Hound Point
GBHPT
OVERVIEW:
An offshore island structure comprising two berths and a vapour recovery platform.
The terminal receives crude oil from the Forties Pipeline which is then exported via
the berths. The terminal is owned and operated by Ineos FPS Ltd.
LOCATION:
The berths are located 0.3 n.m. off the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, 3.2
n.m. ESE of Rosyth and 6.5 n.m. WNW of Leith.
CHARTS:
Digital: GB40484B and GB5DEWCC.
Paper: BA 736 and 1407.
US 35014 and 35048.
Publications:
NP54, North Sea (West) Pilot.
PORT LIMITS:
The terminal lies within the limits of the Forth Ports Authority. Seaward limits are
defined by lines connecting the following positions:
- 56° 17.70′ N, 002° 34.30′ W, North Carr Rocks
- 56° 03.40′ N, 002° 37.70′ W, South Carr Beacon.
DOCUMENTS:
See ``
General - Documents'' before first UK port.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: …
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