Port of Fenit

The controlling depth at Fenit is 6.01 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 Fenit is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Rossbehy Point (Castlemaine Beacon) Lighthouse at 11.5 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Valentia Shore Station (26.3 NM SW), Valentia (26.4 NM SW), Bull Rock Shore Station (41.1 NM SSW), Horse Rock (42.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Fenit 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 Fenit (IEFEN) 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 IEFEN on the live map.

The Port of Fenit is a port in IE. Its UN/LOCODE is IEFEN — 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 Fenit 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.

FENIT (UN/Locode: IEFEN), Ireland is a seaport located at approximately 52.27054° N, -9.86185° E.

Coordinates: 52.27054° N, -9.86185° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MONEYPOINT — UN/Locode: IEMOT — 52.60400° N, -9.41960° ETARBERT — UN/Locode: IETAR — 52.59102° N, -9.37097° EFOYNES — UN/Locode: IEFOV — 52.61380° N, -9.10609° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 4.9m - 6.1m; anchorage depth 4.9m - 6.1m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 6.01 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; pilotage advisable; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.