Port of Las Calderas (DOLCS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Las Calderas (UN/LOCODE DOLCS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Dominican Republic, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.2167° N, 70.5167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Dominican Republic
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Las Calderas
Where is Port of Las Calderas located?
Port of Las Calderas is a seaport located in Dominican Republic, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.2167° N, 70.5167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Las Calderas?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Las Calderas is DOLCS — country code DO, location code LCS.
How deep is Port of Las Calderas?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Las Calderas has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Las Calderas require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Las Calderas.
What type of harbor is Port of Las Calderas?
Port of Las Calderas is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Las Calderas have?
Port of Las Calderas is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Las Calderas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11050), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →