Seaport · France
Port of Ouistreham
Ouistreham (France) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 35885). It lies on the English Channel.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- France
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- FROUI
- World Port Index no.
- 35885
- Coordinates
- 49.28°N, 0.25°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Canal or lake
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- France NW Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- 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 | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 7.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- 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
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Potable water
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Airport
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) | 5,560 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,580 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,090 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ouistreham, 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. 191 (Enroute) - English Channel.
Frequently asked questions about Ouistreham
Where is Port of Ouistreham?
Ouistreham (France) lies on the English Channel, at about 49.28°N, 0.25°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ouistreham?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE FROUI for Ouistreham. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Ouistreham from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,560 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,090 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 Ouistreham?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ouistreham 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.