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Port of Etel

FRE29🇫🇷France

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About Port of Etel

Located on the rivière d'Étel in Brittany, France, this port serves as a fishing harbor. It is primarily used by fishing vessels and small craft.

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Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
FR-56
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Biscay Bay
Body of Water
rivière d'Étel
Latitude
47.6589°
Longitude
-3.2073°

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Type
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Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FRE29
Country
🇫🇷France
Time Zone
UTC+1

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q110802611 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Etel is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Etel Lighthouse Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Kerbel Feu Postérieur (5.9 NM WNW), Passe de la Citadelle (Île Saint-Michel) Feu Antérieur (7.3 NM WNW), Passe de la Citadelle (Île Saint-Michel) Feu Postérieur (7.4 NM NW), Kernével Feu Postérieur (8.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Etel on?

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The Port of Etel is situated on the Bay of Biscay 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 Etel?

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You can track vessels near Etel (FRE29) 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 FRE29 on the live map.

Where is the Port of Etel?

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The Port of Etel is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRE29 — 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 FRE29 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 Etel?

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The Port of Etel 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.