Iskenderun

1. Iskenderun Korfezi boarding — position a Pilot boards36°37.2′N 036°10.0′E
2. Iskenderun Korfezi boarding — position b Pilot boards36°40.7′N 036°10.5′E
3. Iskenderun Korfezi boarding — position c Pilot boards36°44.0′N 036°09.5′E
4. Iskenderun Korfezi boarding — position d Pilot boards36°48.0′N 036°05.0′E
5. İskenderun – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 3 Pilot boards36°46.5′N 036°09.6′E

Size limits

LOA 363.57m, beam 50m, draught 15.5m, 208,445DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer

Tides

Range 0.30-0.50m.

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

Approach

When approaching Iskenderun from W, especially at night, the SW entrance point of the bay should be given a wide berth as the bottom rises steeply off it and the distance from the coast is very difficult to estimate due to the high land beyond.

Anchorages

The usual anchorage is N of the town, approx 0.3nm offshore, in a depth of 13.0m, mud.

A good anchor berth is 0.8nm WSW of the W main breakwater light, in a depth of approx 16.0m, stiff mud, but the holding generally is not good. Winds from N are seldom so strong as to cause vessels with good anchors and cables to drag.

The anchorage for vessels carrying explosives is within a triangular area, 1nm NW of the W main breakwater head.

Anchoring is prohibited within the inner harbour and close to the shore NE of the inner harbour.

Restrictions

Vessels carrying in excess of 50t of explosives are not allowed to berth.

No restrictions in Orhan Ekinci Pier and Yazici Jetty.

Prohibited area: A maritime military security area is located 2.25nm WSW from the harbour entrance, close N of Iskenderun Airport. The area parallels the coast for 0.2nm and extends 0.05nm from the shore; entry is prohibited.

Tugs

Towage is provided by the Port Administration, five tugs (970hp - 2620hp) are available. Vessels over 500GT and above berthing or un-berthing from jetties and piers must take one tug, vessels of 4,000GT and above require two tugs.

Mooring

Buoy Mooring arrangements: Vessels will drop two anchors ford then connect to sea buoys aft by mooring lines from starboard, centre and port side.

Charts and publications

BA 2104, 246, 2632. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3)

Communications

Call Turk Radio on MF & HF band, (ship-to-shore communication is by VHF-DSC Ch 16, 70).

VHF: Pilots & Port: 16, 13.

Forecasts and other meteorological events are broadcast in Turkish on VHF Ch 16 and 67 and updated every three hours.

Notice of readiness

NOR will be received by Loading Master or receivers of cargoes. It should be tendered at the time of pilot boarding, anchoring or arrival points.

Documents

The following must be presented to the Harbour Master for inspection, to obtain outward clearance.

Health

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain free pratique.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain Customs clearance. Personnel not permitted to join or leave the ship before inspection is completed. Vessels may be cleared at anchorage or alongside and sometimes at the Straits of Dardanelles and Bosphorus. The clearance party consists of 1 Sanitary Officer, 1 or more Immigration Police, 1 or more Customs Officer.

Customs allowance: Ten packets of cigarettes and one bottle of spirits per crew member per week.

Flags

All foreign ships are required to fly the Turkish flag during their stay in Turkish ports or anchorages and also when passing through the Turkish Straits (Dardanelles and Bosphorus).

Notices and regulations

Dangerous cargo is discharged into lighters and stored in special areas.

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

Repairs

Ship Repair: There is a 1,500t synchro lift ship repair facility at the port. In the SW corner of Inner Harbour there is a repair yard for small vessels.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh Water: Fresh water is available from shore installations at the rate of 20tph and from one barge of 200t capacity.

Bunkering: Available by road tankers through private suppliers.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Iskenderun.

Crew change

All facilities available for crew change and arranging necessary repatriation.

Transport

Nearest airport: Adana Airport, 147km from the port.

Working hours

Administrative: From 0830-1700hrs.

Operational: Service is provided to vessels everyday of the week, throughout 24 hours on a three shift system.

Where it is

Iskenderun port is situated in southern Turkey, in Iskenderun Bay at eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea.

The port

The Inner and Outer ports port serves the SE, East Anatolian regions as well as transit traffic to Middle East countries.

The port of Iskenderun (Inner Port) has a breakwater 1,400m long and is protected from N and S winds. The depth at the port entrance is 12.0m. As a multipurpose port it handles general cargo, dry bulk, liquid bulk, container handling and Ro-Ro vessels. It plays an important role as a transit port to middle east countries and there are several oil and gas terminals.

The Outer Port comprises Sasa Terminal, Shell Terminal POAS Terminal, NATO Terminal, Port of Gubretas, Yazici Terminal, Ekinciler Terminal and Atakas Port.

Exports: Chrome ore, wood, cotton, grain and other agricultural products.

Imports: Manufactured goods, rice, sugar, coffee, salt, copper, iron and hardware.

Traffic

Approx 68,000,000t of cargo and 784,000TEU handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Iskenderun?

The pilot boards at Iskenderun Korfezi boarding — position a, 36°37.2′N 036°10.0′E. Iskenderun has 5 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Iskenderun in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Iskenderun?

The deepest berth listed is at Atakas Port: 19.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Iskenderun?

1025.

Which load line zone is Iskenderun in?

Summer

What is the UN/LOCODE of Iskenderun?

The UN/LOCODE of Iskenderun is TRISK.

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