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As of 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020, new pollution fine tariffs are entering into effect in Turkey, according to data provided by Kuzei P&I Correspondents.
Petrol and Petroleum products discharged to sea by tankers:
- Up to 1000 (inclusive) gross tons: Per Ton * 400 TL
- Between 1000 and 5000 (inclusive) gross tons: Per Ton * 100 TL (Addition to 1)
- Over 5000 gross tons: Per Ton * 10 TL (Addition to 1 and 2)
Dirty ballast discharged to sea by tankers: (Same as last year)
- Up to 1000 (inclusive) gross tons: Per Ton * 72.88 TL
- Between 1000 and 5000 (inclusive) gross tons: Per Ton * 14.54 TL(Addition to 1)
- Over 5000 gross tons: Per Ton * 2.32 TL (Addition to 1 and 2 )
Petrol/Petroleum products and dirty ballast discharged to sea by vessels or any other sea vehicles:
- Up to 1000 (inclusive) gross tons: Per Ton * 200 TL
- Between 1000 and 5000 (inclusive) gross tons: Per Ton * 40 TL(Addition to 1)
- Over 5000 gross tons: Per Ton * 10 TL (Addition to 1 and 2 )
Garbage and sewage discharged to sea by vessels and any other sea vehicles:
- Up to 1000 (inclusive) gross tons: Per Ton * 100 TL
- Between 1000 and 5000 (inclusive) gross tons: Per Ton * 20 TL(Addition to 1)
- Over 5000 gross tons: Per Ton * 10 TL (Addition to 1 and 2 ) (Today rate USD /5.38TL 17.12.2018)
Although opposition to the fine is possible by filing a court case at the Administrative Court within (30) days from the incident through a Lawyer, in cases where the pollution is observed/established by the Authority themselves, there is very little chance of success in an appeal; this is to say even if a court case concludes in our favour it will be settled in Turkish Liras without any interest and to collect the fine amount another court case must be filed againts the Authority, hence not advisable to pursue considering it will take 1-2 years minimum to conclude,
…the Club informed.
Additionally,
-In case of repetition of the pollution offence by the same ship within 3 years:
- At the first repetition, the fine amount is increased by one time more, and,
- At the second and more repetition, the fine is calculated and imposed twice as much.
-In case of discharge of any dangerous substances or disposals to sea, the fine will be calculated 10 times as much taking the category of Petrol and Petroleum Products fines as basis.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column]
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