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Port of Rize

TRRIZ🇹🇷Turkey

Port Location

About Port of Rize

Also known as: Rize

Rize is a small coastal port on Turkey's Black Sea coast. It handles bulk carriers and general cargo, utilizing mobile cranes for lifting operations. The port accommodates Mediterranean mooring and has a channel depth of 23.2 meters.

Background
Rize is a coastal city in the eastern part of the Black Sea Region of Turkey. It is the seat of Rize Province and Rize District. Its population is 119,828 (2021). Rize is a typical Turkish provincial capital with little in the way of nightlife or entertainment. Since the border with Georgia was opened in the early 1990s, the Black Sea coast road has been widened and the town is much wealthier than it used to be. Current Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's family has its roots in Rize and the local university is named after him. The city is linked by road with Trabzon, Hopa (55 miles [88 km] east on the Georgian border, and Erzurum. The Rize–Artvin Airport started operating in 2022.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
U
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
44380 →
GeoNames ID
11361402 →
Wikidata
Q201101 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.rize.bel.tr →
OpenStreetMap
View on OSM →
Seamark Type
harbour

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Poor

Region

Subdivision
TR-53
Area
Black Sea
Body of Water
Black Sea
Latitude
41.0337°
Longitude
40.5203°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Rize?+
The approach to Rize is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pazar South Breakwater Lighthouse at 18.5 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Pazar North Breakwater (18.6 NM ENE), Araklı North Breakwater (21.7 NM WSW), Araklı South Breakwater (21.8 NM WSW), Araklı Burnu (22.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Rize on?+
The Port of Rize is situated on the Black Sea in TR. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Rize?+
You can track vessels near Rize (TRRIZ) 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 TRRIZ on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Rize?+
The Port of Rize 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 Rize?+
RIZE (UN/Locode: TRRIZ), Turkey is a seaport located at approximately 41.03366° N, 40.52032° E.
Where is the Port of Rize located?+
Coordinates: 41.03366° N, 40.52032° E. Nearby terminals/ports:TRABZON — UN/Locode: TRTZX — 41.00594° N, 39.74623° EHOPA — UN/Locode: TRHOP — 41.41400° N, 41.43300° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Rize?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Very Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: Mediterranean mooring. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m and cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Rize?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Rize?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Rize?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and General Cargo.
Who are the ship suppliers at the Port of Rize?+
Ship suppliers include Ozgen Ship Supply, Umut Marine Ship & Yacht Supplier and Arma Int'l Ship Supply Inc. + more.
Which service providers operate at the Port of Rize?+
Service providers include Skywater Maritime, Bravo Ship Agencies & Services Co. and Istanbul Teknik Marine.