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Turkiye: Changes in the rules on pilotage and tugboat services in ports

Changes were made in the rules that refueling vessels must comply with in pilotage and tugboat services in ports.

The “Regulation on Amending the Ports Regulation”, prepared by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, entered into force after being published in the Official Gazette.

According to this, refueling ships of 1000 GT and smaller that berth and leave to the ships at anchor or at the coastal facility for refueling or berth to the shore facility to take their cargo for refueling, the pilot will not have to take the pilot, including the stage cruises in the port areas with a pilot stage cruise.

Provided that they are directed and managed by a captain who has received vocational training, the duration and scope of which are determined by the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, refueling ships between 1001 GT and 3000 GT and refueling ships between 1001 GT and 5000 GT, whose main propulsion system is certified to be provided with alternative and environmentally friendly energy sources, will not be required to take a pilot and tugboat, including stage cruises and anchoring operations in port areas with a guide stage course.

On the other hand, those who provide pilotage or tugboat services that do not comply with the specified provisions will be fined from ₺10 thousand to ₺3 million 312 thousand 913 in the absence of special legislation.

Source: Trthaber / Prepared by Irem Yildiz

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