3.7.2	AREA 2 - MULL OF KINTYRE TO ARDNAMURCHAN
3.7.2.1	This region is one of islands, narrows and sea-lochs and is one in which strong tidal streams (up to 7.5 knots) and poor weather conditions are prevalent. As well as coastal merchant traffic, there are several ferry services and the area is very popular with leisure craft of all types. The region contains the ports of Oban and Fort William, the latter serving as the south-western entrance to the Caledonian Canal. Leisure traffic in particular has increased in recent years.
3.7.2.2	3.7.2.2 The region is well-served with AtoN, both fixed and floating. There are several recommended changes to AtoN in the region, two for increases in range (Dunollie and Rubha A Chruidh) and one for a reduction in range (Ruvaal). Five minor amendments to sectors are also proposed. It is also intended to discontinue the Fog Signals at Ardnamurchan and Skerryvore.
3.7.2.3	Of the numerous buoys in the region, proposals are made to transfer four to local lighthouse authorities, and add four new stations.
3.7.2.4	It is intended to discontinue two existing beacons and light a further two at Branra Rocks, Appin, and Small Isles, Jura.
3.7.2.5	The proposed changes within this area are:

• Ardnamurchan - Discontinue the Fog Signal
  
• Skerryvore - Discontinue the Fog Signal
  
• Corran - Increase Green Sector to 3050-0200 (75deg), Reduce the White Sector to 0200 - 0300 (10deg).
  
• North Spit of Kerrera - Transfer to Harbour Authority if formed.
  
• Dunollie - Increase Green Sector to 3510-0200 (29deg) Increase range to 8 mile white and 6 mile green. Transfer to Harbour Authority when formed.
  
• Rubha a Chruidh - Increase range from 2 miles to 4 miles. Transfer to Harbour Authority when formed.
  
• Dubh Sgeir (Luing) - Increase Red Sector to 0100-0280 (18deg)
  
• Ruvaal - Reduce range to 18 mile White, 15 mile Red.
  
• Carraig an T'Struith - Reduce White sector to 3540-1800 (186deg). Discontinue Green sector.
  
• Treshnish Isles - Establish new 8 mile White light with a character of Fl(3) W 15s at the Northern end of the Treshnish Isles
  
• Corran Ledge - Transfer to Harbour Authority (if formed).
  
• Sgeir Rathaid, North - Transfer to Harbour Authority (if formed).
  
• Sgeir Rathaid, South - Transfer to Harbour Authority (if formed).
  
• Ferry Rocks SW - Transfer to Harbour Authority (if formed).
  
• Bogha hun a Chuhoil - Establish a new South Cardinal buoy in position 560 16.63N, 0060 24.97W
  
• Bogha nan Ramfhear - Establish a new North Cardinal buoy in position 560 15.70N, 0060 20.37W
  
• Corpach Channel - Establish a new Port Hand buoy at 5.5 metre shoal with a character of Fl R 6s. (560 50.293N, 0050 07.011W)
  
• Bogha ant Sagart - Establish a new West Cardinal buoy in position 560 13.03N, 0050 45.26W
  
• Branra Rock - Mark as Isolated Danger with Fl(2)W 10s
  
• Small Isles - Mark as Fl R 6s 5M
  
• Ruadh Sgeir - Discontinue
  
• Bogha Caolas na Cloich - Discontinue