The shipping platform

Location: The port of Oban is situated in the Firth of Lorn. General overview: Oban has 3 piers (North Pier, South Pier and the Railway Pier), giving a total berth length of 610m. The port caters mainly for ferries, fishing vessels and yachts. The South Pier and Railway Pier are owned privately by Caledonian McBrayne Ltd. The North Pier is under the authority of Argyll & Bute Council. Load line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31. Max size: LOA 72m, draught 4.8m.