Port of Rota (MPROP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Rota (UN/LOCODE MPROP) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Northern Mariana Islands, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 14.1333° N, 145.1500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Northern Mariana Is
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 Northern Mariana Islands, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 14.1333° N, 145.1500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Rota?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Rota is MPROP — country code MP, location code ROP.
How deep is Port of Rota?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Rota has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 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 open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Rota have?
Port of Rota is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
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 #56540), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →