San Pedro de Macoris (DOSPM)

The port is used mainly for exporting sugar and molasses produced by several sugar cane mills in the region. The port is also used to import bulk fertilisers, coal and cement clinkers in bulk. Occasionally fertilisers and cement in bags are exported in small vessels to adjacent islands. Tankers discharge fuel at floating power plant, LPG, diesel and clean products to shore tanks at the CBM arrangements of Coastal Petroleum and Cogentrix.

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

The port of San Pedro de Macoris is located on the Higuamo River on the S coast of the island, approx 60km E of Santo Domingo.

Alongside: LOA 183m, beam 30.5m, draught 7.3m. LPG SBM: LOA 213m, draught 12.5m.

Approx 1,180,000t of cargo and 150 vessels visit the port annually.

The anchorage is situated 1nm S of the Lighthouse. The pilot will indicate the best position, if requested.

The directions for entering the harbour are as follows: From a position 0.75nm S of Punta Pescadero Light the route leads NW initially towards Punta Sur, then in the centre of the channel towards the wharves, passing (with reference to Punta Sur, 18°26.4'N 069°18.8'W): SW of the spit, (0.7nm SE), extending from Punta Pescadero, then: NE of a dangerous wreck, (0.35nm SSE), then SW of a breakwater, 0.15nm SSE. Caution: When entering, care is necessary owing to the extensive shoals on each side of the channel. Mariners should also note the dangerous wreck extending from the shoals approximately 0.2nm SW of Punta Sur.

DR 007. DMA 25849. BA 467. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

1022.

Compulsory and available daylight hours only. The pilot will usually meet the vessel approx 0.5nm from the sea buoy. In bad weather the vessel should wait 2.5nm farther seaward.

With reference to Punta Sur, Punta Pescadero Light, (white and red tower) is situated 0.85nm ESE.

Daylight entrance and departure only.

Range spring 0.3m and neap 0.1m

Towage is compulsory. There is 1 tug of 500hp available. The tug joins the vessel inside the port to assist in berthing.

Prevailing winds: E'ly.

SAN PEDRO DE MACORIS 18°26.85'N 69°18.71'W UNCTAD LOCODE: DO SPM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 30/24 Ship’s Routeing and Guide to VTS in China’s Coastal Waters 2023, (RSDRA2024000106724), 30/24

Radio: Pilots and Harbour Master: 2738kHz and 2638kHz. VHF: Pilot & 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.

Shifting: 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 shifting are charged to the vessel given preference.