Port of Tonnay Charente (FRTON): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tonnay Charente (UN/LOCODE FRTON) is a small river (natural) harbor located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. It sits at 45.9333° N, 0.9000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- 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 Tonnay Charente
Where is Port of Tonnay Charente located?
Port of Tonnay Charente is a seaport located in France, on the Bay of Biscay. Its coordinates are 45.9333° N, 0.9000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tonnay Charente?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tonnay Charente is FRTON — country code FR, location code TON.
How deep is Port of Tonnay Charente?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tonnay Charente has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Tonnay Charente require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tonnay Charente.
What type of harbor is Port of Tonnay Charente?
Port of Tonnay Charente is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tonnay Charente are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #37050), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →