Rio Bueno (JMRIB)

The port consists of a main pier owned by Caribbean Milling Co for the handling of grain.

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

Rio Bueno is situated at the mouth of Rio Bueno, on the N coast of Jamaica.

Draught 7.0m.

Approx. 40 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage may be obtained, in depths of approx 28.0m, either on the SE side of the bay, or on the edge of the bank on its W side. However, the anchorages are unprotected from "Northers", the depths change rapidly and local knowledge is essential.

Directions: From the vicinity of 18°30'N 077°27'W, about 2nm seaward, the alignment (178°) of a beacon (white, circular topmark) on the fore shore (0.4nm SE of the church spire) and the centre of a house leads into the bay. The house becomes invisible within about 0.3nm from the shore. Useful marks: Beacons in line (092°) (0.45nm E of the church spire) on the E shore of the bay: Front Beacon: (white diamond topmark). Rear Beacon: (diamond shape fixed to a tree), 64m E; invisible except near the alignment.

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

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot boards near 18°28.760'N 77°27.300'W, and can be contacted on VHF Chs 09 and 11.

Current: Currents are set W at 0.5kt to 0.25kt depending on the force of the wind. It is occasionally reversed by weak currents that occur most frequently during the moon's second quarter.

Not available.

RIO BUENO 18°28.27'N 77°27.37'W UNCTAD LOCODE: JM RIB ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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