Ocho Rios (JMOCJ)

The port has three berths. The first being the Reynolds Jamaica Mines Terminal which is used for the export of bulk sugar, bauxite and limestone. There is also a Cruise Terminal with two berths.

North Atlantic Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Nov 1 to Jul 15, Summer Jul 16 to Oct 31.

Ocho Rios is located on the N coast of Jamaica, approx 50nm E of Montego Bay.

LOA 320m, draught 9.7m

Anchorage points: Anchorage to W of wharf in position 18°74.8'N 077°06.82'W in depth of 12.8m. Also a good anchor berth is 030°, 0.125nm from the N end of the bauxite wharf, depth approx 15.0m, mud and sand. Small vessels can anchor further in as draught permits. These anchorages are partly protected by the reef on the NE side of the harbour. Quarantine anchorage: Quarantine anchorage is situated off the wharf.

The approach channel is marked by a red buoy fitted with a radar reflector and showing Q R by night. Directions: From the vicinity of 18°28.0'N 077°08.0'W, approx 3nm NNW of the Reynolds Wharf (18°24.6'N 077°06.9'W) the alignment (169°) of leading lights (red and white triangles): Front light on a building on the bauxite wharf. Rear light on the hillside behind the buildings. Leads towards the wharf, passing (with reference to the wharf): ENE of the shoal area (0.8nm NW), then: WSW of the shoal area (W limit 0.5nm N), marked by a lightbuoy (port hand), with a central reef, plainly visible, over which the sea always breaks. Useful marks (with reference to the Reynolds Wharf): Light beacons (port hand) (0.3nm NE and 0.5nm ENE). The leading lights are exhibited only when a vessel is expected. The daymarks are reported as difficult to identify during daylight.

BA 256, 459, 464. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

A coastguard station is located at the port. Berthing: Vessels berth starboard side to.

1025.

Compulsory. Pilotage is provided by Kingston Harbour. Vessels must give 24 hours notice by radio of ETA and ETD prior to arrival or departure. Pilot boards 1nm seaward of the outer (green) lightbuoy (18°25.0'N 077°06.9'W).

Range 0.5m.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly.

OCHO RIOS 18°24.64'N 77°06.65'W UNCTAD LOCODE: JM OCJ For details see: KINGSTON HARBOUR PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The pilots can be contacted, as follows: 1. VHF: Ch 11 2. Telephone: 1-876-922-5749 3. Facsimile: 1-876-922-5764 The port can be contacted, as follows: 1. VHF: Ch 16 2. Telephone: 1-876-922-0290 3. Facsimile: 1-876-924-9437

Vessels must give 36 hours notice of ETA.

To be tendered on arrival.