CSA

Mission Statement
"To promote and foster the highest quality service to the maritime industry through training development; working with all agencies, groups and other associations for the benefit and development of its members and the peoples of the Caribbean region."

GENERAL COUNCIL
2008-2009

PRESIDENT:
Fernando Rivera

VICE PRESIDENT:
Carlos Urriola

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Corah-Ann Robertson Sylvester

GROUP A CHAIRMAN:
Robert Foster

GROUP A REPRESENTATIVE:
Michael Bernard

GROUP A REPRESENTATIVE:
Ian Deosaran

GROUP A REPRESENTATIVE:
Francis Comacho

GROUP B CHAIRMAN:
Grantley Stephenson

GROUP B REPRESENTATIVE:
David Jean-Marie

GROUP C CHAIRMAN:
Cyril Seyjagat

GROUP C REPRESENTATIVE:
David Ross

GENERAL MANAGER:
Clive Forbes

DIRECTOR INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Michael S.L. Jarrett

ARROYO BARRIL (PUERTO DUARTE OR SAMANC)
information for this port

LOCATION: Latitude: 19° 12' N - Longitude: 69° 26' W

ADMINISTRATION: Autoridad Portuaria Dominicana (APORDOM)

Arroyo Barril.

Tel: +809 538 2283

Port manager:

Tel: +809 538 2214 - Radio frequency: VHF Channel 16

Harbour master:

Tel: +809 538 2214 - Radio frequency: VHF Channel 16

Chief Pilot/Port Control:

Tel: +809 538 2283 - Radio Frequency: VHF Channel 16

WORKING HOURS: Mon-Fri: 08.00-12.00/14.00-18.00 - Sat: 08.00-12.00

APPROACH: Port is in Samana Bay. Entrance channel is marked with eight buoys.

HAZARDS: None. 24 hours-a-day access, but 35 ft draft restriction.

TRANSPORTATION: Inland transportation is by truck.

Las Americas International (Santo Domingo) Airport and La Union International (Puerto Plata) Airport are both four to five hours by car from the port.

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS: Imports: Cement - Exports: Fresh produce.

WEATHER: Winds: Hurricanes during the normal season

ANCHORAGE: Deepwater anchorage is available at several places in Samana Bay. Local pilot should be consulted by anchoring in the bay.

PILOTAGE: Pilot boards at Punta Balandra. Charges by grt.

TOWAGE: None available locally. Must be ordered from Santo Domingo or Puerto Plata.

TRAFFIC: Vessel calls per year:

Container: n/a - Cruise: n/a - Ro-ro: n/a - Bulk: n/a - Breakbulk: n/a - Other: n/a.

Cargo handled per year: Not known.

Cargo handled per day: Not known.

EQUIPMENT: Fork-lift trucks, mobile cranes and other equipment available.

STORAGE: Open storage: Available - Covered storage: Enclosed shed of 2,200 square meters - Air draft: No restrictions - Refrigeration capacity: Available.

BUNKERS: Available by tank truck from Santo Domingo.

WATER: Supplied by pipeline at pier at a rate of 6 tonnes per hour.

FACILITIES: Maximum draft alongside: 34 feet - Longest vessel: 215 meters LOA.

Name of facility: Finger Pier.

Berth No	Length (metres)	Depth (metres)
1	215	34
2	215	34

Cruise ships: Terminal and two berths (as above).

Tankers and LPG carriers: None - Bulk carriers: None.

Total berthing capacity: Two cruise ships.

Berth No	Length (metres)	Depth (metres)
1	230	34
2	230	34

NEW FACILITIES: None planned.

PRIVATE WHARFS: None.

MEDICAL AID: First aid and emergency services only. Nearest hospital is at San Francisco de Macor's, about one hour by car.

ENVIRONMENT: Not notified.

LLOYD'S AGENT: Frederic Schad, Inc, Santo Domingo.

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