Port of Arès

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About Port of Arès

Arès is an anchorage located in southwestern France. Historically, it has handled container and fishing vessels.

Background
Arès is a commune in the department of Gironde, in the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
FR-33
Latitude
44.7667°
Longitude
-1.1333°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3019204 →
Wikidata
Q272304 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.ville-ares.fr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FRTWA
Country
🇫🇷France
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
ANCH (Anchorage)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Q118806816

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Arès is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cap Ferret Lighthouse Lighthouse at 8.8 NM to the SW with a nominal range of 22 NM. Other aids include Hourtin (22.5 NM N), Île de Patiras (31.7 NM NE), Trompeloup (32.6 NM NNE), Contis (41.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Arès on?

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The Port of Arès 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 Arès?

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You can track vessels near Arès (FRTWA) 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 Arès?

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The Port of Arès is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRTWA — 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 FRTWA 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 Arès?

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The Port of Arès 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.

What is the Port of Arès?

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ARES (UN/Locode: FRTWA), France is a seaport located at approximately 44.77000° N, -1.13000° E.

Where is the Port of Arès located?

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Coordinates: 44.77000° N, -1.13000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ARCACHON — UN/Locode: FRARC — 44.66011° N, -1.14846° EBORDEAUX — UN/Locode: FRBOD — 44.85738° N, -0.54726° EBASSENS — UN/Locode: FRBAS — 44.98000° N, -0.55000° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Arès?

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

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Arès?

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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.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Arès?

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Vessel types historically calling: Container and Fishing.