Port of Boca Chica

PABCC🇵🇦Panama

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About Port of Boca Chica

Also known as: Puerto de Boca Chica

This port is located in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. It serves as a minor cargo hub and is home to an AES Company energy-generating facility.

Background
The Port of Boca Chica is located in Boca Chica, Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic. Established in the 1950s to facilitate sugar transportation, the Boca Chica Port has since transformed into a minor hub for cargo operations within the country. The Boca Chica Port is also home to the AES Company's energy-generating facility.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
6m

Region

Subdivision
PA-4
Latitude
8.2167°
Longitude
-82.2167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
PABCC
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12194461 →
Wikidata
Q7231088 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Boca Chica?

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The approach to Boca Chica is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Isla Ensillada Lighthouse at 5.1 NM to the SE with a nominal range of 14 NM. Other aids include Isla Ladrones (25 NM SSW), Isla Burica (41.1 NM WSW), Isla Montuosa (44.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Boca Chica on?

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The Port of Boca Chica is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in PA. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Boca Chica?

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You can track vessels near Boca Chica (PABCC) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Boca Chica?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE PABCC mean?

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The first two characters, PA, are the ISO country code for PA. 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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Boca Chica?

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The Port of Boca Chica operates in the UTC-5 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.