Port of Les Sables D' Olonne (FRLSO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Les Sables D' Olonne (UN/LOCODE FRLSO) is a medium river (basins) harbor located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 46.5000° N, 1.8000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
France
UN/LOCODE
FRLSO
Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Coordinates
46.5000° N, 1.8000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Basins)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
France West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
Wharves

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Port of Les Sables D' Olonne (FRLSO)
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Distance
31 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Les Sables D' Olonne

Where is Port of Les Sables D' Olonne located?

Port of Les Sables D' Olonne is a seaport located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 46.5000° N, 1.8000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Les Sables D' Olonne?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Les Sables D' Olonne is FRLSO — country code FR, location code LSO.

How deep is Port of Les Sables D' Olonne?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Les Sables D' Olonne has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Les Sables D' Olonne require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Les Sables D' Olonne.

What type of harbor is Port of Les Sables D' Olonne?

Port of Les Sables D' Olonne is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Les Sables D' Olonne have?

Port of Les Sables D' Olonne is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Les Sables D' Olonne are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #36960), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →