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: Limited
- Drydock type: Large
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 LIMERICK port (IELMK) — Ireland
Key information on LIMERICK Port.
LIMERICK (UN/Locode: IELMK), Ireland is a seaport located at approximately 52.66005° N, -8.64204° E.
What type of vessels LIMERICK Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (96%) and Other (4%).
Where is LIMERICK Port located?
Coordinates: 52.66005° N, -8.64204° E.
- SHANNON — UN/Locode: IESNN — 52.67996° N, -8.91656° E
- AUGHINISH — UN/Locode: IEAUG — 52.64023° N, -9.05948° E
- FOYNES — UN/Locode: IEFOV — 52.61380° N, -9.10609° E
What are the key facilities and depths at LIMERICK Port?
Harbor type/size: River Tide Gate and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 1.8m - 3m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m.
What restrictions apply at LIMERICK Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not 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 LIMERICK Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 107; max beam: 15; max draft: 6.36; max DWT: 6,500; max GT: 4000; max NT: 2035; min LOA: 20; min beam: 8; min draft: 4.13; min DWT: 2335; min GT: 1546; min NT: 827 and build year: 1993.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | IELMK |
| Latitude / Longitude | 52.66º, -8.64º |
| Country | Ireland |
| Channel Depth | 1.8m - 3m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | - |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Tide Gate |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
