Isdemir (TRIDM)

The port, part of Iskenderun Outer Port, serves Iskenderun Iron and Steel Works A.S., for which it was specially built. Iron ore, coal, oil and general cargoes are imported; finished products are exported.

Summer.

Isdemir is situated 7nm N of Iskenderun.

Max LOA 295m, beam 46m, draught 17.5m, 200,000DWT.

Vessels awaiting a berth should anchor W of the main harbour. Vessels under 300t may be permitted to anchor temporarily in the harbour. Information on best location for anchorage will be given by Isdemir Pilot.

The harbour has a depth of 6.2-18.5m and is protected by breakwaters; a light is exhibited at the head of each breakwater. The entrance has an approx width of 325m between the breakwaters. There is 17.0m depth to within 70m of N breakwater and 30m of S breakwater.With max draught 16.4m there is a turning circle available of 500m diameter.

BA 246, 2632. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3).

1025-1026.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels entering the harbour and is available 0800-2359hrs. The pilot boards 0.5nm to 1.5nm from the harbour entrance.

Tankers and large vessels (over 100,000DWT) are restricted from entering the port during hours of darkness. Berthing priority exists for vessels loading or discharging from the factory.

Four tugs of 30t and two tugs of 60t bollard pull available. Tugs are compulsory for vessels over 500GT. One tug for vessels of between 2,000-5,000GT Two tugs for vessels of vessels between 5,000GT-15,000GT Three tugs for vessels greater than 15,000GT Four tugs for vessels over 50,000GT

Prevailing winds: Variable. Caution: Sudden and very strong winds called "Yarikkaya" blow from E during winter season, coming off mountains at gale force.

SDEMIR 36°43.51'N 36°11.23'E UNCTAD LOCODE: TR ISK ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

SKEN TERMINAL, CEYHAN LIMANI 36°50.09'N 35°53.08'E For details see: CEYHAN LIMANI PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 09 Turkish Hydrographic Offi ce, (RSDRA2012000261421), 9/13 ________________________________________________________________________________ __________

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 20 Turkish Hydrographic Office, (RSDRA2012000261421), 20/13 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Call Turk Radio on MF & HF bands, (ship-to-shore communication is by VHF-DSC channels 16, 70 near to Turkey). Forecasts and other meteorological events are broadcast in Turkish on VHF Ch 16 and 67 and updated every three hours. (Broadcast in English on VHF if required). VHF: Isdemir Pilots: Ch 16, 12.

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain Customs clearance. Personnel 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 by the sanitary launch. 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. Deratting Exemption Certificate 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 Books or passports and shore passes)

ETA should be sent 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival and should include request for pilot and tugs. Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes should give 72 hours notice.

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.