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Regulation on the organization, duties and authorities of the Coast Guard Command.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 29995, 21st of January 2017.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Cultural heritage Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Institution Artisanal fishing Non-commercial fishing Authorization/permit Certification Coastal zone management Management/conservation EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Exploration Hazardous substances Inspection Maritime zone Monitoring Navigation Offences/penalties Precautionary principle Protection of environment Research Risk assessment/management 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 administrative, judicial and military duties of the Turkish Coast Guard Command. The judicial duty of the Coast Guard Command is to act for committed offence as a general armed law enforcement force at seas in accordance with the Criminal Code. The military duties shall be determined by the Presidential Decree in times of mobilization and war. Furthermore, administrative duties of the Coast Guard Command are (I) to inspect all kinds of commercial and amateur fishing activities, (II) to monitor and inspect activities that may pollute the marine environment to prevent marine pollution, (III) to ensure safety and security at seas, (IV) to prevent unlicensed research or drilling and digging activities for the conservation of the cultural and natural properties at seas, (V) to take necessary measures against explosives and hazardous and suspicious materials and to inform relevant authorities in this regard, (VI) to inspect vessels operating in the field of sea tourism, including domestic and foreign yacht, (VII) to prevent all kinds of smuggling activities carried out by sea, (VIII) to conduct search and rescue activities within the Turkish Search and Rescue Region, in accordance with the national and international legislation, (IX) to monitor activities such as scientific research, exploration of hydrocarbon, drilling, installing cable and pipelines and fishing, (X) to prevent illegal activities at maritime jurisdiction areas, and (XI) to develop means and capabilities to pursue and monitor in view of maintaining maritime safety and security, (XII) to take measures for the ships carrying dangerous and hazardous cargo while passing through Turkish Straits.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.mevzuat.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on the Coast Guard Command.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1982

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Harbour, Inland fisheries, Landing, Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries, Maritime zone, Coastal zone management, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, International organization, Marine area, Monitoring, Navigation, Offences/penalties, Territorial sea, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX