Port of Blaye
Blaye is a river harbor in France, registered under the UN/LOCODE code FRBYE.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Small, River, natural
- Shelter
- Excellent
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by tide
- Charted depths
- Channel7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft)
- Anchorage9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
- Cargo pier6.4–7.6 m (21–25 ft)
- Oil/LNG terminal6.4–7.6 m (21–25 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (6.4–7.6 m (21–25 ft))
- Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (6.4–7.6 m (21–25 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 13 m
- Max. vessel size
- Over 152 m (500 ft) length
Facilities and services
The port requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory. Assist tugs are available. Communications include air and rail. Cargo can be worked at wharves.
The port offers garbage disposal and dirty ballast reception. Fixed and mobile cranes are available, with lift capacity of up to 24 tons. Supplies on offer include water, fuel oil, and diesel oil.
Repair capability is rated limited.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 37160, Pub. 143, chart 37421. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.