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Port Intelligence Brief

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

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57 Verified Intelligence Items
47Verified
Intelligence
26Official
Sources
87%Overall
Confidence
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CoordinatesN 19 48' .0000"
W 70 42' .0000"
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Harbor ProfileNorth Atlantic Ocean
Size: Small
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EntranceTidal Range: 1.64 ft
Depth: 30.83 ft
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Port StatusPort of Entry: Yes
Shelter: Good
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Last UpdateJun 28, 2026
09:30 ET
🧭 Approach & Entrance 5 items
πŸ›Ÿ Shelter & Refuge 5 items
⚠ Local Cautions 5 items
πŸ›’ Crew Rest & Resupply 8 items
☎ Harbor / Authority 3 items πŸ”’
πŸ“‘ Contacts & VHF 6 items πŸ”’
πŸ›₯ Marinas 7 items πŸ”’
β›½ Fuel & Utilities 5 items πŸ”’
πŸ›‚ Clearance & Formalities 5 items πŸ”’
πŸš‘ Medical & Emergency 8 items πŸ”’
Current Briefing

Approach & Entrance

Puerto Plata approach intelligence includes pilotage, entrance channel depths, harbor communications, traffic density, anchoring restrictions, and operational cautions for arrival planning.

Verified Intelligence
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Charting Authority

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 01, 2026

Servicio HidrogrΓ‘fico y OceanogrΓ‘fico, Armada de la RepΓΊblica Dominicana (national hydrographic service).
95% Confidence
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Pilotage And Port Services

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 01, 2026

Autoridad Portuaria Dominicana concession contract and APORDOM documents list pilot boat and towing services for Puerto Plata.
90% Confidence
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Official Charts Covering Bay

Trusted Secondary Source Β· Verified Jul 01, 2026

NGA nautical chart: Chart 25803 'Bahia de Puerto Plata' (NGA chart panel covering the bay/harbour plans).
85% Confidence
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Local Pilot Organisation Presence

Official Source Β· Verified Jul 01, 2026

APORDOM staff documents list a 'DIVISION DE CURPO PRACTICOS' and named pilot section entries for Puerto Plata.
85% Confidence
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Admiralty Chart Plan

Trusted Secondary Source Β· Verified Jul 01, 2026

ADMIRALTY chart series includes a harbour plan for Puerto Plata (Admiralty Chart folio covering north coast plans).
80% Confidence