Wicklow

Size limits

LOA 110m, draught 5.2m, 6,275DWT.

Water density

1012-1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 1.9-2.5m.

Off Wicklow Head (52°58.0'N 006°00.0'W) the tidal streams run strongly, up to 4kts in both directions.

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

Approach

The entrance, 120m in width, faces N between the heads of East Pier and West Pier. The entrance is approached from N, then the dredged channel leads from the inner side of East Pier Head into the river mouth passing close along the E side of Packet Quay.

Approach: The harbour is approached from Saint George's Channel, 1.25nm NW of Wicklow Head, and entered from N between the heads of East and West Piers.

Directions: The entrance is approached from N, then the dredged channel leads from the inner side of East Pier Head into the river mouth passing close along the E side of Packet Quay.

Port limits

The port limits extend 500m seaward from the entrance.

Traffic schemes and VTS

No traffic schemes adopted.

Anchorages

Vessels may anchor outside the harbour with winds from NNW through W to S in depths of 7.0m to 7.5m, good holding ground; the recommended berth is approx 0.2nm NE of East Pier head, clear of the outfall pipeline extending NE for approx 0.9nm from a position approx 0.075nm NW of the root of West Pier. The seaward end of the outfall is indicated by a lightbuoy (special) marked "Wicklow".

Restrictions

Deep draught vessels must dock at HW, and may lie safely aground at LW.

Tugs

One small tug with 5t bollard pull can be arranged with 2 hours notice.

Mooring

Vessels usually swing in outer harbour before docking.

Charts and publications

BA 633, 1121, 1411, 1468. Irish Coast Pilot; Admiralty Tide Tables Vol 1 and List of Lights Vol 1. Admiralty Pilot NP40, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be advised through local agents 24 hours before arrival and later on VHF to the Harbour Master. Draught and LOA should be advised with ETA.

Communications

VHF: Ch 12, 14 & 16

Telephone: +353-404-674555 (daytime only)

Email: [email protected]

Notice of readiness

NOR is to be tendered to the local agent.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.

Customs and immigration

Usual rules and regulations concerning Customs and Immigration apply.

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

Small repairs possible.

Dry docks

No drydock facilities available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at Packet Quay and North Quay.

Bunkering: All available with advance notice.

Stores: Available

Medical

Wicklow.

Crew change

Possible, accommodation at reasonable charges available locally.

Transport

Nearest airport: Dublin, 64km.

Nearest railway: Wicklow, 1.6km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs, overtime worked when required.

Where it is

Wicklow port is located on the SSE coast of Ireland, approx 25nm S of Dublin.

The port

A well equipped port, with easy access, which is increasingly expanding. The harbour consists of berths along both banks of the mouth of the Leitrim River, protected by two breakwaters. The port mainly handles break bulk and general cargo.

What are the pilot arrangements at Wicklow?

Compulsory. Boarding area approx 0.5nm N of East Breakwater Lighthouse.

What time zone is Wicklow in?

Local time at Wicklow 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 Wicklow?

1012-1025.

Which load line zone is Wicklow 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 Wicklow?

Port State Control at Wicklow: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Wicklow?

The UN/LOCODE of Wicklow is IEWIC.

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