Scalloway

1. Scalloway boarding — North Channel Pilot boards60°09.2′N 001°22.2′W
2. Scalloway boarding — South Channel Pilot boards60°06.3′N 001°21.7′W

Size limits

LOA 90m, draught 6.5m.

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

Range 0.5-1.6m.

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

Approach

There are 2 approach channels to Scalloway. North and South Channels, which are cleared and marked by lights.

South Channel which leads between the N end of West Burra and the islands of Oxna and Papa (respectively 0.7nm NW and 0.7nm N of Fugla Ness), (60°06.4'N 001°20.7'W). This approach is frequently used in good weather and during strong N winds.

North Channel which passes N around Hildasay. This is the preferred approach to Scalloway.

S Channel: From a position about 1.0nm WSW of Fugla Ness (60°06.4'N 001°20.7'W), leads through the outer part of South Channel. The sea invariably breaks over Hellia Baa and in SW gales sometimes over the whole of the passage between Fugla Ness and Bullia Skerry. In these conditions small craft may pass NW of Bullia Skerry; larger vessels should use N Channel. The track deviates from the leading bearing in order to pass between Green Holm and Merry Holm, this channel although narrow, is marked on one side by light-buoys (one port and one starboard hand) and has a least depth of 11.0m in the fairway.

N channel: Approach: From a position about 1nm SE of Skelda Ness (60°09.0'N 001°27.0'W), N Havra Light, bearing approx 057° (at night a white sector 053.5°-060.5° of the light) leads NE passing SE of Braga then NW of Cheynies, then SE of Sanda Stour. Then NW of Hildasay, when about 0.5nm SW of North Havra the Point of the Pund Light bearing approx 137° (at night a white sector (135°-140°) of the light) leads SE passing NE of Hildsay then SW of Hildsay Lightbuoy (S cardinal) marking an isolated shoal with a depth over it of 6.9m. Then NE of Langa, a narrow islet, then SW of Burwick Holm. From about abreast Berwick Holm the track leads SSE with North Havra Light bearing about 336° astern (at night in a white sector 334°-337.5°), passing ENE of Whaleback Skerry which is marked 0.5nm N by a lightbuoy (N cardinal), then mid-channel between Point of the Pund, the N entrance point of Scalloway Harbour and Skervie Skerry, grass-covered and surrounded by a narrow shallow bank.

Directions for entering harbour: From a position about 0.2nm S of Point of the Pund Light the track leads E passing in mid-channel S of Maa Ness the S extremity of Ness Westshore. When close S of a lightbuoy (port hand) (0.5nm ESE of Point of Pund), moored on the S edge of a shallow bank extending nearly 0.1nm from the SE part of the Ness of Westshore, the white sector (063.5°-065.5°) of Scalloway Harbour Direction Light (grey metal post, height 8m) (1.75nm SSW of Scalloway Castle), which is exhibited by day and at night, leads ENE to the anchorage and Black Ness. The track passes between a lightbuoy (starboard hand), marking the 5.0m depth contour bordering the S shore and a lightbuoy (port hand) marking the S edge of a 4.6m shoal 0.8nm SE of Port Arthur.

Two lightbuoys (both starboard hand) (0.2nm SSW and 0.15nm SSE of the castle respectively) mark the 6.0m depth contour on the S side of the harbour abreast the quays on Black Ness.

Port limits

The port limits are E of a line joining Maa Ness (60°07.9'N 001°17.7'W), with Trondra Ness (60°07.9'N 001°17.7'W). The S limit is Clift Bridge (0.7nm W of Tondra Ness).

Traffic schemes and VTS

There are no traffic schemes.

Anchorages

Anchorage is possible in the approaches clear of the channels, but not recommended due to the changing nature of the weather and the presence of numerous fish cages.

Tugs

Tugs may be available with 12 hour prior notification.

Mooring

Available only for leisure craft; ship repair, ice supply, yacht marinas

Charts and publications

BA 3283, 3294. Admiralty Pilot NP52, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival, via VHF.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16, 09, 12, working 0900-1700hrs. Scalloway Harbour Office, Tel: +44 1595 744221, Fax: +44 1595 880566.

Health

Pratique is not required unless; directed by an authorised officer, death or illness has occurred or an abnormal mortality amongst rats or mice onboard has occurred. If any of the above are applicable pratique can be applied for by radio.

Ship sanitation certificates and exemption certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Clearance is arranged through vessel's agent using Customs and Immigration based at Lerwick.

Notices and regulations

All vessels in excess of 70m must be fitted with at least one fully operational bow thruster in addition to fully operational main engines and steering control.

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

Two small slipways are available at a small local ship repair yard in Scalloway. The larger slip accommodates vessels up to 33m LOA, 4.25m draft, 88m beam and 350T Dwt.

Available, small slipway within the harbour.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available on all berths.

Bunkering: Available 24 hours a day. Bunkering facility at commercial quay. Bunkering also available via road tanker and bunker barge by prior arrangement.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Lerwick hospital (8km)

Crew change

Possible, by arrangement through agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Sumburgh (40km)

Working hours

Monday to Friday - 0800 to 1800 hours,

Weekends - 0900 to 1200 hours

Where it is

This port lies in a bight of Mainland East of the Point of the Pund (60°08.0'N, 1°18.3'W).

The port

Scalloway is a general cargo and fishing port with modern quays and generous, open storage space. The principal businesses are offshore oil support and fishing related.

Cargoes handled include frozen fish, bulk fertiliser, building materials, road tar and aggregates.

Traffic

Approx 383 vessels and 26,000t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Scalloway?

The pilot boards at Scalloway boarding — North Channel, 60°09.2′N 001°22.2′W. Scalloway has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Scalloway in?

Local time at Scalloway 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 Scalloway?

1025.

Which load line zone is Scalloway 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 Scalloway?

Port State Control at Scalloway: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Scalloway?

The UN/LOCODE of Scalloway is GBSWY.

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