Port of Lorient (FRLRT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lorient (UN/LOCODE FRLRT) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 47.7500° N, 3.3500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 10 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- 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 Lorient
Where is Port of Lorient located?
Port of Lorient is a seaport located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 47.7500° N, 3.3500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lorient?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lorient is FRLRT — country code FR, location code LRT.
How deep is Port of Lorient?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lorient has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 10 m.
Does Port of Lorient require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lorient.
What type of harbor is Port of Lorient?
Port of Lorient is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lorient have?
Port of Lorient is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lorient are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #36680), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →