Barahona

Size limits

LOA 185m, beam 30.4m, draught 9.7m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 0.6m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

From the vicinity of the pilot boarding place, (1.5nm ENE of the harbour entrance), the route leads WSW, (with reference to the front leading light), passing:

In the vicinity of No 1 Lightbuoy, (1.5nm ENE), which marks the N limit of the bank, with depths of 5.2m and 7.0m over it, which extends N from Arrecife Yunca, then on the charted alignment (243°) a pair of leading lights (white pyramidical towers, 14m and 18m in height), lights are shown on request, the channel , with a depth of 10.6m, leads to the Government Wharf, passing between shoals and buoys.

From a position off Government Wharf, N through Canal Cayo a short buoyed channel leads to the sugar loading wharf 0.5nm NNE.

Anchorages

Deep water anchorage is available just outside port entrance. Pilot will indicate the best position if requested.

Restrictions

The entrance channel is dredged to 10.6m, the depth is irregular inside the harbour and manoeuvring with draughts over 7.6m is not recommended.

Tugs

Towage is compulsory. There is 1 x 350hp tug available.

Charts and publications

BA 471. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286 (7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent by 24 hours in advance, confirming 12 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Radio: Pilots and Harbour Master: 2738kHz.

VHF: Pilots and Harbour Master: Ch 16 and 12, throughout 24 hours.

Documents

PD = Port Doctor, HM = Harbour Master, CS = Customs, IM = Immigration, DA = Department of Agriculture, PA = Port Authority, AG = Agency.

Cargo documentation:

According to Dominican Republic law, all cargo is discharged from a vessel into the custody of customs. Original Bills of Lading, (or in lieu thereof an adequate bank guarantee) are required by customs from the consignee before the cargo can be removed from the customs controlled port areas. Hence, neither the Master nor the agent may demand presentation of the original Bills of Lading prior to discharging, as the ultimate destination of the original Bills of Lading is the Dominican Customs Office.

As this is frequently a source of confusion it is very important to clarify this matter prior to the vessel's arrival, to avoid costly delays and/or disputes.

Notices and regulations

Shifting: By Port Authority orders, vessels are sometimes forced to shift to another berth within the port or anchorage, giving preference to another vessel. With a few exceptions (vessels not loading/discharging) the costs for these shifting are charged to the vessel given preference.

ISPS

Contact person: Mr Luis F Martinez Ruiz.

Mob: +1 809 446 4257 or +1 809 415 3701.

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

There are shore facilities for minor repairs only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: There is a pipeline available alongside but due to low pressure a portable pump is required. Alternatively, fresh water can be supplied by road tanker.

Bunkering: Diesel oil available in small quantities by road tanker.

Medical

Municipal de Polo Hospital, 36.7km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Maria Montez International Airport located at Barahona, 9.1km.

Working hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1200hrs, 1400-1800hrs, Sat 0800-1200hrs. Overtime is available on request, overtime on holidays is 100% over straight time rates, whereas after regular working hours, the rate is 50% over straight time.

Where it is

Barahona is located on the S coast of the island.

The port

The port is primarily used for loading bulk cargoes. The two main exports are sugar in bulk, which is loaded manually in bags onto vessels where they are bled through the ship's hatches into the cargo holds, and gypsum, which is loaded mechanically by conveyor belt.

Of the six berths in the port, only the sugar, gypsum and salt facilities are used regularly to handle cargo, the other two are used mainly as lay by berths for vessels undergoing repairs or fishing vessels awaiting orders. The sugar mill also exports some bulk molasses.

Traffic

155,500t of cargo and 19 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Barahona?

Compulsory. Pilot boards 1.5nm outside the harbour, daylight hours only.

What time zone is Barahona in?

Local time at Barahona is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Barahona?

The deepest berth listed is at Puerto de Barahona Terminal: 8.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Barahona?

1025.

Which load line zone is Barahona in?

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Barahona?

The UN/LOCODE of Barahona is DOBRX.

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