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Esenyel & Partners awarded Great Place to Work Certification in 2026.

Esenyel & Partners secures the Great Place to Work Certification, reaffirming its position as one of Türkiye’s leading maritime law firms. The recognition underscores its high-performance culture, cross-border structure, and long-term commitment to professional excellence and team development.

Charterparty Agreements in 2026: Critical Clauses in a Decarbonising Maritime Market

In 2026, charterparty risk extends far beyond freight and laytime. EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, digital bills of lading, cyber exposure and sanctions compliance are reshaping contractual allocation of cost and liability. Precision drafting has become a strategic necessity rather than a formal exercise.

Turkish Straits 2026: Safety Practice, Transit Uncertainty and Black Sea War Risk

In 2026, passage through the Turkish Straits remains legally free, but safety-driven practice has tightened. Earlier traffic interventions, stricter reporting, and wider use of one-way transit now shape schedules. When combined with Black Sea war risks, effective voyage planning requires integrated

The Turkish Straits in Practice: How Administrative Enforcement Has Effectually Tightened the Transi

Although the legal framework governing the Turkish Straits remains unchanged, administrative enforcement has intensified in 2025–2026. Stricter traffic management, extended waiting times, and de facto mandatory pilotage have increased operational scrutiny, particularly for tankers and hazardous carg

MLC 2006 Amendments: New Seafarer Rights and PSC Compliance Obligations

The 2024 amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC 2006) introduce enhanced protections for seafarers and expanded compliance obligations for shipowners. As of 2026, these changes will be strictly enforced through Port State Control inspections, requiring proactive alignment with updated lab

Maritime Transport under the EU ETS: Legal and Compliance Implications for Global Shipping

This article explains how the EU Emissions Trading System now applies to maritime transport and what this means in practice for shipowners and operators, from emissions monitoring and allowance surrender to compliance risks and the interaction with IMO regulations.

Decision On Amending The Decision Regarding The Implementation Of Articles Of The Customs Law

The Decision was published in the Official Gazette dated November 27, 2024, and numbered 32735. Through this Decision, the scope of the EUR 30 threshold for goods to be released for free circulation through express cargo transportation has been amended.