The Dominican Republic’s Emergency Operations Center (COE) has escalated maritime warnings following an urgent meteorological bulletin from the Dominican Institute of Meteorology (INDOMET). According to Saturday’s advisory, navigational conditions throughout the Caribbean Sea and along the nation’s northern coastline have significantly deteriorated, with the hazardous marine environment expected to persist for the next 24 to 48 hours.
INDOMET has implemented specific restrictions for the coastal segment stretching from Punta Águilas to Cayo Pisaje in the Pedernales region. Maritime authorities have mandated that operators of fragile, small, and medium-sized vessels remain in port due to dangerously gusty winds and life-threatening wave conditions that present severe navigation risks.
For the remainder of the Caribbean coastline and Atlantic coastal areas, officials have issued strong recommendations for extreme caution during maritime operations. Vessels are advised to maintain proximity to shorelines as meteorologists anticipate sustained moderate to strong winds accompanied by periodically abnormal wave patterns throughout the affected regions.
The COE has reinforced its urgent appeal to fishing communities, maritime operators, and coastal residents to maintain heightened vigilance and refrain from unnecessary risk exposure during this period of pronounced maritime instability. The coordinated emergency response system remains activated to monitor developments and respond to potential incidents arising from the deteriorating sea conditions.