Port of Eregli

The controlling depth at Eregli is 10.67 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Eregli is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ereğli Outer Breakwater Lighthouse at 0.3 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Zonguldak Province Lighthouses (0.5 NM NW), Ölüce Burnu (2.3 NM NNW), Zonguldak North Breakwater (20 NM ENE), Zonguldak West Breakwater (20 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Eregli 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.

You can track vessels near Eregli (TRERE) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

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

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.

The Port of Eregli 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.

EREGLI (UN/Locode: TRERE), Turkey is a seaport located at approximately 41.27529° N, 31.40991° E.

Coordinates: 41.27529° N, 31.40991° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ZONGULDAK — UN/Locode: TRZON — 41.45700° N, 31.78300° EKARASU — UN/Locode: TRKRS — 41.12000° N, 30.69000° EKARASU — UN/Locode: TRKSP — 41.11984° N, 30.68018° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 20.1m - 21.3m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 10.67 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.

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