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.
What type of vessels MONTEGO BAY Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (52.17%), Cargo (21.74%), Passenger (17.39%) and Other (8.7%).
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. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 324; max beam: 44; max draft: 13.3; max DWT: 49,999; max GT: 133596; max NT: 125210; min LOA: 39; min beam: 8; min draft: 4.9; min DWT: 1177; min GT: 5629; min NT: 2270 and build year: 1973.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
