Port of Ardglass

GBAGL🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Ardglass

Ardglass is a major fishing port on the east coast of Ireland, offering safe harbor. It serves as a key hub for Northern Ireland's fishing fleet.

Background
Ardglass Marina, also known as Phennick Cove Marina, is situated in Ardglass, County Down, one of three major fishing ports in Northern Ireland. Ardglass is now one of the safest small harbours on the east coast of Ireland, following improvements made in recent years.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33690 →
GeoNames ID
11153606 →
Wikidata
Q4788015 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBAGL
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
GB-NMD
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
54.2614°
Longitude
-5.6047°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ardglass?

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The approach to Ardglass is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Killyleagh Lighthouse at 8.1 NM to the N. Other aids include Pladdy Lug (13.9 NM N), Cranfield Point (Haulbowline shore station) (21.4 NM SW), Crammag Head (35.7 NM NE), Portpatrick Range Rear (38.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Ardglass?

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The Port of Ardglass is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Ardglass?

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You can track vessels near Ardglass (GBAGL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Ardglass?

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The Port of Ardglass is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBAGL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE GBAGL mean?

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The first two characters, GB, are the ISO country code for GB. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Ardglass?

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The Port of Ardglass operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.