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Port of Bantry

IEBYT🇮🇪Ireland

Port Location

About Port of Bantry

Bantry is a natural harbor on Ireland's southwest coast, situated at the head of Bantry Bay. It handles fishing, passenger, and tanker vessels, offering anchorage and wharf facilities. The port has a channel depth of up to 10 meters.

Background
Bantry is a town in the civil parish of Kilmocomoge in the barony of Bantry on the southwest coast of County Cork, Ireland. It lies in West Cork at the head of Bantry Bay, a deep-water gulf extending for 30 km (19 mi) to the west. The Beara Peninsula is to the northwest, with Sheep's Head peninsula to the southwest.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
N

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
34260 →
GeoNames ID
11524861 →
Wikidata
Q807001 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.bantry.ie →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
IEBYT
Country
🇮🇪Ireland
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
IE-CO
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Celtic Sea
Latitude
51.6804°
Longitude
-9.4593°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bantry?+
The approach to Bantry is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bull Rock Shore Station Lighthouse at 26 NM to the W. Other aids include Dursey Point (29.5 NM WSW), Rossbehy Point (Castlemaine Beacon) (31 NM NW), Valentia Shore Station (34.4 NM WNW), Valentia (34.7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Bantry on?+
The Port of Bantry 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 Bantry?+
You can track vessels near Bantry (IEBYT) 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 IEBYT on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bantry?+
The Port of Bantry 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.
What is the Port of Bantry?+
BANTRY (UN/Locode: IEBYT), Ireland is a seaport located at approximately 51.68039° N, -9.45929° E.
Where is the Port of Bantry located?+
Coordinates: 51.68039° N, -9.45929° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BALTIMORE — UN/Locode: IEBTM — 51.48000° N, -9.35000° ECASTLETOWN BEARHAVEN — UN/Locode: IECTB — 51.65063° N, -9.90647° EKINSALE — UN/Locode: IEKLN — 51.69977° N, -8.51803° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Bantry?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 21.6m - 22.9m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m and oil terminal depth 21.6m - 22.9m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Bantry?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Bantry?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Bantry?+
Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, Passenger and Tanker.