A Gateway To Opportunity

Belfast Harbour - Port

Port

Belfast Harbour is Northern Ireland’s principal maritime gateway and logistics hub, serving the Northern Ireland economy and increasingly that of the Republic of Ireland. 

Belfast Harbour - Corporate

Corporate

Our purpose is to provide the region with a best-in-class Port to meet current and emerging market requirements and to develop the Estate as a key economic hub and iconic waterfront for Belfast to drive our income from trade, tradeable services and tourism.

Belfast Harbour - Real Estate

Real Estate

Belfast Harbour’s real estate land holding extends to some 2,000 acres, strategically located at the focal point of the city’s transport infrastructure. This land bank represents some 20% of the Belfast City area.

Belfast Harbour - Tide Tables

Tide Tables

The Marina can handle recreational vessels up to 15m LOA and a maximum draught of 4.0m. Vessels greater than 4m draught or 15m length overall wishing to visit Belfast should contact the Harbour Master’s Office prior to arrival.

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History & Heritage

2022 marks the 175th anniversary of establishment of Belfast Harbour Commissioners however, the origins of the Belfast Port can be traced back to 1613, when, during the reign of James I, the town was incorporated as a borough by royal charter, with provision for the establishment of a wharf or quay.