Quick Answer
UNLOCODEIE BTH
CountryIreland
Water BodyNorth Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth9.4 m
Lat51.6833
Lng-9.4500
Classificationenergy_202606
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About This Seaport
Run today by Sunoco after years under Zenith Energy, the Bantry terminal on Whiddy Island in southwest Ireland is purely an oil business. Its 14 large and two smaller tanks hold over 1.4 million cubic metres — more than eight million barrels — of crude oil, gasoline, diesel and kerosene, part of it Ireland's strategic petroleum reserve. The deepwater approach makes it one of the deepest-draft terminals in Europe, able to take very large crude carriers. First built by Gulf Oil in the late 1960s, the site was scarred by the 1979 Betelgeuse tanker explosion that killed 50 people, after which it passed into state hands. It handles no containers, RoRo or general cargo; its freight role is confined to tanker shipping and storage. For containerised or breakbulk consignments, the nearest option is the Port of Cork at Ringaskiddy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bantry?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Bantry is IE BTH. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Bantry located?▼
The port of Bantry is located in Ireland (North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Bantry?▼
Bantry is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Bantry?▼
The channel depth of Bantry is 9.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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51.68333, -9.45000
Channel depth: 9.4 m
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