Seaport · Dominican Republic
Port of Punta Nizao Oil Terminal
Punta Nizao Oil Terminal (Dominican Republic) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11048). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Dominican Republic
- World Port Index no.
- 11048
- Coordinates
- 18.20°N, 70.20°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Open roadstead
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Dominican Republic
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
|---|---|
| Oil terminal depth | 12.5 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Communications and connections
- Radiotelephone
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) | 9,060 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,070 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,460 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Punta Nizao Oil Terminal, 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 Punta Nizao Oil Terminal
Where is Port of Punta Nizao Oil Terminal?
Punta Nizao Oil Terminal (Dominican Republic) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 18.20°N, 70.20°W.
How far is Punta Nizao Oil Terminal from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,060 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,460 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 Punta Nizao Oil Terminal?
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