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Sandbank at entrance to access channel, Port de Barneville-Carteret (Cotentin)

ActiveReceived 22 Sept 2026, 15:31 UTC

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Area: COTENTIN Locality: PORT DE BARNEVILLE-CARTERET SANDSPIT Sandbank at the entrance to the access channel: 49-22.06N 001-47.17W The water level to be taken into account is + 6,50 Metres. It is advised to contact the port office for access conditions, 0233047084 Navigate with caution and at reduced speed

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A sandspit/sandbank has been reported at the entrance to the access channel to Port de Barneville-Carteret (Cotentin) at 49-22.06N 001-47.17W. The message notes a water level to be taken into account of +6.50 metres. Mariners are advised to contact the port office for access conditions and to navigate with caution and at reduced speed.

Type: Navigational hazard · severity moderate
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Location: Cotentin, Port de Barneville-Carteret
Hazards: sandbank, shallow water at channel entrance

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