Port of Ocho Rios (JMOCJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Ocho Rios (UN/LOCODE JMOCJ) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.4167° N, 77.1167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 15 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- 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 Ocho Rios
Where is Port of Ocho Rios located?
Port of Ocho Rios is a seaport located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.4167° N, 77.1167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Ocho Rios?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Ocho Rios is JMOCJ — country code JM, location code OCJ.
How deep is Port of Ocho Rios?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Ocho Rios has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 15 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Ocho Rios?
Port of Ocho Rios reports a maximum draft of 9.7 m, a maximum length of 320 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Ocho Rios require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Ocho Rios.
What type of harbor is Port of Ocho Rios?
Port of Ocho Rios is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Ocho Rios have?
Port of Ocho Rios is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Ocho Rios are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10660), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →