19 Jan 2017 / Izmit Bay, Turkey

Letters of Protest after pollution

Following the pollution caused by leakage at one of the shore tanks of Poliport Terminal in Izmit Bay, the berthing and departure of the vessels is being conducted in a controlled manner.

The Harbour Master has received Letters of Protest (LOP) from some vessels calling at Izmit Bay ports related to vessel cleaning and berthing/departure delays. To eveluate such LOPs, a letter from the terminal confirming the delays must be provided, as well as detailed information/documentation on the cleaning of the vessel supported by photographs and the Master’s official statement declaring that the cleaning of the vessel was performed.

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