Boğaziçi deniz geçişi neden ilgi çekici? Tehlikeli deniz akıntıları mı? Deniz kenarındaki evlerin çılgın fiyatları mı? Yoksa ilginç Deniz Kanunları mı?

Why is the Boğaz (or Bosphorus) such an interesting body of water? There are many reasons, from the strong underwater currents to the region's insane real estate prices. The price of a waterfront yalı can be in the millions. But a very interesting feature of this waterway is a legal one, involving the use of marine pilots.

The term "pilot" (or "kılavuz") has nothing to do with airplanes. Instead, a marine pilot is someone who helps navigate large ships through these difficult waters. And this strait that runs between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara is a difficult one. It is narrow. There are sharp turns. Currents are strong. Boğaz’ın seyir güvenliğini kılavuz kaptanlar yürütüyoraz’ın seyir güvenliğini kılavuz kaptanlar yürütüyor - https://youtu.be/NaF_jV8vq3U?si=-PIF7y29CCrM4nyx

If a ship in the Boğaz has engine problems or makes a navigational error, such as turning too soon, that could lead to problems. The ship could run aground. Or it could collide with another ship. That could result in blockage of marine traffic or oil spills. Since Istanbul is such a large and crowded city, a maritime accident could affect the city's residents, whatever part of the city they live in, including all the districts listed in the song - "Kız Sen İstanbul'un Neresindensin," by Emel Sayin - https://youtu.be/7xYtO9pMxu0?si=dVI3zJQB-aVGNhdU

Under international law (the Montreaux Convention of 1936), non-governmental ships are not required to use marine pilots. But the use of pilots is highly recommended. This places the city of Istanbul in an interesting position. The European side and the Asia side of the city are separated by an international body of water. This is one of the interesting aspects of maritime law, which can affect everything from bringing groceries to store shelves to Safety Aboard Cruise Ships - https://www.communityabroad.com/turkish/post/1000000048914#

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