Larne (GBLAR)

The port mainly handles Ro-Ro, general cargo and passengers.

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

Larne is located on the NE coast of Northern Ireland at the entrance to Larne Lough.

LOA 125m, beam 19m, 8,000DWT

Approx 2,870,000t of cargo and 2,480 vessels handled annually.

The usual anchorage is 1nm NNE of Fairway Buoy. Anchorage is sheltered in SSE and N'ly winds.

Larne Lough may be approached from N or NE on either side of Hunter Rock (54° 53.0'N 005°45.0'W) which lies 2.25nm NE of the entrance and is the only danger in the approach. Approach is made by heading for the vicinity of Larne No 1 Lightbuoy (E cardinal) (54°51.6'N 005°47.5'W), 0.5nm N of the entrance, and sometimes locally known as the Fairway Buoy. From NE: The white sector (230°-240°) of Chaine Tower light, leads towards the harbour entrance, keeping: SE of Hunter Rock and S of Hunter Rock Lightbuoy (S cardinal) (0.25nm S). Then N of Barr's Point (51°51.5'N 005°46.7'W), from where a fog signal is sounded (White emitter 5m in height), adjacent to white house. Then as necessary to bring the leading lights into line for the entrance channel. Leading Line: The SE corner of a prominent factory on the cliff top about 0.7nm NNW of Chaine Tower in line with Tappagh Hill TV mast is reported to be a useful lead between S Hunter Rock Lightbuoy and Skernaghan Point. From N: by keeping W of Hunter Rock, the track leads towards the harbour entrance and then as necessary to bring the leading lights into line for the entrance channel. Entering harbour: Leading lights: Front , Beacon No 11 (white diamond, red stripe, on red pile structure, elevation 6m) (54°49.6'N 005°47.7'W). Rear, Beacon No 12 (white diamond, red stripe on aluminium round tower, elevation 14m) (0.3nm farther S). From a position about 0.75nm N of the harbour entrance the alignment (184°) leads through the centre of the entrance channel, passing (with positions from Chaine Tower): E of Larne No 1 Lightbuoy (W cardinal) (0.4nm NNE), then E of a rock with a depth of 5.9m over it (0.2nm NE) lying close outside the E limit of the channel. Then E of No 3 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (0.15nm E), then W of No 2 Light Beacon (port hand) (0.3nm SE) a direct approach can then be made to the berths. Cautions: A ferry plies from the ferry slip immediately S of Chaine Quay to the slip at Ballylumford boat harbour.

BA 1237. Admiralty Pilot NP40, NP286(1).

An auxiliary coastguard station and an inshore lifeboat are stationed at Red Bay (55°03.7'N 006°02.0'W). Tel: +44 28 2846 3933 or on Ch 16.

1025.

Pilotage will be provided by Belfast Lough Pilot Services and is compulsory for all vessels except: a) HM ships and foreign warships b) General Lighthouse Authority vessels c) Vessels under 60m LOA d) Fishing vessels under 47.5m e) Yachts A Pilot can be ordered via Larne VTS on written instruction from the vessel's master or agent. Vessels are to confirm their ETA 24 hours and 3 hours in advance.

The seaward limit of the port is a line joining Black Cave Head (54°52.6'N 005° 49.3'W), South Hunter Rock Lightbuoy, 2.5nm E, Skernaghan Point, 1nm S, and Barr's Point, 0.6nm W. The S limit is a line joining Curran Point (54°50.4'N, 005°48.0'W) and a point on the foreshore of Islandmagee, 0.8nm E.

Chaine Tower (tall grey tower with conical top), conspicuous, standing on Sandy Point (54°51.3'N 005°47.8'W) the W entrance point of Larne Lough. A light is exhibited. A conspicuous square white watch tower (disused lighthouse) surrounded by a white wall on Ferris Point (0.35nm ESE of Chaine Tower) which is low and flat. Ballylumford Power station (red brick, 3 conspicuous concrete chimneys, each 126m in height) (0.7nm SSE of Chaine Tower). Maidens Light (white tower, black band, 23m in height), conspicuous standing on East Maiden (54°56'N 005°44'W). Disused lighthouse standing on West Maiden (0.5nm W of East Maiden), conspicuous, with other prominent buildings close by.

Range 2.4m springs, 1.7m neaps. MLWS is 0.4m above chart datum.

The Vessel Traffic Service controls navigation within the port and approaches and provides advice and information to vessels navigating the pilotage area. Procedure: Vessels inbound should report as follows: ..... 1. Vessels other than Ro-Ro vessels, must advise Larne Port Control on VHF Ch 14, 1 hour before arrival stating: a. ETA b. Max draught c. Equipment defects d. Hazardous cargo onboard e. Any other relevant information. 2. All vessels must report ETA at S Hunter Rock Lightbuoy to Larne Port Control on VHF Ch 14 as follows: a. Ro-Ro vessels from Cairnryan and Troon to give 15mins notice of ETA b. Ro-Ro vessels from Fleetwood to give 30mins notice of ETA c. All other vessels to give 30 mins notice of ETA. 3. Vessels to provide the following information when making the first call: a. ETA to S Hunter Rock Lightbuoy b. Master's name c. Max draught d. Any defects or deficiencies e. Any hazardous cargo. 4. Larne Port Control will provide the following information at the first call from the vessel: a. Wind speed and direction b. Weather trend, if appropriate c. Anticipated traffic movements d. Tidal information if required. 5. When passing S Hunter Rock Lightbuoy all vessels to call Larne Port Control for traffic update and clearance to enter. Weather will only be given if requested. 6. When passing No 1 Lightbuoy all vessels to call Larne Port Control for traffic update. Weather will only be given if requested. 7. On arrival, when alongside and secure, all vessels to call Larne Port Control to confirm 'all fast' time and if possible, ETD. Vessels Outbound should report as follows: ..... 1. Vessels other than Ro-Ro vessels, must advise Larne Port Control on VHF Ch 14, 30 mins prior to departure stating: a. Time of departure b. Max draught c. Whether pilot is required d. Equipment defects e. Hazardous or polluted cargo onboard f. Any other relevant information. 2. At 15 mins before scheduled departure time (or previously advised ETD given on arrival), call Larne Port Control to confirm. 3. When 'singled up' and ready to go, call Larne Port Control for traffic update and clearance to depart. 4. On passing No 1 Lightbuoy, call and advise Larne Port Control. Vessels shifting berth or anchoring should report as follows: ..... 1. Vessels to report as for departure, but also report and confirm once the shift is completed and when the vessel is all secure alongside. ETD to be advised if possible. 2. Vessels to advise Larne Port Control when anchored and if possible the vessel's future schedule. 3. Vessels to advise Larne Port Control when raising anchor and again when anchor is aweigh. The approach to Larne Port will follow the above procedure for normal arrivals. RADAR SURVEILLANCE: The Port of Larne and the approaches to Larne Lough are under radar surveillance from the Larne Port Control Centre. INCIDENT REPORTS: Vessels should report to Larne Port Control Centre on VHF Ch 14 the occurrence of all incidents, and in particular any of the following: ..... a. Collision, stranding, breaking adrift or other accident. b. Machinery or steering breakdown. c. Damage to Aids to Navigation, quay, berth, or any other installation. d. Oil pollution - whether from own or other vessel or installation. e. Sightings of large floating debris that may be a danger to vessels including High Speed Craft.

Tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

LARNE 54°51.00'N 5°48.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB LAR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(4) Pilot boards in position 54°52·67N 5°47·67W (1 n mile N of No 1 Lt buoy). (5) In adverse weather, it may be necessary for the Master, Pilot and the Pilot Vessel Coxswain to agree in advance an alternative boarding position, subject to the port’s ‘aborting procedures’. The side on which the ladder is to be rigged, the preferred vessel’s speed through the water, and how a lee is to be created such that the Pilot can safely be transferred, should also be similarly agreed. NOTE: Belfast Lough Pilotage Services provide pilotage for BELFAST, CLOGHAN JETTY, KILROOT COAL JETTY, KILROOT SALT JETTY and LARNE. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSELL TRAFFIC SERVICE DESCRIPTION: (1) Larne Port Control provides the coordination and communications centre for the Port of Larne Pilotage Service, managing the Pilot boarding and landing activities at the Pilot Station. It also manages and controls marine activities within the port area by dissemination of port information to vessels and berth or terminal operators, such as: (a) Berthing information (b) Availability of port services (c) Details of vessel movements (d) Meteorological and hydrographical data (2) In addition to co-ordinating the Pilotage Service and managing marine traffic, LPC exercises control on behalf of the Hr Mr over associated operations and services at Larne, such as towage, mooring, bunkering, cargo operations, permitted activities, waste management, quayside maintenance and conservancy duties such as dredging, hydrographic surveying and aids to navigation. CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Larne Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 16; 11 Telephone: +44(0)28 28872179 (H24) E-mail: portcontrol@portoflarne.co.uk Website: www.portoflarne.co.uk PROCEDURE: (1) All vessels should comply with any advice and must comply with any directions issued by Larne Port Control. Failure to do so may result in statutory prosecution under Section 15 of the Larne Harbour Order (NI) 1998. Mariners are recommended to visit the port website for the latest local information. (2) Inward-bound vessels should report as follows: (a) All vessels (except fishing vessels and recreational craft), should send their ETA to Larne Port Control 24h prior to arrival (or give as much advanced notice as possible), stating the following: (i) Vessel’s name (ii) IMO Number (iii) LOA (iv) Maximum Draught (v) Last port/ worksite (vi) ETA (vii) Pilot requirements (viii) gt (ix) nt (x) Defects (xi) Agent (xii) Cargo (b) All vessels must report their ETA at S Hunter Rock Lt buoy to Larne Port Control on VHF Ch 11 as follows: (i) All vessels, other than scheduled ferries, to give 1h notice of ETA (ii) Scheduled ferries to give 15 mins notice of ETA (c) All vessels to provide the following information when making the first call: (i) ETA at S Hunter Rock Lt buoy (ii) Master's name (iii) Maximum draught (iv) Any equipment defects/deficiencies (v) Any hazardous or polluting cargo on board (vi) Any other relevant information (d) Larne Port Control will provide the following information at or before the vessel reaches it’s S Hunter Reporting Point (see (e)): (i) Wind speed and direction (ii) Weather trend, if appropriate (iii) Anticipated traffic movements (iv) Berthing information (v) Tidal information (vi) Pilot boarding time and requirements (e) Reporting Points abeam S Hunter Rock Lt buoy: (i) 54°52·70N 5°47·50W (southbound) (ii) 54°52·30N 5°45·30W (westbound) (f) At these Reporting Points, all vessels to call Larne Port Control for advice or any directions as regards port entry. Weather will only be given if requested (g) When passing No 1 Lt buoy, all vessels should call Larne Port Control for traffic update. Weather will only be given if requested (h) On arrival, when alongside and secure, all vessels should call Larne Port Control to confirm 'all fast' time and if possible, ETD (3) Outward-bound vessels should report as follows: (a) All vessels should advise Larne Port Control on VHF Ch 11, 15 mins prior to departure stating: (i) Time of departure (ii) Master's name (iii) Maximum draught (iv) Destination (v) Any equipment defects/deficiencies (vi) Hazardous or polluting cargo on board (vii) Any other relevant information (b) When 'singled up' and ready to let go, vessels should call Larne Port Control for advice or any directions as regards departure. On each occasion, Larne Port Control will provide the vessel with traffic movements and if requested, weather data (c) On passing No 1 Lt buoy, vessels should call and advise Larne Port Control (4) Vessels shifting berth or anchoring should report as follows: (a) All vessels to report as for departure, but also report and confirm once the shift is completed and when the vessel is all secure alongside. ETD to be advised if possible. (b) All vessels to advise Larne Port Control when anchored and if possible the vessel's future schedule (c) All vessels to advise Larne Port Control when raising anchor and again when anchor is aweigh. The approach to Larne Port will follow the above procedure for normal arrivals. SURVEILLANCE: The Port of Larne and the approaches to Larne Lough are under regular radar, AIS and CCTV surveillance by Larne Port Control. INCIDENT REPORTS: Vessels should report to Larne Port Control on VHF Ch 11 the occurrence of all incidents, and in particular any of the following: (1) Collision, stranding, breaking adrift or other accident. (2) Machinery or steering breakdown. (3) Damage to aids to navigation, quay, berth, or any other installation. (4) Oil pollution - whether from own or other vessel or installation. (5) Sightings of large floating debris that may be a danger to vessels. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: +44(0)28 28872100 (Office hours) Hr Mr Telephone: +44(0)28 28872177 (Office hours) E-mail: operations@portoflarne.co.uk ISPS FACITLITY Code 0002 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 11; 10 HOURS: H24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 08/24 Havengore Bridge Range Control Manager correspondence, (RSDRA2024000008087), 08/24

Contact details: Call Sign: Larne VTS VHF: Ch 11, 16 Location: Larne VTS Centre Telephone: +44 28 2887 2179 Fax: +44 28 2887 2180

Available, Tel: +44 28 9035 2220. Normal UK regulations apply.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List - 2. Passenger List - 3. Stowaway List - 4. Bonded Stores List - 5. Crew's Personal Effects List - 6. Stores List - 7. Arms & Ammunition List - 8. Health documents or Certificate 1 9. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 10. Load Line Certificate 1 11. Tonnage Certificate 1 12. Certificate of Nationality 1 13. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 14. Cargo Gear Certificate 1 15. Bills of Lading - 16. Manifests (freighted) - 17. Manifests (unfreighted) - 18. Light Dues Certificate 1 19. Safety Radio Certificate 1 20. Safety Construction Certificate 1 21. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 1

Notify ETA 24 and 2 hours prior to arrival.

UK Health regulations apply.