Port of Ballina

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About Port of Ballina

Ballina is a canal port located in County Mayo, Ireland. It serves as a small harbor and is primarily used by local fishing vessels.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
41m

Region

Subdivision
IE-TA
Latitude
52.8000°
Longitude
-8.4333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
IEBNA
Country
🇮🇪Ireland
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3311280 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ballina is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sod Rock Lighthouse at 16.7 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Horse Rock (18.5 NM WSW), Lough Corrib Lighthouse (49.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Ballina on?

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The Port of Ballina is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in IE. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Ballina (IEBNA) 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 Ballina?

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The Port of Ballina is a port in IE. Its UN/LOCODE is IEBNA — 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 IEBNA mean?

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The first two characters, IE, are the ISO country code for IE. 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 Ballina?

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The Port of Ballina 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.