Port: Puerto
Plata
Position: 19º49’N 70º42’W
Description: Two finger piers located in the bay of Puerto Plata.
Navigation: 24 hours Draft at entrance channel:
35’
Maximum draft and
LOA permitted alongside
berths:
New Pier
1. 34’ LOA 700’
2. 24’ LOA 600’ (with marginal Ro-Ro pier.
Old Pier
1. 32’ LOA 500’
2. 32’ LOA 450’
Length restriction: 750’
max.
Breadth restriction: 100’
max.
Air draft restriction:
No restrictions
Anchorage: Deep water anchorage available just
outside port entrance. The pilot will indicate the best place
on request. In rough weather, this anchorage is dangerous.
Pilot station: 1/2 mile from
seabuoy
Towage: 2 tugs
Equipment: None available, must be ordered from
Santo Domingo.
Storage: None at Berths 1 and 2.
Open storage: Up to 20,000
Water: Fresh water delivered by pipeline alongside
at a rate of about 6 ton/hour.
Bunkers: By tank truck from Santo Domingo
Ship repair: Available
Medical facilities: Full medical
attention available.
Airport: “La Union” International
Airport. 30 Minutes away.