Port of Port-La-Nouvelle (FRNOU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port-La-Nouvelle (UN/LOCODE FRNOU) is a small canal or lake harbor located in France, on the Gulf of Lion. It sits at 43.0167° N, 3.0667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Lion; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port-La-Nouvelle
Where is Port of Port-La-Nouvelle located?
Port of Port-La-Nouvelle is a seaport located in France, on the Gulf of Lion. Its coordinates are 43.0167° N, 3.0667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port-La-Nouvelle?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port-La-Nouvelle is FRNOU — country code FR, location code NOU.
How deep is Port of Port-La-Nouvelle?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port-La-Nouvelle has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Port-La-Nouvelle require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port-La-Nouvelle.
What type of harbor is Port of Port-La-Nouvelle?
Port of Port-La-Nouvelle is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port-La-Nouvelle have?
Port of Port-La-Nouvelle is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port-La-Nouvelle are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38730), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →