Fatsa

1. Fatsa – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri Pilot boards41°04.0′N 037°31.5′E

Size limits

LOA 150m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.35m.

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

Approach

From a position NE of Kirecci Burnu the approach route to Fatsa Korfezi leads S through waters clear of charted dangers, until within approx 2nm of the port, then passing E of Fatsa Banki Light (white metal framework tower, 5.0m in height 1.4nm E of Kirecci Burnu). This light stands on a reef, 0.1nm in width, parts of which dry. A number of submerged rocks, with depths of 5.2m over them lie 0.5nm W of Fatsa Banki and make it inadvisable to pass between this reef and the shore.

Port limits

The harbour limits comprises of all waters within an area extending 5.5nm N of Yasun Burnu, then WNW for 12nm and finally S to the coast at 41°04.7'N 037°26.6'E.

Anchorages

Anchorage is situated 1nm NNW of Kirecci Burnu. This anchorage is close inshore of a Turkish firing practice area.

Charts and publications

BA 1274, 2237. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs.

Where it is

The port of Fatsa stands on the SW side of Fatsa Korfezi, 2nm SSE of Kirecci Burnu.

The port

The port comprises of one pier which handles bulk and general cargoes.

Where does the pilot board at Fatsa?

The pilot boards at Fatsa – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri, 41°04.0′N 037°31.5′E.

What time zone is Fatsa in?

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

What is the water density at Fatsa?

1025.

Which load line zone is Fatsa in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Fatsa?

The UN/LOCODE of Fatsa is TRFAS.

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