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As part of an ex-officio investigation carried out by the Cyprus Ports Authority, the Authority issued a summary information note in which data and statistics concerning docking, sailing, anchoring and visits of ships from and to Turkey in the Republic of Cyprus and other related issues are recorded. It is noted that the research is primary, through sources available to the Cyprus Ports Authority, and for this purpose, sincere thanks are expressed to the officials of the Authority who provided the relevant information to the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Ports Authority in order to compile the information note.
The information note includes the relevant legal framework and revolves around eight (8) specific questions for easy reference and reference purposes, as set out immediately below:
1. How many ships registered in Turkey have called at Cypriot ports/anchorages per year? 2. The purpose of their call (e.g. refuelling, unloading, type of cargo, etc.) 3. The fees they have paid. 4. How many ships that have sailed from Turkish ports have called at Cypriot ports/anchorages per year). 5. In relation to 4 immediately above, the other issues (2-3). 6. How many ships that have docked in closed ports in the occupied territories have subsequently docked in our open ports. 7. In connection with 6 immediately above, what actions have been taken. 8. How many ships registered under a flag other than the Cypriot or Turkish flag have sailed from ports in the Republic of Cyprus to ports in Turkey?
On the basis of the relevant data, the following conclusions are drawn. The Republic of Cyprus does not impose an embargo on Turkish registered ships or ships sailing from Turkish ports.
B. There is a legal provision concerning violations of sailing from closed ports of the Republic of Cyprus.
C. The number of Turkish registered ships calling at open ports of the Republic of Cyprus is very small.
D. In recent years there has been a decrease in the number of ships sailing from Turkish ports and calling at open Cypriot ports.
E. For cruise ships there is a different approach, although the fact that most of them are registered under a third flag is stressed.
This information note can be accessed via the Cyprus Ports Authority's website at the following link: www.cpa.gov.cy
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