Rio Haina

1. Puerto de Haina pilot boarding place Pilot boards18°24.1′N 070°01.0′W

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 247.967m, beam 37.3m, draught 9.1m, 77,247DWT.

Offshore: LOA 180m, BCM 29.2m, draught 10m, 29,565DWT.

Water density

Average 1018. Water in the harbour is brackish and density depends on the location of a berth in relation to the flow of the river. At Berth 6A East, density is 1022 at the end of the dry season.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Mean Spring Range 0.3m. Mean Neap Range 0.1m.

Current flow at berths usually less than 0.4kts and Southerly.

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 by lightbuoys and buoys and is approximately 10.0m deep. Large concrete blocks from the ruined breakwaters obstruct each side of the channel close outside its limits.

Mariners are cautioned that the aids marking the narrow entrance of the channel may be changed without notice.

The navigable width of the entrance is 65m wide, and the dredged depth is reported as 10.6m.

Silting inside the harbour is seasonal and occurs during the rainy season from May to September.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Port Control is located in a conspicuous high tower overlooking the whole of the area (18°25.39'N 70°00.98'W). They have AIS and Radar and monitor vessels from a distance of up to 20nm from the harbour.

Anchorages

Vessels should anchor off the port of Santo Domingo, 8nm E.

Anchorage at Rio Haina is considered unsafe and only to be used in cases of emergency.

There is no safe anchorage for the Itabo Power Plant Pier (SW of Rio Haina port entrance).

Restrictions

The entrance channel is dredged to a depth of 10.6m. Vessel's draught is limited to 9.7m. Night time entry and sailing is restricted, depending on circumstances, weather conditions and vessel characteristics. Pilots may move vessels at night but only by prior arrangement. At the CBM, vessels are berthed in daylight hours only.

Safe passage through navigation channels should be checked with Port Control, especially following hurricanes.

Tugs

At least 3 tugs are available throughout 24hrs and towage is compulsory. Tugs are 1,200, 2,400 and 3,500HP.

At the CBM, a tug assists on arrival, mooring vessels with bow pointing towards the sea. Departure is normally without tug assistance.

Mooring

CBM Mooring Buoys: Lies off the end of an oil and gas pipeline which extends from the shore 0.8nm SW of the breakwater entrance.

On Berths 1W and 2W: Refidomsa vessels have priority over Multiquimica vessels. Engines must be kept in a state of readiness throughout whole stay.

Turning circle within the harbour is 300m wide.

Charts and publications

BA 467, 471, 3001. 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.

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

Shifting: By Port Authority orders, vessels are sometimes required 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.

Dangerous Cargo Regulations: The International Maritime Dangerous Code (IMDG) is fully implemented in Dominican Republic ports.

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

Some shore facilities for topside repairs are available.

Dry docks

Available at Las Calderas and Santo Domingo.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by tank or truck or by berthing place pipelines - prior arrangement to be made through agency.

Bunkering: Diesel oil and fuel is available by road tanker of either 5,000 or 10,000 US gallons.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Haina Medical Center (1km).

Crew change

Crew change can be arranged through agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: La Isabela International Airport (20km).

Working hours

General cargo is worked as follows: 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.

Sugar is loaded throughout 24 hours, including Sat, Sun and holidays, overtime will be paid by shippers.

Container Terminal: Worked 24hrs.

Where it is

The port of Rio Haina is situated to the W of the centre of the city of Santo Domingo on the Haina River (Rio Haina), within the modern city limits.

The port

Rio Haina is a key port facility with operations on both banks of the river, comprising Rio Haina Occidental on the west and Rio Haina Oriental on the east. The harbour, protected by breakwaters at its narrow entrance, accommodates various cargoes including LPG and clean petroleum products at its CBM berth. While the substantial sugar refinery buildings on the western side are now defunct, the nearby Itabo Power Station Pier, extending 566 meters from the coastline, remains a notable feature less than 0.5 nautical miles southwest of the port entrance.

Traffic

Approx. 10,800,000t of cargo, 500,000TEU and 1,700 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Rio Haina?

The pilot boards at Puerto de Haina pilot boarding place, 18°24.1′N 070°01.0′W.

What time zone is Rio Haina in?

Local time at Rio Haina is UTC−4. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Rio Haina?

The deepest berth listed is at Refidomsa Terminal: 10.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Rio Haina?

Average 1018. Water in the harbour is brackish and density depends on the location of a berth in relation to the flow of the river.

Which load line zone is Rio Haina in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rio Haina?

The UN/LOCODE of Rio Haina is DOHAI.

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