Harbour Facilities
- 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
Tidal Information
Full information on Belfast Harbour tide times can you found at belfast-harbour.co.uk/tide-tables.
