Notices to mariners

Notices to mariners for harbours in Dumfries and Galloway.

Stranraer

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.