Port Facilities & Support

Access Berthing
Deep drafted vessels must arrive at Fairway Buoy at least two hours before HW to berth on the tide. For further information on berthing click here.

Navigational Channels
The Port is approached by a well-defined main channel with up-to-date navigational aids including radar surveillance (Admiralty Chart 1481).

Port Control and Pilotage
Dundee operates a 24-hour Port Control service to provide vessels with information on navigation and safety. A listening watch is maintained on VHF Channel 16 with Channel 12 being used as the working frequency. Call sign 'Dundee Harbour Radio'. Pilotage is arranged by agent with F. & T.S. (Forth and Tay Navigation Service) and ETA's should be given at least six hours prior to arrival. Amendments should be made up to two hours before the original ETA. When within VHF range (approx. 25 miles [40kilometres] from Tay Fairway Buoy), ETA's may be confirmed by contacting 'Dundee Harbour Radio' on Channel 16. Pilot boats, when on station, keep listening watch on Channel 16, using Channel 12 as a working frequency.

Tidal Reference
Tide heights are related to Lowest Astronomical Tide (Admiralty Chart Datum). Height of tides at high water: neap 4m, spring 5.2m.

Towage
Towage is operated by the Targe Towing Ltd and arranged through agent. Additional contract towage can be arranged on request.

Anchorages
There are: one deep anchorage of 26 metres suitable for semi-submersible rigs, three deep water anchorages to accommodate vessels up to 8.54m draft, two to accommodate vessels up to 6.70m draft, and other minor anchorages.

Cruiseliners
Dundee is a port of call for passenger ships and cruise liners at riverside berths on King George V Wharf Passenger Terminal.

Policing
Effective security is provided within the port area on a 24-hour basis, and throughout the stay of Passenger
Vessels security is provided for the Passenger Terminal and the Area around the Vessel(s)

Ship & Rig Repair and Maintenance
Dundee can offer berths with heavy lift capacity. Various local firms undertake engine and electrical repairs to vessels. Construction, repair and maintenance services for the offshore oil industry are now well developed.