Ocho Rios

1. Ocho Rios pilot boarding place Pilot boards18°26.0′N 077°07.1′W

Size limits

LOA 320m, draught 9.7m

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 0.5m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The approach channel is marked by a red buoy fitted with a radar reflector and showing Q R by night.

Directions: From the vicinity of 18°28.0'N 077°08.0'W, approx 3nm NNW of the Reynolds Wharf (18°24.6'N 077°06.9'W) the alignment (169°) of leading lights (red and white triangles):

Front light on a building on the bauxite wharf.

Rear light on the hillside behind the buildings.

Leads towards the wharf, passing (with reference to the wharf):

ENE of the shoal area (0.8nm NW), then:

WSW of the shoal area (W limit 0.5nm N), marked by a lightbuoy (port hand), with a central reef, plainly visible, over which the sea always breaks.

Useful marks (with reference to the Reynolds Wharf):

Light beacons (port hand) (0.3nm NE and 0.5nm ENE).

The leading lights are exhibited only when a vessel is expected. The daymarks are reported as difficult to identify during daylight.

Anchorages

Anchorage points: Anchorage to W of wharf in position 18°74.8'N 077°06.82'W in depth of 12.8m.

Also a good anchor berth is 030°, 0.125nm from the N end of the bauxite wharf, depth approx 15.0m, mud and sand. Small vessels can anchor further in as draught permits.

These anchorages are partly protected by the reef on the NE side of the harbour.

Quarantine anchorage: Quarantine anchorage is situated off the wharf.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 256, 459, 464. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

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.

Repairs

Only minor repairs possible.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Bunkers available by bunker barge. At least 4 days notice is required.

Stores: Fresh provisions are available.

Medical

St Ann's Bay Hospital, 37km. Full range of medical facilities available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Montego Bay or Kingston. There is a small landing strip approx, 5km E of the port.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Ocho Rios is located on the N coast of Jamaica, approx 50nm E of Montego Bay.

The port

The port has three berths. The first being the Reynolds Jamaica Mines Terminal which is used for the export of bulk sugar, bauxite and limestone. There is also a Cruise Terminal with two berths.

Where does the pilot board at Ocho Rios?

The pilot boards at Ocho Rios pilot boarding place, 18°26.0′N 077°07.1′W.

What time zone is Ocho Rios in?

Local time at Ocho Rios is UTC−5. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Ocho Rios?

The deepest berth listed is at Cruise Terminal: 9.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ocho Rios?

1025.

Which load line zone is Ocho Rios in?

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ocho Rios?

The UN/LOCODE of Ocho Rios is JMOCJ.

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