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ORTADOĞU ANTALYA LİMAN İŞLETMELERİ A.Ş

(PORT AKDENIZ)

Guide on Dangerous Goods

PREPARED ON: 01.01.2016

(Please see the Revision Page for Current Revisions. Read the Warnings Section Carefully.)

Cpt. Özgür SERT

General Manager

(Signature/Stamp)

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WARNING

It shall be mandatory for all load attendants to monitor matters specified and/or not specified in the present

Guide on Dangerous Goods (GDG) in line with the provisions stipulated in the relevant national and

international legislation. The present guide was prepared merely on the basis of good faith and as a guidance

document and endeavours to specify all relevant matters; prudent operators are subject to a legal

responsibility to create the necessary preventive measures/precautions and functioning even if the same are

not specified in the present GDG. Port Akdeniz - Ortadoğu Antalya Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş. reserves its right

to amend the present guide without the need for any additional notification; the most up-to-date version of

the guide sits within the port records. It is published online only for the purposes of providing

INFORMATION. The present guide and its contents shall not in any way exonerate the parties of their

rights/responsibilities pertaining to the responsibilities and authorities imposed thereupon by the Legislation

and the position of prudent operators and/or such parties may not claim non-liability and/or non-competence

on the basis of the present guide. In case of any contradiction between the present guide and the relevant

legislation, the provisions of the relevant legislation shall apply.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Paragrap

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Title Page

No.

Revision Page 6

1.1 General Information on the Port Facility (Facility Information Form) 7

1.2 Loading/unloading, handling and storage procedures for dangerous loads handled

and temporarily stored at Coastal Facility

10

2.1 Responsibilities of Port Operator 12

2.2 Responsibilities of Load Attendants 18

2.3 Responsibilities of Ship Captain 18

2.4 Duties and Responsibilities of Dangerous Goods Safety Consultant 18

2.5 Responsibilities of 3rd Parties Active at Coastal Facility 19

3.1 In cases where dangerous loads cannot be stored in the unloading area of the pier or

dock, transportation of such loads out of the coastal facility in the shortest time

possible without any waiting period in the port area

19

3.2 Proper packaging of dangerous loads and provision of information describing the

dangerous load and information on risks and safety measures on the packaging

19

3.3 Measures to ensure that personnel commissioned for the handling of dangerous

goods wear protective clothing suitable for the physical and chemical properties of

goods during unloading and storage

19

3.4 Provision of persons that will respond to fire in the handling area for dangerous

goods with fire-fighting equipment and retainment of fire extinguishers and first-aid

units and equipment ready for use at any time

20

3.5 Emergency evacuation plan for the evacuation of ships and marine vessels out of

coastal facilities in case of emergency

20

3.6 Fire, leakage, safety and security measures 20

3.7 Approval of the specified matters by the Port Authority and methods to announce

the same to relevant parties

20

3.8 Measures to ensure that personnel lacking the necessary training and certificates

according to the Regulation on Training and Authorisation under the International

Maritime Dangerous Goods Code do not work in dangerous load handling

operations and refrain from entering areas where such operations are undertaken

20

3.9 Applications pertaining to fumigation, gasometry and degasification processes and

procedures

20

4.1 Classes of Dangerous Goods 21

4.2 Packets and Packaging of Dangerous Goods 21

4.3 Placards, Plates, Trademarks and Labels of Dangerous Goods 21

4.4 Signs and Packaging Groups of Dangerous Goods 21

4.5 Tables for Parsing on Vessel and at Port according to Classes of Dangerous Goods 21

4.6 Segregation Distances for Dangerous Goods in Warehouse Stores and Segregation

Terms

21

4.7 Dangerous Load Documents 22

5 Manual on Dangerous Loads Handled at Coastal Facility 22

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6.1 Procedures for the safe berthing, mooring, loading/unloading, sheltering or

anchoring of vessels carrying dangerous goods during the day and at night

22

6.2 Procedures for additional measures required to be taken according to seasonal

conditions for loading, unloading and transhipment procedures of dangerous goods

22

6.3 Procedures to keep flammable, combustible and explosive substances away from

actually or potentially spark-generating procedures and to prevent the utilisation of

actually or potentially spark-generating tools, equipment or devices in handling,

stacking and storage sites for dangerous goods

22

6.4 Procedures pertaining to fumigation, gasometry and degasification processes and

procedures

23

7.1 All mandatory documents and information for dangerous goods and procedures

regarding the provision and control of the same by relevant parties

23

7.2 Procedures for the regular and complete retainment of an updated list of all

dangerous goods in the site of the coastal facility and all other relevant information

and procedures for the holding of records and statistics of dangerous goods

25

7.3 Procedures for supervision of the appropriate description of dangerous goods

arriving at the facility; the use of correct shipping names for dangerous goods; due

certification, packing/packaging, labelling and declaration of dangerous goods; and

safe loading of dangerous goods into and safe transport of the same in approved and

compliant packaging, containers or cargo transport units (CTU); and for the

reporting of the results of such supervision

25

7.4 Procedures for the provision and retainment of material safety data sheets (MSDS) 28

7.5 Procedures for the maintenance and retention of records and statistics of dangerous

loads

28

8.1 Intervention procedures for dangerous goods that do or may pose a risk to life,

property and/or environment and for dangerous situations involving dangerous

goods

28

8.2 Information on the intervention possibilities, capabilities and capacities of the

coastal facility

30

8.3 Arrangements pertaining to the first response to accidents involving dangerous

goods (procedures for the implementation of the first response, initial response

possibilities and capabilities, etc.)

30

8.4 Emergency on-site and off-site notifications 30

8.5 Accident reporting procedures 31

8.6 Methods for coordination and cooperation with official bodies 31

8.7 Emergency evacuation plan for the evacuation of ships and marine vessels out of the

coastal facility in case of emergency

31

8.8 Procedures for the handling and disposal of damaged dangerous loads and wastes

contaminated with dangerous loads

31

8.9 Emergency exercises and recording procedure 32

8.10 Information on fire protection system of the port facility 32

8.11 Procedures for the approval, inspection, testing, maintenance and readiness-for-use

of port facility fire protection system

32

8.12 Measures to be taken during down time of fire protection systems 32

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9.1 Occupational Health and Safety Measures 32

9.2 Information on personal protective clothing/equipment kept at the port and

procedures for their use

33

10.1 Validity of dangerous goods compliance certificate 33

10.2 Duties designated for Dangerous Goods Safety Consultant 34

10.3 Matters pertaining to dangerous goods carriers arriving at/leaving the coastal facility

by road

34

10.4 Matters pertaining to dangerous goods carriers arriving at/leaving the coastal facility

by sea

35

10.5 Additional matters appended by the coastal facility 36

ANNEXES

ANNEX-1 General Layout Plan for Coastal Facility -

ANNEX-2 Photographs of Coastal Facility -

ANNEX-3 Emergency Contact Points and Contact Information -

ANNEX-4 General Layout Plan of Dangerous Goods Handling Sites (IMDG Site) -

ANNEX-5 Fire Plan of Dangerous Goods Handling Sites (IMDG Site) -

ANNEX-

6-7

General Fire Plan – Emergency Plan of Coastal Facility -

ANNEX-8 Layout Plan for Emergency Meeting Points -

ANNEX-9 Coastal Facility Emergency Management Scheme -

ANNEX-

10

Dangerous Loads Manual -

ANNEX-

11

Leachate Fields and Equipment and Entry and Exit Drawings for CTUs and Packs

See IMDG Site (ANNEXES 4-5).

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ANNEX-

12

Inventory of Port Service Ships (Towboats, Mooring Boats, Pilot Boats, etc.) -

ANNEX-

13

Coordinates of Administrative Borders, Anchoring Sites, and Harbour Pilot

Embarking/Disembarking Points for Antalya Port Authority

(See Ports Regulation and its Annexes for further details.)

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ANNEX-

14

List of Emergency Response Equipment against Marine Pollution in Port Facility -

ANNEX-

15

Port Facility Use Map for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) -

ANNEX-

16

Dangerous Goods Incident Report Form -

ANNEX-

17

Supervision Results Notification Form for Dangerous Goods Cargo Transport Units

(CTU)

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ANNEX-

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First Notification Form for Ships -

ANNEX-

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Pilotage and Towing Services Request and Undertaking Form -

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D Dangerous Goods Emergency Response Plan -

ANNEX-

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Loading/Unloading, Handling and Storage Procedures under IMSBC Code -

ANNEX-

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Dangerous Material Safe Working Instruction -

ANNEX-

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IMDG Site Rules Instruction

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notification; the most up-to-date version of the guide sits within the port records. It is published online only for the purposes of providing INFORMATION.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 General Information on the Port Facility

Facility Information Form

1 Name/Title of Facility Operator Ortadoğu Antalya Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş.

(PORT AKDENIZ)

2 Contact Information of Facility

Operator

(Address, Telephone, Fax, E-mail

and Webpage)

Büyük Liman 07070 Konyaaltı-Antalya/TÜRKİYE

Tel:0(242) 259 13 80, Fax:0(242) 259 1183

www.portakdeniz.com, www.globalports.com.tr

3 Name of Facility Ortadoğu Antalya Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş.

(Commercial Title: PORT AKDENIZ)

4 Province of Facility ANTALYA

5 Facility Contact Information

(Address, Telephone, Fax, E-mail

and Webpage)

Port Akdeniz


Tel:0(242) 259 13 80, Fax:0(242) 259 1183


6 Geographical Region of Facility Western Mediterranean

7 Port Authority of Facility and Contact

Details

Antalya Port Authority

Büyük Liman Yolu 07070 Konyaaltı-Antalya/TÜRKİYE

Tel:0(242) 259 09 90-91, Fax:0(242) 259 09 89

E-mail: [email protected]

8 Municipality of Facility and Contact

Details

Municipality of Konyaaltı

Belediye Caddesi No:77 Konyaaltı/ANTALYA

P.O.:170

www.konyaalti.bel.tr

e-mail: [email protected]

Tel.0242.245 55 00 (operator)

9 Free Zone or Organised Industrial

Zone of Facility

-

10 Expiry Date of Coastal Facility

Operating Permit/Temporary

Operating Permit

16.06.2018

11 Activity Status of Facility (X) Own Load and Additional 3rd Parties ( )

Own Load ( )

3rd Parties (X)

12 Name and Surname of Facility

Attendant

Contact Details (telephone, fax, e-

mail)

Cpt. Özgür SERT


Tel:0(242) 259 13 80, Fax:0(242) 259 1183


e-mail: [email protected]

13 Name and Surname and Contact Fatih Bahadır KÖKSAL

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Details of Dangerous Goods

Operations Manager of Facility

(telephone, fax, e-mail)

Port Akdeniz Shift Manager

www.portakdeniz.com

Tel:0(242) 259 13 80, Fax:0(242) 259 1183

E-Mail: [email protected]

14 Name, Surname and Contact Details

of Dangerous Goods Safety

Consultant

The appointment of these personnel shall be mandatory as

of 01.01.2018.

15 Marine Coordinates of Facility

(Port’s Main Jetty Lighthouse)

Latitude:36º 50' 02’’N – Longitude:30º 59’’E

16 Types of Dangerous Goods Handled

at Facility

(Loads under MARPOL ANNEX-1,

IMDG Code, IGC Code, IMSBC

Code, Grain Code, TDC Code and

Aspalt/Bitumen Loads and Scrap

Loads)

-Asphalt Bitumen

-Packed Dangerous Loads under IMDG Code

(Except for Class 1 Explosives and Class 7 Radioactive

Dangerous Goods)

-Bulk loads under IMSBC Code

-Round timber

17 Types of Ships that may Berth

Facility

Ro-Ro Ship, Container Ship, Bulk Load Ship, General

Cargo Ship, Passenger Ship, Yachts, Petroleum/Product

Tanker (for Asphalt)

-Load Transport Barge

-Cruise-Type Passenger Ships

-Fishing Vessels (Fish Transport/Handling)

-Towboats/Service Ships

18 Distance of Facility to Main Road (in

kilometres)

0.8 Km

19 Distance of Facility to Railroad (in

kilometres) or Railroad Connection

(Yes/No)

NONE. Antalya Port is not connected to a railroad; the

closest railroad lines along Burdur and Isparta.

Port/Antalya-Isparta: 138 Km

Port/Antalya-Isparta: 130 Km

20 Name of the Closest Airport and its

Distance to Facility (in kilometres)

22 Km

21 Handling Capacity of Facility

(Ton/Year; TEU/Year; Vehicle/Year)

-Bulk Dry Load: 5 Million/Ton

-General Load : 3 Million Tons/Year

-Container : 500.000 TEU/Year

22 Scrap Handling at Facility No Scrap Handling at Facility.

23 Border Crossing (Yes/No) Yes.

24 Customs Area (Yes/No) Yes.

25 Load Handling Equipment and

Capacities 4 Gottwalt Cranes with a capacity range of 100 –

150 tons (with rubber tyres)

Group of 9 cranes with a capacity range of 5 – 80 tons

6 palletised cranes (of 80-60-15-7-5-5 tons)

28 forklifts with a capacity range of 3 – 33 tons

7 forklifts with a capacity range of 3 – 28 tons

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2 conveyor belts – 2 storage majors

23 pickups with a capacity range between 3 m³ and 36 m³ for use in bulk load handling

2 bunkers with a capacity of 150 m³ each for use in bulk load handling

2 site cleaning vehicles

Group of 27 truck beds

20 trailers with a capacity of 55 tons each

37 attachments

4 Dust Suppression Equipment

1 Emergency Towboat

1 Spreader Carrying Towboat

6 Container Spreaders

8 Reach Stackers 45 tonsx6=6 items,10 tonsx1=1 item,8 tonsx1=1

item

26 Storage Tank Capacity (m³) The Port Operation Directorate does not have a load storage

tank in its own port site. There are 6 8000-ton asphalt tanks

adjacent to the port site that belong to the 14th Regional

Directorate of Highways

27 Outdoor Storage Area (m²) 215.420 m²

28 Semi-Covered Storage area (m²) 780 m2

29 Fully Covered Storage Area (m²) 1.440 m²

30 Designated Fumigation and/or

Defumigation Area (m²)

The fumigation site shall be situated in line with the CFS

site for the fumigated goods and the fumigant to be used

and the necessary safety measures shall be taken.

31 Provision of Pilotage and Towing

Services

Such services are provided within the port.

Pilotage and Towing Services are provided by Ortadoğu

Antalya Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş. under the Contract on the

Transfer of Operating Rights.

32 Safety Plan (Yes/No) Yes.

The Port Facility is in possession of a Port Facility Security

Plan (PFSP) and a Port Facility Security Certificate (ISPS)

that is valid until 27.11.2019 and the items to be included in

the Security Plan that must be prepared pursuant to the

IMDG Code are specified in the ISPS Code “Port Facility

Security Plan”.

33 Capacity of Waste Receiving Plant

Type of Waste Capacity (m³)

Contaminated Ballast NONE (Not Accepted)

Slop NONE (Not Accepted)

Sludge+Non-Separated Sludge 100+50=150

Bilge+Non-Separated Bilge 100+50=150

Toxic Liquid Substances NONE (Not Accepted)

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Effluent 50

Litter Directly disposed

Preheating+heating tank+clean

oil service tank

50

34 Properties of Piers/Docks, etc.

Dock No. Length (metres)

Max. Water Depth

(metres)

Min. Water Depth

(metres)

Dock 1(1)

150 10,50 10,08

Dock (2-3) (1)

162 6,10 6,10

Dock (4) (1)

35 8,74 8,50

Dock 5(1)

115 8,79 8,59

Dock (6) (1)

175 10,58 10,05

Dock (7) (1)

170 10,54 10,00

Dock (8) (1)

170 10,56 10,00

Dock (9) (1)

200 10,54 10,00

Dock (10) (1)

140 10,52 10,00

1- Discharge of Asphalt, as Required by the 13th Regional Directorate of Highways is undertaken at Dock 2

and transferred to the Highways Asphalt Bitumen Storage Tanks Adjacent to the Port Site through a

Pipeline.

2- The term “Asphalt Tanker” was added to the Correspondence dated 01.11.2013 and No.

63137251/115.01-54-03/9147 of the General Directorate of General Directorate of Maritime Affairs and

Inland Waters Regulation and its Annexed Revised Coastal Facility Port Operating Permit dated 01.11.2013

and No. 5403-D2.

Pipeline Number

(items)

Length (metres) Diameter

(inches)

13th Regional Directorate of Highways

Asphalt Bitumen Discharge Pipeline

1 Ground: 22 metres

Underground: 65

metres

Total: 285 metres

6 inches

1.2 Loading/unloading, handling and storage procedures for dangerous loads handled and

temporarily stored at Coastal Facility

The Port does not accommodate the handling, storage and stowing of Class 1 Explosives and Class 7

Radioactive Substances. In addition, the Port Docks do not accommodate the loading or unloading of bulk

petroleum and petroleum products outside the scope of the operating permit of the Coastal Facility. Supply

of oil-fuel to ships and reception of waste (solid-liquid) are possible through the permission of the Port

Authority.

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The Port does not handle loads subject to the IGC (Liquefied Gasses in Bulk) Code, IBC (Dangerous

Chemicals in Bulk) Code and MARPOL Annex-1. See Part 3.1. of the present guide for additional matters.

1.2.1 Loading/unloading, handling and storage procedures for loads under the IMDG Code

A number of procedures for the loading/unloading, handling and storage of loads under the IMDG Code are

available at the port facility. These procedures are elaborated further under the relevant titles of the present

guide.

1.2.2 Loading/unloading, handling and storage procedures for asphalt-bitumen loads

Handling of asphalt-bitumen owned by the 13th Regional Directorate of Highways is directed to the asphalt

storage tanks of highways through pipelines. The dock berthed by the asphalt tanker has been provided with

suitable fittings and equipment by Ortadoğu Antalya Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş. and 13th Regional Directorate

of Highways and discharge and all operative processes are undertaken by the Highways personnel. Docks 2-

3 have been designated for the discharge of asphalt bitumen.

1.2.3 Loading/unloading, handling and storage procedures for loads under the TDC Code (Timber

Deck Cargoes)

Loading/unloading, handling, storage, lashing and other operational processes and procedures pertaining to

on-deck and under-deck timber cargoes at the port shall be undertaken in line with the requirements

specified in:

a) Vessel’s Cargo Securing Manual;

b) IMO Code No. A.1048(27) of Safe Practice For Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes/TDC

Code

c) IMO Code No. A.714(17) of Safe Practice for Cargo Stowage And Securing (CSS Code)

d) MSC/Circ.548 Guidance Note On Precautions To Be Taken By The Masters Of Ships Engaged

In The Carriage Of Timber Cargoes.

Ships disposing woodchips and, if necessary, industrial wood shall be contained by the port operator in a

barrier from the sea in order to prevent marine pollution.

The disposal of forestry products subject to agricultural quarantine controls shall be undertaken after the

necessary agricultural quarantine check.

Smoking or performing sparkle-generating works is forbidden around ships and loads during

loading/unloading and handling of loads under the TDC Code, lashing and other operational processes and

procedures.

1.2.4. Loading/Unloading, Handling and Storage Procedures under IMSBC Code

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Loading/Unloading, Handling and Storage Procedures under IMSBC Code are specified in ANNEX-21.

Ships loading/unloading coal, chromium, clinker, barite and similar loads posing a risk in terms of

environmental pollution shall be surrounded by the port authority with a preventive barrier for

environmental pollution from the sea.

2.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Responsibilities of Port Operator

2.1.1 Regulations for the proper, protected and safe berthing and lashing of ships, arrival

notification for ships at the port, procedures for pilotage and towing requests, dangerous goods

anchoring sites

Unless a restriction has been put in place by Antalya Port Authority, ships carrying dangerous goods may

enter and exit the port around the clock.

2.1.1.2 Anchoring Site for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods

The anchoring site designated for ships laden with dangerous goods arriving at Antalya Port shall be

anchoring site no. 3 that sits south of Sıçan Island. The administrative borders, anchoring sites, harbour pilot

pickup/drop-off points are given in ANNEX-13. The responsibility to ensure the anchoring of any ship at

the correct anchoring site rests with the ship captain and its agency.

2.1.1.3 Port Arrival Notification for Ships and Pilotage/Towing Requests

Initial Ship Arrival Notification

For ships that will arrive at the port, the ship agency/freighter must fill in the First Ship Arrival

Notification given in ANNEX-18 in full. Forms lacking information shall be disregarded by the port

operator.

For ships affiliated with agencies, the First Ship Arrival Notification Form shall be submitted to and

following the ascertainment of their first berthing to the port.

Pilotage/Towage Requests

In Berthing:

The Pilotage and Towage Request and Undertaking Form given in ANNEX-19 shall be filled in, signed

and stamped and submitted by the respective ship agency/freighter in PDF format to

[email protected] and [email protected] and by 16:00 one day before the berthing

request.

In Departure:

The Pilotage and Towage Request and Undertaking Form given in ANNEX-19 shall be filled in, signed

and stamped and submitted by the respective ship agency/freighter in PDF format to

[email protected] and [email protected] by 16:00 one day before the departure request.

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The completeness and/or accuracy of information given in the form shall be declared and guaranteed by the

respective ship agency/freighter that has requested the service in question. In case of the provision of

incomplete and/or inaccurate information, all types of administrative/judicial fines and all commercial losses

and damages that may arise in the course of proceedings shall be covered by the respective ship

agency/freighter.

2.1.2 Provision of a proper and safe entry-exit system between ships and coast

Under the provision of the Regulation on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Sea stipulating that the

Port Operator “shall ensure the suitability and safety of the entry-exit system between ships and the coast";-

a. Strong communication has been instituted between berthing ships and coastal facility and a ring route is provided to allow for the transportation of ship crews to the main port gate into

and out of the port without being faced with the risks posed by the port site.

b. Ship crews are forbidden to walk inside the port site and this rule is specified on notices displayed at certain points of docks and in the area encompassing the boarding ladder. There

are walking tracks designated for port personnel and marked accordingly.

Under the provision of Article 15 of ILO Convention concerning Occupational Safety and Health in Dock

Work No. 152, stipulating that “When a ship is being loaded or unloaded alongside a quay or another ship,

adequate and safe means of access to the ship, properly installed and secured, shall be provided and kept

available,”;-

c. The boarding ladder of the ship shall be used for the ship-dock passage and a mobile gangplank may be used by the ship or port operator if necessary. The safety of the boarding

ladder of a ship or the mobile gangplank provided at times of need shall be in the

responsibility of the respective ship captain.

-The boarding ladder/mobile gangplank of a ship must be equipped robustly with rails and a

safety net. The mobile gangplank shall be robust, safely equipped and of a length sufficient to

cover the ship-dock interface.

-Life buoys with lanyards shall be kept next to such boarding ladder/mobile gangplank ready-

to-use for cases of emergency. Members of the ship crew shall be present at the gangway of

the ship to check entry and exit movements at the ship.

-The monitoring, control and safe maintenance of the boarding ladder or mobile gangplank

under changing conditions (changes in the ship's draft due to loading/unloading and changes

in the tension of warps) to provide for safe passage shall be in the duties and responsibilities

of the respective ship captain.

-The boarding ladder shall be lowered solidly onto the dock or kept in suspension in a fully

boarded position at the dock. The port operator may stop the use of any seemingly unsafe

boarding ladders or mobile gangplanks and port operator and/or users may inform the Port

Authority of any unsafe conditions.

-If a mobile gangplank has been provided by the port operator, the safe use of the gangplank

following its installation shall be in the responsibility of the ship captain.

-Those that enter or exit the ship in the course of their duties must wear Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE) including hard hats, vests and work shoes.

d. Docks are provided with sufficient lighting to ensure that berthed ships at the coastal facility are sufficiently illuminated.

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e. The general layout plan of the port is displayed at the required spots.

2.1.3 Training of personnel assigned to the loading, unloading and handling of dangerous loads

Under the Regulation on Training and Authorisation under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods

Code, Ortadoğu Antalya Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş. (Port Akdeniz) provides its own personnel with IMDG

Code General Awareness, Pre-Service and Refresher trainings under the authority imparted thereto by the

Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications. In the scope of these trainings, all operational

personnel are provided with training on risks of handled dangerous loads, safety measures, safe working

practices, emergency measures, security and similar subjects.

The port facility features a training room of a sufficient size for the delivery of the aforementioned IMDG

trainings.

Personnel that do not have the training and certificate required under the IMDG Code and the Regulation,

published on the Official Gazette dated 11/2/2012 and No. 28201, on Training and Authorisation under the

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code are not allowed to work in processes pertaining to the

handling of dangerous loads.

Personnel training records are maintained and followed up by the Human Resources Management Unit

under the port operator.

2.1.4 Regulations pertaining to the safe and due handling, segregation, stacking, temporary storage

and inspection of dangerous loads by duly qualified and trained personnel that observe

occupational safety measures

General procedures are defined in part 1.2. and following regulations are put in place as additional measures.

The training of the personnel is specified in Part 2.1.3. of the present Guide.

The occupational health and safety measures for the personnel are prescribed in Part 9 of the present Guide.

A storage and temporary holding site has been designated in line with segregation and stacking rules for

containers carrying dangerous goods in the back space of Dock 7 of the port. The site has been environed

and fire, environment and other safety measures have been put in place as required.

The layout plan and fire plan of the dangerous load stacking site and technical information thereon are given

in ANNEXES 4 and 5.

The dangerous load stacking site is not used for the stacking of any other containers than those that carry

dangerous goods.

The standalone stacking site designated for dangerous loads provide for stacking and segregation under the

provisions of the IMDG Code in line with the respective classes of dangerous loads.

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The dangerous load stacking site is kept under surveillance 24/7 with CCTV and through patrolling by

security personnel.

The route to be used for transport between ships and the stacking site and between the stacking site and port

exit is marked on the concrete ground of the port site. Applicable traffic rules and maximum speeds are

displayed on relevant plates. Vehicles carrying dangerous goods shall follow designated routes and comply

with prescribed traffic rules.

The occupational health and safety rules with respect to the dangerous loads stowage site are attached.

ANNEX-23: IMDG SITE RULES INSTRUCTION

2.1.5 Request of all mandatory documentation and information concerning dangerous goods from

load attendants and maintenance of the same together with the load

Documentation pertaining to dangerous loads shall be prepared in line with the relevant legislation and kept

alongside the load. Documentation requested with respect to dangerous loads at the port operator is given in

Part 7.1. of the present Guide.

2.1.6 Procedures for the maintenance of an up-to-date list of all dangerous loads in the operational

site

An up-to-date list of all dangerous loads in the operational site is maintained by the planning department in

line with the following procedures.

a) The planning official in charge of the relevant matter uses the automation system to prepare a list of containers in the scope of IMDG that are present in the port site as an “Excel” sheet and shares the

same with the relevant departments.

b) The official then prints out one copy and hangs it on the “IMDG Emergency Response Plan” board. They archive the list of the previous day in the folder for Updated List of IMDG Containers.

2.1.7 Training of all operational personnel are provided with training on risks of handled dangerous

loads, safety measures, safe working practices, emergency measures, security and similar

subjects and maintenance of training records

Matters pertaining to the training of all operational personnel are provided with training on risks of handled

dangerous loads, safety measures, safe working practices, emergency measures, security and similar subjects

and maintenance of training records are specified in Part 2.1.3. of the present Guide.

2.1.8 Methods to check relevant documentation to confirm that dangerous loads entering the facility

have been duly described with the right shipping denominations and correctly classified,

certified, packaged, labelled, declared and safely loaded into and carried in legally prescribed

containers and cargo transport units

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Mandatory rules pertaining to dangerous loads carried in packs are regulated by the IMDG Code. Those that

are entrusted with duties pertaining to the carriage and handling of loads under the scope of this Code must use

the Correct Shipping Denomination specified in the “Dangerous Goods List” provided in Chapter 3 of the

IMDG Code and the United Nations Number (UN Number) while describing the loads subject to notifications

in their correspondence with other relevant agencies/institutions and in load-related documentation.

All procedures pertaining to classification, stacking-segregation, plating, labelling, packaging, preparation of

load offer and relevant transfer documents in the transport units in the port site shall be in the responsibility

of the respective loader and freighter. The port operator may perform any checks it may deem necessary on

documentation, load transport vehicles, load transport units and loads themselves in planning and load

operation stages through its personnel.

Dangerous loads that are not duly described with the correct shipping denominations or not classified or not

correctly packaged, labelled or declared shall not be processed by the port facility. The relevant load attendant

shall be imposed additional charged in case of any shortcomings and non-compliances identified at a later

stage.

2.1.9 Safety measures in place for non-compliant or unsafe dangerous goods or those that pose a risk

to persons or the environment and relevant notifications to port authority

Matters pertaining to safety measures in place for non-compliant or unsafe dangerous goods or those that

pose a risk to persons or the environment and relevant notifications to port authority are explained in Parts

8.2, 8.4.1. and 8.8. of the present Guide.

2.1.10 Emergency regulations pertaining to dangerous goods and methods to inform all relevant

persons

Matters concerning emergency regulations pertaining to dangerous goods and methods to inform all relevant

persons are specified in Part 8 of the present Guide in detail.

2.1.11 Methods to notify the port authority of any accidents involving dangerous loads in the area of

responsibility of the operator

Any accidents arising from dangerous goods that may result in damages for persons, any ship or ships at the

port or any property or the environment in the port site (fire, spillage, etc.) are notified to the Port Authority

along with the “Incident Report Form for Dangerous Goods" given in ANNEX-16.

2.1.12 Coordination and cooperation with and support from official bodies

Port Akdeniz port operator works in full cooperation and coordination of all official bodies in all processes

pertaining to dangerous goods. Support is extended in all matters where such support has been requested by

official bodies.

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Procedures for coordination and cooperation with official bodies in cases of emergency pertaining to

dangerous goods in the operational site are explained in Part 8.6. of the present Guide.

2.1.13 Docks, piers, stores and warehouses duly allocated for activities concerning dangerous goods

Docks that are designated for the handling of dangerous loads in Antalya Port are Docks 1, 2-3, 5, 6, 7, 9

and 10. The layout plan indicating the numbers of port docks is given in ANNEX-1.

A storage and temporary holding site has been designated in line with segregation and stacking rules for

containers carrying dangerous goods in the back space of Dock 7 of the port. The site has been environed

and fire, environment and other safety measures have been put in place as required.

