PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Duncannon
Pilot
updated May 2010Contact Dunmore pilots, Tel: +353 51 383119. Pilots board at mouth of harbour. Draught is restricted at Duncannon sand bar at LW.
Key data
updated Aug 2023Size limits
LOA 27.89m, beam 7.51m, draught 3.0m, 70DWT.
Water density
Salinity varies in rainy season.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Range approx 4.0m, speed 3-6kts, direction N-S.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncannon | — | 28 m | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2023Approach
Five buoys (3 starboard hand and 2 port hand) mark the channel from Hook Point Lighthouse, from below Duncannon bar up to Duncannon.
Directions: The recommended time of entering the harbour is at or just before HW. It is not advisable to attempt entry during the strength of the out going stream in Waterford Harbour.
Port limits
The port limits are defined by the outside of pier head.
Anchorages
There is an anchor berth close NW of the quay but it is not recommended owing to the confused tidal streams and poor holding ground.
Good anchorage may be had both above and below Duncannon with restrictions due to submerged telephone cables.
Tugs
Tug may be ordered from J Taylor, Dunmore East, Tel: +353 51 383776, mobile +353 87 424107.
Charts and publications
BA 1410, 2046, 2049. Admiralty Pilot NP40, NP286(1).
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Maritime Safety Directorate, Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.
Address: Leeson Lane, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Tel: +353 1 678 2000.
Fax: +353 1 678 2349
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated May 2010Dry docks
There are boat slips at the harbour.
About Duncannon
updated Aug 2023Where it is
Duncannon is located on the SE coast of Ireland, on the E bank of the River Suir.
The port
The harbour, which dries, is protected by a short quay and affords excellent shelter to small craft which can take the ground; mainly handles fishing vessel.
Questions about Duncannon
What are the pilot arrangements at Duncannon?
Contact Dunmore pilots, Tel: +353 51 383119.
What time zone is Duncannon in?
Local time at Duncannon is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at Duncannon?
Salinity varies in rainy season.
Which load line zone is Duncannon in?
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Who carries out Port State Control at Duncannon?
Port State Control at Duncannon: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Duncannon?
The UN/LOCODE of Duncannon is IEDCN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Duncannon say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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