Karavostasi (CYKAR)

Since the Turkish intervention in the northern part of Cyprus in 1974, the port of Karavostassi 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 port is reported to have ceased operations in 1992. Information is retained should the port reopen for commercial activity. Karavostassi was an ore loading port. Principal exports included carobs, olives, oranges and ore.

Summer.

Karavostassi is a small port in the N of Cyprus.

Iron Ore Jetty: Max draught 18.0m.

Anchorage is situated at 35°09.2'N 032°49.8'E, the anchorage is exposed to W and NW winds.

BA 776, 849, 2074. Admiralty Pilot NP49.

1027.

Pilotage is available from the port of Kyrenia.

Range 0.45m.

Tugs are available from the Kyrenia Tourism Harbour.

Prevailing winds: N'ly and W'ly.

Radio: Northern Cyprus Radio, R/T 2182kHz. VHF: Ch 16, 26 and 27.

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

Vessel's 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 allowed. The disposal of garbage and waste is strictly forbidden 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.