Port of Coleraine

GBCLR🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Coleraine

Coleraine harbor is a small, sheltered port located on the River Bann estuary in Northern Ireland. It serves as a local harbor, with compulsory pilotage for vessels.

Background
Coleraine is a town and civil parish near the mouth of the River Bann in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, of which it is the county town. It is 55 miles (89 km) north-west of Belfast and 30 miles (48 km) east of Derry, both of which are linked by major roads and railway connections. It is part of Causeway Coast and Glens district. Coleraine had a population of 24,483 people in the 2021 census.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
33820 →
GeoNames ID
11153612 →
Wikidata
Q1108185 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBCLR
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
GB-CLR
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Latitude
55.1439°
Longitude
-6.6753°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Coleraine is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse at 34.2 NM to the ESE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Coleraine on?

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The Port of Coleraine is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in GB. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Coleraine (GBCLR) 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 Coleraine?

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The Port of Coleraine is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBCLR — 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 GBCLR 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 Coleraine?

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The Port of Coleraine 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.