Port of Montego Bay (JM MBJ)
UN/LOCODE
JM MBJ
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
9.4 m
Nearest city
Montego Bay
Body of water
Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
Yes
Jamaica
Port information
- Coordinates
- 18.4667, -77.9333 (18°28′N 77°56′W)On the map
Harbor
- Harbor type
- Coastal, breakwater
- Shelter
- Excellent
- Tidal range
- 0.2 m
- Anchorage depth
- 9 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 9.4 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 7.9 m
- Max. vessel (L × B × draft)
- 323.6 m × 42 m × 10.1 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes
Pilotage available: Yes
Tug assistance: Yes
Quarantine / pratique: Yes
Repairs: Limited
Medical facilities: Yes
Nearest airport: Yes
Rail connection: Yes
Facilities
RoRo
Wharves
Anchorage
Breakbulk
Container
Solid bulk
Liquid bulk
LNG terminal
Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane
Lifts up to 24 t
Supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Ratings
24.39
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 24.39
Montego Bay is a seaport on the coast of Jamaica, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Small, with a Coastal, breakwater layout. The channel depth runs to 9.4 m, a key limit on vessel draft.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Montego Bay located?
- Montego Bay is a seaport in Jamaica.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Montego Bay?
- The UN/LOCODE for Montego Bay is JM MBJ.
- What is the channel depth at Montego Bay?
- The channel depth at Montego Bay is 9.4 m.
Nearby ports
- Lucea Jamaica 25 km
- Falmouth Jamaica 30 km
- Savannah La Mar Jamaica 36 km
- Rio Bueno Jamaica 49 km
- Port Kaiser Jamaica 75 km
- Ocho Rios Jamaica 86 km
- Port Esquivel Jamaica 107 km
- Rocky Point Jamaica 110 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 14118 km
- Singapore Singapore 17815 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 7891 km
- Los Angeles USA 4336 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 13000 km
- Hamburg Germany 8230 km
- Santos Brazil 5834 km
- Durban South Africa 12811 km
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