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.
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 (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- 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 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 →