Port of Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 2

The controlling depth at Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 2 is 10 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 2 is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lightship Albatross Lighthouse at 31.4 NM to the S. Other aids include Cranfield Point (Haulbowline shore station) (42.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 2 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.

You can track vessels near Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 2 (IEDFB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 2 is a port in IE. Its UN/LOCODE is IEDFB — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Dublin-Ferryport Terminal 2 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.