Port of Ouessant

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About Port of Ouessant

Ouessant is a small island harbor located off the coast of Brittany, France. It serves as a vital point for maritime traffic in the busy English Channel approaches. The port primarily handles local ferry services and small vessels.

Background
Ouessant est une commune insulaire française du département du Finistère et de la région Bretagne, constituée pour l'essentiel par l'île d'Ouessant dans l'océan Atlantique. Le bourg principal s'appelle Lampaul. Ses habitants sont appelés les Ouessantins et Ouessantines. Ouessant fait partie du parc naturel régional d'Armorique et du parc naturel marin d'Iroise. Elle a la particularité de ne pas être rattachée à une intercommunalité.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
FR-29
Latitude
48.4500°
Longitude
-5.1000°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11102076 →
Wikidata
Q202378 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.ouessant.fr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FROS2
Country
🇫🇷France
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ouessant is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Les Pierres Noires Lighthouse at 11.1 NM to the SE. Other aids include Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire (13.5 NM ESE), Les Vieux Moines (15 NM ESE), Saint-Mathieu (15 NM ESE), La Parquette (18 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Ouessant?

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The Port of Ouessant 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 Ouessant?

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You can track vessels near Ouessant (FROS2) 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 Ouessant?

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The Port of Ouessant is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FROS2 — 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 FROS2 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 Ouessant?

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The Port of Ouessant 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.