Port of Dublin (IEMTL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Dublin (UN/LOCODE IEMTL) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Ireland, on the Irish Sea. It sits at 53.3500° N, 6.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.5 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Harbor Use
- Cargo
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ireland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Dublin
Where is Port of Dublin located?
Port of Dublin is a seaport located in Ireland, on the Irish Sea. Its coordinates are 53.3500° N, 6.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Dublin?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Dublin is IEMTL — country code IE, location code MTL.
How deep is Port of Dublin?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Dublin has a channel depth of about 9.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Dublin?
Port of Dublin reports a maximum draft of 9.6 m, a maximum length of 200 m, a maximum beam of 29 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Dublin require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Dublin.
What type of harbor is Port of Dublin?
Port of Dublin is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Dublin have?
Port of Dublin is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Dublin are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34480), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →