Port Information
Anchorages
Port Control will, on request, advise vessels on the most suitable anchorages.
These anchorages may be found around two miles off the coast or nearby Lunan Bay.
For further information call: Port Control 01674 672302 or Channel 16 VHF
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Berthing
Berthing is available either (a) on the North Quays which are 558 metres in length with a minimum dredged level at MLWS of 5.5 metres to chart datum or (b) on the South Quays which are 245 metres long with a minimum dredged level of 5.5 metres above chart datum.
The range of tide is 2.5 metres to chart datum at neaps, 5 metres at springs.
Chart datum is 2.65 metres below ordinary datum Newlyn (0.7 metres above MLWS at Montrose). Sheltered berthing is available and vessels lying alongside in any weather conditions experience no heave or range.
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Cargo Handling
A wide range or cargoes pass though the port. Montrose stevedores are experienced in handling for import or export all forest products, all bulk, semi bulk, break bulk cargoes and containers including pulp, timber, grain, scrap, feedstuffs, fertilisers, potatoes, offshore oil materials etc. Equipment to handle all of these cargoes are available on site.
For further information call
W Whyte Cargo Handlers Ltd 01674 676 794 or 07876 354 711
Piggins & Rix Ltd 01674 672 827
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Chandlery
Ship Chandlery is provided locally
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Charts
Admiralty charts relating to the port are chart No. 190 'Montrose to Fife Ness and Chart No. 1438 'Harbours on the East Coast of Scotland'.
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Communications
Montrose Port Authority operate facsimile services:
Facsimile 01674 675530
Telephone 01674 672302
Email: info@montroseport.co.uk
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Containers
Container handling is undertaken by site based cranage, container handling, forklift or ships equipment.
For further information call
Piggins & Rix Ltd 01674 672 827
W Whyte Cargo Handlers Ltd 01674 676 794 or 07876 354 711
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Craneage
Mobile and crawler cranes with a wide range of lifting capacities are available on site.
Associated equipment includes grabs for offloading bulk cargoes.
Heavy lifts are a speciality of the port.
Craneage not available on site is readily available on request.
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Customs Facilities
Full HM Revenue & Customs facilities are available.
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Diving Services
Diving services are available locally.
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Electric Power
A wide range of shore power is available at all berths.
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Fire Fighting
The local firestation is based 300 yards from the North Quay of the port.
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Freight Forwarding
Piggins & Rix Ltd and Kinnes Shipping can provide freight forwarding services locally.
Kinnes Shipping 01674 675 328
Piggins & Rix Ltd 01674 672 827
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Fresh Water
Fresh Water can be taken from points on the North and South Quays at a rate of 90 tonnes per hour
For further information call Montrose Port Authority on 01674 672 302
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Fuel Tankers
A fleet of road tankers is available for bunkering.
For further information call:
Rix Petroleum Ltd 01672 673 562
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Grain Handling
Grain elevators are available with capabilities of up to 400 tonnes per hour.
For further information call:
Piggins & Rix Ltd 01674 672 827
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Local Labour
Montrose being at the forefront of the offshore support industry can boast a wide range of oil related companies as well as traditionally based firms offering a wide variety of skills.
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Maximum Size of Vessels
Vessels up to 164 metres long and with a maximum draft of up to 7.5 metres are accepted. Larger vessels may be accommodated depending on type.
For further information call:
Port Control 01674 672 302
Or Channel 16
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Mooring
Experienced port staff are available 24 hrs per day for the mooring/unmooring of vessels.
For further information call:
Port Control 01674 672 302
Or Channel 16
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Navigation Channel
The entrance channel is dredged annually to a minimum depth of 5.5 metres MLWS and a minimum width of 50 metres.
The channel is marked by leading lights. The outer leading light is red and the inner leading light is green.
For further information call:
Port Control 01674 672 302
Or Channel 16 VHF
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Office Accommodation
Office space is available on South Quay.
All offices are fully carpeted and serviced by central heating. Ample parking facilities are provided.
For further information call:
Montrose Port Authority 01674 672 302
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Open Storage
The port has approximately up to 30 acres available of open ground which can be used for either general storage or fabrication work. Much of this area is made up of fenced compounds.
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Port Control/Pilotage
All shipping movements in and around Montrose Port are controlled and monitored from Port Control situated in the Port Offices on the South Quay.
Port Control is manned 24hrs a day with VHF watch maintained on Channel 12.
Vessels arriving should call 'Montrose Port Authority' on Channel 16 at least two hours prior to their arrival.
The 24 hour pilotage service is maintained at the port and is compulsory for the movement of all vessels (except fishing vessels) using the port. Incoming vessels are normally boarded by the Pilots at the boarding area approximately at one and a half miles ENE of Scurdy Ness Lighthouse.
Vessels bound for Montrose to keep Port Control advised on any alteration to ETAs at least six hours prior to arrival.
Vessels are advised to remain east of the outer red buoy at port entrance and await further instructions from the pilot and Port Control who will advise on berthing and anchorage as required.
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Plant
An extensive range of plant is maintained at the port capable of handling all types or cargoes. In addition to craneage, there are forklifts with specialised attachments for specific cargoes - including clamps for handling paper and pulp.
Among other plant on site are 'Bobcats' with bucket attachments for bulk discharge and container-handling equipment.
For further information call:
Piggins & Rix Ltd 01674 672 827
W Whyte Cargo Handlers Ltd 01346 561 219
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Quays
The port has around 1,000 metres of quayside on the North and South Quays.
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Security
24 hour CCTV security cover is operated by the Port Authority. Both the North and South Quays are completely fenced around their boundaries.
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Sheds/Warehousing
Up to 425,000 square feet of warehousing is available throughout the port for storage or as transit sheds. 275,000 square feet of storage is located on the North Quay and 150,00 square feet on the South Quay. All warehousing is well lit with heating available in some areas.
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Stevedoring
Stevedoring in the port is provided by Piggins & Rix Ltd and W Whyte Port Handlers Ltd. Efficiency, flexibility and inexpensive overtime are the hallmarks of the stevedores in the port, enabling vessels to turn round quicker and minimise costs.
For further information call:
W Whyte Port Handlers Ltd 01346 561 219
Piggins & Rix Ltd 01674 672 827
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Surveys
Vessel surveys for on hire/off hire, accident damage etc. can be undertaken in Montrose.
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Towage
Towage is available on request. A 250hp pilot boat is always in attendance.
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Transportation - Rail
A station for both freight and passenger service is immediately adjacent to the port. Freight handling facilities are available.
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Transportation - Road
Many hauliers are available. The A90 Dundee to Aberdeen dual carriageway road runs close to the port and has no weight restrictions.
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Vehicle Parking
Safe vehicle parking areas are available.
For further information call:
Montrose Port Authority 01674 672 302
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Waste Oil
A waste oil facility for the reception, processing and resale of waste oil is situated on the South Quay.
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Weighbridge
Weighbridges are situated on the North and South Quays.
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Workshops
There are three workshops on the South Quay with a total area of 32,000 square feet. One of the workshops has overhead cranes and all have offices and are fully heated.
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