Port of Santa Barbara De Samana (DOSAM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Santa Barbara De Samana (UN/LOCODE DOSAM) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Dominican Republic, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 19.2000° N, 69.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- 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 Santa Barbara De Samana
Where is Port of Santa Barbara De Samana located?
Port of Santa Barbara De Samana is a seaport located in Dominican Republic, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 19.2000° N, 69.3333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Santa Barbara De Samana?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Santa Barbara De Samana is DOSAM — country code DO, location code SAM.
How deep is Port of Santa Barbara De Samana?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Santa Barbara De Samana has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Santa Barbara De Samana?
Port of Santa Barbara De Samana reports a maximum draft of 9.1 m, a maximum length of 198 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Santa Barbara De Samana require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Santa Barbara De Samana.
What type of harbor is Port of Santa Barbara De Samana?
Port of Santa Barbara De Samana is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Santa Barbara De Samana have?
Port of Santa Barbara De Samana is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Santa Barbara De Samana are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →