Port of Homps

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About Port of Homps

Homps is a small port located in the Aude department of southern France. It serves as a marina and a hub for canal boat traffic on the Canal du Midi. The port primarily handles leisure craft and offers facilities for boaters.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FRRFA
Country
🇫🇷France
Time Zone
UTC+1

Region

Subdivision
FR-11
Latitude
43.2667°
Longitude
2.7167°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Homps is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Marseillan Jetée Sud-Ouest Lighthouse at 36.2 NM to the E. Other aids include Marseillan-Plage Digue Ouest (37 NM E), Pointe du Barrou (42.9 NM ENE), Canal de Sète Entrance East Side (43.4 NM ENE), Canal de Sète Entrance West Side (43.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Homps?

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The Port of Homps 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Homps?

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You can track vessels near Homps (FRRFA) 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 Homps?

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The Port of Homps is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRRFA — 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 FRRFA 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 Homps?

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The Port of Homps 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.