Port of Villefranche (FRVSS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Villefranche (UN/LOCODE FRVSS) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in France, on the Mediterranean Sea. It sits at 43.7000° N, 7.3167° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- France South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Villefranche
Where is Port of Villefranche located?
Port of Villefranche is a seaport located in France, on the Mediterranean Sea. Its coordinates are 43.7000° N, 7.3167° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Villefranche?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Villefranche is FRVSS — country code FR, location code VSS.
How deep is Port of Villefranche?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Villefranche has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of Villefranche require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Villefranche.
What type of harbor is Port of Villefranche?
Port of Villefranche is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Villefranche have?
Port of Villefranche is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Villefranche are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #39000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →