Port of Roseau (DMRSU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Roseau (UN/LOCODE DMRSU) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Dominica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 15.3000° N, 61.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 27 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.

Country
Dominica
UN/LOCODE
DMRSU
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
15.3000° N, 61.4000° 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
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
27 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Max Vessel Draft
13 m
Tidal Range
1.8 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainer

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Port of Roseau (DMRSU)
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Distance
16 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Roseau

Where is Port of Roseau located?

Port of Roseau is a seaport located in Dominica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 15.3000° N, 61.4000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Roseau?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Roseau is DMRSU — country code DM, location code RSU.

How deep is Port of Roseau?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Roseau has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 27 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Roseau?

Port of Roseau reports a maximum draft of 13 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Roseau require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Roseau.

What type of harbor is Port of Roseau?

Port of Roseau is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Roseau have?

Port of Roseau is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Roseau are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11520), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →