Cabo Rojo

Size limits

LOA 213.3m, beam 36.5m, draught 10.9m.

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

The entrance channel, marked by a lightbuoy, is dredged to a depth of 10.6m.

Anchorages

A deepwater anchorage is available immediately outside the port, the pilot will indicate the best position.

Two locations:

17°51.4N 71°37.25W and 17°49.25N 71°38.75W.

Restrictions

No entry or departure at night.

Charts and publications

BA 471, 3689. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent by fax or telex to agent, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Radio: Pilots and Harbour Master: 2738kHz.

VHF: Pilots and Harbour Master: Ch 16.

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

Shiftings: 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 shiftings 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

Minor repairs of machine shop, work shop and electrical.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Only in case of emergency.

Diesel oil, by trucks only and must be ordered with 48hrs in advance.

Medical

Santo Domingo.

Transport

Nearest airport: Las Americas International, approx 320km.

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

The port of Cabo Rojo is located on the S coast of the island.

The port

Cabo Rojo has one berth which is a private installation built by Alcoa Exploration Company for its bauxite and limestone mining operations near the Haitian border, in the SW corner of the Dominican Republic.

This mining operation is now controlled by Ideal Dominicana SA, the port facilities are still used for the shipments of limestone and bauxite.

What are the pilot arrangements at Cabo Rojo?

Compulsory. The pilot boards approx 2nm off the port.

What time zone is Cabo Rojo in?

Local time at Cabo Rojo is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the water density at Cabo Rojo?

1025.

Which load line zone is Cabo Rojo in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Cabo Rojo?

The UN/LOCODE of Cabo Rojo is DOCBJ.

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