Ambarli

1. Ambarlı – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri Pilot boards40°56.0′N 028°40.6′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 400m, draught 14.5m, beam 59.0m, 222,676DWT

Off Shore: LOA 159.97m, BCM 82.132m, 40,000DWT.

Water density

1018.

Load line zone

Summer.

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

Approach

From the N boundary of the W-bound TSS in position 40°54.6'N 028°40.9'E, the port is approached along the recommended track, which leads 000° for 3nm.

Port limits

The port limits are bounded by the following co-ordinates:

40°59.15'N 028°32.30'E

40°57.12'N 028°32.30'E

40°58.20'N 028°43.30'E

40°54.32'N 028°43.37'E.

Restrictions

Tankers are restricted to daylight berthing only, all other vessels berth throughout 24 hours.

Submarine pipeline: A gas pipeline from Pendik comes ashore between the cargo and oil berths.

Tugs

Compulsory for berthing and unberthing at the port or anchorage.

There are three tugs available 2 x 1,050bhp, 30t bollard pull, 1 x 2,360bhp, 55t bollard pull.

Vessels over 2,000GT require 1 tug, vessels over 5,000GT require 2 tugs. Vessels with bow thrusters between 5,000 and 15,000GT may use tugs, depending on the weather and the capability of the bow thrusters.

Charts and publications

BA 1006, 1005. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival and one hour before arrival at the Pilot boarding position. Notice should include request for pilot and tugs.

Communications

Call Turk Radio on MF & HF bands, (ship-to-shore communication is by VHF-DSC channels 16, 70 near to Turkey). Forecasts and other meteorological events are broadcast in Turkish on VHF Ch 16 and 67 and updated every three hours. (Broadcast in English on VHF if required).

Notice of readiness

NOR will be received by Loading Master or receivers of cargoes. It should be tendered at the time of pilot boarding, anchoring or arrival points.

Documents

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

Health

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain free pratique.

Customs and immigration

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain Customs clearance. Nobody can 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 Turkish flag during their stay in Turkish ports or anchorages and also when passing through the Turkish straits (Dardanelles and Bosphorus).

Notices and regulations

Vessels carrying hazardous cargo are not allowed to enter the port.

Tanker berthing daylight hours only, all other vessels may berth/unberth at any time.

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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available from Kumport.

Bunkering: Available from Kumport .

Crew change

All facilities available for crew changes and arranging necessary repatriation.

Transport

Nearest airport: Istanbul Airport approximately 14km from the port.

Roads: The port is located close to two major European highways: (E-5 highway (4km) and TEM international highway (9km).

Where it is

Ambarli is situated on the N coast of the Sea of Marmara.

The port

Ambarli is a private port complex near Istanbul. The port complex is located 34km from Istanbul and is very close to TEM and E-5 highways. The port is divided into 2 regions:

Region 1 - Ambarli New Port, located to the W of the oil terminals, consisting of privately owned dry, bulk and container terminals, also Total Haramidere Oil Jetty.

Region 2 - Haramidere Oil Terminals, consists of the oil platforms, jetties and mooring buoys of Major Oil Companies.

Traffic

Approx 33,000,000t of cargo and 3,300,000TEU handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Ambarli?

The pilot boards at Ambarlı – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri, 40°56.0′N 028°40.6′E.

What time zone is Ambarli in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Ambarli?

The deepest berth listed is at Marport: 14.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ambarli?

1018.

Which load line zone is Ambarli in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ambarli?

The UN/LOCODE of Ambarli is TRAMR.

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