Port of Savannah La Mar (JMSLM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Savannah La Mar (UN/LOCODE JMSLM) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. It sits at 18.2000° N, 78.1333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes anchorage 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
- Jamaica South Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Savannah La Mar
Where is Port of Savannah La Mar located?
Port of Savannah La Mar is a seaport located in Jamaica, on the Caribbean Sea. Its coordinates are 18.2000° N, 78.1333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Savannah La Mar?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Savannah La Mar is JMSLM — country code JM, location code SLM.
How deep is Port of Savannah La Mar?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Savannah La Mar has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
Does Port of Savannah La Mar require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Savannah La Mar.
What type of harbor is Port of Savannah La Mar?
Port of Savannah La Mar is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Savannah La Mar have?
Port of Savannah La Mar is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Savannah La Mar are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10800), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →