Seaport · United States
Port of Rockport (WPI 9290)
Rockport (WPI 9290) (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 9290). It lies on the Gulf of Mexico.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USRKP
- World Port Index no.
- 9290
- Coordinates
- 28.02°N, 97.05°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- US Gulf Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 1.8 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 3.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 3.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 8,100 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 8,100 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,560 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Rockport (WPI 9290), with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: U.S. Coast Pilot 5 - Gulf of Mexico Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Rockport (WPI 9290)
Where is Port of Rockport (WPI 9290)?
Rockport (WPI 9290) (United States) lies on the Gulf of Mexico, at about 28.02°N, 97.05°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rockport (WPI 9290)?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USRKP for Rockport (WPI 9290). Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Rockport (WPI 9290) from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,100 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,560 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Houston, Altamira, Veracruz.
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Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.