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FISHING BECAME ABUNDANT
While a significant contribution has been
There were 178 pieces of fishermen shelters provided to the sector by ceasing the collection
in the year 2002. 170 fishermen shelters have of 2 billion 858 million TL in total since
been repaired within 10 years with investments 01.01.2004, the date on which STC-free fuel
over 150 Million TL. The number of fishermen implementation began, up to 01.09.2012 date,
shelters reached 218 with the construction of 31 per cent of this support were used by public
40 new fishermen shelters in Mediterranean, sector whereas 69 per cent of it were used

Black Sea, Marmara Sea and Aegean Sea. private sector. When distribution of the used
Turkey, which increased its fish exportation SCT-free amount is considered on ship types
three times more within 10 years, started to basis as of 2012 September; it can be observed
satisfy the 25 per cent of sea bream and sea that the largest share was taken by passenger
bass need of Europe. ships and ferries with a 41.9 per cent ratio while
the lowest share was taken by commercial
Turkey became the third country, which grew yachts with a 2.4 per cent ratio. Shares of the

at the most in world sea products production. fishing boats were 26.9.
Total fish production, which was 627.000 tons
in the year 2002, exceeded 703.000 tons. THE GROWTH CONTINUES
IN MARITIME
MARINA TURKEY
Turkish maritime sector achieved growth
24 new marinas have been constructed following the investments even in crisis periods,
within 10 years. Current marinas have been which affected the world.
expanded and modernized via renovation.
Mooring capacity reached 17.300 from 9.500 - While the number of passengers, carried in
as a result of the investments. The revenue, coast-trade, was 99 millions in 2002, it exceed
obtained from marinas, rose 4 Billion Dollars 157 millions by a 59 per cent increase. While
annually. 80 million passengers were carried in total
within the first six months of the year 2013, it
TAX-FREE FUEL FOR SEAMEN experienced an increase by 6.6 compared to
the same period of the previous year.
A revolutionary contribution was provided
to develop the maritime transportation. While the number of vehicles, carried in
Provision of "tax-free fuel" was started for ships coast-trade, was 5.440.000 in 2002, it reached
and fishing boats, operating on coast-trade 10.500.000. While 5 million vehicles were
line. A contribution over 3.360.000.000 TL has carried in total within the first six months of
been provided since January 2014 up to today the year 2013, it experienced an increase by 3.6
without receiving tax from the amount of fuel compared to the same period of the previous
over 2.890.000.000 tons thanks to STC-free year.
fuel implementation.

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