Jamestown (SHSHN)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The port consists of an open roadstead on the NW coast of St Helena Island. Jamestown is the only port on St Helena, an island of volcanic origin. St Helena's own passenger/cargo ship calls approx every six weeks. Exports: Fish and coffee. Imports: Goods consist of general cargo, petroleum products and other requirements.

Tropical.

St Helena is situated in the central area of the S Atlantic Ocean, 703nm SE of the Ascension Island and approx 1,700nm NW of the Cape of Good Hope.

Vessels of any size can use the anchorage. Largest vessel handled: "Berge Odel", 106,882NT.

May be obtained in depths of 27.0-51m at a distance of 0.2-0.4nm offshore, anchoring in less than 30.0m is not recommended due to the rollers producing bottom swell, where the seabed shallows. No 1 Anchorage (deep draught): A good anchorage can be found in 36.6m by coming in on the Monument on a bearing of 113° until Sugar Loaf Top is at 058° on the port side or Mundens Point in line with south-western entrance point of Ruperts Bay, bearing about 073°. These points are clearly discernible. This anchorage is 0.3nm from Ladder Hill Point and gives a clearance swing of almost 305m from the RFA 'Darkdale' wreck and the 18.0m depth contour. It is more sheltered than No 2 Anchorage as it lies under Ladder Hill. No 2 Anchorage (deep draught): A second anchorage can be found in 35m to 37m by coming in on a bearing of 172° E of Mundens Point on a bearing of 119°. Leading marks for this position can be taken by: ..... 1. At Ladder Hill. Two white triangles, one against the buttress of the wall adjacent to the Flagstaff, a second further down the cliff. 2. On Mundens Point a white triangle. These marks are lit at night. The two lights at Ladder Hill are green and the one at Munden's Point is red. This anchorage is 0.2nm from the wharf steps and cranes. It gives a clearance swing of almost 300m from the Darkdale wreck and a swing into not less than 16.5m of water. No 3 Anchorage (light draught): A light draught vessel, if No 1 and No 2 are not occupied, can anchor in a position inside these two anchorages and still allow a clearance swing of 183m from the Darkdale wreck and the 18.0m depth contour. This position, best approached from the W, can be found by taking as leading marks: ..... 1. The edge of wharf steps and the cottage on Mundens's Hill, and 2. The monument should be at a bearing of 140° and the depth is 33 to 36m. Lightering area: Draught 18.2m, 30,000DWT

A pair of white triangular beacons stand on Ladder Hill, in line bearing 172°. At night they are marked by two green lights. they lead to Anchorage No 2. The lights are only lit when vessels are expected.

BA 1771. Admiralty Pilot NP2, NP286(8).

1025.

There are no berths alongside for ocean going vessels. A 91m long concrete wharf at the NE side of James Bay has a depth alongside of 3.0m. The loading and discharging of cargo is carried out by means of lighters but is much impeded when rollers set in. A number of mooring buoys for the use of the lighters lie off the wharf in James Bay.

Not available, the harbour master will give advice on request.

Max 1.1m. Spring rise 0.9m. The tidal stream in James Bay sets NE during the rising tide and SE during the falling tide.

No tugs, but 3 launches available, 36hp.

The prevailing wind is SE'ly, normally light and the weather is good. However, there are very heavy continuous swells or rollers from NNW, which are most prevalent during Dec to Mar and worst during Jan to Feb.

JAMESTOWN 15°55.20'S 5°43.20'W UNCTAD LOCODE: SH SHN ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 34/25 (Former updates 36/24 & 26/25) ENC AU439144 Ed 36 2025, (RSDRA2025000368564), 34/25

Radio: St Helena Radio: Callsign for R/T working "St Helena Radio". Frequencies: 2182kHz H3E, 3162kHz H3E, J3E and R3E. Working hours: 2182 and 3162kHz, Monday to Friday 0800-1600 GMT. 4396 and 13125kHz are only opened on request between 0800-1600 GMT, Monday to Friday. Frequencies can be opened at anytime during an emergency. VHF: St. Helena Radio: Ch 10, 12, 14, 16, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27. Callsign for VHF working "St. Helena Radio". Working hours, continuous. Harbour Master: Ch 16, 14. Callsign "Port Control". Working hours, Monday to Friday 0830-1600 GMT.

Jamestown is the port of entry and the customs House is located on the quay. The harbour master, port health and customs officials board all vessels in James Bay. Customs allowance for officers and crew are only applicable to those persons signing off articles and they are:- spirits, strong liqueurs over 22% volume - 1 litre, wine - 2 litres or beer - 4.08 litres (12 x 340ml). Perfumed spirits and toilet water - 250ml. Cigarettes 200 or other tobacco goods 250grams. Penalties: In addition to fines and imprisonment there are powers to impound and seize goods. Immigration officers will board the vessel on arrival. They can be contacted on Tel: +290 2350 or Fax: +290 2096.

..... Document Copies 1. Cargo Manifest 2 2. Passenger and Crew List 5 3. Crew Declaration 1 4. Clearance from Last Port To be seen 5. Vessel's Registration Documents To be seen 6. Stores List 1

Advise ETA approx 24 hours in advance to the harbour master. The message should contain the following: ..... 1. Name of vessel and callsign. 2. Nationality of vessel. 3. Owner name/address. 4. Gross/net tonnage. 5. Purpose of visit (if for medical assistance). 6. Full medical report for medical authority.

Pratique can be applied for by radio not less than 4 hours and no more than 12 hours of arrival. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates cannot be renewed at this port. Any vessel which intends to anchor must show flag "Q" at the foremast head. When pratique has been granted, "Q" flag is hauled down to indicate that intercourse between the vessel and the island is permitted. Any vessel placed in quarantine shall continue to show the "Q" flag by day and by night shall exhibit, from the foremast, two white lights in a vertical line at a distance apart of not less than 1.2m or more than 1.8m. Masters of vessels arriving at the port are not to leave, or permit any other person to leave their vessel, either to go ashore or onboard any other vessel in the harbour, before receiving pratique from the health officer or harbour master. Vessels calling at St Helena for refuge, to land a sick person, or for other reasons, are advised to anchor as previously described since port officials, including medical staff, will not board a vessel unless it is at anchor. However, if a vessel is unable to anchor, it should heave to 1nm NNW of Ladder Hill Point. If anyone is to be landed, a port launch will convey them ashore.

Notice of readiness is indicated by one blast on vessel's whistle.