Marmaris: boating safety
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Marmaris, at the head of a deep, sheltered bay on Turkey's south-west coast, is one of the country's largest yacht and gulet charter bases, with several marinas in and around the town. Typical trips go along the Bozburun and Datça peninsulas and across to the nearby Greek islands of Symi and Rhodes.
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Harbour and marinas
The Marmaris Regional Harbour Master's Office (Marmaris Bölge Liman Başkanlığı) is at Kordon Caddesi No. 2, Marmaris. Its switchboard is 0 252 412 10 13.
Marmaris Bölge Liman Başkanlığı (Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, Türkiye) ▾
Netsel Marmaris Marina, in the town centre next to the castle, listens on VHF channel 72 under the call sign "Port Marmaris".
Netsel Marmaris Marina ▾
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) ▾
Hospital and medical
Marmaris State Hospital (Marmaris Devlet Hastanesi) is at Beldibi Atatürk Bulvarı No. 20 in Beldibi, Marmaris. Its switchboard is 0 252 412 10 29.
Marmaris Devlet Hastanesi (T.C. Sağlık Bakanlığı) ▾
Arriving from abroad
Marmaris has been an official entry and exit border gate since 1953. The Marmaris Customs Directorate is at the cruise port on Günnücek Yolu. From May to October there is also a mobile service at the temporary sea border gate in Bozburun.
Ministry of Trade, Türkiye (Marmaris Gümrük Müdürlüğü) · Ministry of Trade, Türkiye (Marmaris Gümrük Müdürlüğü) · Ministry of Trade, Türkiye (Marmaris Gümrük Müdürlüğü) ▾
Frequently asked
Who do I call in an emergency at sea near Marmaris?
Call Turkish Coast Guard Med on +90 324 238 8790. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
How do I contact the harbour in Marmaris?
The Marmaris Regional Harbour Master's Office (Marmaris Bölge Liman Başkanlığı) is at Kordon Caddesi No. 2, Marmaris. Its switchboard is 0 252 412 10 13.
Where do I get the marine forecast for Marmaris?
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.
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