Carnlough

Load line zone

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

Approach

It is recommended that the harbour should be approached from SE at approx half flood tide.

The line of bearing 305° of the head of South Pier, passes SE of Black Rock which lies close off Straidkilly Point (54°59'N 005°58'W), when the entrance may be approached on a bearing of 310°

Anchorages

Carnlough Bay affords a safe anchorage in depths from 5.0-11.0m, sand and gravel, in offshore winds, but a vessel cannot ride here in strong winds from NNE to SSE.

Charts and publications

BA 2198. Admiralty Pilot NP40.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Where it is

Carnlough is located at the N end of Carnlough Bay, on the NE coast of Ireland.

The port

The harbour is popular with small vessels, though liable to be congested with local boats.

What time zone is Carnlough in?

Local time at Carnlough 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 Carnlough 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 Carnlough?

Port State Control at Carnlough: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Carnlough?

The UN/LOCODE of Carnlough is GBCAH.

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