Port of Ciudad Trujillo

The approach to Ciudad Trujillo is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Punta Torrecilla Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Santo Domingo Range Front (0.5 NM NE), Santo Domingo Range Rear (0.5 NM NE), Puerto de Haina (8.2 NM WSW), Punta Palenque (21.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Ciudad Trujillo is situated on the Caribbean Sea in DO. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Ciudad Trujillo (DOCIU) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for DOCIU on the live map.

The Port of Ciudad Trujillo is a port in DO. Its UN/LOCODE is DOCIU — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, DO, are the ISO country code for DO. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Ciudad Trujillo operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.