Ullapool (GBULL)

The port has a Ro-Ro pier for large ferries. Other berths on the General Pier area are used mainly by fishing vessels. Latterly, the local economy has been boosted by the offshore industry and tourism, with a large number of visiting passenger vessels.

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

Ullapool is located on the NE side of Loch Broom, on the NW coast of Scotland. The Loch opens out on to the open waters of The Minch, a strait in NW Scotland separating the NW Highlands and Northern Inner Hebrides from the islands of Lewis and Harris, the Outer Hebrides.

The maximum recommended draught for the port is 7.0m with a max LOA of 70m.

The port handles approx 300,000t of cargo, 1,930 vessels and 250,000 passengers per year.

The Outer Anchorage: In Annat Bay, is suitable for several medium sized vessels at the same time. Depths of at least 20.0m are available with good holding ground. Vessels intending to anchor in Annat Bay should contact the Harbour Master in advance to discuss the most suitable location given the vessel's draught and intended programme. If several vessels are using the anchorage, the Deputy Harbour Master will actively manage it's use. The Inner Anchorage: SW of the pier, is used by visiting cruise ships and other medium sized vessels. Minimum depth of 20.0m is available within 0.3nm of the piers although vessels should beware of a 8.0m patch in position 57°53.33'N 005°09.75'W There are no significant length constraints on a single such vessel. Fishing vessels anchor in shallower water further up Loch Broom. This anchorage is covered by the harbour radar.

The direct route to Loch Broom is between Iol'a Chairn Deirg and Meall a' Chaoruinn where the channel has a least width of 0.55nm between the charted 37m line. It is advisable for a vessel drawing more than 8.0m to enter the loch at half flood. When entering, keep at least 0.2nm from SW shore until Ullapool Point is in line with a prominent bridge over a ravine, 0.75nm E, bearing 085°, which leads S of the lightbuoy marking the bank off Ullapool River; then steer E to pass Ullapool Point at a distance of 0.1nm and anchoring as convenient S of the village.

BA2500. Admiralty Pilot NP66B, NP286(1). US35078. US Sailing Directions 141 (Scotland).

There is a local sub station.

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All vessels must be adequately fendered. All vessels stationed alongside should not have any objects protruding outside their rails which could cause obstruction to other vessels wishing to pass. The Harbour Master has the right to request relocation of vessels from one part of the harbour to another. Engines must not be used when moored in such a manner so as to cause injury or damage to the seabed, banks or walls of the Harbour or to any other vessel or property. Further details of General Directions for Navigation and using Ullapool Harbour can be found on http://www.ullapool-harbour.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/UL-General-Directio ns-Aug-2017.pdf

Not compulsory.

Seaward limit: Line from Cailleach Head Lighthouse to the S extremity of Meall nan Caorach, 2nm NE of Cailleach Head and the mouth of Garbh Allt, 3.75nm ENE of Meall nan.

A flashing red light is displayed at the end of the Ro-Ro Pier (F.R. on post 3m in height) and on the Eastern tip of the Main Pier area [Fl(1)R.3s]. Conspicuous white building (57°53.59'N 5°09.93'W) standing a head of Ro-Ro Pier.

Speed Limit (Inner Harbour): 6 Knots.

Mean spring range 4.5m, mean neap range 1.8m..

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

ULLAPOOL 57°53.65'N 5°09.53'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB ULL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Port (24hrs): VHF Ch: 16, 14. Tel: +44 1854 612091, Fax: +44 1854 612678 Email: info@ullapool-harbour.co.uk. Website: www.ullapool-harbour.co.uk Harbour Master: Tel: +44 1854 612724, Fax: +44 1854 613425.

Nearest office is Inverness.

On arrival the following documents to be delivered to ship's agent, who will forward them to HM Customs and Immigration departments. ..... Document Copies 1. General Declaration 1 2. Ship Particulars 1 3. Cargo Manifest 1 4. Dangerous Goods Manifest 1 5. ISPS last 10 ports visited 1 6. Declaration of Waste 1 7. Number of crew onboard 1

ETA should be advised 24 hours prior to arrival to Harbour Master.

UK British Quarantine and Customs Regulations apply. The Master of any foreign vessel is obliged to inform the Port Authority by radio if any person on board is suffering from an infectious disease or has symptoms which may be indicative of an infectious disease.