Tekirdag

1. Tekirdağ – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri Pilot boards40°57.2′N 027°55.8′E

Size limits

LOA 399.99m, Beam 61.51m, Draught 16.50m, 281,456DWT.

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.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available in the roads fronting the town. Depths decrease gradually, there being depths of 9.0m approx 0.5nm offshore. Winds from ESE cause rather a heavy swell.

The best anchorage is in depths of approx 11.0m, sand, with a large domed mosque bearing 350°, distance approx 0.6nm.

Tugs

Tugs are compulsory for vessels over 1,000GT. Two tugs, with bollard pull up to 16t, are available.

Charts and publications

BA 1005, 1006. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3)

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA should be sent 7 days prior to arrival and the agent will send confirmation of ETA in 24 hours. ETA message to include name of vessel, name of Master and type of cargo carried.

Communications

Radio: Tekirdag Radio throughout 24 hours.

VHF: Ch 16, 01, 12, 68, 74.

Health

As per International Port Health Regulations. Sanitary clearance usually received at entrance to Bosphorus or Dardanelles.

Customs and immigration

Available.

Flags

National flag required, if not available onboard can be supplied on arrival.

Notices and regulations

General port and IMO rules apply.

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.

Dry docks

Not available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available, vessels are served by road tankers and barges.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Available in the town of Tekirdag, Tekirdag SSK Hospital (1km).

Crew change

Available.

Transport

Airport: Corlu Airport 70km, Istanbul Airport is 135km from port.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1600hrs, 1600-2359hrs, 2359-0800hrs.

Stevedores: Request should be made through agents 1500hrs for the next day. Orders for Saturday, Sunday and holidays should be made on the last working day.

Where it is

The port of Tekirdag is located on the N coast of the Sea of Marmara, approx 85nm W of Istanbul.

The port

The private port of Tekirdag consists of an outer port, inner port and a new container terminal. The port handles general, liquid and Ro-Ro cargoes.

Cargo handled: Iron, steel, cement, forest products, paper, plastic, coal, glass, wheat, oil, sunflower seed and agricultural products.

Traffic

Approx 880 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Tekirdag?

The pilot boards at Tekirdağ – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri, 40°57.2′N 027°55.8′E.

What time zone is Tekirdag in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Tekirdag?

The deepest berth listed is at Asyaport Terminal: 16.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Tekirdag?

1025.

Which load line zone is Tekirdag in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Tekirdag?

The UN/LOCODE of Tekirdag is TRTEK.

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