Port of Cabo Rojo (DOCBJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cabo Rojo (UN/LOCODE DOCBJ) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Dominican Republic, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.9167° N, 71.6500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Dominican Republic
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cabo Rojo
Where is Port of Cabo Rojo located?
Port of Cabo Rojo is a seaport located in Dominican Republic, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.9167° N, 71.6500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cabo Rojo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cabo Rojo is DOCBJ — country code DO, location code CBJ.
How deep is Port of Cabo Rojo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cabo Rojo has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Cabo Rojo?
Port of Cabo Rojo reports a maximum draft of 10.9 m, a maximum length of 213.3 m, a maximum beam of 36.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Cabo Rojo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cabo Rojo.
What type of harbor is Port of Cabo Rojo?
Port of Cabo Rojo is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cabo Rojo have?
Port of Cabo Rojo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cabo Rojo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11075), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →