Port of Estaires

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About Port of Estaires

Estaires is a canal port located in the Nord department of northern France. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the canal network.

Background
Estaires is a commune in the Nord department of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
16m

Region

Subdivision
FR-59
Latitude
50.6333°
Longitude
2.7167°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2969326 →
Wikidata
Q732710 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.ville-estaires.fr →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Estaires is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dunkerque Jetée Est Lighthouse at 27.6 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Calais Gare Maritime (32 NM NW), Oostende Entrance Range Front (36.7 NM NNE), Calais Arrondissement Lighthouses (40.6 NM WNW), Camiers (Armand, Lornel) (44.1 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Estaires?

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The Port of Estaires is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. 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 Estaires?

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You can track vessels near Estaires (FREXS) 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 Estaires?

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The Port of Estaires is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FREXS — 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 FREXS 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 Estaires?

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The Port of Estaires 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.