Kilrush (IEKLR)

The port is closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. Kilrush is the only commercial Harbour Authority situated on the N bank of the Shannon Estuary. The harbour is approx 1.5km from the town centre. Since the marina and lock gates are in place, water is held at 3.0m. The deep water harbour is at Cappagh and is well sheltered except for SE winds. The pier is in constant use by Shannon pilot boat and tugs. Cargoes handled are forest products and machinery.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Kilrush is situated on the SW coast of Ireland.

LOA 82m, draught 5.0m, 3,000DWT.

Approx 4 vessels and 1,500t of cargo annually.

Scattery Roads, E of Scattery Island. The pilot station will advise where to anchor.

When approaching Kilrush by way of the channel between Hog Isle and the mainland, beware of Wolf Rock. Approaching between Scattery Isle and the mainland, beware of a spit and also Carrigillaun.

BA 1547, 1819; Irish OS17. Admiralty Pilot NP40.

Valentia or Malin Head coastguard, VHF Ch 16. Berthing: The pilot station will provide details regarding the berth.

1025.

Compulsory, from Scattery Roads where vessels anchor awaiting tide.

Berthing restricted during periods of bad weather. Berthing is only permitted 1.5 hours before HW.

Range 5.4m springs, 2.0m neaps. Tidal streams run in approx the direction of the channel. In the narrows E of Hog Island the spring rate in both directions is approx 4.5kts. Eddies form on the banks on both sides of the W entrance during the outgoing stream.

Restrictions apply when large vessels are entering or leaving the harbour as all other vessels should remain inside or outside until Harbour Master gives the all clear.

Available on request. Harbour launches for work at the pier, Tel: +353 65 905 1327. Tugs for work on the river, Tel: +353 69 906 5576.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

Valentia or Malin Head, continuous watch on 2182kHz. VHF: Continuous watch throughout 24 hours maintained on Ch 16 and Ch 12. Shannon pilots: Ch 11 and 16.

Standard European Regulations apply.

Cargo documentation: To be completed with the agent as soon as possible, after discharge.

Advance notice of 24 hours and 12 hours required by agent and pilots.

Pratique application made on arrival. All animals and birds to be kept onboard at all times.