Port of Port Kaiser (JMPKS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Kaiser (UN/LOCODE JMPKS) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.8667° N, 77.6000° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- 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 Kaiser
Where is Port of Port Kaiser located?
Port of Port Kaiser is a seaport located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.8667° N, 77.6000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Kaiser?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Kaiser is JMPKS — country code JM, location code PKS.
How deep is Port of Port Kaiser?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Kaiser has an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Kaiser?
Port of Port Kaiser reports a maximum draft of 10.7 m, a maximum length of 213 m, a maximum beam of 32.3 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Kaiser require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Kaiser.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Kaiser?
Port of Port Kaiser is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Kaiser have?
Port of Port Kaiser is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Kaiser are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10775), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →