Turkmenbashi
TMKRW
OVERVIEW:
The country’s only deep-sea port. Cargoes handled include dry and liquid bulk, liquefied
gas, containers, project, Ro-Ro and breakbulk
LOCATION:
On the northern shore of the Krasna Vodhsk Bay which lies on the eastern side of the
Caspian Sea, 260 km. east of Baku and 510 km. NNE of Tehran.
CHARTS:
Digital: RU3LSN40.
DOCUMENTS:
Vessels should contact Agent at the earliest opportunity and request guidance.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
Port is not compliant.
MAX. SIZE:
Breakbulk:
Depth 5.0 m. (CD).
Containers:
Depth 5.0 m. (CD).
Passengers:
Depth 5.0 m. (CD).
Ro-Ro:
Depth 4.5 m. (CD).
Bulk:
Depth 5.0 m. (CD).
Tankers:
Depth 7.0 m. (CD).
DENSITY:
Average 1027 within the Caspian Sea but ranges between 1011 and 1045 depending on
season.
RESTRICTIONS:
The port approach channel will be closed when wind speed exceeds 33 knots. On average,
port movements are affected by such winds 5 days every month.
APPROACHES:
The main…
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