NOTICE TO MARINERS
Harbour/NorthPier:
North Pier Pontoons
Number:03/26
Date of issue: 31st March 2026
Oban North Pier Pontoons
Mariners are advised that dive operations in relation to the breakwater repairs have now concluded. Ongoing construction activities will continue on the breakwater structure; however, the finger pontoons are now open and available for use. Mariners are requested to navigate with caution in the vicinity of the breakwater and to comply with any instructions issued by harbour personnel.
Further Information. For additional details, please contact the Harbour Master on 01631 562892 or via VHF Channel 12.
NOTICE TO MARINERS
Harbour/Pier: North Pier Pontoons
Number:02/26
Date of issue: 6th February 2026
Oban North Pier Pontoons
Mariners are advised that repair works to address damage sustained to the North Pier Pontoons breakwater will commence on Monday, 9 February for approximately 8 weeks.
Scope of Works
The planned works will include:
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Uncoupling the pontoon units
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Relocating and re-tensioning the units in their revised positions
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Carrying out minor surface repairs
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Replacing a bridge section
Operations will be supported by the surface vessel Grace Lamont.
Restrictions and Safety Measures
The North Pier Pontoons will remain closed for the duration of the works. Restrictions will also be in place at the Oban Times Slip to ensure the safety of personnel and to allow the works to proceed without interruption.
Mariners are requested to navigate with caution when operating in the vicinity of the North Pier and North Pier Pontoons. Please remain alert to warning flags and VHF safety broadcasts throughout the works period.
Further Information
For additional details, please contact the Harbour Master on 01631 562892 or via VHF Channel 12.
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
