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.
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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Spain SW Coast
Services & Restrictions
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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 →