Rothesay (GBRAY)

Rothesay is a ferry port on a primary route and is the principal harbour on the Island of Bute. The port has facilities for handling passengers and fishing interests.

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

Rothesay is located at the head of Rothesay Bay, on the E coast of the Island of Bute.

Max draught 4.0m, LOA 90m.

Anchorage can be obtained in any part of Rothesay Bay clear of the Admiralty mooring buoys, foul patches, submarine cables and a submarine cable area. A bank, with depths of 14.6-18.4m and with a stony bottom, is situated 0.7nm W of Bogany Point (55°50.7'N 005°01.5'W), elsewhere in the bay the holding ground is good, with that on the W side being the best.

Approach through Rothesay Bay is wide and clear except for two Admiralty mooring buoys, one of which is unlit, and moorings for small craft and seasonal yachts are laid off both shores. A bell is rung from the middle of Rothesay Front Pier during poor visibility.

BA 1867, 1907. Admiralty Pilot NP66A, NP286(1).

There is a local coastguard unit on the Main Pier.

1025.

None locally, but available from Clyde Ports Authority.

The ruins of Rothesay Castle stand in the middle of the town, 0.1nm SSW of the harbour. Conspicuous features around Rothesay Bay are as follows (with positions from the castle): Saint Brendans Church Tower (0.7nm NE). Red spire of Boys Brigade Church Tower (0.62nm NE). Glenburn Hotel (0.52nm NE). Spire of Trinity Church (0.1nm E). Navigational lights (columns, 8m in height), which are reported to be difficult to see against the town lights, are exhibited from the E and W ends of Rothesay Front Pier.

Priority given to hourly ferry service, Wemyss Bay to Rothesay.

Mean spring range 3.1m. Mean neap range 1.8m. The depth in the bay increases with W'ly winds and decreases with E'ly winds. SW gales lasting 2-3 days and occurring at spring tides may increase the depth in the bay by 1.5m and a continuance of E'ly winds may decrease it by 0.5m.

Approach speed to the berths at Rothesay should be slow, Beacons on the shore 630m NNW and NE of Rothesay Castle indicate the position at which engine speed should be reduced.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. A considerable swell sets in Rothesay Bay during NE winds.

ROTHESAY, ISLE OF BUTE 55°50.32'N 5°03.07'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB RAY For details see: CLYDEPORT PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 16, 12, callsign "Rothesay Radio".

..... Copies Vessels arriving from an EU port and sailing to an EU port: 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards). 2 Vessels arriving from an EU port but sailing to a non EU port: 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO General Declaration (Outwards) 2 3. IMO Ship's Stores Declaration (Outwards) 2 4. IMO Passenger Lists (Outwards). 2 Vessels arriving from outside the EU but sailing to an EU port 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO General Declaration (Inwards), 2 3. IMO Ship's Stores Declaration (Inwards) 2 4. IMO Crew Effects Declaration 2 5. IMO Passenger List (Inwards). 2 Vessels arriving from outside the EU and sailing to a port outside the EU: 1. IMO General Declaration (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO Ships Stores Declaration (Inwards & Outwards) 2 3. IMO Crew Effects Declaration 2 4. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 5. IMO Passenger Lists (Inwards & Outwards). 2

Notify ETA 1 hour prior to arrival, between 0600-2100hrs.

No special requirements.

None.