Port-aux-Français

TFPFR🇹🇫French Southern Territories

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About Port-aux-Français

Port-aux-Français is a research station and port located on Kerguelen Island in the French Southern Territories. It serves as a logistical hub for scientific expeditions and resupply missions to the subantarctic region.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
TFPFR
Country
🇹🇫French Southern Territories
Time Zone
UTC+5

Region

Latitude
-49.3333°
Longitude
70.2167°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port-aux-Français?

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The approach to Port-aux-Français is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Baie Du Morbihan Range Front Lighthouse at 3.6 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Baie Du Morbihan Range Rear (3.6 NM WSW), Pointe Molloy (5.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port-aux-Français on?

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The Port-aux-Français is situated on the Indian Ocean in TF. 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-aux-Français?

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You can track vessels near Port-aux-Français (TFPFR) 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-aux-Français?

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The Port-aux-Français is a port in TF. Its UN/LOCODE is TFPFR — 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 TFPFR mean?

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The first two characters, TF, are the ISO country code for TF. 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-aux-Français?

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The Port-aux-Français operates in the UTC+5 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.