BODRUM PENINSULA AND THE GULF OF GÖKOVA (SOUTH-WEST AEGEAN)

Bodrum: boating safety

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Bodrum is a large yachting and gulet charter centre on Turkey's south-west Aegean coast, with several marinas around the peninsula. Typical trips go into the Gulf of Gökova and to the nearby Greek Dodecanese islands such as Kos.

LIFE IN DANGER AT SEA
Call +90 232 365 6825
Call Turkish Coast Guard Aegean on +90 232 365 6825. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF 16, or DSC on channel 70.

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Harbour and marinas

The Bodrum Regional Harbour Master (Bodrum Bölge Liman Başkanlığı) is at Çarşı Mah., Müftü Yakup Öneş Cad. No:8, Bodrum; phone 0252 316 25 31.

Bodrum Bölge Liman Başkanlığı (Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure) · Bodrum Bölge Liman Başkanlığı ▾
bodrumliman.uab.gov.tr (2026-10-14): “Çarşı Mah. Müftü Yakup Öneş Cad. No:8 Bodrum MUĞLA”
bodrumliman.uab.gov.tr (2026-10-14): “Tel : 02523162531 - Fax : 02523160867”

Weather

Turkish coast radio stations (İstanbul, Samsun and Antalya Radio) broadcast the general marine weather forecast in Turkish and English on VHF channel 67 at 07:00 and 19:00 UTC. Marine weather warnings go out on the same channel as soon as they are received.

Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM) · Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM) ▾
mgm.gov.tr (2026-10-14): “İstanbul Samsun Antalya TAH TAF TAL 0700, 1900 Ch 67 F3E 50 W NMC Ankara General marine weather forecast bulletins for the Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Sea (In Turkish and English)”
mgm.gov.tr (2026-10-14): “İstanbul Samsun Antalya TAH TAF TAL 0700, 1900 Immediately when received F3E 50 W NMC Ankara or FWC Bandırma Marine weather warnings”

Local rules

Safe-speed limits apply in busy spots around the Bodrum peninsula, including Türkbükü, Gölköy, Cennet Koyu, Gündoğan, the Bodrum harbour entrance, Kumbahçe, Adaboğazı, Pabuç Koyu, Orak Island, Yalıkavak, Küdür and Torba. Speeding is fined under the Ports Law.

Bodrum Bölge Liman Başkanlığı ▾
bodrumliman.uab.gov.tr (2026-10-14): “Hız sınırına uymayanlara Limanlar Kanunu kapsamında idari para cezası uygulanacaktır.”

At Türkbükü, the speed limit is 6 knots between Büyükada and Küçükada and the Türkbükü shore.

Bodrum Bölge Liman Başkanlığı ▾
bodrumliman.uab.gov.tr (2026-10-14): “seyir yapanlar için 6 deniz mili (knots) süratte hız sınırı belirlenmesine”

A new Blue Card (Mavi Kart) tracking system for boat waste, set by the Ministry of Environment, has applied since 16 August 2026. The harbour master asks boaters to follow it.

Bodrum Bölge Liman Başkanlığı ▾
bodrumliman.uab.gov.tr (2026-10-14): “genelge yayımlanmış olup, 16 Ağustos 2026 tarihinden itibaren yürürlüğe girecektir.”

Hazards

Bodrum harbour is crowded: cruise ships, ferries to the Greek islands, day-trip boats, private motor boats and sailing yachts all use it. Passenger ships and fast ferries slow to 10 knots from the Cavurali shoal buoy and 6 knots from Değirmen Burnu.

Bodrum Bölge Liman Başkanlığı · Bodrum Bölge Liman Başkanlığı ▾
bodrumliman.uab.gov.tr (2026-10-14): “Yunan adalarına sefer yapan feribot/yolcu gemilerinin, Liman içinde seyir yapan ticari günübirlik gezi teknelerinin”
bodrumliman.uab.gov.tr (2026-10-14): “Değirmen Burnu bordalanmasından itibaren ise azami 6 knot sürat ile seyire devam edilerek”

Hospital and medical

Bodrum State Hospital (Bodrum Devlet Hastanesi) is in Konacık, Bodrum.

Bodrum Devlet Hastanesi (T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı) ▾
bodrumdh.saglik.gov.tr (2026-10-14): “Konacık Mahallesi Başeğmez caddesi No 3, KONACIK / BODRUM”

Frequently asked

Who do I call in an emergency at sea near Bodrum?

Call Turkish Coast Guard Aegean on +90 232 365 6825. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.

How do I contact the harbour in Bodrum?

The Bodrum Regional Harbour Master (Bodrum Bölge Liman Başkanlığı) is at Çarşı Mah., Müftü Yakup Öneş Cad. No:8, Bodrum; phone 0252 316 25 31.

Where do I get the marine forecast for Bodrum?

Turkish coast radio stations (İstanbul, Samsun and Antalya Radio) broadcast the general marine weather forecast in Turkish and English on VHF channel 67 at 07:00 and 19:00 UTC. Marine weather warnings go out on the same channel as soon as they are received.

Read before you sail

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