Port of Lafito Port
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Vessels near Lafito Port
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Forecast
Model forecast for Lafito Port over the next 72 hours, every 6 hours: wind, gusts, waves and visibility. Times in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Wind (kn) | From | Gusts (kn) | Waves (m) | Period (s) | Visibility (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 86° | 7 | 0.1 | 2 | 24 | |
| 2 | 104° | 8 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 | |
| 3 | 227° | 10 | 0.1 | 2 | 24 | |
| 1 | 263° | 6 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 | |
| 1 | 97° | 5 | 0.1 | 2 | 24 | |
| 1 | 69° | 7 | 0.1 | 2 | 24 | |
| 4 | 277° | 11 | 0.2 | 2 | 18 | |
| 1 | 51° | 6 | 0.1 | 2 | 24 | |
| 1 | 93° | 6 | 0.1 | 2 | 24 | |
| 1 | 68° | 7 | 0 | 2 | 24 | |
| 3 | 280° | 11 | 0.2 | 2 | 23 | |
| 1 | 130° | 7 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 |
Forecast: ECMWF IFS 0.25° + ECMWF WAM, run of Oct 5, 2026, 00:00 UTC. Visibility: NOAA GFS 0.25° + GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III), run of Oct 5, 2026, 00:00 UTC. Waves are taken from the wave model's nearest sea point, 18 km away.
Source: ECMWF open data (IFS 0.25° forecasts, ECMWF WAM waves). This service is based on data and products of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Source: www.ecmwf.int. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Licence: CC-BY-4.0 + ECMWF Terms of Use.
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° and GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III) forecasts. Forecast: NOAA NCEP GFS / GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III). Licence: US Government work (public domain); NOAA Open Data Dissemination.
A model forecast, not an observation. Not for navigation.
Marine conditions near Lafito Port
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- Puerto Plata, DO220.4 km
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Piracy and anti-shipping incidents nearby
48 incidents within 100 km of the port in NGA's Anti-Shipping Activity Messages (ASAM) archive since May 16, 2000. NGA stopped updating the archive in 2024. The most recent:
- HijackingApr 13, 2024Cargo Ship20 km away
HAITI: During the evening of 13 April, heavily armed individuals hijacked the ship JEVI VLE and kidnapped its six crew members near Arcahaie, on the eastern side of the Gulf of Gonâve and approximately 16 NM northwest of Port-au-Prince Port. The ship was heading toward the island of La Gonâve with a cargo of 1,500 bags of rice. The information was confirmed by the Maritime and Navigation Service of Haiti.
- KidnappingApr 4, 2024Cargo Ship12 km away
HAITI: On 4 April at an unspecified time, members of two gangs seized the cargo ship MAGALIE as it departed the Varrreux terminal at the Port-au-Prince Port destined for the northern coastal port of Cap Haitien. The gangs reportedly kidnapped everyone aboard the ship and stole 10,000 bags of rice from the ship’s cargo of 60,000 bags. On 6 April, the Coast Guard and Haitian National Police (PNH), with logistical support from the National Port Authority, regained control of the cargo ship after mo
- IncidentFeb 17, 2022Cargo Ship4 km away
HAITI: On 17 February, at 1840 local time, three robbers armed with guns and machetes boarded the Singapore-flagged container ship TAMPA TRADER anchored at Port Lafito pilot boarding station, near position 18-40N 072-23W. The roving duty crew discovered that two crew members had been restrained by the robbers. The duty officer was immediately contacted and raised the alarm. Upon hearing the alarm, the perpetrators released the crew members and escaped. The crew mustered and searched the vessel.
- OtherDec 10, 2021Cargo Ship13 km away
HAITI: On 10 December, at 2008 local time, three armed robbers were able to board a bulk carrier using a hook attached to a bamboo pole while berthed in Port Au Prince, near position 18-34N 072-20W. The robbers lowered mooring rope to a small boat alongside the ship with one robber onboard. When the robbers saw a crew member, they pointed a gun at him; the crew member reported the boarding over his radio and another crew member came to assist, but was also threatened with a gun. The captain soun
- IncidentNov 23, 2021Cargo Ship4 km away
HAITI: On 23 November, at 0100 local time, three robbers armed with a gun and knives boarded a container ship while drifting in the vicinity of the Lafiteau pilot station, near position 18-40N 072-23W, approximately 8 NM north of Port au Prince. The robbers attacked and restrained the duty crew members, causing injuries. The alarm was raised and some of the crew retreated to the citadel. Upon seeing the alerted crew members, the robbers escaped with stolen ship items. The incident was reported t
- Pirate AssaultOct 27, 2021Cargo Ship13 km away
HAITI: On 27 October, at 0837 local time, unknown persons fired several gunshots at a bulk carrier berthed at the Port Au Prince VEP Terminal, near position 18-34N 072-20W. Five armed guards from the terminal who were onboard the bulk carrier retreated to the citadel with the crew. All crew members were reported safe, but the vessel sustained some damage from the gunshots. The incident was reported to the local agents.
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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