Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
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: Limited
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 MONTEGO BAY port (JMMBJ) — Jamaica
Key information on MONTEGO BAY Port.
MONTEGO BAY (UN/Locode: JMMBJ), Jamaica is a seaport located at approximately 18.46220° N, -77.93974° E.
Where is MONTEGO BAY Port located?
Coordinates: 18.46220° N, -77.93974° E.
- LUCEA — UN/Locode: JMLUC — 18.44409° N, -78.16210° E
- FALMOUTH — UN/Locode: JMFMH — 18.48889° N, -77.63927° E
- SAVANNA LA MAR — UN/Locode: JMSLM — 18.20734° N, -78.13442° E
What are the key facilities and depths at MONTEGO BAY Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 9.06 m.
What restrictions apply at MONTEGO BAY Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do MONTEGO BAY Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Pleasure Craft and Tanker.
Ship Agents at port
Bunker Suppliers at port
Service Providers at port
Suppliers at port
Shipyards at port
| Unlocode | JMMBJ |
|---|---|
| Latitude / Longitude | 18.46º, -77.94º |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Oil Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 9.06 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
