Seaport · France
Port of Concarneau
Concarneau (France) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 36620). It lies on the Bay of Biscay.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- France
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FRCOC
- World Port Index no.
- 36620
- Coordinates
- 47.87°N, 3.92°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Bay of Biscay; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- France West Coast
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 4.9 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts over 100 t
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,730 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,750 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,260 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Concarneau, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 143 (Enroute) - West Coast of Europe and Northwest Africa.
Frequently asked questions about Concarneau
Where is Port of Concarneau?
Concarneau (France) lies on the Bay of Biscay, at about 47.87°N, 3.92°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Concarneau?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FRCOC for Concarneau. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Concarneau from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,730 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,260 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Le Havre, Southampton, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Concarneau?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Concarneau through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.