Port of Rota (ESROT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Rota (UN/LOCODE ESROT) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Spain, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 36.6167° N, 6.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair.

Country
Spain
UN/LOCODE
ESROT
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
36.6167° N, 6.3333° 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
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Spain SW Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown

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Port of Rota (ESROT)
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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Rota

Where is Port of Rota located?

Port of Rota is a seaport located in Spain, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 36.6167° N, 6.3333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Rota?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Rota is ESROT — country code ES, location code ROT.

How deep is Port of Rota?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Rota has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Rota require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Rota.

What type of harbor is Port of Rota?

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

About this data

Specifications for Port of Rota are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #38280), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →