Rosslare Europort

Size limits

LOA 200m, beam 30m, draught 6.5m, 12,300DWT.

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 1.6m (springs).

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

Approach

Channel through South Shear: By day: The entrance to South Shear (52°14.0'N 006°15.0'W) is approached from SSE on the line of bearing (284.5°) of the light at the head of the breakwater at Rosslare harbour.

At night: The white sector (283°-286°) of the light leads into the entrance of the channel, where the dangers on either side are covered by coloured sectors.

These bearings lead into the channel, passing (with positions relative to Greenore Point:

SSW of South Long Lightbuoy (S cardinal) (2nm E), then:

NNE of Splaugh Lightbuoy (port hand) (1.25nm E), then S of South Long Lightbuoy (S Cardinal) (2nm E).

After passing South Long Lightbuoy the recommended track leads:

Between Callmines Lightbuoy (port hand) (0.85nm NE) and South Holden's Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (1.25nm NE), then:

SW of West Holden's Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (1.3nm N).

Channel through North Shear: Approaches from seaward: The N end of North Shear (6.5nm NNE of Rosslare Harbour) is approached from seaward either:

From N through the Rusk Channel (52°30.0'N 006°11.0'W), or

From E passing between the N end of Lucifer Bank and the S end of Blackwater Bank (52°22.5'N 006°13.0'W).

Clearing line from E. The alignment (310°) of Blackwater Head (52°26.0'N 006°20.0'W) and the NE slope of Mount Leinster (20nm NW) leads SW of Blackwater Bank, passing:

SSW of South Blackwater Lightbuoy (S Cardinal) (52°23.0'N 006°13.0'W), then NNE of Barham Shoals (4.25nm SE of Blackwater Head).

Directions through North Shear: The line of bearing 195° of the light at the head of Rosslare Breakwater (52°15.4'N 006°20.2'W) leads through North Shear, passing:

WNW of North Long Lightbuoy (N Cardinal) (52°21.4'N 006°16.9'W) which marks the inner side of the N end of Long Bank, then WNW of West Long Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (3nm NNE of Rosslare Breakwater Light).

At night the white sector (188°-208°) of Rosslare Breakwater Light leads through the channel but, until past West Long Lightbuoy, the light should be kept bearing less than 198° in order to avoid crossing the N part of Long Bank.

Directions for entry: Having approached Rosslare Harbour either through South Shear or through North Shear, the head of the breakwater should be rounded at a prudent distance keeping (with positions from the breakwater light):

E or SE of a 4.3m rocky patch (0.45nm NW), then:

NE of No 3 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (0.25nm W) marking the NE edge of the shoal water to the W of the harbour.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Scheduled traffic has priority. The alongside Berth No 4, at the outer end of the breakwater, must be kept clear for regular arrivals and departure of ferry traffic at the inner Berth No 3.

Anchorages

Rosslare Bay, or South Bay, situated between Greenore Point (52°14.4'N 006°18.8'W) and Rosslare Point (4.75nm NNW), affords good shelter in all W winds but is unsafe in onshore winds, although the sea is somewhat broken by the off-lying banks.

Recommended anchorage may be obtained 0.75nm N of Rosslare Harbour in depth 7.3m, sand over clay, with the breakwater light bearing 180° and the old coastguard tower (1.75nm WNW) bearing 270°.

Other vessels of deeper draughts: In greater depths near Holden's Bed (approx 1nm further E).

Prohibited anchorage: Vessels are not permitted to anchor within 0.5nm of the breakwater light as it interferes with ferry traffic going alongside.

Restrictions

Regular scheduled traffic has priority.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 1121, 1410, 1772, 1787. Admiralty Pilot NP40, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

VHF communication should be established before entering harbour. Notice of ETA should be given at least 1.5 hours prior to arrival for passing Breakwater Light and Tuskar Rock Light should be sent to the port on VHF Ch 12.

Communications

VHF: Ch 12. The port radio maintains 24 hours watch. Callsign 'Rosslare Harbour Radio'.

Tel: +353 53 9157921, Fax: +353 53 8860564, Email: [email protected]/[email protected].

Health

Pratique will be granted by Customs Officials on arrival. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates are issued.

Customs and immigration

Immigration: Wexford Garda (Tel: +353 53 65201) and Customs (Tel: +353 53 33116).

Notices and regulations

The harbour authorities must be consulted, before entry into the harbour if a vessel is carrying explosives.

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

Repairs available by Rosslare Ship Repairs, Tel: +353 53 33194; Fax: +353 53 33567; Email: [email protected].

A diver is available for underwater inspection work. There is no dry dock or slipway.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at quayside at a delivery rate of 15-30tph.

Bunkering: Available, arrangements may be made directly with oil companies.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Wexford General Hospital, 15km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Local strip Castlebridge. Main airport Dublin (177km), Waterford and Cork.

Nearest railway: Rosslare Europort railway station, in the port (5mins walk from the Terminal Building).

Working hours

Normally 0600-2200hrs. Outside these hours by arrangement.

Where it is

Rosslare Europort is situated at the SE tip of Ireland, on the S shore of Rosslare Bay.

The port

Rosslare is the nearest crossing point to the United Kingdom and to Europe and provides unrivalled marine access to the main centres.

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, freight, ferry, cruise and passenger, it is ireland's second busiest in terms of ship visits and unitised freight.

Traffic

Approx 2,100,000t of cargo, 260,000TEU, 1710 vessels and 243,000 passengers handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Rosslare Europort?

Not compulsory. A pilot can be obtained locally and should be requested 24 hours in advance.

What time zone is Rosslare Europort in?

Local time at Rosslare Europort 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 Rosslare Europort?

The deepest berth listed is at Rosslare Europort Terminal: 6.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Rosslare Europort?

1025.

Which load line zone is Rosslare Europort 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 Rosslare Europort?

Port State Control at Rosslare Europort: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rosslare Europort?

The UN/LOCODE of Rosslare Europort is IEROS.

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