Bandirma (TRBDM)

The port handles bulk cargo, breakbulk cargo, containers, liquid cargo and Ro-Ro vessels. It is one of the major outlets for exports of Marmara Region. The port has a modern infrastructure and is protected by two breakwaters, 1,000m and 500m long. The width between the breakwaters is 225m. Separate entry for Bagfas-Iskur Fertilizer Jetty. Cargoes handled: Ores, marble, grain, canned foods, flour and domestic appliances.

Summer.

The port of Bandirma is situated on the S side of the Sea of Marmara.

LOA 229m, draught 10.5m.

Approx 5,000,000t of cargo and 18,581 TEU handled annually.

Outer anchorage: Is obtainable in the outer harbour except in the area off the inner harbour entrance that is bounded by lines drawn 008° from the Main Mole Head Light and 337° from the Auxiliary Mole Head Light respectively. Anchoring in the inner harbour is only permitted with the permission of the Harbour Authority.

The outer harbour may be approached from seaward through waters clear of charted dangers. The inner harbour is entered between the heads of the main and auxiliary moles. Lights (concrete towers, 8m in height) stand at the head of each mole.

BA1006, 8208. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

1018.

Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours. Compulsory for Turkish vessels of 300GT or more and for foreign vessels registered of any tonnage. Pilot Ladder: Should be prepared on vessel's starboard side. If the vessel's freeboard exceeds more than 5m, then prepare a combination ladder.

The harbour area consists of all waters lying within a line joining Ense Burnu (40°24'N 027°54'E), 4nm NW of the town and Yali Burnu, 4nm ESE. The inner harbour consists of all waters that lie within a line joining the heads of the 2 moles.

Vessels carrying explosives, flammable and similar dangerous materials cannot enter the inner harbour. However fuel supply vessels of small tonnage may enter the inner harbour to refuel vessels.

Range 0.3-0.4m.

Are not necessary for vessels up to 500GT, one tug compulsory for the vessels of more than 500GT, two tugs compulsory for vessels of more than 3,000GT. There are 3 tugs available, up to 2,500hp. Towage is provided by the Port Administration throughout 24 hours.

Prevailing winds: N'ly.

BANDIRMA 40°21.45'N 27°57.46'E UNCTAD LOCODE: TR BDM For details see: ЗANAKKALE BOРAZI AND ISTANBUL BOРAZIAZI (DARDANELLES AND BOSPORUS) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12, 13 and 14.

Masters should submit the following documents to the clearance party: ..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List (and Passenger List with Seaman's Books and passports) 8 2. Provisions List 2 3. Stores List 2 4. Bunkers List 2 5. Cargo Manifest - 6. Health Declaration - The following certificates to be presented to the Harbour Master to obtain outward clearance: ..... 1. Tonnage Certificate 2. Safety Equipment Certificate 3. Safety Construction Certificate 4. Safety Radio Certificate 5. International Load Line 6. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 7. Class Certificate 8. Minimum Safe Manning Certificate 9. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Document 10. International Medical Certificate 11. Ship's Registry Certificate 12. Fitness Certificate (only tankers) 13. International Safety Management Certificate Departure: Vessels are allowed 3 hours alongside after completion of cargo before penalty charges are imposed (only TCDD & TDI ports). (This will be extended if the pilots will not take the vessel out in darkness). Masters have to obtain the following documents through the agent before departure; ..... 1. Harbour Master clearance (all ships certificates) 2. Sanitary clearance (free pratique card) 3. Custom clearances (Custom & Custom enforcement) 4. Immigration clearance (all Seaman Books or passports and shore passes)

Notify ETA 48 hours for tourist ships and 24 hours for all other vessels prior to arrival. ETA should be sent to the Harbour Authorities stating nationality, cargo onboard and last port of call.

All foreign ships are required to fly Turkish flag during their stay in Turkish ports or anchorages and also when passing through the Turkish Straits (Dardanelles and Bosphorus)

Anchorage in the inner harbour is only permitted with the permission of the Harbour Authority. Vessels carrying explosives, flammable and similar dangerous materials cannot enter the inner harbour. However, fuel supply vessels of small tonnage may enter the inner harbour to refuel vessels.

Vessels calling Turkish ports have to obtain free pratique then Custom clearance prior to commencing any operation. No personnel may join or leave the ship before this inspection is completed. Vessels may be cleared at anchorage or alongside, and sometimes at the straits of Dardanelles and Bosphorus.

Notice of Readiness will be received by Loading Master or receivers of cargoes. It should be tendered at the time of pilot boarding, anchoring or arrival points.