Largs - Harbour Operations Information
Largs Harbour, Phone: +44 (0)1475 674 134 (Option 2) VHF: Ch12 |
Coordinates | Position: 55.875816 N, -4.891239 W |
Wind & Weather Data | Live wind and weather data can be viewed on the following link: |
ISPS | Yes |
Yachts | Yachts can berth at Largs on the West & South Outer Faces, as well as in the inner Harbour. |
Cruise Ships | Largs can accomodate cruise vessels up to 72m, with a draft of 3m on the West Outer Face of the Pier. The pier is ISPS compliant pending 24 hours notice of intention to berth. Vessels must also provide their own safe means of access. For more information on things to see and do in Largs, please see the following guide: Largs Online
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Cruise Ship Tenders | There are stairwells on 3 of the berths at Largs; South and both faces of the inner harbour; suitable for cruise tenders to berth. |
Commercial Vessels | A number of commercial vessels berth at Largs on a regular basis, with a length of up to 72m and a draft of up to 3m. Berths are allocated on a first-come-first serve basis through the local Port Manager. Larger vessels must provide their own safe means of access. |
Fishing Vessels | Largs is used regularly by small fishing vessels to re-fuel and land catch. Fishing vessels can use the stairwells on the South Outer Berth and both sets within the inner harbour. |
About the local harbour | The Harbour is located within the heart of the town & an attraction to many tourists enjoying the surrounding scenery or using the regular CalMac service to travel to the Isle of Cumbrae. The harbour is also used recreationally and commercially and is a regular stop for the famous Paddle Steamer Waverley. For more information on things to see and do in Largs, please see the following guide: Largs Online |
Ferry Movements | Operating from the Slipway is the CFL service to the Isle of Cumbrae which operates at a frequency of 30 minutes between departures on a 10 minute crossing. |
Anchorage | There are no anchorages within the Largs Statutory Harbour Area. |
Moorings | There are no moorings operated by CFL within the Harbour Area. |
Pontoons | CFL do not operate any pontoons within the Harbour Area. |
Port Authority / Operator | Authority: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) Operator: CalMac Harbours (Division of CalMac Ferries Ltd) |
Approximate Annual Tonnage | 4 000 000 T |
Principle Traffic | Passengers / cargo |
Rivwer / Tidal Berths | Yes |
LOA | 72m |
Draft | 3.7m |
Number of berths | 3 |
Commercial / Cargo Handling Facilities | Slipway |
Facilities | Waste - Yes |
Harbour User Consultative Forum | Latest meeting records can be found at the links below:
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Harbour User Information | CalMac Harbours would welcome all feedback on Navigation and Port Waste Management. For the questionnaires, please refer to the Procedures and Documents section of the website. |
