Turkey - 2023 Pollution Fines

Ship emissions

The Club would like to draw Members' attention to the 2023 sea pollution fines in Turkiye applicable from 1 January 2023. The rates have been increased by 122.93% compared to the 2022 rates. 

A Circular from the Club's Correspondent Vitsan Istanbul, with a summary of the fines and recommendations on steps to take to avoid the fines is available to download below. 

If Members have any questions relating to these fines, your usual contact at the Club will be pleased to assist you.

  • Tariff 2023 for Pollution at Sea in Turkiye 226 KB

    29/12/2022

    Download PDF

Jacqueline Tan

Legal Services Manager

Date05/01/2023

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