Hunterston (GBHST)

It is solely an ore and coal terminal and one of the world's largest deep water ports.

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

Hunterston is located on the E side of the Firth of Clyde, halfway along the Largs Channel.

LOA 250.2m, draught 36.0m, beam 34.0m, 43,641DWT

Anchorage "A": Established between the Tail of the Bank (55°57.0'N 004°45.0'W) and Rosneath Point, 2.0nm NNW. Anchorage "B": Established 1.25nm N of McInroy's Point (55°57.0'N 004°51.0'W). Deep water anchorages: For very large deep draught vessels which cannot be anchored in areas "A" or "B", have been established in the wider part of the firth, S of Toward Point (55°52.0'N 004°59.0'W).

Approach and entry: The widest and deepest approach to the ore and coal terminal is through Firth of Clyde Channel then Skelmorlie Channel. From a position off the N end of Largs Channel, the final approach is made through the N part of Hunterston Channel, thereby avoiding the narrowest and shallowest part of this channel. Approach can also be made from S using the S part of the Hunterston Channel. Channel depth is 26m, a minimum Under Keel Clearance (UKC) of 2.0m required. Approach from N: From position 55°48.3'N 004°55.1'W, the inbound track through Hunterston Channel leads generally E for 1.0nm then S for approx 3nm. Approach from S: From a position 1nm W of Farland Head (55°42'N 004°54'W), the track into Largs Channel and through the S part of Hunterston Channel leads generally N for approx 2.25nm then NE for approx 2nm. Hunterston Channel is the recommended channel designed to serve Hunterston Ore and Coal Terminal. This channel, which occupies the fairway of Largs Channel, affords the deepest and widest approach to Hunterston Jetty from N, in continuation of Skelmorlie Channel from a position N of Great Cumbrae Island (55°46.0'N 004°55.0'W). From abeam Hunterston Jetty the channel continues SW then S, between Little Cumbrae Island (55°43.0'N 004°57.0'W) and the mainland, with a least depth of 30.5m (55°44.8'N 004°54.0'W) in the fairway. The 30m depth contour infringes the recommended channel both sides of the least charted depth. Largs Channel: Separates the Cumbrae islands from the mainland to the E, has a least width of 0.3nm between the 20.0m depth contours off the SE end of Great Cumbrae Island. The E side of Largs Channel, which is industrialised and urbanised by the towns of Fairlie and Largs, is bordered by a wide coastal bank and drying flats extending up to 1nm offshore. These flats, in the vicinity of Hunterston, include Hunterston Sands, Southannan Sands and Fairlie Sands. The W side of the channel is rural and is reasonably steep to with foul ground and coastal banks extending no more than 0.3nm from the islands. Skelmorlie Channel: The recommended channel for N bound vessels drawing more than 15m. This channel, which branches NE from Firth of Clyde Channel in position 1nm W of Great Cumbrae Island leads generally N to pass E of Skelmorlie Bank (55°52.0'N 004°55.0'W) then rejoins 3nm N of the bank. The least depth in this channel is 31m.

BA 1867, 1907, 2491. Admiralty Pilot NP66A, NP286(1).

1025.

Pilotage for the port of Hunterston is under the jurisdiction of the Clyde Port Authority, the pilot boards off Little Cumbrae Island in position 5°43'N 004° 59'W. The area of jurisdiction is between the seaward limit of compulsory pilotage and the landward limit of compulsory pilotage. The seaward limit 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 due S to the N shore of the Island of Bute, and by the same meridian 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 upper pilotage area, any vessel over LOA 50m is subject to compulsory pilotage, in the middle pilotage area the limit for exemption is LOA 60m, in the lower pilotage area the limit for exemption is LOA 80m. Caution: Largs Channel contains a submarine exercise area. A ferry route crosses the N end of the channel from Largs Pier (55°47.8'N 004° 52.2'W) to a jetty on Great Cumbrae Island, 1nm WSW. Masters are advised to keep well clear of the outfalls off Little Brigurd Point (55°43.3'N 004° 54.2'W) as the discharge of hot water causes considerable turbulence. Passage W of Outfall Lightbuoy (55°43.6'N 004°54.8'W) is recommended.

The seaward limits comprise of a line in the Firth of Clyde due E from Corrygills Pt (55°34.3'N 005°06.5'W) and a line in Kilbrannan Sound due W from Loch Ranza entrance (55°42.6'N 005°17.5'W).

Old Lighthouse on Little Cumbrae Island (55°43.0'N 004°57.0'W) Hunterston Power Station (55°43.4'N 004°57.6'W) which is conspicuous and stands a short distance inland. Conspicuous grey stone monument (55°46.8'N 004°51.5'W) that is 12m in height and stands on the coast at far Bowen Craigs. Two conspicuous church spires standing near the coast in the town of Largs.

Range 3.0m springs. In Largs Channel, the tidal stream changes from outgoing to ingoing through E without slack water and, during the change, it sets SE towards the land at a rate of 0.5kt at spring tides. The change from ingoing to outgoing is rapid with a very brief slack water period. In Cumbrae Pass (55°44'N 004°56'W) the ingoing tidal stream sets E and the outgoing stream sets W. The rate in mid channel is unlikely to exceed 1.5kts at spring tides but a greater rate may be attained off the salient points. The resultant flow, in these channels, may be affected by an outgoing current after heavy rain or when the snow is melting quickly.

Largs Channel lies within the Clydeport Operations Limited Area. Vessels should make contact with Clyde Estuary Port Control VHF Ch16 and 12 (working) before sailing, berthing or moving within the harbour. On or before entering the Clydeport Operations and Information Service Area, vessels should report the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name and nationality 2. Intended approach channel 3. Destination 4. Draught 5. Where pilot is to embark 6. Whether anchorage is required 7. ETA Cloch Point (55°56.6'N 004°52.5'W) 8. If vessel is able to proceed or manoeuvre normally 9. Details of any damage vessel has sustained. Vessels should subsequently report when alongside a berth before closing down. Outbound vessels should send expected time of commencing movement at least 3 hours in advance. At least 12 hour before departing, vessels should report by VHF or telephone, stating: 1. Vessels name and nationality 2. Location (berth) 3. ETD 4. Destination 5. Draught 6. Where pilot is to disembark 7. Whether an anchorage is required 8. Vessels shifting berths: designation of new berth 9. If vessels is able to proceed or manoeuvre normally 10. Details of any damage vessel has sustained. Immediately before departing, vessels should obtain clearance to proceed. Vessels not subject to compulsory pilotage within the Pilotage area: In addition to the above reporting, vessels without a pilot should report to Estuary Control: ..... 1. When passing E or W of Little Cumbrae Island (55°43'N 004°57'W) 2. When passing Hunterston Buoy No 1 (55°4.1'N 004°54.1'W) 3. When passing River Light Buoy No 1 (55°57.6'N 004°45.9'W) 4. When passing Dunglass Lt (55°55.75'N 004°30.10'W) Information on weather and shipping movement is available on request. Details of any incidents or accidents concerning the safe navigation of a vessels, or the safety of a vessels berthed at the port should be reported immediately.

There are 4 tugs of 1,650-2,440hp. Available from Svitzer Marine Ltd, based in Greenock.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

HUNTERSTON 55°45.28'N 4°52.64'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB HST For details see: CLYDEPORT PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 35/14 Peel Ports Ltd, (RSDRA2014000158821), 35/14 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Clydeport Estuary Control Tower for all matters regarding pilotage and navigation. Call: Clydeport Estuary Radio, Tel +44 1475 726221, Fax: +44 1475 726006. Email: estuary.tower@clydeport.co.uk. VHF: Clydeport Estuary Control: Ch 16, 12. Greenock Control: Ch 73.

..... 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

Vessels inbound should send ETA 24 hours in advance or within 1 hour of departing from previous port, if nearer.