Lochinver Harbour

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 countries. 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° 09’ N
Longitude 05° 15’ W

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 an extract of chart 2504 which is reproduced by kind permission of the UKHO.

Resources

1 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 and grabage reception by prior arrangement with the Harbour Master.

Showers available in Harbour Office building by prior arrangement with the Harbour Master.

Berthage

Minimum depth is 5.5m, and 110m length overall is the maximum length.

No tugs are available.

Pontoons are available for visiting leisure craft.

Safe Anchorage

In an emergency, temporary anchorage can be obtained to the east of Glas Leac in 10m water depth. Generally, anchoring is not recommended within Loch Inver due to its exposure to the prevailing wind.

Types of vessel

Fishing Vessels
Fuel Oil Tankers
RNLI
Customs Cutters
Fishery Protection Vessels
Leisure

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Harbour Personnel

Harbourmaster

Neil Gudgeon

Neil.gudgeon@highland.gov.uk

Assistant Harbourmasters

Colin Taylor

Ewan Aird

Mark Kelly

Harbour Assistants

Joseph Mackay