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Yachts in Turkey require a Transit Log and may remain in Turkish waters for up to two years. There are certain ports licensed by the Ministry of Tourism for the storage of yachts for a period of two to five years. For further information and regulations contact the marina concerned. After arriving in Turkish waters, yachts should immediately go for a control of the yacht to the nearest port of entry which are as follows: Iskenderun, Botas (Adana), Mersin, Tasucu, Anamur, Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Finike, Kas, Fethiye, Marmaris, Datca, Bodrum, Gulluk, Didim, Kusadasi, Cesme, Izmir, Dikili, Ayvalik, Akcay, Canakkale, Bandirma, Tekirdag, Istanbul, Zonguldak, Sinop, Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, Hopa.
Marina and Port Formalities: All the required information concerning the yacht, yachtsmen, members, intended route, passports, visas, customs declarations, health clearance, and any obligatory matters must be entered in the Transit Log. The Transit Log is to be completed by the captain of the yacht under a foreign flag or amateur sailor acting as the captain of the vessel. The Transit Log is completed after first entering a Turkish port or marina and, generally, it is necessary to contact the Harbour Authority before leaving. For information on tax free fuel, you have to contact the Marina Harbour Office. |