Burtonport (IEBUR)

Burtonport is primarily a fishing port, with a valuable salmon fishery. Facilities exist for cargo vessels. The main pier is 70m in length and runs SW/NE'ly. A slipway on the southern side is used by the Arranmore Ferry.

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

Burtonport is situated on the W coast of Donegal, near Arranmore Island.

LOA 60m, max draught 4.2m.

South of Calf Island in Arran Roads. Approx position 54°59.7'N 008°29.3'W.

The main approach is through Rutland North Channel and Rutland Harbour. There is also a S approach through Rutland South Channel and an approach from the N through a very narrow channel close E of Inishcoo but both these approaches should only be attempted with local knowledge. Dredged channel: The port is entered through a channel, 0.3nm in length and marked by leading lights, dredged through the drying sandbanks which front the port. The channel is tidal for all vessels over 2.5m draught. Directions for entry: After passing No 6 Light Beacon in Rutland Harbour and clear of the narrows between Edernish and Rutland Island: Leading lights: Front light (grey concrete beacon, white band, 4m in height) stands, at an elevation of 17m, 0.1nm E of the quay at Burtonport. Rear light (grey concrete beacon, yellow band, 7m in height) stands, at an elevation of 23m, 0.2nm ENE of the front light. The alignment (068°) of these lights leads through the dredged channel passing close S of a drying rock marked by a beacon (concrete) (0.22nm WSW of the front leading light). On passing this beacon a vessel may alter course N and as requisite to approach the quay. Submarine cable: A submarine cable from Rutland Island crosses the dredged channel and lands N of the quay at Burtonport.

BA 1883, 2792. Admiralty Pilot NP40.

Available from Malin Head VHF Ch 16 and 23, or sub station Glen Head Ch 16 and 24.

At harbour master's discretion.

Pilot available and advisable. Pilot boards in approx position 55°01.0'N 008° 29.0'W.

All cargo vessels must enter during daylight and at high tide. A pilot is advisable as the entrance, although well marked, can be awkward.

Range: mean spring 3.4m, mean neap 1.5m.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

BURTONPORT 54°58.93'N 8°26.56'W UNCTAD LOCODE: IE BUR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Watch maintained on Ch 16, 12 and 06.

ETA should be sent to the harbour master by Tel: +353 86 831 0121 or VHF Ch 16 or 12.