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Rio Bueno
Pilot
updated Jun 2018- Rio Bueno pilot boarding place Pilot boards18°28.8′N 077°27.4′W
Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards near 18°28.760'N 77°27.300'W, and can be contacted on VHF Chs 09 and 11.
Key data
updated Jun 2018Size limits
Draught 7.0m.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.
Tides
Current: Currents are set W at 0.5kt to 0.25kt depending on the force of the wind. It is occasionally reversed by weak currents that occur most frequently during the moon's second quarter.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Milling - Rio Bueno Plant | 7.00 m | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
Directions: From the vicinity of 18°30'N 077°27'W, about 2nm seaward, the alignment (178°) of a beacon (white, circular topmark) on the fore shore (0.4nm SE of the church spire) and the centre of a house leads into the bay.
The house becomes invisible within about 0.3nm from the shore.
Useful marks: Beacons in line (092°) (0.45nm E of the church spire) on the E shore of the bay:
Front Beacon: (white diamond topmark).
Rear Beacon: (diamond shape fixed to a tree), 64m E; invisible except near the alignment.
Anchorages
Anchorage may be obtained, in depths of approx 28.0m, either on the SE side of the bay, or on the edge of the bank on its W side.
However, the anchorages are unprotected from "Northers", the depths change rapidly and local knowledge is essential.
Tugs
Not available.
Charts and publications
BA 256, 459. 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 May 2010Repairs
Minor repairs possible
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: None available
Stores: Available.
Medical
St Anns Bay Hospital.
Transport
Nearest airport: Donald Sangster International, Montego Bay.
About Rio Bueno
updated Jun 2018Where it is
Rio Bueno is situated at the mouth of Rio Bueno, on the N coast of Jamaica.
The port
The port consists of a main pier owned by Caribbean Milling Co for the handling of grain.
Traffic
Approx. 40 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Rio Bueno
Where does the pilot board at Rio Bueno?
The pilot boards at Rio Bueno pilot boarding place, 18°28.8′N 077°27.4′W.
What time zone is Rio Bueno in?
Local time at Rio Bueno is UTC−5. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Rio Bueno?
The deepest berth listed is at Caribbean Milling - Rio Bueno Plant: 7.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Rio Bueno?
1025.
Which load line zone is Rio Bueno in?
North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rio Bueno?
The UN/LOCODE of Rio Bueno is JMRIB.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Rio Bueno 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.