PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Edincik
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory. Pilot comes from Bandirma.
Key data
updated May 2020Size limits
Draught 5.5m, 4,000DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berths | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Anchorages
The head of Erdek Limani provides large anchorage and is calm in all except for SW winds. The holding ground is good everywhere, especially in the greater depths of the NW part.
Vessels carrying explosives or inflammable cargoes are required to anchor in the SE part of Erdek Limani.
Restrictions
Daylight berthing only, unberthing permitted throughout 24 hours.
Tugs
Towage can be arranged from Bandirma.
Charts and publications
BA 1004, 1005. Admiralty Pilot NP24.
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notify 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
VHF Ch 16. Bandirma Pilots: Ch 12, 13, 14, 16.
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 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available. Vessels at anchorage can be supplied by barge from Istanbul.
Medical
Bandirma, 10km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Istanbul, approx 335km; Izmir, approx 100km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Edincik
updated Jun 2020Where it is
The port of Edincik is located on the southern coast of the sea of Maramara, approx 10km W of Bandirma.
The port
The port ore loading pier and facility is not been in operation for the past 35 years. The port is right now operated by Cevresel Kimya Ve San TIC.A.S which handled Jet Fuel for the Nato Forces.
Questions about Edincik
What are the pilot arrangements at Edincik?
Compulsory. Pilot comes from Bandirma.
What time zone is Edincik in?
Local time at Edincik is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the water density at Edincik?
1025.
Which load line zone is Edincik in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Edincik?
The UN/LOCODE of Edincik is TREDK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Edincik 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.