Famagusta (CYFMG)

Since the Turkish intervention in the northern part of Cyprus in 1974, the port of Famagusta has been declared an illegal point of entry by the Cyprus Government and is closed to all international shipping. Attention is drawn to United Nations Resolutions 541/1983 and 550/1984. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ministry of Communications and Works state that the port is open to international shipping. The port handles container, general cargo, Ro-Ro and passengers.

Summer.

Famagusta is situated within Famagusta Bay in approx 11nm NW of Cape Greco, on the E coast of Cyprus.

LOA192m, beam 27m, draught 9.1m, 27,917DWT.

Anchorage may be obtained near the approach channel, inside the shoals, with Famagusta Lighthouse bearing approx 277°, distance 0.65nm, in a depth of 12m. The shoals give no protection to this berth in NE and E gales and vessels should proceed to sea during a gale from this quarter. Small vessels may anchor in the area sheltered by Outer Breakwater in depths of 5.5-7.3m, or may enter Inner Harbour. Outer anchorage may be obtained in a depth of approx 18m with Famagusta Light 35°08.2'N 033°55.5'E, bearing 218° distance 1.5nm. Recommended anchorage in a depths of 24.0-29.0m may be obtained in approx 1.3nm ESE of the light.

The depth in the entrance channel is dredged to a depth of 10.2m over a width of 183m. The Outer Harbour is protected from NE by an Outer Breakwater which extends in an arc N and W from Messanisi, a light is exhibited at the head of the breakwater. W Arm extends from the shore 550m WSW of the head of the outer breakwater, forming the entrance, 220m wide to Outer Harbour, a light is exhibited at the head of the W Arm. The Inner Harbour is protected from NE by Karavolos Patamothio, Oxo Islet and Messanisi. Old Mole, which dries, extends W from Messanisi for 400m, a light is exhibited at the head of the mole. The entrance to the Inner Harbour, between the head of Old Mole and the quay on the SW side of Outer Harbour, is approx 110m wide. Within the entrance a basin, extending SE for 550m, has been dredged to a depth of 7.3m, 2 dolphins are situated at the SE end of the basin. Schooner Basin, at the SE end of the Inner Harbour, is dredged to a depth of 2.7m. Directions for entering the harbour: From position, 35°10'N 033°57'E approach with Famagusta Lighthouse and the beacon 0.2nm NE in a line bearing 216°, which leads close NW of Turning Lightbuoy in a least depth of 10.7m. When SE Bastion Light is seen in the centre of the entrances to Outer and Inner Harbour on a bearing of 158.5°, steer on this bearing, which leads into the harbour. This light structure is usually obscured by fishing vessels masts. The channel of approach to Outer Harbour entrance has been dredged to a depth of 10.2m over a width of 90m. At night, approach in the white sector 178°-216° of Famagusta Light with the light bearing 207°, which leads 0.15nm W of Turning Lightbuoy. When SE Bastion Light is seen midway between the lights on Outer Breakwater and W Arm heads, on a bearing of 158.5°, it should be steered for on this bearing to the inner anchorage or into the harbour.

BA 848, 2074,2633,851. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

1028.

Pilotage is compulsory for ships above 300GT entering the harbour, vessels should not enter the harbour approach without a pilot. There is direct communication with the pilots by VHF during office hours. Vessels should send request for pilots 24 hours in advance through the agent. Pilot boards to seaward of Turning Lightbuoy, 35°09.2'N 033°56.2'E and directs vessels to their berth. In bad weather pilot will advise Master to proceed to entrance of outer harbour for boarding purposes.

The following signals are displayed on the major light: SE Bastion Light, (stone tower, 11m in height), exhibited near the S corner of Inner Harbour.

Vessels may berth between 0600hrs and sunset, unberthing is carried out between 0600hrs and midnight, including weekends and official holidays. Passenger vessels are allowed to enter the port up to 2300hrs.

Range 0.4m (springs), 0.1m (neaps).

The following tugs are available: "Piyale Pasa", 1,350hp, 16t bollard pull, towing tug; "Mehmetcik III", 650hp, manual operating, "Mehmetcik II", 205hp, pilot boat. Tugs meet vessels at the entrance to the outer harbour.

Prevailing winds: NE-E'ly and SE'ly. Strong ENE winds cause a heavy sea and sometimes N-going current, with the result that vessels in the anchorage lie broadside on and may roll considerably. Strong NW winds in winter raise a short choppy sea. Strong ENE gales sometimes occur in Oct, Dec, Jan and Mar, when pressure is high. They may last 3 days with a heavy sea. During strong winds vessels may experience difficulty in entering and securing in Inner Harbour; strong E winds sometimes necessitate the closing of the harbour. In summer, vessels can usually enter without difficulty.

FAMAGUSTA 35°08.06'N 33°56.54'E UNCTAD LOCODE: CY FMG ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 27/22 Turkish Ports Directorate correspondence, (RSDRA2022000080856 & RSDRA2022000117919), 27/22

Northern Cyprus Radio, R/T 2182kHz. VHF: Ch 16, Ch 14, Ch 06. Tel: +90 392 3654388, +90 392 3650466. Fax: +90 392 3650466.

Customs allowances: Cigarettes 200 or 250 grams of tobacco and 0.75cl of spirits and 0.75cl of wine per man per week. Passports and/or Seaman's Books are accepted by the police and immigration authorities. On ship's arrival passports and/or Seaman's Books are retained by Immigration against the issue of landing cards which are used until the ship's departure when the passports and/or Seaman's Books are returned to the Master.

..... Document Copies 1. Arrival Declaration Form 1 2. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 3. Crew List 4 4. Passenger List 4 5. Ship's Stores List 1 6. Crew Declaration 1 7. Appointment of Agent Form 1 8. Cargo Manifest (if not forwarded by air mail) 1 9. Dangerous Cargo List 1

Vessels ETA should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival.

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus flag is to be hoisted on a mast from 0800hrs to sunset.

The landing of dogs or other animals is not permitted. The disposal of garbage and waste is strictly prohibited both in the port and territorial waters.

Pratique is required only at first port of call in Northern Cyprus. Pratique is granted either before or after berthing as appropriate.

The NOR should be submitted by the Master and accepted by the agent.