Port of Bayonne

The controlling depth at Bayonne is 8.05 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Bayonne is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is L'Adour Feu Postérieur Lighthouse at 2.6 NM to the NW. Other aids include L'Adour Feu Antérieur (2.7 NM NW), L'Adour Sémaphore (2.9 NM NW), L'Adour North Training Wall (3 NM NW), L'Adour Jetée Sud (3.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Bayonne is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Bayonne (FRBAY) 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 FRBAY on the live map.

The Port of Bayonne is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRBAY — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, FR, are the ISO country code for FR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Bayonne 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.

BAYONNE (UN/Locode: FRBAY), France is a seaport located at approximately 43.49246° N, -1.47467° E.

Coordinates: 43.49246° N, -1.47467° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PASAJES — UN/Locode: ESPAS — 43.32397° N, -1.91771° EONDARROA — UN/Locode: ESOND — 43.32315° N, -2.42048° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 8.05 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore and Tanker.