Port of Puerto Plata (DOPOP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Puerto Plata (UN/LOCODE DOPOP) is a small open roadstead harbor located in Dominican Republic, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 19.8000° N, 70.7000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 10.8 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Dominican Republic
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Plata
Where is Port of Puerto Plata located?
Port of Puerto Plata is a seaport located in Dominican Republic, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 19.8000° N, 70.7000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Plata?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Plata is DOPOP — country code DO, location code POP.
How deep is Port of Puerto Plata?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Plata has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 10.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Puerto Plata?
Port of Puerto Plata reports a maximum draft of 8.8 m, a maximum length of 215 m, a maximum beam of 30.4 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Puerto Plata require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Plata.
What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Plata?
Port of Puerto Plata is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Plata have?
Port of Puerto Plata is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Puerto Plata are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10980), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →