Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer (FRBOL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer (UN/LOCODE FRBOL) is a medium river (tide gates) harbor located in France, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.7333° N, 1.6000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.
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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France NW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer
Where is Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer located?
Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer is a seaport located in France, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.7333° N, 1.6000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer is FRBOL — country code FR, location code BOL.
How deep is Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer.
What type of harbor is Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer?
Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Boulogne-Sur-Mer are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →