Eregli

1. Karadeniz Ereğli – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri Pilot boards41°17.0′N 031°22.4′E

Size limits

LOA 295m, beam 46m, draught 18.8m, 183,049DWT.

Water density

1011-1012.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

HW: 0.04m

LW: 0.02m

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

Approach

Outer Harbour: From a position NW of Cape Oluce Lighthouse (41°19'N 031°24'E) the outer harbour is entered between Baba Burnu (41°17'N 031°24'E) and Cengel Burnu (2.5nm S). There are 2 fairway buoys marking the entrance to the deep draught channel and Inner Harbour. Fairway buoys: Fl(3)G 12s and Fl(3)R 12s.

Inner Harbour: Deep draught vessels enter the Inner Harbour from the 20.0m deep draught channel, via 600m diameter turning basin and dredged channel leading to No 2 Unloading Berth. Other vessels enter between the N and S breakwater heads. Lights (white concrete tower, 8.0m in height), Fl R(3)s and (concrete tower on white 6 sided building, 7.0m in height), Fl(3)G 5s, respectively.

Port limits

Outer Harbour: Limits extend E from 41°23.10'N 031°37.50'E (Land Point) to the N, and extend W from 41°07.45'N 031°20.05'E (Land Point) to the NE.

Inner harbour: Limits extend SE from the head of North Breakwater (41°16.55'N 031°24.06'E) to the head of South Breakwater (41°26.23'N 031°24.12'E).

Anchorages

Anchorage is available, subject to permission and clear of restricted areas, for vessels of less than 500t in the NE part of the inner harbour.

Anchorage may also be obtained to seaward of the outer harbour in Anchorage areas No 1 to 3, in depths of 13.0-20.0m. Safe anchorage, mud and sand. Anchorage area No 4 for small vessels (max 1,000GT) within Inner Harbour.

No 1 Anchorage Area (For vessels LOA bigger than 200m)

Vessels should avoid anchoring in the entrance to the deep draught channel. Erdemir: Vessels waiting for pilot may anchor about 1nm N of the Breakwater Red Light.

Restrictions

Vessels over 13.0m draught are not permitted to berth/unberth during the hours of darkness.

Entry is prohibited to an area extending either side of Kuzey Mendirek. Vessels of large DWT are not permitted to berth at night.

Tugs

Tugs should be ordered through agent with at least 24 hours before arrival/departure/shifting. Three tugs are available (Total Bollard Pull 154Mt), 1 mooring boat and 1 pilot boat are available in sea service.

Mooring

One mooring vessel of 155hp available.

Charts and publications

BA 1275, 2238. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 72, 48, 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Eregli Naval Radio Station: Ch 16.

Erdemir Pilot Station: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +90 372 329 3834.

E-mail: [email protected]

Fax: +90 372 333 1505

Turkish Radio station: Ch 16, 24 or 25. Tel: +90 212 598 9526.

Health

Pratique is granted after the quarantine officer has visited the vessel on arrival.

Customs and immigration

Available 24 hours. Customs guards board vessel for arrival inspection either in the roads or upon vessel's berthing alongside.

Notices and regulations

All vessels must notify Eregli Kule Naval Radio Station on Ch 16 upon arrival or prior to anchoring in the outer and inner limits of Eregli. Permission of the Harbour Authority is required before a vessel may enter the inner harbour.

Vessels carrying explosives and inflammable materials anchor in the outer harbour or berth in Erdemir port if cargo is for the steelworks.

Vessels using General Cargo Dock No 2 and Unloading Dock No 2 should seek permission via their agent for crew to walk through gates.

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

Where it is

Port of Erdemir is within the coordinates of Kdz. Eregli Port Area which is located between the lines 41º 06' 57" N 031º 17' 48" E and 41º 23' 30" N 031º 37' 51" E. Port of Erdemir and its associated ports are situated 2nm S of Cape Oluce Lighthouse, between Cape Baba and Cape Cengel.

The port

Eregli is comprises the ports of Erdemir (Erport), TTK Port, Naval Port, Erdem Cement Factory Port and Fisherman's Haven and shipyards, all within the harbour limits.

Erport is associated with Eregli iron and steel factories and can handle all types of bulk (up to Capesize vessels) and general cargoes (up to Panamax size vessels). TTK Port handles coal, coils and steel bars and profiles (up to Handysize vessels). There is also a Ro-Ro rail ferry facility.

Traffic

Approx 2,700,000t of cargo, and 1000 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Eregli?

The pilot boards at Karadeniz Ereğli – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri, 41°17.0′N 031°22.4′E.

What time zone is Eregli in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Eregli?

The deepest berth listed is at Erdemir Terminal: 18.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Eregli?

1011-1012.

Which load line zone is Eregli in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Eregli?

The UN/LOCODE of Eregli is TRERE.

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