Samsun

1. Samsun – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 1 Pilot boards41°18.4′N 036°21.7′E
2. Samsun – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 2 Pilot boards41°16.2′N 036°26.5′E

Size limits

Harbour: LOA 206m, beam 32.26m, draught 12m, 90,000DWT.

Off Shore: LOA 200m, draught 12m, 50,000DWT.

Water density

1025, changes according to season.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.3-0.5m.

Approach

The inner harbour is entered between the heads of Kuzey Mendirek and Dogu Mendirek breakwaters, the depth at the entrance is 12.6m and width 225m. Lights on concrete towers stand at the head of each breakwater.

Caution: Depths in the harbour are continuously changing and mariners are advised to consult the Port Authority.

Port limits

The total harbour area comprises the sea area between the shore and the line connecting point 41°21.0'N 036°14.1'E and point 41°15.3'N 036°23.1'E. The inner harbour consists of all water within the breakwaters.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage: General anchorage lies E and N of the inner harbour entrance. It is exposed to winds between NW and ESE and is subject to heavy swells. Anchorages in the outer harbour may be approached from seaward through waters clear of charted dangers.

Explosives anchorage: Lies 1.25nm ESE of the breakwater.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in an imaginary line 41°18.2'N 036°21.4'E and 41°18.3'N 036°21.3'E in the outer port, connecting the points of imaginary parallel lines drawn to 110° bearing from the lights on the head of Kuzey and Dogu Mendirek.

Restrictions

No vessel may berth if carrying in excess of 50t of explosives.

Tugs

Compulsory for foreign vessels over 500GT and Turkish vessels over 1,000GT. Vessels must use 1 x 16t bollard pull for vessels of 2,000-5,000GT, 2 x 18t for vessels of 5,001-15,000GT, 2 x 27t or 3 x 18t for vessels of 15,001-30,000GT and 2 x 30t or 3 x 20t for vessels over 30,000GT. Three tugs up to 2,500hp are available.

Charts and publications

BA 1274, 2237. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival for vessels carrying explosives and dangerous cargoes. Warships and tourist vessels must notify ETA 48 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, available 24 hours. Email: [email protected]

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

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

Health

Ships wishing to stay in port more than 48 hours are required to take free pratique. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates 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 in 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 and Turkish merchant ships of 5GT and bigger in the port are required to hoist their national flag from 0800hrs in the morning until sunset. All foreign ships are requested 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 under 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

Maintenance and repair of small vessels up to 100GT can be effected in Samsun.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Fuel oil available by road tankers through private suppliers.

Fresh Water: Fresh water available at all berths operated by Samsun International Port via pipeline and Yesilyurt Terminal.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Samsun, 2km.

Crew change

All facilities available for crew changes and arranging necessary repatriation.

Transport

Nearest airport: Samsun Airport, 5km from the port.

Where it is

Samsun lies between Kalyon Burnu (41°19'N 036°20'E) and Civa Burnu (15nm ENE), on N coast with Black Sea.

The port

Samsun is a major gateway port for the central part of the Black Sea coast. The port serves export, import cargoes and transit traffic to Iran. It is well located both for trade with countries having a coast on the Black Sea and for potential cargoes which will arise due to Black Sea Economic Co-operation Region (BSECR) project. It is also well located for the cargoes destined to the Middle East from continental Europe through Rhine-Main-Danube canal and Black Sea. Samsun Main Terminal and Industrial Terminal are protected by 2 breakwaters of length 3,132m and 1,580m.

Traffic

Approx 12,200,000t of cargo, 67,000TEU and 2,800 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Samsun?

The pilot boards at Samsun – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 1, 41°18.4′N 036°21.7′E. Samsun has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Samsun in?

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

What is the water density at Samsun?

1025, changes according to season.

Which load line zone is Samsun in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Samsun?

The UN/LOCODE of Samsun is TRSSX.

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