Port of Rochefort (FRRCO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Rochefort (UN/LOCODE FRRCO) is a medium river (tide gates) harbor located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 45.9333° N, 0.9500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent.
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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- 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 Rochefort
Where is Port of Rochefort located?
Port of Rochefort is a seaport located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 45.9333° N, 0.9500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Rochefort?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Rochefort is FRRCO — country code FR, location code RCO.
How deep is Port of Rochefort?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Rochefort has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Rochefort require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Rochefort.
What type of harbor is Port of Rochefort?
Port of Rochefort is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Rochefort are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37040), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →