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Cesme
Pilot
updated May 2019- Çeşme – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri Pilot boards38°20.1′N 026°16.9′E
Compulsory for vessels which over 500GT. Pilots are available 24 hours a day. Notice should be given 1 hour prior to pilot position for arrivals.
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 7.9m, 22,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cesme International Port Terminal | 7.90 m | — | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2019Anchorages
A designated anchorage area is centred about 0.75nm SW of Kaleyeri Sigligi Light, with depths from 17.5-43m.
Tugs
Available and compulsory for all vessels over 2000GT. Two tugs are available, one with a 30t bollard pull and equipped with Fi-Fi systems and the other with an 11t Bollard pull equipped with fire pumps.
Charts and publications
BA 1058, 1625. Admiralty Pilot NP48, 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 May 2019Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available, 24 hours with a supply of 75tph.
Bunkering: Available 48 hours prior to ship arrival.
Medical
A doctor is on call and First Aid is available at the port for minor accidents. In case of major emergency, an ambulance will take you to the government hospital. There is a modern fully equipped private hospital within 20 minutes driving time of the port.
Transport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport located at Izmir, 94.3km.
About Cesme
updated May 2019Where it is
Cesme is a small port situated at the head of Cesme Koyu, a bay entered between Fener Burnu and a point about 0.6nm ENE.
The port
The port consists of an outer harbour containing ferry terminal and an artificial harbour with a pier and jetty.
Questions about Cesme
Where does the pilot board at Cesme?
The pilot boards at Çeşme – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri, 38°20.1′N 026°16.9′E.
What time zone is Cesme in?
Local time at Cesme is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Cesme?
The deepest berth listed is at Cesme International Port Terminal: 7.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Cesme?
1025.
Which load line zone is Cesme in?
Summer
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cesme?
The UN/LOCODE of Cesme is TRCES.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Cesme 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.