Port of Higuey
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Higuey: no ships detected in port from AIS in the last 3 days (as of Oct 2, 2026, 13:05 UTC). Coverage depends on AIS reception in the area.
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- Arrivals, last 24 h
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- Departures, last 24 h
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- Ships nearby, last 6 h
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Vessels near Higuey
Ships Voydar received on AIS near the port in the last 6 hours, most recent first. Being near a port is not a port call; the board above lists calls.
No vessels detected near Higuey in the last 6 hours. As our AIS coverage grows, arrivals and departures will appear here live.
Marine conditions near Higuey
Live wind, waves and water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys and tide gauges — free government data the incumbents charge for.
Weather buoys
- Catuan Wreck, Boca Chica, DR76.2 km
- Puerto Plata, DO161.9 km
Source: NOAA National Data Buoy Center & CO-OPS Tides & Currents — public domain.
Piracy and anti-shipping incidents nearby
22 incidents within 100 km of the port in NGA's Anti-Shipping Activity Messages (ASAM) archive since Mar 9, 1997. NGA stopped updating the archive in 2024. The most recent:
- Pirate AssaultFeb 12, 2017Sailing Vessel67 km away
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: On 12 February, a robber armed with a knife boarded an anchored sailing yacht in Marina Zar Par. He threatened the couple while stealing cash, a cell phone, a wristwatch and a bottle of rum. He then escaped. Incident reported to local authorities.
- Pirate AssaultJan 25, 2017Sailing Vessel69 km away
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: On 25 January, a knife-armed intruder swam on to a sailing yacht and attacked the husband and wife in the Marina Zar Par, Boca Chica. After a struggle the intruder held a knife to the wife¿s neck and demanded and received money and jewelry. He then tied the owners up and left. The incident was reported to port authorities.
- Pirate AssaultDec 7, 2014Sailing Vessel69 km away
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: There were two reported boardings of sailing yachts at Marina ZarPar in Boca Chica between 7 and 11 December. In both instances, there were several reported attackers armed with knives.
- Pirate AssaultOct 20, 2013Tanker27 km away
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: On 20 October, a moored LPG tanker was boarded by two robbers at position 18-24N 070-01W, Rio Haina Refidomsa. Alert duty crew noticed the robbers lowering the rescue boat engine to a waiting escape boat. Alarm sounded and the robbers immediately left the engine and escaped. The crew retrieved the engine using the line that was being used to lower it away from the ship. Further inspection revealed that several items from the rescue boat were missing. Local agent and mooring m
- Pirate AssaultJan 19, 2005Merchant Vessel27 km away
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified tanker was boarded 19 Jan at 0135 local time, while at berth No. 2 (Rio Haina) during cargo operations. Two persons armed with knives were discovered and jumped overboard to escape, when duty seaman raised alarm (IMB).
- Pirate AssaultDec 31, 2004Merchant Vessel27 km away
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: An unidentified LPG tanker was boarded 31 Dec at 0330 local time, while at CBM terminal, Rio Haina. Two persons armed with long knives boarded at the mooring buoys but jumped overboard after one had threatened duty officer, when he sounded alarm (IMB).
Source: NGA Anti-Shipping Activity Messages. This reproduction, partial or complete, of any National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) or Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) product, information or data is not approved, authorized or endorsed by the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, the Director, NGA or any other element of the US Government. The US Government and NGA accept no liability for the accuracy or quality of this reproduction or the use of any NGA, NIMA or DMA products, information or data. Licence: US Government work — "NGA claims no copyright or other intellectual property right".
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