Glensanda (GBGSA)

Glensanda, operated by Aggregate Industries UK Ltd., is the largest quarry in the UK and the largest granite quarry in Europe. It is one of the most efficient mineral extraction operations in the world providing a year-round supply of granite to a number of UK ports and Europe. It is however, located in a very remote area with no road or rail access and as a result, the only access to the quarry is by sea on Foster Yeoman launches. It began operations in 1986 and the port is used to serve the loading and export of granite aggregate from the quarry. The terminal consists of a deep water loading berth that serves the export of granite aggregate from the adjacent Yeoman's Glensanda Quarry. A jetty has been constructed for the loading of granite armour rock which can be done by barge.

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

Glensanda is located on the W shore of Loch Linnhe in the Morvern Peninsula, W Scotland.

Max LOA 250m, beam unrestricted, draught 15.1m and 97,000DWT.

Approx 6,041,000t of cargo and 156 vessels handled annually.

Large vessels can anchor at the Outer Anchorage centred on a position at 56° 27.400'N 5° 31.500'W, to the E of the Island of Lismore. In emergency, vessels may also anchor 1.7nm S of the Glensanda Berth in 60m of water. Vessels under 10,000DWT may anchor 2.17nm E of Glensanda Berth in 25m of water.

Approach may be from the S or the N. The recommended approach for large vessels is through the Firth of Lorn (56° 22.0'N 005°40.0'W), passing between the Island of Mull and Lismore in position 56°27.0'N 005°38.0'W, when approaching from the S or when approaching from the N through the Sound of Mull. All vessels transiting the Sound of Mull en route to and from Glensanda are requested to broadcast a 'Securitie' warning on VHF Ch 16 when approaching Ardnamurchan Point from the N and Craignure from the S, advising all vessels in the vicinity of their passage through the Sound of Mull. The approach to the berth is deep and clear.

BA 2389. Admiralty Pilot NP66A, NP286(1).

Stornoway Coast Guard keeps watch on VHF Ch 16 and will coordinate all available services throughout any crisis.

1023-1025.

Vessels crews must keep mooring tight at all times on the berth. Vessels may not use anchors whilst at the berth or sailing due to the fact that the seabed is deep, rough and uneven as the berth was made out of solid rock. Two mooring boats are used for running mooring to shore dolphins for vessels larger than jetty length of 100m. Glensanda Berth: Fitted with 5 Yokohama fenders with face panels. Armour Berth: Fitted with 5 mooring bollards.

Pilotage is required for all vessels over 8,000DWT. Pilot station is located at the Southern Harbour limits in position at 56°31.0'N 005°35.0'W, 3.5nm SSW of Glensanda Berth. Vessels less than 8,000DWT and LOA 120m generally berth without a pilot under the Harbour Masters' or his deputies' instructions from the jetty on VHF Ch14. No vessel exceeding 8,000DWT should approach beyond 56° 32.000'N without a pilot on board. No vessel is to attempt to berth at the jetty until the Harbour Master or Deputy has given permission to come alongside. It has been noted that prior to arrival at the pilot station, vessels must have sufficient ballast to have their propellers immersed, for safe manoeuvring.

The port limits are 2.6nm either side of Glensanda Berth.

Vessels must arrive at the harbour with sufficient ballast to immerse the propellers and thrusters, where fitted. In poor weather conditions, larger vessels may be kept waiting until daylight to berth. This is made at the Harbour Masters discretion.. Wind speeds in excess of 48kts prevent the operation of the shiploader. Underkeel clearance of at least 60cms required on the berth. Permission is required from the Harbour Master prior to entering Glensanda Harbour limits.

Tide - Extreme tidal range is a little over 4.0m. It is noticeable that high water level stands for about 90mins after each high tide, then falls rapidly. Tidal Stream - During Spring ebb tides, a sluggish SW'ly current has occasionally been observed of up to about 1.25kts but for all practical purposes there is no appreciable tidal stream in the Harbour, except after a period of SW'ly gales which tends to build up water in the loch, and when the wind veers or subsides a continuous strong ebb tide running up to 3.5kts can be experienced for approx. 24hrs.

Tugs are not stationed at the port. The Harbour Master will arrange a tug for large vessels when he considers this necessary; usually for ships of over 15,000DWT without side thrusters. Smaller vessels may be assessed on an individual basis, depending on capacity of any thrusters and gear available. Notice of 14hrs required to arrange tug.

Weather is invariably mild. Prevailing wind SW'ly - parallel to Glensanda Berth. Storms and severe gales are not unknown and Masters are cautioned to be prepared for sudden changes in weather. Wind speeds in excess of 48kts prevent the operation of the shiploader. Heavy rain does not interrupt loading. Aggregate is immune to fresh water.

GLENSANDA HARBOUR 56°34'N 5°32'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB GSA ________________________________________________________________________________ ______

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 52/24 Glensanda Harbour Master correspondence, (RSDRA2024000347330), 52/24

Messages for vessels en route will be passed via mobile phone, email or by fax. As vessels approach watch is kept on VHF Ch 14. Call for Glensanda Harbour. Communication with the Harbour Master on VHF Ch 14 or by phone at any time. Large vessels are to provide the shiploading operator with vessel's radio communication between ship and shore during loading operation. Smaller vessels can communicate with the Harbour Master and Loading Control Room operator on VHF Ch14 throughout loading operations. Glendanda contact info: Telephone: +44 1631 568 110 (office), +44 7815 966 302 (mobile). Facsimile: +44 1631 730 460 Email: glensanda.shipping@aggregate.com, ian.henry@aggregate.com (Harbour Master) VHF: Ch 14 Stornoway Coast Guard contact info: VHF: Ch 16 Pilot station contact info: Call sign: Glensanda Pilot VHF: VHF Ch 14 Telephone: +44 1631 568 116, +44 1631 730 537 Facsimile: +44 1631 730 460

As per UK regulations.

24hrs prior to arrival, vessels must submit by email the CERS3 pre-arrival form. The form may be downloaded from: www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-cers-workbook. Pre arrival checklist to be submitted by email (glensanda.shipping@aggregate.com) to show availability for Loading Solid Bulk Cargo and confirmation that all equipment is in good working condition.

Approaching vessels should send daily ETA's to Glensanda, with each ETA timed to reach the port by 0700hrs to permit the quarry to plan its daily operations. Vessels then must call berthing/loading crew shift manager by phone 1hr before scheduled arrival.

No special requirements.

..... 1. All crew members going ashore must comply with the port company rules which includes the wearing of hard hats, high visibility vests, etc. 2. Holds must be washed clean and be free of scale and all previous cargoes residue. 3. Prior to loading, holds will be inspected for cleanliness. 4. Hold washing with water is acceptable. Holds do not have to be completely dry for acceptance. 5. Hatches may have to be closed on completion of loading some grades in order to prevent contamination. 6. Hatches must be watertight to prevent salt water contamination.

As normal for all UK ports.

Tendered when all fast at berth or at time of anchoring if waiting for berth.