The port of İzmir

Türkiye, 38°26′N 27°09′E

Bunker Supplier in Izmir

Bunkering at Izmir can mean two areas: Alsancak in the city and Aliağa to the north. At Alsancak, container, passenger and general cargo ships take fuel where the harbour master approves, and the limit is 0.10%.

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Sulphur
0.10%, under way and in port
Traffic
2025: 234,259 TEU
Authority
Izmir Harbour Master
Products
Fuel oil, MGO, marine lubricants

Bunkering in Izmir

Alsancak is the city port inside Izmir Bay. The Izmir port authority area handled 234,259 TEU in 2025 (TÜRKLİM), against 679,905 in 2016. 2024 saw 66 cruise calls and 171,614 passengers, and ro-ro lines run to Sète and Constanța. A February 2026 report said the Türkiye Wealth Fund was giving operation of the cargo port to Alport, with handover expected within months.

Tanker and refinery traffic gathers at Aliağa and Nemrut to the north, which have their own page. The two mean different bunkering set-ups, so the enquiry states clearly which is meant.

Cargo ship and cranes at the port of İzmir
Cargo ship and cranes at the port of İzmir Photo: SusaTom, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

Bunkering Process in Izmir

  1. Which Area

    State Alsancak or Aliağa, then add ship type, ETA, grades and quantities.

  2. Grade

    Izmir is inside the ECA. A ship without a scrubber needs 0.10% fuel, and the order states grade and sulphur together.

  3. Delivery

    The place must be a quay or anchorage the harbour master approves. On a passenger ship, the time follows the cruise schedule.

  4. Documents

    On a short-stay passenger ship, the BDN and sample are signed before departure. The BDN stays on board for three years.

Bunkering Requirements in Izmir

Rules change. Confirm current practice with the port agent.

  • Sulphur Limit

    The Aegean is in the Mediterranean ECA, with a 0.10% limit since 1 May 2025.

  • Operator

    Operation of the cargo port is passing to Alport. Your agent gives the current contact for berthing and bunkering permission.

  • 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 Izmir

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

Izmir Bunker Supply: Common Questions

Are the port of Izmir and Aliağa the same?

No. Alsancak is the container and cruise port in the city, and Aliağa is the refinery and tanker area to the north.

Is Izmir inside the ECA?

Yes. The Aegean is in the Mediterranean ECA, so the limit is 0.10% under way and in port.

Who operates Alsancak port?

A February 2026 report said operation of the cargo port was being given to Alport. Confirm the current position with your agent.

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