Petrol Ofisi Trabzon Terminal functions as a key fuel handling and storage facility on Turkey’s Black Sea coast. It stores both “black products” (fuel oil, heating oil) and “white products” (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel) via ship-to-shore pipelines and facilitates transfers between ships and onshore tanks.
In the marina/terminal area, the facility is supported by two mooring / buoy (shamandıra) systems (East and West buoys) located at depths ranging from –13.50 m to –20.00 m. The setup allows the terminal to accommodate vessels up to 30,000 DWT and lengths up to ~ 188 m. - The terminal handles a variety of liquid loads such as motor fuel, jet fuel (JET A-1), gasoline, additives, fuel oil, etc.
Operational protocols for mooring and hazardous cargo handling include:
- Safe access and movement between ship and berth must be ensured.
- Only qualified personnel, fully trained in dangerous cargo handling, may perform operations.
- Operators must secure necessary permits from the port authority before mooring or docking.
- The terminal enforces strict safety procedures, emergency measures, and compliance with relevant regulations for hazardous materials.
In short, the Petrol Ofisi Trabzon Terminal supports large fuel tankers via buoy mooring systems in relatively deep water, while applying rigorous safety controls tied to handling flammable and dangerous products.
