Notices To Mariners
Update 06 May 2025
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
Date of Issue: 6th May 2025
Rothesay Harbour Principal Inspection – Diving Operations
Mariners are advised that Diving Operations are now complete in the Outer Harbour.
Visiting Yachts can now enter the inner & outer harbour.
Overnight diving operations have also been completed.
For the comfort and safety of all marina users, we request that all vessels inbound keep wash to a minimum at all times.
POWER AND WATER ISSUES
Would all vessels using power and water please exercise great care when departing the marina. We have several reported incidents, when vessels have departed and failed to disconnect shore power, which causes expensive damage to our pontoon installations and power outage for other marina users.
CRUISE LINER VISITS
10th May - Seabourne Adventure
24th May - Le Lyreal
7th June - Seabourne Sojourn
Please note that passengers will be disembarked and embarked throughout the day from the Outer Harbour pontoons.
24th May - Le Lyreal
7th June - Seabourne Sojourn
Please note that passengers will be disembarked and embarked throughout the day from the Outer Harbour pontoons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE TO ALL HARBOUR USERS
The Rothesay Harbour Master has issued the following notice:
Following a recent incident at Rothesay Harbour, when no fewer than Seven Charter Yachts attempted to enter the Harbour whilst the Harbour was closed and Harbour Closed Signals were displayed, I am asking for your assistance in reducing the chances of such a situation happening in future. Regrettably the situation was compounded by the fact that no attempt was made to contact the Harbour Watch Office by VHF or Telephone.
Please observe the safety rules when entering or leaving the harbour. Click here to view the safety rules.
Click here for harbour & pier information, as issued and updated from time to time by Argyll & Bute Council
Click here for harbour & pier information, as issued and updated from time to time by Argyll & Bute Council
Welcome to
Rothesay Marina
Rothesay Harbour Pontoons are managed by Bute Berthing Company Ltd. who wish you a most enjoyable stay.
We have pontoon berths in the Inner & Outer Harbours.
Inner Harbour pontoon berths are accessed via the lifting bridge on the quay which is the main access route for ferry pedestrians.
Access to the Inner Harbour is available upon request to the Harbour Master subject to the operating schedule of Calmac Ferries & other larger vessels using the pier.
Please contact the Harbour Master's Office on VHF Channel 12 or by telephone on 01700 503842 to book your entry or exit time.
The bridge remains lowered during ferry arrival times for foot passengers.
Traffic lights at the Harbour entrance must be obeyed when entering or leaving the Harbour
Please do not use sea toilets within the harbours.
Showers and disabled toilets are situated within the Victorian Toilets on Rothesay Pier and are operated by Argyll & Bute Council.
Facilities are accessible by key code, available from the Berthing Master.
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Rubbish bins are located on the Middle Pier. Bottled Gas from Bute Tools in Montague Street & Mill Street Garden Centre, Mill Street, Rothesay.
Regular bus services operate from Guildford Square opposite the Marina and restaurants & pubs are located within easy walking distance of the Marina. Cash points at TSB & Bank of Scotland in Montague Street, Clydesdale Bank in the High Street & Royal Bank of Scotland on Victoria Street.
As you approach the harbour, please contact Rothesay Harbourmaster on VHF Channel 12 to request the bridge to be opened if you require access to the inner harbour. A small area of shallower water alongside the main pier of the inner harbour will be clearly marked.
Contact the Berthing Master on VHF Ch 37, Marina Ch1, Ch 16 or on Mobile: 07799 724225
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