Rosyth

Size limits

Unrestricted LOA and beam, draught 8.6m, 120,641DWT.

Water density

1020.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 5.0m(springs), 2.5m (neaps).

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

Approach

Rosyth is approached from E via the River Forth and then through Main Channel.

The approach channel, dredged to a depth of 8.8m below CD is 1.1nm long and extends in a direction 323.30° via leading lights from a position close E of Beamer Rock Lighthouse (Fl 3s 6m 9M) to a point midway between channel Buoys No 3 and 4 then in a direction 295° via leading lights to a point between channel Buoys No 5 and 6.

Caution: Due to silting, depths of up to 0.6m less than the charted maintained depths may exist and naval vessels may be encountered within the port area.

Port limits

The limits of the Dockyard port of Rosyth stretch from close E of Oxcars to 4nm W of Rosyth.

Anchorages

There are a number of anchorages for warships, R1 to R7, which lie to the S and W of Rosyth. Eddies to the W of Breamer Rock during W going spring tides cause a vessel to sheer considerably if anchored within 0.7nm W of the rock.

Charlestown road anchorage for merchant vessels, which also included anchor berths R5, R6, R7 (above), lies in the fairway off Charlestown and Limekilns. Applications for use of Romeo (R) anchorages should be made through Forth Navigation Service.

Restrictions

Airdraught restriction is 49.2m.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 728, 736, 1407. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP286(1).

Communications

VHF: Callsign "Port of Rosyth". Initial contact should be made with Forth Navigation Service on Ch 71 who will inform all vessels of the port's working frequencies. Tel: +44 132 449 8584.

Pilot, Tel: +44 131 552 1420. Email: [email protected]

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.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Diesel bunkers are available by road tanker or bunker barge, subject to special arrangement in advance.

Medical

Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline, 7km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Edinburgh, Turnhouse (16km).

Airport facilities: Domestic and European connections, crew change and air freight facilities.

Nearest railway: Rosyth and Inverkeithing.

Working hours

Mon-Thurs 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs; Fri 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1600hrs.

Where it is

Rosyth is located on the N bank of the Firth of Forth on the E coast of Scotland.

The port

Rosyth, a former Royal Navy Base, is owned by Babcock Facilities Management Ltd and is in part managed by Forth Ports PLC on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. The port handles general cargo, dry bulk, Ro-Ro and passengers.

Traffic

Approx 200,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Rosyth?

Authority pilots are compulsory from 1nm E of Forth railway bridge.

What time zone is Rosyth in?

Local time at Rosyth 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 Rosyth?

The deepest berth listed is at Rosyth: 8.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Rosyth?

1020.

Which load line zone is Rosyth 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 Rosyth?

Port State Control at Rosyth: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rosyth?

The UN/LOCODE of Rosyth is GBROY.

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