Scrabster (GBSCR)

The port possesses approx 400m of quayage, which is used to accommodate general cargo, bulk cargo, Ro-Ro and tanker vessels. Containers are moved by conventional cranes. The port has two Ro-Ro ramp berths with frequent international ferry services, which are extended during the summer season.

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

Scrabster is located at the W head of Thurso Bay, on the far N coast of Scotland.

LOA165m, draught 6.5m.

Approx 8,570,000t of cargo, 2,200 vessels and 134,000 passengers handled annually.

The best berth is in a depth of 9.0m, blue clay, 0.2nm S of Little Head. Larger vessels may safely anchor on the alignment (189°) of Saint Andrews and Saint Peters Churches with Thurso breakwater distant 0.6nm, avoiding as necessary, (positioned from Little Head), The Grounds (1.25nm ENE) and a wreck (charted as foul) (0.3nm SE). Vessels anchoring closer to the S shore of Thurso Bay are cautioned to note a 4.0m patch (PA) (0.6nm SSE) and a submarine pipeline outfall (1nm SE) extending NNW from Thurso Harbour.

From a position approx 1.5nm NE of Holborn Head the approach to Scrabster Road leads SSW passing (positioned from Holborn Head Light): Clear of The Grounds (1.25nm ENE) over which the sea breaks heavily in NW gales; in calm conditions it is extensively fished by local craft. Then ESE of Holborn Head (0.5nm NNE), a steep-to cliff 30m high, then: ESE of Little Head. The minimum width of the basin between the Ola Pier and the new QE Pier is 164m.

BA 2162, 1462. Admiralty Pilot NP52, NP286(1).

Available, Tel: +44 1847 893841.

1025.

Not compulsory, but is advisable. Pilots are available from Scrabster Harbour Trust on VHF Ch 16 or 12, Tel: +44 1847 892779, Fax: +44 01847 892353. The pilot boarding position is located approx 0.5nm E of the harbour.

All waters below the level of HW forming part of Thurso Bay commencing at a point at 58°37'N 003°31'W (ND 110 716), then in a N'ly direction for 1,100m to a point at 58°38'N 003°31'W (ND 110 727), then turning in an E'ly direction for a distance of 2,600m to a point at 58°38'N 003°29'W (ND 136 727), then turning in a S'ly direction for a distance of 2,020m to a point at 58°36'N 003° 29'N (ND 136 707), then turning in a SW'ly direction for a distance of 2,850m terminating at a point at 58°36'N 003°31'W (ND 111 691) and shall include any water channels, quays, piers, jetties and other works, land, buildings, wharves and erections which are for the being vested in or occupied or administered by the Trustees.

Holborn Head Lighthouse (white tower, 17m in height), which stands on Little Head.

Entrance to tanker berth, width 28m. Inner Harbour, width 15m.

Range 5.0m MHWS, 3.7m MHWN. Spring 4.0m, neap 1.6m.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

SCRABSTER 58°36.60'N 3°32.58'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB SCR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 04/25 Scrabster Deputy Harbour Master correspondence, (RSDRA2024000375743), 04/25

VHF: Ch 16 calling, Ch 12 working, throughout 24 hours.

Available from Aberdeen.

..... 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

Notify ETA as soon as possible, by Tel: +44 1847 892779, Fax: +44 1847 892353.

As per UK regulations.