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Kingston

Coastal (Natural) · Medium harbour · Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean

Port information

Channel depth
17.1 m
Anchorage depth
11 m
Berth depth
14 m
Tide range
0.3 m
Max vessel draught
9.7 m
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
17.967, -76.783

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Medium–jumbo (5,000 m³+)

    Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.