Port of Belfast

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About Port of Belfast

This port is located in Belfast, Maine. It is a harbor with pilotage and tug services.

Background
Belfast Harbour is a major maritime hub in Belfast, Northern Ireland, handling 67% of Northern Ireland's seaborne trade and about 25% of the maritime trade of the entire island of Ireland. It is a vital gateway for raw materials, exports and consumer goods, and is also Northern Ireland's leading logistics and distribution hub.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Tidal Range
3ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
6920 →
Wikidata
Q7231086 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.belfast-harbour.co.uk →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USBEL
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
US-ME
Area
US East Coast
Latitude
44.4292°
Longitude
-69.0065°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Belfast is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Dice Head Lighthouse at 8.5 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Fort Point Ledge (8.6 NM ENE), Fort Point (8.7 NM ENE), Belfast Beacon (9.3 NM SSE), Grindle Point (9.3 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Belfast on?

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The Port of Belfast is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in US. 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 Belfast?

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You can track vessels near Belfast (USBEL) 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 Belfast?

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The Port of Belfast is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USBEL — 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 USBEL mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. 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 Belfast?

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The Port of Belfast operates in the UTC-5 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.