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Regulation on maritime tourism.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 27298, 24th of July, 2009.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Business/industry/corporations Environmental standards Maritime zone Tourism Standards Protection of environment Authorization/permit Certification Classification/declassification Liability/compensation Enforcement/compliance Management/conservation Governance Navigation Precautionary principle Procedural matters Territorial sea
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down rules for the development of maritime tourism in accordance with environmental standards and minimum requirements, in order to enhance its contribution to the national economy and increase the competitiveness and quality of the maritime tourism sector in the international arena. This Regulation sets forth provisions on general requirements, certification, classification, and management of the maritime tourism facilities in accordance with the Maritime Law and Environmental Law; powers and liabilities of the operators of maritime tourism facilities; types of maritime tourism vessels; rules for navigation in the Turkish territorial waters relating to marine environmental protection and safety of life and property at sea; and rules and duration of stay for foreign tourism vessels.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Notification on the implementation of the Regulation on maritime tourism.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Business/industry/corporations, Tourism, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Potable water, Procedural matters, Public health, Water supply, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX