Port-de-Paix

Size limits

1,500DWT.

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

Approach

Sea buoy, fairways and channels: The bay is entered SW of Pointe Perez (19°57.0'N 072°50.0'W). Reefs extend 0.15nm offshore.

Anchorages

Coasters anchor at 19° 56.544'N 72° 49.958'W and discharge cargo (using their own gear) to local wooden tenders (STS activity).

Charts and publications

BA 465, 3907, 3935. Admiralty Pilot NP70.

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.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Hospital La Providence (1.2km) and Hospital Notre Dame S.A (3.2km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Cap-Haitien International Airport (61.5km) and Aeroport International Toussaint Louverture (105.5km).

Nearest highway: The port has access to National Road 1 which travels NE to Cap-Haitien. National Road 1 also merges into National Road 5 which travels NW to Port-de-Paix.

Where it is

Port-de-Paix is located on the N coast of Haiti.

The port

Vessels anchor in the bay and discharge (using their own gear) to wooden tenders. These small loads are then carried ashore and handled by forklifts.

What are the pilot arrangements at Port-de-Paix?

Compulsory, a pilot will board vessel in response to a signal.

What time zone is Port-de-Paix in?

Local time at Port-de-Paix is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Port-de-Paix?

The UN/LOCODE of Port-de-Paix is HTPDP.

What crews who called at Port-de-Paix 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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