Ayr (GBAYR)

The port has facilities for the handling of general and bulk cargoes, with the major cargoes being salt, aggregates, fertiliser, animal feed, coal, forest products, project cargoes, and scrap metals. The port also has facilities to handle passenger vessels, either in dock or by ship's tender. Heavy lifts and wind energy support handling available. Some berths have direct rail access.

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

Ayr is located on the W coast of Scotland, approx 26nm SW of Glasgow, Scotland.

Max LOA 110m, beam 18m, draught 6.2m and 4,000DWT.

Approx 233,000t of cargo and 185 vessels handled annually.

Safe anchorage during gales from between SW and NW may be obtained in Whiting Bay (55°30'N 055°05'W). During winds from the E, safe anchorage may be obtained in Ayr Bay.

Approach to Ayr Harbour along the leading lights, on the alignment 098°, is recommended. The leading lights lead E towards the harbour entrance, passing, S of foul ground (0.45nm NW), S of Saltpan patches with least depth 3.8m over them (1.5nm NW) extending 2nm WNW. Saltpan Spit (1.75nm N) with depth of less than 2.0m over it, extends 1.75nm WNW from the coast. S of a lightbuoy (0.9nm NW) marking a diffuser at the W extremity of a storm outfall. N of a shoal with depths of less than 2.0m over it (0.25nm WSW), When South Pier Light (55°28.2'N., 004°38.7'W) is distant 0.1nm the entrance channel, which has a width of 60m and a least charted depth over the bar of 3.6m, continues generally E, passing: S of the head of North Breakwater on which stands a light (white metal framework tower, 9m in height, then: N of the head of South Pier on which stands a light (white tower, 6m in height) then: Between South Pier and North Pier.

BA 1866. Admiralty Pilot NP66A, NP286(1).

Coastguard available. Contact info telephone: +44 2891 463933.

1015 to 1025. Average 1018.

Compulsory for all vessels over LOA 65m. Pilot, available throughout 24 hours, boards off Saint Nicholas Lightbuoy.

The harbour limits extend approx 0.2nm seaward to the harbour entrance.

Principal navigational aids include the ruins of Greenan Castle (2nm SSW), which stand on the edge of a cliff, the South Pier Light (55°28.2'N., 004° 38.7'W) and leading lights, on the alignment 098° and lead E towards the harbour entrance. A light (white metal framework tower, 9m in height) stands S of the head of North Breakwater and another (white tower, 6m in height) stands N of the head of South Pier. St Nicholas Buoy (55°28’.116'N., 004°39’.446'W) Traffic signals are shown at night only, on a mast near the Pilot Station on the outer end of N quay 0.2nm E of S pier.

Ayr Bay, between the Head of Ayr and Troon is strewn with numerous shoal patches and restrictions.

Range 2.7m (springs), 2.2m (neaps).

Available on request, Tel +44 7836 569 110.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. Winds: A strong wind from the W creates a swell in the entrance. S'ly winds can raise the water level whereas N'ly and NE'ly winds lower the water level. Rain: Heavy rain causes a strong flow in the river which tend to deflect the heading of a vessel. Frost: In winter, following the break up of hard frost, the ice on the outgoing stream has been known to sweep small vessels out to sea.

AYR 55°28'N 4°39'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB AYR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 31/18 Associated British Ports correspondence, (RSDRA2018000177666), 31/18

Ayr Harbour Master contact info VHF: Ch 14 Telephone: +44 1292 281687 Facsimile: +44 1292 287787 Email: ayr@abports.co.uk Callsign: "Ayr Harbour"

Customs contact info Tel: +44 141 532 6087.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 1 2. Passenger List - 3. Stowaway List - 4. Bonded Stores List 1 5. Crew's Personal Effects List - 6. Stores List - 7. Arms & Ammunition List 1 8. Health Documents or Certificate 1 9. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 10. Load Line Certificate 1 11. Tonnage Certificate 1 12. Certificate of Nationality 1 13. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 14. Cargo Gear Certificate 1 15. Bills of Lading 16. Manifests (freighted) 17. Manifests (unfreighted) 18. Light Dues Certificate 1 19. Safety Radio Certificate 1 20. Safety Construction Certificate 1 21. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 1

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival is advisable and necessary if a pilot is required.

The Harbour Master/Port Office must be contacted immediately in the event of all incidents including: Damage, oil spills, fire (emergency services to be called in addition), security breaches and injuries. Special bye laws are in force for vessels carrying petroleum products and 24 hours pre-arrival notice is required. In the event of an incident in the port the following information will need to be provided: ..... 1. Vessel Name 2. Location at the port (Berth No.) It is important that all vessel masters must ensure that all accommodation ladders/gangways are secured and safety nets are rigged at all times. ABP will ensure that the following are secured and rigged correctly. A waste management plan is in place for waste (from within the European Union) and must only be deposited in the garbage bins provided. All garbage from outside of the European Union must be collected separately by an authorised garbage contractor via agent or port authority. All other garbage may be disposed of by arrangement via agent or port authority. Under the Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003 vessels are to notify their next port of call, 24hr notice, of the types and amount of waste they will be discharging. It is prohibited to leave any waste in the port or on the quays. Outlets for overboard discharges are to remain closed whilst the vessel is alongside and are not to be damaged in any way. If they are to be deemed damaged or a failure to comply the vessel will be held responsible. The deck is not to be washed until it is swept and the remains have been removed from the vessel. The discharging of dirty ballast or any hold washing over the side must be granted by the Harbour Master.

Standard UK health regulations apply. Ship Sanitation Control can be carried out.