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Port of Haydarpasa

TRHAY🇹🇷Turkey

Port Location

About Port of Haydarpasa

Also known as: Haydarpasa

This general cargo, ro-ro, and container terminal is located at the southern entrance to Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait. Operated by Turkish State Railways, it serves Turkey's industrial heartland. The port accommodates a wide range of vessel types and features mobile, fixed, and floating cranes.

Background
The Port of Haydarpaşa, also known as the Port of Haidar Pasha or the Port of Istanbul, is a general cargo seaport, ro-ro and container terminal, situated in Haydarpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey at the southern entrance to the Bosphorus, near Haydarpaşa Station. It is operated by the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) and serves a hinterland which includes the country's most industrialised areas.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
12m
Channel Depth
23ft
Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Turkish State Railways

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
TRHAY
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
TR-34
Area
Black Sea
Sub-area
Marmara Sea
Body of Water
Bosporus Strait
Latitude
41.0020°
Longitude
29.0148°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
44540 →
GeoNames ID
11361410 →
Wikidata
Q7231152 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.tcdd.gov.tr →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the 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.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Haydarpasa?+
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.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Haydarpasa?+
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.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Haydarpasa?+
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. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for TRHAY on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Haydarpasa?+
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.
What is the Port of Haydarpasa?+
HAYDARPASA (UN/Locode: TRHAY), Turkey is a seaport located at approximately 41.00202° N, 29.01476° E.
Where is the Port of Haydarpasa located?+
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
What facilities are available at the Port of Haydarpasa?+
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.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Haydarpasa?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Haydarpasa?+
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.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Haydarpasa?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.
Who are the ship suppliers at the Port of Haydarpasa?+
Ship suppliers include Vera Global Ship Supplies & Services, Ark Ship Supply and Ozgen Ship Supply + more.
Which service providers operate at the Port of Haydarpasa?+
Service providers include Novu Ship Repair, Bravo Ship Agencies & Services Co. and Istanbul Teknik Marine.