ROUTEING MEASURES OTHER THAN TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEMES
RULES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON NAVIGATION THROUGH THE STRAIT OF ISTANBUL,
THE STRAIT OF CANAKKALE AND THE MARMARA SEA*
1 USE OF SHIPS' ROUTEING
1.1 Vessels navigating in the Straits shall exercise full
diligence and regard for the requirements of the traffic separation schemes (TSSs).
1.2 A vessel that is not able to comply with the requirements of
the TSS shall inform the traffic control station well in advance. In such circumstances,
the competent authority may temporarily suspend the particular TSS, or section[s] of it,
and inform the vessels sailing in the area and advise them to comply with rule 9 of the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972.
1.3 In order to ensure safe transit of vessels which cannot
comply with the TSS, the competent authority may temporarily suspend two-way traffic and
regulate one-way traffic to maintain a safe distance between vessels.
2 SHIP REPORTING AND NAVIGATION INFORMATION
2.1 All vessels entering the Straits are strongly recommended to
participate in the reporting system (TUBRAP) established by the competent authority and
concerning which the appropriate information has been promulgated by notices to mariners
and other means.
2.2 For the purpose of efficient and expeditious traffic
management, in the interest of safety of navigation and protection of the marine
environment, vessels intending to pass through the Straits are strongly advised to give
prior information on the size of the vessel, whether in ballast or loaded condition and
whether carrying any hazardous and noxious cargo, as defined in relevant international
conventions.
2.3 All vessels navigating in the Straits are recommended to make
use of the information broadcasts made by the information services operated by the
competent authority, and to keep watch on VHF as appropriate, in accordance with the
TUBRAP scheme.
3 PILOTAGE
3.1 Masters of vessels passing through the Straits are strongly
recommended to avail themselves of the services of a qualified pilot in order to comply
with the requirements of safe navigation.
4 DAYLIGHT TRANSIT
Vessels having a maximum draught of 15 m or more and vessels over 200 m
in overall length are advised to navigate the Straits in daylight.
