Seaport · Dominica
Port of Roseau
Roseau (Dominica) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11520). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Dominica
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DMRSU
- World Port Index no.
- 11520
- Coordinates
- 15.30°N, 61.40°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Dominica
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 27.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.8 m |
| Max vessel draft | 13.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Container
Cranes and lifting
- Floating cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Port security
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 9,090 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,110 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,530 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Roseau, 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: Sailing Directions Pub. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Roseau
Where is Port of Roseau?
Roseau (Dominica) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 15.30°N, 61.40°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Roseau?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DMRSU for Roseau. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Roseau?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel draft 13.0 m for Roseau. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
Does Roseau have container facilities?
Yes, the World Port Index lists container facilities at Roseau. Service availability depends on which carriers call there; we can check current options.
How far is Roseau from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,090 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,530 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include San Juan, Caucedo, Cartagena (Colombia).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Roseau?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Roseau through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
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.