Imray

ROD HEIKELL TURKISH listed below, which are around archaeological sites
where there are likely to be antiquities on the
TURKISH WATERS seabed. It is likely that other areas on the Aegean
& CYPRUS PILOT
A yachtsman’s guide to the Mediterranean and
Black Sea coasts of Turkey
WATERS & coast have likewise been opened up. As with all
changes in the law, it may take some time for the
CYPRUS PILOT
with the island of Cyprus

Gerence Köyu
Hekim Adası
(Prohibited
area)
details to trickle down to local authorities, and my
advice is to check with a diving school before using
Balıkliova
Limanı
Ciçek Y
Adalari
Akkum Karantina
Gulbahçe Adası
Körfezi Ursa
Gulbahçe Iskelesi

your own equipment.

Yilan Adası

Supplement No.3 Kas, Heybeliada South, Sicak Koyu, Antik Koyu,

I

April 2005 vicinity of Oludeniz, vicinity of Suluada, vicinity of

6th Edition 2001 ISBN 085288 481 8
Yard

YALIKAVAK
(see plan)

Fully revised
Olimpos Antik Kenti, vicinity of Anamur Burun.
Kucuk
Fl(2)10s10M Kiremet Ad.

sixth edition
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Büyük Kiremit
Ad.

Caution Every effort has been made to
ensure the accuracy of this supplement. However, it
contains selected information and thus is not
definitive and does not include all known
information on the subject in hand.
The author and Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd
believe this supplement to be a useful aid to prudent
navigation, but the safety of a vessel depends
ultimately on the judgement of the navigator, who
should assess all information, published or
unpublished, available to him/her.
This supplement contains amendments and
corrections sent in by a number of cruising
yachtsmen and women, in addition to those culled
from official sources such as Notices to Mariners.
Page references are made to Turkish Waters &
Cyprus Pilot 6th Edition, 2001.
The last input of technical information was March
2005.
Latest changes are marked with an Asterisk * and
also highlighted in Blue.
Introduction
Page 10 Rescue services
Updated DSC Stations for Turkey Istanbul
MMSI 002711000DSC VHF Ch 70DSC MF
2187·5kHz, 2182kHz, 2670kHz
\ 0212 242 9710 Fax 0212 242 3093
Antalya
MMSI 002713000
DSC VHF Ch 70
DSC MF 2187·5kHz, 2182kHz, 2670kHz
\ 0312 417 5050 Fax 0312 417 2845
* Coastguard Telephone Service
Dial 158 in Turkey or +90 252 412 7722 from
outside Turkey. English spoken.
Page 13 Entry and exit formalities – Transit log
The Transit log is now valid for up to one year,
although entry visas are still issued for 90 days.
Those with a marina contract can apply for the
residents' permit. The Transit Log cost US$30 in
2002.
Page 16 Other regulations – Diving
Turkey – South Coast
The laws regarding diving are changing. Previously
all diving by foreigners was forbidden except in
authorised diving schools. Diving gear in yachts had
to be sealed. It now appears that diving is permitted
off the south coast of Turkey, except in the areas
* Page 16 Fines
Extremely heavy fines have been reported for
alleged innocent and innocuous discharge made
from yachts in Turkish waters. A fine of 43,000
Euros (to avoid detention of the vessel) and a
lawsuit (to recoup the money) was reported to have
resulted for a German yacht, despite the fact that the
coastguard was unable to find any evidence of foul
discharge on inspection of the yacht’s bilges and
surrounding water. Extreme caution is advised in all
Turkish waters.
Page 25 Weather forecasts
VHF weather forecasts in Turkish and English
Izmir (covers Aegean and W Med coast)
Ch 67 (announce 16) at 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800,
2100 LT
Antalya (covers Med coast)
Ch 67 (announce 16) at 0900, 1200, 1500, 1800,
2100 LT
Page 25 FLEET FORECAST AREAS CHART
Marmara Sea area 25 omitted from chart – between
18 and 26.
* Turkish State Meteorological Service Marine
Forecast (in Turkish /English)
www.meteor.gov.tr
Chapter I. The Dardanelles to Istanbul
Page 54 ERDEK
Corrected waypoint
40[23]}5N 27[47]}3E
Water and electricity on the NE quay.
Page 56 PASALIMANI
W channel entrance is now marked with two small
unlit buoys – green with conical topmark on
starboard and red with can topmark on port.
Further in is a lit isolated danger pillar buoy with
8 topmark.
Page 56 PASALIMANI ADASI
Isolated danger mark (BRB 2 balls atop) marking
the S extremity of the reefs off the S side of the
island. Lit as for a S cardinal mark Q(6)+LFl.
Page 59
MARMARA
Yacht berths on the N quay. Water and electricity.
TOPAGAC
Large car ferry now uses the quay overnight
1700–0700.
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Page 61 SARAYLAR outer berths can suffer from ferry wash. Care
New concrete quay along half the length of the E needed of floating mooring lines from the tripper
mole. Yachts go alongside or stern-to where boat quay. Charge band 2.
convenient. Page 124 ÇESME MARINA
Page 65 IMRALI ADASI Berths Berth where directed. Laid moorings.
It is prohibited to approach within 3M of the island. Shelter Some outer berths can suffer from ferry
wash.
Page 67 KATIRLI
Data c.400 berths. Charge band 2.
Charge band 2.
Facilities Water. 220V. Fuel nearby. Provisions and
Page 69 AYDINLI restaurants in the town.
RMK Marine (formerly PKM) boat-building yard Remarks Care needed of floating mooring lines from
in the harbour. the tripper boat quay. Berths on the outer pontoon
Hauls (and builds) yachts up to 50m. 40/120/320- suffer from wash.
ton lifts. All yacht repairs.
Chapter III. The Ionian Coast
\ 216 395 2865 Fax 216 395 4582
info@rmk-yachts.com Page 128 ÇESME TO GULLUK KORFEZI
www.rmkyachts.com PLAN
Waypoint No.9 1M W of Tekagac Burnu should
Page 83 MUREFTE
read 37°21]·3N 27°10]·1E
Lights 2F.R/2F.G(vert).
Fuel on W mole. Page 130 ALAÇATI MARINA
It has been reported that the entrance may have
Chapter II. The Aeolian Coast
silted since the last survey. Depths in places 1·5–2m
Page 88 BOZCAADA LIMANI near the entrance.
Mooring
Page 134 SIGAÇIK MARINA
The N breakwater has been widened. Water and
Work reported in progress Summer 2002.
electricity on the quay. Charge band 2.
Harbourmaster directs you to a berth. Water and
* Page 94 AYVALIK LIMANI PLAN electricity on the quay. Charge band 2.
Waypoint correction
F9 0}25M E of Fener Burnu (Ciplak Adasi) Page 134 SIGACIK MARINA
39[17]}02N 26[36]}39E Pontoons are reported to be in place in the SE
corner.
* Page 103 CANDARLI PLAN
Data c.200 berths. Depths 1.5-4m.
Waypoint correction
Facilities Laid moorings. Water and electricity. WC
38[55]}4N 26[56]}2E
and showers.
* Page 104 KADIRGA LIMANI PLAN
Waypoint correction Page 140 KUSADASI MARINA
38[53]}9N 27[01]}1E There is no customs office in the marina. The
marina office can deal with formalities or visit the
Page 106 ESKIFOCA customs office at the ferry port.
Yacht berths now extend up the quay on the W side
with laid moorings. Page 146 GULLUK KORFEZI TO BODRUM
PLAN
Page 111 LEVENT MARINA Waypoint No.9 1M W of Tekagaç Burnu should
tarik@levent-marina.com.tr read 37°21]·3N 27°10]·1E
www.levent-marina..com.tr
Page 147 ALTINKUM
Page 114 MORDOGAN The beacon marking the reef in the approaches was
Fishing harbour charge band 2. reported missing (summer 2001). The W side of the
New harbour under construction 1M S of the reef is marked with a white buoy (occas.).
fishing harbour. Breakwaters have been built, but
work is sporadic. Anchor under the new breakwater, Page 151 ASIN KÖRFEZI PLAN
works permitting. Shelter reported to be good. Amend light off Güllük to Fl(2)5s7M.
Page 117 YENILIMANI * Page 155 Ince Burun (Gulluk Korfezi)
Harbourmaster will direct you to a berth. Charge 37[11]}30N 27[32]}11E
band 2. Rock just under the surface and dangerous to
navigation in the approaches to the private harbour
Page 124 ÇESME MARINA under the cape. Reported position 150m due S of
Marina office now in place. Berth where directed. the breakwater head.
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Page 162 PORT BODRUM YALIKAVAK
MARINA
37[06]}20N 27[17]}24E
F Buyuk Kiremit Is. Fl(2)10s89m10M.
Marina Fl.G.5s3M/Fl.R.5s3M
VHF Ch 16, 06, 72 ‘Port Bodrum/TAL 568 – BYK’
Navigation The marina lies SW of the fishing
harbour.
Berths Where directed. Laid moorings.
Data 450 berths. Visitors berths. Max LOA 45m.
Charge band 3.
Facilities Water. 220v/380v. Fuel quay. 100-ton
travel-hoist.
Port Bodrum Yalikavak Marina, Cokertme Caddesi,
Yalikavak 48400 Bodrum.
\ 0252 385 3280/3860 Fax 0252 385 3281
marina@portbodrum.com
www.portbodrum.com
PORT BODRUM YALIKAVAK MARINA
New entrance waypoint
37[06]}40N 27[16]}92E WGS84
Chapter IV. The Carian Coast
Page 167 GÜMÜSLÜK
All except one of the wooden jetties have been
removed (again). The S jetty now has a ‘T' section
added, but is usually full in any case.
Page 168 GÜMÜSLÜK TO ASPAT PLAN
Waypoint No.2 Updated
0·5M S of Hüseyin Burnu light
36°57]·33N 27°15]·85E WGS84
Page 168 CATALADA REEF
The wreck of the cargo ship off Catalada is no
longer conspicuous.
Page 168/9 TURGUTREIS MARINA
36°59]·57N 27°15]·19E WGS84
The new marina is almost finished. Much of the
structural work is complete and shore-side buildings
are under construction (Oct 2002). Pontoons are in
place and the marina should be open to yachts from
1st May 2003.
Approach
The marina lies immediately SE of the fishing
harbour at Karatoprak (Turgutreis).
Conspicuous Catalada can be identified easily in the
approaches from N or S. Twin minarets behind the
fishing harbour also show up well. Closer in the
outer breakwater can be seen and the light
structures are easily identified, although the
entrance is not obvious until quite close to.
By night The NE tip of Catalada is lit Fl(2)20s6M.
The fishing harbour is not lit but the marina
entrance will be lit Fl.R.5s/Fl.G.5s.
VHF Ch 73 (callsign Dogus Marina).
Dangers Care is needed of the shallows off the coast
and the reefs and islets around Catalada.
Mooring
Data 540 berths. Visitors berths. Max LOA 50m.
Depths 2–8m.
Berths Berth where directed. Finger pontoons and
laid moorings.
Shelter Should provide excellent all round shelter.
Authorities Marina staff. Customs on the S jetty.
Port of Entry (reported). Charges not yet published.
\ 0252 382 9065 Fax 0252 382 9068
www.turgutreismarina.com (Open soon)
Facilities
All the usual facilities are planned and construction
of marina buildings is well underway. The marina
already has a 100-ton travel-lift and repair facilities
are planned.
TURGUTREIS MARINA PLAN IS ON PAGE
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Page 169 D-MARIN TURGUTREIS MARINA
36[59]}57N 27[15]}19E WGS84
F Marina entrance Fl.R.5s/Fl.G.5s.
VHF Ch 16, 72, 73 (Dogus Marina)
Navigation The marina lies immediately SE of the
fishing harbour at Karatoprak (Turgutreis).
Berths Berth where directed. Finger pontoons. Laid
moorings for large yachts.
Data 550 berths. Visitors berths. Max LOA 50m.
Depths 3–8m. Charge band 3.
Facilities Water. 220v/380v. Showers and toilets.
