Port of Waterford
Waterford is a river harbor in Ireland, registered under the UN/LOCODE code IEWAT.
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, River, natural
- Shelter
- Good
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by other factors
- Overhead limitations
- Bridges or power cables present
- Charted depths
- Channel4.9–6.1 m (16–20 ft)
- Anchorage7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft)
- Cargo pier7.9–9.1 m (26–30 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (7.9–9.1 m (26–30 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
Facilities and services
The port is a first port of entry and requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory, available, and advisable. Pratique and a deratting certificate are available. Communications include telephone, telegraph, radiotelephone, air, and rail. Cargo can be worked at wharves.
The port offers medical facilities, garbage disposal, and dirty ballast reception. Fixed, mobile, and floating cranes are available, with lift capacity of 25–49 tons. Available services include longshore labor. Supplies on offer include provisions, water, fuel oil, and diesel oil.
Repair capability is rated limited.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 34400, Pub. 142, chart 36002. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.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.