The Authority was constituted to bring a single point of coordination to commercial transit through the Strait. Prior to its establishment, clearance was handled bilaterally between owners, agents and patrol commands, producing inconsistent documentation and repeated delays at the corridor.
The Authority maintains the transit registry, publishes the Schedule of Clearance Fees, and issues certificates against applications lodged through this site. Certificates are registered and verifiable at the point of inspection.
Mandate
Bosphorus Maritime Clearance Authority is mandated to coordinate and certify commercial transit through the Bosphorus, maintain the transit registry, and publish the Schedule of Clearance Fees.
Registry practice
Applications are recorded by reference and a Transit Clearance Certificate is issued by the Transit Permits Division with a validity period of 72 hours.
Registered office
Istanbul