Port of Limerick (IELMK): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Limerick (UN/LOCODE IELMK) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in Ireland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 52.6333° N, 8.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ireland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Limerick
Where is Port of Limerick located?
Port of Limerick is a seaport located in Ireland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 52.6333° N, 8.6167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Limerick?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Limerick is IELMK — country code IE, location code LMK.
How deep is Port of Limerick?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Limerick has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Limerick require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Limerick.
What type of harbor is Port of Limerick?
Port of Limerick is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Limerick have?
Port of Limerick is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Limerick are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34110), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →