PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Marsala
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory for vessels over 500GT and are available for berthing and unberthing throughout 24 hours. Pilot boards approx 1nm from the head of Diga Foranea. Pilotage is performed by Corpotszione Piloti Trapani/Marsala.
Key data
updated Sep 2020Size limits
Draught 5.6m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Mean spring range 0.3m; mean neap range 0.1m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsala Terminal | 5.60 m | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2010Approach
Approach and entry: The port is approached from the open sea and entered between the head of Diga Foranea (37°47.1'N 012°26.1'E) and a bank of shoal water fringing the shore, 05nm E, to a distance of 0.35nm.
Anchorages
Anchorage can be obtained with the head of Diga Foranea in line with the head of Molo di Ponente, bearing approx 021°, in a depth of 11.0m, clay and weed. Small vessels can obtain shelter from NW winds under the lee of Diga Foranea.
Tugs
One tug available.
Mooring
As a precaution, vessels are moored parallel with the moles so that currents from "The Marrobbio" are met end on.
Charts and publications
BA 964. Admiralty Pilot NP45, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated Oct 2010Communications
VHF: Port and pilots: Ch 16, 12, 14, Tel: +39 0923 951184,
Email: [email protected]. Available 0700-1900hrs.
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 May 2010Repairs
Minor repairs and underwater hull cleaning can be carried out. Divers available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available by road tanker.
Bunkering: All grades available.
Stores: Available.
Medical
There is a hospital and clinic at Marsala.
Crew change
Available.
Transport
Nearest international airport: Birgi (13km).
Working hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs; overtime available.
About Marsala
updated Sep 2020Where it is
Marsala is situated on the W coast of Sicily, approx 50nm SW of Palermo.
The port
Marsala port handles passengers and other general cargo.
The principal import is wood and export is wine.
Questions about Marsala
What are the pilot arrangements at Marsala?
Compulsory for vessels over 500GT and are available for berthing and unberthing throughout 24 hours.
What time zone is Marsala in?
Local time at Marsala 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 Marsala?
The deepest berth listed is at Marsala Terminal: 5.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Marsala?
1025.
Which load line zone is Marsala in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Marsala?
Port State Control at Marsala: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Marsala?
The UN/LOCODE of Marsala is ITMRA.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Marsala 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.