a new organize for combat marine pollution in It was Istanbul and Kocaeli, where the sea traffic was very intense announced on Tuesday by the ministry of Environment, urbanization and climate change.
with the regulation made within limits framework of fight pollution which is on the rise in Marmara Sea, the Turkish Environment Agency is now authorized to examine the pollution in Marmara region. Pre-inspections have been performed out by the authorities of municipalities responsible.
in the current situation made By the ministry, it was noted that the regulation was added for delegation of Authority on detection of Marine pollution from ships “to strengthen the marine inspection activities carried out out in Marmara Sea and to provide an integrated structure for region.
We are implementing a new search model for Marmaray is cleaner, and we have published our circular,” Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum indicated via his Twitter account.
With the circular issued by the Ministry, the Turkish Environment Agency has been authorized, in According with Twelfth article of 2872 Environmental Code, to monitor compliance of Maritime jurisdiction of Istanbul and neighboring Kocaeli.
within limits framework of Turkish Environment Agency studies, inspections aimed at strengthening controlsf improvement of the environment Within the maritime borders, monitoring and follow-up of Harmful environmental factors as well as detection of all types of Pollution must be done out.
Monitoring and inspection activities are planned around the clock via air, land and sea that will be facilitated through drones vehicles (UAV) and boats. In addition, tracking and warning system via Satellite as well as radar images will be shown to detect marine pollution at an early stage.
The Ministry expressed need To strengthen the marine inspection activities carried out out in Marmara Sea with sharing of Scientists, institutions and organizations related to solve gum issue who appeared in 2021 in Marmara Sea. within range of the latest Regulation, the Ministry aims to implement policies and strategies to eliminate severe pollution in sea and restore the sea basin to a satisfactory environmental level.
