Port of Pauillac (FRPAP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pauillac (UN/LOCODE FRPAP) is a small river (natural) harbor located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 45.2000° N, 0.7500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- 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 Pauillac
Where is Port of Pauillac located?
Port of Pauillac is a seaport located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 45.2000° N, 0.7500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pauillac?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pauillac is FRPAP — country code FR, location code PAP.
How deep is Port of Pauillac?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pauillac has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Pauillac require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pauillac.
What type of harbor is Port of Pauillac?
Port of Pauillac is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pauillac have?
Port of Pauillac is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pauillac are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →