Port of Port Esquivel (JMPEV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Esquivel (UN/LOCODE JMPEV) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.8833° N, 77.1333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Jamaica South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Esquivel
Where is Port of Port Esquivel located?
Port of Port Esquivel is a seaport located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.8833° N, 77.1333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Esquivel?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Esquivel is JMPEV — country code JM, location code PEV.
How deep is Port of Port Esquivel?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Esquivel has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Esquivel?
Port of Port Esquivel reports a maximum draft of 11.1 m, a maximum length of 198 m, a maximum beam of 29.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Esquivel require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Esquivel.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Esquivel?
Port of Port Esquivel is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Esquivel have?
Port of Port Esquivel is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Esquivel are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10772), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →