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Roseau
Pilot
updated May 2010- Roseau pilot boarding Pilot boards15°18.5′N 061°24.9′W
Compulsory for all vessels over 100GT. Pilotage is available for anchorage on request. Send ETA 24 hours in advance together with request for pilotage. Tankers should include their draught and cargo details in the ETA message. Establish VHF contact 2 hours in advance of ETA. Pilot boards 0.9nm W of Roseau River.
Pilotage is also compulsory for Woodbridge Bay Terminal (15°18.5'N 061°23.9'W).
Key data
updated Dec 2016Size limits
Draught 13m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.
Tides
Range 1.8m.
Flow: In Roseau Roads, inshore of the deep water anchorage (0.175nm SW of Fort Young Light), the current tends to flow in a NW direction.
In Woodbridge Bay it has been reported that a set to the E, which was experienced beyond 0.5nm from Woodbridge Bay Ocean Berth, changed to a set to the W within 0.5nm of the berth.
Swell: Even with an E wind and calm weather a W swell runs through the anchorages and affects Woodbridge Bay Ocean Berth.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseau Cruise | — | — | 1 |
| Woodbridge Bay Port | — | — | 1 |
| Roseau Ferry Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Dec 2016Anchorages
The port has an open roadstead with good anchorage in depths of 27-75m.
Restrictions
Anchorage off the town is treacherous and cannot be recommended due to the narrowness and steepness of the bank, which, combined with an E wind, has resulted in vessels drifting to seaward during the night.
Tugs
None.
Charts and publications
BA 697, 594. Admiralty Pilot NP71, NP286(7).
Inspections
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Dominica Police - Marine Unit.
Contact person: Commanding Officer.
Address: Woodbridge Bay Deepwater Harbour, Fond Cole, Roseau, Dominica.
Tel: +767 448 2401.
Fax: +767 448 7158.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
There are repair facilities available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Diesel oil by road tanker.
Medical
Princess Margaret Hospital, 1km from Woodbridge Bay.
Transport
Nearest airport: Canefield, 4.8km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1300hrs, 1400-1600hrs. Overtime available.
About Roseau
updated Aug 2010Where it is
Roseau is situated on the SW coast of the island of Dominica, which lies between Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Windward Islands.
The port
Roseau is the capital and main port. The port of Roseau consists of the Cruise Ship Berth, a ferry terminal and a fishing complex. There are facilities for general cargo, Ro-Ro vessels and tankers at Woodbridge Bay.
Exports consist mainly of bananas and other fruit (grapefruit, oranges, limes and coconuts) while imports are made up of general cargo and oil.
Questions about Roseau
Where does the pilot board at Roseau?
The pilot boards at Roseau pilot boarding, 15°18.5′N 061°24.9′W.
What time zone is Roseau in?
Local time at Roseau is UTC−4. No summer time.
What is the water density at Roseau?
1025.
Which load line zone is Roseau in?
North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Roseau?
The UN/LOCODE of Roseau is DMRSU.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Roseau say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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