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Burtonport
Pilot
updated Aug 2010- Aran (Malin More Head) pilot boarding place Pilot boards55°01.0′N 008°29.0′W
Pilot available and advisable. Pilot boards in approx position 55°01.0'N 008°29.0'W.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
LOA 60m, max draught 4.2m.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Range: mean spring 3.4m, mean neap 1.5m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burtonport | — | — | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2010Approach
The main approach is through Rutland North Channel and Rutland Harbour. There is also a S approach through Rutland South Channel and an approach from the N through a very narrow channel close E of Inishcoo but both these approaches should only be attempted with local knowledge.
Dredged channel: The port is entered through a channel, 0.3nm in length and marked by leading lights, dredged through the drying sandbanks which front the port. The channel is tidal for all vessels over 2.5m draught.
Directions for entry: After passing No 6 Light Beacon in Rutland Harbour and clear of the narrows between Edernish and Rutland Island:
Leading lights: Front light (grey concrete beacon, white band, 4m in height) stands, at an elevation of 17m, 0.1nm E of the quay at Burtonport.
Rear light (grey concrete beacon, yellow band, 7m in height) stands, at an elevation of 23m, 0.2nm ENE of the front light.
The alignment (068°) of these lights leads through the dredged channel passing close S of a drying rock marked by a beacon (concrete) (0.22nm WSW of the front leading light).
On passing this beacon a vessel may alter course N and as requisite to approach the quay.
Submarine cable: A submarine cable from Rutland Island crosses the dredged channel and lands N of the quay at Burtonport.
Anchorages
South of Calf Island in Arran Roads. Approx position 54°59.7'N 008°29.3'W.
Restrictions
All cargo vessels must enter during daylight and at high tide. A pilot is advisable as the entrance, although well marked, can be awkward.
Mooring
At harbour master's discretion.
Charts and publications
BA 1883, 2792. Admiralty Pilot NP40.
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA should be sent to the harbour master by Tel: +353 86 831 0121 or VHF Ch 16 or 12.
Communications
VHF: Watch maintained on Ch 16, 12 and 06.
Inspections
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: Maritime Safety Directorate, Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources.
Address: Leeson Lane, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Tel: +353 1 678 2000.
Fax: +353 1 678 2349
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Dec 2015Repairs
Available.
Dry docks
Tidal drydock for vessels of up to 3.0m draught.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Diesel and lube oil available through Donegal Oil.
Medical
Dungloe Hospital, 8km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Donegal (Carrickfin) Airport, 15km.
Nearest railway: Sligo, 132km.
About Burtonport
updated May 2010Where it is
Burtonport is situated on the W coast of Donegal, near Arranmore Island.
The port
Burtonport is primarily a fishing port, with a valuable salmon fishery. Facilities exist for cargo vessels.
The main pier is 70m in length and runs SW/NE'ly. A slipway on the southern side is used by the Arranmore Ferry.
Questions about Burtonport
Where does the pilot board at Burtonport?
The pilot boards at Aran (Malin More Head) pilot boarding place, 55°01.0′N 008°29.0′W.
What time zone is Burtonport in?
Local time at Burtonport is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.
Which load line zone is Burtonport 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 Burtonport?
Port State Control at Burtonport: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Burtonport?
The UN/LOCODE of Burtonport is IEBUR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Burtonport say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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