Sorrento (ITRRO)

A small ferry harbour fronting the resort town of Sorrento.

Sorrento is situated on the SW coast of Italy.

LOA 40m, draught 7.0m

Can be found W of the Outer Mole in depths of 40m, good holding ground. Caution: Mariners should note the area containing outfall pipelines to the W and E of the harbour.

The harbour is protected from NW by an outer mole extending NE. A light (green metal column on round pedestal, 5m in height) is exhibited from the head. Work to extend the mole has been suspended and a lightbuoy is moored 150m E of the head. A short inner mole extends from the shore SE of the outer mole head. Navigation between the lightbuoy and the inner mole is prohibited. The entrance faces ENE and has a depth of 20.0m.

BA 908. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

Strong NE winds make the harbour entrance difficult or dangerous. Strong winds between S and NW send in a heavy swell making the berths uncomfortable, possibly untenable.