Caledonian MacBrayne
Hebridean & Clyde Ferries

Conditions of Use of Oban South Pier & Oban Railway Pier.

1 .	All berths must be booked in advance and vessels must gain permission to berth from the duty Piermaster prior to their arrival. All vessels must berth as instructed by the duty Piermaster.
2.	Once berthed the master of any vessel shall report his vessel's presence, size, length of stay, purpose and any goods or catch to be landed or loaded, together with notification of a permanent address of the vessel`s owner(s) and, if different, an address to which all dues incurred may be invoiced, to the duty Piermaster as soon as is. practical and no later than within 24hrs of arrival.
3.	No 1 and No 2 berths (Ferry berths), and the Small Vessel berth between the South and Railway piers, may only be used with the express permission of the duty Piermaster.
4.	Berths at the South Pier are strictly for the purpose of landing and icing only and vessels must clear the berth as soon as they have landed. Priority will be given to vessels which are landing immediately.
5.	The breakdown berth at the South Pier is for the purposes of repair only, unless instructed by the duty Piermaster. Vessels wishing to use the breakdown berth must inform the duty Piermaster together with details of the breakdown, who is to carry out the repair and the expected length of time for the repair.
6.	No repairs are to be carried out at the Railway Pier without prior approval of the duty Piermaster.
7.	Limited vehicular access to vessels berthed at the Railway Pier is permitted by arrangement with the duty Piermaster. Vehicles must not block the access road and must be removed as soon as practicable. No parking is available on the Railway Pier.
8.	Vessels must fender and moor securely to other vessels, and re‑moor securely any vessel which has been moved.
9.		Vessels must use shore ropes When alongside other vessels
10. 	Vessels must wherever possible berth alongside like sized vessels
11.	In the interests of Health & Safety, decks must be kept clear to allow unhindered access to other vessels and all clam dredges must be stowed inboards
12. 		Vessels landing and repairing gear on the South Pier must inform Oban Port Users Ltd if working,outside the compound.
13.		Masters of vessels wishing to conduct business (checking prawn weights, etc) at the South Pier should only do so after berthing their vessel at the Railway Pier, or leave a crew member ashore.
14. 	Vehicles with refrigerated units must not park or remain at the South pier between 2300 and 0700.
15. 	Vessels being left unattended must provide the duty Piermaster with a contact telephone number.
16. 	Should any vessel be damaged, or in danger of being so by other users, the duty Piermaster must be informed.
17. 	Vessel owners who intend to use their boat commercially are required to register with the Company and to submit to the Company at the end of each month of operation returns showing the total number of passengers carried and description of goods landed or loaded.
18.	Berthing and‑landing dues include waste disposal  facilities to the level required by local and leisure craft. Any requirements for extraordinary waste facilities or specialised waste disposal must be ‑made to the duty Piermaster at least 24hrs in advance and will be charged at cost.
19.	If the master of any vessel attempts to evade the payment of any charges that he may owe in respect of banning and landing dues he shall be liable to pay 3 times the amount which would otherwise be due, plus any expenses incurred by the company in obtaining settlement.

CalMac Ferries Oban Piermaster can be contacted between the hours of 0530 and 0200 seven days a week on VHF Channel 14 'CalMac Oban Piermaster', or telephone 01631 565854.

CalMac Ferries Ltd, December 2006

CalMac and Caledonian MacBrayne are trading names of CalMac Ferries Limited (SC302282)