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Regulation on implementation of International Safety Management Code to Turkish-flagged ships and ship operators.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 27389, 27 October 2009.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Certification Environmental standards Business/industry/corporations Inspection Management/conservation Maritime zone Pollution control Precautionary principle Protection of environment Territorial sea Standards
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
Paragraph 2 of Article 17 and Paragraph 1 of Article 21 enter into force on 1 July 2010, other provisions enter into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation aims at (i) compliance of Turkish-flagged ships and vessels and their operators with the International Safety Management Code, (ii) pollution prevention, (iii) safe management and operation of ships, and (iv) establishment and implementation of a safety management system by operators. This Regulation sets forth procedures and principles of safety inspections, as well as provisions on duties and responsibilities of ship operators, certification and standards. The objective of establishment of a safety management system is to ensure safety at sea, to prevent human injury or loss of life, and to avoid damage to the environment and to the ship.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr