Port Uri

Constantza, Romania
Latitude:
44 10' N
Longitude:
Max. Dft:
17.6 m UNCTAD code:
028 39' E
Time Zone:
GMT +2
ROCND
PORT OFFICIALS
Mr J Unciuleanu, Harbour Master
Mr M E Visoianu, General Manager
PORT DESCRIPTION
Location: Constantza is situated on the W coast of the Black Sea, about 179nm from the
Bosporus and 85nm from the mouth of Sulina branch, through which the Danube flows into
the sea, approx 250km E of Bucharest.
General overview: It is the principal port of Romania and the largest on the Black Sea. It
covers an area of 3,600ha and the handling capacity of the port is 85,000,000t annually.
The port is confined by the N and S breakwaters, lengths 8,874m and 5,560m respectively.
There are 133 berths with a total quay length of 28.5km.
The port complex consists of the Old Port to the N and the New Port to the S.
The North Port is entirely operational and consists of 12 basins, water depth between 7.0m
and 13.5m, 15.5km of quay and 82 berths, and has specialised terminals for ores, coal, crude
oil and oil products, grains, chemical products, rolled metals, containers, general goods for
platforms and warehouses.
The South Port, to the S, is partly operational. There are 13km of quays, 25 operational berths
and handling capacities for ores, coal, phosphate, crude oil and oil products, rolled metals,
general goods for platforms and warehouses. Part of the traffic is managed in the ro-ro and
ferry system.
The South Port encompasses the entrance into the Danube - Black Sea Canal which is part of
the most important European waterway, the Rhine - Main - Danube corridor.
According to the EEC-UNO standards, the Danube - Black Sea Canal ranks in the "F" class of
inland canals (length 64.4km, width 90m, water depth 7.0m, bridge clearance 17m, 2 double
locks at Cernavoda and Agigea) and it allows convoys of 6 barges of 3,000t each or vessels
up to 5,000dwt.
There are 3 commercial ports along the canal, Cernavoda, Medgidia and Basarabi (see
separate entries) available for the transhipment of cargo and passengers.
In order to tranship cargo into river vessels (barges) the South Port has a specialised rivermaritime basin.
Of the cargo handled at Constantza, 80% is bulk cargo. Of that, half is liquid cargo, mainly
crude oil and derivative products and the other half is solid bulk cargo, mainly iron ore and
non-ferrous ores, coal, coke, phosphate, apatites, steel products and cereals.
The general cargo consists of imports of industrial equipment, foods, fertilisers and chemical
products, clothes, electrical appliances and exports consist of furniture and wood products,
metal products, fertilisers and chemical products, foods, textiles, glass products and cars.
Traffic figures: 1997: 42,400,000t of which 12,200,000t liquid bulk, 23,300,000t solid bulk
and 6,900,000t of general cargo of which 700,000t is containerised.
Load Line zone: Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for
ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30.
Max size: Largest vessel handled: 165,000dwt, draft 17.6m at tanker berth and bulk carrier
berth.
PRE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
ETA's: The shipowner notifies ETA to the agent and the agent notifies Constantza Port
Administration, the Harbour Master's Office and the stevedoring company.
The notice must include: Flag, LOA, draft, ETA, loading/unloading, kind of cargo, quantity,
origin and destination.
Documentation required: The following documents have to be lodged with the Constantza
Harbour Master by the vessel's authorised representative, within 12 hours of berthing :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Act of Nationality (certificate of Registry)

Tonnage certificate
Load Line certificate
Classification certificate
Cargo Ship Safety Radio certificate
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment certificate
Cargo Ship Safety Construction certificate
Minimum Safe Manning certificate
Dangerous Cargo Declaration
Master's Declaration
Crew List
Passenger List.
The vessel's representative will fill in a maritime interrogation at the Harbour Master's Office
and should take with him the vessel's stamp.
Other documents:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Cargo Manifest
Cargo plan
Provisions Declaration
Crew's Customs Declaration
Custom's Declaration Seal, including amounts bigger than US$1,000
Ship's Agreement
Fumigation certificate
International Certificate for Prevention of Hydrocarbons Pollution
Log for Hydrocarbons Recording.
Cargo documentation: The cargo documents prior to the loading on board are the instructions
given by the Romanian exporter to the port operator. After the loading, the cargo documents
are as follows:
1.
2.
Bill of Lading and all the other documents which may be required.
Export Customs Declaration.
Import:
1.
2.
3.
Bill of Lading.
Cargo Manifest.
Import Customs Declaration.
Radio: Radio Constantza, callsign "YQI", working frequency: 500, 461 and 2,748kHz.
VHF: VHF continuously monitored:
VHF Channel
Harbour Master Constantza 67
Port Control Constantza
67
Pilotage Constantza 14
Radio Station Constantza
16
Towage
11
Salvage Group
13
Health regulations: Sanitary Inspection: Immediately after berthing, the Sanitary Commission
checks the condition of health of all the persons on board, the nature of cargo, specifications
regarding possible diseases, vaccinations, etc. If there is not any contamination danger, "Free
Pratique" is granted to the vessel.
Customs and immigration: Small quantities of goods are allowed for each member of the
crew. The quantities, for 5 days stay in the port, are as follows: For the Master, 400 cigarettes
and 2 bottles of alcohol; for each member of the crew, 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of alcohol.
The quantities in excess of personal use are put under the Customs seal and may be removed
only with the Customs approval.
The Immigration Office in the port of Constantza may grant transit visa for the seamen
disembarked for repatriation.
Standard messages: According to the International Code of Signals.
Flags: No special requirements.
Notices of readiness: After granting "Free Pratique", a vessel moored in an operative berth
receives "Harbour Master's Coming Alongside Permit" and "Custom's Loading/Unloading
Permit". Afterwards the vessel may tender Notice of Readiness.
General notices & regulations: SOLAS 74; MARPOL 73/78; STCW 91.
NAVIGATION
Port limits: The port is confined by the N and S breakwaters.
Sea buoys, fairways and channels: The traffic separation scheme for coming into and going
out of the port is as follows:
1.
2.
The separation zone has the following borders:

Lat 4404.42'N, Long 02843.22'E
Lat 4404.78'N, Long 02843.76'E
Lat 4400.19'N, Long 02849.96'E
Lat 4350.81'N, Long 02849.44'E
The entrance channel into the port has the general direction NW, True course is 316
3.
Lat 4400.74'N, Long 02850.73'E

Lat 4405.35'N, Long 02844.53'E.
The exit channel from the port has the general direction SE, True course is 136
Lat 4403.88'N, Long 02842.44'E
Lat 4459.27'N, Long 02848.65'E.
The observance of 1972 Colreg is compulsory. The length of the access channel is 6.4nm,
depth 21m. The breadth of the navigational channel is 0.8nm. The separation zone has a width
of 0.5nm.
Pilot: Compulsory for all vessels, except Navy vessels, vessels used for a public service such
as maintenance, control and surveillance of navigation, salvage vessels, training, hospital and
leisure vessels. Pilotage is compulsory for entering, leaving the port and for the manoeuvring
of vessels inside the port, throughout 24 hours. The vessel's Master has to notify pilots, at
least 12 hours prior to arrival, at the roads. The vessel's Master should contact Port Control
Constantza at the entrance into the zone at 12nm from the N jetty, calling on VHF ch 67.
Contact with pilot service may be made by calling on VHF ch 14. The language used is
English. The compulsory zone to embark/disembark the pilot is as follows:
Fair weather (wind force 4), within the circle with a radius of 0.5nm and the centre located at
Lat 4405.06'N, Long 02843.06'E.
Bad weather (wind over force 4), near the point of co-ordinates: Lat 4406.24'N, Long
02842.30'E.
The pilot boat is painted white, with "Pilot" painted on the side.
Anchorages: The limits of Constantza roadstead are designated as follows:
Lat 4410.5'N, Long 02844.0'E
Lat 4410.5'N, Long 02849.5'E
Lat 4406.5'N, Long 02849.5'E
Lat 4406.5'N, Long 02844.0'E.
The meridians of Long 02846.70'E and Long 02848.20'E divide the anchorage zone into 3
areas numbered from West to East:
Zone 1: for vessels up to 40,000grt (except tankers)
Zone 2: for vessels over 40,000grt (except tankers)
Zone 3: for tankers, liquefied gas carriers, dangerous cargoes.
The roadstead allows a safe anchorage for 40 to 50 big ships, the depth of the water is
between 25m and 30m with the possibility to make a full swing in case of change of wind or
current direction. During bad weather, small vessels may enter into the port with the approval
of the Harbour Master.
Tidal range and flow: Tidal variations are negligible. Under persistent winds tides can reach a
max of 0.5m. Main currents run from N to S with a max velocity of approx 1kn.
Dock density: Average 1014.
Weather: Prevailing winds: Winter, N-NE; spring, NE-E and NE-S; summer, NW-NE;
autumn, N-NE. Strong winds occur at the end of autumn (Oct) and in winter (Jan) with
storms, sometimes up to force 9 to 10 (20kn to 30kn).
Principal navigation aids: Along the Romanian coast, from Midia to Mangalia there are
navigation aids with solar cells, remote control and radar reflectors.
Coastal and floating navigational aids:
Location
Characteristics
(nm) (m)
Port Mangalia
Main light
Lat 4348.67'N,
Long 02833.60'E
Entrance light NE
breakwater head
Lat 4347.95'N
Long 02836.12'E
Port Constantza
Main light
Lat 4409.50'N
Long 02837.91'E
cupola (58)
Light NE breakwater
Lat 4408.63'N
Long 02840.45'E
Range Structure Height
Fl(2)W.5.5sec 22
White pyramidal stone tower (42)
Fl.W.4sec
Cupola on grey framework tower (21)
10
Fl(2).W.29.8sec
24
Fl.W.4.5sec
10
Grey granite tower (18)
17
White cupola on a metal framework tower with
10
Metal structure on white concrete tower (18)
Port Midia
Main light
Lat 4420.85'N
Long 02841.06'E
Fl.W.5sec
red and white bands (22)
Entrance light
Offshore breakwater
head. Lat 4419.31'N
Long 02841.76'E
Fl.W.5sec
White pyramidal concrete tower with blue
Charts: BA 2284. Admiralty Pilot NP19.

Traffic schemes: The control, surveillance and leading of vessels from the roads is undertaken
by Port Control Constantza on VHF ch 67. The orders of Port Control Constantza are
compulsory. The anchorage area and the traffic separation zone are under surveillance of VTS
equipment located at Port Control Constantza.
Radar: Radar surveillance is permanently maintained by Constantza Port Control over a sector
having a radius of 12nm.
Restrictions: The entrance to the port during night time is strictly forbidden for vessels with a
draft over 12.5m, especially tankers. Tug assistance is compulsory within the port area for
every vessel over 1,000nrt.
Tugs: The following tugs are available:
1.
2 tugs of 2 x 2,400hp: "Zimbrul 3", "Zimbrul 4".
2.
10 tugs of 2 x 1,200hp: "Alexandria 3", "Alexandria 4", "Alexandria 5", "Alexandria
6", "Galati 1", "Galati 2", Galati "4", "Galati 5", "Galati 6", "Galati 7".
3.
5 tugs of 2 x 600hp: "Adamclisi", "Peles", "Medias", "Cisnadie", "Campeni".
4.
2 tugs of 2 x 300hp: "Pescarus 5", "Pescarus 6".
A specialised fire fighting brigade is available. They have two tugs of 1,980hp each
("Pompier "8" and "9"), equipped with fire fighting installations with water, foam and
powder.
Coast guard: There is a salvage group, with 2 tugs: "Salvator" of 6,600hp and "Viteazul"
2,400hp. The salvage group is able to act as Coastguard along the Romanian Coast and in the
international waters.
Mooring information: There are no unusual berthing and unberthing movements/manoeuvres.
BERTHS AND CARGO
Names/Nos: The North Port has 82 berths (numbered from 0 to 78 plus two berths without
numbers) of which 65 are operative.
The South Port has 25 operative berths (beginning with 79), the rest are under construction.
Water
Berths Length depth Use
(m)
(m)
Passenger berth
Vehicles
454
294 11.50
10.80 Cars, tractors, other
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
12
13
14
15
17
18
131
132
139
140
127
101
98
112
138
141
122
122
138
112
112
10.40
10.40
10.40
10.40
10.40
10.40
10.40
8.50
8.20
8.20
7.40
7.40
7.60
7.80
8.20
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo
Perishable general cargo
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo
Cereals
Cereals
19
20
21
23
24
31
32
33
35
36
37
38
113
125
125
141
141
230
230
218
208
208
208
208
7.90
7.90
8.20
8.00
8.10
10.50
10.60
8.80
10.50
10.80
10.80
10.80
Edible oil, molasses

General cargo
General cargo
Wood, building materials
Cereals
Cereals
Cereals
Cereals
General cargo, rolled metals
General cargo
General cargo
Equipment, installations
39
40
200
208
10.60 Equipment, installations

10.30 Equipment, general cargo
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
208
208
209
220
224
224
224
224
235
235
10.30
10.50
10.40
10.60
10.60
10.00
10.60
10.70
9.60
8.70

General cargo, equipment
Metal products, rolled metals
Metal products, rolled metals
Cement, wood, build materials
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
62
235
232
220
234
234
234
234
182
234
234
234
8.40
9.70
9.10
8.90
8.90
10.10
10.10
9.10
10.90
8.70
6.40

Containers
Perishable foods
Packed chemical products
Packed and bulk chemical products
Packed and bulk chemical products
Phosphate and apatite, bulk
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
72
73
75
76
79
80
220
215
215
215
215
215
305
305
305
305
305
305
400
305
9.00
9.00
8.00
9.00
10.90
10.40
11.40
11.40
13.30
13.10
12.70
12.90
17.60
17.60
Bulk urea
Coal, coke, ore
Coal, coke, ore
Coal, coke, ore
Coal, coke, ore
Bulk and bagged cement
Oil products
Oil products
Oil products
Oil products
Crude oil and oil products
Coal, coke, ore
81
82
83
84
85
94
95
96
108
307
292
250
250
356
238
228
238
148
16.60
14.70
12.80
10.30
10.30
3.30
4.30
4.20
6.60
Coal, coke, ore

Coal, coke, ore
Coal, coke, ore
Coal, coke, ore
Coal, coke, ore
Bulk transhipment into barges
General cargo and bulk
109
110
111
145
198
221
8.00 General cargo and bulk

112
113
114
115
116
117
118
120
121
122
222
221
201
228
228
240
217
255
214
214
11.20
11.20
12.10
13.60
13.30
12.40
10.70
12.40
12.90
12.90
General cargo and bulk

Bulk cement
General cargo
General cargo
General cargo
Car terminal
Car terminal
Ferry boat
Ro-ro
Bulk cement
Berths No 25 to 29 belong to Constantza Shipyard.

Berths No 9, 10, 16, 22, 30, 34, 61, 71, 74, 77, 78, 86 to 93, 97 to 107 are waiting berths.
Facilities: Ore, coal, coke terminal: There are 13 berths for the handling of ores, coal and
coke of which 3 are specialised berths for the transhipment of bulk cargo from seagoing
vessels into barges for transportation via the Danube - Black Sea Canal.
The discharging of cargo from ships is performed by 2 unloaders of 50t each and 6 unloaders
of 20t each. The handling from land into barges is performed by 4 loaders with capacities of
1,200 to 2,000tph. There are also quay cranes, floating cranes, conveyers and stacker
reclaimers for the stockpile.
Terminal for chemical products, fertilisers, urea, phosphate and apatite: There are 9 berths
equipped with 2 unloaders of 25t each for discharging of phosphate and apatite and 2 loaders
of which one has a capacity of 200tph and the other 250tph and a number of quay cranes.
Terminal for building materials: There are 9 berths for the handling of cement and building
materials. The handling is performed with 2 unloaders of 400tph, a floating loader for the
transhipment of the bulk cement from barges into vessels (capacity of 2,000t per 24 hours),
quay cranes. A bagging installation is also available.
Terminal for cereals: There are 6 specialised berths with a max depth of 11.5m for the
handling of grains. The loading/unloading of grains is performed with 5 pneumatic elevators
of 150tph each, 2 elevators of 250tph each, 2 floating elevators of 300tph each, 5 quay cranes,
underground and aerial conveyers.
Oil terminal: There are 6 berths with depths between 11.40m and 12.90m and 1 berth of
17.60m depth which allows the accommodation of tankers up to 165,000dwt. The oil berths
have coupling installation with a diameter of 12in and 16in (Woodfield and Flexider),
equipment for fire fighting and pollution fighting (skimmer, booms, etc).
Terminal for edible oil and molasses: There is 1 berth with a length of 113m and depth of
7.40m. The edible oil is discharged by pipes into 7 tanks of 25,000t each and molasses is
discharged from vessels into tank wagons.
Container terminal: The container terminal has 1 berth with a length of 232m and depth of
9.70m and a handling capacity of 90,000 TEUs per year. The handling is performed with 2
gantry cranes of 40.7t each, 2 transtainers of 32t each, side loaders, forklifts.
Ro-ro terminal: The Ro-ro terminal has 1 berth located in the South Port (length 214, depth
12.90m). Two parking areas (embarking/disembarking), each with a capacity of 120 vehicles
(12m long) are available.
Car terminals: There are 2 car terminals, 1 in the North Port and the other in the South Port.
The first has 2 berths and the second another 2 berths with a parking area of 4ha.
Ferry terminal: The ferry terminal has 1 berth with a length of 255m and depth 12.40m. The
annual transhipment capacity is 1,000,000t. The ferry terminal is served by 2 ships able to
take 70 railcars or 40 trucks.
General cargo facilities: The handling is performed with quay cranes of various capacities,
forklifts, trailers, etc.
Storage: The storage surface for general cargo is approx 220ha of which 30ha are covered
(warehouses and sheds) and 190ha uncovered platforms. There are also specialised storage
facilities; 3 grain silos of 30,000t each; cement bin of 40,000t; storage facilities for phosphate
and urea of 30,000t and respectively 25,000t; 7 tanks of 25,000t each for edible oil; tanks for
crude oil, refined products, petrochemical products with a total capacity of 1,700,000m3,
refrigerated storage for 10,000t, stockpile for 3,500,000t of coal, coke and ores.
Barges: There are various types of barges available (of 3,000t; 2,000t; 1,500t; 1,000t
capacity), which are used for the transport of solid bulk such as ore, coal, coke, phosphate,
apatite, cement, rolled metals, grains and of liquid bulk, mainly oil.
Ballast/slop reception: There is a vessel for the collection of oil residues with a capacity of
600t and a storage tank located on the shore with a capacity of 900t. The removal of ballast
and slops is subject to the Harbour Master's approval.
Security: Security guards on board are not compulsory, but it may be possible to hire them,
on request, when special cargo is handled.
Emergency services: Telephone
Port Police +40 41 601706, 61900 ext 955
Port Ambulance
+40 41 619100 ext 961
Port Fire brigade
+40 41 619100 ext 981.
Safety: Colreg; Order No 471/1989 issued by the Romanian Ministry of Transport.
GENERAL
Repairs: There are shipyards in Constantza, Mangalia and Midia. Various facilities for repairs
of the hull, engine, electrical and electronic equipment are available. All scales of repairs are
possible. A specialised company for underwater repairs is also available.
Docking facilities: Dry docks:
1.
Constantza Shipyard: One dry dock for vessels up to 150,00dwt; one for vessels up to
200,000dwt.
2.
Mangalia Shipyard: Two for vessels up to 150,000dwt; one for vessels up to
250,000dwt.
Floating docks:
1.
Constantza Shipyard: One of 8,000t; one of 15,000t.
2.
Midia Shipyard: One of 20,000t; two of 10,000t.
Bunkers/water/stores: Fresh water: Fresh water supply is through quay installations available
at every berth. Supply from water tankers is also available.
Bunkering: Bunkering is performed with tanker barges inside the port and at the roadstead
and it is subject to the Harbour Master's approval.
The following types of bunker are delivered in any quantity:
Heavy fuel: CNM type 2 (1,500 sec) equivalent of MFO 180cSt and CNM type 3 (600 sec)
equivalent of RDW 80cSt.
Gas oil: Type -5C, 5C, -15C equivalent of MDO.
Medical facilities: The port has a polyclinic and a hospital. The polyclinic works every day,
Mon to Fri, between 0800hrs and 1600hrs and on Sat between 0800hrs and 1300hrs. All kinds
of medical assistance are available in the town of Constantza.
Transport: Nearest airport: Mihail Kogainiceanu (25km), International Airport.
Nearest railway: The port is connected to the national rail network.
Crew change: The Immigration Office in the port of Constantza may grant transit visas for
seamen disembarking for repatriation.
Consuls: The following General Consulates are available: China, Greece, Russian Federation
and Turkey.
Banks: The following banks are available: BANCOREX (Romanian Foreign Trade Bank),
Commercial Bank "Ion Tiriac", Romanian Commercial Bank, Romanian Development Bank,
Agricultural Bank, Bankcoop.
Public holidays: New Year's Day (Jan 1 and 2), The Orthodox Easter (2 days), May 1, The
National Day (Dec 1), Christmas (Dec 25 and 26). Every Sat and Sun.
Working hours: Usually the stevedores shifts are 0700-1900hrs and 1900-0700hrs. The
weekend begins on Sat at 0700hrs and ends on Mon at 0700hrs. Overtime rates apply at
weekends and during holidays.
Developments: The following work is underway: Extension of Constantza Port (stage IV);
Infrastructure and superstructure works in the access area to the Danube - Black Sea Canal;
Territory fitting out; Consolidation and completion of the N and S breakwaters;
Superstructure works in the South Port and maintenance dredging works.
New facilities:
Container Terminal: A new container terminal will be built on Pier No 2S. According to the
OECF-SAPROF study, the first stage will be completed in 2001 and will put in operation 2
berths (length 625m, 14.5m depth) equipped with 3 gantry cranes of 50t, providing a handling
capacity of 337,000 TEUs per year. Further development is foreseen with up to 750,000 TEUs
by the year 2008.
LPG Terminal: A LPG terminal is to start operations in 1998 with a floating installation.
When completed in 2000, the terminal will have a handling capacity of 1,000,000t per year.
Cereals terminal: A silo of 100,000t capacity is to be put into operation by Autumn 1998.
Located on Pier 1S, Berth No 114, close to the entrance into the Danube - Black Sea Canal,
the new facility is dedicated to undertake the transit of cereals from Central Europe via the
Danube corridor.
Bitumen terminal: A terminal dedicated to the import of a min of 250,000t of bitumen yearly
for road construction is to be built in 1999 in Constantza South Port, close to the entrance into
the Danube - Black Sea Canal.
Passenger terminal: A new emerging traffic in the Black Sea area is passenger traffic. Due to
its geographical location and to the tourist potential, the port of Constantza is planning to
attract in the near future 15,000 passengers per year and to build a passenger station to meet
this demand.
Surveyors: Classification Societies representatives: Lloyds Register, Bureau Veritas,
Germanischer Lloyd and Romanian Ship Register which also represents Norske Veritas,
American Bureau, Nippon Register and Russian Register).
Cargo Inspectors: BBM, ROMCONTROL and others.
Recreation: There is no Seamen's Club but there are hotels in the town of Constantza. Mail,
phone and telex facilities are available at the post office at Gate No 1 and in the town.
After the completion of inspection on board, crew may go ashore, with a seaman's book or
passport and a permit issued by the Immigration Office. The entrance/exit from the port is
only through Gate No 1 which is located near the centre of the town. Seamen, visiting only
Constantza city, are required to return to Gate No 1 before 2000hrs.
Garbage: Garbage is removed from the vessel in bags, every two days during the summer and
every four days during the winter.
Officials and visitors: Visitors are allowed provided that they notify Constantza Port
Administration in advance.
Fumigation: Available.
Pollution: Pollution has to be reported immediately to the Harbour Master's Office and to
Constantza Port Administration. The Harbour Master is entitled to apply punishments
according to local and international regulations:
1.
Law no 9/1973, regarding the environmental protection
2.
Law no 8/1974, regarding the inland waterways
3.
Law no 17/1990, regarding the judicial status of the Romanian territorial sea and of
the contiguous area
4.
Law no 98/1992, regarding the ratification of the Convention for the Black Sea
Protection against Pollution
5.
Law no 6/1993, regarding the adhesion of Romania to the International Convention of
1993 for the prevention of pollution by Vessels
6.
Marpol 73/78
7.
OPRC Convention, organisation, preparation, response, Cupertino in case of maritime
pollution.
PORT DUES
(All rates shown in US Dollars).
Basic port tariffs:
Unit
Seagoing
Vessels
River
Ships
Minimal port dues nrt

0.20 0.16
Quay dues for
nrt
0.19
loading/unloading:
Up to 1,000 nrt
0.96 1,001 - 5,000 nrt
0.88 5,001 - 9,000 nrt
0.81 9,001 - 15,000nrt
0.73 Over 15,000 nrt
0.67 Port basin usage:
Operating vessels
vessel per day 28.00 15.00
Non-operating vessels
Vessels lying alongside quay:
Quay draft 7.0-9.0m m/ LOA /day 0.93 0.93
Quay draft 11.5m
m/ LOA /day 1.00 1.00
Quay draft from 12.0-14.5m m/ LOA /day 2.32 2.32
Quay draft 16.5m
m/ LOA /day 2.93 2.93
Unique tariff m/ LOA /day 1.84 1.84
Boarding/disembarking:
1st class or unique class
passenger
2.33 2.33
2nd class
passenger
1.85 1.85
3rd class
passenger
1.31 1.31
Children up to 10 years
regardless of class
passenger
0.57 0.57
Port utilities tariffs:
Fresh water supplied:
From quay
per tonne
4.21 4.21
From barge:
Quantity of water
per tonne
4.21 4.21
Equipment renting per hour
153.00 153.00
Power supply to vessels:
kWh 0.58 0.58
Domestic waste removal
Basin depollution:
(applied to vessels found to pollute the port basin with oil residues and domestic wastes)
Quantity removed
per tonne
30.00 30.00
Equipment rental (Depol ship)
per hour
31.00 31.00
Equipment rental (Canara ship)
per hour
153.00 153.00
Use of port equipment:
Use of booms m/LOA/day 3.00 3.00
Rental of floating crane of 100t:
Operating
per hour
197.00 197.00
Non-operatingper hour
147.00 147.00
Rental of floating crane of 50t:
Operating
per hour
105.00 105.00
Non-operatingper hour
78.00 78.00
Rental of 600hp tugs per hour
153.00 153.00
Rental of 150hp launch
per hour
31.00 31.00
Coefficients of transformation:
Of the tonnage of cargo loaded/unloaded to/from ships into effectively used nrt within the
ports administrated by CPA.
Type of cargo Coefficient
General cargo (packed):
Foods, paper, textile products, pharmaceutical products
and drugs, medicinal herbs, cotton, salted skins, furniture 1.600
Grain and agricultural products in bulk:
Oats, sunflower, hemp seeds 1.400
Barley, sorghum seeds
1.700
Rape, flax seeds
1.800
Soya beans, groats, vetch
2.000
Flour (bagged)
2.000
Wheat, rye, rice, corn, millet, castor oil seeds
Beans 2.200
Vegetable oils 2.300
Molasses
2.500
2.100
Oil and chemical products:

Benzene, solution of urea, paraxylene, isobutano. toluene,
naphthalene, phenol, methanol, platex, phosphoric acid, acetone 2.000
Oil, crude oil, diesel oil, lubricants, acrylic nitrile 2.300
Fuel oil, paraffin
2.500
Coal, coke, anthracite, pitcoal, brown coal and bulk, coke oil
2.500
Wooden products:
Logs x 800
1.400
Timber:
Fir wood x 5,200
1.000
Beechwood cases x 740
1.400
Plywood: PFL, PAL x 700, agglomerated plates
Oakwood x 800
1.700
1.400
Cement and chemical fertilisers:

Cement, fertilisers, urea, vynilpoly - chloride (PVC) in bags
Cement, fertilisers, urea, vynilpoly - chloride (PVC) in bulk
Ores, phosphates and non-ferrous materials:
Steel, concrete, barrels, rolled metals (packs, bundles)
Unpacked sheet iron, billets, heavy rolled metals
(in sheets, pcs by pcs)5.000
1.600
1.600
2.830
Oversized machines and equipment:

Containers, trucks, locomotives, industrial equipment
1.600
Note: The tariffs are applied with the observance of the Tariff Terms of Appliance of CPA
and the contract concluded between the shipowner or its agent and CPA. The Tariffs Terms of
Appliance of CPA are available to all those interested, from the Commercial Department (fax:
+4041 601049).
Preferential tariffs can be applied based on CPA's Board decision. CPA policy is to increase
the port throughput by attracting regular shipping services.
Harbour Master Dues:
1. Harbour Master documents and formalities:
Unit
Up to 500
Rate
dw
osporus & Dardanelles Straits, Turkey
Latitude:
41 00' N
Longitude:
Max. Dft:
UNCTAD code:
028 00' E
Time Zone:
GMT +2
DESCRIPTION
Location: The Dardanelles is a stretch of water connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of
Marmara and the Bosporus is a stretch of water connecting the Sea of Marmara to the Black
Sea.
General Overview: Routeing through the Strait of Istanbul, Sea of Marmara and the Strait of
Canakkale
1.
Definitions and planning factors:
1.1
Definitions:
a.
The Straits and Marmara Region is the maritime area comprising the Sea of Marmara,
the Strait of Istanbul (the Bosporus), the Strait of Canakkale (the Dardanelles) and the
coastlines surrounding this area.
b.
"The Straits" is the area within the boundaries of the Strait of Istanbul and the Strait of
Canakkale.
c.
"Northern entrance to the Strait of Istanbul" is the line joining Anadolu lighthouse to
Turkeli lighthouse.
"Southern entrance to the Strait of Istanbul" is a line joining Ahirkapi lighthouse to
Kadikoy Inciburnu breakwater lighthouse.
"Northern entrance to the Strait of Canakkale" means the longitude passing through
Zincirbozan lighthouse.
"Southern entrance to the Strait of Canakkale" means the line joining the lighthouse of
Mehmetcik Cape to the Kumkale lighthouse.
d.
"Vessel" means any vehicle able to navigate at sea except craft under oars.
e.
"Large vessel" means a vessel 150m or more in length.
f.
"Deep draft vessel" means a vessel with a max draft of 10m or more.
g.
"Straits navigation speed" is the restricted max speed of 10kn over the ground for
vessels proceeding in the Straits.
h.
The "safe air draft" in the Strait of Istanbul due to bridges is 58m.
i.
"Administration" means T C Basbakanlik Denizcilik Mustesarligi (Undersecretariat
for Maritime Affairs).
j.
Vessel carrying nuclear, noxious and dangerous goods waste means:
Any nuclear powered vessel except for military vessels.
Vessels carrying cargo classified by IMO as dangerous, including petroleum and its
derivatives and vessels constructed and being used for the carriage of substances qualified in
the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973 as modified by
the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78) and its annexes as pollutants.
Vessels carrying such cargo, which after unloading have not effected the necessary
operations to eradicate the dangers of cargo.
Vessels carrying nuclear, dangerous and noxious wastes as defined in international
conventions and domestic legislation.
k.
"Total towing length" means the distance between the front of the towing vessel and
the stern of the towed vessel or the stern of the pushing vessel and the front of the vessel
being pushed when sailing at full ahead.
l.
TUBRAP is the reporting system which includes Sailing Plan I, Sailing Plan II,
position reports and call point report for the Straits and Marmara regions.
m.
"Daytime" means the period between sunrise and sunset.
n.
"Night time" means the period between sunset and sunrise.
1.2
Traffic Separation Schemes (TSSs):
a.
The boundaries of the TSS which shall apply in the Straits and Marmara region are
delimited:
In the N, by the N border of the area joining the following points:
Latitude
Longitude
4116'N
02855'E
4121'N
02855'E
4121'N
02916'E
4114'N
02916'E
In the S, by the S border of the area joining the following points:
Latitude
Longitude
4005'N
02611'E
4002'N
02555'E
3950'N
02553'E
3944'N
02555'E
3944'N
02609'E
1.3
Planning factors:
a.
The owners or managers of large vessels which plan to pass through the Straits shall
provide information to the Administration about the vessel and its cargo at the planning stage
of the passage. The Administration, taking into consideration the morphological and physical
structure of the Straits, the vessel's dimensions and manoeuvring capability, the safety of life,
property and the environment and maritime traffic conditions shall inform the applicants of
the outcome of its review.
b.
To navigate through the Straits and Marmara region, nuclear powered vessels or
vessels carrying nuclear cargo or waste, which intend to pass through the Straits and Marmara
region must obtain permission, in accordance with relevant regulations from the
Undersecretariat for Maritime Affairs at the planning stage of the passage. Vessels carrying
dangerous or noxious waste must obtain permission from the Ministry for Environment at the
planning stage of the passage.
Vessels carrying dangerous cargo and nuclear powered or nuclear cargo carrying
vessels as well as vessels carrying nuclear, dangerous or noxious waste, whose passage
requires special permission, must comply with the pertinent IMO regulations and shall
transport their cargo according to these regulations.
Such vessels will exhibit a "B" flag in daytime and at night time an all round red light.
c.
All vessels, except for military vessels, that shall pass through the Strait of Istanbul
and the Strait of Canakkale shall be seaworthy in accordance with international rules and the
legislation of the state whose flag they fly and shall establish the technical conformity of their
vessel with the following conditions and make an entry to this effect in the log book.
i.
Main and auxiliary machinery units shall be operational as usual and be ready for
manoeuvres at all times.
ii.
Emergency generators shall be readily operational at all times.
iii.
Main and auxiliary steering gear, gyro compass and radar shall be operational as usual.
iv.
Navigation bridge rpm tachometers, rudder angle and pitch indicators shall be
operational and illuminated.
v.
Navigation lights and vessel's whistle shall be operational and the equipment of the
navigation bridge shall be complete.
vi.
All communications systems, particularly those between the navigating bridge and
forward, aft, steering wheel and engine control room and all alarm systems shall be
operational.
vii.
VHF radiotelephone equipment shall be fully operational and tuned to the frequencies
to be used during the passage.
viii. Projector and at least a pair of binoculars shall be kept ready for use day and night in
the navigation bridge.
ix.
Windlass and its running gear shall be ready for use and both anchors shall be
prepared for lowering with crew standing by.
x.
There shall be an emergency fire wire at the forward and aft ends of vessels carrying
dangerous cargo. A towing hawser and heaving lines shall be available at the forward and aft
ends of vessels other than those carrying dangerous cargo.
xi.
A vessel shall not be so trimmed by the stern so as to affect the vessel's ability to
manoeuvre and steer and no vessel shall enter the Straits having a trim by the head.
xii.
As far as possible vessels shall be trimmed so that the propeller is totally immersed
and in cases of necessity, when the blade of the propeller is not immersed, the amount above
water shall not exceed 5% of the propeller's diameter.
xiii. The vessel will be trimmed and loaded such that the forward part of the vessel and the
sea beyond shall be easily visible from the navigation bridge.
xiv. Each vessel shall have on board these regulations, an up to date version of the
navigation charts of the Straits area and relevant nautical publications.
xv.
All crew employed on vessels shall be in accordance with the International
Convention on Standards and Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW
- 78).
Masters of vessels which are not in conformity with the above mentioned conditions shall
notify the Traffic Control Centre and shall act according to the instruction of the
Administration.
2.
General rules:
2.1
Vessels navigating in the Turkish Straits shall exercise full diligence and regard for the
requirements of the traffic separation scheme (Colreg Rule 10).
2.2
Vessels entering the area to transit through the Turkish Straits or enter a port in the
area will comply with the reporting system (TUBRAP) established by the Administration.
2.3
Vessels navigating the Turkish Straits shall continuously monitor the broadcasts of the
Traffic Control Centre and follow the Centre's instructions.
2.4
A vessel may not pass through the Straits in tow of another vessel. Passage through the
Straits is possible when the towage is carried out by tug or vessels suitably equipped for the
operation.
2.5
The speed for vessels in the Straits is 10kn over the ground. This speed may be
exceeded if steerage way speed cannot be reached, by informing the Traffic Control Stations
and taking care to avoid collisions and creating waves harmful to the surroundings.
2.6
In consideration of the limited manoeuvrability of vessels having deep draft, during
the passage of such vessels through the Straits, sufficient space for manoeuvre and navigation
will be provided (Colreg, Rule 3 h).
2.7
The passage of large vessels whose length exceeds 200m or having draft greater 15m,
due to the adverse morphological, oceanographic and meteorological characteristics and
physical constraints of the Straits, is advised to take place in day time.
2.8
The passage through the Straits of a "vessel not under command" or a "vessel
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre", as defined in Colreg Rule 3f, Rule 3g, depends on the
special permission of the Administration.
If a vessel becomes "not under command" in the course of the passage the master of
the vessel shall immediately inform the Traffic Control Station and follow the instructions
given.
2.9
Procedures for passage:
Masters will ensure that no unauthorised personnel shall enter the navigating bridge,
chart room and wings while navigating in the Straits and that nothing will hinder the ability of
the crew to command the vessel and to keep watch around the vessel. Authorised personnel
will remain on duty by the main engine room whether or not the controls of the engines are in
the main controlled manually. Automatic pilot systems will not be used. The emergency
steering gear will also be kept ready for immediate use with personnel on duty to use it.
2.10 Overtaking:
Vessels navigating in the Straits shall not overtake vessels proceeding before them
except due to necessity.
a.
Vessels passing through the Strait shall maintain a distance of at least 8 cables
between each other.
b.
If for any vessel is going to reduce speed while navigating in the Straits, she shall first
inform the vessels proceeding behind her.
c.
A vessel navigating under her own power at low speed will keep to the most starboard
side of her own traffic separation lane and will permit faster vessels to overtake her.
d.
When a vessel needs to overtake a slower vessel in front of her, she shall first obtain a
traffic report from the Traffic Control Station and if the situation is clear, shall inform the
vessel to be overtaken. The overtaking shall if possible take place on one course.
e.
Overtaking will not take place between Vanikoy and Kanlica in the Strait of Istanbul
and between Cape Nara and Cape Kilitbahir in the Strait of Canakkale.
2.11 Accidents and breakdowns while underway:
Vessels whose direct transit passage through the Strait has been interrupted due to
accidents, breakdowns or compulsory anchoring shall immediately inform the Traffic Control
Station and request advice and instructions. After measures are taken by the relevant port
authority in regard to the safety of the vessel and the area, the vessel shall take a pilot and
carry out the action required for the completion of the passage.
2.12 Vessels leaving a port in the Straits:
Before getting underway from ports, piers or anchorage positions in the Straits, vessels
will inform the Traffic Control Stations and receive any necessary information concerning the
traffic flow.
Such vessels will wait for clear traffic before entering the traffic flow in the Straits.
2.13 Vessels which have to leave the traffic separation scheme to berth, moor to a buoy,
drop anchor, turn back or due to breakdowns and other exceptional circumstances shall
inform the Traffic Control Station and any other vessels which may be in the vicinity.
2.14 One way and two way maritime traffic in the Straits:
Vessels navigating the Straits shall exercise full diligence and regard for the
requirements of the traffic separation schemes. To proceed within the traffic separation
schemes is obligatory. Vessels shall proceed in the appropriate traffic lane in the general
direction of the traffic flow for that lane and shall keep as clear as possible from the traffic
separation line. (Colreg Rule 10bI and 10bII) A vessel that is not able to comply with the
requirements of the traffic separation scheme shall inform the Traffic Control Station well in
advance. In such circumstances, the Administration may temporarily suspend the particular
traffic separation scheme, or sections of it and inform vessels sailing in the area and advise
them to vessels which cannot comply with the traffic separation scheme, the Administration
may temporarily suspend two way traffic and regulate one way traffic to maintain a safe
distance between vessels.
2.15 Proceeding under sail or oars, swimming or fishing in the traffic separation scheme is
forbidden.
3.
Special rules:
3.1
Maritime traffic between the two shores of the Straits:
Intra-city ferries and other shuttle boats crossing between the two side of the Straits of
Istanbul (Bosporus) and Canakkale (Dardanelles) shall keep out of the way of vessels
proceeding from north to south and from south to north in the traffic separation lanes, as much
as possible by avoiding crossing situations. (Colreg Rule 10b). Nevertheless, if there is a risk
of collision they shall take all necessary precautions provided by Article 2 of the International
Convention for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea.
3.2
When traffic in the Straits has to be temporarily suspended and to be directed, vessels
will await the opening of the Strait of Istanbul to maritime traffic, in the Kilyos anchorage
area on the Black Sea side and in the Ahirkapi-Kumkapi anchorage area in the Sea of
Marmara; and the opening of the Strait of Canakkale in the Gelibolu-Sarkoy area in the Sea of
Marmara and the SW of Bozcaada in the Aegean Sea, in the designated anchorage positions.
4.
Dangerous cargo and pollution:
4.1
No refuse, landfill, bilge water, domestic and industrial waste, ecologically harmful or
unsanitary material, oil and other pollutants can be dumped or discharged into the sea in the
Straits and Marmara region. (MARPOL 73/78, Annex I).
4.2
Vessels in the Straits and Marmara region must take every measure not to create air
pollution.
4.3
The trans-boundary movement of hazardous wastes and other wastes shall be carried
out according to the Basel Convention on the Control of Trans-boundary Wastes and Their
Disposal and the transportation of harmful substances will be in accordance with the relevant
international conventions.
5.
Turkish Straits reporting system (TUBRAP):
5.1
Sailing Plan I:
a.
Masters, owners or agents of vessels carrying dangerous cargo or which are
500 gross tons and more, at least 24 hours before entering the entrance of the Strait of Istanbul
or the Strait of Canakkale, shall give Sailing Plan I (SP I).
b.
Vessels carrying dangerous cargo and vessels 500 gross tons and greater,
which depart from ports in the Marmara region shall give Sailing Plan I 6 hours prior to
departure.
5.2
Sailing Plan II:
Masters who have given Sailing Plan I and established that their vessel is in
conformity with the conditions prescribed in Article 1.3 shall give Sailing Plan II 2 hours
before arriving at the entrance to the Strait, or at a distance of 20nm from the entrance to the
Strait, whichever comes first.
After giving Sailing Plan II, vessels shall navigate taking into account information
given by the Traffic Control Centre. The information received regarding the traffic in the
Straits as well as the fact that Sailing Plan II has been given will be recorded in the log book.
5.3
Position Report:
Vessels longer than 20m, when they are at a distance of 5nm from the entrance of the
Straits, shall give by VHF to the Traffic Control Centre situated on the approaching side, a
Position Report containing the necessary information for the identification of the vessel.
5.4
Call Point Report:
In the Straits vessels longer than 20m in length proceeding in the traffic scheme will
present a Call Point Report when reaching certain positions.
6.
Currents and limited visibility:
a.
When the surface current speed in the Strait of Istanbul exceeds 4kn or when N'ly
surface currents are caused by S'ly winds, then large vessels and deep draft vessels with a
speed of 10kn or less will not enter the Straits and will wait until current speeds are 4kn or
less, or the N'ly currents have stopped.
b.
When the surface current in the Strait exceeds 6kn or when strong N'ly currents are
caused by S'ly winds, then large vessels and deep draft vessels, whatever their speed, will not
enter the Strait and will wait until current speeds are less than 6kn, or the strong N'ly currents
have stopped.
c.
At the Strait of Canakkale vessels, the difference between whose speed and the main
surface current is less than 4kn, will not enter the Strait and will wait for the current's speed to
diminish. Vessels, the difference between whose speed and the slowest current speed is less
than 4kn, will pass through the Strait with tugs which will be determined by the Port
Authority according to the tonnage of the vessel.
d.
Information on currents will be provided by the Traffic Control Centre to the vessels
concerned.
6.2
Visibility in the Straits:
a.
Whenever visibility is 2nm or less in any part of the Straits, vessels passing through
the Straits will keep their radar turned on constantly to provide radar readings. On vessels
with 2 radars, one of them will be assigned to the pilot's usage.
b.
When visibility is 1.5nm or less in any part of the Strait, vessels whose radar does not
provide a complete display ability shall not enter the Strait.
c.
When visibility in the Straits is 1nm or less, vessels carrying dangerous cargo and
large vessels shall not enter the Straits.
d.
When visibility in any part of the Straits is 0.5nm, maritime traffic shall be open in the
appropriate direction and closed in the opposite. In such situations only vessels less than
100m in length and which do not carry dangerous cargo can navigate in the direction open to
traffic.
e.
When visibility in any part of the Straits is less than 0.5nm, the traffic flow in the
Strait shall be closed in both directions.
f.
When visibility in the Straits is suitable for navigation, the arrangement and order of
entering the Straits shall be determined and notified to waiting vessels and persons concerned
by the Traffic Control Centre.
7.
Pilotage services:
7.1
Turkish vessels 150m or more in length passing through the Straits shall take a pilot.
7.2
In consideration of the hydrographical and oceanographic characteristics of the Straits
and their morphological structure and local maritime traffic, it is strongly recommended that
pilots be used during navigation through the Straits so as to minimise the risk of accidents as
much as possible.
7.3
Pilotage services in the Strait of Istanbul:
a.
North of the Strait of Istanbul embarkation place: Pilot embarkation is carried out on a
line 3nm distance drawn from a position Lat 4112.3'N, Long 02907.7'E to the direction
018, subject to weather conditions.
b.
North of the Strait of Istanbul pilot disembarkation place: Pilot disembarkation is
carried out on a line of 3nm distance drawn from position Lat 4112.2'N, Long 02907.7'E to
the direction 040, subject to weather conditions.
c.
South of the Strait of Istanbul pilot embarkation place: Pilot embarkation is carried out
on a line of 3nm distance drawn from position Lat 4058.2'N, Long 02859.7'E to the
direction 194, subject to weather conditions.
d.
South of the Strait of Istanbul pilot disembarkation place: Pilot disembarkation is
carried out on a line 3nm distance drawn from position Lat 4058.2'N, Long 02857.7'E to the
7.4
Pilotage services in the Strait of Canakkale:
a.
North of Canakkale Bogazi pilot embarkation place: Pilot embarkation is carried out
on a line 3nm distance drawn from position Lat 4024.1'N, Long 02641.0'E to the direction
b.
North of Canakkale Bogazi pilot disembarkation place: Pilot disembarkation is carried
out on a line of 3nm distance drawn from position Lat 4023.3'N, Long 02641.0'E to the
direction to the direction 052, subject to weather conditions.
c.
South of Canakkale Bogazi pilot embarkation place: Pilot embarkation is carried out
on a line 3nm distance drawn from position Lat 4002.0'N, Long 02611.9'E to the direction
d.
South of Canakkale Bogazi pilot disembarkation place: Pilot disembarkation is carried
out on a line of 3nm distance drawn from position Lat 4001.25'N, Long 02611.9'E to the
8.
Traffic Control and Observation Stations:
8.1
Traffic Control stations:
a.
Turkeli lighthouse Control station
Callsign
Istanbul Control
Position
Lat 4104.1'N, Long 02906.75'E
Telephone
+90 212 228 1292
Fax +90 212 228 1290
VHF ch
Initial contact, 11; working, 12
Working hours
24 hours
b.
Rumeli Istanbul Control station
Callsign
Kavak
Position
Lat 4110.6'N, Long 02904.6'E
Telephone
+90 212 271 5156
Fax +90 212 271 5155
VHF ch
Working hours
24 hours
c.
Istanbul Control station
Call name
Istanbul Radio
Position
Lat 4204.5'N, Long 02903.4'E
Telephone
+90 216 332 3450
VHF ch
Initial contact, 11; working 13
Working hours
24 hours.
d.
Ahirkapi (Traffic Control Centre)
Callsign
Istanbul Control
Position
Lat 4100.4'N, Long 02859.16'E
Telephone
+90 212 638 5166 or 638 5155
Fax: +90 212 638 5156
VHF ch
Working hours
24 hours
Marmara Ereglisi Control Station
(not yet established)
Callsign
Marmara Control
VHF ch
Working hours
24 hours
f.
Gelibolu Control Station
Callsign
Canakkale Control
Position
Lat 4024.65'N, Long 02641.0'E
Telephone
+90 286 566 5473
Fax +90 286 566 5474
VHF ch
Working hours
24 hours
g.
Canakkale (Traffic Control Centre)
Callsign
Canakkale Control
Position
Lat 4009.67'N, Long 02624.15'E
Telephone
+90 286 212 4540
Fax +90 286 212 4876
VHF ch
Working hours
24 hours
h.
Mehmetcik Control Station
Callsign
Canakkale Control
Position
Lat 4002.57'N, Long 02611.4'E
Telephone
+90 286 844 6330
Fax +90 286 844 6331
VHF ch
Working hours
24 hours
Note: The VHF working channel in the Strait of Istanbul, when passing N of Lat
4107.5'N, is VHF ch 12 and to the S is VHF ch 13. The working channel in Canakkale
Bogazi, to the N of Lat 4014'N, is VHF ch 12 and to the S is VHF ch 13.
8.2
Watch Stations:
a.
Umuryeri:
Callsign
Umuryeri
Position
Lat 4108.6'N, Long 02904.33'E
Telephone
+90 216 323 1592
VHF ch
Initial contact, 16, 71
Working hours
24 hours
b.
Kizkulesi:
Callsign
Kizkulesi
Position
Lat 4101.3'N, Long 02900.25'E
VHF ch
Initial contact, 16, 71
Working hours
24 hours
9.
Inspections
9.1
Health inspections:
a.
Health inspections in the Strait of Istanbul may be carried out just before pilot
embarkation positions and at locations which will not affect safety of navigation.
b.
Health inspections in the Strait of Canakkale may be carried out at the entrance from
the Aegean just before the pilot embarkation positions or after the pilot disembarkation
positions, in port or at a designated anchorage.
9.2
Security and Customs inspections:
e.
Security and customs inspections will not take place in the traffic separation schemes
in the Straits of Istanbul and Canakkale. However, when necessary security and customs
inspections can be carried out en route to port by officials who board vessels at pilot
embarking positions, in port or at a designated anchorage.
10.
Other information
10.1 Meeting points with agents:
a.
In the Istanbul area vessels may hold contacts with agents for less than one hour W of
the longitude which runs through the Kumkapi breakwater lighthouse and to the far starboard
side of their traffic separation lane. For meetings longer than one hour the anchorage locations
must be used.
b.
In the Canakkale area vessels may hold contacts with agents for less than an hour, S of
Kanlidere and to the far starboard side of their traffic separation lane. For meetings longer
than an hour the anchorage locations must be used.
10.2 Marmara and the Straits Region Coast Guard Command:
VHF ch
8
Telephone
+90 212 242 9710
+90 212 242 9711
+90 212 242 9712
+90 212 242 4000
Fax +90 212 242 3093
Telex 26905
Canakkale Group Command:
VHF ch
8
Telephone
+90 286 854 8262
Fax +90 286 854 8261
10.3 Administrative bodies for the Straits and Marmara Region Maritime Traffic.
a.
Regional Directorate of Maritime Affairs
Address
Rihtim Cad No 49, Karakoy, Istanbul
Telephone
+90 212 249 2197
+90 212 249 2198
+90 212 249 0907
Fax +90 212 244 2374
b.
Istanbul Port Authority
Address
Telephone
+90 212 249 2197
+90 212 249 2198
+90 212 244 1349
+90 212 249 6534
Fax +90 212 252 4969
Telex 25966
VHF ch
16
c.
Canakkale Port Authority
Address
Kayserili Ahmet Pasa Cad No 13, 17100
Canakkale
Telephone
+90 286 217 1123
Fax +90 286 212 1001
VHF ch
16
10.4 Coasts Health Control Centre.
a.
Istanbul Buyukdere
Address
Canfes Sok No 3, Buyukdere, Istanbul
Telephone
+90 212 242 4052
Fax +90 212 271 7238
VHF ch
16-71
b.
Istanbul Karakoy
Address
Telephone
+90 212 244 2594
Fax +90 212 249 9675
Telex 25596
VHF ch
16-71
c.
Canakkale
Address
Coasts Health Inspection Centre, Canakkale
Telephone
+90 286 217 1164
Fax +90 286 212 5061
VHF ch
16-71
10.5 Sea Police.
a.
Address
Sea Branch Directorate, Karakoy, Istanbul
Telephone
+90 212 244 9403
Fax +90 212 249 6080
VHF ch
16-71
b.
Address
Canakkale Police Directorate
Telephone
+90 286 217 5260
Fax +90 286 217 3763
VHF ch
16
10.6 Salvage and fire.
Address
Ship Rescue Station Buyukdere, Istanbul
Telephone
+90 212 242 1877
Fax +90 212 513 0045
VHF ch
16-71
10.7 Fishing areas and seasons.
Black Sea and Sea of Marmara fish migration routes and seasons:
The Strait of Istanbul is on the migration route for species such as bonito, common
mackerel, chub mackerel, horce mackerel and bluefish. In May-Jun the fish travel to the Black
Sea and in Sep-Oct to the Sea of Marmara. During these migrations the Strait serves as a
doorway and fishing activities are concentrated especially in the N entrance area.
Types of reports:
1.
Sailing Plan I:
Sent from ship/agent/owner to Traffic Control Centre at Istanbul or Canakkale.
A.
Ship's name, callsign, flag
B.
Time (date and time)
C.
Position (reporting position)
F.
Sea speed
Max continuous manoeuvring speed
G.
Port of departure
H.
Date, time and point of entry into traffic separation scheme
I.
Port of destination
J.
Request pilot (yes/no) for:
Strait of Istanbul
Sea of Marmara
Strait of Canakkale
O.
Forward and aft drafts (in metres)
Max air draft (in metres)

Cargo (type of cargo)
Defect/damage/deficiencies/other limitations
Description of dangerous, nuclear and polluting goods
Ship's type/size:
LOA (in metres)
grt
Present displacement
X.
Any other information.
2.
Sailing Plan II:Sent, when passing Turkeli, Ahirkapi, Gelibolu and Mehmetcik
lighthouses, from ship to Traffic Control Istanbul or Canakkale.
A.
Ship's name, callsign and flag
D.
Position (distance and bearing)
H.
Date, time and point of entry into traffic separation scheme
J.
Request pilot (yes/no) for:
Strait of Istanbul
Sea of Marmara
Strait of Canakkale
Q.
Defects/damage/deficiencies/other limitations
X.
3.
Position Report:
Sent from ship to Traffic Control Istanbul or Canakkale.
A.
Ship's name
D.
Position (distance and bearing)
X.
NB: Position report to be referred to:
a.
Turkeli lighthouse on the Black Sea side, Ahirkapi lighthouse on the Sea of Marmara
side for the Strait of Istanbul.
b.
Gelibolu lighthouse on the Sea of Marmara side, Mehmetcik lighthouse on the Aegean
side for the Strait of Canakkale.
4.
Calling Point Report:
Sent from ship to Control Stations Centre.
Turkeli lighthouse
Rumeli Kavak
Kandilli
Ahirkapi
Gelibolu
Canakkale
Mehmetcik
A.
Ship's name
D.
Positions (points mentioned above are reported when reached)
X.
Load line zone: Summer Zone.
P.
Q.
R.
T.
Reports received
Chief Purser's Report (Cruise Ship) May 1997:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Copyright (c) 1998, Fairplay Publications.
uez Canal, Egypt
Latitude:
30 10' N
Longitude:
Max. Dft:
16.2 m UNCTAD code:
032 20' E
Time Zone:
GMT +2
DESCRIPTION
Location: The Suez Canal provides access between the Mediterranean and Red Seas via
123km of canal and the Timsah and Bitter Lakes.
General overview: Total transit length is 193km and transit time averages approximately 15
hours. The canal runs between Port Said at the Mediterranean end and Port Tewfik at the Red
Sea end. The canal is at sea level throughout.
Navigation on the canal is in accordance with the "Suez Canal Rules of Navigation" and the
"Dangerous Cargo Appendix". Conditions further require that the ship's tropical Load Line be
apparent and in accordance with the International Load Line Convention and forward, aft and
amidships draft marks be clearly marked on port and starboard sides.
Traffic figures: Approx 260,000,000t of cargo passes through the canal annually.
Load Line zone: Red Sea side: Tropical.
Mediterranean Sea side: Summer.
Max size: Largest vessel handled: Laden, 155,000dwt. Ballast, 554,000dwt.
PRE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Radio: VHF: Port Said VHF ch 16, 12, 13 & 73. Callsign "Port Said". Suez VHF ch 16, 11,
14 & 74. Callsign "Suez".
NAVIGATION
Pilot: Compulsory for vessels over 300 Suez grt. Two pilots are required for vessels over
80,000 Suez grt. Vessels usually take a total of four pilots during the transit, the different
pilotage zones are as follows: Port Said, Ismailia and Suez.
Entering from the North: Port Said Roads to Port Said, Port Said to Ismalia, Ismalia to Suez
and Suez to Suez Roads. Vice-versa for vessels entering from the South.
Tidal range and flow: S Little Bitter Lake, 0.2m. Port Tewfik, 2.0m.
Dock density: 1025.
Charts: 233.
The following text is an extract from "Rules of Navigation" issued by the Suez Canal
Authority, February 1995 edition. A full and complete set of the rules can be obtained from
the authority.
NAVIGATION
Generalities:
Article 1 - Transit through the Suez Canal:
1.
Transit through the Suez Canal is open to vessels of all nations subject to their
complying with the conditions stated in the present Rules of Navigation. All references and
circulars which shall be issued by the Suez Canal Authority will constitute an integral part of
these rules. Vessels also have to comply with the provisions of the International Regulations
for SOLAS and its amendments, MARPOL 73/78, as well as the provisions of the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea and all laws, orders, and regulations
issued by the Egyptian Government.
2.
The Suez Canal Authority reserves the right to refuse access to the Canal waters, or
order the towage or convoying of vessels considered dangerous or troublesome to navigation
in the Canal.
(Non or erroneous declaration of dangerous cargo see Article 47 bis).
3.
By the sole fact of using the Canal waters, masters and owners of vessels bind
themselves to accept all the conditions of the present Rules of Navigation, with which they
acknowledge being acquainted, to conform with these conditions in every respect, to comply
with any requisition made with a view to their being duly carried out, and to adhere to Canal
Authority Private Code of Signals.
Article 2 - Agents
1.
Every vessel (i) (other than navy ships) intending to transit the Suez Canal or staying
at Port Said or Port of Suez, or at the Suez Canal basins or docks must have a shipping agent.
2.
Suez Canal Authority confirms that it has no agents or representatives abroad.
3.
The Egyptian Authorities are to be notified of intended transit of navy ships in Suez
Canal viz, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence as well as Ports and Lights
Administration.
Note: (i) Vessels up to 400grt may have a recognised private agent.
Article 3 - Canal Waters
1.
Canal Waters mean the Canal proper, and the access channels thereto (i), the waters
within the Canal Authority concession adjacent to the canal proper, Port Said Harbour and
Port of Suez.
2.
The Canal proper: As to its length, is reckoned to run from Km 3,710 West Branch for
vessels entering from Port Said Harbour and from Km 1,333 East Branch for vessels entering
through the East Approach Channel to Hm 3 at Suez, including the two channels of GBL and
all Canal by-passes.
3.
As to its width, the Canal is bounded by two banks when they are immerged water, if
the banks are submerged, the width of the Canal is limited to the perpendiculars at the point of
intersection of the submarine bank with the horizontal plane corresponding to the maximum
draft authorised including squat.
Note: (i) Port Said Eastern and Western entrance channels, Suez Entrance channel which
includes the Port of Suez Eastern channel leading to the Canal entrance.
Article 4 - Responsibilities
1.
When on Canal Waters or at its ports or roads, any vessel or floating structure of any
description are responsible for any damage and consequential loss she may cause either
directly or indirectly to herself or to Canal Authority properties or personnel or to third party.
2.
The vessels' or floating structures' owners and/or operators are responsible without
option to release themselves from responsibility by limited liability.
3.
The words (owners and/or operators) for the purpose of the present article, shall be
considered to mean person/persons or corporate body responsible for the vessel at the time of
navigational accident or incident.
4.
Moreover, the vessel guarantees to indemnify the Canal Authority in respect of any
claim against the latter by reason of damage, whatsoever, she may cause either directly or
indirectly to third party.
5.
The vessel waives the right to claim the Suez Canal Authority for any damages cause
by third party that she may sustain while on Canal Waters.
Article 5 - Temporary delaying of vessels
1.
The Canal Authority may delay a vessel for the purpose of investigating any claim or
dispute that may arise, or any formal or informal complaint, or allegation of violation of the
laws of the Canal or for security reasons.
2.
A vessel may be delayed until, in the opinion of Canal Authority, its tenderness, trim,
list, cargo, hull, machinery have been put into such condition as will make the vessel
reasonably safe for her passage through the Canal.
3.
No claim for damages is accepted or considered because of any such temporary
delaying of vessels.
Article 6 - Pilotage
1.
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels, whatever be their tonnage (i), when entering,
leaving, moving, changing berth or shifting on Canal Waters or Port Said and Suez Harbours.
2.
Any exemption must be explicitly authorised by the Suez Canal Authority.
Note: (i) Except Egyptian vessels under 300 Suez Canal gross tons authorised to work in
Canal Ports and Accesses, also Egyptian fishing vessels under 300 tons Suez Canal gross
tons. (At Port of Suez: 300 Suez Canal gross tons). However, if transiting Canal, the above is
not applied.
Article 7 - Changing Berth in Roads Anchorage
Vessels at Port Said Anchorage Areas (Northern and Southern), Suez Roads, the Bitter Lakes
and Timsah Lake are not authorised to change berth, anchorage or make fast alongside
another vessel or carry out any cargo operations without explicit authorisation from the Suez
Canal Authority.
Suez Canal Navigation Features
Section 1 - Approaches
Article 8 - Port Said
General:
Fifteen miles before arrival to Fairway Buoy, all vessels arriving from sea should contact the
Harbour Office by VHF ch 16, if not able to R/T (2,182kHz) or by W/T, or by radio telex and
Inmarsat Via Suez Canal Marine Communication Centre SUQ for instructions (see Article 86
and 87).
Fairway buoy position: Lat 3121.3'N, Long 03220.7'E, characteristic Gp Fl W (3) 10 sec.
A - Anchorage Areas: (i)
The incoming vessels have two anchorage areas:
1.
a.
Northern Area: comprises two zones:

Zone One: For vessels with draft over 42 feet.
This zone is limited as follows:

North Limit: Lat 3128.5'N
South Limit: Lat 3127.0'N
East Limit: Long 03120.0'E
West Limit: Long 03218.0'E.
Vessels at anchor in this area, when entering the Eastern Channel, will proceed
between the East and West buoys at Hm 195 (course 194).
Hm 195 buoy positions:
East: Lat 3125.05'N, Long 03224.2'E.
West: Lat 3125.15'N, Long 03223.075'E.
Characteristic: Isophase (2 sec on, 2 sec off).
b.
Zone Two: For VLCCs, 4th Generation Container ships, 3rd Generation Container
ships and vessels over 39 feet draft up to 42 feet.
This zone is limited as follows:
West Limit: Long 03216.0'E.
Vessels at anchor in this area, when entering the Eastern Channel will proceed
between the East and West Light buoys at Hm 135.
Hm 135 buoy position:
Lat 3121.9'N
Long 03223.167'E.
The berths of this zone are called (V) berths and comprise the following:
Centre of circle (radius 750m)
Anchorage
Berth V1:
Berth V2:
Berth V3:
Berth V4:
Berth V5:
Berth V6:
Berth V7:
Berth V8:
2.
Latitude
3123.7'N
3124.5'N
3123.7'N
3124.5'N
3123.5'N
3124.5'N
3123.5'N
3124.5'N
Longitude
03219.5'E
03219.5'E
03218.5'E
03218.5'E
03217.5'E
03217.5'E
03216.5'E
03216.5'E
Southern Area:
For all other vessels, area is limited as follows:
West Limit: Long 03216.7'E
Vessels at anchor in this area, when entering the Port of Port Said through the West
Approach Channel proceed:
a.
Take on their starboard "Fairway Buoy", (No 8), (No 7) and (No 6) Buoys.
b.
On the port there are 3 yellow buoys showing yellow lights.
c.
On reaching No 5 pair of buoys at Hm 80 showing F green and R they will proceed
through the old channel to port (Course 217.5).
Berths in Southern area called (C):

Centre of circle (radius 500m)
Anchorage
Berth C1:
Berth C2:
Berth C3:
Berth C4:
Berth C5:
Berth C6:
Berth C7:
Berth C8:
Berth C9:
Berth C10:
Berth C11:
Berth C12:
Berth C13:
Latitude
3121.5'N
3122.1'N
3122.7'N
3121.5'N
3122.1'N
3122.7'N
3121.5'N
3122.1'N
3122.7'N
3118.0'N
3122.1'N
3122.7'N
3121.5'N
Longitude
03220.1'E
03220.1'E
03220.1'E
03219.4'E
03219.4'E
03219.4'E
03218.7'E
03218.7'E
03218.7'E
03218.0'E
03218.0'E
03218.0'E
03217.3'E
Berth C14:
Berth C15:
3122.1'N
3122.7'N
03217.3'E
03217.3'E
3.
Prohibited area for anchorage:

The area between the East Limit of the two anchorage areas and the approach channels
is prohibited for anchorage to all vessels and floating units.
4.
Anchorage area for transhipment operations:
a.
Vessels up to 60 feet draft:
b.
Vessels over 60 feet draft:
5
Dangerous Area:
a.
Wreck:
A wreck buoy is situated on the western side of a sunken ship at Hm 195 west of the
approach channels:
Lat: 3125.31'N, Long: 03223.15'E.
Height 5m, painted black and red horizontal bands, with daymark 2 black balls,
showing group Fl W (2) every 10 sec.
b.
Dumping areas:
The hopper dredgers dredge underway for several months every year the entrance
channels and dump in the following areas:
3,140m east of the axis of the East Channel at Hm 140.
Lat 3120.8'N, Long 03225.8'E
4,000m East the axis of the East Channel at Hm 80 approximately.

Lat 3118.342'N, Long 03224.7'E
Notes: (i) All vessels arriving from sea have to anchor in the berth allocated to them by the
Suez Canal Port Authority.
B - Port Said approach channels:
1.
Buoyage:
The Port Said West approach channel extends from the port of Port Said to Hm 80 where it
joins the east approach channel.
The Port Said East Approach Channel extends from the land boundary, east of Port Said to
Hm 195.
The two channels are marked, on each side, by light buoys of 5m height (except from Hm 195
to Hm 135 east channel, the height of the buoys is 10m). The light is Red on the eastern side
and Green on the western Side.
The buoys are as follows:
a.
East Approach channel is buoyed as follows:

In the West: Green Daymark: Cone point up. Fl green Lights.
In the East: Red Daymark: Can Fl R Lights.
The 2 buoys indicating the northern end of the channel, at Hm 195, are Isophase (2 sec
on, 2 sec off). The distance between them is 754m.
b.
Junction of east and west approach channels:
Three Yellow buoys mark the junction of the East and West approach channels. They
are placed at Hm 83, Hm 95 and Hm 105.
i.
Buoy at Hm 83: Yellow and Black in colour, is fitted with N-Cardinal 2 Canes
point out daymark and shows by night Q Fl Y (5) every 20 sec.
ii.
Buoy at Hm 95: Yellow in colour, shows a F Y light.
iii.
Buoy at Hm 105: Yellow in colour, is fitted with a yellow St Andrews Cross
daymark and shows by night Group Fl Y (4) every 15 sec.
c.
West approach channel:

The buoyage of the west approach channel of Port Said Harbour, is as follows:
i.
Port Said "Fairway Buoy":

Off Port Said, a fairway light buoy, height 10m, painted Black with Yellow
vertical stripes, surrounded by a daymark 2 cones point out, and showing Gp Fl W (3) every
10 sec.
Lat 3121.3'N, Long 03220.7'E
Buoy No 8 Green Daymark : Cone point up F green Light.
Lat 3121.11'N, Long 03220.93'E
Buoy No 7 Green Daymark: Cone point up F green Light.
Lat 3120.51'N, Long 03220.2'E
Buoy No 6 Green Daymark: Cone point up F green Light.
ii.
Lat 3119.9'N, Long 03221.2'E

The west approach channel: is buoyed as follows:
in the west: Green Daymark: Cone point up F green Light.
in the east: Red Daymark: Can F R Light

buoy No 5 of Hm 80 West Red: Daymark: Cone F Gr
Lat 3119.11'N, Long 03222.0'E
buoy No 5 of Hm 80 East Green: Daymark: Can F R
Lat 3119.3'N, Long 03221.75'E
d.
Bahar Tower:
A guidance tower in position between the East and West approach channels:
Lat 3118.1'N, Long 03221.47'E
Height 42m, painted white with red horizontal stripes.
Characteristic: Racon callsign "Q". Range 15 miles. Beacon light Fl W one sec on one
sec off. Range 15 miles. Automatic fog horn.
2.
Navigation:
a.
Northbound Vessels:
i.
All northbound vessels use the east approach channel. The end of the navigable
channel is marked by pair of Buoys at Hm 195, Course: 014. From Hm 195, vessels are to
steer North (000) for 5 miles before altering to destination.
ii.
Vessels leaving Port Said harbour to sea, use the west approach Channel.
Course: 037.5 to Hm 80 (Buoys No 5) then steer (000) to 5 miles north of the buoy of Hm
195 west:
Lat 3125.15'N, Long 03223.75'E before altering to destination.
iii.
Vessels of the northbound convoys wishing to enter Port Said Harbour may
proceed through the west channel (direct to their allocated berth in Port Said Harbour, only if
the situation of traffic permits. Otherwise they have to proceed through the east approach
channel to Hm 195, then steer north (000) for 5 miles and head for the anchorage berth
allocated by the Harbour office (i).
Note: (i) This is to avoid crossing incoming vessels to the northern anchorage area.
b.
Southbound vessels:
The maximum draft authorised for southbound vessels is limited to 42 feet (i), on
condition to comply with the tables giving the maximum draft according to the vessel's beam.
Note: (i) Southbound vessels may be authorised to transit with a draft from 42 feet up to 56
feet with special arrangement.
i.
VLCCs in ballast or partially loaded, 4th Generation Container ships and 3rd
Generation Container ships, LASH over 35,000 Suez Canal gross tons LPG & LNG (loaded
or not gas free) and vessels having a draft of more than 42 feet and up to 56 feet maximum,
have to use the east approach channel, Course: 194. The said vessels enter the channel
between Fl green buoys of Hm 165 and Hm 135.
ii.
All other vessels, transiting the canal or berthing at Port Said, have to enter
through the west approach channel/ Course: 180 from the entrance, passing between the
west green buoys and the east yellow buoys to Hm 80, then alter course to 217.5 passing
between green and red buoys, to Port Said Harbour.
A fixed red light on a pylon on the North Quay of Abbas Basin in line with an
occulting red light on a pylon West of the fuel oil tanks at Raswa, indicates the axis of the
entrance channel to the harbour.
C - Breakwaters:
1.
The West approach channel is protected by two breakwaters:
a.
The Western breakwater protecting the west approach channel is situated to the west
of the channel and extends from land boundary to Hm 73 with a submerged part from Hm 50.
This part is marked by cigar shaped unlit buoys.
b.
The eastern breakwater extends from land boundary to Hm 22, and has an occulting
red light at its northern end.
2.
Two breakwaters protect the east approach channel. The eastern extends for 2km from
the land boundary, and the Western extends, for 0.53km from the land boundary. Each
breakwater has a small fixed white light on its end.
Article 9 - Suez
Five miles before arrival to the first separation Zone Buoy, all vessels coming from sea should
contact the Suez Canal harbour Office by VHF ch 16, if not able to, by RT (2,181kHz) or by
W/T, or by radio telex and Inmarsat via Suez Canal Marine Communications Centre SUQ for
instruction (see Article 86 and Article 87).
A - Separation Zone:
A separation zone has been established, extending 0.3 mile on each side of the line connecting
the two separation buoys mentioned hereafter. All vessels arriving or leaving have to pass the
separation zone Buoys on their port side.
The separation zone buoys are:
1.
Separation zone Buoy No 1 (southern buoy):

Lat 2939.55'N, Long 03232.0'E
Height 5m, yellow in colour with a yellow St Andrews Cross daymark and a fog horn.
Showing Fl Y (1) every 2 sec and fitted with 5 miles Racon.
2.
Separation zone buoy No 2 (northern buoy):
Lat 2948.6'N, Long 03232.0'E
Height 5m, yellow in colour St Andrews Cross daymark, showing group Fl Y (4)
every 15 sec and fitted with 5 miles Racon.
B - Anchorage Areas:
The incoming vessels have two anchorage areas:
1.
"V" Area:
For VLCCs, 4th Generation Container ships, 3rd Generation Container ships, Lash
Ships over 35,000 Suez Canal gross tons, vessels over 38 feet draft, LPG and LNG vessels
(loaded or not gas free) this area is indicated by:
a.
The Conry Rock Buoy:
Lat 2948.3'N, Long 03234.15'E
Height 5m, black, cone point up and showing Gp Fl green (2) 7 sec.
b.
South Shoal Buoy:
Lat 2938.8'N, Long 03235.9'E
Black, cone point up, showing green Isophase (2 sec ON - 2 sec OFF).
Berths of this area are called "V". Centre of circle (radius 833m).
Anchorage
Berth V1:
Berth V2:
Berth V3:
Berth V4:
Berth V5:
Berth V6:
Berth V7:
Berth V8:
Berth V9:
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Latitude
2946.5'N
2945.5'N
2945.5'N
2945.0'N
2944.5'N
2944.5'N
2944.0'N
2943.5'N
2943.5'N
Longitude
03235.0'E
03235.0'E
03236.0'E
03237.0'E
03236.0'E
03235.0'E
03237.0'E
03236.0'E
03235.0'E
Waiting area:
For other vessels:
This area is limited by the following buoys:
Conry Rock:
Lat 2948.3'N, Long 03235.0'E
Height 5m, Black, cone point up and showing Gp Fl green (2) 7 sec.
Buoy "M":
Lat 2950.0'N, Long 03235.3'E
Height 5m, yellow cross and showing F Y.
Buoy "N":
Lat 2949.9'N, Long 03235.49'E
Height 5m, yellow cross and showing Qk F Y.
Buoy "D":
Lat 2951.47'N, Long 03235.49'E
Buoy "C":
Lat 2951.9'N, Long 03235.49'E
Height 5m, yellow cross and showing Fl Y.
Buoy "B":
Lat 2954.1'N, Long 03234.9'E
Buoy "G":
Lat 2952.21'N, Long 03235.89'E
Height 5m, Yellow cross and showing F Y.
Buoy Hm 60.00 East
Lat 2952.0'N, Long 03233.0'E
Height 5m, Green, cone point up, and showing Fl green.
Hm 60.00 West
Lat 2952.1'N, Long 03232.15'E
Height 5m, Red Can and showing Fl R.
Buoy Hm 70.50 East
Lat 2951.8'N, Long 03233.21'E
Height 5m, Green cone point up, and showing Fl green.
Hm 70.50 West:
j.
k.
Lat 2951.11'N, Long 03233.05'E

Height 5m, Red Can and showing Fl R.
Buoy Hm 80.50 East
Lat 2951.27'N, Long 03233.29'E
Height 5m, Green, cone point up and showing Fl green.
Hm 80.50 West:
Lat 2951.1'N, Long 03233.03'E
Height 5m, Red Can and showing Occ R 4 sec.
Position "R" :
Lat 2948.6'N, Long 03235.2'E
C - Anchorage area for transhipment operations "STS":

1.
2.
"A" area:
Latitude
2943.0'N
2943.0'N
2942.0'N
2942.0'N
"B" Area:
2937.0'N
2937.0'N
2936.0'N
2936.0'N
Longitude
03237.0'E
03238.0'E
03237.0'E
03238.0'E
03237.0'E
03238.0'E
03237.0'E
03238.0'E
D - Arrival to Suez for northbound vessels:

Vessels coming from sea to transit the Suez canal or enter the Port of Suez, have to pass east
of the separation zone. VLCCs, 4th Generation Container ships, 3rd Generation Container
ships and vessels over 38 feet draft have to anchor in the anchorage area specified for these
vessels ("V" Berths) in the berth allocated to each vessel by the Suez Canal Authority. Other
vessels have to pass east of the separation zone and anchor in the waiting area as previously
indicated.
E - Prohibited area for anchorage:
It is strictly forbidden for all Northbound vessels to anchor in the area limited as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
In the North:
Two buoys marking the dredged channel position:
Western Buoy: Lat 2951.25'N, Long 03233.1' E
Eastern Buoy: Lat 2951.27'N, Long 03233.29'E
In the West:
By the line joining the West buoy and position "P":
"P": Lat 2948.6'N, Long 03230.9'E
In the East:
By the line joining the East buoy and position "R":
"R": Lat 2948.6'N, Long 03233.2'E
In the South:
By the line joining position "P" and "R".
F - Suez Entrance Channel:
(Including the Eastern Channel leading to the Canal Entrance). This channel is used for
vessels entering or leaving Suez Canal and also by those entering Port of Suez and using its
anchorage (i).
Note: (i) The maximum draft authorised for vessels using Ibrahim Basin, the Petroleum Basin
or El Adabeya Basin must not exceed 26 feet at high water.
This Channel is buoyed as follows:
1.
a.
sec.
b.
A pair of light buoys at Hm 80.5 "entrance buoys":

The eastern buoy: Height 5m, green, cone point up and showing green Occ (1) every 4
The western buoy: Height 5m. Red, can daymark and showing Occ red (1) every 4 sec.
The distance between the eastern and western buoys is 340m.
Proceeding Northward, the channel is marked on both sides by light buoys of 5m
2.
height.
a.
On the eastern side of the channel the buoys are green, cone point up and showing Fl
green.
They are placed in the following locations:
Hm 70.50
Hm 60.00
Hm 44.40
Hm 24.00
Hm 14.00
Hm 7.00
Km 162.150 (Occ Gr).
b.
On the western side: the buoys are red, can daymark, and showing Fl red.
They are placed in the following locations:
Hm 70.50
Hm 60.00
Hm 44.40
Hm 21.00
Hm 17.20
Hm 1.00 (Occ red).
Course: From the Entrance Buoys (Hm 80.50). (New Port Rock Channel), to the green light
buoy of Hm 24.00:
Northbound course is 352.5
Southbound course is 172.5
G - Canal south entrance:
The Canal south entrance is marked by two light buoys of 7m height:
1.
The Eastern Buoy at Km 162.150: is green, cone point up and showing Occ green light
(1) every 4 sec.
2.
The western buoy at Hm 1.00: Red. Can daymark and showing Occ red light (1) every
4 sec.
H - Port of Suez: (i)

Notes: (i) Port of Suez is delimited by the imaginary line which extends from Ras Adabeya to
Eyoun Moussa and comprises the coastal zone north of this up to Suez Canal entrance.
1.
a.
Navigation:
General rules:
i.
All vessels shall conform to the International Regulations for Preventing
Collisions at Sea.
ii.
Navigation in the port is limited to approved channels only.
iii.
Crossing in the port is limited to approved channels only.
iv.
Vessels must proceed in the port with caution and at a reduced speed.
v.
Vessels must not let go their anchors except in the anchorage areas.
b.
Traffic Regulations :
i.
Vessels entering or leaving the port:

For vessels entering the port from sea and vessels leaving the port for sea, all
movements shall be effected through the western channel, except for vessels anchored in 1C,
2C, 3C, 4C, 5C, which should use the eastern channel.
ii.
Vessels entering the Canal:
From the port and from Zone North West of Green Island, they must comply to
the following:
Anchorages 8C to 16C and anchorage groups A and B.
Vessels shall pass through the western channel, then south of Green Island to
join the eastern channel and then proceed to the entrance of the Canal.
From zone North East of Green Island:
Anchorage 1C to 7C:
Vessels shall proceed directly from their anchorages to the entrance of the
Canal. If the number of vessels exceeds the number of anchorages, vessels in excess shall
anchor south of the western channel, parallel to anchorages 2A, 4A, 6A, 4B, 7B, making sure
to leave the western channel clear for navigation at all times.
From zone south of Green Island:
Anchorages 1D to 6D:
Vessels shall proceed directly from the anchorages to the Canal or to sea
through the eastern channel.
iii.
Vessels leaving the Canal:

Direct to sea:
They shall proceed through the eastern channel.
Anchoring in the Port:
Anchorages Groups A & B. Zone N/W of Green Island 8C to 16C:
They shall proceed through the Eastern Channel, then the Western channel and
shall follow it to the place fixed for their anchorage.
Zone NE of Green Island from 1C to 7C:
Vessels shall come out of the Canal and proceed directly to this area.
c.
Priority of movement at the Port:

Priority of movement in the port shall be as follows:
i.
ii.
iii.
is clear.
iv.
v.
Basin).
vi.
d.
Vessels leaving the Canal.

Vessels proceeding to the Canal.
Vessels coming from sea must wait outside the port until the Eastern Channel
Vessels leaving the anchorages of the Port of Suez.
Vessels coming out of the Basins (Ibrahim Basin - Adabeya - Petroleum
Vessels using the New Petroleum Jetty.
Priority of Passage in the Eastern Channel:
i.
Vessels leaving the Canal.
ii.
Vessels in anchorages of port of Suez, and proceeding Southward to sea, have
to pass through the Eastern Channel. Ships approaching port of Suez from sea should wait
outside until the Channel is clear.
e.
When harbour is closed due to bad weather:

i.
Vessels coming from sea:

It is recommended not to enter the port of Suez when it is closed due to bad
weather which prevents the pilots from boarding the vessels.
However, any vessel which would like to enter on her own responsibility will
have to contact the Suez Canal Authority wireless station (SUQ) and ask permission for doing
so, giving her draft and length in feet, by the following cable:
"I wish to enter Suez Anchorage on my own responsibility. Length ........
Draft........ feet"
If permission is granted, the Master will receive the following cable.
"Port is closed. Entering on your own responsibility. Available anchorage ....".
ii.
Vessels leaving the Suez Canal:
In case when the embarkation of the Roads pilots is not possible, the following
cable will be sent to the ship:
"Owing to bad weather Roads pilot will not board your ship".
The following will be added in case the vessel would ask for an anchorage :
"Available anchorage ....".
iii.
Vessels anchored in the port of Suez leaving for sea:

Vessels which would like to sail on their responsibility, will have to hoist the
signal for pilot, send the following cable to SUQ and wait for orders.
"I wish to go to sea on my own responsibility. Please confirm."
They may proceed if they receive the cable:
"You may proceed to see on your own responsibility."
2.
a.
b.
Buoyage:
Buoy 2A 281.5 x 20.9 cables from New Port Rock light.
Buoy 3A 278.5 x 26.9 cables from New Port Rock light.
These buoys show flashing red (1) every 5 sec.
c.
Buoyage of port of Suez position of Green Island light:

Lat 2954.65'N, 03231.8'E
i.
Eastern channel (East of Green Island) is limited by the following buoys:

In the East:
From Green
Buoy Island Light
(m)
Hm 7.00 East 062
Hm 14.00 East
Hm 24.00 East
Hm 44.00 East
Hm 60.00 East
Hm 70.50 East
Hm 80.50 East
In the West:
Hm 1.00 West050
Hm 17.20 West
Hm 21.00 West
Hm 44.40 West
Hm 60.00 West
Hm 70.50 West
Hm 80.50 West
Distance
2,440
080
111
144
153
166
159
1,820
1,720
3,300
4,720
5,720
6,680
2,600
082
108
150
157
160
162
1,390
1,260
3,110
4,640
5,630
6,630
ii.
Shallow water in the Green Island Zones is limited as follows:

North Buoy bearing 000 at a distance of 1,490m from Green Island light,
showing flashing green (1) every 2 sec.
Red Buoy of Hm 17.20
Red Buoy of Hm 21.00
South West buoy bearing 239.5 at a distance of 780m from Green Island light,
and showing group flashing green (3) every 7 sec.
West buoy bearing 308 at a distance of 820m from Green Islands light and
showing group flashing green (2) every 5 sec.
Oil Jetty quick flashing white.
3.
Anchorage of Port of Suez:

Group "A" (distance and bearing from Green Island light):
Buoy Bearing
Distance
(degs) (cables)
1A
2A
3A
4A
5A
6A
7A
308
333
334.5
358
018
023
048
6.1
7.2
4.2
6.4
3.9
7.1
5.8
8A
041.5
9A
061.5
10A 083
Group "B":
1B
101.5
2B
092.5
3B
078
4B
8.9
8.2
7.2
14.4
12.1
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Constantza, Romania

17.6 m UNCTAD code:

Act of Nationality (certificate of Registry)

The separation zone has the following borders:

Lat 4400.74'N, Long 02850.73'E

Range Structure Height

White pyramidal stone tower (42)

Cupola on grey framework tower (21)

Grey granite tower (18)

White cupola on a metal framework tower with

Metal structure on white concrete tower (18)

White pyramidal concrete tower with blue

Charts: BA 2284. Admiralty Pilot NP19.

Edible oil, molasses

10.60 Equipment, installations

General cargo, rolled metals

Cement, wood, build materials

Coal, coke, ore

8.00 General cargo and bulk

General cargo and bulk

Berths No 25 to 29 belong to Constantza Shipyard.

Constantza Shipyard: One of 8,000t; one of 15,000t.

Midia Shipyard: One of 20,000t; two of 10,000t.

Minimal port dues nrt

Oil and chemical products:

Cement and chemical fertilisers:

Oversized machines and equipment:

osporus & Dardanelles Straits, Turkey

Max air draft (in metres)

Chief Purser's Report (Cruise Ship) May 1997:

Copyright (c) 1998, Fairplay Publications.

uez Canal, Egypt

16.2 m UNCTAD code:

Any exemption must be explicitly authorised by the Suez Canal Authority.

Northern Area: comprises two zones:

This zone is limited as follows:

Berths in Southern area called (C):

Prohibited area for anchorage:

4,000m East the axis of the East Channel at Hm 80 approximately.

East Approach channel is buoyed as follows:

West approach channel:

Port Said "Fairway Buoy":

Lat 3119.9'N, Long 03221.2'E

in the east: Red Daymark: Can F R Light

Separation zone Buoy No 1 (southern buoy):

Lat 2951.11'N, Long 03233.05'E

C - Anchorage area for transhipment operations "STS":

D - Arrival to Suez for northbound vessels:

F - Suez Entrance Channel:

A pair of light buoys at Hm 80.5 "entrance buoys":

H - Port of Suez: (i)

Vessels entering or leaving the port:

Vessels leaving the Canal:

Priority of movement at the Port:

Vessels leaving the Canal.

Priority of Passage in the Eastern Channel:

When harbour is closed due to bad weather:

Vessels coming from sea:

Vessels anchored in the port of Suez leaving for sea:

Buoyage of port of Suez position of Green Island light:

Eastern channel (East of Green Island) is limited by the following buoys:

Shallow water in the Green Island Zones is limited as follows:

Anchorage of Port of Suez:

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