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Ports in Jamaica
NaviBoss has port guides for 10 ports in Jamaica, 9 of them with the pilot boarding place on the chart. Its coast lies in NAVAREA IV, buoyage follows IALA region B.
All 10 ports in Jamaica
Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.
| Port | UN/LOCODE | Pilot | Deepest berth | Warnings area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Port | JMFMH | — | 9.2 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Kingston | JMKIN | Yes | 11.1 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Montego Bay | JMMBJ | Yes | 9.6 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Ocho Rios | JMOCJ | Yes | 9.7 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Port Antonio | JMPOT | Yes | 7.9 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Port Esquivel | JMPEV | Yes | 11.1 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Port Kaiser | JMPKS | Yes | — | NAVAREA IV |
| Port Rhoades | JMPRH | Yes | 11.4 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Rio Bueno | JMRIB | Yes | 7.0 m | NAVAREA IV |
| Rocky Point | JMROP | Yes | 10.6 m | NAVAREA IV |
Navigational warnings
Jamaica's waters are in NAVAREA IV. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.
Before you call at Jamaica
Pre-arrival reporting
Jamaica uses single window reporting interface Port Community System (PCS) Jamaica, as the primary tool for vessel reporting and clearance. Vessels are expected to be processed by Health, Immigration and Customs authorities before embarkation is authorised. Please see pre-arrival information for individual Jamaican ports for more details.
ISPS (ship and port security)
ISPS Designated Authority: Port Authority of Jamaica.
Position: Vice President of Security.
Address: 15-17 Duke Street, Kingston, Jamaica.
Tel: +1 876 922 0290.
Fax: +1 876 924 9437.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Description: Located in the Caribbean, Jamaica is the third largest island in the West Indies.
Dialling code +1 876. No area code required, numbers consist of 7 digits. · Jamaican Dollar (J$) which consists of 100 cents.
These country notes come from public port references and some may be several years old. Check with your agent.
Questions about ports in Jamaica
How many ports in Jamaica have a NaviBoss port guide?
10 ports, 9 of them with at least one pilot boarding place on the chart. Each guide gives the pilot station, local time, water density, load line zone, maximum draft per terminal, pre-arrival reporting and inspections.
Which NAVAREA is Jamaica in?
Jamaica's ports lie in NAVAREA IV (4). Navigational warnings for those waters are broadcast by that area's coordinator.
Which IALA buoyage region does Jamaica use?
IALA region B: red to starboard when entering harbour.
What time zone are Jamaica's ports in?
UTC−5, with no summer time.
Which port in Jamaica takes the deepest draft?
Of the ports with a figure, Port Rhoades: its deepest listed berth takes 11.4 m. Check the terminal and the latest port notices before you plan to it.
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