Port of Villeneuve-de-Blaye

FRV33🇫🇷France

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About Port of Villeneuve-de-Blaye

This harbor on the Gironde estuary in southwestern France serves as a port facility. It handles various cargo types and accommodates a range of vessel sizes. Pilotage and tug assistance are compulsory.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
13ft
Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
37160 →
GeoNames ID
3225327 →
Wikidata
Q98103356 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
FRV33
Country
🇫🇷France
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
FR-33
Latitude
45.0833°
Longitude
-0.6167°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Villeneuve-de-Blaye?

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The approach to Villeneuve-de-Blaye is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Île de Patiras Lighthouse at 8.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Trompeloup (9.8 NM NNW), Hourtin (23.3 NM W), Pointe de Richard (25.2 NM NNW), Suzac (Phare aux Lapins) (feu antérieur) (33.6 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Villeneuve-de-Blaye on?

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The Port of Villeneuve-de-Blaye 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 Villeneuve-de-Blaye?

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You can track vessels near Villeneuve-de-Blaye (FRV33) 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 Villeneuve-de-Blaye?

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The Port of Villeneuve-de-Blaye is a port in FR. Its UN/LOCODE is FRV33 — 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 FRV33 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 Villeneuve-de-Blaye?

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The Port of Villeneuve-de-Blaye 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.