Port of Pont-l'Abbé

The approach to Pont-l'Abbé is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Liste des phares du Finistère Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the N. Other aids include Lost-Moan (5.6 NM SSW), Chenal de Groumili feu postérieur (7.5 NM WSW), Le Cochon (11.7 NM E), La Croix (12 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Pont-l'Abbé 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 Pont-l'Abbé (FRPAB) 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 FRPAB on the live map.

The Port of Pont-l'Abbé is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRPAB — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Pont-l'Abbé 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.