About

A division of Fane Valley Co-operative, Burke Shipping Services Ltd has been operating in the Port of Londonderry for over 50 years. Located in the North West of Ireland, at the head of Lough Foyle, a sheet of almost landlocked water 26km long and 13km wide.

Location

Lough Foyle forms an excellent sheltered deep-water harbour, which is accessible at all states of the tide and in all weather conditions.

Experienced Staff

Our experienced staff have an in-depth knowledge of the port, providing a range of services including ships agency, stevedoring, warehousing, haulage and customs clearance to meet our customer’s needs.

Certifications

Burke Shipping Services Ltd operates the highest quality levels to ensure excellence in customer service. Our Ship Agency, Stevedoring and Warehousing operations are all certified to ISO 9001:2015, a copy of the certificate can be found here

Port Information

The following restrictions apply to vessels arriving / departing Londonderry Port -Lisahally Terminal.

Vessels less than 27,000 DWT

  • Max LOA: 200m
  • Max Beam: 26m
  • Max Draft: 9.30m (Subject to Height of Tide, recommended berthing daylight only)
  • Max Air Draft: 40.57 above MHWS (2.50m High Tide)

Vessels between 27,000 DWT and 40,000 DWT

  • Max LOA: 200m
  • Max Beam: 30m
  • Max Draft: 7.50m (Berthing/Sailing at High Water/Day Light only)
  • Max Air Draft: 40.57m above MHWS (2.50m High Tide)

Vessels over 40,000 DWT

  • Max LOA: 200m
  • Max Beam: 32m
  • Max Draft: 7.00m (Berthing/Sailing at High Water/Day Light only)
  • Max Air Draft: 40.57m above MHWS (2.50m High Tide)

Moville Bay Anchorage

  • Max Draft: 11.50m (HW arrival)
  • Max Air Draft: No Restriction
Port Crane Photo