Autoridad Portuaria Dominicana

Autoridad Portuaria Dominicana is a Dominican maritime authority that directs, administers, and regulates the national port system to increase international trade. It functions as an autonomous entity responsible for managing maritime ports and ensuring the sustainable development of the national and regional economy.

• Operations: The entity provides professional services including pilotage, cargo handling, mooring, unmooring, storage, and vessel supply services such as food and water.
• Services: It manages navigation aids through buoying, oversees vessel stay times, and provides PBIP supervision in compliance with International Maritime Organization standards.
• History: Established by Law 70-70 on December 17, 1970, the organization was created to modernize the port system and align local commerce with international economic policies.