Derince (TRDRC)

It is the main general cargo port in the Gulf. It is an important port as an alternative to the port of Haydarpasa due to its proximity. The port handles dry bulk, liquid bulk and general cargoes. The port comprises the sub-port terminals of Petrol Ofisi, Shell Derince, Koruma Klor Alkali and Aktas Terminal. Exports: Include magnesite, steel, iron and general cargo. Imports: Include aluminium, logs, rubber, scrap paper, steel, iron and timber products.

Summer.

The port of Derince is situated on the N shore of the Gulf of Izmit.

LOA 180, draught 9.5m, 40,000DWT.

Approx 2,500,000t of cargo handled annually.

Anchorage is forbidden near the port, the waiting anchorage is off Izmit, 4nm E. It is compulsory for vessels with dangerous cargo to anchor off Yarimca anchorage. The pilot will notify of the best location for anchorage. An explosive anchorage is centred 0.6nm WSW from the port. A submarine cable crosses the W end of the anchorage and there is a mooring buoy at the E end.

BA 497, 8128. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

1018.

Mooring arrangements: Petrol Ofisi: Usually mooring by stern to the jetty and two buoys on each side, smaller vessels can berth alongside at No 1 Inner and No 2. Shell: Usually mooring by stern to the jetty and two buoys on each side, smaller vessels can berth alongside. Aktas Terminal: Mooring by stern to the jetty and two buoys on each side. Ships use both bow anchors.

Pilotage is compulsory for Turkish merchant vessels of 1,000GT and over and foreign vessels and yachts over 150GT. Berthing and unberthing in the Gulf of Izmit is from Darica and is provided by Derince Pilots for public berths and Yarimca Med pilots for tanker terminals, boarding in position 40°44.7'N 029° 21.2'E. Derince Public berths: Arriving vessels should call the pilot station on Ch 20 when 20nm from the boarding station. Departing vessels should request a pilot on VHF Ch 16 at least 1 hour prior to departure the port. Tel & Fax: +90 262 656 3400. Private berths: See Izmit pilotage details.

Range 0.30-0.40m.

Tugs are compulsory for vessels over 2,000GT. There are 2 tugs available at Derince Port, 1 x 20t and 1 x 22t bollard pull.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

DERINCE 40°44.85'N 29°49.51'E UNCTAD LOCODE: TR DRC For details see: ЗANAKKALE BOРAZI AND ISTANBUL BOРAZIAZI (DARDANELLES AND BOSPORUS) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 20, available 24 hours.

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain Customs clearance. Personnel are not permitted to join or leave the ship before inspection is completed. Vessels may be cleared at anchorage or alongside and sometimes in the straits of Dardanelles and Bosphorus. The clearance party consists of 1 Sanitary Officer, 1 or more Immigration Police, 1 or more Customs Officer. Customs allowance: Ten packets of cigarettes and one bottle of spirits per crew member per week.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List (1 copy for sanitary, 2 copies for police, 2 copies for Customs also required on departure) 8 2. Passenger List (1 copy for sanitary, 2 copies for police, 2 copies for Customs also required on departure) 8 3. Manifest of Transit Cargo 2 4. Manifest of Inward Cargo 3 5. Bill of Lading 1 6. Cargo Stowage Plans 1 7. Stores Lists 2 8. Health Documents - 9. Ship's Certificates - The following must be presented to the Harbour Master for inspection, 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 Certificate (SSCEC) 10. International Medical Certificate 11. Ship's Registry Certificate 12. Chemical Fitness Certificate (only tanker) 13. International Safety Management Certificate Departure: Masters should obtain the following documents through the agent before departing: ..... 1. Harbour Master Clearance (all ships certificates) 2. Sanitary Clearance (free pratique card) 3. Customs Clearance (Customs and Custom enforcement) 4. Immigration Clearance (all Seaman's Book or passports and shore pass)

Notify ETA to pilot station 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival by fax. Any delays should be advised by fax.

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).

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain free pratique.

NOR will be received by Loading Master or receivers of cargoes. It should be tendered at the time of pilot boarding, anchoring or arrival points.