Mooring application fees and conditions
Charges : Year commencing 01 April 2025
All vessels in Dunbar Harbour are charged on the same basis, whether for a full or a part year, using a Basic Charge Rate multiplied by the vessel length.
There is a minimum charge based on a 6m length.
The Basic Charge Rate for 2025/6 will be £55 inclusive vat per metre.
MOORING CHARGES 2025/6
Berthing
Vessels up to and including 6.0m length £330 (inclusive vat)
Vessels exceeding 6.0m length £330 + £55/m for length > 6.0m
Fishing
Fishing Vessels pay additional landing dues amounting to 2.0% of the catch value.
(Prior arrangements for regular payments to Dunbar Harbour Trust must be made by owner and merchant)
Passengers
A Commercial Passenger (Local) vessel with an annual mooring in Dunbar Harbour requires an annual Permit to Operate costing £50
In addition, there is a Charge per Trip of £15 for the first 25 trips and £10 for any additional trips thereafter. Prices inclusive of vat.
A Commercial Passenger (Visitor) Mooring & Permit to Operate is £52 per day plus a Charge per Trip of £15
Visiting Vessels
Visiting Vessels up to and including 10m pay £20 per night mooring fee. Over 10m, the mooring fee is £25 per night.
Hardstanding
Hardstanding (October to April) costs £20/m (in addition to the annual mooring fee)
Vessels on the hardstanding maintenance area at Cromwell Harbour are allowed four weeks free of charges for essential repairs, but only after receiving prior agreement from the Harbour Master. Day rate thereafter is £5/m in addition to the annual mooring fee.
Day Launch
Day Launching costs £20 per day
Annual Launch Pass costs £135
Commercial Water Sports Club launching – £320 inclusive of vat
Rowing Club Skiffs £140 (incl vat) each for the use of the hardstanding, plus a seasonal launching fee of £135.
The launching fee may be waived for community organisations such as Sea Cadets.
Commercial crew transfers – £60 per transfer
Campervans £10 per night.
(Payment may be made either to the Harbour Master or by BACS transfer to Dunbar Harbour Trust account 06002366, sort code 80-13-28)
Dunbar Harbour Trust McArthur’s Stores Victoria Street DUNBAR EH42 1HW 07958 754858 harbourmaster@dunbarharbourtrust.co.uk