Castletown (IMCTN)

The port has a small tidal, inner and outer harbour and is predominantly used by pleasure crafts, inshore fishing and coastal vessels. The port is closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen.

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

Castletown is located on the NW side of Castletown Bay on the Isle of Man.

Max LOA 56.5m, max beam for swing bridge 8.35m. Largest vessel handled: "Eos", 875DWT, coastal general cargo, draught 3.85m.

Approx 10,000t of cargo handled annually.

Directions: On passing SE of the lightbuoy marking Leeah-rio Rocks, the approx alignment (323°) of the lights (white towers, red band, 9m and 4m in height respectively) exhibited from the heads of the breakwater and Irish Quay leads towards the harbour entrance, passing between Leeah-rio and Boe Norris rocks. Vessels should keep NE of this alignment when approaching the harbour entrance giving the landing hard, extending SE from the breakwater, a wide berth.

BA 2696. Admiralty Pilot NP37.

1025.

Not compulsory but advisable for first entry. Arranged through port manager, Port St Mary or agent. Available 0830-1700hrs and when a vessel is expected. At other times, vessels should contact Douglas.

Range, HW neaps 3.0m, HW springs 4.5m.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. The outer harbour is untenable with strong S and SE winds.

VHF: Ch 16 and 12, 0800-1630hrs daily (intermittent). At other times, vessels should contact Douglas.