Port of Falmouth (JMFMH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Falmouth (UN/LOCODE JMFMH) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.4833° N, 77.6500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Jamaica North Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Falmouth
Where is Port of Falmouth located?
Port of Falmouth is a seaport located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.4833° N, 77.6500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Falmouth?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Falmouth is JMFMH — country code JM, location code FMH.
How deep is Port of Falmouth?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Falmouth has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Falmouth require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Falmouth.
What type of harbor is Port of Falmouth?
Port of Falmouth is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Falmouth have?
Port of Falmouth is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Falmouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10620), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →