New Framework on Crew Changes During COVID-19:

Government issues new framework on crew changes during COVID-19 in compliance with the IMO’s circular letter No. 4204/Add. 1

NEW PRECAUTIONS ISSUED FOR MARINE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY TO FIGHT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC:

With the global community holding their breath to see how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect all aspects of our lives, from business to our daily behaviour, governments are issuing precautions to slow down the worrying trend of the infection.

THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON ARREST OF SHIPS (1999) ENTERS INTO FORCE IN TURKEY:

The long awaited decree has finally been published in the official gazette on 03.05.2019 marking the date on which the 1999 Convention officially became binding by law upon the Turkish authorities.

TURKISH STRAITS: TRANSIT TIME INCREASED TO 168 HOURS:

The new rule extends the maximum 48-hours stopover period to 7 days.