Port of Rocky Point (JMROP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Rocky Point (UN/LOCODE JMROP) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 17.8167° N, 77.1500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- West Indies
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Rocky Point
Where is Port of Rocky Point located?
Port of Rocky Point is a seaport located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 17.8167° N, 77.1500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Rocky Point?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Rocky Point is JMROP — country code JM, location code ROP.
How deep is Port of Rocky Point?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Rocky Point has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Rocky Point require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Rocky Point.
What type of harbor is Port of Rocky Point?
Port of Rocky Point is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Rocky Point have?
Port of Rocky Point is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Rocky Point are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10773), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →