Port of Gortahork

IEGRT🇮🇪Ireland

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About Port of Gortahork

Gortahork is a small harbor located in County Donegal, Ireland. It serves as a local fishing port and provides shelter for small vessels.

Background
Gort an Choirce or Gort a' Choirce, anglicised as Gortahork, is a village and townland in the northwest of County Donegal in Ulster, the northern province in Ireland. It is a Gaeltacht community, where the Irish language is the main language spoken in the area. Along with Falcarragh, it forms part of the district known as Cloughaneely. The nearest town is Falcarragh, 3 km to the north-east.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
IE-DL
Latitude
55.1167°
Longitude
-8.1333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
3307239 →
Wikidata
Q788778 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Gortahork is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Donegal Bay Lighthouses Lighthouse at 34.7 NM to the SSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Gortahork on?

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The Port of Gortahork 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Gortahork?

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You can track vessels near Gortahork (IEGRT) 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 Gortahork?

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The Port of Gortahork is a port in IE. Its UN/LOCODE is IEGRT — 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 IEGRT 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 Gortahork?

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The Port of Gortahork 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.