Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Moderate
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about GALWAY port (IEGWY) — Ireland
Key information on GALWAY Port.
GALWAY (UN/Locode: IEGWY), Ireland is a seaport located at approximately 53.26978° N, -9.04894° E.
What type of vessels GALWAY Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (42.86%), Other (26.19%), Passenger (23.81%) and Tanker (7.14%).
Where is GALWAY Port located?
Coordinates: 53.26978° N, -9.04894° E.
- BALLYVAUGHAN — UN/Locode: IEBYV — 53.11997° N, -9.15335° E
- SHANNON — UN/Locode: IESNN — 52.67996° N, -8.91656° E
- WESTPORT QUAY — UN/Locode: IEWES — 53.80173° N, -9.55209° E
What are the key facilities and depths at GALWAY Port?
Harbor type/size: River Tide Gate and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 6.07 m.
What restrictions apply at GALWAY Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do GALWAY Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, General Cargo and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 299; max beam: 40; max draft: 8.2; max DWT: 9,000; max GT: 99902; max NT: 61406; min LOA: 22; min beam: 5; min draft: 3.95; min DWT: 160; min GT: 500; min NT: 957 and build year: 1988.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | IEGWY |
| Latitude / Longitude | 53.27º, -9.05º |
| Country | Ireland |
| Channel Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 6.07 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Tide Gate |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
