Cabotage Day

The Defense Ministry, municipalities and citizens across Türkiye marked Cabotage Day on July 1, celebrating the 98th anniversary of the nation's merchant marine rights and maritime sovereignty.

"We will continue to protect our rights, concerns and interests in the seas and proudly fly our glorious moon-starred red flag!" the ministry said in a written statement.

On the 97th anniversary of Türkiye's gaining full independence over its territorial waters, Maritime and Cabotage Day has been celebrated with a ceremony held in front of the Atatürk Monument in Istanbul's Sarayburnu.

Eighty-five sailboats set sail from Istanbul's Anatolian side district of Kadıköy to mark Maritime and Cabotage Day on July 1.