Kirkcaldy (GBKKD)

The Port of Kirkcaldy, with its origins tracing back to the 17th century, stands as a significant landmark along Scotland's eastern coastline. For centuries, it served as a vital conduit for trade, facilitating the exchange of goods that fuelled the local economy and supported the burgeoning industries of the time. However, as the landscape of maritime commerce evolved, the port ultimately ceased operations in the late 1980s. The Port of Kirkcaldy resumed operations in 2011 under the stewardship of Forth Ports Group. Today, the port primarily services the renowned Hutchisons Mill, specializing in the handling of grain and cereals. Strategically situated within the tidal harbour is the NAASBA Berth, designed to accommodate a variety of vessels including inland waterborne freight, ensuring efficient loading and unloading processes. While grain and cereals remain the primary focus, the port's capabilities extend beyond these staples. It is also equipped to handle timber, aggregate, and a diverse range of other bulk commodities, catering to the varied needs of its customers.

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

Kirkcaldy is located on the N side of the Forth Estuary on the E coast of Scotland.

Max LOA 85m, beam 14.0m, draught 5.0m and 2,366DWT.

Deep water anchorages in Kirkcaldy Bay. The bay is free from dangers, however, the bottom consists of rock covered with sand and the holding ground is not good. Vessels of an LOA 150m and over inbound from the Kilo Anchorages must not proceed S of latitude 56°05.0'N until the pilot is on board and has the conduct of the vessel. ..... Lat Long Remarks Anchorage Berth - - Located within the roadstead approx 0.7nm ESE of the outer pier head in depths 10m. Vessels must not anchor in the winter during onshore winds. Anchorage Area - - Designated for small vessels and centred approx 1nm SE of the harbour. Anchorage Berths - - Nine designated anchorage berths for large vessels located off Kirkcaldy Bay. Not to be used by tankers bound for Hound Point Terminal.

The port is accessed through the Firth of Forth. The harbour consists of a tidal basin with an entrance width of 46.0m.

BA 739. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP286(1).

Kinghorn Lifeboat Station. The station houses a B class Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat.

1025.

Berthing and sailing may take place when vessels have sufficient water and specified UKC. UKC min 0.7m.

Compulsory. Available from Forth Pilotage Authority.

The lock gates have a width of 15.2m, however, the gates are no longer in use Numerous oil and gas fields are located in the approaches to the Firth of Forth. Wind Speed: Max wind speed permitted for berthing is 20kts Visibility: Vessels are not permitted to enter or leave the port when the outer breakwater (F1.R 5s) are unable to be seen from the Carrs Mill berth

MHWS 4.8m and MHWN 2.4m.

Forth Navigation Service operated by Forth and Tay Navigation Service. All inbound vessels must contact the Forth Navigation Service via email or facsimile 24 hours in advance of their ETA at the E limit of the service area, a line joining North Carr Beacon (56°17.7'N., 2°34.3'W.) and South Carr Beacon (56°03.4'N., 2°37.7'W.) or as soon as possible after departure from the last port if less than 24 hours. Any adjustments to the ETA of 2 hours or more must be reported. All vessels 50GT or more must report to the Forth Navigation Service when passing the following reporting points: ..... Location Lat Long Remark Eastern Harbour Limit - - Line joining position 56°17.7'N., 2°34.3'W and 56°03.1'N., 2° 37.7'W. Inchkeith Fairway Buoy 56°03.5'N 3°00.0'W - Due N or S of Inchkeith Light 56°02'N 3°00.0'W - Oxcars Light 56°01.4'N 3°16.8'W - No. 19 Lighted Buoy 56°00.7'N 3°22.5'W Inbound only. Dhu Craig Buoy 56°00.8'N 3°27.2'W Outbound only. Crombie Pier 56°02.0'N 3°32.0'W - Hen and Chickens Lighted Buoy 56°02.4'N 3°38.1'W - Forth Navigation Service maintains radar surveillance throughout the area. Details of traffic, navigational warnings, and local weather forecasts are available upon request.

Forth Estuary Towage Ltd, Tel: +01315 558881 and Targe Towing. Targe Towin provides terminal tugs ranging from 30 to 124-ton bollard pull and from LOA's 22m to 44m.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

..... Forth and Tay Navigation contact info Telephone +44 1324 498586 Facsimile +44 1324 668480 VHF Ch 20, 71 Call sign “Forth Navigation” Duty Harbour Master contact info Telephone +44 1324 49 8584 Email FTNS@Forthports.co.uk Port Health Authority – Fife Council contact info Email food.safety@fife.gov.uk NHS Public Health (Health Protection Team) contact info Telephone +44 1786 45 7283

All vessels carrying dangerous or polluting cargo as classied in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code are to provide the following information in the pre-arrival report to the Forth Navigation Service ..... 1. Vessel Name 2. DWT 3. Country of registry 4. Draught 5. Cargo Type 6. Last port of call 7. Destination 8. ETA at the E limit of the Forth Port Authority or anchorage 9. Any defects and capability of vessel and/or personnel which may affect the safe navigation or manoeuvrability of the vessel 10. Confirmation that both anchors will be cleared and available for immediate use at all times when within the Firth of Forth Security information as per the ISPS Code. 11. Confirmation that a Pilot Passage Plan has been prepared, discussed, and agreed on with the pilot upon boarding 12. Security information as per the ISPS Code 13. Confirmation that the pilot ladder is in good condition and will be rigged in accordance with international regulations

Black/Grey Water Disposal must be arranged via a local agent. Port of Kirkcaldy provides one International Catering Waste (ICW) skip that should be used for all general and ICW landed waste. All other wastes must be removed via a port approved licensed waste contractor and organised via the vessels agent. This waste include: pallets, oils and oily contaminated materials, paints/paint pots, chemicals, cargo residues (e.g. dunnage), scrap, clinical/medical waste, batteries, sewage. The aforementioned waste must not be placed on the quayside until waste provider is onsite and must be collected prior to vessels departure.