Port of Rockport: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Rockport is a very small open roadstead harbor located in United States, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 45.2000° N, 83.3833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
45.2000° N, 83.3833° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Lake Huron; Great Lakes
Region
US Lake Huron

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Rockport

Where is Port of Rockport located?

Port of Rockport is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 45.2000° N, 83.3833° W.

How deep is Port of Rockport?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Rockport has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Rockport require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Rockport.

What type of harbor is Port of Rockport?

Port of Rockport is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Rockport have?

Port of Rockport is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Rockport are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4480), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →