Port of Rochester

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About Port of Rochester

Also known as: Charlotte Harbor, Rochester Harbor

The Port of Rochester is a harbor located at the mouth of the Genesee River on the southern shore of Lake Ontario. It serves as a gateway for commercial and recreational vessels.

Background
Charlotte is a neighborhood in Rochester, in the U.S. state of New York, located along the western bank of the mouth of the Genesee River along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. It is the home of the Port of Rochester and Charlotte High School.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Elevation
74m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
3200 →
GeoNames ID
5134092 →
Wikidata
Q5085800 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.snap-burger.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USROC
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
US-NY
Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Ontario
Latitude
43.2535°
Longitude
-77.6050°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Rochester is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Genesee Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Rochester Harbor (0.7 NM NNE), Braddock Point (8.6 NM NW), Sodus Bay (27.1 NM E), Sodus Outer (27.6 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Rochester on?

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The Port of Rochester is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Rochester (USROC) 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 Rochester?

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The Port of Rochester is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USROC — 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 USROC mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. 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 Rochester?

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The Port of Rochester operates in the UTC-5 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.