HAINA INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS

Rio Haina Port Handbook

Rio Haina
Latitude: 18º 25’N Longitude: 070º 01’W
World Port Index No.11045
Admiralty Chart: 471; D.M.A. Chart 25848
UN / Locode: DO HAI

Rio Haina Port lies about 14 miles NNE of Punta Palenque and 9 miles WSW of Puerto de
Santo Domingo, at the mouth of the Rio Haina.
The harbor basin is protected by two outer breakwaters; a further inner breakwater extends
about 200m NE from W breakwater.

From the vicinity of the pilot boarding position the white sector (347-352°) of the directional light
leads through the entrance channel marked by light buoys

Silting inside the harbor is seasonal and occurs during the rainy season from May to
September. The terminal and local agency should be consulted for latest depths in the port.

The Port is the leading general cargo, container and petroleum products port of the Dominican
Republic.

In 2011 the port was used by 1686 vessels

Rio Haina Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)

Name: Mr. Luis Wallach
Office: (809) 537-6154
Cel.: (829) 779--0756
Fax.: (809) 740-0028
Email: [Link]@[Link]

Rio Haina Port Traffic & Port Control Manager

Name: Mr. Luis Ricardo De Leon
Office: (809) 537-6154
Cel.: (829) 908--2473
Fax.: (809) 740-0028
Email: [Link]@[Link]

Rio Haina Port Captain

Name: Mr. Jorge A. De Cardenas Sanchez (Master Mariner)
Office: (809) 537-6154
Cel.: (829) 921--4519
Fax.: (809) 740-0028
Email: [Link]@[Link]

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The port of Haina has become the busiest Port Control is AIS and Radar assisted
of the three ports handling cargo for controlling vessels approach from 20 miles
metropolitan Santo Domingo. It is situated away.
to the west of the center of the city on the It is located in the conspicuous control tower
Haina River (Río Haina),within the modern building at Lat. 18°25.39 N. Long.070°
city limits. There are port facilities on both 00.98 W; 28,0 m. high.
banks of the River.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions;
Fifteen ocean going ships berths, handling other than stormy weather or rough sea.
general cargo, containers, roll on / roll off,
liquid and dry commodities in bulk, are Density of water: Brackish water; exact
available. density depends on location of berth and
flow of river. 1,022 at Pier 6A East, end of
Situated at the mouth of the Haina river, the dry season.
port is subjected to continuous silting, .
therefore stated depths are only indications Maximum size of vessel handled:
at the time of publishing and may have LOA 231 m (758 ft.); BEAM 32,33 m(106ft.)
changed since. Controlling depth in Entrance: 11,0 m.
Controlling depth at entrance 11,0 m. (36 ft.)
For latest information please contact Haina
International Terminal or your Local agent. Tugs: At least four tugs are available
around the clock and towage is compulsory.
Anchorage: It is suggested that vessels Tugs are between 2000 to 3800 H.P.
anchor off the port of Santo Domingo which
is only eight miles away. Anchorage at Medical attention: Full medical attention is
Haina is considered unsafe and only to be available in Santo Domingo including
used in case of emergency. hospitalization through your local agency.

Pilotage: Pilot and harbormaster can be Consular offices: Santo Domingo. is the
contacted on VHF Channel 16. Pilot boards capital city of the country and most nations
about1 mile SW of the buoy (two miles for have some kind of representation there.
tankers).Vessel must keep awaiting position
according to Port Control Instruction. Repairs: Dry-docking and workshops are
available at Las Calderas and Santo
Tidal range and flow: Domingo. Ciramar International Trading at
Mean spring range 0,30 m. Las Calderas is operating three floating
Mean neap range 0,10 m. docks and in this way any ship under 173
Current velocity at berth usually less than m x 33 m. x 5 m, can be dry-docked
0,4 knots and southerly. there.
Legus Enterprises has a three levels
Graving Dock at Santo Domingo Ozama
Port Control: VHF Channel 16. The vessel River east bank; 156 m. x 16 m. x 5 m.
must to contact Port Control at least 2 hrs Internationally recognized machinery
before the arrival. Efficient and contacting representative and Class Societies
Pilots / Tug Masters /Linesmen, Agents, etc.

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Surveyors are allowed to attend customers enough to handle Refineria Marítima

at the mentioned facilities. Dominicana S.A. petroleum products,
white and black needs.
Airport: Las Americas International, served Derricks / deck cranes, serving amidships
by mayor international airlines, is about 30 manifold to have minimal 5 t SWL
km away and has frequent connections to Hose connection will be 2 x 10in. Please,
European countries and with North and use adjacent manifold connections, terminal
South America, and may be conveniently operator will advise on hose connection.
used for repatriation or joining of crew. Maximum pressure for clean and dirty
products is 10 bars. White oil products will
Bunkers: Fuel and Diesel oil are available be discharged sequentially
by tank truck. Arrangements to be made in through two hoses connection to a single 14
advance through Local Agency. Trucks in. line. Gas oil 0,2% S will be discharged
carry up to 37,8 m3(10 000 US gallons). through a separated 10 in. hose connection
to a single 6 in. line. Fuel oil will be
Fresh Water: Supplied by tank truck or by discharged through two 8 in. hose
berthing place pipes lines prior arrangement connections to a single 12 in. line.
through the agency. Throughout discharge you are required to
have on board sufficient cargo / ballast to
Working hours: Straight time working maintain 25% deadweight so arranged that
hours for general, breakbulk and vessel has suitable trim to leave the berth at
containerized cargoes are 0800-1200 and any time and that hull stresses throughout
1300-1700 hr. Mondays through Fridays, discharge are within the open sea limits,
and 0800-1200 hr. on Saturdays. Overtime Throughout the whole stay at Refidomsa
may be worked around the clock and on berth, engines must be in state on
weekends as per tariff, excepting major readiness at short notice.
Holidays. Please contact your local agency Displacement of cargo lines with air is not
for further details. permitted.
ISGOTT – International Safety Guide For
To see the last Port bathymetry report, visit Oil Tankers & Terminals and OCIMF-Oil
the link: ___________________________ Companies International Marine Forum are
strictly implemented at this pier.
Maximum depth: See depth tables above,
Berth Facilities brackish water over a soft mud and silt
bottom.
Berth No.1 West : This is the berth nearest Bunkers: Not available. Fresh water:
to the breakwater, used by “Multiquimica” to Fresh water must be delivered by tank truck
discharge liquid chemical products in bulk. only as there is no pipeline alongside.
This berth is 190m (623ft) Working hours: around the clock.
Maximum depth: See depth tables above,
brackish water. over a soft mud and silt .Berth No.3 West: This berth is 181
bottom. m.(593ft) long, of which only 110 m.(370ft.)
are usable. due to the bad condition of the
Berth no. 2 West make 190 m. (623 ft.) apron pavement. : This pavement is 1,75
long and the apron is about 8 m (26 ft.) m.(5,7ft.) above the water line.
wide. The pier is approximately 2.75 m (9 This berth is presently serving as a bulk
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“Asphalt Lion” 110 m.(360 ft.).long as Same as No.4 West. But also partially
storage and incoming asphalt tankers berth combined with No.5 West to attend Tankers
abreast, in order to discharge directly. for EGE Haina fuel oil.
Maximum depth: See depth tables above, Maximum depth: See depth tables above,
brackish water, over soft mud and silt. brackish water, over soft mud and silt
Bunkers: No bunkers are available. bottom.
Fresh water: Fresh water must be Bunkers Fuel and Diesel oil are available
delivered by tank truck only as there is no by tank truck. Arrangements to be made in
pipeline alongside. advance through local agency. Trucks carry
Working hours: Around the clock. up to 37,8 m3(10 000 US
Fresh water: Fresh water must be
delivered by tank truck only as there is no
Berth No.4 West: This berth is 264 pipeline alongside.
m.(866ft) long and approximately 1.75 m. Working hours: Around the clock.
above the water line. The berth is used for
homogeneous break-bulk and bulk cargoes Berth No.6 West: This berth is 134
such as grain and coal, using portable m. (440ft) long and the apron is about 8
hoppers and bagging machines. Also Tegra m.(26,2 ft.)wide. The pier is approximately
and Sargeant receive liquid bulk cargoes at 1.75 m. above the water line. This berth is
this berth. used by tankers discharging fuels, for EGE
Maximum depth: See depth tables above, Haina; chemicals for Brenntag; and
brackish water, over soft mud and silt lubricants and liquid paraffin for Lubridom.
bottom. All these commodities stored at shore tanks.
Bunkers: Fuel and Diesel oil are available This berth was also prepared to handle
by tank truck. Arrangements to be made in cement and clinker for Cementos Colon.
advance through local agency. Trucks carry Maximum depth: See depth tables above,
up to 37,8 m3(10 000 US gallons). brackish water, over soft mud and silt
Fresh water: Fresh water must be bottom.
delivered by tank truck only as there is no Storage facilities: Storage tanks are
pipeline alongside pier. available for lubricants, liquid chemicals,
Working hours: Straight time working liquid paraffin. at this berth. There is also a
hours for general, break bulk and storage shed for cement clinkers.
containerized cargoes are 0800-1200 and Equipment available: Pipelines for above-
1400-1800 Mondays through Fridays, and mentioned liquid cargoes, hoppers and
0800-1200 hours on Saturdays. Overtime conveyors to handle clinkers.
may be worked around the clock and on Bunkers: Fuel and Diesel oil are available
weekends as per tariff, excepting major by tank truck. Arrangements to be made in
Holidays. Please contact local agency for advance through local agency. Trucks carry
further details. up to 37,8 m3(10 000 US gallons).
Fresh water: Fresh water must be
delivered by tank truck only as there is no
Berth No.5 West: The berth is 194 m. pipeline alongside. .
(636ft.) long. The pier is about 1.75 m. Working hours: Around the clock.
Above the water line. The berth may be
used for omogeneous break-bulk and bulk Berth No.1 East (Mercasid)This berth is
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This berth is privately-operated by Storage facilities: The fertilizer company

MERCASID S.A. and is used to discharge has storage space available for both bulk
Vegetables, edible oils and fats in bulk. The and bagged fertilizers. Total capacity
berth consists of a central platform jetty exceeds 30,000 tons.
supporting a two 6 in. dia. 150 ASA pipes Bunkers: Fuel and diesel oil are delivered
manifold, discharging rate 2 x 450 tons/hr., by tank truck. Arrangements must be made
9 bar, .at2,7m. (8,8 ft.) above water. in advance of arrival through the agency, in
This central platform is 16,5 m.(54 ft.) long, order to coordinate timely delivery, because
with two big tires fenders and connected to delivery cannot be made during the
a shore concrete platform of 4500 sq. m. discharging operations. Trucks carry
Two dolphins in line with the jetty berthing either 5,000 or 10,000 US gallons.(18,9 or
line are separated 170 m.(557 ft.). 37,8 cu. m.)
Maximal LOA 180 m. (590 ft,) Fresh water: Available on berthing place
Maximum depth: See depth tables above, through pipe lines.
brackish water, over a soft mud and silt. Working hours: Around the clock.
Storage facilities: There are 6 storage
tanks for vegetable oils and fats, with a total
capacity for 6000 MT. Berth No.3 East (Falconbridge): This
Bunkers: Fuel and diesel oil are delivered berth is 189,4 m. (621ft) long and the apron
by tank truck. Arrangements must be made is about 10 m. (33ft) wide. The pier is about
in advance of arrival through the agency, in 1.8 m. above the water line. The
order to coordinate timely delivery, because Falconbridge Dominicana Terminal is
delivery cannot be made during the located alongside, and vessels carrying
discharging operations. Trucks carry cargo for this Company have
either 5,000 or 10,000 US gallons.(18,9 or preference in the use of this berth.
37,8 cu. m.) Falconbridge receives crude oil in bulk and
Fresh water: Fresh water must be other petroleum products. This berth may
delivered by tank truck only as there is no also be used by other vessels, when
pipeline alongside. Falconbridge and vessels are not occupying
Working hours: Around the clock. it.
Maximum depth: See depth tables above,
brackish water, over soft mud and silt..
Berth No.2 East (FERSAN): This facility Bunkers: Fuel and diesel oil are delivered
is called the FERSAN berth, because it is by tank truck. Arrangements must be made
controlled by the fertilizer company in advance of arrival through the agency, in
Fertilizantes SantoDomingo (FERSAN) and order to coordinate timely delivery, because
used primarily for their own bulk delivery cannot be made during the
components importing operations, and discharging operations. Trucks carry
exporting fertilizers in bags. Another main either 5,000 or 10,000 US gallons.(18,9 or
user is Interquimica for receiving liquid 37,8 cu. m.)
chemicals in bulk.. Fresh water: Available on berthing place
This pier is202,9 m. (665ft) long and the through pipe lines.
apron is about 8 m. (26 ft.) wide. The pier is Working hours: Around the clock.
about 1.7 m.(5,6 ft.) above the water line.
Maximum depth: See depth tables above, Berth No.4 East: This berth is 215,9 m.
brackish water, over soft mud and silt. (708ft) long and the apron is about 12 m.
(39ft)wide. The pier is about 1.8 m, above
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the waterline. This berth is used frequently Open yard –area approx. 7000 sq ,m.-can
by RO-RO Vessels, because there are three accommodate containers and trailers
ramps available; one at each end and one Bunkers: Fuel and diesel oil are delivered
in the center. When not in use by one of the by tank truck. Arrangements must be made
regularly scheduled RO-RO liner in advance of arrival through the agency, in
services, the berth is used to discharge order to coordinate timely delivery, because
general break bulk or homogeneous delivery cannot be made during the
cargoes. discharging operations. Trucks carry
Maximum depth: See depth tables above, either 5,000 or 10,000 US gallons.(18,9 or
brackish water, over soft mud and silt. 37,8 cu. m.)
Storage facilities: The Port Authority’s Fresh water: Available on berthing place
ShedNo.4 with approximately 3,600 M2 is through pipe lines.
available nearby for general cargo requiring Working hours: Around the clock.
enclosed storage.
The open yard is available for trailers, Berth No.6 East (Container Terminal):
containers and break bulk cargo not This berth is 704 m. (2,311ft) long and the
requiring covered storage. apron 17 m. (55ft) wide. The pier is
Equipment available: As mentioned, three approximately2.0 m. (6,5 ft.) above the
ramps allow RO-RO vessels to discharge at water line. This berth is intended for
this berth. Forklifts of various capacities are handling containers only, but due to the
available and the stevedoring companies frequent congestion of other berths, this pier
have other equipment.. Please contact your is sometimes used for bulk cargoes, steel
Local agency for further information. products, timber, project cargoes, etc.
Bunker: Fuel and diesel oil are delivered by and almost any other vessels with deep
tank truck. Arrangements must be made in drafts.
advance of arrival through the agency, in Due to its length the pier is divided into A,
order to coordinate timely delivery, because B, and C -518,5 m. (1701 ft.) and D
delivery cannot be made during the 186m.(610 ft.) sections.
discharging operations. Trucks carry Maximum depth: See depth tables above,
either 5,000 or 10,000 US gallons.(18,9 or brackish water ranging. between 1.016 and
37,8 cu .m.) fresh. Bottom consists generally of soft mud
Fresh water: Available on berthing place and silt.
through pipe lines. Storage facilities: A large open yard for
containers and trailers with modern lighting
Working hours: Around the clock. another facilities.
Equipment available: Haina International
Terminals (H.I.T.) operate three overhead
Berth No.5 East: This berth is 215 m. gantry cranes on rails:
(708ft) long and has an apron of 12 m.
(39ft).The pier is about 1.8 m. above the Gantry crane No. 1
water line. Maximum Load-Heavy Lift 40 t.
This berth is used primarily for the handling Maximum Load-Spreader 30 t.
of containers and general break-bulk cargo. Max. Outreach seaside rail 35 m. 12 rows
Maximum depth: See depth tables above, Allowed air draft 29 m.
brackish water, over soft mud and silt.
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Gantry crane No. 2 Panamax overhead Pilot boarding one mile south of mooring
gantry: buoys.
Maximum Load-Heavy Lift 50 t. Departure at any time, without tug boat
Maximum Load-Spreader 40 t. assistance.
Max. Outreach seaside rail 43 m. 17 TEU Equipment available: For discharging
Allowed air draft 35,6m there is one hose to the port side, 8"
diameter, 300 ASA for LPG. Ship’s port
Gantry crane No. 3 crane or boom to be ready on arrival and
Maximum Load-Heavy Lift 48 t. manifold reducers fitted. Ship’s crew
Maximum Load-Spreader 38 t. performs connection with supervision from
Max. Outreach seaside rail 35 m. 12 rows terminal personnel.
Allowed air draft 29 m. Storage facilities: The storage tanks of the
Refinería Dominicana de Petroleo hold
There are also several large hoppers LPG,
available at the pier which is Bunkers: Not available.
used to discharge bulk cargoes into trucks. Fresh water: Not available.
Bunkers: Fuel and diesel oil are delivered Note: Because of the nature of this
by tank truck. Arrangements must be made installation there are no facilities for
in advance of arrival through the agency, in supplying bunkers, freshwater and other
order to coordinate timely delivery, because port services. Five persons from shore
delivery cannot be made during the remain on board during the duration of the
discharging operations. Trucks carry discharge operations, and accommodations
either 5,000 or 10,000 US gallons.(18,9 or for them should be provided by the vessel.
37,8 cu. m.)
Fresh water: Available on berthing place Dangerous Cargo Regulations: The
through pipe lines. International Maritime Dangerous Goods
Working hours: Around the clock. Code-IMDG- is fully implemented at
Dominican Republic Ports.

Refidomsa Cargo Buoys Mooring.: Port Facility Security: I.S.P.S. Code was
The approximate position of this facility is certified by Autoridad Portuaria Dominicana
Lat.18º 24,0´’N.;Long. 070º 01.3´W. This (APORDOM) since 26/01/2006
new installation, consisting of four mooring Port is provided with armed guards
buoys and two cargo-hoses pickup buoys, protection from CESEP-Cuerpo
off the port of Haina and is used for Especializado en Seguridad Portuaria-
discharging LPG and to the shore integrated by non-commissioned armed
installations of the RefineriaDominicana de forces personal.
Petróleo. The terminal was certified with BASC on
Vessels must have a derrick 3 t. SWL 20/05/2007 and was certified as partner in
to handle the hose. the C-TPAT on 06/01/2011
Maximum LOA 180 m. (590 ft.)
Minimum depth: 16,0 m,-12,0 m. (52,4 – Port State Control Inspection: Since
39,3 ft.) 2010Implementation of the Port State
Maximum draught: 9,5 m. (31 ft.) Control to all ships at territorial waters was
Refidomsa Regulations carried out according to the “Viña del Mar
Only mooring at day light with Pilot, mooring Agreement”.
crew and one tugboat compulsory
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