Port: La RomanaPosition: 18º26’N 68º57’W Description: Private berth at the mouth of small river used mainly by the sugar mill. Navigation: Daylight only Draft at entrance channel: Maximum draft and LOA permitted alongside berths:
Length restriction:
720’ Anchorage: Best anchorage is west of Catalina Island in depth of15 to 18 fathoms. There is no protected anchorage immediately outside the port. Authorization to anchor must be applied for the Harbormaster throught the Agents. Pilotage procedures: Pilot and Harbormaster can be contacted VHF Channel 16 and 2738 Khz. Pilot boards from white launch marked “LP-24” on its sides, about 1.5 miles from port entrance, NE of Catalina Island. Pilot station: 1 mile from seabuoy Towage: One 1,115 HP tug. Working hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. Sat 08:00-12:00 Equipment: Sugar is loaded mechanically by conveyor belts directly from the warehouse to the ship using 3 spouts. Average loading rates of 400-500 Tons/hr depending on vessel size and configuration. There are two 10 inch connections for discharge of fuel and diesel oils. There are no forklifts available for general cargo. Small motorcranes may be hired for handling general cargo, which must be loaded directly onto railroad cars and be removed from ship’s side. Storage: Warehoused owned by Central Romana Corp. No open storage available. Water: There is a pipeline available alongside, but due to low pressure a portable pump is required. Alternatively, fresh water can be supplied by tank truck. Bunkers: Not allowed Ship repair: Some shore facilities for minor repairs are available. Further repair shops available in Santo Domingo. Medical facilities: Full medical attention available. Airport: La Romana has an international airport with daily flights to San Juan, P. R., and Miami. Las American International Airport is about 70 km. from the sea port.. Authorities phone nos.: Agency: (809) 221-8000 Harbormaster: (809) 556-1494 Port Authority: (809) 556-3285 |