Holding tanks in Turkey

[rivonia]

Hmm. I thought that after reading all the input, that the LAWs had allready been passed. Especialy so as the BLUE CARDS have allready been issued(according to this forum/topic)
I will continue to watch and wait

Peter

[Sy-Revolution]

Ahhh, Mr McGlumpfer wasn't it?

[bob234]

Originally Posted by rivonia

Hmm. I thought that after reading all the input, that the LAWs had allready been passed. Especialy so as the BLUE CARDS have allready been issued(according to this forum/topic)
I will continue to watch and wait

Peter

Hi,

I understand the laws HAVE been passed and being British we tend to think that is the salient point and that is all there is to it. However, the point in many countries around the Med is not what the law is but whether it is being enforced in practice and how it is being enforced. The law has been in place for a few years but enforcement hasn't been contemplated until now.

Another eg is Greece where the law says that you must get your Cruising Log stamped in every port. Over time the Greeks have been practical about it and now only expect you to get the Log stamped about every 30 days.

Lets hope the Turkish authorities also take a pragmatic view. It certainly looks from a poster above that some rescinding is going on which would be good news.

Cheers,

Bob

[rivonia]

Originally Posted by bob234

Hi,

I understand the laws HAVE been passed and being British we tend to think that is the salient point and that is all there is to it. However, the point in many countries around the Med is not what the law is but whether it is being enforced in practice and how it is being enforced. The law has been in place for a few years but enforcement hasn't been contemplated until now.

Another eg is Greece where the law says that you must get your Cruising Log stamped in every port. Over time the Greeks have been practical about it and now only expect you to get the Log stamped about every 30 days.

Lets hope the Turkish authorities also take a pragmatic view. It certainly looks from a poster above that some rescinding is going on which would be good news.

Cheers,

Bob

Hi Bob, could'nt agrre with you more. On all my travels around the world we studied each counties laws and conversed with other Yachties and then with locals before final decisions were made. Unfortunatly with so many conflicting issues here and rumours we still shall watch and wait. More than likely give Turkey a miss

Peter

[Squeaky]

Good morning:

Below is a link to an article concerning the "Blue Card" system to be enforced in the Bodrum - Fethiye area of Turkey beginning next March:

http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-11-11-4

Cheers

Squeaky

[bob234]

Originally Posted by Squeaky

Good morning:

Below is a link to an article concerning the "Blue Card" system to be enforced in the Bodrum - Fethiye area of Turkey beginning next March:

http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2009-11-11-4

Cheers

Squeaky

Good link. Thanks!

Bob

[Ariadne]

So far then its watch this space.

We won't be going to this area of Turkey at all, as we only have a 60 ltr holding tank that is discharged by gravity. No room for grey water for 2 adults & 2 kids in thus tank, let alone the logistics of getting the grey water there in the first place. We would need to pump out every day if we could, which means no cruising.

No BBQing of fish, what is disturbing music?

How do they view deck showers?

[Chris_Robb]

Originally Posted by Ariadne

So far then its watch this space.

We won't be going to this area of Turkey at all, as we only have a 60 ltr holding tank that is discharged by gravity. No room for grey water for 2 adults & 2 kids in thus tank, let alone the logistics of getting the grey water there in the first place. We would need to pump out every day if we could, which means no cruising.

No BBQing of fish, what is disturbing music?

How do they view deck showers?

Been watching this thread with mixed feelings. I think most people will ignore the requirements as they will effectively ruin cruising - couldn't/wouln't want to pump every day or so as I would want to avoid marinas.

That is until the first guy is fined, then there will suddenly be a mass exodus.

By the way - is there plenty of room in Messolonghi (spelling?) marina, or will I need to book and pay a deposit - July Aug 2010 and for the winter 2010-2011.