Yalova

Size limits

Aksa Kimya: Max LOA 170m, beam 25m and 25,000SDWT.

Water density

1017.

Load line zone

Summer.

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

Approach

Water depth in approaches is 8.5m.

Restrictions

Mooring is carried out during daylight only, departure at any time.

Aksa Berth has a min UKC of 1.3m.

Tugs

Compulsory and provided by Med-Marine. 3 x 30bhp, 1 x 29bhp, 1 x 41bhp and 1 x 40bhp.

Mooring

Elyaf Factory Pier: Vessel moors with two anchors, stern to the 6.5m wide jetty head, which is at the end of a 405m pier. Stern ropes to the jetty and two buoys, 30m off each side of the jetty head.

Charts and publications

BA 497. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

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

Available

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by barge only.

Bunkering: Available by barge only.

Transport

Nearest airport: Istanbul, approx 120km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

The port is currently open for commercial operations.

Yalova lies opposite Darica, on the S side of the mouth of the Gulf of Izmit, in the Sea of Marmara.

The port

Yalova is a private port complex that includes Aksa Kimya which is a liquid chemical terminal. For Akcansa Terminal see separate entry.

Traffic

Approx 130 vessels and 336,425t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Yalova?

Pilotage compulsory for berthing, unberting and anchoring and is provided by Dekas Pilot.

What time zone is Yalova in?

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

What is the water density at Yalova?

1017.

Which load line zone is Yalova in?

Summer.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Yalova?

The UN/LOCODE of Yalova is TRYAL.

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