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Minister Uraloğlu says 174 coastal facilities undergo regular dangerous-goods inspections
Minister Uraloğlu announced that 174 coastal facilities across Türkiye authorized to handle dangerous goods are inspected regularly. Last year, 193 field and unscheduled inspections were carried out, while the number of documents issued through the Verified Gross Mass System reached 2,433,870.
Minister Uraloğlu announced that 174 coastal facilities across Türkiye authorized to handle dangerous goods are inspected regularly. The inspections monitor whether the facilities continue to meet the requirements set out in the legislation.
Uraloğlu said that 108 field inspections were carried out last year by the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs and port authorities. In addition, 85 coastal facilities underwent unscheduled inspections, bringing the total number of inspections conducted throughout the year to 193.
Safety work for solid bulk cargoes
A project was carried out with the European Maritime Safety Agency on the safe loading of solid bulk cargoes. Legislative work on loading safety is also continuing.
Uraloğlu said comprehensive efforts to minimize loading-related accidents aboard ships had reached the final stage.
Container weights verified before loading
Under International Maritime Organization rules, the gross mass of packed containers to be loaded onto ships must be determined and verified by the shipper. Incorrect weight declarations and improper loading can adversely affect a ship's balance, increasing the risk of maritime accidents and environmental damage.
The declared weights of containers are checked through the Verified Gross Mass System. The practice is intended to ensure that ships are loaded more safely and maintain their stability.
Weighing equipment operators issued Authorization Certificates for Determining the Gross Mass of Packed Containers use weighing equipment certified by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and verified for accuracy by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.
There are 385 operators with active authorization certificates. Of these operators, 32 work at coastal facilities. As of the end of 2025, the number of documents issued through the system had reached 2,433,870.
Coastal facilities can query the issued documents using a barcode or QR code, or through the Verified Gross Mass System.
Ports handled 553.3 million tons of cargo
Türkiye's ports handled 553.3 million tons of cargo last year. Dangerous goods accounted for 231,991,223 tons, or 41.9 percent of this total.
Uraloğlu said dangerous goods are not permitted to be handled unless the necessary conditions and adequate safety measures are in place. He said regular inspections aim to protect the safety of people, property and the environment and ensure the safe and uninterrupted continuation of maritime trade.
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