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PORT DES BARQUES

FRPTQ🇫🇷France

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About PORT DES BARQUES

Port des Barques is a canal port located on the Atlantic coast of France. It primarily handles small vessels and fishing boats.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Biscay Bay
Latitude
45.9496°
Longitude
-1.0713°

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Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3013632 →
Wikidata
Q3398604 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the PORT DES BARQUES?

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The approach to PORT DES BARQUES is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port-des-Barques Feu Antérieur Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Port-des-Barques Feu Postérieur (0.3 NM SE), Soumard (0.9 NM NNE), Château d'Oléron Lighthouses (4.6 NM SW), Île d'Aix (5.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the PORT DES BARQUES on?

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The PORT DES BARQUES is situated on the Mediterranean Sea 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 DES BARQUES?

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You can track vessels near PORT DES BARQUES (FRPTQ) 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 FRPTQ on the live map.

Where is the PORT DES BARQUES?

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The PORT DES BARQUES is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRPTQ — 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 FRPTQ 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 DES BARQUES?

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The PORT DES BARQUES 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.