Port of Paimpol (FRPAI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Paimpol (UN/LOCODE FRPAI) is a very small river (tide gates) harbor located in France, on the English Channel. It sits at 48.7833° N, 3.0500° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good.
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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France NW Coast Cont
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Paimpol
Where is Port of Paimpol located?
Port of Paimpol is a seaport located in France, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 48.7833° N, 3.0500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Paimpol?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Paimpol is FRPAI — country code FR, location code PAI.
How deep is Port of Paimpol?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Paimpol has an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Paimpol require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Paimpol.
What type of harbor is Port of Paimpol?
Port of Paimpol is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Paimpol are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #36260), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →