Ceyhan

1. Ceyhan – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 1 Pilot boards36°52.5′N 035°58.8′E
2. Ceyhan – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 2 Pilot boards36°51.3′N 035°57.3′E
3. Ceyhan – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 4 Pilot boards36°47.0′N 035°56.0′E

Size limits

Max draught 24.0m, LOA 355m, beam 60m, DWT Unrestricted.

Water density

1027.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.5m.

Current: The current that is close to the surface sets S to SW and average velocity is less than 0.3kt and close to the bottom is less than 0.5kt.

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

Approach

Approach channel has a depth of 30m.

Anchorages

This anchorage is also used by vessels waiting to berth at Toros. The holding ground is good.

Before anchoring vessels should contact the agent and Iraqi office at Botas (Ceyhan) Oil Terminal and also notify pilot station on VHF Ch 22 via Botas Oil Terminal. Anchorage is prohibited within the port limits of Botas (Ceyhan) except within the designated anchorage areas.

Restrictions

Port is subject to bad storms during winter. The harbour will be closed for berthing when the wind speed exceeds 15kts by Pilot Office. Ships will not be berthed when visibility is less than 0.5nm.

Berthing/unberthing possible at any time day or night at all berths except Berth No 4 which is limited to daylight only.

Only double hulled, SBT and VECS vessels are accepted at the terminal, re-measured vessels not accepted.

Mooring

All mooring wires must have synthetic tail ropes. Mixed mooring must be avoided. The terminal is equipped with automatic quick release mooring hooks to be used during emergency departure.

Mooring hook capacities: Berth Nos1 & 2: 75 - 100t. Berth Nos 3 & 4: 60 - 75t.

At BIL Crude Oil Terminal, 3 head/stern lines, 2 breast lines, 2 springs fore and aft. All lines to be synthetic ropes or wires with rope tails. Extra lines may be required in bad weather conditions.

Charts and publications

BA 247, 246, 2632. Turkish 334. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels are requested to call "BOTAS TERMINAL" by VHF Ch 22 at least 3 hours before arrival. Master shall give primary information to "Iraqi Shipping Office" through the terminal.

Communications

VHF: Botas Pilot: Ch 16, 22. Contact "Botas" 3 hours before arrival.

Loading Master: Ch 71.

Notice of readiness

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

Health

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain free pratique.

Customs and immigration

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 at the straits of Dardanelles and Bosporus. 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

All information about "Harbour Regulations" and "International Oil Tanker and Terminal Safety Guide" 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.

In order to claim reduced harbour dues the vessel must have SBT and the Master should supply Botas Pilot with 1 copy International Tonnage Certificate and 1 copy IOPP (this should indicate segregated ballast tanks).

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at all jetties, rate 25tph.

Bunkering: Not available.

Stores: Provisions, cash, spare parts delivery.

Medical

Ceyhan State Hospital, 22km.

Crew change

Crew change can be arranged.

Transport

Nearest airport: Adana Airport (80km), daily connections to Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir.

Working hours

Terminal is operational throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Ceyhan is located on the N coast of Iskenderun Bay.

The port

Ceyhan is an area within Botas Harbour Authority which comprises Toros, Botas (Ceyhan) Oil Terminal, BTC Terminal Ceyhan, Isken Terminal and Yumurtalik, see separate entries for details.

The main oil terminals in Ceyhan serve as outlets for oil products and gas exported from Iraq by rail and pipeline. Toros is a multi purpose terminal with facilities for handling bulk carriers, tankers, container and Ro-Ro vessels. Isken and Yumurtalik are offshore terminals handling coal and oil products respectively.

BTC BIL Terminal loads crude oil vessels with products from Azerbaijan oil fields, via Georgia through a 1,776km pipeline, of which approx 1,076km runs through Turkey. The terminal consists of two berths located on a steel and concrete jetty approx 2.5km long.

Botas Terminal exports crude oil transported by pipeline from northern Iraq. The terminal comprises a steel pile jetty extending from the shore for 0.55nm SE then 0.55nm S. Two loading platforms, known as Platform "A" and Platform "B" on the outer part of the jetty, provide 4 tanker berths. Each berth has 4 loading arms.

Traffic

LOA 355m, Beam 60m, Draught 24m, 320,000DWT.

Where does the pilot board at Ceyhan?

The pilot boards at Ceyhan – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 1, 36°52.5′N 035°58.8′E. Ceyhan has 3 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Ceyhan in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Ceyhan?

The deepest berth listed is at BIL Crude Oil Terminal: 24.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Ceyhan?

1027.

Which load line zone is Ceyhan in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ceyhan?

The UN/LOCODE of Ceyhan is TRCEY.

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