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Port Kaiser
Pilot
updated Mar 2017- Port Kaiser (Little Pedro Point) pilot boarding place Pilot boards17°50.4′N 077°36.2′W
Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots board 0.86nm S of main pier head.
Key data
updated Mar 2017Size limits
Draught 10.66m, LOA 213, beam 32.3m.
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 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Kaiser Refinery | — | — | 1 |
| Port Kaiser Refinery | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2017Approach
Directions: The alignment (347.5°) of the light at the head of the jetty and rear light (framework tower, 8m in height) (677m NNW of front light) leads to the alongside berth.
Useful mark: Lover's Leap Light (3nm W of Little Pedro Point).
Anchorages
Small vessels can anchor in position 17°51.3'N 077°34.08'W. Large vessels can anchor W of dock, 0.5nm or more offshore. Vessels waiting to berth anchor 0.86nm SW of the main pier.
Restrictions
Because of the exposed position for the piers, vessels sometimes lie-off during bad weather.
Tugs
Available on request.
Mooring
Vessels normally berth by letting go the port anchor close SE of pier head, then swinging the stern in the turning area through W until berthed, bow S, alongside the W side of pier. Vessels engines should remain on standby while the vessel is berthed. Tankers use end of pier for mooring.
Charts and publications
BA 256, 258 and 260. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).
Reporting before arrival
updated Mar 2017ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA should be given 48 and 24hrs prior to arrival via radio.
Communications
VHF: Via Kingston Radio (callsign "6YI").
Notice of readiness
NOR to be tendered on arrival.
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 Mar 2017Repairs
Only minor repairs available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available by tank wagon.
Bunkering: Limited quantities available by special arrangement.
Medical
Santa Cruz Hospital.
Transport
Nearest airport: Kingston.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Port Kaiser
updated Mar 2017Where it is
Port Kaiser is situated on the coast of St Elizabeth, in SW Jamaica, approx 60nm W of Kingston.
The port
The port has one main pier with depth alongside of 11.5m and a small finger pier that handles general cargo and is equipped with a Ro-Ro ramp.
Traffic
In 2016, 34,191t of alumina was exported from the facility and two vessels were handled.
Questions about Port Kaiser
Where does the pilot board at Port Kaiser?
The pilot boards at Port Kaiser (Little Pedro Point) pilot boarding place, 17°50.4′N 077°36.2′W.
What time zone is Port Kaiser in?
Local time at Port Kaiser is UTC−5. No summer time.
What is the water density at Port Kaiser?
1025.
Which load line zone is Port Kaiser 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 Kaiser?
The UN/LOCODE of Port Kaiser is JMPKS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Port Kaiser 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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