Port of Road Harbor (VGRAD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Road Harbor (UN/LOCODE VGRAD) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in British Virgin Islands, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.4167° N, 64.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 22 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Tortola Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Road Harbor
Where is Port of Road Harbor located?
Port of Road Harbor is a seaport located in British Virgin Islands, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.4167° N, 64.6167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Road Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Road Harbor is VGRAD — country code VG, location code RAD.
How deep is Port of Road Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Road Harbor has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 22 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Road Harbor?
Port of Road Harbor reports a maximum draft of 6.7 m, a maximum length of 240 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Road Harbor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Road Harbor.
What type of harbor is Port of Road Harbor?
Port of Road Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Road Harbor have?
Port of Road Harbor is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Road Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11350), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →