Fenit

1. Fenit Harbor pilot boarding Pilot boards52°16.3′N 009°54.5′W

Size limits

Draught 6.5m. LOA 122m (up to 150m with tug).

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 4.87m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Access possible at all times, with a min depth of 5.0m at MLWS in approach channel.

Entrance channel: Having crossed the bar and passed S of Little Samphire Island the fairway to Fenit Harbour, which is approx 0.1nm in width, passes close S of Samphire Island and the pier. It is bounded S by extensive shallow banks extending from the S shore of Tralee Bay.

Beyond this, depths of 0.6-0.9m may be carried for approx 2nm over the flats which entirely occupy the inner portion of the bay.

Directions: Having passed S of Little Samphire Island the channel to Fenit Harbour continues E, passing (with positions relative to Samphire Island Light):

S of Wheel Rock (0.15nm W) which dries and was reported to be marked by a perch, then:

S of Samphire Island, then:

As required to berth alongside the pier or to anchor in the channel.

Port limits

Fenit Harbour comprises the shallow water enclosed, on the W by a causeway, 520m in length, extending S from the mainland to Samphire Island, a conical rock on which stands a light, and on the S by Fenit Pier extending 250m ENE from the island.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available 1nm W of Little Samphire Lighthouse.

Restrictions

Only draught. Berthing normally recommended during 2 hours on either side of HW.

Tugs

Only necessary if LOA exceeds 125m. Available from Foynes port.

Charts and publications

BA 2254, 2739. Admiralty Pilot NP40.

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

Repairs

Minor engine and welding repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker

Medical

Tralee General Hospital, Tel: +353 66 7126222.

Transport

Nearest airport: Farranfore, 27km; Shannon International and Cork, both 129km.

Nearest railway: Tralee, 13km.

Working hours

Normally 0900-1800hrs. Mon-Sat.

Where it is

Fenit is an expanding small port, well protected and situated in the SE corner of Tralee Bay on the W coast of Ireland.

The port

The port which has good cargo handling facilities is the only commercial port on the SW coast of Ireland.

The chief exports are Liebherr cranes.

Traffic

The port handles approx 20 vessels annually and exports approx 10,000t annually.

Where does the pilot board at Fenit?

The pilot boards at Fenit Harbor pilot boarding, 52°16.3′N 009°54.5′W.

What time zone is Fenit in?

Local time at Fenit 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 Fenit?

1025.

Which load line zone is Fenit 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 Fenit?

Port State Control at Fenit: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Fenit?

The UN/LOCODE of Fenit is IEFEN.

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