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Port of Sorrento

ITRRO🇮🇹Italy

Port Location

About Port of Sorrento

Also known as: RRO

Sorrento is a small coastal port situated in the Gulf of Naples, Italy. It handles passenger and pleasure craft, with limited depths suitable for smaller vessels. Historically, it has also seen container and gas carrier traffic.

Background
Sorrento, officially Comune di Sorrento is a city and comune overlooking the Bay of Naples in Southern Italy. A popular tourist destination, Sorrento is located on the Sorrentine Peninsula at the southern terminus of a main branch of the Circumvesuviana rail network, within easy access from Naples and Pompei. The city is widely known for its small ceramics, lacework and marquetry (woodwork) shops.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
6m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11128022 →
Wikidata
Q72672 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.comune.sorrento.na.it →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
West Mediterranean
Sub-area
Tyrrhenian Sea
Body of Water
Gulf of Naples
Latitude
40.6301°
Longitude
14.3767°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sorrento?+
The approach to Sorrento is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Portici Lighthouse at 11 NM to the N. Other aids include Salerno Molo di Levante (16.9 NM E), Salerno Molo di Ponente (17 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Sorrento?+
The Port of Sorrento 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 Sorrento?+
You can track vessels near Sorrento (ITRRO) 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 ITRRO on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sorrento?+
The Port of Sorrento 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.
What is the Port of Sorrento?+
SORRENTO (UN/Locode: ITRRO), Italy is a seaport located at approximately 40.63011° N, 14.37675° E.
Where is the Port of Sorrento located?+
Coordinates: 40.63011° N, 14.37675° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CASTELLAMMARE DI STA — UN/Locode: ITCAS — 40.69554° N, 14.47453° ETORRE ANNUNZIATA — UN/Locode: ITTOA — 40.75005° N, 14.44702° EAMALFI — UN/Locode: ITAMA — 40.63213° N, 14.60013° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Sorrento?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 1.8m - 3m; anchorage depth 1.8m - 3m and cargo pier depth 1.8m - 3m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Sorrento?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Sorrento?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Sorrento?+
Vessel types historically calling: Container, Gas Carrier, Passenger and Pleasure Craft.