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Zonguldak
Pilot
updated May 2010- Zonguldak – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 2 Pilot boards41°32.4′N 031°51.5′E
- Zonguldak – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 3 Pilot boards41°36.0′N 032°02.0′E
- Zonguldak – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 1 Pilot boards41°28.0′N 031°46.0′E
Compulsory for vessels over 150GT, warships and support vessels of 500t displacement or more. Pilots, provided by the coaling company, board 0.5nm from the breakwater. Agent orders pilot subject to ETA being supplied 24 hours in advance,
Key data
updated Feb 2025Size limits
LOA 175.08m, beam 24.4m, 28,000DWT.
Water density
1013.
Load line zone
Summer.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Terminal | — | 175 m | 1 |
| Ro-Ro Terminal | — | 158 m | 2 |
| General Cargo Terminal | — | 158 m | 1 |
| Coal Terminal | — | 145 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2025Approach
Outer harbour: From a position WNW of Zonguldak Burnu Light, the approach to the outer harbour leads SE through waters clear of charted dangers. From the outer anchorage the alignment 080.25° of the leading light beacons, situated on the E shore of the inner harbour, leads through the breakwater entrance into the inner harbour. The harbour is protected by 2 breakwaters, totalling 1,100m in length, limiting the entrance width to 135m. There is turning cirle of 400m diameter, depth 9.0m.
Caution: The effects of silting, resulting from the flow of the Uzulmez Deresi into the SE corner of the inner harbour makes constant dredging necessary.
Port limits
The port limits are bounded by the sea area between Filyos (41°34.4'N 032°04.3'E) and Cavusagzi (41°23.1'N 031°37.5'E). Outer harbour limit extends 300m N from Zonguldak Burnu Light and then SW to Incivez Burnu. Inner harbour limit joins the heads of the 2 breakwaters.
Anchorages
Anchorage available NNW of inner harbour in depths of about 24.0m, sand and mud. The outer port is a free anchorage area for ships.
Vessels carrying explosives and flammable material are required to anchor at least 0.1nm offshore in the outer harbour, E of a line drawn N from the head of Kuzey Mendirek.
Prohibited anchorage: Located in an area extending 0.65nm W from the harbour entrance.
Restrictions
No entry possible from 2359-0800hrs. It is also prohibited for ships bigger than 150GT to enter the inner port without permission from the Harbour Master.
Tugs
Three tugs available, 1 x 650hp, 1 x 800hp and 1 x 1,200hp.
Towing compulsory for vessels over 500GT, 2 tugs for vessels over 5,000GT.
Charts and publications
BA 1275. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
All foreign vessels and Turkish vessels from foreign ports must give 24 hours and tankers at least 3 days notice of ETA, stating owner, flag, last port of call and cargo onboard.
Communications
VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 24.
Harbour Office: Tel: +90 372 2534705, Fax: +90 372 2511900.
Documents
Documents to be given to ship's agent and Customs on arrival.
Health
Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.
Customs and immigration
Customs allowance: One litre of alcohol; 1 carton of cigarettes.
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 2025Repairs
There is a private dockyard and workshop owned by the coal company Eregli Kompany Isletmesi.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available by barge from Istanbul.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Zonguldak Ataturk Devlet Hastanesi (0.7km).
Crew change
Possible.
Transport
Nearest airport: Zonguldak Caycuma Airport (26km).
Working hours
Handling rates will vary according to the type of cargo. However, it is considered to be between 350-500t per shift.
About Zonguldak
updated Feb 2025Where it is
Zonguldak is situated on the Black Sea coast, approx 330km E of Istanbul.
The port
Zonguldak Port, situated on Turkey's Black Sea coast, plays a vital role in regional maritime trade and industry. Its primary function is the export of coal from the nearby Eregli coalfields, supporting the country’s mining sector. In addition to handling bulk and general cargo, the port features regular passenger and ro-ro ferry services, enhancing connectivity within the Black Sea region.
Questions about Zonguldak
Where does the pilot board at Zonguldak?
The pilot boards at Zonguldak – kılavuz kaptan alma ve bırakma yeri 2, 41°32.4′N 031°51.5′E. Zonguldak has 3 pilot boarding places.
What time zone is Zonguldak in?
Local time at Zonguldak is UTC+3. No summer time.
What is the water density at Zonguldak?
1013.
Which load line zone is Zonguldak in?
Summer.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Zonguldak?
The UN/LOCODE of Zonguldak is TRZON.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Zonguldak 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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