Mersin

1. Mersin – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 2 Pilot boards36°45.3′N 034°41.0′E
2. Mersin pilot boarding place Pilot boards36°46.4′N 034°39.4′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 368.08m, draught 15.3m, beam 51.2m, 180,201DWT

Off Shore: LOA 250m, beam 44m, draught 12.0m, 115,948DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3-0.5m.

Winds from S and W may raise the sea level in the harbour by as much as 0.6m. Winds from N and E may reduce the level by a similar amount.

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

Approach

There is a least depth of 14.1m in the channel leading to Inner Harbour. Inside Inner Harbour there is a least depth of 13.4m in the channel leading to NE side of the harbour.

Port limits

Mersin harbour includes all the waters N of a line drawn from position 36°27.5'N 034°08.5'E, on the coast near Kizkalesi Ada, for 58nm ENE to Karatas Light (36°32.5'N 035°20.5'E).

Anchorages

An anchorage for small vessels is available 0.6nm E of the head of the S breakwater, 10.0m mud.

Prohibited anchorage area: Inshore of a line extending ENE from the head of the E breakwater for 2.25nm thence NE to the coast. The area contains spoil ground. It is also prohibited to anchor 0.25nm off the head of the S breakwater.

Restrictions

Vessels carrying more than 50t of explosives are not permitted to berth alongside.

Tankers in ballast over 15,000DWT can manoeuvre in daylight hours only. Vessels of less than 15,000GT, not carrying dangerous IMO rated cargoes can berth/unberth throughout 24 hours.

Permission to berth: Vessels may only moor at or leave piers, jetties, installations, workplaces and buoys with the permission of the Harbour Master.

Naval Harbour: Entry is prohibited into the Naval Harbour situated at the head of the inner harbour on its NE side, without the permission of the naval authorities.

Submarine cables: An underwater pipeline extends 0.5nm SE from the elbow of S breakwater. Nine pipelines extend from the shore approx 2-7nm E of the harbour, and terminate at buoys immediately N of the anchorage areas.

Tugs

Five tugboats are available.

Mooring

Vessels may only moor at or leave piers, jetties, installations, work places and buoys with the permission of the Harbour Master.

Charts and publications

BA 2101. US Publication 132. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Pilot station to be called 2 hours before EOSP on VHF Ch 16 for berthing.

Communications

VHF: Harbour Master: Ch 16, 12. Tel: +90 324 237 7462.

Pilot: 16, 06, 12, 13, 14. Tel: +90 324 233 3272.

Notice of readiness

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

Documents

In the case of a vessel fitted with "SBT reduced GT" it must be shown in tonnage or IOPP Certificates for reduced port calculations.

SBT tank volumes should be stated on IOPP Certificates.

Health

Free pratique is granted only upon boarding of the Health Officer. Master must ensure that yellow flag is hoisted until Health Officer grants free pratique and gives permission for the yellow flag to be lowered.

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain free pratique.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate supplied only.

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

Cyprus Flag vessels are not permitted to call at Turkish ports.

Notices and regulations

All information about "Harbour Regulations" and "International Oil Tanker and Terminal Safety Guide" is given to Master after berthing.

The main engines of all vessels while at the berth shall be kept ready for immediate use. Fire fighting equipment must be adequately manned for fire fighting and vacating the berth in case of an emergency.

Garbage and Oil Record Book: Must be kept up to date with signature and seal of the receiving contractor each time of disposal. Painting, chipping and washing the storage tanks and holds of vessels are the responsibility of the ship owner.

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

Repairs of small vessels is possible.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh Water: Fresh water is available from 1 x 100t capacity lighter and also from 18 standpipes at the rate of 15tph.

Bunkering: Available through private suppliers. Almost all kind of marine fuels and lubricants available for delivery to ships.

Stores: Private ship chandlers are available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: City Hospital, 13.6km.

Crew change

All facilities available for crew changes and arranging necessary repatriation.

Transport

Nearest airport: Adana Sakirpasa Airport, 84.2km.

Nearest railway: Sakirpasa Tren Istasyonu, 75.7km.

Working hours

Administrative: 0830-1730hrs.

Operational: Service is provided to vessels everyday of the week, throughout 24 hours, with a rotation of three shifts.

Where it is

Mersin port is situated on the S coast of Turkey, in the eastern part of the Mediterranean.

The port

It is the main port for the Eastern Mediterranean region's industry and agriculture. The port's rail link and its easy access to the international highway make it an ideal transit port for trade to the Middle East. With its modern infrastructure and equipment, efficient cargo handling, vast storage areas and its proximity to the free trade zone, Mersin is one of the important ports in the East Mediterranean.

There are facilities at the port to handle passengers, general cargo, containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk and Ro-Ro vessels.

The port is protected by two breakwaters of 2,800m and length 1,525m. The depth at the entrance is 14.0m and is 12.0-14.0m within the breakwaters.

Traffic

Approx 33,000,000t of cargo, 2,000,000TEU, 5,200 vessels, and 20,000 passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Mersin?

The pilot boards at Mersin – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 2, 36°45.3′N 034°41.0′E. Mersin has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Mersin in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Mersin?

The deepest berth listed is at East Med Hub Terminal: 15.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Mersin?

1025.

Which load line zone is Mersin in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Mersin?

The UN/LOCODE of Mersin is TRMER.

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