Montrose (GBMON)

Cargo handled at this port includes forest products, break bulk, dry bulk, grain, scrap, feedstuffs, fertilisers, offshore oil materials and equipment.

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

Montrose harbour is situated at the mouth of the River South Esk on the NE coast of Scotland.

LOA 145.63m, beam 23.0m, 16,967DWT.

Approx 2,000,000t of cargo and 500 vessels handled annually.

Port Control will, on request, advise vessels on the most suitable anchorages. These anchorages may be found around 3.2km off the coast or nearby Lunan Bay. For further information call: Port Control +44 01674 672302 or Channel 12 VHF Anchorage is available 1.75nm E of Scurdie Ness in depths of 24.0m, but this is exposed to the E.

Montrose Harbour is approached from the E through a dredged channel within the mouth of the River South Esk. The entrance channel and the harbour are dredged to a minimum depth of 5.5m MLWS and a minimum width of 50m. The channel is marked by leading lights. The outer leading light is red and the inner leading light is green. Outer approaches: From a position E of Scurdie Ness and to seaward of Scurdie Rocks the approach is indicated by the Outer Leading Lights (Fl R), on the alignment (271.5°) of these lights leads to the harbour entrance and through the outer part of the narrow entrance channel Caution: In bad weather, with onshore winds, the outer leading light tower should be brought in line approx 1nm E of Scurdie Ness. Inner approaches: From a position in mid channel 0.45nm E of the outer front light, the centreline of the channel is indicated by the Inner Leading Lights (Fl G), the alignment (265°) of these lights leads through the inner part of the dredged channel and into the harbour. Caution: The entrance to the harbour is dangerous at all states of tide in strong E gales. Under these conditions the best time to enter harbour, if it is essential to do so, is during the last quarter of the ingoing tidal stream, since during the outgoing stream breaking seas extend as far as the outer end of the dredged channel. It should be remembered that even with the vessel maintaining channel centreline it only passes 55m N of the rocks off Scurdie Ness and 60m S of the drying part of Annat Bank.

BA 190, 210, 1407,1438. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP286(1).

There is a local coastguard station at Aberdeen, as part of the Search and Rescue Centre, Tel: +44 1224 592334.

1020.

Pilotage is compulsory for all merchant vessels and available 24 hours. Pilots embark from a pilot launch, fitted with VHF, 0.85nm to the E of Scurdie Ness Lighthouse. Vessels awaiting pilot must keep to seaward of outer buoys. Berthing instructions will be provided by the pilot. Pilotage is compulsory for; 1. All vessels within the Port of Montrose Pilotage District, with the exception of vessels less than 40m length. 2. All vessels entering, leaving or transiting within the Port Montrose with the assistance of tugs or while under tow. 3. Any vessel with a defect in its hull, machinery or equipment, which might materially affect the navigation of the vessel. 4. Passenger vessels, licensed to carry more than 12 passengers. 5. All vessels carrying dangerous substances. Non-compulsory Pilotage; 1. At the discretion of the Authority for named vessels and Masters engaged in dredging operations or the transport of dredged materials. 2. For vessels anchoring within port limits. Every shipping movements in and around Montrose Port are controlled and monitored from Port Control. Port Control is manned 24 hours and available on VHF Ch 12. The 24 hour pilotage services is maintained at the port and is compulsory for the movement of all vessels (except fishing vessel) using the port. Incoming vessels are normally boarded by the Pilots at the boarding area approximately at 2.4km ENE of Scurdy Ness Lighthouse. Vessels that are bound for Montrose to keep Port Control advised on any alteration to ETAs at least 6 hours prior to arrival. Vessels are advised to remain east of the outer red buoy at port entrance and await further instructions from the pilot and Port Control who will advise on berthing and anchorage accordingly.

The limits encompass the mouth of the River South Esk.

Scurdie Ness Lighthouse (56°42.0'N 002°26.0'W). Montrose Parish Church spire (56°42.6'N 002°28.0'W). Grain silo (56°42.5'N 002°27.6'W).

Vessels up to 165m with a minimum draught of up to 7.4m are accepted. However, larger vessels may be accommodated depending on type. For further information call: Port Control +44 01674 672 302 or Channel 12

At North Quay Terminal; a minimum dredge depth at MLWS of 5.5m below chart datum. South Quay Terminal; a minimum dredged depth of 5.5m below chart datum for 250m and 8m for 225. Chart datum is 2.65m below ordinary datum Newlyn (0.7m above MLWS at Montrose). However, sheltered berthing is available and vessels lying alongside in any weather conditions experince no heave or range. The range of tide is 2.5m above chart datum at Neaps, 5m at Spring.

Tugs are available. Vessels in excess of LOA 130m, may require the services of a local tug, if not fitted with a bow thruster.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

MONTROSE 56°42.14'N 2°27.85'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB MON ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 45/18 Montrose Port Authority, (RSDRA2018000255174), 45/18

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12. Call "Montrose Port Control". Tel: +44 1674 672302, Fax: +44 1674 675530, Email: info@montroseport.co.uk

Customs Office in Dundee, documentation to be faxed by agent.

Vessels arriving outside EU countries: ..... 1. Cargo Manifest 2. Customs Form C1600A 3. Stores List C13 4. Crew List C142 5. Crew Declaration.

Notify vessel's agent 24 hours prior to arrival, message to include LOA and draught. Montrose Harbour Radio should be contacted 2 hours before arrival at the pilot station.

There are no special health requirements.