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Regulation on the establishment of the vessel traffic service.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 26438, 18 February 2007.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea
Keyword
Authorization/permit Capacity building Data collection/reporting Education Environmental planning Inspection International relations/cooperation Marine area Maritime zone Navigation Risk assessment/management Policy/planning Management/conservation Harbour Protection of environment 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 aims at (i) improving the safety of navigation, life and property of vessels navigating and anchoring in, approaching to and departing from Turkish maritime jurisdiction or port facilities, (ii) protecting marine environment from the adverse impacts of maritime traffic, and (iii) enhancing the efficiency of maritime traffic. This Regulation sets forth provisions on establishment and the structure of the vessel traffic service, inspection, authorities, duties and responsibilities of the Undersecretariat of Maritime Affairs, training of vessel traffic service personnel, reporting, routing and communication systems of vessels, as well as planning and international cooperation.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Harbour Act No. 618.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1925

Keyword: Basic legislation, Governance, Harbour, Management/conservation, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation amending the Regulation on the establishment of the vessel traffic service.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2017

Keyword: Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation amending the Regulation on the establishment of the vessel traffic service.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2016

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Capacity building, Data collection/reporting, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX