Port of Montego Bay (JMMBJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Montego Bay (UN/LOCODE JMMBJ) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.4667° N, 77.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- 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 Montego Bay
Where is Port of Montego Bay located?
Port of Montego Bay is a seaport located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.4667° N, 77.9333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Montego Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Montego Bay is JMMBJ — country code JM, location code MBJ.
How deep is Port of Montego Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Montego Bay has a channel depth of about 9.4 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 Montego Bay?
Port of Montego Bay reports a maximum draft of 10.1 m, a maximum length of 323.6 m, a maximum beam of 42 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Montego Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Montego Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Montego Bay?
Port of Montego Bay is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Montego Bay have?
Port of Montego Bay is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, lng terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Montego Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10610), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →