Westport

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 3.88m.

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

Approach

The channel is entered between Inishgort Light and the N end of Dorinish Bar, a long spit of shingle and stones, which dries, extending N from Dorinish More (0.8nm S of Inishgort) to within 0.2nm of the light where it is marked by a lightbuoy.

Then the channel passes through Dorinish harbour, entered 0.5nm SE of Inishgort Light, and leads generally ESE between the many islets for a distance of approx 4nm to Westport Bay where an anchorage can be obtained. Above the bay and at Westport Quay a vessel must lie aground. There are also a number of anchorages within 1.5nm of the entrance, where small vessels can find shelter.

Anchorages

Vessels anchor in 6.6 - 8.0m of water at Inishlyre, 4nm from Westport Quay.

Restrictions

Silting is constant throughout the harbour. It is common for the quay to dry alongside.

Mooring

Vessels must not moor in the area of steps by the quays.

Charts and publications

BA 2057, 2420. 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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available via pipeline.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Westport Primary Care Centre (1.7km), Westport Medical Centre (2km) and Grove Medical Centre (2.1km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Ireland West Airport Knock (50.3km).

Nearest railway: Westport Station (2.85km).

Nearest highway: Port has access to N59. The secondary road, 298.795km, runs N to S through County Sligo, County Mayo and County Galway.

Nearest public transport: Bus routes throughout Westport.

Where it is

Westport is situated on the W coast of Ireland in Co Mayo.

The port

Westport Quay, formerly used to service the agricultural industry, is now used by recreational fishing and pleasure vessels. The port had previously been used to export cargoes including; agricultural produce, canned meats and manures and imported cargoes including; timber, coal, salt, machinery and tar. A survey carried out on Westport stated that the port silted badly and therefore unusable. The last commercial vessel visited the port in 1986.

The area has been zoned for development to include marine based tourism and recreation in the latest draft for the Westport Local Area Plan. The port and local area will be developed once a Master Plan has been proposed and accepted.

What time zone is Westport in?

Local time at Westport 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 Westport?

1025.

Which load line zone is Westport 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 Westport?

Port State Control at Westport: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Westport?

The UN/LOCODE of Westport is IEWES.

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