Seaport · Dominican Republic
Port of Santa Barbara De Samana
Santa Barbara De Samana (Dominican Republic) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11000). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Dominican Republic
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DOSAM
- World Port Index no.
- 11000
- Coordinates
- 19.20°N, 69.33°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Dominican Republic
- Other names
- Arroyo Barril; El Botado; Puerto Batadero; Puerto Duarte; Samana
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 198.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.1 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- 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) | 8,990 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,010 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,390 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Santa Barbara De Samana, 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 Santa Barbara De Samana
Where is Port of Santa Barbara De Samana?
Santa Barbara De Samana (Dominican Republic) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 19.20°N, 69.33°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Santa Barbara De Samana?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DOSAM for Santa Barbara De Samana. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Santa Barbara De Samana?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 198.0 m, draft 9.1 m for Santa Barbara De Samana. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Santa Barbara De Samana from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 8,990 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,390 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 Santa Barbara De Samana?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Santa Barbara De Samana 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.