Lochboisdale - Harbour Operations Information
Lochboisdale Ferry Terminal
Isle of South Uist
HS8 5TH
Phone: +44 (0) 1878 790218 (Press Option 2)
VHF: Ch12
Coordinates | N57°09'07.88 W007°18'14.70 |
Wind & Weather Data | Live wind and weather data can be viewed on the following link: |
ISPS | Yes |
Yachts | Yachts should keep the Calvay Lighthouse on their port side whilst transiting the sound into Lochboisdale. Yachts must make prior booking before approaching the pier. |
Cruise Ships | Only cruise vessels less than 80m and with a draught of no more than 4m can use this port to come alongside. For more information on things to do in South Uist visit here
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Cruise Ship Tenders | There is no slipway at this port only a small set of steps at the back of the pier. The linkspan can be lowered to be used by larger tenders. |
Commercial Vessels | Vessels of less than 80 meters in length and 4m or less in draught can use this port.
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Fishing Vessels | Fishing vessels can use main ferry pier when not in use by the ferry, subject to payment of pier dues . |
About the local harbour | Lochboisdale is a very quiet area, it does have a new marina that could be used by Yachts. Lochboisdale offers direct access to South Uist.
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Ferry Movements | Over 500 vessel movements through out the year. |
Anchorage | Anchorages available as per charts. |
Moorings | There are no CalMac moorings within the harbour limits |
Pontoons | There is a new marina at Lochboisdale with full facilities for visiting yachts. For further information please visit Lochboisdale Harbour |
Authority / Operator | Authority: Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd Operator: CalMac Harbours (Division of CalMac Ferries Ltd) |
Ownership | Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd |
Approx. annual tonnage | 1 000 000 GT |
Principle traffic | Ferry / Cargo / Fishing |
River / Tidal Berths | Yes |
LOA | 80m |
Draft | 4.0m |
No. of berths | 1 |
Commercial cargo handling facilities | Linkspans: 1 capacity 120T
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Facilities | Waste - Yes |
Harbour User Consultative Forum | Latest meeting records can be found at the links below: Harbour User Presentation Lochboisdale Nov 2022 [1MB] Harbour User Meeting Record Lochboisdale Nov 2022 [138KB] |
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. |
