Port of Rostock (DERSK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Rostock (UN/LOCODE DERSK) is a large river (natural) harbor located in Germany, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 54.1000° N, 12.1333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Germany
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Rostock
Where is Port of Rostock located?
Port of Rostock is a seaport located in Germany, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 54.1000° N, 12.1333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Rostock?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Rostock is DERSK — country code DE, location code RSK.
How deep is Port of Rostock?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Rostock has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Rostock?
Port of Rostock reports a maximum draft of 13 m, a maximum length of 330 m, a maximum beam of 43 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Rostock require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Rostock.
What type of harbor is Port of Rostock?
Port of Rostock is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Rostock have?
Port of Rostock is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Rostock are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28860), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →