Ireland

Port of Dublin (IE MTL)

Ireland
Also known as: Baile Atha Cliath
Port of Dublin, Ireland © Simon Huguet · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE IE MTL
Coordinates 53.3500, -6.2500 (53°21′N 6°15′W)
Region IE-D
Nearest city Dublin
Body of water Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Harbor use Cargo
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 4 m
Channel depth 9.5 m
Anchorage depth 20.1 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 9.8 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 200 m × 29 m × 9.6 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
RoRo Other Wharves Anchorage Breakbulk Container Solid bulk Liquid bulk Oil terminal
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #282
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 132.05

Located in Ireland, the port of Dublin serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Dublin has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Dublin work with a channel depth of 9.5 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Dublin located?
Dublin is a seaport in Ireland.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dublin?
The UN/LOCODE for Dublin is IE MTL.
What is the channel depth at Dublin?
The channel depth at Dublin is 9.5 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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