Port Askaig

Size limits

Draught 4.5m.

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

Main spring range approx 1.7m, mean neap range 0.5m.

Port Askaig fronts directly on to the Sound of Islay, just N of the narrowest part where the tidal stream attains a rate of approx 5kts during spring tides.

Restrictions

Priority given to scheduled Caledonian MacBrayne ferry sailings.

Charts and publications

BA 2481. Admiralty Pilot NP66A, NP286(1).

Notices and regulations

Priority will be given to Ro-Ro ferries.

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 but in small quantities.

Stores: Available but in small quantities.

Medical

Bowmore, Islay. (A local doctor is available).

Transport

Nearest airport: Islay.

Airport facilities: Daily flights to Glasgow (Loganair).

Nearest railway: Oban/Arrochar.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs or by arrangement.

Where it is

Port Askaig is situated at the S side of the Sound of Islay on the NE coast of Islay.

The port

It is a small port mainly used by fishing vessels, Ro-Ro and inter-island ferries to the mainland and Jura, other commercial shipping may use the facilities.

What are the pilot arrangements at Port Askaig?

Not compulsory.

What time zone is Port Askaig in?

Local time at Port Askaig 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 Port Askaig?

1025.

Which load line zone is Port Askaig 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 Port Askaig?

Port State Control at Port Askaig: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Askaig?

The UN/LOCODE of Port Askaig is GBPAK.

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