Dominican Republic · North America · DO POP

Puerto Plata

Open Roadstead · Small harbour · North Atlantic Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
9.4 m
Anchorage depth
10.8 m
Berth depth
7.9 m
Tide range
0.5 m
Max vessel draught
8.8 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
19.800, -70.700

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Small–medium (1,000–5,000 m³)

    Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.