Port of Portsmouth (DMPOR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Portsmouth (UN/LOCODE DMPOR) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Dominica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 15.5667° N, 61.4667° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Dominica
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Portsmouth
Where is Port of Portsmouth located?
Port of Portsmouth is a seaport located in Dominica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 15.5667° N, 61.4667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Portsmouth?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Portsmouth is DMPOR — country code DM, location code POR.
How deep is Port of Portsmouth?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Portsmouth has an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Portsmouth?
Port of Portsmouth reports a maximum draft of 10.6 m, a maximum length of 300 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Portsmouth require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Portsmouth, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Portsmouth?
Port of Portsmouth is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Portsmouth have?
Port of Portsmouth is recorded as offering anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Portsmouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11530), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →