Portree

Size limits

LOA 75m, beam 11.25m, draught 4.8m, 2,000DWT.

Largest vessel handled: "BP Springer", 1,077t.

Water density

Variable.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 5.4m max. Mean spring 4.6m, mean neap 1.8m

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

Approach

From a position 1.5nm ENE of Vriskaig Point (57°24.5'N 006°10.9'W) the approach to Portree Harbour leads WSW for 1.25nm, with Vriskaig Point ahead, after passing Sgeir Mhor the track alters WNW towards the pier, 0.3nm NW of Vriskaig Point.

Port limits

All water below the level of HW enclosed by a line joining a point 100m NW of Udairn (57°24'N 006°08'W), on the S side of the harbour, to a point on the coast 1.25nm NNW in position (57°25.5'N 006°09.0'W).

Anchorages

Anchorage, with good holding ground, may be obtained in depths of 25.0m with the head of Portree Pier bearing 278°, 0.7nm, clear of a sewage outfall pipe, which extends 0.55nm E from Stron a'Mhill, the SE extremity of Meall na h-Acairseid.

Anchorage can also be obtained E of the pierhead in a depth of 5.0m but the holding, in soft mud, is not very good and moorings are laid in this area. In strong SW winds this anchorage can be very uncomfortable and good shelter can then be obtained in Camas Ban, 0.6nm SE of the pier, off sandy beach SE of Vriskaig Point, in a depth of 4.0-6.0m. However, the anchorage in Camas Ban is subject to severe downdrafts in S winds.

Charts and publications

BA 2209, 2534. US Publication 141. Admiralty Pilot NP66B, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Unscheduled vessels, vessels carrying dangerous substances and all vessels over LOA 30m must notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

The port radio station is operated from Portree.

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12. Tel/Fax: +44 1478 612926. Email: [email protected].

Notices and regulations

Notification of dangerous goods should be advised to the Harbour Master via fax, 24 hours prior to arrival.

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.

Bunkering: From a hose on the pier.

Stores: Available in the town.

Medical

Small hospital, 0.4km. Broadford, 41km. Doctors and other medical services are available locally.

Transport

Nearest airport: Air strip at Broadford, 43km.

Nearest railway: Kyle of Lochalsh, 53km.

Working hours

Normally 0900-1700hrs or as required.

Where it is

Portree is a harbour on the Isle of Skye, situated on the W side of the Sound of Raasay and sits on the inner part of the bay.

The port

Passenger/cruise vessels of approx 2,000GTcall as well as small general cargo vessels.

What are the pilot arrangements at Portree?

Pilots are available with 24 hours notice.

What time zone is Portree in?

Local time at Portree 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 Portree?

Variable.

Which load line zone is Portree 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 Portree?

Port State Control at Portree: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Portree?

The UN/LOCODE of Portree is GBPRT.

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