The port of Lochinver lies approximately 40 miles south of Cape Wrath on Scotland’s rugged North West Coast. Lochinver Harbour is a landing point for both the UK whitefish fleet and for vessels from other various European countires. The proximity to all West of Scotland, Rockall and North Atlantic fishing grounds, enhance commercial activity by saving steaming time, providing additional fishing time and reducing turnaround time.
Harbour Details
Position
Latitude 58° 08’ North
Longitude 05° 14’ West
Harbour Area
All waters below the level of MHWS forming the approaches to Lochinver Bay, B’agh an t Strathain and Lady Constance Bay with the boundary commencing at:
1. The Westernmost point on the East side of Loch Bad nam Ban – Latitude 58° 08.291’N, Longitude 05° 16.322’ W; thence in a NNW’ly direction for a distance of 130 metres to:
2. The Westernmost point of Sgeir Bhuidhe – Latitude 58° 08.355’N, Longitude 05° 16.635’ W; on the level of MHWS
3. Rubha nam Fad, Latitude 58° 08.924’ N, Longitude 05° 16.635’ W; on the level of MHWS
Please see the link under 'Current Documents' for Chart of Lochinver
Resources
2 X 25 tonne mobile crane
1 X 2 tonne forklift truck
1 X harbour workboat
2,400m2 Indoor Fish Mkt
40 tonne/day Ice Plant production with 100 tonnes of silo storage
1750m3 of fuel oil storage, with multiple fuel point delivery at up to 350 litres/min waste oil reception facilities
Draught Alongside Pier
MHWS 11.5 metres
MLWS 6.5 metres
MHWN 10.0 metres
MLWN 7.0 metres
Maximum vessel size
Length 90.0 metres
Beam 17.0 letres
Draught 8.0 metres
Safe Anchorage
Anchorage can be obtained as required between Glas Leac and the head of the loch, the upper part of the loch is shallow and confined. During westerly gales, the anchorage area is exposed, the wind blowing with full force up the loch.
Types of vessel
Fishing Vessels
Fuel Oil Tankers
RNLI
Customs Cutters
Fishery Protection Vessels
Leisure
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Harbour Personnel
Harbourmaster Neil Gudgeon
Work 01571 844247
Duty Mobile 07787 151498
Fax 01571 844247
For all enquiries you can contact us by email at: harbours@highland.gov.uk
Useful Contacts
Vessel Agents Denholm Fishselling Co Ltd
Tel: 01571 844228 Fax: 01571 844344
Euroscot
Tel: 01571 844770 Fax: 01571 844771
Inverpeche
Tel: 01571 844600 Fax: 01571 844610
Emergency Numbers
Police
Tel: 01571 844222
Doctor
Tel: 01571 844226
Police/Coastguard/Ambulance/Lifeboat
Tel: 999
Useful Numbers
Fishery Office
Tel: 01571 844486
R.N.M.D.S.F
Tel: 01571 844456 Fax: 01571 844478
Royal Bank of Scotland
Tel: 01571 844215 Fax: 01571 844508
G. Anderson (Motor Engineer)
Tel: 01571 844221 Fax: 01571 844311
G. Nairn (Engineer)
Tel: 01571 844633
H. Mackenzie (Taxi)
Tel: 01571 844607
Tourist Office
Tel: 01571 844330
Leisure Centre
Tel: 01571 844123
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