Where is the Port Authority office?
'Capitaneria' — ca-pi-ta-ne-RI-a. Six syllables; stress on the fifth.
Ask when you need to report an incident, get official information about port regulations, or seek assistance in an emergency. It is the official government body overseeing the port.
'Capitaneria di Porto' literally means the port captaincy — the office of the harbour master. It is under the Italian Coast Guard (Guardia Costiera). For emergencies at sea, the number is 1530. This is an advanced phrase for formal or emergency situations.
Devo fare una denuncia alla Capitaneria.
I need to file a report with the Port Authority.
Use for accidents, theft, or incidents at sea.
Chi è responsabile della sicurezza del porto?
Who is responsible for port safety?
Formal question establishing who to contact.
Il numero di emergenza in mare qual è?
What is the emergency number at sea?
The answer is 1530, the Italian Coast Guard.
The Guardia Costiera (Italian Coast Guard) manages maritime emergencies, port security, and environmental protection at sea. Their emergency number 1530 works from mobile phones within Italian waters. They also run search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean.