Port of Donaghadee

GBDHD🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Donaghadee

Donaghadee is a small harbor on the coast of County Down, Northern Ireland. It primarily serves as a ferry terminal and a base for local fishing vessels.

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Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
GB-ARD
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
54.6419°
Longitude
-5.5335°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Donaghadee is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pladdy Lug Lighthouse at 9.9 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Killyleagh (15.4 NM SSW), Portpatrick Range Rear (18.8 NM NE), Crammag Head (20.5 NM ENE), Carnlough North Pier (22.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Donaghadee?

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The Port of Donaghadee 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 Donaghadee?

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You can track vessels near Donaghadee (GBDHD) 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 Donaghadee?

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The Port of Donaghadee is a port in GB. Its UN/LOCODE is GBDHD — 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 GBDHD 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 Donaghadee?

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The Port of Donaghadee 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.