Port of Saint Helier Harbour (JESTH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Saint Helier Harbour (UN/LOCODE JESTH) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Jersey, on the English Channel. It sits at 49.1833° N, 2.1167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 18.6 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Channel Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Saint Helier Harbour
Where is Port of Saint Helier Harbour located?
Port of Saint Helier Harbour is a seaport located in Jersey, on the English Channel. Its coordinates are 49.1833° N, 2.1167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Saint Helier Harbour?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Saint Helier Harbour is JESTH — country code JE, location code STH.
How deep is Port of Saint Helier Harbour?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Saint Helier Harbour has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 18.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Saint Helier Harbour require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Saint Helier Harbour.
What type of harbor is Port of Saint Helier Harbour?
Port of Saint Helier Harbour is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Saint Helier Harbour have?
Port of Saint Helier Harbour is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Saint Helier Harbour are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #36040), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →