Sacrifice Holiday

21 Jun 2023 / Turkey

All official institutions and banks in Turkey will be closed for a nine-day period from 24 June to 3 July to mark the Sacrifice Holiday.

Fees for official services (pilotage, towage, mooring, customs) will be increased by 50%, and some ports may suspend their operations between these dates. A 50% additional pilotage charge will also be valid for the Turkish Straits between these dates.

Vessels calling at Turkish ports are urged to make arrangements for crew, spares, provisions, documentation, etc in good time.

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

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