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