Port of Saint-Pair-sur-Mer

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Also known as: Granville Ferry Port

This small port in Normandy, France, serves as a local harbor. It is equipped with a drydock and operates with compulsory pilotage.

Background
Saint-Pair-sur-Mer is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France.
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Channel Depth
0ft
Tidal Range
11ft
Elevation
7m
Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Small
Repair Code
C
Established
1978
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
FRFS4
Country
🇫🇷France
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
PRT (Port)
Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal tide gate
Shelter
Fair
Subdivision
FR-50
Latitude
48.8167°
Longitude
-1.5667°
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Saint-Pair-sur-Mer?

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The approach to Saint-Pair-sur-Mer is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Granville Lighthouse at 2.1 NM to the WNW with a nominal range of 23 NM. Other aids include Îles Chausey (10.6 NM WNW), Mont Saint-Michel (11.1 NM S), Îles Saint-Marcouf (44.1 NM NNE), Port-en-Bessin Postérieur (45 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Saint-Pair-sur-Mer?

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The Port of Saint-Pair-sur-Mer 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 Saint-Pair-sur-Mer?

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You can track vessels near Saint-Pair-sur-Mer (FRFS4) 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 Saint-Pair-sur-Mer?

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The Port of Saint-Pair-sur-Mer is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRFS4 — 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 FRFS4 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 Saint-Pair-sur-Mer?

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The Port of Saint-Pair-sur-Mer 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.