Wick (GBWIC)

Wick is a tidal harbour consisting of three basins, named Outer, Inner and River harbour. The Inner and Outer harbours contain the main fishing and leisure berths while the River harbour handles the commercial activities. Imports include agricultural lime, coal, cement, fertilisers and oil related equipment. Exports include peat, grain and oil related equipment.

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

Wick is located on the NE coast of Scotland.

LOA 89m (summer), draught 5.0m.

Approx 21,000t of cargo handled annually.

During winds from SSW through N to NE there is good sheltered anchorage on a sandy bottom in Wick Bay. It is necessary to avoid an area of foul ground, on the N side of the bay in which there is unexploded ordnance on the seabed.

North approach: When approaching Wick Bay from N, Noss Head Light (58°29'N 003° 03'W) bearing not more than 358° and well open E of the land near the village of Staxigoe, 1.5nm farther, S passes E of a detached 2.7m patch (0.5nm NE of North Head). South approach: When approaching from S mariners are advised to keep Noss Head Light bearing not more than 358° and well open E of the land near Staxigoe until South Pier Light (white 8 sided tower, 11m in height) (58°26.4'N 003° 04.6'W) on the head of South Pier bears approx 280° or when in the white sector of Wick Harbour Direction Light (0.375nm WNW of South Pier Light). Outer Harbour: South Pier Sector Light (Fl. GWR.3s). Entering Wick Harbour: Wick Harbour Direction Light (metal column 7.0m in height, 0.375nm WNW of South Pier Light) on the N end of the bridge at the head of River Harbour is exhibited by day and at night. From a position approx 1nm E of South Pier Light, the white sector (287.25-290°) of Wick Directional Light seen through the entrance of River Harbour leads WNW through Wick Bay to a position approx 0.1nm NE of S Pier passing, (positioned from South Pier Light);SSW of North Head, 0.65nm ENE, NNE of South Head, 0.5nm SE, NNE of the outer extremity, 0.225 ESE of a shallow spit, parts of which are dry, extending 0.15nm NE from the S shore of the bay. A beacon, N cardinal, 0.2nm ESE, 3.7m in height, stand approx 0.05nm inside the extremity of the spit and marks the outer end of a breakwater which formerly extended along the spit. The alignment (285°) of South Pier Light with the disused light tower, 0.1nm WNW, passes clear NNE of the spit. SSW from a position on the N shore 0.35nm NE of South Pier Light. Leading Lights: In the Outer Basin are two fixed red light in line, 20m apart, near the root end of the South Pier, not visible until entrance is opened. River Harbour: Harbour Bridge DIR.IS.WRG 4s light. The entrance is between North and South River Piers and marked by double red and green vertical fixed light. There is a sandbar outside the River basin, depth 2.6m CD. Light sectors: The reef fringing North Head lies in the green sector (253°-270°) of South Pier Head Lights. The spit extending NE from the S shore and marked by a beacon (N cardinal) lie in the red sector (286°-329°) of South Pier Light.

BA 1462, 115. Admiralty Pilot NP52, NP286(1).

An RNLI station with launching slip is situated 0.15nm SSE of the head of South Pier.

1020.

Compulsory for vessels over 90GT except fishing vessels. Request for a pilot should be made 2 hours in advance. Pilots normally board approx 0.45nm NE of South Head from a black motor boat with yellow superstructure and the word "PILOTS" in white.

Grey chimney (0.12nm SW), conspicuous, at root of South Pier. Spire of Central Church (0.35nm W), conspicuous, Old Parish Church, with conspicuous spire, stands approx 0.3nm farther NNW. Coastguard lookout tower and harbour signal station with flagstaff (0.5nm SSE), conspicuous, on South Head. Two framework towers (respectively 0.12nm and 0.25nm WNW), conspicuous and carrying floodlights, on North Pier. Port closed signal: A black ball is hoisted by day or a fixed green light shown by night, on a building at South Head.

Range springs 2.8m, neaps 1.4m. There is little or no tidal stream within the bay. However, it sets strongly parallel to the coast and mariners are advised to make allowances when approaching the bay, especially during spring tides and in darkness.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. The harbour should not be approached, even in bad weather for shelter, during strong winds between NE and S which raise dangerous seas in the head of Wick Bay. Winds: Wick Bay is exposed to E and winds from NE through E to S cause heavy seas to build up in the bay. During periods of frost and E winds elsewhere in the North Sea, a heavy swell can still be experienced.

WICK 58°26.41'N 3°04.60'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB WIC ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Wick Harbour: Ch 16, 14. (during office hours).

..... 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 2 hours prior to arrival.

River Harbour may not be entered without permission.