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
- Drydock type: Small
- Railway type: Small
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 HOLYHEAD port (GBHLY) — United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Key information on HOLYHEAD Port.
HOLYHEAD (UN/Locode: GBHLY), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) is a seaport located at approximately 53.31832° N, -4.62948° E.
What type of vessels HOLYHEAD Port handles?
Port usage is Other (46.55%), Passenger (31.03%), Cargo (15.52%) and Tanker (6.9%).
Where is HOLYHEAD Port located?
Coordinates: 53.31832° N, -4.62948° E.
- CONWY — UN/Locode: GBCWA — 53.29264° N, -3.83793° E
- LLANDDULAS — UN/Locode: GBLLD — 53.29478° N, -3.67150° E
- CASTLETOWN — UN/Locode: IMCTN — 54.05000° N, -4.39000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at HOLYHEAD Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 3.4m - 4.6m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m and maximum draft approx. 7 m.
What restrictions apply at HOLYHEAD Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; 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: not 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 HOLYHEAD Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro and Tanker. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 63; max draft: 8.62; max DWT: 13,320; max GT: 142714; max NT: 116807; min LOA: 12; min beam: 3; min draft: 2.74; min DWT: 240; min GT: 1241; min NT: 448 and build year: 1964.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | GBHLY |
| Latitude / Longitude | 53.32º, -4.63º |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Channel Depth | 3.4m - 4.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 7 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
