Fatsa (TRFAS)

The port comprises of one pier which handles bulk and general cargoes.

Summer.

The port of Fatsa stands on the SW side of Fatsa Korfezi, 2nm SSE of Kirecci Burnu.

LOA 150m.

Anchorage is situated 1nm NNW of Kirecci Burnu. This anchorage is close inshore of a Turkish firing practice area.

From a position NE of Kirecci Burnu the approach route to Fatsa Korfezi leads S through waters clear of charted dangers, until within approx 2nm of the port, then passing E of Fatsa Banki Light (white metal framework tower, 5.0m in height 1.4nm E of Kirecci Burnu). This light stands on a reef, 0.1nm in width, parts of which dry. A number of submerged rocks, with depths of 5.2m over them lie 0.5nm W of Fatsa Banki and make it inadvisable to pass between this reef and the shore.

BA 1274, 2237. Admiralty Pilot NP24, NP286(3).

1025.

Not available.

The harbour limits comprises of all waters within an area extending 5.5nm N of Yasun Burnu, then WNW for 12nm and finally S to the coast at 41°04.7'N 037° 26.6'E.

Range 0.35m.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

FATSA 41°02.74'N 37°29.52'E UNCTAD LOCODE: TR FAS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 18 Turkish Hydrographic Office, (RSDRA2012000261421), 18/13 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________