Vessels navigating in "strait of
Istanbul" and "Strait of Canakkale" shall
comply with rule 9 "Narrow Channels" of the
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at
sea, 1972(COLREG 72).
Reasons:
It is better to apply COLREG 72, Regulation 9
"Narrow channels" when sailing in the
narrow straits of Istanbul and Canakkale. If applying
Regulation 10, which require TSS, the danger is
greater because all intra-city ferries and other
boats crossing the two sides which are great in
number and cross the straits in compliance with
Regulation 10 are not obliged to give way to the
bigger vessels sailing along the straits. With
Regulation 10" right of the starboard side
applies", This means that a very large tanker
sailing through the strait from North to South shall
give way to a small passenger vessel crossing the
strait from the European to the Asian coast. The
situation when the bigger vessel is "the
giving-way on" is impossible in most of cases
due to the dimensions. It is dangerous to rely on the
general recommendations concerning all local crafts -
to give way to the biggest vessels passing the
straits.
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 off 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.
Reasons: Paragraph 1.2 and 1.3 are deleted
due to changes in 1.1.
2 SHIP REPORTING AND NAVIGATION INFORMATION
2.1 All vessels entering the Straits are
strongly recommeded to shall 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.
Reasons: For better management and bigger
safety.
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 shall 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.
Reasons: For better management and bigger
safety.
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.
Reasons: For better management and bigger
safety.
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.
5 Towing
Passage of a vessel under tow may only
be carried out when using tugboat(s) or vessel(s)
suitably equipped for the operation in order to ensure
safe navigation.
6 Anchorage
When required, vessels may use the anchorages
designated for this purpose.
2 The Committee is invited to consider the
proposals and decide as appropriate
