Port of Guichen

FRGCH🇫🇷France

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About Port of Guichen

Guichen is a port located in the Ille-et-Vilaine department of France. It is situated on the River Vilaine, serving as a transit point for inland waterway traffic.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
FR-35
Latitude
47.9667°
Longitude
-1.7833°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Guichen is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Loire Estuary North Side Lighthouse Lighthouse at 41.3 NM to the S. Other aids include Basse de Kervoyal (41.4 NM SW), Mont Saint-Michel (41.6 NM NNE), Paimboeuf (41.8 NM SSW), Mesquer (42.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Guichen on?

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The Port of Guichen 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 Guichen?

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You can track vessels near Guichen (FRGCH) 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 Guichen?

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The Port of Guichen is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRGCH — 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 FRGCH 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 Guichen?

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The Port of Guichen 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.