1 sanitary officer

1 or more immigration police

1 or more custom officer

Master has to submit the following documents to the clearance party:

Eta :  Vessels must cable their ETA's at least 96 and 48 hours in advance
24 hours before arrival, stating vessel's name, GRT/NRT/LOA, port of register, kind and quantity of cargo, drafts and last port of call.

Turkish Flag :  All foreign ships are required to fly Turkish flag during their stay in
Turkish ports or anchorages and also when passing through the
Turkish straits (Dardanelles and Bosphours)

Time :  GMT plus 2 hours. GMT 3 hours in Summer Time

Pilotage :  Compulsory for berthing and unberthing a Turkish port or anchorage.
When within 10- 15 miles, Approximately 3 hours prior to arrival,
vessels can communicate with "Pilot Station" on VHF channels 16 or their self channels, manned 24 hours.

Readiness :  Notice of Readiness will be received by loading master or receivers
of cargoes. It should be tendered at the time of pilot boarding,
anchoring or arrival points.

Garbage Removal :  Garbage expenses are charged all vessels calling at Turkish ports
under the management of the Turkish port authorities.

Ballast Water :  There are no regulation concerning Ballast water Management,
however, some of the terminals are equipped to accept ballast water.
All vessels must not discharge ballast water within port limits or territorial waters.

Waste Oil Disposal :  Available from terminals are equipped.
(Pollution of sea water is very severely fined)

Repairs :  Ship's repair shops available at major ports.
Minor repair possible under the port authorities' control.

Supplies : Fuel Oil, Diesel Oil, Gas Oil, Fresh Water and Provision are available
either ex. Truck or barge

Shore Leave :  Possible after completing custom & immigration formalities, crew permitted ashore with shore passes and Seaman's book and all shore passes have to return to Immigration before departure. Please kept the ports master information.
(Some terminals is forbidden to walk on jetty and in terminals area. A vehicle is obtained by Terminal for the needs of the crew and vehicle goes only to gates.)

Language : Turkish is official language and is written in the Roman script. Many Turks engaged in business also speak English, French and German.

Weight and Measures :  The metric system is in use.

Working Hours :  08. 00 - 12. 00 , 13.00 - 17.00 (Saturday and Sunday are holiday)
official time in Turkey For ports to be carried out during weekend and/or holidays, application to the authorities to be made latest 17. 00 proceeding working day (overtime possible except for banks).

General Holidays :