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Karabiga
Pilot
updated May 2010- Karabiga – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 1 Pilot boards40°28.0′N 027°08.4′E
- Karabiga – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 2 Pilot boards40°24.0′N 027°20.4′E
Not available.
Key data
updated Nov 2020Size limits
Max LOA 118.9m, beam 17.3m, 6,800DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
Summer.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENAL Power Plant | — | 119 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Nov 2020Approach
The port is entered between Kale Burnu and the mouth of Kacabas Cay, 2nm SW. The shore of the bay is nearly all sand beach. Car Tepesi, a rounded hill with a double summit, stands 2nm WSW of Kale Burnu and is separated from the sea by a narrow strip of flat ground. Protected by breakwaters which extend 250m S and 100m E from positions on the shore,1.2nm WSW and 1.5nm SW of Kale Burnu, respectively. Lights are exhibited from the head of each breakwater.
Port limits
The port area consists of the waters that lie within lines drawn S from Kale Burnu and E from the summit of Car Tepesi.
Anchorages
Anchorage with good holding ground may be obtained anywhere in Karabiga, but the bay is open to NE and E winds. Some shelter may be obtained by anchoring in the NW part of the bay, with a depth of 11.0m.
An anchorage lies SE of the harbour entrance.
Tugs
Not available.
Charts and publications
BA 224, 1004. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).
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 Nov 2020Repairs
Minor mechanical repairs only are available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Fuel available for small crafts only.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Karabiga Family Health Centre, 4km.
Transport
Canakkale Airport, 88km.
About Karabiga
updated Nov 2020Where it is
Karabiga is situated on the S side of the sea of Marmara, approx 58.1km W of Bandirma Port.
The port
The port has a municipality harbour for fishing vessels and coasters, and exports marble that is mined locally. The town and harbour of Karabiga is situated at the head of the bay. CENAL Power Plant facilities located at N of the bay used for importing coal supply and exporting ash.
Questions about Karabiga
Where does the pilot board at Karabiga?
The pilot boards at Karabiga – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 1, 40°28.0′N 027°08.4′E. Karabiga has 2 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Karabiga in?
Local time at Karabiga is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the water density at Karabiga?
1025.
Which load line zone is Karabiga in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Karabiga?
The UN/LOCODE of Karabiga is TRKRB.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Karabiga 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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