The Çelebi port at Bandırma

Türkiye, 40°21′N 27°58′E

Bunker Supplier in Bandırma

Bunkering at Bandırma takes place at a quay or anchorage the harbour master approves, with supply confirmed for each enquiry. The port is on the south coast of the Marmara, outside the ECA.

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Photo: Balkanique, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Sulphur
0.50% under way, 0.10% at berth and at anchor over two hours
Depth
Up to 12 m (Çelebi)
Authority
Bandırma Harbour Master
Products
Fuel oil, MGO, marine lubricants

Bunkering in Bandırma

According to TÜRKLİM, the Çelebi Bandırma port has a 2,974 m quay and up to 12 m of water. It handles dry bulk, general cargo, liquid bulk, ro-ro, containers, project cargo, cars and livestock. The port manager told Anadolu Agency that most of about 5 million tonnes handled in 2019 was dry bulk.

The 12 m limit shapes ship size and berth, and so where bunkering takes place. Giving the berth number at the start makes the delivery place easier to settle.

Bandırma port and the city centre
Bandırma port and the city centre Photo: Balkanique, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Bunkering Process in Bandırma

  1. Berth

    Vessel name, IMO, ETA, grades and quantities. Add the berth number if known, as depth varies by berth.

  2. Confirming Supply

    Supply at Bandırma is asked for each enquiry and stated in the offer.

  3. Delivery

    The place must be a quay or anchorage the harbour master approves. Your agent arranges the time.

  4. Documents

    Fuel delivered to a bulk carrier during cargo work is recorded under the same rule: the BDN for three years and the sample for at least 12 months.

Bunkering Requirements in Bandırma

Rules change. Confirm current practice with the port agent.

  • Sulphur Limit

    The port is in the Marmara, outside the ECA: 0.10% at berth and at anchor over two hours, 0.50% under way.

  • Pollution Fines

    Bandırma also lies on the Sea of Marmara, where the 2026 tariff doubles fines.

  • Rules Across Türkiye

    Fuel delivery to ships is called ihrakiye in Turkish law, and Trade Ministry circular 2024/3 requires the supplier to hold the relevant EPDK licence. Article 34 of the Ports Regulation limits bunkering to quays, jetties and anchorages the harbour master approves, and requires the supplying vessel to carry pollution liability insurance. Customs may compare fuel on board with the arrival declaration; a local agent's alert says any excess can be treated as smuggling and taken ashore. On scrubbers, a 2020 letter from the Maritime Directorate says there is no general ban on washwater discharge but sludge may not go into the sea. The American Club's summary of the 2026 fine tariff lists "foam scrubber system wash water" among fined wastes, so ask your agent before discharging.

World ECA map: 0.10% sulphur areas

Products and Quotes for Bandırma

We quote for fuel oil (including VLSFO), gas oil (MGO) and marine lubricants. For details see Fuel Oil and Gas Oil and Marine Oils.

Bandırma Bunker Supply: Common Questions

Is Bandırma inside the ECA?

No. The ECA ends at the southern mouth of the Dardanelles, so Bandırma is outside it. 0.10% applies at berth and at anchor over two hours.

Which ships call at Bandırma?

Dry bulk, general cargo, liquid bulk, ro-ro and container ships.

Is fuel always available at Bandırma?

That cannot be promised in advance. Supply is confirmed with each enquiry.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Last checked: 4 November 2026.