100-ton travel-lift and repair facilities. Duty-free
fuel. Customs and port procedures. ATM.
Provisions and restaurants.
Remarks Care is needed of the shallows off the coast
and the reefs and islets around Catalada.
D-Marin Turgutreis, Dogus Turgutreis Marina,
Gazi M.Kemal Bulvari 26, Turgutreis 48960
Bodrum. \ 0252 382 9200 Fax 0252 382 6200
www.dogusmarina.com.tr
info@dogusmarina.com.tr
Yachtworks
Professional yacht maintenance, repairs and
servicing. Bases in Turgutreis Marina, Turgutreis
and Bodrum.
Contact: Yusuf Civelekoglu and Can Sürekli
Cumhuriyet Bulvari 29a, 48960 Turgutreis Bodrum
\ 0252 382 4445 Fax 0252 382 7074
www.yachtworks.info
info@yachtworks.info
Page 172 BODRUM BOGAZI
Waypoint Updates
No.3
0·25M W of Karaada (NW) light
36°59]·77N 27°25]·05E WGS84
New
Kargi Adasi – Kocaburun Fairway
36°57]·29N 27°18]·15E WGS84
Kocek Adasi SE side
36°57]·71N 27°19]·48E WGS84
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Page 174 APPROACHES TO BODRUM PLAN Page 206 MARTI MARINA

Waypoint Update The three inside pontoons have been extended.
0·15M E of Dikilitas Kayasi Popular place for wintering.
37°00]·85N 27°25]·06E WGS84
Page 209 KOCA ADASI
Page 174 MILTA BODRUM MARINA – In the bay on the mainland to the S of the island
BODRUM there is a ‘T’-pontoon and associated restaurant.
www.miltabodrummarina.com Page 212 SÖGÜT LIMANI
info@miltabodrummarina.com Depths in the passage N of Sogut Adasi are now
Page 176 BODRUM PLAN only 1·5–2m.
Waypoint Update Page 213 BOZUK BÜKÜ
37°01]·88N 27°25]·44E WGS84 Makeshift jetties with some laid moorings run by
Page 179 "restaurants".
ALAKISLA BÜKÜ Page 218 MARMARIS
0·5M S Yildiz Adasi 36°58]·19N 27°39]·37E Netsel Marina
WGS84 www.netselmarina.com
A detached reef lies between the N tip of Yildiz info@netselmarina.com
Adasi and the S point of the bay. A rusty red buoy Albatross Marina
(occas.) marks the reef. The prudent course is to www.albatrosmarina.com
pass between the reef and the island, but many local albatrosmarina@superonline.com
gulets pass inside between the reef and the point. Marmaris Yacht Marine
CÖKERTME Work on the marina expansion is reported
36°59]·96N 27°47]·52E WGS84 complete.
Two lattice communication towers (conspic.) on the Berths Where directed. Laid moorings.
E side of the entrance to Cökertme. Data 600 berths. Max LOA c.40m. Depths 3-8m.
Charge band 2/3.
Page 185 DEGIRMEN BÜKÜ PLAN
Facilities Water. 220/380V. Showers and toilets.
Waypoint Updated
Fuel. 60/330-ton travel-hoist. 1000 places ashore.
36°56]·18N 28°08]·79E WGS84
Most repairs. Provisions and restaurant in the
Page 187 TUZLA KÖYÜ marina. Bus to Marmaris town (8km).
36°55]·51N 28°01]·98E WGS84 www.yachtmarin.com
Rocks just under the surface extend out from either info@yachtmarin.com
side of the entrance to the coves on the S side
Page 220 MARMARIS MARINA
further than suggested on the plan. Still good depths
Gino Group Technical Service now has repair and
in the entrance fairway.
maintenance services at Netsel Marina.
Page 188 YEDI ADALARI – East Creek VHF Ch 73 (Gino Group)
It has been reported that the bar across the entrance VHF Ch 06, 16 (Port Marmaris)
now has less than 3m over it. Approach with care Gino Group Technical Service
and recce in the dingy first. Netsel Marina 48700 Marmaris, Turkey
Page 193 KNIDOS \ 0252 412 0671/72
Entrance to Buyuk Limani Fax 0252 412 6889
36°41]·01N 27°22]·65E WGS84 Email technic@ginogroup.com
Sunken breakwater on the NE side is occasionally Web www.ginoyacht.com
marked. Page 221 MARMARIS YACHT MARINE
It has been reported that moorings have been laid Marmaris Yacht Marine have acquired Marmarin
in the bay. Charge band 2. Marina and associated facilities. It is reported that
Page 198 KALABOSHI work has started on pontoons for the marina
It has been reported that moorings have been laid in extension.
the bay. Charge band 2. Email info@yachtmarin.com
www.yachtmarin.com
Page 202 HISARÖNÜ KÖRFEZI – BENCIK
Sunk Rock marked by a round rusty red buoy not S NOTE: PUPA YAT TO YALANCI BOGAZ
cardinal (2001). PLAN
Marmaris Yacht Marine lies on the isthmus joining
Page 203 BENCIK PLAN Yildiz (Nimara) Adasi to the mainland. There is an
Waypoint amended error on the plan: the contour line S of the marina is
36°45]·8N 28°01]·08E in fact the shoreline. South of this line is Yalanci
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Chapter V. The Lycian Coast
Page 227 MARMARIS TO ÖLÜ DENIZ PLAN
Waypoint No.3 Amended/updated
1·25M SW of Disibilmez Burnu
36°41]·18N 28°36]·31E WGS84
Page 229 DISIBILMEZ BÜKÜ
36°43]·29N 28°38]·94E
Good shelter from W winds reported in the NW
cove. Anchor behind the rock outcrop in 3–5m and
take a line ashore. Restaurant.
Page 232 SKOPEA LIMANI PLAN
Waypoint updates
Fairway W of Tetranot Rock
36°42]·36N 28°54]·72E WGS84
Fairway W of Gocek Adasi
36°43]·96N 28°55]·89E WGS84
Note Reef N of Tetranot Rock marked at S end by
a black pole beacon and at the N end by a N
cardinal beacon.
Page 239 GÖÇEK PLAN
Entrance to Port Göçek Marina marked with
fairway buoy (Iso.5s) 36°44]·98N 28°56]·30E
WGS84 and channel buoys (Fl.R(3)15s/ Fl.G(3)15s
and Fl.R(2)10s/Fl.G(2)10s). Port Göçek entrance
lit Fl.R.5s/Fl.G.5s. Two isolated danger buoys
(Fl.Y.5s) to the S of the marina.
Page 241 CLUB MARINA – GOCEK
portmaster@turkeyclubmarina.net
www.turkeyclubmarina.net
Page 242 PORT GÖÇEK MARINA
Finger pontoons on the inside of the S wave-breaker
pontoon.
Page 244 FETHIYE
Quay wall now extended E of the pier. Immediately
E of the pier is a dinghy dock.
Page 244 ECE MARINA – FETHIYE
New pontoons reported complete. The new layout
shows an enclosed marina offering improved shelter
from the N.
All facilities are reported.
info@ecesaray.net
www.ecesaray.net
* FETHIYE ECE MARINA
New entrance waypoint
36[37]}48N 29[05]}97E WGS84
Page 247 GEMILAR ADASI AND NEARBY
ANCHORAGES PLAN
Waypoint amended
36°32]·8N 29°04]·7E
Page 261 ÜÇAGIZ LIMANI
36°11]·76N 29°50]·85E WGS84
Three restaurants have their own jetties for
customers. Call on Ch 16 to enquire
(Hasan/Ibrahim/Onur).
Page 266 ÇAVUS LIMANI
Some reports of opportunist theft from boats left
open.
Page 268 ATBÜKÜ LIMANI
Fish farm reported in the middle of the bay.
Chapter VI. The Pamphylian and Cicilian
Coasts
Page 277 SIDE
Temple ruins on the headland S of the harbour are
conspicuous. The ancient harbour is now accessible
and has a concrete quay running around it. There is
underwater ballast in places near the quay so bows-
to is probably safer. Depths 2–3m inside. Usually
crowded with gulets in summer but you may find
room. The prevailing afternoon breeze pushes some
swell in through the narrow entrance, more
uncomfortable than dangerous.
Water on the quay. Fuel can be delivered.
Page 278
Note Between Side and Alanya there are unlit buoys
and floating pontoons up to 2M off the coast. They
don't appear to be permanent, and may be for fish
farming purposes.
Page 279 ALANYA YENI LIMAN
36°33]·28N 31°57]·04E WGS84
3M NW of the promontory of Alanya (Kaleardi
Burnu) a new harbour is under construction.
Approach
The high steep-to promontory with the castle on top
is prominent from some way off. The substantial
breakwaters and white light structures (no lights) are
also conspicuous.
Mooring
The quay is not yet completed but there is plenty of
room to moor stern or bows-to with a long line or to
anchor. Depths range from 7m in the entrance
down to 3–5m nearer the rough quay. When
finished the harbour should provide excellent
shelter.
General
Work continues on shore and although not officially
open yachts and local fishing boats already use the
harbour. The busy main road to Alanya runs past
the harbour, but it is still a quieter alternative to the
harbour in Alanya.
NEW ALANYA YENI LIMANI PLAN IS ON
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Page 279 ALANYA
36°32]·23N 32°00]·36E WGS84
Mooring
The pile pier to the E of the inner harbour is now
used for ferries and cruise boats. The inner harbour
has been substantially enlarged. The E breakwater
has been extended by some 200m to the ENE and
the shoreside quay has also been extended and
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widened. The quay is usually full with gulets and
tripper boats but there is plenty of room for yachts
to anchor within the harbour in 5–6m. The entrance
is not lit, and at night care should be taken in the
approaches as large fishing boats sometimes raft up
to the E of the breakwater. The breakwater
extension has already suffered some damage from
storms, and although shelter is reasonable in the
harbour, the new harbour to the W of Alanya should
provide better all round shelter.
Page 280 OFFSHORE FISH FARM
36°18]·04N 32°13]·50E (S corner)
About 5M NW of Gazipasa a large fish farm has
been established. Yellow buoys mark the limits and
by day it is possible to pass between the enclosures
and the coast. By night it is not well lit and should
be given a good offing.
GAZIPASA
36°16]·05N 32°16]·61E WGS84
A harbour has been built on the N side of Kale
Burnu immediately N of the river mouth. Work
appears to have halted with no finished quay and
winter storms have dislodged some of the concrete
ballast of the outer breakwater. It is difficult to know
if the development has been abandoned or if it is
merely a glitch in the progress.
Mooring
Depths of 5–8m in the approaches have been
reported, but care should be taken as a bar appears
to be forming off the breakwater. Mostly 3–5·5m
depths in the harbour but rocks and ballast off the
beach and breakwaters reduce depths to <1m in
places, particularly off the S side. Small fishing boats
use the mole on the N side of the harbour and larger
boats anchor and take a line ashore or to the
breakwater. Should provide good shelter from the
prevailing winds.
Facilities
No water, electricity or lights. You may have
difficulty finding something to tie a shore line to, but
the local fishermen seem amiable enough. A mini-
market is nearby and small hotels and restaurants
run along the beach in the summer. The ruins of
Ancient Selinus sit atop the bluff on the S side of the
river.
NEW GAZIPASA PLAN IS ON PAGE 9
Page 281
ANAMUR KALESI
Waypoint update
36°04]·87N 32°53]·76E WGS84
BOZYAZI LIMANI
36°05]·87N 32°56]·53E WGS84
Authorities Harbourmaster. Customs and
coastguard.
Facilities Mini-market and restaurants nearby. Taxi
to Bozyazi village.
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SOFTA KALESI
Bozyazi Adasi is now connected to the mainland by
a causeway. Two minarets on the headland are
conspicuous.
SOGUKSU LIMANI
Care needed in the approach of large mooring buoys
and a large platform off the entrance to the bay.
Purpose unknown.
AYDINCIK LIMANI
Entrance Waypoint
36°08]·73N 33°19]·52E WGS84
Facilities Most provisions and gas available.
