Port of Dundee Ltd

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The Port of Dundee is located on the north side of the river Tay estuary on the East Coast of Scotland. Forth Ports is the Competent Harbour Authority for the river Tay. This naturally sheltered location is the reason why the Port of Dundee can trace its history back over 800 years. Dundee is an all weather, all year port which provides facilities 24 hours a day. A major Scottish Port, and the most northerly owned by Forth Ports PLC, Dundee provides a wide range of industries with first class facilities backed up with a professional and efficient service.

Access Berthing Deep drafted vessels must arrive at Fairway Buoy at least two hours before HW to berth on the tide. For further information on berthing Navigational ChannelsThe Port is approached by a well-defined main channel with up-to-date navigational aids including radar surveillance (Admiralty Chart 1481).Port Control and PilotageDundee operates a 24-hour Port Control service to provide vessels with information on navigation and safety. A listening watch is maintained on VHF Channel 16 with Channel 12 being used as the working frequency. Call sign 'Dundee Harbour Radio'. Pilotage is arranged by Port control and ETA's should be given at least six hours prior to arrival. Amendments should be made up to two hours before the original ETA. When within VHF range (approx. 25 miles [40kilometres] from Tay Fairway Buoy), ETA's may be confirmed by contacting 'Dundee Harbour Radio' on Channel 16. Pilot boats, when on station, keep listening watch on Channel 16, using Channel 12 as a working frequency. Tidal Reference Tide heights are related to Lowest Astronomical Tide (Admiralty Chart Datum). Height of tides at high water: neap 4m, spring 5.2m. Towage Towage is operated by the Port's tug and arranged through Port Control. Additional contract towage can be arranged on request. Anchorages There are: one deep anchorage of 26 metres suitable for semi-submersible rigs, three deep water anchorages to accommodate vessels up to 8.54m draft, two to accommodate vessels up to 6.70m draft, and other minor anchorages. CruiselinersDundee is a port of call for passengers cruiseliners at riverside berths. Grain Handling One 40 metre elevator with a capacity of 600 tonnes/hr. One 23 metre elevator with capacity of 150 tonnes/hr. Flat storage for 130,000 tonnes of agricultural products exists along with 2 grain dryers of 25 & 50 tonne/hr capacity. Intake rate 200 tonnes/hr at three locations. Oil Bunkering Bunkering by direct pipeline can be arranged for vessels entering the Port. Where it is more practical, road tankers may be utilised or large quantities of any fuel type can be delivered by coastal tanker. The diameter of oil tankers' hoses is 25.4cm. Slop discharge facilitators can be arranged. Policing Effective security is provided within the port area on a 24-hour basis. Ro-Ro BerthAt the Eastern Wharf ships are accepted up to 25m beam with stern ramps up to 12.5m wide. Linkspan single-lane carriageway 4m wide. Safe working load 50 tonnes. Trailer park available. Sheds The 56,000m2 of warehousing is used to provide high quality storage for all types of commodities both in bulk and break bulk form, from newsprint to agricultural products. Quayside open areas are used for the storage of containers, timber and other cargoes prior to distribution or loading to vessel. Ship & Rig Repair and Maintenance Dundee can offer berths with heavy lift capacity. Various local firms undertake engine and electrical repairs to vessels. Construction, repair and maintenance services for the offshore oil industry are now well developed. Weighbridge The Port has two weighbridges with a capacity of 50 tonnes (15m x 3m) each.

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