Port of Kefken

TRKFK🇹🇷Turkey

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About Port of Kefken

Also known as: Kefken Bay, Kefken Limani, Kefken Limanı, Kerneh Bay, Kerneh Limani, Kerneh Limanı

Kefken is a small harbor located on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. It primarily serves local fishing and small cargo vessels.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
TR-41
Area
Black Sea
Latitude
41.1738°
Longitude
30.2261°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
TRKFK
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Time Zone
UTC+3
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Kefken is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kefken Adası Lighthouse at 2.9 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Ağva North Breakwater (17.1 NM W), Ağva South Breakwater (17.1 NM W), Sakarya Province Lighthouses (19.4 NM E), Şile Burnu (27.5 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 Kefken?

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The Port of Kefken 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 Kefken?

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

Where is the Port of Kefken?

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The Port of Kefken is a port in TR. Its UN/LOCODE is TRKFK — 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 TRKFK 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 Kefken?

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The Port of Kefken 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.