Seaport · Dominican Republic
Port of Santa Cruz De Barahona
Santa Cruz De Barahona (Dominican Republic) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 11070). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- Dominican Republic
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- DOBRX
- World Port Index no.
- 11070
- Coordinates
- 18.20°N, 71.08°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Dominican Republic
- Other names
- Barahona
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
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 | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Tidal range | 0.6 m |
| Max vessel length | 185.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 30.4 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
- Liquid bulk
- Breakbulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
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 | 9,080 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,460 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Santa Cruz De Barahona, 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 Cruz De Barahona
Where is Port of Santa Cruz De Barahona?
Santa Cruz De Barahona (Dominican Republic) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 18.20°N, 71.08°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Santa Cruz De Barahona?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE DOBRX for Santa Cruz De Barahona. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Santa Cruz De Barahona?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 185.0 m, beam 30.4 m, draft 9.7 m for Santa Cruz De Barahona. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Santa Cruz De Barahona 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 Santa Cruz De Barahona?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Santa Cruz De Barahona 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.