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Port Intelligence Brief

Portsmouth, Dominica

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60 Verified Intelligence Items
48Verified
Intelligence
26Official
Sources
87%Overall
Confidence
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CoordinatesN 15 34' .0012"
W 61 28' .0012"
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Harbor ProfileCaribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Size: Very Small
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EntranceTidal Range: 5.90 ft
Depth: .00 ft
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Port StatusPort of Entry: Unknown
Shelter: Fair
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Last UpdateJun 28, 2026
09:30 ET
🧭 Approach & Entrance 7 items
πŸ›Ÿ Shelter & Refuge 6 items
⚠ Local Cautions 7 items
πŸ›’ Crew Rest & Resupply 8 items
☎ Harbor / Authority 4 items πŸ”’
πŸ“‘ Contacts & VHF 3 items πŸ”’
πŸ›₯ Marinas 7 items πŸ”’
β›½ Fuel & Utilities 7 items πŸ”’
πŸ›‚ Clearance & Formalities 5 items πŸ”’
πŸš‘ Medical & Emergency 6 items πŸ”’
Current Briefing

Approach & Entrance

Portsmouth approach intelligence includes pilotage, entrance channel depths, harbor communications, traffic density, anchoring restrictions, and operational cautions for arrival planning.

Verified Intelligence
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Entrance Description

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 06, 2026

Prince Rupert Bay entered between Prince Rupert Bluff Point and Point Ronde (Rollo Head); position ~15Β°34'N., 61Β°29'W.
95% Confidence
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Anchorage And Restrictions

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 06, 2026

Anchorage ~0.3M off coast between Portsmouth and Picard Estate in depths 9.1–18.3m; anchoring/mooring without permission prohibited; fishing/dumping prohibited.
93% Confidence
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Port Contact And Vhf

Operator Source Β· Verified Jul 06, 2026

DASPA contact +1-767-255-9100; pilot requests (767)255-9125; VHF Channels 12, 14 and 16 referenced for port contact.
93% Confidence
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Shoals Wrecks Coral Hazards

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 06, 2026

Reports of several stranded wrecks offshore and coral heads; small uncharted shoals reportedβ€”lookout and caution advised.
92% Confidence
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Pilotage Requirements

Operator Source Β· Verified Jul 06, 2026

DASPA: pilotage compulsory for berthing vessels >100 GRT; pilotage available for anchorage on request; pilot requests 24h via agent; pilot boat shows Code 'H' by day.
92% Confidence
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Berth Limitations And Depths

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 06, 2026

T‑shaped passenger pier (~76m) N part of bay; reported 3.3m alongside (1991) though later reports indicate greater depths; L‑shaped barge pier ~70m, ~3.6m reported.
90% Confidence
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Marine Protected Area Presence

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 06, 2026

Cabrits Marine Reserve (marine section of Cabrits National Park) includes waters of Prince Rupert Bay; zonal protection applies.
88% Confidence