PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Lipari
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500GT and available during daylight hours only. Pilot boards approx 1nm SE of Pignataro (38°28.5'N 014°57.8'E). The service is provided by the Pilotage Corporation at Milazzo.
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 5.8m, 40,000DWT
Load line zone
Summer.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipari Harbour | — | — | 4 |
| Lipari Harbour | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2015Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained 0.3nm WSW of Punta Cappelluzza (38°28.8'N 014°58.8'E), the SE end of Sciarra di Monte Rosa, 0.1nm S of a building on the shore, in depths of 29-40m, sand, good holding.
Caution: Between this anchor berth and Molo di Pignataro, in the vicinity of a reddish coloured length of coast which is subject to frequent landslides, there is a very deep hollow where attempting to anchor would be dangerous.
Anchorage can be obtained off Porticello, taking care to avoid the prohibited anchorage and fishing areas.
Restrictions
Anchoring, stopping and landing are prohibited in the vicinity of the shore extending S of Marina Corta 38°28.0'N 014°57.4'E) owing to the danger of cliff falls.
Tugs
Available from Milazzo.
Charts and publications
Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Aug 2015Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available
Fuel: Available
Medical
Civil Hospital of Lipari, 1.1km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Catania or Reggio Calabria.
About Lipari
updated Aug 2015Where it is
Lipari is situated on the E coast of an island of the same name. Lipari Island is one of seven which make up the Aeolian group, the other islands being Vulcano, Salina, Alicudi, Filicudi, Panarea and Stromboli.
The port
Lipari is the main island of the Aeolian Islands. The best anchorage is in front of the west and south side of the island between Le Formiche and Punta La Grotticelle.
Traffic
Approx 95 vessels visit the port annually.
Questions about Lipari
What are the pilot arrangements at Lipari?
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 500GT and available during daylight hours only.
What time zone is Lipari in?
Local time at Lipari is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
Which load line zone is Lipari in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Lipari?
Port State Control at Lipari: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Lipari?
The UN/LOCODE of Lipari is ITLIP.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Lipari say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.