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Port of Roubaix

FRROU🇫🇷France

Port Location

About Port of Roubaix

Also known as: Canal de Roubaix

The Roubaix Canal connects the Canal de la Deûle in France to the Canal de l’Espierres in Belgium. This 20 km waterway features 12 locks and facilitates inland navigation between the two countries.

Background
The Canal de Roubaix is a canal in northern France. It joins the Canal de la Deûle near Marquette-lez-Lille to the Canal de l’Espierres in Belgium at Leers, just east of the former textile manufacturing town Roubaix. It is 20 km long with 12 locks. The Belgian canal continues 8.4 km and three locks beyond the border to the junction with the river Escaut (Scheldt).

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
21m

Region

Subdivision
FR-59
Latitude
50.6833°
Longitude
3.1833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2982680 →
Wikidata
Q338483 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Roubaix?+
The approach to Roubaix is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Oostende Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at 34.2 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Dunkerque Jetée Est (37.4 NM NW), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Rear (39.1 NM N), Zeebrugge Inner Harbor Range Rear (39.3 NM N), Zeebrugge Outer Harbor Range Front (39.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Roubaix?+
The Port of Roubaix is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. 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 Roubaix?+
You can track vessels near Roubaix (FRROU) 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 FRROU on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Roubaix?+
The Port of Roubaix 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.