Harbour Facilities

    A full list of harbour facilities as well as the latest tidal information for Belfast Harbour.

    • 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
    • Number 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