Port Of Rouen (FRURO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port Of Rouen (UN/LOCODE FRURO) is a large river (natural) harbor located in France, on the English Channel. It sits at 49.4500° N, 1.0667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France NW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port Of Rouen
Where is Port Of Rouen located?
Port Of Rouen is a seaport located in France, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 49.4500° N, 1.0667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port Of Rouen?
The UN/LOCODE for Port Of Rouen is FRURO — country code FR, location code URO.
How deep is Port Of Rouen?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port Of Rouen has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port Of Rouen require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port Of Rouen.
What type of harbor is Port Of Rouen?
Port Of Rouen is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port Of Rouen have?
Port Of Rouen is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port Of Rouen are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35850), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →