m without a bow thruster will require the use of at least one tug.

Mooring

Vessels berth alongside the quay as per pilot's and port authority instructions.

Charts and publications

BA 965. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).

Italian Chart and Publications: I.I.N.19, 20 & 267.

Italian Pilot Books Vol IB I.I 3152.

Italian Tide Tables I.I 3133.

Italian Radio Signals I.I 3128.

Italian Light List I.I 3134.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA is required 24 and 4 hours prior to arrival.

The following information is required: Ship's flag, gross tonnage (international), LOA, beam and draught on arrival.

Communications

Licata - Contact Information

VHF: Ch 10 or 16

Telephone: 39-0922-774113

Facsimile: 39--0922-774113

Mooring

VHF: Ch 14 or 16

Telephone: 39-0933-918009

Facsimile: 39-0933-921780

Pilots

Call sign: Pilots Licata

VHF: Ch 12

Health

Free pratique must be requested from the port health office prior to arrival at the port.

Notices and regulations

Vessels arriving and departing should contact the port office on VHF Ch 16. The vessel's draught must be forwarded 15 minutes before port arrival. All relevant documentation should be provided to port authorities 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16 while in port.

At night and during periods of strong W winds, the E entrance should be used. With SE winds and when leaving the harbour, the narrower W entrance should be used. Silting is a problem in the vicinity of the harbour. Fish heavens, best seen on the chart, have been established SE and SW of the port.

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

Repairs

Available in Licata.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by road tanker.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker.

Medical

General Hospital in Licata, 3.2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Fontanarossa, Catania, 190km. Palermo, Punta Raisi, 185km.

Nearest railway: Agrigento, Catania, Licata, 1km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours. Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs.

Where it is

Licata is situated on the S coast of Sicily.

The port

A fishing port with one quay for general cargoes, passengers, fishing and bulk goods.

Principal imports are cement, wood, wine, iron, fertiliser, etc. Main exports are agricultural products.

Where does the pilot board at Licata?

The pilot boards at Licata pilot boarding, 37°04.6′N 013°56.6′E.

What time zone is Licata in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Licata?

The deepest berth listed is at Licata Terminal: 6.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Licata?

1023.

Which load line zone is Licata in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Licata?

Port State Control at Licata: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Licata?

The UN/LOCODE of Licata is ITLIC.

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