Port of Istanbul (TRIST): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Istanbul (UN/LOCODE TRIST) is a large canal or lake harbor located in Turkey, on the Sea of Marmara. It sits at 41.0167° N, 28.9667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Sea of Marmara; Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Turkey Europe
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Istanbul
Where is Port of Istanbul located?
Port of Istanbul is a seaport located in Turkey, on the Sea of Marmara. Its coordinates are 41.0167° N, 28.9667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Istanbul?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Istanbul is TRIST — country code TR, location code IST.
How deep is Port of Istanbul?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Istanbul has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Istanbul require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Istanbul.
What type of harbor is Port of Istanbul?
Port of Istanbul is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Istanbul have?
Port of Istanbul is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Istanbul are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #43420), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →