Port: Boca Chica
(Andres)
Position: 18º27’N 69º35”W
Description: Originally small sugar port in the
Bay of Andres. Now used mainly for small container vessels.
Navigation: Daylight only
Draft at entrance channel: 30’
Maximum draft and LOA permitted alongside berths:
1. 22’ LOA 450’
Length restriction: 450’ Breadth restriction:
Anchorage: Deep water anchorage available just
outside port entrance. The pilot will indicate the best place
on request.
Pilot station: 1 mile from seabuoy
Towage: None available.
Equipment: Forklifts of 4.5 tons, 6 tons and
10 tons, toploaders, shore cranes available on site.
Storage: 2,200 square meters
Water: There is a pipeline available alongside,
but due to low pressure a portable pump is required. Alternatively,
fresh water can be supplied by tank truck.
Bunker: Fuel and diesel oil available by tank
truck from Santo Domingo and arranged through the agent.
Ship repair: Some shore facilities for minor
repairs are available. Further repair shops available in Santo
Domingo.
Airport: Las Americas Int’l Airport, approx
10 mins from the port.
Authorities phone nos.: Agency: (809) 221-8000
Harbormaster: (809) 523-4262 Port Authority: (809) 523-4320