Notices to mariners

Notices to mariners for harbours in Dumfries and Galloway.

Stranraer

Stranraer – Loch Ryan Skiffie Worlds 2025 - 19 June 2025

Skiffie Worlds will be taking place in Loch Ryan from 6 July to 12 July 2025.

The course will be set up from 26 June to 14 July 2025 at the following:

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All vessels please be aware of the extra activity within the Loch and proceed with care

All vessels are requested to keep clear of the course and pass at slow speed.

NB- This NtM will self-cancel on 14 July 2025.

16 May 2025 - New buoy

A new buoy has been placed at Stranraer Harbour to enhance safe navigation. It marks the southern limit of the fairway approaching Stranraer Marina and West Quay.

Buoy name: Stranraer Harbour

Buoy characteristics: Starboard lateral mark with top mark, height 3m

Light characteristic: Fl G 3s, 3nm, height 2.4m

Position: 54°54.749 N 005°01.907 W 

There is a speed limit of 5 knots south of this buoy.