Burntisland (GBBTL)

Burntisland, recognised as the most natural harbour in the region and one of its oldest maritime locations, is under the stewardship of Forth Ports and features two distinct docking areas—East Dock and West Dock. The aforementioned docks are each accessed through separate locks, facilitating a seamless flow of maritime activities. The East Dock primarily serves general and bulk cargo vessels, whereas, the West Dock is dedicated to offshore activities, catering to the growing demands of clean energy and offshore fabrications. Looking to the future, Forth Ports has unveiled plans for an offshore wind facility within the port of Burntisland. This project aims to establish a high-capacity floating offshore wind integration facility, aligning with the UK's net zero ambitions. By harnessing the power of the wind, this initiative not only promises to contribute to sustainable energy production but also positions Burntisland as a leader in the transition to renewable energy.

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

Burntisland is located on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth on the E coast of Scotland.

Max LOA 111.6m, beam 27.0m, draught 5.2m and 5,345DWT.

There are 3 anchor berths in Burntisland Roads for bulk carriers discharging into barges, B1, B2, and B3, to the SE of the port but N of the deep water channel. These anchorage berths are allocated by (VTS) with depths of 13 to 28m. Anchorage may also be obtained elsewhere in Burntisland Road clear of the degaussing ranges. Degaussing range: Lies close W of the harbour entrance.

There is unimpeded access from the Forth deep water channel, which passes 1nm S of the port. From Forth deep water channel immediately S of Burntisland, the route leads 1.1nm N to the harbour entrance passing (with positions from the harbour entrance): through the Burntisland anchorage (0.5nm S) at reduced speed if required then E of the degaussing ranges, then to the harbour entrance, 76m wide, which lies between pierheads on which stand lights, E pierhead (pole, 5m in height), W pierhead (white tower, 6m in height). A submarine cable runs from W breakwater to the E pierhead. Vessels bound for West Dock should be under way before half flood and be ready to enter as soon as required, otherwise the Harbour Master must be informed. The West Dock has depths of 6.4m over the gate sill at HWS. Vessels bound for East Dock are to go through a set of storm gates at the E side of the outer basin. The entrance is 18.29m wide and has a depths of 8.6m over the gate sills at HWS and 7.5m at HWN.

BA 733, 734, 736. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP 286(1).

Kinghorn Lifeboat Station. The station houses a B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat.

1025.

Compulsory for vessels of LOA 45m or more bound for Forth deep water channel, passing W of 03°06.1'W. Requests for pilots should be made 96 and 12 hours prior to arrival to the Forth Ports Authority and amended or confirmed 2 hours before arrival to the Forth Pilot Station at Granton on VHF.

West Dock: The gate opens 1.5 hours before HW and will be closed at HW. The dock gate is open to vessel with sufficient water and specified UKC. East Dock: The gate opens 2 hours before HW and will be closed at HW. The dock gate is open to vessels once there is sufficient water for the vessel to berth safely on the flood tide with the specified UKC. Weather conditions will be put into consideration and the potential for vessel to manoeuvre in the outer harbour. Vessels are unable to enter the outer tidal basin at LWS. Wind Speed: Max wind speed permitted for berthing is 35kts Visibility: Vessels are not permitted to enter or leave the Burntisland when the outer end of the East Breakwater (Fl (2) G sec) are unable be seen from the Harbour Office on the N side of the Dock Gates. ..... Submarine Cable Lies in the outer tidal basin Wreck In a depth of 12.6m and is located approx 0.9nm SSE of the harbour entrance Degaussing Range Area Extends up to about 1.3nm S from the shore 0.5nm W of the harbour entrance Outfall Pipeline Extends about 0.8nm S from a point on the shore located 0.4nm NW of the harbour entrance. A diffuser is located on the seaward end of the pipeline.

..... MHWS 5.6m MHWN 4.5m

Forth Navigation Service operated by Forth and Tay Navigation Service. All inbound vessels must contact the Forth Navigation Service via email or facsimile 24 hours in advance of their ETA at the E limit of the service area, a line joining North Carr Beacon (56°17.7'N., 2°34.3'W.) and South Carr Beacon (56°03.4'N., 2°37.7'W.) or as soon as possible after departure from the last port if less than 24 hours. Any adjustments to the ETA of 2 hours or more must be reported. All vessels 50GT or more must report to the Forth Navigation Service when passing the following reporting points: ..... Location Lat Long Remark Eastern Harbour Limit - - Line joining position 56°17.7'N., 2°34.3'W and 56°03.1'N., 2° 37.7'W. Inchkeith Fairway Buoy 56°03.5'N 3°00.0'W - Due N or S of Inchkeith Light 56°02'N 3°00.0'W - Oxcars Light 56°01.4'N 3°16.8'W - No. 19 Lighted Buoy 56°00.7'N 3°22.5'W Inbound only. Dhu Craig Buoy 56°00.8'N 3°27.2'W Outbound only. Crombie Pier 56°02.0'N 3°32.0'W - Hen and Chickens Lighted Buoy 56°02.4'N 3°38.1'W - Forth Navigation Service maintains radar surveillance throughout the area. Details of traffic, navigational warnings, and local weather forecasts are available upon request.

Tugs are available if required. ..... Arrival Parameters: Up to 15kts 1 Tug Over 15kts 2 Tugs Vessels of such length should be berthed SST. Recommendations for swinging: Less than 10kts Vessel may swing inside for SST In 10kts or over Vessel will swing outside and back in from the river Note: Final decision made by Master/Pilot Departure Parameters: Berthed SST: No Tug Berthed PST: Up to 15kts 1 Tug Over 15kts 2 Tugs

Prevailing winds: Variable, mainly SW'ly.

BURNTISLAND 56°03.23'N 3°14.22'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB BTL For details see: FORTH PORTS PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Forth and Tay Navigation contact info Telephone +441324 49 8586 VHF Ch 71 Duty Harbour Master contact info Telephone +44 1324 49 8584 Email FTNS@Forthports.co.uk Port Health Authority – Fife Council contact info Email food.safety@fife.gov.uk NHS Public Health (Health Protection Team) contact info Telephone +44 1786 45 7283 Tugs contact info VHF Ch 10

Vessels should advise the Forth and Tay Navigation Service of their ETA at the eastern limit of Forth Port Authority 3 days in advance, amending the time if it becomes more than 2 hours in error.

Vessels must reduce speed and keep clear of vessels anchored in Berths B2, B4 and B5 if such vessels have barges alongside.