Nemrut Bay

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 368.08m, beam 52m, draught 15.5m, 165,991DWT.

Off Shore: LOA 230m, BCM 36m, 54,592DWT.

Water density

1026.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.25m.

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

Port limits

Nemrut Bay is situated on the S side of the port of Aliaga. It is the area between the mainland and a straight line drawn N from Kizilburun, (38°45.0'N 026°53.5'E). Sea buoys, fairways and channels: A deep passage leads inshore of the islands fronting the coast between Maltepe Burnu and Kemikli Burnu. The passage has a least width of 0.35nm offshore from Cinarli Burnu.

From the vicinity of 38°52'N 026°50'E the approach leads SE passing SW of Tavsan Ada then SW of Ilica Burnu then SW of a group of above water rocks extending approx 0.15nm offshore, then NE of Karacadogan Burnu (38°46'N 026°54'E), off which lie 3 above water rocks.

A harbour (38°46.8'N 026°55.8'E) fronts Petkim Refinery. The harbour is protected from W by a short breakwater. A light buoy moored 0.15nm SE of the head of the breakwater marks shallow water on the SE side of the entrance. There are two mooring buoys on the SE side of the entrance.

An oil jetty lies 0.27nm SSE of the harbour entrance, and five other jetties serve industrial installations on the SW side of the bay.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in either the outer or the inner harbour. The shores of the inner harbour are fringed by a shallow bank extending as much as 0.2nm offshore in places.

Prohibited anchorage: Within 0.25nm of a position 0.5nm of Karacadogan Burnu.

Anchorage area No. 2, The anchorage area of the vessels, which do not carry the dangerous goods, and the military vessels is the sea area constituted by the following coordinates.:

1) 38° 53' 00 " N - 026° 59' 30 " E

2) 38° 52' 12 " N - 026° 59' 30 " E

3) 38° 51' 36 " N - 026° 57' 48 " E

4) 38° 53' 00 " N - 026° 57' 48 " E

Anchorage area No.3, The anchorage area of the vessels, which carry dangerous goods, and the nuclear powered military vessels, and the vessels, which will be quarantined, and the vessels, which will carry out gas free process, is the sea area constituted by the following coordinates.:

1) 38° 53' 42 " N - 026° 57' 48 " E

2) 38° 51' 36 " N - 026° 57' 48 " E

3) 38° 53' 00 " N - 026° 56' 00 " E

4) 38° 53' 42 " N - 026° 56' 00 " E

Anchorage area No. 8 The anchorage area of the vessels, which carry the dangerous goods, is the sea area constituted by the following coordinates.:

1) 38° 52' 12 " N - 026° 59' 30 " E

2) 38° 52' 36 " N - 027° 00' 48 " E

3) 38° 53' 00 " N - 027° 00' 48 " E

4) 38° 53' 00 " N - 026° 59' 30 " E

Anchorage area No. 5 The anchorage area of the vessels, which do not carry the dangerous goods, and the military vessels is the sea area constituted by the following coordinates.:

1) 38° 47' 39 " N - 026° 52' 30 " E

2) 38° 48' 24 " N - 026° 52' 18 " E

3) 38° 48' 24 " N - 026° 53' 42 " E

4) 38° 47' 39 " N - 026° 54' 12 " E

Anchorage area No. 6 The anchorage area of the vessels, which carry dangerous goods, and the nuclear powered military vessels, and the vessels, which will be quarantined, and the vessels, which will carry out gas free process, is the sea area constituted by the following coordinates.:

1) 38° 49' 12 " N - 026° 52' 03 " E

2) 38° 48' 24 " N - 026° 52' 18 " E

3) 38° 48' 24 " N - 026° 53' 42 " E

4) 38° 49' 12 " N - 026° 53' 00 " E

Tugs

The use of tugs is compulsory, arranged through the pilot and provided by Port Administration. Tug of 22t bollard pull available.

Tug service for all the other berths provided by Uzmar AS. Tugs of 1 x 50t, 1 x 42t and 1 x 33t bollard pull available.

Charts and publications

BA 1618, 1058, 1061. Admiralty Pilot NP48, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival at Nemrut Bay. Call Nemrut or Petkim pilot station on VHF 3 hours before arrival.

After departure from the loading port, the LNG Carrier's Master must send ETA to Master of FSRU Neptune and ETKI LNG Terminal. Upon departure from loading port a "Departure Notice" shall be sent to terminal with name of the LNG Carrier information, the quantity and quality of LNG loaded and the portion of such quantity to be unloaded at the terminal, ETA Notice shall be submitted 72, 48, 24, 12 hours prior to arrival at ETKI LNG Terminal.

Communications

VHF: Port: Ch 16.

'Petkim Pilot' & 'Nemrut Pilot': Ch 16.

Habas Jetty: Tel: +90 232 625 1171.

Batiliman Jetty: Tel+ +90 232 625 1274.

Ege Celik Jetty: Tel: +90 232 625 1295.

Nemtas Jetty: Tel: +90232 625 1313.

TCEEGE Jetty: Tel: +90 232 625 1253.

FSRU GDF Suez Neptune: Ch 16, 10 and 11. Tel:+90 232 610 20 00

Notice of readiness

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

Documents

The following must be presented to the Harbour Master for inspection, to obtain outward clearance.

Health

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain free pratique.

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

All foreign ships are required to fly the Turkish flag during their stay in Turkish ports or anchorages and also when passing through the Turkish straits (Dardanelles and Bosphorus).

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 vessel 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

Minor repairs can be effected. Full facilities at Alaybey shipyard Izmir Port.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at berths and by barge.

Bunkering: Available by barge only. Notice to agent of 48 hour is required prior to berthing.

Medical

Sada Hastanesi in Izmir, 26km.

Crew change

All facilities available for crew changes and arranging necessary repatriation.

Transport

Nearest airport: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport in Izmir, 85km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Nemrut Bay is located S of Aliaga Bay, on W coast of Turkey, 60km N of Izmir.

The port

The port serves Petkim Refinery, an ammonia works and other industrial installations. The harbour is protected from W by a short breakwater, a light is exhibited at the head of the breakwater.

The bay is divided into the inner port and outer port. Inner port is the area between the imaginary line connecting the S end of the Petkim Petrochemical Complex's breakwater with Karacadogan Peninsula situating in position 38°45.2'N 026°54.9'E. The outer port is the area between interior port and Nemrut Bay boundaries between Cape Ilica and Kizilburun in due north direction. Aliaga Bay terminals are under separate entry.

Traffic

Approx 80,000,000t of cargo, 1,600,000TEU and 3,000 vessels handled annually. (Merged traffic figures with Aliaga port)

What are the pilot arrangements at Nemrut Bay?

Compulsory for all vessels entering or leaving Nemrut Harbour, Call pilots on VHF Channel 16, 3 hours before arrival at the bay.

What time zone is Nemrut Bay in?

Local time at Nemrut Bay is UTC+3. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Nemrut Bay?

The deepest berth listed is at IDC Terminal: 15.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Nemrut Bay?

1026.

Which load line zone is Nemrut Bay in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Nemrut Bay?

The UN/LOCODE of Nemrut Bay is TRNEM.

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