Tupras Tutunciftlik (Izmit) Terminal, part of Tüpraş’s refinery and marine operations on the Gulf of Izmit, handles crude oil, refined petroleum products, LPG, and various chemical feedstocks. The facility is equipped with multiple berths and loading arms (12", 16", 24" lines) and hoses for efficient ship-shore transfer. publishes a detailed Dangerous Cargo Handling Guide, with rules for safe berthing, mooring, vapor recovery, emergency response, and hazardous cargo operations.
Some technical data from the facility:
- Loading / discharge rates vary by product (e.g. discharge up to 7,500 m³ for some cargoes)
- The terminal offers diesel, fuel oil, and bunkers via berth or barge supply lines
- Mooring and berthing arrangements are defined per berth (port, starboard, number of mooring lines, tug requirements)
Strategically located close to industrial zones in Kocaeli and integrated with Turkey’s oil refining network, Tüpraş’s Tutunçiftlik Terminal supports seamless flow of energy products from sea to inland markets, balancing safety, efficiency, and scale in its daily operations.
