Tag: Turkiye

The Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has issued a notice to inform of reinforced anchoring regulations in the Southern Entrance Anchorage Areas of the Istanbul Strait, emphasizing strict compliance. 

Vitsan has informed on vessels calling into Turkiye in 2025 in light of IMO's designation of the Mediterranean Sea as SECA.

On 19 March, Wison Engineering signed a FEED contract for Turkey's first biogas-to-methanol project being developed by ITC and WasteFuel.

On 7 March a containership and an oil tanker collided off the coast of Beylikdüzü Gürpınar, Istanbul, resulting in damage to both vessels.

The American Club has issued an alert regarding the Istanbul Strait anchorage areas and the efforts to reduce traffic congestion in the area.

A fire broke out on the bulk carrier Thor Monadic in Adana’s Yumurtalık district, Turkey in the early hours of 27 February.

On 11 February, Turkey’s Directorate General of Coastal Safety (KEGM) reported a fuel leakage during a bunkering operation.

A general cargo vessel, BURAK, experienced an engine failure while traveling near Kepez in the Dardanelles Strait, Turkey.

The Directive of Maritime Traffic Regulations for Turkish Straits which is set to enter into force in 1 February has been revised.

On 23 December, the containership, AMNAH, tilted and then capsized at Ambarli Port, causing several containers to spill into the sea.