1 November 2024
Lochaline Ferry Terminal Morvern Oban PA80 5XP
Telephone (UK)
Telephone (International)
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Coordinates |
56.5364° N, 5.7759° W |
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Wind & Weather Data |
Live wind and weather data can be viewed on the following link: |
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ISPS |
No |
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Yachts |
Not suitable for yacht berthing. Yachts berth on the pontoons in the loch or on various visitor moorings. |
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Cruise Ships |
Unsuitable for Cruise Ship berthing |
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Cruise Ship Tenders |
No tenders use the slipway |
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Commercial Vessels |
Not used for commercial traffic. |
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Fishing Vessels |
Not used for fishing vessels. |
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About the local harbour |
Lochaline is the main village in the Morvern area of Highland, Scotland. It is situated at the mouth of Loch Aline, on the northern shore. The village is popular with divers due to its proximity to the wrecks of the Sound of Mull. The village has a snack bar adjacent to the ferry slipway, a shop, post office, restaurant, hotel, social club and marina. |
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Ferry Movements |
Caledonian MacBrayne operate a regular ferry service to Fishnish all year round. |
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Anchorage |
Anchorages available as per charts. |
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Moorings |
There are no moorings in the pier area. |
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Pontoons |
There are pontoons in the loch which are operated by Lochaline Harbour - contact details: 01967 421783 / 07583 800 500 / e-mail: info@lochalineharbour.co.uk / VHF Channel 80 |
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Port Authority / Operator |
Authority: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) |
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Approximate Annual Tonnage |
2 500 000 |
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Principle Traffic |
Passengers / cargo |
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Rivwer / Tidal Berths |
Yes |
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LOA |
43.5m |
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Draft |
1.73m |
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Number of berths |
2 |
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Commercial / Cargo Handling Facilities |
slipway |
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Facilities |
Water |
All vessels operating in the bay are requested to listen to VHF CH 12 at all times. Large vessels will make movement safety announcements on VHF CH 12. It is important all vessels are aware of these movements so appropriate action can be taken to ensure navigational safety.