Seaport · Ireland
Port of Rosslare
Rosslare (Ireland) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 34420). It lies on the Irish Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Ireland
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IEROE
- World Port Index no.
- 34420
- Coordinates
- 52.25°N, 6.33°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Main use
- Ferry
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Irish Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Ireland
- Other names
- Rosslare Europort
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 7.3 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.2 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 200.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 30.0 m |
| Max vessel draft | 6.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Ro-ro
- Solid bulk
- Breakbulk
- Other facilities
Cranes and lifting
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Port security
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
- Local assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Electrical repair
- Diving
- Medical facilities
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
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) | 5,710 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 5,730 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,210 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Rosslare, 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 Rosslare
Where is Port of Rosslare?
Rosslare (Ireland) lies on the Irish Sea, at about 52.25°N, 6.33°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Rosslare?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IEROE for Rosslare. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Rosslare?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 200.0 m, beam 30.0 m, draft 6.8 m for Rosslare. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Rosslare from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 5,710 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,210 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 Rosslare?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Rosslare 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.