Port of MENTON

FRETN🇫🇷France

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About Port of MENTON

Menton is a small port located on the French Riviera near the Italian border. It primarily serves leisure craft and fishing vessels. The port offers limited facilities for commercial traffic.

Background
Menton is a resort town and commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on the French Riviera, close to the Italian border.

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13060802 →
Wikidata
Q180083 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.menton.fr →
Seamark Type
harbour

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
West Mediterranean
Sub-area
Ligurean Sea
Latitude
43.7830°
Longitude
7.5180°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to MENTON is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Principality of Monaco Lighthouse at 9 NM to the WSW. Other aids include San Remo (11.6 NM E), Porto Maurizio Molo di Ponente (22.9 NM ENE), Porto Maurizio Molo di San Lazzaro (22.9 NM ENE), Molo di (23.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of MENTON?

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The Port of MENTON 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of MENTON?

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You can track vessels near MENTON (FRETN) 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 MENTON?

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The Port of MENTON is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRETN — 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 FRETN 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 MENTON?

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The Port of MENTON 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.