Piers and Harbours Archives

Keep Scotland Beautiful awards CMAL and CalMac with environmental accolade

Keep Scotland Beautiful has accredited 26 ports…
WORK AT CASTLEBAY POSTPONED

Routine maintenance work to replace the wire lifting ropes at Castlebay has been postponed due to urgent work at Uig Harbour (owned by the Highland Council) taking priority. Ferry operator Calmac has
PETD: Presentation and feedback survey

The Outline Business Case (OBC) is now being finalised
MULTI-MILLION-POUND TARBERT (HARRIS) FERRY TERMINAL BUILDING COMPLETED

The new £1.5million ferry terminal building at Tarbert on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides opened to the public this week (23 January 2023). Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which ow
PETD: Additional wave modelling works required

Extra wave modelling work is being carried out
PETD: Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions have now been collated
PETD: Exhibition and consultation survey

Exhibition slides are now available to view
PETD: Summer community event

We are hosting a community engagement event
PETD: Outline business case for ferry terminal project

See Mott MacDonald’s briefing note
PETD: Green light for outline project business case

We are progressing detailed plans for significant investment and upgrade at Port Ellen Ferry Terminal
PETD: First project reference group meeting

A project reference group has been appointed to represent the views of the community
NTM 10/21 Port Ellen, Islay Sgeir Nan Ron Perch Light Restored

Mariners are advised that the undernoted perch light on the approach to Port Ellen harbour, Isle of Islay has been restored to normal operation. Name Port Ellen. Entrance. Sgeir Nan Ron. ALLFS No. A42
NTM 09/21 Tarbert (Harris) Ferry Terminal Harbour Reconstruction Works

Latitude 57º 53.807’ North (WGS-84 datum) Longitude 006º 47.927’ West (WGS-84 datum) Mariners are advised that contractors RJ MacLeod Ltd are continuing reconstruction of Tarbert Ferry Terminal and in
NTM 08/21 Gourock Ferry Terminal Linkspan Replacement Works

Latitude 55º 57.619’ North (WGS-84 datum) Longitude 004º 48.857’ West (WGS-84 datum) Mariners are advised that contractor George Leslie Ltd is continuing works to replace the linkspan at Gourock Ferry
NTM 07/21 Gourock Ferry Terminal, Old Kilcreggan Ferry Steps Berth Stabilisation Works

Latitude 55º 57.664’ North (WGS-84 datum) Longitude 004º 48.888’ West (WGS-84 datum) Mariners are advised that berth stabilisation works continue at the old Kilcreggan Ferry Steps, Gourock Ferry Termi
NTM 06/21 Colonsay Ferry Terminal Pier and Fender Repair Works

Latitude 56° 4.129’ North (WGS-84 datum) Longitude 006o 11.073’ West (WGS-84 datum) Mariners are advised that works to repair the pier and fenders at Colonsay Ferry Terminal Pier, Scalasaig, Isle of C
NTM 05/21 Port Ellen, Islay Sgeir Nan Ron Perch Light Extinguished

Mariners are advised that the undernoted perch light on the approach to Port Ellen harbour, Isle of Islay has been reported as extinguished. Name Port Ellen. Entrance. Sgeir Nan Ron. ALLFS No. A4249.5
NTM 04/21 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Maritime Declaration of Health Update

There is currently a pandemic of a novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) which is affecting the UK among other countries. This situation has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by
NTM 03/21 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Harbour Restrictions Update – January 2021

Covid-19 pandemic guidance from the Scottish Government is currently being updated on a regular basis. Hence, this NTM has been updated to reflect the recent announcement from the Scottish Government
NTM 02/21 Oban Bay Large Vessel Navigational Safety Broadcasts

Latitude 56º 24.927′ North (WGS-84 datum) Longitude 005º 28.952′ West (WGS-84 datum) Mariners may be aware of the Code of Practice for Oban Bay, North Channel & Sound of Kerrera that provides advi

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