Port of Bourg-Charente

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About Port of Bourg-Charente

Bourg-Charente is a port located on the Charente River in France. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the waterway.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
FR-16
Latitude
45.6667°
Longitude
-0.2333°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bourg-Charente?

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The approach to Bourg-Charente is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Suzac (Phare aux Lapins) (feu antérieur) Lighthouse at 32.3 NM to the W. Other aids include Pointe de Richard (32.4 NM WSW), Saint-Georges-de-Didonne (32.8 NM W), Saint-Pierre (33.3 NM W), Royan Jetée du Sud (33.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Bourg-Charente on?

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The Port of Bourg-Charente 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 of Bourg-Charente?

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You can track vessels near Bourg-Charente (FRRTE) 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 Bourg-Charente?

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The Port of Bourg-Charente is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRRTE — 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 FRRTE 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 Bourg-Charente?

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The Port of Bourg-Charente 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.