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Aberdeen .................................... 127Anstruther .................................... 99Arbroath ..................................... 110Ardrishaig ..................................... 31Ardrossan ..................................... 16Ardveenish ................................. 251Ayr ................................................. 22Banff ........................................... 171Barcaldine .................................... 48Berwick upon Tweed ................ 102Braefoot ........................................ 81Buckie ......................................... 175Burghead .................................... 179Burntisland ................................... 78Cairnryan ...................................... 52Callanish ..................................... 251Campbeltown ............................... 34Corpach ...................................... 229Cromarty Firth ........................... 191Cullen .......................................... 178Cullivoe ....................................... 285Dundee ......................................... 88Dunoon ......................................... 33Eyemouth ................................... 100Fairlie ............................................ 28Findochty .................................... 179Fraserburgh ............................... 160Gairloch ...................................... 238Garlieston ..................................... 50Girvan ........................................... 51Glasgow .......................................... 8Gourdon ...................................... 172Grangemouth ............................... 62Greenock ...................................... 11Helmsdale .................................. 240Holy Loch ..................................... 32Hopeman .................................... 178Hound Point ................................. 81Hunterston ................................... 14Invergordon ................................ 191Inverkeithing ................................ 98Inverness .................................... 183Isle of Whithorn ........................... 50Johnshaven ................................ 172Kallin ........................................... 251Kinlochbervie ............................. 237Kirkcaldy ...................................... 80Kirkcudbright ............................... 51Kirkwall ....................................... 262Kishorn ....................................... 243Kyle of Lochalsh ........................ 239Leith .............................................. 67Lerwick ....................................... 274Leverburgh ................................. 251Lochinver .................................... 236Lochmaddy ................................ 251Loch Ryan .................................... 53Lossiemouth .............................. 173Lyness ........................................ 268Macduff ...................................... 167Mallaig ........................................ 232Miavaig ....................................... 251Methil ............................................ 79Montrose .................................... 113Nigg ............................................. 209Oban ............................................. 38Perth ........................................... 104Peterhead ................................... 149Pittenweem .................................. 99Port William .................................. 50Portnockie .................................. 178Portree ........................................ 241Portsoy ....................................... 172Rosehearty ................................. 171Rosyth ........................................... 71Rothesay ...................................... 33Scalloway ................................... 283Scapa Flow................................. 266Scrabster .................................... 221St Monans .................................... 99Stonehaven ................................ 173Stornoway .................................. 253Stranraer ...................................... 49Stromness .................................. 270Sullom Voe ................................. 287Tarbert .......................................... 37Tobermory .................................... 46Troon ............................................ 25Uig ............................................... 240Ullapool ...................................... 246Whitehills .................................... 179Wick ............................................ 216

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Section 4Highlands & Islands

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Section 3North East

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Harbour Office, Longman Drive, Inverness, IV1 1SU Tel: 01463 715715 Fax: 01463 715705 Email: hm@portofinverness.co.uk

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PRINCIPAL OFFICIALSChief Executive: Sinclair Browne MRICS

Harbour Master/Pilot: Capt. K. MacLean

Deputy Harbour Master/Pilot: Capt. A. Thomson

Assistant Harbour Master/Pilot: Capt. D. Duncan

Engineer: A. F. Cruden Msc. CEng, FICE, FIStructE.

Location: Latitude 57° 29’N Longitude 004° 14’W

The port lies close to the city centre and thus has excellent communications links not only with the city but the surrounding wider region. The Port of Inverness is connected to the west coast of Scotland by the adjacent Caledonian Canal, which can be used by vessels up to 45.72 metres in length, 10.67 metres beam and 4.11 metres draught. Although the Canal is 50 miles long, there is a saving of approximately 350 miles in the passage round the Pentland Firth. The port works closely with Scottish Canals in promoting the Caledonian Canal as a route for commercial cargo.

The Port of Inverness is one of the major economic hubs of the Highlands and provides a vital gateway for companies in the north both to export and import a wide variety of goods. It is also one of Scotland’s most sheltered natural deep water harbours and as a result the port can offer ships almost guaranteed access irrespective of the weather.

The Port of Inverness is a the major distribution centre for the import of fuel oils

Recent developments have made the port one of the most modern in the north with excellent covered storage and laydown facilities as follows:

North Longman QuayCompleted in 2009, this quay formed part of the wider North Longman Development that reclaimed approximately 10 hectares of land. The quay is 150 metres in length and has been the focus for the port’s rapidly expanding renewable energy business. Over the last 18 months, the port has handled turbine machinery for Corriemony, Rothes II, Berryburn and Clashindarroch wind farms. The quay also has a heavy lift pad that can take lifts of up to 200 tonnes although through a variety of engineering solutions, this weight can be increased. The heavy lift pad has been used recently for one off project cargo lifts. An additional benefit with this quay is the extensive area of quayside laydown space that is available. Up to 20,000 sq.m. can be made available for cargoes. As part of the North Longman development, a new entrance was created and the bellmouth entrance can accommodate loads of up to 57 metres in length.

Longman QuayFour berths are available on this, the main commercial quay. The quay is 340 metres in length and has three transit sheds providing covered storage totalling 4,606 sq.m. In addition there are additional canopied areas of 3,970 sq.m. These quays are used mainly for general bulk cargoes that include timber products, round logs, road salt, carbon blocks, grain, rapeseed, animal feed, woodchips and pipes. Other cargoes include salmon smolts, machinery, barley, pulpwood, and fish waste.

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Citadel Quay NorthThis quay comprises a single berth commercial quay that is 100 metres in length. A significant advantage is that there is direct access from the quayside to Longman Drive. Most recently this quay has been used for lay up or minor ship repairs.

Citadel Quay SouthThis is primarily used as the fuel berth for tankers offloading cargoes to the adjacent fuel depot. The quay is 145 metres in length. The port is the major distribution centre for the north of Scotland for imported fuel oils, derv, diesel, aviation fuel and heavy oil, with significant volumes arriving each year.

RenewablesThe development of the North Longman Quay has made the port attractive to companies operating in the renewable energy field and over the last 2 years, the port has established a track record for handling delivery of wind turbine machinery for onshore wind farms. To date machinery has been handled for Corriemony, Rothes II, Berryburn and Clashindarroch windfarms. The new entrance is capable of handling turbine blades of up to 57 metres in length. Access from the port is straight forward along Stadium Drive to the Longman Roundabout and onto the A9 in both a north and southbound directions. Coupled with the extensive laydown facilities, this makes the port a natural choice for the renewable industry.

Cruise ScotlandThe port is an active member of this organisation targeting the cruise market. The port has attracted small cruise ships of up to 300 passengers. Larger vessels can anchor and tender passengers to arrive at the marina pontoon where movements are easily managed. Coach parking is immediately available to landing areas throughout the port.

Inverness can offer cruise passengers access to world renowned destinations such as Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, Castle Stuart Golf Course, the whisky distilleries of Speyside and the Cairngorm National Park without the necessity of long tedious coach journeys. Loch Ness for example is less than 15 minutes from the port. A traditional warm Highland welcome awaits visitors to the port.

Aerial veiw of the Port of Inverness ©Scotavia Images

Small cruise ships of up to 300 passengers can berth at Inverness

Future DevelopmentThe port is keen to expand its user base and there are further expansion plans for land held under ownership out to the Kessock Bridge. The potential to create additional waterfront land is unrivalled in the city and represents a unique opportunity. Sinclair Browne, Port Chief Executive, comments “Over the last few years we have created a modern vibrant port that now offers users high quality facilities. We are now keen to engage with other port users to further the appeal of the port as being one of the main economic hubs in the Highlands. Our entry into the renewables market has been very successful and we are now recognised as a player in that market. Our additional expansion capabilities, also allows us the opportunity to further develop to the considerable benefit of the wider Highland Region”.

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ACCESS ROUTES Access is via Longman Drive and roundabout directly onto A9 for routes both north and south.

ANCHORAGES Commercial vessels for the port normally anchor 2.5 cables ENE of the Munlochy Buoy (57˚ 33.0’N 004˚ 07.5’W) to await sufficient water to cross Middle Bank, in depths between 9m and 18.3m. Area is good holding ground, comprising of sand/mud.

Small vessels wishing to transit the Caledonian Canal may anchor, in good holding ground, two cables NNW of canal sealock entrance in 8m of water.

Restrictions on Approach (i) Minimum depth over Middle Bank, on a line between Munlochy Buoy and pilot station at Meikle Mee Buoy, is 2.1m below chart datum.

Minimum depth over Middle Bank, by dogleg course passing half a cable north of Petty Bank Buoy (57˚ 31.65’N 004˚ 08.9’W), is 2.4m below chart datum.

(ii) Kessock Bridge (one mile westwards of pilot boarding station) clearance beneath bridge is 29.0m at Mean High Water Spring Tides (MHWS). Vessels must confirm air draft is less than 29.0m, inclusive of any radio aerials prior to pilot boarding.

Maximum Vessel Dimensions Dry Bulk Cargo Vessels (Lower Harbour) Length 100m (up to 125m may be possible) Beam 17.2m Draught 5.3m (up to 6.0m may be possible)

Fuel Oil Tankers (Upper Harbour) Length 93m Beam 17.2m Draught 5.3m (up to 6.0m may be possible)

Maximum air draught at MHWS is 29.0 metres to clear Kessock Bridge. MHWS is a 4.8m tidal height.

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BERTHS The riverbed consists of soft mud and gravel, and there is no record of any vessel sustaining damage through taking the bottom. Vessels normally berth port side to and swing round on departure.

Citadel Quay South Length 145m, depth alongside 5.5m (Tanker Berth) below chart datum.

Citadel Quay North Length 100m, depth alongside 3.0m below chart datum.

Longman Quay Length 340m, depth alongside 5.5m below chart datum.

North Longman Quay Length 150m, depth alongside 5.0m below chart datum.

All port owned berths have horizontal and half height vertical timber fendering on quay faces.

Thornbush Quay (Privately Owned) Length 156m. Contact Gael Force Marine for information on depths alongside. Tel: 01463 229400

BUNKERING Bunkers may be obtained by road tanker. Bunkering only carried out during daylight hours and with prior authorisation from Harbour Office.

CARGO HANDLING / CRANE HIRE All types of mobile cranes available up to 70 tonnes. Arrangements can easily be made for heavier lifts; 350t to 500t cranes available with adequate notice. Elevators - Grabbing cranes available for grain and other bulk material.

COMMUNICATION Inverness is well provided with good roads and frequent rail and air services to the rest of the UK for both passengers and freight. Inverness Airport lies four miles east of Inverness and handles more than 180 scheduled flights per week.

DIVERS All diving operations within the harbour are strictly under the control of the Port Authority. A “Permit to Dive” form must be completed prior to commencing operations.

FRESHWATER Available on all berths up to 15 tonnes per hour. Vessels requiring fresh water must make their request prior to, or on arrival.

GANGWAY / DECK WATCHMEN Ships’ gangway and safety net required. Ships’ personnel provide own watchman.

GRAIN DISCHARGING By grabs.

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MINERALS HANDLING Crane grab facilities.

NAVIGATION River Ness channel entrance: Navigation width 45.5m dredged to a depth of 3.0m below chart datum.

PILOTAGE There is a pilotage service which is compulsory for vessels over 50 metres from the Meikle Mee Buoy to the quayside. Pilotage is also available to the Caledonian Canal entrance on request. Pilotage from Meikle Mee Buoy to Chanonry Point (or vice versa) optional, subject to availability of pilots. Pilots board in the vicinity of the Meikle Mee Buoy. Vessels bound for Inverness or the Caledonian Canal should show the usual signal for a pilot and contact the Harbour Office.

PORT CHARGES Port charges for berthing dues, pilotage, harbour dues and stevedoring are competitive, and can be obtained from the Collector of Dues, Harbour Office, Inverness, from ships agent or can be downloaded from the port website.

SECURITY All boundaries are fenced and 24 hour security fully compliant with ISPS Code.

SHIP REPAIRS Marine and electrical repairs may be undertaken by local contractors. Contact agent for details and availability.

SHIPS STORES Can be arranged.

STORAGE FACILITIES Inverness has extensive covered and open storage available.

Covered Storage: Longman Quay: Three modern transit sheds, Floor areas

1,730/1,238/1,638m2 (total 4,606m2).

(Two canopies adjacent to No. 3 Shed, of covered area 1,100m2, and 820m2).

(Two canopies, partially walled, adjacent to No. 1 Shed of covered area 2050m2).

Open Storage (Paved): Longman Quay: Amounting to 16,000m2. North Longman Quay: Amounting to 20,000m2. Citadel/Shore Street: Amounting to 3,600m2.

TIDAL REFERENCE Inverness Moray Firth.

TOWAGE Caledonian Towage Ltd. 37 Shore Road, Invergordon, IV18 0EH Tel: 01349 852611 Fax: 01349 853087 Web: www.gegroup.com

VHF RADIO COMMUNICATION Harbour Office - V.H.F. Channel 12.

WASTE FACILITIES Ships’ garbage skips (painted blue) are located at Citadel Quay and the mid point of Longman Quay.

No other skips within the port area to be used.

All vessels must pre-notify the harbour of waste to be landed, as per current regulations.

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DIVING / MARINE CONTRACTORS Caldive Ltd. 29 Mackean Crescent, Castle Ave. Ind. Est., Invergordon, IV18 0SD Tel: 01349 853688 Fax: 01349 853677 Email: admin@caldive.co.uk Web: www.caldive.co.uk

Shearwater Marine Services Ltd. Unit 19, Highland Ave., Sandbank Business Park, Dunoon, PA23 8PB Tel: 01369 705949 Fax: 01369 705925 Email: info@shearwatermarine.co.uk Web: www.shearwatermarine.co.uk

FUEL / LUBRICANTS Caledonian Oils Ltd. Cromwell Road, Inverness, IV1 1SX Tel: 01463 220055 Email: arnett.cook@caledonian-oil.co.uk

Highland Fuels Ltd. / Aberdeen Oils. Affric House, Beechwood Business Park, Inverness, IV2 3BW Tel: 0800 224224 Web: www.highlandfuels.co.uk

Scottish Fuels. Cromwell Road, Inverness, IV1 1SX Tel: 01463 232370 Fax: 01463 232388 Web: www.scottishfuels.co.uk

HAULAGE / DISTRIBUTION HH Distribution Ltd. Harbour Office, Inverness Harbour, Inverness, IV1 1SU Tel: 01463 714777 Fax: 01463 714888 Web: www.highlandhaulage.com

Northwards Ltd. 41 Carsegate Road South, Inverness, IV3 8LL Tel: 01463 233299 Mob: 07779 739310 Email: info@northwardsltd.co.uk Web: www.northwardsltd.co.uk

Useful Contacts:CHANDLERLY Caley Marina. Canal Road, Inverness, IV3 8NF Tel: 01463 236539 Fax: 01463 238323 Web: www.caleymarineonline.co.uk

Gael Force Marine. 136 Anderson Street, Inverness, IV3 8DH Tel: 01463 229400 Fax: 01463 229421 Email: sales@gaelforce.net Web: www.gaelforcemarine.co.uk

CRANE HIRE Global Logistics. Oilfield Support Base, Shore Road, Invergordon, IV18 0EX Tel: 01349 855110 Fax: 01349 853076 Web: www.globallogistics-uk.com

James Jack Lifting Services. CFPA Storage Facility, High Street, Invergordon, IV18 0EZ Tel: 01349 853000 Fax: 01349 853416 Web: www.james-jack.co.uk

North East Scotland Stevedoring Ltd. 15 Sigurd Street, Burghead, IV30 5GE Tel/Fax: 01542 839010 Mob: 07979 937095 Email: steve_doringltd@btconnect.com

Scotlog Sales Ltd. 41 Culduthel Road, Inverness, IV2 4AT Tel: 01463 223821 Fax: 01463 220901 Web: www.scotlog.co.uk

Whyte Crane Hire Ltd. Tipperty Industrial Centre, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 8LZ Tel: 01224 729000 Fax: 01224 729001 Web: www.whytecranes.com

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MARINE ENGINEERS Marine Projects Ltd. 24a Culduthel Mains Gardens, Inverness, IV2 6RD Mob: 07777 668136 Web: www.marineprojectsltd.com

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SHIPS AGENTS / FREIGHT FORWARDERS Clarkson EnShip Ltd. 70 St. Clement St, Aberdeen, AB11 5BD Tel: 01224 211500 Fax: 01224 213123 Web: www.clarksons.com

Cory Brothers Shipping Ltd. Service Base, Shore Road, Invergordon, IV18 0EX Tel: 01349 853590 Fax: 01349 853837 Web: www.cory.co.uk

Graypen Ltd. / GP Shipping Ltd. 106 High Street, Invergordon, IV18 0DR Tel: 01349 854260 Fax: 01469 552902 Web: www.graypen.com

Highland Stevedoring. Suite 17, Morrich House, 20 Davidson Drive, Invergordon, IV18 0SA Tel: 01349 856777 Fax: 01349 856778 Web: www.highlandstevedoring.com

MF MARINE OPERATIONS LIMITEDWest Harbour, Invergordon, Ross-Shire IV18 0EXTel: 01349 853669 Fax: 01349 854116Email: info@mfmarine.co.uk Web: www.mfmarine.co.uk

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Seletar Shipping Ltd. Unit 6, Shore Road, Invergordon, IV18 0HD Tel: 01349 854012 Fax: 01349 853111 Web: www.seletar.com

SOLICITORS Brodies LLP. Brodies House, 31-33 Union Grove, Aberdeen, AB10 6SD Tel: 01224 392242 Fax: 01224 392244 Web: www.brodies.com

STEVEDORES Highland Stevedoring. Suite 17, Morrich House, 20 Davidson Drive, Invergordon, IV18 0SA Tel: 01349 856777 Fax: 01349 856778 Web: www.highlandstevedoring.com

North East Scotland Stevedoring Ltd. 15 Sigurd Street, Burghead, IV30 5GE Tel/Fax: 01542 839010 Mob: 07979 937095 Email: steve_doringltd@btconnect.com

Scotlog Sales Ltd. 41 Culduthel Road, Inverness, IV2 4AT Tel: 01463 223821 Fax: 01463 220901 Web: www.scotlog.co.uk

Whyte Cargo Handlers Ltd. Harbour Office, South Quay, Ferryden, Montrose, DD10 9SL Tel/Fax: 01674 676794 Mob: 07876 354711 Web: www.whytecargo.com

WORKBOAT OPERATORS MF Marine Operations Ltd. West Harbour, Invergordon, IV18 0EX Tel: 01349 853669 Fax: 01349 854116 Web: www.mfmarine.co.uk

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Inverness has established a strong track record for handling deliveries of wind turbine equipment

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