Uig (GBUIG)

The port is the terminal for the car ferry to East Loch Tarbert, on Harris and to Loch Maddy on North Uist as well as facilities for local fishing vessels. King Edward Pier: Extends 300m ESE from the NE side of Rubh Dubh, 6nm E of Ru Idrigill, has a berth at its head with a length of 42m and a depth of 3.5m alongside. Ro-Ro berth: Situated on the E side of King Edward Pier has a length of 85m and a depth of 5.5m. Two dolphins have been constructed and the berth can now accommodate vessels of up to 100m in length.

The port of Uig is located on the N coast of the Isle of Skye, on the W coast of Scotland.

Ro-Ro pier: LOA 100m, draught 3.0m.

Anchorage for coasters maybe obtained 2nm SSW of the light on the Ro-Ro berth, in a depth of 11.0m.

Loch Snizort is entered between Waternish Point and Dun Liath, it extends 7nm SE to Lyndale Point where it divides into Loch Greshornish, the W arm and Loch Snizort Beag, the E arm.

BA 1795, 2533. Admirality Pilot NP66B, NP286(1).

The Ro-Ro berth is normally to be cleared one hour before the scheduled arrival times of ferries, or as ordered by the Harbour Master.

All waters in Uig commencing at the HW level at Ru Idrigil, then in a S direction for a distance of 1,700m to the HW level at Ru Chorachan, 9nm S.

Mean spring range 4.6m, mean neap range 2.0m.

UIG, ISLE OF SKYE 57°35.11'N 6°22.29'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB UIG ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port: Ch 16, 08. A listening watch is maintained on VHF during working hours. Harbour Office: Tel: 01470 542381 Fax: 01470 542796

Unscheduled vessels, vessels carrying explosives or other dangerous substances must give notice 24 hours in advance of arrival. Scheduled vessels should give 12 hours notice for dangerous goods, 24 hours notice for explosives. Notification of dangerous goods should be made by fax to the Harbour Office. Fax: +44 1470 542381