Refers to: Ship-owners, Operators, Masters and Managers of PHRS certified vessels
Effective Dates: 24/09/2025
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-upInspections:
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.
For the full Regulation please click here.
