Port of La Rochelle (FRLRH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of La Rochelle (UN/LOCODE FRLRH) is a medium coastal (tide gates) harbor located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 46.1500° N, 1.1500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 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
- Coastal (Tide Gates)
- 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 La Rochelle
Where is Port of La Rochelle located?
Port of La Rochelle is a seaport located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 46.1500° N, 1.1500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of La Rochelle?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of La Rochelle is FRLRH — country code FR, location code LRH.
How deep is Port of La Rochelle?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of La Rochelle has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of La Rochelle require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of La Rochelle.
What type of harbor is Port of La Rochelle?
Port of La Rochelle is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of La Rochelle have?
Port of La Rochelle is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of La Rochelle are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37010), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →