New Ross

1. New Ross boarding — Cheek Point Pilot boards52°15.9′N 006°59.4′W
2. New Ross boarding — Dunmore East Pilot boards52°09.0′N 006°38.6′W
3. New Ross boarding — bad weather Pilot boards52°13.5′N 006°56.4′W

Size limits

Max LOA 110m, beam 18m, draught 6.0m.

Largest vessel handled: "Vasillios G", 10,000DWT, dry cargo, draught 4.8m.

Water density

1000-1004.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 3.2-4.7m.

Tidal streams: The tidal streams in the River Barrow generally follow the line of the channel, but they sweep round each of the sharp bends at a considerable rate, continuing their direction from the previous reach. Great caution should be exercised when rounding these bends.

The tidal streams in the fairway of the river begin as follows:

Interval from HW

At New Ross, the streams begin 15 to 20 minutes later. The spring rates listed in the table above vary according to the position in the river. Actual max rates, in the entrance and at the principal bends, are given in their appropriate place in the description of the channel.

Tidal streams in the entrance: The ingoing stream sets from the River Suir, partly across the entrance of the River Barrow, in a direction approx 305° direct on to Drumdowney Point at a spring rate of approx 0.5kt.

Impinging against the W shore it is deflected into the line of the channel, setting in a direction approx 335°, through the opening in Barrow Bridge.

The outgoing stream attains a max spring rate of approx 2kts.

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

Approach

New Ross is approached by the common estuary of the rivers Suir and Barrow. The entrance which is 2.5nm in width, between Hook Head and Black Knob has depths of approx 15.0m and is free of dangers in the fairway. The outer bar, Duncannon Bar, 4nm N of Hook Head, has a least depth in the fairway of 6.0m LAT.

There are clear waters entering the estuary.

The governing depth for the river to New Ross is 2.2m CD.

The river is well buoyed and lighted for night navigation.

Port limits

The port limits extend from a line joining Drumdowney Point to Kilmokea Point adjacent to Barrow Railway Bridge (52°21.4'N 007°00.0'W).

Anchorages

Good anchorage is available in Dunmore Bay and N of Cheekpoint. Anchoring is permitted in the River Barrow only in accordance with instructions from the Harbour Master.

Restrictions

The max size of vessel that can navigate the River Barrow is restricted partly by the depths, partly by some sharp bends in the river, but also by the width of the openings at Barrow Bridge.

Navigation of the River Barrow for vessels of or near the max dimensions is restricted to daylight hours only according to Harbour Master's instructions.

Barrow Railway Bridge, which crosses the River Barrow just within its mouth, has at its W end a swing span providing two openings, each 24.3m in width.

Three overhead power cables, each with 36m headroom, span the river 1nm N of Barrow Bridge.

Charts and publications

BA 2046. Admiralty Pilot NP40.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA to be advised as soon as possible to agents, Dunmore Pilots VHF Ch 14 and New Ross Pilots VHF Ch 14.

Communications

Valentia, callsign "EJK", Land's End, "GLD" or any other convenient coast radio station.

VHF: New Ross Station, constant watch on Ch 14 during office hours.

Documents

Vessel's official certificates and documents.

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

Available.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Campus and Esso fuel available.

Medical

Wexford General Hospital and New Ross District Hospital.

Transport

Nearest airport: Waterford, 30km. Cork, 145km. Dublin, 145km.

Nearest railway: Waterford, 24km.

Working hours

Flexible throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

New Ross is located on the River Barrow, 9nm above its confluence with the River Suir and 18nm from the sea in the SE corner of Ireland, 47km WNW of Carnsore Point in a direct line.

The port

It is a small commercial tidal port with facilities for containers, Ro-Ro, liquid and bulk cargoes. Up to 310m of wharves available.

The principal exports include agricultural produce, fertilisers, grain, livestock, timber. Imports include acids, cement, coal, fertilisers, petroleum products, oil, salt and animal feed.

Traffic

Approx 1,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at New Ross?

The pilot boards at New Ross boarding — Cheek Point, 52°15.9′N 006°59.4′W. New Ross has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is New Ross in?

Local time at New Ross is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at New Ross?

The deepest berth listed is at Marshmeadows Terminal: 5.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at New Ross?

1000-1004.

Which load line zone is New Ross 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 New Ross?

Port State Control at New Ross: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of New Ross?

The UN/LOCODE of New Ross is IENRS.

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