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Bartin
Pilot
updated May 2010- Bartın – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri Pilot boards41°41.0′N 032°12.7′E
Pilotage is compulsory for Turkish merchant vessels of 1,000GT or more and for all foreign flag vessels of greater than 150GT. Pilot boards in the outer harbour anchorage area or from Zonguldak Port.
Key data
updated Jan 2025Size limits
LOA 157.79m, beam 26m, 24,306DWT.
Water density
1011-1012.
Load line zone
Summer.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartin Port Terminal | — | 158 m | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2019Approach
There are depths of 8.0m or more in the approaches to and in the centre of the outer harbour. Depths in the outer harbour are liable to change due to silting from the Bartin Cayi.
Turning Basin: A turning circle, with a depth of 8.0m and radius 300m, is situated between the main wharf and the N breakwater.
Directions: From a position NW of Demirli Burnu Light the white sector (060°-065°) of Bartin Limani directional light (white four sided metal tower,5m in height) (41°41.4'N 032°13.8'E) leads into the harbour, passing between head of Kuzey Mendirek, marked by a light, and heads of two arms of Guney Mendirek, both of which are marked by lights.
Port limits
The port limits are between 41°43.58'N 032°20.24'E Kadirga Burnu and 41°35.06'N 032°04.30'E Filyos, distance 13km from town.
Anchorages
Anchorage may be obtained 1nm WSW of the harbour entrance.
Restrictions
Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, including chemical carriers and tankers are prohibited.
Prohibited area: A military harbour, to which entry is prohibited, is situated in the NE and E parts of the inner harbour.
Tugs
Available and their use is compulsory for all vessels over 2,000GT, except warships.
Charts and publications
BA 2238, 1275. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Jan 2025Repairs
Not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available by road tanker.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Ozel Bartin Yasam Tip Merkezi (10km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Zonguldak Caycuma Airport (24km).
Working hours
Port operates 24 hours throughout the day.
About Bartin
updated Jan 2025Where it is
The port of Bartin is located on the southern Black Sea coast of Turkey, to the N of Ankara.
The port
The Port of Bartin, located on Turkey's Black Sea coast, is a general-purpose and naval port operating year-round. It handles a diverse range of cargo, including steel products, logs, cement, gypsum, construction materials, diatomite, tar, pulp, coal, break bulk and forest products, while prohibiting vessels carrying dangerous cargoes. The port also supports efficient breakbulk and dry bulk operations.
Traffic
Approx 600 vessels and 1,900,000t of cargo are handled annually.
Questions about Bartin
Where does the pilot board at Bartin?
The pilot boards at Bartın – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri, 41°41.0′N 032°12.7′E.
What time zone is Bartin in?
Local time at Bartin is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the water density at Bartin?
1011-1012.
Which load line zone is Bartin in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Bartin?
The UN/LOCODE of Bartin is TRBTN.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Bartin say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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