The layout plan and fire plan of the dangerous load stacking site and technical information thereon are given

in the annexes of the present Guide (ANNEX-4-5).

The port does not feature indoor stores or warehouses for dangerous loads.

2.1.14 Fittings and equipment of docks and piers designated for ships and marine vessels involved in

loading or unloading of petroleum or petroleum products in bulk

The port facility does not handle petroleum products in bulk. Docks 2-3 are designated for asphalt and

bitumen products. Relevant details are explained in Part 1.2.2. of the present Guide.

2.1.15 Regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods that cannot be held temporarily or that

are not allowed into the operating site out of the coastal facility in the shortest time possible

and without undue delay

Matters pertaining to the regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods that cannot be held

temporarily or that are not allowed into the operating site out of the coastal facility in the shortest time

possible and without undue delay are explained in Part 3.1. of the present Guide.

2.1.16 Regulations on the prevention of the berthing of ships and marine vessels carrying dangerous

goods to a pier or dock without the permission of the port authority

Under the Ports Regulation, ships and marine vessels shall berth coastal facilities (piers, docks, etc.) upon

acquiring a mate’s receipt from the Port Authority. In this scope, ships and marine vessels that do not have a

berthing permit are not allowed to berth the coastal facility (piers or docks) regardless of whether they carry

dangerous goods or not.

2.1.17 Storage site created in line with segregation and stacking rules (MSC/Circ.1216) for containers

carrying dangerous goods and fire, environment and other safety measures in place

Matters pertaining to the storage site created in line with segregation and stacking rules (MSC/Circ.1216) for

containers carrying dangerous goods and fire, environment and other safety measures in place are explained

in Part 2.1.4. of the present Guide.

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This site features a leakage pond / leakage pan. In the event of a leakage in the containers laden with

dangerous loads, relevant response shall be put forth in line with the workflow specified in the emergency

action plan. The first personnel to notice the incident shall inform all other officials and attendants. The area

around the leakage and the container is fenced in with barriers/pins/cordons to prevent the entry of

unauthorised personnel. The necessary security personnel are assigned to the site to take the relevant site

security measures.

The leaking container is taken onto a truck bed and transported to the leakage pond. This step is followed by

the following procedures:

a) The company affiliated with the leaking container is identified and its agency notified of the situation.

b) The leakage/discharge in the container is rapidly isolated and if such isolation is not possible, it will be taken out of the port in the shortest time possible with due information provided to the

Customs Directorate. The Port Authority will also be duly notified.

c) Costs arising from the clearing of the contamination of the leakage pool and the transportation of waste to the relevant disposal site will be calculated and imposed upon the relevant company in

charge of the leaking container.

2.1.18 Security measures against heat and other hazards for the loading, unloading and limbo of

dangerous goods in ships and marine vessels specifically under higher temperatures and

regulations to ensure that flammable materials are kept away from sparkle generating

procedures and no sparkle generating vehicle or equipment are used in the handling site for

dangerous goods

a) Flammable materials are kept away from sparkle-generating procedures and no sparkle-generating vehicles or equipment may be operated in the handling site for dangerous goods.

b) Sparkle-generating procedures including smoking, building a fire or welding are forbidden on the load deck and points of berthed ships carrying dangerous goods and coastal storage/stacking sites of

dangerous goods.

c) Load attendants and those that are involved in loading, unloading or limbo shall take the measures necessary against heat and other hazards specifically under higher temperatures during the loading,

unloading or limbo of dangerous goods at ships and marine vessels.

2.1.19 Emergency evacuation plan for the evacuation of ships and marine vessels out of coastal

facilities in case of emergency

Matters pertaining to the emergency evacuation plan for the evacuation of ships and marine vessels out of

coastal facilities in case of emergency are given in Part 8.7. of the present Guide. The inventory of the

marine vessels utilised by the port operator in pilotage and towage services is specified in ANNEX-12.

2.1.20 Regulations for damaged dangerous loads and waste contaminated with dangerous loads

Matters pertaining to the regulations for damaged dangerous loads and waste contaminated with dangerous

loads are explained in Part 8.8. of the present Guide.

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2.2 Responsibilities of Load Attendants

The port operator expects load attendants to fulfil all of their responsibilities arising from the legislation in

full. The responsibilities of load attendants with respect to the transport of dangerous goods are specified in

Article 11 of the Regulation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea. The manner through which load

attendants should fulfil these responsibilities in the operating site is explained in detail under various titles in

the present Guide.

2.3. Responsibilities of Ship Captain

The port operator expects ship captains to fulfil all of their responsibilities arising from the legislation in

full. The responsibilities of ship captains with respect to the transport of dangerous goods are specified in

Article 11 of the Regulation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea. The manner through which load

attendants should fulfil these responsibilities while they remain in the operating site is explained in detail

under various titles in the present Guide.

2.4 Duties and Responsibilities of Dangerous Goods Safety Consultant

The duties and responsibilities of the DGSC are defined in Article 23 of the “Communiqué on Dangerous

Goods Safety Consultants” published by the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications.

The port operator undertakes the necessary preparations to employ a DGSC in the legally defined timeframe.

The duties and responsibilities of the DGSC to be employed at the port operator will be regulated in due

course.

2.5 Responsibilities of 3rd Parties Active at Coastal Facility

The responsibilities of 3rd parties present at the coastal facility (agencies, state officials, visitors, drivers,

etc.) with respect to the transport of dangerous goods and the manner in which they should fulfil such

responsibilities are explained in detail under various titles of the present Guide.

It is absolutely forbidden for unauthorised 3rd parties lacking the necessary general awareness and pre-

service trainings under the IMDG Code to enter handling sites for dangerous goods, to undertake any work

concerning dangerous goods or to approach dangerous loads in respective areas.

3. RULES AND MEASURES TO BE COMPLIED WITH/IMPLEMENTED BY COASTAL

FACILITY

3.1 In cases where dangerous loads cannot be stored in the unloading area of the pier or dock,

transportation of such loads out of the coastal facility in the shortest time possible without any

waiting period in the port area

Class 1 Explosives and Class 7 Radioactive Substances subject to the IMDG Code arriving at the port site

by sea or land will not be discharged or loaded. It is forbidden to store Class 2 Gases and Class 6.2

Infectious Substances under the IMDG Code at the port site. Loads in Class 2 and Class 6.2 will only be

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discharged only from ships to transport units sous plan or if it will be loaded onto the ship, the loading will

be through a vehicle onto the ship upon direct entrance from the gage (sous plan).

Artificial fertiliser loads in bulk as one of Class 5.1 oxidizing agents under the IMDG Code will be

loaded/unloaded sous plan and will not be stored in the port site. However, the load in question may be

stored temporarily in the port site if transported in a container.

Class 6.1 Toxic Substances and 6.2 Infectious Substances will not be internally unloaded or stuffed in the

port site.

3.2 Proper packaging of dangerous loads and provision of information describing the dangerous

load and information on risks and safety measures on the packaging

All classification, stacking-segregation, plating, labelling and packaging processes in the port site, at

transport units and for packaging are under the responsibility of the respective consignor and freighter. The

consignor is obliged to send dangerous goods in legally compliant and approved packaging. The consignor

also provides descriptive information and information on risks and safety measures on packaging. In the

event of any shortcoming identified in packaging or information in the port site, all relevant costs will be

imposed on the consignor and their representatives.

3.3 Measures to ensure that personnel commissioned for the handling of dangerous goods wear

protective clothing suitable for the physical and chemical properties of goods during unloading

and storage

Personnel commissioned for the handling of dangerous goods wear protective clothing suitable for the

physical and chemical properties of goods during unloading and storage. Detailed remarks are given in Part

9 of the present Guide. Persons other than the port personnel and 3rd parties are obliged to use the Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) specified in the MSDS Form and/or emergency card pertaining to the

dangerous goods in question during the assignments they undertake at the site.

3.4 Provision of persons that will respond to fire in the handling area for dangerous goods with

fire-fighting equipment and retainment of fire extinguishers and first-aid units and equipment

ready for use at any time

Matters pertaining to the provision of persons that will respond to fire in the handling area for dangerous

goods with fire-fighting equipment and retainment of fire extinguishers and first-aid units and equipment

ready for use at any time are explained in Part 8.1.1 of the present Guide.

3.5 Emergency evacuation plan for the evacuation of ships and marine vessels out of coastal

facilities in case of emergency

Matters pertaining to the emergency evacuation plan for the evacuation of ships and marine vessels out of

coastal facilities in case of emergency are given in Part 8.7. of the present Guide.

3.6 Fire, leakage, safety and security measures

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Fire, leakage, safety and security measures relevant to dangerous goods at the port site are explained in Part

8.1.1 of the present Guide.

3.7 Approval of the specified matters by the Port Authority and methods to announce the same to

relevant parties

Matters specified in the present Guide are available to all relevant parties on

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liman-operasyonlari/kargo-hizmetleri/verilen-hizmetler.asp.

3.8 Measures to ensure that personnel lacking the necessary training and certificates according to

the Regulation on Training and Authorisation under the nternational Maritime Dangerous

Goods Code do not work in dangerous load handling operations and refrain from entering

areas where such operations are undertaken

The dangerous load stacking site is kept under surveillance 24/7 with CCTV and through patrolling by

security personnel. Other matters are explained in Part 2.1.13 of the present Guide.

3.9 Applications pertaining to fumigation, gasometry and degasification processes and procedures

Practices undertaken at the port site with respect to fumigation, gasometry and degasification processes and

procedures are explained in detail in Part 6.4 of the present Guide.

3.10 THE DANGEROUS MATERIAL SAFE WORKING INSTRUCTION IS STATED IN ANNEX-

22.

4. CLASSES, TRANSPORT, LOADING/UNLOADING, HANDLING, SEGREGATION,

STACKING AND STORAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS

4.1 Classes of Dangerous Goods

The classifications of dangerous goods handled at the port must be in line with the provisions of the IMDG

Code. Principles and criteria pertaining to the classification of dangerous goods are explained in detail in

Part 2 of the IMDG Code. Dangerous goods that are not duly classified may not be processed at the port. All

costs arising from dangerous goods that have not been duly declared or declared wrongly or with incomplete

information to the port operator will be imposed on the respective load attendant.

4.2 Packing and Packaging of Dangerous Goods

The packing and packaging of dangerous goods handled at the port must be in line with the provisions of the

IMDG Code and of the relevant legislation. Requirements pertaining to the packing and packaging of

dangerous goods are explained in detail in Parts 4 and 6 of the IMDG Code. Dangerous goods that are not

duly packaged may not be processed at the port. All costs arising from non-compliant or unapproved

packaging will be imposed on the respective load attendant.

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4.3 Placards, Plates, Trademarks and Labels of Dangerous Goods

The plates, trademarks and labels of dangerous goods handled at the port must be in line with the provisions

of the IMDG Code and of the relevant legislation. Plates, placards, trademarks and labels of dangerous

goods are explained in detail in Part 5 of the IMDG Code. Dangerous goods and cargo transport units that

have not been branded, labelled and plated as required will not be processed at the port. All costs arising

from such dangerous goods will be imposed on the respective load attendant.

4.4 Signs and Packing Groups of Dangerous Goods

The signs and packing groups of dangerous goods handled at the port must be in line with the provisions of

the IMDG Code and of the relevant legislation. Signs and packing groups pertaining to dangerous goods are

explained in detail in Parts 2 and 5 of the IMDG Code and in the “List of Dangerous Goods”. Dangerous

goods that are not duly signed or allocated to a packing group will not be processed at the port. All costs

arising from such dangerous goods will be imposed on the respective load attendant.

4.5 Segregation Tables on Ship and at Port Classes of Dangerous Goods

The methods of on-deck stacking and segregation of dangerous goods handled at the port must be in line

with the provisions of the IMDG Code and of the relevant legislation. Procedures for on-site stacking and

segregation of dangerous goods are explained in detail in Part 7 of the IMDG Code. It is the responsibility of

the ship captain to comply with such stacking and segregation provisions.

The manner through which dangerous goods will be stacked and segregated in line with their respective

classes in the port site is explained in Parts 1.2.1 and 2.1.4 of the present Guide.

4.6 Segregation Distances of Dangerous Goods in Warehouse Stores and Segregation Terms

The port facility does not feature a warehouse store for dangerous goods. The manner through which

dangerous goods will be stacked and segregated in line with their respective classes in the port site is

explained in Parts 1.2.1 and 2.1.4 of the present Guide.

4.7 Dangerous Goods Documentation

The documentation of dangerous goods handled at the port must be in line with the provisions of the IMDG

Code and of the relevant legislation. Documentation requirements pertaining to dangerous goods are

explained in detail in Part 5 of the IMDG Code and in the “List of Dangerous Goods”. Dangerous goods

lacking the necessary documents and not presented in the required manner will not be processed at the port.

All costs arising from such dangerous goods will be imposed on the respective load attendant.

Documentation, control and registration processes and procedures relevant to dangerous goods are specified

in detail in Part 7 of the present Guide.

5. MANUAL ON DANGEROUS LOADS HANDLED AT COASTAL FACILITY

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A “Dangerous Goods Manual/Leaflet” was prepared as a pocket-size material was prepared with the

inclusion of classes of dangerous goods, packing and packaging, labels, signs and packing groups of

dangerous goods, segregation distances of dangerous loads, segregation terms, dangerous load

documentation and emergency response action flowchart for dangerous loads to be provided to port users.

One copy of this document is given in ANNEX-10.

6. OPERATIONAL MATTERS

6.1 Procedures for the safe berthing, mooring, loading/unloading, sheltering or anchoring of vessels

carrying dangerous goods during the day and at night

The procedures for the safe berthing, mooring, loading/unloading, sheltering or anchoring of vessels

carrying dangerous goods during the day and at night are specified in Part 2.1.1 of the present Guide.

Docks that are designated for the handling of dangerous loads in Antalya Port are Docks 1, 2-3, 5, 6, 7, 9

and 10. The layout plan indicating the numbers of port docks is given in ANNEX-1 and Photographs of the

Coastal Facility are presented in ANNEX-2.

6.2 Procedures for additional measures required to be taken according to seasonal conditions for

loading, unloading and transhipment procedures of dangerous goods

Load attendants and those that are involved in loading, unloading or limbo shall take the measures necessary

against heat and other hazards specifically under higher temperatures during the loading, unloading or limbo

of dangerous goods at ships and marine vessels.

6.3 Procedures to keep flammable, combustible and explosive substances away from actually or

potentially spark-generating procedures and to prevent the utilisation of actually or potentially

spark-generating tools, equipment or devices in handling, stacking and storage sites for

dangerous goods

Sparkle-generating procedures including smoking, building a fire or welding are forbidden on the load deck

and points of berthed ships carrying dangerous goods and coastal storage/stacking sites of dangerous goods.

Flammable materials are kept away from sparkle-generating procedures and no sparkle-generating vehicles

or equipment may be operated in the handling site for dangerous goods.

6.4 Procedures pertaining to fumigation, gasometry and degasification processes and procedures

The Port Operator does not perform fumigation on cargo transport units (CTU) and the load therein. Any

fumigation to be undertaken at the port site in the responsibility of the consignor of a load is subject to the

provision of written permission by the Port Operator.

