Yachting Regulations

İnşa, Bakım ve Onarım

Traditionally-Built Wooden Vessels (Gulets) — Inspection and Certification

The legal definition, passenger limit, and international survey/inspection standards that apply to traditionally-built wooden vessels (gulets) in Turkey.

Vergi ve Harçlar

Tax Exemptions for Yacht Businesses Registered under TUGS

Income and corporate tax exemptions, crew wage tax exemption, and stamp tax/fee relief for companies operating yachts registered under Turkey's International Ship Registry (TUGS).

İnşa, Bakım ve Onarım

Regulation on Construction, Conversion and Repair of Ships and Watercraft

Technical, inspection and certification requirements for building, converting and repairing vessels and yachts in Turkey — in force since 14 January 2026.

Personel ve Yeterlik

Seafarer Medical Fitness Certificate

The medical certificate required to become or continue working as a seafarer in Turkey — who needs it, validity period, and which institutions can issue it.

Personel ve Yeterlik

Seafarers and Pilot Captains Regulation — Yacht Captain Qualifications

Turkey's yacht captain certificate tiers (149 GT, 499 GT, unlimited), the training and sea-service requirements to obtain them, and general seafarer certification rules.

Personel ve Yeterlik

Regulation on Equipping Private Boats and Operator Qualifications

Turkey's Amateur Sailor Certificate (ADB 10 / ADB 24) system for operating private boats, the application process, and administrative penalties — in force since 17 July 2026.

Liman ve Seyir

Entry of Foreign-Flagged Commercial Yachts into Turkish Ports

Entry rules for foreign-flagged commercial yachts over and under 39 meters, the Navigation Permit Document (SİB) system, and the annual infrastructure contribution fee.

Gemi Sicili

Turkish International Ship Registry (TUGS) Regulation

Registration requirements, tax exemptions and deregistration rules for yachts and vessels under Turkey's International Ship Registry (TUGS).

Vergi ve Harçlar

Bill of Sale and Stamp Tax Exemption for Yacht Sales

Whether stamp tax applies to a Bill of Sale depends on who signs it — plus how yachts registered under the Turkish International Ship Registry (TUGS) are fully exempt.

Deniz Turizmi Mevzuatı

Turkish Maritime Tourism Regulation

The core regulation governing investment, operation, certification and navigation rules for Turkey's maritime tourism facilities and vessels — marinas, cruise ports, yachts and excursion boats.