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Falmouth Port
Key data
updated Oct 2019Size limits
Draught 9.2m, LOA 364m, beam 38.6m, 10,600DWT.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Port Passenger Terminal | 9.20 m | 364 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Oct 2019Charts and publications
BA 459, 256, 2848, 3936.
Inspections
ISPS
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.
About Falmouth Port
updated Jul 2013Where it is
Falmouth is on N coast between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.
The port
New port built by RCL and the Jamaican Port Authority consisting of one pier with a berth on each side capable of handling RCL's Oasis Class cruise ships.
Questions about Falmouth Port
What time zone is Falmouth Port in?
Local time at Falmouth Port is UTC−5. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Falmouth Port?
The deepest berth listed is at Falmouth Port Passenger Terminal: 9.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Falmouth Port in?
North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Falmouth Port?
The UN/LOCODE of Falmouth Port is JMFMH.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Falmouth Port say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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