Regulation on Vessels Operating in Köyceğiz Lake and Dalyan Canals
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This regulation outlines the technical specifications and operational rules for boats in Köyceğiz Lake and the Dalyan Canals to protect the area's ecological value and prevent pollution. It establishes a governing board and a technical committee to oversee boat traffic, enforce rules, and ensure compliance with environmental guidelines.
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Key Changes
- Defines technical and operational standards for boats in protected waters
- Establishes oversight and enforcement bodies
- Mandates transition to electric or hybrid motors
Obligations
What this law requires
Boats operating in Köyceğiz Lake and Dalyan Canals must obtain a registration certificate under the registration practices specified in the relevant regulations.
Commercial vessels and fishing boats must acquire safety compliance certificates according to the Technical Regulation for Ships and should not operate without valid documentation.
Boats must have a waste collection system to dispose of solid and liquid wastes in authorized facilities; disposal of these wastes into the lakes and canals is prohibited.
All boats must have electric or hybrid engines by April 2028; those not converted will be prohibited from operating.
Boat operators must ensure that the capacity of passengers does not exceed the limits specified in their registration.