Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
- Max Beam 42 meters
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Moderate
- Drydock type: Small
- Railway type: Medium
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about KINGSTON port (JMKIN) — Jamaica
Key information on KINGSTON Port.
KINGSTON (UN/Locode: JMKIN), Jamaica is a seaport located at approximately 17.96845° N, -76.78505° E.
What type of vessels KINGSTON Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (74.78%), Tanker (16.32%), Other (6.53%) and Passenger (2.37%).
Where is KINGSTON Port located?
Coordinates: 17.96845° N, -76.78505° E.
- ESQUIVEL — UN/Locode: JMPEV — 17.88882° N, -77.12968° E
- ROCKY POINT — UN/Locode: JMROP — 17.82000° N, -77.14059° E
- SALT RIVER — UN/Locode: JMSRI — 17.86000° N, -77.16000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at KINGSTON Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 12.19 m.
What restrictions apply at KINGSTON Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do KINGSTON Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Pleasure Craft, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 366; max beam: 51; max draft: 17.22; max DWT: 161,070; max GT: 153907; max NT: 81372; min LOA: 11; min beam: 4; min draft: 3.15; min DWT: 760; min GT: 290; min NT: 292 and build year: 1973.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | JMKIN |
| Latitude / Longitude | 17.97º, -76.79º |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Channel Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12.19 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
