Port of St Nazaire (FRSNR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of St Nazaire (UN/LOCODE FRSNR) is a medium river (tide gates) harbor located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 47.2833° N, 2.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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 (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 St Nazaire
Where is Port of St Nazaire located?
Port of St Nazaire is a seaport located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 47.2833° N, 2.2000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of St Nazaire?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of St Nazaire is FRSNR — country code FR, location code SNR.
How deep is Port of St Nazaire?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of St Nazaire has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of St Nazaire require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of St Nazaire.
What type of harbor is Port of St Nazaire?
Port of St Nazaire is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of St Nazaire have?
Port of St Nazaire is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of St Nazaire are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #36850), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →