Port of Waterford (IEWAT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Waterford (UN/LOCODE IEWAT) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Ireland, on the Celtic Sea. It sits at 52.2667° N, 7.1167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.5 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, breakbulk, oil terminal 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Celtic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Ireland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Waterford
Where is Port of Waterford located?
Port of Waterford is a seaport located in Ireland, on the Celtic Sea. Its coordinates are 52.2667° N, 7.1167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Waterford?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Waterford is IEWAT — country code IE, location code WAT.
How deep is Port of Waterford?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Waterford has a channel depth of about 6.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Waterford?
Port of Waterford reports a maximum draft of 9 m, a maximum length of 200 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Waterford require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Waterford.
What type of harbor is Port of Waterford?
Port of Waterford is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Waterford have?
Port of Waterford is recorded as offering wharves, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Waterford are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #34400), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →