Fraserburgh (GBFRB)

A large fishing (herring and whitefish) and commercial port. As a major fishing port, it has one of the most modern fish markets in the UK. With easy access and safe berthing and approx 4,000m of quayside, the port is ideally positioned for the fishing grounds of N and E Scotland, the N Sea oil and gas fields and trade with Scandinavian and Baltic sea ports. Cargo handled: Bulk cargoes, general cargo, oil, containers, fish products and heavy lifts.

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

Fraserburgh is situated on the NE coast of Scotland, close S of Kinnaird Head.

LOA 92m, beam 16m, draught 6.5m.

Approx 60,000t of cargo and 17 vessels handled annually.

Vessels can anchor in Fraserburgh Bay E of the harbour entrance. A good berth is in a depth of 11.0m, 0.55nm E of the harbour entrance, with Kinnaird Head Light bearing 297° and Corbie Hill bearing 191°. Larger vessels can anchor approx 0.15nm farther N in 14-15.0m. The bottom in these berths is sand over rock and in bad weather vessels anchored in Fraserburgh Bay have been known to drag their anchors. Mariners are cautioned against anchoring on the leading line for the harbour entrance and to note that an area of foul ground of indeterminate size, lies W of the recommended berths.

When approaching Fraserburgh Bay care is necessary to avoid Colonel Rock and the dangers extending N from Cairnbulg Point. Leading Marks: By day, from within Fraserburgh Bay, the approach to the entrance leads WNW with Balaclava Breakwater Head Light (dome on white stone tower, 21m in height) just open NNE of the spire of Old Parish Church (0.37nm farther WNW), the latter identified by the dome of the Town Hall which lies close N. Leading Lights: By night, from within Fraserburgh Bay, the alignment 291° of leading lights: Front light (white mast, red bands, 9.0m in height) on elbow of Middle Jetty (0.2nm WNW of the head of South Breakwater). Rear light (metal mast, 11m in height) on dockside 75m farther WNW, leads towards and through the harbour entrance. Attention is drawn to Byrnett Buss (0.1nm SE of the head of South Breakwater), and to the shoals with depths of less than 5.0m over them which extend SE from the vicinity of the head of Balaclava Breakwater. Entrance width into Balaclava Harbour is 17m; the entrance width into inner Balaclava is 22m; entrance width into Faithlie Basin is 12m. The entrance into Faithlie Basin at W pier and Burnett Pier is closed.

BA 1462. Admiralty Pilot NP52, NP286(1).

Coastguard stationed at Peterhead.

1025.

Compulsory for commercial vessels of 300GT and over except for those exempt by law. A 24 hour service is operated. Pilots normally board in Fraserburgh Bay but, by arrangement and in suitable weather, will do so within a 2nm radius of the harbour entrance.

A line between the following points: 57°42.9'N 002°00.0'W 57°42.4'N 001°57.8'W 57°40.6'N 001°57.8'W

Positioned from head of South Breakwater: Cairnbulg Briggs Light Beacon (1.75nm ESE). Light (white metal post, 3m in height) on parapet at head of South Breakwater). Light (white metal post) on head of the Spur (close NNE). Kinnaird Head Light (0.5nm NNW).

Range 3.2m.

A control tower monitors all traffic within the harbour.

Pilot boat is used for towage, 175hp.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly. Entry dangerous during strong winds from an E and NE'ly direction. During poor visibility, the Port Radar Station will supply advice to vessels.

FRASERBURGH 57°41.49'N 1°59.74'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB FRB ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilots & Port Ch 16,12. Tel: +44 1346 515926.

Available at Aberdeen.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 2. Passenger List 3. Stowaway List 4. Bonded Stores List 5. Crew's Personal Effects List 6. Stores List 7. Arms & Ammunition List 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. Confirmation is required 2 hours before arrival at pilot boarding station stating length, draught and beam.