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Decree No. 491 on the establishment and duties of the Undersecretariat of Maritime Affairs.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
1993
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Business/industry/corporations Capacity building Certification Management/conservation Education Harbour Institution International trade Maritime zone Monitoring Policy/planning Protection of environment Registration Research
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree lays down rules for the establishment and duties of the Undersecretariat of Maritime Affairs to allocate and develop maritime systems and services in line with the country's maritime interests and needs. The duties of the Undersecretariat of Maritime Affairs include taking measures to encourage maritime trade, maritime trade fleet and ship industry; development of the maritime industry; maximizing marine and inland water potential; safety of navigation, life, property and the marine environment; taking measures to monitor and control the marine environment in order to prevent deterioration and marine pollution; taking port state measures; determination of the standards and principles related to the technical characteristics, competencies and equipment of vessels; certification and monitoring of vessels; registration of ships and seafarers, and determination of the principles regarding the training, examination and certification of seafarers; carrying out research in order to determine and implement national maritime-related targets and policies and strengthening the coordination between relevant institutions for effective implementation of national policies; coordination and monitoring all activities related to maritime and port services, and prevent illegal activities; and public awareness-raising.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.mevzuat.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation on Turkish International Ship Registry.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2000 (2006)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration, Business/industry/corporations, International trade, Maritime zone, Social protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 4490 on Turkish International Vessel Registry and amending the Decree No. 491 on the establishment and duties of the Undersecretariat of Maritime Affairs.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1999

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Registration, Business/industry/corporations, International trade, Maritime zone, Social protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX