Transit Ýnformation

    1-SAILING PLAN 1 (SP1) REPORT

    All vessels which will pass through the Turkish Straits should advise their arrival details (SP1 report) at least 48 hours prior to arrival to the first Turkish Strait at each way.

    According to Turkish Straits Reporting System (TUBRAP), arrival details should be reported in below format:


    IMPORTANT :

    All reports should be sent to agents !!!

    A- Vessel's Name / Flag / Call Sign / IMO No / MMSI No
    B- Date / Time (UTC) (Reporting Date / Time)
    C- Reporting Position
    F- Continuous Maneuvering And Sea Speed
    G- Port Of Departure
    H- Date / Time And Point Of Entry Into Traffic Separation Scheme
    I- Port Of Destination
    J- Pilot Requirements
    O- Fwd / Aft Drafts And Air Draft
    P- Cargo (Type And Quantity Of Cargo)
    Q- Defect / Damage / Deficiencies / Other Limitations
    R- Description Of Dangerous, Nuclear and Pollutant Goods (UN No / Name / Class / Quantity)
    T- Ship's agent
    U- Ship's type
    W- Total crew on board
    X- P and I Information (P&I Club Name / Policy Number / Validity)
       and Copies of Vessel' s P&I Certificates (All Pages)

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    2-SOUTHBOUND TURKISH STRAITS

    INFORMATION TO MASTER :

    - SEND YOUR SP1 (SAILING PLAN 1) REPORT TO AGENT 36 HOURS BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL TO THE BOSPHORUS NORTH ENTRANCE.

    BOSPHORUS PASSAGE :
    ESCORD TUG BOAT IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL TANKERS LOA OVER 249,99 METERS
    COST USD 4000,- FOR SOUTH BOUND PASSAGE

    RESTRICTIONS:

    * A SPECIAL PERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TYPES OF VESSELS OVER 299,9 METERS LOA,

    DAYLIGHT PASSAGE RESTRICTION FOR TANKERS OVER 200 METERS LOA

    PROCEDURE:
    NOTICE TO:-
    ISTANBUL VTS CENTER
    SECTOR TURKELI - VHF CHANNEL 11
    BEFORE 2 HOURS OR 30 MILES

    SECTORS AND VHF CHANNELS:-
    VHF CHN 11 - TILL TURKELI
    VHF CHN 12 - KAVAK/KANDILLI
    VHF CHN 13 - KANDILLI/AHIRKAPI
    VHF CHN 14 - AHIRKAPI TILL 20 MILES OFF

    OPTIONAL PILOTAGE:-
    KAVAK PILOT VHF CHANNEL 71
    CONTACT AFTER RECEIVING GREEN LIGHT FROM VTS CENTER

    PILOT LADDER:
    PLEASE PREPARE PILOT LADDER ON YOUR STB SIDE. IF YOUR VESSEL' S FREEBOARD EXCEEDS MORE THAN 8 METERS, PLEASE PREPARE A COMBINATION LADDER.

    SANITARY BOAT:
    FOR SANITARY BOAT, PLEASE HAVE READY AT GANGWAY;
    - SANITARY CARD GIVEN TO YOU AT DARDANELLES ON YOUR NORTHBOUND PASSAGE
    - COPIES FROM VESSEL' S TONNAGE, DERATTING, REGISTER CERTIFICATES
    - TWO COPIES OF CREW LIST AND SHIP' S STAMP

    DARDANELLES PASSAGE :
    RESTRICTIONS :

    * A SPECIAL PERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TYPES OF VESSELS OVER 299,9 METERS LOA

    PROCEDURE:
    NOTICE TO:-
    CANAKKALE VTS CENTER
    SECTOR GELIBOLU - VHF CHANNEL 11
    BEFORE 2 HOURS OR 30 MILES

    SECTORS AND VHF CHANNELS:-
    VHF CHN 11 - TILL GELIBOLU
    VHF CHN 12 - GELIBOLU TO NARA
    VHF CHN 13 - NARA TO KUMKALE

    OPTIONAL PILOTAGE:-
    GELIBOLU PILOT VHF CHANNEL 71
    CONTACT AFTER RECEIVING GREEN LIGHT FROM VTS CENTER

    PILOT LADDER:
    PLEASE PREPARE PILOT LADDER ON YOUR STB SIDE. IF YOUR VESSEL' S FREEBOARD EXCEEDS MORE THAN 8 METERS, PLEASE PREPARE A COMBINATION LADDER.
     

    3-NORTHBOUND TURKISH STRAITS

    INFORMATION TO MASTER:

    - SEND YOUR SP1 (SAILING PLAN 1) REPORT TO AGENT 48 HOURS BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL TO THE DARDANELLES SOUTH ENTRANCE.

    DARDANELLES PASSAGE :

    RESTRICTIONS:

    * A SPECIAL PERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TYPES OF VESSELS OVER 299,9 METERS LOA,

    PROCEDURE:
    NOTICE TO:-
    CANAKKALE VTS CENTER
    SECTOR KUMKALE - VHF CHANNEL 13
    BEFORE 2 HOURS OR 30 MILES

    SECTORS AND VHF CHANNELS:-
    VHF CHN 13 - KUMKALE TO NARA POINT
    VHF CHN 12 - NARA TO GELIBOLU
    VHF CHN 11 - FROM GELIBOLU TO 20 MILS OFF

    OPTIONAL PILOTAGE:-
    MEHMETCIK PILOT VHF CHANNEL 71
    CONTACT AFTER RECEIVING GREEN LIGHT FROM VTS CENTER

    PILOT LADDER:
    PLEASE PREPARE PILOT LADDER ON YOUR STB SIDE. IF YOUR VESSEL' S FREEBOARD EXCEEDS MORE THAN 8 METERS, PLEASE PREPARE A COMBINATION LADDER.

    SANITARY BOAT:
    FOR SANITARY BOAT, PLEASE HAVE READY AT GANGWAY;
    - COPIES FROM TONNAGE, DERATTING, REGISTER CERTIFICATES
    - TWO COPIES OF CREW LIST AND SHIP' S STAMP

    BOSPHORUS PASSAGE :
    ESCORD TUG BOAT IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL TANKERS LOA OVER 249,99 METERS
    COST USD 4000,- FOR NORTH BOUND PASSAGE

    RESTRICTIONS:

    * A SPECIAL PERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TYPES OF VESSELS OVER 299,9 METERS LOA

    DAYLIGHT PASSAGE RESTRICTION FOR TANKERS OVER 200 METERS LOA

    PROCEDURE:
    NOTICE TO:-
    CANAKKALE VTS CENTER
    SECTOR KADIKOY - VHF CHANNEL 14
    BEFORE 2 HOURS OR 30 MILES

    SECTORS AND VHF CHANNELS:-
    VHF CHN 14 - TILL AHIRKAPI LIGHTHOUSE
    VHF CHN 13 - AHIRKAPI/KANDILLI
    VHF CHN 12 - KANDILLI/KAVAK
    VHF CHN 11 - KAVAK/TURKELI

    OPTIONAL PILOTAGE:-
    BOSPHORUS PILOT VHF CHANNEL 71
    CONTACT AFTER RECEIVING GREEN LIGHT FROM VTS CENTER

    PILOT LADDER:
    PLEASE PREPARE PILOT LADDER ON YOUR STB SIDE. IF YOUR VESSEL' S FREEBOARD EXCEEDS MORE THAN 8 METERS, PLEASE PREPARE A COMBINATION LADDER.

     

    4-GENERAL INFO

    AIR DRAUGHT
    Vessels sailing through the Strait of Istanbul in compliance with the traffic separation scheme shall pay attention to warning lights of the bridges regarding sailing safety. Vessels with an air draught of 58 metres or more may not pass through the Strait of Istanbul. Vessels with an air draught of 54-58 metres shall be accompanied by a tug boat, the number and force of which will be determined by the administration, to ensure they keep their course.

    L.O.A / DRAUGHT
    AA. There is no definite L.O.A.and/or draught restriction determined by the administration, however:
    BB. Vessels 150-200 metres in length and/or whose draught is between 10-15 metres shall submit SP1 reports to the VTS Centre, at least 24 hours before entering the Turkish Straits.Vessels 200-300 metres in length and/or with a draught of in excess of 15 metres shall submit SP1 reports at least 48 hrs before entering the Turkish Straits.
    CC. For vessels in excess of 300 metres in length, the owner/operator must provide the administration with the information on the vessel and its cargo at the planning phase of the journey. Based on such information, the VTS Centre, and - if necessary - the administration, shall inform the vessel's owner/operator/captain of any requirements and recommendations to ensure the vesselÕs safe passage through the Turkish Straits. In doing so, all vessel specifications, including dimensions and manoeuvring capabilities, as well as the morphological and physical structure of the Turkish Straits and the season shall be taken into account. Safety of life, property, the environment and maritime will also be considerations.Vessels fulfilling the conditions of passage must submit their SP1 report at least 72 hrs in advance.
    DD. Measures shall be taken by the VTS Centre to ensure safe passage for the vessels mentioned above (paragraphs 1.2.2. and 1.2.3.). For vessels carrying dangerous cargo, the rule to navigate within the traffic separation lanes in a certain area may be suspended, if and when deemed necessary. When a vessel carrying dangerous cargo, with the characteristics described in paragraphs 1.2.2. and 1.2.3., enters the Strait of Istanbul (Bosphorus), no other vessel with the same characteristics is permitted to enter the Straits, until the first vessel has passed the Istanbul Bogazi bridge (when entering from the north) or Hamsi Burnu-Fil Burnu line (when entering from the south). In the strait of Canakkale (Dardanelles), this ruling applies until the first vessel has left the Nara Burnu region.
    DAY-TIME PASSAGE
    It is recommended that the passage of vessels in excess of 200 metres in length, or with a draught of 15 metres of more, take place during day-time.Please also refer revised Transitting Regulation for day-time passage restrictions.

    CURRENTS
    When the surface current speeds in the Straits of Istanbul or Canakkale exceed 4 knots, or when northerly surface currents are caused by southerly winds, vessels carrying dangerous cargo, large vessels and deep draught vessels with a speed of 10 knots or less, may not enter the straits. They will be required to wait until current speeds have dropped to 4 knots or less, or northerly currents have ceased.Other vessels, however, may transit by obtaining the tugboat(s) necessary as determined by the VTS Centre, in accordance with their tonnage.When the surface current speeds in the Straits of Istanbul and Canakkale exceed 6 knots, or when strong northerly currents are caused by southerly winds, vessels carrying dangerous cargo, large vessels and deep draught vessels (regardless of their speed) will not be permitted to enter the Strait. They will be required to wait until current speeds are less than 6 knots or the strong northerly currents have ceased.The administration shall notify vessels and the relevant authorities of the conditions of the currents.When the current speed or pattern reverts to normal, the VTS Centre shall inform vessels and the relevant authorities of the order of vessels' passage through the Straits. This shall be established according to the Turkish Straits reporting system and according to the types of vessels in order to speed up the flow of traffic.

    VISIBILITY
    AA. When visibility is 2 nautical miles or less, anywhere in the Straits, transiting vessels passing will keep their radars turned on constantly to provide radar reading. On vessels with two radars, one will be assigned for the pilot's use.
    BB. When visibility is 1 nautical mile or less anywhere in the Straits, maritime traffic will be open in the appropriate direction and closed in the opposite direction. In the meantime, vessels carrying dangerous cargo, large vessels and deep draught vessels shall not enter the Straits.
    CC. When visibility anywhere in the Strait is less than 0,5 nautical mile, traffic will be halted in both directions.
    DD. When visibility in the straits is suitable for navigation, the VTS Centre shall inform vessels and the relevant authorities of the order of vessels' passage through the Straits. This shall be established according to the Turkish Straits reporting system and according to the types of vessels in order to speed up the flow of traffic.

    NOTICES
    Masters/shipowners/shipmanagers/ship operators are requested to send 72/48/24 hours ETA notices to their agent, prior to vessel's passage.
    Masters/owners/charterers of vessels weighing 500 gross tons or more, must provide a sailing plan (SPL) through their agents to the VTS Centre 24 hours before entering the mouth of the Strait of Istanbul or the Strait of Canakkale. The master of the vessel must give the Sailing Plan 2 (SP2) directly to the VTS Centre, by VHF Channel 16 or 71, two hours before arrival at the mouth of the strait, or at 20 nautical miles from the mouth of the strait, whichever comes first.

     

    INFORMATION FOR MASTERS
    Send your SP1 (Sailing Plan 1) report to agent 36 hours before your arrival to the Bosphorus north entrance.
    AA1.BOSPHORUS PASSAGE SOUTHBOUND
    RESTRICTIONS:
    A SPECIAL PERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TYPES OF VESSELS OVER 299,9 METERS LOA, DAYLIGHT PASSAGE RESTRICTION FOR TANKERS OVER 200 METERS LOA.

    CONTACTS:
    Please call Turkeli Control Station by VHF Channel 13, Prior 30 nm to Turkeli Light House, and ask for permission to enter Bosphorus.
    When you have green light from the Control Station, call also Kavak Pilot by VHF Channel 71 declaring your position and stand by on VHF Channel 13/71 till entering the Bosphorus and then switch to VHF Channel 12 till leaving the Strait.
    Report yourself to Turkeli Control Station by VHF Channel 13 while passing Anadolu Light House.
    Please prepare pilot ladder on your stb side. If your vessel's free-board exceeds more than 8 meters, please prepare a combination ladder.

    SANITARY BOAT:
    For sanitary boat, please have ready at gangway:
    *Sanitary card given to you at Dardanelles on your northbound passage
    * Copies from vessel's tonnage, deratting, register certificates.
    * Two copies of crew list and ship's stamp.
    BB1.DARDANELLES PASSAGE SOUTHBOUND
    RESTRICTIONS:
    A SPECIAL PERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TYPES OF VESSELS OVER 299,9 METERS LOA DAYLIGHT PASSAGE RESTRICTION FOR TANKERS OVER 200 METERS LOA.

    CONTACTS:
    Please call Gelibolu Control Station by VHF Channel 11, prior 30 nm to Gelibolu Light House, and ask for permission to enter Dardanelles Strait.
    When you have green light from the Control Station, call also Gelibolu Pilot by VHF Channel 71 declaring your position and stand by on VHF Channel 11/71 till entering the Dardanelles and then switch to VHF Channel 13 till leaving the Dardanelles Strait.
    Please prepare pilot ladder on your stb side. If your vessel's free-board exceeds more than 8 meters, please prepare a combination ladder.

    INFORMATION FOR MASTERS
    Send your SP1 (Sailing Plan 1) report to agent 48 hours before your arrival to the Dardanelles south entrance.
    AA2.DARDANELLES PASSAGE NORTHBOUND

    LOA RESTRICTIONS:
    A SPECIAL PERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TYPES OF VESSELS OVER 299,9 METERS LOA DAYLIGHT PASSAGE RESTRICTION FOR TANKERS OVER 200 METERS LOA.

    CONTACTS :
    Please call Mehmetcik Control Station by VHF Channel 11, Prior 30 nm to Mehmetcik Light House, and ask for permission to enter Dardanelles Strait.
    When you have green light from the Control Station, call also Mehmetcik Pilot by VHF Channel 71 declaring your position and stand by on VHF Channel 11/71 till entering the Dardanelles and then switch to VHF Channel 13 till leaving the Dardanelles Strait.
    Please prepare pilot ladder on your stb side. If your vessel's free-board exceeds more than 8 meters, please prepare a combination ladder.

    SANITARY BOAT:
    For sanitary boat, please have ready at gangway;
    *Copies from tonnage, deratting, register certificates
    *Previous Sanitary Card (If any)
    *Two copies of crew list and ship's stamp
    BB2.BOSPHORUS PASSAGE NORTHBOUND

    LOA RESTRICTIONS:
    A SPECIAL PERMISSION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TYPES OF VESSELS OVER 299,9 METERS LOA DAYLIGHT PASSAGE RESTRICTION FOR TANKERS OVER 200 METERS LOA.

    CONTACTS:
    Please call Istanbul Control Station by VHF Channel 11, prior 30 nm to Haydarpasa Break Water, and advise your position than proceed as per Control Station's instructions and stand by on VHF Channel 11.
    When you have instruction for entrance from the Istanbul Control Station, call also Bosphorus Pilot by VHF Channel 71 advising your position and stand by on VHF Channel 11/71 till entering the strait and then switch to VHF Channel 12 till leaving the strait.
    Report yourself to Turkeli Control Station by VHF Channel 13 while passing Anadolu Light House.
    Please prepare pilot ladder on your stb side. If your vessel's free-board exceeds more than 8 meters, please prepare a combination ladder.