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Geographical Position
56°.01 N 3°.25’W North side of the River Forth about 1 mile West of the Forth Road Bridge.
Vessel Size/Restrictions
On passing under the Road Bridge, vessels enter the dredged channel and proceed alongside the North Wall which is an open river berth. Maximum size of vessel which can be handled is 250 metres loa. The minimum depth of water alongside is 8.30 metres. Allowing for 0.50 metres under keel clearance, the effective maximum draft is 7.80 metres. At certain states of the tide, the Harbourmaster may allow a small increase to this figure. The tidal range on the berth is between 4.50 and 6.00 metres Maximum Air Draft 44.00 metres, (under Forth Rail Bridge). Water density : 1015. Prevailing wind is SW. Manoeuvring can be difficult during heavy weather or if wind shifts Easterly.
Pilotage
Distance from Pilot Boarding Position, (No. 3. Fairway Buoy) to approach channel, East of Beamer Rock Lighthouse is approx. 11 miles. The approach channel, East of Beamer Rock Lighthouse, is maintained at a dredged depth of 8.30 metres below Admiralty chart datum.
Towage
Owned and operated by Forth Ports Plc. and based in Leith. 5 Voith Schneider tractor tugs. Bollard pull: 1 x 50 tonnes,1 x 30 tonnes, 2 x 19 tonnes, 1 x 12 tonnes. Tugs use ship’s lines, vessel is met on passing under the Road Bridge.
Berths
The principal berth is the North Wall which is served by 2 x 36 tonne 1 x 40 tonne mobile cranes. A new ro/ro berth has been created at the Western end of the North Wall in a 90 degree cut. The maximum loa is 220 metres with a minimum depth of 7.20 metres. The berth is served by a 2 tier pontoon adjustable linkspan with 4.80 metres between the bridges. There is a fully security enclosed passenger and freight terminal
Normal Working Hours – Dry Cargo
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 10 miles distant.
Supplies (Bunkers / FW / Stores / Repairs)
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: