Helmsdale Harbor
Port of Call
Here are the harbor characteristics, water depths, entrance restrictions, tug and pilotage requirements, lift and crane availability, supplies and services to assist you in planning your next port of call at Helmsdale Harbor
General Information
Latitude:   58° 6' 53" N   Publication:   141
Longitude:   3° 38' 54" W   Chart:   35120
First Port of Entry:   Yes   USA Representative:   No
ETA Message Required:   No   Medical Facilities:    
Harbor Characteristics
Harbor Size:   Small   Harbor Type:   Coastal Breakwater
Shelter:   Fair   Turning Area:    
Maximum Vessel Size:   Up to 500 feet in length   Good Holding Ground:    
Entrance Restrictions
Tide:   Yes   Swell:   No
Ice:   No   Other:   Yes
Overhead Limit:   Yes  
Water Depth
Channel:   6 - 10 feet
1.8 - 3 meters
  Anchorage:   6 - 10 feet
1.8 - 3 meters
Cargo Pier:   6 - 10 feet
1.8 - 3 meters
  Oil Terminal:    
Mean Tide:   8 feet  
Pilotage
Compulsory:       Advisable:    
Available:       Local Assist:    
Tugs
Assist:       Salvage:    
Quarantine
Pratique:       Deratt Cert:    
Other:      
Communications
Telephone:       Telegraph:    
Radio:       Radio Tel:    
Air:       Rail:   Yes
Loading & Unloading
Wharves:       Anchor:    
Med Moor:       Beach:    
Ice:      
Lifts & Cranes
100+ Ton Lifts:       Fixed Cranes:    
50-100 Ton Lifts:       Mobile Cranes:    
25-49 Ton Lifts:       Floating Cranes:    
0-24 Ton Lifts:      
Port Services
Longshore:       Electrical:    
Electrical Repair:       Navigation Equipment:    
Steam:      
Supplies
Provisions:   Yes   Water:   Yes
Fuel Oil:       Diesel Oil:    
Deck:       Engine:    
Repairs, Drydock, Railway & Other Services
Ship Repairs:   Emergency Only   Drydock Size:    
Marine Railroad Size:       Garbage Disposal:    
Degauss:       Dirty Ballast:   No
 
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