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Port of Ardres

FRARD🇫🇷France

Port Location

About Port of Ardres

Also known as: Canal d'Ardres, Embranchement d'Ardres

Ardres is a canal port in northern France. Historically, it handled general cargo and tanker vessels.

Background
Ardres is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
FR-62
Latitude
50.8500°
Longitude
1.9833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FRARD
Country
🇫🇷France
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3037111 →
Wikidata
Q262456 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.mairie-ardres.fr →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ardres?+
The approach to Ardres is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses Lighthouse at 10 NM to the NW. Other aids include Calais Gare Maritime (10.4 NM NNE), Camiers (Armand, Lornel) (18.4 NM WSW), Dunkerque Jetée Est (18.6 NM NE), Deal Pier (28.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Ardres?+
The Port of Ardres is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Ardres?+
You can track vessels near Ardres (FRARD) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for FRARD on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Ardres?+
The Port of Ardres operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Ardres?+
ARDRES (UN/Locode: FRARD), France is a seaport located at approximately 50.85000° N, 1.98000° E.
Where is the Port of Ardres located?+
Coordinates: 50.85000° N, 1.98000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CALAIS — UN/Locode: FRCQF — 50.96555° N, 1.85227° EBOULOGNE-SUR-MER — UN/Locode: FRBOL — 50.72415° N, 1.58781° EDUNKIRK EAST — UN/Locode: FRDKK — 51.04113° N, 2.31237° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Ardres?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Ardres?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Ardres?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Tanker.