Port of Waterford Great Island (ESB)

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About Port of Waterford Great Island (ESB)

This quay facility on Great Island serves the ESB power station. It handles bulk cargo for power generation. The port is located in Waterford Harbour, south-east Ireland.

Background
Waterford is a city in County Waterford in the south-east of Ireland. It is located within the province of Munster. The city is situated at the head of Waterford Harbour. It is the oldest and the fifth most populous city in the Republic of Ireland. It is the ninth most populous settlement on the island of Ireland. As of the 2022 census, 60,079 people lived in the city and its suburbs.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
9m
Channel Depth
7ft
Tidal Range
5ft
Elevation
13m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
34400 →
GeoNames ID
11749883 →
Wikidata
Q183551 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
IEWGI
Country
🇮🇪Ireland
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
QUAY (Quay)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
IE-WD
Latitude
52.2667°
Longitude
-6.9833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Waterford Great Island (ESB)?

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The controlling depth at Waterford Great Island (ESB) is 9 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.

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Waterford Great Island (ESB)?

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The approach to Waterford Great Island (ESB) is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tuskar Rock Shore Station Lighthouse at 8.8 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Brownstown Head Beacons (9.5 NM SSW), Metal Man Beacons (10.4 NM SW), Lightship Albatross (44.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Waterford Great Island (ESB) on?

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The Port of Waterford Great Island (ESB) 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 Waterford Great Island (ESB)?

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You can track vessels near Waterford Great Island (ESB) (IEWGI) 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 Waterford Great Island (ESB)?

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The Port of Waterford Great Island (ESB) is a port in IE. Its UN/LOCODE is IEWGI — 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 IEWGI 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 Waterford Great Island (ESB)?

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The Port of Waterford Great Island (ESB) 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.