Marmaris

1. Marmaris boarding — inner Pilot boards36°49.5′N 028°15.9′E
2. Marmaris boarding — outer Pilot boards36°47.0′N 028°16.6′E

Size limits

Max draught 11.0m, LOA unrestricted, beam unrestricted.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3m.

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

Approach

Marmaris is entered between Sarimehmet Burnu (36°48'N 028°15'E) and Alkaya Burnu (1.5nm E), the S extremity of Yildiz Adasi, the land on the W side of the entrance is high.

The entrance is divided into 2 channels by Keci Adasi, 184m in height, with ruins of a fortress on its W side. Keci Adasi Light (white metal column on dwelling, 12m in height) is exhibited on Adu Burnu the S extremity of an islet close off the S end of Keci Adasi.

Buyuk Bogaz the preferred channel, lies between Yildiz Adasi and Keci Adasi. Ince Burnu Light (white tower) is exhibited on Ince Burnu the NW point of Yildiz Adasi.

Kucuk Bogaz, the W channel is tortuous, Kaia Rock, above water, lies nearly in mid channel, but otherwise the pass is deep and clear of dangers to within 0.1nm of its shores.

A mooring buoy is located 0.2nm SSE of the head of the pier. Four buoys are located close inshore 0.25nm E.

Port limits

Marmaris is divided into inner and outer harbour. The inner harbour is within the sea area N of an E to W line drawn from Keciada Lighthouse (36° 47.895'N 28° 15.567'E). The outer harbour is within the sea area lying between a line drawn from Kadirga Burnu (36° 43.809'N 28° 18.148'E) to Turnali Burnu (36° 47.260'N 28° 24.380'E) and the inner harbour limit.

Anchorages

Secure anchorage is obtainable in the inner harbour of Marmaris Limani in position 36°49.9'N 028°16.1'E, depths 13.0-37m and good holding ground.

Restrictions

Prohibited area: Anchoring and fishing are prohibited within an area, centered on Keciada Light (36°47.9'N 028°15.6'E).

Submarine cables: Several submarine cables are laid across the outer harbour of Marmaris, landing in Turunc Koyu (36°46.5'N 028°15.0'E). Anchoring and fishing are prohibited in the vicinity of these cables.

Tugs

Tugs are compulsory for vessels over 2,000GT and yachts over 500GT. Three tugs with 1x805HP and 2x1,050HP available. Line boat is also available.

Charts and publications

BA 236, 1054, 1055, 1099, 1644. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send their ETA 48, 24 and 12 hours in advance to the Port Authority.

Communications

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16.

Harbour office: +90 (252 412 03 03

Fax: +90 252 412 82 12

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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by shore connection (90tph) and barge.

Bunkering: DO available by road tanker, FO available by barge.

Medical

Ahu Hetman Hastanesi, 3km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Dalaman Airport (80km).

Working hours

Port operates throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Located on Turkey's southern coast, approx 50km N of the Greek island of Rhodes,

The port

Marmaris is a regular port of call for cruise ships.

Where does the pilot board at Marmaris?

The pilot boards at Marmaris boarding — inner, 36°49.5′N 028°15.9′E. Marmaris has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Marmaris in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Marmaris?

The deepest berth listed is at Marmaris Cruise Terminal: 11.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Marmaris?

1025.

Which load line zone is Marmaris in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Marmaris?

The UN/LOCODE of Marmaris is TRMRM.

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