Port of Ambes (FRAMS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ambes (UN/LOCODE FRAMS) is a small river (natural) harbor located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 45.0167° N, 0.5333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ambes
Where is Port of Ambes located?
Port of Ambes is a seaport located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 45.0167° N, 0.5333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ambes?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ambes is FRAMS — country code FR, location code AMS.
How deep is Port of Ambes?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ambes has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Ambes require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ambes.
What type of harbor is Port of Ambes?
Port of Ambes is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ambes are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37170), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →