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216 Sector 19. West Coast of Turkey—Samos Strait to Izmir19.19 Cali Burnu is located 2.5 miles SE of Cilazman Burnu and ajetty extends 0.4 mile SSW from it. Pelican Banks, with depthsliable to change, fronts this point and is marked by a lightedbuoy moored about 0.9 mile S of the seaward end of the jetty.19.20 Uzan Ada (38˚30'N., 26˚43'E.), 202m high, is thelargest island lying in the gulf. It is located midway betweenthe shores and fronted in many places by rocks and shoals.19.20 Isareis Burnu, the N end of a narrow tongue of land, formsthe N extremity of the island. A light is shown from a frameworkstructure, 6m high, standing 0.8 mile SE of this point. Aprominent radio mast stands on the E side of the island, 1.6miles SSE of the light.19.20 A detached shoal, marked by a lighted buoy, lies 1.4 milesSW of Keric Burnu, the SE extremity of the island. This shoalhas a least depth of 4.3m and is located on the S side of MentesGecidi, the passage which leads between the S side of theisland and the mainland.19.20 A prominent radio mast stands on the S side of Uzan Ada,1.2 miles NW of Keric Burnu. A bay indents the SW side ofthe island and a fueling pier projects from the head. This pier is60m long and has a depth of 14.6m alongside. Numerousmooring buoys are situated within the bay.19.20 Hekim Adasi, an islet, lies 1.2 miles SE of Keric Burnu andis 119m high at its S end.19.21 Gulbahce Korfezi (38˚26'N., 26˚39'E.), a small gulf,lies in the SW part of Izmir Korfezi and can be approached viaMordogan Gecidi, which leads W of Uzan Ada, or via MentesGecidi and passing N or S of Hekim Adasi. An islet, 22m high,lies on a shallow bank at the head of this gulf. Vessels withlocal knowledge anchor within the coves indenting the shoresof this gulf, but heavy squalls occasionally descend from thehigh land.Cicek Adalari (38˚24'N., 26˚47'E.), a group of islets androcks, lies off the SE shore of Izmir Korfezi. Yassica Ada, 38mhigh, is the E islet of the group and lies 2.3 miles SSE ofHekim Adasi. A light is shown from a structure standing on arock lying 0.4 mile N of the N end of Yassica Ada.19.22 Ura Limani (38˚23'N., 26˚46'E.), a bay, lies at the Send of Izmir Korfezi and is fronted by Cicek Adalari.Karantina Adasi, an islet, fronts the head of the bay and is connectedto the shore by a causeway. A prominent hospital standson this islet. Adacik, a small islet, lies 2.1 miles NW ofKarantina Adasi and is also connected to the shore by acauseway. This islet is surmounted by a prominent hotel.Vessels can anchor, in a depth of 18m, about 0.5 mile SE ofAdacik.19.22 A main light is reported (1993) to be shown from Kayikbasiwhich is located on the S shore of the gulf, 4.8 miles E ofKarantina Adasi.19.22 Caution.—An area, within which navigation is prohibitedwithout permission, fronts the entrance to Leventler Limaniand may best be seen on the chart.19.22 Anchoring near or approaching the coasts of Uzan Ada withoutpermission is prohibited.19.22 A spoil ground area, which may best be seen on the chart,lies 1.4 miles NE of Cicek Adalari.Izmir (38˚26'N., 27˚08'E.)World Port Index No. 4475019.23 The port of Izmir (Smyrna) lies at the E end of IzmirLimani, a bay, which extends 10 miles E from Cali Burnu. Thecity of Izmir and its suburbs stand along the S side of the headof the bay and the town of Karsiyaka stands along the N side.The old inner harbor fronts the W side of the city and is protectedby a detached breakwater. The new commercial harbor,known as Alsancak, fronts the N side of the city and consists ofseveral large piers.19.23 Tides—Currents.—The tidal rise is about 0.8m at springsand 0.1m at neaps. Winds from the S can increase the waterlevel by up to 1.1m and winds from the N can cause it to decreaseby the same amount.19.23 Depths—Limitations.—The old inner harbor has depths ofup to 7.9m alongside and is used by small craft and coasters.19.23 An approach channel, about 1 mile long, leads to the newcommercial harbor and is dredged to a depth of 12m (1980).The main facilities include 1,429m of quayage, with depths of7 to 12m alongside, which provide five berths for general cargoand bulk vessels. There is also 1,050m of quayage, with depthsof 12 to 13m alongside, which provide seven berths for container,ro-ro, and passenger vessels. Vessels of up to 11.8mdraft can be accommodated.19.23 Turan Oil Terminal is situated on the N shore of Izmir Limaniand consists of two jetties which provide stern-to berthswith depths of 5.2 and 7m. Tankers of up to 5.4m draft can behandled. In addition, an offshore oil berth, consisting of severalmooring buoys, is situated 1 mile SW of the jetties. This berthhas a depth of 10m; tankers of up to 9.8m draft can be handled.19.23 Aspect.—The fairway within Izmir Limani leads betweenthe shallow banks which front the shores and is marked bylighted buoys at its narrowest part. The city is conspicuous andstands at the foot of a hill, 186m high, which is surmounted bya prominent castle. A large and conspicuous grain elevatorstands on the SW side of the commercial harbor.19.23 Pilotage.—Pilotage is not compulsory for vessels enteringIzmir Limani, but vessels entering the bay for the first time orat night are advised to employ the services of a pilot. Pilots canbe contacted on VHF channel 4, 12, 14, 16, or 24 and upon requestwill board S of Pelikan Banks.19.23 Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding 150 grt enteringthe inner harbor and pilots will board about 1.0 milesSW of the entrance to the dredged approach channel.19.23 All vessels should send an ETA at least 24 hours in advance.19.23 Anchorage.—The middle harbor area is spacious and vesselscan anchor as convenient W or NW of the detached breakwaterat the old inner harbor. A good berth lies in depths of 14to 18m between 0.2 and 0.5 mile, good holding ground, NW ofthe breakwater.19.23 An explosives anchorage area, the limits of which are indicatedon the chart, lies in the N part of Izmir Limani.19.23 Vessels must receive permission from the port authority priorto anchoring within the port. Vessels can anchor without permission,in a depth of 12m, in the E part of Goztepe Koyu, abight, which lies on the S side of Izmir Limani, 2.5 miles SWof the old inner harbor.Pub. 132
Sector 19. West Coast of Turkey—Samos Strait to Izmir 21719.23 Caution.—Vessels have reported experiencing difficulty insafely navigating the waters in the vicinity of Tuzla mud flatsand caution is required in the waters lying between CilazmanBurnu and Pelikan Banks.19.23 Several wrecks lie within the approaches to the port and maybest be seen on the chart.19.23 Several submarine cables lie across Izmir Limani and maybest be seen on the chart.19.23 A ferry runs between the N and S shores of the middle habor.19.23 It has been reported (1997) that depths in the approaches toIzmir may be as much as 3.1m shallower than charted.Pub. 132
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PUB.132SAILING DIRECTIONS(ENROUTE)
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Preface0.0 Pub. 132, Sailing Direct
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ContentsHow to Keep this Book Corre
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3SECTOR 1COAST OF LIBYA1.0 Plan.—
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Sector1.CoastofLibya 51.5 Pilotage.
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Sector1.CoastofLibya 71.12 Caution.
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Sector1.CoastofLibya 91.17 Jabal La
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17SECTOR 2COAST OF EGYPT2.0 Plan.
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Sector2.CoastofEgypt 19a depth of 2
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29SECTOR 3COASTS OF ISRAEL, LEBANON
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Sector 3. Coasts of Israel, Lebanon
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