Port of Galway (IEGWY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Galway (UN/LOCODE IEGWY) is a very small river (tide gates) harbor located in Ireland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 53.2667° N, 9.0500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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 (Tide Gates)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ireland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Galway
Where is Port of Galway located?
Port of Galway is a seaport located in Ireland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 53.2667° N, 9.0500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Galway?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Galway is IEGWY — country code IE, location code GWY.
How deep is Port of Galway?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Galway has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Galway require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Galway.
What type of harbor is Port of Galway?
Port of Galway is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Galway have?
Port of Galway is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Galway are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34060), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →