Port of Marseille (FRMRS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Marseille (UN/LOCODE FRMRS) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in France, on the Gulf of Lion. It sits at 43.3167° N, 5.3667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 15.5 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- 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 Marseille
Where is Port of Marseille located?
Port of Marseille is a seaport located in France, on the Gulf of Lion. Its coordinates are 43.3167° N, 5.3667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Marseille?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Marseille is FRMRS — country code FR, location code MRS.
How deep is Port of Marseille?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Marseille has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 15.5 m.
Does Port of Marseille require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Marseille.
What type of harbor is Port of Marseille?
Port of Marseille is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Marseille have?
Port of Marseille is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Marseille are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38810), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →