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Yachts require a
Transit Log and may remain in Turkish waters for up to two years
maintenance or for wintering. There are certain ports licensed by
the Ministry of Tourist the storage of yachts for a period of two to
five years. For further information and regulations contact the
marina concerned.
Upon arriving in Turkish
waters, yachts should immediately go for control of the ship to the nearest port of entry
which are as follows: İskenderun, Botaş (Adana), Mersin, Taşucu, Anamur, Alanya,
Antalya, Kemer, Finike, Kaş, Fethiye, Marmaris, Datça, Bodrum, Güllük Didim,
Kuşadası, Çeşme, İzmir, Dikili, Ayvalık, Akçay, Çanakkale, Bandırma, Tekirdağ,
İstanbul, Zonguldak, Sinop, Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, Hopa.
Port Formalities: All the
required information concerning the yacht, yachtsmen, members, intended route, passports,
customs declarations, health clearance, and any obligatory matters must be entered in the
Transit Log.
The Transit Log is to he
completed by the captain of a yacht under a foreign flag or amateur sailor acting as
captain of the vessel.
The Transit Log is completed
upon first entering a Turkish port and, generally, it is necessary to contact the Harbour
Authority before leaving. For information on tax-free fuel, contact the Marina Harbour
Office.
Note: If you have a certificate
from the Tourism Ministry Yacht Harbour, you may take petrol at no charge, provided you
possess an official marina license. |
