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Port of Portaferry

GBPFY🇬🇧United Kingdom

Port Location

About Port of Portaferry

Portaferry Marina is a small craft facility located on the east shore of The Narrows, the entrance to Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland. It accommodates up to 50 boats, with 12 berths designated for visitors. The marina offers on-site water and electricity.

Background
Portaferry Marina is situated in Portaferry, on the east shore of The Narrows, the gateway to Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is owned and managed by Portaferry Regeneration, is sited 100 metres south of the ferry slipway in Portaferry and can accommodate up to 50 boats. Some 12 berths are reserved purely for visitor use and there is on-site water and electricity. Portaferry village centre is two minutes from the marina. The marina pontoon is chain fixed and provides good shelter, although the current can reach up to 11 knots.

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Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
GB-ARD
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
54.3797°
Longitude
-5.5486°

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Identification

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

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
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Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Portaferry?+
The approach to Portaferry is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Killyleagh Lighthouse at 3.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Pladdy Lug (7.5 NM NNW), Cranfield Point (Haulbowline shore station) (27.9 NM SW), Crammag Head (29.1 NM NE), Portpatrick Range Rear (31.6 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 Portaferry?+
The Port of Portaferry 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 Portaferry?+
You can track vessels near Portaferry (GBPFY) 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 GBPFY on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Portaferry?+
The Port of Portaferry 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.