Cap Haitien

1. Cap-Haitien pilot boarding place Pilot boards19°48.8′N 072°10.9′W

Size limits

LOA 199.99m, beam 32.26m, 63,456DWT.

Water density

1024.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 0.5m.

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 is marked with buoys. Depth at harbour entrance 36.5m; depth in harbour 17.6m.

Port limits

The port limits cover all waters off the town S of Lat 19°47.4'N.

Tugs

Small mooring boats only available, to take heaving lines ashore.

Charts and publications

BA 465, 3907. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

Communications

VHF: Pilot uses a hand set, Ch 16 or 12.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Autorite Portuaire Nationale.

Position:Safety Director.

Address: PO Box 616, Boulevard La Saline, Port au Prince, Haiti

Tel: +509 298 4074

Fax: +509 298 3479

Mob: +509 402 0258

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Small quantities by road tanker. Fuel, Oil and Diesel oil are available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Justinian University Hospital, 1.7km.

Medical supplies are available in the port.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cap-Haïtien International Airport, 4.1km.

Working hours

Normally, Mon-Fri 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1900hrs; Sat 0700-1200hrs.

Where it is

Cap Haitien is located on the northern coastline of Haiti.

The port

There are facilities for general cargo vessels, cruise ships and inter-island vessels. Exports consist mainly of coffee and fruit while raw materials are imported.

Traffic

Approx 134,000t of cargo, 8,500TEU, 300 vessels and 635,620 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Cap Haitien?

The pilot boards at Cap-Haitien pilot boarding place, 19°48.8′N 072°10.9′W.

What time zone is Cap Haitien in?

Local time at Cap Haitien is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Cap Haitien?

1024.

Which load line zone is Cap Haitien in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Cap Haitien?

The UN/LOCODE of Cap Haitien is HTCAP.

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