Port of Dundalk

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About Port of Dundalk

Dundalk is a seaport on the east coast of Ireland, situated on the Castletown River leading to Dundalk Bay. Historically, it has handled general cargo vessels.

Background
Dundalk is the county town of County Louth in the province of Leinster, Ireland. The town is situated on the Castletown River, which flows into Dundalk Bay on the east coast of Ireland, and is halfway between Dublin and Belfast, 7 km (4.3 mi) south of the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It is surrounded by several townlands and villages that form the wider Dundalk Municipal District.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

History

Established
-3499-01-0

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Irish Sea
Latitude
54.0085°
Longitude
-6.3858°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2964538 →
Wikidata
Q204956 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
dundalk.ie →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Dundalk is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cranfield Point (Haulbowline shore station) Lighthouse at 11.6 NM to the E. Other aids include Killyleagh (34.8 NM NE), Pladdy Lug (38.8 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Dundalk on?

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The Port of Dundalk 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 Dundalk?

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You can track vessels near Dundalk (IEDDK) 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 Dundalk?

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The Port of Dundalk is a port in IE. Its UN/LOCODE is IEDDK — 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 IEDDK 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 Dundalk?

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The Port of Dundalk 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 Dundalk?

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DUNDALK (UN/Locode: IEDDK), Ireland is a seaport located at approximately 54.00852° N, -6.38575° E.

Where is the Port of Dundalk located?

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Coordinates: 54.00852° N, -6.38575° E. Nearby terminals/ports:WARRENPOINT — UN/Locode: GBWPT — 54.09983° N, -6.25987° ECARLINGFORD — UN/Locode: IECAR — 54.05170° N, -6.19132° EGREENORE — UN/Locode: IEGRN — 54.03377° N, -6.13390° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Dundalk?

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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 Dundalk?

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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 Dundalk?

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Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.