56°.11 N 3°. 01 W North side of the River Forth about 20 miles East of the Forth Road Bridge.
Methil is an enclosed dock system. The dock gates are opened normally about 2 hours before high water until high water. They are operated by a private contractor: Miller of Methil. The height from waterline to top of quay is approx. 2,00 metres. Maximum size of vessel which can be handled is 102.00 metres loa x 14.60 metres beam x about 5.60 metres draft. Vessels of up to about 3000 tonnes dwcc can be handled. The prevailing wind is SW. Manoeuvring at the dock entrance can be difficult during heavy weather or if wind shifts Easterly. There are no Air Draft restrictions. Water density : 1024 Vessels will normally anchor in Methil Roads to await the dock opening. The Pilot will board in Methil Roads.
Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding 60.0 metres l.o.a
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels. Vessels will normally proceed unaided to Methil Roads where they will then board their Pilot.
Cargo operations are carried out in number 2 dock which is equipped with general and grabbing cranes of up to 15 tonnes capacity.
Mondays to Thursdays 0800 – 1700. Fridays 0800 – 1600. Meal break 1200 – 1300. Overtime is available in the evenings, on nightshifts and at weekends. Customs / Immigration services are available at Edinburgh airport, about 20 miles distant.
Bunkers - can be supplied using road cars. Shipchandler, laundry, deck/engine repairs, nav aid repairs all available. Fresh Water – available ex quay.
For further navigational information for the River Forth, together with a list of the charts required, see also: