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Diler-Hereke
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory and provided by Dekas-Medmarine off Darica.
Key data
updated Jul 2020Size limits
Max LOA 238.15m, beam 32.27m, draught 13.5m, 100,000DWT.
Load line zone
Summer.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuh Cimento Liman Tesisleri (Nuhport) | 13.50 m | 238 m | 3 |
| Diler-Hereke Terminal | — | 210 m | 7 |
| Kroman Celik Liman Tesisleri | — | 200 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2020Anchorages
Anchorage for dry cargo vessels centred on position 40° 46.800'N 29° 26.700'E.
Anchorage for tankers and vessels carrying explosives, flammables, combustibles and dangerous goods centred on position 40° 45.700'N 29° 43.000'E.
Anchorage also available at Izmit centred on position 40° 45.000'N 29° 54.000'E.
A more local anchorage is available centred roughly on position 40° 46.700'N 29° 37.200'E.
Restrictions
Liquid and dangerous cargoes are not permitted.
Tugs
Available with 27-40t bollard pull.
Charts and publications
BA 224, 497. 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 Jul 2020Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available by barge only.
Medical
Hereke Distric Polyclinic, 1km from the port.
Transport
Nearest airport: Istanbul, 100km.
Working hours
Operates 24 hours throughout the day, 3 shifts.
About Diler-Hereke
updated Jul 2020Where it is
Diler-Hereke lies on the N coast of the Gulf of Izmit, in the Sea of Marmara.
The port
The port consists of three terminals: Kroman Celik Liman Tesisleri, Diler-Hereke Terminal and Nuh Cimento Liman Tesisleri (Nuhport). Principal cargoes include dry bulk, scrap metals, wood chips, cement, clinker and steel products.
Traffic
Approx. 3,000,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Diler-Hereke
What are the pilot arrangements at Diler-Hereke?
Pilotage is compulsory and provided by Dekas-Medmarine off Darica.
What time zone is Diler-Hereke in?
Local time at Diler-Hereke is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Diler-Hereke?
The deepest berth listed is at Nuh Cimento Liman Tesisleri (Nuhport): 13.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Diler-Hereke in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Diler-Hereke?
The UN/LOCODE of Diler-Hereke is TRHER.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Diler-Hereke 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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