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UNLOCODEIE CTB
CountryIreland
Water BodyNorth Atlantic Ocean
SizeVery Small
TypeCoastal (Natural)
Channel Depth7.9 m
Lat51.6500
Lng-9.9167
Classificationfishing_202606
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About This Seaport
Whitefish, not containers, defines Castletownbere on the Beara Peninsula in County Cork – Ireland's largest whitefish landing port and one of the country's state-run Fishery Harbour Centres. Sheltered in what is often called one of the safest natural harbours in the world, it handles roughly 40,000 tonnes of catch a year worth some €90–100 million, geared to demersal and partly pelagic fleets rather than scheduled cargo lines. On adjacent Dinish Island the Spanish transhipment operator Eiranova runs its plant, a legacy that long earned the town its 'peseta port' nickname. A 2022 expansion of Dinish Wharf, costing around €48 million, added quay length and depth for larger fishing vessels. There is no established container, break-bulk or general customs traffic here; activity centres on fish, ice, gear, fuel and ship supplies, so commercial shippers should route containerised or break-bulk consignments through the Port of Cork at Ringaskiddy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Castletown Bearhaven?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Castletown Bearhaven is IE CTB. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Castletown Bearhaven located?▼
The port of Castletown Bearhaven is located in Ireland (North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Castletown Bearhaven?▼
Castletown Bearhaven is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Castletown Bearhaven?▼
The channel depth of Castletown Bearhaven is 7.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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51.65000, -9.91667
Channel depth: 7.9 m
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