Loch Ryan Pt (GBLRP)

Loch Ryan Port, situated near the town of Stranraer in Scotland, serves as a vital maritime gateway operated by Stena Line Ports Ltd., the statutory Harbour Authority. This strategically located port features two dedicated Ro-Ro berths, facilitating efficient and seamless transport for both passengers and freight. Primarily functioning as a crossing point to Belfast, Loch Ryan Port operates a schedule of six daily sailings, ensuring reliable connectivity between Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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

Close N of Cairnryan village, in Lock Ryan, Scotland.

Max LOA 214.5m, beam 27.8m, draught 6.6m and 11,644DWT.

Approx 2,700,000t of cargo, 2,000 vessels and 1,200,000 passengers handled annually.

The entrance to Loch Ryan is made between Milleur Point (55°01'N., 5°06'W.) and Finnarts Point, about 1.5nm ENE. Steep cliffs form the entrance of the E side whilst the W side is low, as is the head of the loch. Loch Ryan is 7.5nm long and has a width of approx 2nm throughout its inner half. A least depth of 7.3m exists in the fairway to the port. The port is located 0.7nm NNW of Cairn Point.

BA 1404.

Stranraer Lifeboat Station.

Pilotage is not compulsory nor Loch Ryan are compulsory pilotage areas. For navigation of Loch Ryan, Masters and bona fide Chief Mates of commercial vessels will be interviewed by the Harbour Master and will have to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of local conditions and regulations. The candidate must demonstrate that they can manoeuvre the vessel in all conditions that can be anticipated in Loch Ryan. The demostration must include a minimum of six trips in and six trips out within the current year, at least half of which must be completed in the hours of darkness. Once the interview has been completed and is successful then they will be approved as a Berthing Master. Candidates navigating within the port must familiarize themselves with: ..... 1. Navigation requirements and restrictions of the port 2. Vessels Port Passage Plan 3. Capabilities and limitations of their vessels 4. Mooring arrangements and dangers during adverse weather 5. Navigational Safety Guidelines and incident/defect reporting 6. Current version of the Loch Ryan Ferry Navigation Committee agreement on the operation of vessels to and from Loch Ryan Port Note: vessel who are not engaged in regular trading to the port may refer to the Harbour Master for navigational guidance.

The limits of the port are bounded by these points: ..... Lat Long A. 54є59.28’N 05є02.03'W B. 54є59.28’N 05є02.46’W C. 54є59.57’N 05є02.82’W D. 54є59.52’N 05є02.88’W E. 54є59.40’N 05є02.88’W F. 54є59.28’N 05є02.94’W G. 54є58.68’N 05є01.98’W H. 54є58.77’N 05є01.71’W

Within the limits of the port there are following guidelines: ..... Navigation Buoy: No. 1 Red Can Mark Fl.R3s No. 2 Red Can Mark Q.R Isolated Danger Mark Fl(2)5s (located outside of Port Limits) Pier Lights: End of Pier Light 2 F.R (vertical) Leading Light (142°T/322°T): Front Leading Light Iso 2s 9M Rear Leading Light Iso 2s 9M

The fairway in and around Cairn Point (54°58'N., 4°02'W.), is restricted to a width of 300m due to fringing shoals. The shoals continue to Leffnoll Point, 2nm SSE of Cairn Point. The basin between East Pier and Ross Pier as well as the 100m channel have been dredged to 5m approx 2.5nm N from Stranraer Harbour entrance. Anchoring is prohibited in the area and three lighted beacons mark the W side. Only one vessel is permitted in the Loch Ryan Port approach channel and/or the turning basin at any one time. The outbound vessel will have priority in the event that two vessels are within the same vicinity at the same time. In the event that the wind speed exceeds 60kts then the berths may not be occupied. Masters are to consider allowing appropriate time to safely depart the berth and proceed to sea to ride out the storm.

In the entrance to the loch, tidal currents are rotary. Within the entrance however, the current runs parallel to the fairway. NW'ly gales will raise the sea at the entrance and outer portions of the loch, whereas, N'ly and NE'ly gales within the loch are the most dangerous to mariners.

Available.

LOCH RYAN PORT 54°58.43'N 5°02.52'W ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... LPS (Loch Ryan Port) contact info VHF Ch 14, 16 Telephone +44 7773 664102 Email line.cairnryan.operations@stenaline.com

All vessels inbound to Loch Ryan: Required to make an “Approaching Loch Ryan” broadcast on VHF Ch 14 to “All ships in Loch Ryan” on passing Corsewall Point. They are then required to maintain a listening watch on both VHF Ch 14 & 16. At this point the inbound ship’s intention to use the deeper water in the prohibited anchorage area should be stated. Vessels to then announce “All ships in Loch Ryan” broadcast on VHF Ch 14 reporting passing Milleur Buoy. At this time the inbound ship will establish communication with any outbound ship. Intention to use the deeper water in the prohibited anchorage area should be re-stated. All vessels outbound from Loch Ryan: 5mins prior to departure, make an “Intention to depart” broadcast on VHF Ch 14 to “All ships in or approaching Loch Ryan”. Vessels then must maintain a listening watch on both VHF Ch 14 & 16. At this point intention to use the deeper water in the prohibited anchorage area shall be stated. Vessels to then announce “All ships approaching Loch Ryan” broadcast on VHF Ch 14 reporting passing Forbes Shoal buoy outwards. Notifications are to include ship’s passage plans and checklists. Dangerous cargoes are permitted and must give appropriate notice to the Port Operations Manager at Loch Ryan Port. Notification must include such commodities that are being carried, whether inbound or outbound. Such notice must also include full details of the goods being carried and their location on the vessel. It is worth noting that the Dangerous Goods List may be transmitted to the Port Operations Manager at Loch Ryan Port by the most appropriate means from the port of loading in lieu of the above. Vessels are required to comply with the provisions of the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Area Regulations 2016 and exhibit the warning signals, namely: By Day: A red flag (International Code Flag ‘B’). By Night: An all round red light, visible 2 miles. In the event that an outbound P&O vessel has passed Cairn Point then a Stena Line vessel will not depart the berth at Loch Ryan Port until the P&O vessel has cleared. Safe separation of inbound and outbound vessel is to be ensured by use of agreed waypoints off Milleur Buoy. Outbound: Once clear of the deeper water in the prohibited anchorage area, or past Forbes Shoal Buoy, outbound vessels are recommended to set course for a point 0.7nm NE of Milleur Buoy. Inbound: Vessels are recommended to head for a point 0.2nm N of Milleur Buoy.