Istanbul
About Istanbul
"<h1>Entering the Seaport in Istanbul</h1><br /><h2>Approaching the Port</h2><br />As you approach the seaport in Istanbul, keep a lookout for the distinctive landmarks that mark the entrance. The port is located on the European side of the city, near the historic district of Sultanahmet. Look for the Galata Tower and the Blue Mosque, which are both visible from the water.<br /><h2>Communicating with the Port Authority</h2><br />Before entering the port, you will need to communicate with the por...
Vessels in Istanbul
Live AISCurrently tracked vessels approaching or docked at Istanbul
Cruise Vessels in Istanbul
Cruise Schedule + AIS1 cruise ship in port now · 2 scheduled arrivals in the next 14 days
| Vessel | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
QUEEN VICTORIA
IMO 9320556 · Bermuda
|
Cunard Line | Now | — | ⚓ In Port |
|
ENCHANTED PRINCESS
IMO 9807126 · Bermuda
|
Princess Cruises |
Sep 28
Tomorrow
|
— | 📡 AIS Inbound |
|
AZAMARA QUEST
IMO 9210218 · Marshall Islands
|
Azamara Cruises |
Oct 05
In 8d
|
Oct 05 | 🗓 Scheduled |
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PSC Inspections at Istanbul
Port PSC Tier E · 10.12Port State Control statistics, last 12 months — what inspectors find here and which ship types they target
What gets ships in trouble here
Which ship types get targeted
| Segment | Inspections | Def./Insp. | Detention |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Cargo | 13 | 8.5 | 15.4% |
| Bulkers | 11 | 4.9 | 9.1% |
| Tankers | 11 | 7.0 | 27.3% |
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Shipyards in Istanbul
2 shipyards at or near Istanbul, Turkey
Service Suppliers in Istanbul
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Istanbul Port Intelligence
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Port Contacts
Port Details
- Harbor Type
- Lake or Canal
- Port Size
- BIG
- Port Type
- Deepwater Seaport
- Channel Depth
- H
- Anchorage Depth
- A
- Cargo Pier Depth
- M
- Max Vessel
- Over 500 feet in length
- Pilotage
- Y
- Tugs Assist
- Y
- Drydock
- S
- Railway
- M
Available Supplies
Port Activity
Terminals
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