Sinop

1. Sinop – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri Pilot boards42°00.4′N 035°10.0′E

Size limits

Max LOA 42m, beam 10m.

Water density

1018.

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

The port is approached from SE between Boztepe Burnu and the coast 5nm SW. From a position S of Boztepe Burnu Light (42°01'N 035°13'E) the harbour is approached through waters clear of charted dangers.

Caution: A wreck with a depth of 5.5m over it lies 0.275nm W of Boztepe Burnu Light and 0.2nm S of the W end of the breakwater.

Restrictions

A wreck with a depth of 5.5m over it lies 2.8nm due W of Boztepe Burnu Light and 0.2nm S of the W end of the breakwater, in the anchorage area. Remains of ancient jetties extend 0.050nm from the shore N of the breakwater.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 1272, 2237. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should send ETA 24 hours in advance stating vessel's name, callsign and size of vessel.

Communications

VHF: Port Ch 16.

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

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Sinop State Hospital, 1km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Samsun, 190km.

Nearest railway: Samsun, 190km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Sinop lies on the southern shores of the Black Sea, on the Boztepe peninsula.

The port

It is a natural harbour, open only to winds from E and SE, consisting of two bays, with the S bay offering shelter and deep water. The port handles mainly ferries.

Where does the pilot board at Sinop?

The pilot boards at Sinop – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri, 42°00.4′N 035°10.0′E.

What time zone is Sinop in?

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

What is the water density at Sinop?

1018.

Which load line zone is Sinop in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Sinop?

The UN/LOCODE of Sinop is TRSIC.

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