Note The ruins are now fenced off.
Page 284 BESPARMAK ADALARI
Waypoint amended
36°08]·2N 33°31]·8E
Akkuyu A small mole in the N bay gives reasonable
shelter from the prevailing winds. There are no
quays, facilities or lights. Anchor in 8–10m. Large
concrete blocks are piled nearby but no further work
appears to be in progress. Depths in the S bay are
more convenient for anchoring, but it is open W and
even in settled weather a swell can roll in. Buildings
on shore give the appearance of some sort of disused
military camp. Yachts have stayed here without
problems, but if the area is obviously occupied by
the military, it may be prudent to go elsewhere.
YESILOVACIK
36°11]·24N 33°39]·30E WGS84
A large harbour in the NE corner of Ovacik Korfezi
on the E side of Ada (Sulusalma) Burnu.
Approach
The steep-to bulk of Ovacik Yarimadasi on the E
side of the entrance, joined to the mainland by a
narrow isthmus is conspicuous from E and W. Once
into the bay the breakwaters of the harbour will be
seen.
By night The SW corner of Ovacik Yarimadasi is lit
Fl(2)5s43m18M. The harbour entrance is lit
Fl.R.5s12m5M/Fl.G.5s12m5M.
Mooring
Go stern or bows-to or alongside where convenient.
2–5m depths along most of the SW quay. Depths
<1–5m. Excellent shelter.
Facilities
Fuel can be delivered by mini-tanker. Several mini-
markets and restaurants nearby. PO.
General
The old village on the steep slopes behind the
harbour remains largely untouched by the relentless
advance of beachside apartments, hotels and
restaurants.
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Page 284 OVACIK YARIMADASI
The anchorages lie on the E (not W) side of the
promontory.
Page 285 KALESI LIMANI
36°16]·69N 33°50]·24E WGS84
A large pier has been constructed extending NE
from the coast to the W of Kalesi Limani. It appears
to be solely for commercial use.
Page 286 TASUCU
Mooring
The ferry port entrance is lit Fl(2)R.10s7M/
Fl(2)G.10s7M.
Yachts should make for the jetty in the NW corner
of the harbour. Go stern or bows-to in 2–3m. The
bottom is mud and good holding. There are plans to
move all ferries to the commercial harbour and to
create a dedicated yacht harbour here. Other reports
suggest a yacht harbour will be built on the W side
of the customs quay.
Page 286 TASUCU
Yacht jetty in N of the harbour. Laid moorings.
Water and electricity.
Works in progress between the jetty and the E
breakwater.
Page 287 TASUCU KORFEZI PLAN
Lighthouse on Incekum Burnu is now 2M up the
coast on the E side of the spit (36°15]·8N
33°57]·5E). Shoal water now extends S as far as the
7·5m patch. Care is needed when rounding the spit
as from the S it is very difficult to see the breaking
waves. From the NE the shoals are easier to see but
the lighthouse and a wreck on the E side of the spit
are not easy to identify.
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Akisu Koyu
A fish farm has been sited on the SW side of the bay.
Narlikoyu
In the N bay there is now a small breakwater and
buoyed area off the camping ground.
KUM KUYU (Tirtar)
36°31]·83N 34°13]·83E WGS84
A new harbour is under construction off the town of
Tirtar, 6M NE of the anchorage at Kizkalesi.
The breakwaters and much of the quay is
complete, and the project manager expects the
harbour to be open in early 2003.
Approach
Two large hotel complexes overlook the small moles
to the N of the new harbour where small fishing
boats are moored. The outer breakwaters will be
seen and the entrance to the harbour is at the N end
of the harbour.
Mooring
At present mooring on the quay is not permitted as
works are in progress, but it is possible to anchor
within the harbour in 4–5m. Holding is reported to
be good in sand. It is expected that pontoons will be
installed at some point. Shelter looks good.
Facilities
None at present, although a travel-lift bay has been
built. Restaurant off the beach immediately N of the
harbour and others nearby. Provisions in the village.
General
This new harbour will provide good shelter on an
otherwise open coast between Tasucu and Mersin.
Some of the ruins that dot this coastline are visible
behind the harbour.
NEW KUM KUYU PLAN IS ON PAGE 10
* Page 288 KUM KUYU (TIRTAR)
Pontoons are in place and yachts are using the
harbour. No facilities yet.
LIMONLU
It is reported that the entrance to Limonlu has
silted, with depths of <1·8m at the entrance (2002).
Page 289 MERSIN MARINA
36°46]·28N 34°34]·29E WGS84
A new harbour under construction to the W of
Mersin commercial harbour. Not open to boats
2002.
Approach
The four minarets of the large mosque immediately
E of the harbour are conspicuous from the S. The
pillars for the entrance lights show the entrance on
the NE corner. There are no lights yet.
Mooring
The entrance is blocked to boats at present, but
work continues on the internal structure of the
harbour. The quays and hardstanding are finished
and pontoons are being installed.
General
It is not known when the harbour will be open, who
will run it or facilities it will provide. Progress on the
harbour suggests it may be open in 2003–2004.
NEW MERSIN MARINA PLAN IS ON PAGE
10
MERSIN HARBOUR
Authorities Mersin Chamber of Shipping are
reported to be very helpful to visiting yachts. Their
office is in a modern building near the Hilton Hotel.
\ 0324 237 3306
Page 290 YUMURTALIK LIMANI PLAN
Metal framework tower light structure 0·5M E of
Ceyhan Nehru
36°42]·4N 35°43]·9E Fl.WR.3s7m7/4M
Page 292 ISKENDERUN
Fishing harbour 36°35]·51N 36°10]·51E WGS84
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area and yachts are not permitted to enter. The Thanks to Gabby and Jeremy Waters of s/y
fishing harbour adjacent usually has room for yachts Watershed, Rozlyn and Raymond Walsh, Clive
to go alongside or stern or bows-to the outer wall. Probert of s/y Sanyassa and Hugo Tilberg of Odyssey
Good holding on mud. It is reported to be safe International Magazine who sent in information.
enough to leave a yacht here for a visit to Antioch. Also thanks as always to all at Imrays for their care
and attention.
Page 292 ISKENDERUN
As always we are happy to receive any new data
The large commercial harbour is now a restricted
via Imrays.
area and yachts are not permitted to enter.
Please keep checking this site to ensure you have
Chapter VII. Cyprus the latest information.
Page 294 PROHIBITED AREAS Rod Heikell and Lu Michell
It appears that restrictions along the coast in N May 2005
Cyprus have been relaxed. Once cleared in, it is
possible to visit some of the smaller harbours and
anchorages along the coast, although most of these
really aren't suitable for overnight stops except in
very settled weather.
Page 297 KYRENIA (Girne)
Girne Marina
35°20]·56N 33°19]·46E WGS84
The old harbour is invariably packed with yachts,
gulets and tripper boats, but there is usually room
for one more. It is advisable to call in advance,
especially in high season. Berth where directed on
the W side of the harbour. Some laid moorings.
Marina office/bar with showers and WC next to
Tourist Info.
\ (Hamit) 0392 815 3587
Delta Marina
35°20]·49E 33°20]·30E WGS84
Delta Marina operates along the SW side of the
commercial harbour.
The entrance is lit Fl.R.3s4M/Fl.G.3s4M
Mooring
Stern or bows-to the catwalk or quay, some laid
moorings. Reasonable shelter, but wash from ferries
and hydrofoils in the summer can be tiresome.
Facilities
Water and electricity on the quay. Fuel. Showers
and WC. Travel-lift and hardstanding. Most
repairs.
Chandlers. Café. A short walk into town for
provisions, bars and restaurants.
\ 0392 815 5491 Fax 0392 815 8212
Email gemdelta@analiz.net
www.gemyatdelta.com
Anchorages of N Cyprus
Yedidalga Anchor off the beach in settled weather
only.
Esentepe Settled weather lunch-stop.
Davlos Small fishing harbour on the N coast.
Yassiburun Lunch-stop anchorage W of the cape
in settled weather only.
Bogaz Small harbour in the NW corner of
Famagusta (Gazimagusa) Bay.

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