Seaport · Jamaica
Port of Ocho Rios
Ocho Rios (Jamaica) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 10660). It lies on the Caribbean Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Jamaica
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- JMOCJ
- World Port Index no.
- 10660
- Coordinates
- 18.42°N, 77.12°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Poor
- Waters
- Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Jamaica North Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 15.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11.0 m |
| Tidal range | 0.5 m |
| Max vessel length | 320.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 9.7 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
- Solid bulk
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Port security
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electricity
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 9,040 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 9,050 nm |
| Hai Phong | 8,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Ocho Rios, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 147 (Enroute) - Caribbean Sea - Volume I.
Frequently asked questions about Ocho Rios
Where is Port of Ocho Rios?
Ocho Rios (Jamaica) lies on the Caribbean Sea, at about 18.42°N, 77.12°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Ocho Rios?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE JMOCJ for Ocho Rios. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Ocho Rios?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 320.0 m, draft 9.7 m for Ocho Rios. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Ocho Rios from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 9,040 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 8,440 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Kingston, Caucedo, Miami.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Ocho Rios?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Ocho Rios through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.