Port of Roatan

Roatan (UN/LOCODE: HNRTB), the principal maritime hub of Honduras' Bay Islands archipelago, operates from coordinates 16.3° N, ‑86.55° W within the America/Tegucigalpa timezone, offering deep‑water anchorage, tourist‑focused cargo handling, and integrated customs facilities that support cruise‑ship turnarounds and regional trade. Its strategic positioning on the Caribbean coast enables efficient trans‑Isthmian connections, while the port’s modern infrastructure accommodates vessels up to 300 m length, facilitating seamless crew changes, fuel bunkering, and supply chain diversification for Caribbean‑Centric maritime commerce and sustainable tourism development. Advanced digital berth management, real‑time AIS integration, and customs clearance accelerate turnaround efficiency while reinforcing safety compliance throughout the western Caribbean maritime corridor.