Port of Donges (FRDON): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Donges (UN/LOCODE FRDON) is a small river (natural) harbor located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 47.3000° N, 2.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 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
- 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 Donges
Where is Port of Donges located?
Port of Donges is a seaport located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 47.3000° N, 2.0667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Donges?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Donges is FRDON — country code FR, location code DON.
How deep is Port of Donges?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Donges has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Donges require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Donges.
What type of harbor is Port of Donges?
Port of Donges is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Donges have?
Port of Donges is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Donges are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #36860), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →