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Larne, United Kingdom

United Kingdom · 54.85° N, 5.80° W

The World Port Index classes Larne as a natural coastal harbor on the North Atlantic Ocean. It records a channel depth of 7.9 m and a cargo pier depth of 6.8 m. Norfolk is 5,550 km away in a straight line.

5,550 km from Norfolk, Virginia, in a straight line.
Channel depth
7.9 m
Cargo pier depth
6.8 m
Max vessel length
125 m
From Norfolk
5,550 kmGreat-circle distance
Nearest port guide
Kilroot10 km away

Depths and vessel limits

The index sets a maximum vessel length of 125 m.

Channel depth
7.9 m
Anchorage depth
11 m
Cargo pier depth
6.8 m
Tidal range
2 m
Maximum vessel length
125 m
Maximum vessel beam
19 m

As recorded in the World Port Index. Gauges run from 0 to 25 m. Confirm current depths and limits with the port before you fix a vessel.

Facilities on record

Arrival and entry

Larne is listed as a first port of entry. Pilotage is compulsory.

First port of entry
Yes
Pilotage compulsory
Yes
Pilotage available
Yes
Tug assistance
Yes
Arrival notice (ETA message) required
Yes
Port security
Yes
Vessel traffic service
Yes
Shelter afforded
Good
Entrance restricted by tide
No
Entrance restricted by swell
No
Entrance restricted by ice
No
Overhead limits
Yes

Cargo handling

Cargo facilities on record: ro-ro, breakbulk and liquid bulk. The heaviest lift class recorded is 25 to 49 tons.

Container
No
Ro-ro
Yes
Breakbulk
Yes
Liquid bulk
Yes
Oil terminal
No
LNG terminal
No
Wharves
Yes
Fixed cranes
Yes
Mobile cranes
Yes
Lifts of 25 to 49 tons
Yes
Lifts up to 24 tons
Yes
Longshore labor
Yes
Railway
Small

Services and supplies

Repair capability is rated limited.

Repairs
Limited
Dry dock
None
Fuel oil
Yes
Diesel oil
Yes
Potable water
Yes
Provisions
Yes
Medical facilities
Yes
Garbage disposal
Yes
Dirty ballast disposal
No
Airport
Yes

US trade with the United Kingdom

US exports, 2025
$97.4BLed by precious stones, metals and jewelry
US imports, 2025
$64.8BLed by machinery and mechanical appliances

Top goods, trade terms and port guides for the United Kingdom

Other ports in the United Kingdom

The nearest is Kilroot, 10 km away in a straight line.

Sources

  • US trade figures: US Census Bureau, International Trade API, HS2 total exports and general imports for calendar 2024 and 2025, retrieved November 4, 2026.
  • Port data: National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, World Port Index (Pub 150), from NGA's UpdatedPub150.csv as captured by the Internet Archive on September 29, 2026.
  • Distances are great-circle distances computed from World Port Index coordinates, not sailing distances.
  • Map: Natural Earth 1:110m land, public domain.