Port of Nantes (FRNTE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nantes (UN/LOCODE FRNTE) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 47.2000° N, 1.5667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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 (Natural)
- 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 Nantes
Where is Port of Nantes located?
Port of Nantes is a seaport located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 47.2000° N, 1.5667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nantes?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nantes is FRNTE — country code FR, location code NTE.
How deep is Port of Nantes?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nantes has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Nantes require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nantes.
What type of harbor is Port of Nantes?
Port of Nantes is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nantes have?
Port of Nantes is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nantes are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #36900), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →