Port of Jacmel (HTJAK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Jacmel (UN/LOCODE HTJAK) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Haiti, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.2333° N, 72.5333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.3 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage, solid bulk 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
- Haiti
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Jacmel
Where is Port of Jacmel located?
Port of Jacmel is a seaport located in Haiti, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.2333° N, 72.5333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Jacmel?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Jacmel is HTJAK — country code HT, location code JAK.
How deep is Port of Jacmel?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Jacmel has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.3 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Jacmel?
Port of Jacmel reports a maximum draft of 5 m, a maximum length of 97.4 m, a maximum beam of 18.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
What type of harbor is Port of Jacmel?
Port of Jacmel is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Jacmel have?
Port of Jacmel is recorded as offering anchorage, solid bulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Jacmel are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10820), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →