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Port of Positano

ITPOS🇮🇹Italy

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About Port of Positano

Positano is a small port on Italy's Amalfi Coast. It serves as a ferry terminal and a hub for local maritime traffic. The port primarily handles passenger ferries and smaller vessels.

Background
Positano is a town and municipality on the Amalfi Coast in the Province of Salerno, in the region of Campania in Italy, mainly in an enclave in the hills leading down to the coast. It has 3,678 inhabitants.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
10629751 →
Wikidata
Q81345 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
comune.positano.sa.it →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
ITPOS
Country
🇮🇹Italy
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
West Mediterranean
Sub-area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Latitude
40.6226°
Longitude
14.4903°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Positano?

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The approach to Positano is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Salerno Molo di Levante Lighthouse at 11.8 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Salerno Molo di Ponente (11.9 NM ENE), Portici (13.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Positano?

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The Port of Positano is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Positano?

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You can track vessels near Positano (ITPOS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for ITPOS on the live map.

Where is the Port of Positano?

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The Port of Positano is a port in IT. Its UN/LOCODE is ITPOS — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE ITPOS mean?

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The first two characters, IT, are the ISO country code for IT. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Positano?

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The Port of Positano operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.