Port of Cognac

FRCNG🇫🇷France

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About Port of Cognac

This canal port is located in the Charente department of France. It serves the region known for its brandy production, facilitating the movement of goods related to this industry.

Background
Cognac is a variety of brandy named after the commune of Cognac, France. It is produced in the surrounding departments of Charente and Charente-Maritime, in an officially designated wine-growing region. This region is divided into six districts with different cognacs produced in each.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
5m

Region

Subdivision
FR-16
Latitude
45.7000°
Longitude
-0.3333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2990846 →
Wikidata
Q284 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.cognac.fr →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Cognac?

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The approach to Cognac is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Suzac (Phare aux Lapins) (feu antérieur) Lighthouse at 28.6 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Saint-Georges-de-Didonne (29 NM WSW), Saint-Pierre (29.3 NM W), Pointe de Richard (29.6 NM WSW), Royan Jetée du Sud (29.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Cognac on?

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The Port of Cognac 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 Cognac?

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You can track vessels near Cognac (FRCNG) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Cognac?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE FRCNG mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Cognac?

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The Port of Cognac 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.