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Port of BUYUKCEKMECE

TRBCE🇹🇷Turkey

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About Port of BUYUKCEKMECE

Also known as: Kiyi Istanbul Carsi Marina, Kıyı İstanbul Çarşı Marina

This marina is located on the Sea of Marmara coast, west of Istanbul. Established in 1987, it serves as a recreational harbor.

Background
Büyükçekmece, historically Athyras is a municipality and district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its area is 173 km2, and its population is 277,181 (2022). It is on the Sea of Marmara coast of the European side, west of the city. It is largely an industrial area. The mayor is Ahmet Şahin (CHP).

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Elevation
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History

Established
1987

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UN/LOCODE
TRBCE
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
Black Sea
Sub-area
Marmara Sea
Latitude
41.0002°
Longitude
28.5536°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
13535749 →
Wikidata
Q840258 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.buyukcekmece.gov.tr →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of BUYUKCEKMECE?

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The approach to BUYUKCEKMECE is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Değirmen Burnu Lighthouse at 3.9 NM to the SE. Other aids include Yeşilköy (13.2 NM E), Ataköy Marina (14.9 NM E), Yenikapı (18.4 NM E), Kumkapı Barınak (18.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of BUYUKCEKMECE?

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The Port of BUYUKCEKMECE is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of BUYUKCEKMECE?

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You can track vessels near BUYUKCEKMECE (TRBCE) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for TRBCE on the live map.

Where is the Port of BUYUKCEKMECE?

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The Port of BUYUKCEKMECE is a port in TR. Its UN/LOCODE is TRBCE — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE TRBCE mean?

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The first two characters, TR, are the ISO country code for TR. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of BUYUKCEKMECE?

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The Port of BUYUKCEKMECE operates in the UTC+3 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.