Glasgow (GBGLW)

The port is part of Clydeport and is comprised of tidal docks and riverside berths handling most types of tankers, bulk carriers and general cargo vessels. All berths are "Safe Aground".

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

The port facilities of Glasgow are located on both banks of the River Clyde some 18nm above the Firth of Clyde (Tail of the Bank).

LOA 224.95m, beam 32.26m, draught 8.7m, 75,484DWT.

Approx 14,700,000t of cargo handled annually.

Vessels entering the port requiring anchorage will be directed to the appropriate anchorage by Clydeport Estuary Control. Vessels waiting to make the passage up river to Glasgow lie at the "Tail of the Bank", a large sheltered anchorage off Greenock. The port has 3 anchorage areas as follows: ..... Firth of Clyde anchorage areas N of Great Cumbrae Island. 1. "B" anchorage area off Kilcreggan. 2. "A" anchorage area off Greenock. 3. "A3" anchorage area is dedicated for vessels carrying explosives.

Glasgow is approached through the Firth of Clyde and entered through River Channel, the dredged channel of the River Clyde. River Channel is entered between the Tail of the Bank (55°57.5'N 004°45.5'W) and Clydeport Greenock Ocean Terminal, 370m W. The channel is marked by lightbuoys, light beacons and beacons to Erskine Bridge, thereafter it follows the centreline of the river. From a position 0.2nm within the entrance, to Shieldhall Riverside Quay 16.5nm up river, the channel has maintained depths of between 8.2 and 7.4m. Beyond Shieldhall Riverside Quay depths are not maintained, and Clydeport Estuary Control should be contacted for clearance and for latest depth information. The channel width, which is about 100m for the first 13nm, decreases above Rothesay Dock (55°53.6'N 004°24.0'W) and, in places is as little as 40m. Caution: Canal and shallow water effects are likely to be experienced in the channel, and it is recommended that speed should not exceed 12kts below Erskine Road Bridge (55°55.2'N 004°27.6'W). Greenock to Port Glasgow: From a position 0.2nm N of Clydeport Estuary Control Tower (55°57.4'N 004°45.9'W) the track into and along River Channel leads SE then E for about 4nm, within the dredged channel, passing (with positions from Marice Clark Point (55°56.6'N 004°42.8'W): NE of No 1 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (2nm WNW), which marks the NW entrance point of River Channel. Then SW of No 2 Lightbuoy (port hand) (1.8nm WNW), which marks the NW extremity of the Tail of the Bank and the SE entrance point of River Channel. Tail of the Bank is the W side of the NW extremity of Greenock Bank, which dries in places and extends across the entrance to River Clyde S of a line between Ardmore Head (1.8nm N) and No 2 Lightbuoy. And NE of Clydeport Greenock Ocean Terminal noting that the travelling cranes on this terminal are prominent, then: Between the buoys and lightbuoys which are moored along both sides of River Channel for the first 10nm and generally mark the 5.0m depth contour rather than the edge of the dredged channel, and NE of East India Harbour (1.3nm W) and Victoria Harbour, adjacent, at the entrance to which stands a light (green mast, 5m in height), then N of the entrance of Garvel Basin (0.8nm WNW) which is marked by a lightbuoy (special) then. NE of Garvel Embankment (0.3nm WNW), on the NW extremity of which stands a light (mast) then NE of the entrance to Great Harbour, and SW of Cockle Bank (0.4nm NE) which dries in places and extends from River Channel to Ardmore Head (1.8nm N), a peninsula projecting 0.7nm W from the NE entrance point of River Clyde. This peninsula is low, rocky, and covered with grass except on the Hill of Ardmore which is crested with trees, and NNE of Kingston Basin, at Port Glasgow (0.6nm ESE). A light (black and white chequered column, 11m in height) (0.9nm ESE) stands on the NW extremity of Steamboat Quay, 0.5nm SE of the basin. This light, which covers a limited arc only, stands 200m W of another light (black and white chequered tower and Cupola, 8m in height) which stands in the middle of a drying shoal close S of the channel, then: S of Pillar Bank (1.8nm E) which extends up to 1.3nm S from the N bank of the river and dries. The ruins of Cardross Lighthouse (2nm E) stand near the S edge of the bank.

BA 2007, 8278. Admiralty Pilot NP66A, NP286(1).

The local coastguard station is situated in Navy buildings at Greenock and has full search and rescue facilities for the area.

1000-1004.

Minimum mooring requirements: ..... Small Vessels Large Bulk Carriers 1. Head ropes 2 4 2. Stern ropes 2 4 3. Forward spring 1 2 4. Aft spring 1 2

The port of Glasgow lies within the Inner Pilotage Area of the Clyde and is under the jurisdiction of the Clyde Port Operations Ltd. The area of jurisdiction is between the seaward limit of compulsory pilotage and the landward limit of compulsory pilotage. The seaward limited is defined by an imaginary line commencing at the intersection of the meridian of 005°06.0'W, with the N shore of Loch Striven and then proceeding S to the N shore of the Island of Bute and by the same line of longitude, from the S shore of the Island of Bute to the latitude of Gull Point on Little Cumbrae Island; then by a line extending due E to Gull Point; then by a line proceeding in the direction 143° for a distance of 7nm; and then by a line proceeding in the direction 053° to the northern boundary of the Harbour of Saltcoats. The landward limit of compulsory pilotage means the W side of Albert Bridge in the City of Glasgow. The following vessels are subject to compulsory pilotage: All vessels over LOA 25m carrying in excess of 12 passengers. All vessels over LOA 80m carrying dangerous substances in bulk and all vessels which are not gas free. Any other vessel is subject to a pilot depending on the pilotage area and the vessel's LOA. In the Inner Pilotage area, any vessel over LOA 60m is subject to compulsory pilotage; in the Outer Pilotage area the limit for exemption is LOA 80m. Ardrossan limit LOA 100m.

The seaward limits comprise of a line in the Firth of Clyde due E from Corrygills Point, (55°34.3 006°05.0'W) and a line in the Kilbrannan Sound W from Loch Ranza entrance (55°42.6'N 005°17.5'W).

Entry to the river may be restricted by draught. Erskine Bridge: Crosses the river 10.5nm from the entrance, has a vertical clearance of 55m, reduced to 52m when painting gantries in use.

Range 4.0m springs, 2.4m neaps.

All traffic is directed from Clydeport Estuary Control and must report at the following positions: ..... 1. Prior to entering the jurisdiction of Clydeport Operations Ltd. 2. On passing Cumbrae Elbow pilot boarding station. 3. On passing Kempock Point pilot boarding station. 4. Vessels exempt from pilotage, on passing No 1 River Buoy inwards.

Five tugs of between 1,650-2,440hp are available from Greenock. Contact Clyde Towage Ltd.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

GLASGOW 55°56.23'N 4°41.35'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB GLW For details see: CLYDEPORT PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Contact Clydeport Estuary Control Tower for all matters regarding pilotage and navigation on Ch 16 and 12. Tel: +44 1475 726221, Fax: +44 1475 727006.

..... Document Copies Vessels arriving from an EU port and sailing to an EU port: 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards). 2 Vessels arriving from an EU port but sailing to a non EU port: 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO General Declaration (Outwards) 2 3. IMO Ship's Stores Declaration (Outwards) 2 4. IMO Passenger Lists (Outwards). 2 Vessels arriving from outside the EU but sailing to an EU port 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO General Declaration (Inwards), 2 3. IMO Ship's Stores Declaration (Inwards) 2 4. IMO Crew Effects Declaration 2 5. IMO Passenger List (Inwards). 2 Vessels arriving from outside the EU and sailing to a port outside the EU: 1. IMO General Declaration (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO Ships Stores Declaration (Inwards & Outwards) 2 3. IMO Crew Effects Declaration 2 4. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 5. IMO Passenger Lists (Inwards & Outwards). 2

When possible vessels inbound should send ETA at least 24 hours in advance or within 1 hour from last port of call, including vessel's nationality, intended approach channel, destination, draught, where pilot is to be embarked and whether an anchorage is required.

Port regulations and emergency procedures are handed to the Master by the pilot on boarding any vessel, receipt being acknowledged by Master. On vessels exempt from pilotage, port regulations and emergency procedures will be presented on arrival at the berth.OBO type vessels are not accepted at King George V Dock.

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates is possible.