Port Rhoades (JMPRH)

The port handles shipments of bauxite for Noranda Bauxite, a partnership between the Government of Jamaica and New Day Aluminum. Bauxite is mined at St. Ann and the ore is transported via railway connection to Port Rhoades where it is dried and shipped to customers from Port Rhoades Pier. A small area located W of Port Rhoades Pier is capable of handling containers.

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

Port Rhoades is located in Discovery Bay, St. Ann on the N coast of Jamaica.

LOA 255m, beam 32.26m, draught 11.40m, 78,228DWT.

Approx. 2,300,000t of cargo and 15 vessels handled annually.

Prohibited anchorage: Caution: No designated anchorage. The sea bed within and without Discovery Bay, to a depth of 60m, is the research area of the Discovery Bay Marine Authority. It includes fragile coral and reefs. Vessels are requested not to anchor there. If the alongside berth is occupied, vessels are required to wait under way within 2.5nm of the entrance channel, until the berth is free. Docking instructions are given by VHF.

Approach: The channel depth is 12.8m. From the vicinity of 18°30'N 077°24'W, approx 2nm from the entrance channel the alignment (194°) of leading lights: Front Light (white triangle point up, on mast) on the bauxite wharf (0.6nm SSW of Fort Point). Rear Light (white triangle point up, on framework tower), 0.1nm SSW of the front light. Leads past the pilot boarding place into the harbour, along the centre line of the dredged channel (width 122m) which is marked on both sides by lightbuoys, then passing (with reference to Fort Point): E of Old Man Head (0.35nm W), then W of a lightbuoy (port hand) (0.3nm SSW) marking the extremity of a spit which projects SW from the general shoal area on the E side of the harbour.

BA 256, 459, 2848, 3936. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(7).

The Jamaica Defense Force Coast Guard (JDC CG) is responsible for the coordination of Search and Rescue operations. A 24-hour watch is maintained on VHF 16 at Coast Guard Headquarters, located at Port Royal. The call sign is Coast Guard Radio Kingston (6YX). There are also six rescue sub-center locations at St. Anne, Discovery Bay, St.James, Montego Bay, St. Elizabeth, Black River, St. Thomas, Port Morant, Portland, Port Antonio, and Pedro, Pedro Cays.

1025.

Vessels berth starboard side to, using the port anchor; a powerful pilot boat assists.

Pilotage is compulsory and provided by Kingston Harbour. A Pilot Vessel stationed at Port Rhoades. Vessels should request Pilot 8hrs to 10hrs before arrival. ..... Message should include the following: 1. Vessel's name 2. LOA 3. GT 4. Nationality of vessel Contact should be established with pilot vessel by VHF when within range. Pilot will board the vessel approx. 2nm NE of Outer Green lightbuoy (18°28.37'N 077° 24.40'W).

Leading Lights: Front Light (white triangle point up, on mast) on the bauxite wharf (0.6nm SSW of Fort Point). Rear Light (white triangle point up, on framework tower), 0.1nm SSW of the front light. The rear light is exhibited from a framework tower, SSW of the head of the bauxite pier; the front light is exhibited from a post on the head of the bauxite pier. The lights in line, bearing 193.9° (013.9°), lead on the centre line of the dredged channel into the bay.

Reefs: Are located 0.1nm W of Fort Point and 0.45nm E of Bush Point. Care should be taken in these areas.

Range 0.36m.

Tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly. The port is exposed to NE winds when a heavy swell occurs in the channel.

PORT RHOADES, DISCOVERY BAY 18°27.72'N 77°24.61'W UNCTAD LOCODE: JM PRH For details see: KINGSTON HARBOUR PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilots and Port: Ch 13, 16. ..... Port: VHF: Ch 16, 13. Tel: +1 876 9732388 (Direct Line) or +1 876 9732221 and +1 876 9732225 Fax: +1 876 9732388 Shipping Office: Tel: +1 876 9732319 (24 hrs). Search and Rescue: A 24 hour watch is maintained on VHF Ch 16 at Coast Guard HQ, located at Port Royal.

ETA to be advised 96, 48, 24 hours prior to arrival.

To be tendered on arrival.