Port of Bayonne (FRBAY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bayonne (UN/LOCODE FRBAY) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 43.5000° N, 1.4667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
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
- Medium
- 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 Bayonne
Where is Port of Bayonne located?
Port of Bayonne is a seaport located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 43.5000° N, 1.4667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bayonne?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bayonne is FRBAY — country code FR, location code BAY.
How deep is Port of Bayonne?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bayonne has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Bayonne require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bayonne.
What type of harbor is Port of Bayonne?
Port of Bayonne is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bayonne have?
Port of Bayonne is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bayonne are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37230), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →