Port of Santo Domingo (DOSDQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Santo Domingo (UN/LOCODE DOSDQ) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Dominican Republic, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.4667° N, 69.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 15.2 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Dominican Republic
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Santo Domingo
Where is Port of Santo Domingo located?
Port of Santo Domingo is a seaport located in Dominican Republic, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.4667° N, 69.8833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Santo Domingo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Santo Domingo is DOSDQ — country code DO, location code SDQ.
How deep is Port of Santo Domingo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Santo Domingo has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Santo Domingo?
Port of Santo Domingo reports a maximum draft of 8.2 m, a maximum length of 360 m, a maximum beam of 32 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Santo Domingo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Santo Domingo.
What type of harbor is Port of Santo Domingo?
Port of Santo Domingo is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Santo Domingo have?
Port of Santo Domingo is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Santo Domingo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #11040), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →