Turkish Waters Pilot

TURKISHWATERS &CYPRUS PILOTSupplement No.3April 20056th Edition 2001 ISBN 085288 481 8

Caution Every effort has been made toensure the accuracy of this supplement. However, itcontains selected information and thus is notdefinitive and does not include all knowninformation on the subject in hand.

The author and Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltdbelieve this supplement to be a useful aid to prudentnavigation, but the safety of a vessel dependsultimately on the judgement of the navigator, whoshould assess all information, published orunpublished, available to him/her.

This supplement contains amendments andcorrections sent in by a number of cruisingyachtsmen and women, in addition to those culledfrom official sources such as Notices to Mariners.

Page references are made to Turkish Waters &Cyprus Pilot 6th Edition, 2001.

The last input of technical information was March2005.

Latest changes are marked with an Asterisk * andalso highlighted in Blue.

IntroductionPage 10 Rescue servicesUpdated DSC Stations for Turkey Istanbul MMSI 002711000DSC VHF Ch 70DSC MF2187·5kHz, 2182kHz, 2670kHz\ 0212 242 9710 Fax 0212 242 3093AntalyaMMSI 002713000DSC VHF Ch 70DSC MF 2187·5kHz, 2182kHz, 2670kHz\ 0312 417 5050 Fax 0312 417 2845

* Coastguard Telephone ServiceDial 158 in Turkey or +90 252 412 7722 fromoutside Turkey. English spoken.

Page 13 Entry and exit formalities – Transit logThe Transit log is now valid for up to one year,although entry visas are still issued for 90 days.Those with a marina contract can apply for theresidents' permit. The Transit Log cost US$30 in2002.

Page 16 Other regulations – DivingTurkey – South CoastThe laws regarding diving are changing. Previouslyall diving by foreigners was forbidden except inauthorised diving schools. Diving gear in yachts hadto be sealed. It now appears that diving is permittedoff the south coast of Turkey, except in the areas

listed below, which are around archaeological siteswhere there are likely to be antiquities on theseabed. It is likely that other areas on the Aegeancoast have likewise been opened up. As with allchanges in the law, it may take some time for thedetails to trickle down to local authorities, and myadvice is to check with a diving school before usingyour own equipment.

Kas, Heybeliada South, Sicak Koyu, Antik Koyu,vicinity of Oludeniz, vicinity of Suluada, vicinity ofOlimpos Antik Kenti, vicinity of Anamur Burun.* Page 16 FinesExtremely heavy fines have been reported foralleged innocent and innocuous discharge madefrom yachts in Turkish waters. A fine of 43,000Euros (to avoid detention of the vessel) and alawsuit (to recoup the money) was reported to haveresulted for a German yacht, despite the fact that thecoastguard was unable to find any evidence of fouldischarge on inspection of the yacht’s bilges andsurrounding water. Extreme caution is advised in allTurkish waters.

Page 25 Weather forecastsVHF weather forecasts in Turkish and EnglishIzmir (covers Aegean and W Med coast)Ch 67 (announce 16) at 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800,2100 LTAntalya (covers Med coast)Ch 67 (announce 16) at 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800,2100 LT

Page 25 FLEET FORECAST AREAS CHARTMarmara Sea area 25 omitted from chart – between18 and 26.* Turkish State Meteorological Service MarineForecast (in Turkish /English)www.meteor.gov.tr

Chapter I. The Dardanelles to IstanbulPage 54 ERDEKCorrected waypoint40[23]}5N 27[47]}3EWater and electricity on the NE quay.

Page 56 PASALIMANIW channel entrance is now marked with two smallunlit buoys – green with conical topmark onstarboard and red with can topmark on port.

Further in is a lit isolated danger pillar buoy with8 topmark.

Page 56 PASALIMANI ADASIIsolated danger mark (BRB 2 balls atop) markingthe S extremity of the reefs off the S side of theisland. Lit as for a S cardinal mark Q(6)+LFl.

Page 59MARMARAYacht berths on the N quay. Water and electricity.TOPAGACLarge car ferry now uses the quay overnight1700–0700.

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Page 61 SARAYLARNew concrete quay along half the length of the Emole. Yachts go alongside or stern-to whereconvenient.

Page 65 IMRALI ADASIIt is prohibited to approach within 3M of the island.

Page 67 KATIRLICharge band 2.

Page 69 AYDINLIRMK Marine (formerly PKM) boat-building yardin the harbour.

Hauls (and builds) yachts up to 50m. 40/120/320-ton lifts. All yacht repairs.\ 216 395 2865 Fax 216 395 [email protected]

Page 83 MUREFTELights 2F.R/2F.G(vert).Fuel on W mole.

Chapter II. The Aeolian Coast

Page 88 BOZCAADA LIMANIMooringThe N breakwater has been widened. Water andelectricity on the quay. Charge band 2.* Page 94 AYVALIK LIMANI PLANWaypoint correctionF9 0}25M E of Fener Burnu (Ciplak Adasi)39[17]}02N 26[36]}39E* Page 103 CANDARLI PLAN Waypoint correction 38[55]}4N 26[56]}2E * Page 104 KADIRGA LIMANI PLAN Waypoint correction 38[53]}9N 27[01]}1E

Page 106 ESKIFOCAYacht berths now extend up the quay on the W sidewith laid moorings.

Page 111 LEVENT [email protected]

Page 114 MORDOGANFishing harbour charge band 2.

New harbour under construction 1M S of thefishing harbour. Breakwaters have been built, butwork is sporadic. Anchor under the new breakwater,works permitting. Shelter reported to be good.

Page 117 YENILIMANIHarbourmaster will direct you to a berth. Chargeband 2.

Page 124 ÇESME MARINAMarina office now in place. Berth where directed.Water and electricity points at all berths. Some

outer berths can suffer from ferry wash. Careneeded of floating mooring lines from the tripperboat quay. Charge band 2.

Page 124 ÇESME MARINABerths Berth where directed. Laid moorings.Shelter Some outer berths can suffer from ferrywash. Data c.400 berths. Charge band 2.Facilities Water. 220V. Fuel nearby. Provisions andrestaurants in the town.Remarks Care needed of floating mooring lines fromthe tripper boat quay. Berths on the outer pontoonsuffer from wash.

Chapter III. The Ionian Coast

Page 128 ÇESME TO GULLUK KORFEZIPLANWaypoint No.9 1M W of Tekagac Burnu shouldread 37°21]·3N 27°10]·1E

Page 130 ALAÇATI MARINAIt has been reported that the entrance may havesilted since the last survey. Depths in places 1·5–2mnear the entrance.

Page 134 SIGAÇIK MARINAWork reported in progress Summer 2002.Harbourmaster directs you to a berth. Water andelectricity on the quay. Charge band 2.

Page 134 SIGACIK MARINAPontoons are reported to be in place in the SEcorner.Data c.200 berths. Depths 1.5-4m.Facilities Laid moorings. Water and electricity. WCand showers.

Page 140 KUSADASI MARINAThere is no customs office in the marina. Themarina office can deal with formalities or visit thecustoms office at the ferry port.

Page 146 GULLUK KORFEZI TO BODRUMPLANWaypoint No.9 1M W of Tekagaç Burnu shouldread 37°21]·3N 27°10]·1E

Page 147 ALTINKUMThe beacon marking the reef in the approaches wasreported missing (summer 2001). The W side of thereef is marked with a white buoy (occas.).

Page 151 ASIN KÖRFEZI PLANAmend light off Güllük to Fl(2)5s7M.* Page 155 Ince Burun (Gulluk Korfezi) 37[11]}30N 27[32]}11E Rock just under the surface and dangerous tonavigation in the approaches to the private harbourunder the cape. Reported position 150m due S ofthe breakwater head.

Page 162 PORT BODRUM YALIKAVAKMARINA37[06]}20N 27[17]}24EF Buyuk Kiremit Is. Fl(2)10s89m10M. Marina Fl.G.5s3M/Fl.R.5s3MVHF Ch 16, 06, 72 ‘Port Bodrum/TAL 568 – BYK’Navigation The marina lies SW of the fishingharbour.Berths Where directed. Laid moorings.Data 450 berths. Visitors berths. Max LOA 45m.Charge band 3.Facilities Water. 220v/380v. Fuel quay. 100-tontravel-hoist. Port Bodrum Yalikavak Marina, Cokertme Caddesi,Yalikavak 48400 Bodrum.\ 0252 385 3280/3860 Fax 0252 385 3281 [email protected] BODRUM YALIKAVAK MARINANew entrance waypoint37[06]}40N 27[16]}92E WGS84

Chapter IV. The Carian Coast

Page 167 GÜMÜSLÜKAll except one of the wooden jetties have beenremoved (again). The S jetty now has a ‘T' sectionadded, but is usually full in any case.

Page 168 GÜMÜSLÜK TO ASPAT PLANWaypoint No.2 Updated0·5M S of Hüseyin Burnu light36°57]·33N 27°15]·85E WGS84

Page 168 CATALADA REEFThe wreck of the cargo ship off Catalada is nolonger conspicuous.

Page 168/9 TURGUTREIS MARINA36°59]·57N 27°15]·19E WGS84The new marina is almost finished. Much of thestructural work is complete and shore-side buildingsare under construction (Oct 2002). Pontoons are inplace and the marina should be open to yachts from1st May 2003.ApproachThe marina lies immediately SE of the fishingharbour at Karatoprak (Turgutreis). Conspicuous Catalada can be identified easily in theapproaches from N or S. Twin minarets behind thefishing harbour also show up well. Closer in theouter breakwater can be seen and the lightstructures are easily identified, although theentrance is not obvious until quite close to. By night The NE tip of Catalada is lit Fl(2)20s6M.The fishing harbour is not lit but the marinaentrance will be lit Fl.R.5s/Fl.G.5s.VHF Ch 73 (callsign Dogus Marina).Dangers Care is needed of the shallows off the coastand the reefs and islets around Catalada.

MooringData 540 berths. Visitors berths. Max LOA 50m.Depths 2–8m.Berths Berth where directed. Finger pontoons andlaid moorings.Shelter Should provide excellent all round shelter.Authorities Marina staff. Customs on the S jetty.Port of Entry (reported). Charges not yet published.\ 0252 382 9065 Fax 0252 382 9068 www.turgutreismarina.com (Open soon)FacilitiesAll the usual facilities are planned and constructionof marina buildings is well underway. The marinaalready has a 100-ton travel-lift and repair facilitiesare planned.

TURGUTREIS MARINA PLAN IS ON PAGE9Page 169 D-MARIN TURGUTREIS MARINA36[59]}57N 27[15]}19E WGS84F Marina entrance Fl.R.5s/Fl.G.5s.VHF Ch 16, 72, 73 (Dogus Marina) Navigation The marina lies immediately SE of thefishing harbour at Karatoprak (Turgutreis). Berths Berth where directed. Finger pontoons. Laidmoorings for large yachts. Data 550 berths. Visitors berths. Max LOA 50m.Depths 3–8m. Charge band 3.Facilities Water. 220v/380v. Showers and toilets.100-ton travel-lift and repair facilities. Duty-freefuel. Customs and port procedures. ATM.Provisions and restaurants.Remarks Care is needed of the shallows off the coastand the reefs and islets around Catalada.D-Marin Turgutreis, Dogus Turgutreis Marina,Gazi M.Kemal Bulvari 26, Turgutreis 48960Bodrum. \ 0252 382 9200 Fax 0252 382 [email protected] YachtworksProfessional yacht maintenance, repairs andservicing. Bases in Turgutreis Marina, Turgutreisand Bodrum.Contact: Yusuf Civelekoglu and Can SürekliCumhuriyet Bulvari 29a, 48960 Turgutreis Bodrum\ 0252 382 4445 Fax 0252 382 7074 [email protected]

Page 172 BODRUM BOGAZIWaypoint UpdatesNo.30·25M W of Karaada (NW) light36°59]·77N 27°25]·05E WGS84NewKargi Adasi – Kocaburun Fairway36°57]·29N 27°18]·15E WGS84Kocek Adasi SE side36°57]·71N 27°19]·48E WGS84

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Page 174 APPROACHES TO BODRUM PLANWaypoint Update0·15M E of Dikilitas Kayasi37°00]·85N 27°25]·06E WGS84

Page 174 MILTA BODRUM MARINA –[email protected]

Page 176 BODRUM PLANWaypoint Update37°01]·88N 27°25]·44E WGS84

Page 179 ALAKISLA BÜKÜ0·5M S Yildiz Adasi 36°58]·19N 27°39]·37EWGS84A detached reef lies between the N tip of YildizAdasi and the S point of the bay. A rusty red buoy(occas.) marks the reef. The prudent course is topass between the reef and the island, but many localgulets pass inside between the reef and the point.

CÖKERTME36°59]·96N 27°47]·52E WGS84Two lattice communication towers (conspic.) on theE side of the entrance to Cökertme.

Page 185 DEGIRMEN BÜKÜ PLANWaypoint Updated36°56]·18N 28°08]·79E WGS84

Page 187 TUZLA KÖYÜ36°55]·51N 28°01]·98E WGS84Rocks just under the surface extend out from eitherside of the entrance to the coves on the S sidefurther than suggested on the plan. Still good depthsin the entrance fairway.

Page 188 YEDI ADALARI – East CreekIt has been reported that the bar across the entrancenow has less than 3m over it. Approach with careand recce in the dingy first.

Page 193 KNIDOSEntrance to Buyuk Limani36°41]·01N 27°22]·65E WGS84Sunken breakwater on the NE side is occasionallymarked.

It has been reported that moorings have been laidin the bay. Charge band 2.

Page 198 KALABOSHIIt has been reported that moorings have been laid inthe bay. Charge band 2.

Page 202 HISARÖNÜ KÖRFEZI – BENCIKSunk Rock marked by a round rusty red buoy not Scardinal (2001).

Page 203 BENCIK PLANWaypoint amended36°45]·8N 28°01]·08E

Page 206 MARTI MARINAThe three inside pontoons have been extended.Popular place for wintering.

Page 209 KOCA ADASIIn the bay on the mainland to the S of the islandthere is a ‘T’-pontoon and associated restaurant.

Page 212 SÖGÜT LIMANIDepths in the passage N of Sogut Adasi are nowonly 1·5–2m.

Page 213 BOZUK BÜKÜMakeshift jetties with some laid moorings run by"restaurants".

Page 218 MARMARIS Netsel [email protected] Marinawww.albatrosmarina.comalbatrosmarina@superonline.comMarmaris Yacht MarineWork on the marina expansion is reportedcomplete.Berths Where directed. Laid moorings.Data 600 berths. Max LOA c.40m. Depths 3-8m.Charge band 2/3.Facilities Water. 220/380V. Showers and toilets.Fuel. 60/330-ton travel-hoist. 1000 places ashore.Most repairs. Provisions and restaurant in themarina. Bus to Marmaris town (8km)[email protected]

Page 220 MARMARIS MARINAGino Group Technical Service now has repair andmaintenance services at Netsel Marina.VHF Ch 73 (Gino Group)VHF Ch 06, 16 (Port Marmaris)Gino Group Technical ServiceNetsel Marina 48700 Marmaris, Turkey\ 0252 412 0671/72Fax 0252 412 6889Email [email protected] www.ginoyacht.com

Page 221 MARMARIS YACHT MARINEMarmaris Yacht Marine have acquired MarmarinMarina and associated facilities. It is reported thatwork has started on pontoons for the marinaextension.Email [email protected] www.yachtmarin.com

NOTE: PUPA YAT TO YALANCI BOGAZPLANMarmaris Yacht Marine lies on the isthmus joiningYildiz (Nimara) Adasi to the mainland. There is anerror on the plan: the contour line S of the marina isin fact the shoreline. South of this line is YalanciBogazi.

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Chapter V. The Lycian CoastPage 227 MARMARIS TO ÖLÜ DENIZ PLANWaypoint No.3 Amended/updated 1·25M SW of Disibilmez Burnu36°41]·18N 28°36]·31E WGS84

Page 229 DISIBILMEZ BÜKÜ36°43]·29N 28°38]·94E Good shelter from W winds reported in the NWcove. Anchor behind the rock outcrop in 3–5m andtake a line ashore. Restaurant.

Page 232 SKOPEA LIMANI PLANWaypoint updatesFairway W of Tetranot Rock36°42]·36N 28°54]·72E WGS84Fairway W of Gocek Adasi36°43]·96N 28°55]·89E WGS84Note Reef N of Tetranot Rock marked at S end bya black pole beacon and at the N end by a Ncardinal beacon.

Page 239 GÖÇEK PLANEntrance to Port Göçek Marina marked withfairway buoy (Iso.5s) 36°44]·98N 28°56]·30EWGS84 and channel buoys (Fl.R(3)15s/ Fl.G(3)15sand Fl.R(2)10s/Fl.G(2)10s). Port Göçek entrancelit Fl.R.5s/Fl.G.5s. Two isolated danger buoys(Fl.Y.5s) to the S of the marina.

Page 241 CLUB MARINA – [email protected]

Page 242 PORT GÖÇEK MARINAFinger pontoons on the inside of the S wave-breakerpontoon.

Page 244 FETHIYEQuay wall now extended E of the pier. ImmediatelyE of the pier is a dinghy dock.

Page 244 ECE MARINA – FETHIYENew pontoons reported complete. The new layoutshows an enclosed marina offering improved shelterfrom the N.

All facilities are [email protected]* FETHIYE ECE MARINANew entrance waypoint36[37]}48N 29[05]}97E WGS84

Page 247 GEMILAR ADASI AND NEARBYANCHORAGES PLANWaypoint amended36°32]·8N 29°04]·7E

Page 261 ÜÇAGIZ LIMANI36°11]·76N 29°50]·85E WGS84Three restaurants have their own jetties forcustomers. Call on Ch 16 to enquire(Hasan/Ibrahim/Onur).

Page 266 ÇAVUS LIMANISome reports of opportunist theft from boats leftopen.

Page 268 ATBÜKÜ LIMANIFish farm reported in the middle of the bay.

Chapter VI. The Pamphylian and CicilianCoasts

Page 277 SIDETemple ruins on the headland S of the harbour areconspicuous. The ancient harbour is now accessibleand has a concrete quay running around it. There isunderwater ballast in places near the quay so bows-to is probably safer. Depths 2–3m inside. Usuallycrowded with gulets in summer but you may findroom. The prevailing afternoon breeze pushes someswell in through the narrow entrance, moreuncomfortable than dangerous.

Water on the quay. Fuel can be delivered.

Page 278Note Between Side and Alanya there are unlit buoysand floating pontoons up to 2M off the coast. Theydon't appear to be permanent, and may be for fishfarming purposes.

Page 279 ALANYA YENI LIMAN36°33]·28N 31°57]·04E WGS843M NW of the promontory of Alanya (KaleardiBurnu) a new harbour is under construction.ApproachThe high steep-to promontory with the castle on topis prominent from some way off. The substantialbreakwaters and white light structures (no lights) arealso conspicuous.MooringThe quay is not yet completed but there is plenty ofroom to moor stern or bows-to with a long line or toanchor. Depths range from 7m in the entrancedown to 3–5m nearer the rough quay. Whenfinished the harbour should provide excellentshelter.GeneralWork continues on shore and although not officiallyopen yachts and local fishing boats already use theharbour. The busy main road to Alanya runs pastthe harbour, but it is still a quieter alternative to theharbour in Alanya.

NEW ALANYA YENI LIMANI PLAN IS ONPAGE 9

Page 279 ALANYA36°32]·23N 32°00]·36E WGS84MooringThe pile pier to the E of the inner harbour is nowused for ferries and cruise boats. The inner harbourhas been substantially enlarged. The E breakwaterhas been extended by some 200m to the ENE andthe shoreside quay has also been extended and

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widened. The quay is usually full with gulets andtripper boats but there is plenty of room for yachtsto anchor within the harbour in 5–6m. The entranceis not lit, and at night care should be taken in theapproaches as large fishing boats sometimes raft upto the E of the breakwater. The breakwaterextension has already suffered some damage fromstorms, and although shelter is reasonable in theharbour, the new harbour to the W of Alanya shouldprovide better all round shelter.

Page 280 OFFSHORE FISH FARM36°18]·04N 32°13]·50E (S corner)About 5M NW of Gazipasa a large fish farm hasbeen established. Yellow buoys mark the limits andby day it is possible to pass between the enclosuresand the coast. By night it is not well lit and shouldbe given a good offing.

GAZIPASA36°16]·05N 32°16]·61E WGS84A harbour has been built on the N side of KaleBurnu immediately N of the river mouth. Workappears to have halted with no finished quay andwinter storms have dislodged some of the concreteballast of the outer breakwater. It is difficult to knowif the development has been abandoned or if it ismerely a glitch in the progress.MooringDepths of 5–8m in the approaches have beenreported, but care should be taken as a bar appearsto be forming off the breakwater. Mostly 3–5·5mdepths in the harbour but rocks and ballast off thebeach and breakwaters reduce depths to <1m inplaces, particularly off the S side. Small fishing boatsuse the mole on the N side of the harbour and largerboats anchor and take a line ashore or to thebreakwater. Should provide good shelter from theprevailing winds. FacilitiesNo water, electricity or lights. You may havedifficulty finding something to tie a shore line to, butthe local fishermen seem amiable enough. A mini-market is nearby and small hotels and restaurantsrun along the beach in the summer. The ruins ofAncient Selinus sit atop the bluff on the S side of theriver.

NEW GAZIPASA PLAN IS ON PAGE 9

Page 281 ANAMUR KALESIWaypoint update36°04]·87N 32°53]·76E WGS84

BOZYAZI LIMANI36°05]·87N 32°56]·53E WGS84Authorities Harbourmaster. Customs andcoastguard.Facilities Mini-market and restaurants nearby. Taxito Bozyazi village.

Page 282 SOFTA KALESIBozyazi Adasi is now connected to the mainland bya causeway. Two minarets on the headland areconspicuous.

SOGUKSU LIMANICare needed in the approach of large mooring buoysand a large platform off the entrance to the bay.Purpose unknown.

AYDINCIK LIMANIEntrance Waypoint36°08]·73N 33°19]·52E WGS84Facilities Most provisions and gas available.Note The ruins are now fenced off.

Page 284 BESPARMAK ADALARIWaypoint amended36°08]·2N 33°31]·8EAkkuyu A small mole in the N bay gives reasonableshelter from the prevailing winds. There are noquays, facilities or lights. Anchor in 8–10m. Largeconcrete blocks are piled nearby but no further workappears to be in progress. Depths in the S bay aremore convenient for anchoring, but it is open W andeven in settled weather a swell can roll in. Buildingson shore give the appearance of some sort of disusedmilitary camp. Yachts have stayed here withoutproblems, but if the area is obviously occupied bythe military, it may be prudent to go elsewhere.

YESILOVACIK 36°11]·24N 33°39]·30E WGS84A large harbour in the NE corner of Ovacik Korfezion the E side of Ada (Sulusalma) Burnu.ApproachThe steep-to bulk of Ovacik Yarimadasi on the Eside of the entrance, joined to the mainland by anarrow isthmus is conspicuous from E and W. Onceinto the bay the breakwaters of the harbour will beseen.By night The SW corner of Ovacik Yarimadasi is litFl(2)5s43m18M. The harbour entrance is litFl.R.5s12m5M/Fl.G.5s12m5M.MooringGo stern or bows-to or alongside where convenient.2–5m depths along most of the SW quay. Depths<1–5m. Excellent shelter. FacilitiesFuel can be delivered by mini-tanker. Several mini-markets and restaurants nearby. PO.GeneralThe old village on the steep slopes behind theharbour remains largely untouched by the relentlessadvance of beachside apartments, hotels andrestaurants.

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Page 284 OVACIK YARIMADASIThe anchorages lie on the E (not W) side of thepromontory.

Page 285 KALESI LIMANI36°16]·69N 33°50]·24E WGS84A large pier has been constructed extending NEfrom the coast to the W of Kalesi Limani. It appearsto be solely for commercial use.

Page 286 TASUCUMooringThe ferry port entrance is lit Fl(2)R.10s7M/Fl(2)G.10s7M.

Yachts should make for the jetty in the NW cornerof the harbour. Go stern or bows-to in 2–3m. Thebottom is mud and good holding. There are plans tomove all ferries to the commercial harbour and tocreate a dedicated yacht harbour here. Other reportssuggest a yacht harbour will be built on the W sideof the customs quay.

Page 286 TASUCUYacht jetty in N of the harbour. Laid moorings.Water and electricity.

Works in progress between the jetty and the Ebreakwater.

Page 287 TASUCU KORFEZI PLANLighthouse on Incekum Burnu is now 2M up thecoast on the E side of the spit (36°15]·8N33°57]·5E). Shoal water now extends S as far as the7·5m patch. Care is needed when rounding the spitas from the S it is very difficult to see the breakingwaves. From the NE the shoals are easier to see butthe lighthouse and a wreck on the E side of the spitare not easy to identify.

Page 288 AKYAR BURUN ANCHORAGESAkisu KoyuA fish farm has been sited on the SW side of the bay.NarlikoyuIn the N bay there is now a small breakwater andbuoyed area off the camping ground.

KUM KUYU (Tirtar)36°31]·83N 34°13]·83E WGS84A new harbour is under construction off the town ofTirtar, 6M NE of the anchorage at Kizkalesi.

The breakwaters and much of the quay iscomplete, and the project manager expects theharbour to be open in early 2003.ApproachTwo large hotel complexes overlook the small molesto the N of the new harbour where small fishingboats are moored. The outer breakwaters will beseen and the entrance to the harbour is at the N endof the harbour.

MooringAt present mooring on the quay is not permitted asworks are in progress, but it is possible to anchorwithin the harbour in 4–5m. Holding is reported tobe good in sand. It is expected that pontoons will beinstalled at some point. Shelter looks good.FacilitiesNone at present, although a travel-lift bay has beenbuilt. Restaurant off the beach immediately N of theharbour and others nearby. Provisions in the village.GeneralThis new harbour will provide good shelter on anotherwise open coast between Tasucu and Mersin.Some of the ruins that dot this coastline are visiblebehind the harbour.

NEW KUM KUYU PLAN IS ON PAGE 10

* Page 288 KUM KUYU (TIRTAR)Pontoons are in place and yachts are using theharbour. No facilities yet.

LIMONLUIt is reported that the entrance to Limonlu hassilted, with depths of <1·8m at the entrance (2002).

Page 289 MERSIN MARINA36°46]·28N 34°34]·29E WGS84A new harbour under construction to the W ofMersin commercial harbour. Not open to boats2002.ApproachThe four minarets of the large mosque immediatelyE of the harbour are conspicuous from the S. Thepillars for the entrance lights show the entrance onthe NE corner. There are no lights yet.MooringThe entrance is blocked to boats at present, butwork continues on the internal structure of theharbour. The quays and hardstanding are finishedand pontoons are being installed. GeneralIt is not known when the harbour will be open, whowill run it or facilities it will provide. Progress on theharbour suggests it may be open in 2003–2004.

NEW MERSIN MARINA PLAN IS ON PAGE10

MERSIN HARBOURAuthorities Mersin Chamber of Shipping arereported to be very helpful to visiting yachts. Theiroffice is in a modern building near the Hilton Hotel.\ 0324 237 3306

Page 290 YUMURTALIK LIMANI PLANMetal framework tower light structure 0·5M E ofCeyhan Nehru 36°42]·4N 35°43]·9E Fl.WR.3s7m7/4M

Page 292 ISKENDERUNFishing harbour 36°35]·51N 36°10]·51E WGS84

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The large commercial harbour is now a restrictedarea and yachts are not permitted to enter. Thefishing harbour adjacent usually has room for yachtsto go alongside or stern or bows-to the outer wall.Good holding on mud. It is reported to be safeenough to leave a yacht here for a visit to Antioch.

Page 292 ISKENDERUNThe large commercial harbour is now a restrictedarea and yachts are not permitted to enter.

Chapter VII. Cyprus

Page 294 PROHIBITED AREASIt appears that restrictions along the coast in NCyprus have been relaxed. Once cleared in, it ispossible to visit some of the smaller harbours andanchorages along the coast, although most of thesereally aren't suitable for overnight stops except invery settled weather.

Page 297 KYRENIA (Girne)Girne Marina35°20]·56N 33°19]·46E WGS84The old harbour is invariably packed with yachts,gulets and tripper boats, but there is usually roomfor one more. It is advisable to call in advance,especially in high season. Berth where directed onthe W side of the harbour. Some laid moorings.Marina office/bar with showers and WC next toTourist Info.\ (Hamit) 0392 815 3587Delta Marina35°20]·49E 33°20]·30E WGS84Delta Marina operates along the SW side of thecommercial harbour.

The entrance is lit Fl.R.3s4M/Fl.G.3s4MMooringStern or bows-to the catwalk or quay, some laidmoorings. Reasonable shelter, but wash from ferriesand hydrofoils in the summer can be tiresome.FacilitiesWater and electricity on the quay. Fuel. Showersand WC. Travel-lift and hardstanding. Mostrepairs.

Chandlers. Café. A short walk into town forprovisions, bars and restaurants.\ 0392 815 5491 Fax 0392 815 8212 Email [email protected]

Anchorages of N CyprusYedidalga Anchor off the beach in settled weatheronly.Esentepe Settled weather lunch-stop.Davlos Small fishing harbour on the N coast.Yassiburun Lunch-stop anchorage W of the capein settled weather only.Bogaz Small harbour in the NW corner ofFamagusta (Gazimagusa) Bay.

AcknowledgementsThanks to Gabby and Jeremy Waters of s/yWatershed, Rozlyn and Raymond Walsh, CliveProbert of s/y Sanyassa and Hugo Tilberg of OdysseyInternational Magazine who sent in information.Also thanks as always to all at Imrays for their careand attention.

As always we are happy to receive any new datavia Imrays.

Please keep checking this site to ensure you havethe latest information.

Rod Heikell and Lu MichellMay 2005

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