Corona Virus has been the most important agenda item in the world in recent years and has adversely affected many important sectors. The maritime sector is also one of the sectors negatively affected. Corona Virus measures have been taken in the seas is highly curious. As in every sector, the maritime sector was also caught unprepared for this situation and did not know what to do for a while. Therefore, the issue of how early the measures were taken or were they effective is debated. We would like to give information about the measures taken in general. Could Corona Virus Precautions Be Taken In The Seas? The maritime sector is one of the most affected sectors during the pandemic period. Especially maritime trade and maritime tourism have been adversely affected and unfortunately many people have suffered from this situation. Fortunately, this situation was integrated immediately and measures could be taken. Corona Virus measures could be taken in the seas and it was seen that these measures were more useful. We would like to provide information on what these important measures are and how effective they are.

What are Corona Virus Precautions?

If you are curious about the measures taken and announced on March 14, 2020, within the scope of Corona Virus, we would like to tell you. Namely;

• risky countries should not have visited in the last 4 days of the entry of Turkey from Turkish and foreign ships to make port. In case of contact, the necessary controls should be made and its transition should be approved.
• It has been decided to make the ship arrival notification at least 48 hours before, which should normally be made 24 hours before.
• If the seafarers who will apply for the exam have arrived from abroad in the last 14 days, their appointments will not be given or canceled.
• Seamanship application rules will be received in person only on Fridays and electronically applications will be accepted on other days.

Corona Virus measures in the seas varied according to the situation of the pandemic period and much more came. Nowadays, these measures have been gradually stretched and started to be normalized. During the period when the virus became widespread in our country, all maritime activities related to abroad and even intercity activities were suspended.