Clydeport Leisure 2012 Ed draft 15/3/12 11:31 Page 1 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K PARTICK INTERCHANGE RIVER CLYDE - GREENOCK TO STATION THE ROYAL NAVY – WARSHIPS HELENSBURGH Seaplane Operations RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT GLASGOW CITY Clyde GLASGOW HARBOUR PARTICK A number of different types of warships including submarines use the RIVER CLYDE NAVIGATION Gareloch, Loch Long and the Firth of Clyde Channel. The ships vary from Tunnel GLASGOW CITY small mine hunters to large submarines and warships. Larger vessels will MUSEUM OF GOUROCK WEST TRANSPORT remain within the Narrow Channel, where Rule 9 applies. & TALL SHIP DUNBARTONSHIRE Slipway & Warships should not be approached closer than 250 metres, as they may BAE SYSTEMS Pontoon be on exercise and may make unexpected and large alterations in course GOVAN SHIPYARD or speed. CAUTION SPEED LIMITS RIVER CARDROSS LOCH KELVIN SUBMARINES A strong stream sets 12 knots upstream/East of LOMOND GLASGOW Ocean Terminal across the Garvel Channel Cloch Point Ferry Submarines operate on the Clyde all year round. Pontoon CITY C at times during both the 5 knots in all areas shown Whilst moving through the Clyde, they will be on the surface. Submarines h CENTRE a Ferry n flood and the ebb. River YORKHILL QUAY n pink on this chartlet. Pontoon Seaplane O are not especially manoeuverable on the surface and will follow the channels. e Leven l EXHIBITION m They may be escorted by security vessels, especially police launches and a perations CENTRE rk GOVAN e STATION inflatables. Other vessels should observe Rule 9, giving these vessels a wide d A814 by berth. Police vessels will intercept vessels which come too close, particularly b uoy DUMBARTON A82 if they are likely to embarrass the safe navigation of the vessel. s and beacons P & S COCKLE BANK Princes Dock AT ALL TIMES SHOW Both the police vessels and the submarine will monitor VHF Channels 16 and Great Harbour 12 whilst in the Clydeport area. A8 PILLAR BANK CONSIDERATION TO Heliport Scottish GREENOCK James Watt Dock Marina Exhibition Because of the submarines’ low freeboard, they are often difficult to see OTHER RIVER USERS M & Conference CENTRAL even in daytime, they also have a low radar signature so it is prudent to Sandpoint illenium Centre STATION Channel marked by buoys and beacons P & S FootbridgeScience (8.36m Centre keep a good look out and to monitor VHF. Marina Crowne Plaza Submarines travelling to or from Faslane will require the Gareloch to be Hotel (opens) closed to other traffic which is signalled using the Port Closure Flags at ) Hotel Pontoon A82 PS W FINNIESTON averley Faslane, Rhu Hard, Green Isle and Navy Buildings. EAST INDIA & Pacific Q VICTORIA DOCKS Channel marked by buoys and beacons P & S BOWLING u Finnieston (Planned Leisure Pon ay Bell’s Bridge Crane(8.63m too (Footbridge, opens) Mint Craft Berthing) PORT GLASGOW GLASGOW n Hotel At night, the submarine will display an amber flashing light to assist with DUNGLASS Seaplane SCIENCE LONG DYKE (Covers at HW Springs) F berth or CENTRE BBC HQ detection. It is important to bear in mind that the navigation lights are mostly A8 th ) & C PRINCES CLYDE ARC housed on the fin, giving the submarine the appearance of being much lyd e DOCK SMG HQ BRIDGE to Ca (Fixed, 10.01m) BROOMIELAW smaller than it is. The diagram below shows the arrangement: n TRADESTON GLASGOW al A82 Broomielaw BOWLING BASIN KINGSTON FOOTBRIDGE Pontoon WEIR (Obtain Forth & Clyde BRIDGE (fixed, 5.4m) 1 Nautical Mile (approx) LANGBANK Canal Skipper’s Guide ERSKINE M8 from British Waterways) BRIDGE The upstream limit of SPEED LIMITS Clydeport’s jurisdiction THIS DIAGRAM IS FOR GUIDANCE ONLY - Do not use for navigation RENFREWSHIRE Proceed at very low is at Albert Bridge, just speed upstream of below Glasgow Weir NAVIGATING FROM GREENOCK TO GLASGOW Subtract this reading from Clyde Arc Bridge height, which is 10.01m above Science Centre Bridge. • Check the Clydeport Notices to Mariners. These are promulgated at chart datum at the best point of passage (at the daymark) to determine the clubs and marinas, and can be viewed and downloaded from clearance height. Likewise for the Tradeston Footbridge – 5.4m above CD. ROTHESAY DOCK & BISHOPTON www.clydeport.co.uk > operational > information. The opening Millennium Bridge (or Science Centre Bridge) is operated by CLYDE BOATYARD • Reporting Points (VHF Ch 12) on the River Clyde are - see the Glasgow Science Centre who can be contacted on 0141 420 5030 or symbols on chart. 07733 889056. Between 0900-1700 1 hours notice is required and between ERSKINE M8 PONTOON Q u CLYDEBANK • Vessels planning an upriver passage should contact their destination 1700-0900 3 hours notice is required. e A82 e WARSHIPS n or berth before proceeding. Bells Bridge is operated by Silvers Marine; 01436- 831222. At least 2 hours s Q PWC / JETSKIS A large number of warships of all NATO nations and classes can be seen on • The speed limit upstream of Cloch Point is 12 knots, and 5 knots at notice is required. u Forth & Clyde Canal a ROTHESAY y the Clyde in the spring and autumn as well as occasionally throughout the locations marked by 'Dead Slow' notice boards. Due regard must be Note: The bridges cannot be opened in wind speeds of more than 20 mph Prohibited upstream of Erskine DOCK Aggregate Bridge unless participating in an year. paid to the effect of your wash – see Clydeport Notices to Mariners. (17 knots). Quay RIVER RYA approved course or by PONTOON • Vessels under sail between Greenock Ocean Terminal (Buoy No 1) • Berthing at Glasgow. For Kelvin Harbour berths call 0141 357 3699; Crowne Rothesay Fuel CLYDE These vessels will use the navigation channels to transit through the Clyde, Depot and Bowling are not relieved of their obligation under Rules for Narrow Plaza berths can be booked by calling the SECC on 0141 275 6270. The Dock public services. BOATYARD observing the Rule of the Road as any other power driven vessel. The vessels Underwater Channels to give way to large vessels. pontoon facility at Pacific Quay and the Broomielaw pontoon are operated obstructions Hoist will also monitor VHF channels 16 and 12. The vessels pose no hazard and Bay • Vessels under way E of Bowling must proceed under power only. by Glasgow City Council (GCC). in this area. River Clyde Boatyard can be easily seen. No berthing at • The pontoon berth at Queens Quay, Clydebank can be used by visiting Information on GCC facilities can be obtained by phoning 0141 287 9028 Queens Quay. RIVER Larger vessels approaching Faslane will require the Gareloch to be closed CART craft. Contact Clydebank Re-built: 0141 951 3420. (0800 – 1700), or 0141 276 1585 (1700 – 0800). Blythswood INCHINNAN to other traffic which is signalled using the Port Closure Flags at Faslane, CRUISING • Navigation of the River Cart should only be undertaken in daylight. Information is also available on the website www.riverclydeusers.info LOBNITZ Fe CAUTION:THE DIAGRAMS IN THIS CLUB BASIN rry Rhu Hard, Green Isle and Navy Buildings. Information from Renfrewshire Council: 0141 842 5743 (office hours). • All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Channels LEAFLET ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY, Vessels should observe normal Rule of the Road and not approach warships • The pontoon berth at Braehead is not currently available for berthing. 16 and 12 (Clydeport Estuary Radio), and observe the mandatory reporting MAY NOT BE ACCURATE IN DISTANCE for a 'closer look', in case this impedes the safe passage of the vessel. • Craft within or passing Rothesay Dock, where there is a fuel berth, points. Dead Slow Ship Manoeuvering River Cart OR DIRECTION, AND SHOULD NOT BE must extinguish all naked lights. A8 BAE No Naked Lights at Rothesay Docks. SYSTEMS • Seaplane operations take place between Princes Dock, the passenger NAVIGATION UPSTREAM OF GLASGOW WEIR USED FOR NAVIGATION. SHIPYARD SCOTSTOUN embarkation point, and the take-off and landing area at Shieldhall • Sub-surface hazards exist upstream of Albert Bridge (W side). RENFREW A814 PONTOON MINE HUNTERS Riverside Quay, near King George V dock. The aircraft may also land • Vessels can only transit Glasgow Weir when high tide levels reach and (Closed) abeam Yorkhill Quay in the vicinity of the Tall Ship Glenlee. The aircraft exceed the impounded upstream level of 4.17m above chart datum. Predicted KEY PARTICK A number of small warships used for mine countermeasures are also deployed commander will ensure that the area is clear of surface craft before levels may not be achieved. Note: Diagrams are for guidance only. M8 from Faslane. These vessels may be found anywhere around the Clyde and may not stick to the navigational channels whilst engaged in mine hunting. landing or taking off, and will, when on the surface, be governed by • Berthing upstream of the Weir is very limited. Radio Reporting Point TIDES BRAEHEAD the International Rules for the Prevention of Collision at Sea. • For safety reasons the Weir should if possible be traversed in daylight. Whilst engaged in mine hunting, these vessels will display three all round Ship berthing location KING • If you are proceeding upstream of the opening bridges at Glasgow • The Weir access phone number is 0141 276 1585. Vessels can arrange TIDAL INFORMATION GREENOCK GLASGOW GEORGE V RIVERSIDE MUSEUM green lights or three balls. One of these lights or shapes shall be exhibited Science Centre you must know your air draught, and also determine passage through the Weir by phoning this number at any time. Advance DOCK AND THE TALL SHIP BAE GLASGOW near the foremast head and one at each end of the fore yard (see below) the overhead bridge clearances for the tide level at the time of passage, notice is advisable.