03 Aug 2018 / Turkish Straits, Turkey

New regulations for LPG vessels at Turkish Straits

New regulations have been announced for LPG vessels at Turkish Straits.

  • LOA 150 and over LPG vessels are subject to daylight transit. These vessels are also subject to pilot and escort tug.
  • LOA between 150 – 200 mtr LPG vessels have to get minimum escort tug assistance with towing capacity 60mt.
  • LOA 200MT and over LPG vessels have to get minimum escort tug assistance with towing capacity 90mt.
  • Above escort tug numbers and towing capacities may be subject to change by authority according to weather and sea conditions

For information about operations in the Turkish Straits, contact GAC Istanbul at [email protected]

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