A summary of Port Regulations can be found below. Please ensure you also refer to local notice to mariners. A review of the existing bye-laws is anticipated within the next 12 months, which will be subject to the appropriate consultation procedures. Information will be displayed on this website as and when appropriate.

Harbour patrol
Members of the public who utilise navigable waters around the Gareloch, Loch Long and upper Clyde areas can expect to encounter MOD Police Officers water-borne in various craft, particularly around the MOD facilities at Faslane, Coulport, Glen Mallan, and Loch Goil.

Safety policies and codes
This section includes the Marine Safety & Environmental Management System policies, codes and plans, used to manage the port safely.

Pilotage
The King's Harbour Master, with the agreement of the Competent Harbour Authority (CHA) , issues Pilotage Directions to vessels intending to navigate within the limits of jurisdiction as defined in the Clyde Dockyard Port of Gareloch and Loch Long Order 2011.

Regulations
This section includes a summary of the rules and regulations enacted by the Council and Bye-laws which are in force (2001).