Glossary — Turkish maritime law terms

şerh Turkish term, as in the Code

A note entered in the ship registry to secure a claim to a right; later dispositions are ineffective to the extent they infringe it.

Used inSale and purchase, shipbuilding, recycling

ihtiyati haciz Turkish term, as in the Code

The only interim measure Turkish law allows against a vessel for a maritime claim; no injunction can be sought.

Used inShip arrestHow is a ship arrested in Türkiye, step by step?

yediemin Turkish term, as in the Code

The person with whom the arrested vessel is left; a breach of custody carries criminal liability.

Used inShip arrest

sürastarya süresi Turkish term, as in the Code

The extra time the vessel waits beyond laytime; where the contract fixes none, ten days.

Used inCharter parties and shipping contractsCargo claims

müşterek avarya Turkish term, as in the Code

A sacrifice or expense made intentionally and reasonably for the common safety of ship and cargo, shared between them.

Used inMarine casualtiesCargo claims

deniz alacağı Turkish term, as in the Code

A claim arising from one or more of the matters listed in the Code — the gateway to arrest.

Used inShip arrestMaritime claims and debt recovery

gemi alacağı Turkish term, as in the Code

A statutory pledge over the vessel and her appurtenances that follows the ship into any hands; it lapses after one year unless the vessel is arrested and sold.

Used inSeafarersMaritime claims and debt recoveryTime bars in Turkish maritime law: the periods to diary

kurtarma Turkish term, as in the Code

Salvage operations or any salvage contract; itself a maritime claim that can ground an arrest.

Used inMarine casualties