Port of Bougival

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About Port of Bougival

Also known as: Grand Canal

This port is located on the River Seine in the Île-de-France region of France, west of Paris. It functions as a canal port, serving inland waterway traffic.

Background
Bougival is a suburban commune in the Yvelines department in the Île-de-France region in Northern France. It is located 15.3 km (9.5 mi) west from the centre of Paris, on the left bank of the River Seine, on the departmental border with Hauts-de-Seine.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
111m

Region

Subdivision
FR-78
Latitude
48.8667°
Longitude
2.1333°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6284990 →
Wikidata
Q399342 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.ville-bougival.fr →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Bougival is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Irish Lightship Batofar Lighthouse at 9.9 NM to the ESE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Bougival?

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The Port of Bougival 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 Bougival?

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You can track vessels near Bougival (FRUGV) 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 Bougival?

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The Port of Bougival is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRUGV — 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 FRUGV 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 Bougival?

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The Port of Bougival 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.