Parties undertaking such fumigation shall undertake in advance to act in compliance with:-

1. Circular No. MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.1 on the prevention of any damages posed by fumigants used in fumigation to the marine environment and human health and their disposal; and

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2. IMDG Code Implementation Instructions dated 23.09.2013 and No. 2013/180 of the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications during fumigation, gasometry and

degasification processes and procedures. They must undertake fumigation processes in line with

the abovementioned legislation.

Companies identified not to have acted in line with these rules will not be allowed to be involved in any

operations. All costs arising therefrom will be covered by the relevant party.

The fumigation site will be designated by the port operator. The duty and responsibility to take the necessary

occupational health and safety and environmental safety measures during fumigation rest with the party in

charge of such fumigation.

Fumigation on Deck:

Fumigation may not be undertaken on ships berthed to the docks of the port. The fumigation of ships

currently and/or prospectively carrying dangerous goods will be undertaken in the anchoring site No. 3 with

the permission of the Port Authority. The responsibility herein rests with the ship captain.

7. DOCUMENTATION, CONTROL AND RECORDING PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES

7.1 All mandatory documents and information for dangerous goods and procedures regarding the

provision and control of the same by relevant parties

The documentation of dangerous goods handled at the port must be in line with the provisions of the IMDG

Code and of the relevant legislation. Documentation requirements pertaining to dangerous goods are

explained in detail in Part 5 of the IMDG Code and in the “List of Dangerous Goods”.

The up-to-date versions of the IMDG Code, SOLAS, and MARPOL books are maintained as they have been

published by the Ministry at the port operator. Documents specified above and other relevant documents

pertaining to dangerous loads are kept at the port facility either as hardcopies or in the electronic

environment. Processes concerning dangerous loads are undertaken with the effective use of IMDG Code

books and documents.

7.1.1 Notifications on Dangerous or Marine Polluting Loads

Ships berthing the port with cargoes of dangerous loads, aware of the fact that non-notified or wrongly

notified loads lead to a number of problems and accidents, must submit the notification document

encompassing detailed information on loads to the Port Authority and Port Operator;-

1) at least twenty-four (24) hours before the entry of the ship to the Port Administrative Site of the Port Authority;

2) or, for ships and marine vessels with a navigational period of less than twenty-four (24) hours until their arrival at the port site, immediately after their departure from the coastal

facility.

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The load attendant is obliged to notify the facility of dangerous goods transported by road or by sea at least

24 hours before their arrival at the facility.

The Port Authority reserves the right to impose administrative sanctions on notifiers in cases where they

have failed to comply with the mandatory notification or have provided incorrect information in their

notifications. Any costs arising therefrom will be imposed on the relevant parties. Any notification that is

not submitted on time and accurately may result in changes in the berthing and departure order of ships.

Any material damages and legal obligations arising from rejected entry permits to the port establishment by

reason of the failure to submit the notification on time will rest with the party that is subject to the

notification obligation.

The notification will also cover dangerous loads to be handled at, transited through or stored in the port.

7.1.2 Information, Documents/Forms to be Produced in Notifications

The aim of the notification to be provided under the IMDG Code is to ensure that information on hazards,

threats and potential damages posed by dangerous goods and the steps to be taken in case of emergency are

submitted to all parties involved in transport. In this scope:-

For dangerous loads arriving by sea:-

The ship’s agency must provide a notification with the “notification document encompassing detailed

information on dangerous loads".

Notification shall be submitted to the Port Establishment Directorate with the following documents:

1. MSDS Form, Dangerous Goods Manifest 2. Dangerous Goods Evacuation Plan notified to the Port Establishment Directorate with the EDI

extension

3. In addition to the abovementioned, the port operating body reserves the right to request "the load attendant to provide all necessary documents and information pertaining to dangerous loads and

to keep the same together with the load” under the Regulation on the Transport of Dangerous

Goods by Sea.

For dangerous loads arriving by road:-

For dangerous loads that will arrive at the port site to be subsequently loaded onto a ship, the ship's agency

shall submit a notification to the Port Authority, Port Establishment Directorate and relevant agencies and

institutions at least 24 hours in advance. In this scope, the ship’s agency must provide a notification with the

“notification document encompassing detailed information on dangerous loads".

Notification shall be submitted to the Port Establishment Directorate with the following documents:

1. If stuffing will be undertaken for the container, the IMDG Class and UN No. parts of the Service Request

Form for the dangerous load will be filled in and the form be submitted to the Port Establishment Directorate

by e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected] by 16:00 one day before the date of

such stuffing.

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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2. The ship’s agency shall issue a notification electronically through the port automat ion system before

containers carrying dangerous loads arrive at the port site.

3. In addition to the abovementioned, the port operating body reserves the right to request "the load

attendant to provide all necessary documents and information pertaining to dangerous loads and to keep the

same together with the load” under the Regulation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Sea.

If dangerous goods are loaded onto or put in packed form into a container or vehicle, the company in charge

of packing/loading the container or vehicle shall keep a “container/vehicle packing certificate”. The relevant

certificate shall be issued by the contracting company. Tanks do not require a container/vehicle packing

certificate.

The ship’s agency shall produce a notification to the Port Establishment also for dangerous loads that are not

in the scope of the IMDG Code, but are subject to other means of transport.

7.1.3 Notification of Dangerous Loads in .EDI Files

a) Information on containers carrying dangerous loads in the scope of the IMDG Code to be loaded onto a ship, to be discharged from a ship or n transit on deck must be submitted to the port operating

body in .EDI files by the relevant agency or freighter. Detailed information of dangerous loads (UN

number, PSN, Class, etc.) shall be specified up to the slot where the container will be loaded onto the

ship in the "Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)” file.

b) Dangerous loads that are outside the scope of the IMDG Code must also be notified to the Port Establishment before their arrival.

c) Information, documents/forms as additions to the above-mentioned may be requested by the Port Establishment on the basis of arising conditions and requirements.

7.1.4 Obligation to Maintain Information/Documentation Concerning Dangerous Loads

The port facility retains and maintains a copy of each dangerous goods transport certificate and additional

information specified in IMDG Code for the legally defined period. Such information can also be retained in

the electronic environment or in computers, available for printing when necessary.

7.2 Procedures for the regular and complete retainment of an updated list of all dangerous goods

in the site of the coastal facility and all other relevant information and procedures for the

holding of records and statistics of dangerous goods

Relevant details are explained in Part 2.1.6. of the present Guide.

7.2.1 Dangerous Load Records

The Port Establishment retains up-to-date records of all dangerous goods entering, exiting or stored at the

port site. These records and information may be submitted to the Port Authority and emergency response

officials when requested. The records may include the types, classes, quantities and locations of dangerous

loads present at the port site.

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7.3 Procedures for supervision of the appropriate description of dangerous goods arriving at the

facility; the use of correct shipping names for dangerous goods; due certification,

packing/packaging, labelling and declaration of dangerous goods; and safe loading of

dangerous goods into and safe transport of the same in approved and compliant packaging,

containers or cargo transport units (CTU); and for the reporting of the results of such

supervision

7.3.1 Obligation to Use Correct Denominations for Dangerous Loads

Mandatory rules pertaining to dangerous loads carried in packs are regulated by the IMDG Code. Those that

are entrusted with duties pertaining to the carriage and handling of loads under the scope of this Code must

use the Correct Shipping Denomination specified in the “Dangerous Goods List” provided in Chapter 3 of

the IMDG Code and the United Nations Number (UN Number) while describing the loads subject to

notifications in their correspondence with other relevant agencies/institutions and in load-related

documentation.

