On 15 September 2020, “Procedures and Principles on Turkish Polar Science Expeditions and Activities” was issued and entered into force as a part of TÜBİTAK legislation.
The purpose of these Procedures and Principles is to determine the procedures and principles of any activities, studies, transactions and operations about the on-site conduct of Turkish Polar Science Expeditions in the Antarctic Treaty Zone and in the Arctic by the Republic of Turkey under the coordination of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey Marmara Research Center Polar Research Institute. In line with these procedures, principles and planned targets, the scope of the new legislation covers the authorities, duties and responsibilities of the persons participating in expeditions to ensure a safe operation.
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