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Port of Castletown Bearhaven

IECTB🇮🇪Ireland

Port Location

About Port of Castletown Bearhaven

Also known as: Bear Haven, Bere Haven

Castletown Bearhaven is a natural harbor on Ireland's Beara Peninsula. It handles bulk carriers, general cargo, fishing vessels, offshore support, and tankers. The port has no specific operational restrictions.

Background
Castletownbere, or Castletown Berehaven, is a port town in County Cork, Ireland. It is on the Beara Peninsula by Berehaven Harbour.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
34190 →
GeoNames ID
2966274 →
Wikidata
Q2661507 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
IE-CO
Latitude
51.6500°
Longitude
-9.9167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Castletown Bearhaven?+
The approach to Castletown Bearhaven is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bull Rock Shore Station Lighthouse at 8.9 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Dursey Point (12.5 NM WSW), Valentia Shore Station (21.8 NM NW), Valentia (22 NM NW), Rossbehy Point (Castlemaine Beacon) (26.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Castletown Bearhaven on?+
The Port of Castletown Bearhaven 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 Castletown Bearhaven?+
You can track vessels near Castletown Bearhaven (IECTB) 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 IECTB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Castletown Bearhaven?+
The Port of Castletown Bearhaven 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 Castletown Bearhaven?+
CASTLETOWN BEARHAVEN (UN/Locode: IECTB), Ireland is a seaport located at approximately 51.65063° N, -9.90647° E.
Where is the Port of Castletown Bearhaven located?+
Coordinates: 51.65063° N, -9.90647° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BANTRY — UN/Locode: IEBYT — 51.68039° N, -9.45929° EBALTIMORE — UN/Locode: IEBTM — 51.48000° N, -9.35000° EFENIT — UN/Locode: IEFEN — 52.27054° N, -9.86185° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Castletown Bearhaven?+
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 Castletown Bearhaven?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Castletown Bearhaven?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore and Tanker.