PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Gebze
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilotage is compulsory and available 24 hours. Service provided by Dekas Pilot, requests should be made 3 hours before arrival on VHF Ch 12 and 16. Pilot boards in position 40°44.89'N 029°22.66'E.
Key data
updated Dec 2018Size limits
Outer Berth: No LOA/beam restrictions, draught 15.0m, 40,000DWT.
Water density
1017 (Summer) , 1020 (Winter)
Load line zone
Summer.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Gebze | 15.00 m | 90 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 Dec 2018Anchorages
Information on best location for anchorage will be given by Pilot Station.
Tugs
Use of tugs is compulsory and arranged by pilot, provided by Med-marine.
Charts and publications
BA 497
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 2010Repairs
Repairs facilities are not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available by barge only.
Bunkering: Available by barge.
Transport
Nearest airport: Istanbul Airport, approx 90km from the port.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Gebze
updated May 2010Where it is
Gebze lies on the N coast of the Gulf of Izmit, in the Sea of Marmara.
The port
The private terminal cleans petroleum products terminal-gas oil, gasoline (PG, RG, UNL) and kerosene. Storage blending and upgrading of clean products is also undertaken, and Lube oil is produced. The Total Terminal at Gebze handles refined petroleum products for Total only.
Traffic
Approx 354,200t of cargo and 330 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Gebze
What are the pilot arrangements at Gebze?
Pilotage is compulsory and available 24 hours.
What time zone is Gebze in?
Local time at Gebze is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Gebze?
The deepest berth listed is at Total Gebze: 15.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Gebze?
1017 (Summer) , 1020 (Winter)
Which load line zone is Gebze in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gebze?
The UN/LOCODE of Gebze is TRGEB.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Gebze 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.