We refer members to our previous updates regarding marine pollution fines in Türkiye, including our article published in December 2025. A further annual increase in these fines is expected to take effect on 1 January 2027.
According to information received from our local correspondents, marine pollution fines in Türkiye are expected to increase by 27.83% for 2027. On this basis, the following indicative rates are expected to apply from 1 January until 31 December 2027:
- Petroleum and petroleum products discharged by tankers: TRY 7,353.22 per GT for the first 1,000 GT, plus TRY 1,838.36 per GT for the tonnage exceeding 1,000 GT up to 5,000 GT, and TRY 183.75 per GT for the tonnage exceeding 5,000 GT.
- Dirty ballast discharged by tankers: TRY 1,339.70 per GT for the first 1,000 GT, plus TRY 267.27 per GT for the tonnage exceeding 1,000 GT up to 5,000 GT, and TRY 42.41 per GT for the tonnage exceeding 5,000 GT.
- Petroleum products and dirty ballast discharged by other vessels: TRY 3,676.60 per GT for the first 1,000 GT, plus TRY 735.34 per GT for the tonnage exceeding 1,000 GT up to 5,000 GT, and TRY 183.75 per GT for the tonnage exceeding 5,000 GT.
- Garbage, sewage, detergent water, foam, scrubber wash water and similar discharges: fixed fines apply to vessels up to and including 150 GT. For vessels above 150 GT, the indicative fine is TRY 1,838.36 per GT for the first 1,000 GT, plus TRY 367.70 per GT for the tonnage exceeding 1,000 GT up to 5,000 GT, and TRY 42.41 per GT for the tonnage exceeding 5,000 GT.
The above indicative rates remain subject to official confirmation in the Official Gazette. Fines are doubled for incidents within the Marmara Sea Special Environmental Protection Area, including the Istanbul Strait, the Çanakkale Strait and Izmit Bay. Repeat offences by the same vessel within three years may also attract higher fines.
Members should take appropriate precautions to prevent pollution in Turkish waters and immediately contact the Club and local correspondents if an incident or allegation arises, to assist with the investigation and the vessel’s release. The NNPC Claims team is available 24/7 at claims@nnpc-marine.com or +31 (0)50 5343211.
We thank our local correspondent Vitsan Mumessillik ve Musavirlik A.S. for bringing this development to our attention.
