Seaport · Dominican Republic
Puerto Viejo De Azua
Puerto Viejo De Azua (Dominican Republic) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11060). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Dominican Republic
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DOPVA
- World Port Index no.
- 11060
- Coordinates
- 18.35°N, 70.83°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Dominican Republic
- Other names
- Azua; Tortuguero
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 9,050 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,070 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,450 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Puerto Viejo De Azua, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Viejo De Azua
Where is Puerto Viejo De Azua?
Puerto Viejo De Azua (Dominican Republic) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 18.35°N, 70.83°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Puerto Viejo De Azua?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DOPVA for Puerto Viejo De Azua. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Puerto Viejo De Azua from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,050 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,450 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Caucedo, San Juan, Kingston.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Puerto Viejo De Azua?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Puerto Viejo De Azua through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.