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This section contains useful information for recreational users including those planning on organising an event within the Port.
Avoid sailing in the commercial shipping channels, especially in poor visibility. Obey Rule 9 of the Collision Regulations(ColRegs) for conduct in narrow channels by keeping to the starboard side of the channel and crossing only when this does not impede the passage of a large vessel that can safely navigate only within the narrow channel.
Do not underestimate the speed of ships. If your boat is slow, allow sufficient time to take effective evasive action in the vicinity of large ships.
Be visible. At night make sure your navigation lights can be seen. If you see the navigation lights of a vessel and you think you have not been seen, get out of the way. Use torches, search lights or a spotlight on sails, or fire a white flare to indicate your position. Carry a radar reflector high on your boat. Remember, from the bridge of a loaded container ship or large tanker, the captain or pilot will lose sight of you a third of a mile ahead, although you can see the ship at all times!
Be alert. Look around every so often, especially astern.
Keep watch at night. Even on a clear night you will have difficulty seeing a big ship approach. You might see it first as a black shadow against a background of shore lights, or as a growing shadow – at that point you are not far apart. Remember that your lights will not be easily spotted from the ship.
Keep your VHF R/T tuned to channel 73/16, to listen for vessel traffic information from KHM’s Harbour Control. In an emergency, if you believe you have not been seen or you re unsure of a ship’s intentions, call them on VHF Channels 73 or 16 then shift to a working frequency for intership safety messages.
Extracted from Admiralty Sailing Directions South West Scotland Pilot (NP66A 1st edition 2014, appendix IV).
Orders in Council, issued in 1967 and amended in 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1983, supplemented by Bylaws which in 1971, 1973, 1986 and 1992, enacted certain rules and regulations to be observed within the limits of the Clyde Dockyard Ports of Gareloch and Loch Long.
The limits of these Dockyard Ports, together with the limits of a restricted channel, restricted and protected areas, and prohibited areas within them, are shown on the charts of the area concerned.
Entry guidelines for non-military vessels
If you intend to hold a maritime event within the Dockyard Port of Clyde, you are required to submit in writing to KHM for approval, a full event plan and RA for each maritime event.
Using your Personal Water Craft / Jet Ski (PWC) within the Dockyard Port of Clyde.
Find out the regulations around swimming in the Dockyard Port of Clyde.
