Official institutions to close for holiday

28 Oct 2024 / Turkey

All official institutions and banks in Turkey will be closed tomorrow for 29 October Republic Day.

Some ports may suspend operations on this date or increase the charge for official services such as pilotage, towage, mooring, customs by 50%. An 50% additional pilotage charge will be valid in the Turkish Straits.

Vessels calling at the country’s ports are urged to check in advance and make timely arrangements for crew, spares, provisions, documentation, etc.

For information about operations in Turkey, contact GAC Turkey at [email protected]

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