Port of Cork (IEORK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Cork (UN/LOCODE IEORK) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Ireland, on the Celtic Sea. It sits at 51.8500° N, 8.2667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.

Country
Ireland
UN/LOCODE
IEORK
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
51.8500° N, 8.2667° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
11 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Max Vessel Draft
12.9 m
Max Vessel Length
340 m
Tidal Range
3.9 m
Oil Terminal Depth
13.1 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Celtic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Ireland

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulkOil Terminal

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Port of Cork (IEORK)
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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cork

Where is Port of Cork located?

Port of Cork is a seaport located in Ireland, on the Celtic Sea. Its coordinates are 51.8500° N, 8.2667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cork?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cork is IEORK — country code IE, location code ORK.

How deep is Port of Cork?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cork has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Cork?

Port of Cork reports a maximum draft of 12.9 m, a maximum length of 340 m for vessels calling at the port.

Does Port of Cork require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cork.

What type of harbor is Port of Cork?

Port of Cork is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Cork have?

Port of Cork is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Cork are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34360), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →