Omur Marine, local correspondents in Turkyie bring us this update on the latest restrictions imposed by Turkey on Israeli linked Vessels.
Following a series of meetings on the Turkiye-Israel relations, new restrictions are imposed with immediate affect against Israeli affiliated Vessels and Vessels calling Israeli ports.
Among the restrictions introduced is a prohibition on Israeli flagged Vessels and Vessels owned/operated by Israeli nationals and/or residents from entering Turkish ports. This does not however extend to Israeli flagged/owned/operated Vessels which transit through the Turkish Straits.
In addition to the above, Vessels which call at Israeli ports are prohibited from performing cargo operations in Turkish ports, and the cargo must remain on board. This prohibition applies to all Vessels, regardless of flag/ownership.
Vessels carrying IMDG Class 1 and 7 cargoes and military cargo with Israeli affiliation are prohibited from entering Turkish ports even in transit.
The restrictions also apply to Turkish flagged Vessels which are now prohibited to enter Israeli ports.
Vessels will be required to submit a declaration undertaking that they are not owned/operated or have any affiliation with Israel and that there is no IMDG class 1 and 7 cargo on board destined for Israel. A copy of the declaration has been provided by Omur Marine template and can be found here here.
The full list of restrictions imposed and a copy of the declaration are provided in this Circular prepared by Omur Marine which can be found here.
If you have any questions, please contact your contact at the Club for further information.