Lochboisdale (GBLBD)

It has ferry links with Castlebury (also in the Hebrides) and Oban on the W coast of Scotland. The port handles passenger.

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

Located on the E coast of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides.

Anchorage is available in the outer part of Lochboisdale, 0.5nm E of Gasay in depths from 20.0-24.0m, bottom mud. In order to keep the fairway to the jetty clear, vessels should not anchor between Gasay and Seeir Rock.

Approach from SE: From a position 0.5nm E of Rubha na h-Ordaig (57°07'N 007° 13'W) the recommended approach leads N, keeping E of the line of bearing 199°, of Hartamul (2nm SSW of Rubha na h-Ordaig) just open E of Rubha na h-Ordaig. When the houses at Lochboisdale (57°09'N 007°18.3'W) bear 286° and are just open S of the N shore of the loch which is marked by a light (metal post, 2m in height) (0.7nm ESE), the recommended track leads along this line of bearing towards the entrance, within the white sector (202°-286°) of Calvay Light (57° 08.5'N 007°15.3'W), passing (with positions from Calvay Light): NNE of a dangerous rock lying 0.1nm NNE of Clan Ewan Rock (1.5nm SE) which lies 0.2nm offshore, then: NNE of Mckenzie Rock (1nm ESE) marked off its N side by a lightbuoy (port hand), then: Over an area of irregular rocky ground (0.75nm E) which extends 0.6nm NNW from McKenzie Rock. There are no depths of less than 14.0m but rocky heads, which are small and steep to, rise suddenly from depths of between 25.0-30m, then: NNE of Rubha Meall na Hoe (0.65nm SE) which is somewhat similar in appearance to Rubha na h-Ordaig but is not as high. Approach from NE: From the vicinity of (57°10'N 007°13'W) the white sector (202°-286°) of Calvay Light (white framework tower, 6.0m in height) which is prominent and stands on the NE side of Calvay, a grass covered island, leads SW towards the entrance, passing (with positions from Calvay Light): SE of shoal patches, with a depth of 4.7m over them (0.9nm NNE and 1nm NNE) which lie up to 0.2nm offshore midway between Rubha na Creige Moire and Rubha na Cruibe. Clearing line: The line of bearing, 359°, of the E extremity of Stuley (3nm N) open E of Rubha na Creige Moire, clears close E of the shoal patches. At night: When approaching from N or S, it is recommended that mariners remain within the white sector of Ushenish Light (57°18'N 007°11'W) until the white sector of Calvay Light is visible.

BA 2770. Admiralty Pilot NP66B, NP286(1).

1025.

A pilot may be obtained from the Harbour Authority with prior notice.

The seaward limit of the harbour is defined by a line from Hotel Point (57° 09.2'N 007°18.1'W) to the W extremity of Rubha Bhuailt, 0.275nm SSE.

Police station (0.17nm W) which is conspicuous. Prominent hotel (0.05nm NNW) which is a 2 storied stone building with gables facing the harbour. Eilean Dubh Light (black column, 2.0m in height) (0.1nm SSE).

Herring nets, without lights, may be anchored in the entrance to the Loch during Oct-Nov.

The tidal streams run as follows: (Time tides and currents: 0530hrs Ullapool) W going stream begins. (Time tides and currents: 0045hrs Ullapool) E going stream begins. The spring rate being 1.5-2kts, weaker offshore. Range 4.5m springs, 3.5m neaps.

There are no fire fighting tugs available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. There is difficulty in berthing if wind is E to N gale force.

LOCHBOISDALE, SOUTH UIST 57°09.12'N 7°18.22'W ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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There is a Customs house located on the island of Lewis, Tel: +44 1851 703626.

..... 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 hours prior to arrival.