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Notice 05/2026 · 29 September 2026

Istanbul: commercial cases for the whole province are now heard at Çağlayan — maritime claims go to the 17th Commercial Court.

Read the notice →Notice 04/2026 · 29 September 2026

Ship recycling: the Ship Recycling Facilities Regulation of 22 June 2026 has replaced the Ship Dismantling Regulation of 2004.

Read the notice →Notice 01/2026 · 17 September 2026

Port State Control: the Implementing Regulation of 20 September 2025 is in force — objection within one month, to the Administration, not by the agent.

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Ship arrest · 12 min read

How is a ship arrested in Türkiye, step by step?

Read the guide →Ship arrest · 7 min read

What security does the court ask for before arresting a vessel?

Read the guide →Pollution fines and port penalties · 9 min read

Can a pollution fine in Turkish waters be challenged?

Read the guide →Seafarers · 8 min read

Crew wages unpaid in a Turkish port: what can seafarers do?

Read the guide →Yachts and pleasure craft · 11 min read

Buying a yacht in Türkiye as a foreigner: registration and flag

Read the guide →Port State Control detention · 6 min read

Port State Control detention in Türkiye: the objection route

Read the guide →Maritime claims and debt recovery · 6 min read

Time bars in Turkish maritime law: the periods to diary

Read the guide →Charter parties and shipping contracts · 7 min read

Enforcing an LMAA or other foreign arbitration award in Türkiye

Read the guide →Ship arrest · 6 min read

Which court for your port? Jurisdiction over a vessel in Türkiye

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Power of attorney for a Turkish lawyer: what the courts accept

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Reference and tools

Glossary — Turkish maritime law terms

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Time-bar clock — which day is the last day?

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Which court for your port?

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