The shipping platform

Location: Kalecik is situated on the E coast of Cyprus, in Famagusta Bay, 3nm W of Cape Elaea. General overview: The port of Kalecik consists of a bulk pier and an offshore tanker berth. Oil and clinker are the principal imports. Since the Turkish intervention in the northern part of Cyprus in 1974, the port of Kalecik has been declared an illegal point of entry by the Cyprus Government and is closed to all international shipping. Attention is drawn to United Nations Resolutions 541/1983 and 550/1984. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ministry of Communications and Works states that the port is open to international shipping. Traffic figures: Approx 60,500t of cargo is handled annually. Load line zone: Summer. Max size: CBM Tanker Berths: There is no length restriction, max draught 7.5-8.0m, 10,000DWT. Bulk Jetty: Max LOA 100m.