Londonderry (GBLDY)

The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, container, Ro-Ro, liquid cargo, fast ferries and passenger.

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

The port (also known as Lisahally Port) is situated at Lisahally on the E bank of the River Foyle near its confluence with Lough Foyle, approx 28km from open sea.

LOA 215m, beam 32.26m, draught 9.3m, 65,000DWT.

Approx 2,000,000t of cargo, 300 vessels and 16,000 passengers handled annually.

There are anchorages with good holding ground. ..... Name Depth (m) Name Depth (m) C1 12.0 C2 13.0 C3 16.0 C4 16.0 C5 17.0 C6 18.0 D1 17.0 D2 17.0 D3 17.0 - -

Londonderry is approached through Lough Foyle and then through River Foyle. The port is accessible in all weathers with the channel well marked and lit. Min depth throughout channel is 8.0m LWOST. Fairway Buoy/Foyle Buoy: Position 55°15.3'N 006°52.5'W, least depth from Foyle Buoy to channel 10.0m. Channel width 50m from Redcastle to Lisahally, least depth 8.0m MLWS. Daylight berthing only for large vessels

BA 2510, 2511, 2635, 2723. Admiralty Pilot NP40, NP286(1).

Belfast coastguard, VHF Ch 16, 67.

1006-1015.

There are linesmen and boats available. Deep draught vessels berth at HW during daylight hours.

The limits within which Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners have jurisdiction for the purposes of Pilotage under Part 1 of the Pilotage Act 1987 are as follows: Inner Area: The area within Lough Foyle which extends from Craigavon Bridge at Londonderry to a line drawn from the Tower on Magillagan Point to Greencastle Fort. Outer area: Magillagan Point (55°11.6'N 006°57.9'W) to position 55°13.6'N 006° 51.0'W, then N to position 55°15.5'N 006°51.0'W, then W to position 55°15.5'N 006°55.3'W, then S to position 55°14.2'N 006°55.3'W. Pilotage is compulsory within the Pilotage Area as follows: Inner Area: ..... 1. Vessels over LOA 50m 2. All passenger vessels over LOA 35m 3. All vessels carrying dangerous substances as defined in the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Area (DHSA) Regulations 1987 4. All vessels in ballast which are not gas free 5. All vessels or their tows, having any of the following defects: a. are unseaworthy in any respect b. have defects to main engine, steering gear or any other equipment which may effect the manoeuvrability of the vessel c. have inoperable capstan, windlass, mooring winches or anchors d. have any hull or machinery damage which may affect the safety of the vessel or the containment or safety of the cargo or bunkers e. have a list of more than 5° or are excessively out of trim. Outer Area: All vessels over LOA 120m. These vessels must be boarded at Foyle Buoy Vessels should send ETA and draught as follows: 1. To the pilot station between 0900-1700hrs 2. To the port at other times. All vessels inbound, outbound or passing through the port are required to communicate with either Foyle pilots or Londonderry Harbour Radio on Ch 14. Vessels inbound for the Inner Pilotage Area should report when 3nm from the Tuns Lightbuoy (55°14.0'N 006°53.4'W). Vessels inbound wishing to be boarded at the Outer Pilotage Area should give 1 hour notice to boarding position. Vessels inbound should report as follows: 1. 24, 12 and 3 hours from the Tuns Lightbuoy 2. When 3nm from the Tuns Lightbuoy 3. On passing the Tuns Lightbuoy. Vessels outbound should report on passing the Tuns Lightbuoy. All vessels within Lough Foyle and River Foyle should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14. Vessels outbound or shifting berth, requiring a pilot, should contact Port Operations at least 4 hours in advance, during office hours, or Harbour Radio outside office hours. Pilot boards in the following positions: 1. Outer Pilotage Area: 55°15.4'N 006°52.0'W 2. Inner Pilotage Area: 55°11.8'N 006°59.0'W (0.3nm S of Greencastle Harbour).

Port limits extend from Craigavon Bridge to a line drawn from Martello Tower on Magilligan Point (55°12'N 006°58'W) to the fort at Greencastle (0.9nm NNW) in County Donegal.

Vertical Clearance. Masthead height of vessels entering the River Foyle is restricted to 39m by the safe overhead clearance of a power cable which spans the channel close E of Culmore Point (55°03'N 007°15'W), and to 32m by Foyle Bridge, N of Madams Bank.Berthing: Tankers berth by day only. All vessels unberth by day only. Note: Vessels swing upstream above Culmore Point and in order to reach the area must pass beneath overhead power cables.

MHWS 2.8m, MHWN 2.0m, MLWN 0.9m, MLWS 0.1m

Port tugs "Culmore", 2,800hp, 42t bollard pull, "Otterbank", 800hp, 11.5t bollard pull, "Shrove ASD", 2,300hp, 34t bollard pull. If vessel fitted with bow thruster(s), one tug is required for both berthing and unberthing, if not an additional tug should be used.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

VHF: Pilot: Ch 14. Callsign Londonderry Harbour Radio.

Available from Belfast.

Notify local agent or harbour authority of ETA 24 hours prior to arrival, to be updated 12 hours and 2 hours before arrival, giving the actual time of arrival at the pilot station and arrival draught.

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificate can be renewed.