Port of Rade De Cherbourg (FRCER): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Rade De Cherbourg (UN/LOCODE FRCER) is a large coastal (tide gates) harbor located in France, on the English Channel. It sits at 49.6500° N, 1.6333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France NW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Rade De Cherbourg
Where is Port of Rade De Cherbourg located?
Port of Rade De Cherbourg is a seaport located in France, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 49.6500° N, 1.6333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Rade De Cherbourg?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Rade De Cherbourg is FRCER — country code FR, location code CER.
How deep is Port of Rade De Cherbourg?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Rade De Cherbourg has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Rade De Cherbourg require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Rade De Cherbourg.
What type of harbor is Port of Rade De Cherbourg?
Port of Rade De Cherbourg is classified as a coastal (tide gates) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Rade De Cherbourg have?
Port of Rade De Cherbourg is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Rade De Cherbourg are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #35950), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →