Forth Ports (GBFOR)

Within the area of Firth of Forth, Scotland, there are the major ports of Leith, Grangemouth, Rosyth, the oil terminal at Hound Point and the gas terminal at Braefoot (see separate entries). The Port Authority for these major ports is Forth Ports who also oversee the port areas of Dundee, Kirkcaldy, Leith, Methil and Tilbury (London), in the SE of the United Kingdom (see separate entries).

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

Situated on the E coast of Scotland.

Max draught 20.0m.

Approx 18,500,000t of cargo, 140,000TEU and 1,500 vessels handled annually.

Methil Anchorage: Five anchorage berths numbered M2 to M6 are situated approx 2nm SE of Methil. Additionally there is an anchorage for small vessels approx 1nm SE of Methil. The numbered anchorage berths are allocated by the VTS. Caution: A large area of foul ground borders the SW side of the numbered anchorage berths. Kirkaldy Anchorage: There are nine anchor berths for vessels, K1 to K9, off Kirkcaldy. These numbered berths are allocated by the VTS. Tankers bound for Hound Point Terminal are not permitted to anchor in K2 anchorage because it lies within the compulsory pilotage area for such vessels. Caution: A large area of foul ground borders the E side of the numbered anchorage berths. There is an anchorage area for small vessels in Kirkcaldy Bay. At its NW corner a lightbuoy (special) marks the seaward end of an outfall. The bay is generally free from dangers but the bottom is rock covered with sand and not good holding ground. A recommended berth, in a depth of 10.0m, is 0.7nm ESE of the pierhead. The anchorage is sheltered from the W but open to the E and vessels should not lie there during onshore winds in winter. Aberlady Bay Anchorage: There are ten anchorage berths numbered A1 to A10 off Aberlady Bay on the S side of the estuary. These berths are allocated by the VTS. Caution: A dangerous wreck lies in position 56°01.4'N 002°57.5'W, approx 2nm SE of A7 anchorage. Largo Bay Anchorage: A small vessel anchorage is available in Largo Bay and provides some shelter in gales from E. A recommended berth in a depth of 11.0m is located 4nm W of Elie Ness with the Ness open S of Chapel Ness. Smaller vessels may anchor closer in but it should be noted that the holding in the W part of the bay is poor. The anchorage lies close W of a prohibited anchorage area associated with a gas pipeline. Prohibited anchorage: Prohibited anchorage area lies 1nm either side of the gas pipeline, which crosses Firth of Forth from the N coast and the E end of Largo Bay to the S coast just SW of Eyebroughy.

The entrance to the Firth of Forth lies between Elie Ness (56°11'N 002°49'W) and Fidra, an islet 6.75nm S. The Firth of Forth extends for 20nm W to Queensferry at which point it is crossed by the Forth Railway and Forth Road bridges and the River Forth itself commences. Depths in the River Forth gradually reduce but it remains navigable for light draught vessels as far as Stirling, 62nm from the entrance. From a position S of Elie Ness (56°11'N 002°49'W), the route leads 7nm SW to Fairway Lightbuoy. A recommended channel for deep draught vessels leads from Fairway Lightbuoy (56° 03.5'N 003°00.0'W) to a position NW of Hound Point, 1nm E of the Rail Bridge.

BA 728, 733, 734, 735, 736, 737, 741. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP286(1)

The Forth Ports Authority exercises pilotage jurisdiction within its area. Pilotage is compulsory in the deep draught channel and its immediate vicinity and in the Firth and river as a whole W of the meridian 003°15.37'W. Requests for pilots should be made 24, 12 and 2 hours in advance to the Forth Pilot Station at Granton. The 2 hours confirmation of ETA should be sent by VHF or by telephone direct to the pilot station. On the final approach to the pilot boarding position all vessels should if possible, remain in direct VHF contact with the pilot vessel. The pilot launches operate from Granton and are fitted with radar and with RT on MF and VHF. The following details are required: ..... 1. GT 2. Max draught 3. Destination and position for embarking the pilot. Compulsory pilotage applies as follows: ..... 1. Vessels carrying 12 or more passengers; that part of the Forth which lies W of 03°00.0'W. 2. Vessels of LOA 45m or more bound for North Channel and Forth Deep Water Channel; on passing W of 03°06.1'W. 3. Vessels of LOA 45m or more carrying dangerous cargoes and all other vessels of LOA 80m or more bound for South Channel and Leith; on passing W of 03° 06.1'W. Vessels of LOA 45m or more carrying dangerous cargoes and all vessels of LOA 60m or more bound for Methil Docks. Pilots are normally embarked or disembarked as follows: ..... 1. Tankers bound for Hound Point Terminal and passenger vessels bound for Leith and Rosyth embark the pilot at Fairway Lightbuoy. 2. Inbound vessels proceeding N of Inchkeith in the compulsory pilotage area embark the pilot in the vicinity of No 3 Lightbuoy (56°03.2'N 003°06.1'W), keeping N of the channel for deep draught vessels. 3. Inbound vessels, other than passenger vessels, proceeding to S of Inchkeith embark the pilot NE of Narrow Deep Lightbuoy (56°01.5'N 003°04.6'W). 4. Inbound vessels proceeding to Methil embark the pilot in position 56°10'N 003°00'W. 5. Vessels at anchor in A4 or A5 anchorage, or the small vessel anchorage, embarks pilot at the anchorage. Tankers: Until the pilot is onboard and has conduct of the vessel, tankers bound for Hound Point Marine Terminal must not enter the area bounded by latitude 56°05'N and longitude 003°00'W. Vessels proceeding from K1-K7 anchorages to embark a pilot must not proceed S of 56°05'N and tankers inbound from sea or from A1-A3 anchorages must not proceed W of 003°00'W. Departure: Send ETD at least 4 hours and compulsorily 2 hours in advance with confirmation 1 hour before departure. Confirmation should be passed to the duty pilot (at Grangemouth, Leith and Methil to the Harbour Master).

The port limit is between a line joining North Carr Beacon (56°18'N 002°34'W) and Great Carr Beacon and the head of navigation at Kincardine Bridge.

Power station chimney (56°58'N 002°58'W), white concrete. Radio mast (56°11'N 002°51'W). Power station chimney (56°11.4N 002°59.9'W). Major Lights: Isle of May Light (56°11'N 002°23'W). Fidra Light (white brick tower, 17m in height) (56°04'N 002°47'W). Inchkeith Light (stone tower, 19m in height, 56°02'N 003°08'W). Elie Ness Light (56°11'N 002°48'W). Other Navigation Aid: Racon: Fairway Lightbuoy (56°03'N 003°00'W). DGPS: Girdle Ness Light (57°08.3'N 002°02.9'W).

Forth rail and road bridges (allowable clearance): The transit of the bridges by vessels with restricted airdraughts will be reported to the respective bridge authorities. Forth Rail Bridge: ..... Height of the bridge at Chart Datum 52.0m Deflection due to Live Load 0.1m Net height above Chart Datum 51.9m Clearance Margin 2.0m Allowable height above Chart Datum 49.9m The clearance height is with painting and maintenance platform removed, which is the normal situation. If the platform is in place, allowable height above Chart Datum will be reduced by a further 1.3m. Forth Road Bridge: ..... Height of bridge above Chart Datum 55.2m Deflection due to Live Load 3.1m Net height of bridge above Chart Datum 52.1m Clearance Margin 2.0m Allowable height above Chart Datum 50.1m Curvature to red and green light 0.9m Normal allowable height above chart datum 49.2m The clearance height is with painting and maintenance platform removed, which is the normal situation. If the platform is in place, allowable height above Chart Datum will be reduced by a further 2.7m. The calculation for airdraught takes into account the red and green light reduction at the road bridge of 0.9m in the first instance. A further assessment will be made in the case of any vessel, which is otherwise able to make the transit. Forth Rail Bridge South Arch: The South Arch should only be used in exceptional circumstances. Visibility: Vessels are not permitted to enter the port when the outer end of the East Lead in Jetty cannot be seen from the Harbour Office. Vessels are not permitted to leave the lock, berth or jetty in the dock when No 2 Jetty cannot be seen from the Harbour Office.

Vessel Traffic Service scheme, called the Forth Navigation Service, with full radar surveillance is maintained for the control of shipping from the Forth & Tay Navigation Service, Grangemouth. ..... 1. All inbound vessels must establish contact with Forth Navigation before crossing the eastern port limits. 2. All tankers in ballast and all vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods as classified in the IMDG Code should comply with The Merchant Shipping (Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 and provide the following information in the pre-arrival report to Forth Navigation: a. Vessel's name b. SDWT c. Country of registry d. Max draught e. Cargo type f. Last port of call g. Destination Port h. ETA at Port Authority Eastern Limit or anchorage i. Any defects, including defects and capability of vessel and/or personnel which may effect the safe navigation or manoeuvrability of the vessel. j. Confirmation that both anchors will be cleared and available for immediate use at all times when in the Firth of Forth. k. Confirmation that a Pilotage Passage Plan has been prepared which will be discussed and agreed with the pilot upon boarding. l. Security information as per the ISPS Code. 3. Within the estuary area a continuous listening watch must be maintained on VHF Ch 71. 4. All vessels outbound or shifting berth should obtain permission from Forth Navigation 10 minutes prior to proceeding. If unable to proceed within 15 minutes of the time for which clearance was given, clearance should again be obtained. Reporting Points: Vessels are required to report when passing the following: ..... Area Position Eastern Harbour limit 56°17.69'N 002°34.34'W and 56°03.14'N 002°37.76'W Inchkeith Fairway Buoy 56°03.50'N 003°00.00'W Due N or S of Inchkeith Lighthouse 56°02.00'N 003°08.00'W Oxcars Light 56°01.36'N 003°16.82'W No 19 Lightbuoy (inbound) 56°00.71'N 003°22.48'W Dhu Craig Lightbuoy (outbound) 56°00.83'N 003°27.23'W Crombie Pier 56°02.00'N 003°32.00'W Hen and Chickens Lightbuoy 56°02.35'N 003°38.09'W Bunkering operations: Vessels of more than 50GT (except vessels which normally navigate solely within the port); intending to receive bunkers, shall give notification in writing to and seek permission from the relevant Harbour Master or Forth Navigation not less than 24 hours in advance of the intenton to bunker. Additionally, such vessels shall also report by VHF to the relevant Harbour Master or Forth Navigation immediately before bunkering is about to commence and on completion of bunkering. Radar surveillance: Is maintained throughout the area. Details of traffic, navigational warnings and local weather forecasts are available on request. Restricted traffic movements: Movements to and from Hound Point Terminal, Braefoot Bay Terminal and Rosyth may require restrictions to be placed on the movements of other ships.

Available; when allocating 2 or more tugs to a job, consideration must be given to the mix of tugs to ensure that there is an appropriate balance with the tugs employed. ..... 1 Tug 2 Tugs 3 Tugs 4 Tug < 100m 19t 38t N/A N/A 100-120m 19t 38t N/A N/A 120-145m 19t 38t N/A N/A 145-165m 30t 45t 65t N/A >165m N/A 66t 95t * 95t * If beam is equal to or less than 28.5m the bollard pull can be reduced to 85t, however the two 19t BP tugs cannot be used on the job simultaneously.

FORTH PORTS LTD 56°00.00'N 3°24.00'W For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM FORTH PORTS Ltd - VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE DUNDEE PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Vessels should obtain clearance to proceed towards the Pilot boarding position, designated anchorage area or other destination as agreed with Forth Navigation.", "Vessels within the estuary area should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 71.", "All outward-bound vessels or vessels shifting berth should ensure that the navigational equipment and machinery are in good working order. Vessels carrying dangerous goods or with unclean tanks as defined in section (1), should confirm to Forth Navigation that such equipment is in order before departure.", "Vessels should obtain permission from Forth Navigation 10 mins before departure. If vessels are unable to proceed within 15 mins of time for which clearance was given, clearance should again be obtained.", "Vessels leaving Rosyth should call Forth Navigation on VHF Ch 71, 10 mins prior to slipping and report when passing between Lt buoys 5 and 6 in the Rosyth Channel, advising ETA at the Forth Rail Bridge and future intentions.", "Vessels which wish to report any marine event or issue for the attention of the Harbour Authority must do so through the Marine Report Form. The form can be found on www.forthports.co.uk/marine/permits-forms/ and is to be submitted to: (a) In Scotland: marine.reports@forthports.co.uk; (b) In Tilbury: marine.department@potll.com and harbourmaster@potll.com", "BUNKERING OPERATIONS: (1) Vessels of more than 50 gt (except vessels which normally navigate solely within the port) intending to receive bunkers, shall give notification in writing to and seek permission from the relevant Hr Mr or Forth Navigation not less than 24 hours in advance of the intention to bunker. (2) Additionally, such vessels shall also report by VHF to the relevant Hr Mr or Forth Navigation immediately before bunkering is about to commence and on completion of bunkering.", "RADAR SURVEILLANCE: Is maintained throughout the area. Details of traffic, navigational warnings and local weather forecasts are available on request.", "RESTRICTED TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS: Movements to and from Hound Point Terminal, Braefoot Terminal and Rosyth may require restrictions to be placed on the movements of other vessels." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS AREA: The compulsory pilotage areas and vessels subject to compulsory pilotage within these areas are defined as follows: (1) For vessels carrying 12 or more passengers (excluding such vessels which are owned by operators approved from time to time by Forth Ports in their absolute discretion by reference to such requirements as Forth Ports considers appropriate and in particular that the Masters of such vessels possess the requisite skill, experience and local knowledge to be capable of piloting the vessels or those vessels and fishing boats exempted under Section 7(3) of the Pilotage Act 1987): That part of the Forth which lies to the W of the line of longitude 3°00·00W. (2) For vessels not carrying 12 or more passengers (excluding those vessels and fishing boats exempted under Section 7(3) of the Pilotage Act 1987): (a) That part of the Forth which lies to the W of a line drawn from the S extremity of Kinghorn Ness, true E to meridian 3°06·10W, then true S to latitude 56°02·30N, thence to Stell Point at the N end of the island of Inchkeith, then in the direction of Oxcars Lt to meridian 3°15·36W, then true S to the S shore of the Forth, but excluding any closed lock or other closed work within the area with the exception of Grangemouth Docks: (i) Vessels of 45m LOA and over (ii) Dredgers and other craft of 85m LOA and over whilst engaged in dredging activities or involved in civil engineering operations or anti-pollution activities within the Forth (b) With the exception of the Eastern Channel, vessels with a summer dwt of less than 8000 tonnes will be exempted from pilotage when shifting berths within Grangemouth Docks (in certain circumstances the Hr Mr may require some vessels with a summer dwt of less than 8000 tonnes to take a Pilot) (c) That part of the Forth (including Leith Docks) which lies to the W of a line drawn due W from a position 56°02·30N 3°06·10W to meridian 3°07·30W, then true S to latitude 56°01·60N, then true E to meridian 3°06·10W and then due S to the S shore of the Forth and bounded to the N and W by the limits of the area described in section (a): (i) Vessels of 45m LOA and over (ii) Dredgers and other craft of 85m LOA and over whilst engaged in dredging activities or involved in civil engineering operations or anti-pollution activities within the Forth. Vessels less than 85m LOA employed on such contracts shall, at the commencement of the contract satisfactorily undertake and appropriate assessment with a Pilot on board. (d) Vessels with a summer dwt of less than 8000 tonnes and not carrying 12 or more passengers or dangerous goods will be exempted pilotage when shifting berth within Leith Docks. In some circumstances the HR Mr may require some vessels with a summer dwt of less than 8000 tonnes to take a Pilot. (e) That part of the Forth (including Methil Docks) which lies to the W of line 3°00·00W and N of line 56°10·00N: (i) Vessels of 45m LOA and over carrying dangerous goods and other vessels of 60m LOA and over (ii) Dredgers and other craft of 85m LOA and over whilst engaged in dredging activities or involved in civil engineering operations or anti-pollution activities within the Forth (iii) Vessels are exempt from pilotage when shifting berths in Methil Docks at the discretion of the Hr Mr (f) That part of the Forth (including Kirkcaldy Docks) which lies to the W of line 3°08·00W and N of line 56°06·00N (areas of the river W of Kincardine Bridge are not included): (i) Vessels of 45m LOA and over carrying dangerous goods and other vessels of 60m LOA and over (ii) Dredgers and other craft of 85m LOA and over whilst engaged in dredging activities or involved in civil engineering operations or anti-pollution activities within the Forth (iii) Vessels are exempt from pilotage when shifting berths in Kirkcaldy Docks at the discretion of the Hr Mr DESCRIPTION: Provides pilotage for the following ports: (1) Babcocks (2) BRAEFOOT TERMINAL (3) BURNTISLAND (4) Crombie Jetty (5) GRANGEMOUTH (6) HOUND POINT TERMINAL (7) Inverkeithing (8) KIRKCALDY (9) LEITH (10) METHIL (11) ROSYTH CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Forth Pilots VHF Channel: Ch 72 Telephone: +44(0)131 5521420 Fax: +44(0)131 5515869 E-mail: forthpilots@forthports.co.uk Website: www.forthpilots.com HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for vessels 150m LOA and over, specified vessels whilst navigating within that part of the Authority's area of jurisdiction as detailed in the AREA section and, in the case of passenger carrying vessels, throughout the complete area. (2) Notice of ETA: (a) Vessels should send ETA at Pilot boarding position 24h in advance via e-mail or through the vessel's agent, including the following information: (i) gt (ii) Maximum draught (iii) Port of destination (b) A compulsory ETA must be given 12h in advance (c) If voyage time is less than 12h duration, vessels should inform Pilot of ETA immediately on leaving the last port of call (3) Vessels should send confirmation of ETA 2h prior to arrival at the Pilot Station via Forth Navigation on VHF Ch 71. (4) Vessels having complied with the above then having anchored in one of the designated anchorages must give the Pilot Station notice of requirement of the services of a Pilot 4h in advance. (5) On the final approach to the Pilot boarding position all vessels should, if possible, remain in direct VHF contact (Ch 72) with the PV. (6) Pilot boards as follows: (a) Fairway Lt buoy (56°03·51N 3°00·09W): For vessels bound for Hound Point Terminal, vessels of 150m LOA and over and vessels carrying 12 or more passengers, irrespective of length (b) Kilo Pilot Boarding Station: NE of Anchorage K9 (56°05·50N 3°04·10W) for vessels of 150m LOA and over inward-bound to the Forth Estuary from the Kirkcaldy Anchorages. (c) Inchkeith Boarding Station NE of No 3 Lt buoy: In position 56°03·50N 3°05· 50W for vessels under 150m LOA passing N of Inchkeith (d) Narrow Deep Boarding Station: NE of Narrow Deep Lt buoy (56°01·50N 3°04· 59W) for vessels under 150m LOA passing S of Inchkeith (e) Alpha Anchorages: (i) Vessels of 150m LOA and over must not proceed W of longitude 3°00·00W until the Pilot is on board and has the conduct of the vessel (ii) All vessels anchored in A4 and A5 should remain in the anchorage until the Pilot is on board and has the conduct of the vessel (f) Inchkeith Small Vessel Anchorage (56°02·00N 3°06·70W): Vessels should remain in the anchorage until the Pilot is on board and has the conduct of the vessel (g) Methil Roads (56°10·00N 3°00·00W) for vessels bound Methil: Vessels should remain in the anchorage until the Pilot is on board and has the conduct of the vessel (h) Cockenzie Small Vessel Anchorage (55°58·60N 3°03·20W): Vessels should remain in the anchorage until the Pilot is on board and has the conduct of the vessel (7) In times of adverse weather conditions the Pilot boarding position may be amended. (8) Mariners should always obtain clearance to approach the Pilot boarding areas from Forth Navigation (see Vessel Traffic Service). (9) Notice of ETD: Vessels should send their ETD to the duty Pilot at the Pilot Station at the earliest possible opportunity, but not later than 4h before the ETD. A compulsory ETD must be given 2h in advance. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: The River and Firth of Forth W of a line joining North Carr Bn (56°17·70N 2° 34·30W) to South Carr Bn (56°03·40N 2°37·7W) and E of Kincardine Bridge (56° 03·90N 3°43·60W). SERVICES: This is a UK designated port VTS. NOTE: The VTS also controls Dundee Harbour Radio and Leith Harbour Radio. For details see DUNDEE and LEITH. CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Forth Navigation VHF Channel: Ch 71; 20 71 Telephone: +44(0)1324 498586 +44(0)1324 498584 E-mail: ftns@forthports.co.uk Website: www.forthports.co.uk HOURS: Ch 71: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Prior to reaching the eastern limits of the Authority's jurisdiction, inward-bound vessels (apart from tankers in ballast and all vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods) to the Forth are requested to supply the following information to Forth Navigation: (a) Vessel's name (b) Summer dwt (c) Country of registry (d) Maximum draught (e) Cargo type (f) Last port of call (g) Destination port (h) ETA at Port Authority eastern limit or anchorage (i) Any defects, including defects and capability of vessel and/or personnel which may effect the safe navigation or manoeuvrability of the vessel (j) Confirmation that both anchors will be cleared and available for immediate use at all times when in the Firth of Forth (k) Confirmation that a Pilotage Passage Plan has been prepared which will be discussed and agreed with the pilot upon boarding (l) Security information as per the ISPS Code (m) Confirmation that the pilot ladder is in good condition and will be rigged in accordance with international regulations (n) Confirmation that all crew are healthy and that a Maritime Declaration of Health has been submitted (2) All tankers in ballast and all vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods as classified in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code should comply with The Merchant Shipping (Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 (See GENERAL NOTES) and provide the information stated in (1) in the pre-arrival report to Forth Navigation. (3) Notice of ETA: Inward-bound vessels of 300 gt and over should contact Forth Navigation by e-mail or fax at least 24h in advance of ETA at the eastern limit of Forth Port Authority or as soon as possible after departure from last port if less than 24h passage. Any amendment to the ETA of 1h or more should be reported. (4) Vessels should contact Forth Navigation on VHF Ch 71 on reaching the eastern limit of Forth Port Authority stating ETA at Pilot boarding position or anchorage. Vessels should obtain clearance to proceed towards the Pilot boarding position, designated anchorage area or other destination as agreed with Forth Navigation. (5) Vessels within the estuary area should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 71. (6) All outward-bound vessels or vessels shifting berth should ensure that the navigational equipment and machinery are in good working order. Vessels carrying dangerous goods or with unclean tanks as defined in section (1), should confirm to Forth Navigation that such equipment is in order before departure.", "standalone_general_notes": [ "Forth Ports VTS also controls Dundee Harbour Radio and Leith Harbour Radio. For details see DUNDEE and LEITH.", "Prior to reaching the eastern limits of the Authority's jurisdiction, inward-bound vessels (apart from tankers in ballast and all vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods) to the Forth are requested to supply the following information to Forth Navigation: Vessel's name; Summer dwt; Country of registry; Maximum draught; Cargo type; Last port of call; Destination port; ETA at Port Authority eastern limit or anchorage; Any defects, including defects and capability of vessel and/or personnel which may effect the safe navigation or manoeuvrability of the vessel; Confirmation that both anchors will be cleared and available for immediate use at all times when in the Firth of Forth; Confirmation that a Pilotage Passage Plan has been prepared which will be discussed and agreed with the pilot upon boarding; Security information as per the ISPS Code; Confirmation that the pilot ladder is in good condition and will be rigged in accordance with international regulations; Confirmation that all crew are healthy and that a Maritime Declaration of Health has been submitted.", "All tankers in ballast and all vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods as classified in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code should comply with The Merchant Shipping (Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 (See GENERAL NOTES) and provide the information stated in (1) in the pre-arrival report to Forth Navigation.", "Vessels should contact Forth Navigation on VHF Ch 71 on reaching the eastern limit of Forth Port Authority stating ETA at Pilot boarding position or anchorage. Vessels should obtain clearance to proceed towards the Pilot boarding position, designated anchorage area or other destination as agreed with Forth Navigation.", "Vessels within the estuary area should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 71.", "All outward-bound vessels or vessels shifting berth should ensure that the navigational equipment and machinery are in good working order. Vessels carrying dangerous goods or with unclean tanks as defined in section (1), should confirm to Forth Navigation that such equipment is in order before departure.", "Vessels should obtain permission from Forth Navigation 10 mins before departure. If vessels are unable to proceed within 15 mins of time for which clearance was given, clearance should again be obtained.", "Vessels leaving Rosyth should call Forth Navigation on VHF Ch 71, 10 mins prior to slipping and report when passing between Lt buoys 5 and 6 in the Rosyth Channel, advising ETA at the Forth Rail Bridge and future intentions.", "Vessels which wish to report any marine event or issue for the attention of the Harbour Authority must do so through the Marine Report Form. The form can be found on www.forthports.co.uk/marine/permits-forms/ and is to be submitted to: (a) In Scotland: marine.reports@forthports.co.uk; (b) In Tilbury: marine.department@potll.com and harbourmaster@potll.com", "BUNKERING OPERATIONS: (1) Vessels of more than 50 gt (except vessels which normally navigate solely within the port) intending to receive bunkers, shall give notification in writing to and seek permission from the relevant Hr Mr or Forth Navigation not less than 24 hours in advance of the intention to bunker. (2) Additionally, such vessels shall also report by VHF to the relevant Hr Mr or Forth Navigation immediately before bunkering is about to commence and on completion of bunkering.", "RADAR SURVEILLANCE: Is maintained throughout the area. Details of traffic, navigational warnings and local weather forecasts are available on request.", "RESTRICTED TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS: Movements to and from Hound Point Terminal, Braefoot Terminal and Rosyth may require restrictions to be placed on the movements of other vessels." ] }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 06/24 Forth Ports Marine Officer correspondence, (RSDRA2024000010444), 06/24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

