Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum

Information and Services in Turkey Section => Telephones, Broadband and Mobiles => Topic started by: NIGCOUSKAZ on March 21, 2010, 22:24:23 PM

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: NIGCOUSKAZ on March 21, 2010, 22:24:23 PM

Hi
We are being told it is now a legal requirement that a VHF radio is required before being able to take trips now.

Does anyone know if one was bought from UK or ebay (via USA) it is able to be registered in Turkey for use?

Alternatively does anyone have one for sale?

Thanks for replies.

K

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: tribalelder on March 22, 2010, 05:54:31 AM

Don't know about the legality but would have thought from the safety aspect it was common sense. :)

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: kaptainkrunchie on March 22, 2010, 07:29:22 AM

Haven't heard that it's a legal raquirement but agree with tribalelder that anyony who ventures out without a VHF is foolish.

Careful about buying from USA - they have different channel allocations to elsewhere in the world. Suggest you buy from UK or Turkey.

If your boat has a UK flag the boat will need a radio licence (Now free and available on the internet) and you will also need an Operator's Licence which involves a short course and exam.

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: scorcher on March 22, 2010, 09:39:56 AM

Pretty sure that "Kapitan" will know about this and be able to answer the question.

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: beldibi on March 22, 2010, 21:45:47 PM

If your boat is Turkish registered, you will need to register the radio.  You then pay an annual licence fee.  This year my fee was 50tl.  If you import from the U.K., I would imagine that you would need customs papers.
The website is www.kiyiemniyeti.gov.tr  There is an english version of the web page.
Hope this helps.

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: tribalelder on March 23, 2010, 06:05:36 AM

Delete the full stop after .tr or it wont work :)

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: stuart on March 23, 2010, 10:24:38 AM

if your boat is registered in uk you should have a transit log and you will have to get it added to that by the local customs. they will probably want to know where it came from.

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: NIGCOUSKAZ on March 23, 2010, 19:19:46 PM

Hi

Many thanks all for the replies.  The boat is Turkish owned and registered. I'll take a peek at the link.

Thank you
K

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: C-E on March 24, 2010, 11:15:56 AM

You can take a VHF radio course and receive a certificate that is recognised world wide. I can give you an address in the UK of where I took my course. I took mine in Hull. This certificate is recognised in Turkey.

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: NIGCOUSKAZ on March 24, 2010, 11:21:56 AM

CE - he has taken the course in Turkey, we are looking to buy a VHF radio.
Thanks
K

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: captainjon on March 25, 2010, 05:57:37 AM

Just looking at your original post,what do you mean by trips?Do you mean free trips,or small charters.Whatever, beware of the rules.If it is a turkish registered craft,it should now be registered with the harbour master.If so he will advise you on rules for small craft.The owner if not turkish, now needs full  residency if not you are not legal. For casual advice visit one of the yacht brokerage companies near the marina.

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: C-E on March 25, 2010, 06:22:59 AM

Whether its a charter boat for trips, private boat etc VHF should be on the boat for safety reason. If you / they run into trouble and dont have VHF you will have a very big problem.  Common sense to have on fitted on board.

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: Scunner on March 25, 2010, 08:18:19 AM

Blimey I hope I never have to ask about buying something on here. They want to know where to buy a radio, not an inquisition into why!

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: NIGCOUSKAZ on March 25, 2010, 09:41:31 AM

LOL

Maybe wasn't too clear in my first post.

The boat is Turkish owned & registered (with habour master), small Charter Boat.  It is the Habour Master advising VHF is now a requirement.

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: Chinook on March 30, 2010, 16:48:41 PM

I have a working fixed VHF which I have taken out of my boat in the UK having installed a DSC VHF . You are welcome to it for an Efes or two but I will not be back in Turkey until late May.

Title: Boat VHF Radio
Post by: NIGCOUSKAZ on March 30, 2010, 17:10:01 PM

How fab... will PM you... thanks K