The shipping platform

Location: A Cinque Port situated between Newhaven and Folkestone on the River Rother. General overview: Rye is a small commercial port, approx 500 pleasure craft moor along the river bank structures and at the Strand Quay. Imports: Stone and aggregates. Traffic figures: Approx 200 ships visit the port annually. Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: LOA 72m, draught 4.7m. Larger vessels enter at HM discretion and are dependant on prevailing weather conditions.