Port of la Pallice

The approach to la Pallice is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is La Pallice Jetée du Sud Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Tour de la Lanterne (2.6 NM E), Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est (2.8 NM E), La Rochelle Feu Postérieur (2.9 NM E), Les Islattes (8.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of la Pallice 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.

You can track vessels near la Pallice (FRLPE) 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 FRLPE on the live map.

The Port of la Pallice 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.

LA PALLICE (UN/Locode: FRLPE), France is a seaport located at approximately 46.15403° N, -1.21969° E.

Coordinates: 46.15403° N, -1.21969° E. Nearby terminals/ports:LA ROCHELLE — UN/Locode: FRLRH — 46.14458° N, -1.16659° ESAINT NAZAIRE — UN/Locode: FRSZI — 45.95264° N, -1.05476° EROCHEFORT — UN/Locode: FRRCO — 45.94897° N, -0.95390° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Tide Gate and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 14m - 15.2m and oil terminal depth 15.5m - 16m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker.