Port of Greencastle

The approach to Greencastle is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse at 45.3 NM to the ESE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Greencastle is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in IE. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Greencastle (IEGRE) 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 IEGRE on the live map.

The Port of Greencastle 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.

GREENCASTLE (UN/Locode: IEGRE), Ireland is a seaport located at approximately 55.20235° N, -6.98444° E.

Coordinates: 55.20235° N, -6.98444° E. Nearby terminals/ports:COLERAINE — UN/Locode: GBCLR — 55.14390° N, -6.67528° EPORTRUSH — UN/Locode: GBPTR — 55.20560° N, -6.65778° ELONDONDERRY — UN/Locode: GBLDY — 55.04486° N, -7.25422° E

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

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.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Tugs Harbor Craft.