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Zeytinburnu
Pilot
updated Feb 2021Compulsory for berthing and unberthing and anchoring, provided by the Turkish Maritime Organization.(TDI) .VHF channels 14, 16. .
Key data
updated Mar 2021Water density
1015.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
HW: 0.12m
LW: 0.05m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeytinburnu Terminal | — | — | 10 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2021Anchorages
The landing places of submarine cables are marked by inverted black anchor symbols on white boards, which are usually illuminated at night. Vessels should not anchor within 0.1nm of any submarine cable.
Restrictions
Ships caring hazardous cargoes are not allowed to enter the port.
Tugs
Towage boat compulsory arranged by pilot which provided by the Port Administration (TDI).
Mooring
Mooring boat compulsory arranged by pilot which provided by the Port Administration (TDI).
Charts and publications
BA 1195, 1015. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3)
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Feb 2021Repairs
Kazlicesme Cruise Terminal: VTP has launched a study in partnership with a group of leading Turkish operators, for a new cruise ship terminal in Istanbul, with the capacity to accommodate five ships simultaneously. Kazlicesme, is already a port area and an interchange for the new metropolitan line.
Medical
Nearest clinic: Sumerian Clinic (500m from port)
Nearest Hospital: Eurasian Hospital (2.5km from port)
Transport
14 km from Ataturk Airport
Working hours
Operates 24 hours a day year round, Administrative: 08.00-17.30hrs.
About Zeytinburnu
updated May 2010Where it is
Zeytinburnu (Zeyport) is on the N coast of the Sea of Marmara, 12km E of Ambarli, and to the W of Istanbul.
The port
Zeytinburnu is a feeder and distribution port for local cargo.
Questions about Zeytinburnu
What are the pilot arrangements at Zeytinburnu?
Compulsory for berthing and unberthing and anchoring, provided by the Turkish Maritime Organization.(TDI) .VHF channels 14, 16.
What time zone is Zeytinburnu in?
Local time at Zeytinburnu is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the water density at Zeytinburnu?
1015.
Which load line zone is Zeytinburnu in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Zeytinburnu?
The UN/LOCODE of Zeytinburnu is TRZEY.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Zeytinburnu say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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