France

Port of Calais (FR CQF)

France
Port of Calais, France © Romainberth · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE FR CQF
Coordinates 50.9667, 1.8500 (50°58′N 1°51′E)
Region FR-62
Nearest city Calais
Body of water English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Good
Tidal range 6 m
Channel depth 7.9 m
Anchorage depth 18.6 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide Yes
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Located in France, the port of Calais serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Calais has a Small harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Calais work with a channel depth of 7.9 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Calais located?
Calais is a seaport in France.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Calais?
The UN/LOCODE for Calais is FR CQF.
What is the channel depth at Calais?
The channel depth at Calais is 7.9 m.
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