Piers, harbours and ferries fees and charges

Ferry charges 2023/24

Ferry charges 2023/24
Description Other Net
£
VAT Rate VAT
£
Gross
£
Increase (£) Increase (%) Notes/Comments
SPT Concessionary Travel Scheme  - Single STATUTORY CHARGE             Statutory Charge Set by SPT
SPT Concessionary Travel Scheme  - Return STATUTORY CHARGE            
Out of hours Service - Cuan/Easdale/Lismore - up to Midnight   81.40 Zero Rated 0.00 81.40 0.00 0%  
Out of hours Service - Cuan/Easdale/Lismore - After Midnight   105.20 Zero Rated 0.00 105.20 0.00 0% Age 5 to 16 - Child Fare
Age 16 and above - Adult Fare
Free Travel: Children up to Age 5, Scholars, Primary School Escort,  Pre-5 Escort
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Adult - Return   2.50 Zero Rated 0.00 2.50 0.00 0%
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Adult – 5 Return Journeys   8.00 Zero Rated 0.00 8.00 0.00 0%
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Child – Return   1.40 Zero Rated 0.00 1.40 0.00 0%
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Child – 5 Return Journeys   3.90 Zero Rated 0.00 3.90 0.00 0%
Easdale freight (domestic & commercial) - half boat load    11.67 Standard 2.33 14.00     New Charge for 23-24
Easdale freight (domestic & commercial) - full boat load    22.50 Standard 4.50 27.00     New Charge for 23-24
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motor Cars 50% Disability discount - Return   4.70 Zero Rated 0.00 4.70 0.00 0%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - cars, trailers or caravans - Return - Up to and Including 5m   9.70 Zero Rated 0.00 9.70 0.00 0%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - cars, trailers or caravans - Up to and Including 5m - 5 Return Journeys   32.00 Zero Rated 0.00 32.00 0.00 0%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - cars, trailers or caravans - Up to and including 5m – 3 Monthly Unlimited (domestic travellers only - car and driver only)   280.30 Zero Rated 0.00 280.30 0.00 0%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles  -Motorcycle - Return   4.00 Zero Rated 0.00 4.00 0.00 0%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles  -Motorcycle - 10 Journeys   12.90 Zero Rated 0.00 12.90 0.00 0%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 5.01m to 8.0m - Return   14.25 Standard 2.85 17.10 0.00 0%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 8.01m to 12.0m - Return   16.50 Standard 3.30 19.80 0.00 0%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 12.01m to 18.0m - Return   18.75 Standard 3.75 22.50 0.00 0%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 5.01m to 8.0m -  5 Return Journeys   69.67 Standard 13.93 83.60 0.00 0%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 8.01m to 12.0m - 5 Return Journeys   80.58 Standard 16.12 96.70 0.00 0%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 12.01m to 18.0m -5  Return Journeys   91.42 Standard 18.28 109.70 0.00 0%  
Lismore Passenger Fares - Adult - Single   2.30 Zero Rated 0.00 2.30 0.00 0% Age 5 to 16 - Child Fare 
Age 16 and above - Adult Fare 
Free Travel: Children up to Age 5, Scholars, Primary School Escort,  Pre-5 Escort
Jura Passenger Fares - Adult - Single   2.20 Zero Rated 0.00 2.20 0.00 0%
Lismore Passenger Fares - Adult - 10 Journeys   14.30 Zero Rated 0.00 14.30 0.00 0%
Jura Passenger Fares - Adult - 10 Journeys   13.70 Zero Rated 0.00 13.70 0.00 0%
Lismore Passenger Fares - Child - Single   1.30 Zero Rated 0.00 1.30 0.00 0%
Jura Passenger Fares - Child - Single   1.20 Zero Rated 0.00 1.20 0.00 0%
Lismore Passenger Fares - Child - 10 Journeys   6.90 Zero Rated 0.00 6.90 0.00 0%
Jura Passenger Fares - Child - 10 Journeys   6.60 Zero Rated 0.00 6.60 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Excursion Return   17.40 Zero Rated 0.00 17.40 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motor Cars 50% Disability Discount  - Return (Based on 50% Excursion Return)   8.40 Zero Rated 0.00 8.40 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - all vehicles up to and including 5m - single journey (including driver)   10.80 Zero Rated 0.00 10.80 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - all vehicles up to and including 5m - 10 Single Journeys (including driver)   69.90 Zero Rated 0.00 69.90 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - all vehicles up to and including 5m - 50 Single Journeys (including Driver)   344.60 Zero Rated 0.00 344.60 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorcycle - Single   4.30 Zero Rated 0.00 4.30 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorcycle - 10 Journeys   28.00 Zero Rated 0.00 28.00 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorhomes - 5.01m to 8.0m - single excl driver   23.40 Zero Rated 0.00 23.40 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorhomes - 8.01m to 12.0m - single excl driver   26.30 Zero Rated 0.00 26.30 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 5.01m to 8.0m   19.42 Standard 3.88 23.30 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 8.01m to 12.0m   21.83 Standard 4.37 26.20 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 12.01m to 18.0m   24.50 Standard 4.90 29.40 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - Out of Hours service - up to Midnight   99.20 Outwith the Scope 0.00 99.20 0.00 0%  

Rates for goods, passengers and vehicles 2023/24

Rates for goods, passengers and vehicles 2023/24
Description Other Net
£
VAT Rate VAT
£
Gross
£
Increase (£) Increase (%) Notes/Comments
General Goods Packaged (per tonne) Includes Fruit, Beverages, Meat, Dairy Products, General Groceries and Confectionery, Cured Fish, etc.   2.91 Zero Rated 0.00 2.91 0.29 11% In determining weights for the purpose of charging dues, the weights of the containers of any goods shall be included. 

In terms of liquid, gaseous bulk products, bulk shipments of materials may be charged at discounted rates subject to a request being made in writing to the Executive Director, Development and Infrastructure, who will then refer the letter to the full Council. 

All empty boxes, barrels, sacks and packages if previously shipped or landed will be exempt.                                                       

Passengers Personal Baggage shall be free of charge.
Dry Bulk Commodities (per tonne) Ores, Aggregates and Crushed Stone, Cement and Building Materials, Timber (including Logs), Salt, etc.   2.59 Zero Rated 0.00 2.59 0.26 11%
Liquid and Gaseous Bulk Products (per tonne)   3.24 Zero Rated 0.00 3.24 0.32 11%
Explosives (per tonne)   115.42 Zero Rated 0.00 115.42 11.44 11%
Livestock  - Poultry (per bird)   0.51 Zero Rated 0.00 0.51 0.05 11%
Animals (per Animal)   0.97 Zero Rated 0.00 0.97 0.10 11%
Smolt (per thousand)   6.60 Zero Rated 0.00 6.60 0.65 11%
Fish, including Shellfish  - Fresh, all varieties and also fish consigned for sale at other markets - percentage of catch 2.50%   If Applicable 0.00 0.00     2.5% of catch
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Adult Passengers landing at or embarking from pier (each)   0.59 Zero Rated 0.00 0.59 0.06 11%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Child Passengers landing at or embarking from pier (each)   0.37 Zero Rated 0.00 0.37 0.04 12%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Private Cars, Taxis, Hearses and Agricultural Machinery (Tractors, Trailers, etc.) (each)   1.86 Zero Rated 0.00 1.86 0.18 11%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Caravans or Trailers (except Commercial Trailers) (each)   2.96 Zero Rated 0.00 2.96 0.29 11%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Cycles (each)   0.51 Zero Rated 0.00 0.51 0.05 11%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Motorcycles including sidecar (each)   1.25 Zero Rated 0.00 1.25 0.12 11%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Buses (each)   10.31 Zero Rated 0.00 10.31 1.02 11%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Commercial Vehicles - Per Metre   1.25 Zero Rated 0.00 1.25 0.12 11%  

Piers and harbours - miscellaneous charges 2023/24

Piers and harbours - miscellaneous charges 2023/24
Description Other Net
£
VAT Rate VAT
£
Gross
£
Increase (£) Increase (%) Notes/Comments
Mobile Cranage - for each lift   16.53 Zero Rated 0.00 16.53 1.64 11% For goods remaining in sheds or on the pier or quays for a period longer than 24 hours, 50% of the original pier dues shall be charged for each 24 hours or part thereof. Provided that in the case of sheds occupied from time to time under lease or let from the Council such dues shall not be charged against the occupier or lessee.   The terms of such leases or lets shall be subject to individual negotiation with the Executive Director.
(Note there is a minimum charge of £10.00 for some items)
Fresh Water - per tonne or part thereof (minimum charge £10)   4.74 Zero Rated 0.00 4.74 0.47 11%
Left Luggage - per article up to 24hours (minimum charge £10)   4.08 Standard 0.82 4.90 0.49 11%
Parcels and Packages up to 50 kg (minimum charge £10)   0.43 Standard 0.09 0.51 0.05 11%
Parcels and Packages- where articles can be measured - charge per cubic metre (minimum charge £10)   4.57 Standard 0.91 5.48 0.54 11%
Parcels and Packages- where articles cannot be measured - charge per tonne (minimum charge £10)   4.57 Standard 0.91 5.48 0.54 11%
Rope Handling - To be charged each time i.e. Arrival and departure to be charged separately (NB to be charged to ferries where additional resources are required)   185.50 Zero Rated 0.00 185.50 18.40 11%
Timber Debris Clearance   463.79 Standard 92.76 556.55 55.15 11% Cost of clearing site reflected in increase in charge.
Use of Linkspan - Commercial use   444.70 Zero Rated 0.00 444.70 44.05 11%  
Use of Linkspan - non-vehicular traffic   51.85 Zero Rated 0.00 51.85 5.15 11%  
Operational Duties on behalf of external bodies                     
Car and Pedestrian marshalling - Rothesay and Dunoon (per day)   150.67 Standard 30.13 180.80 17.90 11%  
Freight handling - Rothesay Harbour   14.79 Standard 2.96 17.75 1.75 11%  
Electricity (per unit)   0.23 Standard 0.05 0.28 0.03 12%  
Slipway Landing fee   7.40 Zero Rated 0.00 7.40 0.75 11%  
Cruise calls/tenders   741.10 Zero Rated 0.00 741.10 73.45 11%  
Oban Transit Marina                
Daily Rate (Between 11:00 and 16:00)   12.29 Standard 2.46 14.75 1.45 11%  
Overnight Charge (per metre length)   3.08 Standard 0.62 3.70 0.35 10% Maximum of 3 nights stay

Piers and harbours - rates for vessels 2023/24

Rates for vessels - 2023/24
Description Other Net
£
VAT Rate VAT
£
Gross
£
Increase (£) Increase (%) Notes/Comments
1 - Basic Rate  - all vessels to be charged at this rate unless eligible for categories 2, 3, 4 - see comment 2               COMMENTS
1. The category and rate under which a vessel is to be charged must be paid at the time of the berthing or on invoicing as appropriate.

2.  All vessels are liable for dues at the Basic Rate. Only those, which are actively engaged in the relevant activity, are eligible for Category 2,3 or 4.

3. All vessels actively engaged in commercial undertaking, these would be subject to minimum payment by length as for unregistered vessels.

4. Rothesay and Campbeltown Pontoon are not managed by Argyll and Bute and are subject to their own charges. 

5. The above rates and dues include for Port Waste Facilities to the level required by local and leisure craft. Any requirements for additional waste facilities or specialised waste disposal, in terms of the Merchant Shipping & Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003, must be made to the Service Director at least 24 hours in advance. This cost shall be paid prior to the provision of the service.

6. Concession rates for unlimited use will be available only for vessels “regularly sailing”. Additional dues will be required for vessels, which have made payment for unlimited use but are not “regularly sailing”. A vessel will be deemed to be “regularly sailing” if it leaves the installation for a continuous period of not less than 6 hours between 0600 hours and 2000 hours in any one day for more than 14 days.

7. Periods are:
Summer period April to September inclusive, or part thereof.
Winter period October to March inclusive, or part thereof.
Up to 5 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  15.30 Zero Rated 0.00 15.30 1.50 11%
Up to 6 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  18.50 Zero Rated 0.00 18.50 1.85 11%
Up to 7 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  21.20 Zero Rated 0.00 21.20 2.10 11%
Up to 8 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  24.50 Zero Rated 0.00 24.50 2.45 11%
Up to 9 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  27.45 Zero Rated 0.00 27.45 2.70 11%
Up to 10 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  30.60 Zero Rated 0.00 30.60 3.05 11%
Over 10 metres in length - charge per metre Per visit up to 24 hours  3.00 Zero Rated 0.00 3.00 0.30 11%
Up to 5 metres in length Weekly 76.00 Zero Rated 0.00 76.00 7.55 11%
Up to 6 metres in length Weekly 91.20 Zero Rated 0.00 91.20 9.05 11%
Up to 7 metres in length Weekly 106.30 Zero Rated 0.00 106.30 10.55 11%
Up to 8 metres in length Weekly 123.60 Zero Rated 0.00 123.60 12.25 11%
Up to 9 metres in length Weekly 137.90 Zero Rated 0.00 137.90 13.65 11%
Up to 10 metres in length Weekly 152.00 Zero Rated 0.00 152.00 15.05 11%
Up to 5 metres in length Summer 557.50 Zero Rated 0.00 557.50 55.25 11%
Up to 6 metres in length Summer 668.95 Zero Rated 0.00 668.95 66.30 11%
Up to 7 metres in length Summer 780.45 Zero Rated 0.00 780.45 77.35 11%
Up to 8 metres in length Summer 891.90 Zero Rated 0.00 891.90 88.40 11%
Up to 9 metres in length Summer 1,003.40 Zero Rated 0.00 1,003.40 99.45 11%
Up to 10 metres in length Summer 1,115.00 Zero Rated 0.00 1,115.00 110.50 11%
Up to 5 metres in length Winter 405.45 Zero Rated 0.00 405.45 40.20 11%
Up to 6 metres in length Winter 486.50 Zero Rated 0.00 486.50 48.20 11%
Up to 7 metres in length Winter 567.75 Zero Rated 0.00 567.75 56.25 11%
Up to 8 metres in length Winter 648.65 Zero Rated 0.00 648.65 64.30 11%
Up to 9 metres in length Winter 729.75 Zero Rated 0.00 729.75 72.30 11%
Up to 10 metres in length Winter 810.80 Zero Rated 0.00 810.80 80.35 11%
1a - Any ship of a gross tonnage less than 15 tonnes or used for recreation or pleasure -  charge is subject to 20% VAT         0.00    
Up to 5 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  13.04 Standard 2.61 15.65 1.55 11%
Up to 6 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  15.54 Standard 3.11 18.65 1.85 11%
Up to 7 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  18.13 Standard 3.63 21.75 2.15 11%
Up to 8 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  20.67 Standard 4.13 24.80 2.45 11%
Up to 9 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  23.29 Standard 4.66 27.95 2.75 11%
Up to 10 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  25.83 Standard 5.17 31.00 3.05 11% 8. All concession rates for unlimited use must be paid for in advance of the period for which they cover. Failure to do so will result in full rates being applied.

9. VAT Zero Rating only applies where the vessels are "qualifying ships".  A "qualifying ship" is legally defined as any ship of a gross tonnage of not less than 15 tonnes and neither designed nor adapted for use for recreation or pleasure.  The customer is a business customer who belongs outside the UK (it does not matter what size the vessel is).   
Over 10 metres in length - charge per metre Per visit up to 24 hours  2.60 Standard 0.52 3.12 0.31 11%
Up to 5 metres in length Weekly 64.67 Standard 12.93 77.60 7.70 11%
Up to 6 metres in length Weekly 77.46 Standard 15.49 92.95 9.20 11%
Up to 7 metres in length Weekly 90.42 Standard 18.08 108.50 10.75 11%
Up to 8 metres in length Weekly 105.13 Standard 21.03 126.15 12.50 11%
Up to 9 metres in length Weekly 117.17 Standard 23.43 140.60 13.95 11%
Up to 10 metres in length Weekly 129.21 Standard 25.84 155.05 15.35 11%
Up to 5 metres in length Summer 473.83 Standard 94.77 568.60 56.35 11%
Up to 6 metres in length Summer 568.58 Standard 113.72 682.30 67.60 11%
Up to 7 metres in length Summer 663.33 Standard 132.67 796.00 78.90 11%
Up to 8 metres in length Summer 758.08 Standard 151.62 909.70 90.15 11%
Up to 9 metres in length Summer 852.92 Standard 170.58 1,023.50 101.45 11%
Up to 10 metres in length Summer 947.71 Standard 189.54 1,137.25 112.70 11%
Up to 5 metres in length Winter 344.67 Standard 68.93 413.60 41.00 11%
Up to 6 metres in length Winter 413.46 Standard 82.69 496.15 49.15 11%
Up to 7 metres in length Winter 482.50 Standard 96.50 579.00 57.40 11%
Up to 8 metres in length Winter 551.33 Standard 110.27 661.60 65.55 11%
Up to 9 metres in length Winter 620.42 Standard 124.08 744.50 73.80 11%
Up to 10 metres in length Winter 689.38 Standard 137.88 827.25 82.00 11%
2 - Vessels actively engaged in a commercial undertaking.                
If registered:- per gross registered tonne (see comment 3)   0.54 Zero Rated 0.00 0.54 0.05 10%  
If not registered then:                
Up to 5 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  7.86 Zero Rated 0.00 7.86 0.78 11%  
Up to 10 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  15.56 Zero Rated 0.00 15.56 1.54 11%  
Up to 15 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  23.42 Zero Rated 0.00 23.42 2.32 11%  
Up to 20 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  31.06 Zero Rated 0.00 31.06 3.08 11%  
Up to 25 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  38.98 Zero Rated 0.00 38.98 3.86 11%  
Up to 30 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  47.26 Zero Rated 0.00 47.26 4.68 11%  
Over 30 metres in length - charge per metre Per visit up to 24 hours  1.71 Zero Rated 0.00 1.71 0.17 11%  
Up to 5 metres in length Weekly 38.24 Zero Rated 0.00 38.24 3.79 11%  
Up to 10 metres in length Weekly 76.77 Zero Rated 0.00 76.77 7.61 11%  
Up to 15 metres in length Weekly 114.80 Zero Rated 0.00 114.80 11.38 11%  
Up to 20 metres in length Weekly 154.08 Zero Rated 0.00 154.08 15.27 11%  
Up to 25 metres in length Weekly 192.54 Zero Rated 0.00 192.54 19.08 11%  
Up to 30 metres in length Weekly 231.14 Zero Rated 0.00 231.14 22.91 11%  
3 - All vessels operating a scheduled ferry or pleasure service per gross registered tonne.    0.1504 Zero Rated 0.00 0.1504 0.01 11% Ferry Charges rounded to 4 decimal places
Unmanned Pier   0.1504 Zero Rated 0.00 0.1504 0.01 11% Ferry Charges rounded to 4 decimal places
Laying up of ferry at a non ferry/commercial berth   0.48 Zero Rated 0.00 0.48 0.05 12%  
4 - Vessels regularly engaged in commercial fishing and paying appropriate fish landing dues to Council:                
Up to 10 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  3.55 Zero Rated 0.00 3.55 0.35 11%  
Up to 15 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  5.25 Zero Rated 0.00 5.25 0.52 11%  
Up to 20 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  7.05 Zero Rated 0.00 7.05 0.70 11%  
Up to 25 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  8.81 Zero Rated 0.00 8.81 0.87 11%  
Up to 30 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  10.52 Zero Rated 0.00 10.52 1.04 11%  
Over 30 metres in length - charge per metre   0.54 Zero Rated 0.00 0.54 0.05 10%  
Up to 10 metres in length Weekly 18.00 Zero Rated 0.00 18.00 1.78 11%  
Up to 15 metres in length Weekly 27.13 Zero Rated 0.00 27.13 2.69 11%  
Up to 20 metres in length Weekly 36.09 Zero Rated 0.00 36.09 3.58 11%  
Up to 25 metres in length Weekly 45.21 Zero Rated 0.00 45.21 4.48 11%  
Up to 30 metres in length Weekly 53.88 Zero Rated 0.00 53.88 5.34 11%  
Up to 10 metres in length Annual charge 469.10 Zero Rated 0.00 469.10 46.50 11%  
Up to 15 metres in length Annual charge 703.70 Zero Rated 0.00 703.70 69.75 11%  
Up to 20 metres in length Annual charge 935.65 Zero Rated 0.00 935.65 92.70 11%  
Up to 25 metres in length Annual charge 1,175.50 Zero Rated 0.00 1,175.50 116.50 11%  
Up to 30 metres in length Annual charge 1,402.00 Zero Rated 0.00 1,402.00 138.95 11%  

Charges for piers, harbours and ferries - 2022/23

Piers and ferries fees and charges 2022 -2023
Description Other Net
£
VAT Rate VAT
£
Gross
£
£ % Notes/Comments
FERRY FARES                
SPT Concessionary Travel Scheme  - Single STATUTORY CHARGE             Statutory Charge Set by SPT
SPT Concessionary Travel Scheme  - Return STATUTORY CHARGE            
Out of hours Service - Cuan/Easdale/Lismore - up to Midnight   81.40 Zero Rated 0.00 81.40 2.40 3%  
Out of hours Service - Cuan/Easdale/Lismore - After Midnight   105.20 Zero Rated 0.00 105.20 3.10 3% Age 5 to 16 - Child Fare
Age 16 and above - Adult Fare
Free Travel: Children up to Age 5, Scholars, Primary School Escort,  Pre-5 Escort
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Adult - Return   2.50 Zero Rated 0.00 2.50 0.10 4%
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Adult – 5 Return Journeys   8.00 Zero Rated 0.00 8.00 0.20 3%
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Child – Return   1.40 Zero Rated 0.00 1.40 0.10 8%
Easdale/Cuan Passenger Fares - Child – 5 Return Journeys   3.90 Zero Rated 0.00 3.90 0.10 3%
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motor Cars 50% Disability discount - Return   4.70 Zero Rated 0.00 4.70 0.10 2%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - cars, trailers or caravans - Return - Up to and Including 5m   9.70 Zero Rated 0.00 9.70 0.30 3%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - cars, trailers or caravans - Up to and Including 5m - 5 Return Journeys   32.00 Zero Rated 0.00 32.00 0.90 3%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - cars, trailers or caravans - Up to and including 5m – 3 Monthly Unlimited (domestic travellers only - car and driver only)   280.30 Zero Rated 0.00 280.30 8.20 3%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles  -Motorcycle - Return   4.00 Zero Rated 0.00 4.00 0.10 3%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles  -Motorcycle - 10 Journeys   12.90 Zero Rated 0.00 12.90 0.40 3%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 5.01m to 8.0m - Return   14.25 Standard 2.85 17.10 0.50 3%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 8.01m to 12.0m - Return   16.50 Standard 3.30 19.80 0.60 3%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 12.01m to 18.0m - Return   18.75 Standard 3.75 22.50 0.70 3%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 5.01m to 8.0m -  5 Return Journeys   69.67 Standard 13.93 83.60 2.40 3%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 8.01m to 12.0m - 5 Return Journeys   80.58 Standard 16.12 96.70 2.80 3%  
Cuan Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 12.01m to 18.0m -5  Return Journeys   91.42 Standard 18.28 109.70 3.20 3%  
Lismore Passenger Fares - Adult - Single   2.30 Zero Rated 0.00 2.30 0.10 5% Age 5 to 16 - Child Fare 
Age 16 and above - Adult Fare 
Free Travel: Children up to Age 5, Scholars, Primary School Escort,  Pre-5 Escort
Jura Passenger Fares - Adult - Single   2.20 Zero Rated 0.00 2.20 0.10 5%
Lismore Passenger Fares - Adult - 10 Journeys   14.30 Zero Rated 0.00 14.30 0.40 3%
Jura Passenger Fares - Adult - 10 Journeys   13.70 Zero Rated 0.00 13.70 0.40 3%
Lismore Passenger Fares - Child - Single   1.30 Zero Rated 0.00 1.30 0.10 8%
Jura Passenger Fares - Child - Single   1.20 Zero Rated 0.00 1.20 0.10 9%
Lismore Passenger Fares - Child - 10 Journeys   6.90 Zero Rated 0.00 6.90 0.20 3%
Jura Passenger Fares - Child - 10 Journeys   6.60 Zero Rated 0.00 6.60 0.20 3%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Excursion Return   17.40 Zero Rated 0.00 17.40 0.50 3%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motor Cars 50% Disability Discount  - Return (Based on 50% Excursion Return)   8.40 Zero Rated 0.00 8.40 0.20 2%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - all vehicles up to and including 5m - single journey (including driver)   10.80 Zero Rated 0.00 10.80 0.30 3%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - all vehicles up to and including 5m - 10 Single Journeys (including driver)   69.90 Zero Rated 0.00 69.90 2.00 3%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - all vehicles up to and including 5m - 50 Single Journeys (including Driver)   344.60 Zero Rated 0.00 344.60 0.00 0%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorcycle - Single   4.30 Zero Rated 0.00 4.30 0.10 2%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorcycle - 10 Journeys   28.00 Zero Rated 0.00 28.00 0.80 3%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorhomes - 5.01m to 8.0m - single excl driver   23.40 Zero Rated 0.00 23.40 0.70 3%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Private Vehicles - Motorhomes - 8.01m to 12.0m - single excl driver   26.30 Zero Rated 0.00 26.30 0.80 3%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 5.01m to 8.0m   19.42 Standard 3.88 23.30 0.70 3%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 8.01m to 12.0m   21.83 Standard 4.37 26.20 0.80 3%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - 12.01m to 18.0m   24.50 Standard 4.90 29.40 0.90 3%  
Jura Vehicle Fares - Commercial Vehicles/Coaches - Out of Hours service - up to Midnight   99.20 Outwith the Scope 0.00 99.20 2.90 3%  
PIERS AND HARBOURS  - RATES - GOODS, PASSENGERS & VEHICLES               Rates for Goods Shipped, Transhipped or Unshipped at the Pier or Ferry Slip or within the Harbour
General Goods Packaged (per tonne )Includes Fruit, Beverages, Meat, Dairy Products, General Groceries and Confectionery, Cured Fish, etc.   2.62 Zero Rated 0.00 2.62 0.19 8% In determining weights for the purpose of charging dues, the weights of the containers of any goods shall be included. 

In terms of liquid, gaseous bulk products, bulk shipments of materials may be charged at discounted rates subject to a request being made in writing to the Executive Director, Development and Infrastructure, who will then refer the letter to the full Council. 

All empty boxes, barrels, sacks and packages if previously shipped or landed will be exempt.                                                       

Passengers Personal Baggage shall be free of charge.
Dry Bulk Commodities (per tonne) Ores, Aggregates and Crushed Stone, Cement and Building Materials, Timber (including Logs), Salt, etc.   2.33 Zero Rated 0.00 2.33 0.17 8%
Liquid and Gaseous Bulk Products (per tonne)   2.92 Zero Rated 0.00 2.92 0.22 8%
Explosives (per tonne)   103.98 Zero Rated 0.00 103.98 7.70 8%
Livestock  - Poultry (per bird)   0.46 Zero Rated 0.00 0.46 0.03 7%
Animals (per Animal)   0.87 Zero Rated 0.00 0.87 0.06 7%
Smolt (per thousand)   5.95 Zero Rated 0.00 5.95 0.44 8%
Fish, including Shellfish  - Fresh, all varieties and also fish consigned for sale at other markets - percentage of catch 2.50%   If Applicable 0.00 0.00     2.5% of catch
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Adult Passengers landing at or embarking from pier (each)   0.53 Zero Rated 0.00 0.53 0.04 8%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Child Passengers landing at or embarking from pier (each)   0.33 Zero Rated 0.00 0.33 0.02 6%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Private Cars, Taxis, Hearses and Agricultural Machinery (Tractors, Trailers, etc.) (each)   1.68 Zero Rated 0.00 1.68 0.12 8%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Caravans or Trailers (except Commercial Trailers) (each)   2.67 Zero Rated 0.00 2.67 0.20 8%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Cycles (each)   0.46 Zero Rated 0.00 0.46 0.03 7%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Motorcycles including sidecar (each)   1.13 Zero Rated 0.00 1.13 0.08 8%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Buses (each)   9.29 Zero Rated 0.00 9.29 0.69 8%  
Rates on Passenger and Vehicles - Commercial Vehicles - Per Metre   1.13 Zero Rated 0.00 1.13 0.08 8%  
PIERS AND HARBOURS  - RATES - MISCELLANEOUS                
Mobile Cranage - for each lift   14.89 Zero Rated 0.00 14.89 1.10 8% For goods remaining in sheds or on the pier or quays for a period longer than 24 hours, 50% of the original pier dues shall be charged for each 24 hours or part thereof. Provided that in the case of sheds occupied from time to time under lease or let from the Council such dues shall not be charged against the occupier or lessee.   The terms of such leases or lets shall be subject to individual negotiation with the Executive Director.
(Note there is a minimum charge of £10.00 for some items)
Fresh Water - per tonne or part thereof (minimum charge £10)   4.27 Zero Rated 0.00 4.27 0.32 8%
Left Luggage - per article up to 24hours (minimum charge £10)   3.68 Standard 0.74 4.41 0.33 8%
Parcels and Packages up to 50 kg (minimum charge £10)   0.38 Standard 0.08 0.46 0.03 7%
Parcels and Packages- where articles can be measured - charge per cubic metre (minimum charge £10)   4.12 Standard 0.82 4.94 0.37 8%
Parcels and Packages- where articles cannot be measured - charge per tonne (minimum charge £10)   4.12 Standard 0.82 4.94 0.37 8%
Rope Handling - To be charged each time i.e. Arrival and departure to be charged separately (NB to be charged to ferries where additional resources are required)   167.10 Zero Rated 0.00 167.10 12.40 8%
Timber Debris Clearance   417.83 Standard 83.57 501.40 37.15 8% Cost of clearing site reflected in increase in charge.
Use of Linkspan - Commercial use   400.65 Zero Rated 0.00 400.65 29.70 8%  
Use of Linkspan - non-vehicular traffic   46.70 Zero Rated 0.00 46.70 3.45 8%  
Car and Pedestrian marshalling - Rothesay and Dunoon (per day)   135.75 Standard 27.15 162.90 12.05 8%  
Freight handling - Rothesay Harbour   13.33 Standard 2.67 16.00 1.20 8%  
Electricity (per unit)   0.21 Standard 0.04 0.25 0.02 9%  
Slipway Landing fee   6.65 Zero Rated 0.00 6.65 0.50 8%  
Cruise calls/tenders   667.65 Zero Rated 0.00 667.65 49.45 8%  
Oban Transit Marina                
Daily Rate (Between 11:00 and 16:00)   11.08 Standard 2.22 13.30 1.00 8%  
Overnight Charge (per metre length)   2.79 Standard 0.56 3.35 0.25 8% Maximum of 3 nights stay
PIERS AND HARBOURS  - RATES - VESSELS                
1 - Basic Rate  - all vessels to be charged at this rate unless eligible for categories 2, 3, 4 - see comment 2               COMMENTS
1. The category and rate under which a vessel is to be charged must be paid at the time of the berthing or on invoicing as appropriate.

2.  All vessels are liable for dues at the Basic Rate. Only those, which are actively engaged in the relevant activity, are eligible for Category 2,3 or 4.

3. All vessels actively engaged in commercial undertaking, these would be subject to minimum payment by length as for unregistered vessels.

4. Rothesay and Campbeltown Pontoon are not managed by Argyll and Bute and are subject to their own charges. 

5. The above rates and dues include for Port Waste Facilities to the level required by local and leisure craft. Any requirements for additional waste facilities or specialised waste disposal, in terms of the Merchant Shipping & Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) Regulations 2003, must be made to the Service Director at least 24 hours in advance. This cost shall be paid prior to the provision of the service.

6. Concession rates for unlimited use will be available only for vessels “regularly sailing”. Additional dues will be required for vessels, which have made payment for unlimited use but are not “regularly sailing”. A vessel will be deemed to be “regularly sailing” if it leaves the installation for a continuous period of not less than 6 hours between 0600 hours and 2000 hours in any one day for more than 14 days.

7. Periods are:
Summer period April to September inclusive, or part thereof.
Winter period October to March inclusive, or part thereof.
Up to 5 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  13.80 Zero Rated 0.00 13.80 1.00 8%
Up to 6 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  16.65 Zero Rated 0.00 16.65 1.25 8%
Up to 7 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  19.10 Zero Rated 0.00 19.10 1.40 8%
Up to 8 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  22.05 Zero Rated 0.00 22.05 1.65 8%
Up to 9 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  24.75 Zero Rated 0.00 24.75 1.85 8%
Up to 10 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  27.55 Zero Rated 0.00 27.55 2.05 8%
Over 10 metres in length - charge per metre Per visit up to 24 hours  2.70 Zero Rated 0.00 2.70 0.20 8%
Up to 5 metres in length Weekly 68.45 Zero Rated 0.00 68.45 5.05 8%
Up to 6 metres in length Weekly 82.15 Zero Rated 0.00 82.15 6.10 8%
Up to 7 metres in length Weekly 95.75 Zero Rated 0.00 95.75 7.10 8%
Up to 8 metres in length Weekly 111.35 Zero Rated 0.00 111.35 8.25 8%
Up to 9 metres in length Weekly 124.25 Zero Rated 0.00 124.25 9.20 8%
Up to 10 metres in length Weekly 136.95 Zero Rated 0.00 136.95 10.15 8%
Up to 5 metres in length Summer 502.25 Zero Rated 0.00 502.25 37.20 8%
Up to 6 metres in length Summer 602.65 Zero Rated 0.00 602.65 44.65 8%
Up to 7 metres in length Summer 703.10 Zero Rated 0.00 703.10 52.10 8%
Up to 8 metres in length Summer 803.50 Zero Rated 0.00 803.50 59.50 8%
Up to 9 metres in length Summer 903.95 Zero Rated 0.00 903.95 66.95 8%
Up to 10 metres in length Summer 1,004.50 Zero Rated 0.00 1,004.50 74.40 8%
Up to 5 metres in length Winter 365.25 Zero Rated 0.00 365.25 27.05 8%
Up to 6 metres in length Winter 438.30 Zero Rated 0.00 438.30 32.45 8%
Up to 7 metres in length Winter 511.50 Zero Rated 0.00 511.50 37.90 8%
Up to 8 metres in length Winter 584.35 Zero Rated 0.00 584.35 43.30 8%
Up to 9 metres in length Winter 657.45 Zero Rated 0.00 657.45 48.70 8%
Up to 10 metres in length Winter 730.45 Zero Rated 0.00 730.45 54.10 8%
1a - Any ship of a gross tonnage less than 15 tonnes or used for recreation or pleasure -  charge is subject to 20% VAT         0.00    
Up to 5 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  11.75 Standard 2.35 14.10 1.05 8%
Up to 6 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  14.00 Standard 2.80 16.80 1.25 8%
Up to 7 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  16.33 Standard 3.27 19.60 1.45 8%
Up to 8 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  18.63 Standard 3.73 22.35 1.65 8%
Up to 9 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  21.00 Standard 4.20 25.20 1.85 8%
Up to 10 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  23.29 Standard 4.66 27.95 2.05 8% 8. All concession rates for unlimited use must be paid for in advance of the period for which they cover. Failure to do so will result in full rates being applied.

9. VAT Zero Rating only applies where the vessels are "qualifying ships".  A "qualifying ship" is legally defined as any ship of a gross tonnage of not less than 15 tonnes and neither designed nor adapted for use for recreation or pleasure.  The customer is a business customer who belongs outside the UK (it does not matter what size the vessel is).   
Over 10 metres in length - charge per metre Per visit up to 24 hours  2.34 Standard 0.47 2.81 0.21 8%
Up to 5 metres in length Weekly 58.25 Standard 11.65 69.90 5.20 8%
Up to 6 metres in length Weekly 69.79 Standard 13.96 83.75 6.20 8%
Up to 7 metres in length Weekly 81.46 Standard 16.29 97.75 7.25 8%
Up to 8 metres in length Weekly 94.71 Standard 18.94 113.65 8.40 8%
Up to 9 metres in length Weekly 105.54 Standard 21.11 126.65 9.40 8%
Up to 10 metres in length Weekly 116.42 Standard 23.28 139.70 10.35 8%
Up to 5 metres in length Summer 426.88 Standard 85.38 512.25 37.95 8%
Up to 6 metres in length Summer 512.25 Standard 102.45 614.70 45.55 8%
Up to 7 metres in length Summer 597.58 Standard 119.52 717.10 53.10 8%
Up to 8 metres in length Summer 682.96 Standard 136.59 819.55 60.70 8%
Up to 9 metres in length Summer 768.38 Standard 153.68 922.05 68.30 8%
Up to 10 metres in length Summer 853.79 Standard 170.76 1,024.55 75.90 8%
Up to 5 metres in length Winter 310.50 Standard 62.10 372.60 27.60 8%
Up to 6 metres in length Winter 372.50 Standard 74.50 447.00 33.10 8%
Up to 7 metres in length Winter 434.67 Standard 86.93 521.60 38.65 8%
Up to 8 metres in length Winter 496.71 Standard 99.34 596.05 44.15 8%
Up to 9 metres in length Winter 558.92 Standard 111.78 670.70 49.70 8%
Up to 10 metres in length Winter 621.04 Standard 124.21 745.25 55.20 8%
2 - Vessels actively engaged in a commercial undertaking.                
If registered:- per gross registered tonne (see comment 3)   0.49 Zero Rated 0.00 0.49 0.04 9%  
If not registered then:                
Up to 5 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  7.08 Zero Rated 0.00 7.08 0.52 8%  
Up to 10 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  14.02 Zero Rated 0.00 14.02 1.04 8%  
Up to 15 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  21.10 Zero Rated 0.00 21.10 1.56 8%  
Up to 20 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  27.98 Zero Rated 0.00 27.98 2.07 8%  
Up to 25 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  35.12 Zero Rated 0.00 35.12 2.60 8%  
Up to 30 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  42.58 Zero Rated 0.00 42.58 3.15 8%  
Over 30 metres in length - charge per metre Per visit up to 24 hours  1.54 Zero Rated 0.00 1.54 0.11 8%  
Up to 5 metres in length Weekly 34.45 Zero Rated 0.00 34.45 2.55 8%  
Up to 10 metres in length Weekly 69.16 Zero Rated 0.00 69.16 5.12 8%  
Up to 15 metres in length Weekly 103.42 Zero Rated 0.00 103.42 7.66 8%  
Up to 20 metres in length Weekly 138.81 Zero Rated 0.00 138.81 10.28 8%  
Up to 25 metres in length Weekly 173.46 Zero Rated 0.00 173.46 12.85 8%  
Up to 30 metres in length Weekly 208.23 Zero Rated 0.00 208.23 15.42 8%  
3 - All vessels operating a scheduled ferry or pleasure service per gross registered tonne.    0.1355 Zero Rated 0.00 0.1355 0.01 8% Ferry Charges rounded to 4 decimal places
Unmanned Pier   0.1355 Zero Rated 0.00 0.1355 0.01 8% Ferry Charges rounded to 4 decimal places
Laying up of ferry at a non ferry/commercial berth   0.43 Zero Rated 0.00 0.43 0.03 7%  
4 - Vessels regularly engaged in commercial fishing and paying appropriate fish landing dues to Council:                
Up to 10 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  3.20 Zero Rated 0.00 3.20 0.24 8%  
Up to 15 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  4.73 Zero Rated 0.00 4.73 0.35 8%  
Up to 20 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  6.35 Zero Rated 0.00 6.35 0.47 8%  
Up to 25 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  7.94 Zero Rated 0.00 7.94 0.59 8%  
Up to 30 metres in length Per visit up to 24 hours  9.48 Zero Rated 0.00 9.48 0.70 8%  
Over 30 metres in length - charge per metre   0.49 Zero Rated 0.00 0.49 0.04 9%  
Up to 10 metres in length Weekly 16.22 Zero Rated 0.00 16.22 1.20 8%  
Up to 15 metres in length Weekly 24.44 Zero Rated 0.00 24.44 1.81 8%  
Up to 20 metres in length Weekly 32.51 Zero Rated 0.00 32.51 2.41 8%  
Up to 25 metres in length Weekly 40.73 Zero Rated 0.00 40.73 3.02 8%  
Up to 30 metres in length Weekly 48.54 Zero Rated 0.00 48.54 3.60 8%  
Up to 10 metres in length Annual charge 422.60 Zero Rated 0.00 422.60 31.30 8%  
Up to 15 metres in length Annual charge 633.95 Zero Rated 0.00 633.95 46.95 8%  
Up to 20 metres in length Annual charge 842.95 Zero Rated 0.00 842.95 62.45 8%  
Up to 25 metres in length Annual charge 1,059.00 Zero Rated 0.00 1,059.00 78.45 8%  
Up to 30 metres in length Annual charge 1,263.05 Zero Rated 0.00 1,263.05 93.55 8%  

 

In relation to the foregoing charges,  the relevant Executive Director, where they consider it to be in the commercial interests of the Council and after consultation with the relevant Policy Lead and the Head of Financial Services, is authorised to negotiate and agree variations of the foregoing charges for individual users or classes of users of the facilities in respect of their respective use of the facilities and the charges as varied shall be applied to such use as the Executive Director  shall deem appropriate. In addition, the Executive Director is authorised, after consultation with the relevant Policy Lead and the Head of Financial Services, to put in place a suitable booking procedures for harbour and airport facilities and to take into account, inter alia, the level of bookings made by individual users or classes of users when agreeing variations of the foregoing charges with individual users or classes of users.

 

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