7.3.2 Notification of Control Results for Dangerous Load Transport Unis

Cargo Transport Units (CTU) containing loads subject to IMDG Code shall be made subject to the necessary

inspections pertaining to their compliance with the IMDG Code under the IMO Circular No. MSC.1/Circ.1442

and correspondence dated 04.03.2013 and No. 80063613/115.01.1099 of the General Directorate for the

Transport of Dangerous Goods and Combined Transport Regulation and the same shall be notified to the Port

Authority by the end of every quarter. Supervision Results Notification Form for Dangerous Goods Cargo

Transport Units (CTU) is given in ANNEX-17.

Following the stuffing of dangerous loads into the respective container, the Packing Certificate shall be

signed by the contractor.

The person signing the Packing Certificate shall agree that:

a. The goods have been loaded, signed and labelled in the correct manner, b. There is no damage or leakage, c. The goods are supported and secured in a manner suitable for marine transport, d. All matters specified in the IMDG Code are complied with, e. The Consignor’s declaration describes the goods in the container in an accurate manner.

7.3.3 Preparations for dangerous loads to arrive at the facility

Following the receipt of the dangerous load notification, the Port Establishment plans for the stacking,

storage, loading/unloading of the same in the port site that is consistent with the load class. In the scope of

such planning:-

a. Preparations shall be undertaken for the provision of personal protective equipment specified in the MSDS form to the port personnel that will be assigned to loading, unloading and storage

operations;

b. Emergency Plan and procedures shall be checked; c. The necessary docks for loading/unloading shall be designated and segregated;

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d. Information shall be obtained with regard to the class, main and additional hazards and hazard group of the dangerous loads; and

e. Information and documents of the notified dangerous load shall be checked.

7.3.4 Control of Dangerous Loads Arriving at the Port Side

The relevant cargo agency shall submit the Turkish MSDS form and Emergency Card to the Port

Establishment. All procedures pertaining to classification, stacking-segregation, plating, labelling,

packaging, preparation of load offer and relevant transfer documents in the transport units in the port site

under IMDG Code and ADR shall be in the responsibility of the respective loader and freighter.

For loads transported by road;-

1) If the relevant load enters the port site in a Container, a) The container shall be inspected physically; b) The compliance of the placard on the container shall be checked; c) Stacks shall be segregated in line with the entry request form and/or MSDS form declared by

the relevant cargo agency; and

d) Due notification shall be submitted to the relevant cargo agency in case of non-compliance

and such load shall not be admitted into the port site.

2) If the relevant load enters the port site on a non-covered vehicle;-

If the load container will be loaded;-

Stuffing shall be performed upon the implementation of necessary measures in line with the MSDS

form.

For loads to enter the port site by sea;-

1) If the relevant load enters the port site in a Container;-

a) The container shall be inspected physically;

b) The compliance of the placard on the container shall be checked;

c) Stacks shall be segregated in line with the MSDS form belonging to the load declared by the

relevant cargo agency and specified in the discharge list;

d) Due notification shall be submitted to the relevant cargo agency in case of non-compliance.

2) If the relevant load enters the port site on a ship;-

a) Necessary security measures and obligations specified in the relevant code shall be taken by

the freighter or cargo agency for transport processes falling into the scope of ADR;

b) Handling processes shall be handled in line with the matters specified in the MSDS form;

c) Letters of undertaken shall be requested from the company in charge of the transport from the agency and from the consignee.

7.3.5 Examination/Full Identification/Sampling Methods for Dangerous Loads

a. The PPE specified in the relevant MSDS form must be work before entering the dangerous loads stacking site.

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b. The lid of the container shall be opened to allow for the examination/full identification of the load or for sampling under the supervision of the Examiner.

c. Dangerous load sampling may be commissioned to a company or to any relevant agency or institution.

7.3.6 Stuffing and Unloading Services for Dangerous Loads

Stuffing and unloading procedures for dangerous loads shall be undertaken in load stacking/storage areas

designated for dangerous loads. The first approval for the stuffing and unloading procedure must be obtained

from the Port Establishment. Stuffing and unloading processes cannot be performed in sites other than the

dangerous goods container site.

Class 1 (Explosives) and Class 7 (Radioactive Substances) loads in the scope of the IMDG Code may not be

stuffed or unloaded, loaded/discharged into containers or other vessels at the Port Site.

The decision pertaining to compliance for stuffing/unloading is in the discretion of the port establishment

and companies are obliged to obtain the relevant necessary permits from the Port Establishment 24 hours

before the arrival of the load at the port. In the contrary case, the responsibility shall rest with the contracting

company and agency.

Class 6.1 Toxic Substances and 6.2 Infectious Substances shall not be internally unloaded or stuffed in the

port site.

7.4 Procedures for the provision and retainment of material safety data sheets (MSDS)

The MSDS form, which stands as the certificate encompassing detailed information of dangerous goods

and preparations; the safety measures to be taken in line with the hazardous properties of goods and

preparations at respective workplaces; and information for the protection of human health and the

environment against the negative impact of dangerous goods and preparations shall be produced by the

load attendants upon the request of the port establishment before the entry of dangerous loads to the port

site.

7.5 Procedures for the maintenance and retention of records and statistics of dangerous loads

Relevant details are explained in Part 2.1.6. of the present Guide.

8. EMERGENCIES, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND INTERVENTIONS

8.1 Intervention procedures for dangerous goods that do or may pose a risk to life, property and/or

environment and for dangerous situations involving dangerous goods

8.1.1 Fire

With a view to preventing fires and pollution arising from dangerous goods operations, relevant

interventions shall be undertaken in line with the procedures specified in Fire Emergency Measures (EmS

for Fire) against FIRE that may arise from dangerous goods listed in the IMDG Code in the IMDG Code

Emergency Management Guide (EmS Guide). Any incident shall be reported to the Port Authority.

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There are salt water systems and accompanying expansion tanks, fire hydrants, fire cabinets (nozzles, fire

hoses) placed throughout the whole port site and at docks, as well as wireless fire alarm buttons and

announcement systems situated in suitable points at every dock and dock background.

There are also two trailers with the possibility and capability of extinguishing fires to respond to fires that

may start on port docks and on ships lashed to the port, as well as one electrical and diesel fire pump to feed

the salt water system with seawater at times of need.

Persons that will respond to fire in the handling area for dangerous goods are provided with fire-fighting

equipment and fire extinguishers and first-aid units and equipment are retained ready for use at any time.

At the port site, there are two emergency trailer and one water truck carrying marine pollution and fire

response materials and equipment. Their locations are indicated on the Emergency Plan.

8.1.2 Leakage

With a view to preventing fires and pollution arising from dangerous goods operations, relevant

interventions shall be undertaken in line with the procedures specified in Leakage Emergency Measures

(EmS for Spillage) against SPILLAGE that may occur due to dangerous goods listed in the IMDG Code in

the IMDG Code Emergency Management Guide (EmS Guide). Any incident shall be reported to the Port

Authority.

The instruction for interfering to leaking containers including dangerous material is attached. “SEC-

ÇEVRE-TAL-006 INSTRUCTION FOR INTERFERING TO LEAKING CONTAINERS”

8.1.3 Marine Pollution

In the scope of the execution of the Regulation Implementing the Law on the Principles Pertaining to

Response to Emergencies and Compensation of Damages in the Pollution of the Marine Environment with

Petroleum and other Hazardous Substances published on the Official Gazette dated 21/10/2006 and No.

26326, a contract was signed with Seagull, a company authorised by the Ministry to respond to the pollution

of the marine environment with petroleum and other hazardous substances, and the port facility features the

necessary equipment and materials for emergency response against marine pollution. The list of emergency

response materials and equipment against marine pollution is given in annexes (ANNEX-14).

In case of leakage or spillage arising from dangerous goods, the “Coastal Facility Emergency Response

Plan against Marine Pollution” shall be en