General Description
Location: Sinop lies on the southern shores of the Black Sea, on the Boztepe peninsula. General overview: It is a natural harbour, open only to winds from E and SE, consisting of two bays, with the S bay offering shelter and deep water. The port handles mainly ferries, fishing vessels and tankers. Traffic figures: Approx 8,240 passengers and 1,030t of cargo handled annually. Load line zone: Summer. Max size: Draught: 7.5m. Largest vessel handled: Approx 7,000t.