Terminal SECH
port · Genoa · Liguria
Terminal SECH is a port on the coast of Liguria.
The nearest town is Genoa.
It lies in Gulf of Genoa.
Also known as Ponte Caracciolo and Molo Nuovo.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Lighthouse of Genoa: 18 min on foot
- Polcevera Viaduct: 22 min by road
- 2018 Genoa bridge collapse: 22 min by road
- Genoa-Saint George viaduct: 22 min by road
- San Francesco da Paola: 37 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Pizzeria Ristorante Da Stefano) 600 m away
- Supermarket (Coop Terminal Traghetti) 680 m away
- Metro (M Dinegro) 950 m away
- Parking 250 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Genoa Port Terminal port · 0.2 NM by sea
- Marina Molo Vecchio marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Marina Porto Antico marina · 0.2 NM by sea
- Circolo Nautico Mandraccio marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- SAAR port · 0.5 NM by sea
- Calata di Mezzo cove · 0.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Liguria by wind
More places – Genoa
- Circolo Nautico Mandraccio marina
- Abruzzi Marina marina
- Fiera di Genova Marina marina
Questions
Is Terminal SECH sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Terminal SECH sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Terminal SECH?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Terminal SECH?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.