Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search Turkey – Pollution Fines and Guidelines 11 January 2019 Members should note that the level of pollution fines in Turkey has been amended with effect from December 2018 with increases in the fines from between 3 to 14 times previous levels. Significant fines can be incurred for any discharge of dirty ballast, petroleum, petroleum derivatives (including sludge, slop fuel products, oily waste), garbage and sewage into Turkish waters. The fines are calculated based on the type of pollution, and the type and tonnage of the vessel from which the pollutant emanates, rather than quantity of pollution discharged; the fine imposed can be a substantial amount. In order to avoid a significant pollution fine when calling ports in Turkey or transiting Turkish waters, it is strongly recommended that Members follow the Recommendations and Guidance contained in the circular issued recently by Metropole Maritime & Trading Ltd. Co., a correspondent in Turkey. The Recommendations and Guidance are as follows:- De-ballasting operations should be avoided unless the ballast water has been checked and confirmed to be clean. All overboard discharge valves should be closed and secured/sealed in the closed position. All deck scuppers should be plugged and any gaps in the fish plate surrounding the deck should be closed. Hose test of hatch covers, hydrostatic test of deck pipes/hoses or other equipment should not be performed. Washing of decks and superstructure should be avoided. Treated water from the sewage system and grey water should be transferred to a holding tank and should not be discharged until the vessel is outside Turkish waters. Cargo residues, cargo space cleaning residues, all garbage and other substances should not be disposed in Turkish waters. The vessel’s hull should not be scraped, chipped