Port of Rochefort

The approach to Rochefort is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port-des-Barques Feu Postérieur Lighthouse at 4.6 NM to the W. Other aids include Port-des-Barques Feu Antérieur (4.8 NM W), Soumard (4.8 NM W), Château d'Oléron Lighthouses (9 NM WSW), Île d'Aix (10 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Rochefort 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.

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The Port of Rochefort is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRRCO — 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 Rochefort 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.

ROCHEFORT (UN/Locode: FRRCO), France is a seaport located at approximately 45.94897° N, -0.95390° E.

Coordinates: 45.94897° N, -0.95390° E. Nearby terminals/ports:TONNAY CHARENTE — UN/Locode: FRTON — 45.94223° N, -0.89407° ESAINT NAZAIRE — UN/Locode: FRSZI — 45.95264° N, -1.05476° ELA ROCHELLE — UN/Locode: FRLRH — 46.14458° N, -1.16659° E

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Special Craft.