Kyle of Lochalsh (GBKYL)

Kyle is strategically placed on the N/S seaway on Scotland's W coast. It plays host to coastal vessels along with a significant fishing trade and an ever growing leisure industry, the harbour is open throughout 24 hours. Cargo handled: Timber, fish foods and associated products, bulk supplies for the Outer Hebrides.

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

The Kyle of Lochalsh is situated at Loch Alsh approx 85nm due W of Inverness.

LOA 120m (with bow thruster), beam 12m, draught 6.4m.

Approx 11,000t of cargo handled annually.

Good anchorage, suitable for coasters, can be obtained on the S side of Lochalsh in position 0.275nm NE of Rubha Buidhe (57°16'N 005°40'W) with Sgeir na Caillich bearing 150° distant 0.47nm, in depths of 13.0-15.0m, sand and mud.

A small town on the N side of the E entrance to Kyle Akin, near to the Skye Bridge, which can be approached from the S through the Sound of Sleat or from the N through the Inner Sound.

BA 2540, Admiralty Pilot NP66B, NP286(1)

Contact Oban coastguard on VHF Ch 16, 67. An auxilary Coastguard Rescue Team is based at Kyle of Lochalsh.

1025.

Pilotage is available on request.

Kyle of Lochalsh harbour consists of all waters below the level of HW enclosed by a line joining the following positions: A point on the N shore in position 57°16.8'N 005°43.3'W, then: SSE for 412m to positions 57°16.5'N 005°43.1'W, then: E for 620m to position 57°16.6'N 005°42.5'W, then: NE for 310m to position 57°16.8'N 005°42.3'W, then: N for 180m to a point on the N shore in position 57°16.48'N 005°42.3'W.

NLB maintained buoyage and radar watch in fog.

A speed limit of 5kts within the harbour limits.

Mean spring range 4.5m, mean neap range 1.7m.

Proposed reporting scheme via Oban coastguard for shipping passing Skye Bridge.

There are 2 tugs available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

KYLE OF LOCHALSH 57°16.75'N 5°42.51'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB KYL For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM KYLE OF LOCHALSH VESSEL REPORTING SCHEME ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port: Ch 11, 16. MOWI Kyleakin Terminal: Pier agent: + 44 1928 575926 Terminal: VHF Ch 11/12/16 Pier Master: +44 7815679641 Control Office: +44 1599530236

Available by arrangement with Harbour Master.

None required.

Notify ETA 12 hours prior to arrival.

As per UK regulations.