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Port of Blaye

FRBYE🇫🇷France

Port Location

About Port of Blaye

This French river port on the Gironde estuary handles general cargo, passenger vessels, and tankers. It features mobile and fixed cranes with lifting capacities up to 24 MT, and wharf loading/offloading facilities. Pilotage and tug assistance are compulsory.

Background
Blaye is a commune and subprefecture in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. For centuries, Blaye was a particularly convenient crossing point for those who came from the north and went to Bordeaux or further south, to Spain and Portugal. Fortified since antiquity, this eminently strategic site located on the bank of a large river, was modernized at the end of the 17th century, thanks to Vauban.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
13ft
Elevation
-6m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
37160 →
GeoNames ID
3032293 →
Wikidata
Q202562 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.blaye.fr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FRBYE
Country
🇫🇷France
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
FR-33
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Biscay Bay
Latitude
45.1244°
Longitude
-0.6660°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Blaye?+
The approach to Blaye is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Île de Patiras Lighthouse at 5.3 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Trompeloup (6.7 NM NNW), Hourtin (21 NM W), Pointe de Richard (22 NM NNW), Suzac (Phare aux Lapins) (feu antérieur) (30.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Blaye on?+
The Port of Blaye is situated on the Mediterranean Sea in FR. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Blaye?+
You can track vessels near Blaye (FRBYE) 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 FRBYE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Blaye?+
The Port of Blaye 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 Blaye?+
BLAYE (UN/Locode: FRBYE), France is a seaport located at approximately 45.12444° N, -0.66601° E.
Where is the Port of Blaye located?+
Coordinates: 45.12444° N, -0.66601° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BEC D'AMBES — UN/Locode: FRBEC — 45.05000° N, -0.60000° EPAUILLAC — UN/Locode: FRPAP — 45.19831° N, -0.74383° EAMBES — UN/Locode: FRAMS — 45.02000° N, -0.53000° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Blaye?+
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Blaye?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Blaye?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Blaye?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo, Passenger and Tanker.