PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Giresun
Pilot
updated May 2010- Giresun – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri Pilot boards40°55.2′N 038°21.6′E
Compulsory for all foreign vessels over 150GT and Turkish vessels over 1,000GT entering the inner harbour. Vessels should contact pilot on VHF Ch 16, 1 hour prior to arrival. Pilot boards approx 0.5nm from the entrance and is available throughout 24 hours.
Key data
updated Jul 2021Size limits
LOA 189.99m, draught 8.0m, beam 32m and 39,848DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giresun Terminal | 8.00 m | 190 m | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jul 2021Approach
Directions for entering the harbour: The inner harbour is entered between the heads of the N and S breakwaters, which are marked by lights (concrete towers, 6m and 11m in height).
Port limits
The harbour area comprises all waters that are within approx 1nm to seaward and 3nm E and W of Giresun Light (40°55.4'N 038°23.4'E).
Anchorages
Anchorage with good holding ground may be obtained in the outer harbour and is available N of the main breakwater, with depths of approx 50m. Vessels sometimes anchor in the roadstead off the mouth of Batlama Cayi, 1nm W of the entrance to the inner harbour, in depths of 37m.
Coasters anchor E of Giresun promontory in depths of 30m.
The explosives anchorage is 400m in radius and lies 0.5nm NW of Giresun Light.
It is prohibited to anchor in the harbour entrance.
Tugs
Compulsory. Two tugs are available. "Aksu" (800hp) and "Sonduren 3" (2,500hp), ship's lines are used. "Sonduren 3" is a fire fighting tug. For vessels of 500-4,000GT one tug is required, for vessels over 4,000GT two tugs are compulsory.
Mooring
Vessels waiting for an alongside berth may moor stern to on the inside of the N breakwater.
Charts and publications
BA 2237. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
ETA should be sent to agents 2 days prior to arrival stating vessel's name and callsign, GT, length, draught and cargo to load/discharge. Additional ETA to be sent to agent and port manager 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.
Communications
Inmarsat communication is possible.
VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 14. Tel: +90 454 2161490, Fax: +90 454 2121734. Email: [email protected].
Notice of readiness
NOR to be tendered on arrival (after berthing).
Documents
Departure: Vessels are allowed 3 hours alongside after completion of cargo before penalty charges are imposed (only TCDD & TDI ports). (This will be extended if the pilots will not take the vessel out in darkness).
Master have to obtain the following documents through the agent before departure;
Health
Free pratique is granted by officer after berthing. Pratique cannot be applied for by radio.
Flags
No special requirements.
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
About Giresun
updated Jun 2021Where it is
Giresun is located on the Black Sea coast, approx 70nm W of Trabzon.
The port
The port is mainly an overspill port for when Trabzon and Hopa become congested. The port of Giresun comprises of 2 areas, the inner harbour and the outer harbour. The inner harbour is the area contained in the inner side of a line which joins the light at the end of the main breakwater with the light at the end of the auxiliary breakwater.
The outer harbour is between the port boundary and the inner harbour boundary. The most important export item of the port is barite mineral.
Traffic
Approx 4,000,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Giresun
Where does the pilot board at Giresun?
The pilot boards at Giresun – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri, 40°55.2′N 038°21.6′E.
What time zone is Giresun in?
Local time at Giresun is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Giresun?
The deepest berth listed is at Giresun Terminal: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Giresun?
1025.
Which load line zone is Giresun in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Giresun?
The UN/LOCODE of Giresun is TRGIR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Giresun 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.