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Clearance

Clearance formalities can be very time-consuming as one must visit several offices in various parts of the city. The Harbourmaster's office is about 3 km north of Karikoy across from the waterfront and just past a large university. The office is upstairs on the second floor. Immigration (Passport Police) and Customs are located in the commercial port at Hydrapasa on the Asian side.

Docking

There are two main marinas in Istanbul and a yacht harbour adjacent to the Kalamis marina, run by the Fenerbahce Yacht Club.

Atakoy Marina
Sahil Yolu, 34710 Atakoy, Istanbul
Tel:+90 212-560-4270, Fax:+90 212-560-7270, VHF Channel 16, 73
a_marina@atakoymarina.com.tr
Water, electricity, fuel berth, tv & telephone connections, 75 ton travel hoist, 7 ton crane, shore storage, chandlery, good range of repair services, liferaft servicing, laundry, health clinic, pharmacy, restaurants, bars, yacht club, and pool. Helpful staff.

Setur Kalamis & Fenerbahce Marinas
Munir Nurettin Selcuk Cadessi, Kalamis, Istanbul
Tel:+90 216-346-2346, Fax:+90 216-346-1656, VHF Channel 72 "Setur Kalamis Marina"
kalamis@seturmarinas.com
This marina is close to the city centre, on the Asian side. 70 ton travel lift. 24hr security. Water and electricity. Provisions, ATM, chandlery, laundry service, bar and restaurant. This marina has been recommended by cruisers who found the service, staff and management to be of a very high quality.

Yacht Clubs

Atakoy Marina [see above]

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