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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