Port of Cobh (IECOB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cobh (UN/LOCODE IECOB) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Ireland, on the Celtic Sea. It sits at 51.8500° N, 8.3000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Celtic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ireland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cobh
Where is Port of Cobh located?
Port of Cobh is a seaport located in Ireland, on the Celtic Sea. Its coordinates are 51.8500° N, 8.3000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cobh?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cobh is IECOB — country code IE, location code COB.
How deep is Port of Cobh?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cobh has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Cobh require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cobh.
What type of harbor is Port of Cobh?
Port of Cobh is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cobh have?
Port of Cobh is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cobh are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34350), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →