Port of Calais (FRCQF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Calais (UN/LOCODE FRCQF) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in France, on the English Channel. It sits at 50.9667° N, 1.8500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France NW Coast
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Calais
Where is Port of Calais located?
Port of Calais is a seaport located in France, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 50.9667° N, 1.8500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Calais?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Calais is FRCQF — country code FR, location code CQF.
How deep is Port of Calais?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Calais has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Calais require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Calais.
What type of harbor is Port of Calais?
Port of Calais is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Calais have?
Port of Calais is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Calais are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →