Kalecik

Size limits

Off shore: LOA 184.01m, beam 32m, draught 8m, 40,014DWT.

Harbour: LOA 106.03m, beam 15m, draught 7.5m, 5,813DWT.

Water density

1030.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

The max tidal rise is 0.45m.

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

Approach

The approach is deep and free of dangers.

Anchorages

Gastria Bay affords good and safe anchorage during NE winds.

Restrictions

The port operates between 0600-2300hrs.

Tugs

Fire fighting tugs are available from Famagusta.

Mooring

Tankers are berthed heading SSE with 2 bower anchors laid out and stern lines to the mooring buoys.

Charts and publications

BA 848, 796, 851, 2632. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

Radio: Northern Cyprus Radio.

VHF: Vessels calling at Kalecik should communicate with Northern Cyprus Radio or Famagusta Pilot Station, via VHF Ch 14.

Documents

The vessel's official certificates, documents, Cargo Declaration and Manifest are also required.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Department of Merchant Shipping, Ministry of Communications and Public Work

Position: Head of Department

Address: PO Box 56193, CY-3305 Limassol, Cyprus.

Tel: +357 25 848100.

Fax: +357 25 848200.

Email: [email protected]

Telex: 2004 MERSHIPCY.

Website: http://www.shipping.gov.cy

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Class NK.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)

Cyprus has signed a PSI ship boarding agreement with the USA aimed at stemming the flow of weapons of mass destruction. If a US or Cyprus flagged vessel is suspected of trafficking proliferation related cargo, either party to this agreement can request authorisation to board, search and possibly detain the other's vessel and it's cargo.

Repairs

Minor deck and engine repairs can be carried out by local workshops.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Not available.

Bunkering: Not available.

Medical

Famagusta General Hospital, 30km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Ercan International Airport, 50km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1300-1700hrs. Overtime is by arrangement.

Where it is

Kalecik is situated on the E coast of Cyprus, in Famagusta Bay, 3nm W of Cape Elaea.

The port

The port of Kalecik consists of a bulk pier and an offshore tanker berth. Oil and clinker are the principal imports.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kalecik?

Pilotage is not compulsory.

What time zone is Kalecik in?

Local time at Kalecik is UTC+2. Clocks go to UTC+3 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+2 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Kalecik?

The deepest berth listed is at Altinbas Petroleum Oil Terminal: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Kalecik?

1030.

Which load line zone is Kalecik in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kalecik?

Port State Control at Kalecik: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kalecik?

The UN/LOCODE of Kalecik is CYKAL.

What crews who called at Kalecik 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.

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