Port of Châteauvert

The approach to Châteauvert is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hyères Jetée de l'Ouest Lighthouse at 25.2 NM to the S. Other aids include Hyères Jetée de l'Est (25.9 NM SSE), La Ciotat Lighthouses (26.9 NM SW), Cassis Lighthouses (27.8 NM SW), Cassis Main (27.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Châteauvert is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Châteauvert (FRQWC) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Châteauvert is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRQWC — 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 Châteauvert 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.