Iskenderun (TRISK)

The Inner and Outer ports port serves the SE, East Anatolian regions as well as transit traffic to Middle East countries. The port of Iskenderun (Inner Port) has a breakwater 1,400m long and is protected from N and S winds. The depth at the port entrance is 12.0m. As a multipurpose port it handles general cargo, dry bulk, liquid bulk, container handling and Ro-Ro vessels. It plays an important role as a transit port to middle east countries and there are several oil and gas terminals. The Outer Port comprises Sasa Terminal, Shell Terminal POAS Terminal, NATO Terminal, Port of Gubretas, Yazici Terminal, Ekinciler Terminal and Atakas Port. Exports: Chrome ore, wood, cotton, grain and other agricultural products. Imports: Manufactured goods, rice, sugar, coffee, salt, copper, iron and hardware.

Summer

Iskenderun port is situated in southern Turkey, in Iskenderun Bay at eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea.

LOA 363.57m, beam 50m, draught 15.5m, 208,445DWT.

Approx 68,000,000t of cargo and 660,000TEU handled annually.

The usual anchorage is N of the town, approx 0.3nm offshore, in a depth of 13.0m, mud. A good anchor berth is 0.8nm WSW of the W main breakwater light, in a depth of approx 16.0m, stiff mud, but the holding generally is not good. Winds from N are seldom so strong as to cause vessels with good anchors and cables to drag. The anchorage for vessels carrying explosives is within a triangular area, 1nm NW of the W main breakwater head. Anchoring is prohibited within the inner harbour and close to the shore NE of the inner harbour.

When approaching Iskenderun from W, especially at night, the SW entrance point of the bay should be given a wide berth as the bottom rises steeply off it and the distance from the coast is very difficult to estimate due to the high land beyond.

BA 2104, 246, 2632. Admiralty Pilot NP49, NP286(3)

1025.

Buoy Mooring arrangements: Vessels will drop two anchors ford then connect to sea buoys aft by mooring lines from starboard, centre and port side.

Pilotage is compulsory for Turkish vessels of 300GT and above, and for all foreign vessels entering and leaving the main harbour or berthing at the buoys an jetty.

Positioned from W Breakwater Light (white metal column) (36°36.2'N 036°11.2'E): Three chimneys (1nm SSW) Three radio station towers (1nm SE) Silo (red light at N end, 0.55nm SE).

Vessels carrying in excess of 50t of explosives are not allowed to berth. No restrictions in Orhan Ekinci Pier and Yazici Jetty. Prohibited area: A maritime military security area is located 2.25nm WSW from the harbour entrance, close N of Iskenderun Airport. The area parallels the coast for 0.2nm and extends 0.05nm from the shore; entry is prohibited.

Range 0.30-0.50m.

Towage is provided by the Port Administration, five tugs (970hp - 2620hp) are available. Vessels over 500GT and above berthing or un-berthing from jetties and piers must take one tug, vessels of 4,000GT and above require two tugs.

Prevailing winds: Variable. Caution: Sudden and very strong winds called "Yarikkaya" blow from N and E during winter season, coming off mountains at gale force. Shore cranes stop operating and anchored vessels should have engines on immediate notice.

SKENDERUN 36°35.99'N 36°11.18'E UNCTAD LOCODE: TR ISK ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 28/17 Turkish Notice 20/138/17, (RSDRA2017000136887), 28/17 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Call Turk Radio on MF & HF band, (ship-to-shore communication is by VHF-DSC Ch 16, 70). VHF: Pilots & Port: 16, 13. Forecasts and other meteorological events are broadcast in Turkish on VHF Ch 16 and 67 and updated every three hours. ..... Authority Telephone Port Authority +90 326 626 1600 Pilot +90 326 614 0044

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 at 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 can be renewed 10. International Medical Certificate 11. Ship's Registry Certificate 12. Chemical Fitness Certificate (only tanker) 13. International Safety Management Certificate Masters should to 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)

Vessels should send ETA 24 hours in advance (48 hours in advance if carrying dangerous cargoes). Message should include the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Approx ETA 3. GT 4. Pilot boarding position (Requested) 5. Destination 6. Draught 7. Agent's name

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

Dangerous cargo is discharged into lighters and stored in special areas.

Vessels calling at Turkish ports have to obtain free pratique. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

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.