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Port-Joinville

FRPRJ🇫🇷France

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About Port-Joinville

This harbor serves as the primary port of entry for the island of Île d'Yeu, located off the coast of Vendée, France. It facilitates passenger and freight traffic connecting the island to the mainland.

Background
Port-Joinville est le chef-lieu de la commune de L'Île-d'Yeu, situé sur la côte nord de l'île homonyme, en Vendée, et regroupe environ 2 000 de ses 4 880 habitants. C'est aussi le port d'entrée de l'île.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11102038 →
Wikidata
Q1689267 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
FR-85
Latitude
46.7167°
Longitude
-2.3500°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port-Joinville?

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The approach to Port-Joinville is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port de la Meule Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the S. Other aids include Les Chiens-Perrins (2.5 NM WNW), France Lighthouses (12.1 NM ESE), La Barre-de-Monts Lighthouses (13.3 NM NE), Pointe de Grosse-Terre (15.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port-Joinville on?

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The Port-Joinville 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port-Joinville?

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You can track vessels near Port-Joinville (FRPRJ) 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 FRPRJ on the live map.

Where is the Port-Joinville?

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The Port-Joinville is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRPRJ — 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 FRPRJ 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-Joinville?

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The Port-Joinville 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.