Turkish Maritime Transport Policy (1960-2008)

An inward-oriented strategy was adopted for the Turkish maritime sector from 1923 – the foundation date of the Republic of Turkey – to 1952. A partially liberal policy was experienced beginning from 1952, and a planned development period has started since 1962. This study is aimed at investigating the principles and targets for the maritime sector beginning from the first five-year development plan to the current plan including 2013, and evaluating whether the stated targets have been achieved or not. Moreover it is also planned to investigate the maritime transportation and to state the new opportunities and current issues about Turkey briefly.