Samsun (TRSSX)

Samsun is a major gateway port for the central part of the Black Sea coast. The port serves export, import cargoes and transit traffic to Iran. It is well located both for trade with countries having a coast on the Black Sea and for potential cargoes which will arise due to Black Sea Economic Co-operation Region (BSECR) project. It is also well located for the cargoes destined to the Middle East from continental Europe through Rhine-Main-Danube canal and Black Sea. Samsun Main Terminal and Industrial Terminal are protected by 2 breakwaters of length 3,132m and 1,580m.

Summer.

Samsun lies between Kalyon Burnu (41°19'N 036°20'E) and Civa Burnu (15nm ENE), on N coast with Black Sea.

Harbour: LOA 206m, beam 32.26m, draught 12m, 90,000DWT. Off Shore: LOA 200m, draught 12m, 50,000DWT.

Approx 12,200,000t of cargo, 67,000TEU and 2,800 vessels handled annually.

Outer anchorage: General anchorage lies E and N of the inner harbour entrance. It is exposed to winds between NW and ESE and is subject to heavy swells. Anchorages in the outer harbour may be approached from seaward through waters clear of charted dangers.Explosives anchorage: Lies 1.25nm ESE of the breakwater. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in an imaginary line 41°18.2'N 036°21.4'E and 41°18.3'N 036°21.3'E in the outer port, connecting the points of imaginary parallel lines drawn to 110° bearing from the lights on the head of Kuzey and Dogu Mendirek.

The inner harbour is entered between the heads of Kuzey Mendirek and Dogu Mendirek breakwaters, the depth at the entrance is 12.6m and width 225m. Lights on concrete towers stand at the head of each breakwater. Caution: Depths in the harbour are continuously changing and mariners are advised to consult the Port Authority.

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

1025, changes according to season.

Pilotage is compulsory for Turkish merchant vessels over 1,000GT and foreign vessels over 500GT, entering and berthing in the inner harbour and proceeding alongside jetties in the outer harbour. Pilots embark in the outer harbour.

The total harbour area comprises the sea area between the shore and the line connecting point 41°21.0'N 036°14.1'E and point 41°15.3'N 036°23.1'E. The inner harbour consists of all water within the breakwaters.

Landmark: Chimney (red and white) (41°14.8'N 036°27.5'E). Surrounded by a framework structure.

No vessel may berth if carrying in excess of 50t of explosives.

Range 0.3-0.5m.

Compulsory for foreign vessels over 500GT and Turkish vessels over 1,000GT. Vessels must use 1 x 16t bollard pull for vessels of 2,000-5,000GT, 2 x 18t for vessels of 5,001-15,000GT, 2 x 27t or 3 x 18t for vessels of 15,001-30,000GT and 2 x 30t or 3 x 20t for vessels over 30,000GT. Three tugs up to 2,500hp are available.

Prevailing winds: Variable.

SAMSUN 41°18.55'N 36°21.13'E UNCTAD LOCODE: TR SSX ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, available 24 hours. Email: info@samsunport.com.tr

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. 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 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)

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival for vessels carrying explosives and dangerous cargoes. Warships and tourist vessels must notify ETA 48 hours prior to arrival.

All foreign ships and Turkish merchant ships of 5GT and bigger in the port are required to hoist their national flag from 0800hrs in the morning until sunset. All foreign ships are requested to fly the Turkish flag during their stay in Turkish ports or anchorages and also when passing through the Turkish straits (Dardanelles and Bosphorus).

All information about "Harbour Regulations" and "International Oil Tanker and Terminal Safety Guide" is given to Master after berthing. The main engines of all vessels while at the berth shall be kept ready for immediate use. Fire fighting equipment must be adequately manned for fire fighting and vacating the berth in case of an emergency. Garbage and Oil Record Book: Must be kept up to date with signature and seal of the receiving contractor each time of disposal. Painting, chipping and washing the storage tanks and holds of vessel are under the responsibility of the ship owner.

Ships wishing to stay in port more than 48 hours are required to take free pratique. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates only.

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