Port of Port Antonio (JMPOT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Port Antonio (UN/LOCODE JMPOT) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.1833° N, 76.4500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, breakbulk facilities.

Country
Jamaica
UN/LOCODE
JMPOT
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
18.1833° N, 76.4500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Max Vessel Draft
7.9 m
Max Vessel Length
167 m
Tidal Range
0.6 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Jamaica North Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesBreakbulk

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Port of Port Antonio (JMPOT)
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Distance
23 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Antonio

Where is Port of Port Antonio located?

Port of Port Antonio is a seaport located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.1833° N, 76.4500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Antonio?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Antonio is JMPOT — country code JM, location code POT.

How deep is Port of Port Antonio?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Antonio has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Antonio?

Port of Port Antonio reports a maximum draft of 7.9 m, a maximum length of 167 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Port Antonio require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Antonio.

What type of harbor is Port of Port Antonio?

Port of Port Antonio is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Port Antonio have?

Port of Port Antonio is recorded as offering wharves, breakbulk facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Port Antonio are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10710), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →