Troon (GBTRN)

Port of Troon, operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), is a small fishing port and a destination for small cruise vessels and freight services to local communities. The port has an additional focus on forest products as it is home to Timberlink, a sustainable distribution service, which helps the port play a crucial role in the UK's timber trade. The transportation of timber to the port helps relieve congestion on local roads and reduce carbon emissions. The harbour, which is sheltered by the Isle of Arran across the water, offers a range of services including a marina, major repairs and two drydocks.

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

Troon is located on the SW coast of Scotland on the Firth of Clyde.

Max LOA 160m, beam no restriction at West Pier Terminal, Wee Hurry Terminal, Portland Quay Terminal, draught 6.2m and 10,000DWT

Approx 95,000t of cargo, 67 vessels and 130 passengers handled annually.

Safe anchorage during gales from between SW and NW, can be obtained in Whiting Bay (55°30'N, 005°05'W). During winds from the E, safe anchorage can be obtained in Ayr Bay.

Approach and entry: Troon Harbour is approached from WNW through Irvine Bay and entered from the N between West Pier and the head of East Pier. The width between the pier heads is 79m wide and depths in the entrance range between 4m-8.6m. Vessels must at all times proceed at a ‘safe speed’ as defined within the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

BA 1866. Admiralty Pilot NP66A.

RNLI Troon Lifeboat Station is situated at the port. There are two actives lifeboats at Troon lifeboat station including the Trent class lifeboat which berths at the RNLI Troon Lifeboat Station Berth. The other is a D class inshore lifeboat with an LOA 5m, breadth 3m, draught 0.52m and a max speed 25kn. RNLI Troon contact information: Telephone: +44-1292-314-414. Note: Visiting time are Tues-Sat 1000-1600, visitors welcome outside the times by prior arrangement. Accessibility: Parking, disabled parking and disabled access.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over LOA 65m and under LOA 65m if they are carrying dangerous bulk cargo, carrying more than 12 passengers or deemed to be a potential hazard to safe navigation. Notice must be given 12 hours in advance and then 1 hour in advance when within VHF Ch 16 range. Pilots are available throughout 24 hours and board (55°27.8'N, 004°40.1'W) off the coast of the Port of Ayr. As reported the pilotage area consists: A straight line drawn from the High Water mark (55°32’.85N, 004°41’.12W) in a direction 270°(T) to a position 55°32’.85N, 004°41’.21W. Then a straight line in a direction of 000°(T) to a position 55°33’.25N, 004°41’.21W. Then in a straight line in a direction of 090°(T) to a position 55°33’.25N, 004°40’.95W. Then in a straight line in a direction of 135°(T) to a High Water mark in position 55°32’.75N, 004°40’.12W.

Harbour limits extend approx 0.2nm to seaward of the harbour entrance.

Two towers standing on Lady Isle (55°31.6'N, 004°44.0'W), 2nm SW of Troon, one of which is Lady Isle Light (white tower) situated in the centre of the isle. Numerous conspicuous landmarks are located in the port including a gas tank standing 0.8nm SE of the entrance and a shed at the shipyard in Troon, 0.25nm SSE of West Pier Light. Troon Rock is located 1.04nm W of the harbour entrance and has a least depth of 5.6m. It lies on the dividing line between the white and green sectors of West Pier Light, bearing 090°. Another principal navigational aid is Crab Rock Buoy located 55°33’.080N, 004°41’.419W.

It is reported that vessels are cautioned of the shoals that exist in the harbour. The N extremity of foul ground off West Pier is marked by a buoy; however, shoal water is reported to lie up to 0.6nm NW of West Pier. Mill Rock dries 0.3m and lies 0.4nm NE of West Pier. Lappock Rock is marked by a beacon, dries 0.6m and lies 1.53nm NNW of the harbour.

MHWS 2.9m; MHWN 1.4m.

A flashing amber light may be shown from the West Pier. This will indicate temporary harbour closure for passenger mooring operations.

Tugs are available on request.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly which develop a heavy sea in the approach. NW'ly are noted to be dangerous and develop heavy seas in the entrance.

TROON 55°33'N 4°41'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB TRN For details see: AYR PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 38/20 (Former update 36/20) Port of Troon Notice 8/20, (RSDRA2020000190008), 38/20

Troon contact information: VHF: Ch 14 and 16. Telephone: +44-1292-313-412 Facsimile: +44-1292-287-787 E-mail: ayr@abports.co.uk Pilots: VHF: Ch 14.

Contact Customs and Immigration, Tel: +44-1292-478-548.

Standard UK documents required.

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival, on VHF Ch 16 or 14.

Standard UK health regulations apply.