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