Dominican Republic · North America · DO BRX

Santa Cruz De Barahona

Coastal (Natural) · Small harbour · Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
9.4 m
Anchorage depth
12.5 m
Berth depth
9.4 m
Tide range
0.6 m
Max vessel draught
9.7 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
18.200, -71.083

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.