Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua (DOPVA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua (UN/LOCODE DOPVA) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Dominican Republic, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.3500° N, 70.8333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Dominican Republic
UN/LOCODE
DOPVA
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
18.3500° N, 70.8333° 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
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Dominican Republic

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua (DOPVA)
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Distance
17 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua

Where is Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua located?

Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua is a seaport located in Dominican Republic, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.3500° N, 70.8333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua is DOPVA — country code DO, location code PVA.

How deep is Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua.

What type of harbor is Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua?

Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua have?

Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Puerto Viejo De Azua are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11060), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →