Ramsey

Size limits

Max LOA 61m, draught 4.0m.

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

MHWS 3.46m; MLWS -3.04m; MHWN 1.96m; MLWN -1.64m. Tidal streams run fairly strongly across the harbour entrance.

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

Approach

The harbour is approached through Ramsey Bay and entered between piers which extend E from the shore.

From S the approach through Ramsey Bay to the harbour entrance leads NW from the vicinity of Maughold Head (54°18.0'N 004°18.0'W), passing (positions from the harbour entrance):

NE of Cor Stack and Stack Mooar (2 and 2.5nm SE), two detached rocks, which lie close offshore. Then NE of The Carrick (0.9nm SE), a drying rock marked by a beacon (port hand). Then NE of the dolphin (0.4nm ESE) off the seaward end of Queen's Pier.

From N the bay is clear except for charted dangers lying close to the coast. Two obstructions with a least depth 4.8 and 6.9m over them lie 0.4nm NE and 0.9nm ENE, respectively, of the harbour entrance; a small patch of foul ground lies close NNE of the entrance.

The harbour channel is entered from the E between N and S Piers. A channel marker is exhibited from the knuckle at the W end of S Pier.

The width between the pierheads is 45m and in the entrance channel between the piers there are depths of 6.0m at MHWS; shallower depths exist alongside the inner sections of each pier.

Within the E part of the harbour the channel leads S of a lightbeacon (Dolphin, metal post) which marks the toe of Mooragh Bank lying inside the entrance.

Caution: It is unsafe to attempt to enter the harbour in strong E winds without obtaining advice from the harbour master.

Care is necessary when proceeding into the harbour after heavy rains due to the strong influx of water from the river.

Port limits

The port limits are defined by a line joining Shellag Point (3.25nm N of harbour entrance) and Cor Stack (2.75nm SE of harbour entrance).

Anchorages

Ramsey Bay offers an anchorage, sheltered from W winds, which lies at least 0.4nm E of S Breakwater Light in depths of 5.5m, sand, clear of a foul area 0.4nm ENE of the S Breakwater Light; the holding ground is good but E winds send in a heavy sea. During prolonged E gales a small sandbank sometimes builds up 0.1nm E of the harbour entrance.

Tugs

Available by Laxey Towing Company based in Douglas. Prior notice is required.

Mooring

As directed by harbour master.

The small tidal harbour dries out; vessels should be prepared to take the ground.

Charts and publications

BA 2094, 2696. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA to be advised 12 hours in advance to harbour master or to Douglas. Call Ramsey Harbour 1 hour prior to arrival at harbour entrance.

Communications

VHF: Ch 12, 16. Ramsey Harbour Radio. Ch 12, 0700-1600hrs or when a vessel is expected. Outside office hours, contact can be made with Douglas Harbour control, who will relay the information to Ramsey. Contact harbour master on Ch 12 (calling and working), range 5nm.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Marine Administration.

Position: Principal Marine Surveyor

Address: Peregrine House, Peel Road, Douglas, IM1 5EH, Isle of Man.

Tel: +44 1624 688500

Fax: +44 1624 688501

Mob: +44 7624 493467

E-mail: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Minor repairs available.

Dry docks

Ramsey Shipping Services Ltd operates at Ramsey Shipyard, Tel: +44 1624 817 453.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: MGO available by road tanker.

Stores: Limited provisions available.

Medical

Ramsey & District Cottage hospital, 0.8km.

Nobles Hospital, Douglas, 26km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Ronaldsway, 40km.

Airport facilities: One airport, 1 terminal, daily flights to London, Liverpool, Belfast, Manchester, Blackpool and Glasgow.

Nearest railway: UK Mainland-Heysham (Lancashire) at Ferry UK Terminal.

Working hours

By arrangement (but usually in 0700-1900hrs range). Harbour staff are in attendance 0700-1600hrs daily and when vessels are due.

Where it is

Ramsey is situated in the SW part of Ramsey Bay, at the mouth of Sulby River.

The port

Ramsey is a small commercial harbour also used by fishing vessels and pleasure craft. The harbour and berths dry out completely at LW. There is a shipyard in the upper basin through a swing bridge.

What are the pilot arrangements at Ramsey?

Not compulsory (arranged, if required, by harbour master).

What time zone is Ramsey in?

Local time at Ramsey is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Ramsey?

The deepest berth listed is at East Quay Terminal: 4.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ramsey?

1025.

Which load line zone is Ramsey in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ramsey?

The UN/LOCODE of Ramsey is IMRAM.

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