Port of Pirou

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About Port of Pirou

Also known as: Havre de Saint-Germain, Havre de Saint-Germain-sur-Ay

Pirou is a harbor located in Normandy, France. It serves as a port facility in the Manche department.

Background
Pirou is a commune in the Manche department in Normandy in north-western France. It is around 50 km south of Cherbourg and 90 km west of Caen. The inhabitants are called Pirouais.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
FR-50
Latitude
49.1833°
Longitude
-1.5833°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
FRPI2
Country
🇫🇷France
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2979851 →
Wikidata
Q733902 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.ville-pirou.fr →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Pirou is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Granville Lighthouse at 21 NM to the S with a nominal range of 23 NM. Other aids include Îles Chausey (21.1 NM SSW), Diélette Feu Postérieur (24.5 NM NNW), Diélette Digue Nord (24.8 NM NNW), Morsalines (25.4 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Pirou?

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The Port of Pirou 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 Pirou?

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You can track vessels near Pirou (FRPI2) 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 Pirou?

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The Port of Pirou is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRPI2 — 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 FRPI2 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 Pirou?

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The Port of Pirou 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.