Augusta, located on the eastern coast of Sicily, offers ship-to-ship transfers either in port limits (IPL) or outside port limits (OPL). Because operations within port limits incur port fees, operators often choose to work outside the port when conditions and regulations allow.
Its sheltered position makes August a strong alternative to Malta during the winter months, when rougher weather can disrupt operations further south. The harbour's protection and favourable sea conditions support safe, efficient STS transfers year-round.