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.
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.
Ship Agents at port
Bunker Suppliers at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| 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 |
