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.
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 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 →