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Port Antonio
Pilot
updated May 2010- Port Antonio pilot boarding Pilot boards18°12.1′N 076°26.5′W
Pilotage is compulsory and is available throughout 24 hours. Vessels should send ETA with request for pilot at least 24 hours in advance through agent. Pilot from Kingston boards vessel 1nm off Folly Point Light.
Key data
updated Nov 2018Size limits
LOA 167m, max draught 7.9m.
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 0.6m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Antonio Terminal | 7.90 m | 167 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 Sep 2010Approach
Depths are 36.5m at the entrance, falling to 9.14m at 0.25nm offshore at the head of the harbour.
West Harbour: From a position approx 1nm NNE of Old Fort Point the route leads approx 205° passing Folly Point at a distance of a little more than 0.12nm, then as requisite to follow the leading line (248.75°).
The alignment (248.75°) of leading light beacons leads through the narrow channel S of Navy Island into West Harbour:
Direction for leaving West Harbour:
The alignment (68.75°) of a pair of leading light beacons (light exhibited when required) on Folly Point leads along the reciprocal of the entry transit S of Navy Island.
Front Light Beacon (white, 8m in height) (0.6nm WSW of Old Fort Point).
Rear Light Beacon (white, 6m in height) (0.7nm WSW of the front light).
The channel is marked by light beacons and lightbuoys, which leads to a turning circle for vessels wishing to use the Ken Wright Pier and Boundbrook Wharf. There is swinging room for one vessel with a max LOA 152m, draught 8.5m.
Care is necessary owing to the narrowness of the channel and to the possibility of a slight set from East Harbour towards Navy Island Reef.
Caution: Hazards to shipping: Reefs extend 0.1nm W from Folly Point and 0.45nm E from One Bush Point.
Anchorages
Anchorage points:
East Harbour: Anchorage with depths of 9.0-22.0m in position 17°51.4'N 076°26.78'W. This anchorage is for vessels not exceeding LOA 152m, draught 7.9m.
Outer anchorage: "Mohawk", 2,300t, anchored in position 341°, 0.83nm from Old Fort Point, depth 22.0m, hard coral.
Prohibited anchorage: Vessels may only anchor in the W harbour with the permission of the harbour master.
Tugs
Not available.
Charts and publications
BA 255, 458. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).
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.
Port services
updated Nov 2018Repairs
Only minor repairs are available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at berth. Volume allocated is based on vessel's GT.
Bunkering: All grades available by road tanker, with sufficient notice.
Stores: Available.
Medical
West Harbour Medical Centre, 750m.
Transport
Nearest airport: Norman Manley International Airport, Jamaica, 106km.
Working hours
Mon-Fri 0700-1400hrs, 1400-2100hrs; Sat 0700-1400hrs.
About Port Antonio
updated May 2010Where it is
Port Antonio is situated on the N coast of Jamaica, approx 19nm NW of Morant Point.
The port
Port Antonio is an important banana exporting port and is mainly used by reefer vessels and cruise ships.
The port comprise E and W Harbours, However, the E Harbour has been closed for commercial use and is now a private marina. The West Harbour comprise the Ken Wright Pier and Boundbrook wharf.
Questions about Port Antonio
Where does the pilot board at Port Antonio?
The pilot boards at Port Antonio pilot boarding, 18°12.1′N 076°26.5′W.
What time zone is Port Antonio in?
Local time at Port Antonio is UTC−5. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Port Antonio?
The deepest berth listed is at Port Antonio Terminal: 7.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Port Antonio?
1025.
Which load line zone is Port Antonio in?
North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Antonio?
The UN/LOCODE of Port Antonio is JMPOT.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Port Antonio 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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