Port of Kingston (JMKIN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Kingston (UN/LOCODE JMKIN) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.9667° N, 76.7833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Jamaica South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kingston
Where is Port of Kingston located?
Port of Kingston is a seaport located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.9667° N, 76.7833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kingston?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kingston is JMKIN — country code JM, location code KIN.
How deep is Port of Kingston?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kingston has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Kingston?
Port of Kingston reports a maximum draft of 9.7 m, a maximum length of 367 m, a maximum beam of 51 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Kingston require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kingston.
What type of harbor is Port of Kingston?
Port of Kingston is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Kingston have?
Port of Kingston is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Kingston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10770), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →