Port of Rosso

MRROS🇲🇷Mauritania

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About Port of Rosso

This port is situated on the Senegal River, facilitating year-round navigation. It serves as a key point for riverine trade and transit in southwestern Mauritania.

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Rosso is the major city of south-western Mauritania and capital of Trarza region. It is situated on the Senegal River at the head of the river zone allowing year-round navigation.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
7m

Region

Latitude
16.5000°
Longitude
-15.9167°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
MRROS
Country
🇲🇷Mauritania
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11396047 →
Wikidata
Q861580 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Rosso?

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The approach to Rosso is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Saint-Louis Gandiole Lighthouse at 49.8 NM to the SW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Rosso on?

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The Port of Rosso is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in MR. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Rosso?

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You can track vessels near Rosso (MRROS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Rosso?

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The Port of Rosso is a port in MR. Its UN/LOCODE is MRROS — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE MRROS mean?

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The first two characters, MR, are the ISO country code for MR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Rosso?

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The Port of Rosso operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.