Port of Rio Bueno (JMRIB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Rio Bueno (UN/LOCODE JMRIB) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.4667° N, 77.4667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 28 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, solid 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 North Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Rio Bueno
Where is Port of Rio Bueno located?
Port of Rio Bueno is a seaport located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.4667° N, 77.4667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Rio Bueno?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Rio Bueno is JMRIB — country code JM, location code RIB.
How deep is Port of Rio Bueno?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Rio Bueno has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 28 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Rio Bueno?
Port of Rio Bueno reports a maximum draft of 7 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Rio Bueno require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Rio Bueno.
What type of harbor is Port of Rio Bueno?
Port of Rio Bueno is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Rio Bueno have?
Port of Rio Bueno is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Rio Bueno are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10630), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →