From approximately Lat. 19.58 N. a course of 127 degrees will bring you into the bay near the wharf. A ship arriving from the west should stay about 6 miles off Cap Haitien Light. When abreast of the light a course of 111 degrees will lead into the bay a short distance north of the pier. Pilot boards 1 mile from the dock.
Pilot works all daylight hours.
Pilot station fequency is VHF 16. Vessels that cannot be docked on arrival will find safe anchorage to the East of the dock where there is plenty of swinging room, in about 20 fathoms of water, with good holding ground of both mud and sand. Entry and departure allowed 24 hrs a day, but daylight navigation is recommended. Not available locally. Can be arranged from Puerto Plata or contracted from Santo Domingo if necessary.