INTRODUCTION
Seventy percent of the economic value of the cargo transported
around the globe is conveyed by sea vehicles, and maritime
transportation contributed to ninety percent of global trade. Ships
conduct the vast majority of maritime transportation.
With the intention of providing an introductory summary of the
Turkish approach to Maritime Law, this article will address
concerns pertaining to "Maritime Trade" that are governed
by the Fifth Book of the Turkish Commercial Code. Practical issues
that are frequently encountered will also be touched upon.
1. BASIC CONCEPTS
1.1. The Ship (Gemi)
To qualify as a ship, a watercraft must possess the following
characteristics: it cannot be overly small, it must be designed for
an activity that necessitates movement in the water, it must be
capable of swimming, and it is unimportant whether the vehicle has
the ability to move on its own or not. Because, as stated in
Article 931 of the Turkish Commercial Code, for
