Port of Port-Vendres (FRPOV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port-Vendres (UN/LOCODE FRPOV) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in France, on the Gulf of Lion. It sits at 42.5167° N, 3.1167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- 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-Vendres
Where is Port of Port-Vendres located?
Port of Port-Vendres is a seaport located in France, on the Gulf of Lion. Its coordinates are 42.5167° N, 3.1167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port-Vendres?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port-Vendres is FRPOV — country code FR, location code POV.
How deep is Port of Port-Vendres?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port-Vendres has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Port-Vendres require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port-Vendres.
What type of harbor is Port of Port-Vendres?
Port of Port-Vendres is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port-Vendres have?
Port of Port-Vendres is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port-Vendres are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38720), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →