Port of Bantry
Bantry is a coastal harbor in Ireland, registered under the UN/LOCODE code IEBYT.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Very small, Coastal, natural
- Shelter
- Excellent
- Entrance restrictions
- None listed
- Charted depths
- Channel9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
- Anchorage21.6–22.9 m (71–75 ft)
- Cargo pier9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
- Oil/LNG terminal21.6–22.9 m (71–75 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft))
- Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (21.6–22.9 m (71–75 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 4 m
- Max. vessel size
- Over 152 m (500 ft) length
- Also noted
- good holding ground
Facilities and services
The port is a first port of entry and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory, available, and advisable. Salvage and assist tugs are available. Pratique and other quarantine services are available. Communications include telephone, radio, air, and rail. Cargo can be worked at wharves and anchor.
The port offers medical facilities and garbage disposal. Available services include longshore labor. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, fuel oil, and diesel oil.
Repair capability is rated none.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 34260, Pub. 142, chart 35140. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.