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Port of Ringaskiddy

IERIN🇮🇪Ireland

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About Port of Ringaskiddy

Also known as: Cork Ferry Port

This Irish port is situated on the western side of Cork Harbour. It handles a variety of vessel types, including passenger ferries, bulk carriers, tankers, and Ro-Ro vessels. Tugs are available, and a dry dock is present.

Background
Ringaskiddy is a village in County Cork, Ireland. It is located on the western side of Cork Harbour, south of Cobh, and is 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Cork city, to which it is connected by the N28 road. The village is a port with passenger ferry, with two bi-weekly sailings to Roscoff in France. A ferry service to Swansea in Wales closed in 2012.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Small
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
34350 →
GeoNames ID
9253586 →
Wikidata
Q2566718 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portofcork.ie →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
IERIN
Country
🇮🇪Ireland
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
IE-CO
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
Celtic Sea
Latitude
51.8334°
Longitude
-8.3227°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ringaskiddy is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is White Bay Range Rear Lighthouse at 1.9 NM to the ENE. Other aids include White Bay Range Front (2.6 NM SE), Poer Head Fog Signal (3.5 NM SE), Blackrock Castle (10.6 NM SW), Metal Man Beacons (46.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Ringaskiddy on?

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The Port of Ringaskiddy 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 Ringaskiddy?

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You can track vessels near Ringaskiddy (IERIN) 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 IERIN on the live map.

Where is the Port of Ringaskiddy?

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The Port of Ringaskiddy is a port in IE. Its UN/LOCODE is IERIN — 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 IERIN 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 Ringaskiddy?

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The Port of Ringaskiddy 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 Ringaskiddy?

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RINGASKIDDY (UN/Locode: IERIN), Ireland is a seaport located at approximately 51.83345° N, -8.32266° E.

Where is the Port of Ringaskiddy located?

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Coordinates: 51.83345° N, -8.32266° E. Nearby terminals/ports:WHITEGATE — UN/Locode: IEWHI — 51.83227° N, -8.25821° ECORK — UN/Locode: IEORK — 51.90040° N, -8.43568° EKINSALE — UN/Locode: IEKLN — 51.69977° N, -8.51803° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Ringaskiddy?

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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 Ringaskiddy?

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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 Ringaskiddy?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.