Port of Haydarpasa

The controlling depth at Haydarpasa is 12 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 Haydarpasa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bosporus Asiatic Side Lighthouses Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Kadıköy Breakwater (0.6 NM S), Haydarpaşa Outer Breakwater Northwest (0.7 NM NW), Kız Kulesi (1.2 NM NNW), Ahırkapı (1.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Haydarpasa 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 Haydarpasa (TRHAY) 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 Haydarpasa is a port in TR. Its UN/LOCODE is TRHAY — 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 Haydarpasa 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.

HAYDARPASA (UN/Locode: TRHAY), Turkey is a seaport located at approximately 41.00202° N, 29.01476° E.

Coordinates: 41.00202° N, 29.01476° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MARDAS — UN/Locode: TRMAD — 41.00000° N, 28.96000° EISTANBUL — UN/Locode: TRIST — 41.09406° N, 29.03577° EZEYTINBURNU — UN/Locode: TRZEY — 40.98006° N, 28.89410° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 12 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.

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Service providers include Novu Ship Repair, Bravo Ship Agencies & Services Co. and Istanbul Teknik Marine.