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Other Local Resorts & Areas => Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Rog1234 on September 14, 2016, 12:57:10 PM

Title: Boat regulations
Post by: Rog1234 on September 14, 2016, 12:57:10 PM
Hi I am thinking of buying a small speedboat. Do i need any qualifications before using it.
I have been told that a Captains license is needed if the engine size is greater than 25hp.
TIA
Roger
Title: Re: Boat regulations
Post by: KKOB on September 14, 2016, 13:09:23 PM
The Turkish government demands that everyone using their
waters must carry an Amateur Seaman’s Certificate which is issued after
an examination of more than 50 questions about sailing, weather, safety,
technical issues, marine communication, law and international
regulations.

But if the skipper of a leisure craft, sailing or motor,
carries an ICC – the International Certficate of Competence, they do
not need the Amateur Seaman’s Certificate.

A Government officer based
at Didim marina in Turkey, Batur Kumbaki, said the penalty for not
having the ASC was $1,000 and it applied to everyone using Turkish
waters, including those chartering boats on holiday.

http://www.pbo.co.uk/news/sailors-in-turkey-now-face-fines-850
Title: Re: Boat regulations
Post by: Stortman on September 14, 2016, 16:28:58 PM
I had a chat to the harbour master near to Matisse 3 weeks ago. He said if the boat was less than 5 metres and had an engine capacity of less than 1000cc then you didn't need a license. No idea if that's right or wrong but I was interested in same question.   
Title: Re: Boat regulations
Post by: angieebabe on September 15, 2016, 09:33:13 AM
Roger, PM me I have a 6 metre Rinker Sports Boat in the Marina next to the Matisse Restaurant and can give you some further information if you like.
 
Title: Re: Boat regulations
Post by: Scunner on September 15, 2016, 10:01:58 AM
Couldn't you share it on here, that's the idea really.
Title: Re: Boat regulations
Post by: angieebabe on September 15, 2016, 10:07:45 AM
My Appologies Scunner