01.07.2017 Ankara
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu has issued a celebratory message for the July 1st Maritime and Cabotage Day.
Hisarcıklıoğlu
emphasized that the right to cabotage is one of the most important parts of
Turkey's independence. “Our country, surrounded by seas, has big goals in the
maritime area. We need to take the steps in the maritime sector to grow our
economy.”
TOBB
President Hisarcıklıoğlu said in his message:
“Maritime
and Cabotage Day, celebrated every year on July 1st, is one of the
most important days of our Republic's history.
It
is important to remember that on the anniversary of the Maritime and Cabotage Day,
which includes our right to carry passengers and freight between our own ports,
we need to keep in mind that maritime developments are of great importance for
our economy to grow and reach its 2023 targets.
According
to this legislation, the operation of moving maritime vehicles by machinery,
sailing and oars in rivers, lakes, sea of Marmara and straits, gulfs,
harbors, coves and similar places in all the land waters, the right to
transport goods and passengers was granted to the citizens of the Republic of
Turkey.
Subsequently,
many successes were achieved in this field. We are aware that the Turkish
maritime sector has a lot to do, even though it has come a long way in both
transportation and shipbuilding. We have to work tirelessly towards these
goals.
With
these thoughts and feelings, on behalf of the Turkish private sector, I
celebrate the 1st of July Maritime and Cabotage Day of our maritime communities
and our nation. I extend my deepest respect and affections.”