Registration, customs, transit log, insurance.
From registration and certification to customs and insurance, specialist teams cover every legal and administrative point of yachting. Each file is led by a single accountable advisor.
01Registration & Certification
Tonnage, seaworthiness, ship registry, radio licence and annual visa procedures.
- Tonnage certificates
- Seaworthiness certificate (private & commercial)
- Ship registry certificate & enrolment
- Radio licence and annual visa
- Inventory & engine log certification
- Closure and deregistration
02Customs & Import
Temporary import, full import, sealing and transit transfer for foreign-flagged yachts.
- Temporary & full importation
- Sealing and release
- Transit transfer & passage permits
- Export and port exemption procedures
- Coordination with customs & tax office
03Transit Log
Cruising permits for foreign-flagged yachts in Turkish waters: opening, closing and extension.
- Transit log opening and closing
- Annual renewal
- Port changes & transfers
- Representation of non-resident owners
04Insurance
Hull, machinery, crew and liability cover through partnerships with leading insurance companies.
- Hull & third-party liability
- Crew insurance
- Machinery breakdown
- Hardstand & winter storage cover
- Claim file management
05Foreign Sale & VAT Exemption
VAT-exempt sale to non-resident buyers, ownership transfer and flag change.
- VAT exemption application & follow-up
- Foreign-sale contract coordination
- Flag change and ownership transfer
- Company set-up for non-resident buyers
- Tax office & ministry procedures
06Build, Refit & Advisory
Build and refit permits, municipal licences and bureaucratic advisory.
- Build & refit permit applications
- Municipal licence procedures
- Tax & duties advisory
- Yacht purchase / sale advisory
07Bağlama Kütüğü Registration
Port-authority records for Turkish-flag private yachts under Law No. 5897, licence issuance and annual renewals.
- Initial bağlama kütüğü application
- Licence document issuance
- Annual visa and fee follow-up
- Port change notifications
- Transfer, deregistration and ownership change
08Charter & Commercial Operation
Yacht operator certification, commercial registry enrolment, cabotage compliance and day-to-day charter operations.
- Ministry of Culture and Tourism Yacht Operator Certificate
- Commercial registry & company set-up
- TÜRSAB certification
- Charter contract & MYBA coordination
- Cabotage & tax advisory
Frequently asked
Clear answers on the process.
Under a transit log, private foreign-flagged yachts may stay in Turkish waters for up to 2 years in a single period; extensions and renewals are possible. We handle the file from opening to closing.
Sales to buyers residing abroad, or holding non-Turkish citizenship, may fall under VAT exemption. Contract, customs clearance, flag change and tax notifications are coordinated in a single dossier.
Tonnage certificate, seaworthiness report, ship registry certificate, radio licence and annual visa are the principal documents. Depending on the vessel type (private/commercial), additional papers may apply; we share a full checklist at first contact.
Through our insurance partnerships, a quote can be issued the same day; following survey, the policy can start within 24–48 hours.
Yes. Although our headquarters are in Istanbul, we deliver in-person service at Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek, Antalya, Çeşme and every other Turkish port.
The bağlama kütüğü is a port-authority registration system introduced for Turkish-flag private yachts under Law No. 5897 in 2009. Above a certain size it is mandatory for private vessels; a licence is issued and an annual fee applies. We handle initial application, licence issuance and annual renewals.
To move from a foreign to a Turkish flag, the owner must be a Turkish citizen or a Türkiye-registered company. The process covers deregistration from the previous flag, customs (temporary or full importation), ship registry enrolment and bağlama kütüğü registration. VAT and SCT implications should be assessed before any step is taken.
Commercial chartering of a Turkish-flag yacht requires a Yacht Operator Certificate from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, entry in the commercial registry and compliance with Cabotage Law No. 815. Commercial chartering with foreign-flag yachts in Turkish inland waters is, as a rule, prohibited. We coordinate certification, contracting and operations end-to-end.
An expired transit log that is not extended can lead to administrative fines and the yacht being placed under customs supervision. Extension or renewal should be filed before expiry. Our active monitoring and reminder service prevents such delays.
Hull & Machinery covers physical damage to the vessel itself — hull, engines and equipment. P&I (Protection & Indemnity) covers liabilities such as third-party damage, crew claims, pollution and salvage costs. Commercial yachts typically require both; for private yachts the scope is set together with the owner.
Tonnage certificate, seaworthiness report, ship registry or bağlama kütüğü record, radio licence and valid insurance policies are the principal checks. For foreign-flag vessels, also review current transit log status, VAT status and prior flag deregistration papers. Pre-purchase document review is available on request.
Request a consultation for your yacht.
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