Port Facilities
The Port of Belfast can trace its origins back to 1613 and
emerged as the most important port in Ulster in the early
eighteenth century.
Since its formation, the Belfast Harbour Commissioners have
developed and improved the Port, reclaiming land to accommodate new
quays, new trades and changes in shipping and cargohandling
technology giving us the efficient, modern facility that we have
today.
| Berth Name: |
Stormont Wharf |
Pollock 6 |
| Location: |
Victoria Channel |
Herdman Channel |
| Maximum Length: |
837 meter |
177 meters |
| Maximum Beam: |
33 meter |
N/A |
| Maximum Draught: |
10.2 meter |
8.5 meters |
| Tugs: |
24 hour availability, requirement depending on size and
equipment |
| Restrictions on arrival/departure times: |
Tidal only |
| Range of Quay heights: |
1.1-5.8 metres |
| Difference between high and low tides: |
3.1 metres |
| ETA to whom: |
Belfast Harbour Radio |
| ETA contents: |
ETA at No.1 Buoy, Last Port, Max draught, Masters Name |
| Pilotage Compulsory: |
Yes |
| Pilot VHF: |
12 |
| Position of pilot pickup: |
“Fairways” Buoy |
| Distance from Port: |
6 miles |
| Pilot Working Hours: |
24 Hours |
| Prevailing Currents: |
2 kts |
| Winds: |
Prevailing SW |
| Is fresh water available: |
Yes |
| No. of Hoses: |
2 |
| Tonnes per hour guaranteed: |
12 tonnes |
| Type of fitting: |
10 tonnes |
| Garbage and sewage: |
4” |
| Security personnel: |
Reception facilities available |
| Passengers/crew inspection: |
Yes |
| Tour buses at quay: |
Yes |
| Tourist Desk: |
Yes |
| Shuttle service: |
on quayside/ship |
| Taxis: |
Yes, 10 minutes to city centre |