Campbeltown

1. Campbeltown boarding — large vessels Pilot boards55°26.4′N 005°29.5′W
2. Campbeltown boarding — position 1 Pilot boards55°26.0′N 005°31.8′W

Size limits

LOA 80m, draught 5.0m at datum, 5,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Mean spring range 2.6m; mean neap range 0.7m.

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

Approach

Approach and entry: Campbeltown Loch is approached from the S end of Kilbrannan Sound (55°27'N 005°25'W) and the light on Island Davaar, 0.45nm SSE.

Entrance channel: Initial position, 1.25nm NE of Island Davaar Light.

Kilkerran Leading Lights: Front light (red triangle, point up, on a beacon 6.0m in height) (55°25.0'N 005°35.3'W).

Rear light (red triangle, point down, on a beacon 7.0m in height), 250m from the front light.

The alignment (240.25°) of these lights, the daymarks of which are difficult to distinguish, leads WSW in mid channel towards and through the entrance, passing (with positions from Island Davaar Light):

SSE of Otterard Rock (1.5nm NNE) which is marked on its E side by a lightbuoy (E cardinal), then:

SSE of a bank, with depths of less than 10.0m, which extends 0.2nm SSE from Long Rock (1.25nm N), the E drying rocks lying off Smerby Rocks, which is marked off its SE end by a buoy (port hand). Then SSE of a detached rock, with a depth of 3.9m over it (0.45nm NNW), which lies 0.1nm SE of Yellow Rocks, at the S end of Kilchousland Bay which is bordered by a drying reef and bank which, with depths of less than 5.0m over it, extends up to 0.25nm offshore. A detached rock, with a depth of 1.9m over it (0.6nm NNW), lies off the bank. Then:

NNW of the reef fringing the NW side of Island Davaar which is rocky on its N side, and: SSE of the foul ground which extends 0.075nm SE from Macringan's Point (0.5nm NW) which is the NW entrance point of the loch.

Clearing marks: The alignment (237°) of Macringan's Point with the beacon on Trench Flat, 1nm WSW, clears SSE of Otterard Rock.

Port limits

The seaward limit of Campbeltown Harbour is a line drawn between Macringan's Point (55°26'N 005°35'W) and the light on Island Davaar, 0.45nm SSE.

Anchorages

Good anchorage, suitable for small vessels, can be obtained in the E part of the loch to the S and E of Trench Point. To the W of this point the holding ground is poor.

Vessels should not be anchored near the head of the loch, so as to obstruct passage to Campbeltown Harbour.

A large mooring buoy is laid 0.4nm SSW of Trench Point.

Restrictions

The least charted depth in the entrance to Campbeltown Loch is 12.9m, 0.75nm SW of Macringan's Point.

Tugs

Tugs, which are not compulsory, can be obtained with 24 hours notice.

Charts and publications

BA 1864, 2126. US Publication 141. Admiralty Pilot NP66A, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The harbour master should receive the ETA at least 72 hours in advance, with confirmations sent 48 hours and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

A port radio station is operated at Campbeltown.

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 13 and 12.

Pilots: Tel/Fax: +44 1586 552552.

Customs and immigration

There is a Customs Office in Campbeltown.

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: Available at old and new quays.

Bunkering: Bunkers are available by road tanker.

Medical

Campbeltown.

Transport

Nearest airport: Machrihanish.

Airport facilities: Domestic and European connections. Twice daily flights to Glasgow by Loganair Ltd.

Nearest railway: Arrochar Station on the Oban-Glasgow line.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs.

Where it is

Campbeltown is located on the W coast of Scotland on the E side of the Kintyre peninsula at the head of Campbeltown Loch.

The port

The port consists of a small harbour with 621m of quayage used by small coastal vessels and Ro-Ro ferry. There is also a MOD oil storage depot and deep water jetty on the S side of the loch.

Where does the pilot board at Campbeltown?

The pilot boards at Campbeltown boarding — large vessels, 55°26.4′N 005°29.5′W. Campbeltown has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Campbeltown in?

Local time at Campbeltown 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 Campbeltown?

1025.

Which load line zone is Campbeltown 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 Campbeltown?

Port State Control at Campbeltown: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Campbeltown?

The UN/LOCODE of Campbeltown is GBCBT.

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