Port of Risan (MERSN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Risan (UN/LOCODE MERSN) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Montenegro, on the Adriatic Sea. It sits at 42.5167° N, 18.7000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.
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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Adriatic Sea; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Serbia and Montenegro
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Risan
Where is Port of Risan located?
Port of Risan is a seaport located in Montenegro, on the Adriatic Sea. Its coordinates are 42.5167° N, 18.7000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Risan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Risan is MERSN — country code ME, location code RSN.
How deep is Port of Risan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Risan has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Risan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Risan.
What type of harbor is Port of Risan?
Port of Risan is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Risan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #41590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →