Uig

Size limits

Ro-Ro pier: LOA 100m, draught 3.0m.

Tides

Mean spring range 4.6m, mean neap range 2.0m.

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

Approach

Loch Snizort is entered between Waternish Point and Dun Liath, it extends 7nm SE to Lyndale Point where it divides into Loch Greshornish, the W arm and Loch Snizort Beag, the E arm.

Port limits

All waters in Uig commencing at the HW level at Ru Idrigil, then in a S direction for a distance of 1,700m to the HW level at Ru Chorachan, 9nm S.

Anchorages

Anchorage for coasters maybe obtained 2nm SSW of the light on the Ro-Ro berth, in a depth of 11.0m.

Mooring

The Ro-Ro berth is normally to be cleared one hour before the scheduled arrival times of ferries, or as ordered by the Harbour Master.

Charts and publications

BA 1795, 2533. Admirality Pilot NP66B, NP286(1).

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: Fresh water is laid on to the pier.

Bunkering: Fuel is available.

Where it is

The port of Uig is located on the N coast of the Isle of Skye, on the W coast of Scotland.

The port

The port is the terminal for the car ferry to East Loch Tarbert, on Harris and to Loch Maddy on North Uist as well as facilities for local fishing vessels.

King Edward Pier: Extends 300m ESE from the NE side of Rubh Dubh, 6nm E of Ru Idrigill, has a berth at its head with a length of 42m and a depth of 3.5m alongside.

Ro-Ro berth: Situated on the E side of King Edward Pier has a length of 85m and a depth of 5.5m. Two dolphins have been constructed and the berth can now accommodate vessels of up to 100m in length.

What time zone is Uig in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Uig?

Port State Control at Uig: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Uig?

The UN/LOCODE of Uig is GBUIG.

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