Date of issue: Wednesday 8th February 2012
Status: Complete

Further to NTM 01/12, mariners are advised of an update to the pier reconstruction works at Port Ellen Ferry Terminal, Islay.

Dredging works within the inner and outer harbours will be commencing 8th February 2012 and will continue for approximately 1 month.  Immediately thereafter, rock armour will be placed within some of the dredged areas and this work is estimated to continue for a further period of approximately 1 month.  Both operations will involve a number of vessels manoeuvring around the inner and outer harbour.  All vessels will display appropriate navigation lights and marks at all times.

In addition, works to complete sheet piling around the new pier, which are being undertaken from land, will require the pier head navigation light to be moved (both in plan position and elevation) during the next phases of construction works. The position will remain within 10 metres of the published position (55°37.605’N  006°11.444’W) and the contractor will ensure it is visible at all times.  It is expected that the construction works will be advanced enough by mid-March 2012 to enable a new navigation light to be permanently installed, at which time a further NTM will be issued.

The main pier will remain closed to all vessels for the duration of the works.

The fish quays will remain open for the duration of the works and safe navigational passage will be maintained at all times for all commercial and recreational users of the inner harbour at Port Ellen. All harbour users are advised to navigate with care at all times.

Further details can be obtained from the contact details below.

David McHardie
Harbour Master
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited