Port of Sligo (IESLI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sligo (UN/LOCODE IESLI) is a very small river (basins) harbor located in Ireland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 54.2667° N, 8.4667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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 (Basins)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ireland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sligo
Where is Port of Sligo located?
Port of Sligo is a seaport located in Ireland, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 54.2667° N, 8.4667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sligo?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sligo is IESLI — country code IE, location code SLI.
How deep is Port of Sligo?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sligo has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Sligo require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sligo.
What type of harbor is Port of Sligo?
Port of Sligo is classified as a river (basins) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sligo have?
Port of Sligo is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sligo are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #33950), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →