Aliaga

1. Aliağa Enerji Bölgesi ve Gemi Söküm Tesisleri – kılavuz kaptan alma/bırakma yeri (Ek-3 nokta 19) Pilot boards38°50.2′N 026°53.0′E
2. Aliağa Enerji Bölgesi – LNG tankerleri kılavuz kaptan alma/bırakma yeri (Ek-3 nokta 18) Pilot boards38°50.2′N 026°51.6′E
3. Etki LNG terminali – kılavuz kaptan alma/bırakma yeri (Ek-3 Nemrut Koyu nokta 15) Pilot boards38°46.3′N 026°51.5′E
4. Nemrut Limanı – kılavuz kaptan alma/bırakma yeri (Ek-3 Nemrut Koyu nokta 3) Pilot boards38°47.3′N 026°52.5′E
5. Aliaga pilot boarding place Pilot boards38°50.5′N 026°57.3′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 345m, draught 19.2m, beam 55.0m, 167,294DWT

Off Shore: LOA 230m, BCM 117.33m, draught 13m, 58,635DWT.

Water density

1027.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.5m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The port of Aliaga is approached from W by making for position 38°50.3'N 026°53.0'E. It may also be approached from NW, passing between Pirasa Adasi and Ikiz Adalari and making for position 38°51'N 026°57'E.

Port limits

The port comprises of an outer and inner harbours. The Outer Harbour lies inshore of a line drawn from Ilica Burnu (38°50'N 026°54'E) to the SE point of Tavsan Ada (1.5nm NNW), then to Kalabakhisari Burnu (4nm E). The Inner Harbour, known as Aliaga Limani, is entered between Tasli Burnu (38°50N 026°57'E) and Tuzla Burnu (0.9nm ESE).

Traffic schemes and VTS

A Traffic Separation Scheme has been established in Candarli Limani (not IMO-adopted). The Scheme is three miles long and just under 1.0nm wide, extending in a SE direction from 38°53.0'N 026°53.0'E to 38°51.0'N 026°56.0'E. A precautionary area lies 1.6nm ENE of Tavsan Adasi, with similar areas NW of Aliaga LNG and Oil Terminals and NW of Aliaga Ship Recycling Yard.

Anchorages

Vessels awaiting a berth may anchor in the outer harbour in depths of 30m - 50m. Pilots can advise a suitable berth if required. Vessels may also anchor in the inner harbour in depths of 9.0-22.0m on a bottom of sand and mud, good holding ground. Small vessel can anchor in either the NE or the SW corner of the harbour. Crude oil and large tonnage tankers must anchor in the outer harbour.

Prohibited anchorage is within 0.45nm of a position midway between Tasli Burnu and Tuzla Burnu.

Vessels waiting to berth may anchor outside the inlet and clear of the entrance, in depths of 30-50m. Small vessels may anchor, in depths of 9.0-22.0m, sand and mud, at the E side of the inlet with good holding ground.

Restrictions

Water depth at entrance to the port is approx 25.6m.

Restricted area: Entry is prohibited into an area, extending up to 800m offshore, enclosing Tasli Burnu and the jetties, piers, dolphin berth and refinery area along the W and S sides of the inner harbour.

Any repairs shall be carried out at the anchorage and not alongside the berths.

Tugs

Depending on weather conditions or for safety requirements additional tugs may be assigned by Tupras, or by pilot or if requested by vessel.

Vessels calling at Total Oil Terminal must have a standby tug if there is a vessel berthed at the Ege Gas LNG Terminal.

Mooring

Tankers should ask for the berthing time and act accordingly to instructions given by the port. Two berths for LPG, 4 berths for product, 2 berths for crude (maximum vessel size 250,000DWT).

Incoming tankers discharge at a "T" type oil jetty just S of the Tasli Burnu Light. The jetty runs parallel to the coastline and is situated approx 39°39.3'N 026°57.3'E. The outer arm of the jetty, 317m in length, is designed for crude oil tankers 100,000DWT on the outer side and for tankers of 25,000DWT on the inner. The outer SE arm is designed for product tankers up to 22,000DWT and the inner berth for smaller tankers of up to 5,000DWT. The crude oil berth is roughly in the centre of the NW arm and has 4 loading arms. The jetty is protected by four pivotal concrete buffers. The product berth is similarly in the centre of the arm and is equipped with flexible hoses.

Charts and publications

BA 1618, 1058, 1061. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).

Communications

Radio messages to be routed via Izmir Radio, callsign is "TAN" on 2760kHz.

Notice of readiness

Notice of readiness should be tendered at the time of anchoring, arrival points or pilot boarding. Lay time usually commences 6 hours after receipt of NOR if not agreed differently.

Documents

The following must be presented to the Harbour Master for inspection, to obtain outward clearance.

Health

There is no local office, officials can be contacted at Izmir.

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain free pratique.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) supplied only.

Customs and immigration

There is a Customs post at the refinery.

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain Customs clearance. Personnel are not permitted to join or leave the ship before inspection is completed. Vessels may be cleared at anchorage or alongside and sometimes in the straits of Dardanelles and Bosphorus. The clearance party consists of 1 Sanitary Officer, 1 or more Immigration Police, 1 or more Customs Officer.

Customs allowance: Ten packets of cigarettes and one bottle of spirits per crew member per week.

Flags

All foreign ships are required to fly the Turkish flag during their stay in the port or anchorages and also when passing through the Turkish Straits (Dardanelles and Bosphorus).

Notices and regulations

Vessels carrying explosives are not permitted to enter the inner harbour, but must anchor in the Outer Harbour as directed by the Port Authority.

All information about "Harbour Regulations" and "International Oil Tanker and Terminal Safety Guide" is given to Master after berthing.

The main engines of all vessels while at the berth shall be kept ready for immediate use. Fire fighting equipment must be adequately manned for fire fighting and vacating the berth in case of an emergency.

Garbage and Oil Record Book: Must be kept up to date with signature and seal of the receiving contractor each time of disposal. Painting, chipping and washing the storage tanks and holds of vessel are under the responsibility of the ship owner.

Inspection of ships in Turkey

Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications

Hakki Turaylic Caddesi No:5 Emek Cankaya, Ankara

Tel: +90 312 203 10 00

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: General Directorate for Maritime Affairs, Port and Coastal Facilities Department.

Position: Head of Department.

Address: Hakki Turaylic Cad. No:5 Emek / Ankara -Turkey, Postcode: 06338

Tel: +90 312 203 10 00

Fax: +90 312 231 33 06

Website: www.didgm.gov.tr

For further ISPS information see IMO website https://www.imo.org

Repairs

No facilities available at the port, repairs only permitted to be carried out at anchorage.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at STAR Refinery Terminal and Tupras Refinery Aliaga

Bunkering: Available at STAR Refinery Terminal and Tupras Refinery Aliaga

Stores: Available.

Medical

Petkim SSK Hospital, Aliaga (3km). If a doctor is required onboard, the Master should inform agent by radio or VHF.

Crew change

All facilities available for crew changes and arranging necessary repatriation.

Transport

Nearest airport: Adnan Menderes, Izmir (approx 70km).

Nearest railway: Menemen (25km).

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Aliaga is approximately 40nm NNW of Izmir, on the southern arm of the Gulf of Candarli in western Turkey.

The port

The port consists of Tupras Refinery and LPG platform, and the Total Terminal Offshore Jetty which handles clean petroleum products, gas oil, gasoline and kerosene. See also Nemrut Bay entry for Aliaga activities.

Traffic

Approx 80,000,000t of cargo, 1,600,000TEU and 3,000 vessels handled annually. (Merged traffic figures with Nemrut Bay)

Where does the pilot board at Aliaga?

The pilot boards at Aliağa Enerji Bölgesi ve Gemi Söküm Tesisleri – kılavuz kaptan alma/bırakma yeri (Ek-3 nokta 19), 38°50.2′N 026°53.0′E. Aliaga has 5 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Aliaga in?

Local time at Aliaga is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Aliaga?

The deepest berth listed is at Tupras Refinery Aliaga: 19.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Aliaga?

1027.

Which load line zone is Aliaga in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Aliaga?

The UN/LOCODE of Aliaga is TRALI.

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