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Kishorn
Key data
updated Mar 2017Tides
Range max 5.4m (springs), 3.7m (neaps).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area 7 | — | — | 1 |
| Area 5 | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2017Anchorages
The loch is deep, clear of dangers, and provides an excellent refuge for vessels during stormy weather. Larger vessels may anchor offshore, clear of Sgorr aâ Bhrid-eoin Mhoir
(57°23.5'N 005°36.4'W), the W of several drying rocks which extend up to 0.5 mile offshore.
Charts and publications
US Publication 141.
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: 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.
About Kishorn
updated Nov 2017Where it is
Kishorn lies on the NW shore at the head of Loch Kishorn.
The port
The quarry at Kishorn Port, operated by Leiths Group, is currently used to supply quarrying products to local construction projects.
Handling oil, gas, forestry, fish feed products currently being stored and shipped from the site to offshore fish farms on Ferguson Transport’s fleet of coastal vessels. More recently, developments in wind farm energy are bringing new economic opportunities to the port.
Questions about Kishorn
What time zone is Kishorn in?
Local time at Kishorn is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kishorn?
Port State Control at Kishorn: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kishorn?
The UN/LOCODE of Kishorn is GBKIS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kishorn 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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