PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Palenque
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage, provided by Agencias Navieras, is compulsory and available for berthing/unberthing during daylight only. The pilot will board the vessel approx 1nm SW of the SBM, from a small tug with a black hull and white superstructure.
Key data
updated Sep 2022Size limits
LOA 259m, draught 13.7m, 116,092DWT.
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.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refidomsa Terminal | 13.72 m | 250 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2017Approach
The SBM buoy is in position 18° 12.439'N 70° 11.979'W.
Anchorages
There is anchorage available for 1 vessel, 1nm S of the lighthouse in depth 13.0m, mud, the swell causes rolling.
Restrictions
There are no restrictions except in the case of extreme weather conditions.
Tugs
Available and compulsory, a small tug carries crew and gear as required.
Charts and publications
BA 471, 3689. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).
Inspections
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
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Not available.
Bunkering: Not available.
Medical
Extreme emergencies can be taken to Santo Domingo.
Transport
Nearest airport: Las Americas International, approx 100km.
Airport facilities: Frequent flights to the USA, Europe, the Caribbean and South America.
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.
About Palenque
updated May 2017Where it is
Palenque is situated on the S coast of the Dominican Republic.
The port
Palenque consists of one SBM, operated by Refineria Dominicana de Petroleo PDV (Refidomsa PDV), which is located SW of Santo Domingo (see separate entry), and handles the discharge of crude oil for the local refinery.
Questions about Palenque
What are the pilot arrangements at Palenque?
Pilotage, provided by Agencias Navieras, is compulsory and available for berthing/unberthing during daylight only.
What time zone is Palenque in?
Local time at Palenque is UTC−4. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Palenque?
The deepest berth listed is at Refidomsa Terminal: 13.72 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Palenque?
1025.
Which load line zone is Palenque in?
North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Palenque?
The UN/LOCODE of Palenque is DOPAL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Palenque say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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