Port of Fos (FRFOS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Fos (UN/LOCODE FRFOS) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in France, on the Gulf of Lion. It sits at 43.4167° N, 4.8833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Lion; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Fos
Where is Port of Fos located?
Port of Fos is a seaport located in France, on the Gulf of Lion. Its coordinates are 43.4167° N, 4.8833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Fos?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Fos is FRFOS — country code FR, location code FOS.
How deep is Port of Fos?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Fos has a channel depth of about 21.6 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Fos require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Fos.
What type of harbor is Port of Fos?
Port of Fos is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Fos have?
Port of Fos is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Fos are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38775), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →