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Port of Carnlough

GBCAH🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Carnlough

Carnlough is a small harbor on the Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland. It primarily serves local fishing vessels and leisure craft. The port offers limited facilities and is not listed in the World Port Index.

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Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
GB-LRN
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
54.9939°
Longitude
-5.9878°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBCAH
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Carnlough is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse at 9.4 NM to the E. Other aids include Portpatrick Range Rear (31.4 NM ESE), Pladdy Lug (32.4 NM SSE), Killyleagh (37.9 NM SSE), Crammag Head (39 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Carnlough?

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The Port of Carnlough 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 Carnlough?

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You can track vessels near Carnlough (GBCAH) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GBCAH on the live map.

Where is the Port of Carnlough?

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The Port of Carnlough is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCAH — 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 GBCAH 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 Carnlough?

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The Port of Carnlough 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.