Seaport · Ireland
Port of Bantry
Bantry (Ireland) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 34260). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Ireland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IEBTH
- World Port Index no.
- 34260
- Coordinates
- 51.68°N, 9.45°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Ireland
- Other names
- Bantry Bay Oil Terminal
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 21.6 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 21.6 m |
| Tidal range | 4.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
- Tugs: salvage
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Radio
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 5,830 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,850 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,320 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Bantry, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 142 (Enroute) - Ireland and the West Coast of England.
Frequently asked questions about Bantry
Where is Port of Bantry?
Bantry (Ireland) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 51.68°N, 9.45°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bantry?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IEBTH for Bantry. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Bantry from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,830 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,320 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Liverpool, Southampton, London Gateway.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Bantry?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Bantry through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.