Stranraer (GBSTR)

Stena Line has now relocated all it's passenger traffic up the coast to Loch Ryan Port. The port has 2 piers (West Pier and East Pier) which accommodate general cargo. Dumfries and Galloway Council are responsible for the conservancy function of the port and the operation of the West Pier. The East Pier, previously operated by Stena Line to Belfast is no longer in use as Stena have moved to their new Lock Ryan Port (see separate entry). There are plans to turn Stranraer into a marine leisure and tourism hub.

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

Stranraer is a small port located on the W coast of Scotland.

LOA 128m

Approx 1,783,000t of cargo handled annually.

Secure anchorage can be obtained as required within Loch Ryan clear of restricted areas and of foul ground (55°00.3'N 005°03.7'W).

Stranraer is approached through Loch Ryan and entered through a dredged channel, with a width of 100m, depth 3.6m, which extends for 2.5nm through the shallow bank at the head of the loch. Directions for entering harbour: From a position 1nm N of Milleur Point (55° 01'N 005°06'W) the track into Loch Ryan leads 153° towards a position 0.4nm E of Jamieson Point (54°59.7'N 005°04.5'W) passing (with positions from Milleur Point): ENE distant 0.4nm from foul ground which extends 0.1nm NE from Milleur Point, the W entrance point of Loch Ryan. This foul ground is marked by a lightbuoy (N cardinal) moored 0.25nm NE of the point. Then WSW of Finnarts Point (1.5nm E) the entrance point of Loch Ryan, then ENE of The Beef Barrel (0.55nm SSE) a drying rock which lies close offshore, then WSW of the bank fringing Garry Point (1.5nm ESE), then ENE of Jamieson's Point (1.5nm SSE) which is the most prominent feature on the W side of the loch.

BA 1403, 2198. Admiralty Pilot NP66A.

1025.

Check with Harbour Master on arrival.

Pilotage is not compulsory and licensed pilots are not on standby at the port. However, a pilot can be made available on request through Stranraer port radio and would board NE of Milleur Point.

Cairn Point Lighthouse (white tower, 15m in height) (54°56.2'N 005°01.8'W) standing on Cairn Point. Agnew Monument (54°56.2'N 005°06.5'W) which stands on the skyline to the W of Loch Sheuchan Church tower (54°54'N 005°02'W), on the W side of Stranraer is conspicuous.

West Harbour can only accommodate coasters up to a length of 40m.

Range 2.44m.

Tugs can be arranged on request.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

STRANRAER 54°54.58'N 5°01.68'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB STR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 16.

..... 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

Special by-laws are in force for vessels carrying petroleum and carbide of calcium. Speed should be moderate when passing Cairn Point (54°58.5'N 001° 8.0'W).