Canakkale (TRCKZ)

The port supports international shipping, regional trade and ferry services. The port plays a vital role in connecting Europe and Asia. It also handles a variety of cargo, including bulk goods, containers and vehicles, and is a central hub for passenger ferries linking Canakkale to nearby islands and mainland locations.

Summer.

Canakkale Port is located in Canakkale, Turkey, strategically positioned at the Dardanelles Strait. This strait connects the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara, forming a key passage for vessels traveling between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.

LOA 245.1m, beam 32.263m, draught 13m, 64,273DWT.

Vessels of less than 100GT may anchor in the inner harbour. Larger vessels should anchor in Poyraz Koyu, in depths of 21.0-47m.

BA 2429, 224. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

1025.

Compulsory for all foreign vessels berthing or unberthing at a Turkish port or anchorage. Pilots are provided by TDI (Turkish Maritime Organisation). Pilots embark off Mehmetcik Burnu (40°02.5'N 026°11.5'E) and in bad weather off Kepez Koyu (40°06'N 026°22'E) or off Gelibolu. Pilots disembark in a position 2.5nm WSW of Mehmetcik Light. Akcansa Pilot boards off the pier.

The NE limit of Canakkale outer harbour between Gocuk Burnu (40°17'N 026°34'E) and Karakova Burnu (2.5nm NNE). The W limit of the outer harbour is to seaward of the entrance to Canakkale Bogazi. The inner harbour consists of the waters of Dardan Limani. Its W limit is a line between Canakkale Kelesi Light and Mecidiye Tabya Burnu (1nm NNE).

Transit through Gelibolu Straits subject to military approval. Also transit through Mehmetcik Straits when arriving from Aegean Sea.

Towage and mooring boats are compulsory for vessels over 1,500GT and arranged through the pilot by TDI (Turkish Maritime Organisation). There are 2 tugs of 2,500hp available at Canakkale Pier. Vessels lines are used.

Prevailing winds: N'ly.

ЗANAKKALE AKЗANSA CEMENT TERMINAL 39°52.65'N 26°09.13'E For details see: ЗANAKKALE BOРAZI AND ISTANBUL BOРAZIAZI (DARDANELLES AND BOSPORUS) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Call Turk Radio on MF & HF Bands. Ship to shore communication is by VHF-DSC Channel 16 and 70 near Turkey. Meteorological events are broadcast in Turkish on VHF Ch 16 and 67 and updated every 3 hours. The broadcast is available in English on VHF. VHF: Traffic Control Centre (VTS): Ch 11, 12, 13. Canakkale Pilot: VHF Ch 16, 71 throughout 24 hours. Akcansa Pilot: Ch 16, 10.

Shore leave is possible after completion of Customs and Immigration formalities. Crew members are permitted on shore with shore passes and Seaman's Book. All shore passes must be returned to Immigration before departure. At some terminals, it is forbidden to walk on the jetty and terminal area. A vehicle is obtained for the crew's needs.

Upon arrival of the vessel, the clearance party will board the vessel and will consists of: ..... 1. Sanitary Officer 2. 1 or more Immigration Police 3 1 or more Customs Officer Masters are required to submit the following documents to the clearance party: ..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 8 2. Passenger List 8 3. Seaman Books 8 4. Provision List 2 5. Stores List 2 6. Bunkers List 2 7. Cargo Manifest 2 8. Transit cargo 2 The following ship-certificates are to be presented to the Harbour Master for inspection to obtain outward clearance: ..... 1. Safety Equipment Certificate 2. Safety Construction Certificate 3. Safety Radio Certificate 4. International Load Line 5. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 6. Class Certificate 7. Minimum Safe Manning Certificate 8. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Document 9. International Medical Certificate 10. Ship's Registry Certificate 11. Chemical Fitness Certificate (only tanker) 12. International Safety Management Certificate

Notify ETA 96, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes must give 48 hours notice of ETA. The ETA messages must include the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Gross Tonnage 3. Port of Register 4. Type of cargo 5. Quantity of cargo 6. Draught 7. Last port of call Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain free pratique and customs clearance to commence any operation. Nobody may join or leave the vessel before this inspection is completed. Vessels may be cleared at anchorage or alongside, and sometimes at the straits of Dardanelles and Bosphorus.

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

Masters are required to complete and sign a declaration form for the Sanitary Officer. In this declaration, the Master is asked to provide information on Sanitary/Health matters onboard the vessel.

NOR should be received by the Loading Master. It should be tendered at the time of the pilot boarding, anchoring or arrival point. 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 4. Immigration clearance