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