NOTICE TO MARINERS
Harbour/Pier: North Pier
Number:03/25
Date of issue: 27th February 2025
North Pier Pontoons
Following a dive inspection and initial repair work the finger pontoons are now open.
The breakwater sections will remain CLOSED for further investigation and repair works.
Further information can be obtained from the Harbour Master on 01631 562892, VHF ch12.
Harbour/Pier: North Pier Pontoons, Oban
Number: 01/25
Date of issue:04/02/2025
Mariners are advised that following the Storm Eowyn on 24th January 2025, the North Pier Pontoons (including breakwater), will be temporarily closed.
Initial inspections have identified damage, and a full inspection and dive survey is required to ascertain the full extents of this.
A further Notice to Mariners will be issued once inspections have been completed.
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS No 2 of 2023
INTRODUCTION OF M.S. WATERCRAFT ORDER 2023
The above Order is designed to ensure that Owners and Operators of watercraft (including jet skis and other small craft ) in use in UK waters are held accountable for their acts or omissions whilst using their craft.
The Order states that the Sections of the Merchant Shipping Act which are designed to keep all persons in the water safe from accidents now apply to ALL powered watercraft as well as fishing vessels and ships.
In the Order the definition of a “watercraft” is any type of craft which:
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Is capable of moving under its own mechanical power.
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Is used, navigated or situated wholly or partly in or on water, and
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Is capable of being used to carry one or more person(s).
The applied provisions include Sections 58 and 100 of the Merchant Shipping Act. As a result, unsafe use of watercraft could result in prosecution under the Act with the owner, user or operator of such craft being liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment of up to 2 years or an unlimited fine, or both.
More information on the Order can be found on:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2023/35/introduction/made
Further information can be obtained from the Harbour Master on 01631 562892, VHF ch12.
Vicki McKenzie
Harbour Master
Oban
PA34 5QD
CONTACT US
Please be in touch with any questions about berthing charges or visitor facilities.
Tel: 07388 808 061 or 01631 562892, VHF ch12
