Turkey – New Covid-19 precautionary measures on pilotage services

On 10 December 2020,  the Ministry of Transportation and Communication in Turkey issued a Circular containing new Covid-19 precautionary measures which need to be complied with by Pilot Stations and vessels at Turkish ports.  The UK P&I Club’s Correspondents, Vitsan, have prepared a bulletin which may be downloaded below, summarizing and explaining the requirements on pilots and vessels under the new measures. 

Members are recommended to be guided accordingly.

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  • RECENT COVID-19 NEWS REGARDING PILOTAGE SERVICES IN TURKEY 11 DECEMBER 2020 (250 KB)

    13/12/2020

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Jacqueline Tan

Date17/12/2020

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