Puerto Viejo de Azua

1. Puerto Viejo de Azua pilot boarding Pilot boards18°19.7′N 070°50.0′W

Size limits

Max LOA 199.99m, beam 32.26m, draught 8.22m, 63,526DWT.

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 0.5m.

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

Approach

The sea breaks with considerable force on reefs which skirt the low and swampy E entrance point. From the entrance, two deeper inlets with depths of 5.5m or more extend about 1nm NW and N, with a detached coral reef between them. The reef is awash on its E side, always marked by breakers. The E inlet is known as Puerto Ruben.

The entrance channel which has a width of 140m, marked by buoys and dredged to a depth of 9.14m, leads through Puerto Ruben to the jetty. The harbour is entered E of a narrow coral island (18°20'N 70°51'W).

Anchorages

Deep water anchorage is available off the port in depths of 11.0m but exposed from the S. Vessels may also anchor in the NW inlet in depths of 9.0m.

Restrictions

Entry, berthing and departure is limited to daylight hours only.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 471. 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: Via Santo Domingo Radio, callsign "HIX2".

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

Available from Santo Domingo.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Sometimes available by pipeline from LPG facilities to pier.

Bunkering: By road tanker from Santo Domingo.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Emergency/minor available in Azua, 15km.

Major cases and hospitalisation available at Santo Domingo, 130km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Las Americas International, 120km.

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 Puerto Viejo de Azua, also known as Azua, is located approx 15km SW of the town of Azua.

The port

The port is used to handle bulk carriers and LPG tankers.

Traffic

Approx 315,000t of cargo and 30 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Puerto Viejo de Azua?

The pilot boards at Puerto Viejo de Azua pilot boarding, 18°19.7′N 070°50.0′W.

What time zone is Puerto Viejo de Azua in?

Local time at Puerto Viejo de Azua is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Puerto Viejo de Azua?

The deepest berth listed is at Main Pier: 8.22 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Puerto Viejo de Azua?

1025.

Which load line zone is Puerto Viejo de Azua in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Viejo de Azua?

The UN/LOCODE of Puerto Viejo de Azua is DOPVA.

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