..... Forth Pilots: VHF: Ch 72, 71. Callsign "Forth Pilots". (24 hours) Tel: +44 131 5521420, Fax: +44 131 5515869 Email: forthpilots@forthports.co.uk Website: http://www.forthpilots.com Vessel Traffic Service: VHF: Ch 71, 20, 71. Callsign: "Forth Navigation" Tel: +44 1324 498584, Fax: +44 1324 668480 Email: ftns@forthports.co.uk Website: www.forthports.co.uk Radar surveillance is maintained through the Forth Ports area. Information on navigational warnings, local weather forecasts and vessel traffic is available on request.

Arriving from and sailing to EU port: ..... Documents Copies 1 IMO Crew Lists (Inwards and Outwards) 2 1 IMO Crew Lists (Inwards and Outwards) 2 2 IMO General Declaration (Inwards and Outwards) 2 3 IMO Ship Stores Declarations (Outwards) 2 4 IMO Passenger Lists (Outwards) 2 1 IMO Crew Lists (Inwards and Outwards) 2 2 IMO General Declaration (Inwards) 2 3 IMO Ship Stores Declarations (Inwards) 2 4 IMO Crew Effects Declarations 2 5 IMO Passenger Lists (Inwards) 2 1 IMO General Declaration (Inwards and Outwards) 2 2 IMO Ship Stores Declarations (Inwards and Outwards) 2 3 IMO Crew Effects Declarations 2 4 IMO Crew Lists (Inwards and Outwards) 2 5 IMO Passenger Lists (Inwards and Outwards) 2

Ships should advise the Forth Navigation Service of their ETA at Fairway Lightbuoy (56°03.5'N 003°00'W) 24 hours in advance, amending the time if it becomes more than 2 hours in error. Vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods should send additional information, see General Section. ..... Prior to reaching the Eastern limits of the Authority's jurisdiction, inward-bound vessels (apart from tankers in ballast and all vessels carrying dangerous cargo or polluting goods) to the Forth are requested to supply the following information to Forth Navigation: 1. Vessel's name 2. Summer DWT 3. Country of registry 4. Maximum draught 5. Cargo type 6. Last port of call 7. Destination port 8. ETA at Port Authority eastern limit or anchorage. 9. Any defects, including defects and capabiluity of vessel and/or any persons who may effect the safe navigation or manoeuvrability of the vessel. 10. Confiramtion that both anchors will be cleared and avaialble for immediate use at all times when in the Firth of Forth. 11. Confirmation that a Pilotage Passage Plan has been prepared which will be discussed and agreed with the pilot upon boarding. 12. Security information as per the ISPS Code.