Port of Sete (FRSET): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sete (UN/LOCODE FRSET) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in France, on the Gulf of Lion. It sits at 43.4000° N, 3.7000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Excellent
- 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 Sete
Where is Port of Sete located?
Port of Sete is a seaport located in France, on the Gulf of Lion. Its coordinates are 43.4000° N, 3.7000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sete?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sete is FRSET — country code FR, location code SET.
How deep is Port of Sete?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sete has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Sete require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sete.
What type of harbor is Port of Sete?
Port of Sete is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sete have?
Port of Sete is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sete are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →