NEWS

The Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has issued a new Port State Control (PSC) Implementation Regulation applying to all foreign-flagged ships calling at or anchoring in Turkish ports.

Detentions & Bans:

• Unauthorized departure or failure to reach repair yard → 6-month ban.
• 3 detentions in 36 months → 12-month ban; further detention → 24-month ban.
• Two bans + new detention → permanent ban.
• Regional MoU bans also apply; black-listed/substandard flags may be restricted.

Appeals:

• Must be lodged within 1 month; detention remains in force during appeal

Follow-up Inspections:

• Ships may proceed to approved repair yards; urgent safety/pollution cases may allow entry of banned ships.

Inspection Fees:

• Operators bear costs of repeat inspections, inspections after bans, and services outside office hours. Detentions remain until fees are paid.