Port of Ouistreham (FROUI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ouistreham (UN/LOCODE FROUI) is a very small canal or lake harbor located in France, on the English Channel. It sits at 49.2833° N, 0.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France NW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Ouistreham
Where is Port of Ouistreham located?
Port of Ouistreham is a seaport located in France, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 49.2833° N, 0.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ouistreham?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ouistreham is FROUI — country code FR, location code OUI.
How deep is Port of Ouistreham?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ouistreham has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Ouistreham require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ouistreham.
What type of harbor is Port of Ouistreham?
Port of Ouistreham is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ouistreham have?
Port of Ouistreham is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ouistreham are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35885), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →