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.

Country
Dominican Republic
UN/LOCODE
DOLCS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
18.2167° N, 70.5167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Las Calderas (DOLCS)
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Distance
18 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →