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Ports in the Dominican Republic
NaviBoss has port guides for 12 ports in the Dominican Republic, 11 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IV, buoyage follows IALA region B.
All 12 ports in the Dominican Republic
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Cove | DOAMB | — | 8.5 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Barahona | DOBRX | Yes | 8.8 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Boca Chica | DOBCC | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Cabo Rojo | DOCBJ | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Caucedo | DOCAU | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| La Romana | DOLRM | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Palenque | DOPAL | Yes | 13.7 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Puerto Plata | DOPOP | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Puerto Viejo de Azua | DOPVA | Yes | 8.2 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Rio Haina | DOHAI | Yes | 10.0 m | NAVAREA IV |
| San Pedro de Macoris | DOSPM | Yes | 14.0 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Santo Domingo | DOSDQ | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
Navigational warnings
The Dominican Republic's waters are in NAVAREA IV. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at the Dominican Republic
Pre-arrival reporting
Vessels seeking access to ports in the Dominican Republic should expect to provide information regarding but not limited to the following:
The Dominican Republic operates in accordance with the IMO FAL Convention. Please see - https://www.imo.org/en/ourwork/facilitation/pages/declarationscertificates-default.aspx
Please see pre-arrival information for individual ports for more details.
Search and rescue
The Operations Center of the Dominican Republic navy is responsible for the coordination of search and rescue efforts and can be contacted by telephone (1-809-592-0707).
A continuous listening watch is maintained for distress traffic on 2182 kHz and VHF channel 16.
ISPS (ship and port security)
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
Dialling code +1 809. Because of close ties with the United States, the Dominican Republic is integrated in the North American telecommunications system, having the same area code as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. · The Dominican peso (RD$) is the legal currency of the Dominican Republic. The central Bank of the Dominican Republic issues and controls currency and establishes the rate of convertibility of the Dominican peso against the major foreign currencies. The Central Bank frequently uses multiple exchange rates for different commercial transactions, generally giving the most favourable rate to the tourist industry. The rate of exchange for foreign vessel expenses in Dominican ports is also set by the Central Bank.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in the Dominican Republic
How many ports in the Dominican Republic have a NaviBoss port guide?
12 ports, 11 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is the Dominican Republic in?
The Dominican Republic's ports lie in NAVAREA IV (4). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does the Dominican Republic use?
IALA region B: red to starboard when entering harbour.
What time zone are the Dominican Republic's ports in?
UTC−4, with no summer time.
Which port in the Dominican Republic takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, San Pedro de Macoris: its deepest listed berth takes 14.0 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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