General Port Information
Wicklow port is located on the East coast of Ireland, approximately 40 south of Dublin
Location; 52º 59' N 06º 02' W
BA Charts; no. 633 and 1468
Port Limits; The seaward limits of the harbour are defined by a line drawn across the harbour entrance and a range 457m to seaward of the outer breakwaters.
Anchorages; A safe anchorage can be found anywhere in Wicklow Bay, except in NE or easterly gales.A good anchorage can be found about 1 mile off the harbour entrance.
VHF; Calling Ch 16, Working Ch. 14 or 02.
Channels 6,7,8,26,27,and 28.
Reception of port VHF only extends to about 20miles offshore in a northerly and easterly direction and to about 10 miles offshore in a southerly direction due to signals being blocked by Wicklow Head.
Medical; Full medical facilities available.
It is desirable to give advance notice of medical attention that may be required if possible.
Fresh Water; Available at Packet Pier and North Quay.
Only a small hose on South Quay.
Fuel; Gas Oil is readily available and is brought to the ships by road tanker. Other types of fuel would need to specially ordered.
Emergency; Dial 999.
Police 353 (0) 404 67107 / 67287
Ambulance 353 (0) 404 67109
Fire 353 (0) 404 67371
Harbour Office 353 (0) 404 67455
Emergency Response Centre
The Irish Marine Emergency Service Headquarters,
Leeson Lane, Dublin.
Tel. 353 (0) 1 662 0922/3 Fax. 353 (0) 1 662 0795
Telex 93039 IMES EI. 24 hour operation.
Time; GMT, summertime GMT plus 1 hour (March – October)
Weather; Predominently SW’ly winds. Port closes rarely when there is a very strong NE’ly to E’ly wind causing heavy swell between the East and West Piers.
Delays; Tide Restrictions only.
Consuls; Nearest at Dublin.
Telephones; No facilities for placing telephones on board ships.
Airport; Nearest airport, Dublin International, 40 miles.
Banks; Bank of Ireland ltd., Main Street, Wicklow. Tel. 353 (0) 404 67376
Allied Irish Banks Ltd., Abbey Street, Wicklow, Tel. 353 (0) 404 67311
Customs Allowances; As per European Union (EU) Regulations.
Shore Leave; Permitted.
Repatriation; Arranged by the agents.
Identification; Seaman’s book is sufficient.
Developments; A new Port Access (Town Bypass) is expected to be constructed 2005/2006. |
