For visiting boats
The North Pier Pontoons are Oban's town-centre transit berths, run by Argyll and Bute Council from the Harbour Office on the North Pier. They opened in 2017 after a long community campaign. There are 39 fully serviced finger berths for boats up to 12 m and breakwater pontoons for vessels up to 30 m. Water and 16/32 A power are on the pontoons, and showers, toilets and lockers are in the Harbour Office. Stays are limited to three nights, a handy stop for provisioning or a crew change before heading out to Mull, the Sound of Lorn or the islands.
- Guest berths
- The North Pier Pontoons are a transit facility right in Oban town centre. Berths cannot be booked and are allocated first come, first served, for a maximum of three nights per visit. Call the NPP office on VHF 12 or by phone. The finger pontoons take boats up to 12 m, and the breakwater pontoons take up to 30 m or 127 GT. At busy times boats raft up. In strong westerly or south-westerly weather the pontoons can be exposed, and the Harbour Master may close them. Get the gate and shower code when you check in. There is no fuel on the pontoons.
- Berths
- 39
- Limits
- length up to 30 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 12 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 56°24.94′ N 5°28.55′ W (56.41568, -5.47589)
- Fuel
- No fuel at the marina. Nearest: Kerrera Marina, 1.4 km.
- Office
- 1 April – 30 September daily 08:00–20:00; winter Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
checked 19 Oct 2026 - Phone
- +44 1631 562892
Prices
| Overnight berth (max 3 nights) per metre per night, incl. VAT, electricity and shore facilities | £4.35 per m / day |
|---|---|
| Crew change / shopping stay, up to 4 hours per stay | £17.40 / visit |
| Short stay under 1 hour per stay | £6.50 / visit |
Included in the berth price: electricity, water, showers and toilets. Price list → · checked 19 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
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- One tap to the right rescue centreHere Stornoway Coastguard – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 12. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at North Pier Pontoons?
There is no fuel at the marina. The nearest fuel: Kerrera Marina, 1.4 km.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Stornoway Coastguard 999. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.