Port of Nice (FRNCE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Nice (UN/LOCODE FRNCE) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in France, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 43.7000° N, 7.2833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Nice
Where is Port of Nice located?
Port of Nice is a seaport located in France, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 43.7000° N, 7.2833° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Nice?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Nice is FRNCE — country code FR, location code NCE.
How deep is Port of Nice?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Nice has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Nice require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Nice.
What type of harbor is Port of Nice?
Port of Nice is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Nice have?
Port of Nice is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Nice are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38990), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →