Lerwick (GBLER)

Lerwick is a natural deep water, spacious, sheltered harbour, with two entrances, accessible in all weathers and tides. Over 3,000m of quay space with depths of up to 12.5m and anchorages with depths up to 50m. Cargo handled: General, Ro-Ro/Lo-Lo, container, fuel oils, bulk cargoes, oil rig supply, fish, frozen fish and livestock. A nightly ferry link operates to Orkney and Aberdeen and ferries operate to Torshavn, Bergen and Hanstholm. Latterly, the harbour is benefitting from more visits by larger cruise liners. A new pier has been built which now gives these ships direct access into the town, instead of anchoring off.

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

Lerwick is situated on the E coast of the Shetland Islands.

LOA 200m, beam 20.20m, draught 8.0m, 8,850DWT.

Approx 900,000t of cargo, 5,000TEU, 200,000 passengers and 5,000 vessels handled annually.

Ample anchorages in sheltered water for any size vessel in North and South Harbour areas, subject to prior consultation with Port Authority. Inner South Harbour anchorage depth minimum 10m with a radius of 300m. Brei Wick anchorage depth 15 - 25m. Anchorage in North and South outer Harbour areas with depths up to 50m.

The harbour may be entered from either the South or North end of Bressay Sound, to the inner harbour and berthing areas. The South Approach Channel is the deeper and wider of the two. Access and approaches to Inner North Harbour and Greenhead Base areas have been deepened through various dredging programmes to depths of 9m below Chart Datum. . ..... Location Depth North Entrance 9.0m North Channel 6.0m North Ness Channel 9.0m

BA 3270, 3271. Admiralty Pilot NP52, NP286(1). US 35065, 35067 and 35072. US Sailing Directions 141 (Scotland).

HM Coastguard Shetland, available throughout 24 hours. Tel: +44 1595 692976, Fax: +44 1595 694810.

1025.

Mooring are upon request from port authority.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels navigating within the Pilotage Limits of Lerwick Harbour which fall within the following: ..... 1. Every ship carrying passengers and having a registered LOA of not less than 30m 2. Every oil tanker of not less than 1,600GT intending to berth, anchor, shift or transit within the area of the inner harbour 3. Every ship having onboard any explosive article or any explosive substance exceeding 10kg in weight and to which Article 3 of The Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987 (SI No 37) apply and which have the characteristic properties and are classified as Class 1, Divisions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.5 by Schedule of said Regulations 4. Every vessel, other than a fishing vessel, exceeding LOA 25m, towing or under tow 5. Every fishing vessel of which the registered LOA exceeds 47.5m towing or under tow 6. Every vessel able only to manoeuvre with difficulty 7. Every vessel of not less than 3,000GT intending to berth, anchor, shift within or transit through the area of the inner harbour. Pilot can be contacted on all VHF Channels. Pilot boards as follows: ..... 1. S Entrance: in position 60°07.2'N 001°08.28'W, approx 0.5nm W of Bressay Light (in Kabister Ness) (weather permitting) 2. N Entrance: in position 60°11.78'N 001°06.70'W, 0.5nm NE of Holm of Beosetter (weather permitting).

Lerwick Harbour: Northern limit is a line due E from Hawks Ness to meet line due N from Outer Score. Southern limit is a line drawn from The Skeo to Bard Head. Pilotage limits: That area of sea bounded generally on the N by a line drawn from Hawks Ness to Green Holm to the island of Outer Score and bounded on the S by a line drawn from Trebister Ness to Kirkabister Ness. Inner Harbour: Inner Harbour is defined as that part of the sea of Lerwick Harbour Area bounded on the N by a line drawn from Rova Head to Ness of Beosetter and on the S by a line drawn from Knab to Point of Ham.

Shetland Islands are covered by AIS station. N Entrance leading light (Oc W R G 6s 27m 8M) S Entrance sector light (Oc W R G 6s 5m 5M) Dales Voe leading light (Fl (2) W R G 8s 5m 4M)

Restricted anchorages S harbour W side, Chart BA 3290. South Roads within 0.2nm of Bressay shore. There is a speed limit of 5kts within the limits of the harbour. UKC: A minimum under keel clearance of 0.5m should be maintained at all times when manoeuvring within the harbour area.

Range 1.6m springs, 0.8m neaps. The extreme range is only 2.4m.

Full radar surveillance is maintained for the control of shipping in Bressay Sound. Radar coverage of the N entrance, S entrance and Inner Harbour; information is available from Port Control on VHF Ch 12. Procedure: Vessels should report to Port Control on VHF Ch 12 in the following positions: S Entrance: Off Bressay Light, Kirkabister Ness in position 60°07.1'N 001°08.2'W. N entrance: ..... 1. Off Outer Score in position 60°12.1'N 001°04.3'W or 2. Approaching Brethren Lightbuoy in position 60°13.0'N 001°08.0'W.

2 tugs available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

LERWICK, SHETLAND 60°10.51'N 1°09.10'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB LER For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM LERWICK REPORTING SYSTEM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Pilot: VHF: Ch 12 and 16. Email: pilots@lerwick-harbour.co.uk Lerwick Port Control: VHF: Ch 12 and 16. Callsign: "Lerwick Harbour Radio". Email: ptcontrol@lerwick-harbour.co.uk Tel: +44 1595 692991. Fax: +44 1595 695911. Lerwick Port Authority: Tel: +44 1595 692991. Fax: +44 1595 693452. Email:info@lerwick-harbour.co.uk Website: www.lerwick-harbour.co.uk Shetland Coastguard: Tel: + 44 1595 692976. (Ops Room) Fax: +44 1595 694810. VHF Channel 16 (156.800MHz) or MF 2182 kHz Callsign: “Shetland Coastguard”. Extensive radar coverage of the harbour area maintaining a continuous watch throughout 24hrs. In case of emergency, Port Control Office is manned 24hrs daily.

Tel: +44 1595 696166.

..... 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

ETA 24 hours and 2 hours prior to arrival. ETA by VHF 1 hour from port limits, any amendments of ETA to be sent 2 hours before arrival. Advise draught, intended entrance and whether pilot required. All vessels of 300GT and over are required to provide notification of their intended port of call at least 24hours in advance with the exception of fishing vessels, traditional ships, pleasure craft under LOA45m, warships, naval auxiliary ships and any other ships operated or owned by the Government of an EEA State which are used for non-commercial public use.

Lerwick Harbour Byelaws are currently in force.

As per UK regulations.