Passage to Perth |
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In a prime location just 30 miles from the North Sea, Perth Harbour commands a unique position in central Scotland. Navigation of the River Tay between Dundee and Perth requires pilotage, which is arranged by Forth and Tay Navigation Service. The Perth Harbour Master will arrange for the services of local qualified pilots to assist vessels in transit between Balmerino and Perth. The contract for the services of a pilot is between the pilot and the vessel's owner and the account will be submitted directly from the pilot to the shipping agent. Masters are strongly advised to make use of this facility although it is not compulsory and is not provided under the terms of the Pilotage Act 1987. Masters of vessels should note that the Dundee compulsory pilotage area extends to a western limit delineated by a line extending from, on the north side, the rivulet called the Burnmouth of Invergowrie to; on the south side, the place where the Monastery of Balmerino was situated. This area includes both the Tay road and rail bridges. Reproduced from Admiralty chart 1481 by kind permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office and the UK Hydrographic Office (http://www.ukho.gov.uk/) Port InformationA modern port boasting facilities serving a wide range of users, Perth Harbour is equipped to accept vessels of up to 90 metres in length - acceptance of slightly larger vessels is at sole discretion of the Harbour Master. Ample cranes with safe working loads of up to 40 tonnes are available together with mobile handling equipment suitable for all types of cargoes. In addition to fresh water at all berths, floodlights can be provided for night work and stores and fuel can be arranged by agents. Perth Harbour’s central situation is ideally suited for access to the motorway network, placing all areas of Scotland and Northern England within easy reach. Perth is also well served by direct rail and air services - Dundee Airport – 22 miles; Edinburgh Airport – 39 miles; Glasgow Airport – 69 miles) The Port is owned and operated by Perth and Kinross Council which is also the navigation authority for the River Tay between the Harbour and Balmerino. The Harbour Master arranges for pilots to and from Balmerino and provides VHF coverage (Working Channel is 09). AtoN Availability Perth Harbour Rolling Average Availability
I.A.L.A Maritime Buoyage System - Region A Availability Category 2 (99% Availability) It can be seen from the above figures that Perth Harbour exceeds the minimum required availability |
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