Port of Marans

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About Port of Marans

Also known as: Canal de Marans, Canal de Marans a la Rochelle, Canal de Marans à la Rochelle

Marans is a canal port located in the Charente-Maritime department of France. It connects the Sèvre Niortaise river to the sea, facilitating maritime transport.

Background
The Canal maritime de Marans à la mer is a canal on France's western shore that connects the Sèvre Niortaise in Marans to the Sèvre Niortaise in Charron. Also known as the Canal Maritime du Brault and Canal de Marans à la Mer, the canal is located in the Charente-Maritime department.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3232688 →
Wikidata
Q2936102 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
FR-17
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Biscay Bay
Latitude
46.3130°
Longitude
-0.9988°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Marans is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is La Rochelle Feu Postérieur Lighthouse at 11.3 NM to the SW. Other aids include Port des Minimes Jetée de l'Est (11.4 NM SW), Tour de la Lanterne (11.5 NM SW), La Pallice Jetée du Sud (13.4 NM SW), Les Islattes (16.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

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

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You can track vessels near Marans (FRMRN) 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 Marans?

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The Port of Marans is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRMRN — 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 FRMRN 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 Marans?

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The Port of Marans 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.