Some regulations on using foreign owned yachts in Turkish waters and leaving them in Turkish marinas

ENTRY

Yachts entering or leaving Turkey shall make their entry or departure at frontier ports.

Ports of entry along the Turkish coast are listed below:

Trabzon, Giresun, Ordu, Samson, Hopa, Rize, Sinop, Zonguldak,Tekirdag, Istanbul, Canakkale, Bandirma, Akcay; Ayvalik, Dikili, Izmir, Cesme, Kusadasi, Didim (Soke), Gulluk, Bodrum, Datca, Marmaris, Fethiye, Kas, Finike, Kemer, Antalya, Alanya, Anamur, Tasucu, Mersin, Iskenderun.

Formalities concerning the documentation of the yachts departing from the last port of call or entering port or mooring-place for winter lay-up shall be carried out at the port of departure or winter mooring place.

Upon entry into Turkish Territorial Waters, the foreign yacht will be recorded in the yacht owners or captain's passport by the customs authorities. This record should be cancelled by the cus-toms authorities upon departure for foreign ports or when leav-ing the yachts for winter lay-up in Marinas.

IMPORTING YACHT PARIS

Foreign yacht-owners can import duty-free spare parts and equipment for use on their yachts under customs authority con-trol.

These spare parts and equipment will be recorded in the inven-tory of the yacht. For detailed information please contact the marina management.

ARTICLE 40. CRUISING

1. Both Turkish and foreign yachts are required to have autho-rization on their "Transit Log" only from the harbor-master while sailing between Turkish ports.
2. If leaving for or returning from foreign ports. Turkish and for-eign yachts are required to complete the full clearance procedure with the customs, health and passport police authorities.
3. Yacht owners or captains must surrender their transit to the harbor-master when the cruise is completed.

ARTICLE 46. LEAVING YACHTS IN TURKISH MARINAS

1. Foreigners may leave their yachts in Turkey at a licensed yacht harbor or yacht docking area for the purpose of storage, maintenance or repair, for a period of 2 years, and may leave the country using any form of transportation they choose.
2. In such cases, arrangements should be made to take the doc-umentation supplied by the yacht harbor (i.e. contract copy and letter of authorization), to the relevant regional customs office.
3. Yacht owners may leave their yachts for longer periods, up to 5 years, provided that the yacht sails from the harbor at least once every 2 years. (It is not necessary to leave Turkish waters).
4. At the end of 5 years, the Ministry of Tourism has the right to extend the permitted duration of stay

ARTICLE 47. USE OF FOREIGN YACHTS IN TURKISH WATERS

1. Foreign-owned private yachts are permitted to sail in Turkish waters and into Turkish harbors from a foreign port, provided that the owner is on hoard.
2. Yachts owned jointly or owned by yacht clubs or associations can be sailed by any one of four nominated joint-owners.
3. Turkish or foreign private yacht owners may have foreign or Turkish guests on board for the purpose of travel, sport and leisure as long as there is no commercial undertaking.

TRANSIT LOG - YACHT REGISTRATION FORM

The Transit Log is a permit to sail in Turkish water and to enter Turkish ports. Formalities are completed on this form at the first port of entry

Validity : 3 months

Cost : 25 USD for foreign yachts

The Transit Log will be cancelled under the following circum-stances:

1. After 3 months
2. Departure for foreign ports
3. For charter yachts, at the end of the cruise
4. Replacement of the person who has completed the Transit Log
5. When new crew joins the yacht
6. When the yacht owner or captain leave the yacht in a marina for laying up. Under any of these circumstances, a new Transit Log will be required.

NEW REGULATIONS FOR TAX-FREE DIESEL FUEL FOR FOREIGN YACHTS

Foreign-registered yachts may obtain tax-free diesel fuel subject to the conditions set out below:

1. Tax-Free fuel will be available for use only in foreign yachts and will be obtainable only from marinas and shipyards licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism.
2. The owner of the yachts may be Turkish or foreign but must be a person having a permanent place of residence outside of Turkey.
3. The yacht may be brought to Turkey with the owner or may be brought two months earlier or later than the owner's arrival in Turkey
4. The yacht may receive tax-free fuel only in the presence of the owner.

USE OF VEHICLES BY FOREIGN YACHTSMEN

1. Foreign yachtsmen are allowed to use their foreign-registered vehicles in Turkey for 6 months in any one year. At the end of 6 months their vehicles must be taken out of the country.
2. If the yacht owner or captain takes over the yacht, their vehi-cles must be put into the marina customs bond under the responsibility of the marina.
3. The vehicles may be left in bond for up to 4 months. Before expiry, an application may be made to the chief customs authori-ties of the district for an extension of this period for a further 2 month.
4. Regulation No. 120 dated July 12,1985 states that foreign yacht owners cannot keep their yachts and their vehicles on their passports at the same time. It is advisable that while entering Turkey, the yacht owner's wife or friends have the vehicle recorded in their passport.

STAYING IN TURKEY FOR FOREIGN YACHTSMAN

Regulations for foreign yachtsmen wishing to stay in Turkey differ depending upon the nationality involved. Yachtsmen may obtain a visa from the Turkish embassy or consulate in their country, or upon entry to Turkey.

Yachtsmen who enter Turkey without a visa:

1. If they are from South Africa, a 21-day visa is obtainable for tourism purposes free of charge.
2. If they are from England (5 pounds), Ireland (5 pounds). Austria (150 Sch.), Italy (5 USD), visas are valid for 3 months ( a 3-month visa will be given on entry).
3. From other Western European and North American coun-tries, yachtsmen will be issued with a 3-month visa free of charge.

Yachtsmen who wish to stay in Turkey for more than 3 months, should apply for renewal of their visa to the district center office before the expiry date of their visa.

If a renewal is required for longer than 3 months, the district center office will have to obtain confirmation from Ankara before it can be issued. (There may be a delay of up to 2 months to receive this renewal).

If yachtsmen leave Turkey for a foreign port and later return, a 3-month visa will automatically be issued.

UNDERWATER DIVING

Diving for purposes of sport, with proper equipment and in non-restricted areas, is permitted. Foreign divers should have official documentation of their qualifications, training and must be accompanied, when diving, by a licensed Turkish guide. The limit for diving with diving gear is 30 meters. For educa-tional purposes, this limit is extended to 42 meters. Dives exceeding 30 meters must be done with proper diving and medical equipment. In order to protect Turkish archaeological and cultural treasures, it is strictly forbidden to transport Turkish antiquities or natural specimens.

Although this information is believed to be correct at the time of writing, the marina does not accept any liability for errors, omissions, or changes made by the authorities without prior notification.

USEFUL ADDRESSES

YACHT ENTERPRISES ASSOCIATION

Yat Isletmecileri Dernegi

Neyzen Tevfik Cad. No:144

Bodrum

Tel:(252)316 62 83-316 17 95

Fax: (252)316 84 99

MARINA INVESTMENTS AND ENTERPRISES ASSOCIATION (MARYAT)

Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Turkey Sector Representative

lnonu Bulv. No.5 Bahcelievler,

06100 Ankara

Tel and Fax: (312) 212 21 84

MARINA INVESTMENTS ASSOCIATION DIRECTORATE

Netsel Marina Marmaris

Mugla

Tel: (252) 412 27 08 - 412 14 39

Fax: (252) 412 53 51

CHAMBER OF MARITIME COMMERCE (Istanbul)

Meclisi Mebusan Cad. No.22,

80l54 Salipazari

Istanbul

Tel: (212) 252 0l 30 (8 lines)

Fax: (212) 293 79 35

CHAMBER OF MARITIME COMMERCE (Marmaris)

Kordan Cad.

48700 Marmaris

Tel : (252) 413 45 61/62 41338 14

Fax: (252)413 45 63

CHAMBER OF MARITIME COMMERCE (Kusadasi)

Haci Feyzullab Mah. Gules Sok. No :5/A

Kusadasi

Tel : (256) 616 14 67

CHAMBER OF MARITIME COMMERCE (Izmir)

Cumhuriyet Bulvari Muzaffer Bey Ishani No :88/1, 2

Kordon

Izmir

Tel : (232) 425 72 15 - 489 90 21

Fax : (232) 441 87 96

CHAMBER OF MARITIME COMMERCE (Antalya)

Varlik Mah. 176. Sok. Marti Apt. No :1/6

Antalya

Tel : (242) 243 46 58

Fax : (242)243 46 59

CHAMBER OF MARITIME COMMERCE (Bodrum, Mugla)

Firkateyn Sok. No.27

Bodrum

Mugla

Tel: (252)316 23 98 - 316 58 57

Fax: (252) 316 16 Ol

TURBAN GENERAL DlRECTORATE

Karanfil Sokak. No.32

Kizilay

Ankara

Tel: (312) 417 41 92

Fax: (312) 418 5469

New Neptune Holiday Village (Diving and Windsurfing School)

Buyuk Akkum Mevkii No 5

Sigacik - Seferhisar

Izmir

Tel: (232) 74574 55

Fax: (232)745 70 38

YACHT BERTHING PLACES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES:

CANAKKALE Yacht Berthing Place

Kayserili Abmet Pasa Cad. Hukumet Konagi karsisi,

Kordonboyu

Canakkale

Tel: (286) 2128453

Fax: (286) 217 0848

AYYALIK Esref Jale Yacht Berthing Place

150 Evler, Armutcukmevkii Kirlangic Fab. Yani

Ayvalik

Tel: (266) 312 27 40

Fax: (266) 312 24 70

URLA Yacht Berthing Place

Urla Pier

lzmir

Tel : (232)754 10 07

FOCA Yacht Berthing Place

Foca Harbor

lzmir

Tel : (232) 812 15 77

SIGACIK Teos Marina Yacht Berthing Place

Sigacik

Seferihisar

lzmir

Tel: (232) 745 70 32

Fax: (232) 743 34 65

DATCA Yacht Berthing Place Yat Harbor

Datca

Mugla

Tel : (252) 7123098

Fax : (252) 7123497

FETHIYE Yacht Berthing Place

Kordon Mevkii

48300 Fethiye

Mugla

Tel: (252) 614 35 39

Fax: (252) 614 67 92

KALKAN Yacht Berthing Place

Kalkan

Antalya

Tel: (242) 844 32 04

Fax: (242) 844 32 03

KAS Yacht Berthing Place

Kas

Antalya

Tel: (242) 836 10 23 - 836 10 20

Fax: (242) 836 10 30

FINIKE Yacht Berthing Place

Finike

Antalya

Tel: (242) 855 11 02

Fax: (242) 855 32 25