Port of Lucea (JMLUC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Lucea (UN/LOCODE JMLUC) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.4500° N, 78.1667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk 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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Jamaica North Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Lucea
Where is Port of Lucea located?
Port of Lucea is a seaport located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.4500° N, 78.1667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Lucea?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Lucea is JMLUC — country code JM, location code LUC.
How deep is Port of Lucea?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Lucea has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Lucea?
Port of Lucea reports a maximum draft of 9.1 m, a maximum length of 168 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Lucea require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Lucea.
What type of harbor is Port of Lucea?
Port of Lucea is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Lucea have?
Port of Lucea is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Lucea are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10600), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →