The Dominican Republic’s Emergency Operations Center (COE) has officially revoked all maritime restrictions following an updated weather assessment from the national meteorological authority. This decision comes after the Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) confirmed that sea conditions have normalized along both the northern Caribbean coasts.
In an official communication released today, the COE referenced Indomet’s latest bulletin which indicates that previously hazardous maritime conditions have subsided. The lifting of restrictions effectively opens coastal waters for all maritime activities after several days of heightened alert.
The safety measures were initially implemented on Thursday, December 25, 2025, when meteorological monitoring detected deteriorating sea conditions spanning from Cabo San Rafael in La Altagracia province to Cabo Cabrón in Samaná. During this period, authorities had issued advisories restricting maritime operations due to unsafe conditions.
Indomet’s marine reports serve as critical safety tools for diverse coastal users including beachgoers, fishing vessel operators, tour companies, water sports enthusiasts, and emergency management personnel. These comprehensive bulletins provide detailed data on significant wave height, wave period patterns, wind speed and intensity, alongside other meteorological variables including cloud coverage and precipitation forecasts.
The institute’s maritime advisory service additionally offers practical recommendations for beach usage during adverse conditions and provides astronomical data relevant to maritime operations, including precise sunrise/sunset timings and tidal height variations across different coastal regions of the country.