Boca Chica (DOBCC)

The port of was originally built to serve the Boca Chica Sugar Mill and to export sugar. However, it is now almost exclusively used for import cargoes, mainly trailers, containers and some lumber, newsprint, and homogeneous cargoes.

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

The port of Boca Chica is one of three ports serving the capital city of Santo Domingo, situated approx 32km E of the city.

LOA 121m, beam 21.3m, draught 8.54m.

Approx 200 vessels visit the port annually.

Deep water anchorage is available outside the port. The pilot will indicate the best position.

The entrance channel is dredged to 10.6m and the dock to 7.3m. The directions for entering the harbour are as follows: Leading lights: From the vicinity of the pilot boarding place, 1.25nm ESE of the SW point of La Piedra, (18°26.2'N 069°37.9'W), the alignment (300°) of the leading lights, (yellow metal towers, 7m and 11m in height), 0.175nm SW of La Piedra, lead through the outer part of the entrance channel, some of which is marked on both sides by buoys.

BA 467, 471. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

1025.

Compulsory. The pilot boards approx 1nm outside the first sea buoy. The port is under the jurisdiction of the Commander of the Port, Santo Domingo. Vessels should radio on VHF Ch 16 their ETA 24hrs and 12 hrs prior to arrival. Vessels can enter and leave only during day light hours.

The following are useful marks, (with reference to the SW point of La Piedra): A sugar factory with a conspicuous chimney, (obstruction lights, 0.5m N) with the name Boca Chica prominently displayed. A radio mast, (obstruction lights) situated 0.2nm NW.

No entry or departure at night is permitted.

Range 0.67m.

No tugs are available, there is a small boat for running lines only.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

BOCA CHICA (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC) 18°26.79'N 69°36.18'W UNCTAD LOCODE: DO BCC ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: Pilots and Harbour Master: 2738kHz. VHF: Pilots and Harbour Master: Ch 16.

The following are the papers required for the port authorities and which the Master should have ready on arrival for inward clearance: ..... Document Copies PD HM CS IM DA PA AG 1. Crew List 1 4 2 2 - - 1 2. Passenger List 1 4 2 2 - - 1 3. Crew Vaccination List 1 - - - - - - 4. Port Clearance - 1 - - - - - 5. Arms/No Arms Dec - 4 2 - - - - 6. Personal Effects List - - 2 - 2 - 1 7. Cargo Manifest - - 4 - 2 6 - 8. Stores List - - - - 2 - - 9. Manifest - - - - - - 4 10. Bill of Lading - - - - - - 2 11. Stowage Plan - - - - - - 2 12. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Cert 1 - - - - - - PD = Port Doctor, HM = Harbour Master, CS = Customs, IM = Immigration, DA = Department of Agriculture, PA = Port Authority, AG = Agency. Cargo documentation: According to Dominican Republic law, all cargo is discharged from a vessel into the custody of customs. Original Bills of Lading, (or in lieu thereof an adequate bank guarantee) are required by customs from the consignee before the cargo can be removed from the customs controlled port areas. Hence, neither the Master nor the agent may demand presentation of the original Bills of Lading prior to discharging, as the ultimate destination of the original Bills of Lading is the Dominican Customs Office. As this is frequently a source of confusion it is very important to clarify this matter prior to the vessel's arrival, to avoid costly delays and/or disputes.

Vessel's ETA should be sent by fax or telex to agent, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Shiftings: By Port Authority orders, vessels are sometimes forced to shift to another berth within the port or anchorage, giving preference to another vessel. With a few exceptions (vessels not loading/discharging) the costs for these shiftings are charged to the vessel given preference.