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Kusadasi
Pilot
updated Dec 2019- Kusadasi pilot boarding place Pilot boards37°52.6′N 027°13.5′E
Compulsory for foreign vessels of more than 500GT berthing in the inner harbour. Pilots board 1nm NW of the N Pier. Notice should be given 1 hour prior to the pilot position for arrivals and 1 hour prior to ETD for departures.
Key data
updated Dec 2019Size limits
LOA 370m, draught 10m.
Water density
1026-1027.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kusadasi Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Kusadasi Cruise Terminal | 10.00 m | 370 m | 4 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Dec 2019Approach
SW approach: From the vicinity of 37°47'N 027°10'E the approach leads NNE and E passing WNW of Arslan, a prominent point. A conspicuous white tower stands 0.5nm ENE of the point. Then WNW of Karakeci Banki, a steep to reef with a depth over it of 2.3m lying from 0.4-0.8nm offshore. Then WNW and N of a steep to 5.0m patch then N of Yalanci Burnu, a cliff point 21m in height. Then N of Guvercin Adasi, an islet lying 0.125nm off the coast to which it is connected by a causeway. A prominent square tower stands near the middle of the islet and Guvercin Adasi Light (white concrete tower and dwelling, 8m in height) is exhibited near the NW end.
W approach: From the vicinity of 37°52'N 027°05'E the approach leads E; passing N of the patch, 1nm WNW of Guvercin Adasi Light.
N approach: Vessels approaching Kusadasi from N should give Akburun a wide berth as a shallow rocky spit extends WSW from the point for approx 0.2nm and depths of 11m or less extend 0.15nm farther WSW.
Caution: A submarine pipeline, marked by spar buoys, extends 0.675nm NNW from the shore.
Port limits
The port limit lies between 38°00'N 026°50'E, which is a line drawn to Cape Doganbey on to the N, 38°01.48'N 028°52.00'E, Cape Tekagac on the S, a line drawn to the W, 37°21.18'N 027°11.33'E and the sea and coasts within Turkish Territorial Water borders.
Tugs
Compulsory for vessels over 2,000GT. Tugboat available.
Charts and publications
BA 1057. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels are required to give 24 hours notice of ETA and pre-arrival Information for ISPS Code via the agent. A further ETA notice should be given to Kusadasi Port Pilots by VHF, 1 hour prior to arrival.
Notices and regulations
Harbour regulations for vessels carrying explosives or inflammable cargoes are in force.
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 Dec 2019Repairs
Minor repairs are available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at a rate of 100tph.
Bunkering: Bunkering is available 48 hours prior to ship arrivals.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Medical facilities are available throughout 24 hours.
Crew change
Available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Izmir Adnan Menderes, 70km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Kusadasi
updated Dec 2019Where it is
Kusadasi is located at the E head of Kusadasi Korfezi on the Aegean coast, approx 98km S of Izmir.
The port
The port comprises a fishing harbour, yacht harbour and two commercial pier with total berthing length of approximately 1,300m. It is primarily used for cruise vessels and is a busy tourist resort. The offshore CBM has closed.
Traffic
Approx 700 vessels and 189,000 passengers visit the port annually.
Questions about Kusadasi
Where does the pilot board at Kusadasi?
The pilot boards at Kusadasi pilot boarding place, 37°52.6′N 027°13.5′E.
What time zone is Kusadasi in?
Local time at Kusadasi is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Kusadasi?
The deepest berth listed is at Kusadasi Cruise Terminal: 10.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Kusadasi?
1026-1027.
Which load line zone is Kusadasi in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kusadasi?
The UN/LOCODE of Kusadasi is TRKUS.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kusadasi 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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