Ardrossan

Size limits

Draught 3.5m, LOA 94.25m, 767DWT, beam 22.0m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Verify all navigational details against the latest official charts and harbour guidance before use.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Traffic signals (3 vertical red lights) displayed if port closed.

Ardrossan is included in the Clydeport Port Operations and Information service.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in depths of 22.0-27.0m, sand, approx 1nm SW of Lighthouse Pier.

Tugs

Tugs available from Wijsmuller Marine Limited and Clyde Marine.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.

Health

Mariners requiring the attention of a medical officer, should display "ZW" flag signal of the International code by day and Morse code at night. Also, at night, a red light over a white light, not more than 1.8m apart.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Transport and Security Directorate (TRANSEC) of the Department for Transport.

Position: Head of Maritime Security Operations.

Address: TRANSEC Department for Transport, 5th Floor, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6DT, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 207 944 2844 (24 hrs)

Fax: +44 207 944 2175

Email: [email protected]

Recognised Security Organisations:

RSO - ISSC Issue: Transec for passenger vessels. MCA for other vessels

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Transec for passenger vessels. MCA for other vessels.

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing, in line with EU regulations associated with the ISPS Code, to extend maritime security requirements to ships operating in domestic service and to port facilities serving them. The requirements would be based on those applicable to sea going vessels and generally would apply to domestic ships operating in 'sea areas', and which carry over 12 passengers or are over 500GT. Sea going ships which are certified to carry more than 250 passengers and tankers, especially those carrying oil and gas products, are considered as having the potential to be a target for attack.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Supplies are laid on at every berth.

Bunkering: By arrangement with own bunkering contractor. Only road tanker facilities available.

Medical

South Beach Medical Centre - Ardrossan, 0.5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Glasgow Airport, 35km.

Nearest railway: Ardrossan Harbour Station, 0.2km.

Where it is

Ardrossan is located in the E of the Firth of Clyde, on the SW of Scotland.

The port

Caledonian MacBrayneThe port is a main centre for ferry traffic and passengers. The occasional specialised Ro-Ro vessel can be handled in the port.

In Q1 2026, Ardrossan was removed from the operational portfolio of Clydeport and is now the responsibility of Caledonian MacBrayne.

What time zone is Ardrossan in?

Local time at Ardrossan is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the water density at Ardrossan?

1025.

Which load line zone is Ardrossan in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Ardrossan?

Port State Control at Ardrossan: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ardrossan?

The UN/LOCODE of Ardrossan is GBARD.

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